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      Eintracht Frankfurt ‘fear sex-mad Wag Izabel Goulart is distracting Trapp with bizarre demands like how to exit a car’

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      EINTRACHT FRANKFURT are reportedly concerned that Kevin Trapp is being “distracted” by his sex-mad Wag.The German goalkeeper is in a relationship with Brazilian supermodel Izabel Goulart.Eintracht Frankfurt are concerned about Kevin Trapp’s relationship with Izabel GoulartCredit: SplashThe German’s Wag is sex madCredit: GettyShe has previously admitted they have sex four or five times a weekCredit: The Mega AgencyFrankfurt believe Trapp is ‘distracted’Credit: GettyTrapp, 33, has been with Izabel, 39, since they met during his stint at Paris Saint-German in 2015.German outlet Bild has claimed that their couple’s relationship is a regular topic of conversation in Frankfurt.The Bundesliga club are believed to be concerned that Trapp is being distracted from football by her demands.One of the mentioned demands includes how Trapp can “best get out of a car” for photographers.READ MORE ON WAGSThe report suggests that Trapp’s performances in training have dropped.It is said that he is no longer “throwing himself” to stop every shot from close range.Izobel is a fashion model and previously worked as a Victoria’s Secret Angel.The couple’s intimate sex life has often been publicised, as Trapp once had to ban sex after a loss.Most read in FootballIzobel has previously claimed that they are often close with each other.She said: “Kevin and I make love a lot – four or five times a week.Izabel Goulart is the super hot wag of German player Kevin Trapp “But if he has played in an important game and his team loses, I can make myself beautiful, have my nails done and wear my best lingerie – and there still won’t be any sex.”The couple got engaged in 2018 but are yet to tie the knot.Izobel regularly treats her 4.4million followers on Instagram to raunchy and glamorous snaps from photoshoots and holidays.Her fans were left in awe as she celebrated her 39th birthday back in October last year.Stripping down to a bikini for the celebrations, Izabel smiled and showed off her figure as she wowed in front of a balloon display.Trapp last played on Wednesday, but in a new position.The goalkeeper was used as a striker before the club’s summer break, and he netted twice against amateur side VfL Germania 2894.Izabel is a Brazilian supermodelCredit: The Mega AgencyShe is a former Victoria’s Secret AngelCredit: instagram @izabelgoulartShe has 4.4million followers on InstagramCredit: GettyThe couple started dating in 2015Credit: SplashThey got engaged in 2018Credit: @izabelgoulart More

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      Robert Lewandowski opens up on ‘special’ Jurgen Klopp, his failed Man Utd transfer and eating dessert before his main

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI has described Jurgen Klopp as a “special” man in a fitting tribute to the outgoing Liverpool manager.SunSport exclusively sat down with the legendary striker to discuss his old Borussia Dortmund boss, a failed move to Manchester United, the Euros, and the real story behind him eating dessert before main meals.Robert Lewandowski sat down with SunSport for an exclusive interview in BarcelonaThe former Borussia Dortmund striker gave a touching tribute to Jurgen KloppCredit: Bongarts – GettyThe interview was in honour of his partnership with gaming company G2ABut we start with Klopp – who said farewell to Anfield on Sunday after a stellar nine years at the club.Lewandowski, 35, spent four seasons playing under Klopp at Dortmund during which he scored 103 goals in 187 games.Prior to Bayer Leverkusen’s recent triumph, Dortmund were the last team to topple Bayern Munich and clinch the Bundesliga title when they won back-to-back championships in 2011 and 2012.Klopp’s side also reached the Champions League final in 2013, losing to Bayern at Wembley.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Lewandowski has nothing but fond memories of his time with the iconic German coach.’I still have amazing contact with Klopp’Speaking about Klopp at the announcement of his partnership with gaming company G2A, he said: “He’s just special as a man, not only as a coach.”I think that he wrote the new history of the Liverpool because he won everything.”When I saw what’s happened in the last game, not even the last game, even last week, he is still not only the legend but he’s the person who you loved and you love him because not only what he won, what he did on the pitch, but everything around [him] and you understood that this man is special.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRobert Lewandowski major honoursMajor honours won by Robert Lewandowski:
      Lech Poznan: Polish league, Polish Cup, Polish Super Cup
      Borussia Dortmund: Bundesliga x2, German Cup, German Super Cup
      Bayern Munich: Bundesliga x8, German Cup x3, German Super Cup x5, Champions League, Uefa Super Cup, Club World Cup
      Barcelona: LaLiga, Spanish Super Cup
      Individual awards: Best Fifa Men’s Player x2, European Golden Shoe x2, Uefa Men’s Player of the Year, Uefa Team of the Year x2, Bundesliga Player of the Season x2, Bundesliga top scorer x7, Bundesliga Team of the Season x9, Bayern Munich Player of the Season x3, LaLiga Team of the Season x2

      “When I was with him in Dortmund I had and still have with him amazing contact because I know everything he does is pure.”He never lied. Even the tough decisions or tough conversations he said to you exactly what he wanted to say, not what you wanted to hear.Robert Lewandowski pays tribute to Jurgen Klopp”So it’s different. Always he was clear with the players, with the people. And in the end for sure he was clear with himself. And that’s why everything what he did for Liverpool, for this club, for the players, for sure that’s staying with him for the next years.”For one side it’s very sad that he’s leaving. But he knew that he needed a break. To be the coach not only of Liverpool but to be the coach of a top club costs a lot of energy. It’s a difficult job, very tough.”I’m very grateful for everything what he did, what kind of person he is. And I think that so many fans are going to miss him.”So nearly a Red DevilLewandowski wanted to join Manchester United by Dortmund blocked the dealCredit: PA:Empics SportLewandowski insisted he ‘could not say no’ when Sir Alex Ferguson called himCredit: GettyLewandowski left Dortmund for Bayern in 2014, one year before Klopp also departed the Westfalenstadion.But his exit could have come much earlier had he been granted his wish to join Man Utd.Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson spotted the forward’s supreme talent and was keen to bring him to Old Trafford.Yet despite both Fergie and Lewandowski wanting the move to happen, Dortmund refused to let him go, and instead Manchester United signed Robin van Persie from Arsenal.Recalling that time, the striker said: “I had decided to go to Manchester United. I remember when I was speaking with Sir Alex Ferguson and I was already decided.”I was 22, 23 [years old] and it was after one or two years in Dortmund [when Sir Alex called me]. You cannot say no [to him], it’s the prime of Manchester United, the prime of Sir Alex Ferguson. I was decided, okay, I want to join to Manchester United.”But in the end Dortmund said no. So I had to respect this.”He has not held that decision against Dortmund – insisting it will be a “dream” if they win the Champions League final at Wembley against Real Madrid on June 1.It comes 11 years after he lost with Dortmund at Wembley alongside team-mate Marco Reus – who he hopes is given the most “beautiful” send-off with a European triumph.As a person, Lewandowski has a number of eccentric quirks.They include his love of gaming – particularly anything F1-related – as he revealed his admiration for both Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen.But the main idiosyncrasy he has become known for is eating dessert BEFORE main meals.’I don’t like to mix food’Lewandowski was keen to set the records straight on this tale, elaborating on exactly what the unusual eating habit entails.”If you are talking about lunch, for example, I want to eat dessert like one and a half hours before I’m eating or one and a half hours after the lunch because I don’t like to mix food,” he said.”If you have the sweet things and you mix with protein, for example, if you boil it up, it doesn’t work well. So this is the idea.”I know the story was that I first [eat] dessert and [then] soup, something like that. But yeah, it’s not so correct.”On his dessert of choice, he added: “Chocolate fondant. Hot chocolate with the inside. I am so ready to eat this.”Lewandowski has scored 25 goals for Barcelona this season – the 13th successive campaign he has achieved this goalscoring tally.But, with the Catalan giants set to close out their campaign away at Sevilla on Sunday, they have already been condemned to a trophyless term.Behind the scenes with Robert LewandowskiROBERT LEWANDOWSKI is just as impressive off the pitch as he has been on it for the best part of 20 years, writes SunSport’s Dylan Terry.
      From the moment he walked into the room of 30 or 40 people at the G2A media day, there was a humbleness you would not expect from one of the best players of his generation.
      He then proceeded to give what appeared to be an off-the-cuff speech about his excitement for the partnership – a task many sports stars may have found daunting but which Lewandowski took in his stride.
      Sitting down for the interview, he was quick to ask about my time in Barcelona and how I had found the city.
      He then proceeded to joke that I had “forgotten my sun cream” after catching a glimpse of my redder-than-usual complexion.
      Across the next 15 minutes he was happy to answer anything, speaking with an impressive eloquence and relaxed nature.
      At the end I requested a photo which was warmly received by Lewandowski – who was happy to oblige.
      We shook hands and he wished me the best, before he prepared for his next two interviews in German and Polish.

      Lewandowski backs three teams at EurosNow the Poland captain, who has scored 680 goals in 988 games for club and country, will lead his nation into this summer’s European Championships.A tough group awaits them after they were drawn alongside France, Netherlands and Austria.And Lewandowski believes the French are one of three teams with a realistic chance of glory in Germany – alongside England and Portugal.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “France, I think also England. Also Portugal, I think they can be very dangerous because of the coach, because of the players of this generation.”G2A.COM is the world’s largest and most trusted marketplace for digital entertainment where users can choose from more than 75,000 digital offerings including games, DLCs, in-game items, as well as non-gaming items like gift cards, subscriptions and software.Lewandowski previously revealed he eats dessert before main mealsCredit: InstagramLewandowski has been scoring for fun as usual this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Jadon Sancho forced to take huge pay cut as Man Utd name price tag for Borussia Dortmund loanee

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      JADON SANCHO will not be handed a cut-price dream ticket back to Germany.And even if Borussia Dortmund do meet Manchester United’s asking price, he will have to take a hefty cut on his £275,000-a-week wages.Manchester United won’t be selling Jadon Sancho on a cut-price dealCredit: RexSancho wants to return to Borussia Dortmund after falling out of favour at Man UtdCredit: GettyThe Red Devils winger, 24, wants a permanent return to Dortmund after a sparkling loan spell for the Champions League finalists.United are happy to listen to offers but will not let the 23-cap England man go for less than 75 per cent of the £73million they paid Dortmund for him in 2021.Sancho, who became a global star in his first four years at the Bundesliga giants, was exiled at Old Trafford in September after falling out with boss Erik ten Hag.He went to Dortmund in January but his United deal runs to 2026 and there is talk of reconciliation.Read More on Man UtdIf Ten Hag is axed this summer, Sancho may be welcomed back as new technical director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada worked with him at Manchester City.Sources also say Ten Hag’s tough stance has softened and could have him back if he stays at Old Trafford.But much will depend on how much Dortmund offer for their fan favourite and Sancho’s willingness to take a wage cut.Sancho’s turbulent three-year stint at United has only seen him amassing 12 goals and six assists in 82 appearances.Most read in FootballBut since returning to Dortmund on loan in January the winger has been regaining his old form.The forward has already registered three goals and three assists in 20 appearances with the Bundesliga giants.Jamie Carragher interviews Jadon Sancho on live TV after EIGHT PINTS and CBS Sports studio cannot bear to watchSancho has also played a crucial role in BVB’s road to the Champions League final where they will face Real Madrid on June 1 at Wembley. More

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      Roberto De Zerbi already ruled out of new job with European giants just hours after announcing Brighton exit

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      ROBERTO DE ZERBI has already been ruled out of a major new job.The Italian announced he will leave Brighton at the end of the season in a bombshell statement today.Roberto De Zerbi has been ruled out of the running for the Bayern Munich jobCredit: ReutersHe takes charge of his final Seagulls match tomorrow when Manchester United head to the AmEx.And De Zerbi is being linked with a host of top jobs around Europe once he becomes a free agent in the summer.However, according to Sky in Germany, he will not be taking over at Bayern Munich.Bayern’s season finished today with an embarrassing 4-2 defeat at Hoffenheim – despite leading 2-0 after six minutes.READ MORE ON DE ZERBIAnd that prompted the end of Thomas Tuchel’s brief tenure at the Allianz Arena.But although De Zerbi was heavily linked with replacing Tuchel, it is said to be completely off the cards.Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg tweeted: “Confirmed from all parties involved that Roberto De Zerbi will not become the new coach at FC Bayern.”Saga continues and time is running [out] for Bayern as many players from the current squad and potential new signings want to know who the new coach will be.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHansi Flick remains the favourite to be the next Bayern boss ahead of Erik ten Hag, Ralf Rangnick and Zinedine Zidane.De Zerbi, meanwhile, said he will “take a break before deciding my future plans”.Best ten new Premier League kits for next seasonHowever, the Barcelona job could be enticing with Xavi set to depart. De Zerbi has forged a strong reputation thanks to his two seasons in charge on the south coast.Having taken over from Graham Potter in September 2022, he led Brighton to a club-record sixth-placed finish last season and the Europa League last 16 this term. De Zerbi will be joined out of the AmEx exit door by seven members of his coaching staff.He said: “I am very sad to be leaving Brighton, but I am very proud of what my players and staff have achieved with the support of everyone at the club and our amazing fans in the past two historical seasons.Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton spell
      ROBERTO DE ZERBI’S spell at Brighton will come to an end following Sunday’s Premier League season finale against Manchester United.
      The Italian boss, 44, took over from Graham Potter in 2022 after his move to Chelsea.
      De Zerbi quickly attracted the attention of some of Europe’s biggest clubs for his attack-minded approach to coaching.
      He guided the Seagulls to sixth in the Premier League in his first season – earning them a first ever spot in European football.. in the Europa League no less.
      Brighton topped a tough group which included Ajax, Marseille and AEK Athens but were KO’d in the last 16 by Roma.
      Despite enduring a tougher season – with Brighton finishing tenth at best going into their final game – De Zerbi has been watched by the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
      It’s expected De Zerbi will move to one of the latter two this summer with his Brighton contract ended via mutual agreement.
      De Zerbi won 38 of his 88 matches on the south coast, losing just 28 times.
      Prior to his time at Brighton, the Italian manager Shakhtar Donetsk, Sassuolo, Benevento, Palermo, Foggia and Darfa Boario.

      “We have agreed to end my time at Brighton so that the club and I can continue to work in the way that suits each of us best, following our own ideas and visions, as well as our work and human values.”I have really enjoyed an intense and challenging two years working in the Premier League, not least competing in four major competitions this season.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIpswich’s heroic leader and former Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna, meanwhile, is reportedly a leading contender on the Seagulls’ wishlist to take over from De Zerbi for next season.However, McKenna has just led the Tractor Boys back into the Premier League with back-to-back promotions and may decide to stay put at Portman Road. Thomas Tuchel’s spell as Bayern boss ended with a 4-2 defeat to HoffenheimCredit: EPA More

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      Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich nightmare takes another horror turn after Bundesliga final day meltdown

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      HARRY KANE’S time at Bayern Munich has sunk to a new low.The England captain joined the Bundesliga giants to win trophies but has fallen short on every single front.Harry Kane’s season has ended in another disappointmentCredit: RexBayern Munich were beaten on the final day of the Bundesliga seasonCredit: GettyAndrej Kramaric scored three goals to down BayernCredit: GettyBut after domestic and Champions League failures, Kane’s season has now got even worse as Bayern Munich finished third in the Bundesliga.Thomas Tuchel’s side lost their final game of the season despite being 2-0 up inside six minutes.Hoffenheim staged a remarkable comeback to win 4-2 as former Leicester City flop Andrej Kramaric bagged a hat-trick.Kane, 30, could only watch on from the stands as he was ruled out of the match with a back problem.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTo make matters worse for the striker, VfB Stuttgart thumped Borussia Monchengladbach 4-0 to snatch second place.Bayern and Kane will now have to settle for third place, the club’s worst league finish since 2011.The former Tottenham Hotspur star would have been hoping for so much more after completing his £104million transfer last summer.The club saw their 12-year grip on the Bundesliga title snatched away by the invincible Bayer Leverkusen.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIn the Champions League, Bayern did reach the semi-finals but could not find a way past Real Madrid.The DFB-Pokal did not spring any joy either as third-tier minnows Saarbruken knocked out Bayern back in November.Watch Harry Kane speak German for first time in Audi advert with Muller as fans say ‘does a Bafta count as a trophy?’Due to finishing third, there is no chance that Bayern will be in the German Super Cup at the start of next season.This means that Kane will have to wait until May 2025 to have a chance of winning his first-ever club trophy.On a personal level, Kane has excelled since moving to Germany.He finished the season with an impressive 44 goals and 12 assists in 45 appearances in all competitions.He will be hoping to recover from his injury in time for the Euros, which will be his last chance of a trophy before next season.Michail Antonio’s strike should be the wake up call football chiefs need… frazzled stars need a restBy Andrew Dillon
      WHEN highly paid footballers moan about their workload, most people roll their eyes, mutter about having a ‘real job’ then get on with their day.
      But there is something about Michail Antonio’s concerning revelations about his mental health that strike a different chord.
      Charismatic, engaging, outwardly confident and built like a prize bull, surely nothing can touch such a successful athlete with a life most young men dream of?
      So for West Ham’s 67-goal, all-time leading Premier League scorer, a veteran of more than 16 seasons in the game, to admit he has cracked, is a big deal.
      One of the drivers behind the 34-year-old striker’s reluctant advance into therapy is the now relentless football calendar, coupled with the similarly incessant levels of scrutiny.
      Trying to put the ball in the net for a top-flight team is a minor part of the job.
      Simply wondering where your passport is, or feeling secure enough to turn on your phone without receiving 50 gigabytes of abuse, is taking over from the role you have been hired to do.
      Antonio revealed he is now divorced, and what’s behind it is his business.
      But one of his old team-mates, Robert Snodgrass, once told me how he spent an entire season commuting from Essex to Aston Villa while on loan, forcing him to eat at motorway service stations en route.
      His reward for trying to be a good husband and dad by being at home each night?
      To be singled out for putting on weight by then Hammers manager Manuel Pellegrini.
      It’s ironic that Jamaica international Antonio chose to air his deepest-held secrets on the High Performance podcast, because his struggle to cope with the “constant” of football has significantly harmed his game.Yes, top footballers are paid vast amounts but are we getting to a situation where that is not really the point?
      The latest cry for help from someone who should be enjoying every waking moment could not be better timed.
      Just 24 hours earlier, Fifa’s announcement that the spectre of the dreaded ‘39th game’ is being revived must send a shudder through every Premier League dressing room.
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      I’m a former Premier League academy star who’s gone from non-league to facing Harry Kane after firing club to promotion

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      DAPO AFOLAYAN’S meteoric rise from non-league to the Bundesliga was completed on Sunday as FC St. Pauli clinched promotion to the German top flight.The former West Ham and Bolton forward, 26, scored twice to hand his side a a 3-1 win over VFL Osnabruck and seal their spot in the Bundesliga next season.Dapo Afolayan scored twice to seal FC St. Pauli’s place in the BundesligaCredit: APAfolayan was in non-league six years ago and still on Bolton’s books in 2022Credit: GettyIt takes his tally to 10 goals this season – and 11 in 48 games since arriving in January last year.St. Pauli have been outside the Bundesliga since they were relegated at the end of the 2010/11 season.But it is Afolayan’s individual rise that will be the main takeaway for many English football fans.He tweeted: “NON LEAGUE TO THE BUNDESLIGA!!!!! ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE ✝️ ❤️.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAfter being released by Chelsea’s youth academy when he chose his schooling over football, Afolayan spent time at the likes of Toronto, Barnet, Tooting & Mitcham and Loughborough University.The Harrow-born attacker then spent 18 months with Solihull Moors in the National League, before he was picked up by West Ham in 2018.But three years in East London brought about just one appearance for the Hammers – which came in the FA Cup against Doncaster in 2021 as he scored in a 4-0 win.His time at West Ham included loan spells with Oldham, Mansfield and Bolton, before he joined the latter on a permanent deal in February 2021.Most read in BundesligaCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAfolayan scored 20 times in 80 games for the League One side and won their Player of the Year award in his first season.He joined St. Pauli for a reported £500,000 in January 2023 after Bolton accepted the German club’s FOURTH bid.Frimpong trolls Arsenal after Xhaka wins the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen And now, after helping them secure promotion to the Bundesliga, Afolayan can look forward to facing the likes of Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich and the unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen next season.St. Pauli will be a welcome addition to the Bundesliga as they are well-known for their eccentricities and far-left political stance.In 2017, they donated 1,000 litres of free beer to fans after surviving relegation.They also have unique amenities inside their near-30,000 stadium including a “sausage train” for VIP fans who want to order food without leaving their seat.Afolayan scored in his only West Ham appearance three years agoCredit: The Sun More

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      Adam Wharton could have been rocket scientist but now he’s England’s rising star worth £60m wanted by Bayern Munich

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      YOUNG English star Adam Wharton has been a sensation since joining the Eagles from Blackburn for just £18million in January.His progress since then has been so spectacular that German giants Bayern Munich are planning to spend £60million signing him this summer.Adam Wharton in action against Wolves on SaturdayCredit: PAPalace youngster Adam Wharton has put in a string on strong performancesCredit: GettySo what’s all the fuss about, for a player who was in the Championship just a few months ago?Palace, then under Roy Hodgson, were desperate for an injection of life in midfield but there were concerns over paying a large fee for such a young player.But the South Londoners, under director of football Dougie Freedman, have a fine record of recruiting from the Championship, and Wharton, 20, is another gem.Those who know Wharton say he is never phased by taking the next step – making his start to life in the Premier League the norm for an exceptionally talented young player.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDarragh Tuffy, who coached Wharton as a youth player at Blackburn, told SunSport: “All through his age groups he had this weird ability to never be phased by anything.”I watch him in the Premier League now and he is playing passes that he used to do in training.”He doesn’t get phased by pressure, you just can’t teach that.”He looks like he is in total control of what he is doing, takes the ball under pressure and looks like the calmest man on the pitch.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWharton’s creative ability in midfield and eye for a pass has blown Palace fans, as well as Hodgson and then new boss Oliver Glasner away.Past coaches say it is a natural trait, something which stood out before he was even ten, and a side of his game which was needed as one of the smallest players on the pitch as a kid.Tuffy added: “He was always the smallest player in his age group coming through, a real late developer physically.Young stars set to shine at Euro 2024″In games that was never a problem for him.”He was always able to stand out with his technical attributes which he still does now. He didn’t hit his growth spurt until 17.”We knew he was going to come through that and as long as he carried on doing what he was good at we were going to have a really good footballer on our hands.”Wharton’s older brother, Scott, still plays for Blackburn and was a towering player in the academy which, along with maturation tests which predict a player’s eventual height, gave coaches the confidence the smallest lad on the pitch would grow into something special.Adam Wharton’s breakthrough season at PalaceBeing small early on helped mould a technically gifted player.Wharton’s nonchalant style had teachers at Moorland, the private school where Blackburn send players, comparing him to Glenn Hoddle and Chris Waddle – before he earned the nickname “Messi”.Charlie Jackson, who taught Wharton at Moorland having previously worked with United star Scott McTominay, told SunSport: “All our sessions were pass and move and he’d jump all over them, it was meat and drink for him.”He creates but sees the game, it’s like he has a crystal ball.”When I played him for school, you wouldn’t see him for 20 minutes in the game – he’d just go missing – and then all of a sudden you’d see a pass which is Maradona-esque.Adam Wharton, circled, was an outstanding prospect from a young ageCredit: Charlie Jackson/Moorland SchoolAdam Wharton, circled, during his time at Moorland SchoolCredit: Charlie Jackson/Moorland SchoolWharton’s former coach Charlie JacksonCredit: Charlie Jackson/Moorland SchoolMoorland School teachers realised Adam Wharton, circled, was a star in the makingCredit: Charlie Jackson/Moorland SchoolAdam Wharton caught the eye playing for BlackburnCredit: GettyWharton celebrates scoring for Blackburn against Birmingham in October 2022Credit: GettyAdam Wharton playing for England under 19sCredit: GettyAdam Wharton signs for BlackburnCredit: instagram @adamwharton10″Then he’s on it again and gets man of the match.”They were traits which caught Palace’s eye early on.Freedman even started scouting the boyhood Blackburn fan, who joined the club at Under-six level, before he had made his senior debut – a game in which he won man of the match.That effort and interest was not lost on Wharton and his representatives when it came to making a move in January, with Chelsea having also been keen.The move to the capital from sleepy Lancashire is a big one, especially with Wharton living in the thick of it not far from central London.But the England Under-21 has always been bright and intelligent, able to adapt to anything.Jackson added: “Oh, he didn’t even have to revise for GCSEs.”I use him as an example to the GCSE boys. He was an all-rounder with his head screwed on.”Adam could turn himself into anything.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He lived near British Aerospace with his parents and I used to say he could be a rocket scientist and work there, that is how bright he was.”The world of rocket science may have lost a potential star – but Crystal Palace, and one day Bayern Munich, have certainly bagged one.Adam Wharton has become a fan favourite at PalaceCredit: Rex More

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      Sunderland star lined up for dream Bundesliga transfer as Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen do battle

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      WHIZKID Chris Rigg will be in the shop window with England Under-17s this month — and German giants are watching the Sunderland midfielder.Rigg, 16, has made eight Black Cats starts and is set to skipper the young Three Lions at the Euro finals.Chris Rigg, centre, is one of English football’s biggest prospectsCredit: GettyBayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is believed to be interested in RiggCredit: GettyBut Rigg could also follow in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho by moving to Borussia DortmundCredit: RexBoth Leverkusen and Dortmund fancy the teenager, who Manchester United looked at last summer.Back in September, Rigg scored on his Sunderland debut against Southampton.His goal made him Sunderland’s youngest ever league goalscorer, breaking a record held by Jimmy Hamilton for over half a century.Before that, he appeared in the FA Cup against Shrewsbury when he was just 15.Read more football newsIn doing so, he became Sunderland’s youngest outfield player EVER.Rigg has represented England at youth international level.He captained England at under-16 level, before being promoted to the under-17 squad while still only fifteen.Next, he is set to star for England in the upcoming European U-17 Championship.Most read in FootballLast summer, it was reported Rigg snubbed a move to Sunderland’s arch rivals Newcastle.According to The Athletic, he signed a two-year scholarship contract with the club.Rigg’s performances for Sunderland’s youth team and in the first team have seen him raved about.Inside SunSport’s Justin Allen’s day covering Ipswich’s win over Sunderland as he interviews George EdmundsonAs many consider him to be the best of his age in the country.Liverpool and Manchester United have also been suggested as potential destinations for the wonderkid.While a move to Germany would see him follow in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham, who both went to the Bundesliga to aid their development. More