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Bonnie Blue ‘KICKED OUT of City Ground after flouting ban as adult star gets into Chelsea away end vs Nottingham Forest’

CONTROVERSIAL porn star Bonnie Blue appeared to be kicked out of Nottingham Forest’s stadium.

The adult film actor was issued a ban at the City Ground in April after offering to “entertain” fans before a game.

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Bonnie Blue appeared to be kicked out of Nottingham Forest’s stadium
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Bonnie made a lewd gesture after being kicked out
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She used a black wig and cap to disguise herself

So Bonnie – real name Tia – wore a black wig and cap to disguise herself after entering Chelsea’s away end against Forest.

She said: “I am playing hide and seek with Nottingham Forest’s security. The first security officer that finds me, gets to boink me.”

Bonnie was eventually found and escorted out – with footage circulating online capturing the moment.

She then made a lewd gesture behind one of the security guards.

Bonnie shot to recognition earlier this year after she claimed to break the world record for sex after allegedly sleeping with 1,057 men in 24 hours.

She ditched her 9 to 5 to become a cam girl and later an adult film star.

The Sun previously revealed how the controversial model is currently filming  a documentary with Channel 4 about her life.

And we also revealed how her most recent controversy – when she appeared to get arrested – was nothing more than another desperate publicity stunt.

Who is Bonnie Blue?

Born in May 1999, Bonnie – whose real name is Tia Billinger – grew up in a small Derbyshire village, and attended the Friesland School in the village of Sandiacre.

She has two half-siblings – a sister and a brother – who have always remained out of the public eye.

She never knew her biological father, and considers stepfather Nicholas Elliott her dad.

Bonnie also became something of a dance star in her local area, and competed in the British Street Dance Championships alongside her sister back in 2015.

She also had a part-time job at Poundstretcher as a teenager.

After school, she began working in recruitment.

In October 2022, Bonnie married Oliver Davidson, who she had started dating when she was just 15.

Once they were married, they moved to Australia, where Bonnie continued working in recruitment.

However, it was in Australia that she decided to pursue a different line of work, and tried her luck as a ‘cam girl’ – crediting Oliver for giving her the confidence to enter the adult entertainment world.

She quickly made a name for herself in the industry, and was soon making £5,000 a week.

But while her work life was going from strength to strength, her relationship was crumbling, and she and Oliver split after almost a decade together.

She moved over to OnlyFans following her cam girl success, and once again found fame on there.

She quickly became a favourite on the site, especially thanks to her “niche” of sleeping with young male students – such as when she bedded 158 students during Nottingham Trent University’s freshers week in September 2024.

Bonnie is now estimated to be worth £3 million, and makes around £600,000 a month on OnlyFans.

Her family are also supportive of her work, with mum Sarah Billinger even claiming she’s her daughter’s PA, and helps clean up after Bonnie’s events – as well as handing out condoms to young clients.

In January 2025, Bonnie claimed to have broken the world record for the most amount of sex in 12 hours, after apparently sleeping with 1,057 men from 1pm to 1am at a secret London event.

Bonnie opened up on how she was banned from Forest’s ground on the Only Stans podcast.

She said: “I recently went to a Nottingham Forest game. Well, I attempted to.

“I put on my socials, ‘hey boys, I’m going to be at the game, I’d like to film with you afterwards’.

“I turn up at the football game and the gate security was like, ‘you are permanently banned from the ground’.

“I thought when they asked me to go to the side, ‘maybe they’re upgrading my tickets, maybe they want to escort me to my seat, this is quite nice, it’s a good service’.

“They asked to see my tickets, I showed them and they took them off me, saying, ‘we’re escorting you off the premises’.

“Apparently they don’t discriminate against sex workers but I was banned because I was a sex worker.

“I was going to encourage them (the players), give them a good time. I also think if I’m entertaining the supporters it’s less people drinking so I’m actually doing something good for their health.”

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The Sun previously revealed how she is currently filming  a documentary with Channel 4Credit: TikTok/@bonnie_blue_xoxo
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Bonie quit her 9-5 for OnlyFansCredit: Instagram/@bonnie_blue_xox
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She claims to have bedded over 1,000 men in a 24 hour periodCredit: Instagram

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Nottingham Forest 0 Chelsea 1: Blues star who got Tricky Trees promoted ruins their Champions League dream

LEVI COLWILL netted a rare and lucrative goal which propelled Chelsea’s billion-pound boys’ club into the Champions League after a two-year absence. 

And for Nottingham Forest, it was a case of what Colwill giveth, Colwill taketh away. 

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Chelsea secured Champions League football with a narrow win over Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
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A 50th-minute goal from Levi Colwill secured the west Londoners a 1-0 win at the City GroundCredit: Getty
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Enzo Maresca’s troops will dine at the top table of European football next seasonCredit: PA

It was the Chelsea defender’s own goal, while on loan at Huddersfield Town, which earned Forest promotion to the top flight in the Championship Play-Off Final of 2022. 

But early in the second half, the England man scored only the fifth goal of his career to settle this final-day shoot-out for a place at European football’s top table. 

And Chelsea now head to Poland for Wednesday’s Europa Conference League Final against Real Betis, knowing they are assured of a place back in the elite. 

This result ensured that Enzo Maresca will survive as head coach at Stamford Bridge and will allow Todd Boehly & Co to argue that their policy of bulk-buying young players on long contracts is beginning to bear fruit. 

After a tense match of few chances, Nuno Espirito Santo’s men ended up in seventh place, which earns them a place in the Conference League next term. 

This season had promised far more from Forest, who were up in the top three of the Premier League for the majority of the campaign. 

But they have taken just one point from their final four home matches, which ultimately killed off their ambitions of playing in a higher echelon of European competition. 

For Chelsea, this was only a second Premier League away game since December.

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They were playing without a recognised centre-forward in their starting line-up – Pedro Neto operating as a ‘false nine’ in the absence of the suspended Nicolas Jackson.

While Forest had looked nailed-on for the Champions League for much of the season, a return to European football had already been secured after a 30-year hiatus.

Taiwo Awoniyi seen for first time since horror injury as he receives hero’s welcome at Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea

And a banner reading ‘Destination: Europe’ was unfurled on the Trent End. 

Before kick-off, Gary Neville – banned from the City Ground for criticising Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis – was being widely accused of indulging in one-in-a-bed romps. 

But on the pitch, it was deathly dull early on – neither side bearing any attacking teeth, with Forest wasteful from set-pieces. 

It took almost half an hour for a serious scoring opportunity to arise – Noni Madueke feeding Cole Palmer down the right and the England man centring for Neto to volley over.

Almost immediately, Elliott Anderson responded for Forest with a dipping long-ranger which fell wide of the far post. 

Largely, though, it was anxious and fractious stop-start stuff – Chelsea’s players doing an awful lot of falling over, with ref Anthony Taylor rarely responsive. 

There were penalty shouts from the Forest fans when Anthony Elanga went down after a tangle with Palmer but Taylor and his VAR were not interested. 

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Levi Colwill scored an own goal in the 2021/22 play-off final against Nottingham ForestCredit: PA

Just before half-time, Ola Aina swung in a cross from the right, Chris Wood arrived before keeper Robert Sanchez but the Kiwi striker volleyed over. 

At the start of the second half, Chelsea were showing more intent and within four minutes of the restart, they were ahead. 

A corner was partially cleared but a Marc Cucurella ball over the top caught Forest flat-footed and Neto rolled across goal for Colwill to tap in at the back stick and celebrate in front of the travelling Blues fans. 

Soon, Madueke’s shot was scooped clear by Matz Sels as Chelsea went in for a quick kill. 

Nuno sent on former Chelsea man Callum Hudson-Odoi and then Ryan Yates, after Nicolas Dominguez was forced to hobble after a heavy challenge from Madueke. 

But Forest struggled to turn a spell of territorial advantage into goalscoring opportunities, although Wood had a close-range effort deflected over in injury time.

And Chelsea were able to secure qualification for the Champions League in relatively comfortable style. 

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Goals 4 GOSH LIVE SCORES: Eden Hazard’s side trail to Chet Sket’s strike in star-studded charity match – latest updates

Kick-off: Wimbledon Wombles vs Dolphin Dons

We are underway at Plough Lane.

Obviously the theatrics beforehand are just as important as the game.

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Wimbledon Wombles vs Dolphin Dons

We are still waiting for kick-off in this one.

There certainly does not look like a big crowd at the ground.

The teams are heading out onto the pitch.

Who is playing?

There is a star-studded list of players who will feature in this huge match.

So long that I will have to split it into two parts!

  • Eden Hazard
  • Eman SV2
  • Wayne Routledge
  • Troy Deeney
  • Grime Gran
  • Ron Hall
  • Manny
  • Joel Baya
  • Gemma Davison
  • Beau the Beard
  • Nathan Dawe
  • Swarmz
  • A Star
  • Lianne Sanderson
  • Shane Long
  • Danny Aarons
  • Adrian Mariappa
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Award winners

Jamie Froves and Charlotte Styles won the Care Award for consistently putting such an incredible Goals 4 GOSH event.

Speaking after winning the award, Jamie said: “To be honest, I didn’t realise there were even awards going on.

“Getting chosen, as the winner was a bit mind-blowing.

“Every single penny makes such a difference when it comes to the hospital’s equipment, beds and everything else.

“They rely so much on the funding that the charity provides.

“So, it is a massive thanks to every single player, volunteer, supporter and everybody involved.”

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Taiwo Awoniyi seen for first time since horror injury as he receives hero’s welcome at Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea

TAIWO AWONIYI received a hero’s welcome on his return to the City Ground as he watched Nottingham Forest’s bid for a Champions League return.

Awoniyi was back in the Forest stadium for the first time since his horror injury that had seen him put in a coma for a abdominal operation.

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Taiwo Awoniyi was given a hero’s welcome on his return to the City GroundCredit: Reuters

The Forest striker was paraded out on to the playing surface where fans inside the stadium gave him a huge cheer to welcome him back.

Awoniyi remains injured but was watching on as his teammates tried to secure a Champions League place against Chelsea.

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Premier League final day LIVE SCORES: Man City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Forest battle for Champions League

THE final day of the Premier League is here, and there is so much still to be decided!

Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are the FIVE teams in the mix for the remaining three Champions League spots.

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Arsenal 1 Barcelona 0: Blackstenius climbs off bench to win Gunners first Women’s Champions League in 18 years

STINA BLACKSTENIUS stunned Barcelona by firing Arsenal to Champions League glory wrecking the Catalan giants hopes of a European three-peat.

The Sweden ace, who has a knack for netting tournament-winning goals, bagged one that saw the Gunners win the contest for the first time in 18 years.

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Arsenal have won the Women’s Champions LeagueCredit: AP
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The Gunners stars posed with their medals after beating Barcelona 1-0Credit: AFP
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Stina Blackstenius scored the winning goal as Arsenal won the Women’s Champions LeagueCredit: AFP
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Arsenal returned to European glory for the first time in almost 20 yearsCredit: AP
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The Gunners were massive underdogs heading into the finalCredit: PA
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Emotional scenes at full-time showed how much it meant to the Arsenal fansCredit: AP

With Arsenal under the cosh the Sweden striker was called into action by boss Renee Slegers, along with Beth Mead in the 69th minute at the home of Sporting Lisbon in Portugal.

The duo did not disappoint with Blackstenius pouncing on Mead’s classy reverse pass to drill low a shot beyond keeper Cata Coll six minutes later.

The striker, who bagged Arsenal’s winner in the Women’s League Cup, was mobbed by her team-mates with Barca’s players looking stunned to go behind.

The Gunners also had a goal chalked off in a tense encounter which they were jeered by a largely partisan crowd of 38,356 onlookers.

Despite the jeers of Barca’s fans, with just 5,000 Gunners supporters present, Slegers capped Arsenal’s renaissance by guiding the team to football’s top club prize.

Respect and belief were the buzzwords around her camp as time drew near to the team’s biggest European game in 18 years.

It was almost two decades ago (2007) that Arsenal claimed a Champions League trophy for the first time.

Gunners legend Ian Wright, watching from the stands, had urged Slegers side to embrace the moment.

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Ian Wright watched on from the standsCredit: PA
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Arsenal chairman Josh Kroenke was seen chatting to Uefa president Aleksander CeferinCredit: PA
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Arsenal legend Alex Scott watched alongside partner Jess GlynnCredit: PA

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For periods of the game they certainly did with some of Arsenal’s top brass watch from the stands including co-owner Josh Kroenke and managing director Richard Garlick.

The queens of Spain’s top-flight have pretty much demolished most of their Champions League rivals, lifting the trophy three times in the last four years.

Ever since their first triumph in 2021, with Chelsea thrashed 4-0, they have been a force to be reckoned with.

From the WSL this season, Manchester City were the only side able to lay a glove on Barcelona in Europe, with their tactically smart 2-0 win in the group stage.

WSL champions Chelsea tried and failed to get past them conceding eight times across their two-leg semis tie.

So the odds were very much against Arsenal at the home of Sporting where a large Barcelona contingent roared the holders on.

After some panicky defending in their box early on, Slegers players appeared to settle into the game restricting the holders to just ONE first half shot on target.

The Gunners thought they had taken the lead after Irene Paredes poked home an own-goal but a VAR check found Frida Maanum was offside.

After Claudia Pina had a 58th minute shot blocked and Barca fired some efforts narrowly over the bar.

Arsenal took the lead much to the Catalan giants dismay. And they held out to capture the trophy for the first time in almost 20 years.

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Blackstenius found the bottom corner from inside the area to score the only goalCredit: AFP
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Arsenal put on a defensive masterclass to stop Barcelona from scoringCredit: AFP

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Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Amorim STAYING and tells Garnacho to ‘find new club’, Fernandes gets HUGE Saudi offer

MANCHESTER UNITED are preparing for a HUGE summer transfer window after missing out on Champions League football and a poor season.

Ruben Amorim’s future was believed to be under threat but he is now STAYING – and has reportedly told Alejandro Garnacho to ‘find a new club’.

Elsewhere, skipper Bruno Fernandes has a huge £700,000 per week contract on the table from Al-Hilal.

Matheus Cunha will join at the end of the season, with Red Devils triggering the Wolves star’s £62m release clause.

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Ruben Amorim ‘tells Alejandro Garnacho to LEAVE Man Utd after informing squad of his own future plans’

RUBEN AMORIM has reportedly told his Manchester United players he will remain at the club next season – but Alejandro Garnacho will not be.

According to The Athletic, the under-fire manager addressed players at the club’s training ground on Saturday to inform them of his own plans.

And it was there that Garnacho is said to have been told to find a new club.

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Mo Salah made secret pact with Arne Slot before the season that helped Liverpool win Premier League title

MO SALAH and Arne Slot made the secret pact that took Liverpool to the title and made him Player of the Year.

The campaign began with Anfield shrouded in doubts – especially over whether Salah would sign a new deal and how Slot might handle the strain of being Jurgen Klopp’s successor.

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Mo Salah and Arne Slot made a pact at the start of the seasonCredit: EPA

But Salah revealed how he was certain he could make the Dutchman a Prem champ in exchange for a pledge from the new manager.

Slot kept his word and so did the Kop’s Egyptian king as he reveals how over a series of discussions between the pair he declared: “I was very honest.

“I told him: ‘with me, you are going to win the Premier League but I have to feel really comfortable with the way we play.’

“He was very honest with me, we had a few honest conversations and he said to me: ‘OK, I will get the best out of you. I will put you in a situation where you feel comfortable but I need you to provide the numbers’.”

Provide those numbers Salah, just crowned the Football Writers Association’s player of the year for a third time, certainly did.

In what became a cruise to the crown he has set a new Prem high for a 38 – game season of 28 goals and 18 assists.

He needs two more goal involvements in tomorrow’s last game of the season against Crystal Palace to claim history by overtaking the joint record of 47 held by Alan Shearer and Andy Cole set over 42 matches.

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What’s more Salah will spend at least two more seasons with Liverpool having agreed a near – £400,000 a week new deal when he admits that the one pre – season doubt he did have was whether the club would come up with the numbers to make him stay.

Part of his concern was over the fact that owners Fenway Sports Group had always made age a number for older players.

Cheeky Mo Salah reveals Liverpool’s Premier League title felt way better without Klopp, Mane and Firmino
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Premier League 2024/25 top scorers: Mohamed Salah (28), Alexander Isak (23), Erling Haaland (21), Chris Wood (20), Yoane Wissa (19), Bryan Mbeumo (19), Ollie Watkins (16), Matheus Cunha (15), Cole Palmer (15).

He explained: “There is always a time either now or later when it is going to happen (Salah leaving) but I love this club.

“I always wanted to stay but I know my value and I was waiting for the club to arrive to the right point where me and the club are both going to be happy so that’s why the contracts took so long.

“Based on the club history, because the club treated players of 30 or 31 in different ways I wasn’t clear in my head that I was going to stay 100 percent.”

Salah, who has equalled Thierry Henry’s record of three FWA awards, couldn’t be happier with the way it has all worked out for him – and for the former Feyenoord manager.

His content is based not only on his own personal pride over what he says was a “crazy season, a crazy year” but also on the warm respect he has developed for Slot.

The 32-year-old stresses: “It’s so special, I have a good relationship with him and I am very respectful towards him and his staff because we all work really hard.

“At the beginning, we had that conversation, he asked me for stuff he wanted me to do.

“I asked him and put me in the positions and situations where I can really provide numbers and our relationship is very good and it’s working well.

“And he has improved me, absolutely. Now he will have to deal with me a bit longer!

“I’ve always believed there’s always room to improve and I think he did it very well and you see the numbers this year and I feel very happy about it.

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Salah has been incredible this seasonCredit: Reuters
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He is set to win the Premier League Golden Boot yet againCredit: Reuters

“I would give him half the credit and the other half to my teammates because they always help me in the situations to give me the ball or be at the right spot so they can pass the ball and I score.”

Salah also speaks warmly of the bond he has always had with the fans, even throughout a campaign of questions over whether he would go, or like skipper Virgil van Dijk, also sign on for another two years.

He says: “My relationship with the fans, I see it as very special.

“They see me as an honest guy and they could see that straight away.

“I think that’s why our relationship is special and that’s why they love me. I don’t hide the stuff, I always share.”

He has improved me, absolutely. Now he will have to deal with me a bit longer!

Mo Salah on Arne Slot

Having picked up the FWA prize at an awards dinner on Thursday night he can now look forward to an even brighter future with Slot – and makes another vow.

He says: “One game to go, I broke the record for 38 games so I am going to go fully focused for the last game and hopefully I can get two goals or assists.

“So I go again next year to break records again!”

There are no doubts for him that he can keep doing so either, even if he turns 33 next month.

The daddy of them all throughout Liverpool’s Prem history insists: “People need to realise that in the last five or ten years players start hitting their peak when they are 30 and upwards.

“When they have more experience and can manage their emotions and can provide big numbers.

“Football has changed now, people take care of themselves, if you try to do everything right you are going to play until you decide it’s time to retire.

“I said the other day I will probably play until I’m 39, 40 … until the kids tell you: ‘It’s OK, you leave football now and you stay with us!”

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Serie A LIVE SCORES: Napoli vs Cagliari and Como vs Inter updates as title race goes to wire in Italy – latest

Good afternoon and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of tonight’s Serie A action!

The winner of the Scudetto could be confirmed today with title rivals Napoli and Inter playing their final games of the season.

Napoli are league leaders with 79 points, and a win over Cagliari would secure their second league title in three years.

A draw would also be enough, but that would require Inter not to win at Como.

Inzaghi’s side can only win the league title tonight if they win and Napoli drop points.

There is a scenario that both clubs could finish on the same points after 38 games, which would trigger a one-off play-off next week.

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‘Unprecedented’ – Gary Neville breaks silence after being BANNED from City Ground for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea

GARY NEVILLE has unleashed a scathing attack on Nottingham Forest after being banned from the City Ground for Sunday’s clash with Chelsea.

Man Utd legend Neville, 50, has been denied accreditation for Sunday’s Champions League decider as his feud with Forest rages on.

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Gary Neville has spoken out after Forest banned him from Sunday’s game against ChelseaCredit: Getty
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Neville had branded Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis (r) as “scandalous” following a recent pitch invasionCredit: PA

Just two weeks ago, Neville slammed Evangelos Marinakis’ ‘scandalous’ on-pitch row with manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

Taking to Instagram on Friday night, Neville said: “I was contacted by Sky Sports earlier on in the week and told that I would be commentating at the City Ground on Sunday for the Nottingham Forest v Chelsea match.

“I was informed yesterday by Sky Sports that Nottingham Forest would not give me an accreditation or access to the stadium as a co-commentator. I’ve had no choice but to withdraw from the coverage.

“I’ve dished out my fair share of criticism and praise in the last 14 years of doing this job and have never come close to this unprecedented action.”

He continued: “Personally, I think it’s disappointing that a great club like Nottingham Forest have been reduced to making such a decision.

“Whilst they have every right to choose who they let into their own stadium, it’s symptomatic of things that have happened over the last 12 months with the club.

“I wish the coaching staff, players and fans of the club all the best in their quest to achieve Champions League football.”

Sky chiefs are furious and are standing with Neville following Forest’s decision, and have totally revised their coverage plans for the final game of the season.

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A spokesperson told SunSport: “Sky Sports was subsequently informed by Nottingham Forest that Gary Neville would be denied accreditation to the match.

“This was an unprecedented and unwelcome step.

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“As a result, Sky Sports has decided to revise its production plans and has taken the decision to present the game from Sky Studios in west London.”

The ban comes two weeks after Neville labelled Marinakis’ heated discussion with Nuno “absolutely scandalous”.

While co-commentating on the game, Neville fumed: “What the Forest owner has just done on the pitch over at the City Ground is absolutely scandalous.

“If I was Nuno, I’d be going and having a very strong word with him, because that is an absolute scandal.”

Marinakis claims he lost his temper over striker Taiwo Awoniyi being forced to play on while injured.

Awoniyi collided with a post late in the draw with Leicester and was later placed in an induced coma.

Forest later addressed the incident in a statement, writing on X: “Today is a day for celebration, because after 30 years Nottingham Forest is now guaranteed to be competing on the European stage once again – a promise I made to our supporters when we achieved promotion.

“With two more games to go in the Premier League, we must keep believing and keep dreaming, right to the final kick in the final game.

“We are extremely proud and close to Nuno and the team, and we must all celebrate the historic achievements of this season.

“Everybody – coaching staff, players, supporters and including myself – we were frustrated around the injury of Taiwo and the medical staff’s misjudgement on Taiwo’s ability to continue the game.

“This is natural, this is a demonstration of the passion we feel for our club. Let’s all be grateful, passionate and keep on dreaming.”

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Tottenham trophy parade LIVE: Fans welcome home Europa League heroes as Spurs celebrate ending 17-year trophy drought

TOTTENHAM fans will welcome home their Europa League winners back to North London TODAY.

The Spurs faithful have flocked onto the streets to witness Ange Postecoglou‘s side parade the European trophy that ended their 17-year wait for silverware.

The parade will run from Edmonton Green, past the stadium, loop around Northumberland Park and then return to the ground.

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Tottenham stars’ bonus for winning Europa League revealed with players set for mammoth payday

TOTTENHAM stars are set for a big payday after their Europa League triumph.

Brennan Johnson created history by scoring the only goal in Bilbao to beat Manchester United.

Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur lifts the Europa League trophy with his teammates.

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The Tottenham squad are set for a big paydayCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur manager, celebrating with a Europa League medal.

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Ange Postecoglou will pick up a £2million bonusCredit: Getty

And in doing so he pocketed some extra cash for himself and his team-mates.

The Spurs squad have earned a big bonus for winning the Europa League.

Boss Ange Postecoglou will receive £2million for his role in the famous win, report the BBC.

While the squad will be given £3m to be divided between each player.

Some stars will also earned a pay rise if they have a Champions League qualification clause in their contract.

Tottenham will compete in Europe’s elite competition next season for the first time since 2022/23.

That means there could be an extra £100m in the coffers thanks to prize money, TV revenue and additional sponsorships.

Spurs’ Europa League win saw them scoop a £10.95m cash prize from Uefa.

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Tottenham’s qualification mean there will be six English teams competing in the Champions League next season.

Liverpool and Arsenal have booked their place which means Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest will fight it out for the final three spots on Sunday.

Tottenham Players leave team hotel after Europa League triumph over Man United

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Man Utd & Spurs fans guzzle pints & party on streets of Bilbao in fevered run up to season-saving Europa League final

MANCHESTER United and Tottenham Spurs fans are guzzling pints and partying on the streets of Bilbao in the run up to the season-saving Europa League final.

Up to 70,000 footie fans have flocked from the UK to sunny Bilbao where spirits are at an all-time high – despite some taking a 32-hour ferry ride to get there.

Tottenham Hotspur fans celebrating in Bilbao.

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Fans gather ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final football matchCredit: Getty
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United fans celebrating in Bilbao.

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Spurs and and Manchester Utd fans gather in Bilbao ahead of tonights Europa league final .Credit: Darren Fletcher
BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 20: A Manchester United fan and Tottenham Hotspur fan pose ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Nueva Plaza on May 20, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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A Manchester United fan and Tottenham Hotspur fan smile at one another
BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 20: Tottenham Hotspur fan Jangwon Son plays the trumpet ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Nueva Plaza on May 20, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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Tottenham Hotspur fan Jangwon Son plays the trumpet ahead of the UEFA Europa League FinalCredit: Getty

Bilbao bars have been flooded with Brit fans chanting and drinking ahead of the anticipated final tonight.

Both sets of supporters have been pictured marching through the streets, chanting songs with drinks in hand as they gear up for the Europa League final.

Images show one Spurs fan playing the trumpet for gargantuan crowds, while Man United supporters hold up their beers to cheers.

Footage taken by The Sun showed fans filling the streets, with around 70,000 fans thought to have flocked to Spain – despite the stadium being at 53,000-capacity.

Some have braved an epic 32-hour-plus ferry ride which set sail at 10pm on Sunday evening and didn’t arrive until this morning.

With flights to Spain rocketing over £1,000 after the Prem teams sealed their final spots, many took advantage of the cheaper sea-route option, which set them back £260 for a cabin.

The sky-high air prices are due to just six direct flights from Britain to the Basque region’s industrial port city each day.

And with only 65 hotels in Spain’s tenth largest city, accommodation has been fully-booked for weeks.

Each club has millions of fans across the globe, but since there are just 14,000 tickets allocated to each team, bagging a seat to the showpiece event has been a tricky task.

On Sunday night, precious tickets to the big game were selling on the black market for up to £10,000.

Tottenham Hotspur fan standing atop a traffic light, celebrating amidst a crowd of supporters.

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Tottenham Hotspur fans standing on top of traffic lightsCredit: Getty
Large crowd of Tottenham Hotspur fans gathered in Bilbao.

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Spurs fans holding up their pintsCredit: Reuters
Manchester United fans celebrating in Bilbao.

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Manchester United gather in BilabaoCredit: Reuters
Tottenham Hotspur fans in Bilbao before a UEFA Europa League Final.

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Both sets of supporters have been pictured marching through the streetsCredit: Getty

EasyJet was charging £1,823 to fly from Gatwick to Bilbao on Wednesday morning and return on Thursday morning, while the cheapest hotels for Wednesday night cost around £1,200.

But for those fans who managed to snap up the golden tickets, footage has shown them enjoying themselves.

Despite dismal Premier League seasons – United finishing 16th in the table and Spurs in 17th, perilously close to the relegation zone – die-hard supporters were emptying their bank accounts and flocking to Bilbao.

Aside from European glory, the victorious team qualifies for next season’s cash-riddled Champions League, worth a cool £100m to the club lifting the prized trophy.

The travel chaos endured by thousands of footie fans has mirrored the 1987 American road trip comedy movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles starring Steve Martin and John Candy.

Spurs fan John Affleck of Enfield, Herts., was today enjoying local delicacy pintxos – snacks on a slice of bread resembling an open sandwich – washed down with Sangria.

He told The Sun: “I flew to Madrid then got the train down. There are no hotel rooms so I’m bunking up with a pal on his hotel floor.

“The trip will cost me more than £5,000. I’m broke, but I really don’t care. We just need to win.”

Manchester United fans crossing a street, watched by police.

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Manchester United fans in high spirits ahead of tonightCredit: PA
Two Tottenham Hotspur fans drinking beer before a UEFA Europa League Final match.

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Fans drinking beer before the UEFA Europa League FinalCredit: Alamy
BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 20: Fans of Tottenham Hotspur gather to show their support to their team ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao Spain on May 20, 2025. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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Fans of Tottenham Hotspur gather to show their support to their team
Crowd of people in a city street, smoke in the air.

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Fans have filled the streetsCredit: Getty

Frank Johns, a Red Devils season ticket holder, jetted out yesterday from Heathrow via Schiphol in Amsterdam.

He said: “It has been a pitiful season but none of that will matter if we lift the trophy.”

Under-fire Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou face the chop if they don’t prevail in the final – cruelly dubbed “El Crapico” by rival fans and pundits.

Amorim masterminded Manchester United’s 7-1 semi-final demolition of ten-man Athletic Bilbao.

And Postecoglou guided his Tottenham team to a 5-1 triumph over Norwegians Bodo/Glimt in the other to set up the all-English final.

Tottenham were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool in the 2019 Champions League final, while Chelsea beat Arsenal 4-1 in the Europa League final in the same year.

United beat Chelsea in the 2008 Champions League final and Spurs KO’d Wolves to win the 1972 Uefa Cup.

Tottenham have already beaten the Manchester outfit on three occasions this season – twice in the league and once in the Carabao Cup.

They are looking to end a trophy drought that dates back to 2008 and has hung over the club – to the delight of opposing fans.

United meanwhile have continued to be dire in the Prem with Amorim claiming his side are “not ready” to be competitive domestically and in the Champions League.

Footie fanatics get the party started early

By Sun man in Bilbao, Dave Courtnadge

IT’S barely midday in Bilbao on the day before the Europa League final between Manchester United and Spurs – but it’s already getting lively.

I arrived in the city at about 9am after a 32-HOUR ferry ride from Portsmouth.

And the first thing a lot of fellow fans planned to do was find a pub for a well-earned drink.

Walking around the area around the San Mames stadium this morning, a fair few others had the same idea.

Many have had long journeys, stopping off overnight in another city to keep down the soaring cost of getting here, with some direct flights over £1,000.

So it’s no surprise many are already getiing the party started, or the Bilbao leg of the party anyway.

Spurs fan Gary, who flew out from London before an overnight stay in a Madrid hotel resembling a “prison cell”, joked as he supped a pint in the sun: “I’m just getting some practice in for tomorrow.”

The atmosphere has been brilliant so far, and hopefully that will continue.

There had been claims that Spurs fans are set to outnumber United fans by 5 to 1, with an estimated 50,000 supporters of the two English sides expected to arrive.

One Tottenham follower I spoke to joked that they had bought all the flights out of London to keep the Reds out.

Based on the number of Spurs shirts I’ve already seen, he might be right.

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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea pick of final-day Premier League TV fixtures as race for Champions League goes down to wire

CHELSEA’S Champions League qualification clash with Nottingham Forest has been picked for TV.

The Premier League has confirmed which fixtures will be broadcast on the last day of the season.

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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea will be broadcast by Sky SportsCredit: Getty

Chelsea’s visit to Nottingham Forest will decide which team qualifies for next season’s Champions League.

The match will be shown on Sky Sports, with the broadcaster also set to air Liverpool vs Crystal Palace.

Kick-off times for the two fixtures remain the same – Sunday 4:00pm – with all ten matches starting at the same time.

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Sliding doors moment Bruno Fernandes nearly joined TOTTENHAM with ‘next level’ lengths they went to impress him revealed

BRUNO FERNANDES has opened up on how he “convinced” he was destined to join Tottenham.

Spurs take on FernandesManchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao this evening.

Bruno Fernandes celebrating a goal.

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Bruno Fernandes was convinced he was going to join Tottenham in 2019Credit: Getty – Contributor
Bruno Fernandes signing a Manchester United contract.

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But six months after the deal fell through, he landed at Man UtdCredit: Getty
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And he has become the club’s Portuguese magnificoCredit: Getty

But in another reality, the 30-year-old could have been lining up for the north London club.

Six months before a January transfer window deal took Fernandes to Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon for £47million, Spurs were deep in discussions to sign the midfielder.

There had been five meetings between the two parties with Fernandes’ camp left impressed by their structure and Sporting all set to accept the bid.

Of the talks, a source involved in the talks told the BBC: “They were absolutely next level when it comes to detail.

Even the rooms at the training ground – each one was decorated just like the players’ bedrooms at home, the ones they share with their partners.

“The bed was exactly the same. Even the flowers in the garden gave off a scent that’s meant to be beneficial – it was mind-blowing.”

However, the deal fell through when the Sporting board decided to hold out for an offer twice the size which ultimately never arrived, before selling Raphinha to Rennes instead.

Indeed, Fernandes had been so convinced he would be leaving that when club president Frederico Varandas tried to explain the situation he told him to go away.

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In an interview in January 2020 before he joined Man Utd, Fernandes said: “It was the team that wanted me the most and was the only one I agreed to talk with, because there were other clubs that didn’t interest me or whose project was not up to my expectations.

“Tottenham fit into everything I wish I had at that moment. It is an appealing championship. Knowing that Tottenham would be willing to pay for me and make every possible effort to take me, leaves a player eager to take that step.”

Up 70k Man United and Spurs fans begin flooding Bilbao soaking up sun & cervezas ahead of Europa League final

But five years later, the “Portuguese magnifico” has become the heartbeat of the Red Devils.

In the last five years, no outfield player has made more appearances (288) or played more minutes (24,747) across Europe‘s top five leagues than Fernandes.

The all-action club captain has almost single-handedly kept the team afloat this season with 19 goals and 19 assists in all competitions.

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That includes 12 goal contributions in the Europa League, featuring a hat-trick in the last-16 against Real Sociedad, a penalty in the 5-4 win at Old Trafford over Lyon and a brace in Spain against Athletic Bilbao.

Earlier this month, he had said: “The manager and physio say that I need to relax and rest, but I say no. When I die, I will have a lot of time to lay down and rest.”

Fernandes is one of five players still at Man Utd who was in the matchday squad when the club fell to defeat on penalties against Villarreal in the final in 2021.

He, Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof all started the game under then boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, while Amad Diallo and Harry Maguire were unused subs with the latter missing the clash through injury.

Man Utd have lost to Spurs three times this season – twice in the Prem and once in the League Cup – but have the chance to salvage the club’s worst-ever Premier League finish with a European trophy and a spot in next season’s Champions League.

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The amazing omens for both Man Utd AND Tottenham ahead of Europa League final

TOTTENHAM and Manchester United will meet in Bilbao on Wednesday for a Europa League date with destiny.

The Premier League strugglers both hold a golden opportunity to salvage their season by seizing glory in Spain.

Noussair Mazraoui of Manchester United controls the ball during a match against Tottenham Hotspur.

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Man Utd and Tottenham are set for a date with destiny in BilbaoCredit: Getty
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou embracing another manager after a match.

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Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim are both desperate to salvage their seasonsCredit: Getty

Languishing 17th and 16th in the Prem respectively, Spurs and United have endured woeful league campaigns.

But several omens suggest that it could be a glorious end to a difficult season for either side.

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It’s been well documented that Spurs have not won a trophy since lifting the League Cup in 2008.

Ange Postecoglou has come under fire for his side’s awful league campaign.

But Juande Ramos and George Graham being Tottenham’s most recent trophy-winning managers suggests that it’s not necessarily their best or most popular bosses that can get them over the line.

Spurs can also take heart from seeing teams on far longer trophy droughts than them breaking their ducks.

In March, Newcastle upset the odds to beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final – earning their first silverware since lifting the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969.

And just last week, Italian side Bologna won the Coppa Italia – beating AC Milan 1-0 in Rome to end a 51-year wait for a trophy.

Former Tottenham hero Harry Kane recently won the Bundesliga at the second time of asking, scoring 26 goals along the way to earning the first trophy of his career.

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Robbie Keane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrating a Carling Cup victory.

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Tottenham won the League Cup in 2008Credit: Getty
Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrating with the Carabao Cup trophy.

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Newcastle ended their trophy drought earlier this seasonCredit: Reuters
Bologna soccer team celebrates Coppa Italia victory.

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Bologna won their first silverware in 51 years last weekCredit: Getty
Crystal Palace players celebrating with the Emirates FA Cup trophy.

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Crystal Palace earned the first major trophy in their entire history last SaturdayCredit: Getty
Harry Kane holding the Bundesliga trophy.

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Harry Kane recently got his hands on the BundesligaCredit: PA
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Most recently, Crystal Palace upset Manchester City in the FA Cup final to lift the first major silverware in their entire history.

It’s been the season of fresh trophy winners – and Spurs will be hoping to join the party by earning their third Europa League triumph, having won its former iteration, the Uefa Cup, in 1971 and 1984.

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The Red Devils’ mid-season managerial change is yet to bear fruit.

Erik ten Hag oversaw a dismal start to the campaign and was sacked following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham in October.

In came Ruben Amorim, but the 40-year-old has managed to mastermind just six victories in 26 Premier League matches at the helm.

Ahead of Wednesday night, however, United fans can cling to what happened the last time that they won the Europa League.

The Red Devils beat Ajax 2-0 in Stockholm eight years ago, courtesy of goals by Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

On that occasion they were managed by a Portuguese in Jose Mourinho, who had replaced a sacked FA Cup-winning Dutchman in Louis van Gaal.

Amorim is a Portuguese boss and replaced sacked Dutchman Ten Hag, who lifted the FA Cup last season…

In addition to this, United’s rivals Manchester City last went trophyless in 2017.

By losing to Palace on Saturday, Pep Guardiola‘s side were condemned to their first season without silverware since the 2016-17 campaign.

United fans will be hoping that these omens can work in their favour come Wednesday night.

Illustration of the Road to Bilbao, showing the tournament bracket for Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur's paths to the final.

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Louis van Gaal holding the FA Cup trophy.

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Louis van Gaal was sacked after winning the FA Cup in 2017Credit: Getty – Contributor
Erik ten Hag holding the FA Cup trophy.

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Erik ten Hag lifted the FA Cup last seasonCredit: Reuters
Pep Guardiola giving instructions to Vincent Kompany during a soccer match.

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Man City failed to win a trophy in the 2016-17 seasonCredit: AFP
Erling Haaland of Manchester City looking dejected.

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Man City have gone trophyless this termCredit: Getty

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Carlos Baleba has gone from personal tragedy to Premier League star in three years as Brighton ace targets Ballon d’Or

CARLOS BALEBA isn’t just here to make up the numbers, he’s chasing football’s ultimate individual prize and wants to leave an indelible mark on the game.

The 21-year-old Brighton midfielder is full confidence and charm as he reveals his dream of getting to the top of world football from his home in Hove after inviting me over for an interview.

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Carlos Baleba has wasted little time in settling into the Premier LeagueCredit: Rex
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Baleba is the latest midfielder being linked with a move away from BrightonCredit: INSTAGRAM @carlos_baleba
Cameroon's Carlos Baleba (#17) controls the ball during a FIFA World Cup qualifier.

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Baleba was born in the same town as Samuel Eto’o in CameroonCredit: AFP

Baleba is dreaming of winning the Ballon d’Or, and says praise from Declan Rice and inspiration from Rodri’s success have convinced him it’s possible.

He told SunSport in an exclusive interview: “Declan Rice, Matheus Cunha, Joelinton, they’ve all told me I’ve got it in me.

“I want to win the Ballon d’Or like Rodri.

“I watched him during the Euros and before his injury I played against him and time I got the ball, he was right in front of me.

“It was my first game against Manchester City, and it was very difficult.

“He made it so hard to dribble or pass. That showed his class.

“His success has opened the door for midfielders like us to believe we can win the Ballon d’Or someday.”

Baleba is already making waves with his performances. The Cameroonian is the only midfielder in Europe’s top five leagues this season to register 30+ tackles, 30+ interceptions, 30+ clearances, 30+ take-ons, and 30+ aerial duels won, a stat line that shows just how complete his game is.

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His stock is rising fast, and he’s already been linked with Liverpool and Manchester City and Manchester United.

But for now, Baleba is focused on developing and not paying attention to the rumour mill.

Brighton players in tunnel post match after beating Bournemouth 2-1

He said: “Yes, I can get to the very top of world football.

“But I need to stay focused, stay calm, not rush, and not let what people write get in my head. If I keep working hard, I can be like Luka Modric or Toni Kroos, I just need to stay grounded.”

The Brighton star’s journey is nothing short of remarkable so far. Just three years ago, he was still in Cameroon, uncertain about his future

When he finally got his breakthrough move to Lille, tragedy struck, he lost his mother, he says it was sudden and quick. It’s a pain that still drives him.

Carlos Baleba of Lille OSC playing soccer.

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Baleba spent just a season in France before Brighton made their moveCredit: Getty

He revealed: “It was very difficult for me because I didn’t see my mum. I wanted her next to me, but when I signed for Brighton, she wasn’t here.

“That’s why the first season was really hard. I thought about her a lot. But I vowed that I would be the best version of myself and go as far as I can in my career.”

The Premier League is the dream destination for many young African players, but Baleba warns it’s not for the faint-hearted.

“The intensity,  if you don’t run, you cannot play in the Premier League. That’s the truth. You have to be willing to put in the hard work.”

What makes Baleba stand out isn’t just his football, it’s his effort to adapt to a new culture and language.

His English is still a work in progress, but he’s proud of the steps he’s taking to settle in,  even if the British weather isn’t always his cup of tea.

“I love it here, to be honest. My favourite English food is the English breakfast, if I’m allowed to say that!.

“But the weather is the only issue, it changes all the time.”

Brighton will be hoping Baleba can continue his meteoric rise, following in the footsteps of midfield stars like Alexis Mac Allister, Yves Bissouma, and Moises Caicedo.

All arrived as unknowns but left as stars. The Cameroonian might just be the next one off the Seagulls’ midfield conveyor belt, and if he keeps dreaming big, he could go even further.

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Tottenham consider Ajax manager Francesco Farioli, 36, to replace Ange Postecoglou with Fabio Paratici return imminent

FABIO PARATICI’S return to Tottenham is set to be confirmed as the Italian looks to line up Ange Postecoglou’s successor.

Spurs boss Postecoglou is expected to leave the club this summer regardless of whether he wins Wednesday’s Europa League final against Manchester United or not.

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Francesco Farioli has emerged as a potential candidate to take over at TottenhamCredit: Getty
Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur manager, at a match.

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Ange Postecoglou is expected to leave even if Spurs win the Europa LeagueCredit: PA
Fabio Paratici, Tottenham Hotspur managing director.

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Fabio Paratici is set to return as Tottenham’s Director of Football over the summerCredit: PA

Italian Paratici, 52, was Spurs’ managing director of football between 2021-23.

But he was forced to resign in April 2023 after being hit with a two-and-a-half-year worldwide ban by Fifa due to financial malpractice at previous club Juventus.

That suspension ends at the end of next month, freeing him up to come back to his role at Spurs.

Paratici will have an influence on who Tottenham go for next in the dugout provided there is no emotional U-turn on Postecoglou if he is triumphant in Europe.

That is not expected to happen given the team’s disastrous league campaign.

Spurs have racked up a record 21 defeats and are languishing in 17th place.

Paratici is understood to have close ties to Simone Inzaghi.

But the Inter Milan chief is set to stick with the Champions League finalists next season.

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Paratici is also tight with Massimiliano Allegri, but the former Juve boss does not speak English and is believed NOT to favour a move abroad.

One Italian who is in the frame is Francesco Farioli.

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Last weekend Farioli saw his Ajax side miss out on the Eredivisie title on the final day despite beating FC Twente 2-0.

The 36-year-old is a former disciple of ex-Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi.

He is highly-regarded for his work on a shoestring budget at Nice and returning Ajax to the Champions League.

Fulham gaffer Marco Silva, Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth and Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner remain on Spurs’ list of candidates.

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Ex-Man Utd star Tom Cleverley in talks with Premier League club over manager job just days after Watford sacking

TOM CLEVERLEY is reportedly in talks with a Premier League club just days after being sacked by Watford.

The former Manchester United star was axed by the Hornets earlier this month after missing out on the Championship playoffs.

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Tom Cleverley has been linked with the Southampton jobCredit: Alamy
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He was sacked by Watford at the end of the Championship seasonCredit: PA

Cleverley, 35, took over at Vicarage Road in March 2024 as he replaced Valerien Ismael.

But he could be set for a quick return to the dugout with Southampton interested.

The Guardian have claimed that he is one of the leading candidates to take over at St Mary’s next season.

It is suggested that he has a “strong chance” of being appointed as the new Saints boss.

Cleverley has taken charge of 59 first-team games, winning 20, drawing 14 and losing 25.

The Southampton team is currently playing under caretaker Simon Rusk, who took charge after the sacking of Ivan Juric.

They are a top-flight club for two more games, which come against Everton and Southampton.

Juric was only in charge for 14 Premier League games after replacing Russell Martin.

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Cleverley does face competition for the job from fellow Englishman Will Still.

Still has left Ligue 1 outfit RC Lens following the end of the season in order to move back to England.

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Will Still, coach of RC Lens.

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Will Still is in the running for the St Mary’s roleCredit: Getty

Still’s parting message to RC Lens

Here is what Will Still told RC Lens fans about his decision to leave…

He said: “I won’t be the coach of RC Lens next season.

“It was the last season at Bollaert, for multiple reasons.

“The main reason that pushed me to make this decision is the fact that I need to go home.

“Everyone is well aware of what happened in my life. That’s why.

“I had a lot of fun, I think we achieved great things despite everything. I’ve been in France for four years, four years that I’ve experienced intense moments.

“The logical choice is that I get closer to my wife for her well-being too.”

The manager wants to spend more time with his Sky Sports presenter partner Emma Saunders.

His exit came just one season into a three-year deal.

Reports have claimed that Still is in “advanced talks” with Southampton over the vacant manager role.

In his final game, Lens beat AS Monaco 4-0 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

Neil El Aynaoui netted twice while Adrien Thomasson and Anass Zaroury wrapped up the scoring.

The victory sealed an 8th-placed finish in the Ligue 1 table.

Still has also had interest from Hull City and has previously turned down Rangers.

Sheffield Wednesday‘s Danny Rohl is also believed to be in the running for the job.

Meanwhile, Watford have already replaced Cleverley with former Real Valladolid boss Paulo Pezzolano.

The Uruguayan becomes the 22nd manager to take charge of the Hornets since Gino Pozzo’s takeover in 2012.

Illustration of Watford managers since 2012.

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