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      Female footballer, 18, who was banned by FA for trans comment wants body to apologise after case folded

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      A TEENAGE girl footballer banned for asking a bearded transgender opponent “Are you a man?” wants the FA to apologise after the case folded.Cerys Vaughan, 18, raised safety and fairness concerns during a friendly.Cerys Vaughan, 18, raised safety and fairness concerns during a friendlyCredit: BBC SportAnti-discrimination watchdog Kick It Out complained and Cerys, then 17, was charged with breaching FA rules. Vaughan, of Leigh Genesis FC in Gtr Manchester, was banned for six matches, with four suspended for a year.She appealed against the decision and an FA board ruled the hearing “unfair” and dismissed the case. It came after the FA said transgender players would be barred from June 1 following a Supreme Court ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex.Read More on UK NewsCerys said: “I’d like the FA to apologise for the way they treated me. “It was stressful and in the end pointless.“If the new ruling was in place when I asked the original question I’d never have been punished.” The FA said it dropped the case after the complainant withdrew for personal reasons.Most read in SportTrans ruling victory hides a terrifying reality – for years, women have been demonised simply for pointing out biological fact More

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      Man City star Erling Haaland adds £320,000 yellow Ferrari to eye-watering car collection with new

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      FOOTIE ace Erling Haaland has bagged this yellow £320,000 Ferrari for his luxury car collection — totalling £8million.The £500,000-a-week Man City striker, 24, already had seven motors, including a rare £4million Bugatti Tourbillon.Man City super-striker Erling Haaland has added another flash motor to his luxury car collection – treating himself to a £320,000 FerrariFans cheered as he accelerated away, showcasing the vehicle’s incredible 789 horsepower and 6.5-litre V12 engineFans cheered as he accelerated away from training in his new convertible Ferrari 812 Superfast, which lives up to its name by doing 0 to 60mph in under three seconds.One fan joked online: “Haaland casually living my dream.”Another commented: “Millionaires and their toys.”Fans cheered as he accelerated away, showcasing the vehicle’s incredible 789 horsepower and 6.5-litre V12 engine.READ MORE ON HAALANDIn March, The Sun revealed how Haaland had splashed out on a £4million Bugatti.The monster motor, featuring iconic “butterfly” doors, has a top speed of 277mph.Last September, Haaland bought a brand new £250,000 Mercedes Maybach.He also owns a £2.7million Mercedes AMG One, a £130,000 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG 63 S 4Matic and a £300k Rolls Royce Cullinan.Most read in FootballHaaland previously owned a Ferrari 812 Superfast in blue.His collection is still a far cry from Cristiano Ronaldo’s impressive haul of rare motors – estimated to be worth around £20million.Since Haaland’s arrival at City nearly three years ago, he has broken countless records, contributing to a historic Treble win in 2023 and a fourth successive Premier League title, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup success the following season.Erling Haaland looks unrecognisable in fake moustache as he stuns fans by pulling away disguise on photoshootThe motor lives up to its name by doing 0 to 60mph in under three secondsHaaland has been banging in the goals for Man City this season and could celebrate another FA Cup winCredit: GettyHaaland’s collectionTotal cost – £7.95million.Bugatti Tourbillon – £4million.Mercedes AMG One – £2.7million.Ferrari 812 Superfast – £320,000.Rolls Royce Cullinan – £300,000.Porsche 911 GT3 – £250,000.Mercedes Maybach – £250,000.Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG 63 S 4Matic – £130,000. More

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      Over-excited Wrexham players endured sobering hour-long ordeal during £500,000 Vegas promotion party

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      WREXHAM AFC players got stuck in a lift for an hour during their wild promotion bash in Las Vegas.Insiders said the club’s Hollywood star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney splashed £500,000 on celebrations after the team clinched a place in the Championship.Wrexham AFC players got stuck in a lift for an hour during their wild promotion bash in Las VegasHollywood star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney splashed £500,000 on celebrations after the team clinched a place in the ChampionshipCredit: RexThe players flew by private jet to Vegas on Thursday and kicked off the fun at a pool party.A source said: “After leaving there, the players went back to the Bellagio Hotel to get ready before heading to Hakkasan Nightclub.They’d been drinking all day and were a bit over-excited when they got in the lift to go up to the entrance of the club on the fourth floor.“They started messing around by jumping up and down.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“Next thing they knew, the lift came to an abrupt stop and would no longer move.“They ended up having a sobering hour-long wait for firefighters to help get them out.”When they were finally released, bosses Ryan and Rob had paid for them to have the best table in the house.Onlookers said those on the Owners Table of the venue on Las Vegas Boulevard tipped their waitress £3,000.Most read in FootballDeadpool star Ryan and fellow actor Rob bought Wrexham in 2020 for £2million when it was a non-league club.It is now worth more than £100million.Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham mercilessly trolled by Peterborough stars after Cup heartache The Hollywood pair’s exploits have been documented in their TV series Welcome to Wrexham.It has seen the North Wales club win their third promotion in a row under manager Phil Parkinson.Wrexham’s visit to Vegas is now a promotion traditionPlayers enjoyed pool parties as they soaked up the sunThe stars hung out with bikini-clad womenWrexham are now in the Championship, England’s second tierCredit: Rex More

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      Man Utd goalkeeper André Onana has Lamborghini Urus impounded for having no insurance after £350k motor pulled over by police

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      MANCHESTER United goalkeeper André Onana had his £350,000 Lamborghini Urus impounded for having no insurance.The 29-year-old, who has made a string of gaffes this season, must now act quickly to get cover or the luxury motor could be crushed.Police pulled over André Onana’s Lamborghini Urus on Wednesday morning while one of his pals was at the wheel in Gtr ManchesterCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe Manchester United goalkeeper’s £350,000 motor was impounded for having no insuranceCredit: GettyOnana, above in the Lambo another time, must act quickly to get cover or the luxury motor could be crushedCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkePolice pulled over the vehicle at on Wednesday morning while one of his pals was at the wheel in Hale Barns, Gtr Manchester.The car was flagged as uninsured on an ANPR camera before being loaded onto a transporter and taken to a police pound. Cameroon international Onana has 14 days to prove he owns the Lambo and has insurance, otherwise it can be auctioned or destroyed.A source said: “Onana has made a few errors this season and insuring his car properly seems to be the latest one.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Onana signed for United from Inter Milan for £50million in 2023 and has made almost 100 appearances for the club, winning the FA Cup in his first season.But he has come under the spotlight for a series of howlers.His wife Melanie, 35, was robbed of a £62,000 Hermes handbag and a Rolex watch in March as she left an upmarket Italian restaurant in Cheshire. A man will stand trial later this year for robbery.Onana is not the first United star to have a car impounded.Most read in FootballIn 2021, we told how then-midfielder Paul Pogba had his £300,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith seized as it had Monaco-registered plates.The Frenchman was handed three points with a £220 fine and ordered to pay £85 costs at Tameside magistrates’ court. Ajax keeper Andre Onana ‘in car crash’ on way to Cameroon camp for World Cup playoff clash against Algeria He then racked up thousands more in storage fees for leaving the vehicle in the pound for months.A car can be seized if an officer has grounds to believe the driver is uninsured or is not driving in accordance with their licence.Cameroon international Onana has 14 days to prove he owns the Lambo and has insuranceCredit: ZenpixRYAN’S CARPOOL By Alex West WREXHAM co-owner Ryan Reynolds has revealed a player once asked him to book a rental car.The Deadpool actor, 48, left, says he contacts new signings personally, leaves his info and urges them to call him if they need help.An unnamed Red Dragons ace with motor problems took the offer a bit too far. Reynolds said: “One player did call to ask me to rent him a car.“I said, ‘When I said call me for anything, I meant a kidney’. I didn’t mean, ‘How do I get you a Hertz rental?’. Let’s try Google next time.” More

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      Boxer Tyson Fury’s dad John faces trial over claims he drove down closed motorway lane

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      BOXER Tyson Fury’s dad faces trial next year over claims he drove down a closed motorway lane.Ex-bare knuckle fighter John, 59, is accused of ignoring signs it was shut for safety reasons.Ex-bare knuckle fighter John Fury faces trial next yearCredit: GettyJohn was in his son’s corner when Tyson lost his first world titles fight with Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk last MayCredit: APHis 1992 Mercedes 190E was picked up by a camera on a smart section of the M6 between Keele and Stoke last July.Smart motorways, which operate without a hard shoulder, have displays above each lane indicating if it is open.If it is closed, the screen displays a red ‘X’, with all traffic forced to move across.He was charged via post but is said to have failed to give details to Staffordshire Police about who was driving.READ MORE ON TYSON FURYMr Fury, of Wilmslow Cheshire, did not appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre yesterday.But the prosecution said he had submitted a hand-written plea of not guilty to two offences.A trial date was set for February 23 next year.A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: “John Fury has been charged with failing to comply with red/green arrow/lane closure signals and failing to give information relating to the identification of a driver when required.Most read in Boxing”This follows an incident on the M6 southbound between junctions 15 and 14, on 14 July 2024.”The charges were sent on 7 January 2025.”Fury pleaded not guilty, and a trial date has been set at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on 23 February 2026.Fury was in his son’s corner when Tyson lost his first world titles fight with Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk last May.Tommy Fury’s dad John made cruel comment about her ‘not being a wife’ – appearing to predict split YEARS before break up More

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      Inside Jamie Vardy & wife Becky’s plans for US move with talks for role in huge TV show & new football club

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      THE Vardys are eyeing a move to America after Becky held talks with Stateside TV bosses — while Jamie is wanted by MLS footie sides.We can reveal Wag Becky, 43, is a target for the makers of hit US reality shows including Netflix real estate smash Selling Sunset.Jamie and Becky Vardy are eyeing a move to AmericaWag Becky has held talks with Stateside TV bossesCredit: PAJamie, 38, recently announced he will be leaving Leicester CityCredit: GettyAnd Jamie, 38, who announced ten days ago he will be leaving Leicester City, has US teams including San Diego FC and Wayne Rooney’s ex club D.C. United interested in his signature.A move would see the couple branch out to become famous on both sides of the Atlantic like Posh and Becks, and even the Kardashian reality TV clan.It would also represent a “fresh start” after the Wagatha Christie saga that saw Becky take on Coleen Rooney in court.A source said: “The US is the most likely next move for the Vardys and is partly because Becky has had interest in TV work there.READ MORE ON THE VARDYS“She was in talks with the makers of Selling Sunset earlier this year. They wanted her to appear as the potential buyer of a luxury home there.“That stalled because of the California wildfires in January but could still happen.“If it does, the show is a great ‘shop window’ for stars in the US to go on to other things.“And other networks over there are aware of her because of her high profile through starring on I’m a Celeb and also the ­Wagatha case.Most read in Football“It would also represent a fresh start for them and their family and a chance of moving on from recent events in the UK.“But it does depend on what football offers Jamie receives as he’s still the main breadwinner.Major blow for Becky Vardy as Coleen Rooney WINS latest Wagatha Christie battle“Jamie probably has a couple of years left in the game, and a lot of older players like him end up in the US.“He likes the idea of America, and could even end up with Beckham’s Inter Miami side.“But both Wrexham and Birmingham are still possible over here — and have their own ­Hollywood links.”Striker Jamie joined Leicester, nicknamed the Foxes, from non-league Fleetwood in 2012 and has won the 2015-16 Premier League title plus the 2021 FA Cup.The couple, who wed in 2016, have three children together.Becky also has two daughters from a previous relationship and is stepmum to Jamie’s daughter from a previous romance. More

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      I woke in hospital in Qatar with a drip in my arm after nearly dying on a flight… I feared the worst, says Frank Bruno

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      FRANK Bruno has told how he thought he was dying after falling seriously ill on a long-haul flight — admitting: “I feared the worst.”The British boxing legend, 63, recalled feeling feverish before blacking out.Frank Bruno has told how he thought he was dying after falling seriously ill on a long-haul flightCredit: Louis WoodFrank’s PA took a snap of the star as they prepared to take off on the ill-fated flightCredit: FacebookBritish boxing legend Frank in his heydayCredit: GettyHe woke in hospital in Qatar with a drip in his arm and worried PA Paul Hunter at his bedside.Unknown to Frank, he had been taken off the plane in a wheelchair after it landed, stretchered to a medical centre and then rushed off by an emergency ambulance.Talking for the first time about his mid-air health drama, the former world heavyweight champion said: “I did fear the worst because I have never been like that in my life.“If Paul hadn’t been there, I don’t think I would have been sitting here doing this interview with you.”Frank and Paul were on a Qatar Airways flight from Heathrow to Doha on March 3.As they prepared for take-off, Paul took a snap of Frank, which the star then shared online.They were due to take a connecting flight from Doha to Thailand, where four meet-and-greet speaking events had been lined up.But Frank became feverish and disorientated 2½ hours after take-off.Worried Paul, 59, alerted crew who found the now-delirious dad of four’s temperature was rising and his oxygen levels dropping.They alerted medics at Hamad International Airport.Frank Bruno in mid-air emergency after falling ‘seriously ill’ on flight prompting docs to take drastic actionSoon after being taken off the plane, Frank was heading to Al-Wakra Hospital, ten miles away — with Paul fearing it was “touch and go”.Frank was treated there for two weeks for a mystery virus.He was allowed to return home only after a doctor jetted out from London, passed him fit to fly and accompanied him back.Frank told The Sun: “I was excited to be going to Thailand. “I felt really good.“But on the plane, I was just agitated and couldn’t chill out. “I got up to go to the toilet and all of a sudden I forgot what was happening to me.’I just blacked out’“I had a fever but don’t really remember what happened at all. “It was crazy. “I’ve never had a problem on a flight in my life.“I just blacked out because next thing I knew, I woke up and I was in bed in hospital with a drip in my arm. “Paul was by my side and I just didn’t know what was going on.“I was wondering, ‘What the hell am I doing here? I’m supposed to be in Thailand’, you know what I mean? “I was surrounded by nurses and couldn’t understand a word of what they were saying.”Fan favourite Frank with his PA Paul HunterCredit: Louis WoodFrank was speaking at the Frank Bruno Foundation — his Northampton-based charity that offers those suffering mental health problems an eight-week programme including exercise to boost their well-being.He has made full recovery since his ordeal and looked in great shape due to his improved exercise regime at his home gym and a nearby fitness centre where he has a new personal trainer.During the chat, the much-loved fighter, known for his booming laugh, cracked jokes and did impressions.But he confessed he had struggled with having to stay in a hospital bed for two weeks.’My life was on the line’He had scans on his body and brain, and a lumbar puncture procedure which ruled out meningitis.He said: “I had a lot of energy and I was getting out and walking around.“I just wanted to move, and the doctors were b*****king me for getting out of bed.” As he had not cleared passport control, Frank had no belongings and could not discharge himself to leave the country.He said: “I realised I had to stay there for my health — because my life was on the line.“As for (contacting) family and friends, Paul was doing all the work, you know what I mean? I wasn’t allowed a phone.“And I felt bad because there’s a lot of British people in Thailand who had bought tickets and a lot of people involved who were disappointed. “I’ve been to Thailand before and I have a laugh over there.I feel very good about the tour. I am going to look after myself, I promise you that — and keep ducking and diving.Frank Bruno“I bought a load of suits last time I was over there so I was planning to buy some more — some brightly coloured suits, but it never happened.“Hopefully I will get over there to see my fans soon.”PA Paul spoke to their insurers Zurich, which arranged for the UK-based doctor to fly out and return with them in business class.Frank was given VIP treatment to whisk him through airport controls.He said: “I was OK but just felt a little bit weak.”He spent another two weeks in a private hospital in London. Frank went on: “I was at least able to eat, go to the gym, watch TV and go for walks around Hyde Park. “I came out feeling very strong again.”He was buoyed by the public support after we revealed the drama on March 21. He said: “It was very nice to get cards, calls and messages.”He is now set for some of the British dates that had to be rescheduled. And he reassured fans: “I feel good, very, very good — I was up at 5.30 this morning training.”Frank added: “I feel very good about the tour. “I am going to look after myself, I promise you that — and keep ducking and diving.” More

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      Let football fans drink alcohol in the stands again, demands Labour MP

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      FOOTBALL fans should be allowed to enjoy a pint in the stands while cheering on their team, an MP says.Labour’s Luke Charters wants designated drinking zones set aside in stadiums to allow supporters to have alcoholic drinks.Labour’s Luke Charters wants designated drinking zones set aside in stadiumsCredit: SuppliedAnd the Football Supporters’ Association has given its backing to the call by the MP for York Outer.Booze is currently prohibited from being consumed in sight of the pitch in the Premier League, English Football League and National League.But it is permitted further down the football league pyramid — and in other countries, such as Germany.Mr Charters said: “I think it’s time to reconsider the alcohol ban in view of the pitch, and at least try to run some trials of designated drinking zones.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL FANS“You can sit with a beer and watch the Bundesliga — so why can’t you have a pint while watching the Prem?“As a dad, I think it’s right that some parts of the ground should probably stay booze-free.“But let’s have a common-sense conversation about what we can do to make the matchday experience better — and back our great local breweries in the process.”The FSA backed Mr Charters’ call for drinking zone trials and said: “In the past, this is actually something many clubs have called for too.”Most read in FootballAlcohol can be sold on the concourse at games before and during matches but cannot be taken in to the stands.The ban has been in place in the men’s game since 1985.Shock moment ‘drunk’ football fans bellow crass chants at Ryanair hostess mid-flight and tell her to ‘get her t**s out’But trials allowing the consumption of alcohol in view of the pitch have taken place in the women’s game, which is not covered by the ban.Southampton, Birmingham City, Bristol City and Newcastle United took part this season.Mr Charters also tore into ticket prices and wants the £30 cap for away fans in the Premier League extended to the EFL and National League.He said: “Whether it’s clubs canning concessions or FA Cup Final ticket prices flying up, this fleecing of fans is blighting our beautiful game.”Football fans enjoy terrace drinking in 1984, one year before the banCredit: Getty More