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      ‘Absolutely disgraceful’ – Todd Boehly’s company selling Europa League final tickets for £23,000 EACH sparking fury

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      EUROPA LEAGUE final tickets are being flogged for £23,000 on Vivid Seats – a company part-owned by Chelsea’s Todd Boehly.Manchester United and Tottenham are preparing to do battle in the Bilbao showpiece on May 21. Todd Boehly is a director for Vivid Seats, a ticket resale websiteCredit: AlamySingle tickets available on the site are going for £23,000 ahead of the match in BilbaoCredit: AlamyManchester United are preparing to take on Spurs, with 15,000 tickets given to each clubCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThe San Mames Stadium has a capacity of just over 53,000. Both United and Spurs have been allocated 15,000 seats each, with the most affordable tickets starting at £34 thanks to Uefa’s ‘Fans First’ scheme. Tickets for the general public are split into three categories, with the face value prices between £55 and £204. But tickets currently on sale on Vivid Seats – part-owned by Boehly – are available for eye-watering sums a week before kickoff. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL’Prime seats’ situated along the halfway line are listed on the site for £22,738 each, per The Price of Football. Other options are available, with some tickets on sale in Category 1 for up to £17,054.Furious fans were quick to slam the prices, with one writing on X: “Everything wrong with top level football right there.”Another said: “Unfortunately this is where the tourist league is going. Franchise soccer UK next.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWhile a third fumed: “Why is this allowed. Absolute disgrace.”And a fourth commented: “Shocked but not surprised.”Todd Boehly gives major Chelsea stadium update and vows to leave Stamford BridgeChelsea declined to comment.American businessman Boehly became a minority owner at Chelsea in May 2022. The 51-year-old is a director and investor in Vivid Seats, a role recently described as a “conflict of interest” by the Chelsea Supporters Trust.Vivid Seats, which has its base in Chicago, is legally allowed to operate overseas but is prohibited for use by UK users.Boehly’s Eldridge Industries owns 41 percent of the ticket resale site, according to IQ.In an open letter penned in March, the CST wrote to the Premier League and asked them to “act and investigate” in an effort to clamp down on ticket touting at Chelsea games.The letter read: “Many CST members are clearly infuriated by this connection and have written to us.”As a director of Chelsea FC and part-owner, Mr Boehly’s connection with Vivid Seats is totally inappropriate and significantly undermines the efforts of Chelsea FC, the Premier League, and the Metropolitan Police to combat ticket touting.”Mr Boehly has been contacted directly by the CST and has been offered multiple opportunities to both publicly and privately address supporters’ concerns.”Neither Mr Boehly nor his representatives have, however, acted on these requests, and thousands of tickets remain for sale on the Vivid Seats website.”Read More on The SunA Uefa spokesperson told SunSport: “Uefa strongly urges fans not to purchase tickets on the secondary market.”Ticket sales to the general public and fans of the teams who have reached the finals are carried out exclusively by Uefa.” More

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      Dave Allen is the ex-supply teacher turned boxer who overcame gambling addiction to become heroic fans’ favourite

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      DAVE ALLEN has lived several lives, from supply school teacher to gambling addict and now, thankfully, a beloved boxing star. Allen started as an amateur aged 16 and had just ten bouts before turning professional in 2012 – snubbing the chance to join the GB Squad. Dave Allen opened up on his gambling addiction, which he has bravely overcomeCredit: First Round TVHe was 20 when he made his debut but only three years later Allen had only fought seven times and was in need of cash. The heavyweight made ends meet as a sparring partner – earning around £500 a week – but it was not enough. So he got a job as a supply teacher – lying on his CV to get the gig – before returning to the ring in 2015. But by then, Allen was gripped by a horrific gambling addiction which started after making a £1 bet on the horses with his dad when he was just eight. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd after being introduced to online betting, the boxer’s life began to spiral. He bravely said on ex-middleweight champion Darren Barker’s podcast: “It just snowballed really. “I used to go to the bookies and play on the machines there, they were great times.”But the online stuff is where it got bad for me because it was so easy, it was numbers on the screen. Most read in Boxing”Probably at the worst? It’s difficult to say really. I wasn’t gambling that much in my early 20s, but I was gambling everything that I had. “As I got a bit older, I was gambling way more, tens of thousands of pounds. Maybe into hundreds of thousands overall.”John Fisher opens up on his son’s brutal fight against Dave Allen after he needed brain scan Allen – who has sparred Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk – said winning the bets was the route of his addiction not the cash. He explained: “I have no interest in the money at all. “The kind of gambler I am, it’s not about the money for me. When the money runs out, that’s the only issue.”I never wanted to withdraw any money, I just wanted to keep winning. To be honest, at that time it was like an escapism from real life.”Allen revealed his routine consisted of going to bed at 6am and waking up by 2pm to catch the first race of the day. Fortunately, Allen has overcome his addiction with the help of his sister and wife, who he shares a son and daughter with. As I got a bit older, I was gambling way more, tens of thousands of pounds. Maybe into hundreds of thousands overall.Dave Allen He said: “Since I was 26, I’ve not been in control of my own money. “So at 26, I said to my sister, ‘You’re going to have to look after my money, to be honest.'”My sister set me up a bank account and for the last seven and a half years if I want any money at all, I have to text my sister and now my missus, I get a card and they send me money.”Because, if I could still gamble now, I think I would. I’ve spent mad money on mad s***, I was spending ridiculous money and when I boxed Luis Ortiz, I did it for the money, really.”I think I owed a few quid at the time of the Dillian Whyte fight, I think I lost about eight grand on the day of the fight, I didn’t clear too much more than that really.”Allen has also become a trainer and manager to young fighters to also keep himself on track. He said: “I need it as much as them, start training the kids seven or eight years ago and that’s my sustainability really. ‘He’ll get knocked out'”It’s really kept me on the straight and narrow.”Allen initially retired from boxing in 2020 aged 28 after a brutal knockout loss to 2008 Olympic bronze medallist David Price.But he returned a year later and has fought eight times since, remaining a hugely popular figure amongst British fans. Allen, 33, is coming off a controversial split-decision loss to Johnny Fisher, 26, in Saudi Arabia last December. But the pair now rematch on Saturday at Fisher’s adopted home of the Copper Box Arena. And Allen – who dropped Fisher in round five – warned: “If he fights me May 17th he’ll get knocked out because I’ll be sharper, a little bit fitter.Read More on The Sun”If he boxes me it will be hard work, of course it is. But I don’t think at the Copper Box he’ll hold it together and box. “He’ll get in a fight at some point. I’m not the biggest puncher but I hit too hard for him and I’m too strong for him. He’s tough, though.”Johnny Fisher controversially beat Dave Allen on pointsCredit: ReutersThey rematch at the Copper BoxCredit: PA More

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      Wakey Wines vs Mo Deen: Start time, TV channel, live stream as viral stars clash in the ring on Misfits THIS WEEKEND

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      MISFITS boxing often throws up some very interesting fights between people we never thought we’d see in the ring.This is one such fight.Wakey Wines owner Azar Nazir will make his Misfits debut on FridayMo Deen – who lost his previous Misfits fight – has become notorious for his content on TikTokWakey Wines – real name Azar Nazir – shot to fame in 2022 after selling energy drinks at incredible mark ups.At the height of the frenzy, people were driving the length and breadth of the country to spend hundreds of pounds on KSI and Jake Paul’s drink Prime.Although the hype has died down, Wakey Wines still has a social media following of well over a million followers across accounts. Videos still pulling in hundreds of thousands of views – not bad for a cornershop in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.READ MORE MISFITSRecent videos on the account have captured Azir training for his Misfits debut against Mo Deen.Another viral star, Mo Deen has gained notoriety on TikTok, where he has built a following of nearly 300,000.The internet personality shot to fame after an altercation with John Cena, where the WWE legend was unhappy with being filmed and a lack of respect.Mo Deen has a 0-1 record in boxing, having previously been beaten by Vitaly at Misfits 13 in March 2024.Most read in BoxingThe fight was waved off by the referee with Mo Deen scrambling from his opponent.He also had another Misfits fight cancelled after his opponent – conservative YouTuber Alex Stein – threw ‘hotdogs’ at the Mo Deen, who is a Muslim.However, both admitted that the incident was a stunt and that the hot dogs were made of turkey and not pork.When is Wakey Wines vs Mo Deen?Wakey Wines vs Mo Deen takes place on Friday, May 16.It is part of the Misfits 21 boxing card, which is headlined by Darren Till vs Darren Stewart and Idris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell.The event is set to start at 5pm and will be held at the Vailant Live arena in Derby.It is not yet known at what time Wakey Wines vs Mo Deen will make their ring walks.Is Wakey Wines vs Mo Deen on TV and can I live stream it?The whole Misfits card, including Wakey Wines vs Mo Deen, will be aired by DAZN.Coverage can be found on DAZN TV, which is an additional package on most TV services.It can also be live streamed on the DAZN website and via the downloadable app. DAZN is available annually for £119.99 (or £14.99 monthly).There is also a flexible pass – which can be cancelled at any time – for £24.99 monthly.DAZN coverage will start at 7pm.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog the entire card.What’s been said?Mo Deen told Fred Talks Fighting: “I’m going to hurt him, I pray to God, I want to hurt this guy.”I’ve got beef with this guy for a long time. I’m gonna smoke this guy.”He’s ruined a lot of people’s lives. “I’m his karma.” More

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      Six reasons for Man Utd fans to be cheerful as incredible stats show they’re completely different team in Europa League

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are proving a different beast in this season’s Europa League – and we have the stats to prove it. The Red Devils are unbeaten in European competition despite a dismal Premier League campaign.Manchester United have put up impressive numbers in this year’s Europa LeagueCredit: AlamyRuben Amorim’s side have been a different beast away from the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyUnited go into their clash with Spurs as the highest scorers in the competitionCredit: GettyRuben Amorim’s side have endured a season to forget domestically, sitting 16th in the table after losing 17 out of 36 games. But their European form has seen them set up a surprise Europa League final showdown with Tottenham in Bilbao.And there are plenty of reasons for United fans to be cheerful when diving down into the numbers. Amorim is just the second United manager to reach a European final in his first season.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe follows his fellow countryman Jose Mourinho, who achieved the feat in 2017.The Special One guided United to Europa League glory thanks to a 2-0 win over Ajax.United go into next week’s showdown with Spurs as the only remaining unbeaten side in European competition. Out of their 14 matches this season, they have won nine and drawn five. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThey are also the possession kings of the Europa League – and have even hit the most goals.Amorim’s men may have been goal-shy in the Prem, mustering just 53 in 36 games.’He was evil’ – Sir Alex Ferguson would be in JAIL if he managed today, claims Man Utd legend Patrice Evra Should take around 15 seconds if we want to include it-But they have smashed in 35 goals so far in Europe and have the highest passing accuracy of any team (86.1 per cent).History is also on United’s side as they prepare for a ninth major European showpiece.The Red Devils have contested eight finals across the years, winning five and losing three. They will hope captain and talisman Bruno Fernandes can continue to shine on the big stage.Fernandes claimed last month United’s season wouldn’t “be saved” even if they won the trophy.But if they are to triumph in Bilbao, it will largely be in part to his tireless efforts in the competition. Fernandes is just one of three players to have scored seven goals or more in this year’s tournament. He is tied for the Golden Boot race alongside Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Høgh and Olympiacos forward Ayoub El Kaabi.Despite both having below-par seasons, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund are the only United players to feature in all 14 EL games.The Dane has struggled in front of goal all year but has netted six goals in Europe – a huge improvement on his four in 30 in the Prem.Read More on The SunGarnacho has just one goal to his name in this year’s competition. But he has five goal involvements in 14 as opposed to eight in 35 domestically. More

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      ‘Love you more than you will ever know’ – Sky Sports pundit pays emotional tribute to daughter on her 21st birthday

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER has paid an emotional tribute to his daughter on her 21st birthday.The Sky Sports pundit took to social media to wish Mia a happy birthday.Jamie Carragher has paid an emotional tribute to his daughter Mia on her birthdayCredit: Instagram @23_carraThe football legend’s daughter turned 21Credit: Instagram @23_carraCarragher wrote the message on InstagramCredit: Instagram @23_carraMia also has a large social media followingCredit: Instagram @23_carraCarragher, 47, shared a host of photos of himself and Mia throughout the years.The pictures included days out that the father and daughter had together as well as snaps from holidays.The Liverpool legend penned a touching message to Mia as he urged her to chase her dreams.He wrote: “Happy 21st birthday Mia.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Twenty one babe, I can’t believe it!”I didn’t have a clue you’d be everything I wished you would be, but you are, beautiful, funny, sporty, talented & a heart of gold.”Please never change and don’t let anyone ever stop you from achieving your dreams.”Looking forward to you making me laugh today the way you have for the last 21yrs.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”I’m unbelievably proud of you my girl and I love you more than you will ever know.”Mia has a large social media following of her own with over 87k fans on Instagram.Jamie Carragher in huge row with Gary Neville over Arsenal title prediction and striker claimMia has over 87k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @23_carraShe also has an acting credit for appearing in One Night in IstanbulCredit: Instagram @23_carraShe regularly keeps them updated with her holidays and stunning modelling pictures.Mia also has an acting credit for her appearance in the sport comedy movie One Night in Istanbul.The film is based on fans’ efforts to go and watch Liverpool win the Champions League in 2005.She also briefly appeared on CBS Sports’ coverage after phoning her father while he was on live TV.Carragher also has a son, James, who has followed his footsteps into football.The defender currently plays for League One club Wigan Athletic and has switched allegiances to appear for the Malta international side. More

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      Why Liam Delap is right to pick Chelsea with Blues increasingly confident of signing £30million Ipswich striker

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      LIAM DELAP and Chelsea could be a match made in heaven as the Blues grow increasingly confident of signing Ipswich’s £30million striker.Delap, 22, is set to be on the move just one year after joining the Tractor Boys from Man City in a deal worth just £20m.Liam Delap could be a perfect fit for Chelsea and vice versaCredit: AlamyA move would see the Ipswich star reunited with Enzo MarescaCredit: PAHe has scored 12 Premier League goals this season.And that has seen several clubs join the race for his signature this summer.Manchester United are keen as Ruben Amorim searches for more firepower.But SunSport can exclusively reveal that Chelsea are now leading the race for Delap.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd a move to Stamford Bridge could be the perfect outcome for both parties.For starters, Chelsea now resemble a mini-Man City following Todd Boehly’s £1billion rebuild.Former academy star Cole Palmer is the club’s top player.Romeo Lavia has also become a fan favourite – at least when he’s fit enough to play.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBehind the scenes, recruitment chief Joe Shields knows Delap well from their time together at City’s academy.But most importantly, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was his manager at City’s academy.Liam Delap tipped to snub Man Utd and Chelsea for EVERTON transfer after fans spot gesture following match vs ToffeesDelap would play in the same side as Romeo Lavia and Cole PalmerCredit: AlamyThe pair enjoyed a fine working relationship together.And Maresca hailed Delap before both of Chelsea’s fixtures against Ipswich this season, with the forward scoring in his side’s 2-0 home win in December.However, Delap and Chelsea also match up in terms of playing style.The hitman’s intelligence and movement off the last line creates plenty of space.Delap could thrive off the clever passes pinged in by Palmer and Enzo Fernandez.His athleticism and strength would also help break down teams that sit in a deeper defensive block.Delap’s movement off the last line helps to create plenty of space for both himself and his team-matesIn the above example, we see a clever movement from Delap where he first creates the attack before timing his arrival into space to finish comfortably.He picks up the ball and drives forward before releasing it wide.The forward then moves into the space to pick up the cross and finish first time.Chelsea could definitely benefit from having a stiker with this kind of movement in his locker.Chelsea raids on Man City starsCHELSEA have become adept at nicking some of the talent factory from rivals Man City – and it doesn’t look like stopping any time soon.Liam Delap would become the EIGHTH high profile name to move to Stamford Bridge from The Etihad, sometimes via a couple of other clubs in between.Enzo MarescaChelsea’s current head coach was once part of Pep Guardiola’s backroom staff at City — and is such of devotee of his former boss he’s known as Diet Pep. Maresca, 45, – who also spent a season as Leicester manager – worked as manager of City’s Under-23 team.Joe ShieldsChelsea’s Co-Director of Recruitment and Talent, who was poached from Southampton, where he spent just two months after leaving Man City in 2022. Glenn van der KraanVan der Kraan was at City before joining as Chelsea’s academy technical director last October. He was head of coaching at City’s academyCole PalmerThe 23-year-old England star made the switch from Man City to Chelsea in 2023 for £40million, potentially rising to £42.5m. Palmer, pictured here with Lavia at Man City in 2021, has become the star man at Chelsea with 37 goals in 68 games for the club.Romeo LaviaThe Belgium international midfielder, 21, joined Chelsea from Southampton for £53m in 2023. Before that he spent two years at Man City, making one appearance for the first team.Jadon SanchoSancho, 25, spent two years at Man City where he was rated very highly.  But they sold the young winger to Dortmund for £8m in 2017, and he then joined Man Utd for £73m in 2021. Currently on loan at Chelsea.Tosin AdarabioyoThe 6ft5in centre back was at Man City’s academy for four seasons, and made his debut for the first team aged 19. Now 27, he spent four years at Fulham before moving to Chelsea on a free transfer last summer.Delap also has a sharp sense when it comes to scoring.His ball anticipation and first-move timing is impeccable.The centre-forward’s tendency to attack space while running across defenders means he is often arriving at the right time to meet crosses.Despite his size, Delap also boasts plenty of pace.Cole Palmer has not had a striker playing with him this season who he can rely on to make runs in behindDelap is able to read the pass before it’s madeHis surprising speed helps stretch the game while opening up gaps in the final third.And creative team-mates like Cole Palmer could take advantage with clever dribbles towards goal while forcing the opposition backwards.Read More on The SunIt now remains to be seen where Delap ends up once the season is over.But should he accept a move to Chelsea, it is highly likely to be the right choice.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More

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      Why Inter Milan want Joshua Zirkzee in shock transfer despite Man Utd striker’s struggles in Premier League

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      INTER MILAN are interested in signing Joshua Zirkzee this summer, according to reports.The Champions League finalists are set to enter the market for a striker to compete with first choice pairing Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram.Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move to Inter MilanCredit: GettyManchester United star Zirkzee has emerged as a shock option for a San Siro move after a tough first year in England.The 23-year-old joined United from Bologna last summer but has managed just seven goals in all competitions.Reports from Corriere dello Sport claim Inter believe they can get Zirzkee on loan with an option or obligation to buy.Simone Inzaghi desperately wants to bolster his squad depth in attacking areas.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe club believe the drop in quality from Martinez and Thuram to back-up options Joaquin Correa and veteran pair Marko Arnautovic and Mehdi Taremi is too large.Inter are enjoying another strong season but have fallen behind leaders Napoli in the Serie A title race with two games to go.They also crashed out the Coppa Italia semi-finals and lost the Supercoppa Italiana final.Inter reportedly think that signing another top quality striker will see them have enough to go all the way in every competition.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe club also like that Zirkzee offers them “tactical solutions” and they believe his “technical quality and creativity” suits playing in a strike partnership.A move back to Italy has been rumoured since January with Juventus also said to be keen.Casemiro STAYING at Man Utd? Amorim’s Shock U-Turn Explained!But Juve’s interest may have been cooled due to them sacking manager Thiago Motta, who got the best from Zirkzee at Bologna.The Dutchman is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained in April and is set to miss the rest of this season.United want to sign a new striker this summer, with Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres and Ipswich’s Liam Delap among those linked.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      The incredible XI Man City could have had for FREE instead of spending up to half a BILLION pounds in 2025

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      MANCHESTER CITY could have had a line-up full of superstars – without paying a penny.The City academy has produced some gems in recent years, but few remain at the club.Pep Guardiola is plotting a big rebuild this summerCredit: AlamyMan City sold Cole Palmer to Chelsea in 2023Credit: GettyDelap left City last summer and is now in high demandCredit: RexCity are eyeing Florian Wirtz in a record dealCredit: GettyPep Guardiola still has the likes of Phil Foden, Nico O’Reilly and Rico Lewis at his disposal thanks to the youth department, yet is set to spend hundreds of millions to revamp his squad this summer.But had they done things differently, City could have already possessed some of the most talented players in the league.In demand striker Liam Delap was let go last summer and is on the radar of several Prem clubs, including Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United, as is former City goalkeeper James Trafford, who kept 29 Championship clean sheets this season.Chelsea have been big beneficiaries of City’s academy set-up and now boast three former Cityzens – Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia and Tosin Adarabioyo.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Blues have also been linked with another ex-City star, Morgan Rogers.The midfielder has been a standout player this season for Aston Villa and earned his first England caps.Another player who could make a move this summer is Jeremie Frimpong, who played for City’s academy between 2010 and 2019 before moving to Celtic.The right-back has since helped Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga and could make a £33million switch to Liverpool when the transfer window reopens.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSTwo other City players have impressed playing abroad too – Michael Olise at Bayern Munich and Eric Garcia, who looks set to win LaLiga with Barcelona.City’s former academy stars did not cost anything for the club to bring in, and some have since fetched eye-watering fees.Patrice Evra claims Samir Nasri told him he made a mistake snubbing Man Utd for CityIt appears the club is set to break the bank once again to get back to title-winning ways.City’s top priority is Leverkusen talisman Florian Wirtz, who could cost a British record £126m.City have also approached AC Milan to sign Tijjani Reijnders although they are yet to submit a bid.Milan want around £60m for the Dutch midfielder, which would make him their biggest sale in their history.Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento is also on Pep Guardiola’s radar.Liverpool target Jeremie Frimpong spent nine years in the City academyCredit: Shutterstock EditorialMichael Olise has found success since leaving the Cityzens as a youngsterCredit: Getty More