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      F1 star Lando Norris needs a push from fans after his £1.5m Lamborghini makes unplanned pit stop in Monaco

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      FORMULA 1 star Lando Norris needed a bump start from fans when his vintage £1.5million Lamborghini ground to a halt.The McLaren driver, 24, had to shout for help as his 58-year-old motor made an unplanned pit stop in the road in Monaco.Lando Norris needed a bump start from fans when his vintage £1.5million Lamborghini ground to a haltThe McLaren driver, 24, had to shout for helpCredit: RexLando’s 58-year-old motor made an unplanned pit stop in the road in MonacoLando was joined for the Saturday evening drive by Portuguese lingerie model partner Margarida Corceiro.The 21-year-old brunette brushed off the interruption and flashed a smile from the passenger seat after the car fired up again.A witness told The Sun: “He turned out into the road, the engine started whirring and just shut off, so he had to turn it off.“He shouted over to a police officer, who asked four or five lads to help him push the car so it could get a running start.read more on lando norris“He was stopped for about five minutes and took the whole thing in his stride.“Every enthusiast knows that the breakdowns are just part of owning a classic car.“The guys were happy to help as they were huge fans, got to have a look at the car, and even had a laugh at Lando’s expense.“They can now say they’ve been part of an F1 pit crew.”Most read in MotorsportLando Norris sheepishly admits he has ‘many girlfriends’ during lie detector test amid links to glam Portuguese modelFour or five lads helped Lando by pushing the car so it could get a running startLando was driving with his Portuguese lingerie model girlfriend Margarida CorceiroCredit: Instagram / @magui_corceiro More

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      Sex club booked by England fans for Euro 2024 ‘a hotbed of activity for Chinese spies’

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      A SEX club booked by England fans for next month’s Euros is said to be a hotbed of activity for Chinese spies.Pascha — the world’s biggest brothel — has sold out its 120 rooms to Three Lions supporters struggling to find hotels for one of the matches in host nation Germany.England fans struggling to find hotel rooms in Germany for the clash with Slovenia have booked into Pascha – a brothel said to be a hotbed of activity for Chinese spiesCredit: Dan CharityHarry Kane and his teammates kick off their Euro campaign on June 16 against SerbiaCredit: GettyBut reports say a Chinese woman owns the building in Cologne and there are spies living on the ninth floor.It raises the prospect of fans being caught in compromising positions — or even attempts to recruit them as agents.Messages seen by German newspaper Bild show lawyers under investigation for helping wealthy Chinese clients wanting citizenship were linked to Pascha owner Jing Hu, 46, who bought it for £10million in 2021.German security expert Stefan Bisanz said Chinese spies had been active in his country, adding: “The British fan is more likely to become a victim than the normal citizen who knows the area.”READ MORE ON EURO 2024Fan Steve Brown, 35, of Preston, said ahead of the June 25 clash between Harry Kane and Co and Slovenia in the city: “Hotel prices have gone through the roof for the Euros — it’s much cheaper to stay in a brothel than a B&B.”“There’ll be a lot of fans who are using it just as a place to kip. “But there’ll be plenty of others wanting to score on and off the pitch.“So, whatever happens against Slovenia, they’ll get a result either way.”Most read in FootballPascha has laughed off the claims by offering a “discount for spies” promotion.A spokesman added: “England fans always have a good time with us and our waiters are always grateful.“We can’t wait for England supporters to come and pay us a visit in Cologne.”Boost to England fans ahead of Euro 2024 as Germany relaxes bonkers law that could have seen supporters JAILED More

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      Will Ferrell will travel to Wembley Stadium — if Leeds United reach Championship play-off final

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      HOLLYWOOD star Will Ferrell is making plans for his first trip to Wembley Stadium — if Leeds United reach the Championship play-off final.The Sun on Sunday told last week how he had made a big investment in 49ers Enterprises — the US company which owns the club.Will Ferrell will travel to Wembley if Leeds reach the play-off finalCredit: GettyAnd a source said the Elf star, 56, is set to jet into London for the May 26 match where the winners go up to the Premier League — if Leeds are in it.They play Norwich City in the semi-final, with the first leg today away at Carrow Road and the second leg at Elland Road on Thursday.The source added: “Will has already been bitten by the football bug and he has been to a number of games in the UK before.“But a trip to Wembley would be his first time at the stadium so he would love to come over if Leeds manage to get past Norwich, and experience the best that English football can offer.”read more on leeds unitedWill, who is worth around £127million, is already a co-owner of Los Angeles FC.Leeds manager Daniel Farke this week welcomed news of Will’s involvement in the club.He said: “We need each and every man; it’s always good! “He’s a great actor and we are all happy that he is on board.Most read in Football”It says a lot about the calibre of the club. We have many well known and popular supporters. “We are grateful and thankful for that because we need each and every man.’This is gonna make Messi s*** his pants’, says Will Ferrell during announcement of LAFC’s new kit”But it’s up to the players to bring the success. “We can’t act the ball over the line so we have to make sure we shoot it over the line.” More

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      Cops closing in on racist online troll who targeted Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka

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      COPS are close to catching an online troll who racially abused footie ace Bukayo Saka, sources say.X/Twitter took four weeks to finally suspend the culprit’s account on Friday.The net is closing in on an online troll who racially abused Bukayo SakaCredit: GettyCops are investigating a photoshopped image and comment about the Arsenal and England winger.The Met has brought in specialist UK Football Policing Unit detectives to trace the racist and sources revealed they are “closing in”. Anti-racism campaigners had blasted the social media giant for still allowing the message to be displayed after we first reported it last month.Sunder Katwala, director of equality think tank British Future, said: “That it took a month to remove such blatant racism — even when reported in The Sun on Sunday — shows just how hit and miss the current systems are.”READ MORE BUKAYO SAKAThe vile taunt came after Saka, 22, had appealed for a late penalty in Arsenal’s Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich — with some accusing him of trying to con the ref.The troll continued to spew race hate towards Saka and other black players for more than a month.X/Twitter was approached for comment.Raging Bukayo Saka pushed away from referee after Arsenal are denied last-minute penalty against Bayern Munich More

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      Wayne Rooney shows off his singing skills again at son Kit’s first Holy Communion

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      ENGLAND legend Wayne Rooney has shown off his singing skills again — this time at son Kit’s first Holy Communion.The former Manchester United striker, 38, took to the stage as family and friends marked the day in a plush marquee at his Cheshire mansion.Wayne Rooney has shown off his singing skills againCredit: GettyWayne and wife Coleen hired the gospel Celebration Choir for the event — with the retired goal hero getting involved.Choir director Colin Williams said: “Beautiful event, good singing voice from Mr Rooney.”Member Yvonne Shelton added: “Yes, can sing.”The Rooneys shared a snap of eight-year-old Kit in a summer suit.READ MORE ON WAYNE ROONEYA source said: “Wayne loves getting up and singing at a party and Kit’s communion was no different.“His mates love it when he takes to the stage. He’s not got the best voice, but he’s not got the worst either.“He chose a gospel track and some of the professional singers in the room helped him out and were surprised by his talent.”Wayne was previously caught on camera singing in a pub with music superstar Ed Sheeran.Most read in FootballHe also sang a duet with former teammate Phil Jones at Roma defender Chris Smalling’s wedding to model Sam Cooke.But not all his performances have hit the mark.Watch Wayne Rooney go full Roy Keane live on Sky Sports in angry rant that would make Man Utd hardman proudIn January Man United technical director Darren Fletcher, who played with Rooney at United, told how Wazza was once booed off stage by his teammates during a boozy night out.After United won the Premier League in 2013, Rio Ferdinand invited some of his team-mates to his restaurant where they enjoyed a performance from rock band Stereophonics.Ferdinand revealed the Sterephonics were “brilliant” before Fletcher reminded him about how the night ended.Fletcher said: “Wazza used to think he could be lead singer didn’t he? Remember the night he got booed off and he lost his head?” More

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      VAR ruins football & must be ditched, says 1966 World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst – so would it have ruled out THAT goal?

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      VAR is ruining football and must go, according to Sir Geoff Hurst, scorer of the most controversial goal in history. But England’s 1966 World Cup hat-trick hero says goal-line technology, which may have ruled out his second strike, should stay.Sir Geoff Hurst’s hat-trick secured England the 1966 World CupCredit: ColorsportSir Geoff says goal-line technology, which may have ruled out his second strike, should stayHowever he thinks VAR is ruining football and called it a ‘joke’Credit: ITNThe 82-year-old insisted he is a fan of modern tech but called VAR a “joke” that delays the game and stops fans from properly celebrating a goal.He said: “They are making more bad decisions now and you don’t want to see people take ages to make a decision. “It’s ruining the spectacle, and the fans can’t cheer.“It’s actually spoiling the game.”read more on footballDebate still rages over whether Sir Geoff’s second goal against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley did actually cross the line.And 44 years later he was in South Africa to witness Frank Lampard’s 2010 World Cup goal against the Germans being famously ruled out, despite being well over the line.Sir Geoff recalled: “I was the opposite side to the linesman and I could see the ball bounce halfway between the goal-line and the back of the net.“That was the most disgraceful decision we’ve seen in football and then they introduced goal-line technology.”Most read in FootballHe predicts big things for Gareth Southgate’s boys at the Euros next month — especially Jude Bellingham.He said: “The bunch of young players are the best we’ve had since 1966. England legend Sir Geoff Hurst reveals his damning thoughts on VAR“We’ve got quality players in all positions and his biggest issue is he can only pick 11 of them.“If you have to pick one player out, I would say Jude Bellingham.“He is doing astonishingly well for a 20-year-old. “He is in the same category as people like George Best and Bobby Charlton.”Sir Geoff revealed he uses his iPad to watch Match of the Day on BBC iPlayer — but skips the post-match analysis.He said: “I think they spend too much time on punditry, which is just one person’s opinion. “There are some awful commentators who don’t know what to say and so they just waffle on.”The football legend — the last survivor from the 1966 triumph — is now encouraging other older folk to learn digital skills to improve their quality of life.Sir Geoff, who teamed up with BT and AbilityNet, said: “I do internet banking and use the Trainline app to buy tickets. “I use technology to keep up with family, to send photos and we have a WhatsApp group called Family Bantz.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But if I’ve got an issue with something, I go to my children or grand-children — it’s as simple as that.“And if I get something that could be a scam I bin it.” More

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      Nicky Butt never said sorry after he smashed my leg in road accident – I’ve lost my job & struggle to walk, says biker

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      THE biker who had his leg broken by ex-Manchester United’s Nicky Butt in a car smash says it cost him his job and claims the star has never said sorry.Ex-England ace Butt, 49, was last week told he faced possible jail for causing serious injury by careless driving.Nicky Butt puts his hand to his mouth as biker Adam Fielding lies injured in roadCredit: The SunOur pictures show the Man Utd legend looking concerned moments after the crash involving his £100,000 Land Rover DefenderCredit: The SunAdam spent two weeks in hospital and needed an operation to insert a metal rod into his mangled left legCredit: The SunOur pictures show him looking concerned moments after the crash involving his £100,000 Land Rover Defender, as Adam Fielding lies in the road with a shattered left leg.But despite claims in court that he had shown remorse, Honda rider Adam, 30, said: “I have not heard anything from Nicky Butt.“If I had knocked someone from their bike, I would be making sure that person was looked after from the moment they got home.“I’d be doing their shopping and making sure they are OK but I have not heard a word from him.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe court heard Butt had a lapse of concentration as he pulled out of a junction after collecting his son from Burnley FC’s training ground at 8.10pm on October 17, 2022.The shaken midfielder, now chief executive at League Two Salford City, covered his mouth with his hand as bystanders comforted Adam until an ambulance arrived.He needed an operation to insert a metal rod into the mangled limb and spent ten months on crutches.Adam developed a blood clot and requires medication for the rest of his life. The devastating injury also meant he had to give up his job as a Screwfix store manager.Most read in FootballLast week Butt’s solicitor told Blackburn magistrates his client had “clearly shown remorse” in a letter. However, it is not clear whether this was an apology to the court or to Adam.Nicky Butt admits breaking man’s leg in crashAdam told The Sun: “He has never spoken to me or written me a letter. “Or if he has, I haven’t seen it. If I had put somebody through all this, I’d be doing everything possible to help. He has done some serious damage to me, and I have not fully recovered from my injuries.“His solicitors may have advised him not to make direct contact.” ‘Didn’t hear from him’Adam, of Burnley, spent two weeks in hospital.He added: “While I was there Nicky Butt did ask the police if he could contact me and I agreed, but I didn’t hear from him.”About his work, Adam said: “Screwfix were very good to me but, after 13 months, it was clear I wouldn’t be able to do the job.I have been through a range of emotions about himAdam “It is quite physically demanding and I could no longer do it.“My life has changed drastically very quickly.”Adam says he does not remember anything about the crash or the immediate aftermath. He has not ridden a motorbike since.He added: “Apparently, at the scene, Butt was very concerned and held his hands up and accepted it was his fault and said he didn’t see me. I just don’t know how he hasn’t seen me.“I don’t hold any ill will against him because I know he didn’t knock me off my bike deliberately.“I have been through a range of emotions about him.“When I am in pain with my leg, I get angry at him and at what has happened. I am OK walking short distances but long walks can cause me pain. I take painkillers and need to elevate my foot because it swells up.”Butt, who lives in a £1.7million mansion in Bowdon, Cheshire, initially attended a voluntary police interview on December 1, 2023.Last week he admitted causing serious injury by careless driving.He was told he faces up to two years in jail or an unlimited fine when sentenced on June 21.Butt was also handed an interim driving ban.I don’t hold any ill will against him because I know he didn’t knock me off my bike deliberatelyAdam Prosecutor Graeme Tindall said: “What appears to have happened is a number of vehicles pass what appears to look like a HGV. “Mr Butt having let the HGV come past, pulls out and this is when Mr Fielding is coming past on the motorcycle.”John Dye, defending the footballer, said: “Mr Butt tried to assist and clearly has shown remorse in the letter that he sent.”Adam did not give a victim impact statement at the hearing.Lancashire Police last night said he was in the process of writing one.Butt, who has two children from his marriage to ex Shelley Barlow, was a key member of United’s celebrated Class of 92 — rising through the ranks with pals David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and Gary and Phil Neville.Butt helped the Old Trafford club win countless trophies, including the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup treble in 1999.By the time he left in 2004, he had helped United win six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and the Champions League win.READ MORE SUN STORIESButt later had spells at Newcastle and Birmingham City. In 2014, he bought Salford City along with Giggs, the Nevilles and Paul Scholes.He was also head of first-team development at Manchester United from 2019-2021.Butt was told he faces possible jail for causing serious injury by careless drivingCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe devastating injury meant Adam had to give up his job as a Screwfix store managerCredit: The SunAdam says: ‘He has never spoken to me or written me a letter. Or if he has, I haven’t seen it’Credit: Matthew Pover More

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      Boost to England fans ahead of Euro 2024 as Germany relaxes bonkers law that could have seen supporters JAILED

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      ENGLAND supporters in bars and fanzones can belt out their Three Lions anthem at the opening Euro 2024 match — after Germany eased uber-strict Sunday noise laws.Tough regulations, ultimately enforceable with jail, would ordinarily ban crowds from shouting and chanting.Germany eased uber-strict Sunday noise laws meaning England supporters can belt out their Three Lions anthem at the opening matchCredit: GettyPaul Moss, who owns the New Crown pub in Iserlohn, said: ‘The tournament would have been impossible without this change’Credit: Dan CharityBut officials have now signed off on a one-month exemption for June. The move also allows ground staff to use lawnmowers to trim the pitch at FC Schalke’s ground ahead of England’s opener against Serbia.Expat Paul Moss, 52, who owns the New Crown pub in Iserlohn, said: “The tournament would have been impossible without this change.“We want a proper carnival atmosphere and now all England fans need to do is get out here and have a great time.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUnder the quiet time rules, known as Ruhezeit, any domestic league games on Sunday evenings finish well before 10pm and are generally not televised.Yet about half of the Euros’ 51 games kick off at 9pm. So bars and fan zones would not be able to show them outdoors without the risk of fines, which, if unpaid, could lead to prison sentences.In North Rhine-Westphalia, where England play in Cologne and Gelsenkirchen, officials will now permit events to run until 1am on nine nights and midnight on 13 others.Most read in FootballBut any speakers must be placed as far from residents as possible and the volume kept low.Pub noise will be tolerated until midnight. But TVs must be switched off at the final whistle.Inside the ten stunning Euro 2024 stadiums including historic final venue More