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      World Cup stadium which hosted infamous clash involving Cristiano Ronaldo to be destroyed for SMALLER ground

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      AN ICONIC World Cup stadium is set to be demolished and replaced by a smaller ground.The plans to improve the venue, which can hold 50,000 fans, has been hit by financial challenges. The Max-Morlock-Stadion is set to be destroyedCredit: AlamyThe ground is the home of Bundesliga 2 club NurembergCredit: GettyThe stadium played host to the infamous Portugal vs Holland game in the 2006 World CupCredit: AP:Associated PressReports from German outlet Bild claim there is an £83million black hole in funding.Nuremberg’s Max-Morlock-Stadion is now set to be knocked down and a new ground built.Plans to increase the capacity of the arena have been ditched and features like an underground car park are off the table.A capacity of between 35,000 to 45,000 is expected at the new ground.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe stadium is owned by Nuremberg council and parliamentary chief Andreas Krieglstein insists they can only construct a venue “viable for the city budget”.Treasurer Thorsten Brehm earlier this week called the initial figures “overambitious” and they are now “planning conservatively”.The Max-Morlock-Stadion is the home of Bundesliga 2 club Nuremberg.It also hosted five 2006 World Cup matches, including England’s 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago, and the infamous round of 16 clash between Portugal and Holland.Most read in FootballDubbed the “Battle of Nuremberg”, the referee sent off two players from each team and dished out a record-breaking 16 yellow cards.Cristiano Ronaldo was subbed off injured in the first-half after a horror tackle from Khalid Boulahrouz.Saudi Arabia release new pictures of 92,000-capacity ‘germinating seed’ King Salman Stadium ahead of 2034 World CupThe Max-Morlock-Stadion also played host to six matches at the 1972 Olympics and the European Cup Winners’ Cup final in 1967 as Bayern Munich beat Rangers.The ref sent off two players from each two in a crazy game More

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      World Cup winner’s Wag dubbed ‘hottest woman in the world’ and ‘from another planet’ after stunning in series of bikinis

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      MATS HUMMELS’ girlfriend Nicola Cavanis took social media by storm with a series of bikini posts.Roma star Hummels, 36, and Nicola, 26, went public with their relationship in October when they appeared together at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris.Nicola Cavanis took social media by storm with a series of bikini snapsCredit: Instagram / @nicolaNicola recently started dating Roma star Mats HummelsCredit: Instagram / @nicolaNicola’s snap on Instagram attracted thousands of likesCredit: Instagram / @nicolaThe model has amassed a staggering 2million followers on Instagram thanks to a series of glam pics.This time the German posted a compilation clip that showed her trying on a series of different bikinis.It appears like she was trying to send a message of freedom and self-determination citing a song by the German music duo Rosenstolz in the caption.Nicola posted on Instagram: “If I let myself be caught, then it’s only by life, as Rosenstolz would say.”Read More on FootballThe model’s snap attracted over 60,000 likes, one of which was from Hummels, and her fans stormed the comments’ section.One fan posted: “You are beyond perfect, the hottest woman in the world.”Another posted: “Incredible again, Nicola.”A third wrote: “You are from another planet.”Most read in FootballThis fan said: “You look beautiful.”And that one gushed: “Wow!”Meet Germany star Mats Hummels’ new model wag Nicola Cavanis, 25, who loves Wimbledon and is banned from getting tattoosHummels enjoyed tremendous success across two stints with Borussia Dortmund where he won two Bundesliga titles and two German Cups.The centre-back also made it to the Champions League final twice with Dortmund.The defender also won three league titles with Bayern Munich and experienced tremendous success on the international stage as he conquered the 2014 World Cup with Germany.The German joined Roma in September and has since amassed a total of one goal in 14 appearances.Scroll down for more from Nicola CavanisNicola and Hummels went public with their relationship in OctoberCredit: GettyModel Nicola is the new girlfriend of HummelsCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLAThe 26-year-old works for ‘Munich Models Germany’Credit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLAShe is 10 years younger than ex-Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund man HummelsCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLANicola has attended Wimbledon in the pastCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLAShe has two million followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLANicola often shares stunning photos on her social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLAShe is a lover of tennis, ice cream and beerCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLANicola is banned from getting tattoos by her modelling companyCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLAShe also has a legion of followers on TikTokCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLA More

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      Harry Kane breaks silence on his transfer release clause from Bayern Munich which could see him return to Premier League

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      HARRY KANE refused to deny he has a release clause in his Bayern Munich deal that could signal a sensational Premier League return.The England captain joined the Bundesliga giants from Tottenham in August 2023 for £104million.Harry Kane reportedly has a release clause in his Bayern contractCredit: GettyReports in Germany claim there is a buy-out option of £54million in the striker’s contract that he can activate in January 2026.The clause could have allegedly been met during the recent winter transfer window for the higher fee of £67million.Asked about the situation, Kane, 31, said: “What I can say is that I’m very happy at FC Bayern. No comment on the clause.”Deadly from 12 yards, Kane scored two penalties on Friday night at the Allianz Arena in a 3-0 win over Werder Bremen.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe has scored 21 goals in this season’s German top-flight and converted 20 of his 20 penalties for the club.His last spot-kick failure dates back to December 2022 in an England shirt in the World Cup quarter-final exit to France in Qatar.Kane said: “I’m on a good run. Misses can happen. It has happened in the past, too.“It was another nice game. There will always be tight games throughout the season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I want to take responsibility and open the game up. It’s happened a few times this season which is good.“I’m enjoying being out here with the boys.How much Mathys Tel will cost Tottenham for four months revealed… with no guarantee Spurs can activate buy option“There’s always room for improvement for myself personally, like the one I missed with the left foot. But it’s always nice to score.”Bayern president Herbert Hainer gushed: “That’s a quality Harry has. I don’t know anyone who converts penalties quite like he does.“It’s crazy that the goalkeeper always flies into the wrong corner.”Vincent Kompany’s side will be in good form and confidence ahead of a key week in two competitions.They play Celtic away on Wednesday in the Champions League playoffs first leg and then it is a visit to league rivals and reigning champions Bayern Leverkusen on Saturday.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Ridiculous scorelines, bizarre gaffes, fanatical fans & celebrations with a GOAT… inside Europe’s most bonkers league

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      IT’S the most bonkers league in Europe… one that makes even our Championship look predictable.A division where the team currently sitting third haven’t won a home game all season.Fans at Schalke vs FC Nurnberg showed it’s a cracker of a divisionCredit: RexMagdeburg fans haven’t seen their high-fliers win at home all seasonCredit: GettyFans let off firebombs when Schalke faced Magdeburg at the Veltins-ArenaCredit: GettyWhere 8-3 scorelines are not considered unusual.And where one club hands out free tickets to its fans.Welcome to the wacky world of the German Second Division.While Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich have made an unsurprising return to the Bundesliga summit, the division below is once again conjuring its unique brand of chaos and craziness.In 20 matchdays this season, the team leading at the top of the table has changed nine times and in mid-December the gap between first and ninth was just three points.Magdeburg, who are now third, have not won a single league game at home this season in nine attempts – yet they topped the division in late January.Cologne currently lead the way. A city famous for its twin-spire cathedral, Lukas Podolski kebab house and bizarre love of Tony Woodcock – they don’t do things by halves when it comes to football.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThis month they will bring out another outrageous kit to celebrate carnival time (they once finished a season with seven different shirts) and the fans will embark on a week-long party in fancy dress.But for Cologne, that is pretty much the norm. This is the club that has a live billy goat mascot, who arrives for every match with the Rocky theme tune blaring and a line of cheerleaders… and then spends the game grazing on the touchline.Cologne star Anthony Ujah celebrates goal by grabbing horns of goat mascot Anthony Ujah once ‘celebrated’ a goal by grabbing the horns of Cologne’s famous goat mascot, HennesHamburg supporters see the famous club languishing in the second tierCredit: GettyHe even unwittingly joined in a goal celebration when former striker Anthony Ujah memorably grabbed his horns a decade ago.Anywhere other than Germany, and you would probably raise an eyebrow.But that is the beauty of the 2. Bundesliga, where every week something bizarre seems to happen.This season, in a match between Magdeburg and Greuther Furth, two penalties were awarded for players inexplicably picking up the ball, believing the whistle had blown.A few years back, VAR awarded a spot-kick to Bochum after a Kiel sub warming up behind the goal put out a leg to stop a wayward shot before it had left the field of play.And Brentford keeper Mark Flekken needs no reminding about the time he turned his back on the action to have a drink, thinking his Duisburg team had scored, only for the goal to be ruled out and Ingolstadt to run down the other end and net themselves.But don’t be fooled into thinking there is a lack of quality. Far from it.Rudi Voller, Jurgen Klinsmann, Marco Reus and Joshua Kimmich are among a host of star names who have all cut their teeth in the German second tier.And a certain Jurgen Klopp made his name there both as a player and manager with Mainz.As for the clubs, it is not just Cologne who are a powerhouse.Brentford keeper Mark Flekken was playing for MSV Duisburg when he famously conceded a goal while getting a drink of waterFlekken was left embarrassed when Ingolstadt scoredHamburg, Kevin Keegan’s old outfit, are second in the table and the other week took 20,000 away fans to another giant Hertha Berlin, resulting in a staggering attendance of 71,500 at the Olympiastadion – which hosted England’s Euro 2024 final against Spain.Former Bundesliga winners Kaiserslautern had plummeted into the third division but are now pushing for a return to the top flight, having gone from ninth to third in the space of a week in early December.Hannover are also knocking on the door, just behind Fortuna Dusseldorf, a club that is once again handing out free tickets to its matches as part of its Fortuna For All initiative.Last season, Dusseldorf trialled it for three games and received 350,000 ticket applications. This season, they extended it to four matches, with the Hamburg game in October attracting 135,000 requests for its 52,000-capacity stadium.And then there’s Schalke.Having reached the Champions League in 2019, they were trounced 7-0 at Manchester City and have lurched from one crisis to another ever since.Schalke, who still count former Everton defender Jonjoe Kenny among their ranks, sat top of the table after the first match of this season.But within a month they were flirting with relegation to the third tier of German football.To put that into perspective, they are the third biggest club in the country, akin to an Arsenal or a Tottenham. And when was the last time you saw Spurs mentioned in the same breath as relegation…England legend Kevin Keegan was with Hamburg from 1977-1980Credit: GettyAnother ex-Three Lions striker, Tony Woodcock, has icon status at CologneCredit: GettyDespite Schalke’s woes, their attendances still average just over 60,000.In fact, six clubs average more than 41,000 and as of last weekend, a whopping 5.5million fans had watched a match this season in the division.And where there are German football fans, there is beer and bratwurst – and lots of it.Schalke’s stadium, sponsored by brewers Veltins, has its own three-mile long beer pipeline so their long-suffering supporters are never short of a pint, while the club is still backed by a sausage magnate.The fans aren’t starved of entertainment either.Ridiculous scorelines and incredible comebacks are a regular occurrence, with the second tier averaging 3.19 goals a game. Even our wildly unpredictable Championship has managed only 2.48.On 13 of the 20 matchdays, at least one club scored five goals in a match, and on one of the weeks when it didn’t happen, five teams still netted four each.Nuremberg’s 8-3 win over Regensburg – a match that was 3-3 in the 58th minute – is still the highest scoring this season.But there has also been a 5-3 and a 4-4, while 4-3s are as common as a love of lederhosen.Throw in the fact the average season ticket costs you £170 and you can see the appeal.So if you like your football fast and frenetic, your beer strong and cheap and your sausages a foot long, you know exactly where to go.Magdeburg are dreaming of promotion to the elite domain of Bayern and CoCredit: Getty More

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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