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      Karim Adeyemi lined up for shock £42m Premier League transfer to replace club icon after hat-trick against Celtic

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      DORTMUND star Karim Adeyemi has been linked with a shock move to the Premier League. The 22-year-old winger is reportedly a surprise transfer target for Liverpool. Karim Adeyemi struck a hattrick against Celtic in the Champions League on TuesdayCredit: RexReports suggest Liverpool are plotting a move for the 22-year-oldCredit: PAAdeyemi hit a brilliant hat trick during Dortmund’s crushing 7-1 win over Celtic on Tuesday. The German found the net three times before the break as the Scottish champions wilted in front of the Yellow Wall. According to BILD, Liverpool have already had scouts watching Adeyemi in the Bundesliga this season.The outlet claims he could be the successor to Mo Salah, whose contract expires on Merseyside next summer. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLLiverpool would have to stump up around £42.6million to land the whizkid, per the report. But Adeyemi has indicated he is enjoying his football at Dortmund, where is contracted until 2027. The youngster was on the books at Bayern Munich as a boy, before moving to Red Bull Salzburg in Switzerland. Dortmund snapped up the exciting winger for a reported fee of £24million in 2022. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollowing Tuesday’s heroics, Adeyemi told BILD: “I feel great here in Dortmund. “I was already a big fan as a little boy.”Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers meets the media after the 7-1 Champions League rout to Borussia DortmundAsked about his hat-trick performance, he added: “I had a good start. “I set myself to get at least one goal. Today, every shot went in.”Former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers could only watch on helpless as Celtic crumbled. Rodgers admitted: “It was a tough watch.”Nights like that are tough but they can happen at this level. You have to learn from it and move on. “We came in high on confidence but we needed to start the game much better than we did.”Liverpool welcome Bologna tonight as they look to make it two wins from two in his year’s Champions League. Arne Slot’s side had too much for AC Milan last time out, recording a 3-1 win at the San Siro. Last month, Salah dropped his biggest hint yet that the 2024-25 season would be his last in Liverpool red.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe told Sky Sports: “I had a good summer, I had a long time to stay with myself and try and think positive because as you know it’s my last year in the club.”I just want to enjoy it and I don’t want to think about it. I feel I am free to play football and we will see what happens next year.”Mo Salah could leave Anfield next summer when he contract expiresCredit: Reuters More

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      Fans say ‘there’s absolutely no way’ as footballer’s stunning mum confused for his Wag… and she’s even a gran

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      A FOOTBALLER’S mum has left fans in disbelief after they mistook her for his Wag.Former Bundesliga champion and Sunderland star Leon Dajaku appeared next to his mother, Blerta, as he posed with a shirt in a viral social media post last month.Leon Dajaku’s mother, right, has left fans stunned after being mistaken for his WagCredit: blerta_dajaku / instagramBlerta Dajaku might look in her 20s, but she is actually in her 40s and recently became a granCredit: blerta_dajaku / instagramThe Kosovan-Albanian works as a beauticianCredit: blerta_dajaku / instagramShe has 22,000 followers on InstagramCredit: blerta_dajaku / instagramBut fans could not believe their eyes with her jaw-dropping looks.Blerta, a Kosovan-Albanian beautician, has earned celebrity status in Croatia, where her son plays as an attacker for Hajduk Split.While the blonde-bombshell might appear to be in her 20s, she is ageing like fine wine and is actually in her 40s.And she recently became a grandmother after Dajaku and his stunning partner, Leonie June, gave birth to a baby girl, Nava, in March.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBlerta often shares glimpses of her jet-set lifestyle to her Instagram page, which has managed to capture the attention of and gain her a following of nearly 22,000 on the platform.Glamorous destinations she has visited include Dubai, the Maldives, Paris and of course Sunderland.Following Dajaku’s transfer to Hajduk Split, proud mum Blerta wrote: “Dear Leon, a new chapter in your life begins now in Croatia. “May God have only the best for you and may you be healthy and happy. We love you, your family.”Most read in FootballAnother post alongside him saw her say: “When I’m with you, my heart smiles.”Reacting on social media, one fan said: “This is the guy’s MOTHER, not his wife. I’m genuinely in awe.”Top ten Premier League managers’ WagsA second said: “Bro looks older than his mum.”A third said: “Lol no you’re trolling.”Another said: “Oh my goodness.”Dajaku is one of three sons Blerta has. He was born in Germany after Blerta and his father fled from the Yugoslavian civil war before bouncing between Stuttgart and Bayern Munich’s youth teams.He won the Bundesliga title with Bayern in 2020 after making two appearances. Dajaku originally joined Sunderland on loan from Union Berlin in 2021 before securing a permanent transfer the following year.He then spent the season on loan at FC St. Gallen before being sold to Hajduk Split in 2023.Blerta often shares her jet-set lifestyleCredit: blerta_dajaku / instagramDajaku, left, used to play for SunderlandCredit: Rex More

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      Incredible stat shows German press couldn’t be more wrong after they turn on Harry Kane for ‘hanging around alone’

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      A STUNNING stat proves the German press are wrong in their criticism of Harry Kane. The England striker has scored ten goals in seven games for Bayern Munich this season – but a column in the newspaper Bild slammed his performance on Saturday.Harry Kane’s brilliance is being under appreciated by the German mediaCredit: ReutersBayern drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen and Kane made just 13 passes while failing to have a shot before he hobbled off injured with an ankle problem.They accused him of going missing in big games, with a journalist writing: “Lots of effort, too little success. Harry Kane is hanging around alone up front.”What good are three goals against Holstein Kiel if he doesn’t even get a shot on goal in a big game like yesterday?”Fairness dictates that we shouldn’t unleash the Kane-can’t-win-a-title curse now. Especially since he had to leave injured.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut an incredible stat shows that some are taking the ex-Tottenham man’s brilliance for granted.Within the last year, Kane has the most goal involvements across Europe’s five major leagues.He has found the back of the net 38 times and turned provider on 11 occassions.That gives him a stunning 49 goal involvements, putting him above Erling Haaland on 39 and Kylian Mbappe on 37.Most read in BundesligaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOn him allegedly not showing up for the big games, Kane scored eight goals in 12 Champions League matches last season, with four coming in the knockout stages.And in the Bundesliga, he scored eight times against last term’s top four finishers Leverkusen, Stuttgart and RB Leipzig.Boy Wonders: Spurs star Will Lankshear the next Harry Kane?Meanwhile, the data on comparing Kane’s goal involvements to others in Europe highlights the incredible rise of Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins.On 43 and 36 goals and assists respectively, they are now among the best attackers in Europe.The stats do not take into account Euro 2024, which further proves Kane, Palmer and Watkins’ talents as they had a hand in 62.5 per cent of England’s goals at the tournament.Harry Kane reveals his favourite England goalsHARRY KANE is already England’s all-time record goalscorer.But the Three Lions skipper will NOT be stopping there.To mark his 100th cap for his country, Kane spoke to SunSport’s CHARLIE WYETT about some of his special England goals….FIRST ENGLAND GOAL“My debut v Lithuania. March 2015.”There was a lot of talk in the build-up to that camp because I was playing well for Spurs.“I got a great reception and within a couple of minutes I scored a goal.“I don’t think I could have dreamed it any better.“My friends and family were there. That was a really special night.”FAVOURITE ENGLAND GOAL“It’s between two, for me.“Against Germany, the one at Wembley in Euro 2020.“Also, the header against Tunisia at the World Cup in 2018.“That moment of scoring a last-minute winner at my first World Cup was special.”BEST ENGLAND GOAL“The one I scored in Poland away in a World Cup qualifier in 2021. It was from 25 yards.”(Kane picked up the ball from Kyle Walker, advanced towards goal and put his foot through it.)“It kind of drifted away and it was a good strike, probably my furthest-out goal for England.” More

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      Fans say ‘Lidl is mad’ as German discount supermarket sells £10 Harry Kane blow-up mattress

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      FOOTBALL fans have been left baffled by a new item of Bayern Munich merchandise available in Germany.An air mattress in the shape of Bayern striker Harry Kane is now available to buy on the Lidl website.Fans can now purchase a Harry Kane air mattressCredit: LidlKane has become a fan favourite since joining BayernCredit: GettyIt is currently available for £10 (€12.99) online.And the concept has left fans in stitches, with one person taking to social media to write: “This week’s Lidl deals are now online. For just €12.99 you can own a Harry Kane air mattress.”Lidl is mad.”While another joked: “Same number of trophies, 0.000013 per cent of the transfer fee.”Read More in FootballFans are also able to purchase a Jamal Musiala air mattress.A Matthijs de Ligt mattress is available as well – even though he no longer plays for the German side.Lidl is also selling an Allianz Arena paddling pool and a Bayern Munich water slide.The Bundesliga giants face Aston Villa in the Champions League on Wednesday.Most read in BundesligaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHowever, they could be without star striker Kane.The 31-year-old picked up an ankle injury against Bayer Leverkusen at the weekend.Thierry Henry and Micah Richards pinpoint Erling Haaland’s biggest flaw that ‘Harry Kane can do’ on CBS Sports coverageA statement from Bayern read: “Harry Kane took a painful knock to his ankle in Bayern’s Bundesliga game at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.”Examinations by the club’s medical unit on Sunday determined a positive development.”Kane will continue to receive appropriate treatment.” More

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      German media turns on Harry Kane as England star slammed for ‘hanging around alone’ and going missing in big games

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      A GERMAN media outlet has turned on Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane despite his prolific goalscoring record in the Bundesliga.Kane joined Bayern in a huge £104million transfer from Tottenham last summer and has not stopped scoring since.German newspaper Bild has turned on Harry KaneCredit: GettyThe journalist suggested he goes missing in big gamesCredit: GettyIn 52 appearances across all competitions, the 31-year-old has netted 54 goals and provided 17 assists.He won the Bundesliga golden boot at the end of his first season and smashed a number of records along the way. However, German newspaper Bild has accused Kane of going missing in big games.Following Bayern’s 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, a column from journalist Walter M. Straten read: “Lots of effort, too little success. Harry Kane is hanging around alone up front.Read More in Football”What good are three goals against Kiel if he doesn’t even get a shot on goal in a big game like yesterday?”Fairness dictates that we shouldn’t unleash the Kane-can’t-win-a-title curse now. Especially since he had to leave injured .”Kane suffered an ankle injury late in the match and was forced off in the 86th minute.A statement from Bayern read: “Harry Kane took a painful knock to his ankle in Bayern’s Bundesliga game at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.Most read in BundesligaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Examinations by the club’s medical unit on Sunday determined a positive development.”Kane will continue to receive appropriate treatment.”Thierry Henry and Micah Richards pinpoint Erling Haaland’s biggest flaw that ‘Harry Kane can do’ on CBS Sports coverageThe striker is now a worry for Bayern Munich’s Champions League showdown with Aston Villa on Wednesday.Bayern boss Vincent Kompany said: “Hopefully it’s nothing serious. I’m not a doctor but I hope he can play against Aston Villa on Wednesday.” More

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      Harry Kane injury fears for Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash at Aston Villa after hobbling off against Leverkusen

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      HARRY KANE is a worry for Bayern Munich’s Champions League showdown with Aston Villa next week.The Bavarians travel to Villa Park on Wednesday for the crunch clash.Harry Kane is an injury doubt for Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with Aston Villa on WednesdayCredit: GettyThe England captain hobbled off in Bayern’s 1-1 draw with Bayer LeverkusenCredit: GettyBut Kane, 31, had to be subbed four minutes before the end of his side’s 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.Amine Adli caught the England skipper on the ankle to leave him writhing on the turf in agony.The injury will be a concern for Bayern boss Vincent Kompany who has already seen Kane register 15 goal involvements in just seven games this season.Kompany told the media after the game of his concern at losing Kane to injury.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe said: “Hopefully it’s nothing serious. I’m not a doctor but I hope he can play against Aston Villa on Wednesday.”While Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl fuelled the concern when he hinted that it must be a nasty knock if Kane has had to leave the pitch.He added: “If Harry goes off the pitch, then it’s something. Now I hope he’s made of sturdy English wood.”However, Bayern Munich fans may be able to breathe a sigh of relief after Kane gave an upbeat update in the mixed zone after the clash.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe former Tottenham star said: “Sometimes there have been red cards for something like that.”I’m OK, but it’s a bit sore. I’ll check it tomorrow, but I think it’s OK.Harry Kane’s favourite England goals”It doesn’t feel too bad at the moment. We’ll assess that in the next few days, but I don’t think I’ll be out for long.”Bayern’s goalless draw with Leverkusen means they remain top of the Bundesliga table with 13 points.Kompany’s side are yet to lose a game since the Belgian’s arrival from Burnley this summer.Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich side are yet to lose a gameCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-Fulham star Palhinha splits from pregnant wife just months after Bayern Munich transfer as she ditches wedding ring

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      BAYERN MUNICH midfielder Joao Palhinha has reportedly split from his pregnant wife just months after his move to Germany.Portugal international Palhinha, 29, signed for the Bundesliga giants in the summer in a deal worth £47.5million.Joao Palhinha joined Bayern Munich from Fulham in the summerCredit: GettyReports are claiming he has split from singer wife Patricia PalharesThe couple met back in 2019 and married two years laterBut he has struggled for game time under Vincent Kompany, starting just one of their opening six games in all competitions.And reports are suggesting he is also enduring off-field issues with his singer wife Patricia Palhares, 27.The couple have been together for five years and married in 2021.Patricia gave birth to their son Joao Maria, 1, in October 2022 and they are expecting a second child.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, Patricia has deleted all photos of her and Palhinha on Instagram and posted pregnancy snaps without the Fulham man, leading to reports they have split.According to Bild, Palhinha recently posted images of him with his mum, Susana, on a private Instagram account and had no wedding ring on.Neither Palhinha or Patricia have made comment on reports of a separation.TV presenter Maya said on the Portuguese show Noite das Estrelas: “I know there was no betrayal on either side.”Most read in BundesligaPatricia gave birth to the couple’s first child Joao Maria in 2022Credit: Instagram @ppalharezThe reason for their alleged split is said to be ‘wear and tear’Credit: Instagram @ppalharezNeither Palhinha or Patricia have made comment on the reportsCredit: Instagram @ppalharezShe went on to add that the “wear and tear” of the relationship was the reason for the split.Palhinha spoke earlier this month about not having started Bayern’s first three games of the season.Inside Joao Palhinha’s life as a Premier League footballer with midfielder tipped for big moveHe told TZ, he said: “I wasn’t disappointed [to be left on the bench].”I’m at the best club in the world. It’s part of a process. I can be proud.”Patricia recently shared pregnancy photos without PalhinhaCredit: Instagram @ppalharezShe has deleted images of Palhinha from her InstagramCredit: Instagram @ppalharez More

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      Watch Harry Kane star in awkward advert as he turns hand to acting after becoming face of porridge brand

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      ENGLAND captain Harry Kane put his acting skills to the test in a hilarious new breakfast advert.The 31-year-old recently agreed to become the face of 3Bears, a German-British porridge company based in Munich.Harry Kane has become the face of 3BearsCredit: 3bears.co.ukThe striker is also a shareholder in the companyCredit: 3bears.co.ukHe stars in a mockumentary-style advert for the companyCredit: 3bears.co.ukIn his first campaign for the brand, which is shot like hit TV series The Office, he stars as the “new boy” at the firm.The 90-second mockumentary advert features Kane as a confused colleague on his first day at the office.He arrives at the 3Bears headquarters and introduces himself to co-owners Tim Nichols and Caroline Nichols.The Bayern Munich star attempts to speak to baffled workers, but they do not respond.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKane then puts a football-shaped mug on the table before asking: “So I guess breakfast is included?”Discussing his new shareholder role with the company, England’s all-time top goalscorer said: “As an athlete, breakfast is the most important meal for me, and of course, I’m really conscious of what I put in my body, as well as the bodies of my family.”When I discovered 3Bears, I loved that they took oats to another level. 3Bears oats are the perfect choice to fuel the body, they’re a great source of natural protein, fibre and complex carbs.”And, all that with natural ingredients and no bad stuff added. So that’s why partnering with 3Bears feels like a natural fit.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKane has been smashing records on the pitch since joining Bayern Munich last summer.He became the quickest player to reach 50 Bundesliga goals earlier this month, hitting the target in just 35 appearances.Harry Kane’s favourite England goalsKane broke the record previously set by Erling Haaland.The striker has scored 54 goals in 51 outings since joining Bayern.And he’ll be back in Three Lions action next month when Lee Carsley’s side take on Greece and Finland in the Nations League.Golden Boots to Golden Globes?HARRY Kane isn’t the first national sporting legend to try his hand at acting.But what did The Sun’s TV critic Ally Ross make of the record-breaking hitman’s latest debut?….DEAR old Harry Kane arrives at work and is met with nothing but befuddlement and slack-jawed incompetence.History repeats itself, then.The first time as a Spurs player, the second time advertising Three Bears porridge, which is dangerous territory for a sportsman.Off the top of my head, Jack Charlton, Bryan Robson, Ian Botham and Brian Clough all tried to turn us on to the idea of starting the day with Shredded Wheat, but not one of them ever convinced me I wouldn’t be much better off eating a deep fried ball of string.Indeed, Fergie himself, with a gun at my forehead, could not convince me to eat that stuff.Harry, in fairness, is a gentler, more sympathetic character than some of the above and he delivers his opening line – “I’m Harry, I’m here for my first day.” – in exactly the right order with the emphasis on more or less the right words.The great mystery of this advert are his “workmates.” Are they just so overawed by his presence they’ve been silenced? Or did Three Bears just spend so much on Harry’s fee they couldn’t afford any speaking roles for the extras?We may never know. I’m sure Harry, though, will knuckle down, carry the team and then earn a big money transfer to Scott’s, just at the exact moment they’re beaten to The Porridge of the Year title by Quaker Oats.Kane is ‘the new boy’ in the advertThe striker put his acting skills to the test More