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    Iconic football stadium looks unrecognisable with new colour scheme and huge roof in never-before-seen footage

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    THE NOU Camp looks unrecognisable during its BILLION-POUND renovation, which is set to leave it with a new colour scheme.The home of Spanish footie giants Barcelona has been undergoing a major revamp for the last ten months to bring it into the 21st century.Barcelona’s iconic Nou Camp stadium is going under a massive renovationCredit: GETTYThe Spanish giants are extending the capacity of their world-famous groundCredit: EPAThe stadium will be upgraded to a capacity of 105,000Fresh computer-generated footage and images of the new Nou camp have been releasedCredit: INSTAGRAM@JOANSOLE_The club are spending a whopping £1.3billion to modernise and increase the capacity of the famous ground to a staggering 105,000 fans.The Catalans have begun circulating images and video footage of the ongoing renovations on their social media channels.And one computer-generated clip of the finished product showed the ground with a completely new colour scheme.The newly-released video showed the brand-spanking-new three-tiered Nou Camp in what will be all of its glory.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe seats will comprise of a blend of garnet brown and blue, with the former making up most of the bottom tier before blending into the latter.The club’s iconic logo will remain thanks to a sprinkling of yellow seats stretching midway up the first tier and to the top.More yellow seating will make up the logo of the club’s sponsor, Spotify, as well as the “FC Barcelona” lettering.The footage paints an incredible picture of what the Nou Camp will look like once it’s finished.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe renovation will feature a completely different colour schemeCredit: Instagram / @joansole_But the iconic yellow lettering will remainCredit: Instagram / @joansole_Club are hoping the new-and-improved Nou Camp will be an “architectural benchmark”Credit: FC BARCELONABarca chiefs are hoping it’ll be “an architectural benchmark for the city and for the world”.The current state of the stadium, however, has some footie fans concerned it won’t be finished in time for the team’s proposed November return.But Vice President Elena Fort dismissed those concerns last year, insisting: “We still have a long way to go, but we are well underway.”Footage of Ronaldinho’s son, 19, at Barcelona emerges and fans are baffled to spot his positionShe added: “In November 2024 we will return to Spotify Camp Nou with an approximate capacity of 65,000 spectators between the first and second tiers.”With 50% of the VIP capacity and the definitive museum open. “The bulk of all the work will be carried out in 2024, including the core main structure and the roof.”A recent excerpt of a club statement on the renovation read: “The work on the future stadium remains on schedule.”And the slabs at ground level for members and fans to walk into the FC Barcelona temple will soon start to be put into place.”At the same time, the repairs to the first and second tiers are progressing at a good pace, with over 70% of repairs on the current structure completed, and the inner partition walls already starting to be built.”The Nou Camp is expected to re-open in November at a reduced capacityCredit: FC BARCELONA More

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      Two LaLiga stars rushed to hospital after horror training ground accident with manager admitting ‘it looks bad’

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      TWO Girona stars have been rushed to hospital after suffering a horror training ground accident.Brazil international Yan Couto and Junape both suffered injuries.Yan Couto, pictured, and Juanpe clashed headsCredit: GettyThe pair have since been discharged from hospitalCredit: GettyThe pair clashed heads during a training session with manager Michel saying their situation “looks bad”.He said: “Yan Couto and Juanpe had a head-butt between them and right now they are in the hospital. It looks bad.”Thankfully the club have since updated fans that the pair are doing well after being discharged from hospital.A club statement read: “Juanpe and Yan Couto have suffered a severe shock in a game action during today’s training and have been taken to hospital, from where they have already been discharged.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe two players are now likely to sit out of Girona’s clash with Las Palmas on Saturday in order to abide by concussion protocols.Couto, 21, has been a key player for Girona in their bid to qualify for the Champions League this season.The right-back is on loan from Manchester City and has produced nine assists in 35 appearances.Couto is also a Brazil international and has won three caps for his country, the most recent of which came against Spain in March.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERWhile Juanpe is a long-term club servant having joined Girona in 2016.He has made 244 appearances for the club and even captained the side on occasion.Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top five More

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      England star Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Laura Celia Valk sizzles in bikini as she models new PrettyLittleThing range

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      ENGLAND star Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Laura Celia Valk looks incredible in a bikini in her latest shoot for PrettyLittleThing.Jude, 20, has become the hottest property in Europe since his £115m move to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund.This bikini snap proved to be the matchwinner in the new collectionCredit: PrettyLittleThingJude Bellingham’s new girlfriend Laura Celia Valk looks sizzling in her latest photoshootCredit: PrettyLittleThingThe Real Madrid star has scored massively off the pitchCredit: GettyThe 25-year-old Dutch beauty models for a number of brandsCredit: PrettyLittleThingHe has enjoyed huge success in his first season in Spain and is in the reckoning for the Ballon d’Or.Bellingham scored the winner for Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday to move them 11 points clear at the top of LaLiga.They are also preparing to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final while all of England hopes he can fire the Three Lions to Euro 2024 glory this summer.Now it has been revealed that Bellingham has scored big time off the pitch after it emerged he was dating gorgeous Dutch model Laura.READ MORE ON WAGSWe reported how the stunner, 25, had been wooed with a string of visits to the star’s Spanish pad after flying her over from Amsterdam.The ex-Birmingham City ace has been careful in keeping their rendezvous under wraps, but influencer Laura spilled the beans recently to pals.She has also enjoyed success in her own right, owning her own social media consultancy agency as well as modelling for a string of brands.And Laura, who boasts 370k Insta followers, looks absolutely sizzling in her latest shoot for PrettyLittleThing.Most read in FootballThe beauty, who studied creative business at the Amsterdam University of Applied Science, was the star of the show as she showcased the brand’s Summer Nights; Chasing Sunsets Collection.Laura is pictured modelling various items from beachwear, red dresses and a tight black number with high heels that shows off every inch of her figure.Jude Bellingham interview after winning Laureus Sports Breakthrough of the Year awardBut the undoubted matchwinner is the snap revealing her peachy bum as she poses seductively in a bikini next to  a rock.It remains to be seen what her parents think about her dating one of the planet’s most-famous footballers.However, Bellingham got the seal of approval from Rio Ferdinand, who joked last week that he’s the type of man you’d want your daughter to “bring home”.That was after he returned to these shores to help Madrid dump holders Manchester City out of the Champions League.Meet Jude Bellingham’s stunning girlfriend, lingerie model Laura Celia ValkBy Jon Boon
      LAURA CELIA VALK is the stunning Dutch fashion model who has stolen Jude Bellingham’s heart.
      The Sun exclusively revealed that she’s been staying at his place in Madrid and is completely smitten with him.
      Laura boasts a huge social media following and regularly travels the world, enjoying a luxurious lifestyle.
      From underwear modelling to showing off Pretty Little Thing’s latest wear, she regularly collaborates with fashion houses around the globe.
      Wherever she is, Laura makes sure to drop into Chanel – her favourite designer.
      She’s also quite the foodie, with pizza and strawberries being her favourites.
      It won’t be long before we see her at the Bernabeu enjoying a prawn sandwich!
      Click here to find out more about Laura.
      Or read all the latest Jude Bellingham news here.

      Meanwhile, after university, Laura founded Bobby Rose Agency, a content and consultancy agency that focuses on growing companies.She is represented by modelling agency The Four Models, which is based in Manchester. READ MORE SUN STORIESIt is not known how the pair, who follow each other on Instagram, met.But we reported how she recently revealed all to friends.Laura is represented by modelling agency The Four ModelsCredit: PrettyLittleThingHer latest shoot was for the hugely-popular PrettyLittleThingCredit: PrettyLittleThingLaura looked radiant in red during this snapCredit: PrettyLittleThingShe boasts almost 400k followers on InstagramCredit: PrettyLittleThingAnd she regularly posts sexy snaps to keep her fans entertainedCredit: PrettyLittleThingLaura studied creative business at the Amsterdam University of Applied ScienceCredit: PrettyLittleThingshe revealed all about her and Bellingham’s romance to make-up artists at a modelling gigCredit: PrettyLittleThingShe and the Real Madrid star follow each other on InstagramCredit: PrettyLittleThingBellingham is hoping for success with club and country over the next two monthsCredit: Getty More

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      Xavi makes shock U-turn and will STAY at Barcelona after meeting with chairman Joan Laporta

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      XAVI has reportedly decided to STAY at Barcelona despite revealing plans to depart this summer.The Spaniard unexpectedly announced his intention to leave the Nou Camp back in January.Xavi is set to stay at BarcelonaCredit: GettyFollowing Barcelona’s 5-3 defeat to Villarreal, he said: “I will leave Barcelona in June.”We have reached a point of no return. It’s time for change.”As a Culé, I think that it’s time to leave. I spoke with the board and the club today. I will leave on the 30th of June.”Xavi’s current deal with the La Liga giants is set to expire this summer.Read More on FootballBut according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the 44-year-old has now changed his mind.Following a meeting with Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Wednesday afternoon, Xavi made the decision to stay at the club.The ex-midfielder has allegedly agreed conditions for a new deal.Xavi took over from Ronald Koeman at Barcelona in November 2021 and has since managed 136 games.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDuring that time he has registered 85 wins and 28 defeats.He won the Spanish Super Cup and La Liga title with the Catalan giants last season.Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseHowever, Barcelona are expected to miss out on the title this season to bitter rivals Real Madrid. More

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      Major European football league could be played in US as early as NEXT YEAR in shock move

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      LA LIGA president Javier Tebas insists league games will be played abroad in the US as early as 2025.Tebas, 61, wants to hold some Spanish league games overseas come the 2025-26 season as North America is the competition’s second biggest market after Spain.La Liga president Javier Tebas insists league fixtures will take place in the USCredit: ReutersTebas is adamant some games will move to the US as early as 2025Credit: GettyThe football chief added that more leagues are trying to do the same as they also bid to expand across the globe.Tebas told Spanish newspaper Expansion: “I think it could be in the 2025-26 season, but La Liga will play official matches abroad.“An official match in the U.S. will strengthen our position in the North American market, which is the second market for La Liga after Spain.“Other very competitive leagues are coming so we cannot always do the same thing, but we cannot allow them to overtake us.”Read More on FootballThis comes after a landmark lawsuit between Fifa and US events promoter Relevent.The American company was denied by the football governing body in its attempts to put together a La Liga fixture between Girona and Barcelona in Miami back in 2018.Fifa referenced their directive that states domestic games should only take place in the respective country’s territory.Relevent, which was founded by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, argued that this rule acted as a monopoly and prevented fair competition.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe two sides ultimately settled their case after all those years earlier this month.That means the Americans reserve the right to reopen their litigation if Fifa do not come up with a satisfactory reconsideration of their position.Watch moving moment Real Madrid fans hail new hero Jude Bellingham with iconic song as he scores another two goalsReal Madrid are top of the table this season with a whopping 11 points separating them from second-placed Barcelona. More

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      PSG line up £172million Kylian Mbappe transfer replacement despite teen being ‘untouchable’ at his club

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are reportedly lining up a £172mllion bid for Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.The French giants are set to lose Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer to Real Madrid this summer.PSG are lining up a mega bid for Barcelona star Lamine YamalCredit: GettyThe teen is viewed as the ideal replacement for Real Madrid-bound Kylian MbappeCredit: AFPAnd they are desperate to sign a big name as his replacement.PSG are long-term admirers of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.While there have also been links with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.But Le Parisien claims 16-year-old winger Yamal has now emerged as PSG’s top target.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe record-breaking teenager has already clocked up 45 games for Barcelona, helping them to last season’s LaLiga title.And PSG are now ready to test the waters by making a move after knocking Yamal’s Catalan club out of the Champions League.The prodigy is currently seen as untouchable by Barcelona’s hierarchy, who inserted a £900m release clause into his contract.But PSG reckon a bid of £172m could do the trick, with Barca still in desperate need of money to balance the books.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERYamal is also represented by super-agent Jorge Mendes.He is said to have a superb relationship with PSG sporting director Luis Campos.Mbappe laughs and brutally shuts down thought of joining ArsenalAnd Mendes could reportedly encourage Yamal to “push” Barcelona to the negotiating table.It remains to be seen whether he does want to leave the Nou Camp though.Yamal has been at the club since 2013 when he was just six years old.Barcelona have also given him the platform to become a fully-fledged Spain international, making six appearances for his country.But PSG’s riches could be too good to turn down, as well as the chance to work with ex-Barca boss and Treble winner Luis Enrique.Lamine Yamal’s amazing statsThose figures in full:

      Barcelona: 45 games, 6 goals

      Spain: 6 games, 2 goals

      Trophies/Awards: LaLiga title, LaLiga U23 Player of Month, LaLiga Goal of Month, The Youngest Award, Uefa Youth Team of Year, U17 Euros Top Scorer, U17 Euros Team of Tournament

      Barcelona Records: Fifth-youngest player in LaLiga history; Youngest Barcelona player in 100 years; Youngest Barcelona starter in LaLiga; Youngest player with LaLiga assist; Second-youngest player in Champions League history; Youngest starter in Champions League; Youngest Barcelona goal scorer; Youngest LaLiga goal scorer; Youngest Barcelona El Clasico appearance; Youngest Supercopa goal scorer; Youngest Copa Del Rey goal scorer; Youngest LaLiga brace scorer; Youngest LaLiga player with 10 goal contributions; Youngest Champions League knockout phase player.

      Spain Records: Youngest player; Youngest goal scorer; Youngest scorer in Euro qualifier. More

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      Footie ace Marcos Llorente’s wife Paddy Noarbe wows in barely there swimsuit ahead of Euro 2024

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      MODEL Paddy Noarbe gets in a great cross in as she prepares to watch her footie star hubby at the Euros.The Spaniard, 27, posing in a halterneck swimsuit, is wed to Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente, who’ll hope to play in this June’s tournament. Paddy Noarbe stunned as she posed in a halterneck swimsuitCredit: Capture Media AgencyPaddy is wed to Atletico Madrid’s Marcos LlorenteCredit: Capture Media AgencyThis week, she set a gold standard at the Laureus World Sport Awards.Llorente has insisted that his ‘caveman’ diet will stay with him until he dies.The Spanish midfielder was a part of the Real Madrid side that won the Champions League in 2018.Llorente, 29, lives off an unusual diet which is often nicknamed the the ‘caveman diet’ and the ‘stone age diet’.Read More on ShowbizIt consists of food that would have been eaten in the Paleolithic era, also known as the Old Stone Age.He has ruled out any food that he considers to be ultra-processed such as pasta, bread and even cereal.Instead, he indulges in food such as meat, fish, and vegetables, as well as “high-quality” cheeses.He said on Cadena SER programme El Larguero: “It would be eating what was eaten in the Paleolithic.Most read in Football”You would have to eliminate all ultra-processed foods. Don’t even look at them. And also cereals. “Everything that is pasta, bread, wheat, rice… also dairy. Only high-quality cheeses.”I eat everything. Meat, like the steak that I love. Fish, eggs, vegetables. And carbohydrates like potatoes, sweet potatoes and cassava.”Marcos Llorente breaks into a sweat as he undergoes intensive football workoutThis week, she wore this gold number at the Laureus World Sport AwardsCredit: SplashPaddy showed off her figure in this brown bikini by the poolCredit: Instagram @paddy.8Paddy striked a pose in this black bikiniCredit: Instagram More

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      Jude Bellingham rubs shoulders with Tom Brady and Usain Bolt before lifting Breakthrough prize at Laureus Awards

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM is gunning for the ultimate Treble – after a “mad 24 hours”.Just a night after his stoppage-time strike won El Clasico, England ace Bellingham was lifting the Breakthrough prize at the Laureus World Sports Awards.Jude Bellingham won the Breakthrough prize at the Laureus World Sports AwardsCredit: GettyThe England star rubbed shoulders with Usain Bolt on the red carpet in MadridCredit: GettyAnd Bellingham admitted he wants to lift three more trophies by the middle of July.He said: “Success now would be winning all three – La Liga and the Champions League with Real madrid and Euro 2024 with England.“We’re still got a few more games to wrap up La Liga and then we’ve got two very difficult games against Munich.“And then for the Euros, hopefully we can take our form from the last few tournaments into that and push on and do one better. It takes a lot of work and a lot of sacrifice and hopefully we can do it.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBellingham admitted that his latest Madrid goal had been the sweetest of all.He said: “It was a really special feeling.“You kind of lose all control of your body and the normal senses that go through your head.“You just lose control of them really but it’s something that I really enjoy doing and hopefully there will be more moments like that.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“It’s been an amazing 24 hours and a bit of a mad, crazy week – so I’m a bit tired now.“To be here with so many amazing athletes and inspirational people is a real pleasure and then to win something, is even more special.Jude Bellingham shows off bizarre new goal celebration as England wonderkid nets winner in El Clasico“I hope I can keep making more memories with Real Madrid and with England in the future.”Real Madrid legend Raul suggested Bellingham is already on his way to becoming an all-time Madrid icon.He said: “Jude is such a mature player. He looks like a veteran already, as if he’s been at Real Madrid for a long time, not just a few months.“The fans love him because of the way he is and how he plays, his ability to give something extra and connect with people. That is something special.”The 20-year-old is also now the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or after his latest heroics in Spain.Odds for Bellingham to claim the prize later this year have tumbled, with the midfielder now ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane in the running.Bellingham posed for a snap with Tom Brady after his El Clasico heroics on SundayCredit: Instagram / tombradyBrady was also at the awards to present Novak Djokovic with Sportsman of the YearCredit: GettyIf victorious, Bellingham would become the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001.READ MORE SUN STORIESTennis superstar Novak Djokovic was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year with a double for Spain’s women’s football team as Aitana Bonmati won the women’s prize and the World Cup winners were the team of the year, edging out Manchester City.Other winners: Comeback – Simone Biles; Sport for Good – Rafa Nadal Foundation More

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      Calls for El Clasico to be REPLAYED after major ‘ghost goal’ controversy before Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid winner

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      BARCELONA president Joan Laporta will allegedly consider asking for El Clasico to be replayed after reviewing footage of Lamine Yamal’s “ghost goal” against Real Madrid.Xavi’s side suffered a 3-2 defeat to Los Blancos on Sunday, leaving their La Liga title hopes hanging by a thread.🚨💥 Analysis of the ghost goal in Real Madrid – Barcelona done by Archivo VAR👉🏻 It can be seen that the ball clearly crosses the line entirely and IT’S A GOAL.pic.twitter.com/ZTr8Yi6eXW— All Sportz 🏀⚽ (@Allsportztv) April 22, 2024

      Barcelona believe Lamine Yamal’s goal should have countedCredit: XBarcelona President Joan Laporta, centre, will not rule out a replayCredit: GettyAndreas Christensen broke the deadlock just six minutes into the match before Vinicius Junior equalised from the penalty spot.Teen superstar Yamal then thought he’d fired Barcelona ahead, but his goal was not given after the referee claimed the ball had not fully crossed the line.Xavi claimed it was an “injustice” and “unfair” that his team went on to lose.He said: “We can’t control them. These are refereeing actions. I think the team is doing very well, we competed very well, we were better than Real on their own pitch and I think we deserved the three points in every way.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”My feeling today is one of maximum injustice. Goes without saying, everyone saw it.”My feeling is that today’s match was not fair.”Barcelona chief Laporta has now called for the Technical Committee of Referees to publish the footage, images and audio from the incident.He said: “As president of FC Barcelona, ​​I want to convey the dissatisfaction caused by the fact that one day after one of the most important matches on the world calendar, the misuse of a tool such as VAR is setting our agenda.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”As you know, I have never been a great defender of VAR because I believe that, as it is applied, it takes away spontaneity from football.”But what I am in favour of is that, since we have it, it should always be used to avoid errors that could lead to unfair decisions.Baffled fans say ‘Rudiger is so weird man’ after spotting bizarre act in tunnel before El Clasico”With this appearance that I am making, I not only want to reflect the discomfort of the Barcelona fans due to the poor management that was done yesterday of the VAR, but to emphasise that despite being a tool that has been around for some time continues to cause confusion and contradictory criteria depending on the parties and teams.”As president of FC Barcelona, ​​I also want to highlight the power of our competition and emphasise that we are a successful competition followed by millions of followers everywhere, but that does not mean we can remain untouched by criticism when the use of VAR undervalues ​​our competition.”He continued: “We understand the difficulty of the referee’s work but precisely for that reason there are tools (such as VAR) that should help have a fairer competition and not the other way around.”Yesterday there were several debatable plays but among all of them there is one that is essential and that can lead to a change in the final result of the game. I am referring to the so-called Lamine ghost goal.”As a club we want to be sure about what happened and that is why I inform you that from FC Barcelona we will immediately request the Technical Committee of Referees and the Spanish Football Federation to provide us with all the images and audios generated by the play.”If, once this documentation has been analysed, the Club understands that an error occurred in the assessment of the play, we will implement all the appropriate actions to reverse the situation without, obviously, ruling out any necessary legal proceedings.”If it is confirmed that it was a legal goal, we will go further and do not rule out asking for a replay of the match, just as has happened in a European match due to a VAR error.”Finally, I want to emphasise that although we will focus on this play, we also disagree with various actions during the course of the match that, although they could be consulted in the VAR, this tool was ignored by the referee in an incomprehensible way.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWith the score at 2-2 in the final minutes of the match, Jude Bellingham popped up in the box to score a dramatic late winner for Real Madrid.Los Blancos now sit 11 points clear at the top of the La Liga table. More