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      Prince William sends jubilant message to Aston Villa as club seal Champions League spot and ‘can’t wait for next season’

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      PRINCE WILLIAM hailed Aston Villa’s new highness – as his message hailing his heroes’ historic Champions League qualification went viral.The first in line to the throne “can’t wait for next season” after Villa were ensured the Premier League’s fourth and final spot at Europe’s top table.Big fan Prince William will see Villa in the Champions LeagueCredit: ReutersWe are Champions League! A historic season and an amazing achievement. Thanks to Unai, the whole squad and everyone at @AVFCOfficial. Can’t wait for next season. #UTV! W https://t.co/u2px5yLqkR— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 14, 2024

      The Prince must be looking forward to big European nightsCredit: RexHis favourite club will be in the continent’s top cup competition for the first time since 1982-83 – when they entered what was then called the European Cup as defending champions.The Prince went straight on social media to share his joy at Villa’s royal ascent – after Manchester City’s 2-0 defeat of Tottenham meant fifth-place Spurs can’t catch his team.Via his official account with the Princess of Wales, he posted: “We are Champions League! A historic season and an amazing achievement. Thanks to Unai, the whole squad and everyone at @AVFCOfficial. Can’t wait for next season. #UTV! W”Villa players leapt and danced with joy in a video of Unai Emery’s men watching on a large screen at their end-of-season awards-do as City won.READ MORE TOP STORIESDefender Lucas Digne’s crazy revelling impressed viewers, while keeper Emi Martinez was on hand to shower his team-mates with champagne.However, Ollie Watkins looked less happy – with some observers mischievously speculating that was because he’s an Arsenal fan who had just seen City virtually seal a fourth successive title.Nonetheless, individual plaudits at Villa this season have focused on that same striker – as well as boss Emery’s awesome 19-month reign.Watkins’ red-hot form means the Englishman could even have hopes of a Euro 2024 starting place, let alone just a squad spot.Most read in Champions LeagueMan City’s Erling Haaland tucked home a penalty to finish off Spurs and ensure Villa earned a Champions League spot via fourth place in the PremCredit: ReutersBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile, there have been widespread calls for ex-Arsenal chief Emery to be named manager of the year.Soon after completing the double over the Gunners, Villa roared back for a 3-3 home draw with Liverpool on Monday, thanks to sub Jhon Duran striking twice in the closing minutes.Forgotten five-time Champions League winner, 32, wins 19th MOTM award in just 28 games after stunning career revival And after Erling Haaland’s two goals downed Spurs 24 hours later, Prince William’s regal rejoicing spread the joy.But despite his jubilant post on X, he was quickly corrected on his language by one royal jester.That fan suggested the Prince should be chanting: “One is Champions League! I say one is Champions League!”But as Pep Guardiola’s men look certain to clinch yet another crown ahead of Arsenal on Sunday’s final day, one fed-up supporter asked William to have a word in the right ear.He wrote: “Can you tell your Dad to relegate City? Please and thank you.”King Charles might be too diplomatic for that – but on the other hand he no longer has much skin in the game now that his favourite team, Burnley, have been relegated.Supporters on social media were thrilled to see Prince William’s contribution to Villa’s joy.READ MORE SUN STORIESOne said: “Imagine having the future King of England as one of your fans. You can’t beat that.”Another asked: “Any room for me and my lad in your royal box next season, couldn’t get him a ticket all season.”Lucas Digne revelled at Villa’s end- of-season awardsCredit: https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial More

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      Aston Villa stars and Wags go wild as Emi Martinez soaks team in champagne after Haaland goal secures Champions League

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      ERLING HAALAND sparked raucous joy amongst Aston Villa players and Wags as he booked them an historic Champions League spot.The striker’s double sunk Tottenham to put Manchester City on the brink of a fourth straight Prem title and ensure fourth place for the Villans.Lucas Digne was particularly ecstatic amid Villa’s joyCredit: https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficialKeeper Emi Martinez got the champagne outCredit: https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficialBoss Unai Emery shared the joy at the awards nightCredit: https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficialVilla players like Pau Torres went crazyCredit: https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficialHere’s the moment that left Villa stars roaring as Man City forward Erling Haaland finishes off Spurs from the penalty spotCredit: ReutersVilla keeper Emi Martinez led the wild scenes at the club’s end of season awards, soaking his fellow stars in champagne after they leapt from their seats to scream in celebration.But it was defender Lucas Digne who appeared the most ecstatic – dancing and yelling in font of the camera.Boss Unai Emery raised his arms in delight – knowing for sure now his squad will finish below only City, Arsenal and Liverpool.There was even royal rejoicing – via an official message from the Prince and Princess of Wales’ social media account.READ MORE TOP STORIESVilla-mad Prince William was behind it as the club’s post confirming qualification for the Champions League earned a regal re-tweeting.William and wife Kate wrote: “We are Champions League! A historic season and an amazing achievement. Thanks to Unai, the whole squad and everyone at @AVFCOfficial. Can’t wait for next season. #UTV! W”The players were watching City’s clash at Spurs on a large screen – in electric scenes shared by Villa on social media.The room hushed as Haaland lined up a stoppage-time penalty at 1-0 up.Most read in Champions LeagueWe are Champions League! A historic season and an amazing achievement. Thanks to Unai, the whole squad and everyone at @AVFCOfficial. Can’t wait for next season. #UTV! W https://t.co/u2px5yLqkR— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 14, 2024

      Haaland was the big-screen hero for VillaHaaland’s match-winning double at Spurs delighted Villa playersCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd when the Norwegian thumped his spot-kick into the top corner to guarantee’s City’s victory, he became a Villa thriller – as the large indoor gathering 100 miles away exploded into ecstasy.Amid the back-slapping and whoops of excitement, fans noted the first reaction of many guests was to take pictures of others celebrating!Watch Gary Neville’s brilliant reaction to Aston Villa equaliser against Liverpool on live TV as fans beg ‘meme that'”Some party in here tonight!” posted one viewer.”Wild celebrations of people filming each other,” wrote another.A third observed: “Absolute scenes as everyone films everyone else. “Others put the achievement of reaching Europe’s top club tournament into spectacular context.Villa have never before qualified for the Champions League – and were last in its predecessor, the European Cup, as long ago as 1982-83, the season after they won that competition.The club only returned to the Premier League in 2018, via the play-offs, following two terms out.One fan said: “From Championship to Europe’s elite within 5 years. It’s been quite a journey.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was also not lost on many fans that Emery and Martinez are ex-Gunners.So this message in particular might be painful to Arsenal fans: “Unai Emery and Emi Martinez stopped Arsenal winning a title by taking 6 points off them? Sounds like karma to me.”Emery was at the centre of emotional scenesCredit: https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficialMartinez found it tough to take inCredit: https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial”They were playing for the consequences of the result” 🗣Pep Guardiola on Ortega and his side’s response in the second-half 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hlSsJfgKUx— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 14, 2024 More

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      Arsenal youngster announces he’s quitting club after 13 years in emotional message about ‘growing from a boy to a man’

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      ARSENAL academy stalwart Kido Taylor-Hart has confirmed he is leaving the club.The 21-year-old forward has been with the Gunners for 13 years.Kido Taylor-Hart joined Arsenal as a seven-year-oldCredit: GettyThe forward is a boyhood Gunners fanCredit: Kido Taylor-Hart instagramBut he has decided to look for first-team opportunities elsewhere.Taylor-Hart wrote an emotional social media post after ending his association with Arsenal.He posted a picture of himself wearing an Gunners top as a kid with the message: “First I’d like to thank all the staff, coaches, fans and players at arsenal that have shown me love and helped me in my 13 years at this Amazing Club I appreciate it more than I can explain.“The club has quite literally seen me grow up and go from a boy to a man.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Saying that it’s time to move on and I’m excited for what the future of my career holds.”Taylor-Hart is currently on loan with National League Bromley, who recently secured promotion to League Two.He joined the Gunners aged seven and was a highly-rated prospect.But despite opportunities training with the first-team he has not kicked on and will look to rebuild at a lower level.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe England youth international is a trickster with bags of potential and regular football could unlock it and see him climb the pyramid.With a goal and assist in nine National League appearances, Bromley may offer him a deal after reaching the Football League.Former Arsenal legend confirms he will QUIT AC Milan in summer and join Hollywood star Will Ferrell’s clubHis former club are embroiled in a thrilling title race with Manchester City.The down-to-the-wire battle raises the interesting prospect of Tottenham fans hoping their team LOSE to Manchester City tonight.City are one point behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand and can fire themselves into pole position with a victory over the Gunners’ North London rivals.Meet the Arsenal Wags from Strictly star to a flight attendant
      Tomali Benson – partner of Bukayo Saka
      Benson and Saka have kept information on their relationship largely quiet.
      They do not appear on each others Instagram pages but she was seen speaking to Saka at the 2022 World Cup.
      Helene Spilling – partner of Martin Odegaard
      A professional dancer from Norway who rose to fame in the country’s version of Strictly Come Dancing, the pair were first spotted together at the Football Awards in March 2023.
      Sophie Weber – partner of Kai Havertz
      Weber works as a model and social media influencer and is the most high profile member of the group on online with almost 400,000 followers on Instagram.
      They are childhood sweethearts having grown up in the same neighbourhood.
      Milly White – partner of Ben White
      The couple got engaged in 2022 before tying the knot officially in May last year. They have matching “I love you tattoos” on their wrists. Milly White works as a model.
      Laura Trossard Hilven – partner of Leandro Trossard
      The pair met in 2014 before getting married in 2019.
      They have two sons together, Thiago and Amadeo.
      Lauren Fryer – partner of Declan Rice
      Lauren Fryer and Declan Rice have been together since 2015. She tends to keep a lower profile compared to some of Arsenal’s other Wags but is no less stunning.
      She sadly deleted all pictures on her Instagram after suffering horrific abuse by vile trolls.
      Georgina Ramsdale – partner of Aaron Ramsdale
      Georgina Ramsdale works as a flight attendant.
      The couple got married last June after the Arsenal star proposed in 2022. They originally met in 2019. More

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      Amazing video shows Ian Wright was ‘ahead of the curve’ with prediction for Mikel Arteta as Arsenal manager

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      ARSENAL legend Ian Wright was praised by fans for his insight after a clip reemerged of him predicting Mikel Arteta’s success at the club.Arsene Wenger rolled credits on his glittering 22-year reign with the Gunners back in 2018 and the club was rigorously searching for the right successor that would carry them for the next years to come.Ian Wright predicted Mikel Arteta’s success at Arsenal six years agoWright was praised by Arsenal fans for his insight on ArtetaCredit: GettyArteta is now leading Arsenal in their bid to win the Premier League for the first time since 2004Credit: GettyThe job went to Unai Emery, but Arteta was already being eyed a year before he replaced his fellow Spaniard who failed to live up to expectations in north London.And Wright was adamant the former Arsenal player, who then worked as Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City, had what it took to carry on Wenger’s work at the Emirates.The legendary striker joined Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer on Match of the Day six years ago and insisted Arteta’s knowledge of the club as well as his experience under Guardiola made him the right option.Wright said: “I quite like the feel of Mikel Arteta. You need to take a chance on people, we took a chance on Wenger,Read More on Arsenal”I think he’s somebody who knows the club, he’s been under Pep for a couple of years seeing what he’s been doing.”I think those players need a bit of a kick up the backside and I think he might be the man to do it.”Wright’s analysis reemerged on Twitter and Arsenal fans praised the former England international for hitting the nail right on the head with his prediction.One fan tweeted: “This is the real ahead of the curve.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother commented: “Wrighty knew the move.”A third said: “Wrighty never misses.”Arsenal’s five season-defining momentsThis fan said: “He saw everything before anyone.”And that one stated: “He saw the future and it was bright.”Arteta swiftly changed the culture of the club by offloading heavy contracts of star players that caused tensions and replaced them with young as well as ambitious players who fit with his philosophy.And now the Spanish tactician is leading Arsenal in their bid to win their first Premier League title since the Invincibles’ triumph in 2004.Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More

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      Wanda Nara risks Instagram ban as Mauro Icardi’s Wag goes completely topless for outrageous snap

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      MAURO ICARDI’S wife and agent Wanda Nara took social media by storm once more with another topless snap.Wanda, 37, has built an enormous fanbase on Instagram with over 17million followers and has treated them to plenty of raunchy pics.Mauro Icardi’s WAG Wanda Nara took social media by storm with a topless snapCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wanda_nara/This comes after Wanda issued a raunchy snap with a wardrobe malfunctionCredit: instagram @wanda_naraWanda announced she is joining an OnlyFans-style platformCredit: instagram @wanda_naraWanda’s followers will be joining her in her new platformThis time the Argentine model posed with nothing but a pair of jeans and left very little to imagination.Wanda issued the following caption: “Sunday put the phone on airplane mode.”This comes after Icardi’s wife announced she is joining an OnlyFans-type website called Divasplay, which is is a subscription platform for content creators.She made the announcement while wearing a Divasplay tank top that led to a wardrobe malfunction.Read More on FootballWanda announced: “I want to announce my contract signing to be the Image of Divas Play Worldwide!!!”The team that travels to Europe to be able to make it happen is amazing.”From today you’ll be able to find me at @divasplayok. “Very strong productions are coming! See you guys over there.”Most read in FootballMeet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024Wanda and Galatasaray star Icardi have been married for 11 turbulent years.The Argentinean beauty claimed she had split with the centre-forward two years ago.However, the controversial couple appear to have sorted their differences.Check out more of Wanda Nara below…  Wanda and Mauro Icardi regularly pose for pictures togetherCredit: INSTAGRAM Wanda is both the wife and agent of IcardiCredit: Instagram @wanda_nara She has accumulated a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @wanda_nara Wanda often shares pictures of her stunning physiqueCredit: Instagram She has posed in lingerie and bikinis in the pastCredit: Instagram @wanda_nara More

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      World’s sexiest ref Claudia Romani shows off her bum in stunning bikini as fans call her ‘amazingly sexy’

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      CLAUDIA ROMANI left little to the imagination as she stunned fans with her latest bikini snaps.Romani – who is a fully certified referee – is no stranger to wowing her legion of followers with racy photos on social media.Claudia Romani is the ‘World’s Sexiest Referee’ who regularly flaunts her taut figureCredit: SPLASHThe 42-year-old recently shared more seductive snaps with her 1.3million Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM@CLAUDIA_ROMANIThe Italian-American is supremely confident about her figureCredit: INSTAGRAM@CLAUDIA_ROMANIRomani treated her fans to a cheeky snap of her backsideCredit: INSTAGRAM@CLAUDIA_ROMANIBut she sent them into a real tizzy with her latest series of saucy snaps.The 42-year-old shared a string of pulse-racing photos of herself in various seductive poses on Instagram on Saturday evening.Romani flaunted her backside – which was barely covered by her thong bikini bottoms – in three of the snaps.Her bikini bra was covered by a black and white chequered top, which she perhaps wore to remind her followers of her refereeing credentials.READ MORE ON CLAUDIA ROMANIRomani’s accompanying caption for the post, which included three love-heart emojis, read: “More from last weekend.”Hordes of the Italian-American’s fans were quick to comment, with one writing: “Beautiful, spectacular.”Another said: “In splendid form.”And another said: “Amazing.”Most read in FootballClaudia Romani is no stranger to a risque oufitCredit: INSTAGRAM@CLAUDIA_ROMANIThe former ref is often found at the beachCredit: INSTAGRAM@CLAUDIA_ROMANIOne remarked: “Amazingly sexy.”Another chimed in: “I love the view.”Stunning Italian referee Claudia Romani set pulses racing yet again after she bared all for Playboy ItalyOne of Romani’s blown-away followers simply commented: “Fabulous.”Romani’s content – which she also shares on OnlyFans – has helped her amass over 1.3MILLION followers on Instagram.She’s modelled for numerous magazines over the years, including Cosmopolitan, GQ and Playboy.Romani no longer works as a ref in Italy and spends her time living in Miami.She ditched the gig after she was publicly criticised for openly supporting Serie A giants AC Milan.Claud Romani is a fully qualified refereeCredit: SPLASHShe quit refereeing after receiving criticism for her public support of AC MilanCredit: SPLASH More

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      Cops closing in on racist online troll who targeted Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka

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      COPS are close to catching an online troll who racially abused footie ace Bukayo Saka, sources say.X/Twitter took four weeks to finally suspend the culprit’s account on Friday.The net is closing in on an online troll who racially abused Bukayo SakaCredit: GettyCops are investigating a photoshopped image and comment about the Arsenal and England winger.The Met has brought in specialist UK Football Policing Unit detectives to trace the racist and sources revealed they are “closing in”. Anti-racism campaigners had blasted the social media giant for still allowing the message to be displayed after we first reported it last month.Sunder Katwala, director of equality think tank British Future, said: “That it took a month to remove such blatant racism — even when reported in The Sun on Sunday — shows just how hit and miss the current systems are.”READ MORE BUKAYO SAKAThe vile taunt came after Saka, 22, had appealed for a late penalty in Arsenal’s Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich — with some accusing him of trying to con the ref.The troll continued to spew race hate towards Saka and other black players for more than a month.X/Twitter was approached for comment.Raging Bukayo Saka pushed away from referee after Arsenal are denied last-minute penalty against Bayern Munich More

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      Devastated Luton boss Rob Edwards left in TEARS as West Ham loss leaves club all but relegated from Premier League

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      GUTTED boss Rob Edwards shared tears with Luton fans after relegation was all but confirmed.Edwards and his players spent 15 minutes clapping and interacting with travelling fans after West Ham’s 3-1 comeback win at the London Stadium.Rob Edwards was choked up as Luton’s demotion was virtually sealedCredit: RexHatters’ players as well as Edwards knew what defeat meantCredit: ReutersEdwards let his emotions out after West Ham fought back to winCredit: RexLuton’s tireless spirit and enterprising play has won over many neutrals this season after they sneaked up to the Premier League in the play-offs.But their slim survival chances virtually died after failing to hold onto Albert Sambi Lokonga’s early opener.James Ward-Prowse drilled the Hammers level, 54 minutes into David Moyes’ final home game in charge.Tomas Soucek then thundered a stunning volley and 19-year-old George Earthy pounced for the third just 67 seconds after coming off the bench.READ MORE TOP STORIESAfter the final whistle, Edwards put his hand to his face and wiped away tears as defeat surely condemned Luton and guaranteed the safety of fourth-bottom Nottingham Forest.He said later: “I was emotional at the end with the way our supporters reacted. “I can only say thanks to the players, the staff and our fans. We haven’t got over the line but we’ve done it before and we can be back here again.”It’s a world all about results but our fans have shown understanding, compassion and total support. There is a connection and a bond that you can see. That doesn’t happen very often.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We have grown so much, this club is only going in one direction. The growth this team have shown makes me really proud. In the end it’s just been too much for us.”Hatters’ fans had earlier appeared to be “fighting stewards” in shocking scenes during the match.Luton fans ‘FIGHT stewards in shocking scenes at West Ham’ as Hatters see Premier League status all but endedBut that was in sharp contrast to what happened once it ended.Observers were touched to see Edwards join his team behind the goal to swap applause with their supporters in a lengthy exchange.The ex-Watford chief and his players were then clapped off the field by West Ham fans when they finally departed the pitch.Edwards, 41, is a hero at Kenilworth Road after taking over last November and earning instant elevation to the Prem.And taking their survival fight to the second-last weekend of the season has won the Englishman many more admirers.Fans on social media queued up to praise his achievements and “class act” personality, despite his agony at the London Stadium.One posted: “He’s been great, conducted himself very well for a manager trying so hard to stay up, and Luton has played some good football. Hold your head high Rob, you’ve done great.”Another said of the post-match scenes: “Superb communication between Luton Town fans and their players and Rob Edwards… Fans have been clapping and celebrating their players for 15min now. Rob Edwards in tears.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd many hailed the home following for adding their appreciation of Edwards’ efforts.One wrote: “Lovely moment at the London Stadium. West Ham fans are now clapping for Luton… Sums up just how good Luton has been all season long, fighting for every single point. Respect.”David Moyes could be departing the Prem as he’s leaving as West Ham boss and Edwards almost certainly is as the Hatters face relegationCredit: RexThe ex-defender has performed miracles since taking over LutonCredit: Rex More