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    Mbappe ‘astonished’ over Sweden rape allegations and has ‘nothing to be sorry about’, his lawyer insists

    KYLIAN Mbappe is “astonished” by his name being linked to rape allegations in Sweden, his lawyer claims.The Real Madrid ace has slammed the serious sexual abuse accusations as “fake news” with his team saying he has nothing to be sorry about.Kylian Mbappe is ‘astonished’ by his name being linked to rape allegations in SwedenCredit: AFPMbappe in Stockholm last week with his entourageCredit: RexMbappe, 25, is reportedly being looked into by cops after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a Swedish hotel room last week.The France captain is yet to be officially named as the suspect in the case despite national news outlets saying they are “100 per cent sure” he is the focus of the investigations.But the footballing superstar reportedly has no idea what he is being accused of, according to his lawyer.Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard told TF1 news that Mbappe is “calm” in wake of the allegations due to believing he is completely innocent.read more in Kylian MbappeThe lawyer said: “He is never alone. He is never exposed to a situation where he would be taking a risk.”And so, this totally excludes the fact that there could have been reprehensible actions on his part.”The only thing I can say is that he has nothing to be ashamed of. The second is that we don’t know anything.”Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet first reported that a complaint was made to police on Saturday after the accuser visited a hospital ward for rape victims.Most read in FootballPolice were reportedly told that the alleged victim was raped inside the Bank Hotel on Thursday, October 10. Expressen reported that Mbappe dined at the Chez Jolie restaurant before going to the V nightclub in Stockholm with pals.The only thing I can say is that he has nothing to be ashamed of. The second is that we don’t know anythingMarie-Alix Canu-BernardMbappe’s lawyerHe partied at an exclusive nightclub where pals featured on the guest list reportedly had to put their phones in envelopes when they arrived.Sometime after, the alleged rape and abuse is said to have taken place back at a hotel in Stockholm. Cops then launched an investigation and have been conducting searches of the Bank Hotel since.They seized several items of clothing from a room including a pair of underwear, black trousers and a black top to analyse, say Expressen.Officials are yet to confirm the clothes being seized or who they belong to.Mbappe leaving the Bank hotel in Stockholm where the alleged sexual assault is said to have taken placeCredit: RexMbappe responded on X, slamming the report as ‘fake news’Credit: XThe World Cup winner is said to have been on a two-day trip to Sweden with his entourage at the time of the claims.His lawyer said he was around a group of his closest friends and security at all times during the trip.Mbappe left Sweden Friday on a private jet before the complaint had been filed.French radio station RMC said those in his inner circle “remain calm” despite the allegations.His entourage shot back at the allegations, telling AFP: “A new slanderous rumour is starting to spread across the web from the Swedish media Aftonbladet.”These accusations are completely false and irresponsible, and their propagation is unacceptable.”In order to put an end to this methodical destruction all necessary legal actions will be taken to re-establish the truth and pursue any person or media involved in the moral harassment and defamatory treatment that Kylian Mbappe is suffering repeatedly.”The former Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco star also scolded the Swedish news outlets for allegedly spreading “fake news”.He put out a statement on X saying: “FAKE NEWS !!!! It’s becoming so predictable, just before the hearing as if by chance.”No further information on the case has been released since the allegations came to light.But Mbappe’s club side Real Madrid have reportedly edited their star man out of a charity promotion just a day after the allegations were made.One image, posted by English midfielder Jude Bellingham, showed him, Roberto Carlos and Mbappe posing with a group of artists.READ MORE SUN STORIESBellingham swiftly deleted the group snap as a second near identical pic was released by Real Madrid.The only difference was that Mbappe was seemingly edited out – leaving behind a gap in the image.The Bank Hotel where Mbappe was staying with his entourageCredit: EPAThe footballing superstar reportedly has no idea why he has been accusedCredit: AFPReal Madrid have seemingly edited Mbappe out of a picture on Instagram with a gap left behind the sofa where the star originally was standingCredit: Instagram More

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    Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd ‘in tense academy row as they accuse each other of BLOCKING scouts from games’

    MANCHESTER UNITED, Chelsea and Liverpool have become embroiled in an academy row following a controversial summer transfer, according to reports.It’s claimed that the dispute has led to scouts from the three clubs being denied access to academy games this season.Rio Ngumoha was highly-rated at Chelsea before making the switch to LiverpoolCredit: GettyThe issues are alleged to stem from the transfer of talented 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea to Liverpool in the summer.According to The Athletic, the Blues have been accused by several sources of denying opposition scouts access to academy matches.Chelsea are said to have denied the claim, countering that they in fact have had applications for scouts to attend games at Liverpool denied.The Reds have also denied such allegations, but added that they would likely turn Chelsea down in future, given that the agreements are supposed to be reciprocal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn addition to Liverpool, Man Utd are also said to have had applications to attend Chelsea youth matches this season denied.The Red Devils were also interested in signing Ngumoha from the Blues, prior to his Anfield switch.Figures from the three clubs are claimed to have met last week with the aim of easing tensions.But no agreement has yet been found.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSunSport has contacted Chelsea for comment.Ngumoha has featured three times for Liverpool’s Under-18s in the U18 Premier League this season.Cole Palmer has fewer touches but is more deadly thanks to Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea tactics He has also played in two Uefa Youth League matches for the Reds.The winger has been capped by England up to Under-16 level.As per The Athletic, Liverpool Under-18s boss Marc Bridge-Wilkinson said of Ngumoha last month: “He is here because he’s got potential to go and reach the first team, but besides that, there’s no pressure from us.” More

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    TNT Sports commentator reveals struggle of new life as a manager where ‘people would like me to fail’

    ROBBIE SAVAGE has one huge regret about his move into football management.“I should have done it earlier as I love it,” declared Savage who celebrates a landmark 50th birthday on Friday.Robbie Savage was appointed as the new Macclesfield boss in JuneCredit: The TimesEx-TNT Sports pundit Savage revealed people want him to fail as managerCredit: GettyIt has been a seamless switch from radio and television pundit to the dugout for Savage who was appointed head coach at Macclesfield FC in June.The unbeaten Silkmen moved four points clear at the top of Northern Premier League, Premier after their 4-1 midweek win at home to third-placed Hebburn Town.And in 17 league and cup games there has only been one loss which was at Tamworth, a team two divisions higher up the pyramid, in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup.He said: “I am delighted with the start with 10 wins and two draws and being unbeaten in 12 league games – the best start to a season Macclesfield have ever had since 1874.Read More on Football“I believe we can do even better – that is the frightening thing about this squad.”Savage, who is also a director having bought a stake in the phoenix club which was born in 2020 after Macclesfield Town was wound up in the High Court, believes he was destined to move into management.He said: “When I was working as a pundit for TNT, I was like a sponge listening to Glenn Hoddle, Rio [Ferdinand], Owen Hargreaves and Paul Scholes and managers like Harry Redknapp.“I always noted things down when I was listening to them as I did with the managers I worked under.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSavage admitted it is an even tougher gig because of the colourful character he is.He continued: “There are a lot of people, as you know, who would like me to fail, and I know there is a lot of pressure on me.Ferrari owned by Robbie Savage sold for bargain £54,000 at auction“I am new to management and still learning. I am trying to control my emotions which is hard when your side is missing chances.“I don’t try to get too high or too low. It is hard because you care and because a win here means more because of the responsibility.”On management, Savage said: “I enjoy being on the grass and around the lads and enjoy the management side and the tactics.“We played 3-4-1-2 against Hebburn with the wingers high as we take risks at the back.“I wanted to create an exciting brand of football which is why I was brought in, but also a winning one. I also believe we should be able to score over 100 goals this season.”’We can win the league’Striker Danny Elliott is in a red-hot scoring streak with eight goals in the last five matches.“Danny is an example of where we are because we have the capabilities to invest in a great squad, a together squad and the players enjoy playing. We also have the fans on board,” said Savage.Since Macclesfield FC was formed in 2020, they have won two promotions in three seasons – they narrowly missed making it three out of three when they were beaten in the Northern Premier League, Premier play-off final by Marine in May having finished runners-up to Radcliffe.This season Macclesfield and Worksop Town are vying for top spot and Savage said: “I think only Worksop and ourselves can win the league, and it is a two-horse race already.“We have to play them at home on January 6 which will be a huge, huge game, especially for who wins it.“Our goal is to finish first as we don’t want to put ourselves through the play-offs like last season.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We were the second-best team, but you know anything can happen in the play-offs and in the final we didn’t play to our capabilities and Marine deserved to go up.“We have to win the league because the team which finishes second could have a record points total for second and then lose out in the play-offs.” More

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    Inside Man Utd’s disastrous summer transfer window with £172m of CURSED talent hit by injuries and poor form

    MANCHESTER UNITED were supposed to be turning a page this summer with the arrival of Ineos and Sir Jim Ratcliffe.After a decade of mediocrity, top football decision-makers were appointed into key positions while bold plans for the development of club facilities including Old Trafford were announced.Man Utd’s new stars have been cursed by injuries and poor formCredit: GettyTeen star Leny Yoro was ruled out for at least three months in pre-seasonCredit: RexOther stars such as Matthijs de Ligt have been dogged by poor form as they try to adaptCredit: GettyWhile Manuel Ugarte is the latest of them to suffer an injury setbackCredit: GettyHuge investment was made into the squad, with a long-term plan in mind and with “Project 150” – a plan to win the league by 2028 to celebrate the club’s 150th birthday – being laid down.However, the five players who arrived at the club this summer seem to have been afflicted by the United curse, with injuries and poor form plaguing the £172million buys.The quintet of Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Manuel Ugarte were backed to help transform Erik ten Hag’s team by strengthening a number of key areas.But disaster struck in pre-season as teen sensation Yoro was ruled out for at least three months after fracturing his metatarsal, while Zikrzee, 24, arrived off the back of the Euros and did not join full training immediately.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Dutch ace managed to climb off the bench to score the winner against Fulham on the opening weekend, but he has struggled to get up to speed and has yet to score again.De Ligt and Mazraoui both arrived from Bayern Munich in what many thought was a fairly shrewd double-deal.However, a solid start for De Ligt, 25, quickly transformed into him looking out of his depth in the Premier League – so much so he was dropped for Harry Maguire in their most recent match against Aston Villa.Meanwhile, Mazraoui, 26, has generally been consistent, but he was hit with an injury of his own and is out for the next three weeks after undergoing a procedure following heart palpitations.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe final signing, Ugarte, endured an underwhelming start to life in England and was an unused sub in the 0-0 draw at Villa, and that was before he was hit by his own injury blow while on international duty.A report highlighted by Henry Winter said United had 75 injuries last season, a fact bemoaned by Ten Hag given his inability to maintain a stable defence.Hilarious moment Man Utd and England ace Kobbie Mainoo MOCKS injured team-mate Leny Yoro as he struggles to get into carThis figure was just one behind Newcastle on 76, but no club suffered a greater financial cost with their injuries, with the Red Devils losing £33.1m in wages.That same curse seems to once again be threatening to distort their season, though it would do nothing to cover the poor performances seen against the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham when a near full-strength side was fielded.Two wins from seven league games has seen United make their worst-ever start to a Premier League season, while they are also winless from two games in the Europa League.Man Utd host Brentford at Old Trafford next, and the players will know the fans are desperate for the sweet taste of victory – having not won a game for a month.How badly they could do with some of their new signings stepping up. More

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    Why Cole Palmer has fewer touches but is more deadly as Maresca’s Chelsea tactics make the most of his talismanic star

    COLE PALMER is averaging fewer touches this season.But the good news for Chelsea fans is he’s become even more deadly.Cole Palmer is even more efficient this season for ChelseaCredit: GettyThe star scored four goals against Brighton including this free-kickCredit: GettyAnd that is thanks to Enzo Maresca’s tactical tweak. Palmer enjoyed a stunning debut season at Stamford Bridge, thriving on a free role on the right under Mauricio Pochettino and was crowned PFA Young Player of the Year.He racked up a staggering 22 goals and 11 assists in his 33 Premier League appearances and did so with 65 touches per 90 minutes of action.However, this term under new boss Maresca his stats are even better. READ MORE ON CHELSEAPalmer has already racked up six goals and five assists from 596 minutes spanning seven games – at an average of just 57 touches per 90 minutes. In fact, Palmer boasts a whopping 44 Premier League goal involvements since the start of last season – two more than Erling Haaland. The numbers work out as a goal involvement every 54 minutes in 2024-25 compared to every 79 minutes in 2023-24.Of course, those numbers are boosted by his incredible four-goals-in-20-minutes blitz against Brighton in September. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd the reason behind the emphatic boost is because Palmer has been moved to playing more centrally as a No10 with Noni Madueke and Jadon Sancho the regulars out wide in the current Chelsea starting XI.That has enabled the England international to roam in the middle of the pitch and still drift wider – rather than trying to come in off the wing and find himself wrestling with team-mates for space. How to cure England’s Bellingham, Foden and Palmer headacheAt times he does drop deep but Palmer prefers to find square pockets between midfielders and defenders to receive the ball and cause damage – either shooting at goal or creating chances for his fellow forwards. Maresca, who coached Palmer at Manchester City, is relishing working with the star again – and is certainly getting the best out of him.The Italian explained to the Chelsea website: “He can play in different positions for us because he is so good on the ball. “He can play wide, in the middle, as a nine.“We try to use him in one position at the moment in the middle of the pitch.”But it depends a little bit on the game plan we have and sometimes we move him wide a little bit like he did many times against Brighton. READ MORE SUN STORIES”We try to give him the opportunity to enjoy his football because, with him, that is the main thing.”And after struggling to get into the game when played back in his old wide position for England in the Nations League, Palmer, Maresca and Chelsea fans will be desperate to see him back in the No10 when the Blues head to Anfield to take on Liverpool on Sunday. Palmer operates centrally with Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke either sideCredit: PA More

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    Cristiano Ronaldo ‘chased for half a MILE by kids running after his car’ then hailed for classy gesture to them

    CRISTIANO RONALDO was praised for his classy reaction to fans after being chased for half a mile in Glasgow.The Portuguese icon, 39, was furious at full-time on Tuesday night as his country were held to a goalless draw by Scotland at Hampden Park.Cristiano Ronaldo was praised for being ‘charming’ after Portugal’s draw with ScotlandCredit: RexHe gestured to the crowd and stormed down the tunnel on a frustrating evening for Roberto Martinez’s side.But after the match he was in a more relaxed mood, according to broadcaster David Tanner.The reporter, who interviewed Ronaldo, revealed he got the Real Madrid legend’s autograph when his car came down the road.Tanner also praised Ronaldo for being “charming” to a group of kids that had chased his car for half a mile.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking on X, he said: “I was privileged to get the only interview with #cristianoronaldo at his #realmadrid debut.”I didn’t think it appropriate to get his autograph for my son. I put that right at the Cathcart Rd lights!”#CR7 was charming and also kind to the lads who ran after his car for 1/2 mile!”Ronaldo shared a simple three-word reaction to the Scotland draw following his post-match outburst.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSpeaking on Instagram, he said:  “We continue together.”The ex-Manchester United man holds the men’s record for most international goals with 133 in 216 games.Cristiano Ronaldo spotted on waterslide at Scottish hotel He has started all but one of Portugal’s last 10 games, scoring five goals.But he failed to score in Scotland during an eventful few days in the country.During the game, Ronaldo was also the target of a pitch invader that tried to get a selfie with the star, with little success.The rule-breaker was tackled to the ground by security – but had managed to run almost the full length of the pitch before that.Meanwhile off the field, Ronaldo was filmed enjoying a water slide at the Cameron House in Loch Lomond. More

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    Inside England manager Thomas Tuchel’s amazing rise, from clothes model and barman to Three Lions’ first German boss

    MOVE over Jack Grealish because Thomas Tuchel ALSO boasts model looks, as this incredible photoshoot shows.The German coach, 51, has been confirmed as the new manager of England – signing an 18-month contract worth £5million-per-year.Before Thomas Tuchel was England manager, he starred in this fashion photoshootCredit: Markus JansTuchel appeared in his first press conference as England manager on WednesdayHe said in a statement: “I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team.”I have long felt a personal connection to the game in this country, and it has given me some incredible moments already.”To have the chance to represent England is a huge privilege, and the opportunity to work with this special and talented group of players is very exciting.”Working closely with Anthony [Barry] as my assistant coach, we will do everything we can to make England successful and the supporters proud.Read more football news”I want to thank the FA, in particular Mark and John, for their trust and I am looking forward to starting our journey together.”Tuchel has enjoyed an incredible rise in the game as a tactician, after his professional football career came to a premature end at 24 through injury.Instead, he worked in a bar in Stuttgart, initially collecting glasses and wiping tables, before graduating to making Mojitos.He juggled his job as a barman while returning to education to do Business Studies.Most read in FootballTuchel, desperate to return to football, contacted ex-Man Utd boss Ralf Rangnick who guided him towards a coaching career. Watch Thomas Tuchel’s awkward reaction when asked why he chose England over Man UtdNo sooner had he established his name in Germany, he starred in a glossy photoshoot for a fashion magazine.FashionistaIn 2017, Tuchel shocked German football by appearing in a ZEITmagazin MANN as a model.His 6ft4in beanpole figure adorned the stylish clothes he wore.One image showed a pensive Tuchel looking into the distance, Zoolander ‘Blue Steel’ style, in a black and white pinstripe whistle.Another picture saw the unlikely mannequin dressed in a long black coat with a white shirt underneath and short cropped black trousers.Studious, moody, and a purveyor of the beautiful game – Tuchel looked the part.In his interview with ZEITmagazin MANN, he spoke about his job at the hipster Radio Bar in Stuttgart.”I don’t want to have drunk the cocktails that I mixed at the beginning,” he laughed.”I slowly developed a new self-confidence in the bar, shift by shift, evening after evening.The shoot shocked German football and showed a different side to TuchelCredit: Markus JansTuchel in action for SSV Ulm in 1996, where he would have to retire as a player”I had overcome the inhibition threshold of asking strangers if they needed me. And suddenly I made the experience: ‘Your colleagues just like you for who you are, they have no idea that you were once a professional footballer.'”Unfinished businessDespite Tuchel’s best efforts of launching himself into academia and being a customer-pleaser in a trendy dive bar, he felt he had unfinished business with football.His retirement in 1998 didn’t diminish the flame burning inside him to succeed in the game in some way.He contacted then-Stuttgart boss Ralf Rangnick, who at the time was head of sport and development at Red Bull GmbH, for a trial with the club’s reserves – believing he was fit to play after nine months without kicking a ball.However, chronic cartilage damage saw Tuchel unable to show his true potential.But Rangnick was impressed with Tuchel’s tactical knowledge. He invited him to shadow coaches in the club academy, until the young student took over the U14 team in 2000.Tuchel now had his foot in the door.Tuchel worked as a barman in Radio Bar as he contemplated what to do nextA career at Stuttgarter Kickers was cut short by a knee injuryread more sport featuresFrom Barman to Bundesliga coach in nine yearsAstonishingly, the ambitious coach went from that Radio Bar job to coaching a Bundesliga side in just nine years.At Stuttgart, under mentor Hermann Badstuber, father of ex-Bayern Munich star Holger, he eventually became assistant coach for the U19s, where he helped the side win the U19 Bundesliga title in 2005.In 2006, he joined FC Augsburg, a team he spent his youth career with as a player.It was a setting that allowed Tuchel to complete his coaching badges and become reserve team manager.Not content there, he moved to Mainz in 2008 to coach their U19 side.He was a resounding success, winning the youth title and nurturing talent that would serve the German national team well in the future, including World Cup winner Andre Schurrle.His work didn’t go unnoticed by the German FA, who offered him the opportunity to coach their U21 side.However, when Mainz boss Jorn Andersen was fired the club turned to Tuchel to take over the reins. He had secured his dream job as a Bundesliga manager.Tuchel became a student of the game at Mainz where he coached the academy starsTuchel’s journey began as a youth coach where he scored success before coaching the first teamMainz won the U19 Bundesliga title under TuchelSuccess storyThose early years of disappointment and hard graft moulded Tuchel into the man he is today.Forever ambitious, his successes were the reason England hired him. Simply, they wanted a coach who has won things.In his first role, he took lowly Mainz to fifth spot and Europa League qualification. The first time the club ever qualified in Europe.At Borussia Dortmund he was handed the tough task of following in Jurgen Klopp’s shoesYoung stars like Christian Pulisic and Ousmane Dembele were nurtured under his watch, which could bode well for lion cubs Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, and Rico Lewis.Despite winning the German cup, Tuchel was fired after disagreements with the hierarchy three days later in 2017.After his fashion turn in ZEITmagazin MANN, he took on the role of PSG boss – showing he can manage superstars like Neymar and Kylian Mbappe without any major fallouts with players.In his final season with the French club he won the treble. But, after several disagreements with sporting director Leonardo, he was fired again.Chelsea came calling, which ignited Tuchel’s love for the English game.ANDY DILLON: Thomas Tuchel has all the ingredients to become a classic England manager – tactical nous, drive and a tangled love lifeBy Andy DillonTHOMAS TUCHEL possesses all the ingredients to become a classic England manager.Tactical nous, drive, energy, experience – a tangled love life.English football should welcome back the most explosive, dynamic, charismatic and impossibly tall and gangly coach to have lit up the Premier League.Chelsea’s colourful former boss has been leading a settled life in Munich of late.Far enough away from ex-wife Sissi but close enough to see his two daughters.Walking his dog in the streets in the east of Germany’s most fashionable city, residing in the posh Bogenhausen area. Living relatively quietly with his Brazilian girlfriend.Tuchel is a vastly different personality to the man who led England quietly but assuredly to the brink of World Cups and European Championships.An excitable nature can make him hard to handle for those seeking calm and who like to impose their way on a manager they view very much as an underling.Read more on why Tuchel REALLY IS the best man for the England jobSerial winner celebrates winning the German cup with Borussia DortmundDuring his time at PSG, Tuchel was able to handle superstars like Kylian Mbappe and NeymarAs Chelsea boss, Tuchel helped the West London side lift the Champions LeagueTuchel will be reunited with Harry Kane with England after they worked together at Bayern MunichHe brought the West Londoners European glory in his 20-month spell – winning the Champions League.READ MORE SUN STORIESTuchel also delivered the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich in his first season, however he couldn’t repeat the trick in his second campaign.England now have a man who has won things at the highest level at the helm. 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    Drive to Survive and F1 legend now runs swanky B&B with rooms named after iconic tracks

    AN EX-FORMULA ONE team boss and Drive to Survive fan favourite has lifted the lid on his stunning side hustle.Former Haas boss Guenther Steiner is used to the rock and roll lifestyle of F1, but has opted to switch to the slow lane by opening a luxury bed and breakfast.Former Haas F1 boss Gunether Steiner has lifted the lid on a stunning side hustleCredit: GettySteiner owns the luxury Villa Steiner in his hometown in northern ItalyCredit: BOOKING.COMThe bed and breakfast has five suites named after F1 tracksCredit: BOOKING.COMThe cheapest suite costs £120 a night, while the most expensive is £250Credit: BOOKING.COMSteiner has been running it since April last yearCredit: BOOKING.COMThe B&B sits within six miles of three ski liftsCredit: BOOKING.COMThe 59-year-old is the proud owner of Villa Steiner, located in Merano, in northern Italy where Steiner was born and lives.The B&B has suite five rooms suitably named after iconic F1 tracks – Monte Carlo (Monaco), Suzuka (Japan), Melbourne (Australia), Singapore and Silverstone (UK).The per night cost of staying in one of the rooms ranges from £100 to £209.Visitors to Villa Steiner – located in the town centre – will be able to experience the enchanting Passer river, as well the extensively renovated art nouveau style it has been decorated with.READ MORE IN F1It sits just 200 yards from the Giardino degli Animali, 600 yards from the Princes’ Castle and within 200 yards of a host of highly-rated restaurants.The villa also sits 1.4 miles from The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, five miles from Felixer Wasserfall and has three ski lifts within six miles, while the Bolzano airport also sits 20 miles away.Speaking to GP Blog, Steiner said: “It’s a town I was born in and grew up in. It’s a very nice town. “It’s in the historic centre. It’s personal to have a house there. It’s too big for me to live in, so I live just beside it.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, Steiner’s busy schedule means he is not able to fill the role of host.He explained: “It’s going well. We just started last year in April. So yes, if you go on holiday there, you need to go there. F1 Driver Salaries in 2024: How Much Do They Make? “You need to put it in [the story so] that people go there. Go to Guenther’s f***ing B&B.”He also joked that fans didn’t not need to worry about him cooking and serving them eggs in the morning.The Villa has received good ratings from previous holidaymakers.The Silverstone and Monto Carlo suite’s have a 9/10 rating on Booking.com, while the whole place has full marks on Google reviews.Steiner left Haas in January after eight seasons leading the team, with their best season seeing them finish fifth in the constructors championship.Steiner’s explicit rants and jokey personality made him an instant fan favourite on Netflix show Drive To Survive.Under new team principal Ayao Komatsu, Haas sit in seventh in the constructors championship with 31 points – 24 scored by Nico Hulkenberg, six by Kevin Magnussen and one by teen Ollie Bearman.It has been renovated in a golden art nouveau styleCredit: BOOKING.COMThe Silverstone suite has received five star reviewsCredit: BOOKING.COMSteiner said the B&B business was ‘going well’Credit: BOOKING.COM🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More