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      Tom Brady’s Birmingham lining up another big name signing with former England star set for January loan transfer

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      BURNLEY star Nathan Redmond is a surprise target for ambitious Birmingham.Redmond, 30, started his career at St Andrew’s and could return on a loan deal.Tom Brady is ready to ensure Birmingham get promotedCredit: ReutersNathan Redmond could move back to BirminghamCredit: ReutersThe winger has been hit by injuries and although available shortly, he will struggle to make Scott Parker’s side as they boast so many wingers.Redmond, who earned one cap for England in 2017. has not made an appearance for Burnley this term.Blues have money to help them win promotion and a wages-only move could work for all the parties.Birmingham-born Redmond made 82 appearances for the club before he moved to Norwich.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe has since had a six-year stay at Southampton and a brief stint at Turkish giants Besiktas.Blues are able to splash the cash thanks to their American owners, with NFL legend Tom Brady involved in the consortium.They showed their spending power in the summer by breaking the League One record transfer fee by signing Jay Stansfield from Fulham for £15million.The owners are also looking to invest off the pitch by building a stunning new stadium.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBirmingham have already acquired 60 acres of land in the east of the city.And they have unveiled plans to construct an incredible Sports Quarter, containing a state-of-the-art ground, new training facilities and more. Tom Brady in hilarious reaction after getting X-rated welcome from Wrexham fans for Birmingham clash More

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      Arsenal and Everton pay emotional tribute to Kevin Campbell in their first fixture since his death aged 54

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      ARSENAL and Everton fans united to pay an emotional tribute to Kevin Campbell. Today’s Premier League 0-0 draw was the first time the two sides have met since the former striker’s sad passing in June.Arsenal led the tributes to Kevin Campbell at Saturday’s gameCredit: GettyCampbell adorned the front of the matchday programmeCredit: GettyHis sister presented Bukayo Saka with his Player of the Month trophy before kick-offCredit: RexCampbell died aged just 54 following multi-organ failure due to a heart infection. Tributes poured in from the sporting world in the summer.And now two of his former sides came together to honour him on Saturday. The Gunners – for whom Campbell won a league title, FA Cup and League Cup – erected a poster outside the Emirates with pictures of the forward in action for Arsenal and Everton.READ MORE ON ARSENALIt was captioned with his chant “he’s one of our own” plus “Kevin Campbell 1970 – 2024” and the Gunners club badge. Campbell also featured on the front of the matchday programme and the giant screens inside the ground. KC’s family were guests in the directors’ box as part of a celebration of his life and Arsenal’s partnership with the Kevin Campbell Foundation. His sister Lorna presented Bukayo Saka with his Player of the Month award before kick-off in North London.Most read in FootballThen as the players walked out of the tunnel, Arsenal supporters unfurled a spectacular tifo showing old red home shirts with ‘Campbell 7’, ‘Reyes 9’ and ‘Rocastle 7’ in tribute to the trio of former players who have passed away.Jose Antonio Reyes played for Arsenal from 2004 to 2007 but died tragically in a car crash aged just 35 in 2019 while David Rocastle died of cancer in 2001 when he was only 33. Inquest into death of football icon Kevin Campbell Like pal Rocastle, Campbell came through the youth ranks at Arsenal and went on to score 59 goals in 213 appearances for the first team between 1988 and 1995.He had stints with Nottingham Forest and Trabzonspor before joining Everton in 1999, initially on an emphatic loan with nine goals in eight games. The striker secured a £3million permanent move and turned out a further 151 times, adding 39 goals, before finishing his career at West Brom then Cardiff. A spectacular tifo honoured three late Arsenal starsCredit: ReutersArsenal fans displayed a banner to former striker CampbellCredit: PAA lovely photo was displayed on the giant screenCredit: GettyCampbell played alongside Wayne Rooney at Goodison ParkCredit: PA More

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      Nottingham Forest 2 Aston Villa 1: Elanga fires late winner as Forest come from behind to stun Villa and go FOURTH

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      JHON DURAN handed himself a belated birthday present to fire Villa in front.But it was Nikola Milenkovic and Anthony Elanga who provided the icing on the cake with a deadly late double for Forest!Super-sub Anthony Elanga sealed a dramatic comeback for ForestCredit: PAJhon Duran’s looping header gave Villa the leadCredit: ReutersDuran took his opportunity on a rare Premier League startCredit: PAUnai Emery’s men thought they had the three points all wrapped up when Duran bulleted a header from John McGinn’s cross beyond Matz Sels, one day after celebrating his 21st birthday.But it was Forest who were partying at full-time after stunning Villa with a classic comeback to move above Manchester City into fourth place.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side simply refused to accept defeat as they gatecrashed Duran’s celebrations to rock their Midlands rivals.Not even the disappointment of a Chris Wood disallowed goal for offside could halt Nuno’s Forest fighters.Read More Football newsMilenkovic headed them level three minutes from full-time and – as Villa reeled – it was inspirational sub Anthony Elanga who pounced to add a second, three minutes into stoppage time.It was a fabulous finish, just as we were beginning to think Forest and Villa had served up a Saturday night stinker.The first half was a slow burner to say the least.Both of these Euro hopefuls played as if they were playing away from home in Europe in the days when away goals counted double.Most read in FootballBecause they gave the impression they would happily have settled for a goalless draw from a long way out.Villa suffered a blow before a ball had been kicked when Tyrone Mings limped off during the pre-match warm-up and had to be replaced by Pau Torres.But there was little to suggest Forest could cash in on the upheaval during a turgid first 45 minutes.Forest have done well this season despite having less possession han any other side in the Premier League.Exposing the secrets of Arsenal’s CHAOTIC corner routines that can win them the Premier League titleEmi Martinez pulled off a world class save moments before Duran’s openerThe problem was Villa seemed content to hit on the break too.So we sat back and waited for the action to begin …. and we waited …. and waited.Duran and Ryan Yates swapped shots which they blazed over at either end.Then Neco Williams picked out Chris Wood at the back post but the Kiwi striker’s header across the face of goal went begging because none of his teammates had gambled on picking off an easy finish.Nikola Milenkovic levelled it for Forest in the 87th minute with a towering headerCredit: ReutersMartinez spilled the ball into his net minutes after making a wondersaveCredit: GettyMilenkovic and Elanga were the heroes for ForestCredit: PAElliot Anderson crashed a shot off Boubacar Kamara’s knee and Murillo rose to get on the end of an Anderson corner, only to shoulder his effort wide.The only mildly controversial moment came after 34 minutes when Anderson grabbed hold of Morgan Rogers wrist as the forward burst into the Forest box, causing him to tumble.But VAR John Brooks agreed with referee Sam Barrott’s assessment that contact was only fleeting, as the pair of officials decided against risking any form of excitement!Ezri Konsa then glanced a John McGinn free kick wide before we were treated to the first shot on target… in first half stoppage time!Even then Matty Cash’s attempt from the corner of the Forest box was parried out by Sels – but yet again no forward gambled on following the ball in.Only Liverpool and Arsenal had conceded fewer than the 18 Premier League goals Forest had shipped by the time they headed off for their half-time cuppa.Nuno’s men had also shipped just 22 big chances to their opposition – the joint-fewest along with Arsenal.Villa were doing little to trouble those stats although Jhon Duran did his best with a bit of pure theatre 10 minutes into the second half.The big Colombian fluffed his first attempt at taming John McGinn’s corner – then flashed a spectacular scissors kick onto the roof of the net.Forest thought they had grabbed the lead on the hour when Gibbs-White flicked on Anderson’s corner and Nicolas Dominguez headed past Emi Martinez.But somehow the World’s No.1 produced a miraculous save to claw the ball back off the line with his left glove – which Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp later described as like “Gordon Banks vs Pele”.Duran cashed in with the opening goal three minutes later, powering a header beyond Sels from McGinn’s dinked cross to grab his 11th goal of the season.Chris Wood then had an equaliser agonisingly ruled out by VAR as Elanga was judged a fraction offside before cutting the ball back for the striker.But Forest were no to be denied.READ MORE SUN STORIESMilenkovic drew them level when he squeezed a backpost header in off Martinez, one week after opening his account for the season against Manchester United.And incredibly, three minutes into stoppage time Anderson bundled Cash over and cut the ball back for Elanga to ram the ball beyond Martinez from close range to complete an amazing victory.Elanga struck in injury time to send Forest fourthCredit: Getty More

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      WSL clash suspended after medical emergency as Brighton and Spurs players both forced to leave pitch

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      A MEDICAL emergency halted Tottenham’s Women’s Super League clash against Brighton.There was just three minutes left to play at the Broadfield Stadium when the game was temporarily suspended.Brighton’s clash with Spurs was halted due to an emergencyCredit: RexPlayers from both teams initially waited on the field.But they then headed down the tunnel amid growing concern for a fan sat in the stands.Medics rushed over to the supporter in worrying scenes.There was a 14-minute delay in play before the players re-entered the pitch to finish the game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpurs released a statement on social media that read: “Our thoughts are with the individual receiving care.”Brighton added: “Everyone at Albion sends their wishes.”There is yet to be a further update on the fan’s condition.But a reporter at the ground claimed the “medical emergency had been dealt with”.Most read in FootballThe game finished 1-1 as Bethany England opened the scoring before Brighton’s Marisa Olislagers brilliantly equalised.A point sees the Seagulls stay in fifth and Spurs are one place behind in sixth. More

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      Everton’s new stadium could be named after major car brand as incoming owners eye huge £220MILLION rights deal

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      EVERTON’S new owners-in-waiting are lining up a massive ground-naming deal for next season.American Dan Friedkin has been working on the project — which could net £220million when the new dawn begins at Bramley-Moore Dock.Everton’s Bramley-Moore Dock stadium should be ready next seasonCredit: GettyUS billionaire Dan Friedkin has big plans for his Toffees’ takeoverCredit: GETTYFriedkin is spending fortunes to buy the Toffees but can recoup a large chunk by letting a major company put their brand on the new stadium.The identity of the firm behind the monster deal is being kept secret.But Friedkin does a lot of business with car manufacturer Toyota, who are the kind of company who could afford it.And the cash would help Everton’s financial issues with the Premier League and give them a chance to spend money on players.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt comes as the Toffees clung on for a 0-0 draw at Arsenal on Saturday.The point lifted Sean Dyche’s men to 15th – three points and three places above the drop zone.The £760million Bramley-Moore Dock stadium, replacing Goodison Park, is on course for completion next year.Videos released over the winter have given a glimpse into the new matchday experience awaiting fans.Most read in FootballThe basic structure was finished in February this year and the huge waterfront stadium has also transformed the local area.Also finished are the dressing rooms, along with artwork.Stefan Borson reveals why Everton’s new owner is the best option the club could have hoped for If all continues to go to plan, Everton will move in at Bramley-Moore Dock for the start of next season.Goodison has been their home for 132 years – but Friedkin is hoping to launch a new era on and off the field. More

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      Aston Villa star Emi Martinez makes save so good against Forest even Sky Sports cameras can’t find ball

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      EMI MARTINEZ produced “the best Premier League save” so stunning that even Sky Sports had no idea where the ball ended up.Nottingham Forest fans inside the City Ground and watching their clash against Aston Villa on TV thought their side had gone in front on the hour mark.Emi Martinez produced a stunning save at the City GroundCredit: ReutersNicolas Dominguez thought he had equalisedCredit: GettyThe Argentine ended up over the line but crucially the ball did notCredit: Sky SportsThe ball stayed in play but was lost by the Sky camerasCredit: Sky SportsBut it turned out Martinez, 32, had produced a moment of sheer genius to deny Nicolas Dominguez from heading in.And it was so good that the Sky Sports cameras could not work out what was going on as the ball went out of shot – even though it was still in play. Unmarked at the back post, Dominguez headed a corner goalwards and looked for all the world to have scored.But bizarrely the net did not ripple – to his clear confusion as he lay in the penalty area.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd it was not until the replays were shown that fans and commentators realised what had actually happened. Martinez had somehow managed to spin around and claw the ball back from on the line and pull it back into the six-yard box before it was hoofed away by a Villa defender.It looked as though it has gone out for a corner and the camera stayed on the cluster of players in the penalty area. Weirdly, though, the ball stayed in play near the corner flag – but the Sky operators lost track of it – before the players carried on and the yellow ball suddenly came back into the frame from a cross. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSJust moments after Martinez’s magic stop, Villa broke the deadlock at the other end. Jhon Duran headed in emphatically before another fine save from Martinez.Emi Martinez and his stunning Wag are booed mercilessly at Ballon d’Or ceremony by France fans He escaped a Chris Wood equaliser by a narrow VAR call but then Nikola Milenkovic got the better of Martinez as the Argentine unluckily got his arms in a muddle as the header bundled over the line in the 87th minute. Then in incredible scenes, Anthony Elanga grabbed an injury-time winner to flip the match on its head and secure a memorable victory for Forest. But even so, all the talk on social media was about the two-time world’s best goalkeeper’s heroics. Approximately 3,000 fans on a Sky Sports X poll dubbed it the save of the season so far.And supporters flooded the comments with praise for the World Cup winner.One said: “That’s an all-timer.”Another wrote: “That was insane Martinez always comes up big when it matters.”A third added: “Unreal my word save of the season easy.”A fourth typed: “Slow motion that is absolutely sensational.”A sixth replied: “Unstoppable reflexes under pressure!”And a final user boldly declared: “Best save ever.”Then Jamie Redknapp on punditry duties in the Sky studio claimed it was the best save in Premier League history.He said: “I can’t think of a better save. Somehow he reacts. It’s the best save.”I can’t think of a better Premier League save in my life. People talk about Gordon Banks against Pele.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s behind him, he doesn’t just save it but drags it back.”Absolutely incredible. That is truly sensational.”Dominguez had a free header at the back postCredit: Sky SportsMartinez somehow kept the ball out with his super saveCredit: Sky SportsDominguez was left utterly confusedCredit: Sky SportsMartinez failed to keep out a far easier header from Nikola MilenkovicCredit: PA More

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      Chelsea fans hail ‘excellent salvaging work’ as Cucurella stars in hilarious Puma advert after his slips vs Tottenham

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      CHELSEA fans have been left in hysterics after Marc Cucurella “salvaged” his relationship with Puma in a new advert.The left-back’s boots hit the headlines during the Blues’ 4-3 win over Tottenham last Sunday.Marc Cucurella has starred in a new Puma advertCredit: @Cucurella3The brand have seen the funny side in their new advertCredit: @Cucurella3The left-back was left fuming and had to change his bootsCredit: GettyCucurella posted the boots in the bin after the final whistleCredit: @Cucurella3He suffered two disaster moments in the derby, slipping in the build-up to both Spurs goals in the first ten minutes before Chelsea staged a stunning comeback.A fuming Cucurella charged across the pitch after Dejan Kulusevski made it 2-0 and swapped boots.After the game, the Spaniard posted a snap of his pair of Puma Future 8s in the bin alongside the caption: “Sorry Blues.”The boots were set to be released by the sportswear brand the following day.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd they were even engraved with the message: “This boot might be leaked. We’re used to it. Don’t worry. Stay tuned.”It looked to be a marketing own goal but Puma have brilliantly responded.In a new advert posted on social media, Cucurella is wearing the boots alongside a caution wet floor sign.Puma wrote with the image: “It’s not how you slip, it’s how you bounce back.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe post also sees the wet floor sign placed in front of a goal, by the entrance of a Puma store, at a bus stop and on a West London street.Fans found it brilliant, with one saying: “Excellent salvaging work.”Moment Cole Palmer stops interview to quiz Chelsea team-mate Marc Cucurella on his boots after Tottenham clash Another added: “Best marketing ever.”A third wrote: “What a comeback from Puma.”Chelsea players also saw the funny side as Marc Guiu and Enzo Fernandez commented laughing emojis.Cucurella slipped and cost Chelsea two goals in their win over SpursCredit: APPuma put wet floor signs around LondonCredit: @Cucurella3Fans have hailed the ‘best marketing ever’ More

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      ‘That’s the last thing I remember’ – Mike Tyson, 58, worryingly can’t recall Jake Paul fight after ‘blanking out’

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      MIKE TYSON worryingly admitted he can’t remember the majority of his fight with Jake Paul.Iron Mike stepped back into the ring at the grand age of 58 for the Netflix showdown with YouTuber-turn-boxer Paul in November.Mike Tyson lost to Jake Paul in their Netflix showdown in Texas in NovemberCredit: ReutersIron Mike admitted he blanked out after the first roundCredit: Fox Sports RadioHowever, despite an early flurry, he looked utterly spent and offered very little threat after the first round as Paul secured a comfortable victory on points. Tyson revealed he “almost died” during his training camp leading up to fight night and then struggled to work out why he was so ineffective in the ring.Now, though, the former world champion confessed his only memories from the bout come from the first round.And he has no recollection of anything that happened in the remaining seven two-minute rounds. READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson said on Fox Sports Radio: “I don’t remember the fight that much, I kind of blanked out. “I haven’t watched the fight. You know what I remember.” I remember coming back from the first round and Jake was doing some sort of bow.”That’s the last thing I remember. I wasn’t tired, I wasn’t sweaty.”I went to the house we were staying in, I left the house with my wife and kids, went to the after-party then went back.”It is estimated Tyson earned a whopping £16million ($20m) from the lucrative money-spinning fight with Paul as 100m fans tuned in.Most read in BoxingBut the defeat did go on his professional record, taking it to 50 wins, seven losses and two no contests from his 59 bouts. Whether he gets another fight sanctioned remains to be seen, though, after his concerning behaviour and comments surrounding his latest dust-up.Fans claims Jake Paul’s win over Mike Tyson was ‘fixed’ as new footage of fight emergesThat is despite Tyson calling out Jake’s brother Logan Paul inside the ring in the immediate aftermath in Dallas. Both Tyson and Paul were given customary 24-day suspensions from boxing. But the veteran’s wife Lakiha Spicer added her own ban and insisted Tyson is “done”.Tyson’s son, Amir, told SecondsOut: “I think he’s done.”My stepmom, she’s saying he’s done and they’re a team. That’s husband-and-wife stuff.”Amir would love to tell his old man to call it a day but insists his heartfelt pleas would fall on deaf ears.In an exclusive interview with SunSport, he said: “That chat would be a waste of time! He is his own man.“If I say too much he’d only tell me to shut up and remind me I’m not his dad.“I can say my part but he is the grown-up and he will do whatever he wants.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I’ll chip in and say, ‘That was a great LAST fight, leave it at that.’“But if he wants to do it then nobody is going to stop him, because he loves it.”Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown. More