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      Premier League club to DOUBLE stadium’s capacity with huge redevelopment plan as owner admits ‘we need to improve it’

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      BOURNEMOUTH are set to more than double their stadium capacity.The Cherries’ Vitality Stadium home holds just 11,307 fans – making it by far the smallest ground in the Premier League.Bournemouth are aiming to expand their current Dean Court homeCredit: AlamyThe Vitality Stadium holds 11,307 fansCredit: ReutersClub owner Bill Foley has previously discussed the possibility of Bournemouth building a new stadium.But during a recent appearance on talkSPORT, the American said that the Cherries are now aiming to expand their current Dean Court site.After revealing that Bournemouth will be moving to their new training ground in April, the 80-year-old said: “We are well underway to having a solution for our stadium with several stages in mind.“The first stage would be to grow to about 16,000 seats, the next stage would be about 20,000, and the third stage would be to about 24,000 seats.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Much more hospitality and a much more welcoming environment, in terms of when people arrive and how they get into the stands and so on.”The Vitality Stadium is privately owned by property company Structadene.Foley wants to buy Bournemouth’s stadium outright before beginning redevelopment work.He added: “We are hopefully going to be acquiring the Vitality.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free bets“We have a plan in place. It is going to be a staged effort, and we need to have the council’s approval.“We’ll start with the south stand, and we’ll really expand that and make that a permanent stand with some hospitality.New $1bn stadium in Miami rapidly takes shape and set to open in 2026 “At the same time we’re going to be redoing the main stand in terms of hospitality and ingress and egress, high speed elevators and so on so people aren’t having to walk up three flights to go to have lunch and then walk down two flights to go to their seats, and then walk two flights up again.“The stadium is just antiquated and we need to improve it.”On the work that has gone on behind the scenes, Foley continued: “We’ve been working hard on it. Our general contractor was over in Las Vegas last Monday and we spent four or five hours together, going through options and looking at the stages and how we move forward.“Now we’re working with the council to see if we can get fairly quick approval for what we want to do.“We’ve already raised the money, so the sooner we get approvals and we get our design plan in place, we’ve already retained our architects and retained our builder and so on, we’ll be ready to go.“People will be surprised with how quickly we go with this situation.”READ MORE SUN STORIESFoley also revealed that Bournemouth are looking to extend boss Andoni Iraola’s contract, with the Spaniard’s current deal set to expire at the end of next season.According to talkSPORT, Iraola would be Tottenham’s top candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou, should the under-fire Aussie be sacked.Bill Foley revealed Bournemouth’s plans to talkSPORTCredit: Getty More

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      Major changes to Australian Grand Prix circuit confirmed ahead of F1 opener after George Russell’s terrifying crash

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      FORMULA ONE’S season-opener in Australia has undergone some major changes since last season.The 2025 F1 calendar raises the curtain Down Under in Melbourne for the first time since 2019 ahead of a highly-anticipated season.The Australian Grand Prix has made major changes to the circuit after two huge crashes last yearCredit: AFPMercedes’ George Russell was left stranded in the middle of the track after his car flipped when hitting a kerbCredit: AFPAlex Albon was also put out of the race after hitting the wall and skidding back into the middle of the trackCredit: GettyRussell said the moves were positiveCredit: RexBig narratives include Lewis Hamilton making his debut for Ferrari while six rookies – including teen millionaire Ollie Bearman – also take to the grid.However, there have also been changes made to the circuit itself in Australia.The 2024 race was as dramatic as they come with Max Verstappen’s brakes catching on fire before Carlos Sainz swept home to win the race following surgery on his appendix.But George Russell and Alex Albon suffered huge crashes at the same part of the track, with Russell’s Mercedes flipping violently before coming to a halt on its side while Albon’s Williams slid into the middle of the track following a big shunt against the wall.READ MORE IN F1Both incidents forced a red flag, but measures have been taken for this year’s race to try and ensure the same incidents do not happen again.This year Albert Park chiefs have done major work to Turns 6 and 7, where the crashes happened.The first change has seen the barrier moved and angled differently to stop a car bouncing back into the track.Sections of the kerbing have been slightly flattened to reduce the risk of potential instability caused by the bumps.Most read in MotorsportCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsMeanwhile, adjustments have also been made to the gravel traps by bringing them closer to the kerbs.Russell said the changes were a positive following his terrifying crash last year.Martin Brundle’s most-awkward Formula 1 grid moments from Cara Delevingne to Ozzy OsbourneHe told reporters: “Yeah, I know there’s been changes to the circuit through that corner. “There’s been a few big crashes there and obviously that was, yeah, it was a big one in itself. I’m fortunate I didn’t get collected. Afterwards I think the duty lies on the FIA, to be honest. “In this regard, I think the people around the circuit have done everything they can to make that corner slightly better if you were to have a crash so…  “You know, it’s part of racing, it’s the dangers that we involve ourselves with. “It’s when you push the limits and you’re going for everything, it sometimes bites. But I trust the team.”An FIA spokesperson also explained the changes made after taking on board proposed changes from the FIA Safety Department.They said: “The kerb at the exit of Turn 6 through entry and apex of Turn 7 has been replaced with a single specification of negative kerb.”This adjustment removes the transition from negative to positive kerb that was present in this area, which previously had been addressed by local modification (grinding) of the kerb to provide a smoother transition between kerb types. “The intent is to remove the possibility of this transition destabilising a car.”Additionally, the gravel trap now extends to the back of the kerb and the barrier on the left-hand side of Turn 7 has also been moved and re-profiled to mitigate the possibility of a car coming to rest in a position near the racing line following an impact with the energy absorbing barrier in this area.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe weather forecast for the Australian GP has sunny skies for practice and qualifying across Friday and Saturday.However, the race on Sunday has a more than 80 per cent chance of being struck by rain, which would really throw the cat amongst the pigeons considering the other variables already in play.F1 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 OconCHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2025 LIVE: LATEST TIPS AND RESULTS FROM THE GREATEST SHOW ON TURF More

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      Unai Emery and rival manager make ‘classy’ agreement rarely seen in football but fans say ‘shouldn’t be allowed’

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      ASTON VILLA cruised through their Champions League last 16 clash with Club Brugge.The Villans came into the second leg 3-1 up and any chance the Belgians had of coming back disappeared when Kyriani Sabbe was sent off for a last man challenge on Marcus Rashford in the 17th minute.Unai Emery embraced the Club Brugge manager as the agreement was madeCredit: X @footballontntMarcos Asensio fired the Villans to a very comfortable winCredit: GettyVilla then went on to win the second leg 3-0 with a double from Marcos Asensio and a goal from Ian Maatsen.And such was the ease with which Villa advanced to the quarter-finals that the two managers decided there was no need for any stoppage time to be played.As the clocked ticked to 90 minutes, Unai Emery could be seen approaching Brugge counterpart Nicky Hayen before the pair then shared a hug.And then on 90 minutes and two seconds, the referee blew the final whistle.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSFans then took to X to hail the “classy” decision.One wrote: “Classy stuff between those managers. Sometimes the losing manager can easily take this as an insult so more props to them.”Another posted: “An actual sensible decision for once.”However, other fans suggested that the pair of managers shouldn’t have been allowed to choose how much stoppage time was played.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsOne stated: “When was it allowed to wipe out injury time if both managers say so?”Another fan wrote: “They can just do that???”Awkward moment Aston Villa keeper refuses to move out of net and let kids take penalties at half-time of Crystal Palace clash And a third posted: “Shouldn’t be allowed. Yellow/red cards, injuries, goals/assists for statistics all can occur in stoppage time. “You wouldn’t have let PSV just call off their game tonight altogether, so this shouldn’t happen either.”Arsenal played out a 2-2 draw with PSV after hammering the Dutch side 7-1 in the Netherlands in the first leg.And interestingly, a significant incident did occur in stoppage time of a tie which the Gunners had long since won.Player of the Match Raheem Sterling picked up a 93rd minute booking, which will see him banned for the first leg of the quarter-final against Real Madrid.Aston Villa, meanwhile, will face PSG following the French side’s penalty shootout win over Liverpool at Anfield. More

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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