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      Premier League side risk ruining pitch as stars race RED BULL F1 CAR in their stadium

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      LEEDS only just won the Championship title race – but have already found themselves in a new one.Players raced against a FORMULA ONE CAR at Elland Road – but the stunt risked ruining their pitch ahead of their return to the Premier League.Three Leeds players raced a Red Bull F1 car on the Elland Road pitchCredit: Red BullWilly Gnonto, Largie Ramazani and Isaac Schmidt took on F2 driver Arvid LindbladCredit: Red BullLeeds are sponsored by Red Bull, whose sporting ventures also include the F1 team.And in an unlikely collaboration, club chiefs allowed the RB7 motor on the playing surface to compete in a drag race against three of Leeds’ fastest stars. The idea came about at last year’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone – with the players thinking they had a chance of beating the mega engine with a few obstacles.So Willy Gnonto, Largie Ramazani and Isaac Schmidt took on F2 driver Arvid Lindblad in the unique challenge.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe footballers and racing car started on the edge of the penalty box and had to go around mannequins on the 18-yard line at the other end of the pitch and come back to the starting point to finish. Lindblad suffered a nightmare start as he struggled to get the wheels going on the grass.The four involved were pretty much dead level approaching the mannequins. And the car’s turning circle meant the footballers regained their lead going into the second half of the race. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut as they began to tire – or tyre – the car closed the gap and eventually roared past to win by about 30 yards. F1 fan Largie Ramazani said of the publicity stunt: “This was a great experience, the only thing better would be getting in the car.Inside Leeds stars’ wild title celebrations as Bamford and Ampadu ‘leave Burnley fanbase in meltdown’ with karaoke song“Before the race I was scared, but I was confident too. I think we did great, but in the end the car was just too quick. “Dan James was involved in the idea but unfortunately he’s been injured.”But I’d back my team-mate over that car any day – DJ would smoke this car.”Driver Lindblad added: “Ahead of the race I was a bit nervous. “I’d never driven on grass and had no idea how it would go.”The car has a ton of horsepower and there is not much grip on grass, so I wasn’t sure if I could go full throttle and turn the car properly.”Read More on The SunThe spectacle also featured a slalom ‘dribbling’ challenge – and it was no wonder the car left tyre marks across the pitch.No doubt the groundstaff were not best pleased… although the pitch will likely be ripped up and replaced for the Premier League campaign after winning the 2024-25 Championship under Daniel Farke. The car left tyre marks across the pitch ahead of their Premier League returnCredit: Red BullLindblad suffered a nightmare start as he struggled to get away on the grassCredit: Red Bull More

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      ‘Is it really him’ – Arsenal cult hero looks unrecognisable as he holds stein in Munich at Champions League final

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      ARSENAL cult hero Andrey Arshavin looked unrecognisable holding a stein at the Champions League final in Munich.The Russian, 44, was in town to watch Paris Saint-Germain’s historic 5-0 win over Inter Milan on Saturday.Andrey Arshavin looked unrecognisable as he enjoyed beers in MunichThe former Russia star wore glasses and a hatFormer Russia and Hull boss Leonid Slutsky (centre) also joined in the funArshavin appeared in good spirits as he toasted the occasion with a beer while also enjoying food with friends – one of whom was former Russia and Hull City manager Leonid Slutsky.But anyone walking past would have needed to do a double take.That’s because Arshavin was barely recognisable in glasses and blue baseball cap.And Arsenal supporters were left stunned as they questioned whether it really was the same man who lit up North London for over four years.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne fan said: “Oh f*** I can’t actually tell if it’s him or not.”Another declared: “He looks like a science teacher.”One noted: “That guy put four past Liverpool, let that sink in.”Another added: “Imagine seeing him at a beerhall and he’s like, ‘Yeah I played in the Premier League for Arsenal’.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSIt’s not the first time Arshavin threw fans off with his look.The icon again looked unrecognisable while being spotted in London two years ago, this time pairing some large glasses with a woolly hat.David Raya reveals Arsenal career changed overnight following two-hour meeting Arshavin spent four years playing for ArsenalCredit: Graham Hughes – The TimesHe was hard to spot in London two years agoCredit: Instagram @andrey.arshavin10The 75-time Russia international joined Arsenal in 2009 from Zenit for £15million.He went on to score 31 goals in 144 outings before returning to Zenit permanently in 2013.Arshavin ended his football career in 2018 with Kazakhstani side Kairat.And he has since held a backroom role with Zenit, while also completing his Uefa A Licence earlier this year./CW More

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      Arsenal release 17 players following culmination of Premier League season as Sterling and Partey learn their fate

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      ARSENAL have released their end-of-season retained list, with 17 players departing.Jorginho and Kieran Tierney are among the players let go by the club upon the end of their contracts.Thomas Partey is in talks to STAY at ArsenalCredit: GettyJorginho is on the list of players who have been releasedCredit: GettyMeanwhile, Thomas Partey is in talks over a new deal.The midfielder, 31, has been linked with a move away from the Emirates with his contract expiring this month.The likes of Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Juventus are all understood to be interested.Saudi clubs are also monitoring the situation, despite Partey’s preference to remain in the capital.READ MORE ON ARSENALAnd SunSport understands that negotiations over an extension are in the works with Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta keen to extend his stay at the Emirates.A club statement said of Partey: “Discussions are ongoing, and once matters are finalised between all parties, we will communicate in due course.”Jorginho, meanwhile, is on the verge of joining Flamengo as a free agent.And left-back Tierney is bound for a return to Celtic next month.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesRaheem Sterling will return to Chelsea following his loanCredit: GettyKieran Tierney is expected to join Celtic as a free agentCredit: GettyLoan stars Neto and Raheem Sterling are both confirmed to be returning to their parent clubs.Sterling is understood to remain in the dark over his future at Stamford Bridge, still with two years left on his deal, following a disappointing loan spell at Arsenal, starting just 13 games in all competitions and scoring just once.Thierry Henry hits out at Mikel Arteta as trophyless Arsenal are shown up by ‘the Man Utd that everyone laughs at’Talks between Sterling and Chelsea chiefs will take place this month, but the former England star will not be involved in the Club World Cup in the States.Among the Arsenal youth team stars released are; Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Reece Clairmont, Khayon Edwards, Jakai Fisher, Romari Forde, Jimi Gower, Jack Henry-Francis, Max Kuczynski, Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand, Ismail M’Hand, Brian Okonkwo, Elian Quesada-Thorn and Zacariah Shuaib.Meanwhile, Teyah Goldie, Lina Hurtig and Amanda Ilestedt have been let go from the women’s team.Chloe Kelly, who has spent the second half of the season on loan from Manchester City, is in talks to sign a permanent deal.The winger’s City contract expires at the end of the month, meaning she will likely sign as a free agent.Chloe Kelly is in talks over signing a permanent contractCredit: Getty More

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      Sunderland announce NINE player exits after winning promotion to Premier League and sealing club record transfer

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      SUNDERLAND have let NINE players leave after securing promotion back to the Premier League.But they did secure a club-record transfer arrival.Chris Mepham has left Sunderland to return to his parent club BournemouthCredit: GettyEnzo Le Fee completed his £20m permanent switchCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThe Black Cats booked their spot back in the top flight for the first time since 2017 after beating Sheffield United in the play-off final.And they marked the return by completing the permanent transfer of Enzo Le Fee for £20million.Le Fee, 25, reunited with his former Lorient boss Regis Le Bris in January on a six-month loan from Roma.And now Sunderland have tied the French winger down to a four-year contract as their first summer signing.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut nine players have departed the Stadium of Light. Sunderland confirmed both Chris Mepham and Salis Abdul Samed have returned to their parent clubs – Bournemouth and Lens respectively – after their loan spells. Mepham played a key role in promotion, racking up 40 appearances. Tommy Watson was the play-off hero at Wembley with his memorable winner.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut he scored the goal knowing it would be his last match for his boyhood club, with the 19-year-old already agreeing a £10m summer switch to Brighton.The deal was announced in April and ratified when the transfer window opened. Enzo Le Fee meets the Sunderland fans as he arrives at Wearside Elsewhere, Under-21 squad members Ben Crompton, Cuba Mitchell, Caden Kelly, and Kelechi Chibueze will leave.Second-year scholars Aaron Chungh and Daniel Parker were also let go. The club confirmed youth players Ben Middlemas, Oliver Bainbridge, Marshall Burke, and Daniel Cameron have signed contract extensions and Ethan Moore and Timur Tutierov were offered new deals, too. But there still could be further exits from the Stadium of Light.SunSport revealed Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt are in a battle for the £21m signing of Jobe Bellingham. Dortmund are in pole position to land the youngster, five years after they signed his brother Jude.Elsewhere, Black Cats captain Dan Neil has emerged as a shock £15m transfer target for Roma.Jobe Bellingham played a key role in promotion but could leaveCredit: Getty More

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      Fulham release THIRTEEN players including former Arsenal and Chelsea star Willian and Carlos Vinicius

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      FULHAM have released THIRTEEN stars after missing out on European football this season.The list includes former Arsenal and Chelsea winger Willian and 30-year-old striker Carlos Vinicius.Ex-Chelsea winger Willian has been released by FulhamCarlos Vinícius has not been offered fresh terms eitherBoth Willian and Vinicuis will leave Fulham after the expiry of their respective contracts at the end of this month.Willian, 36, scored 10 goals and provided seven assists in 79 appearances across three years at Craven Cottage.But the two-time Premier League winner with London rivals Chelsea saw his playing time significantly reduced this season.The Brazilian joined Olympiacos as a free agent last September, but rejoined Fulham in January after having his Greek contract terminated by mutual consent.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSince then Willian has featured just 10 times in the Prem, starting just two games with zero goal contributions.Meanwhile, Vinicius has scored eight goals since arriving on deadline day at the beginning of Fulham’s first season back in the top-flight in 2022.On Wednesday, Fulham confirmed second-string players Terry Ablade, Luca Ashby-Hammond, Chris Donnell, Connor McAvoy, Delano McCoy-Splatt and Imani Lanquedoc will all leave this month.And academy lads Callum McFarlane, Damon Park, Stefan Parkes, Luca Picotto and Oscar Varney must find new clubs.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA club statement read: “We would like to thank all the players leaving us this summer for their efforts during their time at the Club, and wish them all the very best of luck in their next chapters.”Meanwhile, captain Tom Cairney and defender Kenny Tete have been offered new contracts.Ex-Fulham and Portsmouth goalkeeper reveals gruesome finger injuries after years of playing without goalie glovesAs have academy players Luc De Fougerolles, Callum Osmand and Lemar Gordon.Cairney, who joined Fulham in 2015, started just three Prem games last season.The 34-year-old has been linked with newly promoted Championship side Wrexham.Fulham are now primed to move for a 23-goal striker who is set to be available on a free transfer this summer.Marco Silva’s side are eyeing Hamburg striker Davie Selke, with West Ham also interested.The West London team finished mid-table again last season in 11th -and will push for European football next season.Tom Cairney has been offered a new deal to stay at Craven Cottage More

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      Ex-Chelsea star Paul Canoville rushed to hospital after ‘serious decline in physical health’

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      FORMER Chelsea star Paul Canoville has been rushed to hospital after a “serious decline in physical health.”The 63-year-old was the first black footballer to play for the Blues after signing from Hillingdon Borough in 1981.Chelsea icon Paul Canoville has been rushed to hospitalCredit: GettyCanoville was the first black footballer to play for the BluesCredit: Sporting PicturesThe former winger led Chelsea to the Second Division title in 1984Credit: Getty – ContributorAnd after winning over the boo boys, Canoville became a club icon by leading them to the Second Division title in 1984.However, the former Chelsea winger — who went on to score 15 goals in 103 games before joining Reading in 1986 — is now in hospital after a major health setback.He has been forced to cancel several charitable appearances, including the premiere of a documentary about his own life on Thursday.And Canoville, who battled crack cocaine addiction and cancer later in his career, is now looking to recuperate after also suffering a “significant toll on his mental well-being.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA statement from the Paul Canoville Foundation read: “It is with a heavy heart that I share an update on the health of our Founder, Paul Canoville.“Paul is currently in hospital due to a serious decline in his physical health, which has also taken a significant toll on his mental well-being. “As someone who has overcome extraordinary challenges throughout his life, Paul remains determined — but he now needs time, care, and space to recover.“His recent absence from school visits and, most heartbreakingly, the Show Racism the Red Card reception at Downing Street earlier this week, has been deeply upsetting for him. Most read in Football”We also want to prepare friends and supporters that Paul is very unlikely to attend the premiere of the new documentary about his life tomorrow evening (Thursday) at Regent Street Cinema — something he had been immensely looking forward to.“Out of respect for his need to rest and heal, we kindly ask that people refrain from contacting Paul directly at this time. Canoville later battled crack cocaine addiction and cancerCredit: PAHe now runs the Paul Canoville FoundationCredit: Beats by Dre and Chelsea FC“Any messages of support can be shared as comments on our social posts and we will ensure Paul sees these once well enough.“Paul’s regular public appearances are an important part of his income. While he takes this time away, we’re asking for donations to help ease that burden and continue the Foundation’s impactful work.“Thank you for your compassion, your understanding, and your continued support.”Chelsea sent their best wishes to their former star and paid tribute to him in a statement.It read: “Our thoughts are with Paul Canoville and his family at this difficult time.”Paul’s incredible endurance as a player and through his Foundation’s work has provided inspiration for so many.”After his time at Reading, Canoville turned out for Enfield, Maidenhead, Burnham, Northwood and Egham Town before retiring in 1994.Towards the end of his career Canoville became addicted to crack cocaine and had several stints in rehab.The ace was also twice diagnosed with cancer in 1996 and 2004, making a full recovery each time.Read More on The SunIn 2015, he set up the Paul Canoville Foundation to support vulnerable children and young people.And in 2021, Canoville was hospitalised after complications from emergency surgery before returning to his Foundation work. More

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      Aston Villa ready to cancel Philippe Coutinho’s contract some 654 DAYS after ex-Barcelona star last played for them

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      ASTON VILLA are ready to cancel Philippe Coutinho’s contract some 654 days after he last played for them.The playmaker, 32, is currently on loan at Brazilian side Vasco da Gama, where he’s scored eight times in 43 outings.Aston Villa are trying to terminate Philippe Coutinho’s monster contractCredit: GettyHe has spent the last year on loan with Brazilian side Vasco de GamaCredit: Shutterstock EditorialCoutinho, who also spent last season on loan at Qatari side Al-Duhail, has not played for Villa since the start of the 2023/24 campaign — exactly 654 days ago.But he still has a year remaining on his lucrative £125,000-a-week contract, which Coutinho signed in 2022 after making his shock Barcelona loan permanent for £17million.And the Athletic claims Villa chiefs have now made it a priority to get his high wages off their books ahead of another summer splurge.Coutinho hit the ground running when he moved to Villa Park on loan in January 2022, scoring five goals in 19 games under Steven Gerrard.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut standards slipped after his move became permanent, with the ex-Liverpool and Bayern Munich star netting just once in the following 24 outings.And Coutinho now looks set to become a free agent if Villa can agree a deal to terminate his contract this month.He’s not the only potential outgoing as Unai Emery’s men look to balance the books.Emi Martinez, Lucas Digne and Leon Bailey could be sold for the right price, with Emi Buendia, Leander Dendocker, Enzo Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior up for grabs.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThere is also interest in Ollie Watkins, Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers, but Villa are desperate to keep all three.Emery is preparing for several incomings too.Rashford to Inter Milan? Man Utd Star Eyes Shock Serie A Move!Marco Asensio’s loan from Paris Saint-Germain could be made permanent.While Villa are huge fans of Southampton winger Tyler Dibling. More

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      ‘Couldn’t pay me to wear it’ – Man Utd’s 2025/26 third kit LEAKED but fans are not happy with design

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      FANS declared “you couldn’t pay me to wear it” after Manchester United’s new third kit was leaked online.The Red Devils are looking to make amends after enduring a miserable campaign both domestically and abroad.Manchester United fans hit out at the club’s new third kit after it was leaked onlineCredit: GettyRuben Amorim’s misfits floundered to a 15th place finish with just 11 wins.They were then handed a chance at redemption by setting up a Europa League final showdown against fellow strugglers Tottenham, with the winner also securing Champions League qualification.But a turgid performance against the Londoners saw United miss out.And fans are now bracing themselves for a fresh round of expensive summer signings, with £62.5million Wolves forward Matheus Cunha already making his Old Trafford entrance.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, any supporter looking to find solace in United’s new third kit will be left sorely disappointed.That’s after fellow fans hit out at the latest design for the alternative jersey, which features a bizarre black-and-yellow colour combination.The black shirt is flecked with yellow piping, a yellow club badge and a large yellow Snapdragon logo — possibly evoking images of a giant bumble bee.It was leaked online following United’s disastrous post-season tour of Asia, which saw them lose one of their two matches while being subjected to more boos.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd fans were quick to hit out at the third jersey’s design.One said: “The worst shirt I’ve ever seen, couldn’t pay me to wear it.”Bruno Fernandes reveals role his wife played in £200m Al-Hilal transfer snub even though Man Utd were ready to cash inThe new jersey features a bizarre black-and-yellow colour schemeCredit: TwitterIt appears to have been inspired by United’s away kit in the 1994/95 seasonCredit: GettyEric Cantona made it infamous when he kung-fu kicked a Crystal Palace fanCredit: Getty – ContributorAnother declared: “Third shirt for what? We ain’t in Europe.”One noted: “United slowly losing its identity.”Another added: “F****** ugly.”However, the kit appears to have been directly inspired by United’s away shirt from the 1994/95 campaign.Eric Cantona made the top infamous when he kung-fu kicked a Crystal Palace fan in January 1995, resulting in a nine-month ban.Elsewhere, there has been one major boost to morale at United after captain Bruno Fernandes declared he had snubbed a mega-money offer to move to Saudi Arabia.He said: “There was that possibility, the president of Al Hilal called me a month ago to ask“There was a waiting period on my part to think about what the future would hold. I would be open to it, if Manchester United felt it was my time.”I spoke with Mister Ruben Amorim, who really tried to talk me out of it. I spoke with the club, which wasn’t willing to sell, only if I truly wanted to leave.”We never talked about money; that was all handled by my agent, not me.“I spoke with my family to understand if that was what I wanted for my future.”It was actually my wife who asked me — I never said yes or no. She put my professional priorities ahead of everything else.Read More on The Sun“It would have been an easy move. I had Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo there, two people I have a great friendship with.”But I want to stay at the highest level, play in big competitions, because I still feel capable. I want to keep being happy, I’m still very passionate about this sport, and I’m happy with my decision.” More