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    Jens Lehmann’s wife of 25 years reveals they are DIVORCED after he attacked neighbour’s house with chainsaw

    JENS LEHMANN’S wife of 25 years, Conny, has confirmed the couple have divorced.Lehmann, 55, has long lived separated from his former partner, with Conny, 52, moving out of their villa in Starnberg before they called it quits.Jens Lehmann’s ex-wife Conny has confirmed they have divorced, ending a 25-year marriageCredit: GettyIt comes after the ex-Arsenal goalkeeper was caught up in a string of controversiesCredit: GettyOne of them saw Lehmann accused of failing a breathalyser after being pulled over by cops following Oktoberfest celebrationsCredit: GettySpeaking to Bild, Conny was reluctant to go into detail about her split with Lehmann, but said: “I’m single. I’m a happy single.”The pair had met in 1995 before officially getting together in 1999 and marrying in October of that year.Conny has two children with Lehmann, 24-year-old Mats and 18-year-old Lieselotta.Lehmann also adopted Conny’s child from a previous relationship with ex-Borussia Dortmund and Germany midfielder, Knut Reinhardt.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey have had an on-and-off relationship for some time now, although they went on a family holiday last year which was said to be more for the children than any sort of romantic getaway.Conny had found a new partner while Lehmann remained in their family home before it was put up for sale.Lehmann was caught up in controversy last year when he was fined £112,000 by a Munich court for a chainsaw attack on a neighbour’s garage in September.He had been accused of using a chainsaw to hack through the roof beams on his neighbour’s garage by Lake Starnberg, which is in the Bavaria region of Germany.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesThe alleged incident was said to have taken place during the summer of 2022.He was initially found guilty in December 2023, being slapped with a 10-month suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay a fine worth more than £350,000.These WILD Liverpool stats spell Arsenal disaster | Experts’ best betsThe former Gunner subsequently launched an appeal, as did Munich prosecutors.According to local reports in Germany, a deal was reached between prosecutors and Lehmann’s lawyers prior to the trial’s resumption.Lehmann’s legal representative Florian Ufer gave an update – with his client having also been on trial for alleged unpaid parking fees.He said: “Mr Lehmann accepts responsibility. He has come to an agreement with his neighbour. The parking fees have been paid.”Lehmann’s initial £350,000 fine was reduced to around £112,000.He is also claimed to have paid his neighbour around £50,000 in order to close the matter, which then saw criminal charges against him dropped.Then, during Oktoberfest celebrations, it is claimed the former Germany No.1 vomited twice and failed a breathalyser after being pulled over by police.Lehmann is alleged to have been drink driving at the time of the stop, which happened at 1:30am. Police could reportedly smell alcohol from his breath through the open window of the car.Reports in Germany claimed he got out of the car and vomited twice by the roadside before he struggled to produce his driver’s license and failed with his first few attempts to do so.He was unable to show his warning triangle and first-aid kit, and had to hold onto the car to stay upright when opening his boot.Breath tests had to be abandoned because the 61-Cap Germany star was “no longer able to blow” so he was instead taken to a police station for further tests.Lehmann later went to the Munich Institute of Forensic Medicine for blood tests.The German was ordered to appear in court with the prosecutor’s office requesting a fine of £60,000 with a trial set for Thursday April 3. His driver’s license was also confiscated.He was hit with a €1,000 (£846) fine for driving under the influence of alcohol.Read More on The SunThe judge said Lehmann had displayed “bad behaviour” in court and to police when arrested in September last year.Lehmann said: “I misjudged myself and thought I could drive.” More

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    Man Utd goalkeeper André Onana has Lamborghini Urus impounded for having no insurance after £350k motor pulled over by police

    MANCHESTER United goalkeeper André Onana had his £350,000 Lamborghini Urus impounded for having no insurance.The 29-year-old, who has made a string of gaffes this season, must now act quickly to get cover or the luxury motor could be crushed.Police pulled over André Onana’s Lamborghini Urus on Wednesday morning while one of his pals was at the wheel in Gtr ManchesterCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe Manchester United goalkeeper’s £350,000 motor was impounded for having no insuranceCredit: GettyOnana, above in the Lambo another time, must act quickly to get cover or the luxury motor could be crushedCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkePolice pulled over the vehicle at on Wednesday morning while one of his pals was at the wheel in Hale Barns, Gtr Manchester.The car was flagged as uninsured on an ANPR camera before being loaded onto a transporter and taken to a police pound. Cameroon international Onana has 14 days to prove he owns the Lambo and has insurance, otherwise it can be auctioned or destroyed.A source said: “Onana has made a few errors this season and insuring his car properly seems to be the latest one.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Onana signed for United from Inter Milan for £50million in 2023 and has made almost 100 appearances for the club, winning the FA Cup in his first season.But he has come under the spotlight for a series of howlers.His wife Melanie, 35, was robbed of a £62,000 Hermes handbag and a Rolex watch in March as she left an upmarket Italian restaurant in Cheshire. A man will stand trial later this year for robbery.Onana is not the first United star to have a car impounded.Most read in FootballIn 2021, we told how then-midfielder Paul Pogba had his £300,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith seized as it had Monaco-registered plates.The Frenchman was handed three points with a £220 fine and ordered to pay £85 costs at Tameside magistrates’ court. Ajax keeper Andre Onana ‘in car crash’ on way to Cameroon camp for World Cup playoff clash against Algeria He then racked up thousands more in storage fees for leaving the vehicle in the pound for months.A car can be seized if an officer has grounds to believe the driver is uninsured or is not driving in accordance with their licence.Cameroon international Onana has 14 days to prove he owns the Lambo and has insuranceCredit: ZenpixRYAN’S CARPOOL By Alex West WREXHAM co-owner Ryan Reynolds has revealed a player once asked him to book a rental car.The Deadpool actor, 48, left, says he contacts new signings personally, leaves his info and urges them to call him if they need help.An unnamed Red Dragons ace with motor problems took the offer a bit too far. Reynolds said: “One player did call to ask me to rent him a car.“I said, ‘When I said call me for anything, I meant a kidney’. I didn’t mean, ‘How do I get you a Hertz rental?’. Let’s try Google next time.” More

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    Ferrari F1 car made of 400,000 Lego pieces goes on display ahead of Miami Grand Prix

    FERRARI F1 boffins examine the latest in engine blocks as they come face-to-face with a lifesize model of their car — constructed entirely of Lego.The unusual replica was made of almost 400,000 pieces to imitate the scarlet machine that the drivers Sir Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will race at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend.A Ferrari F1 car made entirely of Lego has gone on display ahead of Miami Grand PrixCredit: RexThe unusual replica was made of almost 400,000 piecesCredit: EPALego said in response to a video of the car’s unveiling on F1’s Instagram account that it was “just a little something we put together”.Seven-time champion Sir Lewis, 40, will hope it can inspire him to his first grand prix win with the team in tomorrow’s race.Meanwhile, Ralf Schumacher has said he believes Hamilton will retire before his Ferrari contract expires at the end of the 2026 season.He told Sky Germany’s F1 podcast: “He just can’t cope with the car. read more on F1″We talk a lot about Lando Norris [and his lack of belief], but it’s almost worse with him. You can see that he’s really slumped over.”If you’re standing there at some point and have no more resources and are permanently slower, then you lose everything. “I know from my own experience: if it goes on like this, it’s no fun anymore.”Then at some point, he wakes up in the morning and thinks to himself: ‘Why am I doing this to myself? I’m no longer having fun, I can’t do it anymore. I’m getting in the way of my team.”Most read in MotorsportLewis Hamilton will compete at the Miami Grand PrixCredit: GettyLewis Hamilton blasts ‘big opportunity missed’ after Ferrari strategy blunder at F1 Australia Grand PrixUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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    Major F1 rule change comes into force ahead of Miami GP after controversial incident

    A MAJOR new F1 rule change has been brought into force ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.The FIA sporting regulations have been reworked after a confusing incident involving Max Verstappen and Ollie Bearman at the Australian GP.A major new rule change has been brought into force ahead of the Miami Grand PrixCredit: RexRace control now have the power to close the pit-exit when the safety car train is passing by to block a back-marker from rejoining the leading mix.This comes after Bearman merged in front of Verstappen after pitting during a safety car in Melbourne.Verstappen, 27, was surprised to see Bearman’s Haas emerge from the pits immediately in front of him during a safety car period on lap 41.Bearman, 19, had been allowed to un-lap himself moments earlier, then came into the pits, which dropped him back behind the safety car.READ MORE F1 NEWSThis was a cause for concern at Red Bull, as it left Verstappen with a lapped car between him and the leading McLaren drivers, with Lando Norris later winning the season opener.Red Bull mistakenly believed Bearman would remain there until the restart.Verstappen asked his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase: “So this car is now staying here, or what?” Lambiase told him: “That’s correct. He’ll have to let you go immediately [after the restart].” Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut Bearman was allowed to un-lap himself again, which allowed Verstappen to restart the race with no lapped cars in front of him.The FIA has changed its rules in Article 55.14 to guard against a repeat of this situation.10 Years of Max Verstappen documentary trailerRace director Rui Marques has the power to close the pit lane entrance when drivers are un-lapping themselves during a Safety Car period.The rule now states: “Having overtaken the cars on the lead lap and the safety car, these cars should then proceed around the track at an appropriate speed.”Without overtaking and they must make every effort to take up position at the back of the line of cars behind the safety car.”The pit lane exit may be closed when the safety car and line of cars behind it are approaching and passing the pit lane exit.”Ironically, Verstappen benefited from the old rule when he was able to pit and start alongside race leader Lewis Hamilton in the most controversial title deciding finale ever in Abu Dhabi in 2021.Reigning world champ Verstappen missed Thursday’s media day in Miami due to the pending birth of his first child with partner Kelly Piquet, with the due date two days after the race in Florida. The Red Bull star is still expected to race in Miami this weekend – which will host the second sprint session of the season.THE new Formula One season is well underway – and one team appear to be running away with it.A massive summer of change saw Lewis Hamilton move on from Mercedes and join Ferrari, while the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have a big chance to end Max Verstappen’s recent dominance.The Red Bull ace is aiming for a record-equalling FIFTH consecutive world title.INFORMATIONLATEST NEWSSEASON SO FAR More

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    Moment car ends up pitch side in middle of English football match as fans say ‘non-league at its finest’

    STUNNED fans reckon a surprise intervention from a CAR showed ‘non-league football at its finest’. Matlock Town’s clash with Lancaster City was revving up nicely when a Honda Jazz trundled past pitchside – in front of the main stand.Fans didn’t know whether to focus on the match or the vehicleThere was no ‘brake’ in the first-half action as the seventh-tier, Northern Premier League game continued.But visitors Lancaster posted in their match coverage: “A car has taken an unexpected detour and found himself pitch side at the fittingly named Proctor Cars Stadium.”And if the venue name was apt, how about the player who put City in front soon after…Lewis Mansell – a moniker combining two of Britain’s most famous Formula 1 stars – put Lancaster in the driving seat with a 24th-minute opener.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMontel Gibson levelled just before the interval – in his final game for relegated Matlock as Town have freed the hotshot from his contract to play at a higher level.There were no more goals in the 1-1 stalemate… if only the car had brought its scoring boot!And it was the unexpected motoring moment that captivated viewers when the incident was posted online.One responded: “Normal non league behaviour over here.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”Live car auction during the game?” wondered another.And a third reckoned the vehicle should be “offered as part of hospitality” at future matches.Non-league clash SUSPENDED with players forced off the pitch due to weatherAnother fan reckoned it was “more like CAR-lisle” – with Vauxhall Motors another suggested host.  Meanwhile, one expert analyst delivered some tactical advice.He concluded: “Can’t park there mate.”The ‘Matlock Motor Mystery’ might then have been solved by another post.A fan wrote: “For those wondering, this was a musician who provided pre-match entertainment having to leave the game early to get to his next gig, but to exit our small club car park you have to follow a ‘driveway’ round the pitch. Unfortunate if the game is in progress!” More

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    Watch pimped-out white van break THREE speed records to become world’s fastest front-wheel drive Ford

    A TRADESMAN’S van has made history by smashing three speed records to become the fastest front wheel drive Ford on the planet.The souped up 2001 Escort sped down a quarter mile drag strip in just 8.72 seconds at Santa Pod Raceway in Podington, Beds.Terry and his fizzingly fast FordCredit: Callum PudgeCheeky tweaks to the engine made it the fastest front-wheel drive Ford on the planetCredit: Callum PudgeTerry’s Ford Escort during its record-breaking runCredit: Youtube/santapodtvDriver and owner Terry Newton, 41, hit a top speed of 168.4mph during his second qualifying pass at last weekend’s Festival of Power event.It beat the previous fastest FWD Ford driven in 8.76 seconds at 152mph by a Focus over 20 years ago – and became the fastest FWD Zetec and Zetec stock block.After obliterating the record on Good Friday, Terry said: “I never dreamed of getting it to go that fast. I didn’t think it was possible.“I hadn’t driven since October and we were only going out to check if the van still worked.Most read in Motors“You set off and you just change gears before pulling a parachute but I knew it must have been a decent time as I could feel it dragging the van into the other lane.“When I found out we’d beaten the record, I instantly cried remembering my seven-year-old daughter Elektra said to go win it when I saw her on Wednesday.“We matched the record last year but to beat it is unbelievable as it takes so much work just to shave off those milliseconds when you reach these high speeds.”Terry, of Fat Pig Racing, swapped the van with a mate for a Mk4 Escort six years ago – and didn’t have high hopes after blowing the head gasket driving it home to Preston, Lancs.Most read in MotorsThe mechanic reckons he’s spent more than £100,000 on modifications to make it reach 60mph in just 1.8 seconds, 100mph in 3.9 seconds and 135mph in 5.9 seconds.The two-litre turbo engine, which makes it quicker than a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, burns seven litres of methanol per quarter mile.It provides around 1,100 brake horsepower and could do 230mph but is too powerful to accurately measure without wheel spinning.Terry, who usually drives a Volkswagen Touareg, credits sponsors and mechanics Chris Eade, dubbed the Turbo Doctor, and Graeme Cook for turning the tradie’s van into a world beater.He added: “There’s still work to do. I’m hoping to win an event next month against racers from all across Europe with a £100,000 prize pot.“I got a phone call from world-famous DJ Carl Cox congratulating me as he’s a lovely guy who also races in our class with his own team.“To be the proud owner of the world’s fastest FWD Ford is a really special moment. The sky’s the limit for this old van.”Sun readers wanting to watch Terry in the Doorslammers event at Santa Pod Raceway on May 16-18 can save 20 per cent on tickets by using code SUN20 at checkout.The tradesmen hit a whopping 168.4mph, beating the previous Ford record of 152mph over twenty years agoCredit: Callum Pudge More

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    Inside Conor Benn’s glitzy life, from influencer wife to incredible car collection featuring £110k ‘weekend car’ Porsche

    CONOR BENN is on the brink of a career-high payday against Chris Eubank Jr – in a fight sure to boost his already glitzy life. The born rivals renew their family drama at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 35 year after their dads’ first showdown.Chris Eubank Jr facing off with Conor BennCredit: GettyBenn will go to middleweight for the first timeCredit: PABenn with his wife VictoriaThe unbeaten boxer has a love for fast carsThe bruising showdown will be contested at the 160lb middleweight limit – three years after their initial bout was dramatically axed just days before the opening bell.Benn failed two drug tests after testing positive for clomiphene – a substance known to boost levels of testosterone.The son of legendary Nigel Benn vowed to fight his innocence and even headed Stateside – where he racked up two wins at the light-middleweight limit.Benn’s UK Anti-Doping case was later dropped – which allowed him to box in Britain once more while Eubank Jr waited in the wings.READ MORE IN boxing With his own dad being boxing royalty, Benn is no stranger to a luxurious lifestyle,And here, SunSport takes a look at Benn’s charmed life…Living in the fast lane Over the years, he has splashed his cash on an amazing set of motors, including his pride and joy – a Rolls-Royce Wraith worth £260,000.After beating knocking out Chris Algieri in 2021, he was spotted with a £125,000 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG wrapped in gold.Most read in BoxingThe same year, Benn added a stunning £110,000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S – just like his dad who had a Porsche 911 in the 1990s.It has a personalised licence plate – ‘K013ENN’ – and Benn boasts how it’s his “weekend car.”A gold-wrapped Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG worth £125k is part of Benn’s fleetBenn also splashed the cash on a beautiful Porsche 911Family Guy Benn is married to wife Victoria and they share two children, son Eli and daughter Idony Susanna. The pair began dating in 2017, before tying the knot year later in a private ceremony.She is an author, having written the book Feeling It All which helps kids cope with emotions.Victoria also shares big brand deals on her Instagram page – where she has over 27,000 followers and has her own YouTube channel. In her videos, she take viewers behind the scenes of her boxing star husband’s career.Victoria and Conor welcomed their first child together in 2021, son Eli and daughter Idony Susanna followed last year. Victoria has been married to Benn since 2018Victoria is an influencer and authorThey share a son and daughter togetherFlying privateNot only does Benn travel in style on the road – he does so in the air too. The son of legend Nigel showed off a private jet that took him and a crew to Philadelphia for a DAZN fight night.They then headed to Miami on the US trip and captioned the snap: “PHILLY nights with the team, now on to MIA.”The snaps of his trip left a sour tase in wife Victoria’s mouth who was left at home with the kids.Read More on The SunAmusingly, she commented on the snap: “Meanwhile, Idony just threw up on me 🤣”.Benn completed his training camp to fight Eubank in Majorca – and travelled back to London in a private jet with his team and family. Benn enjoys the use of a private jet when he’s workingCredit: instagram @conorbennofficialBenn was joined by Eddie Hearn on board flights to Philadelphia and MiamiCredit: instagram @conorbennofficialBenn travelled from Majorca to London via private jetBenn enjoyed a sunny training camp in Majorca More

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    Mario Balotelli sold fleet of supercars including Ferrari and Lamborghini after crashes and losing passion

    MARIO BALOTELLI loved getting into trouble in his fancy Italian Ferrari – before falling out of love with his £1million car collection. The former Manchester City bad-boy became known for his love of supercars before several high profile crashes.Mario Balotelli is playing for Genoa in ItalyCredit: GettyMario Balotelli’s famous camouflage BentleyCredit: Ray Bradbury – The SunMario Balotelli hops into a Maserati back in the dayCredit: Ray Bradbury – The SunThe striker in another Maserati a few years backCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdThe former Man City striker shows off his white BentleyCredit: XposureThe notorious striker – currently playing in his native Italy for Genoa – had enough of his collection and cleaned his garage out.He told Blick in 2023: “In my garage I still have an RSQ8, 500 Abarth and GTR Nismo Nissan with 1400 hp. But I’m also selling the Abarth now.”Balotelli, 34, is no stranger to controversy on and off the pitch but he has also got into bother on the road.He was lucky to escape serious injury after crashing his £100,000 Audi Q8 into a wall in his hometown of Brescia, Italy in November 2023.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBalotelli has had his car impounded a staggering 27 times, and was involved in a number of accidents during his time on our Isles.While with City in 2012, he crashed his Bentley in Manchester city centre, which reportedly saw his female passenger sent to hospital.That came two years after colliding with another car while driving his Audi A8 in Chester Road, Hulme.Balotelli also famously crashed his late agent Mino Raiola’s car after reversing into a lamppost while with Nice in France.Most read in FootballThe ex-Liverpool ace lost control of his Audi Q8 and smashed it into a wallCredit: AlamyMario Balotelli avoided serious injury in the car crashCredit: AlamyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Italian forward’s bad luck on the road continued in 2020 when he was involved in a car accident at 6am on New Year’s Day.This time, Balotelli was on the passenger side of the silver Fiat 500 Abarth that banged into the gate of a bakery in northern Brescia.Former Premier League bad boy Mario Balotelli takes up new sport as he ‘calls out former UFC champion’Balotelli shows off his white BentleyCredit: XposureThe 35-year-old striker driving off in a FerrariCredit: Eamon and James ClarkeHe said: “I had two or three accidents in England. I crashed into one once because someone in front of me braked out of nowhere. “And one drove into me and then they said I caused the accident.”Balotelli joined Serie A side Genoa last October after spells in Turkey and Switzerland.But he has reportedly entered a fresh spat with new manager Patrick Vieira.The forward – who has missed the majority of the last two months nursing a broken hand – has threatened to become a “rebel” after feeling frozen out of the squad by Arsenal legend Vieira.He took to Instagram last week to seemingly voice his frustration with a cryptic post.Standing shirtless in the Genoa dressing room, Balotelli wrote: “Around here they deserve the rebellious 16-year-old Mario.”Maybe that way they would understand what it means to truly lack respect.”The Italian striker has hit out on Instagram after struggling for game timeCredit: InstagramBalotelli was renowned for his hell-raising antics early in his career.He infamously let off fireworks in his flat while playing for City.And memorably unearthed a “Why Always Me” T-shirt in his old club’s 6-1 thrashing of Manchester United in the derby in 2011.The wild child also fought with teammates and threw darts at a youth team star.Read More on The SunVarious City managers felt they could tame the talented Italian forward.But since leaving the North West in 2013, the former Italy international has rocked up at nine different clubs.Balotelli wore a special T-shirt after setting off fireworks in his bathroom before the Manchester derby More