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      Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn odds: Get 40/1 for the fight NOT to go the distance with Parimatch

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR and Conor Benn will finally step inside the ring and settle their differences in Saturday’s blockbuster showdown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.And bookmakers Parimatch are celebrating the colossal clash with a fantastic welcome deal for brand new customers by offering odds of 40/1 that the fight will not go the distance!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim..Parimatch welcome offerVisit the Parimatch website HERE*Create your accountOpt in to this promotion using the “Opt in” button before placing your qualifying betMake your first deposit of minimum £5Place a bet at the normal price on Chris Eubank Jnr v Conor Benn – Will The Fight Go The Distance – Match – NoIf your bet wins, you will be paid at the normal priceYou will then have the extra amount credited in Free Bets, shortly after settlement, bringing your total returns up to the enhanced price of 40/1!Remember, this offer is a maximum £1 stakeParimatch: Get 40/1 that the fight ends early!No Parimatch account? No problem! We’ve got you covered.To register, simply visit the Parimatch website and create an account, then opt in to this promotion using the “Opt in” button before placing your qualifying bet.After that, Make your first deposit of minimum £5 and then place a maximum £1 bet at the normal price on Chris Eubank Jnr v Conor Benn – Will The Fight Go The Distance – Match – No.If your bet wins, you will be paid at the normal price. You will then have the extra amount credited in Free Bets, shortly after settlement, bringing your total returns up to the enhanced price of 40/1!*18+ New Customers Only. Opt in, bet max £1 on Chris Eubank Jnr v Conor Benn – Will The Fight Go The Distance – Match – No. Get enhanced odds paid in Free Bets, which expire in 7 days after accreditation. Offer valid until 22:00 UK time on 26/04/2025. Scroll down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      Footballer hides under bed in terror as wife and son, 5, are kidnapped in horror ordeal

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      A TERRIFIED footballer hid under his bed while his wife and son were kidnapped in a horror house raid.Jackson Rodriguez, who plays for Emelec in Ecuador, has pleaded for the safe return of his family.Emele’s Jackson Rodriguez hid under the bed during a terrifying kidnappingCredit: GettyRodriguez’s five-year-old son was taken in the horrifying incidentCredit: Instagram @jackson_rodriguez20The incident occurred on Wednesday night in the coastal city of Guayaquil.Masked men raided Rodriguez’s home at 3am and broke down his front door. The 26-year-old defender said he hid under a bed as the men ransacked the property, located in the Mucho Lote 2 neighbourhood.Police chief Edison Rodriguez confirmed that the footballer’s wife and five-year-old son were taken during the terrifying raid.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThey were snatched after asking if the Emelec star was at the residence, police confirmed.Rodriguez saw from a window “the individuals were travelling in a gray-colored double-cab pickup truck.”He hid under the bed and was able to evade capture.A state of emergency was declared last week by the Ecuadorian government in nine areas of the country.Most read in FootballThat includes the province of Guayas, where Guayaquil is situated.Organised crime groups have wreaked havoc across the country, with 2,345 violent deaths reported between January and March, per ESPN.Ten-man Venezuela accused of ‘world class s—housery’ as SPRINKLERS go off in stoppage time of Brazil drawRodriguez, a talented full-back, has played 9 times for Emelec this season.The club play in the LigaPro, the highest tier in the country, and currently sit 11th in the table. Kidnapping of footballers is not unheard of in Ecuador.Last December, Quito star Pedro Perlaza was kidnapped in the city of Esmeraldas.He was found alive a few days later. More

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      Daniel Dubois ordered to defend IBF title against Derek Chisora as clock ticks on Usyk unification fight

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      THE proposed heavyweight clash between Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk has been thrown into doubt.The two fighters first went head-to-head in 2023, with Usyk winning via knockout in the ninth round.The proposed rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois could be thrown into doubtCredit: GettyDubois has to fight mandatory challenger Derek Chisora for the IBF heavyweight crownCredit: GettyA rematch is now being discussed, with a potential July bout on the cards.However, plans could face a huge stumbling block due to a mandatory challenger.The IBF sanctioning body formally ordered Dubois to defend his heavyweight crown against mandatory challenger Derek Chisora on Wednesday.The two fighters have until May 22 to reach a deal, otherwise it will head to purse bids.READ MORE ON BOXINGIf that is the case, Dubois will be entitled to 65 per cent of the winning offer with Chisora taking the other 35 per cent.The minimum bid is £150,000 although the winning bid will likely be much higher.Per the IBF’s rules, Dubois may request an exemption from his mandatory defence which would allow him to fight Usyk next.The proposed rematch is reportedly set to take place at Wembley Stadium this summer.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd it will see all the heavyweight belts on the line, with Usyk currently holding the WBC, WBA, WBO, IBO and The Ring belts.Earlier this month, Dubois declared that he was targeting a title fight against Usyk.Derek Chisora lets slip Tyson Fury is coming out of retirement as he reveals 36-year-old’s fight plans He said: “Definitely July, a big fight in July against Usyk. That’s what I want.”There’s talks, negotiations happening behind the scenes, the two teams are going back and forth.”I’m just doing my job as a fighter and staying ready and getting prepared for when I get a call on whoever is next, I’m ready to unleash hell.”The Usyk fight would be like the AJ fight but way bigger, the biggest fight in the world.”That’s the fight that really excites me and there’s revenge there as well.”The Usyk fight for undisputed would create history, that would be a massive historic event.Read More on The Sun”Just like the AJ fight, the build-up at Leicester Square, it would just be amazing to be a part of that sort of fight.”I’ll be the man to stop him, I just see it. I’ll be the first man to beat him. Fight news is coming soon.” More

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      Red cards for diving, no more throw-ins and an end to 3pm blackout – top 20 things football fans want to see revealed

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      FANS have revealed their top 20 things that they would like to see implemented in football.This includes having diving players being instantly slapped with a red card and imposing salary caps.Some fans want VAR binnedCredit: RexOthers want to see red cards for divingCredit: ReutersA poll of 2,000 football supporters found some even want 3pm matches to be televised, which would end the traditional blackout.While others wanted a stop clock to be implemented so that injury time could be accurately tracked.One in 10 opted for a hint of nostalgia by suggesting the return of the Golden Goal rule to decide games, with other fun suggestions including ‘kick-ins’ to replace throw-ins, and no offsides.The research was commissioned by OLBG which has also created its own live poll to find out which rules fans want changed the most.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLJake Ashton, football betting expert at the brand, said: “Football gets fans going and people spend lots of time and money following their favourite team.“With the rules often evolving, it’s great to see what fans would want introduced if they were given the opportunity to take charge.“While we know lots on the list will never come to pass, there is definitely a case for some of them.”JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe research went on to reveal a quarter of those who had an opinion on the number of subs allowed in a game, want this changed back to a maximum of three.Most read in FootballOther things fans want reduced are the number of games available to watch (25 per cent).Liverpool fans work out where guard of honour could be with Steven Gerrard humiliation in line to be avenged a decade onFans have voted against an NFL-style half-time show in footballCredit: GettyThe majority of fans prefer to watch football from homeCredit: GettyOf these who said their screens are saturated with too much football, 40 per cent put the Europa Conference League as their top choice to chop.When it comes to getting to games, a quarter (26 per cent) of those who watch football admit to never going to watch a match in person.Three-quarters (75 per cent) prefer to watch their football on TV.TV isn’t just popular for watching games, it also ranks first for getting footie fans their news (69 per cent), with online articles (53 per cent) and social media (44 per cent) completing the top trio.Sitting in top spot in the table of fans favourite competitions is the Premier League with almost half (49 per cent) agreeing.And ‘goals’ scored highest (66 per cent) on the list of things they love about watching or listening to the game.Just as well, with the top players voted being Mo Salah (23 per cent), Lionel Messi (22 per cent) and Harry Kane (22 per cent) according to the OnePoll.com data.There doesn’t seem to be any need to inject more fun into football, with 52 per cent of fans not backing the suggestion of introducing NFL-style halftime shows into matches.Seven in 10 (71 per cent) agreed the game should get back to its roots, as it’s become too commercialised.Ashton added: “Whether fans can get to the grounds or choose to watch football on TV, its important they always get a good experience.Read More on The Sun“With a large portion of those who love the game agreeing it would be better sticking more to its roots, it shows the sport doesn’t always need these over-complicated rule changes.“This is something rule makers should keep in mind – sometimes less is more.”Top 20 rules fans would like to see implemented in footballHere are the top 20 rules that fans want to see in football…1. Salary cap on players2. 3pm kick-offs televised3. A stop clock to make sure injury time is accurate4. Red card to anyone who dives5. Stricter spending cap on clubs6. Referees have to wear microphones7. Change the rules around handball to make it simplified8. No more VAR9. Introduce sin bins10. Give penalties against teams who argue with the referee11. Get rid of transfer windows and let players move whenever they want12. The player fouled must take the penalty13. Bonus points if team scores 4 or more goals in a game14. Make it so clubs have to include a certain number of youth players in their starting line up15. Bring back golden goal16. Allow people to drink alcohol in the stands17. No offsides18. Get rid of draws and decide games which do end up in a draw with a penalty shoot-out19. Unlimited subs20. Allow kick-ins instead of throw-ins More

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      Michael Schumacher’s son ‘splits from Miss Universe finalist girlfriend’ after she was ‘invited into inner circle’

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      MICK SCHUMACHER has split from girlfriend Laila Hasanovich, according to reports.The former Formula 1 driver, 26, had been dating the model since 2022.Mick Schumacher had been dating Laila Hasanovich since 2022Credit: InstagramLaila is a model and former Miss Universe finalistCredit: instagram @ lailahasanovicHasanovich was brought into the family’s “inner circle” – and was Mick’s only girlfriend to have visited his F1 legend father, Michael.Per German outlet Bild, however, both Schumacher and Hasanovich have recently been spotted on celebrity dating app Raya.The former Haas driver has also removed the most recent pictures of himself with Hasanovich from his Instagram account.Profiles on Raya are verified by connecting to users’ Instagram accounts.READ MORE IN SPORTHasanovich, 24, was a finalist at the 2019 Miss Universe Denmark pageant.Based in Copenhagen, she has gathered a huge 343,000-strong Instagram following.Schumacher, meanwhile, is racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Alpine.He previously competed in Formula 1 for Haas during the 2021 and 2022 seasons, while he served as reserve driver for Mercedes in 2023 and 2024.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKLaila has been spotted on celebrity dating app RayaCredit: instagram @f1gossippofficialSchumacher, 26, has also been seen on the appCredit: instagram @f1gossippofficialMick’s father Michael has not been seen in public since a skiing accident in 2013.The German suffered traumatic brain injuries following a collision in Meribel, France.Mick Schumacher’s model girlfriend sends clear message on engagement after being invited into ‘inner circle’Since the devastating accident, Schumacher’s wife Corinna has created a private world around her husband.The tight-knit group is said to feature former team-mate Luca Badoer and manager Sabine Kehm – as well as ex-Ferrari star Felipe Massa.Asked about his meeting with Schumacher, Massa, 43, said: “I saw him.”But I think we always have to respect Corinna’s decision.”Schumacher was like that, always very reserved with his family.”Even when he was still racing, his children only entered the racetrack when the race started, so as not to have the press on them.”Michael Schumacher has not been seen in public since his 2013 skiing accidentCredit: Getty More

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      Eddie Howe returns to Newcastle duties after spell in hospital battling pneumonia

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      EDDIE HOWE has returned to his managerial duties at Newcastle after suffering from pneumonia.The manager was admitted to hospital earlier this month and missed three matches.Eddie Howe is back working after being in hospitalCredit: GettyFans showed their support for the managerCredit: ReutersJason Tindall has been in charge in Howe’s absenceCredit: GettyHowe, 47, was missing from the dugout during games against Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.Assistant Jason Tindall had taken charge of the team in the absence of the manager.He led the Magpies to impressive romps against Man United and Palace before losing to Villa on Saturday.The club has now confirmed that he is back working at the training ground with the players.READ MORE ON SPORTA statement read: “Newcastle United are delighted to confirm that Eddie Howe has returned to his duties at the club’s training Centre.”Eddie had recently been hospitalised with pneumonia and has now returned to work after a period of recovery.”We thank supporters for their warm wishes.”Howe initially believed that he had flu but was later diagnosed with pneumonia by doctors.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe was admitted to hospital on April 12 after his condition deteriorated.The former Bournemouth manager is expected to be on the touchline when they host Ipswich Town this weekend.Watch Premier League manager rock up to press conference in golf buggy as fans joke ‘PSR hitting hard’ Fans have been left relieved with the news as they reacted on social media.One posted: “Fantastic news.”A second commented: “Wonderful news. Welcome back Gaffa.”A third wrote: “Welcome back Eddie!”A fourth added: “Great news!”Another said: “Great news! Demolition of Ipswich loading!”Howe will be hoping he can lead Newcastle back into the Champions League now he has returned.Read More on The SunAfter facing the Tractor Boys, the Magpies will have four games left of the Premier League season.They will take on Brighton, top five rivals Chelsea and Arsenal before finishing the campaign hosting Everton. More

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      Ian Wright’s touching £1,700 gesture to injured women’s football star revealed after Eni Aluko criticised Arsenal legend

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      FORMER Arsenal striker Ian Wright continues to prove that he is just as much of a legend off the pitch as he was on it.The 61-year-old has been a huge advocate for women’s football over the years.Ian Wright is paying £1,700 out of his own pocket for a player’s ACL injury rehabCredit: GettyKayleigh McDonald has thanked Wright for his generosityCredit: GettyAnd last April, he showed just how much he cared with an incredible gesture to a player who had suffered a potentially career-jeopardising injury.After Stoke City defender Kayleigh McDonald suffered a ruptured ACL during a match against Burnley, she was forced to set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds when the club refused to pay for surgery.Stoke eventually backtracked – largely thanks to Wright, it has been revealed.The Telegraph has revealed that he paid for a sports lawyer to advocate for McDonald. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd when the club pulled funding for her rehab at the end of last year, Wright started paying for it out of his own pocket.The defender has revealed that her rehab costs around £1,700-a-month.McDonald has insisted that Wright deserves more recognition for his kind gesture.She told Telegraph Sport: “I wouldn’t be in a great place mentally if it wasn’t for Ian Wright.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSEni Aluko has criticised Wright for ‘blocking’ opportunities for women in football broadcastingCredit: Getty”I would probably still be waiting for my surgery if it wasn’t for him.”For him to do this for me, someone he didn’t know, I think there should be more of a spotlight shone on him.”Emotional Man Utd icon Roy Keane is visibly moved by Ian Wright interview News of the Arsenal legend’s incredible generosity comes after he was criticised by former England Lioness Eni Aluko for “blocking” opportunities for women in football broadcasting.Speaking on Radio 4 Woman’s Hour earlier this week, she said: “I’ve worked with Ian a long time and, you know, I think he’s a brilliant broadcaster, but I think he’s aware of just how much he’s doing in the women’s game. I think he should be aware of that.”The fact of the matter is, there is a limited amount of spaces available.”If we had a situation where there was an equal opportunity in the men’s game for broadcasters and coaches that there is in the women’s game, it’s a free for all.”But that’s not the case. I can’t dominate the men’s game in the way that, you know, you used Ian as an example.”When asked to clarify if she thought it was wrong for Wright to be at the forefront of women’s football coverage, Aluko added: “I don’t know about wrong, but I think we need to be conscious and we need to make sure that women are not being blocked from having a pathway into broadcasting in the women’s game.”It’s still new, it’s still growing. There’s a finite amount of opportunities and I think that men need to be aware of that.”Men need to be aware that, you know, you’re in a growing sport, a growing sport for women, and we haven’t always had these opportunities, and so it’s about the awareness and supporting other women through that pathway.”Wright has continued to back the growth of women’s football in recent years.In 2023, he teamed up with Barclays to help create the Ian Wright Coaching Fund – an initiative created to increase the number of female coaches at grass-roots level.He made a £15,000 donation and paid for 664 female coaches to attend their Level One training course.And in 2022, following England’s European Championship semi-final win over Sweden, he insisted that all girls should have the opportunity to play football at school.Wright said: “Whatever happens in the final now, if girls are not allowed to play football in their PE, just like the boys can, what are we doing?Read More on The Sun”We have to make sure they are able to play and get the opportunity to do so.”The former Arsenal striker started a women’s football podcast with Manchester City legend Steph Houghton last year and regularly features on ITV’s coverage of the Lionesses.McDonald was forced to set up a GoFundMe page when Stoke initially refused to pay for surgeryCredit: X @Kayleigh_McxWright is now paying £1,700 a month for her rehabCredit: X @Kayleigh_McxWOMEN’S FOOTBALL needs more people like Ian Wright.In a world where the “nobody cares” narrative is still all too common, the Arsenal legend remains a huge advocate for the sport both on and off our TV screens.So I was quite surprised to see that former England Lioness Eni Aluko had criticised him earlier this week for “dominating” punditry in women’s football.When it comes to women in football, it would be difficult to find anyone more supportive than Ian Wright.The much-loved former England star has invested both time and money in building up the game.And he is not just doing the bare minimum.From supporting a semi-pro player throughout her recovery from a severe ACL injury to helping hundreds of women earn their Level One coaching qualification, he cares.The question is – why would someone who cares so much be “blocking” opportunities for others?Having followed the game for so long, Wright clearly knows what he is talking about.If you ask me, that’s surely the No1 priority when it comes to hiring a pundit.What does it matter if he’s not a woman?Last year, the ITV pundit started a new women’s football podcast called ‘Crossways’ with Manchester City legend Steph Houghton.The insight that he and Houghton give is fascinating and fresh, a unique perspective on the WSL and international football.Speaking of England’s top tier, it would be fair to say that coverage is dominated by women as it is.The likes of Houghton, Ellen White, Anita Asante, Izzy Christiansen, Karen Carney, Jen Beattie and Courtney Sweetman-Kirk feature on coverage across the BBC and Sky Sports.Meanwhile, Wright only covers England games as a pundit for ITV Sport.His involvement is certainly not “blocking” opportunities for women.It’s a great thing that one of the most universally beloved figures in English football is an advocate for the sport.We’re lucky to have him. 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      Chris Eubank Jr’s promoter teases stunning Conor Benn rematch at Old Trafford over 30 years after dads’ famous fight

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR and Conor Benn could follow in their fathers’ footsteps again with a rematch at Old Trafford.The born rivals renew their family feud for a massive middleweight grudge match at Tottenham’s 60,000-plus seater stadium on Saturday. Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn drew at Old TraffordCredit: GettyEubank Jr and Conor Benn fight at Spurs’ stadiumCredit: GETTYIt comes 35 years after Eubank Sr defeated Nigel Benn before they controversially drew at Manchester United’s ground three years later. The sons already have a rematch clause agreed – and Eubank Jr’s promoter Ben Shalom warned not to rule out another family outing to Manchester. Shalom told SunSport: “I think this fight was a London fight, it’s so big.”It’s got an international feel, you have people flying in from all over the world.READ MORE IN BOXING”This is a big event, but the rematch at Old Trafford sounds good to me.”Eubank Jr, 35, and Benn, 28, were first set to fight in a 157lb catchweight clash in October 2022. But the bout was pulled with just days to go after it emerged Benn had failed two drug tests for clomiphene – known to boost testosterone. The unbeaten welterweight protested his innocence and took his career to America amid his drugs scandal. Most read in BoxingChris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe won twice at the light-middleweight limit before his provisional UK Anti-Doping ban was lifted – freeing him to fight in Britain again. But this time around Eubank made no exceptions at the weight – baring a 10lb hydration clause – as Shalom negotiated a middleweight fight. It is disgraceful! Eubank Sr | Eubank Jr V Benn: No Glove Lost fight previewHe said: “It should have never been at 157. It was irresponsible for everyone involved that we asked Chris Eubank Jr to get 157.”I almost can’t believe it now knowing and working with Chris and seeing what his weight’s like, 160 is a push.”Yeah, absolutely crazy that that was ever agreed to but we’re here now. He’ll make the weight and he’ll be ready to go.”Nearly 20 MILLION viewers tuned in to watch Eubank Sr and Benn fight to a controversial draw three decades ago. And it brings two different generations of fans to the pay-per-view spin-off in North London – where family bragging rights again go on the line. Shalom added: “Both fighters wanted it. It made sense. The license had been sorted out.Read More on The Sun”And the thing for Chris, it’s just a perfect fight to make him even a bigger star and that’s what Saturday night’s all about. “It’s about Chris Eubank Jr putting on a a huge statement.” More