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      Chelsea 2024/25 away kit ‘leaked’ with fans furious at ‘England shirt with 5 minutes worth of design tweaks’

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      CHELSEA fans are furious after seeing the Blues 2024/25 away kit “leaked” with some calling it an “England shirt with design tweaks.”Nike has already been slashed over their controversial England shirt design but now they have Chelsea fans on their case too.Chelsea’s away kit for the 2024/25 season has been ‘leaked’ and fans are furiousCredit: FOOTYHEADLINESSupporters have compared the shirt to England’s new home kitCredit: gettyOver the years the west London outfit has showcased a variety of jerseys but some have been more popular than others.There have been some quite outrageous shirts on show at Stamford Bridge – one of which being the 1994/95 away jersey, as famously worn by Ruud Gullit. Now, a leaked image of the 2024/25 away kit has fans fuming.Footy Headlines unveiled the new fit on X which features a white shirt with royal blue on the collar and sleeves, along with a red strip. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe classic Chelsea logo is in blue and red, with a blue Nike tick outlined in red.And a few eagle-eyed fans questioned the difference between the Chelsea kit and the England home kit.One supporter said: “Is there a difference between this and the England home kit?”A second then added: “England shirt with 5 minutes worth of design tweaks.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERWhile another fan even went on to describe the strip as “hideous”.It seems the club are ditching the dark colour scheme as their current away shirt is “pitch blue and soar shades”.Chelsea fans turn on Mauricio Pochettino – but Blues boss uses prop in press conference to defend himselfLast term’s away jersey was white, then yellow in 2021/22; light blue in 2020/21, and white, with a collar, in 2019/20. Fans will now eagerly await the reveal of the club’s third strips, goalkeeper tops, training gear, and matchday attire to see what surprises Chelsea have in store for the upcoming season.Meanwhile, England’s football team has been making headlines recently for a new kit that has been dividing fans with its rebranding of the St George’s flag.Tory PM Rishi Sunak slammed the new kit, while opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer joined calls for Nike to scrap it entirely.Ruud Gullit wears one of Chelsea more eye-catching away kitsCredit: Reuters More

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      Man Utd fans convinced Real Madrid star would be ‘best signing in years’ after shock transfer link for £85m ace

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced that Real Madrid star Rodrygo would be their “best signing in years” after being linked with the £85million forward.Rodrygo, 23, has been at Real Madrid since 2018 after a £38m move from Santos.Man Utd fans reckon signing from Rodygo from Real Madrid for £85m would be a great dealCredit: GettyHe has gone on to become a key player for Los Blancos, scoring 50 goals in 206 games.Rodrygo has switched from playing out wide to starring as Real’s No9 this term.And he’s picked up a host of trophies at the Bernabeu, including two LaLiga titles and a Champions League.However, the 20-time Brazil international’s future at Real has been thrown into doubt.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Spanish giants have reportedly agreed to sign Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.It’s reckoned the French forward will pocket a huge salary in the capital.And Real are also set to welcome Brazilian prodigy Endrick, who also plays in Rodrygo’s two positions.It means that Carlo Ancelotti may need to sell one of his current players to accommodate the new arrivals.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERReal are believed to be looking for £85m to let Rodrygo leave.Arsenal have been linked with a move.Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Man Utd’s ‘Wembley of the North’ could be 100,000-seat mega-stadium if they leave Old TraffordBut it’s United who are leading the charge as they seek a statement signing under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.And the links have gone down well with fans, who believe Rodrygo has all the makings of an Old Trafford great.One said: “Rodrygo would be our best signing in years.”Another declared: “He should come to United without any doubt.”One noted: “Sign him, sign him, sign him.”Another added: “The ideal Marcus Rashford replacement.”Rodrygo at Real MadridAll his stats…
      Games: 206
      Goals: 50
      Trophies: LaLiga x2, Champions League, Copa del Rey, UEFA Super Cup, Club World Cup, Spanish Super Cup x3 More

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      Chelsea star at centre of court battle as former club claims striker was ‘stolen’ after controversial exit

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      CHELSEA star David Datro Fofana is at the centre of a court battle after a former club claimed the striker was “stolen” from them.The ace, 21, joined Chelsea from Norwegian side Molde for £13million in January 2023.David Datro Fofana is at the centre of a court battle between two of his former clubsCredit: GettyHe played just four times at Stamford Bridge before joining Union Berlin last summer.But Fofana was recalled from the Germans this winter after two goals in 17 games.And he is now on loan at Burnley, where he has four goals in eight matches.Fofana is now hoping for another shot at glory with Chelsea when he returns to London this summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, the three-time Ivory Coast international now finds himself at the heart of a court battle between Molde and his first club, Abidjan City.According to The Telegraph, the Ivorians claim Fofana was “stolen” from them by Molde.The Norwegians landed him on a free transfer in 2021, with Fofana netting 24 times in 65 outings before his Chelsea switch.But Abidjan City claim the forward had a long-term deal with them and his transfer should therefore not have been free.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAs a result, they believe they are entitled to 20 per cent of Fofana’s £13m Blues fee from Molde, which amounts to £2.5m.And they also want £1m which they claim to have missed out on after lining up a deal to sell him to French side Angers.Chelsea’s plans for £1bn new stadiumFofana is currently on loan at BurnleyCredit: PAThe Ivorian club have already had their case rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Fofana, Molde and Chelsea have also not commented on Abidjan City’s claims.But club president Marc Ne is ready to take his side’s three-year battle to a higher body.He said: “We just want justice. Without it, it means big clubs can come and take our players. This is dangerous for African football, not just for me.“Many clubs would take him if he was free. He was in the national team, how could he be free? Everyone knows he was under contract.“I even talked with Leicester. I spoke with Kolo Toure as he is my brother from the same academy. But everyone helped the move, even the federation.“We think this is not justice. The player had a licence with us and only with us. He started with us when he was 14 and, when he was old enough, signed for five years in 2017.”Chelsea players away on loanDo they have futures at Stamford Bridge?

      David Datro Fofana (Burnley)
      Romelu Lukaku (Roma)
      Armando Broja (Fulham)
      Ian Maatsen (Borussia Dortmund)
      Lewis Hall (Newcastle)
      Angelo (Strasbourg)
      Andrey Santos (Strasbourg)
      Kepa Arrizabalaga (Real Madrid)
      Hakim Ziyech (Galatasaray)
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      Man Utd flop reveals he’s turned to DNA TESTING to get his career back on track after injury hell

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      DUTCH hotshot Memphis Depay has revealed how he got his career back on track thanks to DNA testing.The Atletico Madrid striker – whose goal saw his side through to a penalty shoot-out Champions League Round of 16 win against Inter Milan – was dogged by injuries since his move from Barcelona last year.Memphis Depay has revealed how he got his career back on track thanks to DNA testingCredit: GettyDepay has dogged injuries since his move from Barcelona last yearCredit: Kenny RamsayDepay is best known to British fans for his disappointing spell at Manchester United from 2015-2017.While his debut season went well during the 2016-17 season Memphis made only four appearances all of them as a substitute and had a total playing time of just 20 minutes in the Premier League.The 30-year-old who is set to face Scotland tonight, said: “We looked at my physical strength. Maybe sometimes so much force is released that my muscles can’t hold it for a while.”Then you have to see whether something needs to change in the way of training and playing matches.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”So we started looking into everything, including via DNA tests, so see what exactly my body needs in terms of nutrition and hydration.”Luckily I have stayed away from injuries for a while now, so confidence in your body increases.”I am in that phase now. That confidence translates into goals and assists.”I have come a long way in life so I’m not going to give up anything in my career due to injuries.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERFollowing his United hell, he reinvigorated himself at Lyon, becoming their star player and helping them reach the Champions League semi-finals in 2020, beating Manchester City on the way.That earned him his move to Barcelona, and then to Atletico.His record for the Netherlands is superb – he has 44 goals in 88 internationals.Man Utd hero Lee Sharpe opened up about the most unforgettable hairdryer treatment he ever received from legendary manager Sir Alex FergusonThe Atlético Madrid player will play two friendly matches with the Dutch national team during the international break.He will hope to feature against Scotland later, and on March 26, the national team will face Germany. More

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      Man Utd’s ‘answer to Lionel Messi’ set to sign first professional contract with the club in weeks

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      MANCHESTER UNITED wonderkid Shea Lacey is set to sign his first professional contract in a few weeks.Dubbed by fans as the club’s next Lionel Messi, the 16-year-old winger is one of the most exciting talents in the Red Devils academy.Shea Lacey is set to sign his first professional contract in a few weeksCredit: GettyLacey has been dubbed United’s ‘answer to Lionel Messi’Credit: GettyThe 16-year-old has gone viral on social media playing in United’s academyCredit: GettyLacey signed a scholarship deal at the club plus agreed to sign a professional contract when he turns 17 and his birthday is now just weeks away.The youngster has drawn comparisons to Phil Foden but has been limited to eight appearances this term due to an injury.There had been major interest from United’s rivals in England and Europe to sign Lacey before he penned the deal with the Red Devils in August 2023.Lacey’s new contract will be announced after he turns 17 on April 14 to recognise his progression through the club’s academy.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Merseyside-born teen comes from a family of Liverpool fans but the youngster is a United supporter and is a massive Messi fan.In the last few years, footage of Lacey playing for United’s academy has gone viral on social media.His performance last season against Wolves stunned fans and his brilliant strike had them refering to him as “Man Utd’s answer to Lionel Messi”.This season Lacey played three times in the U19’s UEFA Youth League competition before he got injured in the autumn.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe came on for the last 30 minutes against Galatasaray with the game at 0-0 and helped them to a 3-0 win, assisting one for Omari Forson and nearly scoring with a free-kick himself.Harry Maguire calls for Southgate to stay on as England boss after Euros… but Man Utd ace may be better off if he GOESLacey will become the latest academy star to sign his first professional contract after defender Harry Amass.Amass, 17, Bendito Mantato, 16, and Amir Ibragimov, 15, have all had a chance to train in the senior team and now Lacey will follow. More

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      Two Man City stars sent home early from international duty as huge Premier League title clash with Arsenal edges closer

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      MANCHESTER CITY stars Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias have returned to the club midway through the international break.Both players starred as Portugal earned a 5-2 win over Sweden in Guimaraes on Thursday.Ruben Dias (R) has been sent home from international dutyCredit: GettyBernardo Silva is also set to return to ManchesterCredit: GettyAnd while manager Roberto Martinez was impressed with the performance, he revealed that eight players will be sent home ahead of Tuesday’s match against Slovenia.Among those players are Silva, Dias, Rafael Leao and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.Martinez said: “We have eight arriving for the second game. It’s important to work on different concepts.”Bernardo [Silva], Ruben Dias, [Joao] Palhinha, [Nelson] Semedo, Toti [Gomes], Rafael Leão, Bruno Fernandes and Goncalo Ramos are leaving.”Read More on FootballMatheus Nunes, who scored one of Portugal’s five goals against Sweden on Thursday, is set to remain with the squad.Silva and Dias’ return to Manchester will be a huge boost for Pep Guardiola.City face Arsenal in a huge Premier League title clash next weekend.Kevin De Bruyne was forced to withdraw from the Belgium squad before the international break due to injury.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd Erling Haaland suffered a scare during Norway training this week.Meanwhile, Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka was forced to withdraw from the England squad on Thursday due to an injury issue.Will Pugh and Rob Maul discuss Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool’s chances in the Premier League title race More

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      Real Madrid ‘tracking Trent Alexander-Arnold’ ahead of shock potential transfer move for Liverpool and England star

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      REAL MADRID are monitoring Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports.The LaLiga giants are said to be interested in a transfer for the right-back, who continues to impress for the Reds.Trent Alexander-Arnold is wanted by Real MadridCredit: PAAlexander-Arnold is a key part of Jurgen Klopp’s side but his deal runs out at the end of next season.And according to Spanish outlet Revelo Real are looking to take advantage of his contract situation.Alexander-Arnold, 25, is not for sale but Liverpool are yet to open contract talks with the right-back.Real Madrid will likely be ready to pounce if an opportunity becomes available and the prospect of playing at the Bernabeu could be difficult for Alexander-Arnold to turn down.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLos Blancos have enticed several players to the club on free transfers in recent years including Antonio Rudiger, Eduardo Camavinga and Thibaut Courtois.Real Madrid have a long-standing admiration of Alexander-Arnold dating back to September 2021.He is viewed as a long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal.The England international could be weighing up his options with Klopp set to leave in the summer.Most read in FootballReal Madrid could look very different if they land their summer targetsAlexander-Arnold warned against new contract
      David James had his say on the right-back’s future, warning him against penning a new deal.
      The former Liverpool goalkeeper said: “I love Trent. When you look at his career, he came from nowhere to playing in European Cup finals whilst increasing his level of performance.
      “He then went through a period of being criticised by the media but has come through that and has been back to his best this season and is arguably the first name on Liverpool’s teamsheet.
      “So I think it’s very important that he does stay because he’s gone through the tough times and hopefully he wants to be part of a very successful time again for Liverpool.
      “For Trent at the moment, he can’t commit to anything long-term because he’s unaware of which manager is going to come to Anfield to replace Jürgen Klopp.
      “People may say if you love the club then it doesn’t matter who’s there, but if you’re as footballing intelligent as Trent is, then you will be aware that some managers who are being linked with the job at the moment get their teams to play in a certain way that doesn’t suit him and therefore he could end up suffering if he signs a contract now.
      “The sooner that Liverpool finds a replacement for Jürgen Klopp, then the sooner that these contract issues with Trent and Mo Salah can be dealt with.”

      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFormer Reds goalkeeper David James warned Alexander-Arnold not to sign a new contract as he could “end up suffering”.He said: “I love Trent. When you look at his career, he came from nowhere to playing in European Cup finals whilst increasing his level of performance.Jude Bellingham gives RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose his shirt after Real Madrid’s Champions League win”He then went through a period of being criticised by the media but has come through that and has been back to his best this season and is arguably the first name on Liverpool’s teamsheet.”So I think it’s very important that he does stay because he’s gone through the tough times and hopefully he wants to be part of a very successful time again for Liverpool.”For Trent at the moment, he can’t commit to anything long-term because he’s unaware of which manager is going to come to Anfield to replace Jürgen Klopp.”People may say if you love the club then it doesn’t matter who’s there, but if you’re as footballing intelligent as Trent is, then you will be aware that some managers who are being linked with the job at the moment get their teams to play in a certain way that doesn’t suit him and therefore he could end up suffering if he signs a contract now.”The sooner that Liverpool finds a replacement for Jürgen Klopp, then the sooner that these contract issues with Trent and Mo Salah can be dealt with.” More

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      Arsenal’s 24/25 third kit leaked with brand new badge AND adidas logo – but fans think it has nod to major rivals

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      ARSENAL’S alleged third kit for the 2024-25 season has been leaked – and it has generated a mixed response from fans.The new, light blue and purple strip features a twist on the club’s iconic badge.Arsenal’s new third kit has allegedly been leakedCredit: X / @AFCstuffSome fans believe it looks like Man City’s home kitCredit: X / @AFCstuffIt also includes the Adidas Originals logo as opposed to the standard Adidas sportswear branding.Many Arsenal fans have fallen in love with the unique kit, with one person taking to X to write: “Certified purchase.”Another commented: “I’m definitely getting this. This looks so smooth 🔥.”A third wrote: “They are winning the EPL with this jersey.”Read More on ArsenalWhile a fourth added: “A thing of beauty.”However, some Arsenal supporters are convinced that it emulates Manchester City’s home kit.One fan commented: “Looking a bit much like a Man City kit to me. I’m good. NO thanks.”Another wrote: “Trying so hard to be City.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhile a third demanded: “Get these grad Man City colours away from my club.”Arsenal are currently embroiled in a title race with Pep Guardiola’s side and Liverpool.What happened to Highbury?The Gunners fell short of the Premier League title last season with just a few games left to play.However, Mikel Arteta hopes his team can go all the way this time around.Last month, the Spaniard said: “We are there, that’s for sure.”We want to continue to be there. We’ve been really ­consistent all season, if not you aren’t where we are today.”We take it game by game and the availability of the squad is going to be crucial, we have learned that from last season. Let’s try to make that happen.”Five eye-catching Arsenal stripsThird kit 2018-19This one resembles Arsenal’s ‘leaked’ 2024-25 third shirt colour-wise.Fans didn’t seem to like the style or colour at the time, with some claiming it would only suit a goalkeeper.That kit was made by Puma, but Adidas appear to have given the new one a completely unique design.Arsenal’s 2018-19 third kit was also bright blueCredit: Getty – ContributorThird kit 2015-16This one also failed to be a people pleaser.Another Puma kit, but this time it was black with gold detailing and a strange combination of coloured stripes.Some people loved it, some hated it.Arsenal’s 2015-16 third kit generated a mixed response from fansCredit: Getty Images – GettyThird kit 2021-22This one drew inspiration from Arsenal’s 1995-96 away kit with its striking blue pattern.The red detailing also gives a nod to the club’s home shirt.Many fans loved this one, especially given its historical meaning.Arsenal’s 2021-22 third kit was loved by fansCredit: ReutersThird kit 2022-23For many Arsenal fans, this was the one that got away.You could count on one hand the amount of times it was worn by the men’s team last season.But many supporters fell in love with the unique pink design and blue detailing.Arsenal barely wore last season’s third kitCredit: GettyAway kit 2023-24It’s safe to say that many Arsenal fans were livid when the first pictures of this kit were released.READ MORE SUN STORIESOne person even urged the club to “get a refund” from Adidas.However, it has grown on many considering Arsenal’s impressive form this season.Fans were fuming when Arsenal unveiled their 2023-24 away kitCredit: PA More