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      Saudi Arabia release new pictures of 92,000-capacity ‘germinating seed’ King Salman Stadium ahead of 2034 World Cup

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      SAUDI ARABIA have unveiled new pictures of the King Salman Stadium.Planning is well underway for the new national team stadium, which is being designed by world leader Populous.Saudi Arabia have unveiled pics of their state-of-the-art new stadiumCredit: .It is nature-inspired and the design represents a splitting seedCredit: .The arena could host more than 92,000 fansCredit: .Populous have designed the stadium which could host the 2034 World Cup finalCredit: .The stadium, which is scheduled to be completed by 2029, will boast a capacity of more than 92,000.The Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Ministry of Sports have released a projection of what the arena could look like, with the design “based on Saudi Arabia’s mesmerising natural landscape”.The stadium will contain sports facilities, commercial areas and recreational facilities, with Saudi Arabia hopeful the ground could host international tournaments including the 2034 World Cup.It will also contain a Royal Box, hospitality skyboxes and lounges, 300 VVIP seats, and 2,200 VIP seats, and will feature internal screens, gardens and a walking path on its roof with panoramic views of King Abdulaziz Park.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSaudi envision a state-of-the-art sports park containing an athletics stadium, an aquatics centre with an Olympic-sized swimming pool as well as several training pitches.The stadium itself features a unique design with the external stands akin to leaves or even a broken up football pitch.The concept is a germinating seed that breaks, “cracks the earth and emerges as a dynamic yet seemingly natural intervention”.The idea is supposed to represent Saudi Arabia’s commitment to expanding sport in the country, from the grass roots to the elite level.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne projection of the stadium even shows the gaps in between the stands flowing out into paths surrounding the stadium, with Populous handed a big task to make the projection a reality.However they have a proven track record having worked on Wembley, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the 2022 World Cup final host Lusail Stadium.Inside futuristic three-sided stadium built on a cliff and covered with LED screens that could host 2034 World Cup games More

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      Sarina Wiegman reckons lack of match action for Chloe Kelly ‘is a concern’ – but says forward has enough England credit

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      SARINA WIEGMAN says Chloe Kelly’s lack of game time is a concern despite the forward’s inclusion in her latest Lionesses squad. The Manchester City player, who has started once in the WSL this term, has been named in Wiegman’s 24-strong England group. Sarina Wiegman says Chloe Kelly has built up enough credit for inclusion in England’s squadCredit: PAKelly’s Man City team-mate Lauren Hemp will miss England’s November camp after successfully undergoing knee surgeryCredit: AlamyElla Toone will also miss England’s last two fixtures this year due to a calf injuryCredit: PAHowever her club pal Lauren Hemp is among the notable absentees with the squad hit by injuries before friendly clashes with the USA and Switzerland. The in-form Man City forward will miss England’s two final matches of the year having successfully undergone a knee operation. Kelly, who is facing a battle for a Cityzens first team spot with forwards Mary Fowler and Aoba Fujino, five WSL appearances as a substitute this term. Of her battle for minutes at club level, England boss Wiegman said: “It’s a concern right now, already, but that’s a hard situation. Read More Football Stories“Competition at Man City is high too. But it’s also to have a look at what’s available? What players do we have available for our squad? “We have some injuries up front. Lauren Hemp is injured, Lauren James is injured, so that competition is still going on too. “Chloe knows that she’s not in the best position at (her) club at the moment but (she has) enough credit to bring her in, related to the whole team and the availability of players.”Hemp, who has impressed this season with five goals in seven WSL games, was absent from Man City’s  2-0 loss to Chelsea in the league on Saturday Most read in FootballMan United’s Ella Toone will also miss England’s matches due after sustaining a calf injury three days ago. Lauren James and Niamh Charles are still unavailable for England duty due to injury and Aston Villa defender Lucy Parker is also sidelined. Leicester City midfielder and defender Ruby Mace has is one of two uncapped players named in the Lionesses squadCredit: GettyWiegman’s latest squad includes senior call-ups for uncapped Leicester and Man City midfielders Ruby Mace and Laura Blindkilde.  And Man United defenders Gabby George and Millie Turner have also been named with George returning to the squad for the first time in two years. England will face Emma Hayes’ USA side at Wembley on November 30 before a December 3 clash with Switzerland at Bramall Lane. More

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      Mike Tyson lands lucrative offer to star on porn website after showing bare bum live on TV at Jake Paul fight

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      MIKE TYSON’S bear bum Netflix mishap might be about to earn him a small fortune.Iron Mike accidentally bared it all during Netflix’s broadcast of his unanimous decision defeat to Jake Paul last week.Mike Tyson has been offered a lucrative deal with an adult websiteCredit: GettyIt comes after the boxer showed his bear bum live on NetflixCredit: NetflixThe 58-year-old old was caught with his rear end out in the open after an interview with son Amir live on the streaming service’s coverage of the fight.But what was an embarrassing moment could be about to earn Tyson the big bucks.Porn website CamSoda have offered the former world heavyweight champion £200,000 to show his cheeks on camera one more time.A spokesperson from the adult site has penned an offer letter to the boxing legend to try and convince him to get in front of the camera.READ MORE IN BOXINGCamSoda Vice President Daryn Parker said: “Now, I understand this offer may be a far cry from what you just raked in from the fight, but let’s face it — maybe it’s time to hang up the gloves.”I think this offer is the perfect way to still get in front of people and perform in a different, less strenuous way. “Plus, you don’t have to worry about anyone biting or going after your ears.”Tyson is understood to have earned a whopping £15.4m from his involvement in the fight with Jake Paul.Most read in BoxingTyson make a killing from his fight with Jake PaulCredit: ReutersCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe veteran puncher showed his age during the Texas bout as he was easily beaten by influencer-turned-fighter Paul.In the 16 minutes of action, Tyson landed just 18 punches – averaging just 2.25 successful hits per round.Stunning Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ring girls oil up as they share behind-the-scenes video of Netflix fight By comparison, Paul, 27, landed 78 hits for a success rate of 28 per cent despite his opponent barely moving.Even though the fight has been heavily criticised, the event still attracted incredible numbers on Netflix.The fight peaked at some 65million streams, becoming the 10th most watched sporting event EVER.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown. More

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      Man City wonderkid James McAtee ‘lined up for January transfer’ after playing ONE Premier League minute all season

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      MANCHESTER CITY ace James McAtee is being targeted by West Ham and Fulham ahead of the January transfer window.McAtee, 22, enjoyed an impressive loan stint with Sheffield United the last two years as he scored 14 goals and bagged eight assists in 75 appearances.Manchester City ace James McAtee is being targeted by Fulham and West HamCredit: GettyMan City could be open to selling McAtee in the January transfer windowCredit: GettyThe playmaker has found opportunities to be limited at the Etihad this season despite a string of injuries in the squad and has only played ONE MINUTE in the Premier League.According to The Guardian, that has led interest from both the Hammers and the Cottagers who are tracking the City academy product.He was reportedly targeted by Chelsea last summer.McAtee has played six times across all competitions, with his most impressive performance taking place last month in the Champions League at Slovan Bratislava where he scored a goal.Read More on FootballThe attacking midfielder could command a fee of at least £20million and the Cityzens would be open to a deal.The versatile midfielder is still highly regarded by the club, who could offer him a new contract with his current deal set to run out in 2026.However, the reigning Premier League champions have proven to be open to selling homegrown players as it helps their position with the English top flight’s profit and sustainability rules.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWest Ham have struggled in midfield this season with star player Lucas Paqueta being unable to replicate last term’s success.Most read in FootballPaqueta has also been charged with a breach of the Football Association’s betting regulations – the Brazil international denies the allegations.City wonderkid James McAtee scores impressive goal in trainingFulham are likely to rekindle their interest in McAtee after failing to land him in the summer.His former England Under-21 international team-mate Emile Smith Rowe has been rejuvenated under Marco Silva at Craven Cottage after he left Arsenal.Fellow Man City academy graduate Cole Palmer has also proven the grass can be greener away from Pep Guardiola’s side as he left the club last year and went on to become Chelsea’s biggest star. More

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      Brazil prodigy Endrick linked with shock transfer to Southampton after Real Madrid struggles

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      REAL MADRID and Brazil prodigy Endrick has been linked with a shock move to Southampton.Endrick, 18, moved to Real Madrid from Palmeiras this summer in a deal worth up to £60m.Real Madrid star Endrick has been linked wirh a switch to SouthamptonCredit: GettyThe highly-rated teenager has been making waves in Brazil, already notching up 13 caps for the Selecao and scoring his first goal against England at Wembley.But life in the Spanish capital has got off to a slow start with the forward well down the pecking order behind the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.Since his arrival at the Bernabeu, Endrick has played just 55 minutes of La Liga action, albeit managing a goal and assist in that time.And with a lack of game-time, it’s claimed that the rising star could be ready to leave Madrid on loan to develop his game.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLUnbelievably, Russel Martin’s Southampton are one of the teams who have been linked with snapping up the attacker.According to Spanish outlet Sport, the Saints are one of a number of teams who have registered an interest in the teen.They claim that Southampton will face competition from the likes of AS Roma and Real Valladolid for Endrick’s signature.Southampton are crying out for an injection of creativity with the St Mary’s outfit rock bottom of the Premier League having scored just seven goals this term – the least amount of goals in the division.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSEndrick was linked to the Prem last summer with Chelsea vying for his services before he decided to join Real Madrid.While the youngster is clearly a fan of the English game after previously admitting that one of his idols is former England and Manchester United star Bobby Charlton.Fans gasp at ‘a crime being committed’ as Brazil wonderkid Endrick ‘humiliates’ rival with filthy skillThe superstar is affectionately called “Bobby” by his Real Madrid teammates as a result.Endrick was born 33 years after Charlton retired from football in 1973. More

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      Kim Kardashian and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson tipped for shock EFL club takeovers after Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham revolution

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      KIM KARDASHIAN and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson have been tipped to complete an EFL club takeover.American investment in English football has exploded in recent years, with 14 Premier League clubs majority owned by US firms.The Rock has been tipped to make an investment in an EFL clubCredit: The Mega AgencyKim Kardashian could also be keen to get involvedCredit: GettyRob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have paved the way for celebrity investorsCredit: PAA$AP Rocky has been linked with a purchase of Tranmere RoversCredit: GettyIt is a similar case in the EFL with a third of owners American, while there has also been an increase in celebrity involvement.Hollywood A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney sparked the drive with their takeover of Wrexham and the subsequent release of Disney+ documentary ‘Welcome to Wrexham’.More recently NFL legend Tom Brady has become involved as an investor in Birmingham City, with another American Football star JJ Watt purchasing a stake in Burnley.Superstar rapper A$AP Rocky was even linked to a takeover of Tranmere, and football investment expert Adam Sommerfeld believes it is only a matter of time before some bigger names get involved.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe told the BBC’s Monday Night Club: “A lot of these guys (celebs) will see them (clubs) as media assets because of the drama they produce.”To try and replicate that in another area, lets say film content, is very difficult.”The shoulder programming that comes with these things, the documentaries, opens them up to sponsors, to investors, to brand collaborators.”There’s an argument it will become saturated quite quickly, perhaps it already has been. [Tom] Brady, JJ Watt at Burnley.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Now it becomes about almost how can you take it up a level. Who’s going to get The Rock, god forbid who’s going to get a KIm Kardashian.”Sommerfeld also predicted all English clubs will be owned or part-owned by American investors in the next five to ten years, with “every team” in the EFL already in talks with US investors.Ryan Reynolds tells Liverpool star Mo Salah to ‘think about’ stunning Wrexham transfer in brilliant video More

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      Inside Barry McGuigan’s feud with boxing superstar ex-pal Carl Frampton – and incredible TV clash that could have been

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      BARRY McGUIGAN has had plenty of battles in the ring, in his personal life and now in the jungle.But there was even a bitter legal spat with his former protegee that ended up in court.Carl Frampton was like an adopted son to Barry McGuiganCredit: Action Images – ReutersTheir relationship broke down and ended up in courtAnd the pair nearly had an awkward reunion on the ITV screens this week.Hall of Famer McGuigan, 63, won the WBA featherweight world crown in 1985 and retired with an impressive 32-3 record.After hanging up his gloves, the Irishman stayed in boxing and launched his own promotion company.And one of the key men in his stables was Northern Irish star Carl Frampton.READ MORE ON BOXINGFrampton, 37, started working with McGuigan in 2009 and secured world titles in both the super-bantamweight and featherweight divisions while fighting under the Cyclone Promotions flag and being trained by Barry’s son Shane.But things took a shock twist in 2017.Their eight-year relationship ended in acrimonious fashion following the cancellation of Frampton’s fight with Andres Gutierrez.Not only did the Jackal quit from the McGuigans but he also defected to controversial Irish gangster Daniel Kinahan’s MTK Global promotions.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKinahan is being hunted by the FBI over role as head of a global organised crime gang worth an estimated $1billion (£790million) – there are no suggestions Frampton was involved in crime.And Frampton’s exit also sparked a mass exodus of boxers from Cyclone Promotions, “effectively destroying the business”.Carl Frampton reveals ‘deep hatred’ for McGuigan family Then in 2020, the spat turned into a courtroom showdown.Frampton sued Cyclone Promotions for £6m in alleged withheld earnings from fights in Northern Ireland, England and the United States.He even claimed the McGuigans used some of the money he was owed for expenses outside of boxing – including holidays.Frampton, who described mentor and manager McGuigan as his “hero”, said: “It just seemed at times they were enjoying life on my purse.“The biggest one was in 2016 after a fight. My family and I had a bit of a holiday, and the McGuigans did too.“The expenses were coming out of the purse after the fight was over.“I literally paid for a lot of what went on in their holiday.“It was hard when it broke down, to be honest, but I mean, it was probably a long time coming.“I was hoping that the things that people were saying about Barry were all wrong. He was a hero of mine growing up.“I wanted this to get fixed. A court process was the last thing I wanted, but there was no other option.”They spent eight years working together from 2009 to 2017Credit: PacemakerMcGuigan helped the Belfast boxer become world championCredit: GettyFrampton called his former mentor and manager his ‘hero’ growing upCredit: Sportsfile – SubscriptionMcGuigan hit back, though, and launched a countersuit claiming Frampton had been in breach of his contract when he walked out on Cyclone Promotions, for whom he was a director.Both men denied any wrongdoing.However, it sparked a multi-million-pound legal case which was surprisingly settled in an out-of-court confidential agreement in November 2020.McGuigan said: “Just a disappointment. Pretty deep disappointment. I took him into my home, made him part of my family.“I didn’t take a penny off him for over two years [until] he won the Commonwealth title.“Very disappointing that he went off to join Daniel Kinahan. That’s it.“He [Frampton] can say what he wants but he knows he could not have achieved anything without me or my family and the work that we put into him.“I don’t want to get into a slagging match with him. I’m past all that nonsense.Shane will end up in the International Boxing Hall of Fame, just like me. It sounds very bumptious but I’m not in the International Boxing Hall of Fame for no reason.“I was really good at what I did. We are very good people. We’re very decent people.”Frampton – who went on to sign for promoter Frank Warren – retired in 2021 and announced his relationship with McGuigan is “dead” and the bad memories have “tarred everything that’s gone on”.He released his autobiography in 2023 and took further jabs at his former manager.The Jackal went to Daniel Kinahan before signing with Frank WarrenCredit: ReutersFrampton insists there is no chance of kissing and making up with the McGuigansCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe Belfast battler added: “It was bliss at the start and there was genuine love and friendship. Barry went as far as calling me the fourth son at times. He was a man that I looked up to so much.”I understand that Barry is a hero to many people. He was a hero to me.“But if you read this book, and still think he is a hero, you need to give your head a wobble.“It was pretty sour in the end. It was a shame but this is what happens in boxing.”I think the relationship’s dead, it will always be dead.”But for a while, I had a lot of bitterness about them and thought about them a lot and I had a lot of anger, but I don’t have that anymore. I kind of pity them now.”I’ve calmed down and have more important things to worry about now.“Obviously I can’t say a lot, but I can say I’m extremely happy with the settlement.”But despite their public animosity, Frampton and McGuigan could have spent three weeks camping together in Australia after Tommy Fury opted out of I’m A Celebrity.In a Kevin Keegan-style explanation, Frampton revealed: “I swear to God I was nearly in it.“When Tommy Fury pulled out there was me and two others and the fella from McFly got it instead of me.READ MORE SUN STORIES“So obviously I think there must have been a debate that would have put me and McGuigan in at the same time.”By the way I would have loved to have been in with him, I would have absolutely loved it, but it wasn’t to be.”The details of their out-of-court settlement remain confidentialThings fell apart in 2017Credit: GettyMcGuigan could have had an awkward reunion with Frampton in the I’m A Celebrity jungleCredit: PAMcGuigan opened up on the ITV show about his family heartache, including the death of his daughterCredit: Rex More

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      Fans just realising Anthony Gordon stuck to wholesome promise with celebration after first England goal

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      ANTHONY GORDON kept a heartwarming promise to a young Newcastle fan after scoring his first goal for England.Gordon, 23, scored his first goal for the Three Lions on Sunday as Lee Carsley signed off as interim manager with a 5-0 thrashing of Ireland.Anthony Gordon kept a promise to a young Newcastle fan after scoring his first England goalCredit: EPAYoung Magpie Ivy showed Gordon her cartwheel celebration when the pair met last monthCredit: X @NUFCGordon agreed to copy the celebration when he next scoredCredit: X @NUFCThe England star did just that after netting against Ireland on SundayCredit: ReutersIt wasn’t just a special moment for Gordon, but a touching moment for young Magpies fan Ivy who saw her hero recreate her favourite celebration.Gordon had met Ivy, who was diagnosed with hyper IGE syndrome, last month and asked the youngster what her favourite celebration was.Young Ivy pulled off her best cartwheel and Gordon promised to do exactly the same the next time he scored.And the pacy winger kept to his word after he tucked home England’s second goal against the Irish.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGordon ran off to celebrate with the Wembley crowd, rolling into a cartwheel and blowing a kiss to the camera for Ivy.Fans loved the touching moment, labelling Gordon as “a Goat” and lauding him as a “beautiful human being”.Others gushed that Gordon is a “great player and even better person” as well as a “class act”.Gordon has now earned nine caps for England since making his debut in March.Most read in FootballHe managed just one minute of action during the summer after spending almost all of Euro 2024 sitting on the bench as England suffered major final heartbreak once again.Gordon was one of four England stars to score their first goal for the nation against Ireland, joining Jarrod Bowen, Conor Gallagher and Taylor Harwood-Bellis in scoring their first Three Lions goal.Lee Carsley hailed for ‘best football England have ever played’ as fans say ‘can we rip up Tuchel’s contract-‘While it was a big night for Newcastle with Gordon, Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento all earning starts for England.Gordon’s role at club level is increasing week on week as he becomes a crucial cog in Eddie Howe’s Newcastle machine.He has already scored twice and set up another in his 10 Premier League appearances this term.But he will be hoping he can pick up the pace on his goal contributions if he’s going to better the 11 goals and 10 assists he racked up last season. More