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      Boxer John Cooney fighting for his life in intensive care after doctors discovered brain injury following title fight

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      BOXING star John Cooney is fighting for his life in intensive care after doctors discovered a brain injury after his latest fight.The Irish fighter, 28, suffered defeat in the first defence of his Celtic super-featherweight boxing title on Saturday.Boxing star John Cooney is in intensive care with a brain injuryCredit: GettyCooney was beaten by Welshman Nathan Howells at Belfast’s Ulster Hall with a stoppage in the ninth round.But after being treated by medics at the fight, he was quickly stretchered to the Royal Victoria Hospital for further tests.And it was there that doctors discovered Cooney had suffered a bleed on his brain.He was immediately rushed into surgery for an operation.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd Cooney is now in intensive care, with his uncle Christopher claiming the star is “fighting for his life.”A further statement from his management team at MDH Promotions read: “Following John Cooney’s epic title fight at the Ulster Hall on Saturday evening, John was assessed by the onsite medical team of the British Boxing Board of Control and swiftly taken to Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital for further treatment.“On arrival at the RVH it was discovered that John had an intracranial haemorrhage and underwent immediate surgery to relieve the pressure on his brain.“John is currently in the intensive care unit and in the hospital’s capable hands of the ICU team.Most read in Boxing“John’s fiancée Emaleen and his parents Hughie & Tina would like to thank everyone for their private messages of support, and would ask that they keep John in their thoughts and prayers at this time as he faces his toughest battle.”Cooney had been the Celtic super-featherweight champion since November 2023.That evening at the 3Arena Dublin saw him beat Liam Gaynor on the undercard of Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron.Cooney then spent a year out with a hand injury.And his last fight came in October with a win against Tanzania’s Tampela Maharusi in London. More

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      Inside self-confessed sex addict Romario’s mad world, from dating younger women to controversial career goals tally

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      ROMARIO’s life off the pitch has been more colourful than his life was on it since he hung up his boots in 2009.The legendary Brazil striker, 59, who claims to have scored over one thousand career goals, is reportedly dating a student 30 years his junior.Brazil legend Romario has led a colourful life away from footballRomario famously claimed to have scored over 1000 goals for club and countryCredit: AFPRomario is now reportedly dating Alicya Gomes – 30 years his juniorCredit: INSTAGRAMThe woman in question, Alicya Gomes, reportedly met him during last year’s municipal elections in Brazil, where Romario works in politics.They were first snapped together on a night out at Rock in Rio last October, when Romario took Alicya to watch Mariah Carey.World Cup winner Romario also has six children, including one born from an extra-matrimonial affair with an actress while he was still with his second wife Daniele Favato. SunSport delves into the former Barcelona star’s mad world.Read more football news’Sex mad’In 2018, Romario was branded ‘sex mad’ in his homeland.The reasoning; because he told Gabriel Jesus to have “lots of sex” to help him score goals before heading to the World Cup that year.Then, in 2022 he claimed his sex life was always “f***ing good” and enjoyed wild romps with his wife before matches.“Sometimes on match day I would stay at home, away from the rest of the team. If I’d wake up horny, I’d have sex with my wife and then go to the game,” he wrote in a piece for the Players’ Tribune.Most read in Football“On the pitch, it made me feel calmer and lighter.”Brazil legend makes shock comeback aged 58 almost two decades after he retired with 55 international goals from 70 gamesEven his former team-mates were privy to his sexcapades.Barça icon Hristo Stoichkov once exclaimed: “Romario was only interested in two things: football and f***ing.”Romario’s lifestyle, his constant coming and going caused problems with his wife.”Young loversRomario has been married three times.He divorced first wife Monica Santoro in 1995 after admitting countless affairs.A year later, the 5ft 6in goal poacher married Brazilian beauty Danielle Favatto.But, that didn’t stop him from straying and five years later they split in 2001.His old Brazil colleague Ronaldo told Sport in 2011: “In 1997, during Copa America, Romario convinced me to escape with him from the hotel.”Romario was the first to climb over the wall and soon after I came in. Meanwhile, on the other side of the street, there was a taxi waiting for us and we spent our nights in good company.Monica Santoro divorced Romario after several affairsCredit: Bridgeman ImagesRomario parties in Rio with second wife, Danielle FavattoCredit: AFP – GettySeen with third wife Isabelle Bittencourt, Romario has six children including Ivy Faria, who was born with Down SydromeCredit: Rex”It was all handled very intricately, but I cannot give any more details.”Romario last walked down the aisle with model Isabelle Bittencourt in 2002, then divorced her 12 years later.To satisfy his libido, he has since dated a string of young women.Last year, he was linked to pretty 34-year-old brunette Maria Geusiane Santos.They met during a night out in Rio de Janeiro and romance blossomed.The pair were spotted enjoying a romantic stroll on the picturesque Barra Beach, with the events promoter showing off her curves in a mini Brazil flag bikini.Before Maria, Romario got close to influencer Marcelle Ceolin – who was 25 years younger than him.It was reported that he introduced some of his six children to her during their seven-month love affair.Singer Dixie Pratt, who was a teenager at the time, and another student Ana Karoline Nazario, were also linked with the lothario.Stunning Maria Geusiane Santos dated Romario last yearCredit: https://terrabrasilnoticias.com/Influencer Marcelle Ceolin also had a seven-month love affair with RomarioCredit: BackGridSinger Dixie Pratt enjoyed a dalliance with RomarioCredit: Instagram / romariofariaStunning Ana Karoline Nazario was linked to Romario tooCredit: Instagram / ananazariooFormer team-mate Ronaldo revealed Romario’s secret escapades in an interviewCredit: ReutersEpic careerAside from his extra-curricular activities away from football, on the pitch Romario was a master goalscorer.Before Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi provided epic numbers of goals, he was knocking them in for fun.According to official records, he scored 690 goals in 893 games in club football.In 2007, while in mid-30s, he was still one of Brazil’s most prolific marksman in the top-flight – scoring 15 times for Vasco de Gama in just 19 games in all competitions.He briefly came out of retirement in 2024 at the age of 58 to play for America Football Club in Rio de Janeiro, alongside his son Romarinho in Brazil’s second tier.In Europe, he’s fondly remembered by PSV fans where he boasted a record of 128 goals in 149 matches.While despite an acrimonious falling out with Johan Cruyff, his memorable hat-trick in a 5-0 demolition of rivals Real Madrid for Barcelona is still fondly remembered by Catalan fans.On the international stage, Romario managed 55 goals in 70 games – most memorably coming alive at the 1994 World Cup, where he helped Brazil lift the trophy in the USA with five goals in the tournament.Still, there’s a debate to be had about the number of goals he has scored.Romario enjoyed an incredible career with clubs including BarcelonaCredit: GettyHis biggest achievement came in 1994 when he won the World Cup with his countryCredit: AFPDespite his claim to have scored over 1,000 goals, there is some confusion over Romario’s recordCredit: AFPHis research team claim he scored his 1,000th goal for Vasco, a penalty kick against Sport Recife.Amusingly, the game was stopped for 20 minutes to allow celebrations from the fans.However, there is some controversy over the number – with his goals in junior, friendly and non-official games reportedly being included in that total.The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation believe his career tally to be 968 goals in 1188 games.While a DVD released in 2008 with the best goals of his career featured 900 goals.Either way, it didn’t stop Vasco unveiling a statue of Romário at the São Januário soon after.Life after footballNo doubt that Romario’s popularity has boosted a political career he launched in 2010 when he was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil.By 2014, he was elected to the Senate with the most votes received ever by a candidate representing the state of Rio de Janeiro.That year, Romario was very vocal about Brazil hosting the 2014 World Cup – pushing the belief the event was immersed in corruption and money laundering.That notion continued four years later, when the former forward claimed that the holding of the 2018 World Cup was “stolen” from England and sold to Russia, as part of a 2011 scandal involving Fifa and corruption and bribery.By 2017, Romario left the Brazilian socialist party, PSB to join, Podemos, previously known as the country’s National Labour Party.Romario briefly came out of retirement aged 58 last yearCredit: ReutersIn recent years, Romario has turned his hand to politicsCredit: ReutersHe lost out in the race to be governor of Rio in 2018, before switching allegiances to the Liberal Party. READ MORE SUN STORIESMost recently, Romario endorsed the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro.Maybe he’s hoping for a good word for his own presidency bid one day. More

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      Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge to host first-ever boxing event with 10 fights on ‘electrifying’ card

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      STAMFORD BRIDGE is set to host its first ever boxing event.Chelsea’s historic home is the setting for the upcoming Transatlantic Clash II card.Stamford Bridge is set to host its first boxing eventCredit: GettyDubbed “Battle at the Bridge”, the event will see 10 British fighters take on 10 Americans on a bumper night of action.The UK team will be captained by Spencer Oliver.While the US boxers are skippered by Roy Jones Jr.Standard tickets for the event are being sold for £60.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile punters can grab ringside seats for £100.Stamford Bridge is not the first Prem ground to be used for boxing.Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has hosted Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury bouts.And Spurs’ home will put on Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr on April 26.Most read in BoxingSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYWhile Stamford Bridge hasn’t previously hosted boxing events, it has been used for other sports.The historic stadium has hosted rugby, speedway, baseball and track and field.Derek Chisora opens up on retirement and says people ‘don’t care’ about him in ‘scumbag’ sport of boxingIn the 1980s it also hosted cricket events.While there was famously a greyhound racing track prior to the ground being modernised.Battle at the Bridge full cardLucas Ballingall (UK) vs. Giovannie Gonzalez (USA) Arnie Dawson (UK) vs. Joseph Abudy (USA) Michael Webber-Kane (UK) vs. James Wilkins (USA) Harvey Horn (UK) vs. Justin Marquez (USA) Jack Hughes (UK) vs. Joe Collins (USA) Brad Axe (UK) vs. Brandon Grant (USA) Aurel Ignat (UK) vs. Zeno Vooris (USA) Brendan Needham (UK) vs. Corey McIntosh (USA) Harry Armstrong (UK) vs. Elijah Kavila (USA) Marley Mason (UK) vs. Bryan Albarran (USA)  More

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      Steven Gerrard ‘lined up for immediate return to management’ with worst club in English professional football

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      STEVEN GERRARD is the new name on the wanted list at the worst club in English pro football.Carlisle United are considering a shock approach for the Liverpool legend, who quit his post at Saudi side Al-Ettifaq last week.Carlisle United are considering a shock approach for Steven GerrardCredit: GettyGerrard, who has managed Rangers and Aston Villa, left his lucrative £15.2m salary with Al-Ettifaq after 18 months in charge.But the iconic midfielder could switch the Middle East for Cumbria.Carlisle are looking for a boss to save them from EFL relegation after sacking manager Mike Williamson on Monday morning.In his 25 games in the dugout, Williamson managed just five wins, six draws and 14 defeats – a win rate of a mere 20 per cent.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut the club’s American owners have raised the unlikely prospect of Gerrard taking over.Carlisle are on course to drop out of the football league as they sit five points adrift of safety at the foot of the League Two table.The Cumbrians are five points adrift of safety at the foot of the League Two table.Ex-Bolton boss Ian Evatt is the bookmakers’ favourite to takeover – but sources have disclosed that the Americans are eyeing Gerrard.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSCarlisle pulled the trigger on ex-Newcastle defender and Gateshead boss Williamson just five days before deadline day.Meanwhile, 12 players have been bought in the winter window as the club scramble in relegation scrap with Morecambe and Tranmere.Steven Gerrard mercilessly BOOED by Al-Ettifaq fans after losing local derby with Liverpool legend on brink of sackIn August, they sacked Paul Simpson a day after the summer window had closed. Simpson had also signed 12 players before deadline.In his third full-season in charge, Gerrard led Rangers to a first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years in the 2020-21 season.The former England captain replaced Dean Smith at Villa Park in November 2021 but was sacked 11 months later following 13 wins in 40 games.In his first season at Al-Ettifaq, which does not benefit from government funding, he guided his new side to sixth.However, despite signing a new contract last year, he left by mutual consent with the team placed 12th out of 16, having won 23 of 59 matches.The Liverpool legend brought Jordan Henderson to Saudi Arabia, though his stint in the Middle East only lasted six months.Gerrard also signed former Premier League stars Georginio Wijnaldum and Demarai Gray.The former England star outlined how unhappy he was at the way things are going after Saturday’s draw, which could’ve been his final press conference as boss.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe told RecordSport: “I am not satisfied with the players’ performance and levels.I see the draw as losing two important points.”I take responsibility for the result of the match, including missed opportunities and the drop in performance. More

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      ‘There’s two things I’d like to say’ – Piers Morgan leaves voicenote for ‘Mr Humble’ Erling Haaland after Arsenal win

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      PIERS MORGAN has rubbed salt into Erling Haaland and Manchester City’s wounds in spectacular fashion.SunSport columnist Morgan left Haaland a cheeky voicenote following Arsenal’s brutal 5-1 drubbing of City at the Emirates on Sunday.Erling Haaland was on target at the Emirates, but struggled for the majority of the matchCredit: RexMorgan, like the tens of thousands of Arsenal fans inside the stadium, revelled in Haaland’s misfortunes.It comes after the Norwegian memorably clashed with the Gunners in a fierce post-match melee in the reverse fixture at the Etihad in September.Following John Stones’ dramatic injury time equaliser in the 2-2 draw, Haaland was seen throwing the ball at Gabriel Magalhaes’ head.And tempers flared after the full-time whistle, where he asked Hale End graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly, “Who the f*** are you?'” after the debtuant got in his face.READ MORE ON ARSENALHaaland then proceeded to tell Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to, “Stay humble”, before labelling ex-Citizens forward Gabriel Jesus as a “f****** clown”.His words were firmly in the minds of the Arsenal squad and fanbase, including Morgan, who sent a voicenote to talkSPORT.He said: “This is Piers Morgan for talkSPORT, I’ve just got back from the stadium after watching Arsenal demolish Manchester City 5-1.”The last time we played City, Erling Haaland had a lot to say for himself at the end of the game.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Well, there are two things I’d like to say after today’s game Erling.”One is, I think you know who Mr Lewis-Skelly is now. And secondly, stay humble.Arsenal player ratings vs Man City – article”The way you lot are playing, you’re going to have a lot to be humble about.”Reacting to Morgan’s message, talkSPORT co-host Jeff Stelling joked: “Ah, the most humble man on the planet, Piers Morgan, having his say.”Ally McCoist then added: “The man who put the ‘H’ in humble.”And like Morgan, most of Arsenal’s starting XI taunted the Norway international all game.Gabriel screamed in the 24-year-old’s face for their opener before Lewis-Skelly mimicked Haaland’s meditation celebration.Haaland walked over to the away end at full-time his golden Prem badge on his shirt sleeve that indicates they are reigning champions.READ MORE SUN STORIESTold of Arsenal’s mocking celebrations, Guardiola smiled and said: “That’s good… that’s good.”Meanwhile, Arteta’s men are working to overturn a 2-0 deficit in the second-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final away at Newcastle on Wednesday.Arsenal player ratings vs Man CityARSENAL stunned Man City 5-1 at the Emirates on Sunday evening.It was an incredible result against their rivals of recent years.Here, we take a look at how the Gunners rated…David Raya – 7/10Had very little to do in the first half but made a brilliant save in the 22nd minute to deny a goalbound header from Josko Gvardiol. Made another stunning save two minutes from the half-time interval, stopping a deflected Savinho shot from close range. Powerless to stop Erling Haaland’s 55th-minute header from briefly levelling the scores.Jurrien Timber – 6Didn’t offer his usual attacking threat going forward but was solid defensively. Picked up a pointless yellow breaking up a harmless counter-attack in the 24th minute. Almost scored late in the second half.William Saliba – 5Didn’t have much to do in the first half but won all his aerial battles in the first 45 minutes. Marshalled the defence well early in the second period but was embarrassingly outjumped and outmuscled by Haaland for City’s equaliser – a major flaw of his that continues to be exposed.Gabriel Magalhaes – 6Like his defensive partner, he was seldom called into action in the first half. Dominant in the air in his battles with Haaland, who he trolled after Odegaard’s goal.Myles Lewis-Skelly – 8Continues to endear himself to the Emirates faithful with composure and tenacity beyond his years as he brilliantly floated between left back and midfield. Put real daylight between the two sides with a thumping finish just after the hour mark. This young lad is a real bright prospect for both the Gunners and England.His trolling of Haaland by copying the Norwegian’s ‘Lotus’ celebration went down a storm with fans.Thomas Partey – 7Steady in the heart of midfield and broke up play well when required. Fired the Gunners back into the lead in the 57th minute with a deflected shot from outside the box.Martin Odegaard – 7Was in the right place at the right time to benefit from the aftermath of an uncharacteristic Manuel Akanji error and break the deadlock. Was at the heart of everything good the north Londoners did going forward.Declan Rice – 6Combative, as always, in the middle of the park and played a role in the home side taking the lead, teeing up Havertz who squared the ball to Odegaard.Leandro Trossard – 6Was particularly lively on the left in the first half, giving Matheus Nunes a real run for his money. His end product, however, wasn’t the best.Gabriel Martinelli – 6Lively on the right wing in the early goings. Found the back of the net in the fifth minute after some beautiful play from Odegaard but was needlessly offside. Forced a good save out of Ortega with a rasping effort in the 68th minute.Kai Havertz – 6Lively early doors, testing Stefan Ortega with a tame shot in the first minute. Teed up Odegaard for a tap in a few moments later. Missed a golden opportunity to double the lead in the 25th minute, dragging the ball wide with the goal at his absolute mercy. Made amends for his howler by finishing an even harder chance in the 76th minute. He well and truly needed that as he looked absolutely devoid of confidence.SUBSEthan Nwaneri – 83 (on for Trossard) – 7Put the cherry on top of the cake with an outrageous effort in second-half stoppage time.Mikel Merino – 83 (on for Odegaard) – 5Raheem Sterling – 89 (on for Kai Havertz ) – N/ARiccardo Calafiori 89 (on for Lewis-Skelly) – N/ARead more on all the latest Arsenal news. More

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      ‘I spent 10 minutes with him…’ Gary Lineker reveals what Mo Salah said about Liverpool future as contract runs down

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      GARY LINEKER lifted the lid on what Mo Salah told him about his Liverpool future.The Reds hero, 32, is out of contract at the end of the season – alongside Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.Mo Salah talked to Gary Lineker about his Liverpool futureCredit: GettyThe Match of the Day host revealed the details of the private conversationCredit: PASalah can now negotiate a pre-contract agreement with a new club outside of the UK. He even admitted earlier in the season he is “more out than in” and that this is his “last year” at Anfield because there has been no update on an extension to his deal.Liverpool fans are desperate for a breakthrough to ensure Salah stays after 236 goals – including two at Bournemouth this weekend – and eight trophies in seven-and-a-half years.A move to Saudi Arabia continues to be on the cards after Al-Ittihad bid £170million for the forward in 2023. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd Salah’s recent conversation with Lineker will have done little to alleviate supporters’ fears. The outgoing Match of the Day host discussed his chat with the Liverpool star on his The Rest Is Football podcast. And it could suggest that Salah is leaning towards an exit.Lineker said: “He’s a lovely guy. I spent ten minutes with him when I went to visit Arne Slot [for a BBC interview].”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAlan Shearer replied: “Did you not get it out of him whether he’s staying or going or not?”And Lineker added: “He asked me, ‘How old were you when you finished?’Mo Salah calls out Jamie Carragher after Liverpool legend urged him to ‘take a leaf out of Virgil van Dijk’s book'”And I said, ‘Well, English football I finished when I was 32 and then I went to play in Japan for a couple of years.'”And he went, ‘Ah, you went for the money did you?'”And I said, ‘Well yeah I suppose so.'”And he went, ‘Yeah, I might do the same.’ Then he winked at the press guy that was there.”It was just a joke but he has got that cheeky sense of humour has Mo.”But Salah’s joke may have a hint of truth in it. Saudi chiefs are still determined to lure the Arab world’s greatest footballer to their mega-money league before he hangs up his boots.And they won’t want to wait any longer to sign their latest marquee transfer – and follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo. A whopping £65m payday for just two seasons in the desert is potentially on the cards to tempt Salah to the Saudi Pro League.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Turki Alalshikh, who has masterminded Saudi Arabia’s effective takeover of professional boxing, even fuelled speculation a deal could get done.He posted a mocked-up image of the two-time African Footballer of the Year in an Al-Hilal shirt.Turki Alalshikh posted this mocked-up image of Salah in an Al-Hilal shirtCredit: Facebook / TURKI ALALSHIKHFive Mo Salah strops at LiverpoolFive times things have got heated during Mo Salah’s Liverpool career.West Ham 2 Liverpool 2 – April 28, 2024Salah gets into a heated argument with Klopp as he refuses to shake the manager’s hand before coming on at the London Stadium.Liverpool 3 Sheffield United 1 – April 4, 2024Salah shakes his head as he is subbed off during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over the basement club.Chelsea 1 Liverpool 1 – August 13, 2023Salah storms off the pitch after being replaced on 77 minutes on the first day of the season.Brighton 1 Liverpool 1 – November 28, 2020Salah throws his arms up in the air and barely looks at Klopp after being subbed off. Brighton go on to equalise with a last minute penalty.Burnley 0 Liverpool 3 – August 31, 2019Salah gets in a public spat with Sadio Mane after failing to pass to the winger. Team-mate Roberto Firmino says the row had been brewing for some time.Read the full article from Jack Rosser More

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      Mathys Tel makes dramatic Tottenham U-turn as he jets into London to seal transfer from Bayern Munich

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      MATHYS TEL has made a dramatic U-turn after agreeing to join Tottenham on loan, reports say.Tel and his agent Gadiri Camara shared pictures of them travelling to London in a private jet today on deadline day.Mathys Tel has made a dramatic Tottenham U-turn as he travels to LondonCredit: RexTel was dressed to the nines on a private plane ahead of his shock last-minute moveHis agent Gadiri Camara posted snaps from a private jet on Instagram this morningTel will join Spurs until the end of the season, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.It is a straight loan deal, with NO option to buy in the forward’s short-term clause, meaning he will return to Germany in the summer.The structure of the deal is still being negotiated but Bayern have accepted Tel’s decision to try his luck in the Premier League.Agent Camara posted snaps of him and Tel looking suited and booted in a luxury private plane on Instagram hours before the close of the window at 11pm tonight.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt comes just days after Tel snubbed the chance to switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The 19-year-old allegedly turned the North London club down, with Manchester United and Arsenal both interested at the time.Spurs had been negotiating with the French teenager after reportedly agreeing a £50million deal with Bayern.And chairman Daniel Levy even jetted to Germany to help try to seal a deal before Tel refused it.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut now the teenager has seemingly gone back on his decision to reject Tottenham and will join Ange Postecoglou’s side.They are expected to cover his full salary until the deal expires in June.Inside making of Spurs whiz Bergvall who outshone Kulusevski and Gyokeres as kid Tel has been a fringe player at Bayern this season, playing only 344 minutes across their Bundesliga and Champions League campaigns.He is yet to score this term, but at 19 remains a thrilling talent.He scored nine goals and provided six assists across the Bundesliga and Europe last season – and mostly as a substitute. Bayern paid roughly £23m to land him from French side Rennes at the age of only 17 in 2022.Once confirmed, Tel will be Spurs’ fourth signing of the January window.His addition would come as a huge boost to boss Postecoglou, who has been calling for “help” to his frontline all transfer window.Kevin Danso was signed from RC Lens on Sunday on an initial loan with an obligation to buy for £20m in the summer.And 18-year-old Korean star Yang min-hyeok came during the first days of the window.Before young goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky was thrown straight into the starting XI after signing for £13.3m from Slavia Prague.Tel might jump start into Prem duties too, with Tottenham currently suffering from a horrific injury crisis.Spurs have NINE first-team players sidelined through injury, including Radu Dragusin and defenders Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie.Keeper Guglielmo Vicario, Wilson Odobert, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke and James Maddison are also out.Postecoglou’s men sit 14th in the Prem, after winning just eight of their 24 games this season.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpurs had hoped to bring in Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain, but the France international joined Juventus instead.They currently have £65million striker Solanke sidelined and not expected back for another couple of weeks due to a knee injury. More

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      Iconic former Champions League star, 37, now a CHICKEN FARMER and even has zoo with ferrets and turtles

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      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE icon Marek Hamsik now runs a chicken farm and a zoo.The Napoli legend made 520 appearances for the club with his distinctive mohawk haircut.Marek Hamsik looks after chickens and has a small zooCredit: AFP or licensorsHe claimed his set-up is like a ‘hotel for chickens’Credit: Instagram / marekhamsik17His wife Martina is behind the ideaCredit: Instagram / marekhamsik17But since hanging up his boots a year-and-a-half ago following a spell at Turkish side Trabzonspor, Hamsik balances being Slovakia’s assistant manager and his love for farming.Alongside his wife Martina and their three kids, the 37-year-old looks after chickens and has small zoo with ferrets and turtles in his homeland.Hamsik told Sport24: “It’s a relatively new hobby of ours. It all started in April last year during Easter, when we ordered hatching eggs, from which we later hatched little chicks. “During that time, we managed to set up and equip the chicken coop.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The coop is custom-made. It is more like a hotel for chickens with built-in heating and ventilation, but also automatic doors that open in the morning so that we don’t have to get up and check on them. “It is truly luxurious and the chickens are perhaps even better cared for than we are.”To date, we have 29 of them, and they lay around two dozen eggs a day. “We have a lot of them and I’m already thinking about opening a store as I take care of the chicken coop with pleasure.”Most read in Champions LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHamsik admitted it was his wife’s idea to start the farm and they now have eggs for breakfast everyday.On their animal kingdom, the former midfielder revealed: “Yes, it was her idea. She is a big animal lover in general, which she passed on to the whole family. Football icons’ strange hobbies”If we could, we would have an animal shelter or a small zoo at home. “Although we actually already have one, since we keep three dogs, a cat, the chickens, two turtles, six guinea pigs and two ferrets. “We also had two roosters that hatched with us and we raised them ourselves, but since they are the same blood as the chickens, they couldn’t stay with us.”Away from the animals, Hamsik opened a winery with his dad Richard and he boasts an impressive car collection that includes a Mustang and a Ferrari.Hamsik also runs a winery with his dadCredit: Instagram / marekhamsik17He has a Ferrari in his impressive garageA Mustang is also his pride and joyCredit: Instagram / marekhamsik17 More