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    Plans for quango football regulator should be scrapped immediately, blasts Kemi Badenoch

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    PLANS for a quango football regulator should be scrapped immediately, Kemi Badenoch blasted yesterday.The Tory Leader implored Sir Keir Starmer against creating another body which could be led by a Labour donor.Kemi Badenoch has told Keir Starmer to scrap plans for a quango football regulatorCredit: ReutersIn the coming weeks, ministers are expected to confirm that the football regulator will be headed up by David Kogan.The sports media rights executive donated almost £75,000 to Labour MPs and parliamentary candidates in 2023 and 2024.Ms Badenoch told The Sun: “I don’t and have never really believed in the idea of a football regulator, because it’s about who runs it.“I’ve heard rumours that Labour has picked some Labour person to run the football regulator. read more on Kemi Badenoch”So it’s going to be a quango.”This is a government that doesn’t have serious businesspeople, people who understand these things.“Labour, running football, in my view, is not a good idea.”In February Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe, former chairman of Southampton FC and FA Board member, warned the organisation would destroy the Premier League.Most read in FootballSpeaking to The Sun’s Never Mind The Ballots show, he said: “The Premier League’s an unbelievable success.“It brings huge soft power to Britain, it brings huge amounts of tax revenue to the Exchequer.”Kemi Badenoch pleads for Tories to give her more time just like Margaret Thatcher was givenMs Badenoch said: ‘Labour, running football, in my view, is not a good idea’Credit: Dan Charity More

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      Chris Eubank Sr seen accompanying son to hospital after brutal boxing bout with Conor Benn

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      CHRIS Eubank Sr was seen accompanying his son to hospital after his brutal boxing bout with arch rival Conor Benn.The anxious-looking dad, 58, kept an eye on Chris Jr, 35, and stayed with him overnight as he was treated following his epic points victory.Chris Eubank Sr was seen accompanying his son to hospital after his brutal boxing bout with arch rival Conor BennCredit: GettyChris Jr was treated following his epic points victoryCredit: ReutersEubank Sr, who had a fierce 1990s boxing rivalry with Conor’s dad Nigel Benn, had called the sons’ grudge match a “circus”.But he ended a rift by being reunited with his son before the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium fight.A fan who spotted the pair in hospital said: “Chris Sr looked like the doting Dad and was right by his son’s side, keeping an eye on him and medics and making sure he was OK.“Although Chris Jr won the fight he seemed in a really bad way and was in an oxygen mask.Read More on Sport“It was great to see them together and so close after they had apparenlty had a feud, though.”Eubank Jr’s team denied claims of a broken jaw and said the hospital visit was “standard post-fight protocol”.Giving an update on Eubank Jr’s condition yesterday, his promoter Ben Shalom said he had not broken his jaw and was “currently resting”.He explained: “There is no truth to the rumours regarding a broken jaw.Most read in Boxing“As part of his standard post-fught protocol, Chris went to hospital for checks to monitor his vitals and ensure everything is in order.“Chris and Conor gave absolutely everything.”Conor Benn did attend the post-fight conference and said his defeat was a “hard one to swallow” – as a rematch loomed.SunSport’s Wally Downes Jr gives his verdict on Chris Eubank Jr’s win over Conor Benn More

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      Phil Foden puts family home up for sale for £3.25m just after we revealed his mum is on move

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      PHIL Foden has put his former family home up for sale for a cool £3.25m – just a week after we revealed his mum is also on the move.The Manchester City midfielder moved out of the sprawling four-bedroom property in Prestbury, Cheshire, last September after neighbours called police to complain about a noisy party being held at the property.Phil Foden has put his former family home up for sale for £3.25mCredit: GettyFoden, who lives with fiancee Rebecca Cooke and their three young children, has now moved into a sprawling mansion in the Cheshire countryside which comes complete with its own lake so he can indulge his love of fishing.The transfer comes as Phil, 25, also put a five bedroom mansion that his parents Claire and Phil Senior live in just a couple of miles away up for sale.They too have been hit with noise complaints from neighbours.A source said: “Phil and his family enjoyed living in Prestbury but they are now settled in their new home so it makes sense to cash in and sell up the other home.”Read More on SportFoden is set to make a profit of £400,000 if the house, which he bought three years ago, sells for its asking price of £3.25m.New footage shows Phil Foden’s reaction to Man Utd fans’ sick chant aimed at his mum More

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      Prem clubs with most arrests for Class A drugs on match days revealed – where does your club rank?

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      THE most arrests for Class A drugs on match days in Premier League grounds were at Manchester’s United and City stadiums, figures reveal.The league table of shame for the past two seasons also includes West Ham, Liverpool and Newcastle among the worst offenders.The Manchester rivals account for one in five of all Class A drug arrests at the 20 Premier League grounds. Police made 15 inside both City’s Etihad stadium and at United’s Old Trafford.One in seven arrests at Prem grounds are for Class A drugs. There were 54 in 2022-23 and 99 last year. Read More on SportIpswich were the only club with none.Home Office stats were analysed by betting service TipMan Tips, which said: “These figures show that drug possession is a prevalent issue across all the Premier League clubs.“They highlight the need for a police presence at football matches to prevent drugs getting inside stadiums.“The fear is however that many more people are getting away with bringing illegal substances into football stadiums.”Most read in FootballMoment scandal-hit Prem ref David Coote snorts white powder in shocking video during Euro 2024Number of arrests for Class A drug possession inside Premier League grounds during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasonsManchester City – 15Manchester United – 15West Ham United – 13Liverpool – 13Newcastle United – 12Arsenal – 11Fulham – 9Chelsea – 9Everton – 9Crystal Palace – 8Nottingham Forest – 7Wolverhampton Wanderers – 6Tottenham Hotspur – 6Bournemouth – 5Southampton – 4Brighton – 4Aston Villa – 3Leicester City – 3Brentford – 2Ipswich – 0The most arrests for Class A drugs on match days in Premier League grounds were at Manchester’s United and City stadiums, figures revealCredit: Getty More

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      Conor Benn’s firm’s eye-watering debts revealed ahead of star’s Chris Eubank Jr grudge match

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      BOXER Conor Benn’s company suffered a huge blow as it racked up debts of £400,000.Paperwork for The Destroyer Ltd show the sum owed by ex-world champ Nigel Benn’s son, 28, which includes bank loans and trade creditors.Conor Benn’s company suffered a huge blow as it racked up debts of £400,000Credit: GettyBut he will share an £18million purse fighting Chris Eubank Jr — son of his dad’s 1990s arch rival — tonight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.His firm was set up in 2016 when Conor, who has a love of expensive cars, made his pro debut.But he has told of his middleweight grudge match opponent’s debts — claiming Eubank Jr, 35, owes footie ace Neymar £4million in poker losses.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were originally meant to face off against each other back in 2022, but Benn had failed a drugs test after testing positive for Clomifene.READ MORE ON CONOR BENNTensions between the two Brits have been high ever since.The fathers of Eubank Jr and Benn fought twice, firstly in a Eubank Sr victory in 1990, then a draw in 1993, with a trilogy fight never agreed.The fight in 2025 has kicked off with controversy, as Chris Eubank Jr failed to make the weight and was fined £300,000.Chris 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 infoConor Benn celebrates after Chris Eubank Jr is forced to pay him £375,000 for missing weight More

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      West Ham are training aces to breathe better with innovative machine which boosts lung function

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      WEST Ham are training star players how to breathe better through an innovative machine which boosts lung function.Hammers aces like Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta are enhancing their endurance by using the gadget WellO2.This device, developed by Finnish entrepreneur Aulis Kärkkäinen, is sold online in the UK for £239 by Well PharmacyIt helps them in Prem matches by combining resistance breathing with warm steam to strengthen muscles and moisten airways.A hi-tech mouthpiece which connects to a phone allows analysts to track performance to ensure athletes complete up to 60 breaths a minute.Richard Collinge, Director of Performance at West Ham United – whose fans sing I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles – said: “This has been a valuable addition to our performance toolkit.“The WellO2 breathing device has become a go-to adjunct for players, helping clear airways and supporting their recovery.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe device, developed by Finnish entrepreneur Aulis Kärkkäinen, is sold online in the UK for £239 by Well Pharmacy.Jamal Butt, of WellO2, said: “Our simple yet powerful device is designed to support better breathing for everyone.“We are excited that it is now available to more people in the UK than ever before.”’Give Fullkrug the manager’s job’ – West Ham star launches expletive-laden rant at team-mates for ‘not playing football’West Ham are training players how to breathe better through an innovative gadget called the Well02, which boosts lung function More

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      Frank Bruno relaxes in hammock as he recovers from mid-air health scare – and now hopes to attend Benn v Eubank bout

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      FRANK Bruno has bounced back to health following his mid-air health scare.The ex-world heavyweight champ, 63, posted snaps of himself in a hammock and celebrating Easter with his family — then confirmed he was well enough to attend a Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jnr bout this weekend.Frank Bruno has bounced back to health following his mid-air health scareCredit: instagramThe boxing legend posed with his family over EasterWe told how dad-of-four Frank was taken to hospital in Qatar when he became ill on a long-haul flight to Thailand on March 3.Doctors diagnosed a viral infection and there were fears he had meningitis. He had further treatment in the UK but was too ill to pick up an award on March 28. A source said: “Frank was in a bad way for a long time and people were worried – but is now thankfully fighting back to fitness.read more on frank bruno”His recovery has been as dramatic as his illness, and he is looking forward to the fight on Saturday.”He is well enough to be ringside and will doubtless chat to fans at the event.”Frank really wanted to be there and obviously knows both Benn and Eubank’s fathers as well as the fighters themselves.”He has spent Easter with family and friends and thankfully is now on the mend.Most read in Boxing”Frank is looking forward to getting back out and about and is really grateful to his fans and the public for their support.”Four Kings takes a look back at the iconic week in British boxing from 1991Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      David Beckham set sights on becoming next Gary Lineker as he lands TV chat show & lines up host of A-list pals as guests

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      FOOTBALL legend David Beckham has his sights set on becoming the next Gary Lineker after landing his first TV chat show.The ex-England captain will host Beckham & Friends Live on Paramount+ and guests may include his pals Gordon Ramsay, Tom Cruise and Ryan Reynolds.David Beckham will host Beckham & Friends Live on Paramount+Beckham and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry enjoying a conversation on setBecks has his sights set on becoming the next Gary LinekerCredit: BBCViewers in the UK and US can watch as Golden Balls sips wine with the A-list stars and chats about the action during Champions League matches.The first two episodes will be live from London ­covering the semi-final second legs between Inter Milan and Barcelona, and PSG and Arsenal on May 6 and 7.Becks, 49, will then fly out to Germany, for the final at Munich’s Allianz Arena on May 31, but he is tight-lipped about who might join him.Speaking from his Miami home in Florida, he told America’s CBS Golazo sports network: “I’m really looking forward to turning up with a few mates, a few glasses of wine, watching the game and great conversation.”READ MORE ON DAVID BECKHAMHe previewed rehearsals for the show, anchored by UCL Today’s Kate Scott, in a cosy studio featuring house plants, armchairs, books on coffee tables and a homely rug.Another Instagram clip had him being embraced by Arsenal and Barcelona legend Thierry Henry, who teased him about his old club Real Madrid losing to Arsenal.A lucrative move into punditry could see Golden Balls replace Lineker, who is stepping down from Match of the Day, as Britain’s favourite football broadcaster.It comes off the back of his hugely successful Netflix documentary series Beckham, which offered a never-before-seen insight into his life and playing career.Most read in FootballAn insider said: “It is a huge deal for the channel and shows just how big David is in America. I apologised to Olympic boxing hero’s mum after David Beckham mistakenly said she’d died live on TV, reveals Gabby Logan “He has become a global icon.“Both sides are winners. “It is a big money deal but will raise his profile even higher in America.“It will also bring a lot of viewers in.“David has shown with his Netflix docs that he is comfortable in front of the camera but this will see him live and unedited. “It will make for great television.”Behind the scenes of David’s new showThe former England captain arriving for rehearsalsAn advert for David’s new show Beckham & Friends More

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      Nicky Butt seen for the first time since accepting a police caution for head-butting a guard at his 50th party

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      NICKY Butt is pictured for the first time since accepting a police caution for head-butting a guard at his 50th party.The ex-England player was seen in Manchester, a day after we broke the story.Nicky Butt is pictured for the first time since accepting a police caution for head-butting a guard at his 50th partyCredit: ZenpixThe ex-England player was seen in Manchester, a day after we broke the storyCredit: ZenpixThe Sun revealed in January that the guard was treated for a suspected broken nose.He accepted the criminal sanction for actual bodily harm over the attack at Soho Farmhouse near Great Tew, Oxfordshire.The former Manchester United star also agreed to donate to charity.He had snapped and attacked the security guard during a seven-hour bash on January 24.Read More on FootballTrouble erupted between 7pm and 8pm after the ex-midfielder left the bar for a courtyard.The guard was said to have seen Butt relieving himself against a wall.A row developed and sources said Butt lashed out in a fury.The guard was treated in hospital for facial injuries amid fears of a broken nose.Most read in FootballA source said previously: “There was blood everywhere. People were shocked as the guard came inside with his face a mess. It ruined a lovely day.”The guard took time off work but later returned.Man Utd star Nicky Butt’s 50th party at centre of police probe after ‘head-butt’ left security guard with ‘broken nose’Butt accepted a caution for actual bodily harm over the attack at Soho Farmhouse, OxfordshireCredit: Zenpix More