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      Watch Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s hilarious reaction after being called out by boxing champ Oleksandr Usyk

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      THIERRY HENRY had a hilarious reaction after being called out by boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk.Usyk rematches Tyson Fury on Saturday in Saudi Arabia following his points victory in May. Oleksandr Usyk sent a hilarious message to Thierry HenryCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsPLHenry gave a funny reaction to Usyk’s messageCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsPLThe fight will be available on Sky Sports Box Office and an interview with Usyk played during Monday Night Football. And the former undisputed champ was asked how he would get inside Henry’s head before a fight. Usyk said: “Yeah, Thierry is a great player but Thierry, my legs, they’re better with you. Thierry, don’t be afraid, my legs are better.”Jamie Carragher and host Dave Jones burst into laughter as Henry was left head in hands. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd the Arsenal legend said: “Sometimes you have to stay in your lane and I will stay in my lane.” Usyk, 37, is an avid football fan and even signed for Ukrainian third tier team Polissya – even once playing in a friendly. But his focus is back on boxing ahead of his Riyadh rematch with Fury, 36.His split-decision win over the Gypsy King meant he became the first four-belt undisputed king in heavyweight history. Most read in BoxingFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut he had to vacate the IBF title to proceed with the rematch allowing Daniel Dubois, 27, to inherit the belt. Fury vowed to ditch any showmanship in the ring telling media: “I need to be more focused this time and not do as much showboating. “One of the commentators said: ‘Has anybody ever seen Tyson Fury clown this much against even lower level opposition?’ “That’s how easy it was for me and you can get complacent.”Tyson Fury says he hasn’t spoken to wife Paris for THREE MONTHS and says he has ‘sacrificed a lot’ for Usyk rematch More

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      ‘This is going to be revolutionary’ – Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 to feature never-before-seen AI JUDGE

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      TYSON FURY’s do-or-die rematch with Oleksandr Usyk will sensationally feature a FOURTH judge.But it won’t be a human scoring the crucial rounds in Saturday night’s eagerly-anticipated Saudi showdown for the unified heavyweight titles.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk renew their rivalry in Saudi Arabia on Saturday nightCredit: GETTYUsyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champ in nearly 25 years with a split decision victory in the pair’s May meleeCredit: ReutersTheir rematch is set to feature an AI judgeCredit: PAArtificial intelligence will be tasked with scoring the desert dust-up, which will attract the eyes of the entire sporting world.Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh revealed the introduction of an AI judge on Tuesday night.The AI judge, however, won’t have any impact on the result of the Riyadh rumble.Ring Magazine supremo Alalshikh wrote on X: “For the first time ever, an AI-powered judge will monitor the fight.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK 2″Free from bias and human error brought to you by The Ring.”This groundbreaking experiment, which won’t impact the official results, debuts during the biggest fight of the century, #Usyk2Fury, on December 21.”Alalshikh’s short-notice revelation quickly became the talk of fight world.One fan wrote on X: “It would be awesome if this fixes the judging issue in combat sports. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I’m sure it’s a couple of years out from being able to actually be used, but the concept is exciting.”Another said: “This is gonna be revolutionary.”Tyson Fury says he hasn’t spoken to wife Paris for THREE MONTHS and says he has ‘sacrificed a lot’ for Usyk rematchAnd another said: “Loved this. [It] will automatically put judges on high alert.”The future of boxing is safe with you taking over.”One remarked: “Wow! I can’t wait to see how this goes.”Another chimed in: “Boxing VAR in the making?”Several boxing fans, however, are sceptical about the effectiveness of AI scoring fights.One said: “Boxing scoring is subjective.. So what are the rules you put into the bot?”What you like to see or was it more general than that?”Another said: “AI can’t distinguish effectiveness?”The judges were called upon in Fury and Usyk’s May melee, which went the distance.Usyk was crowned the first undisputed king of the heavyweights in nearly 25 years courtesy of a split decision victory.Fury, 36, was adamant he did enough to have his hand raised and has vowed not to leave Saturday’s slugfest in the hand of the judges again.The former unified heavyweight champion said: “I’ve always been a bad man my whole life, and I’m still one today at nearly 40 years old, a few years off 40.”I’m going to go in there with destroy mode. “Last time, I went to box him, I was being cautious.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Anybody can get caught as we have seen in a lot of these heavyweight fights.”But this time I’m not going for a points decision. I’m going to knock that motherf****r out.” More

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      ‘Tell me Arteta didn’t say that,’ says Piers Morgan after Arsenal manager’s ’embarrassing’ trophy claim

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      PIERS MORGAN was left flabbergasted by Mikel Arteta’s defence of his trophy haul at Arsenal.Arteta has transformed his former club into bonafide title contenders since replacing Unai Emery at the Emirates helm in December 2019.Mikel Arteta guided Arsenal to FA Cup glory in his debut season at the clubCredit: AFPThe Spaniard also counts the Gunners’ Community Shield triumphs during his reign as major trophiesCredit: APGunners superfan Piers Morgan was left stunned by Arteta’s commentsThe north Londoners, however, only have one major trophy to show for all of their manager’s hard work – the 2019-20 FA Cup.But the Gunners’ Spanish supremo insists he’s a THREE-TIME trophy winner.When it was put to him that he’d only won one trophy, the 42-year-old replied: “And the charity shield as well, twice, no? So it’s three.”Arteta’s comments quickly came to the attention of Arsenal superfan Morgan, who wrote on X: “Oh no… please tell me Arteta didn’t say that?”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSMorgan’s followers were quick to react, with one saying: “Yes he did.”Another said: “He didn’t lie though, did he?”And another said: “That’s his idea of success.”One remarked with a series of laughing emojis: “That great mentality – small club.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan DaviesARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him.Another chimed in: “Arteta is the new [Erik] Ten Hag. except Ten Hag won two real trophies in less time.”Arteta’s troops could take a giant step towards their first major trophy in nearly five years tomorrow night in their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with Crystal Palace.Arsenal could turn to Tierney as Arteta hints at January transfer spree He said of the cup run: “It is really helpful, it brings belief, trust, positive energy, touching the cup, and being in the semi-final and beating somebody in the final.“It is that energy and it creates the right path to go and do something else, particularly because of the timing and when the competition is played in this country, it gets that momentum going.“I fully believe in that, the fact that you are winning and you get into the next round and it creates something different around the team and that is why these kind of games are so important.“It keeps everyone on their toes and everyone is willing to play those games and those competitions and if you can win it is momentum and belief and you are ready.”The team is engaged every three days so to try to achieve that for the bigger ones.” More

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      Joey Barton charged with sharing ‘malicious’ posts about Jeremy Vine & Lucy Ward – as he slams ‘woke nonsense’

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      JOEY Barton has been charged with sharing “malicious” posts about Jeremy Vine and football commentator Lucy Ward.The former footballer was already accused of targeting pundit Eni Aluko but is now facing further charges against her colleague Lucy.Joey Barton has been charged with malicious communicationsCredit: AlamyHe allegedly lashed out at Lucy WardCredit: GettyHe is also accused of lashing out at BBC star Vine, Liverpool Crown Court was told today.Barton, 41, is now due to appear before magistrates at a later date over the new alleged offences.Cheshire Police confirmed he has been charged with two counts of malicious communications.The force added: “The charges relate to reports of alleged malicious communications online between Wednesday 3 January and Wednesday 20 March, involving two victims.”Read more newsBarton responded to the development on X today – branding it “more woke nonsense”.The ex-manager added “Still no sign of any charges for those from Manchester Airport? Three charges for me for a some jokes on tweets.”Barton has pleaded not guilty over the Eni Aluko tweets and is due to stand trial next year.He landed himself in hot water after launching into alleged attacks against a string of female pundits in December.Most read in FootballThis included Eni and Lucy, who at the time were working as pundits for ITV on the FA Cup clash between Crystal Palace and Everton.Barton allegedly claimed Eni “can’t even kick a ball properly”, before adding: “Your coverage of the game EFC last night, took it to a new low.”Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, the Fred and Rose West of football commentary.”The former Man City star then accused Eni of being in the “Joseph Stalin category” for “murdering hundreds of thousands of fans’ ears”, it is said.Eni bravely revealed she was seeking legal action after the barrage left her “scared”.Vine was also caught up in a social media spat after Barton branded him a “big bike nonce”.Barton started his football career with Manchester City in 2002 after going through their youth system and went on to make 150 appearances for the club.He then moved to Newcastle United in a £5.8million transfer in July 2007 before leaving for Queens Park Rangers in August 2011.The midfielder was then put on loan to French side Marseille during the 2012-13 season before making his way to Burnley for one season – helping promote them to the Premier League.READ MORE SUN STORIESBarton made one appearance for England in 2007 – despite criticising some of his fellow players.The footballer later attempted a management career with stints at Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers.Barton is accused of sharing posts about Jeremy VineCredit: GettyHe is already due to stand trial over alleged abuse aimed at Eni AlukoCredit: Alamy More

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      Mykhailo Mudryk banned from training with Chelsea team-mates as fresh details emerge on shock drug scandal

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      MYKHAILO MUDRYK is unable to train with his Chelsea team-mates as fresh details surrounding his drug scandal emerge.The Ukrainian has been provisionally suspended from football and faces up to a FOUR-YEAR ban after failing a doping test.Mykhailo Mudryk is unable to train with his Chelsea team-mates amid his drug scandalCredit: GettyMudryk – who could end up costing the Blues £88.5million – provided a positive result for an A-sample in late October. The winger and Chelsea are now awaiting the result of the B-sample, which will confirm the original test if it also comes back positive.Mudryk is believed to have tested positive for meldonium, a banned metabolic substance similar to insulin.It can apparently allow the body to “use oxygen sparingly and quickly restore energy to prepare for new loads of physical stress.”READ MORE IN football Meldonium is widely used in Eastern Europe and has been on the banned list of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) since 2016.Tennis star Maria Sharapova was banned for 15 months after testing positive for meldonium at the Australian Open that same year.According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Mudryk is unable to train at Cobham due to his provisional suspension.Mudryk categorically denies intentional wrongdoing and passed a test in August and has a specialist law firm dealing with the matter.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe positive A-test occurred on international duty and it’s reported the player believes contamination caused the result.Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been kept in the loop but is not dealing with the matter day-by-day. ‘I’m getting emotional’ – England manager Thomas Tuchel’s comments on Cole Palmer leave Chelsea fans close to tearsMaresca referred to Mudryk as ill and it is understood the forward did return from international duty sick.The maximum punishment he faces is a four-year ban but Paul Pogba had his reduced to 18 months and is eligible to play again in March. Sharapova had her two-year suspension reduced to 15 months.Mudryk has made 15 appearances this season, with three goals all scored in the Europa Conference League. The positive A-test occurred on international dutyCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham vs Man Utd: Get £30 in free bets and £10 casino bonus with BoyleSports, plus 25% boost on your winnings

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      TOTTENHAM and Manchester United recorded welcome wins in the league on Sunday and head into Thursday’s Carabao Cup quarter final full of belief.And BoyleSports are marking the cup contest with a tremendous offer for brand new customers with a whopping £30 in free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonus up for grabs!Wait, there’s also a cracking special with BoyleSports offering ALL customers a whopping 25% boost on your Bet Builder winnings!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereSpurs vs Man Utd: Get £30 in free bets and £10 casino bonus with BoyleSportsBoyleSports offer and price boostTottenham vs Manchester United: 25% Boost on your Bet Builder winnings – CLAIM HERENew customers who stake £10 will receive £30 in free bets and an extra £10 casino bonus – CLAIM HEREHow to claim..BoyleSports offerVisit the BoyleSports website via your mobile HERE*Register a new account — no Promo Code requiredDeposit a minimum of £10 using CardsPlace a bet of £10 or more at odds of 1/1 or greaterOnce that’s settled, BoyleSports will credit your account with £30 in free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonusBoyleSports – Claim £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus HERE*What’s the offer?BoyleSports are offering brand new customers £30 in free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonus. BoyleSports are also offering ALL customers a whopping 25% boost on your Bet Builder winnings!How to claim?Visit the BoyleSports website using your mobile HERE*Register a new account, deposit a minimum of £10 and then stake at least a tenner on any BoyleSports market at odds of 1/1 or greater.What happens next?Once your bet has settled — win or lose — BoyleSports will credit your account with £30 in free bets, plus a further £10 casino bonus.BoyleSports – Claim £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus HERE**New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. £40 in FREE Bets (FB) as £30 in sports bets & a £10 casino bonus (CB). Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. FB applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. FB 7-day expiry. 1 FB offer per customer, household & IP address only. Account & Payment restrictions. 14 days to accept £10 CB, then active for 3 days. CB 5x wagering & max redeemable £100. Game restrictions apply. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. 30 days to qualify. 18+. T&Cs apply. 18+. Digital customers only. Min Odds of (3/1). Max stake 20. Available on one bet per selected event. 25% Boost. Boost will be added once all selections have settled. Max boost payout £/€1,000. Offer does not apply to multiple bets. Free/void/cashed out bets won’t qualify. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      Who are Keely Hodgkinson’s coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows?

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      TREVOR Painter and Jenny Meadows are the coaching duo behind British middle-distance runner Keely Hodgkinson’s success.They’ll no doubt be beaming with pride as Keely is the bookies’ favourite to take home BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024.Keely Hodgkinson pictured training with her coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny MeadowsCredit: GettyJenny Meadows pictured with her 800m silver medal at the British Athletics Indoor Championships in 2015Credit: GettyWho is Trevor Painter?Trevor Painter is the founder and head coach of M11 Track Club, Manchester, which specialises in coaching middle-distance events.He has been coaching athletes for almost 25 years and has guided more than 30 athletes to international level.Trevor received the Coaching Achievement Award as part of the World Athletics Awards 2024, recognising his outstanding contributions to coaching at all levels in athletics.He holds an MSc in Elite Coaching Practice from the University of Central Lancashire and is known for his scientific approach to training.read more on keely hodgkinsonWho is Jenny Meadows?Jenny Meadows, a former world-class 800m runner, works alongside Trevor as a coach at M11 Track Club.She brings her vast experience as an international athlete to the coaching partnership, offering valuable insights and wisdom both on and off the track.Her role extends beyond just technical coaching — she acts as a mentor and life coach to the athletes.PhilosophyJenny and Trevor are known for their unique approach to coaching, which includes:Most read in AthleticsCreating the right environment: They focus on making training enjoyable and fostering a fun atmosphere to retain athletes.Flexibility: They adapt their coaching style to suit individual athletes, recognising the importance of not constraining “free spirits” like Keely Hodgkinson.Holistic development: They emphasise the importance of athletes having a life outside of training, encouraging them to seize opportunities wherever possible.Scientific approach: Trevor handles the technical aspects and science, while Jenny complements this with her practical experience.AchievementsUnder their guidance, the M11 Track Club has produced several world-class athletes, including:Olympic winner Keely Hodgkinson soaks up the atmosphere with Man Utd fans at Old Trafford Keely Hodgkinson: Olympic gold medalist and multiple world championship medalist in 800m.Georgia Bell: Bronze medalist in the 1500m at the Paris 2024 Olympics.Lewis Davey: Bronze medalist in the 4x400m relay at the Paris 2024 Olympics.Sarah Healy: Irish international runner finished second in the 5th Avenue Mile.RelationshipTrevor and Jenny are a husband-and-wife team who run the M11 Track Club together.Keely Hodgkinson posing with coach Trevor Painter after receiving the 800m gold medal at the 2023 European Indoor Championships in in Istanbul, TurkeyCredit: GettyTheir relationship began as a coach-athlete partnership before evolving into a romantic one.Trevor was Jenny’s coach throughout her illustrious career, during which she earned multiple world and European 800m medals.Marriage & childrenThe couple tied the knot in 2006, but details of their big day have not been reportedIn July 2016, at the age of 35, Meadows announced her retirement from professional running.On January 11, 2024, Jenny took to X/Twitter to announce the birth of their first child.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe wrote: “Welcome to the world Arabella Connie Meadows-Painter who was born at 00:12 on Sunday 10th Jan weighing 7lb 2oz.”Myself & @Faster_feet promise to love and support you.” More

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      Premier League stadium looks unrecognisable in incredible new plans to redevelop main stand

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      CRYSTAL PALACE have given a major update on plans to redevelop Selhurst Park.The Eagles are looking to build a new main stand and construction work is set to begin at the end of this season.Crystal Palace are set to build a new main standCredit: Crystal Palace/MDCConstruction work will begin at the end of this seasonCredit: Crystal Palace FCA new away changing room is also being builtCredit: Crystal Palace/MDCAn extra 8,000 fans will fit inside Selhurst ParkCredit: GettyThe redevelopment will take the stadium’s capacity from 26,000 to 34,000.There will be improved hospitality and disabled seating areas, with a club museum also added.Palace have announced today that they are in the “final planning phase” and that “enabling works” have already started.This includes new club offices and a new away dressing room being built under the Holmesdale Road stand.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Premier League side have also tweaked the seating plan, fanzone and entrance to the stand since the previous update given in June.Palace are also on the verge of an agreement with Croydon Council over a “construction management plan” that promises minimal disturbances to residents during the building period.Reports state that the project will take two-and-a-half years to complete.And Building Magazine claim the cost of the renovation has soared to £150million.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPalace chairman Steve Parish said in the summer he wants the club to have “a stadium the whole of South London can be proud of”.He added: “The project is a little behind, but there’s a lot more going on that it seems.Eberechi Eze was rejected by SIX teams including Arsenal as fans say ‘absolute stinker in hindsight’“All of the work we are undertaking now – moving offices so everyone, including the Palace Foundation, is together, building a marketing suite, tanking the Holmesdale basement to build temporary away dressing rooms — these are all essential steps.”We need to increase the revenues of the club.”We need to generate the turnover and move into the same income as the other clubs with larger stadiums – Aston Villa, Newcastle, West Ham – some of which are looking to expand. It’s so important we keep up.“It’s about doing the right things for the club over the long-term, including performing as well as we can on the pitch.” More