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    World Cup final is the greatest show on earth – it doesn’t need half-time show or Janet Jackson Nipple-gate to prove it

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    FIFA have never been one to shy away from spectacle but their latest decision to introduce an American-style, star-studded half-time show for the 2026 World Cup final has sparked controversy.For football’s purists, this is a step too far — an unnecessary intrusion into the most sacred match in the sport.The 2026 World Cup final will feature a Super Bowl-style half-time showJanet Jackson was involved in a wardrobe malfunction during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime showColdplay have been asked to choose the artists for next year’s finalFor others, it’s a modern evolution, bringing football in line with the commercial juggernaut that is the Super Bowl.Readers of a certain vintage will recall the FA Cup final was always adorned by a half-time musical break, but it was more the band of the Coldstream Guards than Coldplay.Next year, at the final in New Jersey, the boys from Coldplay have been asked by Fifa president Gianni Infantino to cobble together some ‘artistes’ to entertain the fans during the half-time break, just like they do at the Super Bowl.Let’s hope there isn’t another Janet Jackson boob, or ‘wardrobe malfunction’ as it was called back in 2004, when Justin Timberlake ripped off Ms Jackson’s bodice, revealing rather more than the quarterback’s master-plan.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSOn the basis Fifa won’t want a rerun of that infamous Nipple-gate, you can be damned sure Dolly Parton won’t be getting the gig.But the World Cup final has always been about the football, not the half-time show.It is the pinnacle of the sport, watched by billions worldwide, where history is written and legends are made.The idea that Fifa now wants to shoehorn a Hollywood-style entertainment break into what should be an intense, uninterrupted battle for glory feels unnecessary, if not entirely out of place.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Super Bowl’s famous half-time show regularly attracts more TV viewers than the game itself and previous performers have included pop royalty like Beyonce, Rihanna, Madonna, Prince, Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga.Other than Janet Jackson, they’ve all managed to keep their clothes on.World Cup winner’s Wag dubbed ‘hottest woman in the world’ and ‘from another planet’ after stunning in series of bikinis Traditionally, half-time in football is a 15-minute tactical reset.Players regroup, managers deliver crucial team talks and fans either hold their breath or take a moment to recover from the first-half drama.  Or at least get a quick beer in.How will players feel about potentially waiting longer to restart the biggest game of their careers? Will the spectacle detract from the sporting drama?Do fans, emotionally invested in the match, want a pop concert when they are dissecting their team’s performance?After an eight-minute VAR delay at the Bournemouth vs Wolves FA Cup match last weekend, add a lengthy half-time show at the Vitality Stadium and supporters would have been in danger of missing the last bus home. And who is going to pay for it? A glance at ticket prices for the World Cup final show the cheap seats already start at £3,000 each, so it’s pretty clear who will be forking out for the fun — the supporters.Next year’s World Cup is hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico and Fifa’s decision to introduce a showbiz-style interval seems to be a clear nod to American sports culture.The Super Bowl half-time show is a global event in itself, with A-list performers, jaw-dropping production and millions tuning in just for the spectacle.But football isn’t American football. Kendrick Lamar’s recent Super Bowl performance has gone viral for weeksTennis icon Serena Williams danced at the Super Bowl last monthAnd while Fifa are clearly eyeing new commercial opportunities, the World Cup isn’t in need of a marketing boost.This move is part of a wider trend — football, increasingly, is being shaped by commercial interests.Expanded tournaments, mid-season World Cups, club competitions that stretch calendars to breaking point — decisions are being driven by revenue rather than the rhythm of the game.Fifa will argue this move will “enhance the fan experience” but it feels like an attempt to sell an already premium product to an even bigger audience.Football doesn’t need a headline act at half-time. The real stars are on the pitch, not on a stage.If Fifa get their way, will we see DJs at full-time? Fireworks before penalties? Commercial breaks for VAR decisions?The fear is that once this door is opened, football’s traditions will continue to erode in the name of spectacle.This all feels a far cry from the days when you huddled around your cup of Bovril while reading the club programme at half-time. READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd over the tinny PA would be the crackly sounds of Shakin’ Stevens or Sade.The World Cup final is already the Greatest Show on Earth. It doesn’t need a half-time act to prove it.Gianni Infantino has informed sponsors of the major change More

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      Major change to World Cup final confirmed by Fifa with UK band with TEN No1 albums to perform glitzy half-time show

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      NEXT year’s World Cup final will feature a Super Bowl-style half-time show.The tournament is set to take place across the United States, Mexico and Canada and will include a new expanded 48-team format.Gianni Infantino has informed sponsors of a major changeCredit: PAThe World Cup final is set to take place in East Rutherford, New JerseyCredit: GettyThe final will kick off at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19, 2026.Per Sky News’ Rob Harris, “multiple artists” will perform at half-time.He adds that Fifa president Gianni Infantino has informed sponsors of the decision.Fifa are working with Coldplay on the half-time show, with the British band set to also incorporate other artists into the act.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis will be the first time that a World Cup final has included a half-time show.The 2022 World Cup final in Qatar saw six artists perform before the final between Argentina and France.Their performances were incorporated into the tournament’s closing ceremony.In recent years, the Champions League final has often featured a pre-match musical performance.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSColdplay are set to be involved in the half-time showCredit: GettyLenny Kravitz performed three songs ahead of last year’s Wembley final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.While other recent finals have included Camila Cabello, Burna Boy and Dua Lipa.Coldplay perform Scottish football anthem The recent Super Bowl in New Orleans featured a half-time show with Kendrick Lamar and SZA.It achieved an average audience of 133.5 million – surpassing Michael Jackson’s record set in 1993 and making it the most watched Super Bowl half-time show ever.Kendrick Lamar and SZA produced a record-breaking performance in New OrleansCredit: GettyDua Lipa performs ahead of the 2018 final in KyivCredit: Getty Images – GettyCamila Cabello performed ahead of the 2022 Champions League finalCredit: Getty More

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      Two Premier League stadiums to host Kendrick Lamar gigs after his controversial Super Bowl half-time show

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      TWO Premier League stadiums are set to host Kendrick Lamar gigs after the rapper’s controversial Super Bowl half-time show.The American ace was the star act during the break of Sunday’s NFL final.Kendrick Lamar will play two Premier League stadiums after his Super Bowl showCredit: RexThe star sang a controversial song about fellow rapper DrakeCredit: GettyThe game saw the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs.Travic Kelce, the boyfriend of pop star Taylor Swift, and his side had won the last two Super Bowl finals.But the Eagles put in a top performance to take home the sport’s main prize.Despite some of the skills on display though, the main talking point of the event was Lamar’s half-time show.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe rapper took centre-stage at the 80,000-seater arena in New Orleans before busting out some of his biggest hits.But there was controversy when he belted out diss track Not Like Us.The song takes aim at fellow rapper Drake and includes some infamous lyrics.Now, Lamar is set to bring his show to the shores of the UK.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe is playing four shows with fellow superstar SZA.And the pair are kicking off their tour in Scotland at Glasgow’s Hampden Park on July 8.Kendrick Lamar & SZA UK Grand National tourLamar will first bring his show to Villa Park in BirminghamCredit: ReutersHe then goes to London for a gig at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: GettyTheir travels also take them to Wales and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on July 19.But sandwiched between them is a gig at Aston Villa’s Villa Park on July 10.The show takes place just five days before Black Sabbath’s farewell show at Villa’s home ground.But it’s not the only Premier League stadium set to be visited by Lamar.The final stop on his UK tour takes place on July 22.And that is set to be held in London at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.READ MORE SUN STORIESA month earlier sees the same venue play host to SIX dates from Beyonce.While the likes of 50 Cent, Mary J Blige, Imagine Dragons and Catfish and the Bottlemen are also set for gigs at Spurs’ home this year. More

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      Sky Sports viewers baffled as Man City Treble winner joins NFL pundits for Super Bowl coverage

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      SKY Sports viewers were left scratching their heads when a Man City Treble winner joined the Super Bowl coverage.Regular host Neil Reynolds was joined by regular pundit Phoebe Schecter, Ndamukong Suh, and Ryan Fitzpatrick for the NFL showpiece.A Man City star was a surprise guest on Sky Sports’ NFL coverageBut, before the action between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles kicked off, one Spanish Euro 2024 winner stunned American football fans by joining the Sky crew in their studio.”Well, first of all I am very happy to be here and spend this time in this atmosphere,” he told Reynolds.”It’s a sport we try to follow in Europe. For me, especially the last years, I have been following.”It’s so good to be here at such an incredible event that I really admire.”Read more Super Bowl NewsBut fans were rather baffled to see the player, who scored the winner in the 2023 Champions League final, on the Sky Sports round table in New Orleans.One posted: “Why’s Rodri analysing the Super Bowl on Sky lol”And another wrote: “wtf is Rodri doing on Super Bowl coverage loooool”A third fan commented: “Why is Rodri on the panel for the Super Bowl?”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSOthers were frustrated to see the star joining the experts.One fan wrote: “Yo, @SkySportsNFL, I cannot tell you enough how no one wants to hear what Rodri has to say about the Super Bowl.”Travis Kelce’s ‘awful’ pre-Super Bowl outfit mocked by fansAnd another viewer joked: “Rodri is at the Super Bowl to explain the Ballon d’Or robbery”Real Madrid were left furious when Rodri was chosen as Ballon d’Or winner over Vinicius Jr, to the point that the club boycotted the ceremony.Rodri is currently sidelined after suffering an ACL injury against Arsenal earlier in the season.The Ballon d’Or winner has been a huge miss for his side, who have struggled this season in the league and Champions League.However, City are optimistic the midfielder could be fit before the end of the season.He has been named in the club’s Champions League squad for the knockout stages.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd according to Spanish newspaper AS, he has been accompanied to New Orleans by two rehabilitation workers so as not to miss a day of his recovery routine.Boss Pep Guardiola wants to keep the door open for him to do that – even though City would have to go deep in the competition for him to be even in the frame.Man City star Rodri is currently sidelined with a serious knee injuryCredit: Getty More

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      Viral ring girl Sydney Thomas reveals career ambition as she hits Super Bowl after Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ‘wild ride’

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      BOXING ring girl Sydney Thomas wants to forge her own business empire – once she’s graduated from college. The 21-year-old went viral last year after turning heads as a ring girl during Jake Paul’s boxing showdown with Mike Tyson. Sydney Thomas stunned on the red carpet ahead of Michael Rubin’s Super Bowl parry in New OrleansCredit: Sunni UpalSydney wowed in a plunging strapless dress as she spoke to The U.S. SunCredit: Sunni UpalThe 21-year-old later posed with LSU gymnast and Sports Illustrated model Olivia DunneCredit: Instagram / @iamsydneythomasSydney Thomas shot to fame after her ring girl performance during Jake Paul vs Mike TysonCredit: Instagram / @iamsydneythomasThomas shot to overnight fame after wowing millions of fight fans on the smash Netflix broadcast. A student at Alabama, Sydney stole the show with her swag and confidence in the ring during November’s showdown. She admits her life has been turned upside down since appearing in the stream – which was viewed by over 100 million Netflix subscribers.”It’s been crazy,” Thomas said, speaking to The U.S. Sun on the red carpet of the Fanatics’ Super Bowl party in New Orleans.READ MORE ON SUPER BOWL”My life just kind of flipped upside down out of nowhere [after Paul vs Tyson].”It’s been a wild ride, but it’s been great.”I knew going into the fight I would get some publicity and exposure.”But not to this extent. It blew away my expectations.”Most read in BoxingSydney turned 21 in November and is currently a student at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. And he has big plans for when she graduates this coming summer.Meet Sydney Thomas, The Next Big Ring Girl Star”I’m still in college,” she continued when pressed on her next career move. “So I’m going to graduate and get a management and entrepreneurship degree. “I’d like to start a business of my own at some point. “But continuing working with sports and boxing makes me happy, so we’ll see.”I have a business-driven mind,” she added. Thomas was in New Orleans ahead of this Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX. She rubbed shoulders with stars including Olivia Dunne at Michael Rubin’s Fanatics pre-game bash on Saturday night. “It’s been great,” Sydney added, looking right at home on the red carpet in a stunning pink outfit. READ MORE SUN STORIES”And I love getting to explore New Orleans too. “There’s so much culture and it’s such an eclectic city. It’s great that the [Super Bowl] is here.”Sydney rocked a stunning bikini outfit for the Netflix broadcast, which was seen by over 100 millionCredit: INSTAGRAMThe 21-year-old has dreams of becoming a Sports Illustrated modelCredit: APThomas is due to graduate this summer from the University of AlabamaCredit: Instagram @iamsydneythomas More

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      Birmingham 2 Newcastle 3: Joe Willock’s double wins FA Cup thriller but Brum owner Tom Brady picks Super Bowl instead

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      SEVEN-TIME Super Bowl winner Tom Brady decided to give this game a miss. What a mug!Because he passed on an absolute epic tie as League One Birmingham and Premier League Newcastle went toe-to-toe to produce an all-time FA Cup classic.Newcastle won an absolute thriller in the FA Cup at BirminghamCredit: GettyJoe Willock led Newcastle to the fifth round of the FA Cup with a braceCredit: GettyBirmingham came close to a massive upset victory over NewcastleCredit: GettyBirmingham minority owner Tom Brady opted for the Super BowlCredit: APBrady, a Birmingham City minority shareholder, is in New Orleans where he will commentate on tonight’s Super Bowl.But there is no way the Philadelphia’s Eagles will dig deeper than Eddie Howe’s Magpies — no chance Kansas City will battle harder than Birmingham did here.At full-time as weary players dropped to the turf, St Andrew’s rose as one to applaud two sets of players who gave everything for 90 sensational minutes.Joe Willock’s double settled this fourth-round FA Cup belter, while Brum’s Tomoki Iwata had to settle for scoring arguably the goal of the season.Read More on FootballThe Geordies were still celebrating reaching the Carabao Cup final — but the Toon balloon was punctured inside a minute as Blues stormed into the lead.Kieran Dowell fired in a deep corner and Keshi Anderson rose unchallenged to nod the ball back into the box.Right-back Ethan Laird fired in a shot which took a wicked deflection off Callum Wilson and the ball flew high into the roof of Nick Pope’s net.St Andrew’s went ballistic as Wilson cursed his luck on his first start for 280 days, while Laird celebrated only the third goal of his career.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Magpies had been knocked out of the FA Cup by clubs from a lower division 32 times — only Everton (42 times) have suffered more.Meanwhile, Birmingham had eliminated top-flight clubs 23 times — second only to Millwall and Southampton (25 each).BBC makes half-time innovation in FA Cup clash between Leyton Orient and Man CitySo Newcastle should really have seen the danger signs.Chris Davies’ Blues played with the swagger of a team riding high at the top of League One and unbeaten in 18 games.The Geordies were clearly rattled and Dan Burn earned an early booking for trying to swap shirts with Scott Wright, during the action!From the free-kick, Christoph Klarer headed down Marc Leonard’s delivery and Anderson’s shot deflected off Burn but was brilliantly pushed away by Pope.That turned out to be a significant stop because it gave the Magpies the platform to stun Birmingham with a quick double to seize the lead in five crazy minutes.Wilson went on a rampaging run and swept in a low cross which Bailey Peacock-Farrell decided not to come for.Absolute thrillerBig mistake! Because William Osula cut the ball back from the far post to Willock whose shot was clawed out by Peacock-Farrell in the 21st minute.There was then a delayed reaction until far-side assistant referee Nigel Lugg decided to step in and flagged for a goal.It took a few seconds for the Toon Army to cotton on to what had just happened — then they went bonkers.Blues looked to have a legitimate grievance as the assistant ref was behind play and — without goal-line technology — could only have guessed that the whole of the ball crossed the whole of the line.Birmingham were still reeling when they suddenly found themselves behind.Osula showed a fabulous first touch to cushion Pope’s long clearance and fired in a shot which Peacock-Farrell beat out.Goal of the season candidateThe ball was recycled by Tino Livramento who centred and, although Osula got his feet tangled in front of goal, the ball broke to Wilson on 26 minutes.He somehow got his boot up to shoulder height to force the ball over the line to mark his return with a goal.Willock thought he had given the Magpies a two-goal cushion but he bundled the ball home from an offside position after Burn’s header sent him through.Jay Stansfield headed wide with the goal at his mercy before Wright drilled the ball weakly into the turf, allowing Pope to save.Yet there was nothing timid about the goal that rocked St Andrew’s five minutes before half-time as Iwata scored a sensational equaliser that will go down in Blues folklore.Leonard’s cross was headed out by Matt Targett and from 22 yards Iwata smashed in a screamer which flew into the roof of Pope’s net to leave the goalie helpless.Tempers flaredThere were shades of Ronnie Radford’s never-to-be-forgotten FA Cup banger for Hereford about the Japanese midfielder’s sensational strike.Tempers flared on the stroke of half-time, resulting in bookings for Osula and Anderson.The second half was not as frantic as the first, mainly due to a lengthy stoppage for Leonard, who was carried off after taking a heavy knock in a clash with Lewis Miley.There was a real edge to this tie now and Stansfield, then Klarer, were both booked for bundling Fabian Schar and Willock into the advertising boards. Those bookings sandwiched a yellow card for Willock for going in late on Laird and sub Willum Willumsson joined him for a late challenge on Willock.Willock wins itBrum chief Davies made a trio of substitutions but it was Newcastle who got the pay-off as Willock fired them back in front with his second goal of the night on 82 minutes.Sean Longstaff beat Ben Davies in a 50-50 for Livramento’s through pass and the ball fell to Willock, who drilled it through Peacock-Farrell’s legs.READ MORE SUN STORIESNewcastle thought they had finally killed off the Blues when Jacob Murphy rounded Peacock-Farrell but his shot was cleared off the line by Davies.But they held firm to keep their dream of another Wembley appearance to add to the Carabao Cup final. More

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      Inside Birmingham’s feel-good relegation, with ticket sales UP, wages at staggering level and ambitious plans for future

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      IF EVER there was a feel-good  reaction to being relegated from the Championship, Birmingham had it last year.You could have forgiven supporters for venting their anger after a season which saw them use four managers and drop into League One.Tom Wagner has helped transform BirminghamCredit: RexTom Brady invited pal David Beckham to watch against WrexhamCredit: GettyBrum striker Jay Stansfield and Co are now hoping to stun NewcastleCredit: RexBut with the stardust of seven-time Super Bowl-winner Tom Brady in the background and a £20million transfer kitty, this was different.The message from the club now is: “It’s not the league you’re in, it’s the club that you are.”Even fans who demand instant  success could see there was something bigger at work here.Under American owner Tom Wagner and the Knighthead Capital Management group  — who took over in 2023 — things are on the up.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBlues sit four points clear at the top of League One, with two games in hand on their promotion rivals.And as they host Premier League side Newcastle on Saturday, the gap between the teams may not be as great as you think.The Tynesiders have plans for a new stadium but so does big-spending Wagner, with a 60,000-seater arena scheduled for 2029 at the earliest.It could have been a summer of misery after Brum’s relegation but  season ticket sales were their best in 13 years, such was the optimism over the club’s rebuild.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMost home games are near sell-outs at the 29,409-capacity St Andrew’s.Manager Chris Davies was allowed  to spend £20m on a squad rebuild, including a new League One transfer record to bring in striker Jay Stansfield from Fulham for an initial £12m rising to £15m.David Beckham: Beyond the Pitch and Into the ScreenThe wage bill this season is in the region of £20m-£9m more than the next highest in the division — which would see them having a sizeable budget even in the Championship.But crucially there are no Profit and Sustainability Rules at work here.Birmingham are subject to SCMP  — Salary Cost Management Protocols — and, as a newly-relegated club, they can spend 75 per cent of turnover on player expenditure.Financial priorities will change with a  return to PSR in the  Championship.In the second tier clubs can lose up to £39m over a rolling three-year   period before being hit with any  punishment.But with promotion looking likely, Davies will be looking at another large transfer kitty.That is currently being helped by the generation of huge revenues from  partnerships with the likes of Nike, Delta Air Lines and sportswear brand Undefeated.And on Super Bowl weekend, it cannot be forgotten NFL legend Brady is also listed as a “minority owner” at St Andrew’s.When Birmingham hosted Hollywood-backed Wrexham earlier this season, Brady brought along pal David Beckham to watch the game.Yet, despite plans for a new Sports Quarter and super stadium, an incredible £15m was spent on their current home in the summer.And that was after making repairs to dilapidated areas of the ground.Newcastle celebrated reaching the Carabao Cup final but face a daunting FA Cup fourth-round clash at League One leaders BirminghamCredit: ReutersBrum chiefs have splashed out on their ground but want a new baseCredit: GettyBut why splash out on major improvements to their current home when a move is in the pipeline?The Blues are thinking on their feet. The reasoning is they want to grow their fanbase, as a leap from 29,000-plus crowds to more than 60,000 does not happen overnight.Wagner and his team want fans on board now and that means offering a matchday experience.Birmingham are already working on attracting more eight to 14-year-olds to games as they feel there has been a ‘lost generation’ of fans who were fed up of seeing them tread water under a Far Eastern ownership that appeared detached from supporters.Chief executive Jeremy Dale says they are already geared up to compete in the Championship — and beyond.He told Birmingham Live this week: “From a commercial perspective, the club is doing better than ever before.”If we got promoted, even to the Premier League, if we had the Premier League TV money we wouldn’t be in the bottom few teams in that league.“We’d be just below halfway, from a commercial perspective.“We believe next season, from a commercial point of view, we would be performing within the top five or six in the Championship.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The commercial partners say they can feel the vibe as they walk around the stadium — which is entirely different to what there was before.“They realise it’s not the league you’re in, it’s the club you are.” More

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      Chelsea defender who can’t stop shooting and a Villa star who’s always being fouled – Weekend Wager’s best FA Cup bets

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      SUNSPORT’S Weekend Wager uses in-depth stats and razor-sharp analysis to bring you the best value bets from the upcoming bumper weekend of sport.Joining our very own Will Pugh on this week’s show is football journalist Kweku Afari and betting expert Sam Rosbottom.Chelsea look good value this weekend – as SunSport run down the best bets for the FA Cup and more sporting actionCredit: AlamyThe panel talk through some of the biggest games from this weekend’s FA Cup.Brighton vs Chelsea and Aston Villa vs Tottenham are the matches where there’s money to be made, according to our experts.And we’ve also got a cheeky Super Bowl bet to take a punt on.Check out all our best bets for the weekend below:READ MORE SPORT STORIESBRIGHTON vs CHELSEAKweku Afari: Chelsea to score 3+ goals – 5/2″You look at this Brighton team, there are questions marks… last week against Nottingham Forest they shipped seven goals.”This is a Brighton who are not in very good form and they’ve got no clean sheets against Chelsea in their last eight meetings.”I’ve got Chelsea to go big in this one.”Most read in FootballWill Pugh: Rutter to score & Chelsea to win – 11/1″Rutter’s got three goals in his last two FA Cup games, and that’s good on it’s own.”When you hear those three goals came in just 101 minutes…”But, I still think the Blues are going to do it – they’ve progressed from 25 of their last 27 FA Cup fourth round ties.”Brighton have also lost each of their last four matches vs Chelsea and have won just one of the last 11 homes games the Blues.”That’s quite a record.”Tosin scored twice in his last FA Cup match and is value to have at least two shots vs BrightonCredit: GettySam Rosbottom: Tosin to have 2+ shots – 16/5″I’m having loads of luck in the player shots market.”Hear me out… [Tosin] has had nine shots in his last four games, including three in the last match vs West Ham.”He had four in his last FA Cup game against Morecambe and got on the scoresheet twice.”It’s value.”ASTON VILLA vs TOTTENHAMKweku: BTTS & Villa to win – 15/8″Can Villa put a dent in Tottenham’s bid to win a trophy for the first time since 2008? I think yes…”I feel like this is a safe bet in terms of it coming in.””I feel like this is a safe bet in terms of it coming in.”These teams have both scored in three of their last four meetings, while Spurs have lost three of their last four domestic away games.”Donyell Malen has looked lively lately and could prove value for a goal involvement against SpursCredit: AlamyWill: Malen goal or assist & Spurs to win – 13/1″Tottenham have progressed from four of their last five FA Cup fourth round ties.”They’ve also won nine of their last ten away games against Aston Villa.”Donyell Malen… three shots on target in three games – two of them in his last game against Wolves.”He’s looked really busy whenever I’ve seen him and I fancy him to be involved.”Sam: Ramsey to be fouled 2+ times – 2/1″Keeping it simple… he’s been fouled twice in each of his last three games.”In total, 14 fouls in his last eight matches – he is a player who does get brought down.”He’s likely to come up against Dejan Kulusevski and Pedro Porro… this is value.”Patrick Mahomes will lead the Chiefs to a third straight Super Bowl, say our expertsCredit: GettySUPER BOWLPHILADELPHIA EAGLES vs KANSAS CITY CHIEFSKweku – Mahomes to score a TD – 7/2″The Chiefs are aiming for history, right now – the first-ever NFL team to win three Super Bowls in a row.”Patrick Mahomes, the only person he is chasing right now is Tom Brady.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The only person to ever beat Patrick Mahomes in a Super Bowl is Tom Brady.”That is not changing this weekend – Patrick Mahomes will lead the Chiefs to another Super Bowl.”Remember 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 – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      David Beckham meets ‘long-lost twin brother’ Hollywood star in Super Bowl advert for Stella Artois

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      DAVID BECKHAM has teamed up with Hollywood royalty for a new Super Bowl ad. The football icon, 49, appears alongside A-lister Matt Damon in a feature-length advert for Stella Artois. David Beckham reunites with his secret twin brother in a new Super Bowl adCredit: The Mega AgencyMatt Damon stars as Becks’ long-lost sibling in the Stella Artois commercialCredit: The Mega AgencyBeckham and Damon’s ad was directed by Ben AffleckCredit: The Mega AgencyBeckham goes on a whirlwind journey in the 60-second advert, which will air in full during Super Bowl LIX’s half-time show on Sunday. The Manchester United legend joins his parents in a pub, where he is told he has a long-lost brother in America – known simply as “Other David”..Becks jets across the Atlantic in search of his sibling – played by 54-year-old Good Will Hunting star Damon.The pair share a beer and eat some buffalo wings in the minute-long short, before Damon shows off his own kicking prowess with an American football.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLDirected by Ben Affleck, who is cheekily referenced in the promo, the ad will help drive revenue for Damon’s non-profit organisation Water.org.Damon said in a press release: “I’ve been partnering with Stella Artois for a decade now and get more excited with each year.”I can’t wait to keep telling the story of ‘David and Dave’ all year and shedding light on those moments in life worth more, where meaningful connection means more than anything. “The Beckham brothers are here to stay, and Stella Artois will be there with us at every moment.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis year’s Super Bowl is being contested by the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Kansas City are attempting to make NFL history, with no team ever winning three consecutive titles. Everything you need to know about Super Bowl 59 along with Chiefs-Eagles predictions Super Bowl halftime advertising is big business, with brands desperate for a prime slot and the chance to reach over 100 million viewers in real-time.A slot can cost up to £6.4million, with a vast portion of the audience tuning in for the entertainment factor.A 2020 survey revealed that 79 per cent of viewers see the half-time ad break as entertainment, according to Statista. While almost 71 per cent stated that they enjoyed watching the commercials. Beckham famously played Stateside in the MLS for Los Angeles Galaxy and is the co-founder of Inter Miami in Florida. The full advert is set to be broadcast at half-time of Super Bowl LIX on SundayCredit: The Mega AgencyThe Kansas City Chiefs have won the previous two Super Bowls – and can threepeat this weekendCredit: APThe ex-England midfielder’s kids grew up in the USA – and he’s got the Super Bowl bug from them. Speaking to Forbes, Becks revealed: “I won’t be making the game this year.”Traditionally, I love watching the Super Bowl. READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s something that we always do as a family, same as everyone else across America and most of the world. “Everyone sits there and watches it, and eats and drinks, and it’s all about the family. So, I’ll be doing that in London.”Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More