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      Todd Boehly could give Chelsea four new names if Blues move from beloved Stamford Bridge without fans’ support

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      WORRIED Chelsea fans might reckon it’s a Bridge too far – after AI came up with four dodgy suggestions if the club has to change its name.Todd Boehly’s £4billion boardroom battle with co-owner Behdad Eghbali coincides with plans for a new £1bn Bernabeu-style stadium.Chelsea are pondering a new stadium inspired by the BernabeuCredit: Canva’s AIChelsea owner Todd Boehly is embroiled in a £4bn power struggleCredit: AlamyBut an odd clause means the Chelsea Pitch Owners (CPO) could enforce a NAME CHANGE for the club if they disapprove of a move away.Not even Roman Abramovich managed to convince enough of the 14,000-strong group of fans of the need to relocate, yet that is the task the far less popular American faces.But if the fans refuse, they could face moniker misery.SunSport tasked ChatGPT with exploring new names for Chelsea that Boehly could impose.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSAnd the result was four options ranging from boring to bemusing.In fact, fans might feel it’s a case of Stamford Cringe when they hear a couple of these AI nominations.The app first revealed four issues it decided was vital to throw into the mix for such an important project.It branded them: historical context, cultural significance, branding and marketability, and fan sentiment.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd if that sounded awesomely academic, sure enough the conclusions were more suited to a degree than a dugout.More PhD than PSG, more Uni than Rooney… with one shocking exception.Premier League’s Biggest Spenders: Top 10 SeasonsAI was obviously on a ChatGP-tea break when it came up with the rather lazy opening offering of “Chelsea United FC”.It justified this entry-level suggestion by saying: “This name retains the geographical identity while fostering a sense of unity and inclusivity, appealing to a broader fan base.”Next up was a name with more than a hint of a franchise or perhaps a gloomy mood sweeping across the capital – “London Blues FC”.ChatGPT believes this “emphasizes the club’s geographical location and its traditional color, while also creating a distinct identity that could resonate with international fans”.But it’s the final two ideas that risk alienating fans most.Somehow finding a way onto the shortlist was “Chelsea Heritage FC”.Apparently this “reflects the club’s historical significance and commitment to its roots, appealing to both traditionalists and modern fans”.As for the final alternative, it could also have doubled for ChatGPT’s dissertation title for a Masters in Marketing – “Chelsea Global FC”.The justification? “This name positions the club as a global entity, reflecting its international fan base and aspirations.”READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, sadly, Chelsea can’t even be sure which name will be leading the boardroom for much longer – as Boehly and Eghbahli both want to buy each other out.So that’s another issue where, so far at least, a “chat” does not appear to have produced the right outcome!Chelsea will lose their soul by leaving Stamford BridgeBy Matt PennJUST what London needs – another £1billion bowl-shaped, soulless football stadium.No offence to Spurs, because theirs looks great, but it’s not like they had years of title-winning history to celebrate at White Hart Lane.Arsenal moved on from Highbury a couple of years after their last Premier League title win in 2004, and to no avail, they’ve been chasing that glory ever since.And the less said about West Ham’s move from Upton Park, the better. The Olympic Stadium pales in significance to Upton Park, where binoculars weren’t needed to see the pitch from Row Z.It’s no secret Chelsea fans have become disillusioned with the club since Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali took over from Roman Abramovich two years ago.The sacking of two full-time managers in that time, a 12th-place finish in the league, no European football, billions spent on Brazilian teenagers you’ve never heard of and civil war between the owners have turned the club into a laughing stock.Seems like the perfect time to revamp plans to leave Stamford Bridge, doesn’t it?According to The Guardian, Chelsea are in talks to move to a new 60,000-seater site in Earl’s Court, something they’ve attempted before.Chelsea are said to have made plans for the Lillie Bridge depot site as an area that could be developed in a move that could cost hundreds of millions.Forget that so much else still needs fixing on the pitch, that the results are still not going the way they should, that players still can’t seem to click on a consistent basis.The owners, who are said to be looking to buy each other out already, might not think it, and the seats might be a little rusty, but fans do value tradition.The Bridge has been a place supporters can call home every other Saturday. It’s raw, the stands are close to the pitch, it has four sides, and most importantly, it’s owned by the fans.For any deal to go through, Chelsea Pitch Owners (CPO), a group made up of over 14,000 fans, have to approve a move away from the 42,000-seater stadium.On the other hand, redvelopment of Stamford Bridge would see the team move away from the stadium for a number of years, likely double the three years Tottenham spent at Wembley.But why not overhaul each stand one-by-one? Both Liverpool and Fulham had stands refurbished and they were able to stay put. There are also plans for Crystal Palace to do the same.If Boehly and Eghbali are so desperate to put money at the forefront of their decision-making, then go about it in a way which will appease fans.Sadly, football isn’t really about fans anymore, and it’d be easy to say Chelsea will lose their soul if they leave Stamford Bridge.But you fear they already have. More

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      Chelsea ace Enzo Fernandez fails to turn up in court as he’s banned from driving for six months

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      CHELSEA’S Enzo Fernandez failed to turn up in court yesterday as he was banned from driving for six months.The £106million midfielder had been convicted of failing to identify the driver of his Porsche Cayenne when it was clocked at 37mph in a 30mph zone in Swansea. Chelsea ace Enzo Fernandez has been banned from driving for six monthsCredit: GettyThe 23-year-old was due to appear before Llanelli JPs for sentence but was in South America on Tuesday night playing for Argentina.He already had nine points on his licence and was given 12 more to earn the ban. Fernandez, who was not represented in court, was also ordered to pay £3,020 in fines and charges.Magistrates chair Wyn Edwards said: “We’re dealing with two matters of failing to give information of the driver’s identity which have been proved in Mr Fernandez’s absence.”read more on chealseaFor each charge Fernandez, whose address was listed as Chelsea’s training ground, was handed a £1,000 fine and £110 costs. He was also ordered to pay an £800 surcharge.He was given six penalty points for each of the offences resulting in a six month driving ban from today.Mr Edwards said: “We make a collection order for the £3020 payable by the 9th October.Most read in Football”With the 12 points imposed today and the existing nine points on his license makes a total of 21 penalty points. “We therefore disqualify him for a total of six months under the totting up procedure.”France vs Argentina football clash ends in HUGE BRAWL at Olympics 2024 following boos after Enzo Fernandez racism stormFernandez played 84 minutes of Argentina’s world cup qualification match last night where his team lost 2-1 to Colombia. More

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      Major update in Kyle Walker marriage scandal after wife Annie Kilner booted Man City ace out of family home

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      SHAMED Kyle Walker has moved back in with his estranged wife Annie Kilner.The Man City ace, 34, was booted out at Christmas for fathering a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.Love-rat Kyle Walker has moved back in with his estranged wife Annie Kilner – pictured, the star with his wife and three of their four kidsCredit: AFP or LicensorsAnnie had booted Kyle out at Christmas after he fathered a second child with his ex-mistressCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeHe then rented a mansion nearby after issuing a grovelling public apology for his actions.But despite his betrayal, the England defender has returned to the family’s £4million home in Cheshire on a “trial basis”.The couple — who married in 2022 and have four children together — decided to give it another go following a series of summer heart-to-hearts.But model Annie, 31, remains deeply scarred by the ordeal and has told pals she and Kyle are not back together.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKERA source said: “It reached a stage where they had to make a decision on their relationship.“It was unfair on everyone to drag it out any longer.“They either had to make a go of it or move on and they’ve decided to see how things go. “It’s on a trial basis. Most read in Football“Kyle’s been back for over a week now and he’s sleeping in a separate bed on the third floor of the house.“Annie is determined to do what she thinks is best for her kids.”Another told The Sun: “This year has been the toughest of their lives.“There is still a huge amount of upset and it will be a work in progress for many years.“But if they are to stand a chance, they both need to give it a go.”Kyle has fathered two children with his ex-mistress Lauryn GoodmanCredit: RexLauryn pictured enjoying a beach holiday with her and Kyle’s two kidsCredit: INSTAGRAMWatch as Lauryn Goodman breaks down in tears and says she feels ‘so damaged’ after Kyle Walker fling More

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      Law student who hurled vile racial slur at England ace Bukayo Saka in online rant is facing jail

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      A LAW student who branded England star Bukayo Saka a “monkey” in an online rant is facing jail.Arsenal fan Suhel Ali, 20, uploaded an audio message on X, calling his club’s winger a “f***ing black piece of s**t”. A law student who branded England star Bukayo Saka a ‘monkey’ in an online rant is facing jailCredit: GettyIn the voicenote post, played in court, he was also heard describing him as “the s***test winger I’ve ever seen at my club.” He also called Saka, 23, the N-word and said: “You’re a monkey – you’re a f***ing monkey.”Ali, who studies at London’s City University, admitted sending an offensive message.District Judge Briony Clarke bailed him until October 8, saying: “I’m not going to sentence you today — but I’m not ruling anything out.”Read More on SportAli’s outburst came after Arsenal’s 0-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on May 20, 2023. The result secured Forest’s Premier League survival while Arsenal’s title rivals, Man City, were crowned champions.Police tracked down Ali via his IP address with the help of his mother, who spoke to officers on the phone and gave them his email address.In a police interview, Ali said he sent the note out of frustration and it was not intended to be racist, Westminster magistrates’ court heard.Most read in FootballHis lawyer, Robert Moxon, pointed out that Ali, like Saka, was of Nigerian heritage, saying he acted on the spur of the moment. He claimed: “He used the N-word in that tweet but he’s using that not in a racial context but in an offensive context.”Arsenal ratings vs Aston VillaThe judge responded: “What about ‘monkey’, though?’”After taking instruction from his client, Mr Moxon told the judge that Ali, from Wembley, North West London, used the word to “suggest that Bukayo Saka is dumb”.He added: “He was just firing off some really stupid, offensive remarks about how a footballer played.” More

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      Arsenal ‘linked with incredible swap transfer’ to solve their striker woes with Gabriel Jesus moving the other way

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      ARSENAL have allegedly expressed an interest in signing Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan.The Gunners failed to sign a new striker this summer despite being linked with the likes of Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen.Arsenal allegedly want to sign Marcus ThuramCredit: AFPThe Gunners have been linked with a swap deal that could involve Gabriel JesusCredit: ReutersMikel Arteta is still understood to be keen on the idea of signing a striker in January or next summer.And French forward Thuram is reportedly a target.According to Inter Live, the Gunners have been linked with a swap deal that would see Gabriel Jesus join Inter Milan.However, the Italian giants would also likely demand a “substantial” fee.Read More in FootballJesus joined Arsenal from Manchester City two years ago but has struggled with several injury issues.Arteta now regularly starts Kai Havertz in the No9 position.Arsenal could decide to sell the Brazilian next year if they can find a strong enough replacement.Meanwhile, Thuram has four goals and two assists in just three games so far this season.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Frenchman joined Inter from Borussia Monchengladbach last summer and has since made 49 appearances.Thuram also has 26 France caps.Arsenal wages 2024-25 revealed More

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      Why Man Utd are confident they won’t break PSR rules despite announcing £113m loss last season

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      TRANSFER spending to bolster Erik ten Hag resulted in Manchester United losing £113m last season.Despite record revenues of £661.8m in the financial year to June 30, United posted a nine-figure loss.Man Utd transfer spending to bolster Erik ten Hag’s side has resulted in a £113m loss at the club last termCredit: AlamyDespite the loss the club believe they are safely inside Profitability and Sustainability Rules requirementsCredit: GettyThe club pin-pointed spending on wages and transfers as a significant factor in the latest annual financial results.The club’s incomings last summer saw Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund, Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir for a combined £183.5m including add-ons.But despite United’s new managing structure under Sir Jim Ratcliffe green-lighting another £182m in transfer spending this summer – although sales recouped £87m – the Old Trafford outfit remain bullish they are safely inside Profitability and Sustainability Rules requirements.And the club is pushing ahead with plans to axe 250 jobs – for an annual saving of up to £38m.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUnited’s published figures – including half a year under the new regime – showed the club made a record  £137.1m through the gate, with 171,000 fans on the season ticket waiting list.While Prem clubs are only allowed to make “permitted losses” of £105m over three seasons, football accountancy allows transfer fees paid to be “amortised” over contract lengths of up to five years while receipts such as the £26m received from Napoli for Scott McTominay can be counted in full.Deductions are also made for investment and spending on stadium costs, women’s football and youth development, with United understood to remain confident they will not breach the PSR limit when their accounts are handed over to Prem bosses later this year.Ratcliffe’s new-look upper-tier management included the appointments of chief executive officer Omar Berrada – who formerly held a senior role at Manchester City – sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThat was part of the club’s “strategic review” which brought what have been described as “one-off exceptional costs” of £47.8m as part of a long-term streamlining programme overseen by Ratcliffe.Despite last season’s eighth-placed Prem finish – United’s worst league performance since 1990 – ten Hag’s FA Cup triumph over City allowed him to keep his job, with summer arrivals including Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte, Noussair Mazraoui and Leny Yoro adding to his squad.Man Utd wages 2024-25 revealedRatcliffe has committed himself to a £230m cash injection by the end of the year, £50m of which will pay for the required upgrade of the club’s Carrington training base.While failing to qualify for the Champions League will mean an estimated £30m European revenue drop, the club still anticipates income reaching up to £670m this season.Berrada promised: “We are all extremely focused on working collectively to create a bright future with football success at the heart of it.“Ultimately, the strength of Manchester United is driven by the passion and loyalty of our supporters.“Our clear objective is to return the club to the top of European football.“Everyone at the club is aligned on a clear strategy to deliver sustained success both on and off the pitch, for the ultimate benefit of our fans, shareholders, and hugely diverse range of stakeholders.” More

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      If Arsenal lose to Tottenham they have one game to save their season – and it’s against Man City seven days later

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      PREMIER LEAGUE titles aren’t won in September.But they can be lost. And that is what Arsenal fans – and perhaps even boss Mikel Arteta – may be starting to fear.Arsenal have some major injury concerns ahead of the North London DerbyCredit: GettyMartin Odegaard is expected to miss Sunday’s match due to an injury sustained on international dutyCredit: SplashRiccardo Calafiori is also a doubtCredit: GettyDeclan Rice will serve a one-match suspension against Tottenham after his red card vs BrightonCredit: GettyBecause if the Gunners fail to beat local rivals Tottenham on Sunday, they will be under huge pressure to win against title rivals City at the Etihad a week later.And defeat by Pep Guardiola’s side would put Arsenal up to eight points behind City with only five games gone.Which, given the fact that Guardiola’s winning machine tends to hit absolute top gear only in the second half of the season, would feel like an almost impossible gap to close.The injury to captain Martin Odegaard which is likely to keep him out of both big Premier League games, either side of the awkwardly-scheduled Champions League trip to Atalanta, underlines the inferiority of Arsenal’s squad.Read More in FootballIn the summer transfer window, the Gunners added cover in key positions: Riccardo Calafiori in defence, Raheem Sterling on the wing and Mikel Merino in midfield.It was very unfortunate that Merino suffered a significant injury in his first training session, especially with Declan Rice out of the North London derby because of suspension.Jorginho is a decent deputy to play alongside Thomas Partey, at least.But the problem is that Arteta has no-one who can replace Odegaard’s qualities at a high enough level in attacking midfield (although it might have been less challenging if Emile Smith Rowe had not been sold).Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSArsenal face Tottenham this weekendCredit: AFPThe Gunners face Manchester City next weekCredit: PAKevin De Bruyne has remained fully fit this seasonCredit: ReutersYou can argue that there are very few players in the world who could.But consider how City skipper coped, despite losing captain Kevin De Bruyne for half of last season.Arsenal fans raging as ‘smug’ Norway boss ‘cracks joke’ about Martin Odegaard’s devastating injury on live TVDe Bruyne featured in only 18 Premier League matches. It is true that City lost three games during the time he was sidelined with a hamstring problem and Arsenal streaked ahead.But over the course of the season, it did not matter. Julian Alvarez, in particular, and City’s star-studded squad in general, were able to contribute enough that the Belgian’s lack of gametime did not stop them winning another title.After a De Bruyne-less City side went down 1-0 at Aston Villa on December 6, they did not lose another game, winning 19 of their 23 remaining fixtures.Don’t forget, either, that Erling Haaland missed a handful of games at the turn of the year. Fortunately for Guardiola, they were mostly against lower-level opposition and City won four out of five.Which brings us to another issue – luck.No-one is saying that Odegaard will be unavailable nearly as long as De Bruyne was. But the quirks of the fixture list  – or a conspiracy, if you’re a particularly rabid Arsenal fan – mean his ankle problem has come at a really bad time.You can still see a Gunners side without Rice and Odegaard finding a way to beat Spurs. But the absence of Odegaard from the Etihad, where Arsenal have not won a league game since January 2015, would be a massive blow to their chances.Looking at it the opposite way, Arteta was very fortunate with injuries last season.Rice and Odegaard were among six players to start at least 34 of the 38 Premier League games, with William Saliba playing every single minute. Another four players made at least 30 appearances as starters or subs.That good fortune appears to have run out.Meanwhile, the signs are Liverpool might well emerge as City’s biggest challengers.The Reds have a pretty kind run of league fixtures between now and October 27, when they are due to face Arsenal at the Emirates.The longer Odegaard is out, the bigger the potential gap by then.READ MORE SUN STORIESArteta needs his full squad to step up, on Sunday and in the coming weeks as the dual challenge of competing in the Premier League and Champions League resumes.If they do not, after two seasons of fading in the final straight of the title race, Arsenal could be all but out of it while there are still plenty of leaves on the trees.Arsenal have a tricky start to the season More

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      Ex-Premier League star ends controversial international career at 25 a year after he was banned for skipping meeting

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED star Anel Ahmedhodzic has ended his international career with Bosnia and Herzegovina.The 25-year-old defender has chosen to step away from the national team after a number disputes.Anel Ahmedhodzic has said farewell to his international career with Bosnia and HerzegovinaCredit: GettyThe Sheffield United defender has had a number of disputes with the squad over the yearsCredit: GettyAhmedhodzic has often been a challenging player for the coaches.And according to coach Sergej Barbarez, the defender did not even contact the national team director, Emir Spahic about his decision.He then went on to confirm that Ahmedhodzic had ended his international career at just 25.In an interview with N1, the Sheffield United player announced his decision, citing numerous insults on social media as a reason for stepping away.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe stated there was “no longer any reason for him to come and play” and wished his former team-mates and the new coaching staff all the best.The Blades ace made his international debut on October 8, 2020, under Dusan Bajevic.One notable Ahmedhodzic incident occurred a year ago when the Football Federation suspended him.This was due to his refusal to join the national team camp led by Meha Kodro for the European Championship qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Iceland.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAlthough this issue was eventually resolved the defender recently left the training camp for Bosnia’s upcoming matches against the Netherlands and Hungary.Born in Sweden to Bosnian parents, Ahmedhodzic played 24 games for the national team, scoring one goal against Ukraine in 2021.PREM RULE CHANGESThe star arrived at Bramall Lane in 2022 from Swedish side Malmo and has made 75 appearances for the Blades.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More