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      Charles Leclerc in X-rated rant at Lando Norris caught live on Sky Sports as he escapes punishment for shock collision

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      CHARLES LECLERC sparked controversy when he collided with Lando Norris and launched an X-rated rant live on Sky Sports.But the Ferrari ace escaped punishment after stewards reviewed the dramatic incident in final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix.Viewers were shocked to see and hear the incident as Charles Leclerc overtook Lando Norris before cutting back inside and hitting out verballyLeclerc seemed to think Brit Norris – who went on to take pole for Sunday’s race – was holding him back unfairly on the Barcelona track.Eventually the Monégasque driver overtook the 24-year-old’s McLaren as he entered turns 7/8.But Leclerc cut back sharply to the inside racing line – appearing to clip Norris’ wing mirror quite clearly.The 26-year-old was then heard saying: “F*****. I don’t understand why they did it.”READ MORE TOP STORIESThat’s thought to be his verdict on the tactics of Norris and his team.Stewards watched replays of the exchange – before “reprimanding” Leclerc but NOT giving him a grid penalty.Their statement read: “The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 16 (Charles Leclerc), the driver of Car 4 (Lando Norris), team representatives and reviewed video, team radio and in-car video evidence.”The driver of Car 16 stated that he got impeded by Car 4 into Turn 5 and that upset him.Most read in MotorsportLeclerc seemed frustrated before finally overtaking NorrisEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERS”He then had to abort his flying lap and contended that, while trying to get off the racing line before Turn 7, he misjudged the position of his car and made slight contact with Car 4.”Irrespective of any possible intent, the Stewards consider the move made by Car 16, whilst not being dangerous, to be erratic and therefore issue a driving reprimand in line with precedents.”🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 But fans on social media seemed to reckon Leclerc got off lightly.One demanded: “Weekend ban immediately.  Utterly disgraceful.”Another posted: “I have no idea what Leclerc has done this. No excuse.”Lando later rubbed salt into Leclerc’s wounds by nicking pole from F1 world champion and current table leader Max Verstappen.Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton out-qualified Mercedes team-mate George Russell for just the second occasion this year as they took third and fourth spots. F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:
      Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez
      Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
      Mercedes: George Russell and TBC
      McLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
      Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and TBC
      Williams: Alex Albon and TBC
      Sauber: Nico Hulkenberg and TBC
      Alpine: TBC x2
      RB: TBC x2
      Haas: TBC x2 More

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      Incredible moment hero former Real Madrid star hurtles down slide to rescue couple from drowning on Maldives holiday

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      A FORMER Real Madrid star became a hero as he rescued a couple from drowning while on holiday.Sergio Arribas was relaxing in the Maldives with his girlfriend when he heard the frantic cries for help coming from the sea.Sergio Arribas and girlfriend Anna Martin heard the cries of a couple in troubleCredit: Newsflash MediaArribas slid down to help the people in distressCredit: Newsflash MediaThe footballer helped get the people to safetyCredit: Newsflash MediaVideo footage of the rescue shows Arribas and Anna as they heard a woman shouting “help, help, help” while holding onto a rubber ring.The couple had been swept away by tidal currents.Arribas, 22, instantly climbed to the top of a sea slide and hurtled down into the water to help.After saving the woman he then turned his attention to her swimming partner.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOther holidaymakers and staff threw a lifebelt into the water.After the rescue, Arribas and Anna brought the couple ashore.The video went viral on social media with the midfielder quickly hailed as a hero.One fan posted: “Bravo Sergio! A true hero.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA second wrote: “These things are what should go viral. Great Sergio.”A third commented: “Fair play Arribas.”I’m a former LaLiga star who faced Messi and Ronaldo – now I earn a fortune selling sexy content on OnlyFansA fourth said: “Wow. God bless him.”Another added: “Wow that’s a national hero right there, God bless his heart.”Arribas began his career at Perez Galdos in 2007 and joined Leganes in 2010.His talent led him to Real Madrid in 2012, where he rose through the youth ranks.Arribas played for Real Madrid Castilla in the 2020-2021 season and made his debut for the first team at 18 years old in September 2020.In the same year, he also debuted in the Uefa Champions League.READ MORE SUN STORIESDuring his time at Real Madrid, Arribas played in 14 matches.He left the club last year and joined Almeria however he could not help the club avoid relegation from LaLiga.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      When is Toni Kroos retiring?

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      EURO 2024 will take place in Germany this summer with some of the best footballing talent in Europe on display.Many of the sport’s serial winners such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Robert Lewandowski and Toni Kroos, will take to the pitch at the huge international tournament.Toni Kroos and Luka Modric both claimed their sixth Champions League win in JuneCredit: GETTYReal Madrid’s ageing midfield duo of Modric and Kroos showed no signs of slowing down after the pair lifted their sixth Champions League title at Wembley in June.But it will soon be the end of an era for one of the two maestros after Kroos revealed his retirement plans earlier this year.When is Toni Kroos retiring?Toni Kroos has enjoyed a phenomenal career in football winning some of the highest honours the game has to offer.The German made his debut for European giants Bayern Munich aged 17 and went on to win the first of three Bundesliga titles that season.READ MORE IN EURO 2024He also won his first Champions League with the club in 2013, beating rivals Borussia Dortmund in the final.Kroos made the £20million move to Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid in July 2014.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSThe midfield maestro went on to make 465 appearances for Los Blancos, winning 21 trophies including five Champions Leagues, five Club World Cups and four La Liga titles.Kroos was also part of Germany’s 2014 World Cup-winning squad.Most read in Euro 2024He quit international football in 2021 but came out of retirement ahead of Euro 2024 in his native country, following talks with Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann.Kroos will, however, call time on his illustrious career after the European championship this summer.He confirmed his decision on Instagram: “July 17th, 2014 – the day of my presentation at Real Madrid, the day that changed my life. My life as a footballer – but especially as a person. “It was the start of a new chapter at the biggest club in the world. After 10 years, at the end of the season this chapter comes to an end.”At the same time this decision means that my career as an active footballer will end this summer after the Euro championship. “As I have always said: Real Madrid is and will be my last club. I am happy and proud, that in my mind I found the right timing for my decision and that I could choose it by my own. “My ambition was always to finish my career at the peak of my performance level.”Who is in Germany’s squad for Euro 2024?Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona)Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Stuttgart), Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstadt (Stuttgart), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen)READ MORE SUN STORIESMidfielders: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), Chris Fuhrich (Stuttgart), Pascal Gross (Brighton and Hove Albion), Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund), Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)Forwards: Maximilian Beier (Hoffenheim), Niclas Fullkrug (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart)PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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      Three football fans sentenced to jail for racial abuse of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr in legal first in Spain

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      THREE Valencia fans have been sentenced to jail in a Spanish legal first for racially abusing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.Racist chants were aimed at Vinicius during a LaLiga match at Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium on May 21, 2023.Three Valencia fans have been sentenced to jail for racially abusing Vinicius JrCredit: PAThe fans were found guilty of a “crime against moral integrity” with “aggravating circumstance of discrimination based on racist motives”.An initial 12-month sentence was reduced to eight months after an agreement reached at the preliminary investigation stage.The guilty fans have also banned from entering any football stadium in which La Liga and/or Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) matches are played for two years. Brazil star Vinicius joined LaLiga, Real Madrid and RFEF in bringing the case to court. READ MORE IN football La Liga president Javier Tebas said:, external “This ruling is great news for the fight against racism in Spain, as it goes some way to redressing the disgraceful wrong suffered by Vinicius Jr and sends a clear message to those individuals who go to a football stadium to hurl abuse.”La Liga will identify them, report them, and there will be criminal consequences.“I understand that there may be some frustration at the length of time it takes for these sentences to be handed down, but this shows that Spain is a country that guarantees judicial integrity.”We at La Liga can only respect the pace of justice, but once again we demand that Spanish legislation evolve to give La Liga sanctioning powers that can speed up the fight against racism.”Most read in FootballReal Madrid said in a statement: “The three accused have accepted their criminal responsibility and have made public a letter of apology addressed to Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid C.F. and other people who felt denigrated and offended by their behavior.”This is the first conviction for acts of this nature handed down by criminal courts and tribunals.”Real Madrid, which participated in this prosecution together with Vinícius Júnior, will continue working to protect the values of our club and eradicate any racist behavior in the world of football and sport.” More

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      Barcelona legend Xavi ‘plots Premier League move’ as he attempts to emulate Pep Guardiola

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      XAVI is reportedly eyeing up a move to the Premier League to follow in the footsteps of his former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola.The legendary midfielder, 44, was dismissed by Barcelona last month after a turbulent few months at the helm.Xavi is eyeing up a Premier League move, according to SportCredit: RexXavi worked under Pep Guardiola for four yearsCredit: Times Newspapers LtdXavi was spotted publicly for the first time on Saturday, since his Barcelona sacking was confirmed at the end of last season.And now Spanish news outlet Sport report that the Barca legend is plotting a move to the Premier League.If this materialises, he will be following in the footsteps of his former manager Pep Guardiola.Xavi intends to spend some much-needed time with his family in the coming months, but is eyeballing England as his destination.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSXavi’s idea would be to take an “interesting” project in England, although it’s not known which clubs he could have his eye on, according to Sport.Despite the criticism Xavi faced during his tenure at Barcelona, he is likely to receive numerous offers after winning the domestic double in 2022/2023.The former Camp Nou midfielder announced that he would be leaving at the end of this season in January, only to perform a U-turn in April.The club then announced his dismissal at the end of the campaign which saw Barca finish second, and 10 points behind rivals Real Madrid.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut Xavi was predicted to make a swift return to management, and was linked with Chelsea after they parted ways with Mauricio Pochettino.Elsewhere, Barcelona announced the appointment of former Bayern Munich and Germany coach Hansi Flick as the club’s new manager.Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d’Or despite their incredible careersFlick will undertake a two-year contract, and is only the third German to take charge of the Catalonian outfit.Manchester United approached Xavi about becoming the club’s new manager, according to sensational reports in Spain.This comes amid the uncertainty surrounding the future of United boss Erik ten Hag.Likewise, AC Milan and the South Korean national team also made contact with Xavi. More

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      Fenerbahce enter race to sign £50MILLION Mason Greenwood from Man Utd – but he doesn’t fancy working with Jose Mourinho

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      TURKISH club Fenerbahce are plotting to enter the race to sign Mason Greenwood — but he is not keen on working with Jose Mourinho.Manchester United striker Greenwood’s future is up in the air after his loan deal at Spanish club Getafe expired.Mason Greenwood is peaked the interest of FenerbahceCredit: GettyBut he reportedly does not want to work with new boss Jose MourinhoCredit: GettySeveral unnamed Premier League clubs have expressed an interest in signing the £75,000-a-week striker.Along with a series of foreign clubs including Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Napoli and Juventus.And just days after his former Old Trafford boss Jose Mourinho took over as manager, Fenerbahce entered the race to sign the controversial centre forward, who could be allowed to leave United for a bid of around £50m.A source said: “Fenerbahce are interested in Mason, They know he is a quality player and believe that having Mourinho as manager could be an attractive proposition for him.”read more football newsMourinho has previously worked with Greenwood after giving him a chance during his time as Old Trafford manager.In 2018 the 61-year-old Portuguese picked the then 16-year-old for the club’s pre-season US tour.Former United midfielder Nicky Butt has told how Mourinho identified Greenwood as a future first-team star when he was just 15.Butt, who was working for United’s academy when Mourinho was United boss between 2016 and 2018, said: “He asked, ‘Who is this kid Greenwood?’ when Mason was 15.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“He said ‘bring him to train with us’, and I said, ‘We can’t, because he’s at school.”Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allegations of attempted rape and assault.Mason Greenwood set to leave Man Utd as Getafe give transfer updateProsecutors later dropped all charges.A club internal review followed and United bosses ruled that Greenwood should ply his trade away from Old Trafford.He then joined Spanish club Getafe last September on a season-long loan, where he won player of the season after returning ten goals and six assists in 36 appearances.United’s new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe opened the door earlier this season to bring the troubled star back, saying the club needed to make a “fresh decision”.Greenwood, 22, remains on United’s list of retained players and his contract at Old Trafford runs until 2025, with the club having the option to extend it by another 12 months. More

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      Real Madrid break tradition with new 2024/25 kits – but fans can’t buy Kylian Mbappe’s shirt

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      REAL MADRID have both thrilled and frustrated fans with their new kits for next season.Supporters hailed the “cold” gear which in one case break tradition – but have also realised one striking problem.Kylian Mbappe is focused for now on the Euros with Didier Deschamps’ FranceCredit: APReal Madrid fans have mostly given the new kit the thumbs-upYou can’t buy one with new No 9 Kylian Mbappe on it!However, there’s a perfect explanation for that – and one which means fans will only have to wait until July 1.It comes as Real and adidas opt for a more simple look, with black trim on a textured white shirt for their first kit.And it’s the second strip that departs from the Spanish giants’ usual colours.READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLThe Champions League and LaLiga kings have gone for bright orange.But for any fans unsettled by that move away from the past, Real have provided a reassuring appearance for their third kit.That will be in Los Blancos’ more typical black and grey pattern.However, the lack of a Mbappe top has stolen much of the attention, just days after the frontman’s free transfer arrival from Paris Saint-Germain.Most read in FootballLos Blancos look to have amazing attacking options next termEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSReal would no doubt love to have rushed out Mbappe shirts after their lengthy pursuit of the French icon ended successfully.But the matter is complicated as his PSG deal runs until June 30.Kylian Mbappe’s crazy Real Madrid contractMbappe’s move tested the relations between the two clubs.And Diario AS say PSG were unwilling to give up early all the image rights concerning the 25-year-old.That’s also why fans have yet to see a picture of the potential Euro 2024 hero in a Real shirt. Meanwhile, supporters have praised Madrid’s new outfits as “fantastic” and a “thing of beauty”.A few, however, reckon next season’s kit has hardly altered.”Looks the same as the last 100 home kits,” insisted one, while another said: “I see no changes.”Real’s new outfits each cost 100 euros (about £85). That rises to 160 euros (£136) if you want the exact version worn by the players.READ MORE SUN STORIESYet even at those prices many fans reckon they are strips to die for – if not yet to Kyl for.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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      England star Kieran Trippier reveals ‘lunatic’ team-mate drove TRACTOR to training and did donuts on the pitch

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      KIERAN TRIPPER hilariously lifted the lid on his former team-mate doing donuts on the training pitch in a TRACTOR.The 33-year-old has played with plenty of unique personalities during his days at Burnley, Tottenham, Atletico Madrid and Newcastle.Kieran Trippier says his ‘lunatic’ ex-team-mate drove a tractor onto the training pitchCredit: RexTrippier played with Diego Costa at Atletico MadridCredit: Getty – ContributorAhead of this summer’s Euros, England star Trippier was asked quickfire questions by Gary Neville.The Manchester United legend quizzed him on who the best character he has ever shared a dressing room with is.And Trippier did not hesitate as he shared a hilarious story about his fiery old Atletico Madrid team-mate.He told SkyBet’s The Overlap: ” Diego Costa. Lunatic. Absolute lunatic.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”You would be walking down the hill to training and he would fly past you on one of those buggies or a tractor.”He would then start doing donuts on the pitch.”But he was brilliant in the dressing room and Diego Simeone sort of accepted him.”Costa, 35, won the LaLiga title alongside Trippier at Atleti in 2021.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      The hothead striker developed a reputation at Chelsea and Wolves for being a bad boy, having received seven red cards in his career.Costa now plays in Brazil for Gremio and has scored seven goals in 12 games this year.Ex-Premier League star accuses Diego Costa of having smelly breath as pair have blazing row on live TV More