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      Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman, 15, looks like ‘Messi playing a non-league side’ as he runs length of pitch to score

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      MAX DOWMAN – remember the name.The 15-year-old could be the next big star to come out of Arsenal’s famed Hale End academy.Dowman starred as Arsenal Under-18s trashed Reading 4-0, with the midfielder scoring all four goals.His first strike has seen him attract attention online after he picked up the ball deep inside his own half and ran the length of the pitch to score.Dowman collected the ball in the right-back position and quickly turned with a couple of deft touches beating his man.He showed good balance and agility to keep the ball in play before sprinting forward into the Reading half.READ MORE ON ARSENALThe youngster was pursued by two markers but he stayed on his feet and showed strength to hold them off.Within seconds he had reached the penalty box and he beat another player as he cut inside before unleashing a shot into the bottom corner.Fans were left in awe at the goal and applauded Dowman’s effort.One reacted saying: “This is like watching Messi against a national league side.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnother added: “That’s literally Diego Maradona.”And a third wrote: “Insane drive. I really hope he maintains this all along and gets into the first team when his time comes.”Mikel Arteta accidentally photobombs Sky Sports report as he takes Arsenal dog Win for a walk More

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      Daniel Dubois vs Oleksandr Usyk ANNOUNCED with fighters to do battle in huge Wembley rematch on July 19

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      DANIEL DUBOIS’ rematch with Oleksandr Usyk has been moved to July 19.Dubois is chasing both revenge and the undisputed heavyweight crown at Wembley, 19 months after his controversial ninth-round TKO defeat. Daniel Dubois lost to Oleksandr Usyk in August 2023Credit: RICHARD PELHAMDubois is out for boxing revenge – at the home of English footballOrganisers have now shifted the fight back a week from July 12.That’s to avoid sharing the spotlight with a mega bill the same night, featuring Edgar Berlanga and Shakur Stevenson in New York City. IBF king Dubois said: “This is the fight I wanted and demanded and now I get my chance for revenge.”I should have won the first fight and was denied by the judgement of the referee, so I will make no mistake this time around in front of my people at the national stadium in my home city.READ MORE BOXING NEWS”I am a superior and more dangerous fighter now and Usyk will find this out for himself.”The response from Dynamite’s Ukrainian opponent was more measured.Unbeaten Usyk said: “I’m grateful to God for the opportunity to once again fight for the undisputed championship.”Thank you, Daniel, for taking care of my IBF belt – now I want it back.”Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKDubois is still smarting from his downfall against Usyk in August 2023.Dynamite dropped the icon, who beat Tyson Fury twice, in the fifth round.SunSport’s Wally Downes Jr reveals Daniel Dubois’ chances of fighting Joseph Parker ‘look grim’But referee Luis Pabon deemed the punch a low blow, meaning Usyk had five minutes to recover.Pabon raised eyebrows further by urging the 38-year-old to take more time to get over the punch. Dubois and promoter Frank Warren unsuccessfully appealed to the WBA, asking for the loss to instead be recorded as a no-contest, due to Pabon’s debatable low-blow call.Now, though, Warren reckons the Londoner has the weapons to KO Usyk beyond debate.He described Dubois as the world’s “most destructive and dangerous heavyweight puncher”.The Greenwich Gladiator, 27, overwhelmed fellow Brit Anthony Joshua in less than five rounds last September. More

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      How much prize money do Liverpool get for winning the Premier League title?

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      LIVERPOOL have officially been crowned Premier League champions for the 2024/25 season – and they have earned millions in the process!The Reds lifted the title with a fairytale ending by beating Tottenham in front of a sold-out Anfield crowd.Liverpool beat Spurs to lift the Premier League titleCredit: APAnd the fans were out in full voice, leaving a trail of red mist to take over the blue England skies.But aside from the fans and players, the owners of the club will be more than delighted as they have accumulated a whopping amount of cash for their great achievement.How much do Liverpool get for winning the Premier League title?There is no specific prize fund for the winners of the Premier League title.But Liverpool will be rewarded the most money out of the 20 clubs for finishing top of the charts.Read more on LiverpoolThe champions receive 20 times the basic merit payment, the club finishing second 19 times, and so on, down to the club finishing bottom receiving one times the merit payment.Last year, the highest merit payment was £22.6million claimed by Manchester City as champions, while Sheffield United received the lowest merit payments (£1.1m) as the bottom club.So Liverpool can expect a similar amount to enter their account.What else do Liverpool get for winning the Premier League title?As well as being presented with the Trophy, as champions Liverpool would also get 2024/25 Premier League winners’ medals.Most read in FootballAs laid out by rule C.13 in the Premier League Handbook, the champions receive 40 commemorative medals “to be presented by the Club to its Manager and to such of its Players and Officials as it thinks fit provided that any Player who has entered the field of play in a minimum of five of its League Matches that Season”.The Premier League champions are also guaranteed entry into next season’s UEFA Champions League, although in Liverpool’s case this has already been secured, as they have confirmed a top-five spot.Current Premier League tableHere is how Liverpool won the 2024/25 Premier League title. More

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      Amazing throwback video shows 13 year old Chris Eubank Jr convince dad to let him try boxing with help from Lennox Lewis

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR once begged his dad to let him try boxing – and Lennox Lewis came to his aid.The fighter fulfilled Eubank’s Sr by beating Conor Benn – the son of his boxing rival Nigel.Chris Eubank Jr pleaded with his dad aged 13 to become a boxerCredit: AT HOME WITH THE EUBANKSMiddleweight champion Eubank Sr tried to explain why becoming a boxer was a bad ideaLennox Lewis jumped to Jr’s defenceCredit: AT HOME WITH THE EUBANKSEubank Sr was in the ring to celebrate his son’s win over Conor BennCredit: ReutersIt was the 35th professional win of Jr’s career yet his father never wanted him to follow in his footsteps.But Jr always had aspirations of entering the ring – even as young as 13.In footage from 2003, Eubank Jr tells his dad: “I just want to try it. I just want to see what it is about.”If he can do it why can’t I.”READ MORE IN BOXINGEubank Sr was very dismissive of his ambitions, and replied: “20 world championship wins son.”Sr told his son boxing is a “tragic business to be in” for fighters who do not make it to the top, and he pleaded for him not to be stubborn and bull headed.His ex-wife Karron, Jr’s mum, quickly interjected and accused Sr of possessing those characteristics himself.The former middleweight champion then claimed his son could be left disfigured from taking too many punches to the face.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSLewis then hit back saying: “Am I bad looking?…Why are you putting that into the kid’s head.”What you’re saying is irrelevant at this time.”Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn in classy nods to their iconic dads during ringwalks for huge grudge fightLennox then put it to Sr another way, saying: “I would never want, when I have kids, for my son or daughter to be in a car crash.”So what do I do? I say I’m not buying you a car and you can’t drive? Is that the right thing to do?”After that Sr finally relented, smiled, and embraced Lennox – finally seeming to understand the point. More

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      Man City close in on Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso in transfer that could hand Arsenal huge pay day

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S hopes of signing Juventus full back Andrea Cambiaso have been boosted as the Serie A giants close in on a replacement.And the transfer merry-go-round could lead to a multi-million pound windfall for Arsenal.Manchester City have been linked with Juventus full back Andrea CambiasoCity pursued Italy international Cambiaso, 25, during the January transfer window before cooling their interest.But Etihad chiefs are expected to try again in the summer for Cambiaso, who can play on both flanks.And reports in Italy claim Juventus have identified former Gunner Nuno Tavares as a top target.Left back Tavares, 25, is currently on loan from Arsenal at Lazio, with an obligation to buy for just over £5m and a 40 per cent sell-on clause.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSLazio are ready to complete the permanent deal and then immediately cash in on the Portugal international.Tavares had a brilliant start to the season, racking up eight assists in Serie A by the end of October.Injuries have interrupted his campaign since and Lazio will struggle to find anyone willing to meet their reported asked price of £34m.But if they sell Tavares, 40 per cent of the proceeds will be added to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s transfer kitty.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSJuventus are also looking at Club Brugge defender Maxim De Cuyper, who has previously been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.Meanwhile, City still have a chance to win silverware next month after a disappointing campaign by their standards.Pep Guardiola’s side reached their third-straight FA Cup final after beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday.Pep Guardiola aims sly dig at rivals Man Utd hours after their heroic Europa League comeback More

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      ‘I am upset’ – Ryan Giggs opens up on being excluded from Premier League Hall of Fame

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      RYAN GIGGS has broken his silence on his omission from the Premier League Hall of Fame.Launched in 2020, the Premier League Hall of Fame recognises and honours iconic players and managers in the division’s history.Ryan Giggs has revealed his thoughts on being snubbed for the Premier League Hall of FameGiggs is the PL’s most decorated player and holds several major records including assistsCredit: GettyBut he has been snubbed from the list after allegations of assault emerged in 2022, which he was later cleared ofCredit: GettySo far, this has seen 22 players and two managers inducted into the coveted list since the inaugural inductions took place in 2021.However, Giggs, the Premier League’s most decorated player with 13 titles, holds the record for assists with 162 and for scoring goals in consecutive seasons (21) and is third on the all-time appearance list, is not included and has never been nominated.The 51-year-old, who in 2012 was voted the league’s best player at the 20 Seasons Awards, retired from professional football in 2014 after a 24-year spell with Manchester United.The flying winger-turned midfield maestro also earned 64 caps for the Welsh National Team and represented Team GB at the London Olympics in 2012.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAfter hanging up his boots, he moved into coaching – initially as assistant to Louis van Gaal – before becoming the head coach of Wales in 2018.But Giggs’ career was thrown into chaos in November 2020 when he was arrested under suspicion of two counts of assault against his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, and her younger sister, Emma. Giggs always denied the charges but stepped down as Wales boss in June 2022 due to his upcoming trial on the case.He was later cleared of assaulting Greville, who declined to co-operate with a retrial, in 2023, before also being cleared on further counts of coercive or controlling behaviour against her and common assault against Emma. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKGiggs has been without a coaching job since the allegations came to light. And asked whether he was bothered by his snub from the Hall of Fame list by former colleague Rio Ferdinand, Giggs told his podcast Rio Ferdinand Presents: “Not really. Gary Neville reveals fear with Liverpool to become most successful English team ever”No, I mean, I don’t think about it until you just brought it up. I don’t think about it.”I think when you start off, you don’t… These are the things that you’re not striving for. “You’re striving off to win games and try and win trophies. That’s the most important thing for me.”However, Giggs had a change of heart when Ferdinand revealed he had been inducted. Giggs joked: “Now I am upset. Now I am… Jeez, what’s going on? I’m going to look at the list now when I go home.”He then aimed another cheeky joke towards fellow Class of 92 member Gary Neville, asking if he had made it, to which Ferdinand replied: “No, I don’t think Nev’s on it yet. “He’ll get on it soon. He’ll talk his way into it, won’t he?”The pair then spoke about legacy and how Giggs wants to be remembered, considering his recent controversies, with an eight-year affair with his brother Rhodri’s wife also raising his notoriety.He said: “I did want to entertain. I wanted to entertain in training. I wanted to entertain myself.”So I wanted to… At United, you’ve got to win. But at the same time, if you can entertain and try things – you know, try little nutmegs, try little tricks, try and take players on…”Read More on The SunFormer Man Utd stars to be inducted into the list include: David Beckham, Roy Keane, Eric Cantona, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes, Rio Ferdinand and Andy Cole.The shortlist of 2025 candidates is yet to be revealed.Man Utd player ratings vs BournemouthBy Katherine WalshMANCHESTER UNITED managed to secure a 1-1 draw against 10-man Bournemouth in the sixth minute of injury time.Rasmus Hojlund’s last-gasp equaliser leaves United 14th in the Prem, after Evanilson was sent off for serious foul play with 20 minutes to go.Man Utd target Antoine Semenyo fired the home side into the lead with a thunderbolt opener, after a calamity of mistakes while playing out from the back.Yet United somewhat responded well, mainly through Alejandro Garnacho’s flurry of chances.So was the Argentine the star player for Man Utd? Check out how the players rated. More

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      Arne Slot shows his class as he leads Anfield in chant about Jurgen Klopp after sealing 20th title for Liverpool

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      ARNE SLOT has paid homage to ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp with a Kop singalong after winning the Premier League. The Reds wrapped up a first title since 2020 with a thumping 5-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday. Arne Slot led Liverpool fans in a chant for Jurgen Klopp after his team clinched the titleThe Dutchman celebrated with supporters after a 5-1 win over TottenhamCredit: GettyKlopp had implored the Liverpool faithful to get behind Slot during his farewell game against Wolves last MayCredit: GettySlot cut a relaxed figure all afternoon as his team stormed back from behind against hapless Spurs.And he led an emotional rendition of a Klopp chant while celebrating at a raucous Anfield. The Dutchman took the mic to address fans after securing the title with four games to spare.It is the first time since 1990 that fans have been in Anfield to celebrate a top-flight title. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLKlopp stepped aside from his role as Liverpool boss last summer.And he had implored fans to welcome his replacement Slot by leading a chant with fans after a final-day win against Wolves last May.Slot repaid the favour on Sunday, singing down the mic: “Jurgen Klopp, la la la.”The chant – to the tune of Life is Life by Opus – was immediately bellowed back by all four sides of Anfield. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKOne fan wrote in response to the footage on X: “This is the real heritage.”Another said: “This one’s for you Jurgen, we will never be able to thank you enough for what you did for us.”HOW LIVERPOOL WON THE TITLEWhile a third added: “Has someone been cutting onions?”A fourth commented: “I’m actually bursting into tears what a football club.”And a fifth said: “The best full circle moment ever.”Liverpool demolished Spurs thanks to goals from Mo Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo.Fans and players celebrated after the final whistle, with Salah taking selfies in front of the Kop.Slot’s triumph comes in his first full season in chargeCredit: GettyMo Salah shared selfies with a jubilant home support on MerseysideCredit: GettyAn emotional Slot told Sky Sports: “It is difficult to put into words. “The scenes here and before the game tells you more than I can describe.”[The fans being here] is what makes it special. Three or four years ago they won the league.Read More on The Sun”It was an amazing accomplishment, but the fans weren’t there. “So you can feel how important it was for them to be here. And the boys did an outstanding job today, including our fans.” More

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      Liverpool fans just discovering what Premier League-winning boss Arne Slot’s real name is and say ‘I’ll never recover’

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      LIVERPOOL fans are digesting Premier League title glory AND a shock discovery about boss Arne Slot’s real name.The Reds confirmed their first crown for five years with Sunday’s 5-1 home win over Tottenham.Arne Slot is celebrating title glory in his first season in chargeCredit: RexSlot has become the first Anfield chief since Kenny Dalglish in 1985-86 to win the title during his first season in charge.Liverpool also equalled Manchester United’s haul of 20 top-flight crowns.And fans in awe of Slot’s achievement are equally astounded to only find out now that Arne is only his NICKNAME.The 46-year-old was in fact given the birth name Arend Martijn Slot.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArend – meaning Eagle –  is rarely used as a name even in his native Netherlands.The moniker was passed down to him from his dad.Liverpool fan Paul Senior decided the time was right for a wider audience to know that Arne is not the ex-Feyenoord chief’s true name.And with the title unofficially in the bag for weeks, the main shock for supporters was the revelation about Slot.Most read in FootballOne fan joked Slot had ‘disguised’ his real name ahead of title joyCredit: PABEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKOne fan responded: “Not sure I’ll ever recover.” Another commented: “Mad when you find out the managers name isn’t actually Arne.”Gary Neville reveals fear with Liverpool to become most successful English team everA third claimed: “I need to sit down.” And in a reference to an ex-Liverpool keeper, one posted: “Like finding out Pepe Reina’s name was Jose the whole time.”Many supporters simple couldn’t believe they had been in the dark about Arne – or rather Arend – for so long.One said: “No way I just found this out.”Another reckoned it had all been a mischievous master-plan by a manager whose title joy has made him an instant Anfield icon.He wrote: “Disguised his real name as he managed @LFC winning the league. Slick Slot. Love it.” More