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CONOR MCGREGOR has pleaded with the UFC to give him his return “date” after Michael Chandler abandoned their showdown.
The Notorious’ fighting future is in limbo after it was announced that Chandler will rematch Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 on November 16.
Chandler, 38, has opted to move on with his career after nearly TWO YEARS of inactivity and over 19 months waiting to get his hands on McGregor.
The UFC’s poster boy was blindsided by the announcement and has publicly pleaded with bigwig Dana White to provide clarity on his future.
In an expletive-filled X rant, the former two-weight world champion said: “Give me my f*****g date!”
He later added: “As far as Chandler rematching Oliveira, I’m happy with the date.
“It’s November. Maybe we can still do it after, if they’re not going to line me up until December, maybe January or February, one of these dates.
“Maybe we can still do it. I’m just a bit out of the loop with it. All I can do is carry on doing what I’m doing.
“I test under the testing administration, I train daily, and that’s it.
“Let’s see what happens. Hopefully, it all comes to fruition.”
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With more sides to his personality than an Octagon, Conor McGregor's rise has been an enthralling watch.
Going from UFC icon to entrepreneur and Hollywood star, the Irishman has transcended the sport he helped bring to the masses.
He has four children with fiancee Dee Devlin and the family enjoy a lavish lifestyle.
McGregor has not fought in UFC since breaking his leg in a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in 2021.
That has not stopped him amassing a net worth of over £150m thanks to his Proper No Twelve whiskey and fashion line.
And he is due to return to the Octagon at UFC 303 in an eagerly-awaited headline clash with Michael Chandler.
McGregor also starred alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in the Amazon Prime remake of classic movie Road House, although he is dreading his mum seeing one X-rated scene.
Notorious turned up to the premiere in a £60,000 suit that was outdone by his £460k watch.
The only thing sharper than his fashion sense is his tongue and the Dubliner has several bitter spats under his belt, including with UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov.
That row led to one of his biggest controversies in 2018 as he travelled 3,000 miles to confront Khabib in a vicious attack on his bus.
He pleaded guilty to assault after punching a man in a pub in 2018 and had his £150k Bentley seized by police for driving offences four years later.
Joe Rogan lashed out at McGregor in a four-letter outburst and the Irishman has also fired shots at Jake Paul, KSI and Tommy Fury.
Boxing great Floyd Mayweather also has McGregor on his enemy list after the pair clashed in a cross-sport bout in 2017.
Read all of our latest Conor McGregor stories.
McGregor has two fights left on his contract with MMA‘s top promotion, which he hasn’t fought in since breaking his left leg in July 2021.
But talks over a new deal ground to a standstill after injury forced him out of his comeback clash with Chandler.
The UFC’s first simultaneous two-weight champion told SunSport: “You know, the fight never happened.
“So it’s just about getting the fight on.”
Fan favourite Chandler risks losing the biggest payday of his career by rematching Oliveira, who knocked him out in the second round of their lightweight title fight in May 2021.
But he insists the opportunity to avenge his first octagon loss and put himself back in the title picture is too good to pass up on.
“I still have [the McGregor fight], even though the fight is still to be determined,” he said. “But I am pivoting. Why?
“Because I’m a fighter through and through, and I think you guys have forgotten that.
“Nobody would have had the balls to make this decision and bet on themselves like this.
“And for me, this is personal. This is a revenge fight. Charles Oliveira stole my dream of becoming UFC champion.
“My number one goal, becoming the No. 1 guy in the entire world.
“So now… we’re going to go beat him in the rematch.”
STRICTLY’S Kai Widdrington broke his silence on not receiving a celebrity partner and admitted he was unhappy about it.
The 29-year-old professional dancer won’t be competing in this year’s Strictly but will participate in group routines.
Kai has now spoken out about not having a celebrity partner and, therefore, not being able to compete.
He told the Daily Star: “Everyone wants to get a celebrity.
“Unfortunately it wasn’t my time this series. Two boys couldn’t have one this series and sadly I am one of them.
“Some of us don’t get partners and that’s the way it is.
“Let’s see what happens next year. Hopefully I’ll get one then.”
Fans vented on social media after finding out Kai wouldn’t be competing.
One user wrote: “Gutted Kai isn’t getting a partner this year. He’s an absolutely sweetheart and surely is a great ambassador for #Strictly after the recent controversies”.
Whilst another added: “No way!! Kai is one of the best and a true gent; I think the Strictly shine is tarnishing before our eyes!”.
Although Kai hasn’t secured a spot as a dancer this series, the star is still excited about what fans can expect.
He said: “The line-up of celebs this year is amazing. It is going to be a fantastic series, as it always is excited for what viewers have to come.
“We have been filming a lot of the group routines. There are some amazing ones.
“We have worked really hard through the summer to get them ready for the series. One of the ones I feature in is very funny.”
The new Strictly series kicks off this weekend on BBC One.
Earlier this week, Kai had to be kept apart from his ex and co-star Nadiya Bychkova at the National Television Awards.
The former Strictly Come Dancing golden couple ended their two-year relationship in July.
The dance professionals were seen walking the red carpet separately- as mother-of-one Nadiya, 35 posed up a storm in a pink ruffled dress with a long train.
It was noted that Kai arrived later, and remained distant from the Strictly crowd, accompanied by his DJ friend Tyler West.
An onlooker told the Mail: “When the pair got inside the O2 they gave each other a very wide berth.
“Organisers had ensured there would be no awkward camera shots by keeping the frosty pair apart from each other.”
RYANAIR is Europe’s largest airline and has a history of announcing some of the most outlandish plans for its passengers and planes.
The airline’s boss Michael O’Leary recently floated the idea of offering package holidays in the future but has often failed to follow through with many of the wild ideas he puts forward.
Ryanair first mentioned offering package holidays in 2016, but has since failed to deliver them.
The low-cost carrier has had countless other whacky ideas in its near 40 year history that failed to occur.
For example, in 2007 the airline claimed it would be running flights across the Atlantic for just £6.
Almost 20 years later, there is still no sign of a transatlantic route for the Irish airline.
O’Leary grabbed headlines again in 2009 when he told the BBC that he was considering fitting the airline’s toilet doors with coin-slots so that passengers would have to pay £1 to use them.
Thankfully, he later admitted that the idea was unfeasible and would have gone against EU regulations.
A similar cost cutting move floated by the CEO was to remove two of the three toilets found on his aircraft in order to make room for more seats.
When he suggested this he claimed it would save passengers a ‘jaw-dropping’ £2 on the average ticket.
Given its measly saving, it’s no surprise the idea was never put into practice.
Standing cabins are also an idea that O’Leary has enjoyed pitching to the world now and again.
The Irishman had previously described planes as just “buses with wings” that could safely carry passengers.
But in 2012, the airline said an an unnamed regulator had thwarted its plan to sell the standing-only tickets, by refusing an application for test flights.
Cutting the cockpit crew in half is one of the more ridiculous ideas ever propositioned by the CEO.
“Why does every plane have two pilots?” asked Michael O’Leary back in 2010.
“Let’s take out the second pilot. Let the bloody computer fly it,” he told Bloomberg BusinessWeek.
He had also suggested training a member of the cabin crew to take over in the event that the sole pilot had a medical emergency.
Ryanair also once dabbled with premium tickets when it launched its potentially misleading business class product in the summer of 2014.
The airline’s ‘Business Plus’ tickets offered a bigger bag allowance, queue jumping and ‘premium’ seating.
We've rounded up how much hand luggage you can take on UK airlines when booking their most basic fare.
Ryanair
One personal bag measuring no more than 40cm x 20cm x 25cm
EasyJet
One personal bag measuring no larger than 45cm x 36cm x 20cm
Jet2
One personal item that fits underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm weighing up to 10kg
TUI
One personal item that its underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 55cm x 40cm x 20cm weighing up to 10kg
British Airways
One personal bag no larger than 40cm x 30cm x 15cm and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 45cm 25cm weighing up to 23kg
Virgin Atlantic
One personal item that fits underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 36cm x 23cm weighing up to 10kg
However, there was no lounge access, any free hospitality, or a separate cabin for your ‘premium’ seat (a seat located near the front or rear door of the aircraft, or an exit row seat with more legroom.)
Given this, the word ‘Business’ was later dropped from the name but the product still exists in an add-on form for passengers to purchase.
Fifteen year ago, Ryanair shockingly declared it would introduce a ‘fat tax’ for overweight flyers.
A spokesman for the airline had said: “A ‘fat tax’ will only apply to those really large passengers who invade the space of the passengers sitting beside them.
“These charges, if introduced, might also act as an incentive to some of our very large passengers to lose a little weight and hopefully feel a little lighter and healthier.”
At the time, O’Leary suggested that he was merely listening to feedback from his passengers.
Some of these passengers may have also requested another kooky idea, to have adult entertainment accessible on their devices.
In November 2011, O’Leary said that the airline was working on an in-flight app which would offer paid-for content, including pornography and online gambling.
He told The Sun: “It would be on handheld devices. Hotels around the world have it, so why wouldn’t we?”
It comes as no surprise that this never ended up happening but it is bizarre to imagine how flying would be if the CEO had followed through with the plans.
Finally, the airline also once had plans to scrap one of the few comforts of flying still left, seat armrests.
Originally floated in 2012, the ridiculous idea showed just how far Ryanair was willing to go to save money by reducing aircraft weight.
According to other comments made at the time, other fuel-saving tricks included reducing the amount of ice taken on board, slimming down the size of the Ryanair magazine, and using lighter trolleys for the bar service.
A PREMIER League star in an intense row with his neighbour over a basketball court and firepit has won a battle to keep them.
Ben Chilwell, 27, became embroiled in the disagreement when he raised the back garden of his £5m Surrey mansion and erected a retaining wall for a new walkway.
But the Chelsea defender failed to get the go-ahead for the Ground Force-style makeover at his luxury five-bed pad which boasts a swimming pool, gym and two games rooms.
He needed consent from the local council for the “engineering operation” and faced a possible red card over the unauthorised development.
His next-door neighbour objected, citing loss of privacy and overlooking, but the council have now granted retrospective permission for the landscape alterations.
In his ruling, a planning officer said: “Despite the change in levels in this part of the garden, it is considered that the works do not significantly alter the overall land levels of the application site.
“Moreover, the works are located in the rear garden and would not be visible from the street scene and are therefore acceptable.
“The proposed development is considered in terms of scale, form, bulk, height, massing, spacing and design, and there would be no adverse impact on the character of the area or the visual amenities of the street scene as a result of the proposals.”
Chilwell wants to plant new laurel and yew hedges to provide screening with further soft planting in grey, green and purple – but no blue.
He also wants to splash out on a stone-stepped pool seating area with glass balustrade, and new paving at his home near Chelsea’s Cobham training ground.
Documents submitted as part of the planning application reveal that building work on the sunken fire pit and basketball court started in April but has not yet been completed.
In a letter objecting, the neighbour wrote: “This increase in height means someone in this section of the garden or on the firepit walkway now has direct line of sight into our garden, terrace and kitchen area.
“This is a loss of amenity and the new levels mean we are now overlooked.
“We are keen to retain the privacy and amenity of our home, terrace and garden and whilst we would prefer the new ground levels not to be so high we appreciate that some mitigation through screening foliage has now been proposed.”
BY Tony Robertson
BEN Chilwell has been thrown a career lifeline after being offered a Chelsea escape route, reports suggest.
The 27-year-old has effectively been frozen out of Chelsea‘s squad by new boss Enzo Maresca after being told he does not feature in the manager’s plans.
Chilwell, who signed for the club for £45million from Leicester in 2020 and was named vice-captain last season, is down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.
Marc Cucurella and new signing Renato Veiga are both ahead of him for the left-back slot.
Chilwell had been joined in the Blues “bomb squad” by Raheem Sterling and Trevoh Chalobah, who both managed to secure loan deals away from the club on deadline day.
However, the 21-cap England international was unable to secure a transfer despite reported interest from Brentford and Manchester United, though the latter are understood to have never initiated talks.
Instead, Chilwell, who is earning £200,000-a-week with three years to run on his deal, will have to secure a transfer overseas if he is to earn playing minutes this season.
According to GiveMeSport, Chilwell is thought to be content at Stamford Bridge and will not move unless the right move presents itself.
The Dutch and Portuguese transfer windows both shut tonight, as well as the transfer window for Saudi Arabia, although it’s understood Chilwell is not keen on a move to the Middle East.
One window that will remain open for a while longer is the Turkish Super Lig window, which does not close until September 13.
LEE CARSLEY does not intend to put his life on hold after becoming interim England manager.
The Three Lions boss oversaw wins over the Republic of Ireland and Finland in his first two games in charge, and has received growing support to take the job on full-time.
But Carsley, described as a “special man” by SunSport columnist Troy Deeney, is far more than just an international coach.
He is a loving father who takes his son, Connor, down to training for the Solihull Moors Foundation’s Down’s Syndrome team regularly on Friday evenings.
In an interview with the Daily Mail last year, Carsley opened up on how the birth of his second son in 1999 saw him turn the leaf from being a “selfish” Premier League player.
Carsley has three children with wife Louisa.
His second son, Connor, was born with Down’s Snydrome, a condition which increases the risk of health complications such as heart disorders, hearing problems, thyroid issues and recurrent infections.
He said: “It affected the whole family. I was quite selfish as a player. I didn’t know anything about special needs because it didn’t affect me.
“I was quite sheltered in terms of if you went to hospital (for an injury), you went to a specialist. A car took you in, waited, you went straight in, back in the car and away.
“We went from that to, ‘No, this is the real world, if you want a speech therapist you have to get in the queue with everyone else’.
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“That probably doesn’t sound right but it was different from what we’d always done.
“It made me a lot more aware of the bigger picture, the bigger world, more aware of how much support families need. Money is obviously important but it didn’t help us.”
Carsley also revealed how Connor, now 25, would take up around 80 per cent of his and his wife’s time when growing up compared to siblings Callum and Lois.
His own fundraising efforts for the foundation led to extra support being made available for other families.
When moving to Everton in 2002 he became vice-president of the club’s Disabled Supporters’ Association, while his influence led to further donations to the Down’s Syndrome Association from team-mates.
The late Sven-Goran Eriksson was said to be among those to contribute.
The 50-year-old also has the second job of coaching weekly sessions for young footballers aged between 16 and 21 at the Strachan Football Foundation in Warwick.
On his role at the team, he said: “I still find a way to coach which gives me the chance to practise what I’m going to do with any teams I’m working with.
“I could potentially be practising for two months on what I’m going to try, rather than a day when you’ve got two games in an international window.
“It gives me a chance to experiment and then hopefully deliver it when the (England) players are live.
“I was there in Warwick last Friday (Aug 23). I’ve been doing that for maybe three years. It’s like an education and coaching centre.
“The biggest thing you notice when you first come and work internationally is that you stop coaching and I was adamant that wasn’t going to happen to me.
“My biggest strength is coaching so that is one of the things I didn’t want to stop.
“I have other priorities within the job as well. I have to be creative and make sure I have got a couple of hours every week on a Friday morning that I’m able to get out there and try things and get it wrong!”
England’s next games will come in October against Greece and Finland.
TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD showed his brilliance as Harry Kane’s brace saw England beat Finland.
Interim boss Lee Carsley maintained his 100 per cent win record in charge of England.
SunSports Tom Barclay has given their ratings of the England players…
Jordan Pickford – 6
Had nothing to do.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – STAR MAN 9
England’s best player as he supplied some beautiful balls from deep that on another day would have led to a glut of assists.
He did get one in the end, although that was more thanks to Harry Kane’s lethal finishing.
Ezri Konsa – 6
Showed his ability on the ball with a super ball through for Bukayo Saka on the half hour.
Twisted his ankle early in the second half, surprisingly played on before being replaced on the hour.
John Stones – 6
Played at left-sided centre-back before shifting when Levi Colwill came on.
Solid though not much to deal with. Now 19 short of 100 caps.
Rico Lewis – 7
In the right place to snuff out early danger from ex-Norwich man Teemu Pukki.
Came close to a goal on his second England cap when prodding wide after the break.
Declan Rice – 5
Lost possession to give Finland their one and only big chance which Topi Kesinen should have squared to Pukki, but instead fired wildly over.
Angel Gomes – 7
Wanted the ball from the off, just like Lee Carsley thought he would. Deliciously drilled cross-field ball to Alexander-Arnold early doors showed his range.
Bukayo Saka – 7
Almost scored and almost assisted in a lively display.
Unlucky that Kane was millimetres offside after the centurion had headed home the Arsenal man’s wicked delivery.
Jack Grealish – 7
Enjoyed being in the heart of the action at No10 again, as he did on Saturday against the Republic of Ireland.
Carsley clearly likes him – it will be fascinating to see what happens when Mssrs Bellingham, Foden and Palmer all return.
Anthony Gordon – 7
Caused problems down the left with his rapid pace – how we needed some of that in the Euros.
But did not have on his shooting boots as he fluffed a decent chance early in the second half.
Harry Kane – 8
Two blistering finishes took the centurion to an astonishing 68 goals in 100 caps.
Was denied the chance of a hat-trick in front of his family when subbed off to a standing ovation for the final ten.
Kane said he fancies his chances of reaching a ton of international goals – and it does not seem fanciful.
SUBS
Levi Colwill (on for Konsa, 61) – 6
Next to no threat from Finland by the time he came on.
Eberechi Eze (on for Gordon, 66) – 6
Raced on to yet another special Trent pass but could not loop it over the keeper.
Noni Madueke (on for Saka, 66) – 7
Looked to make an impact every time he got the ball on debut. Excellent one-two with Trent saw the Chelsea man tee up Kane’s second.
Marc Guehi (on for Stones, 80) – 6
As with Colwill, little to do.
Jarrod Bowen (on for Kane, 81) – 6
Played up top after Kane went off for the final minutes, as he has done for West Ham.
