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      ‘Why can’t it ever be simple?’ – Chelsea fans miserable as home kit for 2025-26 leaked including ‘grunge graphic’

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      CHELSEA fans’ miserable 2025 has continued after they were left disappointed with the leaked design of their home kit for next season.The Blues have struggled for form in 2025, winning just six of their 12 games so far this calendar year which has seen them drop away from the battle for the Premier League title.Chelsea’s leaked new home kit left fans feeling blueCredit: https://www.footyheadlines.com/The kit features a grunge patternCredit: https://www.footyheadlines.com/The blue main colour is paired with splashes of white and redCredit: https://www.footyheadlines.com/They will be hoping the fortunes of Enzo Maresca’s side will get better as the rest of the year goes on.However, the home kit they will perform in from next season has been leaked by FootyHeadlines.The leaked photos reveal a Chelsea kit, sponsored by Nike, with the colours of the club’s traditional blue combined with splashes of red and white.New images of the kit also showed off the kit featuring a grunge graphic “to highlight the gritty, tough nature of the city and its citizens”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut fans were left feeling quite blue over the new design, said to be the Dri-Fit ADV version.Taking to social media, one fan said: “It’s about time they stopped with the experimental kits.”A second said: “Why can we never have a clean and simple kit man!?”A third added: “Another miss.”Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsAnother said: “Why does every football shirt have to have a story behind it? Why can’t it simply just be a football shirt for playing football in.”In 2016, Chelsea signed then the largest kit deal in Premier League history when they penned a 15 year partnership worth £60million per year.‘I spent ages just looking at him’ – Playing vs Cristiano Ronaldo is my career highlight says star-struck Chelsea aceIt came after the Blues paid approximately £40m to terminate their previous 10-year deal with Adidas early.However, the biggest kit deal among Premier League clubs is the £90m per season deal between Manchester United and Adidas.Chelsea’s next game is the second leg of their clash with Copenhagen in the Europa Conference League.They take a 2-1 lead to tonight’s fixture Stamford Bridge. CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2025 LIVE: LATEST TIPS AND RESULTS FROM THE GREATEST SHOW ON TURF More

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      Reason Kylian Mbappe ‘REFUSED to take penalty’ revealed as he walked away before horror Vinicius Jr miss

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      REAL MADRID were left breathing a sigh of relief after seeing off Atletico on penalties following a 2-2 aggregate draw.Kylian Mbappe was one of the players who coolly converted his spot kick in the shootout – but he was reportedly unwilling to take one during the game.Kylian Mbappe reportedly refused to take Real Madrid’s penalty during the matchCredit: GettyVinicius Jr then stepped up and missed completelyCredit: EPABut Mbappe redeemed himself for any refusal to take a spot kick by scoring in the shootoutCredit: AlamyVinicius Jr then stepped up in Mbappe’s place after the World Cup winner was fouled by Clement Lenglet.And the Brazilian blasted the ball so far wide that it may well have missed if there were two goals.But after the match, Guillem Balague claimed that Mbappe is still the designated penalty taker.The LaLiga TV reporter said: “Real Madrid won a penalty but Kylian Mbappe was not right. He struggled with his ankle and with a toenail that is coming off.READ MORE REAL MADRID NEWS”You had the penalty missed by Vinicius Jr in normal time. Mbappe said to Vinicius, ‘I don’t feel like kicking this, I am not ready’ and walked away from it, Vini took it and it went high.”Balague also said: “There was a typical exchange of strong words in the tunnel after the match, but nothing different to what happens after every match.”However, it was not clear if he was referring to an exchange between the Real Madrid and Atletico players or among the Real Madrid squad internally.Vinicius was subbed off in extra time and therefore unable to take a penalty in the shootout – a decision that appeared to have paid dividends for Carlo Ancelotti.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsMbappe, Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde all scored with well-placed spot kicks before Lucas Vazquez saw his kick saved by Jan Oblak.But Toni Rudiger then stepped up to score the fifth penalty and win one of the most controversial shootouts in history for Real.Mum of Thibaut Courtois’ love-child reveals fear they will be made homeless over unpaid mortgage despite his huge salaryJulian Alvarez slotted Atletico Madrid’s second penalty into the roof of the net but VAR then adjudged the Argentine to have kicked the ball twice before it went in, meaning the kick had to be marked down as a miss.Marcos Llorente then blasted his penalty onto the bar which gave Rudiger the chance to win it.Ironically, the man who replaced Vinicius Jr – fellow Brazilian Endrick – was also taken off penalty duties by Carlo Ancelotti.The Italian said: “We had a doubt, who should have taken the penalty between Endrick or Rudiger. “We wanted Endrick, but then I saw his face and decided Rudiger was the better option.” More

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      Oleksandr Usyk ordered to face Joseph Parker in mandatory title defence… hours after opening talks for Dubois fight

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has been ordered to fight Joseph Parker by the WBO in a mandatory title defence.This comes just hours after Usyk, 38, held talks for a rematch with Daniel Dubois at Wembley.Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered to fight Joseph Parker by the WBOCredit: ReutersParker and Usyk have 30 days to reach an agreementCredit: GettyThat’s after Usyk started talks for a rematch with Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyAccording to Sky Sports, however, the Ukrainian superstar has to begin negotiations with Parker, 33.The two heavyweights have 30 days to reach an agreement for the ordered mandatory encounter.Failing to do so will lead to the WBO ordering purse bid proceedings.That means a rematch with Dubois, 27, is off for now and perhaps the foreseeablefuture.Read More on BoxingThe British star was beaten by Usyk in nine rounds in August 2023 – but only after controversy struck following a low-blow.Dubois has since become IBF champion while his undefeated rival owns the other three WBC, WBA and WBO versions of the gold.Many boxing fans have been hoping for one more match between the popular fighters after all the drama that unfolded two years ago in Poland.Usyk went down in round five after Dubois landed a shot below the belt line.Most read in BoxingBut it caused huge uproar as Dynamite and his team insisted the punch was legal and even launched an appeal with the WBA.The result stood and Usyk retained his titles as well as unbeaten record – setting up two fights with Tyson Fury.Joseph Parker has theory about Daniel Dubois’ last-minute fight withdrawalThe heavyweight star ended Fury’s unbeaten record in the first bout via split decision in May to be crowned the first four-belt heavyweight undisputed champion.But to proceed with the rematch against the Gypsy King – which he also won via unanimous decision – Usyk was forced to vacate the IBF title, which Dubois inherited. More

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      ‘There’s no way back for this Man Utd team’ – Wayne Rooney launches brutal attack on flops and names only TWO he’d keep

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      WAYNE ROONEY has hit out at Man Utd and said there are only two players he would keep.The Red Devils have suffered a horror season under, first, Erik ten Hag, and now Ruben Amorim.Wayne Rooney would like to see a huge Man Utd firesaleCaptain Bruno Fernandes is one of the few players Rooney would keepCredit: PARooney would also like to see Kobbie Mainoo stay at Old TraffordCredit: GettyRuben Amorim has yet to turn Man Utd’s fortunes aroundCredit: RexUnited are currently languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, with the Europa League now their only chance of making any kind of success out of the season.And Rooney said it “hurts” to see his former club in their current state.The former England captain was asked by fellow ex-Red Devil Gary Neville whether he thought there was any way back for the current Man Utd squad.And he told Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet: “No, I don’t think so. They look lost. They look scared.”READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS”Bruno [Fernandes] is the one who keeps producing, he annoys you at times but keeps producing.”The former Derby, DC United, Birmingham and Plymouth boss then a massive clearout would be needed to get United performing again.Rooney commented: “They need massive changes to the squad, I think 10-15 players need to leave the club.”Obviously, they can’t do that, but there is a mentality there where no one is taking responsibility [in the squad].”Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsAnd when asked which players he would keep, Rooney said: “I’d [only] keep Bruno and [Kobbie] Mainoo.”There is a culture at the club where it’s too easy to lose games and the players come out and say, ‘Onto the next one,’ and all that rubbish.Man Utd confirm Old Trafford decision with club set to build £2bn 100,000-seater ‘Wembley of the North’ “Just show some character and fight on the pitch. It’s bad watching, it hurts.”Being from Liverpool but spending so many years at United, I want the team to do well.”I’ve got my kids in the academy, and it hurts watching them.” £375,000-a-week star Casemiro performed well in the 2022/23 season but has struggled sinceCredit: GettyRasmus Hojlund is on a run of 16 Premier League games without scoringCredit: PA More

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      Lewis Hamilton recreates amazing Ferrari scene from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ as fans demand he wins an Oscar

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has left fans stunned after showing off his acting skills.Ahead of Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix this Sunday, where Hamilton will become the 13th Briton to drive for Ferrari, the 40-year-old was able to fulfil “another dream”.Lewis Hamilton starred in an edited video from the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day OffHamilton starred as a valet who takes a Ferrari for a joyrideHamilton’s skills saw fans call on him to win an OscarHe was seen with a face of excitement as the Ferrari flew through the airHamilton was joined in the scene by Oscar-winner Edward NortonHamilton will make his F1 debut for Ferrari at this weekend’s Australian Grand PrixCredit: RexTaking to social media, Hamilton shared a video from what he describes as “one of my favourite movies since I was a kid,” Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.In line with his new employers, a scene with a Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder was seen playing, before Hamilton was remarkably seen edited into the footage.The seven-time F1 world champion starred as a valet who takes the Ferrari for a joyride.Hamilton steals the scene when making his appearance wearing a jumpsuit before appearing stunned when he is asked if he speaks English, to which he replies: “What country do you think this is?”READ MORE IN F1When he is asked to take care of the car, he says: “Hey, no problem. Trust me.”He is then seen getting in the car and saying, “You fellas have nothing to worry about, I’m a professional,” before driving off.The next scene shows him driving around to pick up his friend, who is later shown to be Oscar winner Edward Norton.Hamilton and Norton are seen in the next scene flying through the air, with the former Mercedes and McLaren driver showing a wide-eyed enthusiasm while Norton appears more scared than anything.Most read in MotorsportCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsThe clip then cuts to black to show a quote from Hamilton highlighted in blue text reading: “For all the kids out there who dream the impossible.”The video then ends with Hamilton and Norton returning the car before giddily shuffling backwards, with the final words of the scene saying: “We got to do this again sometime.”Inside Lewis Hamilton’s first day at Ferrari as he instantly surprises new bosses at first official day of F1 testing Captioning the post, Hamilton said: “No better way to start the season than by fulfilling another dream.”Ferris Bueller’s Day Off has been one of my favourite movies since I was a kid. This is to pay homage to the iconic film and to celebrate my first season with Ferrari. “It definitely took a lot of cutting edge tech, production and planning to get right. Had to get the exact car too … it’s been a dream car since seeing the movie. “Shout out to the legendary @edwardnortonofficial for coming along for the ride 😂 This is the energy and excitement I’m bringing to the track this year. ANDIAMO !!”Brought to you by @dawnapollofilms & Large Eyes. Special thanks to Paramount Pictures and everyone who helped make this happen.”Dawn Apollo Films is a film and TV production company launched by Hamilton back in 2022, and is one of the teams behind the F1 movie coming out later this year starring Brad Pitt.Fans loved Hamilton’s role in the clip, and bemoaned the fact he had narrowly missed out on the date for Oscar season – doubtless because he would have swept the field.One fan said: “And the Oscar (not Piastri) goes to.”A second said: “We need to get this man in Fast and Furious.”A third added: “Ok this is amazing.”Another said: “The absolute best thing I’ve ever seen in my life.”A fifth said: “The best thing on the internet.”Hamilton has made no secret of his desire to eventually branch into acting when he retires from F1.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe currently has voice credits in the Pixar animated movie series Cars and Zoolander 2, while also starring in the popular video game, Fortnite and in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.Hamilton was also asked to star in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick, but could not find a way to make it align with his schedule, admitting the decision “broke his heart”.CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2025 LIVE: LATEST TIPS AND RESULTS FROM THE GREATEST SHOW ON TURFF1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: 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 Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      Furious fans hurl bottle at Jude Bellingham after Champions League controversy.. but Real Madrid star responds perfectly

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM silenced yobs who hurled a bottle at him after Real Madrid sealed a place in the Champions League quarter-finals.Real defeated rivals Atletico Madrid 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday in the second leg of their Last-16 encounter with Bellingham, 21, scoring from the spot before Antonio Rudiger secured qualification.Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham had objects hurled at him after beating Atletico MadridCredit: RexBellingham silenced yobs by heading away a plastic bottle that was thrown at himLos Blancos made it through despite a nervy encounter that saw the star midfielder’s England team-mate Conor Gallagher tying the aggregate on 2-2 just a few seconds after kick-off.Atletico couldn’t add to their 1-0 lead and thus the crunch derby went to pens where Bellingham kept his cool to help the reigning European champions advance to the next round.The ex-Birmingham star then led celebrations at the Metropolitano Stadium.That didn’t sit well with some home fans who started hurling objects at Bellingham and his team-mates.Read More on FootballBut a viral clip caught the Real star maintaining his composure with a brilliant reaction that showed his true class.The ex-Borussia Dortmund star saw a plastic bottle flying towards him and went on to head it away like he usually does on set pieces – a lot of which lead to a goal.Bellingham’s hilarious reaction and incredible resilience went viral with amazed fans storming social media.One fan tweeted: “What a video!”Most read in Champions LeagueAnother commented: “Absolute GOAT.”A third wrote: “Man redirected that bottle like it was a last-minute corner kick.”Jude Bellingham says ‘The Referee Made a Mistake’ giving red card This fan said: “Craziest reaction by Bellingham.”And that one stated: “Legend!” More

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      ‘Historic robbery’ – Fans furious as Julian Alvarez’s penalty controversially ruled out after Real Madrid protests

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      FOOTBALL fans were left furious after Julian Alvarez saw his penalty shootout goal ruled out following a VAR intervention.Conor Gallagher’s early goal for Atletico Madrid after 27 seconds had forced extra-time and penalties with holders Real Madrid during the second leg of the Madrid derby Champions League last 16 clash.Julian Alvarez saw his penalty shootout kick against Real Madrid controversially ruled outCredit: RexVAR ruled out the kick on grounds of a double touch before it went inCredit: ReutersBoth sides were unable to find a decisive winner, with Vinicius Jr blazing a spot-kick over the bar in the second half, so a shootout was needed to separate the teams at the end of more than 210 minutes of action.With the away side kicking first, the first three penalties were all scored.Ex-Manchester City star Alvarez then stepped up for his sides second penalty at the Wanda Metropolitano.Catastrophe struck as the Argentine slipped during his run-up, but his effort still managed to find its way into the net.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, VAR seemed to spot something wrong with the kick.And upon a review, Alvarez saw his goal ruled out for an extraordinary double touch.Atletico scored their next penalty through Angel Correa, but were sent crashing out of the competition by their neighbours once again when Marcos Llorente saw his kick saved by Thibaut Courtois.Fans were left fuming about the inexplicable intervention by VAR, accusing it of favouring the 15-time European Champions.Most read in FootballCheltenham 2025 – all you needOne fan on social media said: “Football will never see anything like this again. A historic robbery has taken place at the Metropolitano with the whole world watching. Payments have come in clutch.”A second said: “Cancelling a penalty because there might have been a double touch is abhorrent. At the very least, Álvarez should be given a chance to retake it. Carlo Ancelotti to step down as Real Madrid boss”But if there isn’t even clear-cut evidence of a double touch, why nullify it? There’s no other way to put it: it’s anti-football.”A third added: “The Julian Alvarez penalty kick is all the evidence we needed towards proving that Real Madrid has some pact with the devil in the Champions League.”Atleti boss Diego Simeone was incandescent as ever when discussing the intervention, asking reporters to raise their hand if they saw the apparent double touch.He then shouted: “Did anyone here see Julián touch the ball twice? Raise your hand! Come on, come on! Raise your hand! Nobody’s raising theirs, ready! Next question…”However, slowed-down replays from of the incident showed there was indeed a slight double-touch.Football lawmakers, IFAB, clearly write in the laws of the game that the double touch of a penalty kick is forbidden.Law 14.2 states: “The kicker touches the ball again before it has touched another player; an indirect free kick (or direct free kick for a handball offence) is awarded.”Law 10, which clarifies the rules around shootouts, also adds: “If the kicker is penalised for an offence committed after the referee has signalled for the kick to be taken, that kick is recorded as missed and the kicker is cautioned.”Real Madrid’s progression into the quarter-finals sees them play Arsenal, who were eliminated at this stage by Bayern Munich last season.The first leg will commence at the Emirates on April 8, with the second leg commencing the following week on April 16.These two clubs have remarkably only met once before in the Champions League in 2005/06.Arsenal emerged as 1-0 victors over a two-legged semi-final thanks to Thierry Henry goal early in the second half at the Bernabeu.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat season was the last time the Gunners made it to the final of the competition.The winner of the tie will play one of Paris Saint-Germain or Aston Villa for a spot in the final at the Allianz Arena. More

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      What will happen to Old Trafford after Man Utd’s stadium move as it’s revealed iconic ground will take a year to destroy

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      OLD TRAFFORD will take about 12 months to dismantle once Manchester United move into their new £2billion stadium.Plans were revealed earlier this week for a new 100,000-seater home in the shadow of the Theatre of Dreams.Manchester United have confirmed their decision to build a brand new 100,000-seater stadiumOld Trafford will take about 12 months to dismantle once Manchester United move into their new stadiumCredit: ReutersThe hope is to move in for the start of the 2030/31 season — in just over five years — if there are no further obstacles.United believe they can continue to use Old Trafford — their home for the past 115 years — until the new place is ready.Nothing has been decided regarding their existing stadium but ideas about scaling it down and using it for youth and women’s games are now considered unlikely.Architects involved in the project believe it could be bulldozed within a year of the final game.Read More on Man UtdUnited chief executive Omar Berrada confirmed that a final decision regarding Old Trafford has yet to be taken but added it’s “unlikely” they will keep it in operation.Berrada said when asked if Old Trafford could be kept: “I’d say it’s unlikely.”We haven’t made a decision on it yet. It’s true that at some point there was some thinking either keeping it as it is or reducing the capacity to 25 or 30,000, as somewhere where the women’s team could play, the youth teams could play.”I think given our ambition to build what you saw today [Tuesday], maybe that needs to be re-visited.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free bets”Again, our ambition is for the women’s team to have a big enough fan base that they’re playing in the main stadium, not in a smaller capacity stadium.”It’s not off the table [to have a mini Old Trafford]. It’s feasible but we have to find the best ways to finance a new stadium and we’re thinking about this in the context of how can it benefit the wider regeneration project.Old Trafford will be demolished and new ground will be built on adjacent landUnited will attempt to complete it in an ambitious five-year timeframeThe stadium will be contained by a vast umbrella, harvesting energy and rainwaterInside Newcastle’s £3BILLION new stadium plans with St James’ Park project to rival Old Trafford”If we feel the space where Old Trafford currently is can be used in a different way whilst preserving the history of Old Trafford then we’ll explore it.”Meanwhile, United hope the £50million revamp of their Carrington training base will be complete by the time they return from their pre-season tour.United’s decision came after an extensive consultation process around whether to develop the existing stadium from a capacity of 74,000 to 87,000 or build a new one.Architects at Foster and Partners, who will design the project, said the stadium would feature an umbrella design and a new public plaza that is “twice the size of Trafalgar Square”.Three giant towers, inspired by the Red Devils’ trident, will dominate the skyline and hold up the “umbrella” – a sweeping glass and steel canopy above that will keep fans dry inside and outside what would be Britain’s biggest stadium.However critics claimed the new design looks more like a circus tent.READ MORE SUN STORIESOne fan tweeted: “Fair play to Manchester United for having the self-awareness to put a giant circus tent around their new stadium.”Another commented: “Man Utd’s new stadium design looks like a circus. Coincidence? I think not.”The government will help fund a redevelopment area around the stadium More