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    Onlookers left stunned as Premier League owner sails £345m yacht with private basketball court down River Thames

    FULHAM and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan took London by storm as he went down the River Thames in his stunning yacht.Khan, 74, is in town for the Jaguars’ NFL clashes in the capital as they will face the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday and the New England Patriots at Wembley next week.Fulham and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan went down the River Thames in his stunning yachtCredit: RexKhan is in town for the Jaguars’ NFL clashes in LondonCredit: AlamyKhan’s 400ft super yacht is worth a reported $450million (£345m)Credit: Cecil WrightKISMET is so big it dwarves an average American football fieldCredit: Cecil WrightKhan’s yacht also has a gym and yoga studio complete with a juice barCredit: Cecil WrightAnd the billionaire showed up in style with his 400ft super yacht, which is worth a reported $450million (£345m).The businessman’s yacht, which he named KISMET, is so big it dwarves an average American football field.It includes a master suite that spans two decks and features a private hot tub, sunbathing area and his and hers bathrooms.The yacht’s wellness and beauty sections include a hammam, sauna, and cryotherapy chamber. Read More on FootballKhan’s yacht also has a gym and yoga studio complete with a juice bar.In addition there is a treatment room equipped with a massage table, waterfall shower, and chromotherapy bathtub. If that’s not enough, the behemoth structure has its own basketball and pickleball court.The Jaguars have been regulars in the city for the last decade and they were mooted as a potential London franchise. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFulham, on the other hand, are eighth in the Premier League table during the international break.The Cottagers have won three of their first seven Premier League matches, of which they lost two.Shahid Khan withdraws ‘divisive’ £600m offer to buy Wembley StadiumMarco Silva’s side impressed last month with a stunning 3-1 win over Newcastle at Craven Cottage.The yacht includes a master suite that spans two decksCredit: Cecil WrightBillionaire businessman Khan showed up in England in styleCredit: Cecil WrightKhan’s yacht features a private hot tub, sunbathing area and his and hers bathroomsCredit: Cecil WrightThe behemoth structure also includes a treatment roomCredit: Cecil Wright More

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    Tom Brady joins David Beckham and Lionel Messi at MLS game & gets gift from soccer icon after celebrating his team’s win

    TOM Brady has made his way to Florida where he’s joined up with two of soccer’s biggest stars.The seven-time Super Bowl champion and Fox NFL broadcaster, 46, joined David Beckham and Lionel Messi in the stands at Chase Stadium on Saturday as Inter Miami beat FC Cincinnati 2-0.Tom Brady (left) was seen chatting with David Beckham ahead of Inter Miami’s 2-0 win against FC CincinnatiCredit: GettyLionel Messi was also in attendance supporting his teammatesCredit: ReutersBrady was gifted a custom jersey ahead of the gameCredit: ReutersBefore the game kicked off, Brady and Beckham made their way down to the field where they posed side by side for snaps.There, Beckham – who is a part owner of Inter Miami – gifted Brady a custom No. 12 jersey.Brady looked sleek as always in a green shirt, jeans, and white sneakers, while Beckham opted for a dark blue suit and tie paired with a pair of brown leather shoes.During the game, the two were captured chatting as they watched on, with Brady sitting just behind the former England captain.Meanwhile, the injured Messi cheered on his teammates from the stands whilst sipping on yerba mate.The World Cup champion is currently recovering from a ligament injury in his right ankle sustained during Argentina’s Copa America final win.Clips and shots of the three sporting icons in-house quickly spread on X, where fans wasted no time in sharing in their excitement.”GOAT sightings. Leo Messi x Tom Brady in the house!!!!” one wrote.Most read in American Football”Things we love to see,” said a second.”Just need Peyton [Manning] there, and then you are set!” added another. ‘I’ll get tired of Tom Brady’s squeaky voice’ Drew Bledsoe tells GMFB hosts ahead of ex-Patriots QB’s Fox NFL debutWhile a fourth brutally commented, “The third or fourth greatest quarterback of all time is in the same building as the greatest football player of all time.”The night proved an important one for Inter Miami, who became the first team this season to secure a playoff spot thanks to their win.And the player they all have to thank was a certain Luis Suarez, who scored both goals for coach Gerardo Martino’s side within the opening seven minutes.The win also extends Inter Miami’s lead at the top of the Eastern Conference to eight points above Cincinnati in second.Next up for Martino and Co. will be a trip to Illinois where they’ll take on the Chicago Fire on August 31.Meanwhile, Brady had another win to celebrate on Saturday.A part owner in English League One soccer team Birmingham City, they secured their second win of the season on Saturday.Chris Davis’ team beat Leyton Orient 2-1 away, leaving them fifth in the table on seven points, tied with Wrexham AFC – who are owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Great win! We need your support all year long,” Brady captioned an Instagram Stories shot of the Birmingham City crowd celebrating.They will return to action on Tuesday when Premier League side Fulham head to St. Andrews in the second round of the EFL Cup.it was a day to celebrate for Brady after Birmingham City- an English soccer team in which he has invested – won 2-1 against Leyton OrientCredit: ReutersMessi is recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the Copa America finalCredit: Reuters More

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    Slovakia’s sexiest supporter and Tom Brady fan Veronika Rajek predicts winner of Euro 2024

    INSTAGRAM model Veronika Rajek is backing France to win the Euros with Kylian Mbappe to fire them to glory.The Slovakian stunner, 28, shot to fame after declaring her love for Tom Brady in a viral post during the 2022 NFL season.Veronika Rajek has given her prediction for the EurosCredit: Instagram/veronikarajekShe believes that France will win the tournament in GermanyCredit: GettyShe named Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann as key playersCredit: Instagram /veronikarajekShe is from eastern SlovakiaCredit: instagram/veronikarajekAnd Rajek, who was born in eastern Slovakia before moving to the United States, has given her prediction to SunSport for this summer’s Euros.She said: “My prediction is that France will win the Euros. They are at the top of the pyramid.”Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann are top, top players.”Their team is full of great players, and they have a lot of experience.READ MORE ON EURO 2024″Mbappe is still young, and he can still become one of the greatest players ever on the international stage.”Winning tournaments with the national team is what determines greatness.”England are also a contender to reach the final – I think the semis will be France, England, Germany and Spain.”France made it to the final of the last World Cup but lost to Argentina in Qatar.Most read in Euro 2024They also reached the final of the Euros on home soil in 2016 and won the World Cup two years later in Russia.Rajek is a self-declared fan of all sports and attended the Europa League final between Roma and Sevilla in Budapest last summer.Tom Brady fan Veronika Rajek sizzles as she shows off insane body in matching gym outfit during sweaty workoutShe is back in Slovakia this summer and saw the celebrations when they upset Belgium in their first game at Euro 2024.Rajek added: “A Slovakia win is always like magic!”But not many people are betting on a Slovakian victory.”The influencer now boasts seven million followers on her Instagram page.She lives in LA and is often seen wearing daring outfits at events such as the Las Vegas Grand Prix.Rajek attended a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game to watch Brady in December 2022 before the quarterback retired from the sport.Her Instagram post wearing a Brady jersey and professing her love for the NFL icon went viral.Veronika has seven million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram/veronikarajekShe is a huge Tom Brady fan and watched him when he played for the BuccsShe is considered Slovakia’s sexiest fanCredit: Instagram @veronikarajekShe moved to AmericaCredit: Instagram @veronikarajekShe is also a fan of NFLCredit: Instagram @veronikarajekTom Brady is her favourite playerCredit: Instagram/veronikarajek More

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    Lewis Hamilton grimaces as he ‘eats a DOG biscuit’ in NFL schedule release video for team F1 star part owns

    LEWIS HAMILTON was left grimacing after eating a “DOG TREAT” that “not even Roscoe would like”.Formula One star Hamilton was appearing in a promotional video with the Denver Broncos that was revealing their NFL schedule for next season.Lewis Hamilton was not impressed by some of the food on offer while filming a video for the Denver BroncosCredit: Denver BroncosOne of the dishes saw Hamilton eating a ‘dog treat’Credit: Denver BroncosIt came as part of the Broncos way of revealing their schedule to fansCredit: Denver BroncosHamilton, 39, became a part owner of the Broncos in 2022.While he has only managed to visit games infrequently, due to his own busy schedule in F1, the viral megastar was doing his part to promote the team to new fans – including the 37 million followers he has on Instagram.The video kicked off with a snippet of Hamilton saying “that one’s definitely the worst one” as he ate one dish before he introduced his purpose in the video.His first taste test saw him tucking into some ranch and carrot sticks from Indiana representing the Indianapolis Colts, with Hamilton describing the meal as “banging”. READ MORE IN F1Next up was a potato pierogi, or a “Yinzer”, representing the Pittsburgh Steelers. And the Brit was again impressed, saying: “This is so good.”His third item was a Creole Gumbo representing the New Orleans Saints.However, Hamilton was not a fan of this dish, and started off his review by saying: “It smells and it tastes a little bit like something Roscoe (his dog) would eat.”Next up was a Peach Cobbler from Atlanta representing the Atlanta Falcons. Again Hamilton was not impressed, savagely remarking: “This is not good. This is southern food? This is southern’s finest?”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHamilton then got his hands on some southern grits representing the Carolina Panthers.The seven time world champion could be seen visibly and audibly gagging as he tried to eat the food before saying: “That one’s definitely the worst one. Inside Lewis Hamilton’s birthday celebrations for beloved dog Roscoe with special cake and chilling out with movie”The texture is so slimy. It looks like something you would see in the Matrix,” Hamilton then began doing a stirring motion with his hand.He concluded: “It’s like what you would imagine they have in prison. That’s prison food. That one really offended me.”Next up was something vegan Hamilton was more familiar with, avocado toast, representing the Los Angeles Chargers. Hamilton really appeared to enjoy it, describing it as “bomb”.The next plate sensationally revealed a “dog treat” from the Cleveland Browns.And while the treat actually consisted of peanut butter, pumpkin, oat flour and flaxseed, Hamilton gagged and said: “Nah I’ll leave that to Roscoe. I don’t even think Roscoe is going to like that to be honest.”Inside track on Hamilton’s lifeLEWIS HAMILTON has driven his way into pole position as Formula One’s most prolific winner.
    Next up was some KC style pulled jackfruit and barbeque sauce representing the Kansas City Chiefs.Hamilton was mixed about it, saying: “That’s damn good barbeque sauce. [But] Is it supposed to be spicy? It’s not really spicy.”Then came a Cincinnati chilli representing the Cincinnati Bengals, which Hamilton impressed. He said: “I actually like it. I get the hype.”Some of the outtakes from the video were played at the end, including one clip of Hamilton asking whether it was “real dog biscuit”.READ MORE SUN STORIESHamilton reportedly has a net worth of £300million.He will be back in action on the F1 grid this weekend at the Imola Grand Prix.Hamilton said even his dog Roscoe would have a tough time with some of the foodCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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    Ex-Man Utd star David Beckham reveals he checked on Tom Brady after Birmingham City investor’s ‘hard to watch’ roast

    DAVID BECKHAM has revealed he checked on Tom Brady after the Birmingham City owner was “roasted” on Netflix over the weekend.The seven-time Super Bowl winner was nowhere to be seen as Blues were relegated from the Championship on Saturday.David Beckham has revealed he checked on Tom Brady after the Birmingham City investor was ‘roasted’ on NetflixCredit: NETFLIXBrady was absent from St Andrew’s to be pulled apart on Netflix’s show ‘The Roast of Tom Brady’Credit: NETFLIXThe seven-time Super Bowl winner was nowhere to be seen as Blues were relegated from the Championship on SaturdayBrady was absent from St Andrew’s to be pulled apart by comedians and celebrities on Netflix’s show “The Roast of Tom Brady”.The show went down as one of the craziest celebrity roasts in history so much so Inter Miami owner Beckham revealed he had to check if Brady was okay on Wednesday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.Kimmel, 56, first asked the Manchester United legend, 49, if he would ever let himself be brutally roasted like Tom, 46, was during a Netflix comedy special on Sunday.Beckham said: “No. I know Tom well and I must admit I did fire him a message just to check he was okay.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKimmel asked: “‘Is he okay?””More than okay, but yeah it was hard to watch,” Beckham added.Even Brady’s ex-head coach at the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick, got in on the act.Belichick said about Brady’s Blues ownership: “I see your soccer team Birmingham City got knocked down to another tier in the English Football League.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“For those not familiar with English football and the intricacies of the obscure relegation system, just let me say, I’ll put it in English for you – they suck. Not so easy running a team is it Tom?”Brady visited Birmingham to watch two Championship matches last season. Bill Belichick makes ‘savage’ Rob Gronkowski joke over Fox NFL Sunday job during brutal Tom Brady Netflix roastHe experienced a 1-0 win over Leeds in August, days after his involvement was announced by Blues owners Knighthead, and also saw a 0-0 draw with Rotherham in December.And despite their 1-0 victory against Norwich on Saturday they failed to slaavage their spot in the second tier and will play in League One next season.Can you name the famous fathers? More

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    ‘He went missing’ – Jamie Carragher catches strays from NFL legend for ‘jumping ship’ as Roy Keane left in hysterics

    JAMIE CARRAGHER caught an unintentional stray from NFL legend JJ Watt. Watt, 35, was speaking on the Stick to Football podcast brought to you by Sky Bet alongside, Carragher, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott.JJ Watt made an appearance on the Stick to Football podcastCredit: YouTube / The OverlapHe starred alongside regulars including Jamie Carragher and Ian WrightCredit: YouTube / The OverlapCarragher could not get his head around the draft systemCredit: YouTube / The OverlapAfter explaining its merits, Watt later joked about Carragher ‘jumping ship’Credit: YouTube / The OverlapWright joked about Carragher skipping a previous show after a Liverpool defeatCredit: YouTube / The OverlapWhich got the whole group in hystericsCredit: YouTube / The OverlapIn the podcast, Carragher ended up being set up for a jibe from Wright as Watt spoke about jumping ship regarding American football’s draft system.The Arsenal icon referred to when Carragher ghosted the podcast after Liverpool’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United last month.Watt, said: “I’m an athlete, I am a part of this club now and I want to be here for it. I’m going to be right there in the Championship, fighting to get back up. “Who jumps – I mean, maybe you [Carragher] sounds like from the conversation earlier. You can’t jump off the ship just because the team is not going to win.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWright, 60, beat Keane, 52, to the punch by interrupting Watt and saying: “And not turn up for a show,” prompting laughter from the group.The American earlier spoke about the differences between football’s promotion-relegation system and American football’s draft system, with Carragher calling it “mad”.On the differences, Watt said: “Promotion and relegation makes everything different. In our league, if you’re the worst team you’re getting the first draft pick. There is this parity amongst it all – the goal of the NFL is basically for every team to be even, so its competitive. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”Here, if your team gets relegated half your players are going to ask to go somewhere else – it’s different [to the US].Liverpool icon Carragher could not quite wrap his head around it, calling the draft system “mad” from a player point of view considering any player could move to any team no matter the level.Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseCarragher, 46, argued: “If I’m a player obviously you want to win the Super bowl or you want to win the Champions League or the Premier League. “Imagine that [the draft] was here now, then you (gesturing at Keane) say you’re the best player in the league.”You’re at Nottingham Forest you go for the British transfer record but then a team in the middle of the table just buy you, I’ll be a bit like what?”Watt replied: “On the flip side of that wouldn’t you say that if you just sit here, you’re the best player in the league and you have a chance to go anywhere in the world, and you go to the team that’s already winning.”Like if you go to Real Madrid like you would be like well yeah they they’ve won dozens of championships you’re just going to go and you’re is going to go win another championship there.”Whereas this system is like like now that’s why nobody else has a chance because everybody’s just going to continue to choose to go win trophies.”Watt added: “That’s kind of what I’m talking about, when you [Carragher] were talking about the draft situation where a player just wants to go to the best team where they can win.””Where’s the fun in that, you know? The fun in it is, ‘yeah we might get relegated, and we might have to fight our way back up, but we are going to fight’. “And I want to be by their side for that fight, I don’t want to now just jump to Ipswich because they are coming up – or, so.”Watt had earlier referenced how he was shocked before the first game of the season at learning Manchester City’s defence cost more than what Burnley had spent in their entire history since 1882.He stepped in as an investor in the Clarets in May 2023 before joining fans on a pub crawl.Watt also admitted he felt guilty leading the promotion party due to arriving just two months beforehand.He said: “Last year, we won the Championship about two months after I came on [at Burnley], and Alan [Pace], our majority owner, looks at me and goes, ‘You carry the trophy onto the pitch.’  “And I was like, ‘Alan, these people are going to boo me off the pitch! I’m the student that showed up to the project without doing anything!’“But it was the coolest day [winning the league]. We did the bus parade and everything. “Knowing that day, and always having it in my mind, that’s the only thing I want to get back for these people – how that feels.”Watt went into an impassioned rant on social media about an “absolutely infuriating decision” before Burnley conceded a goal against Wolves earlier this month.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe saw one of his social media pages LOCKED after a similar rant about VAR in January.Watt, a former defensive end who won the Defensive Player of the Year award three times, retired from the sport in 2023. More

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    ‘He’s good at it’ – Harry Kane tipped for stunning career change after Bayern Munich and England star retires

    NFL legend JJ Watt has tipped Harry Kane to make it as a kicker in American football… but also pinpointed one key technique he will have to work on.England captain Kane, 30, is a huge NFL fan and revealed back in October that making it in the sport is something he will “explore at a later date”.Harry Kane could switch to NFL after he retires from footballCredit: AlamyHe is a big American football fan and has spoken about trying to make it in the sportCredit: InstagramNow he has received support from Houston Texans icon Watt, 35, who believes Tottenham’s all-time top scorer could successfully turn his hand to the NFL.However, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year also insisted Kane will need to learn how to kick from a short run-up.This is something he identified after watching Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero in a field goal competition during a pre-season tour.Speaking to Stick to Football, Watt said: “I think with true proper dedicated training, I think Harry Kane could make it as an NFL kicker because I think that his skillset, obviously having kicked balls for his entire life, then you put him with a proper kicking trainer, it’s going to go well.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I don’t want to diminish the job of a kicker because it’s an extremely difficult job, but somebody that does it at the highest level like Harry has with proper training, I do think he’s good at it.“I did a field goal competition with Sergio Agüero in America when Manchester City came over for a pre-season tour, and he was phenomenal, making 65-yard field goals.”The only difference is that he would have taken a long run-up, whereas in the NFL, you get 1.2 seconds from the time the ball is snapped, so you’ve got to take a two-step run-up and kick it, but he was pounding the ball through the upright.”Justin Tucker is the best kicker in NFL history, so I’m not saying that Harry Kane can be that, but I do think that Harry could possibly, with three years of intensive everyday training, make an NFL roster, one of 32, because he’s had to do it his whole life.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”And maybe a goalkeeper would probably be a better option because they have to do goal kicks.”Back in October, Kane told ESPN: “Yeah the NFL thing, a lot of people have talked to me about that. I’ve said it’s something that I’d like to explore at a later date.How Harry Kane got even better at Bayern”But I think it all depends on where I’m at in my career, whether I’m happy to continue playing football. There’s a lot of questions marks.”So it’s something that’s in the back of my mind but still a long, long way away so again it’s not something I’m thinking about right now.”I guess time will tell and in life sometimes things just play out how they’re supposed to play out.”We’ll see in five, six, seven years where I’m at and where I want to be and what I want to do and I’ll make that decision then.”Kane has made a sensational start to his Bayern Munich career, scoring 39 goals in 38 games in all competitions.But he is set to miss out on the Bundesliga title as Bayer Leverkusen have moved 16 points clear with just six games remaining.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, Bayern are still very much in the Champions League and Kane scored a penalty at the home of his old enemy Arsenal as the Germans earned a 2-2 draw in their quarter-final first leg on Tuesday night.J.J. Watt was speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet.NFL legend JJ Watt has backed Kane to make it in the NFLCredit: YouTube / The Overlap More

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    Former Premier League club’s state-of-the-art new stadium set to have ‘seismic’ impact and could host NFL matches

    BIRMINGHAM CITY Chief Executive Officer Garry Cook says the club’s new stadium project will make a “seismic,” impact on the city’s global reputation.And part of the Championship club’s blueprint could involve staging NFL games in Birmingham, with NFL legend Tom Brady now an investor in the club.Garry Cook is planning a new stadium project at Birmingham CityCredit: GettyThe Blues have been at St Andrew’s since 1906Credit: AlamyBlues’ parent company Knighthead has announced plans to build a world-class stadium and vibrant Sports Quarter after acquiring a 48-acre site in East Birmingham.It is part of an ambitious blueprint to give Birmingham City a new state-of-the-art stadium and training facilities for all of their teams at the former Wheels site on Bordesley Park.Central to the project will be a new 40,000 – 60,000 capacity stadium, capable of staging major international sporting events.And with seven-time Super Bowl champion Brady, Chairman of the club’s Advisory Board, there is every chance of NFL matches being staged in Birmingham.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBrett Gosper, the NFL Head of Europe and Asia Pacific, said: “It’s a great destination and obviously has a great heritage in sport.”UK fans are pretty lucky because we play more games here than in any other country.”We are already committed to two games each year over the next decade.”That deal is with the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and of course the Jags play at Wembley as well.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So three games each year for the UK public is a great number of football matches for this country to see.”We’ve heard plans of Birmingham City building a new stadium. When the time comes I’m sure we’ll take a look at this as a potential route.Staggering final cost of new Bernabeu revealed after Real Madrid move into state-of-the-art 85,000-capacity stadium”We like the fact that if new stadiums are being built there, they’re built in a way that can accommodate NFL games.” Caretaker boss Gary Rowett is currently battling to prevent City from tumbling into League One.However, the club’s American owner Tom Wagner, continues to think big and said: “When we invested in Birmingham City, we made it very clear that we had an ambitious vision to transform the experience for our fans and make a positive contribution to the growth and vitality of the city of Birmingham.”The acquisition of the former Wheels site is an important next step in making this a reality.”The plans for the Sports Quarter will bring global interest to our Club and to Birmingham as a whole.”It is going to transform the future of our Men’s, Women’s and Academy teams, and the fortunes of the community that we call home.”City CEO Cook said: “Our owners have an ambition that is greater than anything this Club has ever seen, and when we deliver it the impact on the global reputation of Birmingham will be seismic.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBirmingham City Council leader, Cllr John Cotton, said: “This is a huge moment for everyone associated with Birmingham City FC, and I’m sure Knighthead’s ambitious vision will excite Blues fans everywhere.”Hopefully, this is the first step on a journey to Birmingham once again being home to two Premier League football clubs.” More