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      Boxing promoter Frank Warren starts legal proceedings for defamation against Chris Eubank Jr after shocking outburst

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      FRANK WARREN has opened legal proceedings against Chris Eubank Jr after the boxer’s shocking outburst against him in a press conference.The Queensberry promoter filed the case on December 23, according to the HM Courts and Tribunals e-filing service.Frank Warren has opened legal proceedings for a defamation case against Chris Eubank JrCredit: PAEubank Jr issued a public apology after launching a verbal and personal attack against WarrenCredit: GettyAs first reported by The Athletic, the filing is listed under “Media and Communication: Defamation – libel and slander”.Warren, 72, was involved in the press conference in September in Saudi Arabia to promote an undercard fight between Eubank Jr, 35, and Poland’s Kamil Szeremeta.The card, headlined by light-heavyweights Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, was Eubank Jr’s first fight for over a year following his stoppage of Liam Smith in October 2023.It was also his first fight as part of the Boxxer promotional stable led by Ben Shalom.READ MORE IN BOXINGEubank Jr was asked why he had chosen to sign with them, but launched an astonishing and personal verbal attack on Warren as well as barbs directed at Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn and Frank Smith and Wasserman promoter Kalle Sauerland.Speaking at the time, Hall of Fame promoter Warren said: “I’m gonna keep it short and sweet. He’s gonna get sued again for the comments that he’s made publicly.”Eubank Jr later released a statement saying he wished to retract the “inaccurate statements” and apologised to Warren, Hearn and Sauerland.Warren had publicly accepted the apology issued by Eubank Jr, saying he was “looking forward to seeing him compete on this huge Riyadh Season card”.Most read in BoxingBut two months on he has now decided the apology was insufficient and is suing him a second time.The first came back in 2016 when Warren sued the then British Middleweight champion for a breach of contract, ending in Eubank Jr paying a six-figure sum to the promoter.Frank Warren throws doubt on Dubois v Joshua rematch happening Following the September press conference, Warren had told talkSPORT: “The bottom line of it is very simple. “He was sued by me for a legal breach of a contract and I was successful in suing him and he paid substantial damages.”Now you know what he can’t accept is what’s legal and what’s not. “And as regarding what he’s just said just so you know I’m gonna keep it short and sweet. He’s gonna get sued again for the comments that he’s made publicly.”He will be sued and he will have a problem over that and anybody else who says it, they can get in that queue.”Eubank Jr declined to comment. More

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      Arsenal head into 2025 bloodied and bruised but have the chance to invigorate their season this month

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      ARSENAL head into the New Year bloodied, bruised – but crucially, still standing.Gabriel Jesus epitomises this, subbed off in injury time at the Gtech Community Stadium with a ripped shirt, bleeding gum and a fat lip following a New Year’s Day comeback win against Brentford.Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus had his shirt ripped in a physical battle at BrentfordCredit: PABoss Mikel Arteta has the chance to kickstart his side’s season this monthCredit: AlamyIt sums up the state of Arsenal right now. The first five months of this campaign have pushed them to their limits, every game leaving its mark on the players and boss Mikel Arteta.Like a staggering boxer in the sixth round, the Gunners are dazed and weary. Suspensions, injuries, illness and damaging results have taken its toll, each one a painful jab to the stomach.And yet, at the halfway stage, Arsenal sit second in the Prem, two games away from a Carabao Cup final spot and on course to reach the Champions League knock-out stages.But the next few bouts over the next month are crucial for Arteta’s men.read more arsenalThey will either be left KO’d on the canvas or eyeing a remarkable Tyson Fury-esque fightback, teeing up a stunning and potentially historic sprint to the finish.It began at Brentford. Jesus cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo’s early strike before Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli netted three minutes apart in the second half to earn three valuable points.Speaking with a swollen lip after a first half collision with the Bees’ Mikkel Damsgaard, Brazilian striker Jesus said: “That’s the Premier League. You have to compete. Sometimes it is hard to fight for the ball, sometimes it is needed.“I always play around tall guys in my position. That’s football. If [his swollen lip] happens and we win the game and I score a goal, I’ll do it every three days.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAcross Arsenal’s next 10 fixtures, they will feature in FOUR competitions. Six of the games are in N5 at the Emirates.Currently six points off Prem leaders Liverpool – who have a game in hand – there is a trip to Brighton on Saturday.Granit Xhaka reveals reason for dramatic new look with ex-Arsenal star having undergone hair transplant Then there are home clashes against Tottenham, Aston Villa and Manchester City with a visit to Molineux to face Wolves wedged in between.There is no room for slip-ups in that run. Should Arne Slot’s Reds increase their already comfortable lead, it could be game over as far as the title is concerned.It is why there should be an added incentive in the cup competitions.Beat Newcastle over two legs in their Carabao Cup semi-final – on January 7 and February 5 – and a first major trophy since their FA Cup triumph in Covid-hit 2020 will be up for grabs.Speaking of the FA Cup, Manchester United are in town in the third round on January 12 before Champions League clashes against Dinamo Zagreb and Girona on January 22 and 29.Sat in third with four wins from six, a top eight finish in Europe’s new league phase format means they avoid the two-legged play-offs in mid-February – games Arteta could do without.Arsenal have been battling an injury crisis for what feels like most of the campaign.Right now, Bukayo Saka is battling to be back before March following hamstring surgery, as is Ben White after his own operation on a troublesome knee.A sickness bug blighted the squad to face Brentford, with Kai Havertz forced to isolate away from his teammates while several others played through the wellness barrier.It is why the recent form of Jesus has been so welcome. Having scored just once in 33 appearances, the Brazilian now has six in his last four in all competitions.The 27-year-old has also kept up an incredible record across his spells at Man City and Arsenal of never losing an English top flight match when scoring, finding the net in 62 outings, winning 57 and drawing five – the longest run in Prem history.READ MORE SUN STORIESJesus said: “I don’t look for this [record] personally. I just want to keep winning, scoring and helping the team, the club to be there always fighting for the title.“I know it is still a long way. We have to look at ourselves and then after we want the top of the league to drop points, but we have to do our jobs.” More

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      Incredible stats of Europe’s top attackers reveal how ridiculous Mo Salah has been but Cole Palmer misses out on top 10

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      MO SALAH was statistically the best attacker in Europe in 2024 as his bonkers numbers were revealed.But there was some surprise names missing from the top 20 list.Mo Salah boasted the best goal involvement average in 2024Credit: AlamySalah scored 29 goals for Liverpool in the last calendar year.He also racked up 23 assists for Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot. That worked out as 1.41 goals and assists per 90 minutes of action for the Reds – or nearly three goal contributions in every two matches. And it was enough to put Salah well clear at the top of all the players in Europe’s top-five leagues to play more than 2,000 minutes of football for their club across all competitions in 2024.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHarry Kane had to settle for second, back on 1.29, while there was a shock name in third.Completing the podium is Kane’s Bayern Munich team-mate Michael Olise.The winger, 23, made the switch from Crystal Palace to the Allianz Arena in the summer – but stepped up with a superb average of 1.25 goals and assists per 90 minutes across the last 12 months. There is then a drop of 0.1 back to Vinicius Junior in fourth, followed by Raphinha (1.13) and Kylian Mbappe (1.12).Most read in FootballCharlton academy graduate Ademola Lookman’s 1.11 figures were helped by his emphatic hat-trick for Atalanta in the Europa League final.And the top ten was completed by a few interesting forwards in former Palace flop Alexander Sorloth now shining for Atletico Madrid after a summer move from Villarreal (1.08), Lille ace Jonathan David (1.07) and Eintracht Frankfurt hotshot Omar Marmoush (1.04).’We are far away from that,’ says Mo Salah as Liverpool star sends club another contract warningThat was enough to keep both veteran striker Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea’s goal machine Cole Palmer outside the top ten.The pair were locked on 1.01 goals and assists per 90 minutes in 2024.Everyone else from 13th down dipped under the one goal or assist per 90 minutes average.On 0.97 was Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki, followed by Charles De Ketelaere and Patrick Schick (both 0.95).Newcastle hitman Alexander Isak’s 0.94 was good enough for 16th on the list, one ahead of assist king Kevin De Bruyne (0.93) with Florian Wirtz returning the same numbers. Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy (0.92) pipped 19th as former Arsenal captain Alexandre Lacazette (0.91) completed the top 20.That meant plenty of world-class talents were way down on their goal involvements in 2024.Bukayo Saka (22nd, 0.90), Denis Undav (23rd, 0.89)and Jamal Musiala (24th, 0.88) all finished ahead of Erling Haaland (25th, 0.88).Julian Alvarez, Lamine Yamal, Ollie Watkins, Christian Pulisic, Darwin Nunez and Antoine Griezmann came in 40th to 45thREAD MORE SUN STORIESEnglish wonderkid Jamie Gittens (0.73) was one place above Bruno Fernandes (0.72) and also clear of Phil Foden (0.71).And the likes of Kai Havertz (0.68), Brennan Johnson (0.68), Jean-Philippe Mateta (0.68) and Bryan Mbuemo (0.67) all produced better figures than 73rd-placed Jude Bellingham (0.67). Kylian Mbappe’s 1.12 for PSG and Real Madrid was good enough for sixthCredit: RexAlexander Isak knew exactly where the goal was in 2024Credit: ReutersHarry Kane and Michael Olise finished second and third on the listCredit: GettyCole Palmer missed out on the top ten despite averaging 1.01 goals and assists per 90Credit: GettyJude Bellingham was down in 73rd with 0.67 goals or assists per 90Credit: Getty More

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      Moses Itauma is living his own Rocky story… he’ll be a household name by the year and could be better than Fury and AJ

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      US baseball legend Yogi Berra’s priceless remark “it’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future” always comes to mind at New Year.Crystal-ball gazing can be a hazardous game — but there’s every reason to believe heavyweight prodigy Moses Itauma will be a household name before the end of 2025.Moses Itauma is tipped to become Britain’s next heavyweight superstarCredit: GettyItauma flattened Dempsey McKean inside one round on the Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury II undercardCredit: GettyHaving seen the debuts of all ten British men who became world champions, it was not difficult to forecast Frank Bruno, Lennox Lewis, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois would go on to bring the richest prize in sport to these shores.Tyson Fury was the surprise package. Few felt he could beat Wladimir Klitschko in Germany, which launched an amazingly colourful and controversial career.But I am prepared to risk ridicule by suggesting Menacing Moses — who only turned 20 six days ago — may turn out to be the best of the lot.Itauma’s story is another of those boxing tales that sounds as if it belongs more to the realms of Rocky-like fiction than fact.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe was born in Slovakia to a Nigerian father who moved the family here 11 years ago to escape rampant racism and settled them in Chatham.Itauma joined the local amateur boxing club when he was nine.And, remarkably, he remained unbeaten before turning pro two years ago having won golds at various levels — schools, juniors, European youth and world youth.Moses is physically mature way beyond his years and his England schools coach John Stubbs said: “I honestly believe since he was 12 years old he has been destined for greatness.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSItauma would become a world heavyweight champion at the age of 20 if he wins a title this yearCredit: GettyItauma’s story has been compared to ‘Rocky-like fiction’Credit: GettyFrom the age of 15, he has sparred with all this country’s top big men — including Fury and Joshua — which has given him invaluable tuition.Before his first pro fight his manager Francis Warren announced that Itauma’s aim was to be the youngest heavyweight champion of the world.Moses Itauma ‘could beat’ Mike Tyson’s youngest heavyweight champ record after impressive first round KO of Demsey McKeanThat meant beating Mike Tyson’s record of 20 years and 145 days.It was a clever PR ploy to earn publicity but was never an authentic target as it would have meant Itauma winning one of the titles before May 22.Itauma is unrealistically compared to a young Tyson because of his power-packed punches — sending nine of his 11 victims to KO defeats.And jaws dropped open in admiration at the way he demolished experienced Aussie Demsey McKean in less than two minutes on the Usyk-Fury undercard two weeks ago.Dedicated Moses seems to be blessed with a cool temperament, is so quick on his feet for a 6ft 4in, near 18-stone man and his hand speed and timing lights the fuse that detonates dynamite in his fists.But we can never be sure on any potential heavyweight superstar until we see how they react to being badly hurt.I am prepared to risk ridicule by suggesting Menacing Moses — who only turned 20 six days ago — may turn out to be the best of the lot.Colin HartWhen I started writing about boxing more than 60 years ago, I wondered if I would ever see a British fighter acclaimed as the best heavyweight on Earth.We had to wait until 1993 for Lewis to emulate Bob Fitzsimmons and end a 96-year drought.Since then, Fury and Joshua have dominated the division for the last ten years — until bogeyman Oleksandr Usyk came on the scene.Now, former champions Fury and Joshua are facing being referred to in the past tense.And Dubois, the IBF champion, is carrying the torch for Britain — but he will be constantly looking over his shoulder as Itauma stalks him.READ MORE SUN STORIESWe all know heavyweight boxing can be a precarious trade.And I am not unaware that somebody also once proclaimed: “You can trust a crystal ball about as far as you can throw it.” More

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      Wholesome moment Jude Bellingham leaves a young Real Madrid fan crying with happiness as he hands him his shirt

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM left a young Real Madrid fan crying with happiness after hugging him and handing him his training shirt in a heartwarming moment.The Spanish giants allow club members and their families to attend a live training session once every year at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano.Jude Bellingham went over to a young Real Madrid fan and hugged himCredit: X / realmadridHe then took his training shirt off and gave it to the boyCredit: X / realmadridThe youngster was in tears as Bellingham passed him the jerseyCredit: X / realmadridIt was a heartwarming moment praised by football fans on social mediaCredit: X / realmadridBellingham, 21, was one of the star attractions on show for fans who turned up to Los Blancos’ training base.And he took the time to go over to adoring young Real Madrid supporter.The awestruck youngster burst into tears at the mere sight of the England international.And Bellingham was quick to embrace the boy and talk to him, before he took off his training jersey and handed it to the child.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis led to the supporter being overcome with emotion as he clutched the jersey.Bellingham gave the fan one final hug before he smiled and walked off.The clip went viral on social media as people heaped praise on the midfielder for the touching moment.One said: “King Jude 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile another added: “So sweet.”A third replied: “The kindest soul 🤍.”Fans hail ‘agent Jude Bellingham’ as England star is spotted with Real Madrid transfer target in nightclubAnd a fourth responded: “This is why football is called ‘The Beautiful Game’. Thanks Jude.”Bellingham has played 21 games for Real Madrid in all competitions this season, scoring seven goals and assisting six.Carlo Ancelotti’s men sit second in the LaLiga table, one point behind city rivals Atletico Madrid.But they are struggling far more in the Champions League, languishing in 20th with two matches remaining in the league phase.Next up for Real Madrid is a trip to Valencia in LaLiga on Friday. More

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      England ace Harry Maguire’s £4million mansion FLOODS hours after hosting star-studded New Year’s Eve bash

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      ENGLAND ace Harry Maguire was among hundreds of flood victims after his £4million home was hit by the New Year’s Day delugeThe Manchester United defender, 31, marked the turn of the year with a lavish party for friends and family.A man was seen on a rubber dinghy after flooding ravaged CheshireCredit: SplashHarry Maguire was among hundreds of flood victims after his £4million home was hit by the New Year’s Day delugeCredit: GettyA major incident was declared after severe rain battered Greater ManchesterCredit: MEN MediaInvited guests included Three Lions teammate and Everton shot-stopper Jordan Pickford, 30, and his wife, Megan.But hours after the clocks struck midnight, Maguire woke to find his landscaped gardens underwater amid torrential downpours.Sources said the flood – which also struck neighbouring properties in Wilmslow, Cheshire – was up to 3ft deep.Dad-of-two Maguire, married to florist wife, Fern, 29, jumped into action as emergency services in the region declared a major incident.He was joined by guests as they tried to stop the water from reaching the house.A source said: “It was all hands to the pump.”They’d all had a wonderful night marking the New Year and went off to bed.”But they woke a few hours later to find the back gardens deep underwater and the rain still falling.Most read in Football”They did everything they could to stop the flood from reaching the house.”It certainly wasn’t the start to the year they had expected, but Harry knows it was a lot worse for others.”They’re assessing the damage and know it could have been a lot worse.”An entire month’s worth of rain fell in just 48 hours, forecasters said yesterday as the clear up operation began.Fire crews in Greater Manchester attended more than 100 incidents – with dozens of people trapped inside their homes.In neighbouring Cheshire, the banks of the Bridgewater Canal collapsed.Extraordinary aerial footage showed water cascading across nearby fields in the village of Little Bollington.Residents fled and a section of the M56 was closed by police.Mountain rescue teams were also deployed to help.Chief Fire Officer Dave Russel said: “The flooding on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day caused considerable damage and disruption.”We have evacuated nearly 1,000 people, half of them on boats, and many from flooded homes.”Over the past 36 hours, fire crews have worked tirelessly to keep people safe.”I’d like to thank everyone involved in the response for their hard work and dedication.”READ MORE SUN STORIESCrews used powered inflatable boats to evacuate 445 people from the Britannia Hotel in Didsbury.A further 400 people were evacuated from Meadow Mill flats in Stockport after a loss of power and water supply.A flooded road near Alderley Edge Cheshire this morningCredit: ZenpixThe Bridgewater Canal at Little Bollington in CheshireCredit: PAA sunken boat on the Bridgewater Canal, which embankment collapsed on New Year’s DayCredit: EPA More

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      Ex-Wimbledon & Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear leaves eye-watering amount to his wife in will after death aged 77

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      FOOTBALL legend Joe Kinnear left more than £800,000 in his will, probate documents reveal.The ex-Tottenham player and Newcastle manager died last April aged 77 following a lengthy battle with dementia.Joe Kinnear died last April after a long dementia battleCredit: PAKinnear left £833,000 in his willCredit: APKinnear played for Spurs and managed NewcastleCredit: RexCourt records show the father-of-two bequeathed his entire £840,000 estate to his beloved wife Bonnie.After costs, fees and debts were settled the sum was reduced to £833,000.Kinnear’s family have previously claimed heading the ball through his 11-year professional career contributed to his mental decline after he was diagnosed with dementia in 2015.The right-back revealed he was fighting the degenerative brain condition in 2021.Read more on footballBorn in Dublin to a dad who worked in a Guinness brewery, the talented footballer was snapped up by Tottenham at 17.In a decade-long stint at the club between 1965 and 1975, he made 258 appearances in all competitions.His trophy cabinet with Spurs includes the 1967 FA Cup, the 1972 Uefa Cup and the 1971 and 1973 League Cups as well as a shared 1967 Charity Shield.After leaving Spurs he joined Brighton, where he remained for one season.Most read in FootballKinnear, who played twice for the Ireland national team, hung up his boots in 1977 and moved into management.He took charge of Wimbledon’s youth team in 1989 before taking the senior team job in 1992.Joe Kinnear’s talkSPORT interviewHis appointment proved to be a masterstroke as he took the Wimbledon “crazy gang” up to sixth in the 1993/94 Premier League season.The achievement earned him the 1994 Manager of the Year award and he was voted manager of the month three times.Spells with Luton and Nottingham Forest followed before he joined Newcastle in 2008.In 2008 Kinnear launched an explosive rant against journalists in which he swore 50 times in the first five minutes of a press conference.Joe Kinnear’s football careerJOE KINNEAR played for Tottenham between 1965-1975.He won the FA Cup, Uefa Cup and two League Cups in the glittering spell before a 12-month stint at Brighton.During his playing days he earned 26 caps for the Republic of Ireland.After retiring, he got his first coaching break as assistant manager in Dubai with Al-Shabab in 1983.Managerial spells at India and Nepal followed.He returned to England in 1989 when he was appointed caretaker manager of Doncaster Rovers.Kinnear’s longest manager stint came at Wimbledon in the days of the ‘Crazy Gang’ between 1992-1999.The Irishman led Wimbledon to one of their most successful seasons ever in 1997 when they reached the semi-finals of both domestic cups.He went on to manager Luton and Nottingham Forest before a controversial spell at Newcastle in 2008/09.Kinnear returned to the Toon as Director of Football in 2013/14 – his final year in football.His second spell on Tyneside as Director of Football saw him give an infamous interview on talkSPORT where he mispronounced a number of his own players’ names.Kinnear resigned from his post in 2014 and did not manage another club after undergoing cardiac bypass surgery.Three weeks after his death, Kinnear’s family joined a group of 35 former players in a lawsuit against the FA, the Football League and the International Football Association Board (IFAB).They claim the sport’s authorities failed to take enough action to prevent professionals from suffering brain damage.John Hartson, who Kinnear famously claimed he had signed on a free when he in fact had been a £7.5million buy for the Dons, led tributes after his death.He said: “Sad news hearing that my ex-boss Joe Kinnear has passed away.READ MORE SUN STORIES“My thoughts are with Joe’s wife Bonnie and the Kinnear family .. RIP Gaffer.”Former Tottenham owner and Apprentice host Lord Sugar added: “Sad news Joe Kinnear has passed away R.I.P.”Kinnear also managed Luton and Nottingham Forest but was best known for his time at WimbledonCredit: Getty Images – GettyKinnear’s family have previously claimed heading the ball through his 11-year professional career contributed to his mental declineCredit: Reuters More

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      Man Utd flops ‘turn super-sleuth to figure out who the mole is leaking team line-ups’ after Amorim questioned stars

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      MANCHESTER UNITED players have reportedly become “super-sleuths” in a bid to identify the person responsible for leaking important team news on social media.SunSport exclusively revealed last month that United chiefs had launched an investigation into who had been sharing the information.Man Utd are currently investigating who has been responsible for leaking team news amid Ruben Amorim’s concernsCredit: GettyPlayers are said to be confident they know who the mole isCredit: GettyAt the time, Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho were being quizzed by head coach Ruben Amorim – but they are not understood to be under suspicion now.Man Utd players recently started theorising about who is the mole and turned into “super-sleuths” in an effort to identify the culprit.And the Mail now reports that a number of representatives have been in contact claiming to know who the person responsible is.The player in question has not been named.Read More in FootballSpeculation around the leaks began growing after United’s line-up to face Manchester City was revealed the day before the match.The leaked squad turned out to be completely correct – with Garnacho and Marcus Rashford both surprisingly dropped – sparking a frenzy behind the scenes at Old Trafford.Garnacho’s brother, Roberto, had been accused on social media of being one source but he denied that he was the man responsible.Amorim said after the victory against City that he was unhappy about the situation.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe new United boss explained: “I know that story, I think it is impossible to fix, you have a lot of people in the club.”The players talk with agents, it is not a good thing.”Ruben Amorim says Man Utd face a relegation battleMan Utd next face high-flying Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.The Red Devils currently sit 14th in the table with just 22 points from 19 games.Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first year at Man UtdSIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S minority takeover at Manchester United was announced on Christmas Eve in 2023 – and a lot has happened at Old Trafford since…December 2023 – Man Utd confirm Ratcliffe’s takeover on Christmas Eve, vowing to invest £245m into Old TraffordJanuary 2024 – Ratcliffe and right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford photographed meeting Erik ten Hag during tour of Carrington January 2024 – Omar Berrada poached from Man City as new CEO February 2024 – Ratcliffe’s £1billion, 27.7 per cent takeover officially completed February 2024 – Former CEO Richard Arnold quits board as Ineos pair John Rees and Rob Nevin addedMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe bans words “awesome” and “lukewarm cappuccino” in bizarre moveMarch 2024 – Matt Johnson appointed head of women’s footballMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe announces plans to build “Wembley of the North” to replace Old TraffordMarch 2024 – Man Utd NYSE share price drops to $13.73 on March 21 – down from $20.52 immediately after Ratcliffe takeover in DecemberApril 2024 – Senior staff club credit cards and private cars cancelled April 2024 – John Murtough quits as football director April 2024 – Jason Wilcox appointed technical director after compensation package agreed with Southampton May 2024 – Ratcliffe turns Carrington “toxic” after sending email to employees slamming “disgraceful” lack of cleanlinessMay 2024 – Work finally starts on leaking Old Trafford roofMay 2024 – Man Utd finish eighth in Premier League, worst-ever finish May 2024 – Ratcliffe gives employees just one week to decide if they want to accept redundancy May 2024 – Staff forced to pay for own transport to FA Cup final and only given one ticketMay 2024 – Pre-match party and hotel for senior staff before FA Cup final axedMay 2024 – Man Utd shock rivals Man City to win FA Cup despite suggestions Erik ten Hag will be sacked regardless of resultJune 2024 – Man Utd announce £50m plans to upgrade Carrington training ground June 2024 – Ratcliffe introduces strict “back to work” policy forcing staff to come into officeJune 2024 – Ratcliffe scores own goal with comments about women’s teamJuly 2024 – Man Utd finally agree deal to bring in Dan Ashworth as sporting director after four months of gardening leave at Newcastle, who received £3m in compensationJuly 2024 – Erik ten Hag signs shock new contract extension until 2026July 2024 – Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake appointed assistant managers, Andreas Georgson first-team coach and Jelle ten Rouwelaar goalkeeper coach. Darren Fletcher’s role changes from technical director to first-team coach. Steve McClaren, Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy depart.July 2024 – Ex-Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell joins on short-term basis as interim director of recruitment July 2024 – Jean-Claude Blanc added to Man Utd board  July 2024 – Man Utd cut down number of staff on US pre-season tour to 125July 2024 – Ratcliffe makes 250 redundancies including popular media man John Allen, historian Cliff Butler and kitman Alex WylieAugust 2024 – Man Utd splash out £199m in the summer transfer window August 2024 – Matchday staff lunchboxes scrapped and some forced to eat beside toiletOctober 2024 – Man Utd stop paying £2m-a-year ambassador salary to Sir Alex FergusonOctober 2024 – Staff Christmas party cancelled October 2024 – “Back to work” policy costing Utd fortune to convert hospitality suites into temporary offices between home matchesOctober 2024 – Erik ten Hag sacked with club 14th in Premier League table, costing club £15mNovember 2024 – Ruben Amorim appointed new Man Utd manager on deal until 2027 after stumping up £10m release clause November 2024 – Coach Ruud van Nistelrooy axed by new manager Ruben Amorim November 2024 – Man Utd chiefs locked in blame game over summer shambles including Erik ten Hag situation and transfer signings November 2024 – Ratcliffe reportedly set to half £40,000 budget paid to Manchester United Disabled Supporters AssociationDecember 2024 – Ratcliffe admits “mediocre” Man Utd “still in last century” December 2024 – Fans protest after OAP and children concessions tickets ditched and minimum home ticket cost up to £66December 2024 – Dan Ashworth sacked after five months as sporting directorDecember 2024 – £100 staff Christmas bonus ditched for £40 M&S voucherDecember 2024 – Ceiling starts leaking during Ruben Amorim’s press conference after 3-0 defeat to BournemouthDecember 2024 – Reports of a mice infestation at Old Trafford as rodent droppings found in food kiosks and plush suites as food hygiene ratings drops to just two starsDecember 2024 – SunSport reveals Ratcliffe cuts £40,000 funding donation to Association of Former Manchester United Players charity More