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      Arsenal legend Jens Lehmann stopped by cops for ‘drink driving’ in Lederhosen after ‘necking steins’ at Oktoberfest bash

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      ARSENAL legend Jens Lehmann has been stopped for suspected drink-driving in LEDERHOSEN – after downing steins at Oktoberfest.The Gunners veteran – in goal for the famous ‘Invincibles’ team – was pictured partying at the huge Bavarian beer festival, in Munich, Germany, on Sunday.Jens Lehmann spotted at OktoberfestThe Arsenal goalkeeper in 2006Credit: PA:Press AssociationLehmann at Oktoberfest in 2014Credit: GettyLehmann, 54, was then pulled over by cops outside the beer extravaganza and was staggering and smelled of alcohol, Bild reports.Breath tests had to be abandoned because the ex-Emirates ace was “no longer able to blow” and instead was taken to a police station for further tests.His driver’s licence has been confiscated as a matter of procedure while cops continue looking into the case.Lehmann was earlier pictured in full traditional Bavarian dress with a beer, surrounded by female pals at the festival.Read more on footballFans also spotted him dancing in benches in the Schützenfest tent.A source said: “There are police officers lurking around the Oktoberfest who are supposed to prevent drink driving.”Senior public prosecutor Anne Leiding said: “Mr. Lehmann was subjected to a police check on September 23, 2024 at around 1:30 a.m. due to his unusual driving behavior in a car in the inner city area of Munich.”She added: “The police are said to have noticed a clear smell of alcohol and an unsafe manner.Most read in Football“A breath alcohol test did not produce any usable results, whereupon a blood sample was ordered and the driver’s licence was confiscated.“Our investigations are still pending. Suspicions of drunk driving continue.”Lehmann – who came third at the 2006 World Cup with Germany – has faced a string of trouble with police over recent years.In December 2023 he was fined £400,000 by the Starnberg District Court, in Bavaria, for chainsawing his neighbour’s garage roof to get a better view of Lake Starnberg.A court also previously heard he drove bumper-to-bumper behind a car under a barrier in order to avoid paying parking fees at Munich Airport.In 2009 Lehmann was dropped by then team Stuttgart for partying at Oktoberfest without permission.He is a regular at the festival and in 2012 was picture there with Sol Campbell in full traditional Bavarian dress. He was pictured at the festival with Didier Drogba in 2011.Lehmann famously became the first player to be sent off in a European Cup final after tripping Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o, in 2006.READ MORE SUN STORIESJens Lehmann told Blild: “I can’t say anything about it at the moment.”A spokesman for Munich police declined to comment. More

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      Roy Keane apologises for ‘thinking we were friends’ as he’s bluntly shut down by Gary Neville

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      ROY KEANE had Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright in stitches after being shut down by Gary Neville during the latest episode of The Overlap.The former footballer foursome headed to Italy as they took their popular show on tour.Roy Keane revealed that he’d like to drive a ‘proper car’ around a trackCredit: @WeAreTheOverlapGary Neville laughed as Keane snapped back at himCredit: @WeAreTheOverlapIn the opening segment of the show, Keane was behind the wheel of their car, with Neville in the front passenger seat and Carragher and Wright in the back.Making conversation, Keane, 53, said: “I’d like to do a rally thing, drive a proper car.”Would you like to do that lads? Around a track?”After a brief pause, Neville cut in: “We’re not filming like, but…”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMimicking hurt feelings, Keane replied: “So we can only chat when we’re filming?”Okay, I thought we’d have a chat as friends… Jesus, sorry – I apologise.”Camera, action, let’s pretend we like each other.”Neville, 49, began to laugh as soon as Keane hit back at him.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile the Irishman’s last comment had Wright and Carragher in stitches from the back seat.Neville then replied: “I know but sometimes it’s nice to have peace, sometimes it’s nice to have just a bit of tranquillity.”It’s the new garlic bread,’ rants Roy Keane as Man Utd legend slams method Gary Neville swears by as a ‘waste of time’Keeping a straight face, Keane said: “Agreed.”During the previous episode of The Overlap On Tour, the group headed to Istanbul, where Keane made a bizarre claim about ice baths.He huffed: “All that’s a waste of time, I’m telling you lads.”I looked into it, I’ve done my homework on it. Ice baths, the new garlic bread. “I’m telling you, it’s a waste of time. It’s the new thing. Leave it.”Ultimate sports presenters rich listTV sports presenters make a mint.The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!Read the story and see the full list here. More

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      Moment Erling Haaland caught ‘scrolling’ through his phone while driving his £250,000 Mercedes after leaving Etihad

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      ERLING Haaland has been caught appearing to use his mobile phone as he left the Etihad on Sunday night – while behind the wheel of his brand new £250,000 motor.The Norwegian goal machine, 24, was spotted driving his flash Mercedes Maybach after he scored against Arsenal in a 2-2 draw.Erling Haaland has been caught appearing to use his mobile phone while driving as he left the Etihad on Sunday nightCredit: TikTokThe Man City goal-machine was seen scrolling through his phone in his £250k Mercedes while he stopped in trafficCredit: TikTokHaaland netted against Arsenal earlier on SundayCredit: GettyIn footage viewed over 12,000 times on TikTok, it looks like Haaland brazenly scrolled through his phone while stopped in traffic alongside glamorous girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen.Wearing a blue hoodie, he was filmed picking up the device as his vehicle was surrounded by fans taking pictures through the window – only briefly looking up.Haaland then put down his phone as the traffic started to move.It comes just a year after the striker was caught using his device while driving his £300k Rolls-Royce Cullinan on a dual-carriageway near to the Etihad in Manchester.Read More in FootballA source said: “Haaland’s certainly scored an own goal.“His car was surrounded by fans taking pictures and videos.“He seemed totally unfazed and didn’t think anything of scrolling through his phone while driving.“He’s a role model to so many young kids – he should know better.Most read in Football“It’s so dangerous and it’s not the first time he’s done it.”The incident occurred just hours after the £375,000-a-week footie sensation scored the first goal of the game in the ninth minute.He was criticised for his celebration when John Stones slotted a dramatic 98th-minute equaliser after he threw the ball at the back of Gabriel’s head, appearing to trigger a bust-up between the two sides.Road safety campaigners blasted his behaviour, branding it “incredibly dangerous”.Lucy Straker, Campaigns Manager at Brake, said: “It is important for any person in a position of influence to act responsibly in these situations, so that those who look up to them can follow their example.“Using any phone while driving is dangerous – driving is a highly complex task requiring a person’s full attention, as any error can be catastrophic.“The temptation of looking at a phone can never be worth someone’s life.“We are relieved that in this instance no one was hurt or killed.“We would encourage Erling Haaland to reach out to us.”Haaland’s error came despite driving rules in his homeland of Norway also banning motorists from using their devices while at the wheel.Ruth Purdie OBE, chief executive of The Road Safety Trust, said: “Using a mobile phone while driving is both illegal and incredibly dangerous, significantly increasing the risk of collisions, injuries, and fatalities on our roads.“It’s crucial that high-profile individuals, particularly those who are role models, understand the far-reaching impact of their actions behind the wheel.”Drivers caught using mobile phones at the wheel face a £200 fine and six points on a driving licence.Road safety experts are calling on tougher laws to deter motorists after usage is up 93 percent.Fresh data from the Department for Transport revealed younger drivers were found to be the most at risk, with use among 17-29 year olds higher than any other age range.READ MORE SUN STORIESAccording to the latest Reported Road Casualties Great Britain (2022), 22 people were killed and 674 injured in road traffic collisions where a driver using a mobile phone was considered to be a contributory factor.Manchester City and Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment.The Man City ace was driving just hours after a Premier League clash on SundayCredit: Getty More

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      Fourth-tier side forced to eat pre-match meal on side of MOTORWAY after huge fire… only for game to be postponed

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      A GERMAN fourth-division team had to eat their pre-match meal on the motorway after being delayed on their way to the game… before the match was postponed anyway.FSV Zwickau travelled by bus to the capital on Friday to face Viktoria Berlin at the Stadion Lichterfelde in the Regionalliga Nordost.FSV Zwickau players had to eat their pre-match meal on the motorwayCredit: X / FSVZwickauFSV Zwickau couldn’t make it to Berlin in time due to a horrible car crashCredit: XHowever, a horror car crash took place between the Wiedemar and Halle junctions on the A9 motorway heading to Berlin as two vehicles caught fire.A driver of an Opel Mokka collided with an Audi and pushed it into a Ford Transit. The Opel and the Audi were engulfed in flames but fortunately both drivers managed to escape in time while the third one was also thankfully well.According to Bild, two people were slightly injured in the rear-end collision and were taken to hospital for observation.Read More on FootballA kilometre-long traffic jam then occurred which prevented Zwickau from continuing their journey.A while later club chiefs understood they had to adapt to this extraordinary situation knowing that their players had to eat.And the team needed their food at a specific time before they entered the pitch to warm up.And so the club chiefs set up a massive spread on the guardrails of the motorway along with plates and utensils for the players.Most read in BundesligaThe team saw the funny side in this and took a picture of that incredible moment for Instagram.Zwickau published the pic with the following caption: “Now it’s time to improvise.”Dean Scoggins travels to FC Koln in Germany to find Europe’s best Away DayNevertheless, the German outfit couldn’t make it to the ground on time.Fans also experienced the same problem as many also opted for the three-hour drive.And so the game was postponed with the two football teams now looking to agree on a new date. 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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      Helge Rasche dead at 33: Eintracht Frankfurt coach dies after car ‘veers off road and smashes into tree’

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      EINTRACHT FRANKFURT have been rocked after the death of youth coach Helge Rasche.The U19 coach, 33, died after a traffic accident on Thursday.Helge Rashce has died after a traffic accidentCredit: https://www.eintracht.de/His care veered off the road and into a treeCredit: https://www.eintracht.de/Tributes have flooded in for RascheCredit: https://www.eintracht.de/Police have confirmed that Rasche’s car veered off the road for unknown reasons.It is reported that the vehicle collided then with a tree, and the coach sadly died from his injuries at the scene.There were no other passengers in the car at the time of the accident.The Bundesliga side confirmed the news on the club’s social media pages.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLA statement read: “Eintracht Frankfurt is devastated by the loss of U19 head coach Helge Rasche.”The 33-year-old lost his life in a traffic accident yesterday. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.”Tributes have flooded in the for the coach from the footballing world on social media.A statement from Borussia Dortmund said: “We too mourn the loss of Helge Rasche and would like to express our deepest sympathy.Most read in Football”Our thoughts are with him, his family and loved ones. Rest in peace!”A fan commented: “Our condolences and sympathy go out to his family, relatives, friends and Eintracht. Rest in peace, Helge Rasche!”Liverpool preparing transfer for ‘next Mo Salah’ but face competition for £51m Eintracht Frankfurt star A third wrote: “A terrible news. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and loved ones. Rest in peace.”One said: “Our heartfelt condolences and much strength to all relatives and the entire Eintracht family!”Another added: “We wish the relatives, friends and the entire Eintracht family a lot of strength in this difficult time.”We are thinking of you and of “HR”! RIP, Helge!”Rasche had been working at the club since 2020 and held various positions in the youth teams.His most recent job was coaching the U19s at the club.READ MORE SUN STORIESAfter the accident, Frankfurt have cancelled all youth training sessions and games this weekend.The U21 clash against FC Gießen will not take place despite being scheduled for a 2pm kick-off tomorrow.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Onlookers left stunned as F1 star Fernando Alonso’s £2.3m Aston Martin Valkyrie is filmed on back of tow truck

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      FERNANDO ALONSO’S custom-made £2.3million Aston Martin supercar was spotted on a tow-truck.Crowds gathered outside his Monaco address, watching in shock as the luxury car was lifted off the truck.Fernando Alonso’s signature logo is embroidered on every seat of his new ValkyrieThe car features the number 14 on the number plateCredit: YouTube/Pistons BrothersThe dark green Aston Martin Valkyrie was personally designed by Red Bull’s chief technical officer Adrian Newey.It features a personalised licence plate – Alonso’s lucky number 14, which goes back to his go-karting days and he still uses in F1 races as well as embroidered seats with his logo.The Valkyrie is an extremely complex V12-powered hypercar using a lot of actual F1 technology. The bespoke supercar was being delivered to one of Alonso’s Monaco properties, according to Spanish news outlet Eldesmarque.READ MORE IN F1A team of technicians, including one sitting behind the wheel took charge of the delicate delivery.The sport car’s codename is Nebula, an acronym for Newey, Red Bull and Aston Martin.It has a maximum horsepower of 1,155PS and can go from 0-60mph in under 2.5 seconds thanks to its hybrid 6.5 litre V12 powertrain.It is painted in Satin Aston Martin Racing Green with contrasting AMR Satin Lime Graphics.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSExposed carbon fibre – the material which makes up around 85 per cent of an F1 car – adorns the roof, engine cover and lower aero while a Titanium Aston Martin Wings badge sits proudly on the nose.The carbon fibre theme continues inside Alonso’s new set of wheels, as swathes of Pure Black Alcantra are paired with a contrasting AMR Lime stitch.Watch Lewis Hamilton’s potential successor Antonelli fail Mercedes audition with HUGE blunder in Italian GP practiceAlonso personally designed the carCredit: Aston MartinIt has a max horsepower of 1,155PS and can go from 0-60mph in under 2.5 secondsCredit: Aston MartinHowever, one of the most intricate details of the car comes with a red anodised aluminium accelerator pedal etched with the number “14”, another reference to his driver number.Speaking about the car, the two-time F1 champion said: “It’s hard to put into words how much I have been looking forward to this day.“To sit at the wheel of my own Valkyrie; one that I have worked on designing so closely with the team at Q by Aston Martin is certainly a day to remember. “Valkyrie truly is an F1 car for the road, with so much of the knowledge and technology taken from all the experience Aston Martin has on track and I can’t wait to hit the road.”The car was built at Aston Martin’s UK Headquarters in Gaydon, where a team of highly skilled technicians have hand-built each of the 150 cars, with each Valkyrie taking over 2000 hours to create.Newey meanwhile is believed to be jumping ship away from Max Verstappen’s team in a £20m deal with Aston Martin in the coming days.Newey’s exit looks set to be announced before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix next week.Newey, 65, – dubbed ‘the man who can see air’ – has reportedly turned down Ferrari and a host of other suitors, including McLaren to join Aston Martin.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and TBCAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban OconThe Valkyrie logo is etched on the backCredit: Aston MartinIt took a team more than 2,000 man hours to complete the carCredit: Aston MartinHe will work with Stroll’s driver son Lance, 25, and double world champion Alonso, the oldest man on the grid at 43.Meanwhile, Alonso pushed as hard as he could in the closing laps of the Italian Grand Prix as he finished 11th on Sunday.The Spaniard two-stopped and ran in the top 10 for chunks of the race.But he found himself playing catch up after being overtaken by the one-stopping Williams of Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen’s Haas.READ MORE SUN STORIESAston are having a disappointing season, sitting a distant P5 in the constructor’s championship.On Newey’s potential arrival, Alonso said on Sunday: “Well, it’s still only rumours. And I think it’s not only one man’s job to fix things.”It sports many intricate details on its interiorCredit: Aston MartinIt is painted in Satin Aston Martin Racing Green with contrasting AMR Satin Lime GraphicsCredit: Aston Martin🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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      F1 chaos as safety car CRASHES during test laps in never-before-seen accident at Italian Grand Prix

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      THIS is the shocking moment the F1 safety car SMASHED into barriers at high speed ahead of the weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.The car was taking part in its usual high-speed pre-race tests on Thursday afternoon ahead of Sunday’s race at Monza.The safety car looked worse for wear after colliding into the barrierCredit: GettyDriver Bernd Maylander, thankfully, managed to walk away from the crash unharmedCredit: GettyBut it unexpectedly skidded off the track during one of its runs and SLAMMED into the barrier.Driver Bernd Maylander lost control before one of the turns, which led to the motor skidding onto the gravel.Thankfully for Maylander, he managed to keep the car on all four wheels.But he was unable to prevent it from scudding into the barrier at high speed.READ MORE F1 NEWSThe green Aston Martin was nigh-on totalled after its high-speed crash.Maylander, however, managed to walk away from the crash without any serious injuries.Footage of the crash spread like wildfire on social media.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSInside track on Hamilton’s lifeLEWIS HAMILTON has driven his way into pole position as Formula One’s most prolific winner.One F1 fan commented on X: “Not something you see every day.”Most read in MotorsportAnother said: “I have witnessed everything this year.”F1 star Logan Sargeant’s car goes up in flames after scary 110mph crash in Dutch GP practiceAnd another: “He was just testing how the barriers were, don’t panic guys.”One jokingly remarked: “Unsafety car.”Another chimed in: “Logan Sargeant testing the Safety car.”F1 chiefs won’t be scrambling for a new safety car as there are two more on standby at Monza.Defending champion Max Verstappen goes into the Italian Grand Prix leading the chasing pack with 295 points – 75 points ahead of Brit Lando Norris.The Dutchman will be looking to seal his THIRD successive first-placed finish on Sunday afternoon.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More