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      Former Premier League star, 45, unrecognisable after sharing photos of his HAIR TRANSPLANT

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      HE was a top-flight flop – thanks to his cocaine shame.But now he’s got a top-level mop – thanks to a new mane!Adrian Mutu posted this double image to show how his hair has changedMutu quit his last job as boss of Romanian top-flight club Cluj in AprilCredit: GettyFormer Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu, 45, has proudly unveiled the results of a hair transplant.The 77-cap Romanian stood out for his shaved head during a controversial spell in the Premier League.But now he’s “very happy” with a resplendent set of hair – slicked up with a flourish.Mutu’s brief stint at Stamford Bridge ended in September 2004 after he tested positive for cocaine.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe Blues released him and he was ordered to pay them nearly £15million.Mutu has lost every appeal to avoid handing over that huge sum.And the final blow came in 2018 when the European Court of Human Rights rejected his case.Hair-wise, Mutu fluctuated his style in a career where he thrived most at Fiorentina but also played for Inter Milan and Juventus.Most read in FootballMutu was a Romania legend but won’t be remembered so well at ChelseaCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSometimes he grew his hair longer, but in England it was brutally short – much like his stint with Chelsea.He did hit ten goals in 36 games but struggled once Jose Mourinho arrived as boss, then promptly departed following his failed drug test.Fans in stitches at Chelsea training video and say it ‘looks like going to the gym on January 1’Since hanging up his boots in 2016, Mutu has had seven jobs as a manager, including with home-country giants Rapid Bucharest.But he quit his last position in charge of Romanian top-tier team CFR Cluj after just three months in April this year.Meanwhile, he’s been patiently developing a new head of hair – a process which took up more time than his Cluj reign.Now he’s posted on Instagram: “After 5 months, I’m very happy with the result thanks to one and only @dr.emrahcinik @drcinik.global.”Alongside the message, Mutu added two pictures – both in sunglasses as he sported trendy stubble.One snap appeared to show him after the first stage of his transplant – with his head looking the same as his short and spiky facial hair.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe other picture displayed his new crop of thick brown hair – gelled up rather triumphantly.All in all, despite taking a razor to his mop at Chelsea, Mutu reckons he’s never looked sharper.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More

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      Paul Pogba puts mansion back on sale for £4m following four-year footie ban

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      PAUL Pogba has put his mansion back on the market for £4million to try to claw back earnings following his four-year footie ban.The ex-Man Utd ace, who failed a drugs test a year ago, bought the home, featuring an indoor football pitch, for £3million in 2016.Paul Pogba has put his mansion back on the market for £4millionCredit: GettyPogba’s Cheshire home was bought for almost £3millionCredit: MercuryHe tried to let out the home in Hale Barns, Cheshire, but had to drop the rent from £27,500 a month to £18,000 when he failed to find a tenant.The sprawling 7,400sq ft mansion is now back on the market.The property boasts an open plan living area, landscaped gardens, a games room, gym, and an indoor footie pitch dubbed the P.P Arena by Pogba.It also has a gated entrance after the midfielder was targeted by burglars in 2022, who broke in while his children were sleeping upstairs.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSPogba had been playing a Champions League game at Old Trafford against Atlético Madrid when he had to rush home, saying it was the family’s “worst nightmare”.The Juventus player was banned from football in February for four years after failing a drugs test.The substance found in his system last August was DHEA, which can naturally boost levels of testosterone.Juventus are terminating his contract, with the incident casting doubt over whether he’ll ever step foot onto a pitch again.Most read in FootballWhile awaiting the verdict over his footie ban, Pogba’s earnings were slashed to just £1,700-a-month – a far cry from the £6.8million-a-season he’d expected.He also faces losing his lucrative sponsorship deals, such as a £31million contract with Adidas.Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand tells Paul Pogba he ‘needs to speak’ after four-year ban for doping Pogba, who denies wrongdoing, is currently living with his wife Zulay in Italy in a mansion owned by Cristiano Ronaldo. More

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      Spurs ace Yves Bissouma filmed himself inhaling deadly ‘hippy crack’ just days before the new season kicks off

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      SPURS ace Yves Bissouma filmed himself inhaling deadly laughing gas just days before the new season kicks off.The £55,000-a-week Tottenham star laughed manically between taking hits from a balloon in footage which will dismay the footie player’s boss and millions of fans.Yves Bissouma filmed himself inhaling deadly laughing gas just days before the new season kicks offCredit: RexHe laughed manically between taking hits from a balloonCredit: SuppliedThe footage which will dismay the footie player’s boss and millions of fansCredit: SuppliedThe midfielder last night apologised for his “severe lack of judgment”.He had headed out to party following his side’s last pre-season warm-up match against Bayern Munich in North London on Saturday evening.During a raucous booze-fuelled night, the star, 27, was seen taking nitrous oxide in a chauffeur-driven limo carrying him and pals. The player bafflingly shared the video of himself committing the crime to pals on Snapchat.Read More on SportPossession of laughing gas with intent to get high was made illegal last year, with repeat offenders facing up to two years in jail and an unlimited fine.A witness said: “It beggars belief any Premier League star would openly take hippy crack. It’s a criminal offence and Yves now likely faces a police probe, let alone severe club sanctions.“The new season kicks off next weekend and he has let down every single Spurs fan. “Boss Ange Postecoglou will see red. Sharing the footage himself is utterly brainless.” Most read in FootballUse of nitrous oxide can lead to brain disorders, depression, memory loss, incontinence, hallucinations and nerve damage.Last night, Bissouma said: “I want to apologise for these videos. This was a severe lack of judgment.Football clubs are testing players for laughing gas after epidemic of players doing Class C “hippy crack” – one star left clubless after rejection for nerve damage“I understand how serious this is and the health risks involved, and I also take my responsibility as a footballer and role model very seriously.”Tottenham Hotspur told The Sun: “We are looking into the events.”This will be dealt with as an internal matter.”Bissouma, who joined Spurs from Brighton in 2022, is the latest in a long line of Prem stars to inhale the gas.In May, it was revealed one unnamed player was treated by paramedics months after it emerged he had a nitrous oxide addiction. More

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      Ryan Garcia, 25, in talks to fight Manny Pacquiao, 45, in exhibition in Japan… despite boxer’s boxing drugs ban

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      RYAN GARCIA is in talks to fight Manny Pacquiao in an exhibition in Japan – despite serving a drugs ban.Garcia initially beat American rival Devin Haney in April by scoring three knockdowns in New York.Ryan Garcia is in talks to fight Manny Pacquiao in an exhibitionCredit: GettyPacquiao made his boxing return in JapanCredit: AFPBut the result has since been overturned to a no-contest after the controversial star tested positive for banned substance Ostarine.Garcia was hit with a one-year suspension from the New York State Athletic Commission – backdated from April.But still he is talking up a return to the ring before his ban expires.Boxing icon Pacquiao faced kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo over three rounds in Tokyo – with Garcia there to watch it. READ MORE IN BOXINGIt went the distance with no winner declared and Garcia stormed into the ring post-fight to gatecrash the interview and call out Pacquiao and Anpo. And SunSport understands MMA promotion Rizin – who welcomed PacMan back to the ring – held talks with Garcia. And an exhibition with Pacquiao was discussed – with the pair both keen and on board. That is despite Garcia being eight months away from his NYSAC suspension being lifted. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Rizin CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara is not concerned about NYSAC standing in the way of Garcia returning in a non-sanctioned exhibition. Sakakibara told SunSport: “I don’t think they will. Because if it were to happen it would be an unofficial fight. “If this unofficial fight were to happen in Rizin, in Japan, I believe there will be no reason for the New York State Athletic Commission to try to stop Ryan.” Rizin have twice hosted exhibition bouts for Floyd Mayweather, 47, and most recently Pacquiao, 45. Garcia, 25, protested his innocence after testing positive for banned substance Ostarine. He had returned clean tests during the build up to the bout with Haney, 25, but Ostarine was found in samples taken from fight week. Garcia accepted his suspension but blamed the positive tests on a tainted supplement. Ostarine is known to increase muscle gain and is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Garcia has also ran into further trouble out the ring after being arrested in Los Angeles for felony vandalism at the Waldorf Astoria hotel.He was also expelled from the WBC following a series of vile racists social media posts against black people and disparaged Muslims.After Garcia was held following his hotel arrest his lawyer Darin T Chavez put it down to the troubled boxer dealing his his mother’s cancer diagnosis. She said in a statement: “Ryan has been open about his struggles with mental health over the years, and at this time he is dealing with an immense emotional burden. “The support and understanding from fans and the public are crucial as he navigates these personal challenges. We are working diligently to provide Ryan with the resources he needs. “Our team is committed to ensuring that he receives the appropriate help and care to address both his immediate and long-term well-being. “We ask for continued support and compassion as Ryan focuses on his family and his health at this time.”READ MORE SUN STORIESPacquiao meanwhile retired in 2021 but has teased a comeback to challenge for the WBC welterweight title. But after struggling over the three rounds against Anpo, 28, fans were left calling for him to hang up the gloves for good. Pacquiao poses with GarciaCredit: AFP More

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      Former Anthony Joshua rival Jarrell Miller shows off insane body transformation ahead of Andy Ruiz Jr fight

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      JARRELL MILLER looks to be in the shape of his life ahead of fighting Andy Ruiz Jr. The disgraced drugs cheat faces former heavyweight world champion Ruiz on August 3 in Los Angeles. Lucas Browne after defeat to Jarrell MillerMiller is nicknamed Big BabyThe disgraced drugs cheat has transformed his bodyWelterweight world champ Jaron Ennis with MillerCredit: @moremediahitsMiller – who infamously blew his chance to fight Anthony Joshua after his 2019 doping scandal – has earned the nickname Big Baby over the years. For his last bout against Daniel Dubois in December he weighed 23 STONE. But in recent pictures circulating online, Miller appears to have dramatically transformed his body. The controversial American, 36, flexed a trimmer chest and midsection just two weeks out from his bout with Ruiz. READ MORE IN BOXINGMiller actually gave Ruiz the chance to beat AJ for the world titles after his drugs bust. He blamed the failed tests on a tainted supplement and stem cell shots in his elbow.He then received a contract with Bob Arum’s Top Rank stable but again tested positive for a banned substance.This time the ex-kickboxer put it down to a SEX PILL and was handed a two-year suspension.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMiller returned in 2022 and won three on the spin including a stoppage over ex-champ Lucas Browne, 43, last year. But he was beaten by Brit Dubois, 26, last time out while Ruiz, 34, is back after two years out. Jake Paul is going to Paris Olympics after bursting onto boxing scene with just one defeat on pro recordThe Mexican-American stunned Joshua, 34, in June 2019 but lost the rematch on points six years later. He beat Chris Arreola, 43, and Luis Ortiz, 45, but has faced a spell on the sidelines as promoter Eddie Hearn predicted a tough bout with Miller. Hearn told Matchroom Boxing: “I actually think this is a really tough fight for Andy Ruiz. It’s going to be all action.“Jarrell Miller is always going to be on the front foot, always comes to fight, and Andy is a very sharp counter-puncher as well, but he’s been out of the ring for a long time. “There’s going to be huge support for him in Los Angeles, but he better have hunger in his belly for this fight because otherwise, he’ll get overrun by Jarrell Miller.”Andy Ruiz Jr with Miller ahead of their fightCredit: Getty More

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      Anthony Joshua opponent Robert Helenius banned for TWO YEARS after positive drugs test following defeat to Brit

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA’S former rival Robert Helenius has been banned from boxing for two years due to a positive drugs test.The test came after AJ knocked out Helenius with a brutal right cross in the seventh round of their heavyweight fight in August 2023.Robert Helenius has been banned from boxing for two yearsCredit: GettyAfter he was knocked down by AJ at the O2 Arena last AugustCredit: GettyThe 40-year-old has now recorded a positive UKAD (UK Anti-Doping) test for clomifene.Helenius protested his innocence but has now been banned for two years after being unable to prove it.UKAD’s statement read: “Finnish Professional Boxer Robert Helenius has been banned from all World Anti-Doping Code-compliant sport for two years.”Following Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) for the Presence and Use of a Prohibited Substance.read more boxing news”Mr Helenius was tested by UK Anti-Doping after his bout against Anthony Joshua at the London O2 Arena on 12 August 2023.”Analysis of his sample revealed the Presence of clomifene. Clomifene is a Specified Substance that is prohibited at all-times.””UKAD notified and charged Mr Helenius with ADRVs for the Presence and Use of a Prohibited Substance and provisionally suspended him.”On being notified, Mr Helenius stated that the clomifene detected in his urine sample must have originated from his consumption of eggs and chicken meat.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”However, following a request by UKAD, Mr Helenius was unable to provide any evidence that the eggs and chicken meat he had consumed in advance of the bout originated from hens that had been administered clomifene.”He is entitled to credit for the time he spent provisionally suspended.I dropped Anthony Joshua in sparring – here’s my prediction for his fight against Francis NgannouTherefore his ban is deemed to have started on September 18 2023 and will end at midnight on September 17 2025.The Nordic Nightmare also tested positive for a banned “non-steroid substance” just days before his brutal knockout loss to AJ last year.Helenius, 39, was drafted in as a short-notice replacement following DillIan Whyte’s multiple failed drug tests. More

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      Anthony Joshua’s team BLAST Daniel Dubois over failure to sign up for additional drug testing ahead of September clash

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA’s team have BLASTED Daniel Dubois for allegedly not signing up for voluntary drug testing ahead of their domestic dust-up.AJ will challenge his former sparring partner for the IBF heavyweight title in a September showdown at Wembley.Anthony Joshua will throw down with Daniel Dubois on Septmber 21Credit: GETTYDubois will be defending the IBF heavyweight title against AJCredit: REUTERSJoshua’s team have claimed Dubois has yet to sign up for VADA drug testingCredit: X@258MANAGEMENTDubois’ team were quick to respondBut the former two-time unified heavyweight champion’s team sensationally claimed ‘Triple D’ has yet to sign up for additional drug testing from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.258 Management tweeted on Tuesday night: “Evening @Queensberry … any update on why @DynamiteDubois isn’t signed up for @Vada_Testing yet??”Queensberry Promotions responded to the claim on Wednesday, writing: “Daniel is enrolled as VADA will confirm.Dubois was subjected to VADA testing ahead of his ill-fated showdown with former undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk last August.READ MORE ON AJ VS DUBOISA large portion of fighters competing in big bouts sign up for random testing from VADA to add an additional layer of scrutiny, which they pay for out of their own pocket.That’s in part down to some athletic commissions and sanctioning bodies being unable to afford multiple random tests during the fighters’ respective camps.Both Joshua and Dubois, 34 and 26 respectively, will be subject to random drug testing from the UKAD (UK-Anti-Doping).Neither fighter has ever fallen afoul of anti-doping rules and regulations during their careers.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJoshua has voluntarily entered VADA testing multiple times throughout his career and was most recently enrolled in their program ahead of his March melee with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.And he called for radical drug testing reform after long-time rival Dillian Whyte tested positive for a banned substance ahead of their proposed trilogy fight last August.Eddie Hearn reveals bad boy version of Anthony Joshua is back ahead of Daniel Dubois fight and comments on Carl Froch feudHe said: “I don’t understand how 60% to 70% of people can get away with doping if you get random drug tests? I get drug-tested all year round.”Every quarter, I have to submit my whereabouts, where I’m going to be every day, at what hour of the day, so [drug-testers] can turn up randomly if they want.“It’s been like that since 2011. I’ve submitted it every day of my life. So why am I under that pressure but 60% to 70% of other boxers aren’t?“Once you sign up to a top-tier promoter they should all have that [approach to random testing] as part of the deal.”SunSport reached out to Queensberry Promotions for comment.Daniel Dubois was subjected to additional VADA testing ahead of his clash with Oleksandr Usyk last AugustCredit: Getty More

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      Boxer slapped with four-year drugs ban… three months after his death at the age of 34

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      UK ANTI-DOPING chiefs banned a boxer for four years despite him dying three months earlier.Mexican Moises Calleros sadly passed away, aged 34, of a suspected cardiac arrest in February.Boxer Moises Calleros sadly passed away aged 34Credit: GettyMoises Calleros was beaten by Galal Yafai in April 2023Credit: GettyCalleros had been beaten by Brit Galal Yafai in four rounds in April of 2023.The flyweight had one bout after losing to Yafai when he beat Gerardo Verde on December 16, 2023 in Mexico. And he was believed to have been preparing for another fight when he was sadly found dead in his home.Ten months after the loss to Yafai, it emerged Calleros had failed a United Kingdom Anti-Doping test from that fight.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd, with UKAD seemingly unaware of his death, Calleros tested positive for cocaine and was slapped with a four-year suspension.In a statement, they wrote on X: “Anti-Doping Rule Violation!”Mexican Professional Boxer Moises Calleros has been banned for four years, following Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) for the presence and Use of Prohibited substance, cocaine and its metabolite.”Fans were quick to point out Calleros’ sad passing, with UKAD quickly deleting their post.Most read in BoxingAnd in a new statement the organisation said: “UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has today received information regarding the death of Mexican professional boxer Moises Calleros.”UKAD received this information shortly after publishing details of the outcome from a case concerning Mr Calleros in accordance with the UK Anti-Doping Rules.”Unfortunately, UKAD had no information regarding Mr Calleros’ sad passing at the time of publication and has now removed all details of this case from its channels.” I have 9-5 job by day but earn £15k a night in brutal bare-knuckle battlesCalleros boxed the majority of his career in Mexico baring two fights in Japan and the loss to Yafai in London.On March 2, the boxer’s Facebook account posted a tribute to his life as tributes poured in. He had a record of 37 wins, 11 losses and one draw, once challenging for the WBO interim minimum-weight title. More