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      Man Utd fans blast Sir Jim Ratcliffe after he cuts £40k donation to charity helping club icons despite £23bn fortune

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      MAN United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been dubbed Scrooge after cutting funding for a charity helping former players.United previously gave £40,000 a year to the trust, which fears it will fold without the lifeline.Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, worth £23billion, has been dubbed Scrooge after cutting funding for a charity helping former playersCredit: Alamy­Payments to the charity helping some of the club’s older players, including former skipper Bryan Robson, have been terminatedCredit: AllsportRed Devils great Denis Irwin is among 300 members of the Association of Former Manchester United PlayersCredit: AlamySupporters said it was a “kick in the teeth” following £23billion tycoon Sir Jim’s ticket price rises and a Christmas do ban.It follows a series of petty penny-pinching measures by Sir Jim, Britain’s richest man who is worth an estimated £23billion.The club had previously given a yearly sum to the Association of Former Manchester United Players, which was set up in 1985 to help footballers from bygone eras who earned nothing like the megabucks of today’s superstars.It puts on four events a year where ex-players can rub shoulders with others who signed professional forms with the club but never made a first-team appearance.READ MORE ON MANCHESTER UNITEDBut when the charity contacted Old Trafford after two quarterly payments of £10,000 failed to arrive, it was shocked to learn it plans to end all funding as part of Sir Jim’s cost-cutting drive.Trustee Jim Elms, 84, who played for United’s youth team and reserves from 1957 to 1960, called the move “ridiculous”. He said the charity does “so much good for the club for so little”, and has urged it to reconsider.He told The Sun: “We sent a ­letter to say we’ve not been paid. Nobody came out and told us so we had to send another letter.“That’s when we started hearing things that it was going to be the end of us.”Most read in FootballHe told how United’s chief executive Omar Berrada called him just days before Christmas.Jim, who played with Bobby Moore for an England youth team, said: “It didn’t go too well.Man Utd fans launch foul-mouthed protest at Sir Jim Ratcliffe and call him a ‘c—‘ over ticket price decision“Omar was non-committal. He’s going to meet us again in January but he said he couldn’t see it changing.“He didn’t seem to think that we were a necessity.”Jim, of Bramhall, Cheshire, added: “We’ve ran it since 1985.“Keeping the old players together. Looking after the ones that couldn’t pay for funerals.“I just can’t understand them myself. It’s ridiculous.”He added that each event was held at Old Trafford’s Manchester suite, which they pay to hire out.Among its 300 members are ­former skipper Bryan Robson, Alex Stepney, Denis Law, Brian Kidd, Arthur Albiston, Frank Stapleton, Denis Irwin and David May.Jim went on: “We give away around £10-20,000 to charity, mostly children’s charities in the local area. We’ve had £20,000 this year but not the rest of it.”The tycoon has launched a ruthless cost-cutting drive since his minority takeover of the club was announcedSir Jim has been clear that United need to save money, but this move has left him looking like a Christmas ScroogeA sourceHe has written a follow-up letter to the CEO, telling him: “We do so much good for the name of MUFC for so little. Please look again.”The cuts were also slammed by Dan Coombs, editor at supporters’ group United In Focus.He said: “After a summer where United spent £101million net and continue to pay incredibly high wages, the savings from this latest cut are a drop in the ocean, and are a kick in the teeth for many of the club’s former greats, who were not paid the excesses today’s footballers receive.”A source added: “Everyone knows the club needs to save money but some things just shouldn’t be cut.”Some of the players who benefit from this organisation never earned a penny from football and aren’t in the best financial circumstances.“Sir Jim has been clear that United need to save money, but this move has left him looking like a Christmas Scrooge.”Party scrappedThe chemicals tycoon, 72, has launched a ruthless cost-cutting drive since his minority takeover of the club was announced 12 months ago.More than 250 employees have been made redundant, while managerial legend Sir Alex Ferguson’s £2million-a-year ambassador role has been axed.Staff have also seen their ­traditional Christmas party scrapped and their bonus cut.Employees no longer receive free tickets for the FA Cup Final and had to pay for their own transport to Wembley in May this year.Ticket discounts for youngsters and over-65s were also scrapped.A club source said United “greatly appreciated” the role of AFMUP in maintaining relationships between former players and would continue supporting events.They added: “We are no longer able to make charitable donations to AFMUP while the club is ­making significant losses.“Our focus is on putting the club back on a sustainable financial footing so that we are in a position to invest in our priorities of achieving success on the pitch, and renewing our infrastructure.”Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first year at Man UtdSIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S minority takeover at Manchester United was announced on Christmas Eve in 2023 – and a lot has happened at Old Trafford since…December 2023 – Man Utd confirm Ratcliffe’s takeover on Christmas Eve, vowing to invest £245m into Old TraffordJanuary 2024 – Ratcliffe and right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford photographed meeting Erik ten Hag during tour of Carrington January 2024 – Omar Berrada poached from Man City as new CEO February 2024 – Ratcliffe’s £1billion, 27.7 per cent takeover officially completed February 2024 – Former CEO Richard Arnold quits board as Ineos pair John Rees and Rob Nevin addedMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe bans words “awesome” and “lukewarm cappuccino” in bizarre moveMarch 2024 – Matt Johnson appointed head of women’s footballMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe announces plans to build “Wembley of the North” to replace Old TraffordMarch 2024 – Man Utd NYSE share price drops to $13.73 on March 21 – down from $20.52 immediately after Ratcliffe takeover in DecemberApril 2024 – Senior staff club credit cards and private cars cancelled April 2024 – John Murtough quits as football director April 2024 – Jason Wilcox appointed technical director after compensation package agreed with Southampton May 2024 – Ratcliffe turns Carrington “toxic” after sending email to employees slamming “disgraceful” lack of cleanlinessMay 2024 – Work finally starts on leaking Old Trafford roofMay 2024 – Man Utd finish eighth in Premier League, worst-ever finish May 2024 – Ratcliffe gives employees just one week to decide if they want to accept redundancy May 2024 – Staff forced to pay for own transport to FA Cup final and only given one ticketMay 2024 – Pre-match party and hotel for senior staff before FA Cup final axedMay 2024 – Man Utd shock rivals Man City to win FA Cup despite suggestions Erik ten Hag will be sacked regardless of resultJune 2024 – Man Utd announce £50m plans to upgrade Carrington training ground June 2024 – Ratcliffe introduces strict “back to work” policy forcing staff to come into officeJune 2024 – Ratcliffe scores own goal with comments about women’s teamJuly 2024 – Man Utd finally agree deal to bring in Dan Ashworth as sporting director after four months of gardening leave at Newcastle, who received £3m in compensationJuly 2024 – Erik ten Hag signs shock new contract extension until 2026July 2024 – Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake appointed assistant managers, Andreas Georgson first-team coach and Jelle ten Rouwelaar goalkeeper coach. Darren Fletcher’s role changes from technical director to first-team coach. Steve McClaren, Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy depart.July 2024 – Ex-Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell joins on short-term basis as interim director of recruitment July 2024 – Jean-Claude Blanc added to Man Utd board  July 2024 – Man Utd cut down number of staff on US pre-season tour to 125July 2024 – Ratcliffe makes 250 redundancies including popular media man John Allen, historian Cliff Butler and kitman Alex WylieAugust 2024 – Man Utd splash out £199m in the summer transfer window August 2024 – Matchday staff lunchboxes scrapped and some forced to eat beside toiletOctober 2024 – Man Utd stop paying £2m-a-year ambassador salary to Sir Alex FergusonOctober 2024 – Staff Christmas party cancelled October 2024 – “Back to work” policy costing Utd fortune to convert hospitality suites into temporary offices between home matchesOctober 2024 – Erik ten Hag sacked with club 14th in Premier League table, costing club £15mNovember 2024 – Ruben Amorim appointed new Man Utd manager on deal until 2027 after stumping up £10m release clause November 2024 – Coach Ruud van Nistelrooy axed by new manager Ruben Amorim November 2024 – Man Utd chiefs locked in blame game over summer shambles including Erik ten Hag situation and transfer signings November 2024 – Ratcliffe reportedly set to half £40,000 budget paid to Manchester United Disabled Supporters AssociationDecember 2024 – Ratcliffe admits “mediocre” Man Utd “still in last century” December 2024 – Fans protest after OAP and children concessions tickets ditched and minimum home ticket cost up to £66December 2024 – Dan Ashworth sacked after five months as sporting directorDecember 2024 – £100 staff Christmas bonus ditched for £40 M&S voucherDecember 2024 – Ceiling starts leaking during Ruben Amorim’s press conference after 3-0 defeat to BournemouthDecember 2024 – Reports of a mice infestation at Old Trafford as rodent droppings found in food kiosks and plush suites as food hygiene ratings drops to just two starsDecember 2024 – SunSport reveals Ratcliffe cuts £40,000 funding donation to Association of Former Manchester United Players charityThe move comes at a turbulent time on the pitch, with new ­manager Ruben Amorim overseeing four defeats in their last five ­Premier League matches.There were fan protests against ticket price rises at last month’s game against Everton at Old ­Trafford, with banners reading “Stop Exploiting Loyalty”.A spokesman for supporters group MUST said asking them to pay their “fair share” after decades of mismanagement was “offensive”.He went on: “We have done everything we have been asked. We’ve cheered the players on even in the face of substandard performance.”But United have defended their penny-pinching, saying: “We have been focused on cost saving to put us on a stronger financial footing.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSir Jim has also insisted “hard choices” are needed. He added: “I want to be free for us to buy really good footballers, not spend so much of the money on infrastructure.”United were approached for comment. RUTHLESS RATCLIFFEBy Sarah RidleySIR Jim Ratcliffe’s savage cuts even shocked United skipper Bruno Fernandes.He was “taken aback” when staff lost their traditional free FA Cup Final ticket, travel, food and accommodation. Fernandes offered to pay himself but was rejected.Some 250 staff were then made redundant in the summer. The club also stopped Sir Alex Ferguson’s £2million-a-year ambassadorial salary, cancelled the staff Xmas party, and axed company credit cards and private chauffeurs.The cost of disabled parking bays were also hiked by 20 per cent. Sir Jim has also considered halving the annual £40,000 budget for the club’s Disabled Supporters’ Association.Earlier this month fans protested at a rise in ticket prices, with the club abolishing discounts for kids and OAPs.The Old Trafford roof is also leaky while water came though the ceiling during manager Ruben Amorim’s press conference last week.A mice infestation has also seen United’s food hygiene rating drop.Fans have expressed their fury over the club’s latest ticket price hikesCredit: GettyManchester United’s stadium Old Trafford has a leaky roofCredit: GettyThe club has stopped Sir Alex Ferguson’s £2million-a-year ambassadorial salaryCredit: Getty More

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      Man City ace Phil Foden’s kids take a spin in custom-built mini Mercedes G-Wagons

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      FOOTIE ace Phil Foden’s children take a spin in custom-built mini Mercedes G-Wagons.The electric Christmas gifts are modelled on the Man City star’s own £200,000 car.Phil Foden’s children take a spin in custom-built mini Mercedes G-WagonsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEAfYB_iIqc/?hl=enElectric Christmas gifts are modelled on the Man City star’s own £200,000 G-WagonCredit: BackGridPhil’s son Ronnie unwrapping his pricey Christmas presentCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEAfYB_iIqc/?hl=en£11million-a-year Man City star Phil had no problem paying for the giftsCredit: ReutersHe posted a clip of Ronnie, five, and True, three, zipping round his Cheshire mansion’s garden.The £11million-a-year star had no problem paying at least £800 each for the gifts.Phil, 24, also has a baby with partner Rebecca Cooke.It comes after Phil moved a chef into the grounds of his home as he attempts to cook up a storm in the Premier League over the coming months.READ MORE ON PHIL FODENThe Manchester City and England striker has recently moved away from his Stockport roots and into a country pile.And Foden, 24, has taken a full-time chef with him who will live in the gatekeeper’s cottage on the Cheshire Estate.A source revealed: “Phil wants to be on top of his nutrition and the chef has a lovely space to prepare all his meals.“It’s the ultimate luxury and because he’s away a lot with the team, having his own chef means he can just focus on his football and young family.”Most read in FootballFoden’s mum Claire recently told Talk Eat Laugh: “The shocking thing is I hear him ordering salmon a lot now and he never used to eat that!”He used to have low iron levels, but that’s all up to scratch now.”Phil Foden’s fed-up neighbours have declared war on the England ace for destroying their neighbourhood and turning it into Skid Row More

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      Manchester United players want VIP Oasis reunion tickets from rival City players

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      MANCHESTER United players hope to call on Manchester City rivals for VIP tickets to Oasis reunion gigs.City’s Jack Grealish, John Stones, Kyle Walker and Phil Foden are close pals with Noel and Liam Gallagher, who are often seen in the dressing room celebrating derby wins.Tickets could be passed to the likes of Red Devils Amad Diallo and Bruno FernandesCredit: RexNoel and Liam Gallagher are often seen in the Man City dressing room celebrating derby winsCredit: Social media – Refer to sourceThe Oasis brothers love to mock United’s lack of recent trophies.But United players hope friendships formed with City stars on international duty and other functions will prove crucial.Tickets could be passed to the likes of Red Devils Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes.A source said: “United’s lads are used to being the hottest ticket in town. They have a load of lackeys who generally get them what they want.READ MORE ON MAN UTD“But they know getting in touch with Liam or Noel is not going to help, so are hoping their City mates can use their contacts.” Oasis are due to play Manchester’s Heaton Park in July.Grealish has told how he had yet to get tickets from Noel as he was unsure when City play in the Club World Cup next summer.But he added: “Trust me, I’ll be there. It’ll be the first time I’ve seen them live.”Noel, who is also pals with City boss Pep Guardiola, has previously told how most of his family support United.Most read in FootballHe said: “It’s only myself, Liam and our brother Paul who are City fans. The rest of my family — there must be about 6,000 of us — are United. But I’m glad my dad took us to see City.”Oasis split in 2009, a year after City were taken over by the Abu Dhabi United Group. They have since won eight Premier League titles.United have not won one since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.Man City debut ‘Oasis kit’ but unveiling massively backfires as fans call it ‘worst ever’ and compare it to iconic sweet More

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      Premier League ref David Coote WON’T appeal sacking after videos emerged of anti-Klopp rant and snorting white powder

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      SHAMED ref David Coote won’t appeal the decision to sack him, it emerged last night.Referees’ body the PGMOL gave him the boot this month after a probe into videos of him snorting white powder and a foul-mouthed rant about ex Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.Shamed ref David Coote won’t appeal the decision to sack him, it emerged last nightCredit: ReutersCoote was filmed branding ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a ‘German c**t’Credit: XThe top-flight ref was also filmed snorting white powder at Euro 2024Sources last night said the 42-year-old Premier League official had decided to accept his sacking – rather than fight to keep his old job, the Daily Mail reported.The PGMOL – Professional Game Match Officials Board – showed Coote the door after examining evidence provided by The Sun.We exclusively revealed a film of him snorting what appears to be cocaine during the Euros in Germany this summer.In the eight-second WhatsApp clip, he was wide-eyed as he used a rolled-up US banknote to snort a four-inch line of the substance in his Uefa-funded hotel room.READ MORE ON DAVID COOTEThe previous day, the official had acted as a VAR for France’s quarter-final shootout win over Portugal.Days before that exposé, footage emerged on social media showing him calling former Liverpool boss Klopp a “German c***”.Coote had also tried to arrange a drugs party during Tottenham’s win over Manchester City on October 30. He was the fourth official for the Carabao Cup clash.Most read in FootballOfficial body PGMOL said the ref – also subject of a separate betting probe – was sacked after his actions were found to be in breach of contract.In a statement, they said: “David Coote’s actions were found to be in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable. “Supporting David Coote continues to be important to us and we remain committed to his welfare.”Moment scandal-hit Prem ref David Coote snorts white powder in shocking video during Euro 2024Coote has been lying low near his Midlands home since the video emerged.Referees body the PGMOL, who examined evidence provided by The Sun, sacked him on Monday following a probe into his sweary rants and white powder abuse.Coote was then the subject of a new probe over allegedly issuing a yellow card to order.The loss of Coote’s career is set to cost him £1m over the next few years in loss of earnings.Shocking David Coote video in fullFirst videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown.”Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant.”So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”Second videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career.”Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.”Shamed ref David Coote was seen for the first time since his sacking, as he was pictured heading to the gymCredit: BackGrid More

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      Marcus Rashford named Mr January for Man United’s 2025 calendar – despite departure rumours

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      MAN United picked Marcus Rashford as their 2025 calendar’s face of January — when he may be leaving the club.The forward, 27, has been left out of their last three squads by boss Ruben Amorim.Man United picked Marcus Rashford as their 2025 calendar’s face of January — when he may be leaving the clubThe Old Trafford club is understood to be open to offers and has valued Rashford at £40millionCredit: GettyRashford said last week he was “ready for a new challenge”. But he will be staring out from United supporters’ walls all next month — when the transfer window is open.A source said: “Rashford’s future at the club remains uncertain.“He may not be here after the transfer window opens in just over a week’s time. At least he’s the face of January — it’s likely he won’t be around much longer.”Fans have not been put off, as the £12 calendar has already sold out on United’s website.read more on Marcus RashfordThe Old Trafford club is understood to be open to offers and has valued Rashford at £40million.He has previously been linked with Barcelona while several top Prem clubs want a striker, Reds’ great Gary Neville believes Rashford — who joined United aged seven — may have played his last game for the club.He said: “He probably has to leave and the club want him to leave.”Most read in FootballRashford has also been dumped by Love Island girlfriend Grace Jackson.Ruben Amorim defends Marcus Rashford omission after Man Utd exit against Tottenham More

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      Hard-up Prem fans ‘priced out of buying club shirts’ fuelling boom in fake kit for Christmas gifts

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      CASH-strapped Premier League fans are fuelling a boom in fake team shirts for Christmas gifts.Data shows supporters have made 48,510 online searches for counterfeit top-flight club clobber from September to the beginning of December.Premier League fans are fuelling a boom in fake team shirts for Christmas giftsCredit: GettyIn comparison, there were just 4,230 searches from January to August, before the festive shopping season began.Fake Manchester Utd shirts topped the table, with 17,730 searches.The team’s official adult home shirt costs £80, and £55 for children, while both go for £12 on knock-off websites.Betting site Footy Accumulators, which analysed the search data, said: “It is sad to see that clubs have priced many loyal fans out of being able to afford a shirt which is leading them to use websites selling fakes to buy gifts for loved ones this Christmas.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“Rising prices mean that a family of four who want new shirts will have to fork out around £370 from club shops whereas if they go to knock off sites the price will be more like £50.“We hope that clubs across the UK take note of these alarming figures and try to make merchandise more affordable in the future to help supporters not have to turn to counterfeit merchandise.”Demand for Arsenal fake shirts soared by 191 per cent over the beginning of the year from just 680 to 5,940 in the run up to Christmas making fake Gooners tops the second most in demand.Newcastle knock offs were third highest in demand with 4,830 searches compared to just earlier in the year – an incredible 419 per cent rise.Most read in FootballTottenham Hotspurs came fourth with demand up from 440 to 3,750 – a 184 per cent rise.Liverpool came fifth on a 169 per cent increase from 460 to 3,720.In sixth place came Manchester City on 3,150 knock off searches – up from 420 and a 150 per cent increase.Non-league club labelled ‘absolute class’ as they rock up to FA Cup tie in bizarre pina colada kit More

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      Tyson Fury reveals retirement decision after devastating Usyk loss as he looks forward to Xmas ‘blowout’ with family

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      TYSON Fury has assured pals “it’s not over” despite his devastating world heavyweight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King flew back to Britain yesterday after hitting out at the judges’ decision in Saudi Arabia – sparking retirement rumours.Tyson Fury sparked retirement rumours after losing his world heavyweight title fight with UsykCredit: GettyTyson reunites with wife Paris, who he had not spoken to for three months amid intense pre-fight preparationsCredit: TNT SportsHe is now set for a Christmas “blowout” with family ahead of a possible £250million clash with rival Anthony Joshua.Tyson warned fans they may never see him box again after the judges controversially awarded the win to the Ukrainian on Saturday night.Dad-of-seven Fury flew back to Manchester on a private jet yesterday afternoon for a reunion with his family after spending the last three months at training camp.His promoter Frank Warren said the fighter plans a traditional Christmas at his home in Lancashire before he makes any decision on his future.READ MORE ON BOXINGHowever, The Sun can reveal the former world champion has told pals: “It’s not over.”And a £250million Battle of Britain mega-fight with rival AJ is already being discussed for next year, with Wembley Stadium touted as the perfect venue.Speaking after the fight, AJ’s ­promoter Eddie Hearn said the clash has to finally happen after being mooted for years.He added: “There’s only one fight for Tyson Fury and that’s Anthony Joshua. It’s the biggest fight probably in the history of British boxing.Most read in Boxing“Everyone will always want to see it. For me, AJ against Fury is the one, it’s the one at Wembley. It will be a huge global event.”Warren agreed, telling The Sun it would be “brilliant”.He said: “It’s what people will want to watch. The Fury/Joshua fight is a great fight and if it ­happens it will be a mega fight, it will be brilliant. But it will only happen if Tyson wants to do it and that’s a big if. And if he doesn’t want to do it, then so be it.”Oleksandr Usyk shows true colours with classy message to Tyson Fury after victory in heavyweight rematchThe veteran promoter raised hopes of the pair facing off, saying: “Look, Tyson’s a fighting man, that’s what he’s driven by, that’s what gives him a sense of purpose.”The fight would rake in around £250million through box office and pay-per-view revenues.Boxing insiders say the fighters could pocket purses in excess of £100million.Fury, 36, is already estimated to have a net worth of £110million, while 35-year-old Joshua’s wealth tops £100million.Hearn hopes to sign a two-fight deal for London and Riyadh.The pair, who have now both lost twice to Usyk, had originally agreed to fight in Saudi Arabia in 2021. But a judge ruled US boxer Deontay Wilder was entitled to exercise his option to fight the Gypsy King instead.Joshua was knocked out by fellow Brit Daniel Dubois in September.Dubois, who holds the IBF world title, was branded an “embarrassment” for confronting Usyk in the ring after Saturday’s fight.Dubois, knocked out by Usyk in 2023, grabbed a microphone and said: “I want my revenge for the robbery last time. Let’s go, let’s go. Make it happen Frank!” Usyk said he was open to a rematch but first wanted “to go home and rest”.It came after Fury had stormed out when all three judges deemed Usyk the winner.Fury was comforted by wife Paris, who he had not spoken to for three months amid intense pre-fight preparations.He said later: “What’s next for me? I’m going home and having some time off.”Asked if the public will see him fight again, he added: “You might do, you might not do. Who knows? We’ll talk about that next year.”He previously revealed he will be downing “plenty of eggnog and mince pies, turkey, and all that” this Christmas.Warren praised his fighter, who has battled mental health demons.Fury is looking ahead to a potential £250m clash with Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyActor Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in the audience in RiyadhCredit: PAHe said: “It’s how it should be, he wants a traditional Christmas. He wants to switch off and be with his family. He’s been in training camp for three months.“He hasn’t spoken to his family for three months, that’s how determined he was to win this fight.“From my perspective I don’t want him to make any decisions, or even discuss boxing, until he’s ready. If he said to me tomorrow he wants to fight on, I’d say OK. If he said he wants to retire, I’d say, ‘Great, whatever you want to do, I’m with you’.”He claimed Fury’s legacy is assured, whatever he decides to do next.Warren said: “He’s a two-time world champion, he’s been in so many epic, spectacular fights in the 21st century in the heavyweight division. And you think where he’s come from, how he’s championed mental health, he has bipolar, he has had a lot of problems outside the ring and he’s been a champion in beating them. On top of that he’s a decent person.“He deserves his downtime now, go and rest up and then make his decision as to what he wants to do. There’s lots of options there, including a Joshua fight.”Fury, who lost the first Usyk fight in May on a split decision, raised his hand in celebration at the end of a dramatic 12 rounds in Riyadh on Saturday night.But he was left reeling when all three judges scored the fight 116 to 112 in Usyk’s favour.Fury claimed later they had given Usyk, 37, a “Christmas gift”.He said: “There’s no doubt in my mind I won the fight, that’s it, we can’t cry over it.“We didn’t feel no spirit, we felt a bit of Christmas spirit in there and I think he got a little Christmas gift from them judges.“It is what it is, I’m not going to cry over spilt milk, it’s happened now. I know boxing, I’ve been in it all my life, you can’t change a decision but you always feel a little bit hard done by, not a little bit, a lot.“But when you don’t get the knockout this is what happens, you can’t guarantee a win. In that fight there, he never hurt me once, I’ve got a couple of flesh wounds, they’ll be gone in two or three days.“Not a mark on me, but listen, it is what it is, I know what’s happened, I’ll go home, there’s not much else I can say.”Meanwhile Warren raged: “How did Tyson only win four rounds? It’s impossible. It’s nuts! Crazy! That’s nonsense. I am dumbfounded, I don’t get it.”He added: “Tyson is gutted. He won the fight. I am biased — but I’m not stupid.”An AI judge also had Usyk as victor, by 118 to 112. But Fury was not impressed, blasting: “F**** all the computers, keep the humans going. More jobs for humans, less jobs for computers. F* electric cars too, while we’re at it.”Among the stars at the Kingdom Arena were actor Jason Statham with model partner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan.Brit Lennox Lewis was seated beside fellow ex-heavyweight world champ Wladimir Klitschko, while former featherweight world title holder Naseem Hamed was also there watching.READ MORE SUN STORIESUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Usyk’s win, calling it proof that the country “will not give up what’s ours”.He posted on Telegram: “Victory! So important and so necessary for all of us now.”Daniel Dubois, who holds one of the heavyweight belts, was in attendanceCredit: PASnooker’s Ronnie O’Sullivan watched the clashCredit: PAFury narrowly lost the boutCredit: Getty More

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      Love rat Man City ace Kyle Walker WILL spend Christmas Day with estranged wife & children after pair agree festive truce

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      FOOTIE ace Kyle Walker will be with estranged wife Annie Kilner on Christmas Day after they agreed to put their divorce to one side for the sake of their kids.The England and Man City star, 34, faces a blockbuster legal fight for a share of his £27million fortune in the New Year.Kyle Walker and estranged wife Annie Kilner agreed to put their divorce to one side for the sake of their kidsCredit: AFP or LicensorsKyle secretly fathered a second child with model ex-mistress Lauryn GoodmanCredit: AlamyAnnie booted him out after he secretly fathered a second child with model ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.But they will call a Christmas truce for their four children — Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, six-year-old Reign and baby Rezon.A source said: “It’s been a horrible 12 months. But huge credit to Annie.”Despite everything Kyle has done, she couldn’t bear the thought of him waking up alone on Christmas Day without his children.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKER“They’re putting everything to one side to save the kids from any more heartache.”Kyle will spend Christmas morning with Annie and the kids before joining up with his City teammates ahead of their Boxing Day clash with Everton.Annie, 31, could then return to Sheffield to be with her family, including sister Sian.The £150,000-a-week defender was kicked out this time last year after Lauryn, 34, revealed the truth to a then heavily pregnant Annie.Most read in FootballIn a message sent on December 27, she wrote: “Hey it’s Lauryn. I just wanted to quickly tell you that Kyle is the father of our daughter.”Annie kicked Kyle out and he rented a mansion close to the family home in Prestbury, Cheshire. In his only interview, he told The Sun days later: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.”Kyle Walker and ex-lover Lauryn Goodman in fresh row over intercom security system at her £2.4m homeThe couple tried to repair the damage but looked worlds apart at the Euros as Kyle and his Three Lions teammates laboured to the final before defeat to Spain.He returned to the UK a day later and within hours was in court in London for a showdown with Lauryn over money for their daughter, Kinara.A judge accused Lauryn of using his desperation to keep it a secret as “leverage” to get what she wanted.Pals of Annie and Kyle hoped the scathing judgement would bring them closer together.But it pushed them further apart – laying bare the extraordinary sums of money Kyle had paid Lauryn in a bid to win her silence.Annie now wants a 50-50 share of his fortune as part of a “financial divorce”.Kyle will spend Christmas morning with Annie and the kids before joining up with his City teammatesCredit: BackGridKyle was kicked out by Annie this time last year More