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      ‘I know the facts’ – Rasmus Hojlund breaks silence on Man Utd exit rumours as Champions League giants line up transfer

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      RASMUS HOJLUND has broken his silence on claims he is set to leave Manchester United.Rumours began to circulate earlier this week that the Red Devils want to cut their losses on the 22-year-old.Rasmus Hojlund is ‘dedicated’ to Man UtdCredit: GettyHojlund is said to be on the radar of Inter Milan, who could be willing to splash £40million on him.But the striker has revealed he expects to remain at Old Trafford next season.Hojlund told Sport TV2 after Denmark beat Northern Ireland 2-1 in a friendly yesterday: “I have a contract until 2030, so I expect to play for Manchester United.”I’m looking forward to going on a summer holiday and then I’m fully dedicated to the project that’s underway.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I know I can’t get much out of reading things. “I know what the facts are – and that is that I have a contract with Manchester United until 2030.”I expect to play there, so I’m just getting ready for a summer holiday and then hopefully a good pre-season.”Hojlund arrived from Atalanta two years ago in a deal worth an initial £64million, with £8million in potential add-ons.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut the Dane has struggled to live up to the price tag, scoring just ten goals in 52 appearances in the season just finished.Despite his Man Utd difficulties, Hojlund is still rated highly in Italy and Napoli have also been linked with a shock swoop.Paul Scholes says Man Utd must keep Rasmus Hojlund and reveals how to get the best out of him Ruben Amorim wants to add more attacking talent to his squad in addition to completing a £62.5m deal for Wolves star Matheus Cunha.A reunion with Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres is on the cards for £60m.And SunSport can exclusively reveal that Tottenham will battle Man Utd for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Boxer Ryosuke Nishida pulled out of title fight after suffering grotesquely swollen eye against Junto Nakatani

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      RYOSUKE NISHIDA was pulled out of his title fight against Junto Nakatani after suffering a grotesquely swollen eye. Nishida put his IBF bantamweight title on the line against WBA champion Nakatani in Tokyo. Ryosuke Nishida was pulled out of his title fight against Junto NakataniCredit: top rankNishida’s eye was closed shutCredit: top rankBut after just six rounds, the thudding left hands and uppercuts from Nakatani proved too much for Nishida. Halfway through the bout, Nishida’s eye was swollen shut to leave the doctor with no choice but to pull him out. Three-weight champ Nakatani said: “Ever since I was at flyweight, I wanted to unify the titles. “Finally at bantamweight, I received my first opportunity and I am very happy with the result.” READ MORE IN boxing Japan’s unified super-bantamweight king Naoya Inoue was ringside to watch Nakatani’s dominance. And a blockbuster between the country’s two biggest stars is now being touted. Nakatani said: “I am coming, so please stick around for me.” Inoue’s promoter Bob Arum previously stated the fight – eyed for May 2026 – could be as big as Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSArum said: “A lot of people say Nakatani is the guy that could beat Inoue. That’s why it’s such a big fight. That’s a real, real fight.”People who really know and follow those lower weight divisions, they think that’s as interesting a fight, if not more so, than Canelo and Crawford.”And it’ll be the biggest fight ever in the history of Japan.”Nakatani with his IBF and WBC beltsCredit: top rankNaoya Inoue watched the fight from ringsideCredit: top rank More

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      Spurs sack women’s team boss Robert Vilahamn after waiting even longer than they did to axe Ange

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      TOTTENHAM have dropped the axe on Robert Vilahamn’s run as manager of their Women’s Super League side. Their parting of ways with the head coach, 42, follows the team ending the 2024/25 campaign second from bottom.Tottenham confirmed Robert Vilahamn’s departure with the club stating results and performances this season have not been to the level they expectCredit: GettyVilahamn’s exit comes two days after the club ending Ange Postecoglu’s two-year run as their Premier League team’s bossCredit: APTottenham finished 11th in the WSL this season after ending the 2023-24 term in sixth spotCredit: GettyToday the club confirmed their decision to end Vilahamn’s reign which comes two days after them sacking their Prem team boss Ange Postecoglu.The Aussie got the boot 16 days after leading the Londoners to Europa League glory.Their 11th-placed finish is their lowest ever in the WSL and follows a run of just five wins and five draws in 22 games and 12 losses. It also comes one season on from Spurs reaching the Women’s FA Cup final for the first time last year where they fell to a 4-0 defeat to Man United.Read More Football Stories In a written statement today the club said: “There have been some special moments during Robert’s tenure, including reaching the FA Cup final for the first time.”However, results and performances this season have not been to the level we would expect and now is the right time to make a change.”We should like to thank Robert for his professionalism and efforts over the past two seasons, and we wish him well for the future.”Vilahamn’s two-season Tottenham stint follows his three years at Swedish club BK Hacken where he worked as an assistant and then manager of their women’s team.Most read in FootballDuring his time as Hacken head coach he steered them to two Swedish Cup finals and Champions League qualification in 2023.  The Sweden-born manager, who took charge of Tottenham in July that year, enjoyed a promising start in first season at their helm. He guided Spurs to sixth-place in addition to the 2024 FA Cup final. Tottenham’s second from bottom finish in the WSL is their lowest finish in the top tierCredit: GettyHe also steered them to their first ever defeat of Arsenal in the WSL with a 1-0 win against the Gunners at Tottenham Stadium in December 2023. Vilahamn’s departure follows some significant senior level changes at the club. Aside from the head coach’s exit and Postecoglu’s departure, Spurs executive director Donna-Maria Culllen stood down from her role on June 2.  More

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      Spurs yet to approach Brentford over taking Thomas Frank as Mauricio Pochettino rules himself out of return to London

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      BRENTFORD are yet to hear from Tottenham over Thomas Frank, while Mauricio Pochettino has taken himself out of contention for a return to North London.Spurs have made Dane Frank their top target to succeed Ange Postecoglou and are expected to make their move this week.Thomas Frank is Tottenham’s top target to take over as managerCredit: Shutterstock EditorialAnge Postecoglou was sacked this weekCredit: GettyThey reached out to Frank’s representatives while Europa League-winning chief Postecoglou was still in his job.But SunSport understands there is still yet to be contact between the two clubs.Frank has a pricey release clause – though it is believed to be less than the £10million mooted – and it remains to be seen if the Bees would be amenable to an offer below the set amount.The 51-year-old is understood to be interested in taking over from Postecoglou, who was sacked on Friday despite ending Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought last month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFrank has worked wonders since taking charge at Brentford in 2018, winning them promotion and earning two top-ten finishes in the Premier League, including this season.He is currently the third longest-serving manager in the top four tiers of English football, behind Simon Weaver of Harrogate Town and Manchester City icon Pep Guardiola.Ex-Brondby boss Frank and Spurs’ technical director Johan Lange go way back, having shared an office together when coaching at Copenhagen-based side Lyngby two decades ago.Should Spurs manage to hire Frank, it could see them hijack Manchester United’s move for Bryan Mbeumo.Most read in FootballTottenham could hijack Man Utd’s move for Bryan Mbeumo is Frank arrives as bossCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Cameroonian, who has also been a target for Newcastle, has just had his best season ever, netting 20 Premier League goals.Ipswich chief Kieran McKenna would be a leading contender to take over from Frank if a vacancy arises in West London.BBC star shares shock theory as to why Tottenham waited exactly 16 days after Europa League win to sack Ange PostecoglouBut SunSport understands the ex-Spurs academy coach would not be the only name in the frame.Fulham boss Marco Silva has also been considered by Spurs as a possible target, but has fallen behind Frank in the order of preference.An emotional return for USA manager Mauricio Pochettino had been suggested, but the Spurs hero has now ruled out making it happen – claiming a summer move is “not realistic”.Poch, who took Spurs to the Champions League final during a five-year spell as boss between 2014 and 2019, is currently tied down to a contract as boss of the US national team.The Argentine, 53, is just a year away from the World Cup which takes place in the States, Canada and Mexico, and had been tasked with leading the US to glory.Rubbishing the idea of a return to Spurs, Poch said: “After I left in 2019, every time that I was free, and the place of the position of the manager or head coach in Tottenham Hotspur, my name is appearing on the list.“If you have seen the rumours, I think there are 100 coaches in the list. I think, don’t be worried about that.Read More on The Sun“If something happened, for sure you will see, but we cannot talk about this type of thing, because I think today, it’s not real.“It’s not realistic. Look at where I am, where we are. And the thing is, the answer is so clear, no? But we’re talking about it because it’s my club, like Newells or Espanyol.”Mauricio Pochettino has ruled himself out of contention for a return to Tottenham this summerCredit: Getty More

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      Boxer Keyshawn Davis ‘escorted out by police after backstage brawl caught on camera with his brother’s opponent’

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      BOXER Keyshawn Davis was reportedly escorted out by police after a backstage brawl with his brother’s opponent. Keyshawn was due to headline a homecoming show in Norfolk, Virginia with his brothers Keon and Kelvin on the undercard. Keyshawn Davis was reportedly escorted out by police after a backstage brawlCredit: ESPNIt came after Kelvin Davis’ lossCredit: ESPNNahir Albright’s brother is in the purpleCredit: ESPNBut the 2020 Olympic silver medalist missed weight by 4.3lb and was stripped of his WBO lightweight world title. And opponent Edwin De Los Santos later pulled out of fighting Keyshawn at a revised weight – but was still paid his full purse. The show still went on and Keon scored a knockout win but Kelvin was stunned on points by Nahir Albright. And later in the night, ESPN footage captured the moment Keyshawn was involved in a backstage brawl with Albright. READ MORE IN BOXINGIn an interview with ESPN, Albright claimed he was “jumped” by Keyshawn and Keon. He said: “They started walking up to me all tough, putting his head against mine, and then grabbed me. “Then I was about to swing, but my team and everybody, they grabbed Keyshawn and everything, and it was crazy.”Albright also alleged that Keyshawn headbutted him and added he is contemplating whether to take legal action. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Davis brothers declined to comment when asked by ESPN. Keyshawn beat Albright by decision in 2023 – but the win was overturned to a no-contest when he tested positive for marijuana.Now Albright says there is unfinished business between the two that he plans to settle one way or another. He said: “It’s definitely unfortunate, but it added fuel to the flame. Keyshawn, you gotta run it back with me – in the ring, not outside of the ring.”Nahir Albright, left, beat Kelvin DavisCredit: Mikey Williams/Top RankKeyshawn Davis was stripped of his WBO lightweight belt after missing weightCredit: Getty More

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      Lionesses legend Chloe Kelly shows off dance moves with Man Utd star after jetting off on holiday ahead of Euros

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      CHLOE KELLY showed off her dance moves while soaking up the sun on holiday.The Lionesses star took a well-earned break ahead of the Euros, which begins on July 2.Chloe Kelly and Gabby George showed off their dance movesCredit: TikTokThe pair stripped down to bikinis as they jumped on TikTok trendsCredit: TikTokThey cooled off after their dance by jumping into the poolCredit: TikTokKelly’s husband Scott Moore joined them on a couple’s breakKelly, 27, jetted off alongside her husband Scott Moore and Manchester United star Gabby George and her boyfriend.The two couples rented a stunning villa with a swimming pool that overlooked the sea.Kelly and George took to Instagram and TikTok to share videos of themselves enjoying their time abroad.The duo both stripped down to revealing bikinis while dancing to viral song Jealously by Khalil Harrison and Tyler ICU.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd in another clip, they grooved and sung along to hit Ran Out by JT before making a splash in the pool behind them.George captioned the post: “Holiday szn with my girl.”Fans loved it, with one saying: “You at Chlo and Gabs.”Another commented: “Forever loved this duo.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSA third wrote: “Love it girls. Enjoy your holiday.”Kelly, who recently lifted the Champions League with Arsenal on loan from Manchester City, has been named in Sarina Wiegman’s 23-player Euros squad.Chloe Kelly stuns Arsenal fans as she heads straight to local PUB after Champions League trophy paradeShe will be hoping to fire England to glory with another winning goal in the final – just as she did in the victory over Germany at Wembley in 2022.George, who is Jesse Lingard’s cousin, has been capped three times before but did not get a Euros call-up.She is pals with Kelly from their days at Everton together, where they were team-mates for four years.The striker is in talks with Arsenal over making her switch to North London permanent after accusing parent club City of “assassinating her character”.Meanwhile, England hero Millie Bright has pulled out of Euro 2025.SunSport exclusively revealed that she has left her fiancé and fallen for a married personal trainer. Chloe Kelly has been enjoying a well-earned break ahead of the EurosCredit: Instagram @ChloekellyThe striker scored the winner at Euro 2022 final against GermanyCredit: GettyShe is now a fashion icon and A-list starCredit: GettyKelly comes into the Euros after winning the Champions League with ArsenalCredit: Getty More

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      ‘How far?’ – Robbie Williams brutally trolls Arsenal fans with Spurs joke during his own gig at the Emirates

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      ROBBIE WILLIAMS bravely took aim at Arsenal’s lack of European success during his gig at the Emirates Stadium last night.The former Take That singer performed at the Gunners’ ground as part of his international tour on Friday and Saturday.Robbie Williams poked fun at Arsenal during his show at the Emirates StadiumCredit: XWhile entertaining the fans packed into the ground, Williams couldn’t help but take a cheeky dig at Arsenal – teasing them for the success of local rivals Tottenham.Joking about Tottenham’s Europa League glory this season, and Arsenal’s failure to win a European trophy since the 1994 Cup Winners’ Cup, Williams asked: “How far are Arsenal from a European trophy?”.Only to reply: “Four f*****g miles”.Tottenham fans were absolutely loving the tongue-in-cheek jibe, which was met with a huge cheer inside the stadium.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOn social media, one fan wrote: “I always liked Robbie”.While another added: “No way I’ve just seen Robbie Williams bantering Arsenal on their own turf”.Arsenal fans were quick to point out that Williams was only right with his assessment of the men’s team, after Arsenal Women won the Champions League this season.One wrote: “Literally won the UWCL two weeks ago, my friend…”Most read in FootballTottenham won the Europa League this seasonCredit: GettyArsenal Women won the Champions League this seasonCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd a second posted: “I think, Robbie, you’ll find you’re actually stood in the home of a team that has two Champions League trophies…”Spurs fans are already fond of Williams after they nicked his hit song ‘Angels’ to create a chant for now sacked manager Ange Postecoglou.Robbie Williams sings version of Angels for Ange PostecoglouAnd Williams even posted a video of himself belting out the tune with the Tottenham lyrics back in 2023, declaring: “Guess I’m a Spurs fan now”.In reality Williams is a diehard Port Vale fan, regularly attending the club’s games.While he was named as Port Vale’s Club President in February last year and has a bar named after him at Vale Park.Robbie Williams is a Port Vale fanWilliams was named Club President at Port Vale last yearCredit: Twitter More

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      Outcast Jack Grealish shock target for Everton as Toffees line up marquee signing for new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium

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      JACK GREALISH has emerged as a shock transfer target for Everton.The Toffees are keen for a marquee signing as they prepare to move into their new Bramley-Moore Dock home. Jack Grealish is reportedly a summer target for EvertonCredit: GettyThe City star is desperate to play in next summer’s World CupCredit: AlamyGrealish was controversially overlooked for Euro 2024Credit: GettyGrealish has endured two tough seasons at Manchester City – and SunSport has exclusively revealed that Newcastle want to take him, but only on loan.The £100million man has found game time hard to come by under Pep Guardiola.He featured just 20 times in the Premier League last term, scoring once. According to the Daily Mail, Everton are tracking Grealish’s availability.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZNGrealish is on £300,000-a-week at City and any deal would likely be a loan.The England winger’s contract runs until June 2027. Everton’s new Friedkin Group owners are reportedly keen to make a splash this summer.And Grealish’s short-term future increasingly looks set away from the Etihad.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe 29-year-old has been left out of City’s Club World Cup squad.Guardiola takes his men to the US later this month for the revamped 32-team tournament. Man City drop Jack Grealish transfer hint as they launch stunning new kit for Club World CupGrealish requires game time if he is to break back into the England fold.The ex-Aston Villa star was controversially left out of last year’s Euros.And with just 12 months until the World Cup, he is reportedly keen on a move to help secure a place on the plane.England boss Thomas Tuchel has indicated Grealish won’t be considered for the Three Lions until he is playing regularly.Tuchel said: “He’s a unique player.”But he needs minutes and minutes and minutes, and he simply does not get them.”He needs to make himself available by playing.” More