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    Dominic Calvert-Lewin gets engaged to girlfriend Sandra Herze as Everton star posts beautiful 12-word message

    EVERTON striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has announced his engagement to Sandra Jerze with a heartfelt social media post.The 27-year-old shared the news with a series of Instagram pictures on Monday afternoon.Dominic Calvert-Lewin proposed on a beach while on holidayCredit: Instagram / dclCalvert-Lewin announced his engagement to Sandra Jerze on InstagramCredit: Instagram / dclSandra showed off her engagement ring on social mediaCredit: Instagram / dclHe wrote: “Ich Liebe dich (I love you) in all languages… SCL coming soon let’s goooooooo.”Several Premier League stars were keen to wish the couple well, with Jack Grealish writing: “Congrats bro 🙌.”Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson commented: “Congratulations brother!!”And Calvert-Lewin’s former Everton team-mate Tom Davies wrote: “Congratulations to you both papi 🤍🤍.”Read More on FootballThe Everton star’s fiancee, Sandra, also shared some photos with her own Instagram post.She said: “Dominic Calvert-Lewin my heart is fully yours and I will always put you first. I‘m beyond grateful for the life we have and there is no one better to share it with than you.”Lets enjoy the rest of our life together, I love everything about us. Thanks for the big fat one… 💍 your soon to be SCL.”Calvert-Lewin and his fiancee became parents last year after welcoming a baby in August.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCalvert-Lewin could leave Everton this summerThe striker could be on the move this summer, with two Premier League clubs allegedly interested in signing him from Everton.Chelsea could turn to the 11-cap England star if they are unable to sign Benjamin Sesko or Victor Osimhen.Everton set for squad firesaleAnd Newcastle are said to be interested in signing both him and West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen in a double swoop.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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    Watch Pickford’s passionate antics live on BBC as England kick off Euro 2024 campaign with Carragher left in stitches

    JORDAN PICKFORD is clearly up for Euro 2024.BBC cameras captured England’s No1 stopper – who is being cheered on by his wife Megan Davison – firing up fans as he walked to the goal.Jordan Pickford is not afraid to show his emotionsCredit: ReutersThe keeper’s wife Megan Davison is there to cheer him onCredit: AlamyPickford, 30, screamed and pumped his arms to the Three Lions faithful.And plenty of viewers had their say on social media,Jamie Carragher simply tweeted Pickford’s name followed by four crying laughing emojis.A fan said: “Pickford seems determined as always.”READ MORE ON EURO 2024Another added: “He’s a top-notch goalkeeper, England are in good hands.”A third wrote: “I hope he delivers.”England took the lead through Jude Bellingham.Incredibly, Harry Kane had not even touched the ball when the playmaker headed home after 13 minutes.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBellingham got involved in a skirmish with Serbia’s Filip Kostic during the first half.The midfielder bumped into Kostic after a 50-50 challenge.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYWyett ratings England v SerbiaFollowing the tackle by the touchline, the adrenaline-fuelled Real Madrid star raised his hands to pump up the crowd.He then turned into Kostic, bumping him hard in the chest with his shoulder.The Juventus ace did not take kindly to the incident and could be seen having a pop at Bellingham as he walked off.And England has the last laugh as they secured a 1-0 win despite a shaky second half. More

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    Fans fume at BBC over broadcast issue as they are distracted during live coverage of Euro 2024

    FANS have taken to social media to complain about the painful BBC broadcast.Rio Ferdinand, Cesc Fabregas and Micah Richards have joined Gary Lineker in the studio to preview England’s opener against Serbia.The BBC have been told to clean up their actCesc Fabregas was overshadowed by a filthy windowCredit: BBCBut most viewers are having trouble following as they cannot get over the grimy windows.The BBC are set up with Berlin’s stunning iconic Brandenburg Gate in the background.But the view of the landmark was obscured by dirty glass.One commented: “@BBC you could’ve washed these windows but ok.”read more on euro 2024Another added: “BBC could’ve paid to get the windows cleaned aye.”ITV caught some strays in another post, which said: “Both the BBC and ITV have been in their Euros studios for 2 days and the windows already need a good clean.””#bbceuros windows in the BBC studios are filthy,” a fourth fan chimed in.Things did not get much better for the BBC pundits as they were attacked by hornets before the half-time break.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJoe Hart’s tattoos also got plenty of flank from fans, who claimed he looked like a zebra crossing.England fans were stunned by the price of reduced-alcohol beer on offer at the game.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYWyett ratings England v SerbiaPolice feared fights between sets of supporters in the build-up to the and they were realised earlier today as yobs launched chairs in a bloody clash.They insisted full strength beer should not be sold to try and keep fans under control.And pictures from the area surrounding England’s match showed that the low-booze beer was still on sale at a hefty 7 euros, or £6, for a 500ml glass.GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY – JUNE 16: Jude Bellingham of England celebrates after scoring the first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Serbia and England at Arena AufSchalke on June 16, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.(Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)Declan Rice insists the Three Lions arrived in Gelsenkirchen fully prepared and ready to win.”I think the most important thing in any opening game at a tournament is to win,” he told BBC.”That has been the total objective since we landed in Germany.” More

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    Premier League manager’s model daughter relaxes on beach in Ibiza as she soaks up sun on holiday

    MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola’s daughter Maria took social media by storm while enjoying her summer holiday.Guardiola, 53, made history this past season as he led City to a record fourth successive Premier League title.Maria Guardiola took social media by storm during her summer holidayCredit: Instagram / maria.guardiolaMaria left her fans in awe as she enjoyed some sunshine in a white dressCredit: Instagram / maria.guardiolaMaria is Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s daughterCredit: ReutersThe Catalan tactician is now enjoying some down time after another demanding campaign with the Citizens.The ex-Barcelona boss’ daughter has also gone away to enjoy some sunshine in Ibiza.Maria shared pics of her on Instagram showing her in a white dress and sunglasses taking in the Spanish sun.The social media personality left her 953,000 followers in awe as they stormed the comments’ section and left over 43,000 likes.Read More on FootballOne fan posted: “Beautiful.”Another commented: “Sublime.”A third said: “Gorgeeeous.”This fan wrote: “Queennnnn.”Most read in FootballAnd that one gushed: “Cutie.”Maria was born in Spain on December 28, 2000 and now lives in London.Pep Guardiola’s daughter poses in tiny bikini to promote swimwear range as she sends Instagram followers wildShe is the eldest of Guardiola’s three children with businesswoman Cristina Serra, and she is close to her brother Marius as well as sister Valentina.Scroll down for more glam picsMaria often shares glam pics across her social media channelsCredit: Instagram / maria.guardiolaMaria is the eldest of Guardiola’s three childrenCredit: Instagram / maria.guardiolaMaria has almost 1million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / maria.guardiola More

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    Premier League ref tells funny story of how Matija Sarkic ‘did him like a kipper’ in tribute to tragic Millwall ace, 26

    PREMIER LEAGUE referee Bobby Madley has shared a heartwarming tribute for the late Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic.The Championship club announced tragic news yesterday morning that the 26-year-old had died after falling ill in the coastal town of Budva, Montenegro.It was announced Matija Sarkic passed away at the age of 26 yesterdayCredit: GettyReferee Bobby Madley revealed a heartwarming story between the twoCredit: GettySarkic had been on international duty with Montenegro, and put in a man of the match performance in his last display with nine saves in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium.Montenegrin state-owned TV station RTCG report that Sarkic went for a walk with pals, had dinner in a restaurant and returned to his apartment early on Friday evening.He is believed to have told friends he felt ill after waking up at around 6am morning and they called an ambulance but it was too late.Tributes poured in from across the football world following the terrible news.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne tribute came from referee Madley, who shared an interaction the pair had as he prepared to take charge of a Montenegro Under 19s game in 2016.Taking to social media, Madley said: “I met Matija in 2016 when refereeing my first U19 Euros qualifying game between Montenegro and France.”Matija was the captain which, as a goalkeeper, isn’t always the easiest for a referee. “Standing in the tunnel before the game Matija came down and shook hands. Most read in Football”Given that my grasp of the Montenegrin language wasn’t the best, in a shocking broken English accent I tried to explain to Matija with many hand gestures and ridiculous facial expressions that as a captain and goalkeeper it would be hard to work with him. “My question of ‘Is there player in team, speak English, maybe can speak with me if problem today?’ was met with a blank look from Matija. “I tried again with even worse broken English and the stone look remained on his face. “I was defeated. I looked at Matija and said clearly I’m wasting my time and getting nowhere.”Matija half smiled before replying in a strong Balkan accent: ‘Nine. Speak English him’.”Delighted and very proud of myself I replied ‘Ah you understand English little. This is good. He speak good English?’ “Matija smiled and replied… ‘Yeah, it’s not bad, it’s my brother Oliver, we’re from Grimsby… I just wanted to see how long you’d carry that nonsense on.'”He’d done me like a kipper.”Madley added: “Sincerest condolences to his family and his friends. Rest in peace Matija.”He has whistled over 90 top flight matches in his career. Grimsby-born Sarkic was the son of Montenegro ambassador Bojan Sarkic.Sarkic had only moved to the Den last season, where he helped the club to a midtable finish and penned a long-term contract.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe had also starred for Wolves, Shrewsbury, Birmingham, Stoke, Aston Villa and Anderlecht in his career.Matija Sarkic careerAll you need to know about his career:
    Clubs:
    Aston Villa (2015-2020)
    Wigan (Loan 2017/2018)
    Stratford Town (Loan 2018/2019)
    Havant & Waterlooville (Loan 2019)
    Livingston (Loan 2019/2020)
    Wolves (2020-2023)
    Shrewsbury (Loan 2020/21)
    Birmingham (Loan 2021/22)
    Stoke (Loan 2023)
    Millwall (2023/24)
    Honours:
    Birmingham City Player of the Season 2022
    International:Montenegro (9 caps) More

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    Frank D’Arcy dead at 77: Ex-Everton footballer dies as club pays tribute to title-winning defender

    FORMER Everton footballer Frank D’Arcy has passed away aged 77.The Premier League club paid tribute to their tough-tackling defender, who was a boyhood supporter, on social media.Frank D’Arcy passed away yesterday aged 77Credit: ANL/ShutterstockFrank with teammates after a match vs West Bromwich AlbionCredit: AlamyHe was a title-winner at EvertonCredit: RexThe post read: “Everyone at Everton Football Club is deeply saddened at the passing of our title-winning defender Frank D’Arcy, who passed away on Saturday, aged 77.”His cause of death is currently unknown.Frank made 18 appearances during a five-year career with the Blues.He most notably appearing five times in the famous Championship-winning season of 1969/70, never once finishing on the losing side.However, it was only when Football League rules were altered recently that Frank qualified for a medal. He was thrilled to receive it from 1986/87 title-winner and Club Ambassador Ian Snodin at home last year.D’Arcy was also a member of the team that famously won the Club’s first FA Youth Cup in 1964/65 alongside the likes of John Hurst and Jimmy Husband.Everton beat Arsenal in the two-legged final, 29,908 packing into Goodison Park for the second leg.Most read in FootballA tough-tackling left-back, Frank made his Senior Team debut at Elland Road against Leeds United the following season when Harry Catterick played a much-changed team a week prior to an FA Cup semi-final.Frank made two further starts in the 1970/71 season. His last appearance came as a substitute at Wolves in April 1971 before enjoying a brief spell with Tranmere Rovers, then moving into non-league football with Kirkby Town.Frank remained a passionate Everton fan throughout his life and could often be seen in the crowd at Goodison until recent years.It comes after another former Everton legend Kevin Campbell died aged 54 after a short illness.Emotional tributes are pouring in for the ex-striker, who spent a memorable two decades on the pitch and later became a pundit.Wayne Rooney said: “Absolutely devastated to hear the news about Kev – thinking of all his family and friends.”Kev was a great team mate but more importantly a brilliant person who helped me a lot in my earlier years.”Campbell began his career at Arsenal and broke into the first team in 1988.Campbell made 213 appearances for Arsenal between 1988 and 1995, scoring 59 goals in all competitions.After stints in Nottingham and Turkey he made 137 appearances for Everton where he scored another 39 goals and played with a young Wayne Rooney.Campbell played for the Toffees between 1999 and 2005 before finishing off his career with a year at West Brom and then Cardiff City.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe called time on his career in May 2007 after the Baggies released him following their relegation from the Premier League.In a two-decade career, Campbell scored 149 goals and made 521 professional appearances. More

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    Ryan Garcia in brawl with Caleb Plant at Gervonta Davis’ fight after feuding with boxing star online

    RYAN GARCIA was involved in a brawl with boxer Caleb Plant at Gervonta Davis’ fight. Garcia gatecrashed Davis’ knockout victory over Frank Martin over a year on from losing their blockbuster bout.Ryan Garcia was involved in a brawl with boxer Caleb PlantCredit: Fight Hub TVPlant threw a beer at GarciaCredit: Fight Hub TVIn the period since, the American defeated Devin Haney in a bout marred in controversy. Garcia won on points following THREE knockdowns but later tested positive for banned substance ostarine. He denied knowingly taking the performance enhancing drug and instead put it down to a tainted supplement. But former super-middleweight champion Plant has not been left convinced and regularly refutes Garcia’s claims. It led to a social media back-and-forth between the two which spilled it when the two came face to face in Las Vegas. Before Davis’ fight, Garcia had dragged Plant’s reporter wife Jordan into the row in a series of goading posts. He said: “Caleb Plant wife is beautiful no disrespect.”Jordan Plant is the best and I mean the best interviewer in the game Or at least one of them And she is easy on the eyes no disrespect.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Jordan Garcia aka Jordan Plant.” It did not go down well with Plant, who went onto throw a beer at Garcia following the aftermath of Davis’ win.Shocking moment Ben Whittaker is attacked with headbutt and elbow as he outclasses furious opponentIt sparked an all-out brawl between their opposing entourages inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena. And Garcia went on a further rampage online after the ruckus. He posted: “Ima have to expose the fact that Jordan f***ed me and Caleb is mad. It was one time And before y’all dated.”Bruh I f***ed his wife and it was great and he is so mad…”Hit me with that again in my face and face me like a man and I will kill you Caleb. “I f***ed your wife…READ MORE SUN STORIES”Caleb I planted my dick in your wife mouth.” More

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    Matija Sarkic’s heartbroken twin brother posts emotional photo after Millwall star dies tragically aged just 26

    MATIJA SARKIC’s twin brother Oliver posted a heartbreaking photo after the former Millwall star’s death.Matija, 26, passed away in Montenegro this morning in a tragedy that rocked the football world.Oliver Sarkic paid tribute to his twin brother MatijaCredit: INSTAGRAM: OLIVERSARKIC10The brothers both played in Anderlecht’s academy and Montenegro’s Under-21sOliver and Matija Sarkic were born in GrimsbyThe Grimsby-born brothers both attended the British School of Brussels after following their diplomat father Bojan to Belgium.They both came through Anderlecht’s academy but while Matija joined Aston Villa in 2015, attacking midfielder Oliver went to Benfica.After playing 44 times for the Portuguese giants’ B team, he joined Leeds on a permanent deal in 2018 after a brief loan stint.From there Oliver headed to League One Burton Albion, where he scored five goals in 37 outings.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe playmaker also featured for Blackpool and Mansfield before heading to Uzbekistani outfit Pakhtakor Tashkent in 2022.After a successful spell, he moved to Montenegrin team Decic last year and has 13 goals in 51 league games.Matija had nine caps for Montenegro, including a man-of-the-match performance against Euro 2024 contenders Belgium last week.Oliver, meanwhile, played ten times for their Under-21s but has not made the step up to senior international level.Most read in FootballMillwall issued a heartbreaking statement to confirm the death of their goalkeeper this morning.The eight-cap Montenegro star reportedly fell ill while on international duty in the town of Budva.Matija Sarkic career stats
    Millwall: 33 games, 12 clean sheets
    Shrewsbury: 29 games, 11 clean sheets
    Birmingham: 23 games, 10 clean sheets
    Livingston: 18 games, nine clean sheets
    Stoke: Eight games, three clean sheets
    Wigan: Three games
    Havant & Waterlooville: One game

    Montenegrin state-owned TV station RTCG report that Sarkic went for a walk with pals, had dinner in a restaurant and returned to his apartment early.He is believed to have told friends he felt ill after waking up at around 6am this morning and they called an ambulance but it was too late.Tributes have flooded in for Sarkic from the football world, including former clubs Aston Villa and Birmingham.Villa posted on X: “Everyone at Aston Villa is deeply saddened by news of the passing of our former goalkeeper Matija Sarkic.”Matija joined our academy in 2015 and spent five years with the club, during which time he made his full international debut for Montenegro, before departing in the summer of 2020.”The thoughts and condolences of all at the club are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.” More