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    Leeds goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson rushed to hospital after car crash in Norway

    LEEDS UNITED star Kristoffer Klaesson was taken to hospital after a car crash in his home country of Norway.The 23-year-old goalkeeper’s BMW M5 Cs collided with a roadblock barrier late on Wednesday night in Berger, Lillestrom.Leeds star Kristoffer Klaesson crashed his BMW M5 late last night in NorwayCredit: RexThe goalkeeper was taken by ambulance to hospital afterwards and could reportedly face chargesCredit: GettyLeeds have confirmed to the Yorkshire Evening Post that Klaesson was driving the motor involved in the road accident.Lillestrom news outlet Romerikes Blad says that Terge Marstad, a police operations manager, informed them that the Norway U21 international was able to stand and appeared to be uninjured.However, he was taken by ambulance to Akershus University Hospital as a precaution and was questioned by police at the medical facility.The YEP added that Klaesson did not sustain any injuries.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLPolice attorney Henrik Skrimstad told RB: “All I can say is that the police are investigating a traffic accident.”Bjorn Bratteng, the head of Lillestrom police station district’s investigation section, also revealed that Klaesson’s driving licence had been temporarily seized, without the footy ace’s consent. However, RB are reporting that cops do not suspect that he had alcohol in his system.But Norwegian media outlet, Verdens Gang, are reporting that Klaesson is charged with violating Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act.Most read in FootballThat states: “Any person shall travel showing consideration, and being alert and cautious so that no damage or risk is caused, and so that other traffic is not unnecessarily obstructed or inconvenienced.”That can carry a penalty of up to one year in prison.Patrick Bamford reveals terrifying moment Leeds fans confronted him at his house leaving his fiancee shakenKlaesson signed a four-year contract at Elland Road in 2021 after Leeds paid £1.6m to Norwegian side Valerenga.He has only made three first-team appearances for them, two of which have come this season.He did manage to get a Premier League outing as well last term in the club’s relegation campaign when he replaced the injured Illan Meslier away to Wolves.However, he has found himself reduced to being third-choice stopper over recent weeks after Karl Darlow returned to being No.2 after thumb surgery.Kristoffer KlaessonHere’s all you need to know about the star:
    Club: Leeds United
    Position: Goalkeeper
    Age: 23
    DOB: November 27, 2000
    Place of birth: Oslo, Norway
    Height: 6ft 4in
    Previous club: Valerenga (2015-2021)
    International: Norway U21 (17 caps)
    Honours: 2016 Syrenka Cup

    Leeds are next in Championship action away to Middlesbrough on Monday as they look to try and seal an instant return to the top-flight.They are currently third, two points behind leaders Ipswich Town and one behind second-placed Leicester City, who have played a game less than their two rivals.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Southampton in fourth have also returned to the title race and sit three points behind Leeds with a game in hand on Daniel Farke’s side.The German boss is likely to give an update on the stopper’s condition on Friday at his next pre-match press conference. More

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    Inside Cole Palmer’s impressive car collection, with the Chelsea star now driving a £190,000 Lamborghini Urus

    COLE PALMER can do no wrong on and off the pitch.For Chelsea, he has exploded into life and become a Premier League star since his £47.5million move from Man City last summer.Cole Palmer has exploded into life as a Premier League star since moving to ChelseaCredit: AlamyMost recently, Palmer has been spotted driving a £190k Lamborghini UrusCredit: GettyA hat-trick against Man Utd in a stunningly late 4-3 win for the Blues took his tally to 19 goals in all competitions.In what has been a disappointing campaign for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, Palmer has been the one bright spark.Ony 21, the attacking midfielder has also managed to build a steady car collection that belie his young years.SunSport takes a look at what the England international has in his garage.Read more football news Lamborghini Urus, £190,000The staple motor for any Premier League footballer, Lamborghini’s first foray into the SUV world is regularly seen at the training grounds of all the major clubs.It genuinely is an astonishing motor, boasting all the finesse of a supercar – but offering a lot more leg room.There once was a huge waiting list for the Urus, but top class athletes have seemingly jumped the queue.The starting price is around the £190,000 mark, but can rise up to £240,000.Most read in FootballPowered by Lamborghini’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, it reaches 0-62 mph in around 3.5 seconds, while it has a top speed of around 190 mph.Chelsea fans furious as Raheem Sterling appears to take penalty off Cole Palmer… before barely troubling goalkeeperMercedes A-Class, £30,000A starter kit into the Mercedes brand, when Palmer scored his first big contract at Man City he splashed the cash on an A-Class.It can come as a hatchback or sedan, so is mostly seen as a family car.But Palmer looked pleased as punch when he showed it off on social media as a teenage prodigy.Depending on the model, it reaches 0-62 mph in between 4.8 or 9.3 seconds.There are also hybrid models that offer a combination of petrol and electric power, with an electric range of around 44 miles.Palmer shows off his first big purchase – a Mercedes-Benz A-ClassThe A-Class costs an accessible £30k for first time Mercedes ownersCredit: Alamyread more sport featuresBMW i4, £71,000Launched in 2022, as Palmer’s began to integrate with the first team at the Etihad he upgraded his A-Class Merc to this classy beamer.It is BMW’s first Gran Coupé electric car and is based on the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé.Available in two versions – eDrive40 and M50 – Palmer had the latter.With a base price of around £71,000, it wasn’t a cheap upgrade.However, it is a zippy motor – able to reach 0-62 mph in a mere 3.9 seconds.As Palmer became a name at Man City, he splashed the cash on a £71k beamerThe BMW i4 is available in two versions – the eDrive40 and M50Check out what these celebs drive…Volkswagen Polo, £20,000Because we all have to start somewhere…Palmer’s first car was a suitably sensible Volkswagen Polo, with new models starting at around the £20,000 mark.Renowned for being the best budget car on the market, it’s perfect for city life.Although it’s not a car for speed demons – managing 0-62 mph in 6.5 or 15.6 seconds, dependent on specs.Still, you can trust German engineering to get it right, which Palmer seems to believe in given his car choices.Thankfully, though, he’s English and plays for the Three Lions. Palmer’s first car was a reliable Volkswagen PoloThe Polo has been voted the best budget car on the marketCredit: Alamy More

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    Champions League star splashes out £170,000 on stunning BMW supercar after win over Celtic

    LAZIO star Mario Gila treated himself to a luxury supercar after progressing to the Champions League knock-out round.The Serie A giants beat Celtic 2-0 on Tuesday to reach the last 16 for just the second time since 2000.
    Mario Gila helped Lazio qualify for the Champions League knock-out by beating Celtic 2-0Credit: Getty
    He celebrated by buying a luxury BMWCredit: Instagram @mario_gila4
    The car is priced at £170,000Credit: Instagram @mario_gila4
    Gila made his first Champions League appearance against CelticCredit: Instagram @mario_gila4
    Lazio beat Celtic in the reverse fixture and Feyenoord at home to qualify – but must beat Atletico Madrid to win the group.
    However it appears defender Gila is not too fussed about topping the group as he got celebrations underway with a fancy purchase.
    The 23-year-old bought black BMW M8 Competition opaque which is valued at £170,000.
    The eight-cylinder engine gives the BMW a top speed of 250 km/h and it can do 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds.
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    Gila made his Champions League debut in the victory of Celtic and he took to social media to share his pride with the achievement.
    He said: “Qualified and good performance of the team. Keep going like this.
    “Thanks to all the fans for the support you have given us.
    “Very happy for my debut in the Champions League 😁😁”
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    Lazio could play Arsenal in the next round of the Champions League after the Gunners confirmed their group win with a 6-0 victory over Lens on Wednesday.
    However Manchester United could exit the competition following their 3-3 draw with Galatasaray – they now need to beat Bayern Munich to qualify and hope Galatasaray and Copenhagen draw. More

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    England star Trent Alexander-Arnold cheats death in horror car crash caused by killer Storm Babet

    FOOTIE’S Trent Alexander-Arnold avoided death by inches yesterday after a 40ft electricity pylon was uprooted in treacherous 70mph winds.The high-voltage power line, weighing around half a ton, smashed on to a car right in front of the England ace’s £90,000 Range Rover.
    Trent Alexander-Arnold avoided death by inches after a 40ft electricity pylon was uprooted in treacherous 70mph windsCredit: Getty
    The high-voltage power line, weighing around half a ton, smashed on to a car right in front of the England ace’s £90,000 Range Rover
    Alexander-Arnold slammed on the brakes and swerved before hitting the BMW X5
    Alexander-Arnold, 25, slammed on the brakes and swerved before hitting the BMW X5.
    The shaken Liverpool star was then seen getting out and speaking to the other driver.
    Both miraculously escaped unharmed in the crash on a wet country lane near Knutsford, Cheshire.
    It came as Storm Babet caused chaos around the country, leaving three people dead.
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    A source said: “The wind was so powerful it suddenly ripped up the pylon. It was really terrifying. It’s a miracle nobody was hurt. Someone could have easily been killed.
    “What are the chances of that happening? Alexander-Arnold must feel like he’s cheated death.
    “A few seconds later and it could have gone through his windscreen. It’s absolutely treacherous out there.”
    Police were called to the crash scene yesterday morning and the electricity was turned off.
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    Photos show Alexander-Arnold standing by his car close to the pylon which is splayed across the road with its wires hanging out.
    The front of his black Range Rover was damaged while the white BMW had veered into a hedge and lost a headlight.
    It is believed Alexander-Arnold, who lives nearby, later attended training ahead of today’s lunchtime clash against Everton at Anfield.
    The accident came days after he partied at a London nightclub with England teammates including Jude Bellingham and Jack Grealish, following the Three Lions’ qualification for next summer’s Euros.
    Cheshire Police said yesterday: “At 10.34am this morning we were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a black Range Rover and a BMW.
    “An electricity pole had fallen into the road, causing the accident.
    “Nobody was injured and everything was cleared by 1.05pm.
    “We called the energy company and had the electricity turned off.”
    Alexander-Arnold’s agent has been contacted for comment.
    The shaken Liverpool star was then seen getting out and speaking to the other driver
    The England star miraculously escaped unharmed in the crash on a wet country lane in CheshireCredit: 2023 CameraSport More

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    Jude Bellingham gets stunning £155,000 electric BMW as Real Madrid stars are all gifted new cars

    JUDE BELLINGHAM has received a stunning £155,000 electric BMW as part of Real Madrid’s partnership with the car manufacturer.The England star has had an amazing start to life in the Spanish capital, scoring ten goals in ten games for his new team.
    Jude Bellingham signs his new carCredit: Instagram @realmadrid
    Real Madrid stars have been gifted new BMWsCredit: Instagram @realmadrid
    Bellingham is also able to enjoy perks off the pitch, with all Real Madrid stars being handed a BMW.
    The 20-year-old smiled as he posed next to his new BMW XM.
    He also signed the back of it when he picked it up.
    Bellingham’s new motor is a plug-in hybrid SUV with 748 horsepower.
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    Real Madrid players picked up their electric BMWs as part of a new initiative to make their journeys to training more environmentally friendly.
    A club statement read: “The football first team received the official BMW cars at an event which took place at Real Madrid City.
    “This season, the team will use vehicles classified as ‘0 emissions’ in order to be able to make their daily journeys in 100% electric mode.
    “The players have opted for models such as the BMW i4 M50, the new BMW i4 eDrive35, the first BMW XM, the BMW iX M60 and the BMW IX xDrive50.
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    “These are high-performance, sustainable models featuring state-of-the-art technology, all geared towards dynamism, precision and aesthetics, without neglecting electrification.”
    Bellingham joined up with England for international duty on Monday.
    He could be in action for Gareth Southgate’s side as they take on Australia in a friendly at Wembley on Friday night.
    The England boss was asked this week if Bellingham is already the best player in the world.
    Southgate, 53, replied: “It’s not a stupid question.
    “I haven’t seen everybody and studied everybody playing. All I can say it is he’s at the one of the biggest clubs in the world — arguably the biggest — and he’s playing exceptionally well.
    “He’s currently the match winner for them so he’s in a brilliant place.”
    Bellingham, 20, is on England dutyCredit: Getty More

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    Premier League stars’ luxury cars including Ferrari found in shipping containers on the way to Dubai after being stolen

    TWO Premier League stars have had their flash luxury cars returned to them after the vehicles were found in shipping containers headed for Dubai.The supercars recovered by the Essex Police’s Stolen Vehicle Intelligence Unit were a Ferrari and a Range Rover.
    The Premier League player has been reunited with his flash red FerrariCredit: East Anglia News Service
    The silver Range Rover has also been reunited with its ownerCredit: East Anglia News Service
    So far this year, the force’s team has recovered 517 cars or parts of vehicles with a combined value of more than £16million.
    The two players, who have not been identified but have more than 100 international caps between them, had their cars stolen in neighbouring counties.
    The SVIU’s PC Paul Gerrish, PC Phil Pentelow and analyst Hannah Gerrish, tracked down the vehicles to shipping containers which were due to travel to Dubai from London Gateway Port in Thurrock.
    As yet, no arrests have been made in connection to the vehicle thefts.
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    It’s thought once a car is stolen, thieves may look to quickly sell it on, even for a price well below its market value, or strip it for parts or even ship the whole vehicle  to areas such as the Middle East or Africa, where it can be sold for two or three times its cost in the UK.
    The thieves or handlers of the stolen vehicles may obtain false or cloned identities before selling it on to an unsuspecting member of the public in the UK or even distribute them to other criminals.
    Essex Police launched Operation Ignition this summer which saw the SVIU, Roads Policing and investigators work together to break up the criminal gangs behind the thefts.
    The SVIU has managed to return vehicles to hundreds of victims from family saloons to supercars.
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    PC Gerrish said: “Every stolen car is important to us and we work as hard as we can to get them back to their owners.
    “When you phone someone up and tell them we’ve got their car with their kids’ car seats and the pushchair in the back, or other personal items, it’s hugely satisfying.
    “We are creating a hostile environment for car thieves. We know what to look for and we know how and where they operate.”
    One of the Premier League footballers went to the SVIU base to be reunited with his car and praised the team’s work.
    PC Pentelow said: “He was genuinely thankful and taken aback by the lengths we had gone to.
    “His car was clearly very dear to him, and he was very impressed with the service he’d had from the police.
    “Even though he plays for one of my team’s biggest rivals, he was a nice guy and down-to-earth. It was good to help him.”
    The SVIU team work with manufacturers including Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, BMW and Mercedes-Benz to improve vehicle security.
    The team recommends drivers learn about their car’s vulnerabilities by watching videos online and check the website Secured by Design to find recommended safety devices for your car and think about getting a Disklok.
    However, they say the biggest vulnerability is people leaving their vehicles unlocked.
    PC Pentelow said: “Double lock it and check it. We still see CCTV where people’s cars aren’t locked.”
    In July this year, the Essex Police’s SVIU team recovered cars and car parts worth £1m, in one of their most successful weeks ever.
    The unit recovered high-end cars including a Rolls-Royce, a Bentley Bentayga, alongside several Range Rovers and BMWs.
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    In recent months they have located and recovered a range of Ferraris and Aston Martins.
    A Rolls-Royce Cullinan recovered during recent operations was worth more than £360,000 alone.
    PC Phil Pentelow and PC Paul Gerrish say they are creating a hostile environment for car thievesCredit: East Anglia News Service More

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    Julian Nagelsmann’s girlfriend quits controversial reporter job in Germany as Tottenham look to bring him to London

    JULIAN NAGELSMANN’S girlfriend will leave her job at Bild after his shock dismissal as Bayern Munich manager, the publication confirmed.Nagelsmann and reporter Lena Wurzenberger went public with their relationship in 2022 after the German tactician separated from his wife of 15 years.
    Julian Nagelsmann’s girlfriend has left her controversial job after his Bayern Munich exitCredit: Getty
    Lena Wurzenberger no longer works for Bild and will take up a position at BMWCredit: Getty
    Nagelsmann has been linked with a move to Tottenham to replace Antonio ConteCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Various reasons have been touted behind his sudden sacking by Bayern, such as a lack of player development and “negative sporting development”.
    Reports suggest the 35-year-old and Wurzenberger’s affair was also among the causes.
    That is because it created distrust in the dressing room at the Allianz Arena as she was working for one of Germany’s biggest publications.
    That is despite the fact the top newspaper axed her from their Bayern coverage last year to avoid a conflict of interest.
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    But Bild confirmed the 30-year-old will leave her position and assume a role at BMW on April 1.
    Wurzenberger will become the car manufacturers’ “spokeswoman for the supplier network and sustainability”.
    Nagelsmann found out he was dismissed by Bayern during a skiing trip with his girlfriend.
    He was promptly replaced by former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel.
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    Now the former RB Leipzig boss has been linked with a move to Tottenham to replace Antonio Conte, who was recently dismissed as well.
    Reports also suggest the ex-Hoffenheim head coach is open to talks with Spurs.
    But the North Londoners are in no hurry to find Conte’s replacement, which is why they replaced him with his assistant Cristian Stellini until the end of the season.
    Tottenham are also keeping tabs on other free agents, such as Luis Enrique and former manager Mauricio Pochettino. More

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    Man Utd star Antony in motorway crash as he smashes into roadworks in wet weather

    MAN United star Antony has told of his terror after crashing his BMW sports car on a motorway on New Year’s Eve.The Brazilian wrecked his X6 in roadworks after playing in a 1-0 win at Wolves.
    Antony wrecked his X6 on a ‘wet and dark’ nightCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    The Man Utd player was left shaken by the incidentCredit: Alamy
    He returned to open the scoring after being seen at the wheel of a Lamborghini AventadorCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    Cops were called to the scene on the M56 near his home in Hale, Gtr Manchester, and breathalysed the £80million winger.
    He passed and his £100,000 car was recovered.
    But Antony, 22, was left shaken by the incident.
    Manager Erik ten Hag opted to leave him out of the squad for Tuesday’s 3-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth.
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    He returned to open the scoring in Friday’s 3-1 FA Cup win against Everton — after being seen at the wheel of a £300,000 Lamborghini Aventador.
    But he said of the crash in a post-match interview: “I had a shock.”
    A source said: “It was dark and wet and he made an error of judgement.
    “He was shook up but thankfully no one else was involved and he wasn’t injured.”
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