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      ‘It felt like the beginning of the end for Harry Kane’ says Man Utd legend as he admits fears for England captain

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      PAUL SCHOLES reckons the international break “felt like the beginning of the end” for England captain Harry Kane.The former Tottenham striker, 31, is his country’s all-time leading goalscorer with 69 goals in 103 games.Paul Scholes reckons it the ‘beginning of the end’ for Harry Kane’s England careerCredit: AlamyScholes fears what will England will look like without their captainCredit: GettyKane has also led the Three Lions to consecutive Euros finals.And he will now be hoping for a starring role under new England boss Thomas Tuchel, who paid £100million to sign Kane for Bayern Munich last year.However, former interim boss Lee Carsley made a huge call by leaving his skipper out of England’s 3-0 win in Greece last week.Ollie Watkins was preferred up front, despite the Three Lions needing to win after losing the reverse fixture at Wembley in October.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd although Kane was restored to the XI that beat Ireland 5-0 on Sunday, his absence against Greece made a huge impact.Indeed, former England and United midfielder Scholes reckons it has signalled the “beginning of the end” of Kane’s international career.And with the forward turning 32 next summer, his presence on the pitch could begin to wane even further.Scholes told the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet: “It felt like the end of Harry Kane.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“The beginning of the end. He looked out of place in the team.“When you get older you feel like everything happens a bit quicker around you.Harry Kane’s ‘fugly’ £7,200 statue branded ‘stuff of nightmares’ finally unveiled after sitting in storage for almost five years Kyle Walker has been backed to thrive in a new positionCredit: Getty“It looked a bit like that. But I don’t know how we’d replace him.”However, one older player who appeared to benefit from Carsley’s reign was Kyle Walker.The right-back found himself moved into the middle of defence during the Greece game and for the entirety of the Ireland match.And ex-England defender Gary Neville reckons Walker could end up thriving in his new role.Neville added: “You can look at Kyle Walker in the last few weeks and think he looks a bit different than he has done in previous seasons.“He’s been lightning quick and all of a sudden you think, hang on, there are balls being played inside him.“Kyle’s saviour could be what he’s done with England in the last few weeks, playing centre-back. He could play on the right side of a three, as an example.”England ratings vs IrelandEngland’s newbies put on a five-star second half performance to hammer ten-man Ireland.No fewer than four young Lions bagged their first international goal during the 5-0 win.Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the England stars at Wembley.Jordan Pickford: 6Matched the great Gordon Banks by reaching 73 caps. But the Everton stopper was pretty much a spectator as Ireland showed little ambition in attack.Tino Livramento: 7Became the seventh player across Carsley’s three England camps to be handed a debut. It was his cross which caused panic in the Irish defence, allowing Gordon to volley home his first England goal. Kyle Walker: 6Played at centre-back in back four for his 93rd cap. Headed an early chance over, had a couple of scares before the break before being withdrawn just after the hour when the game was up for the visitors.Marc Guehi: 7Was a little clumsy with a challenge on Evan Ferguson inside the box before the break, but nothing was given. Set up a first England goal for his best mate Gallagher with a flick-on from a corner during the goal blitz at the start of the second half.Lewis Hall: 7Admitted to nerves before his debut on Thursday but did not seem to have any here on his first start, playing alongside his Newcastle colleagues Livramento and Gordon. Could this be the start of a long England career for one of our few natural left-backs?Conor Gallagher: 8Was given the nod ahead of Angel Gomes for the second successive game and capped it with his first England goal by poking home Guehi’s flick just before the hour. England’s confidence at that point was summed up by Gallagher attempting a rabona.Curtis Jones: 7Tidy, if not hitting the heights of his magnificent debut three days earlier. But overall, another success story of the brief Carsley era which has given Thomas Tuchel plenty more options to consider.Noni Madueke: 7His final ball was not quite there compared to his man-of-the-match performance in Athens. But the Chelsea man still caused Ireland all manner of problems with the explosive way he runs at opponents.Jude Bellingham: 9 STAR MANEffectively had three assists as he won the penalty for Harry Kane’s opener – which led to Scales being sent off – and teed up goals for subs Bowen and Harwood-Bellis. A brilliant display from the Real Madrid superstar. How lucky we are to have him. Anthony Gordon: 7Lovely volley for his first England goal and you could see how much it meant to him with his celebration. Caused Ireland issues with his direct running in a promising display.Harry Kane: 7A ponderous first half led to genuine questions over his suitability to this team… but then he showed why he is still the man with a stunning ball to Bellingham in the build-up to the opener.Stuck away the resulting penalty when Bellingham was tripped for his 69th England goal.SUBS:Taylor Harwood-Bellis (on for Walker, 62): 8Followed up Jones’ feat in Greece of netting on his England debut as he brilliantly headed home Bellingham’s fine cross to make it five.Morgan Rogers (on for Gordon, 74): 7Looked confident when coming on and ready to cause more misery against the tired ten men of Ireland. Would have had an assist had Jarrod Bowen put away his cutback.Dominic Solanke (on for Gallagher, 74): 6Almost diverted in his first England goal from fellow sub Bowen’s cross but was beaten to it, just, by the defender.Jarrod Bowen (on for Madueke, 74): 8Crashed home his first England goal with his first touch, seconds after coming on, to make it 4-0.Angel Gomes (on for Jones, 79): 6Tidied up and looked comfortable again in possession. Booked. More

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      Darren Till practices illegal boxing move in training for Tommy Fury fight and is happy to risk disqualification

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      DARREN TILL appears ready to stick to his word and KICK Tommy Fury in the face and risk being disqualified from their boxing match. The ex-UFC star faces 10-0 Fury on January 18 in Manchester in his second bout in the ring. Darren Till practising kicks in training for his boxing match against Tommy FuryCredit: X @darrentill2Till would risk getting DQ’dCredit: X @darrentill2They came face-to-face two months out from the fight in a heated press conference and Till vowed to kick Fury in the face if he is losing. And the former UFC title challenger posted a video online practising high kicks in what could be a warning to Fury. But if Till was to perform the illegal boxing move, he would be disqualified and likely issued a financial penalty. Although the Muay Thai specialist seemed to care little when revealing his plan to boot Fury. READ MORE IN BOXINGThe Liverpudlian said: “At the end of the day, I can’t beat you, I’ll just kick you in the face in there. How about that? I’m a proper fighter, not a boxer.”I don’t walk in a room like this and see boxing and go, ‘s***.’ I walk in, no one here is a threat to me. “Not one person in this room, security, you, your dad are not a threat to me. “I’m an MMA fighter, so if I want to kick you or elbow you in the face, I will, and no one can do anything about it.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Fury, 25, responded: “Well that’s not going to happen is it, Darren? “Because we ain’t in the cage now, we’re in the boxing ring and you’re going to find out that boxing is very different to MMA.” Tommy Fury and Darren Till clash at Misfits Boxing press conference Till, 31, hit back: “Well it obviously is, how are you going to stop me? “If I’m losing the fight, I’m going to kick you straight in the face. You won’t know what’s hit you.”Till left the UFC off the back of three straight defeats and had a boxing match in Dubai last year. Meanwhile Fury beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in KSI, 31, and Jake Paul, 27, in 2023. Fury and Till clashed at a press conferenceCredit: Getty More

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      Gary Neville negotiated my Man Utd contract with Sir Alex Ferguson – he made him give me more money

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      DANNY SIMPSON claims Gary Neville bagged him more cash after negotiating his Manchester United contract with Sir Alex Ferguson.Simpson, 37, came up through the ranks at Old Trafford but played just eight times before joining Newcastle in 2009.Danny Simpson has revealed how Gary Neville got him more pay at Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyNeville negotiated on Simpson’s behalf with Sir Alex FergusonCredit: GettyThe right-back, who also played for QPR and Leicester, was at one stage hailed as a future Red Devils star.And he took plenty of inspiration from fan favourite Neville, who played in his position.But Simpson knew he was tucked firmly under his fellow defender’s wing when Neville went face-to-face with Sir Alex in contract talks.Fergie famously hated dealing with agents when he would negotiate deals.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Scot did it all during his time at United manager, sorting out moves and renewals while also coaching his side to titles.And in a stroke of genius, Simpson decided against using an agent in contract talks with Ferguson, instead leaving negotiations to pal Neville.It worked wonderfully too, with Simpson revealing his mate actually bagged him more money.Simpson, who won a Premier League title with Leicester in 2016, told talkSPORT: “Gary Neville actually negotiated my contract with Fergie.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”As a young kid, when you’re starting to knock on the door and get around the first team, you’re scared that you’re going to annoy him.”He’d go, ‘I want to give you a new contract,’ and you’d say to him, ‘My agent will see you.’ Sir Alex Ferguson ECSTATIC as his horse Spirit Dancer makes history with back-to-back wins in $1million Bahrain raceSimpson later went on to win the Premier League title with LeicesterCredit: –“You were scared to say that. Whereas now it’s the first thing you say.”I’m thinking, ‘If I say that, he’s going to bin me off.’ So I spoke to Gaz and Gaz was like, ‘I’ll go see him for you.'”It was me, Gaz and Sir Alex in the room.”I didn’t really know what to do. So I’m just sat there in the middle.”He (Neville) actually got me more money, to be fair. He actually didn’t [ask for a cut].”The Gaz that you see now is always that Gaz.”Danny Simpson’s career statsMan Utd, 2005-2010: 8 games, 0 goalsRoyal Antwerp (loan), 2005-2006: 30 games, 1 goalSunderland (loan), 2006-2007: 14 games, 0 goalsIpswich (loan), 2007-2008: 8 games, 0 goalsBlackburn (loan), 2008-2009: 20 games, 0 goalsNewcastle, 2009-2013: 138 games, 2 goalsQPR, 2013-2015: 44 games, 1 goalLeicester, 2014-2019: 133 games, 0 goalsHuddersfield, 2019-2020: 25 games, 0 goalsBristol City, 2020-2022: 8 games, 0 goalsTrophies: Championship (Sunderland); Championship (Newcastle); Championship play-offs (QPR); Premier League (Leicester) More

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      Fears for Martin Brundle’s future on Sky Sports as pundit tips iconic reporter to follow F1 legend out the door

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      MARTIN BRUNDLE could be the next pundit dropped from Sky Sports F1 after Damon Hill’s exit.That is the view of Johnny Herbert, who himself was dropped by the broadcaster in 2022.Martin Brundle could be the next iconic star shown the door at Sky Sports, according to Johnny HerbertCredit: AlamyHerbert suggested Damon Hill was dropped because of criticism of Max VerstappenCredit: GettyHill had criticised Verstappen for ‘dangerous’ tacticsCredit: GettyThree-time Formula One race winner Herbert, 60, joined at the same time as 1996 world champion Damon Hill.However, it was announced last week that Hill would be departing Sky Sports F1 at the end of the season.Brundle was among those to pay a touching tribute to the 64-year-old, writing on social media: “Damon I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of both racing against you and commentating on you in F1, working alongside you on SkyF1, and decades of friendship. “It’s been a blast, with much more to come.”READ MORE IN F1But Herbert reckons it may soon be the likes of 65-year-old Brundle or even commentator David Croft who are next shown the exit door.Although he also believes that Hill’s criticism of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was also a factor in the decision.Speaking to FlashscoreUSA.com, Herbert said: “I don’t know whether it was [Hill’s] decision or Sky’s, to be honest.”Was it an enjoyment factor? Potentially. I know he got criticism for the Max scenarios and maybe he felt, ‘You know what, I don’t need that.’Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”There is change going on. If he was pushed, then you wonder what could happen to Martin Brundle and David Croft.”Before the Brazil GP, Hill had accused Verstappen of “using dangerous tactics” to race and using fear and intimidation by using his car as a weapon.Watch Rowan Atkinson ‘do Martin Brundle impression to Martin Brundle’ without Sky Sports F1 reporter having a clueReferring to Verstappen’s double run in with Lando Norris at the Mexico Grand Prix, Hill had said: “The second move was just daft and Dick Dastardly stuff.”He accelerated to the apex and drove Lando off the track and Lando didn’t have much option. That was silly driving.”Hill then doubled-down on his thoughts on Sky Sports before Brazil, adding: “Yes, I do. I think that he [Verstappen] is using fear and intimidation.”I think he also has explained a little bit more about his tactics, which has been that he regards it as a gamble. “Sometimes it may pay off and sometimes he may get the better of the stewards, they might not apply a penalty. “But he’s also using it as a way of compromising the title contender in Lando Norris.”So, there’s some logic, there’s some method, to his angriness, if you want to call it that, on the track.”He, as he says, he knows what he’s doing, but is it right and is it fair? And I think there’s also rules…. to ensure fairness, and we shouldn’t be condoning driving cars off the track.”Herbert claims Hill was left “unhappy” with the backlash he received for voicing his views on Verstappen.He added: “He was very unhappy at the crazy level of abuse he got over his Max comments.”Maybe all that negativity made him decide.”Announcing his exit, Hill said: “It’s been a fantastic 13 years with Sky Sports F1 but all good things come to an end.”I will miss the most impressive bunch of professionals it has ever been my pleasure to have worked with. Looking forward to new challenges.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe F1 title looks set to be wrapped up by the Dutchman in Las Vegas as he only needs to better the score of McLaren’s Norris by three points to secure a fourth title in a row.Verstappen took almost complete control of the title race after a brilliant recovery drive around a wet Brazil circuit as he raced from P17 to finish first, while Norris only finished P6 after starting on pole.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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      David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid lockers set to fetch enormous sums at historic auction

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      LOCKERS used by the likes of David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid are being auctioned off this month.The lockers were used by the Spanish giants between 2002 and 2022, but were removed during the Santiago Bernabeu’s staggering renovations which took the iconic stadium’s capacity to 85,000.An incredible selection of Real Madrid lockers have gone to auctionCredit: APFans can get their hands on lockers previously belonging to global superstarsCredit: PAGareth Bale’s locker is among the star-studded selectionCredit: ReutersA total of 24 lockers went on display at Sotheby’s in London yesterday.Bidding will remain open until November 26, with prices starting at £10,000 each.In addition to Beckham and Ronaldo, the likes of Gareth Bale, Sergio Ramos and Luka Modric’s lockers are also available.While fans of the Galacticos era could also bid for lockers previously belonging to Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA slice of the revenue generated will go Real Madrid’s charitable foundation.Sotheby’s are collaborating with Pursuit 3 Marketing Group on the auction.Pursuit 3 are Real Madrid’s “memorabilia partner”.Following its renovation work, the Bernabeu now features a huge 360 degree screen that wraps around its upper tier.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThere is now a retractable roof on the stadium, as well as a newly designed outside facade.Real Madrid have also built a plush new VIP “Sky Bar” – a stunning 700-metres-squared space designed by Room 1804.Real Madrid being sued for millions over VIP Bernabeu SkyBar that costs fans £2,500 a game Tickets for the exclusive bar are said to cost up to £2,500 per match, but so far it has not opened its doors.According to El Confidencial, Anastasia Gourmet have slapped the 15-time European kings with a lawsuit worth £13.8m for being unable to use the space.Of that whopping sum, approximately £6m is said to correspond to suppliers, Mundo Deportivo add.The reports claim Anastasia Gourmet have been blocked from accessing their new premises – prompting the huge loss of expected earnings.Real Madrid have built a stunning SkyBarCredit: room 1804 DesignThe Santiago Bernabeu has undergone an incredible transformation in recent yearsCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul teases major career change from boxing to follow in footsteps of brother Logan despite beating Mike Tyson

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      JAKE PAUL has teased a career change from boxing to follow in the footsteps of older brother Logan. The YouTube star is 11-1 as a fighter after beating Mike Tyson on points over eight rounds at the weekend. Jake Paul beat boxing legend Mike Tyson on pointsCredit: GettyMeanwhile Logan is a WWE star who could soon be joined by Jake in the professional wrestling business. Jake, 27, said on Logan’s Impaulsive podcast: “I would love to. I would want to be like your Paul Heyman.”I wouldn’t want to wrestle as much. I can do some s***, but I would want to be your sidekick businessman or some s***.”Logan, 28, replied: “I’m gonna go for it. I’m gonna go for it. READ MORE IN BOXING”Perhaps, if you retire, you become world champion, then you retire, and I’m still wrestling, you can be like my manager who also has a mean right hand.”Jake then asked: “Why can’t I do it now?” Logan responded: “I guess you can do it now. It’s just time consuming.” The brothers then mapped out a plan to become champions in their sport while Jake’s speedskater girlfriend Jutta Leerdam takes Olympic gold. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLogan said: “The ultimate goal would be for me to become WWE champion, for you to become boxing champion and then for your girlfriend Jutta to win Olympic gold.” The podcaster joined WWE in 2021, making his debut a year after, and has since won the United States Championship. Jake Paul admits he failed to knock out Mike Tyson ON PURPOSE after flop Netflix fight is slammedJake made a brief cameo in 2022 as back-up for Logan, attacking The Usos at the Crown Jewel pay-per-view in Saudi Arabia. The American has just one defeat in the boxing ring, a split-decision loss to Tommy Fury, 25, in 2023. A rematch has been eyed while Jake has also called out Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez, 34, after beating Tyson, 58. Jutta Leerdam with partner Jake PaulCredit: GettyJutta is a professional speedskaterCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamLogan Paul is a WWE starCredit: Splash More

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      Roy Keane snubs Man Utd by choosing Christmas jumper of rival Premier League club in pic with darts star Luke Humphries

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      ROY KEANE snubbed Manchester United by wearing a Tottenham Christmas jumper in a meeting with darts star Luke Humphries.Keane made the bold choice on an episode of The Overlap.Man Utd legend Roy Keane wore a Tottenham Christmas jumper alongside Luke HumphriesCredit: @lukeh180 on XRed Devils legend Keane played 480 times for United during a 12-year period.He won seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups and a Champions League under Sir Alex Ferguson.And United’s former captain is considered by many to be one of the club’s greatest-ever players.However, Keane left fans shocked two years ago when he revealed he grew up supporting Tottenham.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe ace admitted as an Irishman, United and Liverpool were the two main English sides people cheered on.But for some inexplicable reason, he was always drawn to Spurs.Keane said: “Growing up in Ireland, you were either a Man Utd or Liverpool fan, or Celtic.“Strangely enough, I supported Spurs. Not sure why, but I did.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSNow, Keane has taken his support for the North Londoners to another level by donning their Christmas jumper.The bearded pundit cracked a rare smile as he wore a Lilywhite top with the words “Ho ho ho” on the front.Roy Keane left red-faced after Sky Sports colleague tells Man Utd legend to ‘bring this look back’Ultimate sports presenters rich listTV sports presenters make a mint.The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!Read the story and see the full list here.As for darts star Humphries, who supports Leeds, he kept his usual style with his regular blue darts shirt.He posted his delight at the meeting on Twitter, saying: “Had a great time filming for The Overlap today with some of the best footballers to have played the game.”Was a great laugh and enjoyed the experience.”Last Christmas saw Keane lift the lid even higher on his support for Spurs.He said: “I am a Spurs fan, I played for Man United but Spurs are my team.”Just because I played for Manchester United didn’t mean I was a fan of the team.”When I played for Rockmount, one of my team-mate’s fathers used to bring me to training and he supported Tottenham.”That’s where it started, I liked their players, the likes of Glenn Hoddle and Clive Allen.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But after I’d come back from trial at Nottingham Forest, Spurs offered me a trial.”I turned it down because Forest had been good me, I liked the club and felt some loyalty to them. I had a soft spot for Spurs, and still do.” More

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      Former Man Utd star Juan Mata makes history with move into MLS as he takes major step towards career after playing

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      JUAN MATA has made history after announcing a stunning move to join the ownership group of Major League Soccer side San Diego FC.The former Manchester United and Chelsea star currently plays for A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers, where he has been since September.Juan Mata has joined the ownership group of San Diego FCMata currently plays for Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-LeagueCredit: RexHowever, the 36-year-old has now taken to social media to announce he would be investing into America’s newest top flight franchise who will be joining the league in 2025 as the 30th club.A statement on his Instagram said: “Really happy to announce that I’m a partner at the newest and most special franchise in the MLS!”The club’s own announcement on the move also revealed how the Spaniard has made history by becoming the first active player to hold an ownership stake in Major League Soccer.Mata is now also in illustrious company with Inter Miami owner David Beckham as only the second international player to be involved in MLS ownership, according to the club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Spaniard added: “Joining San Diego FC as a partner is an exciting opportunity to help build something truly special in a city and league that are experiencing incredible growth.”The commitment of both this Club and Right to Dream to community impact, excellence, and a vision for long-term success aligns perfectly with my own values. “I look forward to contributing my experience and passion for the game and working alongside everyone here to build a Club that inspires both on and off the pitch.”San Diego’s first ever competitive match will take place at the 35,000-capacity Snapdragon Stadium against five-time MLS winners LA Galaxy on March 1 2025.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe club statement described Mata as a “widely respected humanitarian” and mentioned his charitable schemes such as the Common Goal initiative which sees players pledge one per cent of their salary to social causes.He is also an active collaborator and partner of Right to Dream, and has visited RTD’s Academy in Egypt and Denmark.Hirving Lozano surprises San Diego FC in visit to his new MLS club after being left off Mexico’s Copa America rosterSan Diego chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said: “Juan has been an active and long-term supporter of Right to Dream, and he shares our values of wanting to use football to deliver long-term social impact and change. “As one of the most successful footballers of his generation, winning the World Cup, European Championship and UEFA Champions League, among many other titles, he is a serial winner, and in San Diego, we are committed to building a winning team for the long term.”The playmaker starred in England for 11 years with Chelsea and Man Utd.He spent two-and-a-half years with the Blues where he won the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup.Mata then played for the Red Devils from January 2014 to summer 2022, winning the Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup.After leaving Man Utd, Mata joined Galatasaray, where he won the league before leaving to join Japanese side Vissel Kobe, where he also won the league.Meanwhile – having started his career with Real Oviedo – prior to arriving in the Premier League he won the Copa del Rey with Valencia.READ MORE SUN STORIESOn an international level, Mata won the 2010 World Cup and 2012 European Championship and was also a European Champion in both the Under-19 and Under-21 categories.His various business ventures away from football have helped him cultivate a reported net worth of £66million, and it seems club ownership could be up his street when he eventually retires.Stars signed up for San DiegoSAN DIEGO will be Major League Soccer’s 30th franchise team, but who will they have playing for them? Only a handful are on the books so far, but there are names you may recognise…Hirving Lozano – Mexican winger is joining from PSV in January. He is a title winner with the Dutch club and Italian side Napoli and has 70 international appearances under his belt.Marcus Ingvartsen – One-time Dane international has proven to be a prolific goalscorer for Nordsjaelland with 53 goals in 134 games.Alex Mighten – Nottingham Forest academy product is joining from the Premier League side after signing a deal in the summer, but is currently on loan with Nordsjaelland.Jeppe Tverskov – Third star associated with Nordsjaelland, the defensive midfielder only joined the club from Danish rivals Odense BK in 2023. He is a Superliga veteran with more than 220 appearances to his name.Paddy McNair – Man Utd academy star is joining the MLS side from West Brom. Now 29 years old, it will be his first transfer outside of England after spending most of his career with Middlesbrough. McNair won the FA Cup with United in 2016 and won the Under-21 Premier League twice. More