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      Mia Khalifa slams rumours she’s dating ex-Man City star Julian Alvarez in bizarre statement

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      MIA KHALIFA has denied rumours that she is dating former Manchester City star Julian Alvarez.Reports in Italy and Argentina have linked the pair – despite Alvarez being in a long-term relationship.Mia Khalifa has denied involvement with Julian AlvarezCredit: GettySocial media rumours had linked Mia with AlvarezCredit: GettyThe Atletico Madrid forward, who moved to Spain in a club record £81million summer deal, is dating childhood sweetheart and social media influencer Maria Emilia Ferrero.Former adult star Mia, 31, has taken to social media to deny any involvement with the 24-year-old after rumours began to circulate on social media.She wrote on X: “To clear things up: I’m not dating anybody, and if I was, it certainly wouldn’t be someone not old enough to remember where they were on 9/11.”Mia has twice been married but is currently single.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe wed her high school boyfriend in 2011, with the pair divorcing five years later.The Beirut-born star then wed Swedish chef Robert Sandberg, although the pair split the following year.Mia has since dated rapper Jhayco.She has made no secret of her love of football in the past.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAlvarez is in a long-term relationship with Maria Emilia FerreroCredit: ReutersAnd speaking to AFTV in 2019, she revealed her three favourite footballers of all time.She began: “I’ve got to say (David Beckham) Becks because I’m a girl.”Mia Khalifa excites fans in West Ham shirt as she visits London for Premier League project Mia then went on to add: “Zinedine Zidane because that (his World Cup final head-butt) was the most exciting thing I’ve seen happen in a football match.”I love violence and I hate that there is so much flopping in football. Yes! That (the headbutt) was the greatest moment of all time.”After naming two Real Madrid legends, she then made a very left-field pick – justifying her selection by likening him to NBA star Kawhi Leonard.She concluded: “And Aaron Mooy. He’s like the Kawhi Leonard of football. He doesn’t look like him but he acts like him.”He’s kind of camera shy, he’s a little goofy but you never see it.”I don’t know, he reminds me of him. Kawhi Leonard is a good guy.”Mia is known to be a huge football fanCredit: GettyThe former adult star has a soft spot for Aaron MooyCredit: Kenny Ramsay More

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      Chelsea coach QUITS after 18 years at club to join Thomas Tuchel’s England set-up

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      HENRIQUE HILARIO is set to end 18 years with Chelsea by leaving to join Thomas Tuchel at England.The goalkeeper signed for the Blues in 2006 as third-choice behind Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini.Henrique Hilario will leave as Chelsea goalkeeping coach to join EnglandCredit: GettyHilario provided back-up for Chelsea stoppersCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdAnd he spent almost a decade providing back-up before retiring in 2014 having been part of Premier League and Champions League-winning sides.Two years after hanging up his gloves, Hilario returned to Chelsea under Antonio Conte as assistant goalkeeping coach. He was then promoted two years later by Maurizio Sarri and remained in that role – under Tuchel too. But the German manager – who succeeds Gareth Southgate as Three Lions boss – will take Hilario with him to Wembley. READ MORE ON CHELSEASunSport revealed in November how Tuchel plotted a swoop for his former keeping coach.The FA officially announced the out-of-work German as Gareth Southgate’s successor in October.But he won’t take charge of the Three Lions – who he’s signed an 18-month deal with – until January 1.Tuchel, 51, is using the time off to get his backroom team in place.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe’s also convinced Chelsea’s current performance analyst James Melbourne to join him.Hilario and Melbourne will be welcomed by a familiar face in former Blues coach Anthony Barry, who Tuchel has installed as his No2.’Why should a player have to be from a country and not the manager’ says Wenger as he questions Tuchel as England boss More

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      Pep Guardiola ‘has no relegation break clause’ in new Man City contract despite threat of punishment over 115 charges

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has reportedly agreed to extend his stay at Manchester City.But his new contract does not include a break clause if City are relegated as punishment for the 115 financial charges tabled against them, according to The Guardian.Pep Guardiola’s contract does not include a relegation break clauseCredit: PAGuardiola, 53, is understood to have agreed to extend his stay at the Etihad by a further year until 2026.However there is no agreement in the deal for the Spaniard to simply walk away if City are relegated.City are involved in a court battle with the Premier League over their alleged financial crimes, with the club denying all allegations.Guardiola insisted he was looking forward to the beginning of the trial, despite one possible consequence being City’s expulsion from all domestic competitions. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, SunSport understands that it is unlikely that that the Cityzens would be dumped from all competitions despite the rules allowing for it to happen.But it has been reported that a one-off points deduction is not seen as “sufficient punishment” for City if they are found guilty of their alleged breaches.Relegation remains a potential option and Guardiola was defiant when asked about the possibility of dropping to the lower leagues.Asked if he would consider his position if City were relegated, he replied: “I will answer when I have the sentence.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“You are questioning like we have been punished. And in the moment we are innocent until guilt is proved. I know the people want it. I know, I feel it. I will wait. Wait and see it and after the sentence has been done we will come here and explain it.“But absolutely I will not consider my future [if] it depends on being here [Premier League] or being in League One. Absolutely. There is more chance to stay if we are in League One than if we were in the Champions League.”Meet Man City’s Nico O’Reilly: Rodri’s heir? More

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      Barcelona BLOCKED from moving into £1.25billion stadium due to little-known rule as return to Nou Camp is postponed

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      BARCELONA’S return to the Nou Camp has been DELAYED due to a little-known Uefa rule.The Spanish giants have spent the last 18 months playing at the Estadio Olimpico while a £1.25billion renovation is carried out on their home ground.Barcelona’s Nou Camp has undergone a £1.25billion renovationCredit: RexThe club had hoped to return to their home ground before the end of 2024Credit: FC BarcelonaHansi Flick’s side sit top of the LaLiga table after a superb startCredit: GettyThe development includes increasing capacity from 99,000 to 104,000, as well as the additions of a roof, luxury bar and new escalators.Barcelona had hoped to move back to the Nou Camp before the end of the year.However, Uefa rules dictate clubs cannot change stadiums before the end of the league phase of the Champions League.It means Barcelona would either have had to play league matches at the Nou Camp and European games at the Estadio Olimpico – or push back the move.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNow, in an email to season-ticket holders who had requested a pass to the Nou Camp for the second half of the season, Barcelona have confirmed they will not return until at least mid-February.They said this is because of “Uefa regulations that prevent changing stadiums during the initial phase of the Champions League and the logistical difficulties and extra costs involved in maintaining two large-capacity facilities operating at the same time”.The date change means games against Valencia, Alaves and Atalanta will now take place at the Estadio Olimpico.According to Mundo Deportivo, the first game back at the Nou Camp could either be a LaLiga clash with Rayo Vallecano on February 16 or a Champions League play-off round fixture.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBarcelona released virtual images in September of how the ground will look once finishedCredit: FC BarcelonaBut they will not return to the Nou Camp until at least mid-FebruaryCredit: FC BarcelonaBarcelona will discount the price of the passes to account for the matches moved from the Nou Camp to the Estadio Olimpico – the Valencia and Alaves games.The Atalanta clash was already included in the Estadio Olimpico pass.Wojciech Szczęsny spotted ‘smoking cigarette’ in Real Madrid changing rooms after Barcelona’s El Clasico winVirtual images were released on the website Espai Barcelona in September showing how the ground will look once completed.A summary of the development read: “A space where anything is possible, a place to experience new ways of enjoying sport and entertainment, strengthening inclusion and integration with the neighbourhood.”An innovative and groundbreaking project.”A far-reaching improvement to boost the club’s growth, ensure new sources of income, and secure the future of the organisation.”The stadium improvements are set to earn Barcelona £25m more in revenue each year.Barcelona sit top of the LaLiga table, six points clear of Real Madrid having played one game more.In the Champions League, they have won three of their four matches and occupy sixth place in the table, meaning as it stands they will qualify automatically for the last-16. More

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      Man City chief slams ‘awful’ transfer window after Treble as stars either wanted more money or were ‘p***ed off’

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S historic Treble led to one of their most troubling transfer windows ever, club chief Txiki Begiristain has revealed.City matched the historic feat oftheir bitter rivals Manchester United in the 2022/23 season by winning the Champions League, FA Cup and Premier League.Manchester City won a historic Treble in the 2022/23 seasonCredit: GETTYBut club chief Txiki Begiristain has revealed the historic season led to a summer of turmoilCredit: GettyBut their success, according to Begiristain, prompted a slew of players – some of whom left the Etihad the following summer – to lay down ultimatums to the club.The Spaniard – who is set to leave at the end of the season – said in the soon-to-released Together: 4 in a Row documentary: “The transfer window was a bit awful.”At least for me. After winning the Treble, everyone was confused.”The protagonists from those trophies were thinking they should get more or new contracts and take the opportunities.READ MORE ON CITY”And the ones who didn’t play in finals were p***ed off and trying to get out from the club.”Cole Palmer, Riyad Mahrez, Aymeric Laporte and Ilkay Gundogan would all leave the Etihad in the months that followed City’s Treble.And the club broke their wage structure in order to stop skipper Kyle Walker from joining German giants Bayern Munich.The slew of departures, however, didn’t stop City from winning a historic fourth Premier League title on the trot last season in what was set to be manager Pep Guardiola’s penultimate season with the club.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhat will happen to Man City?MAN CITY are favourites to win the Premier League title yet again – but there is one elephant in the room that threatens to put the skids under the Etihad giants.Sunsport’s MARTIN LIPTON discusses what the next few months could hold with Head of Sport SHAUN CUSTIS….Custis: So the big question – will there be a resolution this season?Lipton: Yes…. probably! We know the case will start to be dealt with in October or November.It will take at least a month to go through the evidence. So I suspect around March, April time, we will get a result. But that’s where it starts to get tricky.Custis: Why is that?Lipton: If the result is in City’s favour, that’s the end of the matter. They will be cleared. They will have no punishment to face.But if City are found guilty, these will be the heaviest penalties ever imposed by the Premier League.I suspect if they are found guilty, they will be expelled from the league or given a massive points deduction and a huge fine so that they’re not in the Premier League next season.Check out the full discussion on Man City’s future.But the Spaniard is said to be on the verge of inking a new deal with the Citizens.It’s claimed Guardiola, who was on the FA’s shortlist of candidates to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager, is on course to sign a new one-year extension at Eastlands.Pep Guardiola applauds ‘unbelievable’ Erling Haaland’s stunning acrobatic goal Manchester City will be back in action on Saturday evening, welcoming Tottenham to the Etihad. More

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      New Last Man Standing Prize League starts this weekend – pick your team now and compete for £2,000 jackpot!

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      WHAT better way to celebrate the end of the international break than a brand new Last Man Standing Prize League?Dream Team’s third Prize League of the season is free to play with a £2,000 jackpot up for grabs.Play Last Man Standing now!Credit: Dream TeamOur first two Prize Leagues are still active with just 18 entrants remaining in the first contest (talk about squeaky-bum time) but that doesn’t affect this latest edition whatsoever – if you’re still alive in either of the first two Prize Leagues you can also enter the third.PLAY LAST MAN STANDING NOW AHEAD OF LATEST PRIZE LEAGUE – £2,000 CASH UP FOR GRABS!Last Man Standing is a simple yet compelling game.Ahead of each Matchweek (MW), you simply have to select one Premier League team to win their upcoming fixture.If your chosen team wins, you progress to the next Matchweek and take another step towards the cash prize.However, if your team draws or loses, you are eliminated.But here’s the thing, you can only select each team ONCE.For example, if you back Liverpool to beat Southampton this coming weekend and they hammer Saints 5-0 you will progress to the next Matchweek but Arne Slot’s side will be unavailable to you for the remainder of the contest.Most read in FootballLiverpool are league leaders ahead of Matchweek 12Credit: PAThe eventual winner, the last entrant active after everyone else has been eliminated, will know when to play it safe and when to roll the dice.Here is the first set of fixtures (Matchweek 12) for you to weigh up:Leicester v ChelseaBournemouth v BrightonArsenal v Nottingham ForestAston Villa v Crystal PalaceEverton v BrentfordFulham v WolvesManchester City v TottenhamSouthampton v LiverpoolIpswich v Manchester UnitedNewcastle v West HamPick a winner from that bunch and you’ll take a step closer to the £2,000 prize.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 NOWNaturally, Liverpool’s trip to the south coast jumps out as a mega mismatch given the two sides are separated by the full length of the Premier League table.But do you want to use up your only chance to back the Reds straight out of the gate? Decisions, decisions…For more information on Last Man Standing please read the Game Rules.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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      ‘You couldn’t’ – Ice cold Cole Palmer shuts down Amelia Dimoldenberg in viral interview at GQ’s Men of the Year awards

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      COLE PALMER had fans in stitches as he quickly shut down Amelia Dimoldenberg in a cheeky interview.The pair met on the red carpet at GQ’s Men of the Year awards.Cole Palmer and Amelia Dimoldenberg had an interesting exchange on the red carpetCredit: X @BritishGQPalmer had a cheeky retort for one tricky questionCredit: X @BritishGQAnd Palmer put his interviewer on the spot with some clever retorts, comfortably dealing with Amelia’s trademark awkward style.He was asked a string of questions from his potential to be a pundit to whether he would rather score an own goal or be substituted in the first half.Palmer, 22, manoeuvred each question with composure before turning things back around on Amelia, after she asked whether he would score a bicycle kick or a goal from his own half.The Chelsea star replied saying: “It’s tough I don’t know. I feel a bicycle kick is harder.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAmelia interjected, saying: “I could probably do both.””You couldn’t”, Palmer hit back immediately, before adding: “I can’t really do a bicycle kick though.”Fans loved the reaction with some suggesting it is another example of ‘Cold Palmer’ in action.One fan said: “You couldn’t”🧊🥶”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother added: “Haha classic Cole Palmer response 🤣”A third wrote: “Did cole palmer kinda keep up with Amelia… whaaat.”Chelsea Cole Palmer reveals his favourite post-match meal which includes ‘chippy chips’ More

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      Ex-Premier League prodigy jailed for stabbing teen with Rambo knife after turning to crime when footie career flopped

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      A FORMER Premier League prodigy has been jailed for stabbing a teen with a Rambo knife after turning to crime when his career flopped.Causso Darame left 19-year-old Ronnie Evans partially paralysed with “life-changing injuries” after attacking him in a “vicious” robbery.Causso Darame stabbed a teen in a violent robberyCredit: SolentDarame slipped into a life of crime when his contract was terminatedCredit: GettyThe 25-year-old, who was signed by Swansea City FC when they were in the Premier League, stole the teen’s neck chain and bracelet.Darame has now been jailed for four years and four months after he admitted robbery and possession of a knife.Portsmouth Crown Court heard the horror unfolded in the early hours of May 12 last year near Ken’s Fried Chicken restaurant.Ronnie was with a pal when he clocked Darame, who had a large, Rambo-style hunting knife.Read more newsThe court was told the pair “became aware” of the failed winger behind them.As they began to run, Darame yelled after them: “I’m going to catch you, and when I catch you, I’m going to kill you.”The thug then knifed Ronnie in the leg and snatched his jewellery before fleeing.Ronnie suffered a huge amount of blood loss after two of his major nerves were severed.Most read in FootballProsecutor Paul Fairley said: “Luckily, as far as everyone in the case was concerned, the knife missed by a few millimetres the major blood vessels in his leg.”In a victim impact statement, Ronnie said he has been left with paralysis from the knee down – meaning he cannot walk without a splint on his foot.As a result, he has been unable to continue his work as an apprentice electrician and can no longer play tennis to a high level like he used to.The court was told Darame was given a youth contract with Swansea City FC from the age of 15.The footballer, who once compared himself to Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo, was then handed two-year professional contract when he turned 18.His lawyer Daniel Reilly said he felt like a failure when his contract was terminated and began mixing with drug dealers after “struggling to cope”.Sentencing, Judge Daniel Neill said Darame’s actions had changed the life of a man “in the prime of his youth”.He added: “You had hoped to become a professional footballer, it didn’t work out.”Many dreams don’t work out, many ambitions.”By the time that your professional football contract sponsorship came to an end, you had a partner and a newborn child you felt you were failing.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIn August last year, Darame was sentenced to 28 months in prison after police found him with £1,000 worth of heroin and cocaine.At the time, the court heard he turned to drug-dealing to make money because he refused to accept unemployment benefits. More