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    Cole Palmer eats jam sandwich and Brit music legend makes cameo in brilliant Chelsea kit video that was leaked

    CHELSEA’s kit launch video for the 2025/26 campaign had it all.The Blues have revealed their new home kit for next season with a brilliant video on social media.Cole Palmer featured in Chelsea’s new kit launchCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCHe ate his favourite jam sandwichCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCThe new kit is inspired by LondonCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCLauren and Reece James feature in the promo videoCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCThe club’s new kit keeps the traditional blue shirt and shorts with white socks.The shirt and shorts have neat detailing on the body with a white collar.But it was the video that took centre stage as it featured star player Cole Palmer eating his favourite jam sandwich.The midfielder was filmed entering a cafe and ordering the dish before tucking in while wearing the new shirt.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLChelsea 2025/26 Home Kit: Available Now!*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue.The promo also featured Madness singer and Chelsea fan Graham ‘Suggs’ McPherson.The British singer-songwriter stars as a taxi driver who gives a lift to the club’s women’s captain and Lionesses’ star Millie Bright.During his scene in the cab, he turns the radio over to play Madness’ iconic song Our House which serves as the music for the remainder of the video.Chelsea stars Reece and Lauren James also appear with the men’s captain having his haircut at a barbershop.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSLauren jokes that the trim is better than when their “dad did it”.Fans have loved the brilliant video as they flooded social media.Arsenal reveal new home kit for 2025/26 season with major change to badge and eye-watering price More

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    Presenters steal show at Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic as fans baffled by random ‘pop star and trance music interludes’

    TOMMY FURY made a winning return to the ring on Friday night – but fight fans were more blown away by the presenters of the show and the Ibiza-style trance party during the interludes.Fury, 26, recorded a dominant win over Bosnian Kenan Hanjalic in their six-round Budapest bust-up. Tommy Fury made a winning return to the ring on Friday nightCredit: DAZNBut the presenters of the Budapest fight card ended up stealing the showCredit: DAZNAs did the numerous musicians who performed between the fightsCredit: DAZNBoxing fans couldn’t help but comment on the concert, which had a sprinkling of fights, that they were treated toCredit: DAZNThe fight was preceded by several musical acts and a techno DJ set worthy of a dark and sweat-riddled Ibiza nightclub. Two Hungarian presenters oversaw proceedings at the MTK Arena.And the duo well and truly caught the eye of viewers back home. One boxing fan commented: “The presenters of the Tommy Fury Budapest card are absolutely worth tuning in for. “READ MORE ON TOMMY FURYAnother said with an image of the two presenters: “Worth it, init?” The musical interludes were also a major talking point for fight fans watching live on DAZN. One sarcastically said: “Can’t even begin to tell you how happy I was to get a popstar musical interlude just now on this Tommy Fury boxing show in Hungary.” Another said: “Some weird choices in the production and like 3 or 4 music acts, this event is so weird lol.” Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTommy Fury paid a heartfelt tribute to girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague after having his hand raisedCredit: DAZNAnd another said: “Loving the music.” Fury, 26, moved to a perfect 11-0 with a unanimous decision victory over Hanjalic, his first win since his victory over KSI in October 2023.Tommy Fury calls out ‘b****’ Jake Paul after making boxing comeback after 18 months And an emotional ‘TNT’ was quick to pay tribute to girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague and daughter Bambi in his post-fight interview.He said: “I just want to say thank you for this victory to the Lord Saviour Jesus Christ, without him, none of this would be possible.”I want to say hello to my beautiful baby girl, Bambi, at home. And my sweetheart, Molly. She’ll always be mine forever.”And I want to dedicate this to my mother and father because without them, I wouldn’t be breathing. I wouldn’t be here. “The reason I am here today is my mother and father. I will love them until the day I die and I owe them everything.”The fomer Love Island star then proceeded to open up on his battles with depression and alcohol.”I’ve been through a hell of a lot these last two years,” he said. “I’ve been through things that tear men down. Read More on The Sun”Drunk, an alcoholic; I lost my family for a little bit. “But I’ve turned things around, I’ve gone from being low to being on top of the world again.” More

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    Premier League star, 28, launches new music single with chart-topping British rapper Ramz

    ALEX IWOBI is putting the rave in Craven Cottage – by launching a new single with a leading rapper.The midfielder has released “Hop Out” under his music moniker of 17 – his Fulham shirt number.Alex Iwobi is hoping to break a leg, albeit only musically, with ‘Hop Out’Credit: The ex-Arsenal and Everton star, 28, teamed up with chart-topping British singer Ramz.Iwobi’s fellow Nigerian ODUMODUBLVCK is another rap sensation joining in – to complete an unorthodox front three.And the trio hope “Hop Out” will leap into the charts following its release on Thursday.The collaboration is designed to show off their varied range of talents.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe accompanying video opens with Iwobi and Co rapping amid luxury cars.If anything, the setting then becomes even more posh – afternoon tea brimming with cakes and served by a man in white gloves!The climax to the visual performance involves a game of poker.All in all, according to its makers, “the video blends traditional British backdrops alongside Afro-Caribbean culture and energy”.Most read in FootballThe 85-cap Nigerian has been at Fulham since 2023Credit: RexBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKIt comes in a season where Fulham’s aces are higher than expected – sitting ninth in the Premier League.But their European chances could go bust if they lose Sunday’s London derby at home to Chelsea, who are fighting to regain a top-four spot.Myles Lewis-Skelly winds up Real Madrid fans as Arsenal knock Los Blancos out of Champions League Iwobi has already made his musical mark on the top flight.Last summer he became the first Prem player ever to release an EP.He put out a single called “Don’t Shoot” – alongside Don-EE, aka ex-England youth player Medy Elito, and Skoli, who is better known as Ajax striker Chuba Akpom – a former Arsenal team-mate of Iwobi.The song was a plea for youngsters to avoid street violence.Iwobi said at the time: “You see the weapon stuff and in London — where I grew up — you’re about to see something.”Everyone wants to be a footballer, an artist or people want to make fast money, which isn’t the greatest [thing.]”So you see things that you wouldn’t want to see at a young age and it’s just trying to stay and remain on the right path. “I’m grateful for the upbringing I had because I wouldn’t be where I am without what I’ve been through. My parents, the support system I’ve had, my friends, it’s made me the man I am.”Now Iwobi is hoping “Hop Out” gives him another leg-up in the rapping world.Read More on The SunIts video video was directed by London cinematographer Francis Boyter, with Creative Director doing the executive production.Poet and storyteller Emmanuel Speaks guided the lyrics. More

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    Lionel Messi finally meets the pop legend he’s named after as fans ask ‘is this true?’

    LIONEL MESSI finally got to say Hello to his namesake as the football legend linked up with pop icon Lionel Richie.The Argentina star was named after crooner Richie by his mother.Lionel Messi finally met his namesake Lionel RichieCredit: Dirk VanoucekIt was the first meeting between the football legend and pop iconCredit: Dirk VanoucekMessi was all smiles as he finally linked up with the croonerCredit: Dirk VanoucekMessi was named after Richie by mum Celia CuccittiniCredit: Instagram @leomessiCelia Cuccittini is a major fan of the ‘Dancing on the Ceiling’ hitmaker.And she decided to name son Messi in his honour.Amazingly, the pair had never met each other before.But that changed when the pair linked up for the first time on Friday night.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRichie posted several photos to social media showing him shaking hands with Messi at an event.The pair were all smiles as they exchanged pleasantries.And Richie went online to express his delight at their interaction.He said: “When Lionel meets Lionel!Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“His mother named him after me… and now here we are.“Great meeting you after all these years.”Lionel Messi finally puts ‘cold Tuesday night in Stoke’ theory to bed by running the show in -17 degrees temperatures However, fans were less certain whether Messi really had been named after Richie.One said: “Is this true?”Another declared: “Where did this Messi lore come from?”One noted: “Imagine being named after Lionel Richie.”Another added: “Messi’s family recognise greatness.”Richie had previously declared that Messi had indeed been named after him.In 2014, the singer said: “(Us meeting) is gonna happen, because I’m quite honoured.“They named him after me, how about that? I love it.”Two years later, after Messi’s Argentina lost the Copa America final to Chile, Richie noted: “Yes, Lionel, just make it easy like Sunday morning. Don’t get all out of shape here. “If I told you how many times I lost at the Grammies and it only made me do one thing – get better.Read More on The Sun”So, I’m not even worried about my namesake – he’s going to be just fine. “He’s a winner obviously. I’m sure he’s down right now but he’s a Lionel, he can’t go wrong.” More

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    How Arsenal boss Arteta is using MUSIC to motivate his players with huge speakers positioned around training pitches

    MIKEL ARTETA is willing to try anything to gain an extra inch in his pursuit of silverware.The Arsenal manager’s latest out-of-the-box thinking involves transforming the dreary weather of London Colney into a sun-kissed Samba Boys beach through the medium of MUSIC.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is hoping to get a tune out of his players for the title run-inCredit: Amazon Prime Video SportArsenal’s players trained with Samba music on speakers ahead of Euro clashCredit: GettyBoss Mikel Arteta spoke with Brazilian-born Eduardo at London ColneyCredit: GettyAhead of their penultimate Champions League group phase match against Dinamo Zagreb tomorrow tonight, Arteta’s injury-plagued Gunners squad trudged out for training in chilly conditions at their North London base.But their moods were instantly lifted by a popular Brazilian tune blasting through several speakers around the pitches as they started their warm-up – the song in question being Mais Que Nada by Sergio Mendes.A beaming Arteta was clearly enjoying its impact, getting involved in the Rondo’s with his players to a soundtrack most people associate with Samba legends Ronaldinho and Kaka.And Arteta explained: “It’s something we’ve been doing for many years now.read more arsenal“And as part of training we use music as another element of our sessions to build the energy, to change some purposes that we want in the training session and I think the players enjoy it.“It depends on the drill, depends on the day. Some players pick the first song, the first two songs, the last song. It’s definitely interesting.”Arsenal and Arteta are in dire need of a mood change after a gruelling month that has seen them crash out of the FA Cup to Manchester United in the third round on penalties and lose the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final 2-0 at home to Newcastle.Their Prem title dreams have also taken another knock, blowing a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Aston Villa on Saturday night – leaving them six points off Liverpool who have a game in hand.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMeanwhile, their treatment room is filling up with key figures Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu still on the road to recovery.In November 2021, Arteta tried to prepare his players for a trip to Anfield by playing the anthem ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ during a training session, only to get smashed 4-0.’I’m flabbergasted’ – Paul Merson tears into Thomas Partey’s ‘schoolboy’ defending as Arteta blasts performance vs VillaArteta continued: “Music is very much part of our culture. We have music in a lot of different places, and music has the capacity to change your mood, to change your energy to a certain place.“It happens in all of us. You play a song and immediately you feel different, and we have certain songs that trigger something in our team, because they have some history as well with us.“I will use it when we believe it’s the right way to do it.“Sometimes I play a song many, many times with my family and [the kids] say: ‘Dad, can we stop it, please?’ I don’t know, it’s a feeling.”Winger Leandro Trossard – who is set to make his 100th appearance in all competitions for Arsenal after signing from Brighton two years ago this week – added: “I’m not sure who’s on the tunes when we’re doing the warm-up. You just get used to it, I guess.Bukayo Saka update as Arsenal star spotted at Emirates without crutches… but Gunners suffer fresh injury blow“At the start when I joined it was a bit weird for me that we had this, but now it’s just natural for us to have the music playing when we’re warming up.“[Arteta’s methods] are a bit different to any other manager I had. But it helps players on some days to focus more and get the meaning, the importance of the game.”Despite having two-and-a-half years with an option of a further 12 months left on his contract, Trossard has been linked with a move away from Arsenal this term.The Belgian has started just 14 Prem games term, and often shows his disappointment through grumpy facial expressions, with Arteta jokingly calling him a “moaner” in the past.Trossard laughed: “I wouldn’t use moan. I’m just a winner. If something goes against me and I think it’s unfair, I think that’s really personal, I would say. That’s how I am.“That should be the mind-set of every footballer. I don’t do it on purpose, maybe my body language at that point could be, but I am always ready. Even if I am on the bench, I can make an impact.”Arsenal can take a huge leap towards confirming a top eight spot in the new league format of the Champions League with victory over Fabio Cannavaro’s Dinamo Zagreb.With his men in third place with 13 points from six outings, Arteta said: “We are in a really strong position and now we try to capitalise.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I don’t want [my players] to feel unlucky with recent results. We have to control what we can control. Is there anything better we could have done to win [against Villa] by a big margin? Yes.“We focus on that. Now it is in our hands to change it and move forward.” More

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    World Cup winner and Lionel Messi enforcer Rodrigo de Paul’s ex-Wag moves on with female footballer-turned-rapper

    WORLD CUP winner Rodrigo de Paul’s Wag has left him … for a female footballer-turned-rapper.Atletico Madrid star De Paul, 30, helped Argentina beat France to lift the 2022 World Cup.Rodrigo De Paul’s relationship with Tini Stoessel ended in August 2023Credit: AFPShe has since appeared to move on from the midfielderShe is now reportedly dating Young MikoCredit: GettyShe is a rapper with seven million followers on social mediaCredit: GettyThe midfielder was at the time in a relationship with Argentine singer Tini after splitting with longtime partner Camila Homs.However, Tini, a huge star in Spain and Latin America, and De Paul went their separate ways two summers ago.The 27-year-old pop star has since been romantically linked with rapper Young Miko.The Puerto Rican, also 27, played for her country’s Under-20 women’s team before switching careers to music.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLA former right-back or defensive midfielder, her full name is Victoria Ramirez de Arellano Cardona.The one-time tattoo artist came out as gay a number of years ago.Now a multiple award-winning singer, she has worked with top Latin American music stars including J Balvin and Bad Bunny.Tini, born Martina Stoessel in Buenos Aires, posted pictures on social media of herself with Miko.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSEven though the rapper’s face was not visible, fans quickly recognised her from her distinctive tattoos.And footage surfaced earlier this week of the couple together in a bar.Watch Argentina star Rodrigo De Paul SLAP Lionel Messi in face in training and ask ‘are you stupid?’De Paul currently plays for Atletico MadridCredit: ReutersTini Stoessel has insisted she is ‘happier than ever’Credit: AFPRecently quizzed about her personal life, Tini said she was in a new relationship – insisting: “I’m happier now than ever.”Tini has over 21 million followers on Instagram, while Miko herself boasts seven million fans on the site.De Paul played for Racing Club, Valencia and Udinese before joining Atletico in 2021.Capped 75 times, he has helped Argentina win the Copa America twice as well as the World Cup.During his time in the national team he has often been referred to as Lionel Messi’s enforcer and bodyguard.He has two children from his 12-year relationship with Argentine model Homs.He won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022Credit: Getty More

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    Meet Jude Bellingham’s rumoured new flame as Spanish pop star ‘spotted wearing England ace’s T-shirt’ and liking pics

    JUDE BELLINGHAM has been romantically linked with a pop star by Spanish press.The Real Madrid star’s performances have improved on the pitch, scoring seven league goals in eight games.Singer Aitana has been romantically linked with Jude Bellingham by Spanish pressCredit: Instagram @aitanaxAitana at the LOS40 Music Awards in 2022Credit: GettyShe was recently spotted watching Real Madrid playCredit: Instagram @aitanaxThe singer and Bellingham follow each other on InstagramCredit: GettyThey have liked each others’ postsCredit: RexBut his personal life has been subject to speculation in Spain after being linked with musician Aitana. According to Madrid-based reporter Laura Roige, the pair could be dating after following each other on Instagram. They are also said to have “liked” each others’ posts on the social media app. That is despite Aitana being born in Barcelona and claiming to be a fan of the side. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAlthough she watched the El Clasico from Madrid and called it “home”.But the performer – full name Aitana Ocana Morales – had been in Miami just before so she could have been referring to returning to Spain. Bellingham played in the match but it ended in a disastrous 4-0 defeat.Spanish outlet ElDesmarque also pointed out that Aitana and Bellingham were both spotted wearing the same white Acne Studios T-shirt.Most read in FootballSpanish outlet ElDesmarque spotted that the two wore the same topCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAlthough they say it’s impossible to know whether it was Bellingham’s or just a coincidence.Bellingham, 21, was linked with Dutch model Laura Celia Valk during the summer when England reached the Euro 2024 final.But Laura herself recently confirmed to her followers that she is not in a relationship.Bellingham has eight goals in 22 games this season with Madrid topping LaLiga – with rivals Atletico two points behind but with a game in hand. Dutch model Laura Celia Valk was linked with BellinghamCredit: Instagram / @lauraceliavRomance rumours swirled in the summerCredit: InstagramBut Laura revealed she does not have a boyfriendCredit: Instagram More

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    Former Premier League star begins new career as rapper with debut album set to be released

    A FORMER Premier League star is set to release his debut album while competing in Serie A.The striker currently plays for Fiorentina but has found the way to share his time between the football pitch and the music stage.Fiorentina star Moise Kean is releasing his debut rap album ‘Chosen’Credit: Instagram @moise_keanKean used to play in the Premier League with EvertonCredit: GettyKean has been enjoying an impressive season with FiorentinaCredit: RexThat’s none other than Moise Kean, who made a name for himself during stints with Juventus, Everton and Paris Saint-Germain before linking up with the Viola.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Kean, 24, will launch his debut album “Chosen” on December 16.The Italy international’s album comprises of a total of 11 rap tracks.The centre-forward has had a long passion for music and never hid it during his football career.Read More on FootballBack in 2019, the Italian appeared in a video by Turin rapper Boro Boro. And last year, Kean’s first single “Outfit” dropped and was seen performing with rap group 19F.The forward joins a group of footballers that have tried their luck in music.Fulham’s Alex Iwobi, Inter Milan’s Stefan de Vrij and Aston Villa’s Amadou Onana have all released songs.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut Kean is one of few footballers to have managed to release an album.AC Milan star Rafael Leao also belongs in that small list as he dropped “Beginning” in 2021.Gutted Everton fan spent ‘all his savings’ travelling 10,000 miles for Merseyside derby before Storm Darragh KO’d matchIn fact, Kean recently revealed that he and Leao are working on an album together.The striker spent four years at Everton, three of which were out on loan, and only managed four goals and two assists in 39 appearances before his departure in 2023 for Juventus.Kean has rediscovered his goalscoring prowess in Italy as he’s stood out this season with Fiorentina by registering a total of 13 goals and one assist in 17 appearances.Who are these famous footballers? More