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      Lamine Yamal applauded off by opposition fans as he leads Barcelona to crushing 4-1 win over Champions League rivals

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      LAMINE YAMAL continues to impress at such a young age, so much so that opposition fans are clapping him off the pitch.The 17-year-old received a round of applause from Girona fans today as he trudged off the pitch having netted twice to sink Barcelona’s Catalonia rivals 4-1.Lamine Yamal was applauded by both sets of fans after his performance in Barcelona’s 4-1 win over GironaCredit: GettyYamal netted twice in the local derbyCredit: GettyYamal sparked Barcelona into life with two first half goals, setting the tone for Hansi Flick’s side to thrash their local enemies.The teenager, who shone for Euro 2024 winners Spain in the summer, netted his first by stealing the ball away from a Girona defender and cooly dispatching an effort past keeper Paulo Gazzaniga.While his second has a delightful curled effort from just inside the area which nestled into the bottom corner.Summer signing Dani Olmo and fellow La Masia product Pedri added the other two goals as Barcelona went on to win 4-1.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut all the attention was on Yamal’s spectacular performance with the youngster being showered with love from both sets of fans as he was substituted for Gerard Martin in the 92nd minute.His goals today take his tally in La Liga this season to an astonishing three goals and four assists in just five league games. In fact, the talented winger hasn’t gone a single league game this season without registering a goal contribution.And today’s efforts were no breeze either with Girona a Champions League side who will take on the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, AC Milan and PSG in the new league phase of the competition.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSYamal continues to break record thanks to his meteoric rise at such a young age.Today’s double makes him the youngest player in La Liga history to score a first half brace.Yamal destroys Rabiot on and off the pitch after France star sparked ’embarrassing’ feud with Spanish teen While his efforts in the Euros saw him become the youngest player to ever score in the Euros – doing so at just 16 YEARS OLD.Fans are convinced he’s the real deal too with many gushing about him after his performance against Girona.One wrote: “Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal are the best players in the world right now.”While another added: “Generational talent. What a player. What a performance.”A third commented: “Best right winger in the world.”And a fourth gushed: “He’s destined for greatness.”Lamine Yamal’s astonoshing recordsA look at some of Lamine Yamal’s incredible records…Youngest player to start a La Liga game Youngest player to provide an assist in La LigaYoungest La Liga goalscorerYoungest El Clasico playerYoungest Champions League assist providerYoungest Spanish Super Cup debutant and scorerYoungest brace in La LigaYoungest player in Champions League knockoutsYoungest Champions League quarter finalistYoungest player to play 10 Champions League gamesYoungest player to make 50 appearances for BarcelonaYoungest provider of an assist in the Euros the European Championships Youngest player in the knock out stage of the EurosYoungest goalscorer in the European ChampionshipsYoungest player in a Euros finalYoungest player to win a major international trophy More

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      Watch incredible moment ex-Chelsea star Diego Costa starts BRAWL during U20s game as fans ask ‘what did they expect?’

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      DIEGO COSTA might hope he’s ageless but he certainly doesn’t rage less.The controversial former Chelsea striker, 35, sparked a brawl, grabbed an opponent by the NECK and saw red – all in an UNDER-20s match.Diego Costa dashed over to confront a Juventude rivalPlayers crowded in after Gremio veteran Costa reacted aggressivelyBrazilian club Gremio only fielded the ex-Atletico Madrid ace in what should have been a low-key junior match to help him rediscover his “rhythm”.But instead of finding harmonious high notes he found crash, bang, wallop.”What did you expect?” asked one fan upon seeing the astonishing clip of Costa flaring up in retaliation.”What could possibly go wrong?” wondered another, while a third posted: “This guy is nuts but I’m here for it.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCosta’s career in LaLiga and the Premier League was blighted by bans, bust-ups and bruises.Worst of all, he was suspended for eight games in 2019 after insulting a referee following his sending-off for Atletico against Barcelona.That took him past FORTY matches out banned during his career.Back in 2015 he picked up two three-game suspensions for Chelsea after high-profile dismissals for violent conduct against Liverpool and Arsenal. Most read in FootballCosta got up to chase after the offenderCosta has had previous clashed with refs since returning to GremioCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSTh ex-Spain star retained his combative spirit since returning to his birth country Brazil with Botafogo in August 2023.But it was still a shock to see his animated exchange for his latest club Gremio in an U-20s fixture against Juventude.XI amazing players worth £78m available for freeCosta took exception to a careless late challenge after he had passed the ball – and raced after the offender.He grabbed the player by the neck and shoved him back as both sides came rushing in.Both players were sent off.One fan wrote: “Bro didn’t last 60 minutes. Proper Chelsea.”Other disapproving verdicts included: “That’s so Costa”… “Never change”… and “He’s a clown”.But many viewers seemed amused and impressed by his continuing hothead attitude.Amongst such opinions were: “Cracking up”… “Absolutely here for it!!”… and Proper centre forward”.Meet North London derby WagsARSENAL travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the North London derby on Sunday.So with that in mind, SunSport has put together a piece looking at 10 of the players’ partners ahead of the game.One Arsenal man is with a woman who had a romance and daughter with Hollywood star Jude Law.Another Gunners player is married to a competitive twerker who goes by the stage name Redheaded.And one Spurs star convinced his partner to move to England from Los Angeles when they got together – before they went on to have three children.Click here to read the full story. More

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      Jude Bellingham reveals Real boss Carlo Ancelotti’s hilarious X-rated insult after watching his brother Jobe score twice

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has revealed how Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti got him worried with an X-rated prank about his brother Jobe.The England midfielder told how his mischievous manager trolled him after they watched younger sibling Jobe score twice for Sunderland.Jude Bellingham joked that Carlo Ancelotti had fun at his expensiveCredit: RexJobe Bellingham netted twice, with his brother and Ancelotti observingCredit: RexBellingham Senior, 21, could eventually see his 18-year-old brother follow him into the pantheon of mega-money transfers.Now Jude has explained how that move could have been scarily sooner rather than later!The 36-cap star joined Real from Borussia Dortmund for £115million in June 2023.And he’s disclosed what happened just two months later – when Jobe hit an eye-catching double, via a firm header and a calm slot-home.READ MORE TOP STORIESIt gave the Black Cats a 2-1 Championship comeback win at home to Rotherham.And it left Ancelotti purring mischievously… well enough to fool Bellingham!Jude told his YouTube channel: “I still remember when my brother Jobe scored twice, we were watching the game and Ancelotti said, ‘f***… we brought the wrong one! I’m going to bring him here’.“I said, ‘where are you going to play him?’. Carlo said, in your position!’  Most read in ChampionshipJobe Bellingham was only 17 when he notched a double vs RotherhamCredit: Getty”I was like, ‘f*** that!’ And then finally he gave me a little smirk and my heart just dropped and I thought, ‘okay, fine’. “And then I’m like, no pressure for today!”Jude Bellingham signs shirt for Kim Kardashian’s son SaintSo how DID the elder Bellingham respond?Later the very same day he too struck a couple of goals – as Real bettered Sunderland’s fightback.Los Blancos were 1-0 down at Almeria in LaLiga.Bellingham then fired home from close range and nodded Real in front, before Vinicius Junior clinched a 3-1 victory.Fast forward 13 months, and Sunderland are two points clear in the Championship, while Real are four adrift of Barca in the Spanish top flight.So maybe, come May, Bellingham Junior might get one over on Jude by being the only title winner this season!Bellingham explained how Ancelotti bantered with himCredit: Getty More

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      Forgotten ex-Premier League star joins fourth division BASKETBALL team two years after reaching Champions League semis

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      EX-TOTTENHAM star Etienne Capoue has completed a shock career switch to join a BASKETBALL team.Capoue, 36, played for Villarreal in the Champions League semi-final just two years ago.Etienne Capoue won the Europa League with Villarreal but was released this summerCredit: Getty – PoolBut he is currently starring for fourth tier basketball side CB Jovens L’Eliana, but can’t play in official matchesCredit: instagram @ cbjovenslelianaHowever, the midfielder has now sealed a stunning switch to a fourth-tier basketball team.It comes after Capoue was released by the La Liga club this summer, having made 148 appearances over three-and-a-half years with the Yellow Submarine.Capoue is currently training with CB Jovens L’Eliana, who are based in Valencia.The team shared a photo of Capoue following a friendly match after they won 78-70 over CB Morvedre earlier this week.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCapoue, capped seven times by the France national team, was all smiles standing in the back row second from left in the team photo.They have less than 2,000 followers on Instagram at the time of writing.Capoue is well-known for his love of basketball and the NBA.The defensive midfielder stands at 6ft 2″, the same as legendary Golden State Warriors shooter Stephen Curry.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, according to Relevo, Capoue does not have a licence, meaning he cannot play in official competitive matches for the team.He has been linked with a return to England in his free agency.Football icons’ strange hobbiesCapoue played 181 games for Watford, whom he joined from Tottenham.He originally joined the North London club as one of the “magnificent seven” signings to replace Real Madrid-bound Gareth Bale.At Villarreal, Capoue also won the Europa League as they beat Manchester United on penalties.Capoue later assisted in their Champions League semi-final clash against Liverpool the following season as they came from 2-0 down in the first leg.But the Reds showed their dominance and ran out 3-2 winners to seal a 5-2 aggregate victory.However, they would lose in the final to Real Madrid.Capoue was one of Tottenham’s ‘magnificent seven’ who arrived to replace Gareth BaleCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdHe made 181 appearances at WatfordCredit: ReutersWho are these famous footballers? More

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      Spanish footie crisis as ‘sexual consent contract’ with ‘accidental rape’ clause exposed after string of controversies

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      SPANISH footballers are said to be using sexual consent contracts after a wave of rape and assault allegations.The consent forms that purportedly include an “accidental rape” clause are now a common occurrence following a string of controversies involving players.The alleged consent form was exposed by the National Centre for Training of Football Coaches of Spain Miguel GalanCredit: TwitterThe Wolves striker was arrested over an alleged sex assaultCredit: EPAConvicted rapist Dani Alves served a few weeks of his four-year sentenceCredit: ReutersRubiales faced backlash for his interaction with Jenni Hermoso last yearCredit: APThe revelation came from the head of the head of National Centre for Training of Football Coaches of Spain Miguel Galan who said a number of players are now using the contract.He shared a photo of the alleged consent form on X and said the four-page letter is circulating among LaLiga players.Galan told a Spanish TV show that the form was passed to him by a foreign football player.The contract, written in English includes several sections including a controversial clause called “accidental rape.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt states that both parties need to identify themselves using their full names and confirm they are both “sexually attracted to each other”.The document adds: “Therefore, the consenter and the proposer put their bodies at the mutual disposal for the aforementioned purpose from the time and date indicated for a period of hours.”Speaking on the Spanish TV show “En boca de todos”, Galan said: “I received this type of contract from a foreign footballer, so I suspect that they are used in other countries, under another law. I think that a contract like this has no place.”He added he is aware that two players in LaLiga and one in the third division are using the forms and said he has questions about other methods of consent such as through a mobile phone.Most read in FootballIt comes days after striker Rafa Mir was arrested over an alleged sex assault.The 27-year-old, currently on loan at LaLiga team Valencia from top-flight rivals Sevilla, was released on bail but will continue to be probed as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.While a few months ago 41-year-old Dani Alves served a few weeks of his four-and-a-half-year sentence for a rape conviction before being released on bail from a prison in March.He was accused of raping a woman in a nightclub in Barcelona on December 30, 2022.And last year Luis Rubiales stepped down from his role as Spanish FA chief following a public backlash to his interaction with player Jenni Hermoso.If convicted of sexual assault and covering up the infamous “Kissgate” scandal he will also pay £85,000 compensation to victim Hermoso. More

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      Ex-LaLiga star found guilty of sexual abuse and fined after grabbing breasts of mascot in parakeet costume

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      A SPANISH footballer has been found guilty of sexually abusing a rival team mascot as he led his team out for a LaLiga match.Former Spain U21 ace Hugo Mallo, who was captaining Celta Vigo at the time, was convicted of groping his victim’s breasts during an official greeting before the match started.Hugo Mallo has been found guilty of sexually abusing a rival mascotCredit: GettyHe was convicted of groping the mascot’s breasts under their costumeCredit: GettyHe was fined £5,065 and ordered to pay his victim £845 in damages by a court in Barcelona.Defender Mallo, 33, now plays for Greek side Aris Salonika.In an 11-page ruling released today following the footballer’s one-day trial on July 11, sentencing judge Salvador Roig Tejedor ruled Mallo had committed the illicit act in April 2019 “with the intention of satisfying his libidinous desires” before his then-team’s away match against Espanyol.The victim was working as one of two mascots for the Catalan side and was wearing a parakeet costume.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe judge said in his written sentence: “It has been proven that the accused, Hugo M.N, around 8.30pm on April 24 2019, when he was captain of Celta Vigo Football Club, put his hand under the parakeet outfit of the female mascot and touched her breasts.“He did this as he greeted the members of rival team Espanyol and their mascots when he reached the spot where the female mascot was.“He acted with the intention of satisfying his libidinous desire and undermining his victim’s sexual integrity, obliging her to step back and push the accused away with her right hand.”Mallo had denied any wrongdoing and insisted he greeted his victim in the normal way with a handshake.Most read in FootballCCTV footage examined by investigators showed him with his hand on the mascot’s waist in what was described as a “contradiction” in his evidence although police weren’t able to see the sex crime in the videos they watched.The judge described the victim’s account of events as “firm and vehement.”Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballersMallo has been offered the chance to appeal his sentence and fine.Espanyol fans have long been called Los Periquitos – Spanish for Parakeets – due to the fugitive birds that lived in the trees around its old stadium. More

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      Forgotten Premier League stars star in hilarious The Office remake as fans say ‘best thing I’ve seen all day’

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      THREE forgotten Premier League stars have starred in Real Betis’ remake of The US Office.Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin was featured in the video that celebrated Aitor Ruibal signing a new contract at the LaLiga outfit.Hector Bellerin appeared in Real Betis’ social media videoCredit: Twitter @RealBetisFormer West Ham man Pablo Fornals was also featuredCredit: Twitter @RealBetisGoalkeeper Adrian made a hilarious cameoCredit: Twitter @RealBetisThe video was a parody of The US OfficeCredit: Twitter @RealBetisBellerin, 29, had many appearances in the video as he could be seen heating a door handle with a torch and wearing a bandana.The first clip is a reference to the character Dwight Schrute preparing to hold a mock fire alarm.The second is Bellerin pretending to be Steve Carell’s character, Michael Scott, doing his ‘Prison Mike’ impersonation.The video also features ex-Liverpool and West Ham goalkeeper Adrian as well as former Hammer Pablo Fornals.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe pair both had more simple roles than Bellerin as they appeared to just be doing office work.Fans loved the video as they reacted on social media.One posted: “And this is why Betis are my Spanish team.”A second wrote: “This is the best thing I have seen all day.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third commented: “Betis way of announcing Aitor Ruibal’s contract extension is the best thing you will see all day.”A fourth said: “What a work of art.”Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese modelThe video was made to announce Aitor Ruibal’s contract extensionCredit: Twitter @RealBetisFans claimed it was the ‘best video’ in football historyCredit: Twitter @RealBetisAnother added: “These guys just made the best video in the history of football.”The video ended with Ruibal replicating the famous scene in which Michael Scott tries to parkour around the office of Dunder Mifflin.Bellerin joined Betis in 2023 after a stint at Spanish giants Barcelona.He signed for the Catalonian outfit in 2022 from Arsenal, having already spent a season on loan at Betis.Fornals joined the club in January from West Ham and has already scored three goals for the club in LaLiga.He is playing under his former Hammers boss, Manuel Pellegrini, who has been in charge of the Seville-based club since 2020.Adrian signed for Betis as a free agent in the summer after he was released from Liverpool after five seasons.Former West Ham and Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is the Betis coachCredit: GettyWho are these famous footballers? More

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      Real Madrid forced to ‘urgently close’ training ground stadium due to fungus problem

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      REAL MADRID have been forced to shut down their training ground stadium due to a fungus problem.The closure of Di Stefano stadium will affect the Los Blancos reserve team, Real Madrid Castilla.Real Madrid have been forced to shut down their training ground stadium Di Stefano due to a fungus problemCredit: ReutersThe closure of the stadium will effect Real Madrid’s reserve team Castilla who play their home games at the groundCredit: ReutersCastilla who usually play their home games at the ground were set to host their next home match this Sunday, September 15 against Betis Deportivo.Instead, the reserve team will now play their match on Field 7 in Valdebebas – another pitch at Real Madrid’s extensive training complex.According to Spanish outlet Marca the fungus has “sickened” the pitch to the point where it is unfit for play.To restore the pitch, a treatment is necessary that will temporarily prevent access to the Di Stefano as part of the maintenance process.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe pitch was noticeably in bad condition last Saturday at Castilla’s first home game against Ibiza.Castilla’s next home clash after Betis is not until September 28 when they hope the ground will be ready to use once again.The club has notified its fans about Castilla’s venue change.Due to the limited capacity of Field 7, members who wish to attend must request a free ticket for the Betis match by calling the Member Service Line.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMembers can also request an additional ticket for a companion, provided the companion is also a member. However, ticket offices will distribute tickets on a first-come, first-served basis until they are sold out.Watch Jude Bellingham’s expletive-laden instructions to Mbappe and Co at half-time of Real Madrid drawReal Madrid are also set to face Sporting Club de Portugal in the second round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League at the Di Stefano later this month.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More