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IF Borussia Dortmund players step out of line, they quickly find themselves out of pocket.The club’s brutal punishments for any breaches of discipline have been revealed after an incredible list of player fines was leaked on social media this week.Borussia Dortmund’s player fine list has been leakedCredit: TiktokThe list was put in place last seasonCredit: GettyIt includes some penalties rising to over £4,000.According to German outlet Bild, players can be fined £83 (€100) for every minute they are late to scheduled events.Those include training, physio appointments, and meetings with coaching staff.If a player is late on a match day, that rises to a whopping £2,499 (€3,000) and if they miss a scheduled club event entirely they have to fork out £4,166 (€5,000).Read More in FootballFocus and engagement has clearly been made a priority by Dortmund officials, with some significant penalties in place for things such as failing to sign autographs.Stars are allegedly fined £1,666 (€2,000) if they fail to sign autograph cards before a set time.And if they do not sign a shirt, they could be set back £416 (€500).Players can also be punished £83 (€100) for using their phones at the dinner table or while with the physios.Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThey face the same penalty if they leave their training area messy.And a £208 (€250) punishment is in place if somebody wears incorrect gear.Borussia Dortmund fans release flares during half-time of Champions League final in second Wembley security breachThe list of fines was introduced last season by then-manager Edin Terzic.It clearly helped to maintain high standards at Signal Iduna Park as Borussia Dortmund reached the Champions League final.Terzic left Dortmund in June and was replaced by Nuri Sahin.The new boss is believed to be in favour of maintaining existing penalties.  More

LIVERPOOL are on the hunt for two wins from two to start this season’s Champions League when Bologna visit this week.SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest – and carefully selected our best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses for the Wednesday evening encounter.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesLiverpool vs Bologna previewLiverpool headed for the San Siro and matchday one off the back of a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest the weekend previously.Since that defeat, Arne Slot’s side have scored 13 goals in four games, winning each one and conceding thrice along the way.Saturday’s win at Wolves saw them jump to the top of the Premier League table, a point clear of Man City and Arsenal.Now they’re looking to make it two wins from two to start the competition after a 3-1 win at Milan started things off.Bologna are struggling down in 13th in Serie A after a fairytale season last time out.But they’re unbeaten in their last five games (4 draws) and have actually only lost once this season – at Napoli.Liverpool vs Bologna latest oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.William Hill new customer offerWilliam Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Liverpool vs Bologna prediction and betting tipsStrong showingBologna might well be a tough nut to crack domestically.But Liverpool should have far too much for the Italian side on their visit to Anfield.They’ve scored 13 in four games and a similar average will return this at decent value.Liverpool to win and 4 or more goals in the game at 13/10 with William Hill – CLAIM HEREMo the merrierMo Salah’s penalty won the game at Molineux a few days ago.That comes after a dry spell in the league, despite scoring when coming off the bench against West Ham during the week last week.Mo Salah to score 2+ goals at 18/5 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE*William Hill. 18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply.*Betfred. New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply.*BetMGM. New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.*talkSPORT BET. 18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £10+ via mobile on any football market at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly*Tote. New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Only valid with code B10G40 on registration. £10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place). Receive £20 Tote Credit, £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org. Full T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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CRISTIANO RONALDO’S team-mate Salem Al-Nadji knocked himself unconscious while celebrating the Portuguese veteran’s latest goal.Al-Nassr were in Asian Champions League action yesterday against Qatari side Al Rayyan.Cristiano Ronaldo put his side 2-0 up against Al RayyanCredit: ReutersMedical staff arrived in a buggy to treat SalemThe full-back had started the contest before going off in the 35th minuteCredit: GettyFormer Liverpool star Sadio Mane gave the Saudi outfit the lead on the stroke of half-time, heading home from close range after his side had already spurned several big chances.In the 76th minute, Ronaldo finally joined Mane on the scoresheet with a deadly left-footed effort.By this point Salem was watching on from the bench, having been substituted in the 35th minute due to an ankle injury.When Ronaldo put his side 2-0 up, the full-back, 21, jumped out of his seat, hitting his head on the roof of the dugout.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis reportedly caused him to lose consciousness for a few minutes.Salem was seen to by medical staff and was subsequently taken away on a stretcher.He then received further assessments in the Al-Nassr dressing room, where it was determined that he would not need to go to hospital.After the game, Al-Nassr’s former AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli gave an update on his player’s status.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe said: “The player suffered from high blood pressure and we will follow up on what happens to him.”After Al-Nassr’s second goal, Al Rayyan pulled themselves back into the contest via Roger Guedes’s 87th minute close range strike.Cristiano Ronaldo ‘agreed to rejoin Man Utd with Real Madrid star in £200m deal’ But the home side held firm to seal all three points.Ronaldo had missed his side’s last two matches through illness.His latest goal was his seventh in eight appearances this term.Since leaving European football he has scored 65 times in 72 outings for Al-Nassr.After scoring, Ronaldo poignantly pointed to the sky.Speaking after the game, he said: “Today’s goal has a different flavour… I wish my father was alive because today is his birthday.”Ronaldo’s dad tragically passed away aged 51 in September 2005.BETTER WITH AGEThe former Manchester United star’s goal also saw his tally in his 30s eclipse the number he bagged in his 20s.READ MORE SUN STORIESSince turning 30, he has scored 441 goals in 523 games, across spells at Real Madrid, Juventus, Man Utd and Al-Nassr.In his 20s, he netted 440 times in 596 appearances.Ronaldo, 39, poignantly pointed to the sky after his latest Al-Nassr goalCredit: Reuters More