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      Footballer’s mum who was mistaken for his glamorous Wag stuns in busty selfie leaving fans in disbelief

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      MUM of Bundesliga winner Leon Dajaku has stunned fans by posting a revealing selfie on social media.Blerta, who is in her 40s, was recently mistaken for Dajaku’s partner due to her youthful looks.Blerta stunned fans with her latest photoCredit: InstagramShe is the mother of footballer Leon DajakuCredit: blerta_dajaku / instagramIn fact, she is the ex-Sunderland forward’s mum and recently became a grandmother.Dajaku’s partner Leonie June gave birth to a baby girl, Nava, in March.But while Blerta is now a grandmother, her looks would have you thinking there’s now way she is old enough to be a family’s third generation.And her latest snap left fans in awe once more.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKosovan-Albanian beautician Blerta shared a picture of her wearing a low-cut white top in the back of a car.Alongside the image, she added the caption: “Nothing is impossible. Only your thoughts stop you.”Reacting to the post, one fan replied: “🌹 Elegance. Respect 🙏”.While another added: “Beautiful lady 😍😍”.Most read in FootballBlerta is a Kosovan-Albanian beauticianCredit: blerta_dajaku / instagramShe has accumulated 25,000 followers on InstagramCredit: blerta_dajaku / instagramBlerta recently became a grandmotherCredit: blerta_dajaku / instagramDajaku spent a stint playing in England for SunderlandCredit: GettyAnd a third responded: “Perfect 🔥”.Dajaku is one of three of Blerta’s sons.Football’s 10 richest wags including music stars and millionaire modelsHe was born in Germany after Blerta and his father fled from the Yugoslavian civil war, before he bounced 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.She regularly stuns fans with photos on social mediaCredit: blerta_dajaku / instagram More

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      Referee forced to give two penalties after players pick up the ball in bizarre separate incidents during same match

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      A REFEREE was forced to give two penalties after players from both teams bizarrely picked the ball up in separate incidents.In the German second division, Magdeburg drew 2-2 with Greuther Furth on Sunday.Gideon Jung bizarrely picked the ball, thinking it was a goal-kickCredit: XDaniel Heber then did the same after he assumed a foul had been given on the edge of the boxCredit: XThe first unusual moment of the match came with just 15 minutes on the clock to hand the hosts a spot-kick.Furth defender Gideon Jung had a moment of madness, picking the ball up off the ground in the six-yard box after it was rolled to him by goalkeeper Nahuel Noll.He seemingly thought it was given to him to take a goal-kick – but with the ball not having gone out of play, the ref had no choice but to hand Magdeburg a penalty.Jung thought his blushes were spared when Noll saved the spot-kick, only for Mo El Hankouri to score the rebound.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut in crazy scenes, lightening struck twice when just after half-time Magdeburg star Daniel Heber copied Jung and picked up the ball.He appeared to think the ref had blown for a foul on the edge of his own box – yet in fact he had not and it was therefore a clear penalty.Ex-Bayern Munich star Julian Green stepped up and scored to make it 2-1.And the goal inspired a Furth fightback as they fought back to earn a point.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFans were baffled by the incidents, with one saying: “To have this happen at all is fairly crazy to begin with, to have this happen twice within 30 minutes in the same match is completely absurd.”Another added: “This is insane.”Others were reminded of when Arsenal’s Gabriel got away with a similar incident in the Champions League versus Bayern Munich last year.Eight bizarre football rules you may not knowWhy would he pick it up? It HAS to be a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark HalseyArsenal could have absolutely no complaints if a penalty was awarded to Bayern Munich.The referee signalled for David Raya to take the goal kick.He did… and Gabriel picked the ball up. Why would he do that? The whistle had been blown.The only person who has made a mistake is Gabriel. Why would he pick the ball up?Once the referee has blown his whistle and Gabriel has picked it up, he has to give a penalty. More

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      Huge England blow as Harry Kane forced off after receiving treatment in Bayern Munich draw at Frankfurt

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      HARRY KANE gave England an injury scare as he was forced off in Bayern Munich’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt.The Three Lions’ skipper needed 72nd-minute treatment and was replaced by Mathys Tel – days ahead of two Nations League ties.Team-mates Kim Min-Jae and Alphonso Davies look on as Harry Kane went down for Bayern and had to be replaced in the Bundesliga draw at EintrachtCredit: GettyKane needed treatment and was replaced by Mathys TelCredit: GettyEngland face Greece at Wembley on Thursday and take on Finland away next Sunday.It comes after Kane hurt his ankle late in a 1-1 home draw with Bayern Leverkusen Saturday week ago.However, the Bayern striker shrugged off that knock to play all of Wednesday’s 1-0 Champions League loss at Aston Villa.Now England interim chief Lee Carsley is waiting to find how serious Kane’s new problem is.READ MORE TOP STORIESThe 31-year-old notchedd an assist as Bayern fought back from 2-1 down to lead 3-2 in the Bundesliga on Sunday.But four minutes into stoppage time Eintracht’s Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush bagged his second goal of a thriller to nick a point.Last week Kane had what Bayern called “intensive” medical attention to successfully ensure his fitness for Villa Park.And although he has already joined England’s 100-cap club, he’s particularly keen to add to his haul of 68 international goals.Most read in BundesligaBayern boss Vincent Kompany saw Kane go off in a dramatic matchCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut if Kane is less than fully fit, it could hand a chance to Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke.The ex-Bournemouth forward has been recalled by Carsley seven years after he won his only Three Lions cap.Football’s most cringey commercials revealed from Gareth Southgate at Pizza Hut to Peter Schmeichel flogging bacon & David Beckham’s SharpiesSolanke bagged an assist as Spurs led 2-0 at Brighton on Sunday.But despite playing all the game, he was powerless to stop Brighton roaring back after the break for a 3-2 victory. More

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      Bayern Munich chief takes swipe at former Premier League star ‘like tinnitus’ after stinging attack on Harry Kane

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      BAYERN MUNICH director of sport Max Eberl lambasted Liverpool hero Dietmar Hamann after his stinging criticism of Harry Kane.Hamann, 51, slammed Bayern superstar Kane, 31, after Wednesday’s 1-0 loss at Aston Villa in the Champions League, claiming the England captain is unable to perform in big games.Dietmar Hamann lambasted Bayern Munich star Harry Kane’s performances in big matchesCredit: GettyHamann tore Kane’s performance against Aston Villa to shredsCredit: GettyBayern director of sport Max Eberl slammed Hamann’s criticism of KaneCredit: GettyThe star striker’s performances have come under scrutiny after he failed to score against Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga last week and then at Villa Park.And Hamann claims Kane has yet to justify the blockbuster £104million the Bavarians splashed to sign him from Tottenham last year.The ex-Germany international wrote on his column published by Sky Germany: “Harry Kane had a personally sobering evening in Birmingham – in addition to the defeat.”I said after the European Championship in the summer that he still has to prove that he is worth the 100million – even though he scored over 30 goals last year.Read More on Football”He wasn’t brought in to score a hat-trick against Darmstadt.”He was brought in to score against Leverkusen and Aston Villa and to score in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.”He hasn’t done that yet. I remain sceptical about the star striker.”However, Eberl would have none of it as he lashed out at Hamann shortly after the Champions League loss.Most read in FootballThe Bayern chief went as far as to compare the ex-Manchester City ace to “tinnitus in the ear”.Eberl said: “Didi Hamann is like a tinnitus in the ear. It comes up every three days.”Emi Martinez reveals Unai Emery’s genius pre-match preparation that inspired Aston Villa to win over Bayern MunichKane, though, has been a success at Bayern since his arrival last summer as he notched a staggering total of 44 goals and 12 assists in 45 appearances in his maiden campaign in Germany.And the England international has already registered 10 goals and five assists in just eight appearances across all competitions this season.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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      Harry Kane blasted: Prem legend slams striker and says he ‘wasn’t brought in to score hat-trick against Darmstadt’

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      HARRY KANE has been criticised in the German media after enduring a difficult week.The former Tottenham striker, 31, was in action as Bayern Munich fell to a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa in the Champions League.Harry Kane was unable to score as Bayern Munich lost 1-0 at Aston VillaCredit: RexHe also featured as Bayern drew 1-1 with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen last weekend.Kane has netted ten times in eight appearances in all competitions so far this season, while also laying on five assists.After going scoreless in the crunch matches against Villa and Leverkusen, however, the England captain has received some scrutiny.In his column for Sky Germany, former Premier League midfielder Dietmar Hamann questioned whether Kane has been a good signing for his former side Bayern.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHamann, who also played for Manchester City, Liverpool and Newcastle, wrote: “Harry Kane had a personally sobering evening in Birmingham – in addition to the defeat.”I said after the European Championship in the summer that he still has to prove that he is worth the 100 million – even though he scored over 30 goals last year.”Hamann then appeared to suggest that Kane, who was denied by a last-gasp Emi Martinez save at Villa Park, only scores against weaker opposition.The forward bagged four times against Dinamo Zagreb last month, in addition to netting a treble vs Holstein Kiel.Most read in BundesligaBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHamann continued: “He wasn’t brought in to score a hat-trick against Darmstadt.Dietmar Hamann has questioned Kane’s big-game recordCredit: Getty”He was brought in to score against Leverkusen and Aston Villa and to score in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.Watch Harry Kane star in awkward advert as he turns hand to acting “He hasn’t done that yet. I remain sceptical about the star striker.”Kane is both Tottenham and England’s all-time leading goalscorer.He scored 280 goals in 435 appearances for Spurs before leaving in the summer of 2023, and has so far plundered 68 in 100 England caps.His scoring record has remained incredible since signing for Bayern, averaging more than a goal a game with 54 in 53 appearances.But Kane’s side failed to win the Bundesliga or DFB Pokal last season, and fell narrowly in the Champions League semi-finals to eventual winners Real Madrid.The forward did score in the tie against the Spanish giants, before having to go off late on in the second-half with a back injury that would continue to bother him during Euro 2024.He also scored as Bayern eliminated Arsenal in the quarter-finals.Despite criticism faced in Germany, an incredible stat shows that Kane DOES score against the big teams.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 occasions.On 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.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd in the Bundesliga, he scored eight times against last term’s top four finishers Leverkusen, Stuttgart and RB Leipzig.Kane and Co return to action this Sunday, when they travel to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. More

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      Jhon Duran calls Bayern Munich ‘club of my dreams’ after scoring sensational winner for Aston Villa in Champions League

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      JHON DURAN made a shock revelation after sinking Bayern Munich to maintain his sensational super-sub season.The Aston Villa striker lobbed a glorious Champions League winner just nine minutes after coming off the bench on Wednesday.Jhon Duran celebrated hitting the only goal against BayernCredit: RexAnd after the crazy celebrations at Villa Park – with Prince William losing his voice – Duran claimed his goal fulfilled TWO of his footballing fantasies.The Colombian said: “I feel happy to be able to score, and even more so against a great team like Bayern Munich, which is the club of my dreams.”I am happy to be the man of the match against this team, which was also my dream.”The 20-year-old’s verdict might be taken by some as a hint he has one eye on his long-term future.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDuran netted eight times in 37 games last term, but mainly as understudy to Ollie Watkins.And his frustration led to transfer talk over the summer.Chelsea pondered swapping the 12-cap star for England midfielder Conor Gallagher, who eventually moved instead to Atletico Madrid.And it’s understood West Ham were keen on a £30million swoop for Duran – but that fell £10m short of Villa’s valuation.Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe even whipped social media into a frenzy by sharing a picture of him crossing his arms – a possible nod to the Hammers’ crest.Again this season Villa boss Unai Emery has preferred to start with Watkins in a one-man attack.Jhon Duran ’causes chaos with s—housery’ as Aston Villa ace performs controversial gesture amid West Ham transfer linkBut with Duran netting five more goals off the bench – more than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues this campaign – his bid for a regular start could soon be irresistible.Emery said after Wednesday’s epic triumph: “He arrived two years ago, he has huge potential, sometimes passion.“Sometimes I need to speak with him as a person and connect with him and as a player to let him play and put him on the field because his talent is there and his capacity to improve us.“We have two very good strikers and the challenge is to manage both.”Whatever happens, Emery doesn’t shy away from big decisions over his team – such as bringing on and then subbing Leon Bailey against Bayern. More

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      TV cameras quickly cut away as fan appears to go to snort substance during Aston Villa’s clash against Bayern Munich

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      TNT SPORTS quickly cut away from a Bayern Munich fan after he appeared to be preparing to snort a substance off his hand at Villa Park.The Bundesliga giants travelled to the Midlands for a blockbuster Champions League clash against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa on Wednesday night – and came away beaten 1-0.TNT Sports cameras cut to a Bayern Munich fan in the crowdHe appeared to be preparing to snort something from his hand when the cameras cut awayDuring the first half the cameras cut to the travelling German supporters to capture a sense of the atmosphere.But instead they showed a Bayern fan who seemed to pour something on his hand and prepare to snort it.A lightning quick response from the TNT Sports producers ensured they cut away before anything else was shown.It came just five minutes before Villa had a goal disallowed in the match.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEmery’s side were looking to build on their 3-0 win over Young Boys in their Champions League opener.Bayern promised to be a much more formidable opposition as Harry Kane and Co rocked up at Villa Park.But the hosts took the lead in the 79th minute when Colombian striker Jhon Duran lobbed Bayern’s veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer from 30 yards.The goal sparked wild scenes at Villa Park, and echoed the club’s memorable European Cup final triumph over the German side in 1982.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSVilla have started the season in impressive form, winning four and drawing one of their six Premier League games.They sit fifth in the table, just two points adrift of pace-setters Liverpool.Watch Thierry Henry awkwardly admit ‘I saw Bukayo Saka at the Arsenal academy and didn’t think he’d be that good’Following their clash with Bayern, they host Manchester United on Sunday in their final game before the international break. More

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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