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

    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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    Germany bring official hairdresser into Euro 2024 squad but he’s only allowed to trim stars’ barnets one day a week

    EMRE CAN reckons Germany can be the cream of the crop after recruiting an official hairdresser to their squad.One of the criticisms of the World Cup campaign in 2022 was that the players brought in their own barber during their short stay in Qatar and he was available on demand at their luxury resort in the north of the desert country.Emre Can has revealed the German FA’s plans for players haircutsCredit: APBut the hairdresser is only allowed in one day a weekCredit: GettyIt led to claims that they were more concerned with their fringes than football after Germany crashed out in the group stage.The German FA have now appointed a team crimper but he is only allowed to cut the players’ hair on Saturdays so that the tournament comes first.Former Liverpool star Can was drafted into the squad late last week after illness struck Aleksandar Pavlovic.The midfielder said: “I had a haircut on Saturday. I didn’t get the chance on Thursday because everything was so quick.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“But I have to admit I never understood the discussion in the case of men’s haircuts. It doesn’t look good if you don’t have a regular haircut so I have to go every week.”Can, 30, was at home last Thursday having breakfast with his wife when Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann handed him the emergency call up via a phone call.Germany Euro 2024 guideGERMANY’S reputation as tournament football’s greatest nation has taken a battering in recent years.
    The hosts haven’t won a knockout game in eight years and the pressure is on for them to get it right in front of their home crowd.
    MANAGER: Julian Nagelsmann
    Bright, young and a bit of a maverick. The ex-Bayern Munich boss is known for his flashy outfits and arriving for training on a skateboard. 
    STAR MAN: Jamal Musiala
    The 21-year-old former Chelsea star could have been playing for England and can make things happen out of nothing.
    How Germany attack
    Toni Kroos will typically drop deep to take the ball off the defence with the Germans then overloading the side of the pitch the ball is on.
    That gives them the option of either passing through the congested area or attacking the other side with a crossfield ball to the man in space.
    How Germany defend
    Germany’s striker and the team’s five midfielders will form a diamond shape in the hope of preventing the opposition playing through the middle.
    Should opponents then play the ball wide, the German full-backs will be expected to press high up the pitch in an attempt to win possession.
    Read the full Germany Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags

    He was expecting the summer off after playing in the Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund – losing to Real Madrid at Wembley.Can said: “I was off for ten days and didn’t do anything. And I had a lot of food. I didn’t expect to come into a match on Friday against Scotland. I was surprised.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Wembley was not easy for my head. Ten days off with no football were mentally important. My wife had her birthday during the match and was there, so I was very happy about that.“Of course I was disappointed that the coach didn’t call me in the first place but hopefully this is just the beginning.”How hosts Germany look to return to their best for Euro 2024Germany spanked Scotland 5-1 in the opening game and next face Hungary in Stuttgart on Wednesday.Can said: “We know Hungary very well. They are difficult to play against. But we have to focus on ourselves and take the energy from Friday with us.”EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTMeet Germany’s Euro 2024 Wags
    Germany’s Wags range from a glam architect to a leading equestrian and a fashion model.
    Dani ter Stegen (Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s wife)
    One of Germany’s most popular Wags with over 600,000 Instagram followers. Earned a degree in architecture after moving to Barcelona with her husband.
    Sara Gundogan (Ilkay Gundogan’s wife)
    Italian model was never shy to pop a dig at Manchester while Ilkay was at Man City, but has changed her tune and said she misses the city since his move to Barcelona.
    Jessica Kroos (Toni Kroos’ wife)
    Couple first met when Toni was 18 and she was 20. Jessica is credited with convincing the soon-to-retire Germany star to sign a new Real Madrid deal at a time when he was wavering.
    Candice Brook (Leroy Sane’s girlfriend)
    American model helped Harry Kane get used to Germany and overcome the language barrier following his move to Bayern Munich.
    Sophia Weber (Kai Havertz’s fiancee)
    Soon-to-be Mrs Havertz has struck up a close friendship with Martin Odegaard’s partner Helene Spilling. Sophia recently enjoyed a hen party in Ibiza.
    Lisa Muller (Thomas Muller’s wife)
    Lisa is a famous dressage rider in Germany and reportedly convinced her husband not to join Man Utd.
    Find out more about the Germany Euro 2024 Wags here More

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    Erling Haaland makes major business investment in favourite hair band as he eyes future after football

    MANCHESTER CITY superstar Erling Haaland has become the minority owner of his favourite hair band company.Haaland has bought a minority stake in Oslo hair accessories company Bon Dep after spending the last few years wearing the brand’s signature “Kknekki” hair tie.Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland has found a new investment opportunityCredit: GettyHaaland has become a minority owner of his favourite hair band companyCredit: RexHaaland has helped boost sales of his favourite hair bandCredit: Bon DepThe star striker’s man-bun phenomenon has boosted sales in various European countries, such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and France, according to the company.Haaland said: “I’m proud to become a shareholder in Bon Dep. Kknekki has been my go-to hair tie for years, and it is undoubtedly the best in the world.”Bon Dep founder and CEO Vibeke Gronseth welcomed the Norway international on board and opened up on the company’s ambitions.Gronseth added: “The primary purpose of bringing Haaland on board is to collaborate in scaling Kknekki further across Europe and the rest of the world. Read More on Football”Haaland and his team have a long-term perspective that is crucial as we expand Bon Dep into new markets. “The success of Kknekki, also known as the world’s best hair tie, has demonstrated what we can achieve.”Haaland is currently enjoying a stunning career that promises to reach greater heights in the next few years.But the 23-year-old is already preparing for life after football with new investments.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAt the same time the ex-Borussia Dortmund star continues to dominate in the Premier League.Haaland has amassed a staggering 31 goals and six assists in 38 appearances this season alone.Roy Keane asked by Premier League owner ‘were you smoking weed’ after brutal ‘League Two player’ Erling Haaland verdictAnd the forward is now looking to replicate City’s stunning Treble triumph from last season in the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.Haaland has been enjoying another dominant season with Man City More

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    I’m a hair transplant doctor for Premier League stars – the procedure can change their lives and make them even better

    PREMIER LEAGUE stars have access to some of the best facilities in the world including hair care.Players and managers alike have stunned with incredible hair transplants that have rejuvenated their luscious locks.
    Antonio Conte started losing his hair in his twentiesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    But now has a luscious head of hair thanks to a transplantCredit: AFP or licensors
    The person responsible for helping the players is Dr Victor Hasson, who works as a hair transplant doctor in Vancouver, Canada.
    He told The Telegraph: “I have worked on players whose lives have been changed.
    “They are able to perform at a high level when they have that confidence.
    “It’s an abstract kind of decision to have surgery but essentially, when you feel comfortable, and you feel and look good, it is tremendous to have that confidence.”
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    While he has not disclosed his client list, former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is his most famous.
    The Italian, 53, started to lose his hair in his twenties and after treatment in Italy, he turned to Hasson for a permanent solution.
    Conte revealed that he was happy with the results after he had gone to Vancouver to see Hasson.
    The success of his practice along with partner Dr Jerry Wong has seen the drugs used in the process removed from the list of banned substances.
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    Hasson’s clinic does not come cheap though as the cost of restoring a hairline can be priced between £9,600 to £12,900.
    While rejuvenation of the top of the head and crown can cost between £20,000 to £24,000.
    Another football star that has recently wowed with the transition is Arsenal ace Rob Holding.
    The defender was going bald but returned to the limelight when people noticed his hair had returned thanks to the procedure.
    However, Holding, 27, instead visited the Wimpole Clinic in London and was helped by Dr Luciano Sciacca.
    The success of his treatment has seen him need to wear a hairband during matches to stop his hair from covering his eyes.
    Michael Panayiotis Kokotsis, the clinic’s marketing manager, admitted that the reaction to his results have been very positive.
    He said: “For Rob, the result was absolutely fantastic.
    Rob Holding also had a transplantCredit: Getty
    The defender now wears an Alice-band to keep his hair in check when playingCredit: Getty
    “He has been great for our business because lots of young men are looking at him [losing his hair] and saying, ‘Wow, that’s me’.” Holding has been open about his surgery, which is, by its very nature, hard to miss.
    “On World Mental Health Day in October, Holding tweeted about how his new hair had benefited his mental health. Kokotsis says it struck a chord with many young men.
    “He [Holding] was very open about it.
    “Every time he plays, I see a spike in our analytics. On the day he scored that headed goal against West Ham [May 1 last year], it went through the roof.
    “People see him and he is a walking advertisement for what a fantastic hair transplant looks like.”
    Kokotsis claimed that former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney’s £30,000 procedure may have put normal people off of the idea, but claimed the average cost of hair transplants is £5,000 in Britain.
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    Along with Rooney, Holding and Conte is Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp another famous face in football that is open about the results that he saw.
    While there are others in the sport that have not spoken about their process, despite results wanting to be noticed.
    Wayne Rooney also had the procedure in his playing daysCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    And it helped stop him from going baldCredit: PA:Press Association More

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    Jack Grealish gets title-winning trim as fans worry star will adopt ‘Cristiano Ronaldo noodle hair’

    JACK GREALISH was compared with two ex-Manchester United hair-does after the City star had a title-winning trim.Most cuttingly, one fan compared the midfielder’s snip to Cristiano Ronaldo “noodle” style blond streaks.
    Man City playmaker Jack Grealish’s sees his frosted tips unveiledCredit: Instagram @astarbarbers

    Former Man Utd, Real Madrid and Juventus attacker Cristiano Ronaldo, who is now with Al-Nassr, has experimented with ‘noodle’ cuts’ in the pastCredit: AFP
    And another labelled the England ace “the David Beckham of Wish”.
    But most observers were were more generous as a clip of Grealish having frosted tips added to his slicked back undercut was posted by a stylist. 
    Pep Guardiola’s men overturned Arsenal’s eight-point lead to win their third Premier League crown in a row with three games to spare.
    And in the first of those matches City rested their big names yet still beat Chelsea 1-0 amid an Etihad title party on Sunday.
    READ MORE ON JACK GREALISH
    So fans were delighted to see Grealish, 27, relaxing during downtime.
    He was shown texting during his haircut – before whipping off a hairdresser’s cape covering his body to reveal he was wearing just shorts.
    But one viewer referenced Ronaldo’s notorious noodle style, which the 38-year-old has dabbled with over the past two decades.
    It’s a rare occasion when Grealish might not be flattered to win comparisons with the legendary five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
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    And the day after team-mate Erling Haaland turned the air blue by dropping the F-bomb on Grealish during a live TV interview, the ex-Aston Villa skipper turned streaks of his hair light ala the Portugal striker.
    He didn’t go the full way, however, as one fan noted: “Thought he gonna transform into Ronaldo noodle hair.”
    Another poster wrote: “Champions haircut for my guy @jackgrealish fully deserved.”
    Similar compliments included: “He’s always got great hair” … “King” … and “very nice”.
    And one fan said: “With a matte product finish and without the hair band jacks hair looks so hot.”
    But another observer spotted Grealish was slouching over his phone.
    She wrote: “He really needs to show some respect, get off his phone and sit up straight.”
    But surely after such an incredible season – and with a club Treble still possible – Grealish should be cut some slack.
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    My son’s teachers made him shave his HEAD after he cut his hair like football icon – I’m fuming

     A WORLD Cup fan booted out of school over his Ronaldo Nazário-inspired haircut burst into tears after being forced to shave off his rule-busting barnet.Alfie Ransom, 12,  was sent home from Sirius West Academy in Hull over his attempt at the Brazilian legend’s iconic 2002 trim.
    Alfie Ransom, 12, had to shave his head because of his Ronaldo Nazário-inspired haircutCredit: NB PRESS LTD
    Alfie Ransom tried to emulate the Brazilian legend’s iconic 2002 trimCredit: MEN Media
    Ronaldo, one of the all-time greatest strikers, unveiled his unique haircut in 2002 and went on to win the World Cup with BrazilCredit: AFP
    The young footie fan was told he was breaking school appearance policy – and ordered not to return until the offending patch of hair had been clipped off.
    His mum Emma Shaw, 32, who created the DIY do, revealed her boy was in tears as she told him the hairstyle would have to go.
    She said: “Alfie really didn’t want to get it cut off. It broke my heart when I had to get the clippers out.
    “He was so happy with his Ronaldo – he’s his football hero.
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    “The haircut just gave him a huge lift – you could see how excited he was to have it.
    “When I sent him to school with his skinhead he was crying, he was gutted.”
    Mum-of-four Emma added: “The whole thing has just made me so angry. It was just supposed to be a bit of fun – he wasn’t supposed to get in trouble.
    “I didn’t for a minute think he would be sent home. It was just a haircut – it wasn’t like he had punched someone.
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    “One of the teachers called him daft – but he just wanted to get in the World Cup mood. What’s wrong with that?”
    Ronaldo, one of the all-time greatest strikers, unveiled his unique haircut in 2002 and went on to win the World Cup with Brazil.
    He later revealed that the hair-do was a deliberate tactic to distract viewers from discussing his injury record.
    Alfie, who persuaded his mum to wield the clippers after England’s thumping 6-2 win over Iran on Tuesday, revealed school pals protested over the decision to send him home.
    He told the Sun: “I’ve never been in trouble at school before.
    “I’ve got 100% attendance and I’ve never even had a detention. I didn’t think that getting a Ronaldo would get me in so much bother.
    “I felt a bit emotional when my mum shaved it off – I didn’t want to go skinhead. There are kids in school with perms who look worse than my Ronaldo.
    “After my mates learned what had happened they protested in school. They were chanting ‘Free R9′ which is Ronaldo’s nickname. They all loved it – everyone did, except a couple of teachers.”
    The school’s uniform policy insists that hairstyles must be “appropriate for Academy life’.
    “Extreme” looks, including ‘a Mohican, shaved “tram” lines or unnatural hair colour” are outlawed.

    But Hull City fan Alfie now has sights set on a haircut in tribute to an England footballing hero.
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    He revealed: “Next time I think I’ll get a Jack Grealish. But now I’ve got a skinhead that will take ages.
    “It’s my hair – I should be allowed to do what I like. What’s the problem? Why do they have to choose what I do with my hair?”
    The young footie fan was told was ordered not to return to school until the offending patch of hair had been clipped offCredit: NB PRESS LTD
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    My WIG came off as I celebrated Arsenal scoring a goal – I need to use more glue

    AN Arsenal fan’s wig came off as he celebrated his team’s goal – and has now vowed to use more glue. Ashley Day reckons the wig got dislodged after one of the Gunners’ goals during the celebrations, adding: “I need to stop being so tight with the glue.”
    Arsenal fan Ashley Day’s wig came off during a matchCredit: Twitter / @Georgebateman15
    He vowed to use more glue in futureCredit: Ashley Day/Twitter
    The dad saw the funny side and shared a picture of himself at Vicarage Road Stadium before Arsenal’s 2-3 away win against Watford yesterday.
    He captioned it: “Before I lost my hair.”
    He also revealed it is not the first time it has happened to him and said: “I think it’s hilarious how I constantly embarrass myself without even realising it. I’m like a 21st century Mr Bean!”
    And he even promised to “rip it all off and whisky it round in rapturous celebrations” if the Gunners finish in the top four.
    fellow Gunners fan George Bateman took a snap of his embarrassing moment.
    He tweeted about his wig standing up on end.
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    George said after Martin Odegaard opened the scoring after just five minutes at Vicarage Road: “Arsenal go 1-0 up.
    “And so did this geezers syrup.”
    Syrup and figs means wigs in cockney rhyming slang.
    One fellow fan – called Tom – quipped: “Must be a warm day.
    “He’s got his sunroof open.”
    Another made reference to the 90s kids TV character and joked: “Mr Majeika.”
    But good sport Ashley spotted the post and replied “That’s f*****g me.”
    He then tweeted a snap of him at the ground, adding: “Before I lost my hair.”
    Chelsea Hannon said: “Ash you look great.
    “I’d never have known it wasn’t natural.
    “Makes you look 15 years younger.”
    Lee Lamont said: “Well played mate.”
    Another – called Mark – said: “Haha, love you can laugh at yourself. Great trait.”
    The footie fan captioned this picture: “Before I lost my hair”Credit: Ashley Day/Twitter More