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      Maidstone fan wipes out goading Boreham Wood rival with ‘tackle of the season’ after play-off final defeat

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      A GOADING fan was wiped out by “the tackle of the season” from a rival supporter at a jam-packed play-off final.And when the clip went viral, viewers made it clear where their sympathies lay.This flying challenge took the man and his beer by surpriseThere was a brief flare-up afterwards but the floored victim looked dazedBoreham Wood were celebrating beating visitors Maidstone United 1-0 to earn a place in the National League.And as fans streamed onto the pitch afterwards, one beer-swilling Wood follower on the turf decided to taunt away supporters in the stand.The man, who was wearing jeans and a hoodie, danced around pointing upwards as he tormented opposition fans.But from 30 yards away on the other half of the pitch, a supporter came hurtling towards the bopping supporter – without him realising it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL And the sprinting offender finished his surge with a two-footed slide that sent the man and his beer crashing to the ground in opposite directions.The victim got up looking nonplussed, and jumped back as if startled.Supporters in the stand roared their approval at the lunging ‘challenge’.Another man then tried to confront the tackler, only to lose his footing and be guided away by a third fan.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAnd although the lunger had acted aggressively – to say the least – he won the backing of viewers.One said: “Great tackle, a little late but a phenomenal challenge.”Non-league rising teenage talent at centre of transfer tussle and branded ‘next Jeremy Doku’ shows off skillsAnother posted: “Maidstone fan with tackle of the season on a Boreham Wood fan.”A third wrote: “Totally deserved and good on him, grown men goading the oppo after a huge final win.”A fourth claimed: “He didn’t expect a Maidstone fan to do this in retaliation.”And a fifth observer reckoned the victim paid the price for his mocking behaviour as a counterpart “took matters into his own hands”.Sunday’s match climaxed an incredibly tight season in National League South.Truro were the only side to go up automatically — as champions on goal difference from Torquay.But just three points separated the top two from Dorking in sixth.Maidstone finished seven points further adrift in seventh place – taking the last play-off spot.Read More on The SunCharles Clayden’s brilliant 47th-minute winner in the final sent Wood back to the National League at the first attempt in front of a 3,500 crowd at Meadow Park.Meanwhile, Scunthorpe beat fellow ex-EFL club Chester 2-1 after extra time in the National League North play-off final. More

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      ‘Incoming’ – Tyson Fury teases imminent announcement as he and dad John head off for business meeting

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      TYSON FURY has teased an imminent announcement following his major retirement U-turn.The Gypsy King hung up his gloves for the FIFTH TIME in January less than a month after his second-straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.Tyson Fury announced his fifth retirement from boxing shortly after his second loss to Oleksandr UsykCredit: REUTERSThe Gypsy King performed an unsurprising U-turn last monthCredit: PAFury, 36, has teased that a major announcement is on the horizonCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYBut he performed an expletive-filled U-turn last month when he campaigned for a trilogy fight with the slick southpaw.Fury, 36, has continued to drop hints that he will return to the ring and has appeared to ramp up his training.And the Wythenshawe warrior has teased that a major announcement is on the horizon.In a video on his Instagram story with dad John, the former two-time heavyweight champion said: “Business meeting today, dad.READ MORE IN BOXING”En-route. Incoming, incoming.”A long-overdue domestic dust-up with fellow former heavyweight king Anthony Joshua awaits Fury should he decide to lace up his gloves again.The mammoth Battle of Britain seemed to be a dead cert following Fury’s second straight decision loss to pound-for-pound king Usyk last December.But Fury appeared to put the final nail in the coffin of the fight by announcing his fifth retirement with a bizarre reference to highway robber Dick Turpin.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBut the biggest fight in the history of British boxing is back on the table following Fury’s latest flip-flopping on retirement.It won’t however, happen any time soon as AJ has recently had surgery on a niggling elbow injury.AJ to have surgery this week as Hearn reveals ‘encouraging’ Fury fightLong-time Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn is anticipating a September return at the earliest.In an exclusive interview with SunSport, the Matchroom Boxing chief said of Fury’s recent social media activity: “Tyson Fury is a big tease.”Every day, I open up Instagram, like today, and he’s got his wraps on saying he’s done 12 rounds.”He looks super fit, Tyson Fury. He looks like he’s ready to go now, which is encouraging.”But, obviously, probably the delay that AJ’s got is a blessing, to be honest with you.”One, you’ve got Usyk against Dubois coming up, so that gives you a little bit of time.Read More on The Sun”And number two, you’ve got Tyson Fury. Who could potentially come back to the ring.”So it’s gonna be interesting to see what plays out.” More

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      Gary Lineker QUITS BBC and will not front its 2026 World Cup coverage after explosive anti-Semitism row

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      GARY Lineker will today announce he is leaving the BBC and will not front the 2026 World Cup following an antisemitism row.The former Leicester City and England striker is bowing out by mutual agreement after 26 years with his final Match of the Day this Sunday.Gary Lineker will announce he is leaving the BBCCredit: SplashA source said: ‘It is an absolutely heart-breaking end to what has been an extraordinary broadcasting career’Credit: GettyA source told The Sun: “It is a heartbreaking end to an extraordinary broadcasting career.”Gary agreed to leave the BBC for good after meeting bosses last week — with a source saying he realised his position was untenable.The Match of the Day host’s early departure comes five days after he apologised for sharing a controversial post which saw him accused of antisemitism.Ex-England striker Gary, 64, faced a huge backlash after he reposted a video which criticised Zionism and included an illustration of a rat.READ MORE ON GARY LINEKERHe had been due to host the BBC’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup but will instead bow out this Sunday.The source said: “Gary acknowledged his position at the BBC, anchoring the most prestigious ­tournament in world football, was untenable, and he will not be hosting the World Cup.“He offered to step down at the end of the season, and did not want the BBC — an organisation he still holds in the highest of esteem — dragged into any further controversy.“He remains absolutely devastated by the recent turn of events and is deeply regretful about how his post was interpreted. His last Match of the Day will air on Sunday now and he won’t be back.”Most read in FootballThe ex-Tottenham, Everton and Leicester City striker steps back after 26 years with the broadcaster, where he was its highest-paid ­presenter on £1.35million a year.His final years as MOTD host have been marred by his outspoken views and fallouts with bosses.He is now likely to focus on his successful Goalhanger Podcasts business.Gary Lineker destroys Wayne Rooney’s managerial career live on BBC leaving pundits speechlessAnd those close to the star said his exit means he will be able to speak more freely.They added: “Gary remains passionate about speaking out over perceived injustices in the world, and will continue to call out things that he believes to be wrong.“He will be able to speak without the shackles of the non-partisan BBC, and has already had a lot of TV offers to mull over.“And, of course, he will be cheering on England like any other fan this summer.”Last Tuesday Gary deleted an Instagram story post from the group Palestine Lobby after he had shared it with his 1.2million followers.The re-post led to widespread calls for the BBC to drop Gary and the charity Campaign Against Antisemitism said it was submitting a complaint to the corporation.HATE ROW APOLOGYIn a statement that day Gary’s agent said: “Whilst viewing and reposting a video, Gary did not notice a rodent emoticon added by the author of the post.“Although if he had, he would not have made any connection. The repost has been removed.”On Wednesday Gary apologised and said: “On Instagram I reposted material which I have since learned contained offensive references.“I very much regret these references. I would never knowingly share anything antisemitic. It goes against everything I believe in.“The post was removed as soon as I became aware of the issue.The presenter will confirm his last Match of The Day will be on SundayCredit: GettyA young Gary presenting Match of the Day in 1999Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd“Whilst I strongly believe in the importance of speaking out on humanitarian issues, including the tragedy unfolding in Gaza, I also know that how we do so matters. “I take full responsibility for this mistake. That image does not reflect my views.”BBC Director General Tim Davie addressed the backlash the same day, saying: “The BBC’s ­reputation is held by everyone and when someone makes a mistake, it costs us.“And I think we absolutely need people to be the exemplars of BBC values and follow our social media policies, simple as that.”Last October The Sun revealed that Gary would quit Match of the Day at the end of this season — but anchor the BBC’s 2025/26 FA Cup coverage and the World Cup.He previously clashed with bosses for pushing the BBC’s impartiality rules but has staunchly defended using social media to speak out.The BBC’s ­reputation is held by everyone and when someone makes a mistake, it costs us.BBC boss Tim DavieLast month he was asked by the BBC’s Amol Rajan whether it was within his remit to give a view on Middle East politics.Gary said: “I’m sorry. It’s more important than the BBC. What’s going on there (Gaza) is the mass murder of thousands of children — probably something that we should have a little opinion on.”In 2023 he was temporarily removed from MOTD after likening the then-Tory government’s asylum policy to rhetoric of Nazi Germany.His co-presenters Alan Shearer and Ian Wright then boycotted the show and it went ahead without post-match analysis.The former England captain presenting the BBC’s World Cup 2002 coverageCredit: BBCGary said of his colleagues’ support: “I had a tear in my eye. It just moved me, it was beautiful. It’s one thing saying that in a moment, but then actually to carry that through, they didn’t need to do that.”Six months later the BBC published rules for its presenters which said they would be “allowed to express views on issues and policies but stop short of political campaigning”.Gary responded by saying the rules were “all very sensible.”He has previously said he believes the BBC wanted him to leave MOTD when he was negotiating a new contract last year.Gary said then: “I think it was their preference that I didn’t do it for one more year, so they could bring in new people.”Read More on The SunMark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan take over next season.Gary’s replacement as World Cup host is expected to be announced shortly.Gary stripped down to his boxers live on air when Leicester won the Premier League in 2016Credit: PA:Press AssociationBBC boss Tim Davie said: ‘I think we absolutely need people to be the exemplars of BBC values and follow our social media policies, simple as that’Credit: GettyFootie fun ‘N’ Foxes’ pantsBy Andy Robinson GARY Lineker’s 26 years at the BBC have seen him become one of our most popular footie presenters.He began as a pundit on Radio 5 Live before replacing Des Lynam on Match of the Day.He kicked off in 1999 saying: “Eh, tell you what. Football’s back. Any good? Have I got the job?”Gary’s most memorable moment came after he vowed to host in “just his undies” if his former side Leicester City won the Premier League.He stayed true to his word after the Foxes’ fairytale triumph in 2015-16 — though he ranked appearing in his boxers his “least favourite” MOTD moment.His favourite was the last day of Leicester’s title season.Gary also presented their FA Cup triumph in 2021, saying: “They are two things I thought I would never witness in my lifetime. They were my special ones.”In 2019 fans were left laughing when he mocked bald pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy’s ­analysis of a “hair-raising” start to the season.Gary, Dion Dublin and Ian Wright also raised a smile by mimicking Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette’s scream picked up by microphones after he was fouled in a match during crowdless Covid.In 2023 Gary struggled to keep a straight face as pranksters played sex sounds from a phone hidden in the BBC studio.He has also presented for Al Jazeera, NBC and BT Sport who may seek his services once again. More

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      ‘What does that mean?’ – Chelsea fans puzzled by Enzo Fernandez’s claim he played ‘with one eye’ vs Man Utd

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      ENZO FERNANDEZ left Chelsea fans puzzled after claiming he played against Manchester United with ONE eye. The Argentine helped the Blues to a 1-0 win over stragglers United as team-mate Marc Cucurella’s second-half header settled Friday night’s game.Enzo Fernandez said he played against Manchester United with one eyeCredit: GettyBut Fernandez said on Instagram that he had to do it with impaired vision despite not revealing anymore details on his apparent injury.He posted: “Last match at home with this group that will give it all until the end, we have two finals left. “Thank you to the fans for the support all the season. My first game playing with one eye.” It left Blues fans scratching their heads as one said: “What does that mean?” READ MORE ON CHELSEAAnother asked: “What actually happened to his eye?” A third said: “One eye?….. I’m confused.” Fernandez has been a staple in Enzo Maresca’s midfield this season, with seven goals in his 44 games this season. Only left-back Cucurella has played more Chelsea games – with 46 – as Maresca touted Fernandez to improve next term.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe said: “I think he scores goals, but he also, in terms of assists, has important numbers.”I don’t have any doubts that starting next season from the first game, he can improve his numbers even more.” How Europa League final will be decided – four key Man Utd vs Tottenham tactical battlesChelsea’s win puts them fourth and in the ascendancy for Champions League football next season. Meanwhile, United labour in 16th and broke a club record for EIGHT Prem matches without a win. More

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      Play-off clash ABANDONED as furious fans throw fireworks and toilet roll on pitch before team forced to forfeit match

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      A PLAY-OFF match in the Netherlands was ABANDONED after furious fans threw fireworks and toilet roll onto the pitch. Den Haag hosted Telstar in the quarter-finals trailing 2-0 on aggregate. Den Haag’s play-off match with Telstar was abandonedCredit: ESPNAnd they went 1-0 down in the return tie as Telstar hunt promotion to the Dutch top-flight for the first time in nearly five decades. Emotions were running high in the Den Haag home end as angry supporters began vandalising the pitch. And after 84 minutes, referee Marc Nagtegaal was forced to take both teams off as fireworks and loo roll were chucked onto the pitch.Players returned soon after but on the 87th minute, again the game was paused and ultimately suspended amid the fan fury. READ MORE IN football As a result, the match ended 1-0 with Telstar progressing into the semi-finals with a 3-0 win over the two legs. Telstar – whose goalkeeper is the son of Ronald Koeman – now prepare to face Den Bosch in the last four first leg on Tuesday. In the Eredivisie, the league is to be decided on the final day of the season. PSV currently top the table, one point above Ajax who host sixth-placed Twente. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMeanwhile, PSV play 11th-placed Sparta Rotterdam away from home bidding to retain their title.Peter Bosz won the league title last season after taking over from Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy.Arne Slot guided Feyenoord to the trophy the season before that – and has since won the Premier League in his first season at Liverpool. Liverpool boss Arne Slot parties with Wayne Lineker in Ibiza just hours after Premier League clash with Arsenal_2 More

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      Gary Lineker returns to BBC for first time since post likening supporters of Israel to rats as host fronts FA Cup final

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      GARY Lineker has returned to the BBC for the first time since being accused of sharing a “anti-Semitic” post.The outgoing Match of the Day host sparked fury over the Instagram upload, which has since been deleted.Lineker has returned to the BBC for the first time since his postCredit: GettyHe presented coverage of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace from Wembley todayLineker has “apologised unreservedly” after sharing the pro-Gaza video that likened supporters of Israel to rats.A rat has been used as an anti-Semitic insult referring to language used by Nazi Germany to characterise Jewish people.The rat accompanied footage of a Canadian-Palestinian lawyer attacking the war in Gaza with the caption “Zionism explained in two minutes.”In a statement, Lineker said: “On Instagram I reposted material which I have since learned contained offensive references.”I very much regret these references.”I would never knowingly share anything antisemitic. It goes against everything I believe in.”The post was removed as soon as I became aware of the issue.”Whilst I strongly believe in the importance of speaking out on humanitarian issues, including the tragedy unfolding in Gaza, I also know that how we do so matters.Most read in Football”I take full responsibility for this mistake. That image does not reflect my views.”It was an error on my part for which I apologise unreservedly.”Gary Lineker gets a grilling over Maradonna’s infamous hand of God goal in hilarious new The Assembly teaserLast November Lineker announced he would be stepping down from presenting Match Of The Day.The former England and Barcelona striker will make his final appearance on the highlights show on May 25.But he will still host World Cup and FA Cup coverage.And Lineker returned to TV screens this afternoon for the first time since the row erupted.He presented coverage of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace from Wembley.Lineker appeared alongside Wayne Rooney.But a source said: “He is hosting the Cup final this weekend but beyond that we don’t know at this stage.”Staff are annoyed with him after this week — and he is annoyed with himself too.”This comes after the director general of the BBC said people need to follow the broadcaster’s social media rules when asked about the row involving the Lineker post.Tim Davie, after giving a wide-ranging speech, speaking of trust, disinformation and impartiality, was asked if Lineker had broken the BBC’s rules.Speaking at The Lowry arts centre in Salford, Mr Davie said: “The BBC’s reputation is held by everyone and when someone makes a mistake, it costs us.”And I think we absolutely need people to be the exemplars of BBC values and follow our social media policies, simple as that.”Lineker’s agent told the BBC the presenter immediately deleted the post when he learned about the image’s symbolism, which he had previously not appreciated.Meanwhile, earlier this week Lineker fired savage digs at the new BBC boss as the ex-footballer revealed why he left Match of the Day.The TV veteran slammed BBC’s new director of sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, claiming he “has no TV experience” in a brutal interview with The Telegraph.Lineker, 64, warned the BBC not to tamper too much with the iconic show, saying: “He has his reasons, he wants to change Match of the Day a bit.”Ultimately, I don’t think they will, because I don’t see how you move a highlights show away from being about highlights.”Lineker presented Match of the Day for a staggering 26 years.However, the 64-year-old claims that much has changed since the new BBC boss took charge last year.”I think he wants more journalists – he has come from that background,” Gary added.In March 2023 Lineker was temporarily suspended from the BBC after an impartiality row over comments he made criticising the then-government’s new asylum policy.He was also among 500 other high-profile figures who signed an open letter in February urging the BBC, to re-broadcast a documentary, Gaza: How To Survive A War Zone, to BBC iPlayer.But the legendary footballer has vowed to steer clear of entering the world of politics when he does end his punditry career in 2026.He said previously: “I won’t get involved in politics, I never really have.”Apart from the Brexit vote, because I did a lot of research on that and decided, ‘This could be worse than we think’.”I never back a government. I might criticise Sir Keir Starmer on Israel. But nobody knows my politics.”Read More on The SunLineker is the co-founder of Goalhanger Podcasts, makers of the popular The Rest Is History series and its spin-offs about politics, football, entertainment and money.He is being replaced as Match of the Day host by Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman next season. More

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      Chelsea vs Man Utd interrupted as Rasmus Hojlund left in hysterics after referee takes issue with his smart wath

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      CHELSEA’s Premier League match with Manchester United was temporarily stopped due to an unexpected kit violation. Red Devils hitman Rasmus Hojlund was the guilty party in the second half of the Stamford Bridge showdown on Friday night, which Chelsea won 1-0.Rasmus Hojlund appeared to be wearing a fitness tracker in the second half of Manchester United’s trip to ChelseaCredit: ESPNReferee Chris Kavanagh orders the Norwegian to remove the strapCredit: REUTERSThe Denmark international returned to the pitch after the second-half interval wearing what appeared to be a fitness tracker. Hojlund’s wearing of the device didn’t go unnoticed, with the referee Chris Kavanagh briefly halting the game and instructing him to remove it. And the Dane couldn’t help but laugh as he made his way to the touchline to hand over the device. The bizarre incident stunned footie fans, who flocked to X to give their thoughts.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLOne wrote: “Hojlund really came on the pitch with an Apple Watch.” Another said: “[He was] counting his steps.”And another said: “Counting his steps cos (sic) he knows he won’t score.” One remarked: “Bruv just wanted to get his steps in.” Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMarc Cucurella broke the deadlock in the 71st minuteCredit: GettyUnited thought they’d taken the lead in the 16th minute thanks to a neat finish from Harry Maguire. But the defender’s strike was ruled out for a marginal offside. Man Utd legend spotted consoling Rasmus Hojlund and giving Man Utd striker pep talk after 14-minute cameo vs Arsenal Many of the Old Trafford faithful were adamant that Blues defender Marc Cucurella played Maguire onside and that the goal should’ve stood. And Spain international Cucurella rubbed salt into their wounds by breaking the deadlock in the 71st minute, with his strike proving to be the only goal of the game. More

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      ‘Should be illegal’ – Man Utd and Spurs fans face staying in £2,000 Squid Game-like hostel for Europa League final

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      A BILBAO hostel has been slammed for charging football fans over £2,000 – to stay in beds reminiscent of Netflix show Squid Game. Manchester United and Tottenham fans are desperate for accommodation in the Spanish city ahead of the Europa League final. A hostel that reminds fans of Squid Game has gone viral for its Europa League pricingCredit: Jam Press/Bilbao Metropolitan Hostel by Bossh HotelsThe Bilbao Metropolitan Hostel is charging fans over £2000 for a three-day stayCredit: Jam Press/Bilbao Metropolitan Hostel by Bossh HotelsThe hostel is just a short distance from the Europa League final stadiumCredit: Jam Press/Bilbao Metropolitan Hostel by Bossh HotelsFans will be treated to bunk beds and lockers in the shared roomsCredit: Jam Press/Bilbao Metropolitan Hostel by Bossh HotelsThe Prem sides are set to do battle at the Estadio de San Mamés next Wednesday. But the Bilbao Metropolitan Hostel – just a nine-minute drive from the ground – has been accused of cashing in. Disgruntled supporters have likened the bedroom set-up to the dorms in Squid Game, which became a global phenomenon in 2021. Contestants are forced to sleep in a warehouse full of bunk beds in the South Korean show.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd fans were outraged to learn the price for a three-night stay in similar digs at the Bossh Hotels hostel. Four adults would need to fork out a whopping £2,338 if they wanted to stay from Tuesday, May 20 to Friday, May 23, as reported by NeedToKnow.Fans flocked to social media to complain about the hostel raising prices so dramatically ahead of Wednesday’s showpiece. One fan wrote in response: “Sleeping in Squid Game for £2,000.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAnother joked: “You could win 45 billion Korean Won.”While a third added: “Should be illegal to take advantage like they are.”Bruno Fernandes matches Cristiano Ronaldo record as he wins Man Utd award – but admits he DOESN’T want itAnd a fourth countered: “Surely no one’s paying £2,000 for a hostel. I wouldn’t even pay £200. Would rather sleep in the airport.”Bossh Hotels has been approached for a comment.Last week, it was revealed United are not going to be giving staff free tickets to the final.Man Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clashBoth clubs have been allocated around 15,000 seats each by Uefa.It’s been reported that Spurs are offering all full-time employees a complimentary ticket for the match – a stance that United are not following.The Mail claim that United are instead holding a ballot with a small number of tickets available for their staff, but will see the majority of workers go without the opportunity to watch the club in Spain. More