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      Arsenal fans fume club is being ‘frozen in time’ while owner Stan Kroenke pumps almost £8BILLION into Los Angeles Rams

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      ARSENAL owner Stan Kroenke is set to invest a huge £8billion – into a different sports team.The 77-year-old has unveiled plans to build a new 52-acre “village” for his NFL franchise.Stan Kroenke is set to invest £8bn into the LA RamsCredit: GettyHe will fund a 52-acre ‘village’ for the NFL sideCredit: LA RamsIt will include a state of the art training complexCredit: LA RamsThe project is also set to include residential areasCredit: LA RamsIt will include a new, state-of-the-art training complex and headquarters for the LA Rams alongside a new indoor entertainment venue.Located in Woodland Hills, California, the development will also include a hotel, retail village, grocery store and parklands.The entire project – named ‘Rams Village’ – could take up to 10 years to complete and will cost up to £8bn.Kroenke said: “As we embark on our 10th season back in Los Angeles, we remain committed to helping shape the future of this great city.READ MORE ON ARSENAL”Rams Village at Warner Center will continue to transform Woodland Hills by providing a vibrant gathering place for the community through publicly accessible open spaces, new entertainment venues, a retail village, and residential offerings.”This is a tremendous opportunity to develop a dynamic destination and create the Rams permanent headquarters within the City of Los Angeles and we look forward to working with the City to turn this vision into a reality.”The LA Rams’ new training facility will feature two full-sized grass fields as well as an additional 150,000 square foot indoor practice field that could seat up to 2,500 spectators.While the new development is set to be hugely beneficial for the NFL side, the announcement has not been well-received by Arsenal fans.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesA new indoor entertainment venue is among the plansCredit: LA RamsSome believe that London Colney, the club’s training ground, is in greater need of a revamp given it opened 26 years ago.One person took to X to write: “As KSE pumps billions into the Rams’ futuristic facilities, Arsenal’s London Colney training ground—frozen in time with its 20th-century infrastructure—still awaits the investment it desperately needs.”‘He’s got a sense of humour’ – Sky Sports panel in stitches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s stunt in live TV interviewWhile another said: “KSE is investing $10B in a state-of-the-art Rams complex while London Colney remains stuck with outdated, concrete-like pitches. The priorities?!”It was revealed last month that Arsenal have been exploring ways to increase the capacity of the Emirates Stadium.Talks are reportedly at an early stage, with a number of potential options being considered. The Gunners are also set to spend big this summer, with a striker, winger and midfielder all understood to be in the plans.Viktor Gyokeres and Nico Williams have both been linked with a move to North London.Martin Zubimendi is also expected to make the switch.Arsenal’s London Colney training ground was opened in 1999Credit: Getty More

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      ‘Should be illegal to charge that’ – Fans just realising price of Champions League final tickets after huge price hike

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      FOOTIE fans have branded Uefa a “total disgrace” after spotting a huge price hike in Champions League final tickets.This season’s showdown on May 31 will be held at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena – and some tickets will cost a fortune with the best seats priced at a whopping £816.Uefa has unveiled the cost of tickets for this season’s Champions League final in MunichBut footie fans have immediately hit backThis season’s showdown will be held at Bayern Munich’s Allianz ArenaCredit: GettyThere has also been a slight annual increase in Europa League and Europa Conference League final tickets. Gold dust ticket sales for all three men’s finals have already started via Uefa’s website and will run until 10am UK time on April 11.  Both clubs who make the final will each be allocated a total of 18,000 seats in Bayern’s 64,500 capacity stadium, with 38,700 going to fans or the general public.Using a ‘Fans First’ policy, Uefa has announced that fans of the two clubs involved in the final will be offered tickets at a frozen cost of £60, via a lottery system.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut spectators hoping to secure premium seats will have to fork out significantly more.The price of tickets in Category 1, the most expensive section, has boomed by 33 per cent to €950 (£816), up from €713 (£612). While, Category 2 seats come in at €650 (£558), 30 per cent higher than the €500 (£429) price from last season.In Category 3, tickets have decreased slightly to €180 (£154) from €186 (£160).Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesAnd, of course, as always, hotels are also expected to see a massive hike in their nightly rates, while flights alone are often costly enough.But social media users have accused Uefa of trying to “rip people off”.Former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka in heated confrontation with Bayer Leverkusen ultras after humiliating defeatOne wrote: “It should be illegal to charge that much, regardless of the occasion.”A second said: “Surely not? That’s absolutely mental. How will anyone afford it?”While another added: “How can those prices be justified. It’s a total disgrace 😫.”And one more wrote: “It’s nothing more than pure greed!”The Premier League has two teams left in Europe’s most elite competition: Arsenal and Aston Villa.Arsenal will be hoping to make a strong start against Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final at the Emirates on Tuesday.While Aston Villa take on Liverpool conquerors Paris Saint-German in Paris on Wednesday.Bayern, Inter Milan, Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund are the other four teams fighting for a place in this year’s final on May 31.As for the Europa League, which takes place on May 21 at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, a total of 41,000 of 49,600 tickets will be available for fans and the general public.’Fans First’ tickets are priced at €40 (£34), while Category 1, 2 and 3 come in at €240 (£206), €160 (£137) and €65 (£55) respectively.The Europa League presents a last chance of silverware for both Manchester United and Tottenham this season.Ruben Amorim’s side play Lyon next and Spurs take on Eintracht Frankfurt in their quarter-final.Read More on The SunWhile Chelsea are favourites to win the Europa Conference League final at Wroclaw Stadium in Poland on May 28.And ‘Fans First’ tickets are €25 (£21), Category 1 is priced at €190 (£163), Category 2 is €140 (£120) and Category 3 is €45 (£38). More

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      Race for Champions League football and who has hardest run-in as Chelsea, Man City, Newcastle and Villa fight for top 5

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      THE race for Champions League qualification is heating up as the Premier League nears its dramatic conclusion.With Liverpool having virtually sewn up the title and the bottom three all looking doomed, all eyes are on the battle for Europe.The fight for Champions League football is set to be a fierce oneCredit: GettyAs English sides currently top Uefa’s 2024-25 club co-efficients, the Premier League is in line to receive a fifth Champions League spot.Arne Slot’s champions-elect Liverpool, and Arsenal, can feel very assured that they will be playing Champions League football next season.But this leaves the seven below them all jostling for position as the race goes down to the wire.With seven games remaining, SunSport ranks each European-battling teams’ run-ins from easiest to hardest.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMAN CITY – 6TH, 52 POINTSReigning champions Manchester City have had an off-year, but may feel quietly content should they qualify for the Champions League and win the FA Cup.Pep Guardiola’s side host Crystal Palace and Aston Villa in upcoming weeks, with a potentially tricky trip to Everton in between.Should they come through that run still in the mix, City will feel good going into a run of Wolves at home, relegated Southampton away and Bournemouth at home.They will then hope that their final day trip to Fulham is a dead rubber for the Cottagers.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKPep Guardiola will be desperate to guide his team into next season’s Champions LeagueCredit: GettyNOTTINGHAM FOREST – 3RD, 57 POINTSNuno Espirito Santo’s side are in pole position to qualify for the Champions League, and they will feel confident going into their run-in.Forest have lost just twice at the City Ground this season and will fancy their chances in upcoming home games against Everton, Brentford and doomed Leicester.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be missing four defensive starters for a mammoth Champions League quarter final The Tricky Trees have also been strong on the road and will not be daunted by trips to Tottenham, Crystal Palace and West Ham.On the final day they host Chelsea in a potentially mouthwatering encounter, particularly if Enzo Maresca’s side can narrow the current four-point gap between the two sides.Chris Wood has been sensational for Forest this seasonCredit: GettyBRIGHTON – 9TH, 47 POINTSThe Seagulls have plenty of work to do as they currently sit six points behind fifth-placed Newcastle.Maximum points from presentable-looking games against Leicester at home, Brentford away and West Ham at home could see them climb into the mix, before they host Eddie Howe’s Carabao Cup winners on May 4.Brighton will then go to Wolves, who will likely be on the beach, before hosting Liverpool, who may well have already long won the title.Fabian Hurzeler’s side will then finish with a trip to under-performing Tottenham.Brighton are just about still in the mixCredit: RexASTON VILLA – 7TH, 51 POINTSVilla are still competing on multiple fronts, with a Champions League quarter-final and FA Cup semi to look forward to.Their league campaign could yet be a special one too, as they only sit two points off Newcastle going into their trip to lowly Southampton this weekend.Unai Emery’s men then have crucial games at home to Newcastle and away to Manchester City, which could play a huge part in the race for Europe.Villa then host Fulham, travel to Bournemouth, play Tottenham at home and travel to Manchester United.Marcus Rashford has begun to hit his stride at Aston VillaCredit: RexFULHAM – 8TH, 48 POINTSMarco Silva’s side are five points off the pace and, barring a trip to Southampton on April 26, have one of the more difficult run-ins.This weekend they travel to Bournemouth, who sit only one place below them, before hosting Chelsea the following weekend.After the game at Saints they will go to Aston Villa ahead of a home match with Everton.The Cottagers will then finish with a West London derby at Brentford and a home clash with Man City.Fulham have had a brilliant season this termCredit: GettyNEWCASTLE – 5TH, 53 POINTSThe Toon currently occupy the last Champions League spot, but will need to keep up their impressive recent form to stay there.Newcastle host Man Utd and Crystal Palace in their next two matches, before a tricky trip to Aston Villa.A presentable home match with Ipswich will follow, before away games at Brighton and Arsenal sandwiching a home clash with Chelsea.The Magpies will host Everton at St James’ Park on the final day of the season.Newcastle are enjoying a historic season under Eddie HoweCredit: GettyCHELSEA – 4TH, 53 POINTSThe Blues have wobbled of late, scoring just two goals in their last four Prem matches.Following this weekend’s home match with Ipswich, the Blues have a nightmare run-in, beginning with a derby match at Fulham on April 20.Read More on The SunThey will then host Merseyside pair Everton and Liverpool back to back, before travelling to in-form Newcastle.Chelsea will finish their league campaign by hosting Man Utd and travelling to high-flying Nottingham Forest.Chelsea have been less than convincing in recent weeksCredit: Getty More

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      Savage Frank Warren blasts ‘AMATEUR’ Ben Shalom and Boxxer over Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron contract row

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      FRANK WARREN has blasted rival promoter Ben Shalom as an “amateur” amid a contract dispute between Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron. The pair had a controversial draw last October in Saudi Arabia when they went over the top rope – leaving Whittaker unable to continue. Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron rematch on April 20Credit: GettyBut they have since signed to rematch on April 20 in Birmingham – but under differing terms. Cameron said on talkSPORT that his contract is for a 12-round bout while Whittaker’s was for ten rounds. And Cameron is “not budging” over the row with his promoter Warren providing BoxNation with an update. He said: “Boxxer have sent two [different] contracts out to two fighters. READ MORE IN boxing”To Liam, they sent him a contract for terms that were agreed for a 12-round fight, and that is reflected in the contract, and that is signed by all parties, including Boxxer. “I understand Ben Whittaker was sent a contract for ten rounds. Our position is that we have signed a contract for 12 rounds, and Ben Whittaker is contracted for ten rounds.”The respective managers have negotiated on behalf of their fighters what they feel is best for their fighter, and for some reason, Boxxer have sent two different contracts that don’t reflect what each of them should be getting.”As far as we are concerned, it should be a 12-round fight; that is what we have signed for.”Most read in BoxingAsked whether they would accept financial compensation to make the fight a ten-rounder, Warren replied: “Well, if they do and Liam is happy for that, then they can go ahead and do it.”For me, I think they should stick to 12 rounds… I’ve never heard of this before. This is like amateur night out.Ben Whittaker’s team ‘accidentally get Liam Cameron to sign fight contract with rule change – and now want to change it'”Sometimes you get lawyers that draft the contract and in the drafting they might make a cock up but in boxing, the amount of rounds in a fight is very crucial and there was no doubt it was negotiated for a 12 round fight.”And if it wasn’t, do Boxxer, Shalom, whoever signed it, are they signing contracts without reading what they are sending out?”SunSport has reached out to Boxxer for comment. It comes after Cameron said on radio: “There is a mess about with the contracts that nobody is letting me speak about, so I’m going to try on here.”We have signed for a 12-round fight, and they are trying to push it for a ten-rounder, doing everything that they can, and I’m not budging.”I’m having a 12-round fight. I tried to do it on Gloves Are Off, and they wouldn’t let me speak about it.”And on Sky Sports, they didn’t air my interview. This is the problem we are having. I signed a 12-round contract fight.”When I was signing the contract, I thought ‘He couldn’t barely get through five rounds, this is weird’.”So a couple of weeks went by, and they tried to send another contract for a ten-rounder.”That shows the confidence levels, I’m ready for 15 rounds… It is signed for 12 rounds. There has been a mistake there.Read More on The Sun”They thought they sent me a ten-round contract, but really it is a 12-rounder. He [Warren] is saying that we are not budging no matter what.”A spokesperson for BOXXER, Whittaker’s promoter, said after: “The situation is being resolved and we look forward to one of the most eagerly anticipated rematches in recent history live from the bp pulse arena in Birmingham on Easter Sunday.”The first fight ended in a chaotic draw after both men went over the top ropeCredit: Getty More

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      I’ve had the same seat at Old Trafford for 45 years but now I’m being booted out – Man Utd are hanging us out to dry

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      A LOYAL Manchester United fan has been forced to give up his Old Trafford seat of 45 years to make way for corporate hospitality.Michael Carney, 81, has followed United through thick and thin – from the Busby Babes and the Holy Trinity of George Best, Bobby Charlton and Denis Law to the 1999 Treble and today’s lows.A loyal Manchester United fan has been forced to give up his Old Trafford seatCredit: PAMichael Carney has held his Man Utd seat for 45 years at Old TraffordCredit: PAHowever, the club are taking the longtime fan’s seat away and are forcing him to move from his spot in the lower section of the Sir Bobby Charlton stand.Carney was among the die-hard Man Utd fans who received a season ticket renewal letter that informed them their seats will be converted to hospitality sectors this summer.It read: “We have identified a small number of general admission tickets directly adjacent to the home and away dugouts that will be converted to hospitality seats this summer.”This reflects the high value of this unique location and will help to raise hospitality revenue to keep general admission Season Ticket prices lower. Read More on Man Utd”Your current seat is included within this block, and we will therefore need to find you an alternative seat for next season.”And Carney made his feelings known by aiming a powerful placard at the Red Devils’ hierarchy during Sunday’s goalless derby against Manchester City.The sign read on one side: “I was sat here before you were born!”And the other side read: “74 years of loyal support – for what?”Most read in FootballCarney, who still keeps newspapers from the Munich air disaster and Best’s phenomenal performance at Benfica in 1966, feels his beloved club is hanging him out to dry.He told the BBC: “It is very sad after all these years. They could put you anywhere and I don’t think you will be able to argue much. If you don’t like it, clear off.Paul Scholes lays into Sir Jim Ratcliffe for ‘having the cheek’ to introduce ‘ridiculous’ Man Utd’s ticket prices “They are brilliant seats. Mine is smack on the halfway line, midway between the dug-outs and the directors’ box.”One way of looking at it is that we have been fortunate to be sitting there for all those years – but you get used to it.”It has been happening on an individual basis for some time now. Before every game, you get an email saying if you can’t make the game, let them know and they will give you your money back. “If you have not been, the lads around will ask whoever is in the seat how much they paid for it. Very often it would be £250-£300. Fan protests”That is a good way of seeing what they want to do now, taking everyone out en-bloc.”Man Utd have been making a lot of controversial changes, which include brutal cuts, under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos, who are in charge of sporting operations.The club told season ticket holders who are sat right behind the dugouts at Old Trafford will have to move to make way for a VIP hospitality area.This situation led to another protest after the Manchester derby with hundreds of fans venting their frustrations over next season ticket price rises, the cutting of concessions and the amount of money paid to service United’s £1billion debt.Some seniors will see the cost of their season tickets rise by 57 per cent – a situation branded “shameful” when it emerges last month.A wider “sit-in” protest was also arranged by the 1958 fan group.However, it is expected that the conversion of these seats will allow the club to generate significant additional revenue, which would help minimise increases to season ticket prices.Other Premier League clubs have followed the same formula for the seats located over the dugouts.Read More on The SunChelsea are charging an extraordinary £12,500 for one ticket for their final two home games of the season against Liverpool and Man Utd at Stamford Bridge.The staggering prices for the Blues’ VIP dugout experience are a new record for the Prem – and will cost punters £139 for every minute of action on the pitch. More

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      World champion boxer, 34, relinquishes title after ‘cold notification with arguments too ridiculous to discuss’

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      DAVID BENAVIDEZ has been crowned the WBC light-heavyweight champion – without even throwing a punch.It comes after WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman lashed out at Dmitry Bivol for vacating the 175lb belt. Dmitry Bivol has vacated the WBC light-heavyweight titleCredit: GettyDavid Benavidez has been crowned the new WBC light-heavyweight championCredit: @benavidez300Sulaiman posted: “I have just received a cold and impersonal notification from Dmitry Bivol lawyer, Patrick English, with arguments that are so ridiculous that I rather not discuss informing the WBC that Dmitry Bivol has decided to relinquish his WBC light heavyweight championship. “We wish Bivol success and hereby confirm David Benavidez as WBC world light heavyweight champion.” Bivol won the WBC belt – along with the undisputed WBA, IBF and WBO belts – in February following rematch victory over Artur Beterbiev. And with the two Russian rivals tied at one apiece, the trilogy decider looked destined to settle the score. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut the WBC mandated Bivol to defend his title against unbeaten American Benavidez – or else lose the strap. So 28-year-old Benavidez was elevated from interim champ to the full world title – without having to fight for it. He posted on Instagram: “Just got the news that Bivol decided to vacate his title, instead of fighting me. “Now that makes me the WBC world champion at light heavyweight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”This is not the ideal way for me to become world champion but nevertheless I am now the WBC light heavyweight champion of the world, and I intend on putting the best fights.” Benavidez – who is 30-0 with 24 knockouts – twice held the WBC super-middleweight world title. Jarrell Miller ‘loses it’ as he SLAPS Fabio Wardley after accusing him of making diss track at first press conference And he moved up to light-heavyweight and beat David Morrell in February to also claim the WBA “interim” title. Powerful Saudi Arabian powerbroker Turki Alalshikh fronted the money for Bivol, 34, and Beterbiev, 40, to fight in two instant classics. But he publicly opted out of bidding for the right to stage a fight between Bivol and Benavidez. He told Ring Magazine, which he now owns: “I am no longer interested in Bivol-Benavidez and I will not bid on it. “I think Bivol knows who has delivered for him and who hasn’t. My advice to Bivol: don’t be late because every day something changes.”Bivol beat Artur Beterbiev in their rematchCredit: Getty More

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      ‘He has to know that’ – Chris Eubank Jr’s former trainer reveals what Conor Benn must do to win grudge fight

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      CONOR BENN has been given a word of advice by Chris Eubank Jr’s former coach heading into their grudge fight.The born rivals renew their family feud and look to settle their own score on April 26 at Tottenham’s stadium. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn facing offCredit: GettyEubank with former coach Roy Jones JrCredit: GettyThey were due to first fight in October 2022 – until Benn’s two failed drug tests saw the 157lb catchweight clash scrapped. At the time, Eubank was coached by boxing great Roy Jones Jr but they parted ways after his January 2023 loss to Liam Smith. And Jones said on the George Groves Boxing Club: “Chris learned in the Liam Smith fight that you can’t understimate nobody. “Liam Smith was not known as a knockout puncher and he got a win over Chris. READ MORE IN BOXING”That woke him up and prepared him for this fight. He takes his lesson and applies it to this fight, he’ll be fine.“Conor, on the other hand, has to take a page out of his dad’s book. The only way he’s gonna beat Eubank is if he’s flat on his back.“‘I’m not gonna outbox him, he’s bigger than me. I can’t move around and stay away from him cause he’s the bigger guy. “‘I can’t let the bigger guy stop me. I have to stop him, because my family’s known for punching power. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”‘I’ve got to be true to the sport, my goal is to land a big left hook, or overhand right.’“He has to know that. Chris’ job is to just go out there and be Chris, but Conor has to try to gamble and make something happen.”Chris Eubank Jr abruptly walks out of Piers Morgan interview after awkward exchange with TV hostEubank avenged his loss to Smith with a tenth-round stoppage seven months later and most recently beat Kamil Szeremeta last October. Benn meanwhile took his career to American for two wins at the 154lb light-middleweight limit. But he later saw his provisional UK Anti-Doping ban lifted – bringing and to his doping saga. He is now free to fight on a British Boxing Board of Control licence again having protested his innocence throughout. But Eubank, 35, is not buying it and slapped Benn, 28, with an EGG at their pre-fight press conference. It was in reference to the WBC infamously suggesting Benn’s positive test for clomifene could have been down to egg consumption. Read More on The SunAnd Eubank told Ariel Helwani: “I bought the cheapest, oldest, crustiest eggs I could find from the worst store I could find. “That’s what this kid deserves, the worst of the worst.”Eubank slapping Benn with an eggCredit: Getty More

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      Win a trip to the UEFA Conference League Final in Wroclaw with Hankook

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      WE have teamed up with Hankook, official sponsors of the UEFA Conference League, to give two lucky Sun readers and a guest each a trip of a lifetime to the UEFA Conference League Final in Wroclaw on Wednesday, May 28.The tournament is heating up with the first leg of the Quarter Finals kicking off this Thursday at 17:45pm. Each winner will receive two tickets to the UEFA Conference League Final on Wednesday, May 28 at the Wroclaw Stadium.The lucky readers will also bag return standard flights from a UK airport (determined by Hankook Tyre UK) to Wroclaw departing on Tuesday, May 27 and returning on Thursday, May 29 for them and their guest. Plus, two night’s accommodation for the winners and plus ones at the Raddison Blu Wroclaw on a B&B basis on Tuesday 27th May and Wednesday 28th May.Premium tyre manufacturer, Hankook Tyre UK, has been a long-term partner of the UEFA Europa League and extended that partnership to the UEFA Conference League during its inaugural season in 2021/22. Hankook has recently added new GT tyres to its ION range, the world’s first tyres to be made from 77 per cent sustainable materials. The new tyres have been expertly created to offer more range, less impact and perfected for EV.You can find out more on Hankook and tyre safety, here.Fill in the form below and for your chance to win this great prize.Competition is open to UK residents (excluding Northern Ireland), aged 18+ only. Competition ends at 23:59pm on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Winners will be notified within 7 days. See here for the full Terms & Conditions.Most read in Football More