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      From Man Utd to Mansfield… where it all went wrong for Luton as they’re relegated twice and end up in League One

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      LUTON TOWN have been relegated AGAIN just 12 months on from their Premier League survival fight.The Hatters finished just six points behind Nottingham Forest last season, with the Tricky Trees now chasing Champions League football under Nuno Espirito Santo.Luton Town have been relegated to League OneCredit: RexThe Hatters’ relegation was confirmed last weekendCredit: GettyLuton failed to ditch their losing habit from last seasonCredit: Prime MediaMatt Bloomfield arrived in January but could not keep Luton upCredit: GettyUnfortunately for the Kenilworth Road faithful, Luton just could not shake off the habit of losing.Under former boss Rob Edwards, who guided Town to the Premier League, Luton collected just six points from their last 16 matches of the 2023-24 campaign.If fans had the impression that the Championship would be easier, they were plunged back down to earth with a cruel bump when they lost 4-1 at home to Burnley on the opening day last August.The Clarets would bounce back to the top flight at the first time of asking, the Hatters would not.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChastening defeats at Preston, Plymouth Argyle, Sheffield United and Coventry City followed their opening day disappointment.While their 5-1 battering at Middlesbrough prompted boss Edwards to admit that he felt “numb” to the situation.Luton tried to stay faithful to the man that got them up to the Premier League, but finally pulled the trigger in January when their desperate situation became impossible to ignore.In came Matt Bloomfield, ditching a League One promotion charge with Wycombe Wanderers for a relegation dogfight at Luton.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRob Edwards was sacked by Luton in JanuaryCredit: GettyBloomfield won just four of his first 15 games in charge of Wycombe, so a slow start at Luton may not have been totally unpredictable.But the 41-year-old taking nine matches to secure his first Hatters win left his side with an awful lot to do.Rob Edwards reflects on Luton Town’s loss to Queens Park Rangers A late charge did see Luton briefly climb out of the relegation zone.But a 5-3 collapse at West Brom on the final day sealed their fate, condemning the Hatters to relegation.Last summer, Luton lost the likes of Ross Barkley, Chiedozie Ogbene and Andros Townsend, while club stalwart Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu was allowed to go out on loan.Then there was inspirational skipper Tom Lockyer, the centre-back who suffered a second cardiac arrest on the pitch last season.The Wales international has since recovered and been cleared to return, but a slew of injuries have kept him off the pitch this season.His future at Kenilworth Road remains in doubt.Speaking of Luton’s traditional home, so embedded in the community, the Hatters recently announced plans to move into a new 25,000-seater stadium.Despite their relegation, CEO Gary Sweet remains bullish on the prospect.’THAT’S WHO WE ARE’Speaking to The Athletic, Sweet said: “That is what the Premier League has done for us.”What I’ve been saying this week when we’ve announced the contractor to build Power Court (the location of the new ground) is that during the course of this lifetime we’re going to be playing football in that stadium in the Premier League, the Championship, in League One and, most probably, League Two because that’s Luton Town.“That’s who we are, they are the journeys we take, as our history has absolutely proven.”So whether we are League One or Championship next season, it makes really no difference to the specification of that programme, the timeline or delivery of Power Court.”All we do is regroup as a football club and a football team.”In a club statement, chairman David Wilkinson bullishly added: “The in-depth analysis started before relegation was confirmed, as individuals and as a Club, as we set about working harder and more effectively to build on the run of form that, before Saturday’s defeat, had put us in with such a chance of survival.”All we can promise, at this moment, is that we will review, regroup and rebuild. Indeed, this has started. “We must recover the spirit that was so familiar to us on our rise, and we will use this now as a catalyst for a renewed determination and focus to achieve one objective.”Lengthy discussions have already taken place with Matt [Bloomfield] and his staff regarding next season designed to reshape our squad into a proper Luton team we can all be proud to watch next season.Read More on The Sun”No stone will go unturned as we review and prepare for the 2025/26 season, hopefully, with fresh optimism and renewed vigour.”From duelling with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool last season, Luton will have to overcome Mansfield and Burton next term.Luton rallied late on in the season but could not stay upCredit: RexThe Hatters will battle the likes of Mansfield next seasonCredit: Rex More

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      Former Chelsea wonderkid who spent 10 years with Blues wakes up unemployed as he’s released with ‘next Steven Gerrard’

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      SHREWSBURY TOWN have released former Chelsea wonderkid Jamal Blackman and ex-Liverpool prospect Jordan Rossiter.Shrewsbury revealed their retained list ahead of the coming League One season and neither of the two made the cut.Shrewsbury Town have released ex-Chelsea wonderkid Jamal BlackmanShrewsbury also let go of former Liverpool prospect Jordan RossiterBlackman, 31, joined the Shrews in 2024 from Burton Albion amid an ongoing nomadic career.The goalkeeper amassed a mere total of 27 appearances since his arrival to the EFL outfit.Rossiter, 28, moved to New Meadow on the same year as the former Chelsea ace. The midfielder, who was sent out on loan to Oldham Athletic this season, registered only 17 appearances for Shrewsbury.Read More on FootballBlackman was tipped by many to become Chelsea’s next No1 after impressing within the youth ranks.The keeper was with the Blues’ seniors for almost 10 years after an impressive six-year spell with the reserves until he was called up in 2012.But the ex-England Under-19 international never played for the first team and was released in 2021 after several loan stints with Middlesbrough, Ostersund, Wycombe Wanderers, Sheffield United, Leeds, Vitesse, Bristol Rovers and Rotherham.Blackman now finds himself as a free agent after some unremarkable spells with Los Angeles FC, Huddersfield, Exeter City and of course Burton, which took place before his move to Shrewsbury.Most read in FootballRossiter poses as perhaps an even greater shock than the former Chelsea shot-stopper.The former England Under-19 international enjoyed an impressive 11-year stint with Liverpool’s reserves, where he even donned the captain’s armband, until he was called up to the seniors in 2014. The defensive midfielder stood out so much in the youth ranks that the Reds’ legend Robbie Fowler tipped him to become the next Steven Gerrard back in 2013.Fowler said 12 years ago: “Jordan Rossiter. Big shout, but potentially a young Stevie G. He’s a very good player.”But the England legend’s prediction never materialised as Rossiter only managed a total of five appearances with Liverpool’s first team during a hapless two-year stint that was marred by injury.That led to a move to Rangers in 2016, where he played under Gerrard for two years, before also competing for the likes of Bury, Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers.He never lived up to the Gerrard tag, but he insists that wasn’t the reason behind his unfortunate fall from grace.Rossiter said back in 2020 when asked if all that hype added pressure: “No, I never saw it like that. For legends of the club to say positive things about me was great to hear. Read More on The Sun”It showed that they rated me highly but I never felt under any extra pressure or anything like.”I never got carried away by it either. I was just thinking, ‘Next Steven Gerrard? If I have 10 per cent of the career Steven Gerrard has had then I will have had a great career’.”Blackman was expected to become Chelsea’s next No1Rossiter was tipped to become the next Steven Gerrard More

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      ‘In one year the decision will be made’ – Wenger demands new offside rule that will be ‘impossible to defend against’

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      ARSENE WENGER has demanded a change to the offside rule, but it is one that could spell danger for defences.Wenger, 75, was speaking on beIN Sports’ coverage of Inter Milan’s dramatic 4-3 win over Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Wenger has long been a proponent of reform for the offside ruleCredit: GettyThe former Arsenal manager also said that the Europa League winners should not qualify for the Champions LeagueCredit: GettySimone Inzaghi’s side have now reached the final twice in the last three years, having been defeated by Manchester City 1-0 in 2023. The Nerazzurri needed an extra-time winner from Davide Frattesi to earn their place in the final, having surrendered a two-goal lead that had been given to them by Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu. Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo’s strikes restored parity for Barca before Raphinha notched in the 87th minute to force another half-hour, but it was Frattesi who popped up to edge the tie in Inter’s favour. During beIN’s coverage, Wenger, who now works for FIFA as Chief of Global Football Development, issued an update on the status of the offside rule.Read more footballHe hinted that it would be revised after years of controversy, particularly with the introduction of VAR. The former Arsenal manager believes that the technology takes away the “advantage” given to the attacking side, and as a result, fewer goals are scored. He explained: “When we decided before VAR that, at the same level, you are not offside anymore, it was 1990, after the World Cup in Italy. “There were no goals scored. Before, you were offside when you were in line with the defence.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”In 1990, we decided that that was not offside anymore. In case of doubt, the doubt benefits the striker. “That means when there’s a fraction, like we have just seen now, the striker could get the advantage. With VAR, this advantage disappears.‘Both teams have the same problem’ says Arsene Wenger as Arsenal legend tears into old rivals Tottenham and Man Utd “I think in England, they counted 37 goals on marginal offsides, and it’s frustrating. “That’s why I proposed that – as long as any part of your body is on the same line as the defender, you’re not offside. “We are experiencing it now. In one year, the decision will be made, by IFAB [International Football Association Board], not by me.”However, Wenger’s revolutionary idea has not gone down well on social media, withn one fan remarking that “it will be impossible to defend against. Will give the attackers a[n] unfair advantage. And not a[n] even playing field will just force teams to sit deep.””Wait until teams abandon a high line because of this rule,” another tweeted. One said: “What he is proposing would have a ripple effect.. the level of entertaining games would reduced, cos most teams would now have low blocks.”Read More on The SunThere were a couple of fans in the comments who agreed with the Frenchman, with one saying: “Arsene knows”, and another remarking: “Tell him this man, he understands the game”.”Very good, Mr Wenger,” one comment read. More

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      Bukayo Saka vs Ousmane Dembele: How Arsenal and PSG’s star men compare ahead of Champions League showdown

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      ARSENAL face a major battle to reach the Champions League final as they head to Paris Saint-Germain tonight.But the game is likely to hinge on the performances of two key men.Bukayo Saka is hoping to fire Arsenal to the Champions League finalCredit: GettyOusmane Dembele will be Paris Saint-Germain’s key man tonightCredit: EPABukayo Saka and Ousmane Dembele are both regarded as the star players for their respective sides.And the numbers show they each excel in differing roles.Saka and Dembele both favour their left foots and are often found operating on the right side of the field.However, this season has seen PSG occasionally deploy Dembele as a central false nine.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd as a result, his attacking stats in the Champions League are slightly more impressive than Saka’s.Dembele has eight goals to the Arsenal man’s five, while he also has one more assist with three in total.Dembele has also made a stunning 436 passes compared with Saka’s 175, with the Frenchman’s 783 touches almost double the amount of his opponent too.Finally, Dembele’s 38 shots are some way clear of Saka’s 14.Most read in Champions LeagueJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesHowever, the latter has spent a good chunk of the season injured.Saka missed 19 matches with a hamstring injury suffered in December.How Arsenal can beat PSG and reach the Champions League final And as a result, he’s played five less games than Dembele’s 13 – which makes their output ratio a lot more even.Saka’s all-round game as a pure right winger comes to the fore even more with his five tackles – two more than Dembele has made.And in the transfer market, Saka is also head and shoulders above his rival.According to Transfermarkt, the Arsenal star has a market value of £128million.That figure leaves Dembele in the shade, with the Frenchman’s value just £64m.However, PSG’s talisman has a much more impressive trophy haul.Having also played for Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona, Dembele has raked in five league titles and eight domestic trophies.But most impressively, the ace has also landed a World Cup after winning it in 2018 with France.Saka does have a few trophies to his name though, helping himself to two Community Shields and an FA Cup during his time in London.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta know how crucial Saka is to his team’s hopes.Arteta said: “He elevates the level of the team. It’s a fear factor every time he’s on the ball because he’s a real threat and on top of that he generates more space for the team.”Dembele picked up a hamstring injury after scoring the only goal in PSG’s 1-0 win at Arsenal in the first leg last week.But he is expected to be fit for toinight’s second leg, and PSG’s attacking wingback Achraf Hakimi is delighted on his return.Hakimi said; “He is the type of player who makes you want to go to the stadium to watch because he is a genius on the ball, even if he doesn’t have many chances. “He can change the course of the game so we are delighted to have him back in the team.”Read More on The SunBoth Dembele and Saka have not yet won the Champions League.And with a spot against Inter Milan waiting in the final, both stars will be going all-out to fire their teams to glory tonight.How the two compare this season in the Champions League More

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      Scott McTominay’s net worth revealed as Napoli star’s Manchester United millions take a hit after botched investment

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      HE’s the man on the moment in Naples.Scotland star Scott McTominay is leading the charge towards the Scudetto for Napoli – but how is his net worth looking as he stands on the cusp of history in his first season in Italy?Scott McTominay is fast-approaching cult hero status with NapoliCredit: GettyAlready fans have dedicated a shrine to him in the city of NaplesCredit: EPAThe 28-year-old made a £25.5million switch from Manchester United to the Serie A club last summer.That transfer has since been derided by several former United stars, who believe those at Old Trafford must now regret the decision to sell him.McTominay has established himself as a fans’ favourite with the Partonopei faithful – fans have gotten tattoos of him, a pizza has been named in his honour and there’s even a SHRINE dedicated to the Scot in the city he now calls him.The midfielder has scored 12 goals for Napoli so far this season (11 in the league), with many coming in vital moments.His form has been so impressive it’s led to a tactical shift by boss Antonio Conte and it’s helped put Gli Azzuri on the verge of a fourth Serie A title.McTominay earned a pay rise when he moved from the Premier League to Serie A.He was on around £60,000 a week at Man Utd, raking in about £2.5million per year.But he now makes just over £91,000 a week at Napoli with an annual salary of £4,779,287. That figure would put him below 15 United stars in terms of yearly earnings.His wages aren’t all that make up his net worth, of course.He has a company set up for off-the-field investments, Scott McTominay Ltd, and back in February we revealed it had funds of £4,745,160.’How can you sell him?’ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer blasts Man Utd for Scott McTominay’s transfer to NapoliThat would put his net worth riches north of £8million – not including sponsorship and endorsement deals.However, his business’ accounts took a hit this week after a botched investment in which he loaned cash to a collapsed firm run by his Wag, Cam Reading.McTominay loaned £1million in cash plus £1.32million from his own investment company to Ashley Reading and Wag Cameron’s Fortress Capital Partners.Scott McTominay’s careerBorn in Lancaster on December 8, 1996Joined the Manchester United youth system aged five and signed his first professional contract in 2013Made his Premier League debut against Arsenal in May 2017McTominay went on to win Carabao Cup and FA Cup with Man UtdMade 255 appearances and scored 29 goals for the Red DevilsMcTominay joined Napoli in August for £25.7millionBorn in England, he qualified for Scotland through his dad who’s from HelensburghMcTominay was called-up by Scotland in March 2018 and has gone on to become a huge Hampden favouriteHe was part of the squad at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024He won his 50th cap while playing against Germany at Euro 2024McTominay has scored some huge goals for Scotland, including an injury-time winner against Israel and his famous double in the 2-0 win over Spain in GlasgowCam and her dad are facing fraud allegations and Cam has been told to hand over hundreds of thousands of pounds from sales of two pads in Dubai and a Spanish villa.McTominay himself is among creditors owed around £20million by Fortress after it went bust.But it’s understood investors stand to get just 3p back for every £1 — meaning McTominay would receive just £66,000.With all that accounted for, McTominay’s net worth can be estimated at around £5.8million to £6million.McTominay and Wag Cam ReadingAnd with Ashley ReadingKeep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      PSG vs Arsenal: Get both teams to score at boosted price of Evens, plus up to £40 in free bets with talkSPORT BET

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      ARSENAL’S 1-0 defeat last week leaves them needing a huge performance at PSG tonight to book a spot in the Champions League final later this month.And bookmakers talkSPORT BET are celebrating with TWO special offers on the huge European contest with up to £40 in free football bets up for grabs!And secondly, ALL talkSPORT BET customers can get both teams to score tonight at a hugely boosted price of Evens – that’s enhanced from 8/15!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 greaterOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first bettalkSPORT BET: 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.There’s also a very special price boost waiting to be claimed with both teams to score in PSG vs Arsenal tonight at a hugely boosted price of Evens – that’s enhanced from 8/15!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 – 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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      Who is Felix Zwayer? Meet the German referee officiating the PSG vs Arsenal Champions League semi-final second leg

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      FELIX ZWAYER will officiate in Paris as the Gunners aim to overturn a 1-0 deficit in a crucial Champions League semi-final second leg on Wednesday 7 May, 2025.Here is everything you need to know about the referee who received a six-month ban for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal.UEFA stood by their decision to appoint Felix Zwayer to Euro 2024 semi-final England V Netherlands despite his pastCredit: Getty The match-fixing scandal is still on the minds of Felix Zwayer criticsCredit: GettyWho is Felix Zwayer?Felix Zwayer is a German football referee, based in Berlin.Born on May 18, 1981, he officiates for SC Charlottenburg of the Berlin Football Association. He is a FIFA referee and is ranked as a UEFA elite category referee.Felix began his refereeing career in 2003 and worked his way up through the ranks of German football.Read More on ZwayerHe made his Bundesliga debut in 2012 and soon become a regular fixture in their matches.In 2005, his career took a hit when he found himself involved in a match-fixing scandal. It was revealed that he accepted a €300 bribe from referee Robert Hoyzer, who was involved in a larger match-fixing scandal at the time in Germany.Felix was banned from refereeing for six months by the German Football Association (DFB) as a result of his involvement.Most read in Champions LeagueEngland sensation Jude Bellingham referred to the scandal in a post-match interview and was fined £33,970 from the German FA for his comments about Felix in 2021.What big matches has Felix Zwayer officiated before?Zwayer last officiated an English side when Liverpool beat Lille 2-1 in JanuaryCredit: EPAFelix has been involved in various UEFA and FIFA competitions, including qualifiers for the World Cup and the European Championship.He has also refereed matches in top club competitions such as the Champions League and the Europa League.The German has refereed 36 Champions League games in his career with his most recent Champions League assignment being Barcelona’s 1-0 win against Benfica on March 5, 2025.Felix’s last game officiating an English side was Liverpool’s 2-1 triumph over Lille on January 21, 2025, which also saw a red card for Lille’s Aissa Mandi.Despite the scandal, Felix continued to work his way up the ranks and was selected by FIFA to be one of the video assistant referees for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.But in December 2021, he was heavily criticised for not awarding Borussia Dortmund a penalty and for sending off coach Marco Rose during a game.You give a referee, that has match fixed before, the biggest game in Germany, what do you expect?Jude BellinghamAfter the match, the former Dortmund player Jude Bellingham, who now plays for Real Madrid, referred to Felix’s past.Bellingham told ViaPlay after Dortmund’s 3-2 loss: “You give a referee, that has match fixed before, the biggest game in Germany, what do you expect?”Felix took a break from refereeing after the incident, but returned in February 2022.Referee Felix Zwayer and England player Jude Bellingham have historyCredit: GettyWhat else has Felix Zwayer done?Away from the pitch, Felix is a real estate manager.He owns a company with three other partners. What is Felix Zwayer’s VAR history?Zwayer has refereed in 384 games in his careerCredit: GettyThe Bundesliga pioneered the rise of VAR in European football, introducing the technology in 2017 and becoming one of the first leagues in Europe to do so. VAR is regularly used in Germany where Felix has officiated the majority of his 384 games with the whistle.Felix has used it in a number of matches, including the match where Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund in December 2021.He controversially chose not to award Dortmund a penalty for a foul on Marco Reus but subsequently gave Bayern a spot-kick for a dubious handball on Mats Hummels. The new semi-automated offside technology denied Mikel Merino an equaliser in the first leg and it is a system yet to be implemented in German football.Read More on The SunWith the system being introduced next season to the Bundesliga, Felix has been involved in the trialing of it. The Gunners will be hoping that it won’t spoil their fun again when they face PSG at the Parc de Princes. More

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      ‘I was faster than the boys’ – Alisha Lehmann opens up on her football beginnings and ‘moment everything changed’

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      JUVENTUS ace Alisha Lehmann looked back at her football beginnings before reaching fame on the pitch and social media.Lehmann, 26, has been a pro footballer since 2016 and saw her career take off when she started combining her day job with modelling on various platforms, such as Instagram.Alisha Lehmann looked back at her football beginningsLehmann combines her career in football with social media modellingLehmann came a long way until she joined JuventusLehmann started playing football from the age of sixThat earned the forward an audience of 16.4million followers and the nickname of the “world’s sexiest footballer”.The Switzerland international claims she knew she had a calling from the age of six when she played football with boys.The ex-Aston Villa ace even claims that she was “faster than the boys” and that led to her playing for a local club.Everything changed when Young Boys scouted her at the age of 11 as that was when her career officially began.Read More on FootballLehmann recalled her beginnings in football: “When I was six or seven, I joined a club. “As a child, I was very fast, faster than the boys. I started in my village and always wanted to play. “The moment everything changed was when I joined Young Boys: I was 11 or 12 years old. “At that time, we trained with the boys in the mornings and played with the girls on weekends…Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I had fun, but I didn’t think I could become a real footballer. Women’s football wasn’t like it is today, and I believed that in Switzerland I would earn more with a normal job than as a footballer. “I never thought I would make it; I lived my life.Fans baffled as Mark Goldbridge ‘chats up Alisha Lehmann’ on Baller League live watchalong”I’m a girl, I’m feminine, and I like nails. I’m not a full-back, I don’t have to take throw-ins. “People talk about these things too much; they don’t influence what happens on the pitch in any way. “I’m always criticised for these things. I don’t care what they write.”Scroll down to see more of Alisha’s glam lifeAlisha Lehmann played for Aston VillaCredit: RexLehmann was one of the WSL’s top starsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She has amassed a loyal following onlineCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Lehmann has millions of Instagram supportersCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Alisha posed for her 2024 calendarCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7She regularly posts saucy snapsCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann is not shy when it comes to the cameraCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She plays as a forwardCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann likes to travelCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Fans will be cheering her onCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Alisha has joined the Prime teamCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann looks delighted to be partnering KSI and Logan PaulCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann is the most-followed female footballer in the world.Credit: instagramLehmann was asked if she could send Drake one of her football shirtsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She received a surprising request from rapper DrakeCredit: instagramAn A-list celebrity had offered her £90,000 for a night of passionCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7The footballer is sponsored by PrimeCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7She is also a Switzerland internationalCredit: Getty More