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      Eddie Howe breaks silence on pneumonia nightmare after Newcastle manager ‘crawled’ into hospital with ‘strange’ symptoms

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      EDDIE HOWE has broken his silence on his pneumonia nightmare. The Newcastle United gaffer was struck down by the lung infection earlier this month and was unwell for several days. Eddie Howe was struck down by pneumonia earlier this monthCredit: PAHowe, 47, was hospitalised by the infection but has since returned to trainingCredit: GETTYHowe says he’s almost back to being ‘100 per cent’Credit: X@SKYSPORTSNEWSHe was eventually admitted to the hospital, where it was discovered that the infection was wreaking havoc on his body.Howe, however, has thankfully made a full recovery and is now back at work. The 47-year-old said of his ordeal: “I felt really bad, but I didn’t know how bad. “I’m one of those people, probably like most, most men, that you sort of go through everything. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”You don’t necessarily then offer yourself to doctors and people because you think I’ll be okay in a couple of days and I’ll fight through it. “I’m sort of very much in the mindset of that I’ll go through anything until you can’t.”So I was very thankful that the doctor here, Paul Catterson, acted quickly because without that quick intervention, then possibly it could have had a different outcome. “Then I was treated really well in hospital and thankfully now through the worst of it.”Most read in FootballBefore going to the hospital and getting a diagnosis, Howe initially tried to sleep off the illness.He recalled: “The symptoms were strange because I wouldn’t say there were any massive standout symptoms. Eddie Howe fights back tears as he dedicates Carabao Cup to late mum as Newcastle hero Dan Burn says ‘don’t wake me up’”And that was probably what made it difficult for me to push for help initially, as I just wanted to sleep. “I did have a fever and quite a high temperature, but you just think it’s something that you’ll sleep off.”And it didn’t really change for that, but it was just a real feeling of feeling way off what I normally would be when I’m fit and healthy. “And then later on with pneumonia, other things come along.”Of course, it’s affected my chest and my ability to breathe normally, but not to any alarming state.”I felt really bad, but I didn’t know how bad.”Eddie Howe on his pneumonia battleOn his dash to the hospital, he added: “I got a lift there and just walked in normally. “I say walked in normally, I probably crawled in normally. “But as I said, I was delighted to be there because I was like this is where I need to be to get better. “Just instinctively sort of new and that’s where then the staff sort of greet you and you feel a sense of relief.”Eddie Howe guided Newcastle United to Carabao Cup glory last monthCredit: ReutersThe last six weeks have been an emotional rollercoaster for Howe, who guided Newcastle to their first domestic trophy in 70 years in last month’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.Howe almost feels back to full physical and mental fitness, saying: “I’m not 100 per cent in my body.”But I’d like to think I’m very close to 100% in my mind, which is the most important thing. “So, yeah, I’m well enough to face you guys today.”I try to take a positive from every experience. I think that’s really important. “You try to do that but this has been a real challenge because your health, you take for granted. I certainly have. “And then when you don’t have the luxury of feeling normal, it can be very difficult. Read More on The Sun”So, yeah, certainly I’ve been through a range of emotions.”Newcastle will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, welcoming Premier League strugglers Ipswich Town to St James’ Park. More

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      Man Utd star Manuel Ugarte ‘dating Kylian Mbappe’s ex’ after stunning influencer ‘lets slip’ relationship on TikTok

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      MANUEL UGARTE is reportedly dating the ex-girlfriend of Kylian Mbappe after she appeared to let slip on TikTok.The Uruguayan joined Manchester United last summer in a £50million move from Paris Saint-Germain.Georgia May Heath is reportedly dating Manuel UgarteCredit: instagram @georgiamayheathShe has over 200k followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @georgiamayheathFans made the suggestion after she posted this on social mediaCredit: instagram @georgiamayheathIt appears to be the same flat that Ugarte lives inCredit: Instagram @ugartemanuUgarte, 24, has endured a mixed season in terms of personal performances along with the rest of the squad.Man United are slumped in 14th place in the Premier League on 38 points.The club’s only hope of qualifying for Europe would be winning the Europa League.However, Ugarte appears to be having more success off the pitch after a stunning influencer appeared to let slip on their relationship.READ MORE ON MAN UTDGeorgia May Heath, 27, was spotted having dinner with Mbappe in Greece back in 2021.It was also reported that she went on holiday to Marrakech, Morocco, with the French star in January 2024.She appears to have moved on from the now-Real Madrid star with Ugarte, according to reports.Fans have been left convinced that the two are seeing each other after Georgia posted multiple stories on social media.Most read in FootballThe posts appear to be from inside Ugarte’s flat which was spotted by fans.One snap showed her dressed in a pink nightdress and was captioned: “POV: You found the dreamiest nightwear.”Ruud van Nistelrooy reveals son’s name was inspired by former Man Utd team-mate who tragically diedGeorgia May Heath instagramCredit: instagram @georgiamayheathGeorgia also has 50k followers on TikTokCredit: instagram @georgiamayheathShe splits her time between the UK and AustraliaCredit: instagram @georgiamayheathUgarte has had a mixed debut campaign at Old TraffordCredit: GettyIt appeared to be a similar flat to that of a picture of Ugarte on his iPad.The report by Scoopish claims Ugarte and the model have started dating but are keeping it low-key for the moment.Georgia has a big following on social media, with 50,000 followers on TikTok and 225,000 more on Instagram.She was born in the UK but splits her time between Australia and here.The stunning brunette has some famous friends, as she hosted a baby shower for Hollyoaks and Doctors star Montana Manning in 2022.Meanwhile, Ugarte has become a regular member of the Man United team following the mid-season arrival of Ruben Amorim.He and his team-mates will face Atletico Bilbao in the semi-finals of the Europa League.Read More on The SunThe tournament offers Man United a chance to salvage some success from a terrible domestic season.They reached the final four after a stunning comeback against Lyon last week in which Ugarte netted the first goal of the game.Georgia knows which colours to wearCredit: instagram @georgiamayheathShe has some famous friends such as Montana ManningCredit: instagram @georgiamayheathFollowers often hail her stunning looksCredit: instagram @georgiamayheathShe reportedly used to date Kylian MbappeCredit: ReutersJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Inside Conor Benn’s glitzy life, from influencer wife to incredible car collection featuring £110k ‘weekend car’ Porsche

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      CONOR BENN is on the brink of a career-high payday against Chris Eubank Jr – in a fight sure to boost his already glitzy life. The born rivals renew their family drama at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 35 year after their dads’ first showdown.Chris Eubank Jr facing off with Conor BennCredit: GettyBenn will go to middleweight for the first timeCredit: PABenn with his wife VictoriaThe unbeaten boxer has a love for fast carsThe bruising showdown will be contested at the 160lb middleweight limit – three years after their initial bout was dramatically axed just days before the opening bell.Benn failed two drug tests after testing positive for clomiphene – a substance known to boost levels of testosterone.The son of legendary Nigel Benn vowed to fight his innocence and even headed Stateside – where he racked up two wins at the light-middleweight limit.Benn’s UK Anti-Doping case was later dropped – which allowed him to box in Britain once more while Eubank Jr waited in the wings.READ MORE IN boxing With his own dad being boxing royalty, Benn is no stranger to a luxurious lifestyle,And here, SunSport takes a look at Benn’s charmed life…Living in the fast lane Over the years, he has splashed his cash on an amazing set of motors, including his pride and joy – a Rolls-Royce Wraith worth £260,000.After beating knocking out Chris Algieri in 2021, he was spotted with a £125,000 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG wrapped in gold.Most read in BoxingThe same year, Benn added a stunning £110,000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S – just like his dad who had a Porsche 911 in the 1990s.It has a personalised licence plate – ‘K013ENN’ – and Benn boasts how it’s his “weekend car.”A gold-wrapped Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG worth £125k is part of Benn’s fleetBenn also splashed the cash on a beautiful Porsche 911Family Guy Benn is married to wife Victoria and they share two children, son Eli and daughter Idony Susanna. The pair began dating in 2017, before tying the knot year later in a private ceremony.She is an author, having written the book Feeling It All which helps kids cope with emotions.Victoria also shares big brand deals on her Instagram page – where she has over 27,000 followers and has her own YouTube channel. In her videos, she take viewers behind the scenes of her boxing star husband’s career.Victoria and Conor welcomed their first child together in 2021, son Eli and daughter Idony Susanna followed last year. Victoria has been married to Benn since 2018Victoria is an influencer and authorThey share a son and daughter togetherFlying privateNot only does Benn travel in style on the road – he does so in the air too. The son of legend Nigel showed off a private jet that took him and a crew to Philadelphia for a DAZN fight night.They then headed to Miami on the US trip and captioned the snap: “PHILLY nights with the team, now on to MIA.”The snaps of his trip left a sour tase in wife Victoria’s mouth who was left at home with the kids.Read More on The SunAmusingly, she commented on the snap: “Meanwhile, Idony just threw up on me 🤣”.Benn completed his training camp to fight Eubank in Majorca – and travelled back to London in a private jet with his team and family. Benn enjoys the use of a private jet when he’s workingCredit: instagram @conorbennofficialBenn was joined by Eddie Hearn on board flights to Philadelphia and MiamiCredit: instagram @conorbennofficialBenn travelled from Majorca to London via private jetBenn enjoyed a sunny training camp in Majorca More

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      Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr’s lifestyles compared from £4million beachfront villa to growing up in Majorcan mansion

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR and Conor Benn might have differing personalties and fight styles – but they’ve walked very similar paths. The born rivals renew their family war at Tottenham’s stadium – 35 year after their dads first fought.Chris Eubank Jr ahead of his fight with Conor BennCredit: GettyBenn fights Eubank Jr up at middleweightCredit: GettyIt will be contested at the 160lb middleweight limit – three years after their initial bout was dramatically axed with just days to go. Benn failed two drug tests after testing positive for clomiphene – a substance known to boost testosterone. He vowed to fight his innocence and took his career to America for two wins up at the light-middleweight limit. Benn’s UK Anti-Doping case was later dropped – allowing him to box in Britain again as Eubank Jr waited patiently.READ MORE IN BOXINGBoth are stars in their own rights but growing up the sons of British boxing royalty afforded them quite the luxurious lifestyles. And here, SunSport takes a look at the lives Saturday night’s headliners lead. 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 infoCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRich kids Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn’s classic two-fight series was just chapter in a their career of big-money bouts.So their children were raised rich. Most read in BoxingEubank Jr and his three siblings, sister Emily and brothers Sebastian and Joseph, lived in a mansion in Brighton worth £4million. Benn meanwhile grew up in an eight-bedroom property in Majorca with a pool and even a jacuzzi in his room. But he still had to earn his own money as a painter and decorator in Spain making just €20 a day.The Benns later moved to Sydney – where Conor would first start boxing as an amateur – before he returned to the UK to turn professional. Eubank’s dad meanwhile filed for bankruptcy in 2009 – selling his mansion with the family instead relocating to a flat above a nursery. At 16, Eubank Jr and his late brother Sebastian, who sadly passed away in 2021, moved to Las Vegas to further their training. He returned to turn professional in 2011 – with Benn following five years later.Benn likes to wear designer clothesCredit: InstagramAs does Eubank, posing in a similar Gucci jacketCredit: InstagramTravelling in style While Eubank Jr and Benn may not see eye to eye – one thing they do share in common is a love for fancy cars.Eubank Jr’s prized possession has long been his custom McLaren 720S – worth around £210,000. Modified by German brand Mansory, it’s the ultimate petrol head’s car and better still he custom-plated it ‘EU13ANK’.Eubank Jr has also been known to drive a black £215,000 Lamborghini Huracan, reaching a top speed of over 200mph and 0-60mph in just 2.3 seconds.Others previously on the driveway include a £116,000 BMWi8, a £178,000 red Ferrari 458, a £164,000 Mercedes-Benz G63, a £115,000 Range Rover Urban SVR and a £240,000 Bentley Mansory GT Race.Eubank Jr poses with his Mclaren 720s on Brighton Palace PierCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CifO8Z9rQ3r/?hl=enEubank Jr shows off a stunning Ferrari 458 worth £178,000 on InstagramCredit: InstagramThe Mercedes G Wagon is Eubank Jr’s dream carCredit: InstagramOne of Eubank Jr’s early cars was a top-of-the range Range RoverCredit: InstagramIn 2018, Eubank Jr shared a stunning Bentley to his followersCredit: InstagramBut, it’s not clear whether Eubank Jr rented or bought the motors outright and how many he still keeps to this day. Benn meanwhile has driven a Rolls-Royce Wraith worth £260,000 and a £125,000 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG wrapped in gold.Also in 2022, Benn added a stunning £110,000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S – copying his dad who bought a Porsche 911 in the 1990s.It has a personalised licence plate – ‘K013ENN’ – and Benn calls it his “weekend car.”And both boxers are also known to jet set in style, often flying private when they go abroad. Both also enjoy luxury designer clothes – posing in similar Gucci jackets – and showing off their fancy watches. Eubank posing next to a private jetCredit: InstagramBenn is also known to fly privateCredit: InstagramBenn sits on the bonnet of his stunning £258k Rolls-RoyceCredit: InstagramAfter beating Chris Algieri, Benn treated himself to a S63 AMGCredit: InstagramLike his dad, Benn owns a stunning Porsche 911 CarreraCredit: InstagramLiving in luxury Both men grew up in mansions – and they’re keeping it that way. Eubank Jr has a stunning four-bed mansion in Hove – with a pool outside – that is currently on the market for just under £2m.But his home away from home is in Dubai, where his nephew Raheem lives. Eubank Jr has taken on a father role since the tragic passing of younger brother Seb – who welcomed Raheem into the world in 2021.He bought a stunning five-bedroom Indigo Ocean Villa on Dubai’s Palm Jebel Ali Island worth £4m.Eubank Jr put this stunning Hove home up for saleCredit: FINEANDCOUNRTY.CO.UKHe lives in an incredible detached four-bedroom houseCredit: FINEANDCOUNRTY.CO.UKThe pool is undoubtedly the main selling point of the houseCredit: FINEANDCOUNRTY.CO.UKAs well as five bedrooms and four bathrooms, the 7,882 square-foot home has multiple private balconies and a spacious roof terrace.The bedrooms and bathrooms are spaced out over three floors, the top of which features a stunning terrace.Benn meanwhile has a beautiful Essex home which he shares with his wife Victoria and their two children, son Eli and daughter Idony Susanna. The couple are also believed to have an apartment in Spain. Eubank Jr purchased a stunning new home in DubaiCredit: PALM JEBEL ALIHe dropped a cool £4million on the stunning abodeCredit: PALM JEBEL ALIEubank Jr’s new UAE pad has five bedrooms and four bathroomsCredit: PALM JEBEL ALIFamily affair Benn is very close with his dad Nigel, who spent the whole training camp in Majorca besides his son. The unbeaten welterweight also had a surprise visit from his wife and two children. Partner Victoria has a following of her own as a social media influencer and author.She wrote the book Feeling It All which helps kids cope with their emotions and also shares big brand deals on her Instagram page, where she has over 26,000 followers.Conor Benn with wife VictoriaCredit: INSTAGRAM/CONOR BENNVictoria is a social media influencer and authorThe couple share a son and a daughter togetherNigel Benn with his son ConorCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunThe pair began dating in 2017, before walking down the aisle a year later in a private ceremony.They welcomed son Eli into the world in 2021 and daughter Idony Susanna in 2024. Eubank Jr meanwhile keeps a more private life, not giving away whether he is in a relationship or not. But he has opened the door to having children of his own after taking on the role of carer alongside nephew Raheem’s mum. Read More on The SunEubank Jr has also sadly fallen out with his dad over the past few years – leading to public back and forths between them. And interestingly, Eubank Jr’s sister Emily is in a long-term relationship with Frank Smith, who promotes Benn alongside Eddie Hearn.Chris Eubank Jr is sadly estranged from his dadCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdEubank Jr with his nephew RaheemCredit: X/ ChrisEubankJrRaheem’s dad Sebastian sadly passed away in 2021Credit: X/ ChrisEubankJrEddie Hearn and Frank Smith promote BennBut Smith is with Eubank’s sister EmilyCredit: Instagram @franksmithEmily pictured with brother ChrisCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois’s Wembley fight date moved after another major boxing show is announced

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      DANIEL DUBOIS’ rematch with Oleksandr Usyk has been moved to a new date due to a scheduling clash.Greenwich gladiator Dubois was set to get his second crack at the former undisputed heavyweight champion in a Wembley war on July 12.Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk were set to renew their rivalry on July 12Credit: RICHARD PELHAMBut their Wembley war has been rescheduledCredit: RICHARD PELHAMTheir second showdown was set to take place just hours before a stacked Ring Magazine show featuring Edgar Berlanga and Shakur Stevenson in New York City.And organisers have opted to move the Usyk vs Dubois II date back a week, meaning the pair will now trade heavy leather on July 19.The home of English football will still host the fight, in which Dubois will look to exorcise the ghost of his first clash with the former pound-for-pound king.Dubois suffered a ninth-round TKO defeat to the slick southpaw in the Polish punch-up in August 2023.READ MORE BOXING NEWSThe IBF heavyweight king thought he was on his way to winning the fight in the fifth round when he dropped Usyk with a shot to the body.But referee Luis Pabon deemed the punch to be a low blow and gave Usyk the allotted five minutes to recover.Pabon, however, controversially urged Usyk to take more time to recover after the fan favourite said he was ready to fight.Dubois and promoter Frank Warren appealed to the WBA to overturn the result of the fight to a no-contest due to Pabon’s questionable low-blow call. Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDaniel Dubois thought he had Oleksandr Usyk beat with a body shot in the fifth roundCredit: RICHARD PELHAMBut the Panama-based sanctioned body rejected their protestations and upheld the result of Usyk’s second defence of the unified heavyweight titles.Dubois was heartbroken after coming up short in his first world title fight, with head coach Don Charles telling SunSport the following day: “He’s not in a good state right now, he’s distraught.Daniel Dubois KNOCKS OUT Anthony Joshua in HUGE upset after savage onslaught in front of 96,000 stunned fans at Wembley”He had his dream snatched away from him. From that moment onwards, the momentum shifted.”Usyk using his superior experience and his masterful boxing to get out of that situation.”He was allowed to escape from that situation. The fight was finished, the fight should’ve ended there and then in round five with a KO.”Not even a TKO, a KO. I feel violated, I feel wounded. My fighter, he’s a young guy. He’s not a guy that says a lot.”Luckily for us, he has a nice tight family unit and his father is a very strong character who is going to hold him together.”I’m going to do what a coach does mentally. It’s not even physical, it’s mental.”Dubois would eventually get his hands on heavyweight gold last September with a crushing fifth-round KO of Anthony Joshua at Wembley.Daniel Dubois got his hands on the IBF title with a demolition job of Anthony JoshuaCredit: PA More

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      How Arsenal can outsmart PSG in Champions League semi-final as Mikel Arteta faces Declan Rice dilemma

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      ARSENAL face Paris Saint-Germain in one of their most important games in recent history next week.The Gunners welcome PSG to the Emirates Stadium for the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday.Arsenal beat Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finalsCredit: GettyThe Gunners face PSG in the semi-finalsCredit: AFPAnd should they win across two games, they will reach the final of Europe’s elite competition for the first time in 19 years.It is certainly doable, given the club’s performance against Real Madrid earlier this month.But PSG will prove another tough test.In the latest edition of SunSport’s Tactics Exposed, our expert Dean Scoggins takes a look at how Arsenal can beat the Ligue 1 champions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWILL PSG PLAY WITH A 4-3-3 FORMATION?Aston Villa showed in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals that you can get at PSG.On paper, they will play 4-3-3 with three midfielders in a triangle including Vitinha at the base.PSG usually start in a 4-3-3 formation but shift to a 3-2-5 on the attackAchraf Hakimi will be key for PSGCredit: AlamyHowever, that is rarely how a team ends up.PSG and Luis Enrique are massive disciples of the 3-2-5, so the 4-3-3 will convert very quickly into wide players going up, a centre forward going forward, midfielders joining in and a full back going in to make a 3-2-5 shape.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesManchester City and Arsenal both do it in the Premier League on a regular basis.The tactical flexibility of Achraf Hakimi in this situation is key, because what may happen is that whoever plays on the right – possibly Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue or Ousmane Dembele – may go inside.’I already mentioned that twice’ – Mikel Arteta takes issue with reporter’s question as Arsenal title hopes all but endHakimi would then be the wide high man and the midfield player would stay inside.They’re very flexible, but it’s a rigid structure.PSG have an attacking shape that they want to play within.They will commit wide men right up on the line and try to maintain their width all the way through.PSG are not afraid to be direct – they will switch play a lot and they will try and target those wingers in behind.For Arsenal, the gaps to attack will be high and wide.PSG are very brave in possession. They are more than happy to take the ball under pressure in a bid to create more space for the attackers.Should Myles Lewis-Skelly play as a left-back for Arsenal, it is unlikely he will invert to the middle like he usually does, because the Parisians will have a field day on the wing with the remaining space.Mikel Arteta could go with Riccardo Calafiori or Jurrien Timber on the left with Ben White on the right because they are out-and-out full-backs.WILL RICE BE THE HOLDING MIDFIELDER?Thomas Partey will not feature for the Gunners in the first leg due to a one-match suspension.It leaves Arteta with a few dilemmas – not just about personnel.Declan Rice will have to adjust his position due to the absence of Thomas ParteyCredit: GettyEnrique absolutely loves the diamond shapeThe Arsenal boss could decide to play Mikel Merino next to Declan Rice in midfield.Or, Rice could push up next to Martin Odegaard, leaving the dilemma of who will be the holding man.It could be White, Timber or potentially Calafiori.But Arteta is risk averse. It’s very unlikely that he is just going to switch up a player that he hasn’t used in that position that much.Therefore, Merino will likely stay in midfield with Leandro Trossard moving into the No9 position.How do PSG combat that?Enrique absolutely loves the diamond shape – that’s why he likes that 3-2-5 formation.It means they can overload when moving forward.They want to create an overload so that opposition players are dragged in, leaving space behind for the attack.Rice will therefore have the job of his life moving across the pitch so that Arsenal’s full-backs don’t get dragged inside.DO PSG HAVE MOST ATTACKING THREATS?PSG are breathtaking going forward.They are so comfortable in every position. We could see any of Bradley Barcola, Kvaratskhelia, Doue and Dembele on the left – and then all of those in different positions.And because they regularly switch play during a game, it causes major problems for the defenders.The changes of positions out wide and into the middle will also be key.Read More on The SunIt’s not just the attackers that are the big threats, it’s Hakimi as well.That is why PSG are the hardest team in Europe to defend against right now.PSG have some of the best attacking players in EuropeCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ‘make transfer approach for Espanyol keeper Joan Garcia’ as they look to replace Andre Onana

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have made a move to sign goalkeeper Joan Garcia, according to reports.The Red Devils could decide to cash-in on Andre Onana this summer amid interest from Saudi Arabian sides.Joan Garcia is wanted by Man UtdCredit: RexThe club are looking at replacements for Andre OnanaCredit: RexUnited’s No1 has had another season blighted by errors, but he is keen to stay and fight for his place under Ruben Amorim.However, Espanyol keeper Garcia has emerged as Onana’s possible replacement.Reports in Spain claim United have “made an approach” to “tempt” the 23-year-old into moving to Old Trafford before making an official offer.Garcia is said to have a £21million release clause that rises to £25m towards the end of the summer transfer window.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThough that figure is set to increase by £4.25m should he win his first senior cap for Spain.Garcia, who an Olympic gold medal with his nation at the Paris Games last year, is one of LaLiga’s top young talents.He became Espanyol’s main man during the second half of last term, helping them win promotion to the top-flight and taking home their player of the season award.Garcia has continued to impress this campaign, keeping seven clean sheets in 32 games.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe has won two LaLiga save of the month awards and he produced a man of the match performance as they shocked Real Madrid 1-0 in February.Arsenal and the Champions League holders are also keeping an eye on the stopper, but reports about interest from Bayern Munich are supposedly false.Nemanja Matic brands Andre Onana ‘one of worst keepers in Man Utd HISTORY’ in savage response to goalieEspanyol chief Fran Garagarza has not ruled out Garcia’s departure and said earlier this year: “There’s a lot of noise but nothing is happening. “There’s no firm movement like there was in the previous window.”There may be movements because he’s a top-level goalkeeper, but we’re calm, and most importantly, the kid is very calm.”Meanwhile, United have also been linked with Porto No1 Diogo Costa.But bitter rivals Manchester City are set to swoop after Ineos chiefs were put off by his £64m release clause.Ederson has just a year remaining on his contract and is tempted by a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. More

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      My mum’s a famous actress and my dad won the Champions League with Mourinho, now I’m making my own way at Real Madrid

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      THE son of a former Champions League winner and famous actress is joining Real Madrid.Cesar Peixoto was a midfielder in the Porto squad that clinched European glory under Jose Mourinho in 2004.Rodrigo is set to join Real MadridCredit: InstagramCesar Peixoto won the Champions League in his playing daysCredit: GettyRodrigo’s mum Isabel Figueira is an actress and TV presenterCredit: InstagramOff the pitch, the one-time capped Portugal international married actress and TV presenter Isabel Figueira.The couple, who have since divorced, had one child together named Rodrigo.And the 18-year-old is now making his own way at Real Madrid.But unlike his father, Rodrigo will not be swinging in crosses from the left flank.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe is instead studying Sports Management at a top university in Europe.Rodrigo has used his sporting connections and is set to finish his course with a four-month internship at Real Madrid as he hopes to land a full-time job behind-the-scenes.Despite not being a footballer, his move into management does see him follow in his dad’s footsteps.Peixoto, 44, is currently the manager of Portuguese Primeira Liga club Gil Vincente.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDuring his playing days, he spent five years at Porto before moving on to Espanyol, Braga and Benfica.He is now married to another actress in Diana Chaves and they have a 13-year-old daughter named Pilar.Jose Mourinho ruins Mauro Icardi with sarcastic comments and fans love it Jose Mourinho guided Porto to Champions League glory in 2004Credit: Getty More