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‘British Airways done me like a kipper’ gasps darts star after disaster struck before European Championship match
GARY ANDERSON reckoned he made a “mess” of his return to the European Championship but still won in style.
The two-time World Champion delivered a very slick win over Stephen Bunting in his opener in Dortmund last night.
Ando, 53, delivered a 100.82 average but his shaky doubles meant Bunting was also in with a chance.
However he finished in style with his favourite tops twice to wrap it up.
He said: “It felt like I was scoring well. The doubles were, especially the first leg, double two wasn’t even close.
“The second leg was the same. Scoring was fine, doubles were a complete mess. We got there at the end.”
It’s the first European Championship finals since 2016 for the Flying Scotsman and now he faces old foe Michael van Gerwen tomorrow.
He added: “We won’t start on the travelling. British Airways done me like a kipper. I’ve got to win this tournament just to break put it that way.
“The two Europeans that I’ve done and I’ve done ProTours in Hildesheim. It’s been good.
“I’ve enjoyed it, I wouldn’t like to be away all the time like every week. I just can’t do it. What I have done, I’ve enjoyed it.
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“I never ever said I wouldn’t do one. I always kept the door open. I’ve got a young family. I’ve spent years living out of suitcases.
“Since Covid and spending all that time at home, I’ve just enjoyed being at home.
“If I’d have been beaten tonight, I would have been on the first flight home.”
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Shock moment Argentina legend steps in to stop chaos in Boca Juniors clash after riot police deployed tear gas
ARGENTINIAN legend Juan Roman Riquelme has intervened to stop warring football fans during a wild stadium brawl.
The Boca Juniors president stepped in as chaos broke out during his team’s Copa Argentina quarter-final against Gimnasia.
Riquelme spent the majority of his playing career with Boca, who are based in a district of Buenos Aires.
The 46-year-old won 51 caps for Argentina and became president of the club last year.
Gimnasia and Boca fans have a history of violence, with one spectator dying following an altercation in 2022.
On Wednesday night, with Boca leading 1-0, fans began to clash in the stands at Rosario’s Estadio Marcelo Bielsa.
Seats were thrown from the Boca end into the Gimnasia fans before skirmishes broke out among rival supporters.
The game was halted as fans attempted to break down barriers, with police firing tear gas into the crowds.
Riquelme, along with board members Chicho Serna, Raul Cascini, and Marcelo Delgado, dashed from their private box to intervene.
The former midfield maestro was caught on camera begging with Bocas ultras to stop, with one hugging their hero.
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Riquelme’s pleas were eventually heeded by Boca fans who retreated away from the barriers, preventing further trouble.
One fan gasped on X in response to the footage: “Never seen a club president do this, at least not for a big club. His actions probably prevented things from escalating.”
Another said: “Boca’s situation is already unsustainable.”
While a third added: “This is actually crazy.”
On the field, Boca had taken an early lead in the tie thanks to Aaron Anselmino.
But they were pegged back in the second period as
Pablo De Blasis levelled up for Gimnasia.
The tie eventually went to penalties, with Boca winning 2-1 after a host of misses from the visitors.
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David Warner’s lifetime leadership ban reversed by Cricket Australia
Meanwhile, Australia skipper Pat Cummins appeared to rule out Warner reversing his Test retirement to fill the side’s vacant opener position against India in the upcoming series.
Warner has offered to come out of retirement for the series, with Australia needing an opener after Steve Smith’s move back to the middle order.
But, speaking to The Grade Cricketer podcast, external, Cummins said: “I did speak to Dave a couple of days ago and he said. ‘What do you think?’
“I’m like, ‘Good luck with the Thunder this year.’”
Warner was given an emotional send-off in January this year after announcing the New Year’s Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground would be his last.
It ended his 112-match Test career, in which he scored 8,786 runs and 26 centuries.
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El Clasico: Explaining Real Madrid’s La Liga unbeaten run
Barcelona need to beat Real Madrid on Saturday to keep their outright crown.
The La Liga leaders’ record run started with a 3-2 win against Real Sociedad in April 2017 and ended when they lost 5-4 to Levante in May 2018, two games shy of going unbeaten for a full season.
When you compare the two runs, offensively Barcelona’s side of six years ago has the edge.
Barca forward Lionel Messi was in sublime form during the 43-game streak, managing 58 goal involvements. For comparison, Vinicius and Bellingham have so far combined for 48.
Barcelona also recorded more wins (34 to Real’s 31) and took more points (111 to 104); although Real have played that one game fewer.
In defence, Real Madrid boast more clean sheets, with 23 compared to Barcelona’s 19, and fewer goals conceded (27 for Real and 33 for Barca).
Plus, Real have continuity on their side with Ancelotti having overseen all of their run, whereas Ernesto Valverde replaced Luis Enrique as Barcelona manager at the end of the 2016-17 season.
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Arsenal boost as Newcastle NOT in contract talks with star striker Alexander Isak amid fears he could quit
ALEXANDER ISAK is not in talks with Newcastle over an extended contract as Arsenal continue to lurk and potentially pounce.
The Swede, 25, became the first Toon star since Alan Shearer two decades ago to hit 20 Premier League goals.
He has now scored 32 in his 58 top-flight appearances since arriving in a club-record £63m deal from Real Sociedad in 2022.
That form caught the eye of some of Europe’s biggest clubs, with Arsenal believed to be keen.
Isak remains under contract until 2028 and preliminary discussions between the Magpies and the star over a new package were held before the summer.
SunSport understands that more talks are NOT currently taking place and there are none pencilled in due to him still having three years left.
Neither party believes that a new contract is a top priority currently, while it is also understood the forward’s camp want to see how this season pans out.
Isak, who has only scored once for Newcastle so far this term, has ambitions to keep playing in the Champions League after having a taste at Toon a year ago.
But if Eddie Howe’s side miss out on a top four finish then he could potentially look to leave, with a lack of an extended deal increasing that possibility.
And despite his poor form in front of goal, Arsenal remain keen and Toon would still easily be able to demand £100m plus for the hitman.
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Newcastle are set to be in action this Sunday in the Premier League.
Isak and Co travel south to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway title fight official
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ABU DHABI – One of the most anticipated title fights of the year is now official after Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway made weight for the UFC 308 headliner.
Reigning featherweight titleholder Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) and former champion Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) had no issues on the scale on Friday at the UFC host hotel, locking in Saturday’s main event at Etihad Arena on Yas Island (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN+).
Topuria registered at 145 pounds during his weigh-in, while Holloway was also 145 pounds.
Check out the video above to see Topuria and Holloway make weight for their UFC 308 title fight.
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 308.
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