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    Arsenal vs Real Madrid live stream FREE: How to watch Champions League quarter-final without paying a penny

    ARSENAL host Real Madrid in a HUGE Champions League quarter-final clash at the Emirates. The Gunners have stalled in their attempts to catch Liverpool in the Premier League.Bukayo Saka was a substitute for Arsenal’s most recent Premier League gameCredit: EPA/VINCE MIGNOTTMartin Odegaard was also rested ahead of the clash against his former sideCredit: GettyKylian Mbappe is available for the clash, despite facing a suspended one-match ban from UEFA.Credit: GettyStar players such as Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard were rested for Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Everton, with one eye on this clash. Real Madrid themselves need no incentive to win a competition they have already won 16 times, but they are currently four points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. Former Gunner Dani Ceballos, alongside Kylian Mbappe, Vinicus Junior and Antonio Rudiger are all available to play Arsenal, but Mbappe and Rudiger face suspended bans from UEFA.ARSENAL VS REAL MADRID LIVE – LATEST UPDATESRead more footballDespite both sides rich European history, this is only the third competitive clash between the sides, with the last coming in 2005/06.Thierry Henry scored the only goal over two legs as Arsenal knocked Madrid out in the round of 16.SunSport can reveal how to watch Arsenal vs Real Madrid for FREE.When is Arsenal vs Real Madrid? Arsenal vs Real Madrid will take place on Tuesday, April 8.Action from north London will kick-off at 8pm BST.The Emirates will host the first leg of the competition. Most read in Champions LeagueHow to watch Arsenal vs Real Madrid for FREEThis season Amazon Prime has acquired part of the rights to show the Champions League.Prime members can watch the action from the Emirates at NO additional cost to their regular subscription. Action is still available for free to non-members, as you can sign up for a 30-day free trial, giving you all the benefits of Prime.Alternatively, follow SunSport’s comprehensive blog. More

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    Jose Mourinho tipped for shock first international manager’s job – but Carlo Ancelotti also in running for role

    JOSE MOURINHO has been tipped to take over as manager of Brazil, according to reports.The Portuguese boss is currently in charge of Fenerbahce – the 11th job of his career.Jose Mourinho has been tipped to take over BrazilCredit: GettyCarlo Ancelotti is on the four-man shortlistCredit: GettyHe has overseen 30 wins in 48 games but looks set to miss out on the Super Lig title to rivals Galatasaray.Mourinho has made no secret of his desire to manage at international level and reiterated that aspiration in December.His dream could come true soon amid reports linking him with the Brazil job.Mourinho is part of a four-man shortlist for the role, claim Globo.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReal Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is also on Brazil’s wishlist and remains their dream appointment, according to the report.While Jorge Jesus and Abel Ferreira – two more Portuguese managers – are of interest.Brazil are in search of a new manager after sacking Dorival Junior last month.He lasted just 14 months in the dugout after winning just seven out of 16 matches in charge.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAncelotti was linked before Dorival’s appointment but his contract situation at Real Madrid prevented talks from progressing, with the Italian tied down to the Bernabeu until summer 2026.Jesus is another favourite for the job but he will take Palmeiras to the Club World Cup this summer.Carlo Ancelotti filmed in the dock in court as Real Madrid manager faces four years in prison for alleged tax evasion That could present an opportunity for Mourinho to take over the reigns, with the 62-year-old admitting international football appeals to him.He said: “I want to play a European Championship or a World Cup and unite a country around a team, as I have already done many times with the clubs. “I want to do it for football and what this sport represents. It will be incredible.” More

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    Wales stars BANNED from swapping shirts as Craig Bellamy’s list of strict rules is revealed

    CRAIG BELLAMY has banned his Wales stars from swapping shirts.The no-nonsense Dragons boss has a set of non-negotiable ground rules for his 2026 World Cup hopefuls.Craig Bellamy says no Wales badge should ‘ever touch the floor’Credit: GettyBellamy, 45, has also laid out strict demands to his squad which include sprinting, respecting the shirt by returning it to the kit man and no mobiles at dinner.Wales manager Bellamy said: “You have to be hard working. If you cannot do the running and sprinting, I’m the wrong coach for you.“Part of the non-negotiables are no shirt swapping. “Because you’ve worked too hard for that shirt. Don’t think you’re good enough to give it away. It’s not happening.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“No badge is ever touching the floor, you give it back to the kit man. We own it, this is our kit, this is our badge.“These players understand that and they’re with that.“Timekeeping, mobile phones – not at dinner. So at round tables we all have to be together. One thing they have is that togetherness.”Bellamy is unbeaten after his first eight games as Wales boss since replacing Robert Page last summer.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe Dragons picked up four points from their opening World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and North Macedonia last month.But he added: “I’m very clear that I am not a policeman. Former Premier League star Craig Bellamy teased for ‘not believing in rainbows’ after bizarre interview”It’s not for me to tell you what time to go to bed. It’s not for me to be checking up. You’re responsible.“We have that understanding, but the freedom of being able to play and the enjoyment I want you to have is the most important.“Even as a coach, the moments before a game I still can’t control because they’re out on the pitch warming up and I’m pacing round the changing room and I have to remind myself again, you have to enjoy this.” More

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    Arsenal miss out on seven-figure cash windfall after Southampton get relegated

    SOUTHAMPTON’s sorry season has resulted in an instant return to the Championship – and a monetary blow for Arsenal. The Saints’ relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after a 3-1 loss to Tottenham on Sunday. Arsenal have missed out on a seven-figure payout following Southampton’s relegationCredit: GettyA clause in Aaron Ramsdale’s transfer to the South Coast would have kicked in if the Saints stayed upCredit: GettySouthampton wasted no time in sacking manager Ivan Juric and are already looking for a successor. But Arsenal also missed out on a seven-figure payday once the Saints’ fate was confirmed. The Gunners sold goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to Southampton last summer.The South Coast club shelled out £18million upfront to bring the stopper to St Mary’s.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLA clause in the England star’s contract stipulated that a further £1m would be paid to Arsenal if Southampton stayed up.But after their relegation, Southampton don’t need to pay up.Ramsdale has played 23 top-flight games this season for Southampton, conceding 54 goals. The Saints stopper has kept just two clean sheets in a record-breaking campaign for all the wrong reasons. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSouthampton began the season full of hope under Russell Martin.But they sacked 39-year-old in December following a number of heavy defeats. Aaron Ramsdale COMPLETES £25m Southampton transfer as England goalkeeper’s Arsenal career comes to an endJuric was brought in to steady the ship, but has only managed one win and a draw in 14 games.The Croatian leaves the club as statistically the worst boss in Premier League history, with 0.29 points per game.Assistant coach Simon Rusk will now take charge of the team until the end of the season.Former England midfielder Adam Lallana has bagged a role as his No2.Rusk and Lallana will be in the dugout for this weekend’s visit of Aston Villa.Saints became earliest-relegated team in Premier League history, with a pitiful 10 points from 31 games so far. More

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    Mario Balotelli threatens to become his ‘rebellious 16-year-old’ self as stint at new club turns sour

    MARIO BALOTELLI has threatened to bring out his inner “rebel” after being frozen out by Patrick Vieira. The notorious football bad-boy is currently playing in his native Italy for Genoa.Mario Balotelli is playing for Genoa in ItalyCredit: GettyThe Italian striker has hit out on Instagram after struggling for game timeCredit: InstagramBalotelli joined the Serie A side last October after spells in Turkey and Switzerland.But he has missed the majority of the last two months nursing a broken hand. Balotelli has played just 56 minutes in total for Genoa since joining the club. His last appearance was a short cameo off the bench against Napoli in December. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBalotelli claims to be match fit – but has been frozen out of the squad by Arsenal legend Vieira. The 34-year-old took to Instagram on Monday to seemingly voice his frustration with a cryptic post. Standing shirtless in the Genoa dressing room, Balotelli wrote: “Around here they deserve the rebellious 16-year-old Mario.”Maybe that way they would understand what it means to truly lack respect.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBalotelli was renowned for his hell-raising antics early in his career.He infamously let off fireworks in his flat while playing for Manchester City.Mario Balotelli shows off skills in brilliant gameThe wild child also fought with teammates and threw darts at a youth team star.Various City managers felt they could tame the talented Italian forward.But since leaving the North West in 2013, he has rocked up at nine different clubs. Mario Balotelli’s career in numbersTHE Italian had the world at his feet when he arrived at Manchester City back in 2010.Club career2005-2006 Lumezzane – 2 appearances, 0 goals 2007-2010: Inter Milan – 86 appearances, 28 goals2010-2013: Man City – 80 appearances, 30 goals2012-2014: AC Milan – 54 appearances, 30 goals2014-2015: Liverpool – 28 appearances, 4 goals2015-2016: AC Milan (loan) – 23 appearances, 3 goals2016-2019: Nice – 76 appearances, 43 goals2018-2019: Marseille – 15 appearances, 8 goals2019-2020: Brescia – 19 appearances, 5 goals2020-2021: Monza – 14 appearances, 6 goals2021-2023: Adana Demirspor – 35 appearances, 19 goals2022-2023: Sion – 19 appearances, 6 goals 2023-2024: Adana Demispor – 16 appearances, 7 goals2024-present: Genoa – 6 appearances, 0 goals International career2008-2010: Italy under-21 – 18 appearances, 7 goals2010-2018: Italy – 36 appearances, 14 goalsBalotelli was approached last November by Genoa coach Alberto Gilardino, signing on the back of a positive meeting.But Gilardino left the club just weeks after Balotelli’s arrival, with Vieira put in charge. Balotelli signed a one-year deal with Genoa but is yet to find the net.Read More on The SunIt’s now over a year since he last netted in a game.Balotelli last found the net for Adana Demirspor against Turkish giants Fenerbahce in April 2024. More

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    Referees to wear BODYCAMS at major tournament with footage set to be shown to fans on TV

    REFEREES will wear bodycams during the Club World Cup, it has been confirmed.Footage from the cameras will be readily available to broadcasters during matches at the competition.The club world cup will feature bodycam footage from refsCredit: AFPThe technology has had good feedback from trials in England at the grassroots levelCredit: PAJarred Gillett used a bodycam during a Premier League clash last seasonCredit: GettyIt was revealed during a Prem clash between Crystal Palace and Man UtdCredit: Sky SportsThe move was confirmed by the chairman of the Fifa referees committee, Pierluigi Collina.Collina said: “It is a good chance to offer the viewers a new experience, in terms of images taken from a perspective, from an angle of vision which was never offered before.”It’s a combination of new experience for broadcasters and also for coaching purposes.”Having the possibility to see what the referee sees is important in the debriefing, to evaluate how the call was made by the referee, which was his view, and so on.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReferee bodycams were first trialled in English football at the grassroots level last season.The trials were then expanded for this season after results showed a decrease in abuse toward match officials.In the Premier League, Jarred Gillett became the first referee to wear a bodycam during last season’s clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester United in May, a game won 4-0 by Palace.That game was a one-off to capture footage for a programme promoting match officials.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKOther nations have also taken to using bodycams.The Bundesliga saw its first instance of a referee wearing a bodycam in February 2024 during a game between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.Fifa show off incredible new Club World Cup trophy that has be opened with a giant gold KEYFootball in the United States, where the refreshed 32-team Club World Cup will be played out this summer, has seen the use of bodycam footage in recent seasons in Major League Soccer.Manchester City and Chelsea are the English clubs who will be present at the tournament.It will run from June 15 to July 13.The early scheduling of the post-season tournament has seen the Premier League open up a second summer transfer window to allow teams to sign players before the competition begins.It will then be shut again during the tournament before re-opening afterwards for the remainder of the summer.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More

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    Zlatan Ibrahimovic tipped for shock Wrexham move to link up with Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

    ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has been tipped to join Wrexham.The striker retired in 2023, ending his career at AC Milan.Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been tipped for a shock move to WrexhamCredit: GettyOwner Ryan Reynolds has not been afraid to spend big since buying WrexhamCredit: RexIt came months after he underwent surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury that kept him out for nine months.Ibrahimovic completed his recovery from the injury and became the Serie A’s oldest goalscorer, and he has kept himself fit ever since.So former Premier League star Matt Jansen believes he could be an option for Wrexham, who could be playing in the Championship next season.Jansen told Fruity King: “It would probably suit Zlatan Ibrahimovic, although he retired.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”But money talks and they’ve certainly got it. It would be Hollywood and he’d enjoy it, wouldn’t he?”It would certainly be that type, or a big target man like Chris Wood maybe, although he’s not going to leave Nottingham Forest.”Anything’s possible with Wrexham and they’ve got the backing. With the media around them, they’ve got the idea of what they want to do.”Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have not been afraid to spend big to lure players to the Racecourse since taking over.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSTheir astute transfer business has helped manager Phil Parkinson achieve back-to-back promotions from the National League, and now another looks likely.They occupy the second automatic promotion spot in League One and are six points ahead of their closes rivals Wycombe in third, having played one match more.Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham mercilessly trolled by Peterborough stars after Cup heartache More

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    Fans beg Cole Palmer ‘never change’ as footage of Chelsea star asking waiter bizarre question emerges

    FANS gave Cole Palmer a big tip after his unusual question in a restaurant.Supporters advised the Chelsea hero to “never change” after footage emerged of his encounter with a waiter.Cole Palmer was straight in there with a surprise queryThe waiter enjoyed a question he might never have faced beforeEngland ace Palmer was having a relaxing night outPalmer, was casually dressed in a dark hoodie but having a classy night out with a female friend.As they discussed their meal, she made the all-important query: “Do you like it?”The England midfielder replied: “It’s quite nice this” – before turning to the waiter with a question he might never have been asked before.Palmer enquired: “Did you make this?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBeing such an all-round talent himself, the 11-cap ace perhaps thought the waiter was blessed with similar gifts.But the besuited server could only grin widely and reply: “I wish!”Fans, however, toasted Palmer for his question”The bloke is really special!” said one.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”Never change Cole,” pleaded another.But a third observer couldn’t decide if Palmer’s expression was quite as innocent as it looked.Chelsea vs Tottenham descends into chaos as Romero sparks mass melee after shoving Colwill to groundHe posted: “Can’t tell if he’s joking or serious.”Not content with asking about the source of the food, Palmer followed up by enquiring about the sauce to go with it.The ex-Manchester City starlet checked: “Can I have some ketchup, please.”And for some fans this was the real issue.One wrote: “Oh dear; ketchup.”It could have been worse. he could have asked for salad dressing. Then he might have been Cole-slaughtered! More