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    Coleen Rooney ‘BANNED Wayne’ from going on wild $150,000 night out with disgraced Diddy as clip resurfaces

    THIS is the bizarre moment ex-Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney puts down a $150,000 bid to buy a wild night out with Diddy.After winning the charity auction Rooney’s girlfriend at the time and future wife Coleen banned the footballer from ever heading to New York for the party trip, according to Diddy.The England ace, sitting beside Ashley and Cheryl Cole, paid $150,000 for a Diddy partyCredit: ITVDiddy promised to turn Rooney into a ‘changed man’ following the ‘non-stop’ partyingCredit: ITVRooney’s future wife Coleen was left looking unimpressed with the star striker’s bid as she reportedly banned him from ever travelling to see DiddyCredit: ITVYears later on The Graham Norton Show Diddy revealed Rooney never came on the trip due to ColeenCredit: BBCResurfaced footage from a football charity auction in 2006 shows disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, 54, promising to take the England ace out on a “non-stop party with lots of sexy ladies”.The clip came 18 years before Combs’ arrest over a number of serious sexual allegations including racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.Combs has pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him.A 20-year-old Rooney can be seen in the clip laughing and joking with his England teammates and celebrities as Diddy stands on the stage next to auction hosts David Beckham and Graham Norton.read more in DiddyRooney, siting beside England teammate Ashley Cole and then wife Cheryl, was bidding on Beckham’s World Cup charity auction where the highest bidder would get the chance to spend the weekend with Diddy in New York. After placing the huge $150,000 offer, Diddy – dressed in a black tuxedo and thick sunglasses – assured that he would make Rooney a “changed man” before he returned home to Manchester. Grabbing the microphone, the rapper said: “After he comes to New York, we’ll probably be cousins. “It’ll be a non-stop party with lots of sexy ladies.”Most read in FootballCombs initially jumped on stage uninvited as he interrupted Beckham who was hosting the star-studded event at his mansion in Hertfordshire. The music star then offers himself out to those in attendance – promising the highest bidder either a night out in the US, a studio session or a weekend at his house in New York.I was 16 when I escaped Diddy’s freak-off party filled with sex, drugs, and candy – he chased me down the hallWhen talking about the wild evening of partying Diddy says: “I promise you, your a** will wake up Wednesday, laying beside me.”Several British legends were at the event and even placed their own bids on Combs such as Sharon Osbourne before Rooney upped the bidding and won Diddy’s company.Along with the winning offer Rooney reportedly asked to bring along a friend for the trip.The Sun has contacted Wayne Rooney’s representatives for comment.Over the past few weeks, several clips of Diddy have resurfaced with the producer making references to his party lifestyle.No, their wives wouldn’t allow them to come. I’m serious. I don’t know whySean Combsspeaking on The Graham Norton ShowA clip on The Graham Norton Show in 2011 is one of these where Norton references the auction.He asked Diddy about Rooney and star defender Rio Ferdinand who was also set to go and visit Combs in New York.Norton asks: “I always wondered; did they ever go? Did it ever happen?” To which Diddy responded: “No, their wives wouldn’t allow them to come. I’m serious. I don’t know why.”One saw him speaking on Late Night with Conan O’Brien over 22 years ago joking about locking up his female party guests in rooms.Wayne Rooney bought a night of partying with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs at a charity football auction in 2006Credit: ITVDiddy and Graham Norton at the auction togetherCredit: ITVDiddy at a 1999 White Party with Leonardo DiCaprioCredit: The Mega AgencyThe videos have come into question since Combs was charged with several sexual allegations.He is also accused of having “abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfil his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct.”If Combs is convicted and receives the maximum sentence, he faces life in prison.The minimum sentence is 15 years.The court indictment against Combs revealed how he would often host lavish parties for guests which involved a number of “Freak Offs” events.At these “parties” he allegedly forced victims to have sex with hired sex workers while it was filmed on camera.Freak Offs often involved drug usage to keep participants “obedient and compliant,” followed by IV fluids to help them recover afterwards, the charges allege.Combs would then use the “sensitive, embarrassing, and incriminating” footage “as collateral to ensure the continued obedience and silence of the victims,” prosecutors claim.Diddy has already lost two appeals for bail, despite making multiple promises of better behaviour in exchange for his freedom.The evidence against Sean ‘Diddy’ CombsTHE months-long federal sex trafficking probe against Sean Combs has culminated in a searing indictment that was unsealed on Tuesday.Combs has been hit with one count of racketeering and one count of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and one count of transportation to engage in prostitution.But behind those legal charges lies a mountain of alleged evidence of menace, violence, and horrific abuse of his fame.Combs “abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfil his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct.”He “created a criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in, and attempted to engage in, among other crimes, sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice.”The rapper assaulted women by “striking, punching, dragging, throwing objects at, and kicking them.”Combs “manipulated women to participate in highly orchestrated performances of sexual activity with male commercial sex workers” that he called “freak offs.”Freak offs “occurred regularly, sometimes lasted multiple days, and often involved multiple commercial sex workers.”During freak offs, he “distributed a variety of controlled substances to victims, in part to keep the victims obedient and compliant.”After freak offs, Combs and the victims “typically received IV fluids to recover from the physical exertion and drug use.”In March 2024, during searches of his residences in Miami and Los Angeles, “law enforcement seized various Freak Off supplies, including narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant.”During and separate from Freak Offs, Combs “hit, kicked, threw objects at, and dragged victims, at times, by their hair…These assaults often resulted in injuries that took days or weeks to heal.”He also used the “sensitive, embarrassing, and incriminating recordings” that he made during freak offs as “collateral to ensure the continued obedience and silence of the victims.”Combs himself “brandished firearms to intimidate and threaten others, including victims of and witnesses to his abuse.”During searches of his homes, “law enforcement seized firearms and ammunition, including three AR-15s with defaced serial numbers, as well as a drum magazine.”Associates “assisted him in locating and contacting victims who attempted to flee his abuse.”When witnesses to the abuse threatened his authority or reputation, he and members and associates of the enterprise “engaged in acts of violence, threats of violence, threats of financial and reputational harm, and verbal abuse. These acts of violence included kidnapping and arson.”Combs’ initial court appearance saw a judge order him to be held without bail, citing “very significant concerns” about his reported substance abuse and “anger issues.”An appeal led to Diddy’s three sons Quincy Brown, Christian “King” Combs, and Justin Combs co-signing a $50 million bail proposal.A second judge a day later once again denied the plea and ruled Diddy would remain jailed pending trial.The Metropolitan Detention Center where the hit producer and rapper is being held is synonymous with rat infestations, violent outbreaks, and being understaffed.The jail has a capacity of 1,600 inmates, often with celebrities among them.Two of the most high profile inmates include fellow musician R Kelly  and Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged acquaintance Ghislaine Maxwell.It comes as a Diddy accuser’s attorney has claimed a high-profile person was seen alongside the music mogul in a pornographic video.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe footage is said to be a pornographic film that allegedly shows someone “more high-profile” than the rapper and founder of Bad Boy, alongside the troubled hip-hop mogul.Ariel Mitchell-Kidd would not reveal who was the person in the video, allegedly shot in Diddy’s Atlanta mansion.What happened during Sean Combs’ ‘Freak Offs’?SEAN Combs’ infamous drug-fuelled freak offs, first revealed by his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura’s lawsuit in November 2023, have become a central narrative of the indictment.The allegations include:The music mogul “manipulated women to participate in highly orchestrated performances of sexual activity with male commercial sex workers.”Freak offs “occurred regularly, sometimes lasted multiple days, and often involved multiple commercial sex workers.”Combs “distributed a variety of controlled substances to victims, in part to keep the victims obedient and compliant.”He and the victims “typically received IV fluids to recover from the physical exertion and drug use” after the freak offs.Cops “seized various Freak Off supplies, including narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant” from his homes in Los Angeles and Miami.Combs “hit, kicked, threw objects at, and dragged victims, at times, by their hair,” during and separate from the freak offs, which “often resulted in injuries that took days or weeks to heal.”He also used the “sensitive, embarrassing, and incriminating recordings” that he made during freak offs as “collateral to ensure the continued obedience and silence of the victims.”Diddy with Victoria Beckham in 2003Credit: Selma FonsecaDiddy at one of his house partiesCredit: AlamyIf Combs is convicted and receives the maximum sentence, he faces life in prisonCredit: GettyA court sketch of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs More

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    Captaincy options for Gameweek 7 – Bukayo Saka has outperformed Erling Haaland over last four games

    IT’S that time of the week when Dream Team managers start mulling over their captaincy options for the upcoming Gameweek.Gameweek 7 is a simple one in the sense that it only features a full round of Premier League fixtures so there’s no midweek action to factor into the equation.But the captaincy debate is set to divide gaffers with several familiar favourites vying for the armband.11 goals and countingCredit: GettyErling Haaland (£9.2m)Manchester City’s No9 mustered just four points against Newcastle last weekend before normal order was restored in midweek with a goal against Slovan Bratislava, his 11th of the season in all competitions.The Norwegian poacher was substituted soon after and Pep Guardiola later referenced a heavy knock the striker suffered against Magpies but, at this stage, there’s no suggestion he’ll miss out against Fulham on Saturday.Haaland at home against any team will always be a strong captaincy option but it’s worth noting the Cottagers have started the campaign in fine form.Marco Silva’s side are currently sixth in the table and only league-leaders Liverpool have conceded fewer goals across the first six fixtures.Haaland will be the most-selected skipper for Gameweek 7, as is always the case, but it’s not a complete no-brainer on paper – it still requires a certain degree of courage to bet against him.Bukayo Saka (£6.4m)Most read in FootballDream Team’s top midfielderCredit: PADream Team bosses who captained Arsenal’s Star Boy in Gameweek 6 were handsomely rewarded.The England international earned 14 points against Leicester via five bonus points (the maximum for a single outing), FOUR big chances created, two shots on target and two tackles.Saka followed that up with an 11-point return at home to PSG in the Champions League – he scored his side’s second goal on Tuesday night.His grand total of 82 points has propelled him up to third in the overall rankings and first among midfielders.What’s really interesting is that he’s outperformed Haaland by seven points across the last four games.Those tempted to captain Saka in Gameweek 7 will only be encouraged further by his fixture: Southampton at the Emirates.Saints have mustered just one point since promotion to the top flight – only Wolves and Everton have conceded more goals.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 NOWMohamed Salah (£7.5m)Like Saka, Liverpool’s talisman banked a whopping 25 points in Gameweek 6 at the expense of Wolves and Bologna.Suddenly, Salah is within striking distance of Haaland at the top of rankings, ten points shy of the machine-like poacher.The Egyptian hero has scored six goals and registered five assists in his first nine outings this season – he’s the definition of modern Dream Team legend.Salah rarely misses out against Crystal PalaceCredit: PAGameweek 7 brings a trip to Selhurst Park and while such a match-up will still send shivers down the spine of fans old enough to remember ‘Crystanbul’, Arne Slot’s side head to South London as strong favourites as the only team to have won five of their first six league games.In contrast, the Eagles are languishing in 18th and are yet to register their first win of the campaign.Salah has eight goals and five assists against Palace in 12 league meetings since he joined Liverpool.Cole Palmer (£6.2m)Any player who scores four goals in one half automatically becomes a leading captaincy candidate the following Gameweek.Chelsea host Nottingham Forest on Sunday and while Nuno Espirito Santo’s troops have kept it tight at the back so far this season, Palmer is seemingly a rare game-breaking talent.The Blues’ main man is by far and away the most transferred-in player ahead of Gameweek 7 and the third most-selected captain at the time of writing.Collecting match ballsCredit: AlamyElsewhere, Kai Havertz (£4.9m), Ollie Watkins (£5.9m) and Dominic Solanke (£4.2m) all deserve to be in the captaincy conversation based on recent form but it’s hard to look past the usual suspects for this weekend’s action.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf we had to single out one player we’d probably edge it to Saka based on his 25-point haul in Gameweek 6 and the way Southampton crumbled in first half at Bournemouth on Monday night.But of course Haaland is capable of severely punishing those who place the armband elsewhere.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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    Champions League: Football fans over the moon after realising highlights after back on free-to-air TV

    GLEEFUL football fans were chuffed to realise that Champions League highlights have returned to free-to-air TV.It’s been NINE years since Europe’s top competition left ITV and moved over to TNT Sport.Fans were thrilled to catch Duran’s late winner on free-to-air TV on the BBCAnalysis was provided on Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss to LilleCredit: RexMost football lovers believed it was travesty, with many unable or un- willing, to pay the £53.99 monthly subscription for TNT Sport.While live European matches have not returned to free TV, fans can tune into a Match of the Day-style show on the BBC for highlights of each round.A brief match-by-match highlight compilation is also available from 10pm on the BBC website as well.Both the show and online package can be viewed every Wednesday on a week of Champions League action.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAston Villa’s incredible 1-0 triumph over Bayern Munich at Villa Park was the first game to be shown this week.Emery’s men went ahead via super-sub Jhon Duran’s 79th minute audacious off-the-cuff lob.Liverpool also retained their 100 per cent record in the competition this season with a routine 2-0 win over Bologna with goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mo Salah.And fans were thrilled to learn that they could catch all of the action for free.Most read in Champions LeagueJhon Duran scored a goal that will go down in Villa’s historyCredit: GettySalah scored a stunner to double Liverpool’s leadCredit: RexFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne wrote on X: “Champions League highlights on BBC is possibly the best thing ever.”A second said: “The show is quite a breath of fresh air. Really good sampled footage of the games.”Arsenal player ratings vs PSGA third said: “BBC iPlayer has got the Champions League highlights of you didn’t know!”Another wrote: “It died off when they took it off ITV. Hopefully bringing highlights to the BBC will be the start of the comeback but wishful thinking.”While another added: “Feels so strange watching Champions League games and analysis on the BBC. Thank god for that.”Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan seem to take turns hosting, alongside pundits Nedum Onuoha and German footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger.Fans were also pleased to see some fresh faces, with one writing: “It can’t always be likes of Micah Richards, Danny Murphy and Jamie Redknapp.” More

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    Premier League fans vote for major rule changes they would make including VAR scrapped and offsides gone

    FOOTBALL fans revealed what they would change about the beautiful game – including bigger goals, an all-star match and fans live voting for substitutions. And scrapping VAR was not the No1 priority – with better scheduling and travel support for away games among the top picks. Football fans had their say on the changes they want to seeCredit: GettyPlenty of supporters want to see the back of VARCredit: PAA poll of 2,000 adults who attend football matches found 54 per cent think their away-day experience could be improved as fans bemoan inconvenient kick-off times and not being able to drink at their seats.One in four fans felt that better scheduling of away games should become a key focus for rulemakers. Two-thirds (67 per cent) reported increasingly feeling like an ‘afterthought’ from football’s authorities, with trouble tracking down tickets also among the reasons even the most loyal football fans miss out on attending games.But the most in-demand change was to introduce a salary cap for all teams. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe research was commissioned by UK shot brand, Fireball, which whisked away four Salford City fans with a thrilling helicopter ride to and from their team’s recent match against Newport County.Ex-England star and club co-owner Paul Scholes also surprised the supporters as they headed off on the 400-mile round trip to South Wales.He said: “We wanted to show fans that we massively value their support both home and away, and want to make the game day experience as fun and exhilarating for them as possible.“We’re already known for offering subsidised away travel, something which this research shows football fans clearly care about.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAccess to safe standing within football grounds emerged as one of the top three changes that fans want.Meanwhile, 19 per cent think managers should be able to challenge refereeing decisions.Eight bizarre football rules you may not knowAnd more than a tenth (12 per cent) would be happy to see an ‘All-Star’ game, made of two sides featuring the league’s best players.Among the more bizarre responses to what changes fans would like to see in the game were adding half-time musical performances (ten per cent) and half-time cheerleader displays as standard (13 per cent).There were even suggestions of live tweets and memes displayed around the pitch and binning offside altogether as well as fancy dress-themed matches and even the chance for regular punters to take to the field.The typical respondent who took part in the study by OnePoll.com stated they watch as many as 11 games live each year, with 70 per cent believing it is important for football rules to adapt and evolve in line with modern technology and play styles.Top 20 changes football fans wantIntroduce a salary cap for all teamsGreater travel support from clubs in getting to away gamesBring back/increase the number of safe standing terraces in stadiumsBetter scheduling of away gamesBanning VARAllow managers to challenge refereeing decisionsBan foreign ownership of clubsLetting fans drink alcohol at their seats in stadiumHalf-time cheerleader showsCreate an All-Star game with the league’s best playersDigital billboards showing funny football memes and live tweets mid-gameGetting rid of offsides so there are more goalsThe chance for regular people in the crowd to get brought onto the pitchSuperbowl-style half-time musical performancesPost-match fireworksLetting fans decide substitutions by live-votingIntroduce pre-game penalty shootouts to break potential tiesIncrease goal sizes to encourage more goalsIntroduce multi-ball for the last ten minutes of the gameFancy-dress themed matchesLorenzo Farronato, spokesperson for Fireball Whisky, said: “Our research has shown that the match-going experience isn’t always a party, especially for away games that often involve long journeys, late nights and high costs.“We think game day – as well as all other experiences shared amongst friends – should be fun and that fans should always come first.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Football is a dynamic and evolving sport, and fans are always seeking ways to make the game even more exciting.“We brought the heat to midweek for Salford fans, we’ll continue to infuse more fun and mischief into the moments they share with us.”Drinking in view of the pitch was another top priority for manyCredit: FireballPaul Scholes surprised four Salford City fans with a helicopter ride to and from NewportCredit: FireballCheerleaders were key for some supportersCredit: AFP – GettyFancy dress even made it into the top 20Credit: PA More

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    Micah Richards calls out winner of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson after training session with Kate Abdo’s husband Malik Scott

    MICAH RICHARDS wants to fight the winner between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson after training with Kate Abdo’s husband. The former Manchester City defender was taken on the boxing pads by coach and ex-fighter Malik Scott, who married presenter Abdo in September. Micah Richards wants to fight the winner between Jake Paul and Mike TysonCredit: CBS SportsMalik Scott training Richards on the padsRichards showed off his boxing skillsKate Abdo is now married to boxing coach ScottCredit: Instagram / katescottRichards fires off combinations to the surprise of his CBS panel including Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry. Host Abdo asks: “Very nice. Misfits Boxing? Celebrity fight, will that be calling for you? “Have we got any beef with anyone we can settle? Let’s make some money.”Richards, 36, replied: “Jake Paul’s fighting Mike Tyson, isn’t he? So, I’m next. Iron Mike Jr is what they’re calling me.”READ MORE IN footballBut Arsenal legend Henry warned: “Be careful what you wish for.”YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 27, faces heavyweight boxing icon Tyson, 58, on November 15 in a controversial clash. Tyson has not fought professionally since 2005 and was forced out of the original July 20 fight after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach. But he has been deemed medically fit to resume training and will undergo additional brain and heart exams ahead of the fight. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul, who is 10-1 as a boxer, spoke out amid criticism of the bout, which will be Netflix’s first live boxing event. He told the Daily Mail: “I would say say it to Mike Tyson’s face and see what happens.Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ “Mike does what Mike wants to do, and he’s the one that you know wanted to make this a pro fight. “He’s still wanting to do it, and he believes he can beat my ass truly behind the scenes. “To him, age is just a number, and he does look athletic, he does look strong, and he does look good on the mitts so we’ll see how it translates to the ring.”Mike Tyson faces Jake Paul on November 15Credit: Getty More

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    Former Newcastle boss Alan Pardew reveals why he axed Hatem Ben Arfa despite him being an ‘unbelievable talent’

    FORMER Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has revealed why he axed cult hero Hatem Ben Arfa from the first team.Ben Arfa joined the Magpies in a permanent transfer from Marseille in 2011 and quickly became a fan favourite.Alan Pardew has revealed why Hatem Ben Arfa left NewcastleCredit: PA:Empics SportBen Arfa left the Magpies in January 2015Credit: Action Images – ReutersHe showed flashes of brilliance throughout his stay at St. James’ Park but struggled with consistency, largely due to a series of injury problems.The attacking midfielder eventually joined Hull City on a short-term loan before being released by Newcastle in January 2015.Ex-manager Pardew has now revealed why Ben Arfa didn’t always play despite being such a “talent”.Speaking on talkSPORT, the 63-year-old said: “Unfortunately for Hatem – who was an unbelievable talent and if you asked which player you’d want to give the ball to to beat two defenders of the players I’ve had in the past it would be him – but I did not play him all the time.Read More in Football”He antagonised staff and players. He had this way of upsetting the camp. His defensive work was zero. But he was a tremendous talent on the ball.”After leaving Newcastle, Ben Arfa joined French side Nice in a free transfer and was able to reignite his career.He scored 18 goals and provided seven assists in his first full season at the club.His impressive form saw him earn a move to Paris Saint-Germain.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe midfielder has since played for Rennes, Real Valladolid, Bordeaux and Lille.However, Ben Arfa has been without a club for the last two years.He left Lille on a sour note back in 2022 after falling out with several team-mates and then-manager Jocelyn Gourvennec.SunSport has contacted Ben Arfa for comment.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballers More

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    Champions League: Arsenal’s opponents Girona set unwanted competition record as fans claim ‘they’re cursed’

    GIRONA set an unwanted Champions League record during their clash with Feyenoord last night.The Catalan side lost 3-2 to the Dutch giants in their first ever Champions League match on home soil.Girona were beaten 3-2 in their first ever Champions League home matchCredit: GettyGirona’s team sheet featured a host of names that will be familiar to British football fans.Former Manchester United star Donny van de Beek started in midfield, with Tottenham loanee Bryan Gil and former Spurs stopper Paulo Gazzaniga also in the XI.Summer signing from Aberdeen Bojan Miovski got the nod up top, while ex-Tottenham, Everton and Bournemouth ace Arnut Danjuma came off the bench alongside former Championship duo Yaser Asprilla and Cristhian Stuani.Girona began their Champions League campaign a fortnight ago with a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe tournament debutants held their own until the 90th minute, when Gazzaniga scored a nightmare own goal.In last night’s 3-2 defeat to Feyenoord, Girona scored two further own goals – setting an unwanted record in the process.Michel’s men had actually taken the lead on 19 minutes, when David Lopez scored their first ever Champions League goal.But they were pegged back just four minutes later, with Yangel Herrera turning into his own net.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis moment saw Girona become the first side to ever concede own goals in each of their opening two games in the competition.It also saw them become the first team to have their first two Champions League concessions be via own goals.Arsenal set to play Champions League decider in half-empty stadium with tiny away allocation thanks to little-known rule Remarkably, more records would tumble as the extraordinary encounter progressed.Teenager Antoni Milambo put the visitors 2-1 in front on 33 minutes, before Feyenoord were awarded a penalty just moments later.Having given the ball away in the build-up to the spot kick, Gazzaniga made amends by saving Ayase Ueda’s subsequent effort.Girona thought they’d levelled just after half-time, only for their goal to be disallowed for an offside in the build-up.They then spurned a huge opportunity on 67 minutes, with Miovski this time being denied from the penalty spot.Yangel Herrera scored an unfortunate own goalCredit: GettyPaulo Gazzaniga saved Ayase Ueda’s penaltyCredit: GettyThe home faithful did finally have an equaliser to cheer on 73 minutes, however, when Van de Beek converted following good work by his Dutch compatriot Danjuma.Incredibly, Girona gifted Feyenoord their lead back just six minutes later, with Ladislav Krejci this time turning into his own net.The Czech international’s nightmare moment saw the match become the first in Champions League history to feature two missed penalties and two own goals.Try as they might, Girona could not conjure another equaliser, with Feyenoord winning a bonkers encounter 3-2.Former Man Utd star Donny van de Beek celebrates his goalCredit: GettyFeyenoord celebrate Ladislav Krejci’s own goalCredit: AFPAmazingly, the memorable match was watched by under 10,000 fans.That’s because due to Uefa rules, Girona were forced to operate with a reduced capacity.Their Estadi Montilivi home usually holds 14,624 spectators.But Uefa competitions ban temporary structures, thus reducing the stadium’s capacity by more than 5,000 seats.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis rule will also be in effect when Arsenal visit Girona.The two sides are set to meet in Catalonia on January 29.The match was forced to be played in front of a reduced capacityCredit: Reuters More

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    Arsenal set to play Champions League decider in half-empty stadium with tiny away allocation thanks to little-known rule

    ARSENAL could play their final Champions League group stage match in front of just 9,000 fans due to UEFA protocol.The Gunners are set to conclude their group stage campaign with a trip to Girona in January.The capacity of Girona’s stadium has been slashedCredit: ReutersOnly 9,000 fans will be allowed to attend Champions League gamesCredit: ReutersThey will face the La Liga side at Estadi Montilivi, a 14,600-capacity stadium in Catalonia.However, just over 9,000 fans will be able to attend the match.The stadium has temporary stands on all four sides to maximise capacity.But UEFA rules state these cannot be used during Champions League matches.Read More in FootballGirona will be forced to play in a half-empty stadium as a result.And travelling clubs have allegedly been limited to just 450 tickets.The White and Reds hosted their first ever Champions League match on Wednesday.They suffered a 3-2 defeat to Dutch side Feyenoord after conceding two own goals.Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSGirona also fell to a 1-0 loss against Paris Saint-Germain last month after goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga put the ball into his own net.The Spanish side have now equalled Fenerbahce’s record for the most own goals scored in a Champions League campaign.Bukayo Saka left looking ‘so helpless’ in bizarre moment Conor McGregor tries UFC moves on Arsenal star Following two defeats, they now sit 30th in the group stage table.Meanwhile, Arsenal are 13th with four points from two games.The Gunners cruised to a 2-0 win over PSG on Tuesday at the Emirates Stadium.Arsenal ratings vs PSG as Havertz makes striker spot his own… but Calafiori shows chinks in his armourKAI HAVERTZ and Bukayo Saka sent Arsenal to a deserved victory borne of first-half dominance.Paris Saint-Germain did hit the bar and the post as they improved after the break in this Champions League tie.But Emirates chief Mikel Arteta will mostly be delighted with his side’s latest solid display in Europe’s top club competition.Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the Gunners at the Emirates on Tuesday.DAVID RAYA – 7Was perhaps busier than he usually is at home.Helplessly watched a Nuno Mendes effort smack his far post and stood firm to deny Achraf Hakimi at his near post.RICCARDO CALAFIORI – 6A frantic display, one that had more shaky moments than good. Kept busy by Hakimi and was done for pace on a few occasions but recovered well.A mistake early in the second half almost gave PSG a way back into the game. Needs to iron out these errors from his game, particularly when he is so dangerous in attack.However, he was playing at right-back for the first time in his career after the break.WILLIAM SALIBA – 7Did not have much to do. A stray pass early on could have been costly but other than that another reliable and strong performance.GABRIEL – 7Sprayed some nice passes about from deep but this was a stress-free night’s work compared to the Premier League.JURRIEN TIMBER – 8Just how on earth does Ben White get back in this side at right back? Another immaculate display from a man who seemingly has it all in defence and attack.Well, White may well get his chance after Timber was subbed off at half-time.DECLAN RICE – 7Solid as a rock and building a real partnership with Partey in midfield. Had a chance to drive forward just before the half hour mark but his pass to Saka was cut out.THOMAS PARTEY – 8So consistent at the moment, something Arsenal fans have not seen from the Ghanaian midfielder in a long time owing mostly to injury.Made some crucial interceptions and showed real composure playing out from deep.LEANDRO TROSSARD – 8One of Arsenal’s most important players right now. Since his red card at Man City, he has notched a goal and an assist – the latter here for Havertz to open the scoring with a perfectly-timed cross.BUKAYO SAKA – 7After an early shot over the bar from a trademark cut inside, the England international had a slight drop off in influence before his scuffed free-kick flew in untouched from out wide.Still, he gave Mendes a torrid time at left-back. Even PSG manager Luis Enrique watched on at times in awe inside his technical area.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7A quiet night for the Brazilian following his first goal since March against Leicester, which may have been down to a big collision with Gianluigi Donnarumma in the first few minutes.Should have made it 3-0 with a volley inside the box after the break but it was straight at Donnarumma. Unlucky not to get on the scoresheet.KAI HAVERTZ – 9Brave and brilliant to head in from Trossard’s teasing cross, despite the onrushing lump that is Donnarumma trying to take his head off.Almost had an assist too with a cute lay-up for Martinelli in the box. The striker-midfield debate should be over – Havertz is a top-class centre forward.SUBS:JAKUB KIWIOR (TIMBER, 45) – 7Did what was expected of him at left-back. Produced a good recovery tackle on Kang-in Lee in the box.MIKEL MERINO (PARTEY, 64) – 7Finally, a debut for the Spaniard. Some neat touches under pressure, slotting in seamlessly next to Rice.GABRIEL JESUS (TROSSARD, 74) – 6Looked desperate to impress having struggled for starts so far and that looks to be working against him – things just aren’t clicking.MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY (SAKA, 92) – N/A More