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      Fans amazed by Chelsea star Pedro Neto’s wild celebration against former club Wolves despite not even scoring

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      FANS were left stunned after Pedro Neto’s wild celebration against his former side Wolves – and he did not even score the goal.The Portugal winger left the Molineux for £54m a fortnight ago but assisted fellow new signing Joao Felix for Chelsea’s final goal of their 6-2 victory.Pedro Neto was carried as helped Chelsea celebrate their sixth goal at WolvesCredit: AlamyBut it was Joao Felix that scored from Neto’s assistCredit: AlamyThe etiquette of how to celebrate when a footballer scores against their former team seems a trivial consideration – but it’s a dilemma many fans take issue with.Having only joined Chelsea a week before their season started in defeat against Manchester City, Neto seemed to quickly forget about the five years he’d spent growing as a player at the Old Gold.When the 24-year-old was introduced at half-time for Mykhailo Mudryk, he received a warm welcome on his first return.But Wolves collapsed after the break and Neto enjoyed a solid cameo to set up former Atletico star Joao Felix down the left flank. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe former Molineux winger looked ecstatic as he leaped in celebration with his new team-mates who wrapped their arms around him as they ran.Neto then jumped and straddled his legs around Chelsea’s hat-trick hero Noni Madueke.And fans are as split as ever on this, with one writing: “This guy has no shame whatsoever, didn’t even score and celebrated like this against his former club.”A second said: “Wow. That celebration from Neto got me in tears💀.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA third replied: “That celebration was too intense😂.”While most Blues supporters loved it, with another adding: “I can’t stop watching them celebrate. This is beautiful!😂”Noni Madueke says ‘I’m sure Wolverhampton is a lovely town’ after Chelsea star’s accidental X-rated postBefore another fan noted: “I have re-watched Felix’s goal and Neto’s celebration over and over again.”Neto later posted on X: “Always special to comeback to a place that means a lot to me. Good win +3. We continue let’s go!”Wolves fans felt disrespected in more ways than one on Sunday after Madueke’s X-rated social media comments before kick-off.The Chelsea winger mistakenly shared an Instagram message showing his location as Wolverhampton and added: “Everything about this place is s***.”And to make matters worse the former PSV star went on to bag a 14 minute second half hat-trick to put the final nail in Wolves’ coffin.The 24-year-old star man, who received a hostile reaction from fans inside the Moleniux, did apologise for his faux-pas in his post match interview.Meanwhile, it’s the first time Chelsea have won away at Wolves since September 2019 – where Frank Lampard guided them to a 5-2 victory.READ MORE SUN STORIESInterestingly enough Tammy Abraham bagged 21 minute hat-trick that day – but Kepa is the only player from that XI that remains at Chelsea, for now.Bournemouth are interested in loaning Kepa until June 2025.Chelsea ratings vs Wolves: Madueke and Palmer on fire as Blues run riot… but Mudryk has shockerNONI MADUEKE bagged himself a second-half hat-trick courtesy of Cole Palmer as Chelsea fired to a 6-2 victory away at Wolves.Palmer’s three assists and first half strike capped off a wonderful afternoon for the England ace and a game that at times resembled a basketball match.Here’s how SunSports’ Katherine Walsh rated the Blues stars…Robert Sanchez – 7/10Solid display. Held firm and kept Wolves at bay in the first half.Brilliant long ball distribution cross-pitch to Jackson who assisted Palmer’s goal and Chelsea’s second.Malo Gusto – 5Out of position for Matheus Cunha’s 26th minute equaliser and didn’t get forward enough.Failed to have an influence on the game after a quieter second 45 minutes from Wolves.Wesley Fofana – 6Had his back to goal for Wolves’ second equaliser before half-time.The ball had been guided in by a free-kick and Jorgen Strand-Larsen cleverly guided it home with his right foot.Levi Colwill – 6Not a particularly noticeable performance from the 21-year-old in a positive or negative sense.Suppose it was a solid showing but was also caught ball watching for Cunha’s goal.Pulled Cucurella away from the third brawl of the match.Marc Cucurella – 6Worked hard and found himself centre of multiple fights with Wolves players throughout the 90.Solid as ever, needing to be alert with Wolves lethal in the first half.Moises Caicedo – 6Quiet afternoon for the midfielder. Didn’t do much right or wrong.Enzo Fernandez – 7Often in the right place at the right time after clearing two Wolves’ attempts from inside the box.Battled to win the ball for Madueke’s third goal and frequently recovered possession for the visitors.Cole Palmer – 9A brilliant goal and THREE assists finished off a sensational performance from the No10 position.Somehow managed to outshine hat-trick scorer Madueke after providing all of his goals. His own notch came against the run of play just after receiving a yellow.Picked up the ball 20 yards from goal after a long Sanchez kick and lobbed Wolves keeper Jose Sa just when the visitors were hanging on.Mykhailo Mudryk – 4Enzo Marseca said he needed time and coaching to get his Chelsea career on track. But failed to make an impact against Wolves.Didn’t notice him being shipped off at half-time for former Wolves star Pedro Neto.Noni Madueke – 9The star man scored THREE in the second half after bagging against Servette on Thursday.Chelsea’s best player in the first half. The young winger has bundles of ability and energy.Looked lively and won several free-kicks in promising positions.Worth a note that he silenced the home fans who were heavily booing him throughout after his social media comments earlier today.Nicolas Jackson – 8Opened the scoring with a post header inside two minutes.But let himself down with silly antics while arguing with Cunha twice.Most non-penalty goals for Chelsea in the Premier League since the start of last season: 15.And assisted Palmer’s brilliant goal and Chelsea’s second.SUBSPedro Neto 7Put a shift in after coming on at half-time on his first return to the Molineux.Bagged himself an assist in the 80th minute.Joao Felix – 7Scored on his Chelsea 2023/24 debut after joining from Atletico Madrid for £42.6m.Combined with other new signing Neto for the goal.Christopher Nkunku – N/ARenato Veiga – N/AKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – N/A More

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      Fans ask ‘how can you not love him?’ after Haaland’s blunt eight-word response to reporter’s fantasy football question

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      HOW can you not love Erling Haaland – even if he does not care about your fantasy football team?The Manchester City ace shut down a reporter with a brutally witty eight-word response to a Premier League fantasy football question.Erling Haaland gave a blunt eight-word response in his post-match interviewCredit: X formerly Twitter / @OptusSportHaaland was asked a fantasy football questionCredit: X formerly Twitter / @OptusSportHaaland was in goal monster form after a netting his tenth Man City hat-trick in Saturday’s 4-1 win against Ipswich.And most footie fans around the country reaped the benefits of having the double Golden Boot winner run rampant against the newly-promoted side. Around nine of out ten fantasy football managers would have captained the Norwegian striker on the second Gameweek.Captains score double points and strikers are typically awarded four points per goal and gain an additional three for being the best-rated player – so most Haaland owners bagged 34 points on Saturday.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe reporter asked him: “What was your favourite goal from today.”Before the 24-year-old said: “I liked all of the four.”The journalist then quizzed: “I’ve got a fantasy league with my friends and we all captained you today apart from one guy. We’ve all been laughing at him today. What’s your message to the guy who left you out?”To which Haaland replied: “Yeah it’s sad for him and I don’t care”, before grinning.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd fans were left amused with the light-hearted encounter.One wrote on X: “HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE HIM!”A second said: “Haaland is brilliant. He honestly doesn’t care.”A third replied: “Winning mentality. Lets be honest we all have in our fantasy teams.”Manchester City’s Phil Foden shuns posh holiday for £100 tent at a £14-a-day fishing lake in the CotswoldsHaaland also hilariously jabbed at Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the champions stormed to a 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge last Sunday.The battle between the pair came to the surface after Cucurella sang a cheeky song mocking Haaland in the wake of Spain’s Euro 2024 victory.When Haaland was asked about the Blues star after their season opener, he delivered an amusing dig at the 26-year-old.He told Viaplay: “Well, Cucurella is a funny man. Last season he asked for my shirt… and this summer he sings a song about me.”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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      Watch Leeds fan fall through advertising hoarding while scoffing a pie as Championship is branded ‘best league in world’

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      A LEEDS fan was left pie-faced after falling over the advertising board while celebrating a goal.Leeds emerged as 2-0 victors while visiting Sheffield Wednesday on Friday.A Leeds fan was seen celebrating Dan James’ goal with a pie in handCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkyFootballThe fan was seen clutching the pie as he joined in the celebrationsCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkyFootballHe was then pushed forward and fell over the advertising boardCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkyFootballBut the fan managed to keep hold of their pieCredit: GettyGoals from Brenden Aaronson and Dan James either side of half-time left the travelling Whites fans elated.But one supporter in particular got caught up in the celebrations of the second.As James went over to the away fans to celebrate his goal, one man was seen holding on to a pie as he was squashed in the crowd.He then ended up falling over the advertising boards.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, it was then revealed he had managed to keep his pie from falling on to the floor.Fans watching the game from home rushed to social media to comment on the hilarious incident.One fan said: “Absolute cinema for that 2nd Leeds goal there. Bald bloke with a pie, dives into the celebrations, falls over the advertising hoarding, takes a big bite of the pie whilst horizontal. “The Championship is the best league in the world.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA second said: “In the last few days I have seen a cricket fan catch a ball without spilling his pint and a Leeds fan celebrate without losing his pie. In both cases; the very best of British.”A third said: “A Leeds United fan manages to hold onto his pie as he falls through the LED advertising boards.”A fourth added: “No other sport like it..: Leeds score.. Man keeps his pie from safety of the celebrations.. Falls over the advertising board and has a bite of his pie… Football is back…”During their post-match analysis, Sky Sports also spotted the fan and dedicated part of their analysis to the pie-wielding supporter. More

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      Players rushed off pitch as FIRE breaks out in stadium with league game ABANDONED after pitch engulfed in toxic smoke

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      A FOOTBALL stadium in France has been evacuated after being engulfed in smoke by a huge fire in its fans’ bar.The match was originally suspended but later officially abandoned as players were rushed off the pitch during the first half for their safety.A footie game in France has been suspended after a huge fire broke outThick smoke began filling the pitch as players were rushed off during the first halfUS Orleans’ third division clash with Valenciennes was called off at 1-1 and fans were ordered to leave the Stade de la Source.Video footage posted to social media showed smoke spreading out of the refreshments area due to what appears to be a kitchen fire.The pitch quickly became covered in thick, toxic fumes as fans – many while covering their noses – climbed down from their seats.Other spectators, including children, could be seen running to safety.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe blaze was raging by the time firefighters arrived on the scene with shocked supporters watching on from a safe distance.The Championnat National’s official X account wrote: “Match interrupted between Orleans and Valenciennes. “The fire was put out but the match will not resume tonight. Strength to all supporters present on site and at the club.”One hour after the fire first broke out, a fan group informed fellow supporters that there had been no casualties. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSUS Orleans made the perfect start in front of their home supporters, with Fahd El Khoumisti converting from the spot inside three minutes. But they were pegged back midway through the first period when Nick Venema equalised.Jermaine Jenas SACKED by BBC from Match of the Day & The One Show over ‘inappropriate behaviour’Emergency services had been called earlier in the match after a Valenciennes supporter fell from the stands, according to reports.The incident was not related to the fire, reports regional French media outlet France Bleu. More

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      Jack Grealish snubs Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden as he names ex-Arsenal academy star as ‘best’ kid he played with

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      HE’S played with some of the best young players – including the likes of Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Kobbie Mainoo.But Jack Grealish’s pick for the one who’s impressed him the most might surprise a few people.Grealish named the ‘best kid’ he’s evert played with on his InstagramCredit: Jack Grealish, instagramThe Man City ace didn’t choose any of his England team-matesCredit: RexThe Manchester City and England midfielder took to social media to name the former team-mate who had impressed him the most.And the name he went for doesn’t even play in the Premier League.His choice was, instead, a player who is currently gracing League Two.Writing on Instagram, Grealish said he’d gone for Notts County star Daniel Crowley.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSGrealish wrote: “Probably the best youngest I ever played with! So good to see him back to his best, enjoying his football for super Notts County.”Crowley, a former Arsenal and Aston Villa youth-team player, starred in Notts County’s win against Grimsby on Thursday night scoring two in a 4-1 win.The former Birmingham City midfielder also featured in the Dutch top-flight with Willem II and the Go Ahead Eagles.Crowley was among Premier League stars at the PFA Awards in Manchester on Tuesday night, after being named in the League Two Team of the Year.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe scored 16 goals from midfield as Notts County fell to 14th in their first season back since being promoted from the National League.Former Notts County boss Luke Williams said Crowley deserved greater respect after the midfielder faced some criticism for sharing his religious beliefs in a post-match interview last season.Watch hilarious moment boy fails to recognise Rihanna and asks pop superstar to take his pic with Jack GrealishDaniel Crowley was named in the PFA’s League Two Team of the Year on TuesdayCredit: GettyThe 27-year-old spoke after scoring in a win against Bradford and went on to thank Jesus when handed the man-of-the-match award.Williams, who jumped ship to Championship side Swansea last seaason, said; “If you don’t agree with his choice of religion, okay, but judge him as a human being on the pitch. We should respect that.”And I’m not talking about religion, I’m talking about principles and the way he lives his life.”He made a reference to his faith in a post-match interview and I think he received some unkind comments.”You may think ‘religion is maybe not for me’, or someone else has a different faith, that is fine. “But he is doing things in a great way and I’m so happy we have him here with us.”Crowley was joined by fellow Notts County stars Jodi Jones (far left) and Macaulay Longstaff (third from right) in the League Two PFA Team of the YearCredit: GettyChanges 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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      Boxing icon Oscar de la Hoya and girlfriend Holly Sonders dance half-naked in raunchy video before Instagram delete post

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      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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      Iconic 70s pop star is inspiration for non-league club’s new football kit that leaves fans with ‘tears in their eyes’

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      IT’LL be Pina Coladas being poured rather than champagne corks popping if Northwich Victoria take a step closer to Wembley.And 1970s pop star Rupert Homes will also be toasting their FA Cup success with his favourite tipple after sending his hometown team a special delivery.Northwich Victoria have produced a kit for the ahesCredit: Northwich Victoria/Dennis WareingRupert Homes’ smash hit was the inspirationCredit: Northwich Victoria/Dennis WareingCaptain Matty Clarke models the kitCredit: Northwich Victoria/Dennis WareingThe Vics have a huge replay tomorrowCredit: Northwich Victoria/Dennis WareingThe semi-pro Midland League Premier Division outfit drew 1-1 at Barnoldswick Town on Saturday to set-up tomorrow’s preliminary round replay.But it was what the Vics were wearing rather than the result that had people talking as the fourth annual Pina Colada Festival got underway 65 miles away in Northwich.Vics, who are celebrating their 150th anniversary, were keen not to miss out on the spectacle, which was created to celebrate the 1979 hit song Escape – written by former resident Holmes.That led them to them making a special announcement first thing on Saturday to kick off the festivities – the launch of their brand new Pina Colada-themed third kit.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt was delivered all the way from Cold Springs, New York, by the man himself as they unveiled the bold number in hilarious fashion on social media.A video showed Vics captain Matty Clarke receiving a package that had a QR code asking him to scan it.That produced a video message from Holmes, who was sipping on his trademark drink, and said: “Hi Matty, it’s Northwich boy Rupert Holmes of Hemming Street saying hello to you.“I’m told that you like Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I’ve taken the liberty of sending you the new Northwich Victoria third kit in honour of the 150th anniversary of our beloved club.” The skipper dons the colourful new kit that comes with words “gettin’ caught in the rain” embroidered onto it.Gary Neville slams Chelsea pair who ‘aren’t kidding anybody’ and look ‘worried to death’ Fans were delighted with the eye-catching design.One said: “Bloody wow. I’ve got actual tears in my eyes. This is bloody brilliant. I didn’t realise we actually had Rupert in it too. Wow wow wow.”Another added: “Wow! Outstanding work! Can’t see there being a kit clash with that.”Clarke and his team-mates fought out an action-packed draw that saw both teams have a man sent-off.And they are set to wear their new threads when they welcome Barnoldswick at their Barton Stadium on Tuesday evening.Victory will see them reach the first qualifying round – and be just 10 wins from gracing Wembley.Mark Tonge, the social media lead at the club, told Sun Sport: “We’ve had amazing feedback on the shirt, not only in Northwich, but around the country as well from kit collectors and football fans in general.“It’s definitely a unique kit and one that will be a collectors item for years to come.Who are these famous footballers?“As a club, we are celebrating our 150th anniversary this season and wanted to celebrate it in a unique way.“We sat down with our new kit supplier Hope & Glory who helped us design a kit based upon one of our most famous former residents, Rupert Holmes.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The Pina Colada song plays a huge part in our town with the annual festival taking place hence our launch on Saturday.“I knew I wanted to get Rupert Holmes involved in our launch, and luckily enough, he was excited to help us in whatever way he could.” Can you name the famous fathers? More

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      Chelsea fans slam ‘weak wrists’ Robert Sanchez as ‘Kepa regen’ after keeper’s howler against Man City

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      CHELSEA fans are worried they have another goalkeeping flop on their hands.The Blues were chasing an equaliser against Manchester City when former midfielder Mateo Kovacic let loose from range.Robert Sanchez was close to keeping out Mateo Kovacic’s effortCredit: AFPThe Spaniard was beaten twice as Man City wonCredit: GettyMateo Kovacic stung his former clubCredit: ReutersHis effort gave City a 2-0 lead but Robert Sanchez got a hand on it and probably should have kept it out.Chelsea fans on social media saw shades of Kepa Arrizabalaga in the ex-Brighton keeper, 26.One wrote: “Sanchez has weaker wrists than Kepa. Wasn’t even a hard shot!”A second added: “no WAY we have a kepa regen.”READ MORE CHELSEA NEWAA third said: “How many times did this club need to see Robert Sanchez be absolutely diabolical to realise he was absolutely diabolical. It actually boils my blood. He’s terrible, he’s a calamity. GET HIM OUT.”A fourth fumed: “No manager who starts Robert Sanchez in 2024 gets sympathy from me.”Chelsea were second best for long periods at Stamford Bridge and it was no surprise to see Erling Haaland give City the lead.Nicolas Jackson thought he had netted an equaliser but saw his effort chalked off for offside.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd after a decent second-half spell for the Blues, City took control again and Kovacic settled the contest.Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca told BBC Match of the Day: “The performance was good and we competed against the best team in the world. Robert Sanchez shows off his unbelievable reflexes in Spain training “We played well and created chances. The biggest difference was inside the box and how they managed the ball at the end, they are a master. “We don’t like to lose games but the performance was good.”We can for sure improve many things, we’ve been together for just six weeks. “At the same moment, we liked to analyse the game and we tried to play football and create chances. It’s not easy but we did well.”It’s always tough because many of them deserve to play from the start. “We have another game soon so they have chances to play for sure.” More