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      F1 Emilia Romagna GP LIVE RESULT: Max Verstappen WINS in Italy with McLaren finishing second and third

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      MAX Verstappen picked up his second win of the 2025 season in Italy.The Dutch driver took the lead of the race from Oscar Piastri on the first corner, and came home to win from there.Piastri ended the day in third, with teammate Lando Norris coming home in second place, overtaking Piastri towards the end of the race.Lewis Hamilton came home in fourth place in his first home race with Ferrari.Start time: 2pm BSTTV channel: Sky Sports F1CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…’Two McLarens on the podium, we’re OK with that’ – StellaAs for Horner’s opposite number, Andrea Sella considers it a productive race in the interim as Monaco approaches. “It was an eventful race, plenty of twists and turns but it didn’t change the leader. Fair play to Max, he was very fast – we tried different strategies but nothing really paid off. Two McLarens on the podium, we’re OK with that.”Did he consider putting Norris ahead of Piastri after the safety car? “We wanted to give Oscar his chance in the race … and we thought that if Lando had the pace to catch Max, he would get past Oscar pretty easily anyway.”Copy linkCopied’Decisive Max determines win’ – HornerRed Bull team principal, Christian Horner speaking to Sky Sports: “We definitely improved the car yesterday, his start was either win it or bin it – Oscar was fair, but the commitment [Max] has … incredibly decisive, and he is so good in those situations.”Copy linkCopiedFinal results Here’s how the final race classification played out: Copy linkCopiedPodium three The undeniable three best in the business, with the current world champion reigning back on top.Copy linkCopiedDrivers’ standingsHere’s how the World Championship standings look: Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 146ptsLando Norris (McLaren) 133ptsMax Verstappen (Red Bull) 124ptsGeorge Russell (Mercedes) 99ptsCharles Leclerc (Ferrari) 61ptsLewis Hamilton (Ferrari) 53ptsKimi Antonelli (Mercedes) 48ptsAlexander Albon (Williams) 40ptsCopy linkCopiedRace winner Verstappen speaks “The start itself wasn’t that great but I was still on the right line, the outside line – once we got ahead, we could unleash our pace,” the No.1 Red Bull driver said post-race. “Massive improvement from Friday, which I’m happy about. Virtual safety car helped, but the later safety car brought everyone back together. Really important week for us, the car ran well, we executed everything really well.”Copy linkCopiedPiastri speaks after raceThe Championship leader started the race on the top, but was displaced on the first lap, second corner and on weary tyres managed to battle himself back into a podium position. Copy linkCopiedThe top tenMax Verstappen, Red BullLando Norris, McLarenOscar Piastri, McLarenLewis Hamilton, Ferrari Alex Albon, Williams Charles Leclerc, FerrariGeroge Russell, MercedesCarlos Sainz, Williams Isack Hadjar, Racing BullsYuki Tsunoda, Red BullCopy linkCopiedVerstappen WINS Imola The Red Bull driver soared into a leading psotion on the second corner and cruised albeit with safety car luck into his fourth win at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and maintains his position in the Championship race. Its a 2-3 for the Mclaren; Norris second, Piastri third, who were unable to catch their Dutch title contender.Home favourite Antonelli faded out of action with retirement. So did Ocon early on. The main story-line of the race will involve Charles Leclerc and Alex Albon, who battled for P5 in the final laps before the former had to hand the Williams driver via race chiefs.Copy linkCopiedLap 63/63 – Albon PASSES LeclercAlbon once again dives in on Leclerc but is unable to yield the fan favourite. The Williams driver is displaying exceptional grit here and earns the position via race directive after their initial fight. Copy linkCopiedLap 61/63 – Verstappen leads, Mclaren 2-3, Ferrari 4-5 Albon aims to gain advantage on Leclrec, goes steering off into the dirt amongst the clash before recovering in stylish fashion to regain his position on track. Daring, unsuccessful but commendable from the Williams driver. Leclrec is unable to fight off his Ferrari teammate as Hamilton moves into fourth in a fight for the final podium position. Copy linkCopiedLap 59/63 – Norris OVERTAKES Piastri The teammate battle everyone was eager to see unfold came to fruition in well-mannered conditions as Norris jumps his fellow Mclaren with the DRS combination. The Brit moves into second.Copy linkCopiedLap 57/63 – Verstappen leads, Mclaren 2-3The battle as we enter into the final laps seems to be firmly placed within the Mclarens: Piastri holds second but with worsen tires. Hamilton makes the awkward move on Russell. Watch out for Gasly in P13. Copy linkCopiedLap 55/63 – Verstappen leads, Mclaren 2-3Verstappen gets a suitable exit on the green flag through the Tamburello chicane as he keeps the two chasing Mclarens at bay. Leclerc jumps into fourth. Copy linkCopiedLap 54/63 – Safety Car endedOn Antonelli’s retirement, it seems its an accelerator issue. Regardless, we’re back racing as most of the pack take up a hard tyre approach but not Piastri whose are 22 laps old. This track has been criticised for its lack of entertainment. That may all change in its’final outing. Sit back, and relax as the field closes up.Top ten: Verstappen, Piastri, Norris, Leclerc, Albon, Russell, Hamilton, Sainz, Hadjar and Hulkenberg. Copy linkCopiedLap 51/63 – Safety Car coming to closeConfusion, drama and excitement embroiled in this edition of the Safety Car as it contradicts what we saw with the first yellow flag despite the similarity of the situation. Antonelli’s car is whisked away by the marshals in the long wait. Copy linkCopiedLap 48/63 – Antonelli OUT, Verstappen and Norris pitsLeclerc is ordered to stay out as Ferrari don’t have the required tyres to compete for a good finish. Whilst most of the field take advantage of the slow conditions to change. Antonelli exits his car and waves despondently to his people. Copy linkCopiedLap 46/63 – YELLOW FLAG and SAFETY CARIssue for Antonelli in the Mercedes as the actual Safety Car comes out.He pulls off to the grass and it seems his home race is over. Copy linkCopiedLap 45/63 – Verstappen first, Norris second, Piastri thirdWe’ve got Mclarens bunched up at the top, followed by Ferraris in fith and sixth, Mercedes in the upper midfield and Alpine at the bottom. Expect tense racing and even tenser team radios in the last stretch. Alonso, who his 12 years removed from a race win, blasts his frustration on the radio: “the unluckiest driver in the world” as he seeks his first top-ten finish of the season. Also, Bearman has NOT retired but his struggling at the back of the pack. Copy linkCopiedLap 41/63 – Verstappen first, Piastri re-enters top three Piastri makes his move back into top three to join his fellow title contenders at the expense of Albon. If there’s one critic of the Hadjar game, it is the defensive game must sharped up as Lecrlec kills him on the straight line speed with no resistance. Copy linkCopiedLap 39/63 – Verstappen first, Ferrari chargeFellow Ferrari Leclerc also makes his charge up the field as he displaces Antonelli and starts to give the Tifosi something to believe in on this emotional Imola day. Hülkenberg in the Sauber’s 600th ever race was quietly going about his race, not there, as his powers through Alonso into 10th.Copy linkCopiedLap 37/63 – Verstappen first, Hamilton makes top five moveHamilton completes the rookie sweep, first on Antonelli, now on Hadjar as the Ferrari driver moves into the top five with the fastest lap tag. Race engineer to Hamilton: “P5 on the road, awesome.”18 seconds and counting between Verstappen and Norris. Copy linkCopiedLap 35/63 – Verstappen first, Hamilton makes his moveSainz is tagged by Tsunoda in their midfield battle which has been noted by race control. Hamilton shows adept race craft to finally pip his Mercedes successor Antonelli – both have moved on to the mediums. The current top five is as follows: Verstappen, Norris, Albon, Piastri, Hadjar.Copy linkCopiedLap 33/63 – Verstappen first, Haas cars OUTStroll was one of the few cars who avoided the pitlane holds off Leclerc for now. A reply of Ocon’s issue shows a car problem as Russell’s unsafe release will be deliberated. The other Haas in Bearman is retiring after a weekend to forget. Both cars of the American team are outCopy linkCopiedLap 31/63 – Verstappen and Norris pit after VSC Verstappen race continues to go in favourable conditions as the neutralised track allows him to pit and maintain his leading position. A host of pits are done with both Ferrari’s entering the pit with Leclerc, who was on the charge, venting frustration on the VSC. We’re back racing. Copy linkCopied More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Forest BEAT West Ham, Fulham and Leicester also win, Everton end Goodison era on high

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      PREMIER LEAGUE action returns with another Sunday funday – and the race for Europe is reaching boiling point!Nottingham Forest will be hoping to end a woeful winless run against a West Ham side that recently beat Europa League finalists Manchester United.While Arsenal welcome Newcastle to the Emirates who currently sit just two points behind them in third.There’s also a London derby taking place today between Brentford and Fulham, plus relegated sides Leicester and Ipswich face off at the King Power.The afternoon kicked off with Everton ending the Goodison Park era in style after Iliman Ndiaye’s double secured a 2-0 win for the Toffees.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL the action with our live blog below…Brentford 2-3 FulhamA big win for Fulham.They move to within a point of Brentford, but now still remain two places below them in 10th place. Europe will now be off the table for the pair of them, with Crystal Palace winning the FA Cup, but Fulham will be desperate to finish above Brentford. Copy linkCopiedMatch result – Brentford 2-3 FulhamCopy linkCopiedBrentford 2-3 Fulham95. Brentford are really pushing for a leveller.The visitors have barely left their half in the last 10 minutes, and the hosts don’t want to end their season at the Gtech Community Stadium empty handed. However, Fulham are putting up a fight, and Brentford have barely had a proper chance of any substance as of yet. Copy linkCopiedLeicester 2-0 IpswichJob done for Jamie Vardy at Leicester. An FA Cup, a Premier League, 200 goals and countless memories will remain for the Foxes faithful for years and decades to come.For Leicester, the win all but guarantees they will finish in 18th, above Ipswich – a nice bit of bragging rights before both sides aim to come back up from the Championship next season. Copy linkCopiedMatch result – Leicester 2-0 IpswichCopy linkCopiedLeicester 2-0 Ipswich90. Ipswich think they have scored, but the flag goes up.Leif Davis snuck in at the back post, and a tidy finish ended up in the back of the net.But, he snuck in illegally, a VAR check then confirmed the on field decision. Copy linkCopiedLatest scoresBrentford 2-3 Fulham – 83.Leicester 2-0 Ipswich – 87.Into the final 10 in London and Leicester, with the Foxes looking good for three points, and Fulham aiming to upset their rivals Brentford. Copy linkCopiedVardy goes off80. A standing ovation for the Leicester captain Jamie Vardy.He got his perfect ending today, scoring his 200th Leicester goal on his 500th appearance. Copy linkCopiedBrentford 2-3 Fulham70. A sensational turnaround at the Gtech Community Stadium.Fulham were trailing five minutes ago, now they lead their London rivals.Tom Cairney headed home the first, and Harry Wilson scored a curling effort from range to put Fulham AHEAD in London. Copy linkCopiedGoal – Harry Wilson (Fulham)Copy linkCopiedGoal – Tom Cairney (Fulham)Copy linkCopiedFT: West Ham 1-2 Nott’m ForestAfter a crazy 18 minutes of added time, Forest hold on for the win.Their top five hopes live on for the final day.Massive win for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.Copy linkCopiedLeicester 2-0 Ipswich69. The Foxes have doubled their lead at the King Power.McAteer strikes from a tight angle as the stadium erupts.This is just how Leicester wanted to sign off in the Premier League in front of their own fans.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Kansey McAteer (Leicester)Copy linkCopiedLeicester 1-0 Ipswich68. The visitors have had 16 shots in this game so far.However, only two of them have been on target.The Foxes would happily take this scoreline right now.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 1-2 Nott’m Forest90+8. With eleven minutes of added time, West Ham need to try and create one more big chance.Forest are not sitting back and seem keen to get another goal to kill the game off.Paqueta is linking up with Bowen well but they just cannot find that killer-pass.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedBrentford 2-1 Fulham51. This could be a cracking second-half with both sides going for it.The second-half was delayed due to a drone over the stadium.Fulham are throwing players forward, knowing they need at least two goals to keep their feint hopes of European football alive.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 1-2 Nott’m Forest86. Jarrod Bowen, take a bow.As Forest try to head clear he shows some sublime control before volleying into the top corner.Different level.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-2 Nott’m Forest84. Forest are looking in total control at the moment.If West Ham can get a goal it will make this a nervy end to the game.There is going to be a mammoth amount of extra-time thanks to VAR.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Rob Maul in the capitalOkay, so Nikola Milenkovic scored a second goal for Nottingham Forest. Off he went to celebrate. Forest fans were ecstatic. And yet it was subjected to a VAR check for offside. It appears the semi-automated offside technology was not working properly at the London Stadium and after SIX MINUTES, the referee had the signal to award the goal. Morgan Gibbs-White’s foot looked to have been offside but given he did not touch the ball, the East Midlanders survived.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graeme Bryce at the King PowerFoxes fans are guaranteed to go home happy now – regardless of the final outcome here.They have already got what they came for after Jamie Vardy brought the house down with his 200th goal in his 500th appearance.Vardy celebrated by taking out the corner flag and raising it aloft high above his head – like a conquering warrior.It’s the only sign the 38-year-old has shown of flagging!Copy linkCopiedWest Ham 0-2 Nott’m Forest73. West Ham have huffed and puffed here in an attacking sense today but are unable to blow this Forest defence down.It is all about game management for the visitors now.Nothing but three points keep them in the race for a top five spot.Copy linkCopiedHT: Brentford 2-1 FulhamIt has been an entertaining first-half in West London.Three goals and a missed penalty so far.Both sides have created plenty of chances in this open game.Copy linkCopiedHT: Leicester 1-0 IpswichVardy’s goal is the difference between the two sides at the break.There have been few shots on goal but The Foxes have taken their one chance.How fitting it would be if the veteran striker’s goal were to win this game.Copy linkCopied More

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      Everton 2 Southampton 0: Toffees win last ever game at Goodison Park as they say goodbye to 133-year-old home in style

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      THEY CAME in their blue-clad hordes. A full house inside, over 10,000 outside, just to be there to bid the fondest of farewells to Goodison Park.The streets around the Grand Old Lady had been crammed for hours before the noon kick-off.Iliman Ndiaye fires Everton into the leadCredit: ReutersThe in-form Ndiaye doubles the Toffees’ advantageCredit: PAEverywhere there were flares. And tears, of course.There were bound to be tears – and not brought on by the blue smoke that drifted around – as all the memories of dads, grandads, sons, daughters and grandmas flooded the atmosphere.Even the Toffee Lady was there, a pretty young fan complete with pure white head dress, a modern reincarnation of Mary Bushell, who handed the sweets out to supporters on match day, She was the daughter of Old Ma Bushell who in the 1890s ran the nearby Ye Ancient Everton Toffee house and why the club is called The Toffees to this day even if the tradition is no more.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFor this bittersweet goodbye there was Wayne Rooney, born and brought up a Blue and one of the greatest ever to be spawned at Goodison, smiling in the main stand, blue scarf around his neck, joined by other legends, like iconic ex-player and manager Joe Royle, Phil Jagielka, Andy Gray…Another, Peter Reid, a member of the last title-winning Everton side of 1987 two years after the same triumph, stressed: “Listen, this is the best place in the world with the best people in the world.“You can’t beat it. Very emotional to be honest, mind you I have had a shandy!”Present, naturally, was also the manager who named Everton “The People’s Club” in his first spell, David Moyes standing on the touchline still blown by the farewell that began building at 8am in the terraced streets that surround the stadium.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSEverton fans said farewell to their historic homeCredit: GettyGoodison Park will no longer host men’s team matches next seasonCredit: AFPThis was the 2,971st game at Goodison before the move to Bramley-Moore Dock, the £800million new home now branded the Hill Dickinson stadium as part of a £10m year naming rights deal.Just a few months ago there were fears that the last-ever game might be more like a wake – for he replaced Sean Dyche with the side a point above the drop zone and locked in a third successive relegation battle.David Moyes post match press conference, Chelsea vs EvertonA battle that many of the supporters who cried and laughed and cheered as Iliman Ndiaye produced a first-half double against Southampton, guests who remained very much in the kitchen at this giant party, believed could this time not be won.Moyes, himself in his second life as boss having first left for Manchester United after 11 years in charge to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson, was as emotional as anybody, his rescue mission completed weeks before.The 62-year-old declared: “The welcome was amazing, the streets all blue, really really special even if, yes, it’s a sad day leaving this place too.”He produced a fine gesture to mark the occasion, allowing veteran Seamus Coleman to lead the team out as club captain in the absence of hamstrung team skipper James Tarkowski.Sadly for the Irishman, granted a new contract at the age of 36, he lasted only 18 minutes, forced off with an ankle injury to be replaced by a full-back three years older than him in Ashley Young who was playing his last game at Goodison.Moyes was able to afford Coleman that special moment because of passionate performances like the one that marked a 29th defeat of what, for Saints, has been a funeral procession of a season.He stressed: “If you’d come to me when I got here and said that we would be hosting Southampton and already be safe I would have taken it.“I’m just so happy that we are in this situation now, for these fans, for this club. Everton fans are different, this club is different – you can only know what it’s really like when you are inside it.”Ndiaye celebrates in front of a jubilant Goodison crowdCredit: PAThe Toffees easily beat already relegated SouthamptonCredit: PAThe last capacity crowd of 39,201 at Goodison forgot those years around kick-off time and erupted with joy inside six minutes as Ndiaye waltzed through the Saints defence to plant a hit shot into Aaron Ramsdale’s right hand corner.Sixty seconds into time added on he did so again, the winger granted the freedom of Goodison by visitors who were always only going to be making up the numbers.The old ground isn’t being demolished now, the Toffees women’s side moving in, 133 years of history continuing at what Moyes says is an “iconic” landmark on the Merseyside skyline and relieved that it will remain standing.Yet most of those who streamed out at the end, more tears streaming down many of their faces, won’t be back, that shiny new 52,888-seater waiting to welcome them next season.But as goodbyes go, this was the grandest of goodbyes to the Grand Old Lady.Read More on The SunSome of the football from the bye-bye Blues who did their club proud after Moyes’ return wasn’t bad either.But it was the day, the last lingering looks, the last memories, the last win, some of the emotion too much for some at the end of it, that those fans took away with them as forever Evertonians. 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      Anthony Joshua sends emotional message to Dave Allen after boxer’s heroic battle with suicide and gambling demons

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA hailed Dave Allen’s emotional journey from suicidal gambling addict to heavyweight boxing hero. Allen has been open and honest about suffering from depression after blowing hundreds of thousands through betting.Dave Allen celebrates knocking out Johnny FisherCredit: GettyAnthony Joshua hailed Allen onlineCredit: GettyBut the father-of-two has turned his life and career around with the help of his family while always remaining a favourite among British fans.And Allen scored the biggest and perhaps most brutal win of his career after knocking out Johnny Fisher in round five of their rematch.The win was widely celebrated by supporters who have lived every inch of Allen’s rollercoaster career – with AJ just one of his admirers. Joshua, 35, posted: “Dave was suicidal, a gambling addict who everyone thought was finished a few years ago. READ MORE IN BOXING”Now he’s got a family, a few hundred thousand to his name and got his biggest win.” Allen, 33, left Saudi Arabia in December with a controversial split-decision loss to Fisher, 26, despite scoring a fifth-round knockdown. But he took it out of the judges hands at the Copper Box re-run after flooring Fisher – again in round five – with a clubbing right hand. And with just seconds remaining in the round, Allen knocked Fisher out with a massive left hook following on from a combination to the body. Most read in BoxingHe said afterwards: “This means everything to me. I’ve been written off so many times.”You know what it means? The belt, everything, my kids. I’m gonna have an en suite, they’ll have their own bathroom between them.Shocking moment boxing referee is viciously attacked by several men in ring after fight before he is sent flying”At this level, I’m a handful. He overexaggerated the movement, which worked against him.”I’ve got experience, I know the game inside-out. I’m him, but with 30 more fights basically.”He’s my friend. He’s a very good friend of mine. I wouldn’t allow [a trilogy fight] to happen, because it’s not in his best interests.”Fisher was left needing oxygen after the stoppage but took to Instagram to say: “I weren’t good enough tonight but that’s what boxing is all about and that’s what sport is all about.”The best people keep coming and keep going and don’t let one little blip get them down.”Allen knocked Fisher out with a brutal left hookCredit: PAAllen made sure not to leave it to the judgesCredit: PAFisher needed oxygen in the aftermathCredit: Getty More

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      Emi Martinez ‘wanted by Man Utd and Barcelona’ in shock transfer after keeper hints at Aston Villa exit

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      EMI MARTINEZ is wanted by Manchester United and Barcelona after he hinted at an Aston Villa exit, according to reports in Argentina.Martinez joined Villa from Arsenal in 2020 – following eight years in North London where he was loaned out six times.Emi Martinez is wanted by Manchester United and Barcelona, say reports in ArgentinaCredit: AlamyAnd he emerged as one of the best keepers in the league, also cementing his place as Argentina No1 before their 2022 World Cup win.But Martinez – whose contract expires in 2029 after extending it in the summer of 2024 – appeared to hint that he is leaving the club.He was seen tearfully waving to fans following Villa’s 2-0 home win against Tottenham – suggesting he is preparing for an exit. And according to Argentine TV channel DSports, United and Barca are both interested in signing Martinez and the keeper has offers from both. READ MORE ON MAN UTDUnited No1 Andre Onana has suffered inconsistent form since arriving from Inter Milan in 2023 in a deal worth £47.2million.Old Trafford legend Wayne Rooney even suggested the club should re-sign David de Gea – who left on a free with Onana replacing the Spaniard.Marc-Andre ter Stegen is still Barca’s main stopper but the German has played only seven times this season due to a horror knee injury.Former Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny – who joined in 2024 after coming out of retirement – has played 30 times in Ter Stegen’s place. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe 35-year-old Pole’s contract expires at the end of the season – after Barca were crowned LaLiga champions – but there is an option to extend. Villa boss Unai Emery, meanwhile, remained tight-lipped on Martinez’s future despite the World Cup winner’s emotional gesture to fans.Wayne Rooney names three players Man Utd should sign this summer including transfer for iconic former starEmery said: “We will see. Of course, it is the last match (of the season) here, and I don’t know. We will see about the team, the players.”Of course, they are responding on the field, at the moment they are responding and they are so, so focused in how we are preparing and playing each match.”But Sky Sports pundits Jamie Redknapp and Roy Keane seem more convinced that it was a goodbye from Martinez. Redknapp said: “What a signing he has been. Amazing player, great goalkeeper, but it looks like he was waving goodbye.”Trying to find someone to fill that void will be very difficult.”Keane added: “He has been a good character, some people like him. He can be annoying at times with some of his antics.”But he has been a great signing for them, he’ll be a big loss as it does look like he his saying his final goodbyes.”Martinez was in tears gesturing to Villa fansCredit: Getty More

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      What happened to Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi?

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      TAIWO AWONIYI has been integral to what Nottingham Forest have produced this season – but he could be unavailable for quite some time.Forest were surprisingly on course to secure a Champions League qualification spot for next season.Taiwo Awoniyi suffered a severe injuryCredit: PAPREMIER LEAGUE LIVEBut qualifying for the Conference League is now looking more like a realistic target due to recent results.Nuno Espirito Santos’ side are winless in their last three Premier League fixtures, including a disappointing 2-2 draw at home against already-relegated Leicester.This led to Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis storming onto the pitch and appearing to confront Nuno.Read more on Taiwo AwoniyiHowever, what happened to striker Awoniyi during the match was a lot more concerning.What happened to Taiwo Awoniyi?Nottingham Forest star Taiwo Awoniyi sustained a serious abdominal injury in Forest’s clash with Leicester last Saturday.Awoniyi suffered the injury after crashing into the post in the 2-2 draw at the City Ground and received immediate medical treatment before playing on.But he’d eventually be forced to leave the pitch, with further assessment discovering he’d need to have urgent surgery.Most read in FootballThe Nigeria international was rushed to the hospital it was confirmed on Monday and initial signs indicated the surgery had been a success.He was then was placed in an induced coma as the injury reportedly could have been fatal.However, it was reported on Wednesday night that Awoniyi is now out of an induced coma and is with his family.What has been said?Forest issued a statement shortly after Awoniyi went under the knife but have yet to issue one on his current condition, although he’s understood to be “recovering well” from the ordeal.It read: “Nottingham Forest can confirm that Taiwo Awoniyi is recovering well so far following urgent surgery on a serious abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s match against Leicester City.”The seriousness of his injury is a powerful reminder of the physical risks in the game, and why a player’s health and well-being must always come first.” More

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      Pep Guardiola’s furious five-word message to Dean Henderson after FA Cup final defeat ‘revealed’ by lipreader

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      PEP GUARDIOLA called Dean Henderson a “disgrace” after yesterday’s FA Cup final, claims an expert lip-reader.The Manchester City boss confronted Crystal Palace’s victorious goalkeeper moments after the final whistle.Dean Henderson rowed with Pep Guardiola after the matchCredit: PAThe pair were broken up by Matt TurnerCredit: ReutersHenderson, 28, had been lucky not to be sent off in the first half after handling outside of his box.It later emerged that Guardiola’s frustration did not come from that incident, but from what he perceived to be excessive time-wasting – despite 10 minutes of stoppage time being added on at the end of the 90 minutes.After the game, the Mail enlisted the help of professional lip-reader Jeremy Freeman to analyse the exchange.According to Freeman, Guardiola told Henderson: “You didn’t deserve that. Disgrace.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith Henderson hitting back “You still had your 10 minutes,” Guardiola is said to have added: “It’s not fair play. You should not – it’s not fair.”The incident was broken up by Crystal Palace’s former Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner.Asked about the incident by ITV, Henderson said: “I just want to shake his hand.”But I think he was disappointed with the time wasting.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHenderson, 28, hoists the FA Cup aloftCredit: Getty”I said, ‘You got the ten minutes you wanted’. There’s no hard feelings.”Guardiola, meanwhile, admitted that he was upset by Crystal Palace’s style.Dean Henderson dedicates Crystal Palace’s FA Cup final triumph to dad after his tragic deathThe Spaniard, 54, said of Henderson: “He defended his position, we defend our position. It’s English football. Everyone can do whatever they want.”We have to score goals. We didn’t lose because Henderson did that. They gave nine or 10 minutes extra time but it’s a question of rhythm.”All the fans are there to let 22 players play. When Barcelona play, they attack and the other team attacks and it’s beautiful. But it’s a question of the referee. We don’t have the rhythm.”I understand when it’s 87 minutes, 96, but I don’t feel it. My teams never try because I try to play the game that the people deserve to watch.”Saying that, congratulations to Henderson and Palace because they defended really well and we were not able to score a goal.”Henderson, who saved Omar Marmoush’s first half penalty, went on to dedicate his FA Cup triumph to his late father Dougie.Read More on The SunThe former Manchester United stopper said: “I lost my dad at the start of the season and I’ll miss him here today.”He was with me every kick of the ball today and I dedicate that win to him.”Crystal Palace ratingsCRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. More

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      ‘What does that mean?’ – Chelsea fans puzzled by Enzo Fernandez’s claim he played ‘with one eye’ vs Man Utd

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      ENZO FERNANDEZ left Chelsea fans puzzled after claiming he played against Manchester United with ONE eye. The Argentine helped the Blues to a 1-0 win over stragglers United as team-mate Marc Cucurella’s second-half header settled Friday night’s game.Enzo Fernandez said he played against Manchester United with one eyeCredit: GettyBut Fernandez said on Instagram that he had to do it with impaired vision despite not revealing anymore details on his apparent injury.He posted: “Last match at home with this group that will give it all until the end, we have two finals left. “Thank you to the fans for the support all the season. My first game playing with one eye.” It left Blues fans scratching their heads as one said: “What does that mean?” READ MORE ON CHELSEAAnother asked: “What actually happened to his eye?” A third said: “One eye?….. I’m confused.” Fernandez has been a staple in Enzo Maresca’s midfield this season, with seven goals in his 44 games this season. Only left-back Cucurella has played more Chelsea games – with 46 – as Maresca touted Fernandez to improve next term.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe said: “I think he scores goals, but he also, in terms of assists, has important numbers.”I don’t have any doubts that starting next season from the first game, he can improve his numbers even more.” How Europa League final will be decided – four key Man Utd vs Tottenham tactical battlesChelsea’s win puts them fourth and in the ascendancy for Champions League football next season. Meanwhile, United labour in 16th and broke a club record for EIGHT Prem matches without a win. More