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      Former Napoli star, 23, jailed after being found guilty of taking part in armed carjacking

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      FORMER Napoli starlet Nathaniel Amoah has been sent to prison – after being found guilty of taking part in an armed carjacking.The Dutch defender, 23, spent the 2020-21 season with the current Italian league leaders.Former Napoli starlet Nathaniel Amoah has been sent to prisonHe rubbed shoulders with ex-Chelsea ace Kalidou Koulibaly and Belgium star Dries Mertens at the Serie A club.Amsterdam-born Amoah went on to play for Norwegian club Egersund, plus Belgian sides Patro Eisden and Tongeren.But a court in the Belgian city Kortrijk handed the right-back a two-year prison sentence on Monday morning.Amoah was also fined £2,800 for his part in stealing a hired Mercedes from a motorist last July.Read More on FootballHis accomplice, named only as Yasser A., received identical punishments.  The 28-year-old is also a Dutch citizen.Prosecutors told the trial: “A man wearing a balaclava threatened to use a weapon in order to force the driver to hand over the keys of his rented car.”The incident took place at an Esso petrol station at Marke, near Kortrijk in western Belgium.The stolen car war discovered at nearby Wevelgem an hour later, and the two men were arrested later that day.Most read in FootballThe trial heard Amoah and Yasser were found with five mobile phones, the balaclava and the clothing seen in security camera footage of the robbery.Amoah’s lawyer Gregory Everaert claimed: “The CCTV images showed that he was walking round the parking area, but he did not approach the [victim’s] car.”Amoah has previous convictions for theft in the Netherlands.  He has been without a club since leaving Patro Eisden two summers ago. More

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      ‘Looks class’ – Three-time English champs release incredible video as they prepare to build one of UK’s biggest stadiums

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      LEEDS have released a video showcasing their plans for Elland Road’s redevelopment.The Yorkshire outfit, who secured their promotion back to the Premier League last week, announced that they had been given the green light by Leeds City Council to expand their home ground. Leeds released mock-ups of their home ground renovationElland Road is set for a makeoverCredit: PAElland Road currently houses 37,645, but the new plans will see it become the one of the biggest stadia in the UK. It will go above Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium as the fifth largest ground in the country, and a planning application is set to be submitted later this year. Leeds announced on their website that the estimated final capacity of Elland Road would be 56,500, and plans will include the “revitalisation of the West and North Stands, along with changes to the South Stand”. Fans on social media loved the plans, with one taking to X to say: “This looks class tbf,”, while another said it was “the best they could possibly have [sic] done”. Read more FootballOthers described the Whites’ mock-up as “f***ing beautiful” and “sexy”. Leeds, the three-time champions of England, will be back in the top tier next term after Daniel Farke guided them back to the big time at the second time of asking. They put last season’s play-off final heartbreak behind them to seal promotion with two games to spare after Sheffield United were beaten by Burnley, who will also join Farke’s side back in the Premier League. Leeds face play-off hopefuls Bristol City at Elland Road on Monday evening in their penultimate game of the campaign.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe estimated final capacity of Elland Road will be 56,500Credit: X @LUFCThe stadium will be the fifth largest in the countryCredit: X @LUFCLeeds fans loved the new imagesCredit: X @LUFCA win would see them draw level with table-topping Burnley before next weekend’s finale.Should they beat the Robins, they will leapfrog Scott Parker’s Clarets and be in the driving seat going into the final day – with the title on the line. Patrick Bamford leads fans in X-rated chant about Chris Wilder as Leeds celebrate promotionLeeds’ goal difference is superior to that of Burnley, despite the two being tied on points should the Whites beat Bristol City. City, managed by Liam Manning, are the surprise package in the play-off mix, sitting fifth in the table. A win at Leeds would cement their place in the top six, but a draw would leave them just two points clear of Coventry City, Millwall, and Blackburn Rovers on their coattails. More

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      FA Cup final puts Manchester City back in Dream Team spotlight as fixtures get rarer

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      DREAM TEAM managers haven’t been able to rely on Manchester City this season.Pep Guardiola’s side started 2024/25 having won four consecutive Premier League titles and it seemed normal service had been resumed during the first three months of the campaign as Man City went unbeaten in all competitions until late October.But once the floodgates opened, things quickly went downhill.Man City can salvage their season with victory in the FA Cup finalCredit: GettyMan City won just once in the space of 13 games in a dismal run that lasted from Halloween until Boxing Day.During this time, they dropped out of the title race, were eliminated from the Carabao Cup, and severely disadvantaged themselves in the Champions League.Dream Team bosses had no choice but to find replacements for under-performing individuals.And when Guardiola’s troops were dumped out of Europe by Real Madrid in February, even more gaffers decided it was time to look elsewhere.However, as the season draws to a close, Man City are shuffling back into the spotlight once again.Gvardiol is up to fifth among Dream Team defendersCredit: GettyOn Sunday, goals from Rico Lewis (£2.2m) and Josko Gvardiol (£4.2m) secured City a place in the FA Cup final at the expense of Nottingham Forest.In Dream Team terms, their meeting with Crystal Palace on May 17th represents something very valuable: an additional point-scoring opportunity.Most read in FootballWith just four Gameweeks remaining once the current one is complete, every fixture counts.This is the same reason why the upcoming European semi-finals featuring Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea are so useful.The majority of clubs have just four league fixtures remaining and so any extra avenues to points should be taken into account when gaffers come to make their transfers.Marmoush averages 7.2 points-per-game in 2024/25Credit: GettyA goal and clean sheet at Wembley resulted in a 14-point haul for Gvardiol at the weekend, his best single-game return of the season.This timely performance propelled the Croatia international up to fifth in the defender rankings, with an overall tally of 235 points to his name.It’s worth noting that since Nico O’Reilly (£2.8m) established himself as a rather handy left-back, Gvardiol has been playing as a centre-back.The 23-year-old is accustomed to playing centrally and has impressed in recent weeks but his Dream Team viability is reduced at centre-back as he doesn’t have the same license to get forward.That being said, he still offers an aerial threat from set-pieces, as Forest discovered to their detriment.Haaland may return before the end of the seasonCredit: GettyOmar Marmoush (£4.9m) has banked 69 points across his last eight games via four goals and two assists.The Egyptian forward has deputised for Erling Haaland (£7.8m) with aplomb and remains a strong option all the while he’s a guaranteed starter.Naturally, the prolific Norwegian No9 will be an excellent selection if he returns from injury.Read More on The SunMANCHESTER CITY’S REMAINING FIXTURES (DATES TBC)Wolves (h)Southampton (a)Crystal Palace (n)Bournemouth (h)Fulham (a)Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      Arsenal vs PSG FREE BETS: Get up to £40 bonus to spend on football with talkSPORT BET

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      ARSENAL and PSG go toe-to-toe in the first leg of their Champions League semi final at the Emirates on Tuesday.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim up to £40 in free bets when they register an account and stake at least £20 on the European showdown.Arsenal vs PSG: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim talkSPORT BET offertalkSPORT BETVisit the talkSPORT website HERE*Create an account and Opt In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabMake a depositPlace your first bet up to £40, minimum £20, on any football market, at odds of Evens or greaterYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first betFor example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free betsIf you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free betstalkSPORT BET: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim Here*Arsenal vs PSG: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*What’s the offer?Brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a welcome bonus of up to £40 when they register an account.How to claim?Simply visit the talkSPORT BET website on your mobile device and create an account. Opt in to this promotion via the OFFERS tab and then make a deposit via debit card or Apple Pay.Stake £20 or more on any football market at odds of at least Evens. Remember, you must do this within 7 days of opening your account.What happens next?Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first bet bet.For example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free bets. If you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free bets:On settlement of your qualifying bet, your account will be credited with the following:£10 free bet – Bet Builder (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Correct Score (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)And the following free bets, which will be credited 24 hours after the first bonus funds:£10 free bet – To Win and Both Team to Score – 90 mins (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Acca 4+ selection (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)*18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile device, bet up to £40 (min. £20) on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      Arsenal vs PSG: Get £50 in Champions League free bets with Betfred

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      ARSENAL’S date with destiny is here as they host PSG in the first leg of their Champions League semi final on Tuesday.And brand new Betfred customers can claim a terrific £50 in free bets and bonuses when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the Emirates showdown.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereArsenal vs PSG: Get £50 free bets HERE*How to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsBetfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Arsenal vs PSG: Get £50 free bets HERE*New to Betfred? Then you can claim this incredible offer.Simply visit the Betfred website using this link HERE* and register a new account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Then you just need to deposit and stake £10 on any football market at odds of Evens or greater.When that first bet has settled — win or lose — Betfred will credit your account with the following free bets;3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook Markets2 x £10 to use on Accumulators (4+ selections)Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*Betfred. New customers only. Register (excl 05/04/25), deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. More

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      Arsenal vs PSG prediction: Free betting tips, odds and Champions League preview

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      ARSENAL’S biggest game for years is right around the corner as they host PSG in the first leg of a massive Champions League semi final on Tuesday.SunSport have enlisted the help of their betting experts to preview the monster European showdown and select the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNew sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesArsenal vs PSG previewA seismic night at the Emirates awaits – and it’s hard to think of too many nights and occasions bigger than this at this stadium.Certainly since last their semi final of this competition. But their is great momentum and belief in this Gunners side to produce. Certainly amongst the fans.And why wouldn’t there be? A stunning win over two legs last time out when knocking out a Real Madrid side that cost billions to assemble and made to look completely average.But perhaps the greatest confidence they will take is already having beaten PSG in this competition this year.That 2-0 league phase win was pivotal to how the table turned out, and PSG did have their chances that night in London.Though it’s probably fair to say the Parisians have come on leaps and bounds since then, into one of the most exciting sides in Europe.They’ve already knocked Liverpool and Aston Villa in the knockout stages and have long had the league sewn up, allowing them to concentrate solely on this.It goes without saying, Arsenal will be desperate to take a lead to Paris.And doing so has been made tougher with Thomas Partey’s stupid booking in Madrid seeing him miss out in this first leg.First scorer and correct score predictionsCorrect score: 1-1 at 11/2 with Betfred – HEREFirst scorer: Bukayo Saka 6/1 with talkSPORT BET – HEREArsenal vs PSG latest oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Arsenal vs PSG predictionsYellow warning Looking at the battles all over the park and it’s a mouth-watering occasion.None more so than down PSG’s right, with Ousmane Demble in splendid form and finding himself out there against Myles Lewis-Skelly.The Arsenal youngster has shown he can more then meet his match in this big games in this breakthrough season but that still doesn’t make the task any easier. 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Full T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      Scott McTominay breaks Man Utd legend Denis Law’s 63-year record as kilt-wearing fans flood streets of Naples

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      FANS flocked to the streets of Naples wearing kilts as Scott McTominay broke a 63-year record previously held by Denis Law.McTominay and Law, both formerly of Manchester United, have been surprise Scottish hits in Italian football, more than 60 years apart.Scott McTominay scored twice for Napoli against TorinoCredit: RexMcTominay has been a star signing since arriving in ItalyCredit: AFPFans have fallen in love with McTominay so much that they pay tribute to him by wearing kiltsCredit: GettyMcTominay, 28, scored his 10th and 11th goals of the Serie A campaign as Antonio Conte’s side beat Torino 2-0. Ironically, Law scored 10 goals from Torino back in the 1961-62 season, and his record has stood for over 60 years. McTominay’s goals were the spark for hoards of Napoli fans to storm the Neapolitan streets, with many dressed in classic Scottish kilts to hail their hero.Law tragically passed away earlier this year aged 84.Read more FootballBut McTominay has since picked up the Scottish goalscoring path that his predecessor paved for him.McTominay has been a staple and a revelation in Napoli’s midfield since his £25 million move from United last summer, netting 12 goals in 30 appearances in the Italian top flight. His 11-goal haul has him joint-eighth in the top goalscorer charts, equal with Roma’s Artem Dovbyk, and just one off Lautaro Martinez. Napoli now lead Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A table after Simone Inzaghi’s Champions League semi-finalists stuttered in their title defence, falling to a shock 1-0 home defeat by Roma. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKScott McTominay has become a huge star in NaplesCredit: RexNapoli fans on the streets of the Italian cityCredit: RexMatias Soule, the former Juventus star, netted the winner for Claudio Ranieri’s visitors, who are chasing Champions League qualification themselves with four games to play. They sit two points off Juve in sixth, with surprise package Bologna occupying fifth. As for Napoli, they travel to Lecce next, before hosting Genoa. Their penultimate game has them go to Parma, before their season finale at home to Cagliari. Man Utd legend Denis Law was a huge hit in TorinoCredit: AlamyScott McTominay delights Napoli fans as he’s spotted speaking Italian for the first time More

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      Richarlison responds to Harvey Elliott’s bizarre gesture after bust-up in final seconds before Liverpool’s title win

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      TOTTENHAM star Richarlison hit back at Harvey Elliott’s bizarre taunt just moments before Liverpool sealed the Premier League title.The Reds officially won the league on Sunday after beating Spurs 5-1 at Anfield to notch their 20th title and tie the record currently shared by rivals Manchester United.Liverpool ace Harvey Elliott had a bizarre bust-up with Tottenham star RicharlisonElliott trolled Richarlison’s Everton past before Liverpool won the Premier LeagueElliott, 22, came on as a late substitute on 76 minutes for Luis Diaz, who scored the Merseysiders’ first cracker that cancelled out Dominic Solanke’s opener. Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah’s goals as well as Destiny Udogie’s own-goal then completed the rout.And Elliott was determined to leave his mark as he registered a couple of shots.The England Under-21 international did just that when he tried to nutmeg Richarlison, 27, in the fourth minute of stoppage time.Read More on FootballThe ex-Everton star didn’t take kindly to it and squared up to Elliott, who pushed him away.The central midfielder’s Liverpool team-mate Curtis Jones pulled him away and that is when he trolled the Brazil international.Elliott held up three fingers on one hand and gestured zero with the other.That seems to have been a dig against Richarlison’s Everton past as he indicated that it has been 30 years since Liverpool’s rivals won their last trophy – which was the FA Cup and Charity Shield.Most read in FootballThe winger surprisingly addressed the taunt on TikTok as he took to the comments’ section of a video breaking down that intense confrontation.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRicharlison quipped: “He wants to reach 30 goals in his career I think.”The Tottenham star, who counts 106 goals in club football across his 10-year career – including 53 with Everton and 20 with Spurs – poked fun at Elliott’s total of 21 – seven of which were with Blackburn.Arne Slot shows his class as he leads Anfield in chant about Jurgen Klopp after sealing 20th title for LiverpoolHowever, the Liverpool ace probably doesn’t mind too much as he took part in the passionate Anfield celebrations, which marked the first time the club had won the Prem in front of a live crowd.And as expected there were some incredible images as fans broke down in tears, star man Salah took selfies with the crowd and manager Arne Slot paid tribute to his predecessor Jurgen Klopp.There were wild scenes in the dressing room afterwards too – with stars sparking up cigars. More