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    Man City release worrying Erling Haaland injury update and hint striker will miss most of season with ankle problem

    MANCHESTER CITY have hinted that Erling Haaland will most of the season with an ankle injury.The striker was forced off the field in his side’s FA Cup quarter-final win at Bournemouth on Sunday.Man City have hinted Erling Haaland could miss most of the season with an ankle injuryCredit: RexHe was forced off in City’s FA Cup win over BournemouthCredit: RexHaaland was spotted on crutches and will now see a specialistPep Guardiola faces a nervous wait to discover the extent of Haaland’s injuryCredit: GettyPep Guardiola had been praying for good news despite the striker being seen limping on crutches afterwards.And it appears Haaland is in line for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after City released a worrying injury update.The Premier League champs told fans that Haaland has indeed suffered an injury to his ankle.He will now see a specialist after undergoing initial tests today.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd they hinted that Haaland could miss almost all of the rest of the season, including next month’s FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest, by only making reference to a potential return for the Club World Cup.City’s statement read: “Manchester City FC can confirm that Erling Haaland has suffered an injury to his left ankle.”The Norwegian striker sustained the injury during Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final victory away at AFC Bournemouth.”Erling underwent initial tests in Manchester on Monday morning and will now seek specialist consultation to confirm the full extent of the injury.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHaaland was unable to drive his new Aston Martin when he returned to ManchesterCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe luxury motor was picked up by City staffCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke”Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain a full prognosis. The expectation is that Erling will be fit in time to play a further part in the remainder of this season, including this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.”Everyone at the Club wishes Erling a speedy recovery and mancity.com will bring you regular updates regarding his rehabilitation.”Man City fans will now be hoping Haaland can be back in time for the crunch part of the season.The ace was forced to leave Bournemouth in a protective boot on Sunday.It meant Haaland was unable to drive his new £350,000 Aston Martin DBX 707 when he got back to Manchester.The lime green vehicle was instead collected by a City staff member.City face Leicester on Wednesday before heading to Old Trafford for the derby on Sunday afternoon, with next season’s Champions League places still very much up in the air. More

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    TNT Sports pundit, 42, joins Baller League team out of the blue and will play for Lineker, Shearer and Richards

    TWO-TIME Premier League winner Joleon Lescott became the latest big name to join the Baller League.The former England star, 42, was announced as a Week Two wildcard pick for Deportrio.Joleon Lescott made his Baller League debut on Monday nightThe ace was a wildcard choice for DeportrioCredit: X @BallerLeagueUKThey are managed by fan favourites Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Gary Lineker.And now-TNT Sports pundit Lescott started from the beginning in Monday’s 7-3 win against N5 FC, managed by Arsenal legends Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg.His arrival even saw KSI react by saying: “Lmao well then…” before the YouTube star cheekily joked that the veteran defender needed a new haircut.Lescott is certainly a fine addition to Deportrio’s squad and he helped them seal a 7-3 on his debut.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey already boast several former Premier League stars in Marvin Sordell and Bakary Sako.But Lescott’s pedigree might make him the most accomplished player in the entire Baller League.The ace played 235 times for Wolves before moving to Everton in 2006.He starred 143 times for the Toffees and then sealed a £22million switch to Manchester City in 2009.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSLescott clocked up 160 games at the Etihad while helping the club to two titles, an FA Cup and a Carabao Cup.The 26-time England international then starred for West Brom, Aston Villa and AEK Athens before ending his career at Sunderland in 2017.Maya Jama in mad dash live on TV to get to Baller League dugout before becoming team’s ‘lucky charm’Lescott won two titles at Man CityCredit: PA:Empics SportHe is now a pundit at TNT SportsCredit: GettyFans were certainly left amazed by Deportrio’s capture of Lescott.One said: “What a coup.”Another declared: “Micah Richards pulling big punches.”One noted: “Flipping heck.”Another added: “Fair enough.” More

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    Former Premier League Wag and glamorous model, 27, named on exclusive Forbes 30 Under 30 list

    THIBAUT COURTOIS’ wife Mishel Gerzig has received a major recognition from Forbes magazine.Mishel, 27, made the excusive Forbes 30 Under 30 list, which celebrates notable young personalities in various industries.Thibaut Courtois’ wife Mishel Gerzig received a major recognition from Forbes magazineCredit: INSTAGRAM @mishelgerzigMishel made the excusive Forbes 30 Under 30 listCredit: INSTAGRAM @mishelgerzigMishel made the announcement on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @mishelgerzigMishel has been with Real Madrid star Courtois since 2021Credit: Instagram @mishelgerzigThe model has amassed a large following across social media as a content creator.And the Israeli beauty made the announcement on Instagram to her 886,000 followers.Mishel posted: “Excited to share I was chosen for Forbes 30 under 30! Thankful for this recognition.”She posed in a white business suit for the magazine with a big smile on her face.Read More on FootballCourtois’ wife shares glam snaps and has modelled for various brands as well as famous publications.Mishel and the Real Madrid star started dating in 2021 and got married in 2023.She is the goalkeeper’s biggest fan following a stunning career that has seen him win everything with Real.The Belgium international also enjoyed tremendous success with Chelsea before making the big move to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2018.Most read in FootballCourtois won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and League Cup with the Blues.And he will be back in London for the Champions League semi-finals.Real take on Arsenal at the Emirates next Tuesday before the retun leg in Madrid the folloinwg week – although they could be without a number of huge names.Thibaut Courtois’ honeymoon doesn’t go to plan for stunning wife as she shares what it’s like to marry an athleteScroll down for more snaps from Mishel GerzigThe Israeli has attracted a large audience onlineCredit: GettyMishel works as a modelMishel lives the glamorous life with husband CourtoisCredit: instagram @mishelgerzigMishel has been by Courtois’ side throughout his careerCredit: instagram @mishelgerzigMishel spends summer relaxing with CourtoisCredit: instagram @mishelgerzigThe loved-up couple have shared many snaps on social mediaCredit: instagram @mishelgerzig More

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    ‘Hedge fund with shin pads’ – Chelsea sell women’s team to THEMSELVES in loophole to avoid PSR punishment

    CHELSEA avoided a Premier League PSR charge by selling their women’s team to THEMSELVES for up to nearly £200m.While full figures for the 12 months to June 30 2024 have yet to be published, the Stamford Bridge outfit declared a pre-tax profit of £128.4m, compared to a loss of £90.1m, the previous year.Chelsea have sold their women’s team to themselves to avoid PSR punishmentCredit: AlamyChelsea flogged their two hotels to BlueCo last season in a similar moveCredit: AlamyJanuary’s confirmation by Prem chiefs that no club had breached the “allowed losses” limit of £105m over three seasons meant Chelsea accounts were cleared.But in its statement, Chelsea said: “The club benefited from increased profit on disposal of player registrations and repositioning of Chelsea Football Club Women Ltd” after “a profit on disposal of subsidiaries of £198.7m”.While the precise amount raised by the sale of the women’s team to parent company BlueCo 22 remains unclear, it is understood that it represented the vast majority of the extra income.That comes on top of the previous season’s sale of the two hotels on the Stamford Bridge site to the parent company.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn total, over two seasons, Chelsea have now earned £275m in what is known as “inter-group accounting profit” from disposal of assets to the company whose major shareholders are Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali.Chelsea have spent more than £1bn on player signings since the takeover which followed Roman Abramovich being forced to sell his shares in 2022.Last season saw them spending more than £400m on players including Moises Caiceido, Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia.But the club’s ability to “amortise” that expenditure over five years meant a spend of £80m in the annual accounts on top of a similar sum for previous signings.  Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeChelsea received nearly £240m in outgoing players, including the £65m Arsenal paid to take Kai Havertz across the capital, declaring a “profit on disposal of player registrations of £152.5m”.That came despite revenues falling to £468.5m – down £44m – “due to the men’s team not competing in the Champions League”.Chelsea transfer target gets instantly booked for pointless skill as all out brawl is sparked in derby clash The news comes just days after it emerged that BlueCo 22 had raised £65m by selling equity shares, in proportions which appeared to echo the holdings of the club’s owners.Fans reacted with dismay to the news.One said: “It’s a hedge fund with shin pads.”Another declared: “This is not sustainable.”One noted: “Next year we’re selling ourselves the lawnmower for £90m.”Another added: “Going to run out of stuff to sell themselves soon.” More

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    ‘I cannot see it’ – Alan Shearer reveals why even Newcastle winning the Champions League wouldn’t top Carabao Cup parade

    ALAN SHEARER has revealed why even winning the Champions League will never top Newcastle’s Carabao Cup victory.The Magpies bagged their first trophy in 70 years with victory over Liverpool at Wembley this month.Alan Shearer has explained why Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win will remain their best trophyCredit: PAThe Magpies toasted their victory with a parade at the weekendCredit: EPANewcastle’s stunning result saw Geordies all over the world burst into tears of joy.And tens of thousands lined the streets of Tyneside to celebrate Eddie Howe’s epic win at the weekend.Chief among the big names there were TV stars Ant and Dec, as well as club legend Shearer.He scored 206 goals in 405 games at St James’ Park but was never able to crown his time there with a trophy.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNow, Shearer has lifted the lid on the incredible emotions he and other Geordies experienced as Newcastle’s stars paraded the Carabao Cup trophy through the city centre.And he insists that no other success will come close to matching it, not even a Premier League or Champions League title.Shearer told the Rest is Football podcast: “That moment, when I actually walked out and saw northwards of 150,000 people in black and white shirts and them cheering my name, that moment will live with me forever. It really was just an incredible moment and it was so, so special.”I said if I couldn’t win one myself, I had to be there as a fan. I was there a couple of weeks ago and I was there for the trophy parade.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”What I will say is, if Newcastle are lucky enough to go on and win other trophies, like Chelsea or Man City did, I cannot see it being as good as this one has been because all the excitement and how long it has been.”The parade, the match and everything, I just cannot see it being as good as this one. They’re just a one club city and we love our football. Eddie Howe ‘hungry for more’ silverware as he celebrates Newcastle’s success “We’ve been starved of success for so many years. I think it was just a relief that we eventually got over the line and we love our football.”Honestly, I don’t think I’ve been anywhere in the country where you have Nanas and Grandads, mums and dads, young kids and everyone who wears the black and white shirt like Newcastle do.”Maybe in Liverpool or in Glasgow for Celtic and Rangers, but it is very different and unique in Newcastle.” More

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    Baller League LIVE: Scores and results from Night Two as Deportrio announce Joleon Lescott wildcard – latest updates

    NIGHT Two of the Baller League is here after a thrilling opener last week!Angy Ginge’s Yanited are top of the league ahead of this evening’s fixtures after a 7-2 win over Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg’s N5 FC.Deportrio, managed by Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, also got off to a winning start, while John Terry’s 26ers are still eyeing their first win.The Match of the Day-famed side have announced Joleon Lescott as their wildcard for this week.Start time: From 5.15pm BSTTV channel: Sky Sports MixLive stream: Sky Sports app/NOWFollow our live blog below…Baller League Round TwoEvening and welcome to Night Two of the newly-formed UK Baller League as the highly-anticipated wild cards kick-in with Joleon Lescott suiting up for Deportrio the first official one. Last Monday, the six-a-side league kicked off with a bang as all twelve teams went head-to-head with the funky new rules and headline acts all on show – 49 GOALS from 6 games. Angry Ginge-led Yanited top the table following their seven-goal haul against N5 FC, whilst John Terry’s 26ers struggled. Stay tuned for updates on the going-ons at Cooper Box, which starts from 5.15pm GMT.Credit: PACopy linkCopied More

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    Baller League LIVE: Scores and results from Night Two as Luis Figo WINS, plus John Terry BEATEN again – latest updates

    NIGHT TWO of the highly-anticipated Baller League is OVER as Angry Ginge and Yanited stay TOP.Alisha Lehmann and Maya Jama’s MVPs United would secure the first points of the night with a comeback from 2-0 down against M7 FC to make it two wins from two. Whislt, Ian Wright and Chloe Kelly’s Wembley Rangers would fail to secure their first win in the tournament after coming out second-best in a back-and-forth encounter with VZN FC.Former Premier League and England player Joleon Lescott, a late wildcard, would make a winning impact on his one and only appearance for Deportrio, managed by Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards as they saw past N5 FC 7-3. 26ers, managed by John Terry, lost their second game in a row after a lax display to Yanited, who sit pretty at the league summit.Follow our live blog below…KSI letting Chelsea legend have itJohn Terry’s 26ers suffered another defeat this evening.They went down 7-5 to Yanited in a thrilling match.KSI laid into their manager, telling him it was time to go home with much of the game remaining, as Yanited started to score for fun.Copy linkCopiedN5 proving not so invincibleManaged by a trio from the Arsenal side who went a whole season in the Premier League unbeaten, their team in the baller league is not showing the same grit.Robert Pires, Jens Lehmann and Freddie Ljunberg are finding this competition tough.They lost 6-3 to Deportrio to leave them winless in the campaign so far.Copy linkCopiedBaller League night two resultsMVP’s United 3-2 M7 FCWembley Rangers 2-4 VZN FCN5 FC 3-6 Deportrio26ers 5-7 YanitedSantan FC 4-3 SDS FCFC RTW 1-5 Trebol FCCopy linkCopiedBaller League delivers on night twoWe have seen some goals this evening that could well be in contention as ‘goals of the season’.The gamechangers have been interesting, some adding to the entertainment.It has shown that there is some undiscovered talent our lower leagues with Amin Belaid scoring a brilliant hat-trick.Copy linkCopiedFT: FC RTW 1-5 Trebol FCThe referee brings the match to a close.Trebol FC get their first win of the baller league.Amin Belaid was the star of the show, that is for sure.Copy linkCopiedFC RTW 1-5 Trebol FCAmin Belaid runs through and slots past the keeper to score.Brilliant finish and gives Belaid his hat-trick this evening.He only plays for Boreham Wood in the National League but looks like some player.Copy linkCopiedFC RTW 1-4 Trebol FCThe gamechanger in play is ‘fast forward’.That is unlikely to be of any use to FC RTW.You just cannot dribble back into your own half after venturing into your opponents or you give away a free-kick.Copy linkCopiedFC RTW 1-4 Trebol FCA penalty is awarded to Trebol as a result of forcing three corners.They slot it home to put them in a real position of strength with the gamechanger looming.Still could go either way in this one but Trebol have victory in the palm of their hands.Copy linkCopiedFC RTW 1-3 Trebol FCYou wait for goals, then two come along at once.FC RTW get a penalty as a result of three corners.Just as it looks like they are back in the game. Trebol go up the other end and restore their two-goal lead.Copy linkCopiedFC RTW 0-2 Trebol FCTrebol seem to be clean through but the defender stops him in his tracks, illegally.He is given a two-minute sin-bin so Figo’s side will have a man-advantage.Trebol need to use the numbers and they do just that and double their lead, thanks to Vani Da Silva.Copy linkCopiedFC RTW 0-1 Trebol FCWell Luis Figo may be sunning himself in hotter climates in Europe rather than leading his team from the touchlie but they have set a new record in the baller league.That is the longest we have had to wait for a goal.For everyones’ sake, let’s hope that record is never beaten.Copy linkCopiedHT: FC RTW 0-1 Trebol FCFinally we have our first goal of the game.Ethan Oke gets away from his man and is clean through to face the keeper.He slots a left-footed shot into the far corner to break the deadlock.Copy linkCopiedFC RTW 0-0 Trebol FCThis has been a terrible match so far.Hopefully the gamechanger can spice things up with ‘plusone’.We start off with a one versus one for the remainder of the half.No sign of Luis Figo on the touchline once again.Copy linkCopiedFC RTW 0-0 Trebol FCThis one is a real slow-burner.Both sides are passing the ball around but losing possession when they get into the final third.We could really do with a goal to try and spark this one into life.Copy linkCopiedFC RTW vs Trebol FCFinal game of the evening in the baller league.Luis Figo’s Trebol FC are still looking for their first win.FC RTW will be looking to cause an upset in this one.Copy linkCopiedFT: Santan FC 4-3 SDS FCSDS FC waste their final chance to get an equaliser.With the Santan FC keeper back-tracking, they try a first-time shot to lob him but it is a woeful attempt.That gives victory to Santan FC to maintain their 100% record.The addition of Nyle Ranger to their squad made a big difference this evening.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 4-3 SDS FCSDS grab another goal and have a real chance to turn this one on its head.Santan FC are looking poor with their shooting in ‘1-on-1’.This match is now on a knife-edge.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 4-2 SDS FCThings are starting to heat up a little now.SDS grabbed a goal as sheer power beat the keeper with a straight shot.Santan FC get a penalty for three corners but miss their chance to extend the lead.Gamechanger in force now and we are going to see ‘1-on-1’.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 4-1 SDS FCSDS have a penalty for three corners and Hussein Mahdi steps up to take it.He slots home to give them a glimmer of hope in this game.However, Santan FC go straight down the other end of Luka Valentine scores to restore their three-goal lead.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 3-0 SDS FCWhat a goal from David Solidemi.He strikes it first-time with the ball curling away from the keeper.It hits the inside of the post on its way into the back of the net.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 2-0 SDS FCInto the second-half and SDS FC have the ball in the back of the net.It is immediately disallowed for offside but Sharky challenges the decision.The officials stick to their original view and the goal will not stand.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 2-0 SDS FCAfter hectic start to this game it really failed to live up to expectations.We have the first-half gamechanger ‘the line’ in play.Any shots from outside the offside line will be worth two.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 2-0 SDS FCSantan FC have a shot deflected behind for a corner.They get a penalty as a result but Michael Hill misses it.Good block by the keeper but you should be scoring from there.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC 2-0 SDS FCTwo goals in thirty seconds for Santan FC.The first goal was a sublime flick past the keeper, through his legs.Dominic Voss then adds a second to leave SDS FC stunned.Copy linkCopiedSantan FC vs SDS FCNow we move onto out penultimate game of the evening.Nile Ranger features in the line-up for Santan FC.Sharky’s SDS FC will come into this one full of confidence.Copy linkCopied More

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    DAZN host Eleonora Incardona stuns in plunging top ahead of huge Serie A clash as fans label her ‘extraordinary’

    DAZN presenter and social media star Eleonora Incardona left fans stunned ahead of Napoli vs AC Milan last night.Eleonora, 34, was covering the clash between the Serie A heavyweights and turning heads at the same time.Eleonora Incardona stunned on DAZN’s Serie A coverageCredit: RexShe helped to bring fans coverage of Napoli vs AC MilanCredit: RexFans gushed about her after seeing her hostCredit: RexEleonora is part of the Dazn team for some of the biggest Serie A clashesCredit: RexThe Italian host often works as a touchline reporter for some of the league’s biggest clash and had a first-class view for Napoli’s 2-1 win over Milan on Sunday.The Sicilian model-turned presenter sported a smart outfit with some cream trousers, a brown top and a leather jacket as she reported on the game.While she posed for some pitch-side snaps to upload to her Instagram afterwards too.Those pictures sent her 1.2MILLION followers into a frenzy in the comments section, with many flooding the comments with compliments.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne wrote: “Too beautiful”.While another added: “Stunning, amazing and gorgeous”.A third labelled Eleonora as: “extraordinary”.And a fourth posted: “In a land of monsters, you are an angel”.Most read in FootballEleonora, who competed in a Miss Italia competition in 2010, has been working in sport since she was offered a job by Sportitalia.While it was last year that DAZN gave her the platform to present on a bigger stage, covering Champions League fixtures this season.Eleonora Incardona at the San Siro stadiumSpeaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, she said: “The stadium is something special for me.“The opportunity to be close to the action, to study the details, to understand what is happening by listening to the voices of the protagonists, gives something extra that is difficult to explain.”While her involvement in football goes even further than the pitch.Eleonora is dating Italy and Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci.Ricci, 23, has been regular for the Italian national team since his first call up last year and is the captain of Serie A side Torino.TAKE A PEEK INTO ELEONORA’S GLAMOROUS LIFESTYLE…Eleonora works as a pitch-side reporterCredit: Instagram / @eleonoraincardonaShe works on Champions League fixtures tooCredit: https://www.instagram.com/eleonoraincardona/Eleonora loves footballCredit: GettyThe 34-year-old is dating Italy and Torino star Samuele RicciCredit: Instagram @eleonoraincardonaRicci is an eight-time Italy internationalCredit: GettyEleonora used to be a modelCredit: Instagram @eleonoraincardonaShe competed for Miss Italia in 2010Credit: Instagram @eleonoraincardonaThe social media star boasts over 1.2million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram More