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      Bloodied Zlatan Ibrahimovic shows off gruesome head injury but Andy Carroll tells him ‘I’ve had worse from the missus’

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      ANDY CARROLL gave a hilarious response to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s post showing off a bloody injury.The Swedish legend posted a picture of his scalp, which had suffered a nasty cut.Zlatan Ibrahimovic showed off a gruesome injury on InstagramCredit: Instagram @iamzlatanibrahimovicAndy Carroll had a hilarious responseCredit: AFPIbrahimovic, 43, shared the snaps on social media with the caption “part of the game”.He also added a trigger warning for people who may be squeamish to gore.Plenty of his 64.3million followers share their sympathy for the former AC Milan and Manchester United star.However, Andy Carroll also joined in the many comments as he gave a funny response.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe joked: “Grow up, I’ve had worse from the missus.”Fans found the joke funny as they commented on Carroll’s post.One wrote: “The legend has spoken.”A second commented: “Lotta time for that comment.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third said: “Big Andy’s not messing.”Another added: “Hahaha amazing.”Watch Andy Carroll score twice in a ‘PARK’ and celebrate wildly as he tears up fourth tier of French football Ibrahimovic retired from football in 2023Credit: GettyIbrahimovic retired from professional football in 2023 after his second stint at AC Milan.Carroll, 35, however, is still playing and, in the summer, joined French fourth-division side Bordeaux.The striker has already become a cult hero at the club, having dropped down to help the club climb back up the divisions.He was recently spotted in Mallorca on holiday with his new girlfriend Lou Teasdale.He was previously married to Billy Mucklow, but their 11-year relationship came to an end earlier this year.Carroll starred for the likes of Newcastle, Liverpool and West Ham before he left England in 2023 for France.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Puzzled fans say ‘this is so random’ as snooker royalty spotted ringside for Beterbiev vs Bivol

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      RONNIE O’SULLIVAN couldn’t get enough as Artur Beterbiev edged out Dmitry Bivol for undisputed light-heavyweight glory.Boxing fan O’Sullivan was seated ringside as Bivol suffered a tight and contentious loss to his Russian counterpart Beterbiev by a majority decision.Ronnie O’Sullivan was sat ringside for Beterbiev’s controversial win over BivolO’Sullivan is an ambassador for Saudi Arabian snookerFans were left stunned at the result as many thought Bivol had done enough to retain his WBC, IBF and WBO belts.Yet the judges scored the bout 114-114, 115-113 and 116-12 in Beterbiev’s favour.Bivol’s promoter Eddie Hearn labelled the decision “absolutely disgusting” and viewers called it a “robbery”.But O’Sullivan, 48, was one person who enjoyed the fight in the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.READ MORE BOXING NEWSThe seven-time world snooker champ posted a close-up from his ringside seat with the caption: “What a fight!!!!”And fans were left stunned by his involvement, with one writing: “Ronnie O’Sullivan being there is so random😂.”While another said: “What is O’Sullivan doing ringside?”A third wrote: “I did not expect to see Ronnie O’Sullivan there… so random.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother replied: “The Rocket is in the house!”While another added: “From Ronnie O’Sullivan to Medvedev at the Beterbiev vs Bivol fight, who would have thought.”Ronnie O’Sullivan explains heartwarming reason behind snooker walk-on song and says he used to play it on repeatBut fans shouldn’t be that surprised as O’Sullivan agreed to become an ambassador for Saudi Arabian snooker in April.He penned terms on a three-year deal with the Gulf State and will commit to playing in all World Snooker Tour (WST) events in Saudi Arabia.The Rocket lost 6-4 to Si Jiahui at the quarter-final stage of the inaugural Saudi Arabia Masters in Riyadh last month and has backed the venue as “one of the world’s best”.Meanwhile, O’Sullivan wasn’t the only random sporting star in attendance.Neymar appeared in the ring after Chris Eubank Jr to retain his IBO middleweight titleFootball star Neymar, who plays for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, was pictured in the ring after Chris Eubank Jr’s seventh-round KO win over Kamil Szeremeta.The former Paris-Saint Germain and Barcelona star was caught in-between Eubank’s face off with Conor Benn to the confusion of fans.Tennis star Danil Medvedev, who was beaten by Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals of the US Open last month, was also spotted in the crowd.READ MORE SUN STORIESAll surely witnessed Frazer Clarke’s brutal first-round knockout at the hands of Fabio Wardley in their rematch.Clarke will undergo an operation to repair his jaw and cheekbone. More

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      Repulsed fans say ‘it’s still overpriced’ as 85p lard bread with onion at Europa League side goes viral

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      FOOTBALL scran enthusiasts might not be too eager to pay a visit to one Europa League side.It comes after a less-than-appetizing meal at Ferencvaros went viral on social media.Football scran enthusiasts were left stunned at a piece of lard breadCredit: Twitter/@SportScranA photo of a piece of lard bread at the Hungarian side caught the attention of fans for all the wrong reason.The picture showed a piece of “greasy” white bread looking moist in the middle and a meagre amount of red onion, with nothing else to support it.Social media users were taken aback by the item, and that was before mentioning the 85p – or 580 Hungarian Forint – price tag associated with it.One shocked fan said: “Even in England that s*** is overpriced.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA second said: “This would be good immediately after experiencing a heartbreak.”Specsavers official account said: “This brought tears to our eyes.”Another said: “That would leave you Hungary…”A fifth said: “This would literally make you in tears.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTottenham fans had the chance to try this dish during their recent visit to Budapest in the Europa League.But even as the image seemed to suggest some Spurs fans may have been left wanting, there was no wanting for a better result.England ratings: Angel Gomes is the runaway success of Lee Carsley era but Cole Palmer is anonymousAnge Postecoglou’s side collected a 2-1 win on the road to maintain their 100 per cent start.Pape Matar Sarr and Brennan Johnson were both on target for the visitors. More

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      Watch astonishing moment non-league clash is delayed by bizarre injury – caused by a WATER BOTTLE

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      A NON-LEAGUE clash ground to a halt after a player suffered a bizarre injury from a rogue WATER BOTTLE.Bamber Bridge took on Basford United in the Northern Premier League on Saturday.A Bamber Bridges player was thrown a water bottle during a break against Basford UnitedCredit: xAdam Dodd did not see the bottle hurtling towards himCredit: xThe defender was struck in the face by the bottleCredit: xHe ended up needing treatment after the blowCredit: xThe game ended in a 3-2 defeat for Bamber but only after the game suffered a delay in the first half.The pause was caused by an injury to one player but then extended due to another off the ball.A video shared by Basford showed Bamber star Adam Dodd fall to the ground during the break.After closer inspection, it was seen that a flying WATER BOTTLE hit him in the face.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe defender was walking to the touchline, looking at his hands, when one of the coaches threw him the bottle.Unaware of the bottle, Dodd was unable to stop it and took a blow to the face.Water was visibly spilling out of the full bottle as Dodd fell to the ground, holding his face – while the person who threw it didn’t seem bothered at all.The referee and physios from both players checked on him to make sure he was OK.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBasford’s clip of the moment was shared on social media, and fans could not help but find the funny side of the incident.One posted: “Non-League at its finest.”‘I hope our players have Sudocrem because they’ve had their a—s slapped,’ fumes non-league manager in viral interviewA second commented: “I absolutely bloody love non-league football.”A third wrote: “Just your typical non league incident hahah.”A fourth said: “This, I’m afraid, is simply the peak of all football.”Another added: “Guy who threw it isn’t even bothered lol.”The defeat leaves Bamber Bridge 14th in the table with 15 points after 12 games.Basford, however, are up to 8th having won six of their 13 fixtures.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      ‘I hope our players have Sudocrem because they’ve had their a***s slapped,’ fumes non-league manager in viral interview

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      A NON-LEAGUE manager has gone viral for his hilarious post-match rant in which he declared: “I hope our players have Sudocrem because they’ve had their a***s slapped.”Michael Birmingham was incensed with his Horndean FC players after their woeful performance on Saturday.Michael Birmingham let rip at his players in his spectacular post-match rantCredit: @Horndean_FCThe Horndean chief said his players would need Sudocrem after the 4-0 defeat to Raynes Park ValeCredit: @Horndean_FCThe Deans were thumped 4-0 away at Raynes Park Vale in the Isthmian South Central Division to sit 13th in the table on 11 points from nine matches.And he did not hold back at all in his epic interview.Birmingham – who last season labelled his Horndean players a “bunch of losers” – said: “I hope our players have got plenty of Sudocrem at home because they’ve had their a***s slapped today.”Fair play to Raynes Park, they were the better side by a mile, best side we’ve played this season, ruthless.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”I thought the centre forward, No20 up top, was absolutely magnificent.”I wish I had one of them. At the moment I’ve got four token gestures as a centre forward – not even four put together can resemble anything to do with him.”The only positive to come out of that was that I had a cracking pasty before the game, that was about it.”Birmingham was asked what his Hampshire side need to do to get back on track after four straight defeats in all competitions. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe continued: “Not when you concede 13 goals in four games it’s not.”We conceded three goals in the last three games and then four today.Non-league manager calls his own players a ‘bunch of losers’ in brutal X-rated post-match “To be honest, it should have been more today.”To me, it is the basics – they wanted it, the second balls.”When they were 3-0, 4-0 up, the desire, the press… they still went and hunted because they’ve got standards.”All my lot ain’t got no standards.”They don’t give a s***, they just turn up and think, ‘Here we go, we’ll go through the motions.’ “Today they got found out and do you know what? I hope it hurt and all, I hope they can’t sit down for a week and I hope they run out of Sudocrem.”‘HE’S A LEGEND’Unsurprisingly, the video of Birmingham spread rapidly on social media, with the original Horndean clip racking up more than 500,000 views in less than 24 hours. And fans could not get enough of the superb content. One said: “Wish the Premier League managers were this honest.”Another wrote: “How refreshing to hear a manager tell the truth about his team’s poor performance.”A third added: “If this doesn’t rouse the Horndean players then nothing will.”And a final user simply commented: “He’s a legend.”Birmingham is not the only non-league manager to lose his rag in spectacular post-match interviews.READ MORE SUN STORIESBarnet’s Dean Brennan hit out at his own supporters for their negativity in a raging monologue.And Dorking Wanderers gaffer Marc White accused his “f***ing s*** players” of “letting the fans down 100 per cent, wholeheartedly”. Birmingham went viral last season for his epic X-rated rantCredit: X/Horndean_FC More

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      Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol labelled ‘biggest robbery ever’ as scorecard leaves Eddie Hearn ‘baffled and disgusted’

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      EDDIE HEARN was “disgusted” after Artur Beterbiev’s majority decision win over his man Dmitry Bivol – while fans called it the “biggest robbery of all time”.Beterbiev edged out his rival and former Russian team-mate as the thrilling light heavyweight undisputed title fight went the distance.Artur Beterbiev was crowned the undisputed light heavyweight championCredit: GettyMany felt Bivol did the better work and deserved the winCredit: GettyDmitry Bivol was devastated and wants a rematchCredit: GettyEddie Hearn could not hide his fury at the judges’ decisionCredit: GettyThe judges’ scorecards made Beterbiev the winner by majority decisionOne judge scored the fight at 114-114, while the other two went 115-113 and 116-12 in 39-year-old Beterbiev’s favour.However, many fans and pundits at home had scored the bout in Bivol’s favour.And taking to social media following the fight, one angry viewer said: “We just witnessed the biggest robbery OF ALL TIME. WHAT??????”A second said: “There’s no bigger Beterbiev fan than me and that was one of the worst robberies I’ve ever seen in Boxing. That’s insane.”READ MORE IN BOXING A third said: “F*** BOXING. Bivol has just produced one of the best 12 round performances I’ve ever seen and won that fight easily it’s an absolute robbery. 116-112 to Beterbiev is the worst card of all time.”Three-weight champion Shakur Stevenson posted the score card numbers in Beterbiev’s favour alongside a pair of laughing emojis.Bivol’s promoter Eddie Hearn was also furious with the surprising 116-112 scorecard.Fabio Wardley destroys Frazer Clarke as he mangles opponents jaw in astonishing first round KOSpeaking after the fight, he said: “In one of the biggest fights of our generation and in the most important fight in Dmitry Bivol’s life you give him FOUR rounds? It’s absolutely disgusting.Most read in Boxing”You heard (Beterbiev’s corner) in the 10th Round ‘you have to knock him out to win this fight’. They knew Artur Beterbiev lost this fight. I’m absolutely baffled and disgusted by a scorecard of 116-112.”I don’t want to disrespect Artur Beterbiev but Dmitry Bivol should be the undisputed champion tonight and that judge should never work again. Four rounds in a fight of that magnitude is disgusting.”Boxing stars past and present backed Bivol too, although many saw it as a lot closer than Hearn.Tony Bellew wrote: ‘I’ve got Bivol winning that! The last round was so close again but I just feel Bivol landed the better shots all night long.”Great combinations, Great fight. Beterbiev was outstanding! Nearly 40 years old and he’s finishing fights as strong as he did when he was 20! Well done to both warriors.”Scotland’s former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor added: “I thought Bivol but, it is what it is. Great fight, boxing needs more of this.”And American Ryan Garcia was fully in Hearn’s corner, writing: “Wow, robbery if you ask me.”Queensberry promoter Frank Warren also agreed with his Matchroom rival that the decision went the wrong way. He said: “I gave it to Bivol by a couple of rounds. That score of 8-4 is beyond ridiculous. Everyone around that ring thought Bivol had won it by at least two rounds.”There should be a rematch because it was such a quality fight. Brilliant skills in there by Bivol, his jab was superb. Artur the last couple of rounds was told it was sink or swim.”The score 8-4 was a joke. It’s terrible when you get a fight like that and it ends in controversy.”Best new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesBeterbiev was on the front foot for the vast majority of the thrilling 12-rounderCredit: GettyBeterbiev is held aloft afer his victoryCredit: GettyBeterbiev’s win makes him the first unified light heavyweight champion since Roy Jones Jr.He said afterwards that he was “lucky”, and was happy to have a rematch if Saudi boxing supremos want it. He added: “I feel not bad. I did not good today. I wanted to box with more quality. I’ll be better one day. It was a little bit uncomfortable. Of course, it was a tough fight because Dmitry is a tough champion and he has tough skills, better than me.”During the fight, we always try to change something. I didn’t deliver more punches, I don’t know. Today I am lucky too.”Despite being devastated Bivol, 33, was gracious in defeat.He said in the ring moments after the decision was announced: “I am a warrior. I have no explanation because it looks like excuses. I am a warrior. I don’t know, I did my job but I felt like I could do better but it was just the opinion of some judges.”Congratulations to Artur. He is powerful, very powerful. I have a bruise from my hand, he hit it and it was so hard.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAsked if he was keen on a rematch, he said: “Why not? Of course. It is my dream to be undisputed.” More

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      Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn square up as Neymar ‘acts like guest referee’ in baffling scenes

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      NEYMAR left fans in stitches after he bizarrely appeared in the ring behind Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn as they faced off.The boxing rivals came face-to-face after Eubank’s seventh-round KO win over Kamil Szeremeta.Neymar was seen ‘acting like a referee’ as Chris Eubank Jr squared off with Conor BennEubank Jr won by TKO over Kamil SzeremetaCredit: GettyEubank KO’d his rival in round seven – the fourth knockdown of the fightCredit: GettyNeymar appeared in the ring at the event afterwardsCredit: GettyThere were heated scenes as Benn then stepped into the ring.They were then seen facing off with one another, with football superstar Neymar making a surprise appearance in the background.Eubank was seen putting his hand on the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain stars shoulder and saying: “This is my boy, we’re coming for you.”Benn then replied in Spanish, with Eubank asking Neymar to translate before he whispered in his ear.READ MORE IN BOXINGBut the 32-year-old’s appearance, seemingly as a makeshift ref-come translator left fans confused.It prompted one fan on social media to ask: “Nah why is Neymar acting as the referee for the face off?”A second said: “HAHAHAHAHA WHAT?”A third added: “Why is Neymar in the ring hosting a face off between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn????”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother said: “Neymar in the middle of Connor Benn and Chris Eubank JR like the promoter of the fight is killing me.”A fifth said: “Neymar mediating a face off between Chris Eubank Jr & Conor Benn… 12 words you never thought you’d read in one sentence.”Watch moment Conor Benn SHOVES Chris Eubank Jr and calls him ‘dead boy walking’ before boxing rivals are separated SunSport reporter Chisanga Malata posted: “Neymar squaring off Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr – after translating Benn’s Spanish trash talk – is an utterly, utterly bizarre scene.” More

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      George Baldock’s old club hold emotional minute’s applause for tragic star before FA Cup clash vs Wayne Rooney’s brother

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      GEORGE BALDOCK’S former club Tamworth paid a touching tribute to the late Greece, Premier League and EFL hero after his tragic death.Baldock was found dead on Wednesday night at his home in Athens after drowning in his swimming pool at the age of 31.Tamworth held a minute’s applause for ex-player George Baldock before their FA Cup matchBaldock was found dead at his home on Wednesday at the age of 31Credit: APThis tragic loss has seen the British and Greek football community come together in mourning with tributes pouring in for the popular full-back, who moved from Sheffield United to Panathinaikos last summer.National League side Tamworth also paid their respects to the Greece international and his family ahead of Saturday’s fourth qualifying round match in the FA Cup at The Lamb Ground.The Lambs lined up in the centre of the pitch along with opponents Macclesfield, where Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney’s younger brother John, 33, plays.The two teams and the crowd then held an emotional minute’s applause for Baldock, who played for Tamworth on loan from MK Dons in 2012.Read More on FootballThat moment of solidarity moved the fans, who took to social media to also pay tribute to the defender.One fan tweeted: “For you, George Baldock.”Another commented: “Once a Lamb, always a Lamb.”A third wrote: “That’s for George.”Most read in FA CupThis fan said: “Dedicating it to George.”And that one stated: “That’s for you George.”Watch Greece captain’s spine-tingling speech about George Baldock in dressing room that inspired win over England Baldock made 18 appearances during his brief stint with Tamworth, where he also scored a goal.The Sheffield United legend then moved to Bramall Lane in 2017 and enjoyed tremendous success as he amassed 219 appearances and helped the team reach two Premier League promotions.The Buckingham-born ace also played a big part in the Blades’ stunning 2019-20 campaign that saw them finishing in the top half of the Prem table in their return to the top flight after 12 years.Ex-Sheffield United team-mate David McGoldrick didn’t forget that as he pointed to the heavens to dedicate his dramatic late equaliser for Notts County during Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Chesterfield.Baldock died the day before Greece, which is the homeland of his late grandmother, faced England, the country of his birth, at Wembley in the Nations League.The Greek national team went on to pick up an upset 2-1 win over the Three Lions and his team-mates dedicated the victory to their fallen brother in arms and his family.Dominating Mbappe, Premier League Iron Man, promotion hero: A tribute to George BaldockBy Kostas Lianos, Digital Sports ReporterIT was back in 2019 when Greece legend Vasilis Torosidis – the heir to Euro 2004 hero Giourkas Seitaridis – retired from international duty after 101 caps.A giant void was left behind at right-back, many talented players tried to step up – and none of them could fill those big boots.But, soon enough, I started to hear whispers about a Premier League ace with Greek heritage who’s a starter week-in and week-out…That was none other than George Baldock, born in Buckingham on March 9, 1993, to English parents but qualified for Greece through his grandmother.And what a season he was having. The right-back starred for Sheffield United as they surprised the Prem in the 2019-20 campaign – their first in 12 years – by finishing in the top half of the table.Baldock was among their standout players as he registered a staggering 3,420 minutes played – the joint highest along with the likes of Declan Rice and Virgil van Dijk.The defender was keen to make the big step to the international stage with his grandmother’s homeland – and it didn’t take long until he shook hands with the Greek football federation (EPO) chiefs.However, a long and arduous paperwork slog stood in the way – with the then Sheffield United star claiming Covid-19 and Brexit slowed things down.Greece finally got the right-back they were begging for for years as Baldock made his debut on June 2, 2022 in a Nations League clash at Northern Ireland as a late substitute.It didn’t take long until the English-born ace owned the right flank at the back and impressive performances followed.Perhaps none compare to the Euro 2024 qualifier against France in June 2023 when Baldock did the unthinkable and kept Kylian Mbappe quiet for 104 MINUTES, despite being injured and playing through “unimaginable” pain.I still remember speaking to then-Greece manager Gus Poyet about his player’s stunning performance, and I will never forget the big smile the Chelsea legend had on his face.Poyet reminded me of a proud father as he took me through the injury hell the full-back endured before squaring up against perhaps the world’s best player for his country.A beaming Poyet told me: “Against the Republic of Ireland [three days beforehand] – and now that it is finished I can say it – after 20 minutes he had a very bad twist in his ankle, very bad. He was very close to come out. I asked him, ‘Can you hold until half-time?'”At half-time his ankle was very, very swollen. He asked for a strapping and he asked me for five minutes. Give me five minutes and we’ll let you know. And he had an unbelievable second half running up and down and being outstanding.”You don’t imagine the ankle after the game. You don’t imagine the ankle the day after, after the flight to France. Black and blue – swollen. And a day-and-a-half later you need to play against Mbappe.”Ninety per cent of people will think, no chance. And I keep talking to him, individually. And he keeps saying to me, ‘Coach I’m gonna be there no worries’.”And he didn’t play 20 minutes, he didn’t play 60 minutes, he played 104 minutes because the referee gave 14 minutes of injury time against Mbappe.”It’s easy to understand how loyal Baldock was to every team he ever played for during his 15-year career, just by looking at his stats.The Greek ace started his career at MK Dons in 2009 where he amassed a staggering 125 appearances throughout an eight-year stint that also saw him playing on loan for Northampton Town, Tamworth, IBV and Oxford United.The defender joined Sheffield United in 2017 and registered a whopping 219 appearances in seven years that also saw him helping his team achieve two Premier League promotions.Baldock’s work ethic and commitment was no different in Greece as he proudly stated two years ago: “To play for the national side is a great honour and a lot of pride involved for me and my family.”Representing my country through my late grandmother, it’s a very proud moment for me and my family. I love the country and I will fight for every success”Baldock never played for England at any level, but he always competed like a lion and he proved it on Sunday in his last ever match when he started for Panathinaikos, whom he joined in the summer, against eternal rivals Olympiacos in perhaps the most intense derby in Europe.He served his team with honour as he helped them pick up a valuable point in a goalless draw against their in-form foes, who had just played their best game of the season with a 3-0 win over Braga in the Europa League a few days earlier.He only managed 12 caps for Greece before his sudden and tragic death at the age of 31 on Wednesday in Athens.But his fighting spirit and charisma at right-back with the white and blue, as well as his remarkable run in the Premier League and the Championship, show that he is leaving a legacy behind for many Greek and English fans to look up to. More