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      German Cup clash suspended by ultras as club post incredible picture and say ‘you can see why’

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      A GERMAN Cup quarter-final was halted after an incredible wall of smoke from ultras left the pitch INVISIBLE from the stands.Koln posted a photo of the extreme scene from their tie at Bayer Leverkusen and added: “The game has just been interrupted. You can see why.”This post from Koln’s media team made the situation clearLeverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba prepared for the tie in bizarre conditionsCredit: GettyThe situation was already murky when Leverkusen warmed upCredit: GettyThe match went on to end just as dramatically because Leverkusen fought back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 after extra time.But the bizarre problems at the start will remain just as bright – or dim – in the memory.Players warmed up in ominous conditions – with a blanket of smoke already descending across the pitch.And after just 13 minutes of action referee Frank Willenborg bowed to the inevitable by suspending play.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe smoke was so thick by then that many spectators could not even see the pitch.One fan said: “Everything is shrouded in thick fog” – which looked an understatement. And another observer blamed pyrotechnics from offending supporters as he blasted their “totally stupid” behaviour. A third supporter reckoned the game “should be cancelled” due to the offenders. Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSPlay eventually resumed – with Damion Downs then slotting the opener for Koln TEN MINUTES into the 11 minutes of first-half stoppage time.That left the visitors dreaming of a major upset.Angry Premier League flop says ‘I’ll probably get biggest fine in Bundesliga history’ as he swears in live TV interviewKoln are two points clear of Hamburg in the German second tier.But Leverkusen are behind only Bayern Munich in the top tier, having won the Bundesliga for the first time ever last season.So when Linton Main doubled Koln’s lead early in the second period a noticeable shock looked on.This time USA Under-23 striker Downs was the supplier following a swift counter-attack.But Patrik Schick halved Leverkusen’s deficit from an acute angle just past the hour mark.And Jeremie Frimpong teed up Schick six minutes into time added on to take the tie into an extra half-hour.READ MORE SUN STORIESVictor Boniface then fired Leverkusen’s winner. But even after that Koln frontman Imad Rondic hit a 110th-minute equaliser that VAR ruled out. More

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      Harry Kane ‘available for cut-price transfer away from Bayern Munich but clubs must wait 18 months to complete deal’

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      HARRY Kane has a cut-price release clause in his Bayern Munich contract, according to reports.But clubs will have to wait at least 18 months to complete a deal after Kane failed to activate the clause in January.Harry Kane has an eight-figure release clause in his Bayern Munich contractCredit: GettyKane left his boyhood club Tottenham for £86.4m in 2023, making him the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history. But it has now been revealed that the deal included a buyout element that could open the door for a return to England.The 31-year-old could have triggered the clause in the winter transfer window.This would have allowed him to leave Bayern for around £67m in the summer, according to German outlet Bild.READ MORE ON HARRY KANEThat deadline has now passed, but the release clause, which isn’t common in the Bundesliga, will be valid again next winter.If Kane triggers it next January, he could move to another club for just £54m in under 18 months’ time in the summer of 2026.It is understood that Kane – who is contracted to Bayern until June 2027 – is happy in Germany.He has more than settled in, shattering Erling Haaland’s goalscoring records in the German top-flight.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAs of Sunday’s 4-3 win over Holstein Kiel, Kane has scored 55 goals in 50 games – which beats Haaland’s 50 goals in the same amount of matches.He has bagged 70 goals in 72 appearances in all competitions, and became the fastest player to reach 50 Bundesliga goals in November.But a return to the Prem could be tempting in 2026, with Alan Shearer’s all-time goalscoring record of 260 goals within reach.Daniel Levy confirmed Spurs have first refusal to re-sign Kane, who refused to rule out a return to North London.Kane currently has 213 Prem goals to his name, putting him 47 behind Shearer in second place.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Celtic announce Uefa disciplinary notice that could see fans BANNED from Bayern Munich away game

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      CELTIC have warned their travlling fans that they are risking being DENIED access should they buy tickets and travel for their play-off round clash.The Hoops have been learned this morning that they will face Bayern Munich in the next round of Europe’s glamour club competition.A green flare has to be removed from the pitch at Villa ParkBut the bad news for Celtic fans is that their club has now seen fit to warn them that they have RECEIVED a disciplinary notice from UEFA in the wake of their defeat to Aston Villa, a match which saw away fans throw a smoke bomb onto the Villa Park pitch.And that could well trigger an away fan ban for the next match, an outcome which Uefa indicated was on the cards when they offered the club a suspended sentence for the action of their fans earlier in the campaign.In a statement today, the Hoops appeared to be laying the groundwork for precisely such a ban.It read: “As a result of the use of pyrotechnics during our match against Borussia Dortmund last year, Celtic Football Club was sanctioned by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body.”The decision meant that, not only did the Club receive a fine of €20,000, but also that, if such behaviour was repeated at a match in the next two years, the Club would be prevented from selling tickets to supporters for one away match in UEFA club competitions.”Unfortunately, the club has received a further disciplinary notice from UEFA following the match against Aston Villa FC on Wednesday evening.  “The Club will obviously make robust representations to UEFA and will make every effort to ensure that our fans can attend our next UEFA Champions League match. “However, clearly there is a risk that supporters may not be able to attend. Most read in Football”In light of this situation, it is incumbent on the club to make supporters aware of this risk, when considering making arrangements for travel, until further information is provided by UEFA.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Roma and Frankfurt fans throw flares as riot police called in after violent scenes in Europa League clash

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      RIOT POLICE were called into action during Roma’s Europa League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.The hosts emerged from the game victorious thanks to goals from Angelino and Eldor Shomurodov.Police were forced to intervene as Roma and Frankfurt fans clashedCredit: RexUltras from both sides attempted to throw flares and pyro towards their rivalsCredit: RexFour arrests had been made even before the gameCredit: RexHowever, shortly after Roma took the lead police were forced to intervene as fans started throwing flares.Fan-captured footage from inside the Stadio Olimpico showed police swarming up the stairs of the stands and ushering fans away from the protective glass separating them from rivals.A second video showed pyro being launched from one section of fans and into the other during the police intervention.Another showed how police and stewards had formed an extra barrier of protection at half-time to keep the two sides separate, while flares were ignited within the sections of the crowd.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFan tension had been rife even before the match.According to Italian media, four Roma fans were arrested ahead of the game who were involved in an attempted raid on Eintracht Frankfurt supporters’ shuttle buses heading to the stadium.The report says two of the fans arrested were minors, with the incident taking place near the Piazzale delle Belle Arti, a known meeting place for fans before games.Frankfurt’s strong campaign in the Europa League League Phase effectively secured them a spot in the top regardless of what might happen elsewhere on the final matchweek.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnd despite suffering a 2-0 loss – just the second defeat of their European campaign – they came fifth in the overall standings.The Bundesliga outfit will play one of FCSB, Ajax, Union Saint-Gilloise or PAOK in the last-16.Champions League clash suspended after just 72 seconds with players unable to see due to smoke caused by fans’ flaresMeanwhile, Roma have had a far more stop-start campaign and would have crashed out completely if they had not won last night.As it goes, they will now face a play-off round for the chance to get into the last-16 of the competition.Roma will play one of Ferencvaros or Porto in their play-off and could set up a heated last-16 tie against hated rivals Lazio.Who faces who in the Europa League?Here’s a look at the ties across the competition…Teams who finished from ninth to 24th in the Europa league phase will play off to decide who reaches the last-16.PLAYOFF ROUNDBodo/Glimt vs Twente or FenerbahceAnderlecht vs Twente or FenerbahceFCSB vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or PAOKAjax vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or PAOKReal Sociedad vs AZ Alkmaar or MidtjyllandGalatasaray vs AZ Alkmaar or MidtjyllandRoma vs Ferencvaros or PortoPlzen vs Ferencvaros or PortoWinners of playoff ties will then face the teams who finished in the top eight of the league phase in the last-16…LAST 16Lazio vs Roma or Plzen or Ferencvaros or PortoAthletic Bilbao vs Roma or Plzen or Ferencvaros or PortoMan Utd vs Real Sociedad or Galatasaray or FC Midtjylland or AZ AlkmaarTottenham vs Real Sociedad or Galatasaray or FC Midtjylland or AZ AlkmaarFrankfurt vs FCSB or Ajax or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or PAOKLyon vs FCSB or Ajax or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or PAOKOlympiakos vs Bodo/Glimt or Anderlecht or Twente or FenerbahceRangers vs Bodo/Glimt or Anderlecht or Twente or FenerbahceUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Tottenham ‘agree £50million Mathys Tel transfer’ but Bayern star now set to choose between Premier League clubs

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      TOTTENHAM have reportedly agreed a £50million fee for Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel.Spurs had originally been tracking the 19-year-old striker for a potential loan deal this January.Tottenham have reportedly agreed a fee with Bayern for Mathys TelCredit: RexBut reports in France suggest the Premier League club have agreed a fee with the Bundesliga giants.Tel must now make a decision on whether to swap Munich for North London, according to L’Equipe. But Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are all reportedly interested in bringing him to England. Tel was a wonderkid at Rennes, where he became the Ligue 1 side’s youngest-ever player in 2021. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe earned a big-money move to Bayern a year later, but has played a bit-part role this season. The teenager has been plagued by injuries, resulting in just 8 appearances and no goals in 2024/25. Tel is contracted at the Allianz Arena until 2029. But he is looking for regular minutes after a stuttering campaign, with Tottenham desperate for a versatile forward.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTel, blessed with electric pace, can play anywhere along the front three.Spurs have been dogged by an injury crisis, with boss Ange Postecoglou clinging on to his job after a weekend loss to Leicester.Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou shows his dissagpointment after defeat to Leicester Tottenham have also been linked with Yoane Wissa from Brentford.Foot Mercato claims talks are underway and that Spurs have contacted Wissa to express their interest.The 28-year-old has been vital for the Bees since his arrival from Lorient in 2021.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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      Meet Mathys Tel, the teenage prodigy dubbed the ‘next Anelka’ who is sparking transfer scramble by Premier League clubs

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      MATHYS TEL is Bayern Munich’s record-breaking French prodigy who could be on the move to the Premier League. Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham have been circling around the 19-year-old whizkid, with Blues fans even hailing him as the next Nicolas Anelka. Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel may be on the move to the Premier League in the transfer windowThe youngster wants out from Bayern in this transfer window, with him sitting on the bench in the club’s last three games. And since Michael Olise’s arrival, Tel has made just seven Bundesliga appearances this season – with two of them being starts. Chelsea are reportedly ready to loan Christopher Nkunku as part of a deal to land Tel, with a fee of £58million being mooted. Man Utd and Spurs are said to be interested, as are Arsenal, with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus injured.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe next Nicholas Anelka According to BILD, Tel has made it clear that he doesn’t want to go to Chelsea – because the competition for places there is just as big as in Munich. But Tel does want to move away from Bavaria because he is hungry for game time. That will be a major blow to Chelsea fans’ dreams of landing the next Anelka. One supporter wrote on X: “When I see Tel, I see a young Anelka.”Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYNicolas Anelka starred for Chelsea during his spell in West LondonCredit: PA:Empics SportTurns out the teenager has previously shared how he idolises the former Blues striker. When asked why he wears the number 39, Tel said: “Because I already had it at Rennes and also because Nicolas Anelka wore it. I like Anelka, he was a really good player.”Man Utd stars hit Ruben Amorim as he runs birthday gauntlet in training… and is left holding his backRetired French ace Anelka, who played at Chelsea between 2008-2012, won the Premier League, FA Cup twice and Community Shield as a Blues player. Where it all began Tel was born in a Northern suburb of Paris called Sarcelles, playing as a youngster for local clubs Villiers Le Bel, Paris FC, ASJ Aubervilliers and Montrouge FC as well as spending time at the renowned Clairefontaine academy. Tel actually started out as a centre-back but it soon became clear that he would be better used as a forward due to his exceptional dribbling and finishing skills. As a fresh-faced 15-year-old he signed for Rennes, where he went on a meteoric rise. In August 2021, Tel became the youngest player ever to turn out for Rennes when he came on for the final five minutes of their 1-1 draw at Brest. He was just 16-years, three-months and 19-days-old when he made his competitive debut and was already 6ft tall. Tel was captain of the France U17 team when they lifted the Euros trophy in Israel in the summer of 2022. The forward played a key role in the push towards Euros glory, with three goals and an assist in the group stage before scoring in penalty shootout wins over Germany and Portugal. He lifted the trophy as captain following a 2-1 success against the Netherlands in the final on 1 June.Tel burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old at RennesCredit: GettyRecord breaker Tel is already a record-breaker, after becoming Bayern’s youngest-ever goalscorer when at 17-years-old and 126-days he was on target in his side’s 5-0 DFB Cup triumph against Viktoria Cologne in August 2022. He beat the club’s previous record holder, Jamal Musiala (17 years, 205 days).It didn’t take long for him to then make his full Bundesliga debut against VfB Stuttgart on 10 September, toasting the occasion with his first top-flight goal.The Frenchman got off to a blinding start to last season, with five goals in his first eight games as Thomas Tuchel showed faith. He laid down a huge marker, notching an impressive two goals – both match-winners, against Manchester United and Copenhagen – and one assist in eight Champions League matches. The glittering campaign prompted Bayern to extend his contract through to 2029. Tel quickly made an impact upon his 2022 Bayern switchCredit: GettyHigh praise His Bayern team-mate Thomas Muller said: “You can see that he wants to score goals – that’s a great quality. “Thinking back to when Arjen Robben was playing, we used to think he should have been looking for the pass, but he was so focused on scoring and he scored a lot. “Mathys should keep doing his thing: firing shots in on goal. He’s a superb finisher.”He’s only 18 and is making the most of it at the moment. He’s always positive, always has a smile on his face and has great finishing in training and in matches.”Former Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann added: “He’s a very young, talented player who can play different positions. “He’s very quick, strong with his body. He’s good at defending the ball with his back towards the opponent’s goal… I have the vision that he could score 40 goals [in a season like Robert Lewandowski] one day in the future.”Thomas Muller is among those to have offered high praise of TelCredit: GettyWho would he suit?Having initially played up top for Bayern during the 2022-23 campaign, Tel has mostly been selected on the wing in the years since.A right-footed forward, Tel likes to drift into an inside-left position.At Chelsea he would likely come up against the likes of Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto, Joao Felix and Nicolas Jackson for minutes, so may not get the regular game time that he craves.Man Utd may be a good landing spot, although the Red Devils may have to flog one of Marcus Rashford or Alejandro Garnacho to make the deal happen.Tottenham, meanwhile, could almost certainly offer the game time, having been crippled by injuries this season.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnge Postecoglou’s side are still fighting on four fronts, which would give Tel plenty of opportunities to shine.Attackers Dominic Solanke, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert are all missing through injury, while Son Heung-min and Richarlison will need their minutes carefully managed – although Spurs are also claimed to be trying to sign Brentford’s Yoane Wissa. 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      Harry Kane could be robbed of Champions League fairytale by Bayern Munich’s biggest downfall, fears ex-England star

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      HARRY KANE could be robbed of a Champions League fairytale this year unless Bayern Munich learn to defend better, according to Owen Hargreaves.This season’s final will be staged at Munich’s Allianz Arena on Saturday May 31, 2025.Harry Kane looks on while playing for Bayern MunichCredit: GettyThe last time the Bavaria venue held the showpiece occasion was back in 2012 but Munich lost on penalties that night to a Didier Drogba-inspired Chelsea.The Bundesliga leaders are in 15th place in the expanded 36-team Champions League table, having conceded 11 goals in seven games, including three at Feyenoord last week.While England captain and Munich striker Kane, 31, could fire them through the knockout phases, their defence is clearly an issue and needs tightening up under new boss Vincent Kompany.Hargreaves, 44, played for seven seasons in the Munich first team and was in the starting XI when they beat Valencia on penalties at Milan’s San Siro in the 2001 Champions League final.READ MORE IN football Speaking on behalf of TNT Sports to promote watching live sport in pubs, the ex-England midfielder said: “It’s that old adage in American sports – defence wins championships.“I think it’s true. You have got to defend well.“Bayern are easily one of the most talented teams in the competition. Possession-wise, shots-wise, they are right at the top.“But the only problem is they play such an aggressive style. They press really aggressively.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“We saw it in their defeat against Aston Villa at Villa Park. We saw in the 3-0 loss at Feyenoord. There is space if you play quickly over the top, to counter them.“I don’t think I have ever seen a team win the Champions League being that open at the back.Kris Boyd says common sense has prevailed after Mohamed Diomande won his red card appeal“Even Pep Guardiola, with the brilliant football he plays, had to evolve to win the Champions League and played with four centre backs.“Bayern could win it but they have got to be a bit tidier at the back.“Bayern approach the game now under Kompany in a super aggressive way, and they score goals.”Hargreaves – a European football analyst for TNT Sports – joined Bayern as a 16-year-old and won four league titles before moving to Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson in 2007.He added: “There’s pressure at a club like Bayern, you are expected to win every game. I am talking about literally every game. Every Saturday, every Wednesday.“They know they are not the best team in the Champions League. They proved that against Feyenoord.“Even though they have one of the most talented squads, they are not favourites. Liverpool are the favourites.“Then you’ve got Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester City if they can defend better. There are a lot of teams in that bracket below Liverpool.“Bayern could do it. If they get the balance right.“It will be interesting to see if Vincent tweaks it a bit for the knockout stages.“The style puts a lot of pressure on the centre-backs, Kim (Min-jae) and (Dayot) Upamecano, to get it right all of the time.READ MORE SUN STORIES“One mistake is costly and you are out. I think they can win it if they tweak the way they are playing.”Owen Hargreaves was speaking on behalf of TNT Sports about enjoying Champions League midweek football in your local pub. To find out where you can watch, please visit tntsports.co.uk/pubfinder/Owen Hargreaves was speaking on behalf of TNT SportsCredit: C1 MEDIA More

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      ‘I’m not quite sure what he was doing’ – Harry Kane and Eric Dier make Bundesliga history but striker confused by pal

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      BAYERN MUNICH star Harry Kane and Eric Dier made Bundesliga history by registering a famous goal.Kane, 31, and Dier, 31, go way back as they burst onto the scene during their time at Tottenham where they played together for nine years.Bayern Munich stars Harry Kane and Eric Dier made Bundesliga history togetherCredit: GettyKane and Dier became the first ever English players to combine for a Bundesliga goalCredit: GettyNow the England duo are playing at Bayern and have proven that their chemistry is still very much alive and well.So much so that the two pals made history on Saturday’s 2-1 win at Freiburg.Kane and Dier became the first ever English players to combine for a goal in the Bundesliga since records began in the 2004-05 season.The England captain opened the scoring after just 15 minutes when the defender collected the ball on the right flank and fed his former Tottenham team-mate.Read More on FootballThe star striker poked fun at Dier during his post-match interview claiming he was confused to see him playing so far up the pitch.Kane said: “I’m not quite sure what he was doing in that position in the first place. “Me and Eric are really good friends and it’s good to see him on the pitch.”He’s not played a lot this season but whenever he’s come in he’s done really well. Eric was rock solid again [against Freiburg]. Most read in BundesligaBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusives”I’m delighted for him that he picked up an assist and it was nice that it fell to me.”Kim Min-jae sealed the three points for Bayern just nine minutes into the second half.Erling Haaland’s salary is only ninth biggest in football with Chelsea flop Koulibaly earning more than Man City starFreiburg hit back with Matthias Ginter in the 68th minute but the visitors held on and are now top of the table with six points separating them from second-placed Bayer Leverkusen. More