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    Cristiano Ronaldo could make never-before-seen ONE-MONTH transfer thanks to new rule – and play against Lionel Messi

    CRISTIANO RONALDO could still compete in the Club World Cup this summer – even though Al-Nassr did not qualify for the inaugural competition.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is out of contract this summer, with his deal concluding on June 30 – halfway through the Club World Cup.Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Al-Nassr to compete in the Club World CupCredit: GettyRonaldo could, in theory, sign a one-month contract due to new rulesCredit: GettyHowever, new transfer rules that were implemented this week could enable him to leave before that date.Teams competing in the competition will be eligible to sign and register new players between June 1 and June 10.That means Ronaldo could be snapped up before his contract officially expires.And he could, in theory, sign a one-month deal just to play in the Club World Cup.READ MORE ON RONALDOThe likes of Manchester City, Chelsea, Juventus, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan are among the clubs set to compete, as well as Real Madrid – Ronaldo’s home for nine years.Inter Miami – the MLS team captained by Ronaldo’s long-term rival, Lionel Messi – will also be involved.Therefore, if Ronaldo were to complete a move, fans could see the two iconic players go head-to-head once again.Given the Club World Cup will take place every four years from this summer, it is unlikely Ronaldo will still be playing when the next one comes around.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe 40-year-old has scored 28 goals in 33 appearances for Al-Nassr so far this season, also providing four assists.For clubs not competing at this summer’s World Cup, the transfer window will reopen on Monday 16 June and close on Monday 1 September.Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he is a playable character in new Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves game More

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    Alisha Lehmann opens up on her dating history and relationship with female team-mate before Douglas Luiz

    ALISHA LEHMANN has opened up about her previous relationship with team-mate Ramona Bachmann.The former West Ham and Aston Villa Women’s star now dates Douglas Luiz, who she met at Villa Park.Alisha Lehmann has opened up on a past relationshipCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7The Juventus star dated team-mate Ramona Bachmann for a yearCredit: InstagramThe pair both play for SwitzerlandLehmann is now in a relationship with Douglas LuizCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann came out as bisexual a few years agoCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann has dated men and women in the past, including Switzerland team-mate Bachmann.Their relationship was documented in BBC Three show Britain’s Youngest Football Boss.They first met in 2018 when Lehmann played for West Ham and Bachmann was at Chelsea, and began dating in 2021.Reflecting on the relationship, Lehmann told Marca: “It’s 2025. I think everyone can date whoever they want and be with whoever they want. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It’s important to open your mind and stop seeing this as a problem and instead see it as progress.”Be who you are and who you want to be. Love is love. It’s simple.”The relationship lasted a year and Lehmann started dating Luiz shortly after the split.The pair played for Villa for several years before the opportunity to both move to Juventus arose last summer.Most read in FootballJuventus reportedly paid £60million for the pair and Lehmann revealed it was a joint decision made by the couple.She said: “I don’t know who convinced whom, it just happened.”Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann team up to become managers of Baller League team Lehmann has dated Luiz since 2022Credit: Instagram @tezenisofficial More

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    Does Lando Norris have a girlfriend? What we know about McLaren F1 driver’s relationships and dating history 

    LANDO Norris’ racing career is going from strength to strength, with it looking like 2025 could be his year.The McLarens have been setting the pace and the Brit is sitting at the top of the standings after two races. Here we take a look at Lando’s dating history.As of March 2025, Lando Norris appears to be singleCredit: PADoes Lando Norris have a girlfriend?As of March 2025, Lando Norris is reportedly single.The 25-year-old was last seen publicly with his ex Margarida Corceiro on February 15, 2025 — the day after Valentine’s Day — sparking rumours they had rekindled their romance.But as they both have remained tight-lipped about their time together, no confirmation was forthcoming.Appearing on Sky Sports F1 with a lie detector in May 2024, Norris was asked whether he had a girlfriend.read more on lando norrisLando replied, “No,” which came up true on the detector.Host Simon Lazenby then asked: “Do you have many girlfriends?”Norris cracked a nervous chuckle before answering: “Yes.”The results of the detector once again revealed he was telling the truth, leaving Simon shocked.Most read in MotorsportThe British racing star has had a couple of relationships in recent years, which we look at below…Margarida Corceiro (2023-2024)Margarida Corceiro and Lando Norris pictured together in 2024Margarida Corceiro was previously in a relationship with Prem footballer Joao FelixCredit: magui_corceiro/InstagramLando’s most recent relationship was with Portuguese actress and model Margarida Corceiro.The pair were first spotted together in Monaco in May 2023, sparking dating rumours.Throughout 2023 and early 2024, Margarida was seen supporting Lando at various racing events, including the 2024 Miami Grand Prix.However, their relationship ended in August 2024, with Norris confirming he was single by saying: “I don’t have a girlfriend.”They broke up before he claimed victory in the Dutch Grand Prix.Pals of theirs exclusively told The Sun: “Lando and Margarida had a fun time together and hung out a lot.“But it wasn’t working out so they cooled off. He’s free and single and just wants to focus on his sport.”Luisinha Oliveira (2021-2022)Lando and Luisinha Oliveira pictured in 2022Prior to Corceiro, Lando dated Portuguese model and social media influencer Luisinha Oliveira.Their relationship began in 2021, before being made public in January 2022 through an Instagram post.The couple was often seen together at public events and featured on each other’s social media accounts.Lando dated Portuguese model Luisinha Oliveira from August 2021 to September 2022, leading to abuse from trolls who took offence at the relationship.Luisinha even suffered death threats, with Lando saying: “Whether it’s about my personal life, me and my girlfriend, especially the amount of hate pages dedicated to Luisa now, it is pretty horrific.Lando and Luisinha snapped on vacation in Ibiza on August 8, 2022Credit: Splash“They are on Instagram and Twitter, they are the main ones.”He has called on social media to do more to tackle the trolls, but insists he does not let it bother him.He said: “What I find the funniest in a way is people are actually spending their one life on Earth just sat behind a computer trying to ruin and bully someone.“When people are creating fake pages and fake chats, and fake Whats-App messages, then I am like, ‘You’re actually spending your life doing that?’ They’re wasting their life.“Not enough gets done. I report the things I see but there are so many, I don’t have time to go through them all.”The race ace’s relationship with stunning Luisinha hit the skids after he was exposed closing in on another beauty ahead of the 2022 Dutch Grand Prix.Lando was romantically linked to Randi HartmanCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskBrit McLaren driver Norris urged a mystery model in leaked messages from his Instagram account: “Ordering McDonald’s come join.”He begged the Dutch woman, who had told him they had met at last year’s race in Zandvoort, to join him at his luxury hotel on Tuesday for burgers and fries and told her: “I’m single now.”When his flirty messages ended up online, Lando privately pleaded to the model “please delete them haha”.In September 2022, he shared on his Instagram that he and Luisinha had “mutually decided” to go their separate ways after eight months together.READ MORE SUN STORIESRumoured relationshipsThere have been speculations about other potential romantic interests in Lando’s life:There were also rumours Lando was involved with Katerina BerezhnaCredit: Instagram/@katerinaberezhna/ More

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    Former Premier League striker Demba Ba lined up for shock job at top-flight club

    PREMIER LEAGUE cult hero Demba Ba has been lined up for a sporting director’s job at a top-flight club in France.Stade Rennais are considering replacing their current director, Frederic Massara, with ex-Newcastle and Chelsea striker Ba. Demba Ba has been lined up for a sporting director’s job at a top-flight club in FranceCurrent Rennais sporting director Frederic Massara (left) is set to leave the club after one yearBa has kept busy since he hung up his boots in 2021. In 2023, he became a minority owner and director of football at Ligue 2 side USL Dunkerque. The club have been enjoying an impressive season, outperforming their sparse means. The fourth placed side are challenging for promotion to the top flight for the first time in their history.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the club have reached the Coupe de France semi-final, where they will face holders Paris Saint-Germain.And now it seems Ba’s work has been noticed by Ligue 1 side Rennais.It has been a disappointing stint in the north of France for former AC Milan director Massara, who only joined the club in early July. Massara has borne the brunt of a failed summer transfer window, which saw the club spend more than £66million on unproven players.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe signed a lot of young players, many of whom have since been moved on, such as Jota, Albert Gronbaek, and Glen Kamara. Gronbaek was shipped out to Prem strugglers Southampton in January.Chelsea transfer target gets instantly booked for pointless skill as all out brawl is sparked in derby clash And former Arsenal youth star Kamara was loaned to Saudi side Al Shabab after six months at the club.While Jota is currently starring for Celtic.Rennais sit 12th in Ligue 1, with nine wins from 26 games.Despite interest in Ba, RC Strasbourg Alsace’s Loic Desire remains the firm favourite to take over from Massara, according to L’Equipe. Ba spent one season with Chelsea in 2013-2014 and is remembered for his cool finish after Steven Gerrard’s infamous ‘slip’ at Anfield.The French-Senegalese star capitalised on Gerrard’s mistake to dent Liverpool’s title hopes in dramatic fashion.Ba spent one season with Chelsea in 2013-2014Ba’s first stint in the Prem was with West Ham, joining in January 2011 with the Hammers struggling against relegation.He scored seven goals in 12 league appearances for the club, including braces away at West Brom and Wigan, but he could not prevent them from the drop.READ MORE SUN STORIESDue to a clause in his contract, he was allowed to leave on a free at the end of the season.Newcastle ended up signing him on a free transfer in 2011, and he quickly made a name for himself as a deadly finisher. More

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    Man Utd treble winner, 46, looks unrecognisable with beard and new hair as he enjoys new life as a grandad

    A FORMER Manchester United star looks unrecognisable with a new haircut and grey beard.The ex-player in question, now 46, is currently the manager of National League North side Scarborough Athletic.This former United star is unrecognisable from his playing daysCredit: InstagramHe now sports shorter hair and a grey beardCredit: InstagramThe ex-midfielder also played for Middlesbrough and West BromCredit: InstagramHe took the helm back in 2021, four years after retiring from professional football.As a player, he starred for the likes of Middlesbrough, West Brom, Fulham, Nottingham Forest and Man Utd.The midfielder made 252 Premier League appearances in total, with four Champions League outings also under his belt.Having joined United back in 1998, he played alongside the likes of David Beckham, Gary Neville and Roy Keane during his time at Old Trafford.READ MORE ON MAN UTDDuring his three-year spell with the Red Devils, he won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the Champions League.He was recognisable at the time for his long hair, which he would later hold back with a headband.If you haven’t guessed already, the player in question is… Jonathan Greening.The 46-year-old called time on his playing career in 2017 following a two-year spell with non-league side Tadcaster Albion.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordAfter earning all of his coaching credentials, he was appointed the manager of Scarborough Athletic in 2021.During his first season, he led the club to promotion from the Northern Premier League and won the North Riding Senior Cup.Paul Scholes feels like Man Utd are ‘begging’ for money to build new stadium Greening is now contracted to Scarborough until the end of the year.The ex-United star lives with his wife, Anna, and the couple have three children together.He also recently became a grandad and now has plenty of photos and videos with his new grandson on his Instagram.Greening spent three years with Man UtdCredit: Getty More

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    Diego Maradona died in prolonged agony after going hours without being treated, autopsy reveals

    DIEGO MARADONA’S autopsy showed he died in prolonged agony after going hours without treatment. The bombshell details have reportedly come to the fore as seven medical professionals stand trial for culpable homicide over Maradona’s death.An autopsy showed Diego Maradona died in prolonged agonyCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe Argentina legend passed away in 2020 from a heart attackCredit: AFPThe Argentina legend and World Cup winner died aged 60 from a heart attack in 2020.And now, a forensic expert has claimed Maradona suffered in pain for 12 hours with an enlarged heart that weighed more than a football.According to Argentina newspaper Clarin, Carlos Mauricio Casinelli showed the court pictures of blood clots which apparently confirmed the “signs of agony” that Maradona went through.He claimed the football icon’s heart became double its size in the time leading to his death.READ MORE ON DIEGO MARADONAWhile Maradona’s organs are also said to have accumulated four-and-a-half litres of fluid due to his heart failure.And Casinelli argued that any competent medical professional should have been able to see what was happening to Maradona before his passing.Casinelli said: “The heart was completely covered in fat and blood clots, which indicate agony.“This is a patient who had been collecting water over the days; that’s not acute.Most read in Football“This was something that was foreseeable. Any doctor examining a patient would find this.“The water he had in his abdomen, in both pleurae and in his heart isn’t normal; it doesn’t form in a day or an hour.Diego Maradona’s daughter fights back tears as she says family live in fear of mafia ahead of trial into his death “It’s been forming over several days. There’s no exact time. It could have been from the time he was expelled (from hospital) until he died.“This is likely to take at least 10 days, given the addition of cirrhosis and myocarditis.”Casinelli went on to describe the dark and dank conditions Maradona was left in before he died.He added: “It was a dark, partitioned room with a bed in the middle and a portable toilet.“It didn’t seem like a suitable place for what we later learned was home hospitalisation.”Casinelli’s claims were backed up by forensic doctor Federico Corosaniti.He said: “From my experience with the generalised edema, the difficulty he must have had breathing and exchanging gases, and the sounds in his lungs that are audible just by bringing his face close.“In my opinion as a doctor, it wasn’t a sudden event.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe seven medical professionals on trial for culpable homicide over Maradona’s death deny any wrongdoing.They face up to 25 years in prison if found guilty. More

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    Ed Sheeran reveals he was ten pints down before awkward Sky Sports moment that left Ruben Amorim looking fuming

    ED SHEERAN has revealed he drank ten pints before awkwardly interrupting Ruben Amorim in his first post-match interview as Manchester United boss.The pop star suffered an embarrassing moment after greeting Jamie Redknapp pitchside at the end of Ipswich’s draw with the Red Devils at Portman Road.Ed Sheeran drank ten pints before he gatecrashed Ruben Amorim’s interview at IpswichCredit: X @MenInBlazersSheeran interrupted Sky Sports during a live broadcast to say hello to Jamie RedknappAmorim joked about the incident after Sheeran apologisedCredit: Sky SportsSheeran, a minority stakeholder in Ipswich, had enjoyed the comforts of his custom made directors box, which he revealed he gutted and turned into a pub, pre-match.He revealed he had ten pints before and during the game, resulting in the awkward situation where he interrupted Amorim’s post-match interview with Sky Sports.Reflecting on the incident, Sheeran told the Men in Blazers: “Like that United game where I didn’t realise [Ruben] Amorim was getting interviewed. I honestly didn’t.”Jamie [Redknapp] said come and see me afterwards and I was wandering out afterwards. I’d had about 10 pints, saw Jamie, so I was like ‘Oh, I’ll go up and say hi to Jamie’.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It was the wrong time – very clearly the wrong time – but I have learned my lesson and it won’t happen again.”Sheeran, 34, later apologised for his interruption and claimed he did not realise Amorim was being interviewed.He said: “Apologies if I offended Amorim yesterday. I didn’t actually realise he was being interviewed at the time.”I was popping on to say hi and bye to Jamie [Redknapp]. Obviously feel a bit of a b******, but life goes on.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”Great game though. congrats to all involved.”Amorim later joked about the incident and poked fun at Sheeran by suggesting he was stood next to the bigger star in Roy Keane.Man Utd legend Roy Keane is named Pundit of the Year at SJA Awards He said: “Here you are used to that, in Portugal it’s different.“For me, it was nothing. I was with Roy Keane, he’s a real star, it was really, really okay.” More

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    Ex-Man Utd star Memphis Depay sparks mass brawl with cheeky trick as FOUR red cards are handed out in derby clash

    BRAZILIAN football lived up to its typically feisty and manic reputation as Corinthians won their first title in SIX YEARS.Former Manchester United star Memphis Depay was involved in sparking a mass brawl during his side’s 1-0 aggregate win over rivals Palmeiras. A mass brawl unfolded during Corinthians’ clash with Palmeiras on Thursday nightCredit: XAnother incident saw Corinthians defender Felix Torres avoid a card for a foul on Vitor RoqueCredit: xPalmeiras manager Abel Ferreira was left fuming at the decisionCredit: xHe was sent off for his protestsCredit: xTorres was sent off just five minutes later for a second yellow card after another horror challengeCredit: xA hectic second leg saw FOUR red cards and 13 yellows dished out to players and coaching staff over the course of the match.Corinthians had taken a 1-0 lead into the second leg, defending a goal advantage at home to win the title and putting up a fight to do so.That lead was almost thrown away when Palmerias were awarded a penalty in the 68th minute following a rash tackle by Felix Torres.The 28-year-old went straight through the back of Vitor Roque and the referee had no choice but to point to the spot.READ MORE ON MAN UTDUnbelievably, Torres got away without being booked, having already seen yellow in the first half – sending Palmerias manager Abel Ferreira into a meltdown on the touchdown over no red card being shown.Ironically, Ferreira’s fuming outburst saw him shown red by the referee instead.To make matters worse, Palmeiras captain Raphael Veiga missed the spot kick and Corinthians stayed in front.Boss Ferreira was soon vindicated though, as Torres was shown a second yellow card just five minutes later for another shocking tackle on Roque.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFrom there, Corinthians were doing everything they could to hold on to their lead and run down the clock – including time-wasting tactics.That saw Depay try and pull off a little bit of showboating by the corner flag to tick things along, but instead his showy trick caused a mass brawl as tempers boiled over.Memphis Depay balanced on top of the ball to waste timeCredit: xThe showboating saw him shoved off the ballCredit: xPlayers from both sides immediately clashedCredit: xMore players swarmed in and got involvedCredit: xThe insane brawl resulted in another two red cardsCredit: xMillwall fan is beaten up by gang of Crystal Palace supporters after confronting rivals in Selhurt Park standsDepay, who joined the Brazilian league in September, balanced on the ball to prevent the opposition defender from nicking it off him.The former Barcelona star was shoved off the ball as a result and a mass brawl between both sets of players ensued.Players from both sides and the substitutes warming up on the sidelines came together in a moment of madness.While the crowd inside the Corinthians Arena sparked into life at the sight of the fracas.The quarrel was subsequently reviewed by VAR, resulting in Palmeiras substitute goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba and Corinthians midfielder Jose Martinez, who had already been substituted, being shown red cards.Over 18 minutes of additional time were added by the officials at the end of the game, but Corinthians ultimately got over the line to keep the score to 0-0 on the night to win their first title in six years.Depay got the last laugh after helping his side win the titleCredit: EPA More