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      Oliver Glasner stalling on new Crystal Palace contract after transfer woes with deal up in just 12 months

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      CRYSTAL PALACE boss Oliver Glasner will hold off signing a new deal at the club until he sees how serious the board is about backing him in the transfer market.The Austrian manager has been a massive success in south London, defying the odds and delivering the club’s first major trophy in its history.Oliver Glasner has transformed Palace by winning the FA CupCredit: EPAStar player Eberechi Eze is attractiing interest from SpursCredit: GettyTrevoh Chalobah arrived at Palace on deadline day last summerCredit: PAHis FA Cup success has seen him linked to jobs elsewhere, but he has recently stated that he will remain at the club for the upcoming season.However Glasner is in no rush to commit long-term with just over a year remaining on his current deal.SunSport sources say he wants clear assurances that summer signings will be completed in good time before contract talks progress to the next stage.A Palace insider told SunSport: “He has a year left on his deal and is just waiting to see how this summer goes before signing a new one.READ MORE IN FOOTBAL“He was very critical of last summer, so the onus is on Parish to get deals done in time for pre-season.“Waiting until the last couple of days to bring in four players wasn’t ideal.”Eddie Nketiah, Maxence Lacroix, Matt Turner and Trevoh Chalobah all arrived at the club on transfer deadline day.Something Glasner himself highlighted during his press conference last season: “It’s not a public discussion- I’ve already mentioned it several times. We could have done better in the transfer window.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK“With four signings on deadline day, it’s not how you wish a transfer window would work.”‘Raiders of The Selhurst Park’ – Bidding war for Guehi and Eze imminient?The Eagles are keen to build on a promising end to the campaign and Sunsport exclusively reported last month that Glasner was willing to sanction the sale of the duo to fund a rebuild.Eze has interest from Tottenham and Guehi from Newcastle.SunSport has been told Glasner wants serious reinforcements, particularly in midfield and up front, to help Palace climb the table and mount a strong Europa League campaign, following their FA Cup triumph.Talks between Glasner and the board are ongoing, but for now, all eyes are on the transfer window- before any pens come out. More

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      Man Utd in three-way Aleksandar Mitrovic transfer battle with Premier League rivals after missing out on Liam Delap

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a shock swoop for Aleksandar Mitrovic after missing out on Liam Delap, according to reports.The Red Devils endured an horrific season in 2024-25, managing just 44 Premier League goals as they finished a barely-believable 15th.Aleksandar Mitrovic is wanted by Man Utd this summer, according to shock reportsCredit: ReutersMitrovic has Premier League experience from his time at Fulham as well as NewcastleCredit: AlamyRasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee are both rumoured to be on the chopping block after dismal campaigns.Ipswich’s breakout star Delap, 22, was the club’s No1 striker target, but the former Manchester City academy star is set to join Chelsea instead.And while United aren’t in a position to sign anyone without first selling, Old Trafford chiefs are contemplating a swoop for ex-Fulham striker Mitrovic, according to talkSPORT.The 30 year old has scored 68 goals in 79 games since quitting the Prem to join Al-Hilal in a £50million move two years ago.READ MORE SPORT STORIESHe has Premier League experience from his time at both Fulham and Newcastle.Mitrovic famously scored 43 times in just 44 games in the Cottagers’ promotion campaign in 2021-22, his best return in six Prem seasons across both clubs is just 14 goals.Yet that total is nearly DOUBLE United’s top scorer from last season, with Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo both scoring just eight apiece.Strikers Hojlund and Zirkzee managed just seven goals combined.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMitrovic would likely prove to be an upgrade, and a budget one at around £40m.He’s even believed to be willing to take a pay cut on his £400,000-a-week Saudi wages.Bruno Fernandes enjoys dinner with Al-Hilal ‘secret agent’ Joao Cancelo as he faces Man Utd exit decisionAfter missing out on Delap, in-demand Viktor Gyokeres is said to be the club’s ‘dream target’.However, he’s more likely to end up at Arsenal – especially after United failed to qualify for any European competition for next season.Al-Hilal are looking to bring in new faces, with Victor Osimhen and even Cristiano Ronaldo targeted, according to the report.Bruno Fernandes is also a huge-name target, with the United captain spotted with Al-Hilal’s “secret agent” ahead of a potential move.However, the Saudi giants would first need to sell – and Mitrovic could be moved on.One of Mitrovic’s most famous moments in England came AGAINST Man Utd – when he shoved referee Chris Kavanagh, receiving an eight-match ban for his troubles.West Ham and Everton are both said to be keeping tabs on Mitrovic.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Isle of Man TT 2025: Schedule, results, race times, live stream & TV channel as iconic race RETURNS

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      THE Isle of Man TT is back THIS WEEK as some of Britain’s top riders race around country lanes at 130mph!Dubbed by many as the ‘world’s most dangerous race’, the iconic course has claimed the lives of 270 people since its first edition in 1907.Davey Todd will be hoping to defend his Senior TT title at the Isle of Man TTMichael Dunlop has the most wins EVER and is looking for moreLast year, Northern Irish legend Michael Dunlop broke the record for most wins on the course and is back for more this time around.Dunlop broke uncle Joey’s record of 26 last year with FOUR wins out of seven to take his overall tally to an incredible 29.There has already been huge drama in the qualifying section with Peter Hickman involved in a major crash.Hickman is one of the most recognisable faces in the Isle of Man TT and has won 14 races in the last five events.The BMW rider has since been released from hospital but will not participate in this year’s racing.Here’s everything you need to know for the week ahead.What is the Isle of Man TT?The annual event sees professional and semi-professional riders race around the Isle of Man in a time-trial.The ‘TT’ in the name stands for Tourist Trophy, rather than time trial.Most read in MotorsportAnyone from any country can apply to race as long as they have a valid National Entrants or FIM Sponsors Licence for Road Racing, plus a driver’s licence.Last week was the qualifying section and this week is the racing.There are six main events – the Senior TT, Supersport TT, Superbike TT, Superstock TT, Supertwin TT and Sidecar TT – with all roads on the island closed between 9am and 5pm.The Senior TT is the main attraction and has almost run continuously since 1911.It was not held due to World War I (1915-19) and World War II (1940-46), then because of foot and mouth disease in 2001, bad weather in 2012 and Covid-19 in 2020 and 2021.Davey Todd won the race last year.Isle of Man TT 2025 schedule and resultsRace Day 1 – Monday, June 29am: Mountain Road closed10am: All roads closed12pm: Superbike TT Race – Winner: Davey Todd2pm: Sidecar TT Race 1 – Winners: Ryan & Callum Crowe3.15pm: Supersport TT Race 1 – Winner: Michael Dunlop5pm: Roads re-openRace Day 2 – Tuesday, June 39am: Mountain Road closed10am: All roads closed10.45pm: Superstock TT Race 112.30pm: Sidecar shakedown2pm: Supertwin TT Race 14pm: Solo practice5pm: Roads re-openRace Day 3 – Wednesday, June 49am: Mountain Road closed10am: All roads closed10.45pm: Supersport TT Race 22pm: Sidecar TT Race 24pm: Solo practice5pm: Roads re-openRest Day – Thursday, June 5TBC – ContingencyRace Day 4 – Friday, June 69am: Mountain Road closed10am: All roads closed10.45pm: Superstock TT Race 22pm: Supertwin TT Race 24pm: Senior TT practice9.30pm: Roads re-openRace Day 5 – Saturday, June 79am: Mountain Road closed10am: All roads closed10.45pm: Senior TT Race9.30pm: Roads re-openWhat TV channel is the Isle of Man TT on and is there a live stream?The 2025 Isle of Man TT will not be broadcast live on any TV.Instead, race fans will need to purchase TT+ which costs £23.99 for full coverage of every race, plus behind-the-scenes access and in-depth analysis.TT+ can be live streamed via the website on any compatible device.Alternatively, ITV4 has nightly highlights every day at 9pm.What is the prize money for the Isle of Man TT?The total prize money for the 2025 Isle of Man TT sits at £353,115, which is a large increase from last year.The prize pots are as follows: Senior TT – £88,725Superbike TT – £65,100Supersport TT per race (2) – £29,820Sidecar TT per race (2) – £24,675Superstock TT per race (2) – £24,675Supertwin TT per race (2) – £20,475A full breakdown for the 2025 prize money can be found here.Who has won the most Isle of Man TT races?Michael Dunlop is the most successful rider at the Isle of Man TT.He won four races in 2024 to take his overall tally to 29.Read More on The SunThe Northern Irishman had been trailing his legendary uncle, Joey, heading into last year’s event – Joey had won 26.Michael’s four wins in 2024 added to his four wins in 2023. More

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      Jake Paul reveals ‘hefty’ six-man hit-list of opponents for next fight including Anthony Joshua and world champ

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      JAKE PAUL has included Anthony Joshua in his “hefty” six-man hit-list of opponents after he fights Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The YouTuber-turned-boxer returns on June 28 against former middleweight world champion Chavez in a cruiserweight clash. Jake Paul returns against Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: ReutersAnthony Joshua has been called out by Jake PaulCredit: GettyBut he is targeting even bigger bouts in the future, including against 41-year-old WBC world champion Badou Jack. Paul told his Most Valuable Promotions: “After Chavez I think Gervonta Davis, Anthony Joshua, KSI, Tommy Fury, Ryan Garcia, Badou Jack. It’s a pretty hefty list.” The American revealed he is lining up an exhibition bout against WBA lightweight champion Davis, 30, later this year. Davis, 30, was in talks to face Paul this summer until he controversially drew against Lamont Roach, 29, in March with the two set to rematch in August. READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul, 28, audaciously called out two-time heavyweight champion Joshua, 35, earlier in the year. And he has claimed the two struck a shock verbal agreement to fight in 2026. He has also voiced lofty ambitions of fighting for a world title and claimed talks are underway with Jack’s camp for a championship bout. Garcia, 26, is another big American name who was formerly friends with Paul until the two started to call each other out. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd Garcia – recently upset by Rolando Romero – revealed he would be willing to jump from 147lb to 185lb in order to fight Paul. KSI, 31, is another to have rivalled Paul for several years but a disagreement over weight has stalled talks. ‘I would’ve beaten him’ – Jake Paul blasts Canelo Alvarez’s win over William Scull and but says shock fight WILL happenPaul’s next fight is at the 14st 4lb cruiserweight limit of 200lb having beaten Mike Tyson, 58, at heavyweight weighing 227lb (16st 2lb). Meanwhile, KSI’s last fight came in defeat to Fury, 26, in October 2023 at 183lb over a STONE lighter than Paul’s fighting weight. Paul himself wants to rematch Fury after his split-decision loss in 2023 – which stands as his first and only defeat so far. He said: “I definitely think that will happen at some point Tommy just has to be realistic about what he’s worth and taking the amazing deal that we had. “I can fight any big name opponents all Tommy has is me. But I do wanna make the rematch happen and I definitely know that I’m going to destroy and knock him out. “Based off his last fight, he hasn’t got any better whereas I have two and a half years worth of more experience. “And better preparation, better coaches, better diet, better everything. Read More on The Sun”I’m just a completely different boxer than I was when we got in the ring the first time. He hasn’t improved as much. “He’s been doing this his whole life so the level that he can get to is not going to change much versus every year that goes by I can increase expediently.” Gervonta Davis is set to rematch Lamont Roach JrCredit: GettyWBC cruiserweight champion Badou Jack has been called out by Jake PaulCredit: GettyTommy Fury beat Jake Paul in 2023Credit: EPARyan Garcia has called out Jake Paul in the pastCredit: RexKSI facing off with Jake Paul in 2020Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Declan Rice and girlfriend Lauren Fryer make rare public appearance after cruel trolls forced her off social media

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      DECLAN RICE’S girlfriend Lauren Fryer made a rare public appearance at Jarrod Bowen’s wedding.The Arsenal midfielder attended his old team-mate’s ceremony as the West Ham captain tied the knot with reality star Dani Dyer.Declan Rice’s girlfriend appeared to be in the background applauding the happy coupleCredit: InstagramDani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen tied the knot in a lavish ceremonyCredit: Dani DyerLauren and Declan Rice are childhood sweetheartsCredit: Instagram @laurenfryer_Bowen looked dapper in a suit as his bride stunned in a glamorous white dress at the couple’s star-studded ceremony in Buckinghamshire.As the newlyweds walked off after saying their vows, a picture was taken of a smiling Dani holding a bouquet of flowers.And eagle-eyed fans spotted Rice applauding in the background.According to the Daily Mail, his rarely-seen girlfriend Lauren was stood in front of him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey are childhood sweethearts and have a young son named Jude.But unlike Dani, who partied with actor dad Danny on her big day, Lauren chooses to stay out of the spotlight.She suffered cruel online abuse last year and it led to her wiping her social media clean.It is not just Bowen and Rice who are close pals, as their Wags also struck up a close bond after spending last summer’s Euros with England together.Most read in FootballDani has spoken out to defend her, exclusively telling The Sun last year: “It was so hard, the trolling, as she doesn’t put herself out there.“I think it’s harder when you are not in [the celebrity world] and you are being personally attacked. I found that hard. Roy Keane responds to Jill Scott joke about Declan Rice on Stick To Football“She is a really good mum, who keeps to herself. No one deserves to be criticised like that. It was so cruel.“She got a lot of support from all of us, which she definitely needed.”Dani and dad Danny on her big dayCredit: Instagram
      Lauren deleted posts off her Instagram after being targeted by bulliesCredit: Instagram @laurenfryer_ More

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      ‘What do you want me to say?’ – Lewis Hamilton looks close to tears in live TV interview after ‘terrible’ race

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      LEWIS HAMILTON looked as though he might burst into tears as he gave blunt answers in his post-race interview in Barcelona.The seven-time world champion tugged on heartstrings as he blamed himself for a “terrible” performance at the Spanish Grand Prix.Lewis Hamilton was damming in his post-race interview after the Spanish GPHamilton finished the race outside the podium in P6Credit: AlamyThe seven-time world champion has endured a bedding in period at the Italian team in his debut seasonCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThings were looking up for Hamilton after qualifying on Saturday, where he secured fifth – his joint best result.But soon into the race his teammate Charles Leclerc was snapping at his heels and he was told to give his place up to the Monegasque driver after just nine laps.It was a suckerpunch moment for the Brit who finished in sixth after Max Verstappen’s 10-second time penalty.He had been overtaken by his old Mercedes teammate George Russell and, to rub more salt in the wounds, Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg.READ MORE IN F1He said after the race: “Well what do you want me to say? I’ve had a really bad day and have nothing to say. It was a difficult day,“There’s nothing else to add to it. It was terrible. There’s no point explaining it. It’s not your fault. I just don’t know what to say.”When told whether the team can find some answers, he added: “I’m sure they won’t – it was probably just me.”Hamilton’s former teammate Nico Rosberg said: “it’s hard to watch” the Ferrari driver struggle.Most read in MotorsportHe added: “Sunday was a horrible day for him because he was just slow out there, which is very unusual,”Yes, sometimes he’s off in qualifying but in races he’s usually really awesome and the race was shockingly bad.”He doesn’t have answers either. Was there damage on the floor? These floors are so sensitive and there can always be a bit there and you lose a lot of time.”When you don’t have any answers, it’s really tough as a driver then you see your team-mate race on their way to third place on the podium. In light of the whole season he’s had so far, it’s a very dark situation.” More

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      Club World Cup 2025: Fixtures, groups and FREE live stream info for new-look tournament featuring Chelsea and Man City

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      THE Club World Cup will get underway in the United States NEXT WEEK.Some of the sport’s biggest names are set to feature, with the likes of Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe all due to be involved with their respective clubs.The new-look Club World Cup will feature some of the biggest stars in world footballCredit: AFPChelsea and Manchester City are the only English teams competing in the blockbuster new-look 32-team tournament.Trent Alexander-Arnold will make his Real Madrid debut during the competition after Los Blancos paid Liverpool a £10million fee to complete his switch from Merseyside to Spain early.The Club World Cup promises to be a thriller and not one you will want to miss.SunSport brings you all the details you need on the blockbuster summer tournament.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen is the Club World Cup 2025?The Club World Cup 2025 will begin on Sunday, June 15, in the UK and Saturday, June 14, in the US.The tournament will run until Sunday, July 13.It is being held across 12 different cities and stadiums in the United States.The whole tournament will be broadcast by DAZN in the UK and US.Matches can be watched on DAZN TV or via the website/app.In the UK, Channel 5 will also air select games on terrestrial TV.Club World Cup 2025 prize moneyOne of the main reasons why so many giant clubs are taking part in the Club World Cup is due to the mammoth prize pot.The winning side will earn up to $125million/£97m, which is close to what the Premier League (£176m) and Champions League (£135m) payout to their winners.Prize money of a colossal £774m ($1bn) will be shared between the 32 clubs, with a £406m ($525m) participation fee shared based on sporting and commercial criteria, and £368m ($475m) shared based on sporting performance.Most read in FootballFifa is not keeping any revenue made from the huge tournament and it expects to share another £200m ($250m) with clubs as solidarity payments.Club World Cup 2025 prize money breakdownHere is a full breakdown of what each club could earn from every round:*Note: prize money accumulates as a club progressesGroup stage (three matches) $2m/£1.4m win or $1m/£746k drawRound of 16 + $7.5m/£5.5mQuarter-final + $13.125m/£9.7mSemi-final + $21.0m/£15.6mFinalist + $30m/£22.3mWinner + $40m/£29.8mClub World Cup 2025 groupsGroup A: Palmeiras (Brz), Porto (Por), Al Ahly (Egy), Inter Miami (USA)Group B: Paris Saint-Germain (Fra), Atletico Madrid (Esp), Botafogo (Brz), Seattle Sounders (USA)Group C: Bayern Munich (Ger), Benfica (Por), Boca Juniors (Arg), Auckland City (Nzl)Group D: Flamengo (Brz), Chelsea (Eng), Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Tun), Los Angeles FC (USA)Group E: River Plate (Arg), Inter Milan (Ita), CF Monterrey (Mex), Urawa Red Diamonds (Jpn)Group F: Fluminense (Brz), Borussia Dortmund (Ger), Ulsan HD (Kor), Mamelodi Sundowns (Rsa)Group G: Manchester City (Eng), Juventus (Ita), Wydad AC (Mor), Al Ain (UAE)Group H: Real Madrid (Esp), FC Salzburg (Aut), Al Hilal (Rsa), CF Pachuca (Mex)Club World Cup 2025 fixturesAll times BST/ETSunday, June 15Group A: Al Ahly vs Inter Miami – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 1am/8pm Sat 14thGroup C: Bayern Munich vs Auckland City – TQL Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup B: PSG vs Atletico Madrid – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup A: Palmeiras vs Porto – MetLife Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmMonday, June 16Group B: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders – Lumen Field, kick off 3am/10pm Sun 15Group D: Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup C: Boca Juniors vs Benfica – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmTuesday, June 17Group D: Flamengo vs Esperance de Tunis – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 2am/9pm Mon 16Group F: Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund – MetLife Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup E: River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds – Lumen Field, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup F: Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns – Inter&Co Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmWednesday, June 18Group E: Monterrey vs Inter Milan – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Tues 17Group G: Man City vs Wydad AC – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup H: Real Madrid vs Al Hilal – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup H: CF Pachuca vs FC Salzburg – TQL Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmThursday, June 19Group G: Al Ain vs Juventus – Audi Field, kick off 2am/9pm Wed 18Group A: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly – MetLife Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup A: Inter Miami vs Porto – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup B: Seattle Sounders vs Atletico Madrid – Lumen Field, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup B: PSG vs Botafogo – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmFriday, June 20Group C: Benfica vs Auckland City – Inter&Co Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup D: Flamengo vs Chelsea – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 7pm/2pmGroup D:  Los Angeles FC vs Esperance de Tunis – GEODIS Park, kick off 10pm/5pmSaturday June 21Group C: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Sat 20Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Bosurissa Dortmund – TQL Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup E: Inter Milan vs Urawa Red Diamonds – Lumen Field, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup F: Fluminense vs Ulsan HD – MetLife Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmGroup E: River Plate vs Monterrey – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmSunday, June 22Group G: Juventus vs Wydad AC – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup H: Real Madrid vs CF Pachuca – Bank of America Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup H: FC Salzburg vs Al Hilal – Audi Field, kick off 11pm/6pmMonday, June 23Group G: Man City vs Al Ain – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Sun 22Group B: Seattle Sounders vs PSG – Lumen Field, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup B: Atletico Madrid vs Botafogo – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmTuesday, June 24Group A: Inter Miami vs Palmeiras – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Mon 23Group A: Porto vs Al Ahly – MetLife Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Mon 23Group C: Auckland City vs Boca Juniors – GEODIS Park, kick off 7pm/2pmGroup C: Benfica vs Bayern Munich – Bank of America Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmWednesday, June 25Group D:  Los Angeles FC vs Flamengo – Camping World Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Tues 24Group D: Esperance de Tunis vs Chelsea – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 2am/9pm Tues 24Group F: Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD – TQL Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup E: Inter Milan vs River Plate – Lumen Field, kick off 11pm/6pmGroup E: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmThursday, June 26Group G: Juventus vs Man City – Camping World Stadium, kick off 8pm/5pmGroup G: Wydad AC vs Al Ain – Audi Field, kick off 8pm/5pmGroup H: Al Hilal vs CF Pachuca – GEODIS Park, kick off 1am/8pm Wed 25Friday, June 27Group H: FC Salzburg vs Real Madrid – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 2am/9pm Thur 26Round of 16Saturday, June 28Match 49: Group A winners vs Group B runners-up – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 5pm/12pmMatch 50: Group C winners vs Group D runners-up – Bank of America Stadium, kick off 9pm/4pmSunday, June 29Match 51: Group B winners vs Group A runners-up – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmMatch 52: Group D winners vs Group C runners-up – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 9pm/4pmMonday, June 30Match 53: Group E winners vs Group F runners-up – Bank of America Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmTuesday, June 31Match 54: Group G winners vs Group H runners-up – Camping World Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Mon 30Tuesday, July 1Match 55: Group H winners vs Group G runners-up – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmWednesday, July 2Match 56: Group F winners vs Group E runners-up – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Tues 1Quarter-finalsFriday, July 4Match 57: Winner match 53 vs Winner match 54 – Camping World Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmSaturday, July 5Match 58: Winner match 49 vs Winner match 50 – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 2am/9pm Fri 4Match 59: Winner match 51 vs Winner match 52 – Mercedes-Benz, kick off 5pm/12pmMatch 60: Winner match 55 vs Winner match 56 – MetLife Stadium, kick off 9pm/4pmSemi-finalsTuesday, July 8Match 61: Winner match 57 vs Winner match 58 – MetLife Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmWednesday, July 9Match 62: Winner match 59 vs Winner match 60 – MetLife Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmClub World Cup FinalSunday, July 13Match 63: Winner match 61 vs Winner match 62 – MetLife Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmHow to watch Club World Cup 2025 FREEAll 63 Club World Cup matches will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN this summer.Every game from the huge tournament will be free to watch on the platform across the globe.Read More on The SunYou will need to sign up for DAZN to access the live streams of the matches, but you are not required to purchase a subscription.Channel 5 will broadcast 23 of 63 matches from the Club World Cup on terrestrial TV in the UK. 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      Luis Enrique was rejected by Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea and snubbed three other clubs including SWANSEA

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      LUIS ENRIQUE has yet to manage in England – but there’s been no shortage of opportunity.The Spaniard, 55, guided Paris Saint-Germain to a maiden Champions League triumph on Saturday night.Luis Enrique led PSG to a first ever Champions League triumphCredit: GettyThe Spaniard has previously claimed he would like to manage in EnglandCredit: GettyThree big Prem clubs passed up on the chance to hire him in 2023Credit: GettyEnrique’s exciting young side tore Inter Milan to pieces at Munich’s Allianz Arena. The Serie A giants were no match for the French champions, who ran out emphatic 5-0 winners. It was Enrique’s second Champions League winners medal, after guiding Barcelona to the crown a decade ago.And some Prem clubs may be wondering what could have been after passing up on the Spaniard. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLEnrique publicly expressed his desire to work in England in 2023, admitting: “I have a special attraction – I would like to go to England to work.”I follow English football a lot, more than Spanish football. “In the Spanish league, I do follow the biggest teams and little else  – but it’s very difficult for it to happen.”Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham all shortlisted Enrique after he left his role with Spain in 2023.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBut all three decided against hiring the 55-year-old. Tottenham were the most serious contenders, prior to opting for Ange Postecoglou.Mikel Arteta does a Benitez as he rants about xG and tells Luis Enrique ‘look at the stats’ after bold Arsenal claimIt is believed chairman Daniel Levy backed off over a concern that Enrique’s spiky temperament made him too similar to former boss Antonio Conte.Three other clubs in the EFL have also moved for Enrique and offered him a managerial role.Swansea, Leeds and Aston Villa all wanted the former Spain international to join, per the BBC’s Guillem Balague. And even Arsenal were given a tip-off about Enrique – by ex-chief Unai Emery.But the Gunners decided to go another way, with fellow Spaniard Mikel Arteta still in charge at the Emirates. The one that got away By DAVE KIDDTHERE was one pressing question to ask in the wake of the greatest demolition job in the 70-year history of European Cup finals.What of Luis Enrique’s ‘Tottenham dream’?After Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain side handed out a 5-0 hiding to Inter Milan in Munich’s Allianz Arena on Saturday, the Spaniard confirmed himself as one of the great managers of the modern eraIt wasn’t just that Enrique had secured the Champions League with a second club — ten years after he masterminded Barcelona’s victory over Juventus.It was the manner in which he had constructed this young, vibrant, united PSG side in the wake of the French club’s ‘bling, bling’ era of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.Enrique, 55, was strongly linked with vacancies at Spurs, Chelsea and Manchester United in 2023, after leaving his job as Spain’s national team manager.Before Tottenham appointed Ange Postecoglou, Enrique was a serious contender, yet there is a belief that chairman Daniel Levy backed off over a concern that his spiky temperament made him too similar to Antonio Conte.Charismatic, tactically astute and an inspirational man-manager, Enrique speaks good English and is a devotee of Premier League football.Yet it’s fair to say, after his crowning glory in Bavaria, that Enrique will not be turning up on our shores any time soon.Should Spurs ditch Postecoglou this week, Enrique certainly won’t be in the running. After all, he is openly talking of conquering the world with the perennial champions of France.PSG will face Spurs in the European Super Cup in the Italian city of Udine in August — as one of the greatest winners of the Champions League take on possibly the worst winners of the Europa League in what promises to be an epic mismatch.Enrique’s PSG contract runs until 2027, club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi would like to extend it, while this team are young enough and good enough to be a dominant force in European football for years to come.Saturday was an emotionally-charged night for Enrique, whose bond with PSG supporters was strengthened by their unfurling of a vast tifo showing a picture of him and his late daughter Xana, who tragically died from bone cancer aged just nine in 2019.His team’s brilliant performance had been the most complete by any side in a Champions League final since Guardiola’s Barca defeated Manchester United 3-1 in a Wembley masterclass in 2011.PSG were the youngest team in the competition, Simone Inzaghi’s Inter the oldest — and the match turned into the comprehensive street mugging of a frail, elderly victim.That five-goal winning margin eclipsed the 7-3 victory of Ferenc Puskas and Alfredo Di Stefano’s Real Madrid against Eintracht Frankfurt in 1960 — a match played so long ago that Sir Alex Ferguson watched it at Hampden Park as an awestruck teenager.Enrique, known as The Architect in the French capital, has plotted plenty of English doom this year. PSG defeated Manchester City in the group phase, followed by knockout victories over  Liverpool on penalties, Aston Villa and Arsenal.After semi-final success against Mikel Arteta’s  Gunners, Enrique mocked the supposed low standing of France’s domestic league.“The league of farmers, no?” he smiled, “We are the league of farmers.”There has been nothing even faintly agricultural about PSG’s  football and Enrique is determined to stick around to harvest more silverware.While the world’s finest players rarely operate in England at their peak, our top-flight has played host to every other modern managerial great.Three more men have led two different clubs to the Champions League crown in the 21st Century — Carlo Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola — and all have plied their trade in England, along with other A-listers like Jurgen Klopp and Conte.Instead, Enrique headed to Paris, where, despite billions of Qatari oil money having been lavished on the project, the Champions League remained elusive.Enrique’s re-imagining of PSG as a young side without Galacticos but with plenty of team spirit has turned out a triumph, although another shedload of cash has been spent.This season’s signings of  Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue, Joao Neves and Willian Pacho — all stars of the final — cost the Qataris almost £200million.Doue was the two-goal hero, Enrique substituting him when he looked on course to become the first player in 56 years to score a hat-trick in a European Cup final.And when Kvaratskhelia sprinted back more than half the length of the pitch to win possession, with ten minutes to go, having just fired PSG into a 4-0 lead, Enrique’s PSG makeover felt complete.It is impossible to have imagined Mbappe, Messi or Neymar doing anything similar.And so for Enrique, the idea of managing Spurs — or any other  Premier League club — is just going to have to wait.Enrique has thrived since returning to club management with PSG in 2023. He had previously spent five years as Spain’s national manager. Enrique has won back-to-back Ligue 1 and Coupe de France titles in France.Known as The Architect in the French capital, he has helped bring about plenty of English doom over the course of the last year. PSG defeated Manchester City in the group phase, followed by knockout victories over Liverpool on penalties, Aston Villa and Arsenal.And he is now a hero among PSG supporters after delivering a first Champions League trophy. Fans unveiled a tifo at the Allianz Arena of Enrique’s daughter Xana, who died in 2019 aged nine from bone cancer.Visibly moved, Enrique said: “It’s lovely from the fans, and for my family.Read More on The Sun”But I don’t need to win a Champions League to remember my daughter. “She’s always present, with us. I feel it when we lose, too, it crystallises all the positives we lived.” More