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    ‘My brother lost his life from boxing’ – Chris Eubank Sr’s fury over son’s fight v Conor Benn fuelled by tragic death

    CHRIS EUBANK SR’s emotional fight against his son’s Conor Benn brawl is fuelled by the tragic death of his brother Simon.In September 2023, the 61-year-old former fighter passed away, with his 31-year-old undefeated welterweight son Harlem announcing the loss and vowing to do his old man proud.Chris Eubank Sr fears for his son having lost his brother to boxingHarlem Eubank with dad SimonSimon Eubank passed away following a battle with frontal lobe dementia after his boxing careerCredit: Instagram @harlemeubankHarlem and his British boxing legend of an uncle were united in their grief and are now in agreement that Saturday’s Tottenham fight is unnecessarily dangerous, in an already deadly sport.Eubank Jr’s best performances, at world title-level, have come in the 12st super-middleweight division, so when he tried to boil down to a 157lbs catchweight limit for the original 2022 clash, he looked emaciated and seriously vulnerable.Following Benn’s doping scandal that got that original clash kyboshed, Jr must weigh the 11st 6lbs middleweight cap on Friday but he will be fined if he rehydrates more than 10lbs the following morning.Two-weight world champ Eubank Sr, 58, is not concerned about bolshy former welterweight Benn, son of his two-fight 1990s rival Nigel, packing muscle on for the beltless cash-grab.READ MORE SPORT STORIESBut he fears for his 35-year-old boy boiling down to 160lb and risking the sort of damage that left his older brother in such an horrific state.Choking back tears, with nephew Harlem alongside him, Sr told SunSport: “My son probably walks around at around 180lb and he has to boil himself down to 160lb.“People don’t understand what it means for Junior to get down to 160lb, at his age. They don’t understand the drying out.“Junior is now 35 and trying to get down to 160lb and I know what that feels like. I know about the dehydration and the damage it does to fighters.Most read in Boxing“I am more concerned about that than anything else. I don’t want my son getting down to 160lb. And that is why I have spoken about people trying to murder my boy by boiling him down to 157lb.“Trying to boil my son down to 157lb a few years ago, would have killed him.It is disgraceful! Eubank Sr | Eubank Jr V Benn: No Glove Lost fight preview“You might think the word ‘killed’ is a bit strong but my brother is dead from boxing. “He lost his life from boxing, with frontal lobe dementia.“In the end, Harlem was feeding him with a baby bottle, he had to feed his own father.”However, the original fight was due to be at 157lb, with a healthier 160lb eventually agreed by the promoters.Eubank Jr’s promoter Ben Shalom told SunSport: “It should have never been at 157. It was irresponsible for everyone involved that we asked Chris Eubank Jr to get 157.”I almost can’t believe it now, knowing, working with Chris and seeing what his weight’s like, 160 is a push.”Yeah, absolutely crazy that that was ever agreed to but we’re here now. He’ll make the weight and he’ll be ready to go.”Former middle and super-middle king Eubank Sr is one of the toughest men this country has ever produced, he had to go all the way up to cruiserweight to suffer his only stoppage loss in the 52nd and final fight of the iconic career that earned him millions.Simon’s fate was far more cruel, he lost 20 tough fights, 11 of them by stoppage, in backwaters like Wisbech, Battersea and Brentford, and he paid the ultimate price.So when Eubank Sr – who walked a charity mile with his stricken former opponent Michael Watson on April 16 – rallies against anything in boxing, having suffered so much heartache, people should listen.He told SunSport: “I didn’t have the strength to go and see my brother in the last six months of his life because he was locked in spasm all of the time he was awake.“That is boxing and 20 losses at the hands of the promoters. “It’s a business and a racket and when you keep bringing the same guy in to lose, he ends up being killed.“He was my brother. It is real for us.”Simon was the brother of former super-middleweight and middleweight world champion Eubank SrCredit: InstagramChris Sr and Jr have also had to deal with the shock 2021 death of 29-year-old son and brother Sebastian, who suffered a heart attack just weeks after becoming a father.When SunSport suggests the end of this toxic three-year saga – and the shared responsibility of helping to raise little Raheem – will help heal their rift, Sr doubles down on his intentions.“I would be in my son’s corner if he was fighting at the right weight,” he said. “But it mocks everything I stand for and fought for.“I am a dad. I am a protector, I am trying to steer him in the right direction.“I am not giving him any bad or wrong advice.“I am giving him the truth and what works and what will age well.“I am his dad and the fact he has chosen not to listen means all I can do is step back and watch the car crash – because it will be a car crash.“He doesn’t understand that this is boxing and you lose your faculties, this is dangerous.“I warned him three years ago not to do this and now it’s the same again.”One saving grace for the concerned parent is his lack of faith in Conor Benn’s snarling threats to damage his boy.It has been three years since Benn’s last knockout win and his last two wins at the super-welterweight limit of 11st were dull decisions.He explained: “When you want to hurt someone, your energy is halved, you should look to score points and strike with technique.“If he has all of this spite then it’s hot air.“When a fighter goes into the ring with dislike, it’s useless.Read More on The Sun“He’s had three fights in three years, I used to fight five times a year as a world champion.“The more you fight the better you are, these are not dangerous men, it’s all built on hype.”Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the info More

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    QPR boss Marti Cifuentes considering quitting as manager after breakdown in relationship with CEO

    QPR boss Marti Cifuentes could quit the club this summer after a breakdown in his relationship with chief executive Christian Nourry.Spaniard Cifuentes, who joined Rangers from Swedish side Hammerby in November 2023, has grown frustrated with the direction the club is heading under Nourry – who was brought in to oversee the club’s recruitment in January last year.QPR boss Marti Cifuentes could quit the club this summerCredit: RexCifuentes wants re-assurances the club want to progress to the next levelCredit: GettyCifuentes, who signed a new contract in September, was linked with the Sunderland job last summer.The Loftus Road manager’s potential availability could interest Norwich and West Brom, who sacked Johannes Hoff Thorup and Tony Mowbray respectively on Easter Monday.The highly-rated 42-year-old is hugely popular with the QPR fans after keeping the club in the Championship last season.But he has grown frustrated with the huge number of injuries his squad encountered this season, which ended their flickering play-off hopes and will result in a lower-mid-table finish.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSCifuentes is unhappy at the club’s decision to allow director of performance Ben Williams to oversee the club’s sports science, medical, physio and nutrition departments remotely from Dubai.QPR chiefs also vetoed a move from 27-year-old Nourry to appoint a set-piece coach earlier this season.Headline summer arrivals Zan Celar and Nicolas Madsen have struggled since signing for a combined fee of over £5million.And Cifuentes said after Monday’s 2-1 home defeat by Swansea he wanted assurances the club want to progress to the next level having dropped out of the Premier League ten years ago.Most read in ChampionshipCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Spaniard said: “The supporters since I first came here have been amazing.“But I would like to give them something else and not just celebrate another season in the Championship.”Ruud Van Nistelrooy speaks after Leicester relegated to the ChampionshipQPR play already-promoted Burnley at home on Saturday before a trip to play-off bound Sunderland on the final day.Cifuentes had previously targeted surpassing last season’s points total of 56 and the Rs are one win away from matching that.QPR are 15th in the Championship after losing to Swansea on Easter MondayCredit: Rex More

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    Viddal Riley reveals the rival he wants manager Anthony Joshua to fight next if Tyson Fury stays retired

    VIDDAL RILEY has the perfect fight to pitch to his boss Anthony Joshua IF Tyson Fury remains retired.AJ saw his Great British blockbuster KO’d after Fury retired in January and the unpredictable Gypsy King – so far at least – looks to be keeping to his word with no return in sight just yet.Anthony Joshua with his protege Viddal RileySo Riley – managed by Joshua’s 258 Management company – named Deontay Wilder as the next best opponent for his gaffer.Cruiserweight Riley told SunSport: “If it’s not Fury, I would like it to be Wilder.“At this stage in his career, I feel like it’s more so having the fights that people have wanted for a long time.“You know, having those fights, because people still want to see them, there’ll still be massive events, massive occasions.READ MORE IN BOXING“So it’s more about fighting the people of his generation, the most exciting fights, the biggest fights, that’s what I’d like to see him do. “But as a fan then a Fury fight, a Wilder fight – those ones will, will get people going.”Fury, 36, lost to Oleksandr Usyk in May and then in their December rematch and has not been seen in a boxing ring since.Riley wants Joshua to fight Deontay Wilder if Tyson Fury remains retiredCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSChris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoJoshua, 35, meanwhile is yet to fight since his September knockout defeat by Daniel Dubois, 27, with an injury also delaying his return. Most read in BoxingBut on the comeback trail is Wilder, 39, who faces Tyrrell Herndon on June 27 in Kansas off the back of two losses.Spurs-mad Viddal Riley out for North London bragging rights against Arsenal fan Chev Clark after aiming Declan Rice digSpurs fan Riley is back in the ring on Saturday night at Tottenham’s stadium against Arsenal supporter Chev Clarke, 34.They fight for the British cruiserweight title on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – with 12-0 Riley hoping AJ will be in the house.He said: “I don’t know, maybe he should be there. It’s an event to be at, you know what I mean?“It’s a big event to be at. So if he is there, and he can get there a bit early to see me throw some smoke in person, that’ll be nice.”Arsenal fan Chev Clarke facing off with Spurs supporter RileyCredit: Getty More

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    Frank Bruno health update after mid-air emergency saw him fall ‘seriously ill’ on flight & spend weeks in hospital

    FRANK Bruno has made a “dramatic” recovery after being struck down on a flight to the Far East and spending weeks in hospital.Boxing legend Bruno plans to attend the Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jnr bout in London this weekend – and return to his national speaking tour next month.Frank donned his signature grin and with his sunnies at the ready on his flight bound for ThailandCredit: FacebookGlory days: Frank mid-tussle with heavyweight rival Mike TysonCredit: AFPIt comes after we told how ex-World Heavyweight champ Bruno, 63, was rushed to the hospital in Qatar after falling ill on a long-haul flight on March 3.He was treated by medics in the country’s capital, Doha, for several weeks after the mid-air drama as he travelled to Thailand.Doctors diagnosed him with a viral infection and did not allow Bruno, whose PA, Paul Hunter, stayed by his side, to leave the hospital.National treasure Bruno was feared to have contracted meningitis at one point, and was also treated when he returned to the UK.Read more Sport The star was too ill to pick up a Lifetime Achievement gong at the British Boxing awards at the end of March, but plans to make public appearances from next month.A source said: “Frank was in a bad way for a long time and people were worried – but is now thankfully fighting back to fitness.”His recovery has been as dramatic as his illness, and he is looking forward to the fight on Saturday.”He is well enough to be ringside and will doubtless chat to fans at the event.Most read in Other Sports”Frank really wanted to be there and obviously knows both Benn and Eubank’s fathers as well as the fighters themselves.”He has spent Easter with family and friends and thankfully is now on the mend.Lennox Lewis swapping swipes with Frank for the WBC heavyweight title 1993, in CardiffCredit: GettyStanding tall: Frank with his hard earned WBC belt on 1st November 1995, LondonCredit: Getty Images – Getty”Frank is looking forward to getting back out and about and is really grateful to his fans and the public for their support.”Dad of four, Bruno has been sent thousands of ‘get well’ cards by the public since we told you last month of his mid-air health battle.In a recent social media post, he said: “I am getting better and have been told to convalesce for a few weeks.”Thank you for all your messages, I now have enough for two new chapters of a book – the last month has been eventful!”After he fell ill on March 3, Bruno was treated on the Qatar Airways flight, then by airport medics after landing in Doha.He was then whisked 10 miles to the Al Wakra Hospital, where baffled medics eventually diagnosed a viral infection.Bruno has not cleared passport control so could not leave, and stayed in the hospital in the Middle East for two weeks, before flying home and continuing his recovery in the UK.The star had been due to talk at four events in Thailand but suffered “fever-like” symptoms on the connecting flight to Doha.As he boarded the plane at Heathrow, he had posted a picture of himself in his seat, smiling and with sunglasses perched on his head.But he fell seriously ill soon after take-off.Bruno is now set to make a private appearance at an event on Wednesday, May 7, before public appearances three days later in Norfolk and on May 17 in Bradford.Read More on The SunHis national speaking tour marks the 30th anniversary of Bruno’s WBC heavyweight triumph over Oliver McCall at Wembley in 1995.Our source added: “In typical Frank fashion, he was worried about letting fans down in Thailand – but that should not happen with his UK events.”30YRS ON FROM EPIC WORLD WINBy Michael HamiltonFRANK Bruno’s planned UK tour this year will celebrate 30 years since his greatest achievement — beating Oliver McCall to land the WBC heavyweight title.He outpointed the American in front of a frenzied Wembley crowd in September 1995 — landing the world crown on his fourth attempt.Londoner Frank had made his professional debut in 1982 and became a fan favourite, winning 21 consecutive bouts by KO.He also enjoyed a long-standing TV double act with BBC boxing presenter Harry Carpenter.He popped up on TV shows, Comic Relief appeals and appeared in pantos, with the nation loving his “Know what I mean, ’Arry?” catchphrase.His first world title loss came against Tim Witherspoon in 1986, before defeats to Mike Tyson in 1989 and Lennox Lewis in 1993.After beating McCall, his first defence was against Tyson, who stopped him in round three.Bruno suffered eye damage in the 1996 fight and retired — with a career record of 40 wins from 45 bouts, 38 by knockout.The star has been open about his battles with mental health since quitting.He helps others via his charity The Frank Bruno Foundation, and his book 60 Years a Fighter was published to mark his birthday in 2021.The Sun was invited to the landmark bash, with tributes from stars including Tyson, Stephen Fry and Ricky Hatton. More

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    How can Liverpool win the Premier League title TONIGHT?

    LIVERPOOL are edging closer to winning the Premier League title – but how can they win it TONIGHT, without even kicking a ball?Since taking over for Jurgen Klopp, Arne Slot has only lost two league games, and it appears that he will follow in the club legend’s footsteps in his debut season.Mo Salah (left) and Virgil van Dijk (right) can celebrate new contracts with the titleCredit: GettyTrent Alexander-Arnold may leave in the summer, but he scored a crucial goal against LeicesterCredit: AP Photo/Rui VieiraFollowing their defeat in the Carabao Cup final and subsequent elimination from the Champions League, the significance of preserving their advantage at the top has increased in recent weeks.Arsenal’s run in Europe’s elite club competition has aided Liverpool’s tilt at the title, with back-to-back draws to Everton and Brentford all but ruling them out of a domestic comeback. Additionally, the Anfield club have been handed an early summer boost as they secure the futures of key duo, Mohamed Salah and now Virgil van Dijk.Arne Slot’s side have popped up with big wins to get one hand on the Premier League title, with goals in the last 15 minutes to secure three points in the last two games.READ MORE IN PREMIER LEAGUEWhen can Liverpool lift the Premier League title?Liverpool can win the Premier League as soon as TONIGHT when Arsenal play Crystal Palace.Liverpool opened up a 13 point gap to Arsenal after a 1-0 win over relegated Leicester on Sunday afternoon. Following the Gunners clash with Palace, they only have four games remaining, meaning they can pick up a maximum of 12 points.Should Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium, the Reds will be crowned champions.Most read in FootballBut should the Gunners defeat or draw with Palace, the earliest Liverpool can then win the league is next Sunday.Virgil van Dijk scored a crucial winner for the Reds against West HamCredit: Andrew Orchard sports photography/Alamy Live NewsIf the Gunners are held to a draw by Palace, it would mean the Reds need just one point in the 4:30pm BST kick-off on Sunday afternoon against Tottenham.If Arteta’s side win, Slot’s Reds will need all three points to win the Premier League title against Tottenham at Anfield. More

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    Champions League ‘considering THREE huge format changes next season’ – after Arsenal complained

    UEFA are considering three major format changes for the Champions League next season – including one which comes after a complaint from Arsenal.The Champions League adopted its new Swiss model league phase this season, but could already make changes before the next campaign kicks off.Uefa have proposed three major rule changes for next seasonCredit: GettyOne change comes after a concern raised by ArsenalCredit: RexAccording to German outlet Bild, three new changes are being considered for the 2025/26 campaign with a meeting scheduled to discuss the proposals.The first comes after Arsenal raised concerns that they were playing most of their knockout game second legs away from home.Uefa are reportedly mulling over a change of their rules that would mean teams finishing higher in the league phase will get the home advantage in the second-leg of the knockout stages.At the moment, teams who finish in the top eight of the league phase bypass a play-off round and automatically play their last 16 second-leg at home.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, quarter-finals and semi-finals don’t receive the same treatment.Arsenal had to play the second-leg of their quarter-final clash with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, and will have to play away for the second-leg of their upcoming semi-final against PSG too.Arsenal finished third in the league phase and feel they should be rewarded for that with most football fans accepting that there is a slight advantage to playing the second leg at home.By comparison, Real Madrid (11th) and PSG (15th) both finished outside the top eight and had to win a play-off game to advance into the last 16.Most read in FootballArsenal played their quarter-final second leg away at the BernabeuCredit: GettyThe Gunners will play the second leg of their PSG semi-final in Paris tooCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSUefa are also considering removing extra-time. Europe’s footballing body are thinking about sending ties that finish level straight to penalties to ease player workload amidst widespread concern for increasing injuries.Ally McCoist explains the new Champions League format The final proposed change is regarding teams from the same domestic league facing one another.Prior to this season’s new format domestic rivals couldn’t be drawn against each other in the group stage or the last 16.But the new league phase system only stops teams from playing their compatriots during the initial league phase and not during the last 16.That meant that this year’s tournament saw PSG face fellow Ligue 1 side Brest in the play-offs, while Bayern Munich played Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid took on fierce rivals Atletico Madrid in the round of 16.Uefa are thought to think that these types of fixtures are not as attractive to fans and broadcasters, so are considering re-implementing their previous protection rules.The three proposed rules are set to be discussed in Munich next month at a meeting between The Club Competitions Committee, one day before this year’s final.Uefa are considering scrapping extra-timeCredit: RexBayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen faced off in the last 16Credit: AP More

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    Paula Radcliffe’s daughter, 18, running London Marathon as she lifts lid on ultra-rare cancer diagnosis

    PAULA RADCLIFFE’S daughter is running the London Marathon after recovering from an ultra-rare cancer.Isla, 18, will take on the 26.2mile challenge on Sunday in what will be her first marathon.Paula Radcliffe’s daughter Isla [L] was diagnosed with cancer when she was 13Credit: Instagram @paula_radcliffeIsla will now follow in her mum’s marathon running footstepsCredit: AlamyIsla was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer five years ago when she was just 13.She has now recovered, and her mother, Radcliffe, opened up about the diagnosis.She told the Radio Times: “That’s when we knew something wasn’t right, and we went to the paediatrician.”It then moved very quickly.READ MORE ON SPORT”On the Tuesday she visited the doctor, we had a scan on the Wednesday and one week later we were already in the hospital starting the first round of chemo.”It’s the hardest thing a parent can go through.”You can support them and be with them the whole way through, but you can’t do that chemo for them.”It’s horrible to watch your child suffering through that, but at the same time we believed that if it felt bad, it was killing the cancer.”Most read in AthleticsRadcliffe, 51, is back running marathons and offers advice to runners of all levels.Her Paula’s Maratah Run Club podcast is sponsored by Children with Cancer UK.China races robots in Beijing half marathonWhat are the signs of ovarian cancer?Ovarian cancers affects the ovaries – the organs that store the eggs needed to make babies.It mostly affects women over the age of 50 and can sometimes run in families, according to the NHS.Symptoms of the cancer can be vague, particularly in its early stages, Cancer Research UK SAYS.The charity advises you speak to a GP if you have the following symptoms:Feeling full quicklyLoss of appetitePain in your abdomen or lower part of your abdomen that doesn’t go awayBloating or an increase in the size of your abdomenNeeding to wee more oftenTiredness that is unexplainedWeight loss that is unexplainedChanges in your bowel habit or symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, especially if this starts after the age of 50The NHS added that bleeding from the vagina after the menopause could be another possible symptom of ovarian cancer. That is the charity that Isla is raising money and awareness for when she runs across the nation’s capital city.Radcliffe, who was world marathon champion in 2005 and won London three times, retired from professional racing in April 2015.She also revealed that she asked her gynaecologist if she could freeze her own eggs if Isla was left infertile from her cancer.She added: “He just looked at me and said, ‘Look, she isn’t going to want your 47-year-old eggs’.”When she lost her hair, I said I would cut my hair off and get it made into a wig for her. She flat-out refused that.”We’d not told many people at the time, and she didn’t want people asking why I’d done it.”There are things you’re not ready for – either going through it or as a parent.”She doesn’t know how it has affected her chances of becoming a parent.”She now has a tendency under stress to get allergic reactions on her skin, and we don’t know whether that’s linked to the treatment.”Radcliffe also has a son Raphael, 14, with husband Gary Lough.She has insisted that he has a promising career as a runner himself, as he is showing plenty of talent.And the Team GB icon also praised the teenager for how he was with Isla during her cancer battle.She said: “There was a huge amount of mother’s guilt for the fact that you have to focus more on one child for that period of time.”He’s (Raphael) extremely empathetic, probably in a way that most 14-year-old boys are not, right now.”I hope he doesn’t lose that because it’s really special.Read More on The Sun”He’d even let Isla sit and curl his hair when she had no hair to curl, the only proviso being that he would brush it before he went out anywhere.”He spent a lot of time with her and worrying about her, and they have a closer bond because of that.”Radcliffe won seven major marathons during her pro running careerCredit: AP:Associated Press More

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    Chelsea ‘take lead in race for £50m-rated Bournemouth star Dean Huijsen and want him to play in Club World Cup’

    CHELSEA are reportedly leading the race to sign Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen.The 20-year-old joined the Cherries from Juventus last summer but has already attracted interest from some of Europe’s top clubs.Chelsea are leading the race to sign Dean Huijsen from BournemouthCredit: GettyReal Madrid, Arsenal and Liverpool are understood to be among the clubs monitoring the centre-back.But the Independent has claimed that Chelsea are frontrunners in the transfer race.Huijsen is now seriously considering a move to Stamford Bridge ahead of the summer window.The Blues are willing to offer him a package that could make up a seven-year deal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut in order to sign him they will likely have to match his £50million release clause.Earlier this month, Huijsen said he is determined to play at the highest level.He also revealed that his friend told him to join Real Madrid.The defender explained: “One of my close friends sent me a story about Real. He told me to go to Madrid.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I don’t know, we’ll see. It’s a big team. Every player wants to play at the maximum level possible.”I have a contract until 2030, I do have a clause.”How Enzo Maresca can transform Chelsea to challenge for Premier League titleRegardless of which team will sign him, Bournemouth are set to make a huge profit on Huijsen.The Cherries signed him for just £15million from Juventus in July. More