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      Ex-Chelsea star Conor Gallagher already has his own song at Atletico Madrid as he’s serenaded by packed stadium on debut

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      CONOR GALLAGHER appears to already be a fan favourite at Atletico Madrid after being serenaded with his own song.Gallagher, 24, made his Atletico bow on Sunday evening in the club’s 3-0 win over Girona in La Liga.Conor Gallagher was named on the bench for his first Atletico Madrid gameCredit: SplashAnd he was serenaded by fans after coming on in the 58th minute for his debutCredit: GettyGallagher was given 32 minutes by new boss Diego Simeone as he replaced Rodrigo Riquelme down the left flank.He completed a £34million move to Spain from Chelsea and was presented to fans for the first time last Wednesday.Gallagher got to work almost immediately after his introduction at the Wanda Metropolitano as he showed his work rate by putting the opposition under pressure.And while the English midfielder admitted in his presentation that he did not speak much Spanish, he would not have needed a translator to understand the chant the Atletico faithful sang for him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn a viral social media clip from inside the stadium, the fans could be heard singing: “Conor Gallagher duh duh duh duh duh duh.”Gallagher – who is being tutored by former Blues team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta – also came away from the match winning two tackles and three duels.On his debut, Simeone said: “[Gallagher] came on with a lot of energy. “That’s what we’ll get from him. He needs a bit of time to get used to opponents and to his team-mates. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”With his enthusiasm and passion, we have to help him so that adrenaline is positive for the team.”The Argentine boss heaped praise on Gallagher before the game, suggesting his versatility was a big reason why he was signed as he hinted at Gallagher possibly playing as a “second striker”.Conor Gallagher sends packed Atletico Madrid stadium wild at unveiling by speaking SPANISH after Chelsea exitGallagher’s warm reception will have been a nice change from the cold way he was dealt with at Chelsea.The Cobham graduate was effectively pushed out of the door following 18 years at the club after being banished to training with the Under-21s before his departure.The England international’s debut also came alongside former Manchester City star Julian Alvarez, who made his full debut in front of the home crowd as he started up front with Antoine Griezmann.Atletico Madrid’s next game is against Espanyol on Wednesday before a visit to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday evening. More

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      Prince William pays emotional tribute to Sven-Göran Eriksson after former England boss dies aged 76

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      PRINCE William has paid a touching tribute to Sven-Göran Eriksson after the former England manager died at the age of 76.The Prince of Wales, 42, took to social media to express his condolences.Prince William talks with the England Coach Sven Goran Eriksson during training in 2006Credit: 2006 Getty ImagesPrince William pays tribute to the former England managerCredit: TwitterPrince William called Eriksson a ‘true gentleman of the game’Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdHe wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “Sad to hear about the passing of Sven-Göran Eriksson.“I met him several times as England manager and was always struck by his charisma and passion for the game.“My thoughts are with his family and friends. A true gentleman of the game.”The Swedish manager revealed in January he had “at best a year” to live after being diagnosed with cancer.Read More on SvenAnd his family have confirmed the sad news of his passing in a heartbreaking statement today.It read: “After a long illness, SGE died during the morning at home surrounded by family.”Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “Deeply saddened to hear that Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away.”He will be remembered for his tremendous contribution to English football which brought joy to so many over the years.Most read in Football”Our thoughts are with his family.”Gary Neville was the first former player to pay tribute to Eriksson.Inside Sven Eriksson’s cancer battle and how he’s found his final resting placeThe former England full-back wrote on Instagram: “Rest in Peace Sven.”Meanwhile FA CEO Mark Bullingham said: “This is a very sad day. He gave all England fans such special memories.”No one can ever forget the 5-1 victory in Munich against Germany under Sven’s guidance.”Sven will be rightly recognised and forever remembered for his significant work with the England team, and for his wider contribution to the game. “On behalf of my colleagues at The FA, past and present, our thoughts are with his friends and family today.”He will be much missed, and we will pay tribute to him when we play Finland at Wembley next month.”The Pancreatic Cancer Action charity posted: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of former England manager and football figure Sven-Goran Eriksson, who bravely shared his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.”Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Sven.”Eriksson was the first foreign manager of the English national side, taking charge of 67 matches from 2001 to 2006.He led England to the quarter-finals of three major tournaments in succession, including the World Cups of 2002 and 2006.His devastated family have asked for their privacy to be respected so they can mourn in private.The Swede became the first foreign manager of the England men’s football team in 2001.He managed superstars such as Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes, David Beckham and Michael Owen.Michael Owen was one of many footballers, past and present, paying tribute to Sven.Posting on X, Owen wrote: “Rest In Peace Sven-Goran Eriksson. One of the very best and a man who will be sadly missed by everyone in the world of football.”David James, who was installed as England’s first-choice goalkeeper under Eriksson in 2002 and went on to play in every match at Euro 2004, wrote: “I’m saddened by the passing of Sven-Goran Eriksson. He was a gentleman, a great human being and a great manager.”Eriksson’s former clubs Manchester City, Leicester and Notts County were among dozens to pay tribute after he died at the age of 76.Eriksson spent one season at the helm of Manchester City in 2007-08 and then had a short spell as Notts County’s director of football before taking charge of Leicester in 2010 – with stints as Mexico and Ivory Coast boss in between.A statement from City said: “Manchester City would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sven-Goran Eriksson, who has passed away at the age of 76.”Flags around the Etihad Stadium will fly at half mast in honour of our former manager. The Swedish coach was in charge of City for the 2007/08 season, which is a campaign fondly remembered by many supporters.”In a post on social media, Leicester said: “Everyone at Leicester City Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson.”Our thoughts are with Sven’s family and friends at this sad time.”A post from Notts County said: “We’re tremendously saddened by the passing of our former Director of Football, Sven-Goran Eriksson. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this very sad time.”Tributes have flooded in for the former England bossCredit: PASven managed the England side for five yearsCredit: 2006 AFPEriksson left the England role after the 2006 World Cup and would later manage a host of clubs at domestic and international level.Due to his health issues, he was sadly forced to step down as sporting director at Swedish club Karlstad in February 2023.After announcing his cancer diagnosis, Eriksson was granted his lifelong wish when he led out Liverpool Legends, as they played in a charity match against Ajax at Anfield in March.Revealing his illness in January, Eriksson told P1: “Everyone understands that I have an illness that is not good.”Everyone guesses it’s cancer and it is. But I have to fight as long as I can.”When asked about the prognosis, Eriksson said he has “maybe at best a year, at worst a little less, or at best maybe even longer”.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “You can’t be absolutely sure. It is better not to think about it.”But you can trick your brain. See the positive in things, don’t wallow in adversity, because this is the biggest adversity of course, but make something good out of it.”Sven, in October 2022, as Leicester City managerCredit: GettyTerminally-ill Sven-Goran Eriksson says he had a good life in a tragic goodbye messageCredit: Amazon Prime More

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      Neal Maupay hits back at Everton fans who hurled X-rated abuse at own players at train station after Tottenham loss

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      NEAL MAUPAY has bit back at Everton fans who blasted the team as they walked past supporters following their 4-0 battering against Tottenham.Everton were humiliated in north London as goals from Yves Bissouma, Cristian Romero and a brace from Son Heung-Min compounded a tough day at the office for the Toffees.Neal Maupay has hit back at Everton fan criticismCredit: GettyA video on social media showed angry fans hurling X-rated abuse at Everton players as they walked past them at London EustonCredit: RexBut following the defeat, Sean Dyche’s side were seen walking past fans at London’s Euston train station as they made their way home.A video captured by one fan and posted to social media showed furious Evertonians hurling X-rated abuse at the squad.One fan can be heard shouting: “F*** off, you f***ing rat. F***ing 80 grand a week? You F***ing w****r.”Many squad members went past with their heads down, though Jordan Pickford and Mason Holgate did attempt to appease the fans by briefly speaking to some of them.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTaking to social media later on, Maupay – who is back at Everton after spending last season on loan at Brentford – responded in a critical tone on X. Quoting the original video, he said: “Imagine another job where it’s normalised to get abuse like this. “Hanging around at a train station to scream at men who are trying their best…”The 28-year-old Frenchman is yet to feature off the bench this season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEverton’s defeat at Spurs came after a home defeat to Brighton on the opening day, which has left them at the bottom of the table on a goal difference of minus seven.Indeed, the situation is so bad that bookmakers Paddy Power are already paying out on bets for Everton to be relegated.Premier League sides deducted points and others at riskDyche, 53, risked fan wrath ahead of the Spurs game when he said: “We have spoken about this before many times… hero, zero, zero, hero. “This is quite an extreme place. It is either, ‘Yes we’re amazing, we won’ or ‘rubbish, you’re all rubbish again.’ That kind of psychology en masse.”Everton have the chance to finally get a win on the board in midweek when they face Doncaster in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday before hosting Bournemouth next Saturday.They are in the midst of an injury crisis, however, with only 14 first-team players available during their recent match against Spurs.Among the absentees were Jarrad Branthwaite, James Garner, Seamus Coleman and Youssef Chermiti among those in the treatment room.Dyche has suggested that both Coleman and Garner could make their comebacks as early as Tuesday, but warned they will have to “wait and see” how they do in training.Premier League sides deducted points and others at riskNottingham ForestDeducted four points during the 2023-24 season for breaching Premier League spending limit by £34.563m. Failed in their appeal with decision upheld.EvertonInitial 10-point deduction for 2021-22 Premier League breaches reduced to six points on appeal. Were deducted a further two points later in the 2023-24 season. Appealed, but since withdrawn following Prem survival.Sheffield UnitedHit with a two-point deduction for their finances during the 2022-23 EFL season. Will begin the 2024-25 Championship season on -2 points following their relegation from the Prem.OTHERS WHO COULD FACE PUNISHMENT…Manchester CityEtihad club emphatically denies the 115 allegations laid against them in February 2023. The lengthy Commission case has been scheduled to start in October or November but a final decision is not expected until March or April 2025.ChelseaBlues chiefs flagged up illicit payments made to agents and others during the Roman Abramovich era. Fined £8.6m by Uefa but still to be formally charged by the Prem despite an ongoing investigation.LeicesterFoxes breached Prem PSR loss limits last season but did not have to report their 2022-23 accounts until this month because of their relegation. That puts the timetable back and means that they will probably face a Prem points deduction for the 2024-25 season following their return to the top flight.Everton (again)The Toffees are again at risk of breaking PSR rules and are in a race against time to raise funds and balance the books. Not only could that lead to another charge but also administration. That would lead to an automatic nine-point deduction for the 2024/25 season. More

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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