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    Brighton star Joao Pedro ‘sends Bukayo Saka into another dimension’ with ‘nasty move’ in Arsenal clash

    JOAO PEDRO went viral thanks to some incredible footwork during Brighton’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal.Pedro, 22, started for the Seagulls against the Gunners in their Premier League clash at the Emirates.Brighton ace Joao Pedro dominated Arsenal star Bukayo SakaCredit: TNT SportsBrighton star Pedro also scored the equaliser against ArsenalCredit: GettyAnd the versatile forward was in top form as he gave the North Londoners a very tough afternoon with some stunning dribbling skills.The Brazil international dominated Thomas Partey in several encounters.But Pedro got the world talking when he showcased some excellent dribbling skills against Bukayo Saka.Brighton fans went ballistic as they stormed social media to praise their star forward.Read More on FootballOne fan tweeted: “Joao Pedro sent Saka to the shops ! Nasty move.”Another commented: “Joao Pedro with the body feints sending Saka into another dimension.”A third wrote: “Joao Pedro has made Saka and Partey dance now.”This one said: “Saka shuffling as well, Joao Pedro is ice cold [in] his last season at Brighton.”Most read in FootballAnd that one stated: “Joao Pedro has rinsed Partey & Saka this half.”Things got even better for Brighton as well as Pedro – and worse for Arsenal.Emotional Matt O’Riley opens up on Celtic transfer exit as he leaves ‘family club’ for new challenge at BrightonThe Brazilian cancelled out Kai Havertz’s opener with a fine strike on 58 minutes to seal a point against their 10-men opponents who lost Declan Rice to a second yellow card. More

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    Ex-England star Carlton Palmer reveals heartbreaking death of his dad on same day as friend Craig Shakespeare’s funeral

    CARLTON PALMER has revealed that his father died on the same day as he attended Craig Shakespeare’s funeral.The former England star shared the heartbreaking news on social media.Carlton Palmer’s dad has passed awayCredit: Action ImagesPalmer, 58, was with his mother and sister as his father died aged 89 in the early hours of the morning.The retired midfielder posted on X, revealing the news along with a picture of him and his dad.He wrote: “My dad passed at 3.17am this morning.”I love you and I will miss you. I was with him, my mother and my sister, and he passed peacefully in his sleep.READ MORE IN SPORT”God bless you Dad.”Palmer also admitted that he had been at the funeral of Craig Shakespeare today.Shakespeare passed away at the age of 60 earlier this month.He was diagnosed with cancer in October 2023 and received many tributes from the footballing world.Most read in FootballPalmer earned 18 caps for EnglandCredit: RexPalmer was one of the attendees at the Premeir League-winning former Leicester City’s coach’s funeral.He added: “It’s been a tough day.”My Dad passing this morning and burying my very good friend this afternoon.”Heartbroken.”Palmer received plenty of support from his followers on social media.One posted: “So sorry for your loss Carlton, thinking of you.”A second wrote: “I’m sorry to hear this, Carlton. I knew you two were so very close.”A third commented: “Through it all, remember the good times.”A fourth said: “Sorry for your loss. Big respect to even still go.”Another added: “Very sorry to hear that Carlton. My deepest condolences to you and your family.”Palmer starred for the likes of West Brom, Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United during his career.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also played for the likes of Southampton, Nottingham Forest and Coventry City.He earned 18 caps for England and scored one goal against San Marino in 1993.Craig Shakespeare won the Premier League at Leicester CityCredit: Getty – ContributorWho are these famous footballers? More

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    Boxing icon Oscar de la Hoya and girlfriend Holly Sonders dance half-naked in raunchy video before Instagram delete post

    OSCAR DE LA HOYA and his girlfriend stunned fans as they danced half-naked in a raunchy video.The iconic boxing promoter and partner left little to the imagination in a now-deleted Instagram post.Oscar de la Hoya and Holly Sonders shared a raunchy video on social mediaCredit: Instagram @oscardelahoyaThe couple danced to music while wearing very littleCredit: Instagram @oscardelahoyaThe video shows the couple dancing around and looking happy with each other.Holly could be seen in a pink bikini, while De La Hoya, 51, wore a very small set of pants.The post quickly went viral as it received thousands of comments from fans.However, De la Hoya revealed that the post was taken down by Instagram.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe claimed that it was a result of the post being reported by his “haters”.In a separate Instagram post, he wrote: “I just got taken down.”My last post was all in good fun, and haters reported it. They hate seeing me happy.”Holly, 37, also shared a statement on the matter in which she hinted that they will be making more content like it.Most read in BoxingShe added: “We both posted a video an hour ago.”It got taken down on both of our accounts due to lames reporting it.Ex-Golf Channel and Fox Sports becomes ‘hottest ref ever’ to officiate in X-rated Topless Sports LeagueThe couple have been dating since 2021Credit: GettyThey often hit the red carpet togetherCredit: Getty”Oscar’s had 6,000 comments in 30 minutes.”I guess some people really hate to see us have fun.”The good news… we will be back with more.”De la Hoya has been dating the former Fox Sports and Golf Channel presenter since 2021.In 2023, Holly launched the Exposed Sportz League, which would see OnlyFans stars and models compete in very little clothing.She got involved with the competition by becoming a referee.Holly used to work for the Golf Channel and Fox SportsCredit: GettyShe has since started the Exposed Sportz LeagueCredit: GettyShe has acted as a refereeCredit: X @holly_sonders More

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    Kyle Walker ‘readying lawyers’ for another court battle with Lauryn Goodman as he ‘considers launching harassment case’

    KYLE Walker is geared up to launch a harassment case against Lauryn Goodman after revealing a heartbreaking confession.The Man City defender, 34, is considering taking legal action against his ex-mistress to prevent her from sharing their personal life on social media.Kyle Walker is reportedly considering legal action against Lauryn Goodman to protect his childrenCredit: PAThe influencer shares two children with the Man City aceCredit: GettyPals of the £150,000 a week pro claim he has already been in touch with lawyers as influencer Lauryn, 33, continues to air her grievances online.A source said Kyle is “carefully looking at options” and has heard advice from two law firms in order to protect his children. The footballer shares four sons with scorned wife Annie Kilner, who last week blocked his return to their family £4million Cheshire mansion.It is understood the love rat was hoping for a reconciliation after their Turkey and Wales holidays. Instead, the footballer has been forced to stay in Premier League owned apartment.The source claimed Kyle wants to protect Roman, Riaan, Reign and Rezon, from any online harm as Lauryn continues to post following their bitter court row last month.A judge slammed the Celebs Go Dating star for using her footballer baby-dad as an “open-ended cheque book”.Her eye-watering list of demands was unveiled bombshell documents.Most read in FootballThey included £33,000 for air conditioning at her seven-bedroom mansion in Hove, Sussex, a £22,000 furnishing fund, £70,000 for a Mercedes GLE, to be replaced every three years, and a £30,000 car allowance for a nanny.But Lauryn later blasted Judge Edward Hess on social media and pokes fun at his comments. Multi-millionaire Kyle Walker forced to bed down in apartment block despite owning two mega mansions after messy splitShe replied to one fan: “I hope Hess got the publicity I think he craved.”And the influencer has also since claimed Kyle told her he had never “for a ­second” been sorry they had got together and wanted to “have my cake and eat it”.She alleged her ex-lover wanted to bed her on a date in a London hotel room — days before he said publicly he regretted their “mistake” of a relationship.The influencer added that the Man City star “wanted a secret double life playing happy families” with their two kids.In an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday, Lauryn said he told her: “We can keep this between you and me.”’SPY ON HIM’Meanwhile, as reported by the MailOnline, the mum-of-two also allegedly asked one of Kyle’s mates to “spy on him”.The claimed the Celebs Go Dating star demanded they inform her where he, Annie and the kids were going on holiday.”She wanted all the details spread on social media, I guess just to embarrass him,” claimed the source.”I wasn’t comfortable with what she was saying and wanted no part of it but shows how much she wants to get at him.”I wanted no part of it.”A spokesperson for Lauryn denied these claims.It is not the first allegation against the influencer, as just last month a Kyle’s neighbour claimed Lauryn asked her to keep tabs on him and Annie in a bid to break their marriage up.Jasmine David, 51, recalled: “It was becoming clear how desperate she was, how obsessed she was with them.“She wanted to know if his car was parked up and if he was there, what he was doing.“I feel sorry for her to a certain degree. We have no idea what kind of things he said to her or what he promised. But in the end, she became hell-bent on breaking them up.”And, Lauryn’s own sister, glamour model Chloe, slammed the mum-of-two and vowed she couldn’t forgive her.She told The Sun how the feud saw her disinvite her sister from her dream wedding, claiming she had been “kept in the dark”.It comes after Lauryn sent a bombshell message to Annie on Boxing Day revealing Kyle fathered her second child.Annie, who was pregnant with Rezon at the time, swiftly kicked the £150,000-a-week defender out of their family home.She had previously welcomed him back after it was exposed he was dad to Lauryn’s son Kario.In an exclusive interview with The Sun soon after his second love child was revealed, Kyle publicly apologised to his estranged wife.He spoke of his desire to save the marriage and described Annie as his “soulmate”.She was later at the Etihad Stadium to support him as City won the title for a record fourth time in a row.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd she attended all but one of England’s matches at the Euros in Germany.Lauryn also travelled to one of them with their son, Kairo, four.Kyle Walker’s sit-down interview with The SunBy Paul SimsENGLAND ace Kyle Walker admitted in January he made “idiot choices and idiot decisions” over his secret child and ­bitterly regrets betraying soulmate wife Annie.In a sit-down interview with The Sun, this is what he said.“What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.“I made idiot choices and idiot decisions. I can’t begin to think or imagine what Annie is going through. I’ve tried to ask her but there’s pain and hurt.“The man that’s meant to love, care and be there for her, did this.“There have been days in this ordeal where I’ve just wanted to curl up in a ball and go to sleep.“The only person to blame is me. I have roles and responsibilities that I’m aware of and I’ve made stupid choices. But I need to own up to my mistakes — I owe it to everyone.“My actions have caused a lot of pain to a lot of people. I’m sorry because, as a family, this isn’t meant to happen.“I am a private man but I accept that I am a public figure and I need to address what I’ve done.“It hasn’t helped that it has been played out in the media. But I’ve chosen to speak now in the hope that I can at least explain myself and enable my wife and children to have the privacy they so desperately need and deserve.“When I met Annie at 17, I never envisaged my private life being like this. I never thought I would be a father of six.“In football I’ve achieved more than what I ever thought I would achieve. But to personally hurt what I truly believe is my best friend, that’s what hurts a lot.“How could I hurt someone I love so much? That’s something I need to find in myself.“I need to find out why I have done this and why situations have occurred. I am human and I’ve made mistakes on and off the field.“The ones off the field are definitely more damaging and have been more hurtful to me.“Football has been my life since I was six but my family comes before anything on this planet. At the moment, they’re hurting enormously.“My little boy goes to sleep with me every night and to not have him . . . I’m used to being away for long periods of time with England.”We say goodnight on FaceTime. But to know that I’m not with him because of my mistake — mistake is probably the wrong word, my choices — that’s what pains me.”The mum-of-two was slammed by a judge for using Kyle as an ‘open-ended cheque book’Credit: SplashIt is understood the footballer wants to protect his childrenCredit: Rex More

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    French star suspended by club ‘for wishing team-mate and ex-Premier League ace happy birthday on social media’

    A FRENCH star has been suspended for wishing his team-mate happy birthday on social media.Marseille star Rayan Hassad, 18, wished former Newcastle and Porto defender Chancel Mbemba happy birthday on his Instagram story.Rayan Hassad (left) has been suspended after wishing Chancel Mbemba (right) a happy birthdayCredit: InstagramMbemba, though, is currently banished from Marseille’s first-team for demonstrating “poor behaviour” in training according to regional French paper La Provence and reported by Get French Football News.Hassad’s message to Mbemba said “Happy birthday cousin”, with the term “cousin” allegedly a reference to an incident which caused Mbemba’s suspension.The message was said to be the “final straw”.Hassad is alleged to have already angered the club’s hierarchy by insulting a team-mate and refusing to carry out instructions given to him by the club.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHassad has since posted a message to his Instagram story apologising to the club, saying: “I was indeed suspended as a precautionary measure by Olympique de Marseille following an Instagram story where I wished a teammate a happy birthday.“I would like to clarify that at no time did I want to cause harm to my club and its management. “It was a simple birthday message, as I usually do with other teammates. If I hurt someone, I apologise but know that this was never my intention.”Hassad is a Marseille youth and reserve player and is yet to make an appearance for Marseille’s first-team.Most read in FootballMbemba had been playing regularly and helped Marseille reach the semi-finals of the Europa League last season.But he was deemed surplus to requirements by new manager Roberto De Zerbi this summer.Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseMbemba was then told to train with the reserves while he found a move, which is where the incident that saw him suspended is said to have taken place.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More

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    Man Utd fans gush ‘Adidas are absolutely killing it’ as ‘genius’ video showing off 2024-25 third kit is released

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans have fallen in love with the Red Devils’ third kit ahead of the new Premier League season.The strip was launched with a captivating video on social media, featuring the likes of Hollywood’s actor Barry Keoghan – who is a lifelong United fan – and a breadth of talent, young and old.Man Utd and Adidas have launched their third kit for the 24/25 seasonSaltburn actor Barry Keoghan featured in the new Adidas adCredit: X @ManUtdAnd Hojlund, Garnacho and Mainoo created their iconic celebration from last seasonCredit: X @ManUtdWell known United fan on social media Angry Ginge was also brought inCredit: X @ManUtdAdidas have brought back their classic trefoil logo to mark the brand’s 75-year anniversary in 2025.Other changes see a Red Devil emblem coming in to replace the club’s traditional badge.And Adidas Originals released a unique advert – led by BAFTA winning star Keoghan – at United’s old training ground, The Cliff, to launch the kit.The sportwear brand invited a raft of stars from both the present day and decades gone by to grace the sentimental production.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSuch is the wealth of talent in the film, you’d be forgiven for blinking and missing two Treble winners, and even the club’s longest-serving skipper.The first face seen, after Keoghan’s, is long-serving left-back Luke Shaw, who was tasked with getting some pitchside coffees.Eagle-eyed fans then spotted United’s much-loved trio of Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo perched on a wall – recreating their viral celebration against West Ham last season.Denis Irwin, Bryan Robson, Jaap Stam, and two-time FA Cup winner Frank Stapleton, who is the Saltburn actor’s second-cousin, also featured. Most read in FootballThe idea stems from the celebration after Garnacho scored against West HamFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAmad Diallo can be seen shaking his head after one of the players receives a yellow card for taking his shirt off after scoring a goal.This was a clear nod to last season’s last-gasp FA Cup victory over Liverpool, where Amad – who scored in the final seconds of extra-time – was sent off for taking his shirt off in celebration.Man Utd complete stunning £60million Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui transfers as duo arrive from Bayern MunichFans were quick to fall in love with both the kit and the advert, with one person taking to X to write: “Adidas are absolutely killing it!!”A second said: “This is probably my favourite piece of content United have ever produced 🖤.”A third read: “This is such an incredible piece of production. It’s a perfect vibe for this new kit.”A fourth wrote: “Who’s the genius behind this. WOW!”Meanwhile, the officially verified Adidas UK account wrote: “The original Manchester.”While another replied: “This is unbelievably class. I have Goosebumps.”New signing Noussair Mazraoui wearing the new third kitCredit: Instagram @manchesterunitedFormer Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand helped out with the launch of their new third kitThe new look is a hit with supporters More

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    Embarrassing footage emerges of Premier League star Neal Maupay falling over in lift while in just swimming trunks

    NEAL MAUPAY has shared CCTV footage of himself slipping over in a lift.The Everton striker was in swimming trunks and a towel in his hotel.Neal Maupay shared footage of him slipping over in a liftCredit: X @nealmaupay_It happened after he got out of the poolCredit: X @nealmaupay_The striker then mopped the floor after himCredit: X @nealmaupay_But he was soon sent flying to the floor after slipping by the lift’s doors.Maupay shared the clip on his X and wrote: “Enjoyed my day off today at the pool 😎”After water got everywhere in the lift following his slip, Maupay then politely used his towel to mop the mess up afterwards.Fans on X loved seeing Maupay poking fun at himself.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne replied: “At least you troll yourself as well 😂”A second said: “Best video I’ve seen in a while 😂”While a third wrote: “Love the fact that you made sure to clean it up.”And a fourth chimed in with: “Imma show James Maddison.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe user was referring to Maupay’s ongoing feud with Spurs star Maddison.That first boiled over when Brentford lost 3-2 to Tottenham in January.Fan bumps into Premier League star Neal Maupay getting fish and chips and supporters are in stitches at his responseAll the times Maupay has wound fans and players upAfter opening the scoring for the Bees, Maupay did Maddison’s signature darts celebration – causing him to react angrily.The two then continued the feud over social media, with Maupay saying he lives “rent free” in Maddison’s head.Maupay then bode his time and again trolled Maddison for being left out of the England squad with a cryptic post.The player has previously opened up about being “the most disliked player” in the league for his tendency to wind up opposition sides. More

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    Iconic nineties F1 star looks unrecognisable in viral TikTok with his daughter as she tries on his old racing gear

    AN iconic nineties Formula One driver has stunned fans after appearing in a viral TikTok alongside his daughter.The German won three F1 races after coming through the motorsport ranks alongside Michael Schumacher. Lea Frentzen went viral in a clip trying on her fathers 1999 F1 race suitCredit: tiktok @leafrentzenHeinz-Harald Frentzen won three F1 races in the 1990sCredit: EPAThe German now has a defined beard and appears on his daughters social media pageCredit: tiktok @leafrentzenHeinz-Harald Frentzen, now 57, drove for Sauber, Williams, Jordan and Arrows during his F1 career, and managed second and third place finishes in the 1997 and 1999 seasons respectively.But more than 20 years on from his final F1 race, he appears to have found a new lease of life on social media.And he has teamed up with his daughter, Lea to do so.Lea, 24, went viral after posting a TikTok of herself trying on her dad’s old Jordan racing suit from the 1999 season.READ MORE IN F1The yellow suit still had its numerous sponsors plastered across it, with the clip then cutting to Lea zipping up the front of the suit.It remarkably appeared to be a perfect fit, which she confirmed by captioning the post: “It fits.”Other clips on her social media page show her interviewing her father, sporting a very different look from his racing days.In his younger days Frentzen sported a clean shaven face, but has now grown out his facial hair to sport a well-defined beard.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt is a look that has previously caught fans off guard, with a viral pic of Frentzen with his beard doing the rounds in October last year.Frentzen had a remarkable career as an F1 driver, both on and off the track.Greatest F1 track on Earth’ created featuring iconic parts from Silverstone, Spa and SuzukaHe was part of a big push by then F1-chief Bernie Ecclestone to get more German drivers into the sport, and being promoted shortly after Schumacher while driving alongside him and Karl Wendlinger.Earning his first seat in 1994 in the Mercedes-powered Sauber, Frentzen was eyed as a star for the future by team powerhouses at the time.Offers were forthcoming from from Williams – who won the 1993 championship – and McLaren in 1994.The Williams offer came following the death of F1 legend Ayrton Senna at the Imola Grand Prix that year.However, he turned it down out of loyalty to Sauber who had given him his big break.The latter went a very different way, coming directly from ex-McLaren CEO Ron Dennis before a harmless joke saw the move collapse.Frentzen said on the Beyond the Grid F1 podcast: “You know why I never got a chance at McLaren? In 1994 in Adelaide, my manager came to me and said then I had a call, Ron Dennis wanted to see me…”So, Ron Dennis came to me and said, ‘Hey Heinz, how is your English?’, and he said, ‘there might be some improvement in your English’.”And then I said for fun, ‘and how is your German?’, because we knew that Mercedes was coming to McLaren [as an engine supplier]. ‘You have to learn German as well’, I said.”He had a stone face. I was thinking I was funny, and my manager just pushed my arm like ‘what the f*** did you say that for?’. And I saw the face of Ron Dennis, and he never ever spoke again with me. He competed with Michael Schumacher for the F1 world championshipCredit: ReutersHe was surprisingly sacked by Jordan F1 team in 2001Credit: AP:Associated Press”He was so upset that I made this joke. And that’s why I never really had a chance at McLaren, because Ron Dennis for some reason didn’t like my sense of humour.”Frentzen won his first F1 race in 1997 when he also scored podiums in seven other races to finish second in the Championship.Despite a race win season and finishing second in the championship, there was a massive drop in performance in 1998, one Frentzen cannot explain to this day.In 1999, Frentzen headed to Jordan in a straight swap with Ralf Schumacher and came within touching distance of landing the title. Two race wins had put him on the path to glory despite a run-in with Schumacher at the Canadian GP when the Ferrari accelerated out of the pits and onto the racing line, causing Frentzen to spin out when he was poised to take the lead.Retirement at the European Grand Prix due to overlooking the anti-stall system later in the season would be the final nail in the coffin for his title hopes.Things did not get better for Frentzen at Jordan. In 2001 events came to a head when team principal Eddie Jordan sacked Frentzen halfway through the season.Frentzen claimed he had discussed terms with Jordan with a promise to sign him onto the team for next season, before learning he would not be signing a new deal.Frentzen said: “I was really upset and the team was upset that I was upset. It was a very bad situation… since then it [the relationship] was never the same again.”We arrived to Malaysia but everything was different. I have no explanation (to where the performance of the car went). “It was like someone was pulling a plug. Something was not running round anymore (in the car).READ MORE SUN STORIES”Then Eddie sacked me. There was no reason, it was just out of the blue with this letter from a lawyer and informed me, so that was a big shock… Eddie was getting a little stranger each race.”Frentzen eventually left F1 in 2003, later competing in Speedcar series, Le Mans 24hr and GT racing until 2014.Fans have been caught off guard by his new lookCredit: X heinz Harald Frentzen🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More