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    Borussia Dortmund in chaos and forced to move 140 MILES AWAY after horror bout of flu at training ground

    BORUSSIA DORTMUND have been thrown into chaos by a savage bout of Die Manflu.Last season’s Champions League finalists are being forced to quit their training ground as a result and move into the German FA headquarters in Frankfurt which is 140 miles away.A flu outbreak has wreaked havoc with Borussia Dortmund’s squadCredit: GettyThe Germans have been forced to temporarily leave their training ground as a of a resultCredit: GETTYThey are due to play at Holstein Kiel tonight but the squad has been severely weakened by illness.Dortmund were beaten 3-2 at home on Friday night by Bayer Leverkusen – conceding after only 25 seconds.The players have been banned from shaking hands with only fist bumps allowed to minimise the risk of infection.Dortmund will continue to base themselves at the HQ of Germany – known as Die Mannschaft – until their own training ground gets the all clear.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSManager Nuri Sahin said of the outbreak: “Emre, Ramy, Pascal, Filippo and Alex are the sick ones and their hearts are fine now.”But to be honest, we don’t know yet whether it’ll be enough.”The boys were really ill and they’re on the right track, but we still have to wait and see how they tolerate training.”Karim’s got it too, and he’s a big question mark, Jamie is question mark for the game and with Donny we have to wait and see.”Most read in FootballManager Nuri Sahin has gone to extreme lengths to quell the outbreakCredit: GETTYSahin himself is struggling, saying: “Maybe you can tell by my voice it broke us all a bit.”We’re very careful in our interaction but somehow this virus got in and now we have to endure it.”Watch the moment Dortmund and Celtic fans BOTH sing You’ll Never Walk AloneDespite his side being ravaged by illness, Sahin insists his troops won’t go down without a fight.He said: “We still want to achieve our goals.”Of course, it’s a bit harder but we play in Kiel tomorrow to get the three points.”No matter what the personnel situation is, we will play 11 against 11 tomorrow, and as Borussia Dortmund we want to win the game.” More

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    Man City given special dispensation to make major change to badge for FA Cup clash vs Salford

    MANCHESTER CITY were given special permission to make a major change to their FA Cup sponsor badge for the third-round clash against Salford.Pep Guardiola’s side romped to an 8-0 win over the League Two outfit with James McAtee scoring a second-half hat-trick.Manchester City were given special permission to not wearing the ‘Emirates’ sponsor name on their sleeveCredit: RexMeanwhile, Salford did wear the ‘Emirates’ name on the FA Cup badgeCredit: RexPrevious seasons have seen Man City not wear the sleeve badge at all, like during last years finalCredit: RexBut Manchester United did wear the full sponsor on their sleeveCredit: RexThey have been allowed to not wear the badge since the 2015/16 seasonCredit: PA:Press AssociationHowever, eagle-eyed fans might have noticed a subtle difference between City’s and Salford’s kits on the right sleeve where the FA Cup sponsor badge is located.City were allowed to wear a badge which simply said “FA Cup” and showed a icon trophy icon, while the Salford badge said “Emirates FA Cup” with the trophy icon.The reason for this is because City have been handed special dispensation to not wear the Emirates name on their sleeve.City’s main sponsor is Abu Dhabi backed airline Etihad Airways, a direct competitor of competition sponsor Emirates who are based in Dubai, a neighbouring City in the UAE.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFA Cup commercial rules allow for certain dispensations for clubs such as City to not wear the badge on their sleeves due to the direct rivalry and consequent conflict of interest.The club did not wear any sleeve badge at all for last years final defeat against Manchester United, while the Red Devils did.Going back as far as the 2015/16 season, City have been granted permission to not wear the badge on their matchday kit.Emirates became the sponsor of football’s old competition back in 2015.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThis deal has twice been extended, with the latest extension being signed in August 2024 to run until 2028.The current deal is reported to be worth around £10million a season.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferAfter dispatching the Class of 92 owned club, City were drawn away against one of Leyton Orient or Derby for the fourth round.The fixture will be played out on the weekend commencing February 8, while the opponent will be decided when the teams play each other on Tuesday evening.Man City have won the competition seven times overall, with their most recent coming in 2023 over Man Utd.They have won it twice in the Emirates era, having been to three finals. Since the club was taken over by Sheikh Mansour in 2008, City have also been in the 2011 and 2013 finals, winning the former in what was a first major trophy for 35 years.FA Cup fourth round draw in fullTo be played weekend commencing February 8:Man Utd vs LeicesterLeeds vs Millwall/Dagenham & RedbridgeBrighton vs ChelseaPreston/Charlton vs WycombeExeter City vs Nottingham ForestCoventry vs IpswichBlackburn vs WolvesMansfield/Wigan vs FulhamBirmingham vs NewcastlePlymouth Argyle vs LiverpoolEverton vs BournemouthAston Villa vs SpursSouthampton vs BurnleyLeyton Orient/Derby vs Man CityDoncaster Rovers vs Crystal PalaceStoke vs Cardiff More

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    Premier League announce new date for last ever Everton vs Liverpool clash at Goodison Park but risk huge clash

    THE PREMIER LEAGUE have announced the new date for the last ever Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.Everton’s clash with Liverpool was originally scheduled to be played on December 7, 2024. Everton clash with Liverpool at Goodison Park has been handed a new dateCredit: GettyBut the clash was postponed due to poor weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh.However, the new date of the clash will be on February 12.TNT Sports will have the rights to the fixture, which will be played at 7.30pm.Yet there is a risk the historic match could be postponed AGAIN.That is because it is subject to Liverpool not playing in the Champions League knockout phase play-off round.Arne Slot’s Reds currently top the Champions League league table with six wins from six and sit six points above the play-off round spots.However, they are yet to mathematically secure a spot in the top eight and confirm qualification to the last-16 due to the possibility of a major goal difference swing.Therefore, this means the clash with Everton at Goodison may be forced to be rearranged for a second time, though this risk should only be theoretical given Liverpool’s imperious form in Europe so far.Most read in FootballMore to follow.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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    Why Dominic Solanke could hold key to success for Dream Team bosses this month

    GAMEWEEK 19 is only half complete with a full round of Premier League fixtures to fulfil this week.But already thoughts turn to how Dream Team managers should approach Gameweeks 20 and 21, when the league phases of the Champions League and Europa League will reach a dramatic conclusion.Tottenham are pushing for a guaranteed place in the Europa League round of 16Credit: GettyThe resumption of the European competitions means gaffers should once again ensure they are suitably represented on the continental stage.Cole Palmer (£6.1m), Bryan Mbeumo (£4.8m) and Alexander Isak (£6m) are just three popular names among those with just two fixtures to fulfil across the next two Gameweeks.Meanwhile, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester Aston Villa, Manchester United and Tottenham will play four times in the same time period.The latter are a particularly interesting prospect given the relatively favourable nature of their January fixtures once they’ve attended to the small matter of Wednesday night’s North London derby at the Emirates.Ange Postecoglou’s side will play Everton and Leicester in the league, two sides in the bottom five of the table currently, alongside Europa League meetings with Hoffenheim and Elfsborg.With all due respect to the German and Swedish teams, Spurs will be heavy favourites against both – Hoffenheim are 15th in the Bundesliga right now.Kulusevski owners will be hopeful of further points this monthCredit: RexPostecoglou has rotated his squad in Europe but he can’t afford to take anything for granted this month if he’s to progress to the last 16 of the competition without having to endure the stress of a play-off.Spurs are currently ninth in the table with only the top eight guaranteed a place in the round of 16.Most read in FootballWith all this mind, might Dominic Solanke (£4.6m) hold the key to success for Dream Team bosses in the next fortnight or so?The England international has 186 points to his name this season, making him the leading asset among his team-mates at the time of writing.And yet he’s just the fifth-most selected Spurs player with Brennan Johnson (£3.7m), Dejan Kulusevski (£4.3m), James Maddison (£4.1m) and Pedro Porro (£4.2m) all boasting superior ownership percentages.Solanke looks a strong option for the remainder of JanuaryCredit: EPAMOST POPULAR SPURS PLAYERS IN DREAM TEAM RIGHT NOW (% OWNERSHIP):21.4% – Brennan Johnson17.6% – Dejan Kulusevski14.8% – James Maddison14.4% – Pedro Porro14.1% – Dominic SolankeIt’s not that Solanke is being totally overlooked; an ownership of 14.1% makes him the fourth-most popular striker in the game.But it’s notable that Isak (30.6%) is more than twice as popular given the upcoming fixture deficit between the two.Newcastle’s main man is in fantastic form and his chances of banking healthy returns against Bournemoth and Southampton are strong but will he outscore Solanke, who may be deployed against Everton, Hoffenheim, Leicester and Elfsborg in the same time frame?It’s worth noting here that for all his success in recent weeks, Isak is just three points ahead of Solanke overall.19 goal involvements and countingCredit: GettyTottenham’s No19 has scored 11 goals and provided eight assists this season which works out at a goal involvement every 113.6 minutes.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpurs have their weaknesses, hence why they’re 12th in the Premier League at present, but they pack a punch in attack and only league-leaders Liverpool have scored more goals in the top flight this term.There’s plenty to be said for backing Solanke in combination with either Kulusevski, Johnson or Maddison in search of bumper points this month.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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    Kyle Walker’s wife believes she’s being harassed by Lauryn Goodman, claims pal as Man City star’s ex ‘plots Dubai move’

    KYLE Walker’s wife believes she is being harassed by Lauryn Goodman, a pal has claimed.Long-suffering Annie Kilner and her love cheat hubby are plotting a move to Italy in a bid to save their marriage.Kyle Walker poses with Annie and kids for Christmas InstagramCredit: InstagramLauryn Goodman seen attending Releaf launch party in 2023Credit: GettyBut the Man City ace, 34, was previously linked with a move to Saudi Arabia on a £400,000-a-week deal.And now it has emerged Lauryn, 33, is also planning to quit the UK and move to Dubai.Her revelation came just hours before it was announced the Walker expressed a desire for a new start abroad.A friend of Kyle and Annie told MailOnline: “You have to wonder whether Lauryn was planning a move to Dubai because she thought that Kyle and Annie were off to the Middle East too.Read more Sports News”She has form for winding them up, particularly Annie, but it hasn’t worked as they have no intention of going there.”She thinks Lauryn is a total wind-up merchant and believes it is harassment.”The Sun revealed yesterday that Walker is ready to finalise a shock loan deal with Inter Milan this month.The couple hope to leave behind the captain’s tangled love life and focus on the future.Most read in FootballKyle has been linked to two top clubs in the trendy Italian city.A source said a loan agreement with Inter Milan had been reached in principle, despite huge rivals AC Milan also expressing an interest.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferInsiders said he shocked City bosses last week by saying he wanted a move, and 31-year-old Annie is likely to move with him, despite filing for divorce in August.One said: “Neither of them know what the future holds. But they’re hopeful a switch to Italy will give them the breathing space they desperately need to see if things can be worked out.”It’s been impossible to do that in England due to the pressure they’ve been under for the last 12 months.”They’re hoping time alone will help them decide if there’s anything left they can salvage.”Annie is keen to press ahead with the divorce in order to sort the finances out and Kyle won’t oppose that. But they haven’t yet fully given up on one another.”Their four kids — Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, six-year-old Reign and baby Rezon — will also make the move from their home in Prestbury, Cheshire.The news comes after The Sun revealed last year that Walker had fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.Annie, pregnant with Rezon at the time, vowed it was the last straw and kicked him out.Then, in an exclusive interview with The Sun, the football ace ­publicly apologised and begged for forgiveness.In the summer, Walker returned from England’s Euros defeat to face 33-year-old Lauryn in court over financial arrangements for year-old daughter Kinara.Papers revealed he had in­c­reased Lauryn’s housing budget from £1.85million to £2.4million after she threatened to move within ten minutes of his family home.READ MORE SUN STORIESWalker’s bombshell request to quit City was revealed after he was left out of the squad ahead of ­Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup demolition of Salford City.Stunning Annie is said to have had second thoughts about divorcing WalkerCredit: InstagramThe Walkers live in a plush £3.5m property in CheshireCredit: Instagram / @kylewalker2Annie and Walker have suffered marriage woes in the pastCredit: instagram/annievkilnerWalker had an affair with Lauryn and fathered her children More

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    Chelsea vs Bournemouth: Get up to £40 in free bets to spend on football with talkSPORT BET

    CHELSEA and Bournemouth meet in an intriguing Premier League fixture 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 showdown.Chelsea vs Bournemouth: 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*Chelsea vs Bournemouth: 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)You can read the full breakdown of free bets and more on how to claim talkSPORT BET’s welcome offer here**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 – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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    Chelsea vs Bournemouth prediction: Free betting tips, odds and Premier League preview

    FOURTH plays host to seventh in the Premier League on Tuesday when Chelsea face Bournemouth.SunSport betting experts have previewed the Stamford Bridge showdown and selected 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 exclusivesChelsea vs Bournemouth previewChelsea ended a four-game wait for a win when swatting League Two Morecambe in the FA Cup over the weekend.They obviously won’t be getting carried away but it’s been a hugely disappointing drop off from Enzo Maresca’s side.They’re fourth heading into the midweek action, now ten points adrift of Liverpool having played a game more.They’ll be glad to be at home but they welcome one of the in-form sides in the country in Bournemouth.The Cherries haven’t tasted defeat since November 23, a stretch of nine games unbeaten with six wins in that time.They too scored five in the cup on Saturday, a bit more impressively when beating Championship side West Brom.Should they collect the three points at the Bridge, Bournemouth will move level on points with the Blues.History is in favour of the hosts, though. 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    I was Man City prospect who fell into booze and drugs, was stabbed twice and jailed… now I’m earning coaching badges

    FORMER Manchester City prospect Daniel Warrender has opened up about being jailed and stabbed twice after falling into booze and drugs.Manchester-born Warrender has since turned his life around and is working hard to earn a Uefa B coaching badge.Former Man City prospect Daniel Warrender has bravely opened up how he turned his life aroundWarrender came through the ranks at Man City before turning professional in 2005The later stages of Warrender’s non-league career was derailed by prisonWarrender bravely opened up about overcoming past struggles on the ‘I Had Trials Once Podcast’.The former Man City youth star was first stabbed outside a city centre nightclub following a Manchester derby match in 2010.Warrender’s wound was reportedly minor, but doctors informed him that the shock of the incident had brought on a heart problem.And the ex-defender unfortunately went on to land himself in a world of trouble with the law a year later in 2011.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSWarrender was sentenced to 15 months in prison in 2013 after punching a man in a nightclub bust-up.According to court reports at the time, he left the victim scarred after he fell over on to a broken pint glass.The shards tore a 3.5cm wound down the man’s right cheek, and made several other cuts on his face, nose and arm, a court heard.The judge noted that Warrender was usually a “decent, hard working man” but had drunk “a skin-full” of alcohol before the attack in Stockport. Most read in FootballJustice Bernard Lever told him that his single blow had “absolutely tragic consequences” for both men, according to the Manchester Evening News.And that it did, as Warrender, who was playing football for non-league side Ramsbottom United at the time, found himself behind bars.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferWarrender said: “I’ve been at Manchester City, decent little prospect whatever.”And then within two years I was in prison for various violent offences and drugs and drink, whatever, you name it, I’ve done it. “I was stabbed on two different occasions and hospitalised a total of nine times.”But that was normal life to me. But now I’m on the Uefa B course. I’ve got two beautiful kids. One of them is a superstar at City.”Warrender’s son George is currently playing for Man City’s Under-11 youth side.Fans have dubbed the youngster a “mini Phil Foden” for his skill – but also because of his uncanny resemblance to the England superstar. Warrender was part of the squad who beat Manchester United’s youth in the Senior Cup in 2005Warrender’s son is coming through the ranks at his dad’s former sideAnd tearful Warrender added: “I’ve got my own coaching pitch, which I own outright…sorry I’m going again. I told you I cry all the time.”But now, honestly, when kids give me a thank you and that, I’m in the house with my missus crying. But I love it.”The now 38-year-old was brutally attacked for the second time on New Year’s Eve in 2017. His brother David Warrender, a convicted drug dealer, was said to be in control of the bar.But it was substantially worse on this occasion as Warrender was stabbed several times and suffered a punctured lung and kidney.Warrender was part of the squad who beat Manchester United’s youth in the Manchester Senior Cup in 2005.He was shipped out on loan to Blackpool a few months later, before he joined the League One side permanently in 2006.But his time at The Tangerines was cut short when he moved down into the non-league game with Rossendale United.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe then spent time in the USA with San Francisco Seals before returning to the UK with FC United of Manchester. Warrender was shipped back and forth between Ramsbottom and FC United before and after his time in prison.Who are these famous footballers? More