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      Inside incredible top-flight stadium in the shadow of huge WW2 BUNKER renovated with hotel, restaurants & rooftop garden

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      TALK about making your home a fortress.Well, one top-flight club has done exactly that by building their stadium in the shadow of a huge World War Two bunker.This former World War Two bunker now looms over a Bundesliga stadiumCredit: YouTube/pd90_officialThe Flakturm IV in Hamburg was built as an air defence towerCredit: AlamyA luxury hotel has now opened as part of the £84m renovationCredit: AlamyThat bunker may look menacing from the outside.But on the inside it has undergone an £84million makeover – and now features a hotel, restaurants and a rooftop garden. The daunting building still makes for an impressive and imposing presence behind St Pauli’s home, though.The German side, based in Hamburg, play their home matches at the Millerntor-Stadion.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe 29,500-capacity ground is once again a Bundesliga stadium in 2024-25 following the club’s promotion under Fabian Hurzeler last season.And the likes of Harry Kane and new English sensation Jamie Gittens face a daunting task with their trip to the Millerntor-Stadion. When defending in front of the South Stand, the visiting players can see the former bunker looming over the stadium at the north end. However, there is another two football pitches between St Pauli’s first-team venue and the bunker.Most read in BundesligaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe pair of 11-a-side astroturf pitches sit side by side – providing football facilities for lower-level and youth teams and making for eery photographs and a stark reminder of European history.Beside those, there is a wasteland car park used for exhibitions, circuses and the annual Hamburger Dom funfair – a tradition that started all the way back in 1893.Incredible new vid goes INSIDE plan for world’s biggest football stadium under vast ‘tent’ & surrounded by plush gardensWhat we know about the ‘new’ Old TraffordMANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.A capacity of 100,000 is expected.It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.There had been plans to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a scaled down second venue.However, it’s looking increasing likely that it will in fact be entirely demolished.The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.The club have appointed the architects Foster + Partners to come up with a “masterplan”. The company were behind Wembley Stadium.Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.The target is for completion by 2030. Despite the stadium’s regeneration, it is the bunker that has had the biggest renovation.The Nazis directed 1,000 forced labourers to build the colossal concrete structure in 1942.The German air force used the Flakbunker IV tower for air defence while as many as 25,000 people reportedly sheltered in its bunkers during raids. Standing at nearly 50m tall, the decision was made to keep it following the war – unlike similar buildings across Germany.And it has now been transformed into a thriving part of the cultural life in Hamburg.A whopping 23,000 trees and shrubs were planted to help soften the stark appearance of the grey block by adding green leaves to the exterior – including a roof garden with stunning views over the city.A “mountain path” up to the top has been created while inside there are a host of high-end restaurants, live music venues and even a nightclub on the top floor.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd now tourists can stay in the former bunker by booking one of the 134 rooms at the Reverb by Hard Rock hotel. Trees have been planted to make it into a green bunkerCredit: AlamyThe Millerntor-Stadion is the home of St PauliCredit: AlamyThere are two astro pitches between the stadium and the bunkerCredit: Google MapsThe bunker looms in the backgroundCredit: GettyThe new hotel has 134 rooms and is run by Hard RockCredit: AlamyThe revamped structure now features a nightclub and various restaurantsCredit: AlamyFabian Hurzeler led St Pauli back to the Bundesliga last season before joining BrightonCredit: GettyThe bunker was one of eight huge towers built in Germany during the warCredit: HILLDEGARDEN.ORG More

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      Harry Kane gets stuck into beer stein at Munich’s Oktoberfest as he’s joined by wife for festivities

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      BEER we go, beer we go! England skipper Harry Kane partakes of a traditional stein at Munich’s Oktoberfest.Harry, 31, who stars for Bayern in the German city, donned a pair of leather lederhosen yesterday.Harry Kane got stuck into a beer stein at Oktoberfest with his wifeCredit: ReutersHarry donned a pair of leather lederhosen teamed with shin-high black socks, black leather boots and a grey jacketCredit: AFPHis wife Kate, also 31, joined in by wearing a traditional German dress.During the festival fortnight, seven million litres of beer will be consumed.Harry headed to the annual event for beer and bratwurst after he celebrated making his 100th cap for England earlier this month.He kept things cool by wearing a pair of sunglasses along with his shin-high black socks, black leather boots and a grey jacket.read more on harry kaneIt is not the first time that Harry has been spotted in lederhosen, the striker has been pictured with his Bayern Munich teammates in the traditional German pants before.He complained then they were a “little bit tight” and added that it was “something to get used to”.The England skipper made a £104million move to Bayern Munich from Tottenham in 2023 and he has since embraced the German culture – even learning the local lingo.Last year he missed out on the annual photo of the top of the league squad posing in traditional clobber because he was in the UK for the birth of his fourth child, Henry.Most read in FootballBut this year he and childhood sweetheart Kate appeared to be making the most of a beer in the sunshine.During the festival’s two and a half weeks, it is likely that more than seven million litres of beer will be consumed.’Are you seriously talking about that?’ – Jack Grealish told off by England interviewer after being asked about Kane More

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      Fourth-tier side forced to eat pre-match meal on side of MOTORWAY after huge fire… only for game to be postponed

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      A GERMAN fourth-division team had to eat their pre-match meal on the motorway after being delayed on their way to the game… before the match was postponed anyway.FSV Zwickau travelled by bus to the capital on Friday to face Viktoria Berlin at the Stadion Lichterfelde in the Regionalliga Nordost.FSV Zwickau players had to eat their pre-match meal on the motorwayCredit: X / FSVZwickauFSV Zwickau couldn’t make it to Berlin in time due to a horrible car crashCredit: XHowever, a horror car crash took place between the Wiedemar and Halle junctions on the A9 motorway heading to Berlin as two vehicles caught fire.A driver of an Opel Mokka collided with an Audi and pushed it into a Ford Transit. The Opel and the Audi were engulfed in flames but fortunately both drivers managed to escape in time while the third one was also thankfully well.According to Bild, two people were slightly injured in the rear-end collision and were taken to hospital for observation.Read More on FootballA kilometre-long traffic jam then occurred which prevented Zwickau from continuing their journey.A while later club chiefs understood they had to adapt to this extraordinary situation knowing that their players had to eat.And the team needed their food at a specific time before they entered the pitch to warm up.And so the club chiefs set up a massive spread on the guardrails of the motorway along with plates and utensils for the players.Most read in BundesligaThe team saw the funny side in this and took a picture of that incredible moment for Instagram.Zwickau published the pic with the following caption: “Now it’s time to improvise.”Dean Scoggins travels to FC Koln in Germany to find Europe’s best Away DayNevertheless, the German outfit couldn’t make it to the ground on time.Fans also experienced the same problem as many also opted for the three-hour drive.And so the game was postponed with the two football teams now looking to agree on a new date. More

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      Watch Thomas Muller go down in a heap after being ‘fouled’ by TAPE as Bayern Munich team-mates fall over in stitches

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      THOMAS MULLER left his Bayern Munich team-mates in absolute stitches after being felled by some training ground tape.The former Germany striker was going through the motions at Bayern’s Sabner Strasse training ground when some rogue tape inadvertently took him out.Thomas Muller was blissfully unaware of some white tape during a recent Bayern Munich training sessionCredit: INSTAGRAM@BAYERNMUNICHThe tape ended up tripping the former Germany strikerCredit: INSTAGRAM@BAYERNMUNICHMuller’s Bayern team-mates were left in absolute stitches by the striker’s tumbleCredit: INSTAGRAM@BAYERNMUNICHMuller, 35, tripped over the white tape after controlling a pass from one of his team-mates.And his colleagues couldn’t help but chuckle at his tumble, belly-laughing at the sheer hilarity of the situation as they collapsed to the turf.Even head coach Vincent Kompany couldn’t contain his laughter, smiling as the striker dusted himself off and got back to his feet.Muller, who has never been one to shy away from the camera, saw the funny side of his training ground tumble.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAfter clocking the club’s videographer, he said: “Ah yes, at least that’s good [to have on camera].”That’s good for the clicks. Best content of the month.”Come on boys. Let’s all have a smile. Hello, Instagram. That’s good for the clicks.”The clip, unsurprisingly, went viral and received a slew of comments from footie fans.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne wrote: “It’s a foul that no one would have known.”Another said: “Ref, that’s a foul!”Refuses to lift trophy after finally winning silverware at Tottenham on return with Bayern MunichAnd another said: “Muller: ‘Who put the rope here?'”One remarked: “That’s surely a pen.”Another chimed in with a series of laughing emojis: “The way they laughed.”Bayern have made a blistering start to the season, scoring a whopping 28 goals in all competitions.The Bavarians have made a perfect start to the new Bundesliga campaign, topping the table with three wins and a haul of 11 goals.Bayern will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, travelling to Weser Stadium to take on Werder Bremen.Bayern Munich have made a blistering start to the seasonCredit: GETTY More

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      Vincent Kompany tells Harry Kane and Bayern Munich stars to ‘have a beer’ at Oktoberfest and says ‘we will join in’

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      VINCENT KOMPANY has told Harry Kane and his Bayern Munich teammates to go to a beer festival – and indulge in full.Manchester City icon Kompany has made a heady start to his career in charge of the German giants.Vincent Kompany told Harry Kane and his Bayern Munich teammates to go to a beer festivalCredit: GettyThe Bayern squad will enjoy a pint – or twoCredit: GettyBayern are top of the Bundesliga after winning all three games, and they thrashed Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday.Kompany, 38, and his squad are due to attend Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest on Sunday.He, England skipper Kane and fellow ex-Premier League stars Michael Olise, Joao Palhinha, Leroy Sane and Eric Dier will don lederhosen for the occasion.Belgian Kompany said: “The Oktoberfest is important for the players’ families to experience a bit of Munich and Bavaria’s culture.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The festival is important for a lot of people.  We are looking forward to it, and we will join in.”The day before is all about our game at Werder Bremen, but then we will witness some Bavarian culture.”Drinking beer is all part of it.  If the players want to have a beer on Sunday I’ve got no problem with it.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The main thing is that they are once again fit on Monday!Most read in Football”Of course I’ll sometimes have a beer myself.  I’m from Belgium, and the beer there is something special.Watch Vincent Kompany scream ‘don’t f***ing test me big boy’ in explosive X-rated row in sneak preview to Burnley TV doc”A competition between Bavarian and Belgian beers would be at a pretty high level.”I’ve never been to the Oktoberfest before, but I was in Munich with Manchester City while the festival was on.”It was difficult even for City to find a hotel for our stay.”Kane at Oktoberfest last yearCredit: GettyManuel Neuer, Kane and Thomas Mueller enjoyed a large beerCredit: Reuters More

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      Inside Harry Kane’s incredible night as England star breaks THREE records in Bayern’s 9-2 Champions League battering

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      HARRY KANE shattered THREE Champions League records in one evening as Bayern Munich thrashed Dinamo Zagreb 9-2.Kane took his tally to 33 in the competition and stole another record from Wayne Rooney.Harry Kane smashed THREE records in the Champions League on Tuesday nightHe scored FOUR goals against the Croatian sideThree of Kane’s goals came from the penalty spotKane became the highest-scoring English player in Champions League history after his four goals at the Allianz Arena.The England captain has overtaken Rooney’s tally of 30 goals in 85 games in the competition, all of which were scored for Manchester United.And Kane did it in 40 games less.It was Rooney’s goalscoring record that Kane had surpassed for the Three Lions in March 2023 – he now has 68 national team goals to Rooney’s 53.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd the record breaking didn’t stop there on Tuesday night.The former Spurs striker also became the first Englishman to score four goals in a single Champions League game.And the first player of any nationality to net three from the spot in the same match.Kane’s latest efforts move him into joint 25th – level with Fernando Morientes – going past Rooney, Kaka, Samuel Eto’o, Franciso Gento and Bayern great Arjen Robben all in one night. Most read in Champions LeagueKane broke Rooney’s England scoring record last yearCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSGoals from Raphael Guerreiro and Michael Olise gave Vincent Kompany’s men a commanding 3-0 lead at half-time.The visitors threatened to complete an unlikely comeback with two goals in the opening five minutes of the second half.’Are you seriously talking about that?’ – Jack Grealish told off by England interviewer after being asked about KaneBut Kane restored the cushion for Bayern in the 57th minute, before Olise bagged his second of the evening to put the home side 5-2 up and Kane scored two more alongside Leroy Sane and Leon Goretzka.Bayern are also the first team to score nine goals in a Champions League game, with the aggregate total of 11 goals only surpassed by Borussia Dortmund’s 8-4 win over Legia Warsaw in 2016.Kane managed eight goals in his first 21 Champions League games for Bayern, having found the net 21 times during his time with Spurs.He will be hoping to rocket up the list this season, with Bayern eyeing a deep run in the new-look competition.The new format will already include more games than ever before as 36 teams play eight games in a league-style tournament.Bayern reached the semi-finals last term, dumping out Arsenal along the way, before losing out to eventual champs Real Madrid.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt comes three days after Kane smashed Erling Haaland record for the quickest time to reach 50 goal involvements in the Bundesliga.The 31-year-old reached 50 goal contributions in just 35 games, to Haaland’s 43.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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      Forgotten Premier League flop, 33, drops into fourth tier after bizarre link-up with Alan Pardew in Greece

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      FORMER Premier League star Lukas Rupp has signed for a fourth-tier side in Germany.Rupp, 33, joined Norwich from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim in January 2020.Lukas Rupp has dropped down into the fourth tierCredit: @KSVHessenKSRupp, 33, played in the Premier League for NorwichCredit: Times Newspapers LtdHaving called it a “childhood dream” to play in England, the midfielder went on to appear 62 times for the Canaries.He also helped them earn promotion to the Premier League during the 2020-21 season.Rupp scored at Anfield in an FA Cup tie during his Norwich stint, only for Liverpool to still win 2-1.After leaving Carrow Road at the end of the 2021-22 campaign, Rupp had to wait until the following January to secure a new club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAt the time he earned a short-term contract with Greek top-flight side Aris, who were managed by former Prem boss Alan Pardew.Following a short spell in Greece, which saw him make 19 appearances for Aris, Rupp again found himself without a club.He has now ended his hunt for a new employer by signing for German minnows KSV Hessen Kassel.His new team play in the Regionalliga Sudwest, which makes up part of Germany’s fourth tier.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThey announced the deal with a picture of a beaming Rupp clutching his new shirt, featuring his name and the No33 on the back.Responding to the signing, one fan wrote on X: “That’s crazy!”Lukas Rupp leaves seventh-placed Bundesliga side Hoffenheim for Norwich While a second gushed: “Really nice. I’m looking forward to seeing him soon.”A third added: “You can’t go wrong with Kassel.”Rupp scored at Anfield during his Norwich daysCredit: Getty More

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      Bundesliga U19 star forced to have leg amputated in gruelling battle with cancer as club start fundraiser

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      UNION BERLIN youngster Berkin Arslanogullari has undergone a life-saving leg amputation as he battles bone cancer.The keeper, 19, was diagnosed with the disease a few months ago and began “intensive chemotherapy” to treat the illness.Union Berlin keeper Berkin Arslanogullari has had his leg amputated as he fights bone cancerCredit: Instagram @berkin.arslanogullariHowever, the treatment failed to successfully combat the cancer, forcing doctors to amputate his leg.German top-flight side Union Berlin confirmed on Monday that the procedure had been carried out “a few days ago” as he fights the “toughest battle of his life”.The football club then called on the public to make financial contributions to his family as they look to support Arslanogullari through the horrific ordeal.The statement said: “Due to the care and support required for Berkin, his parents are no longer able to go to work, and the family’s current apartment is not barrier-free or handicapped accessible.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”A new apartment or extensive renovation work and the upcoming rehabilitation are urgently needed for a new start in a new life and are causing enormous costs.”Berkin and his family now need the support and solidarity of the Union family.”To ease the financial burden a little and give Berkin the best possible chance for a future full of hope, aFundraiserEvery contribution counts and helps to give Berkin a fresh start.”German shot-stopper Arslanogullari has played for Union’s age group sides since he was a young boy.Most read in BundesligaHe has featured for the Bundesliga outfit’s U17 and U19 teams and was included in two matchday squads for last season’s Uefa Youth League.Fans were quick to pass on emotional messages of support on social media as they prayed for a speedy recovery.One said: “Lots of strength and love! ❤️”Another added: “All the best to him and his family, stand together in this difficult time.”A third replied: “Best recovery and lots of strength 🙏🏼.”While a fourth responded: “I hope he wins the fight 🤞. Get well soon and strength to his family 🙏❤️.” More