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    Wanda Nara accidentally shares topless pictures as Mauro Icardi’s ex suffers awkward gaffe when posting family pics

    WANDA NARA suffered an awkward gaffe after accidentally sharing a topless picture online.Wanda, 37, is the ex-wife of Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi, 32.Wanda Nara accidentally uploaded topless snaps to social mediaCredit: Instagram @wanda_naraWanda has a massive 17million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @wanda_naraThe pair split in July after a 10-year relationship.And they are now in the middle of divorce proceedings.Wanda and Icardi share two daughters together in Francesca, 8, and Isabella, 7.But a family dinner turned sour when Wanda accidentally uploaded a nude snap on social media.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Argentine shared a photo showing her children eating and drinking with friends.However, Wanda did not crop the photo properly.And a screenshot of the snap revealed her phone’s gallery, which reportedly contained topless pictures of herself.The accidental picture went out to all 17.6million of Wanda’s followers on Instagram.Most read in FootballBut she quickly deleted it after realising her mistake.Wanda’s error comes half a year after she announced the end of her relationship with Icardi.Wanda Nara calls police to evict her husband Mauro Icardi from her home as glamorous couple’s split turns uglyWanda is the ex-wife of Galatasaray striker Mauro IcardiCredit: Instagram @wanda_naraThe pair split last summer after 10 years togetherCredit: Instagram @mauroicardiThis is the pic Wanda sent outCredit: Instagram @wanda_naraShe said: “For personal and health reasons, I tried once more, but it didn’t work. Let everyone talk. I’ve saved my silence for the last.”I know how hard endings are and what they cost. There are things on TV and the internet that aren’t true, but I accept it as part of the bad and who I am.”I decided to end it, but Mauro and I will still be a family. It wasn’t a mistake to try more when there was love.”I regret nothing; these years were the best of my life, but now I must be alone.”There is no villain or third party; our relationship was always stronger than it seemed from the outside.”My priority has always been my children, and now more than ever. Thank you for your respect.” More

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    Man Utd’s head of sports medicine & senior doc QUIT with TEN stars injured as club insist duo not part of Ratcliffe cuts

    MANCHESTER UNITED’S head of sports medicine and first-team doctor have quit the club.The Red Devils are in the midst of an injury crisis with ten senior players in the treatment room.Sir Jim Ratcliffe has lost another two members of Man Utd staffCredit: PADr Gary O’Driscoll is leaving the club in a ‘surprise’ decisionCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe recently made a further 200 staff redundant as his brutal cost-cutting measures continued.But in a move not linked to the job losses, sports medicine expert Gary O’Driscoll and senior doctor Jim Moxon have left Old Trafford.The Mail report that O’Driscoll’s exit comes as a “huge surprise” after he joined from Arsenal a year-and-half ago.He is highly-respected in the medical field and is said to have made a positive impact while at the club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMoxon departs after two years at Man Utd to “pursue another opportunity”, having previously worked at Liverpool.Both are set to stay in their roles temporarily to allow chiefs to find replacements.Man Utd’s squad is thin at the moment as an injury crisis rips through the side.Lisandro Martinez and Amad Diallo are not expected back until next season with ACL and ankle issues respectively.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsAltay Bayindir, Jonny Evans, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte complete the list of senior players sidelined.Ruben Amorim named six teenagers on the bench for the 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday in Ayden Heaven, Harry Amass, Elyh Harrison, Chido Obi, Jack Fletcher and Jack Moorhouse.Sir Jim Ratcliffe explains his plans for the new Man Utd Stadium Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as De Ligt shows exactly why Red Devils signed him but Zirkzee is as frustrating as everIT was a performance that would have pleased Ruben Amorim but a 1-1 draw with Arsenal does little to paper over the cracks at Manchester United.On a day when the Old Trafford crowd protested the owners, the players stood up to show their remains life in a club that fans say is experiencing a “slow death”.There was a lack of clear-cut chances in the opening 45 minutes as both sides goalscoring troubles continued.A moment of magic was needed and Fernandes stepped up as he so often does.Arsenal’s wall was full of man mountains, but Fernandes found the power, dip and accuracy to beat David Raya with his free-kick – even if the wall was marched 11.2 yards back instead of the regulated ten.Mikel Arteta’s side came out swinging in the second-half with their makeshift No9 up top, and it took a brilliant effort from Declan Rice to level the scores.United were able to frustrate them and remain a threat on the counter but eventually had to settle for a point in a much-improved performance.Here is how SunSport’s Martin Blackburn rated the United performances. More

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    Liverpool 0 PSG 1 LIVE RESULT: Reds EXIT Champions League following spot-kick blunders from Nunez and Jones in last-16

    LIVERPOOL would fall to Paris Saint-Germain as their enthralling Champions League last-16 tie climaxed in a penalty shootout win for the French champions. Although under immediate Anfield pressure, Ousmane Dembélé would bring the visitors level as he bundled in a finish following a quick counter on the 12th minute. Following the interval, it had seemed that the Reds re-taken the lead as Trent Alexander-Arnold diverted his off-the-post-rebound towards Dominik Szoboszlai who tapped the ball in only to be met with the linesman’s flag. A shut-out extra time would result in penalties to sort out the thrilling tie. Gianluigi Donnarumma’s brace of saves on Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones penalties would prove decisive as the French giants progressed. Elsewhere, Barcelona oversaw a dominant home win over Benfica to secure last-eight passage. Whilst Bayern Munich and Inter Milan joined them. Full-time result: Liverpool 0 PSG 1 (1-1 AGG) – Penalties PSGLiverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, van Dijk, Konate, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; JotaPSG XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFollow our live blog for updates… FT: Bayer Leverkusen 0-2 Bayern Munich (AGG: 0-5)Vincent Kompany gets his second win over Xabi Alonso in this last-16 tie this evening.This is a statement win for Munich in this all-German tie.They will fancy their chances of going all the way this season in the competition.Copy linkCopiedFT: Inter Milan 2-1 Feyenoord (AGG: 4-1)It turned into a comfortable win in the end for the Italians.Goals from Thuram and Calhanoglu secure victory on the night.They advance to the quarter-finals with a convincing aggregate scoreline.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) 1-4 on pensOver the course of the evening, based on stats alone, PSG did enough to win the match this evening.It doesn’t always tell the true tale as Liverpool had periods of dominance but failed to get shots on target all too often.This one will hurt but The Reds but they cannot allow it to hamper the rest of their season.Copy linkCopiedDonnarumma the hero at AnfieldGuinluigi Donnarumma saved penalties from Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones to seal victory in the last-16.PSG did not miss a penalty and won the the shootout comfortably.Arne Slot will need to get his side to regroup and go again for the two trophies they are looking to win this season.Credit: AFPCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedPSG beat Liverpool 4-1 on penaltiesCopy linkCopiedGoal – Desire Doue (PSG) 4-1Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Curtis Jones (Liverpool) 3-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Ousmane Dembele (PSG) 3-1Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) 2-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Goncalo Ramos (PSG) 2-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) 1-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Vitinha (PSG) 1-0Copy linkCopiedPenalty shootoutCopy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ETThe referee brings the game to a close at Anfield.We are going to penalties to find a winner.Entertainment does not get more high-stakes than this.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET120. It is the visitors piling on the pressure in the closing stages.At this point, Liverpool would take penalties.There are a lot of players dead on their feet out there.We are going to have one added minute.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET118. Liverpool are having to get players behind the ball.PSG are spraying passes around, trying to create an opening. Lee shoots from outside the box but Alisson gets down well to make a comfortable save.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET116. PSG are looking more dangerous on the attack as players tire.It is scooped over the defence and Hakimi gets on the end of it.Play continues for a good minute before the assistant raises their flag for offside.This rule is ridiculous, we have even seen players injured in the period from the incident to the decision.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET114. PSG try another speculative effort, narrowly curling wide of the far post.Alisson had it covered all the way however.Salah goes down in the box but the referee waves it away again.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET112. More bad news for Liverpool as Konate is forced as through injury.He is replaced by Endo.This is not what they need with a Carabao Cup final on the weekend.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET110. Dembele opens up his body wide in the box and looks to bend one in the far corner.Alisson gets down to make a superb one-handed save to put it wide of the target.Brilliant goalkeeping.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET108. PSG come forward once again. The ball is played to Zaire-Emery on the edge of the box.He looks to shoot but it is well blocked.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET106. This is the highest of pressure scenarios now in this game.Whether either side will look to take this to penalties rather than risk pushing forward will be interesting to see.Penaltiies are a real lottery with nothing guaranteed.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Liverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ETWe are back underway at Anfield.Elliott has come on for Szoboszlai for The Reds.Liverpool get the game restarted.Copy linkCopiedHT: Liverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ETThe referee brings the first-half of extra-time to a close.PSG had two very good chances to get a goal in those fifteen or so minutes.Last chance for Slot to get some instructions across to his players.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 PSG (AGG: 1-1) ET105. Mendes goes down as he slips on the surface.He was demanding a free-kick but the referee was not interested.The play-acting from PSG has been embarassing this evening.We are going to have one added minute.Copy linkCopied More

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    ‘When things can’t get any worse’ – Stuart Pearce left with nothing but ITV pundit’s autobiography after baggage blunder

    STUART PEARCE joked that his bad day was made worse as he discovered he was left with Martin Keown’s autobiography after falling ill on a flight.The former England defender suffered chest pains on a flight from Las Vegas to Heathrow.Stuart Pearce suffered a health scare while on a flightHe joked that all he had been left with was Martin Keown’s autobiographyCredit: GettyMedics attended to Pearce and had to “stick a tube” down his throat and dramatically “reboot” his heart.Pearce, 62, spent five days in hospital after the ordeal but revealed things got even worse for him after a baggage blunder.The plane made an emergency landing in St. John’s, Canada, but the luggage went on to London.That meant all Pearce was left with was Keown’s autobiography.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe joked about the ITV pundit on talkSPORT, saying: “The only downside is our bags went on to London and the only thing that we were left with was actually Martin Keown’s autobiography.”You know when things can’t get any worse, you’re stuck with Keown’s autobiography for the duration.”During the flight, Pearce was hooked up to a monitor as he began sweating profusely and struggling with acute pain on Flight VS156.First aiders treated Pearce as his partner watched helplessly as the drama unfolded last Monday.Describing the health scare, Pearce said: “On the flight I had chest pains, so the crew on Virgin were brilliant and looked after me fantastically.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”My heart rate was racing, my resting heart rate was anything above 155 bpm so that was ridiculous, really.”My heart wasn’t pumping enough blood around the system and had some swelling…England great Stuart Pearce suffers health scare on trans-Atlantic flight forcing jet to make emergency landing in Canada”At the end of the week, on Friday, they said we’ll stick a tube down your throat, if there’s no swelling around your heart we’ll stop your heart and reboot again and that’s exactly what they did.”My heart went back to a normal rate and I left the next day.”Pearce has given further updates on his condition today.Speaking to Jim White and Simon Jordan at midday, he said: “I feel brilliant in myself and have done since probably mid last week, to be quite honest with you. “I’m in really good hands. The people in the hospital have been magnificent.”He said his insurers are looking at how to get him home to the UK, explaining he needs a “medical chaperone”.”Over the next day or so, hopefully,” he added. More

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    William Saliba ‘really happy’ at Arsenal but admits he must win silverware to be considered world’s best defender

    WILLIAM SALIBA says he is “really happy” at Arsenal amid interest from Real Madrid – and wants to cement his North London legacy with trophies.However, the Gunners defender insists there is “no rush” to begin contract negotiations, despite his Emirates deal expiring in June 2027.William Saliba admits this season has not gone to planCredit: GettyThe Arsenal defender is gunning for glory in the Champions LeagueCredit: GettySaliba, 23, has become one of the most talented centre backs in Europe since breaking into Mikel Arteta’s side, making his Prem debut in August 2022.Meanwhile, Spanish giants Madrid are monitoring from afar, hoping to lure the Frenchman away over the next few transfer windows with his contract running down.But ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League last 16 clash with PSV, Saliba said: “I’m really happy here. I’ve been here for two years and a half as well.”There is nothing [to discuss]. I’m happy and I want to continue here.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe French defender signed a four-year deal in July 2023. That contract did not include an option to extend by a further 12 months, but crucially did not include a release clause either.On if there have been talks over extending his contract, Saliba added: “Not yet, because we have some years [to go]. There is no rush at the minute. I’m happy here. That’s it.”Saliba joined Arsenal in the summer of 2019 for £27m before being sent out on three loan spells – at former club St Etienne, OGC Nice and Marseille.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsHis move was powered by his aspirations of lifting major silverware and becoming the best defender in the world. So far, neither of those dreams have come true.In Europe this term, Arsenal have conceded just four goals in nine games, and have the best defence in the Prem with just 24 goals conceded – three less than Liverpool. Mikel Arteta walks out of Sky Sports interview moments after Arsenal lose further ground in Premier League title raceYet Saliba admits his performances have been below par, in comparison to his idol Sergio Ramos, Liverpool’s “unbelievable” Virgil van Dijk and his own defensive partner Gabriel.Saliba continued: “This season I have not been so good. I have to work on my game.”I have to focus on myself and work more on my concentration, I have to score more and help my team more to win trophies. I have to push, to demand more of myself.”I have to watch my partner, Gabriel, who has been so, so good this season. There are a few [defenders better]. Van Dijk is unbelievable.”I want to one day be the best defender in the world. When you win trophies, you can say you’re the best.”The Champions League dream is still alive this campaign, heading into tonight’s Emirates second leg with a 7-1 lead from last week’s trip to Eindhoven.Arsenal ratings vs Man Utd as Rice runs Gunners midfield but wonderkid Nwaneri falls below high standardsDECLAN RICE rescued a point for Arsenal after David Raya failed to stop a Bruno Fernandes freekick.Fernandes’ set piece was followed by a brilliant Rice strike in the second half, leaving the sides with a point apiece.After a quiet first half, both sides woke up and provided more going forward after the break but lacked quality in the final third.Raya’s display in the second half more than made up for his earlier error and, alongside Rice, kept his side in the game.Coming off the back of a riotous 7-1 victory over PSV, Arsenal reverted to their goal scoring woes and proved once again that they desperately need a striker.But, who was on the mark for the Gunners?Can Mikel Arteta push for the title without an out-and-out striker?And did anyone shine off the bench for Arteta’s side?Here, SunSport’s Conor Jones delivers his Arsenal player ratings against Manchester United…A quarter final spot awaits early next month, against one of Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid – having been knocked out at the same stage last year against Bayern Munich.But Arteta’s men are on course for a third-straight Prem campaign in second place, currently 15 points adrift of Arne Slot’s runaway Liverpool with 10 games remaining.Saliba said: “This season we don’t deserve to be top [of the Prem].“If Liverpool are first it is because they did something we didn’t do. They are so good as well. Of course there’s a big gap but we have to keep going.“I want to win big things with Arsenal. If you leave this club without winning anything the fans will forget about you.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We are very close. We don’t stop working. When you are close like this, when you don’t win trophies, it’s sad but we have to keep going.“I’m really sure that we will arrive there. If we don’t believe or if we don’t dream to win the Champions League there is no point to play.” More

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    Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn pulled apart by security as tempers flare during interview with Piers Morgan

    FEUDING boxer Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have clashed again ahead of their Best of British showdown.The fierce rivals had to be kept apart during a fiery appearance on Piers Morgan’s YouTube show Uncensored. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have been pulled apart by security againCredit: X @PiersUncensoredEubank Jr smashed an egg into Benn’s face at last month’s first press conferenceCredit: GettyNext Gen claimed the move was a dig at Benn’s failed drugs testsCredit: AlamySecurity accompanied both fighters to the recording following an ugly incident last month. Eubank smashed an egg into Benn’s face during a fractious press conference in Manchester on February 25. Benn was left incensed, with a wild fracas breaking out on stage.Eubank claimed the egg slap was a reference to his opponent’s drugs ban in 2022.READ MORE ON BOXINGAppearing alongside Morgan, security guards got between the fighters as they traded verbal barbs. Benn was heard sneering in the trailer: “Can you check this p**** for any eggs?Eubank fired back: “I don’t need eggs my friend, these fists are more than enough.”I hate what he stands for.Most read in Boxing”I hate what he did, failing those two drug tests is unacceptable.”Cheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsBenn later accused Next Gen of “disrespect” as Morgan looked on nervously from his presenting chair. Eubank fired back: “You can’t give it and not take it.”Conor Benn pulled apart from Chris Eubank Jr after SLAP at Battle of Britain press conferenceSecurity then got involved to make sure the pair could not trade any punches.Eubank and Benn were originally scheduled to meet almost three years ago. But the fight was KO’d after The Destroyed failed two drug tests.The WBC suggested the 28-year-old had failed test for clomiphene could have been related to an intake of eggs. Benn has since been cleared of any wrongdoing by boxing’s National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP).He is moving up two weights for the grudge match on April 26 and is reportedly in tip-top shape early in camp.Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn told talkSPORT: “We live in an age where [fighters] like to document their work.”Conor Benn is training like a man possessed.”I think Chris Eubank’s on the beach at the minute. He hits pads for about 30 seconds and then puts it out on Instagram.”In my opinion, Conor Benn is on another level to Chris Eubank Jr.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But in stepping up two divisions, physically he’s at a huge disadvantage.”You can watch the full exchange on Piers Morgan Unscensored on March 14. More

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    Maradona ‘house of horrors’ REVEALED in first day of homicide trial as pic of late star’s bloated body shocks court

    FOOTBALL legend Diego Maradona spent his last days in a “house of horror”, a prosecutor claimed during a trial over the sporting icon’s death in Argentina.The World Cup winner’s home care was “reckless and deficient”, according to chief prosecutor Patricio Ferrari as he described the seven defendants on trial.A trial over the icon’s death involved the chief prosecutor showing the court a very graphic image of the footballerCredit: Canal CBAArgentina’s legendary attacking midfielder Diego Maradona died in November, 2020Credit: AFPDoctor Leopoldo Luque (C) during the trial for the death of Diego MaradonaCredit: APPsychologist Carlos Angel Diaz (C-R) during the trial at the San Isidro courtCredit: AFPThe defendants – who were called a bunch of “people who improvised” – are charged with homicide and face up to 25 years in jail if convicted.Mr Ferrari told a Buenos Aires court that the carers were “absolutely indifferent” to the consequences of poor care provided to Maradona, delivering a hard hitting speech at the start of the trial. The prosecutor said: “You will see during this trial what reckless home care is, reckless, deficient, without precedent, without any type of control during the period that ended with Diego’s death.“They co-operated in putting into place a series of factors or circumstances that increased the permitted risk to generate the death of Diego Armando Maradona which is something we say they were absolutely different to.”READ MORE SPORTS NEWSThe prosecutor shocked the room by holding up a grim picture of the player’s last day, which showed the Argentinian icon lying on his back with his bloated stomach exposed under a lifted-up black T-shirt.“This is the way he died,” Ferrari told the court.Over 100 witnesses are set to give evidence in this trial, which will focus on the care he received at a house in Tigre when he died from heart failure in November 2020.Just before he died in 2020, he had returned to the house from a blood clot operation at a hospital.Most read in FootballAlthough the icon struggled with obesity, alcoholism and drug abuse, 20 medical experts stated in 2021 that his death could have been avoided with better treatment.Maradona’s doctor Leopoldo Luque, and his physiatrist Aguestina Cosachov, who were responsible for the footballer’s last days, are due to get in the dock.Former lover Veronica Ojeda, who is also the mother of his 12-year-old son, Dieguito, and his two grown-up daughters Dalma and Gianinna with his ex-wife Claudia Villafane, all attended the court session.When the haunting last image of Maradona was shown to the court, Dalma broke down in tears.Mardona’s former partner Veronica Ojeda arrives at the courthouseCredit: GettyThe star’s daughter Jana Maradona, arrives at courtCredit: ReutersHis medical team face up to 25 years in prison if convictedCredit: AFPMr Ferrari said: “The right to truth is a human right and today Diego Armando Maradona, his children, his relatives, those closest to him and the Argentinian people deserve justice.He added that the public prosecution’s “solid” case was supported by messages from phones seized during property raids as well as witness evidence including the testimony of a number of medical experts.He continued: “We will show that between November 11 and 25 2020, Diego Armando Maradona was introduced into house 45 in the San Barrio neighbourhood in San Benavides in Tigre when, clearly the victim, he was not in full use of his mental faculties and even less could decide on his own about his health.“He entered that place for a clinical rehabilitation and home medical care that we can say without any doubt was calamitous.He said the defendants “improvised” and that they “neglected all the duties they had”.”In that House of Horror where Diego Maradona died  no-one did what they had to do,” Mr Ferrari added.Before the hearing, his former partner Veronica Ojeda launched into an furious tirade at Agustina Cosachov.She was caught on camera from a distance shouting “Daughter of a b**ch”, before police stepped in to separate them.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe other defendants aside from Luque and Cosachov are nurses Ricardo Almiron; Nancy Forlini and Mariano Perroni: psychologist Carlos Diaz and doctor Pedro Di Spagno.An eighth person, nurse Gisella Dahiana Madrid, will be tried separately later this year.The World Cup winner was a club manager as well as a playerCredit: Reuters More

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    Where Man Utd’s incredible 100,000 stadium will rank among world’s biggest as ambitious plans revealed

    MAN UTD have confirmed plans to build a stunning 100,000 seater stadium near Old Trafford.The vision, billed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the ‘Wembley of the North’, will cost a staggering £2billion to create.Man Utd have confirmed plans for a new 100,000 seater stadiumCredit: APThe cost of the project is said to be estimated at £2bnPlans are in place for the stadium to be ready to open in five yearsCredit: PAUnited have ambitiously proposed that it will be completed within five years.While, the struggling club will fund the ground itself, while the UK government will help support the regeneration of the Trafford Park area around the stadium.United’s planned stadium would become the largest in the UK – overtaking Wembley, which has a capacity of 90,000.However, how does it compare to football stadia around the world? SunSport does the number crunching to tell you the biggest around the globe.Read more Man Utd news10. Estadio Azteca, 90,000Found in Mexico City, the Azteca is the home of Club America and the Mexico national team.It is the largest stadium in Latin America and sits at an altitude of 7,200 feet above sea level.Steeped in history, it has hosted two World Cup finals – one won by Pele, another by Diego Maradona.It also hosted the infamous England vs Argentina 1986 World Cup match, where Maradona scored the ‘Hand of Goal’, as well as the ‘Goal of the Century.’Most read in FootballIt is currently under renovation to expand its seating from 87,523 ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Sir Jim Ratcliffe explains his plans for the new Man Utd Stadium 9. Wembley Stadium, 90,652The home of football, Wembley is English football’s mecca.The national team plays there, the cup finals and playoffs feature, while Oasis will be playing seven sold-out concerts from the summer.It is currently the largest stadium in the UK, and second biggest in Europe.The stadium was built by Australian firm Multiplex at a cost of £798 million – opening its gates in 2007.Fun fact; it has the largest roof-covered seating capacity in the world.Wembley Stadium is currently the largest stadium in the UKCredit: AFPWembley re-opened in 2007 at a cost of £798mCredit: PA8. King Salman International Stadium, 92,000In its infant stages, the King Salman International Stadium is proposed to be the biggest stadium in Saudi Arabia.It will play host to the 2034 World Cup final, set to take place inside the amazing Riyadh venue.Designed by architecture studio Populous, it will have a capacity for 92,000 spectators.Populous revealed: “The stadium will blend into its surrounding topography, with terrain and natural habitat forming part of the stadium’s roof.”Aside from its aesthetic appeal, this design will provide effective shading and ventilation tailored to the desert climate.”The proposed King Salman International Stadium will host the 2034 World Cup finalCredit: AFP7. Lusail Stadium, 92,349Construction began on Qatar’s Lusail Stadium in 2017, and it hosted only three friendlies before it opened for matches at the 2022 World Cup.It is cooled using solar power and is claimed to have zero carbon footprint.However, there are plans for the stadium to be reconfigured into a 40,000-seat stadium.Excess seating will be removed and other parts of the building repurposed as a community space with shops, cafés, athletic and education facilities, and a health clinic.Qatar’s Lusail Stadium in Doha has future plans to shrink its capacityCredit: Getty6. FNB Stadium, 94,736Nicknamed the Calabash, it is the home of football and rugby union.The South Africa nationals teams of both sports use it, while the South African first division team Kaizer Chiefs also play there.Incredibly, the Chiefs hold the record attendance, which is over the current capacity, of 94,807 for a match against the Orlando Pirates. Again, it’s a venue that’s steeped in history.It was the site of Nelson Mandela’s first speech in Johannesburg after his release from prison in 1990, and served as the venue for a memorial service to him on 10 December 2013.The stunning FNB Stadium is the sporting showpiece of Johannesburg, South AfricaCredit: GettyFamously, Nelson Mandela memorial service was held at the stadiumCredit: Gettyread more sport features5. Misr Stadium, 96,940The Misr Stadium is Egypt’s entry into proceedings.It is part of the Egypt International Olympic City, a large sports complex that has been under construction since 2015.It will have a training ground, two indoor halls (one of them a 15,000-capacity arena), an Olympic-size swimming pool, and other buildings.That’s being built with an eye toward the country’s possible bids for the Olympic Games or the World Cup.Egypt’s Misr Stadium holds close to 97,000 fansCredit: Getty4. Man Utd’s new stadium, 100,000Set to be created by architects at Foster and Partners, 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.Their own, tree-lined version of Wembley Way would stretch from beyond the current Holy Trinity statue, to well inside the existing Old Trafford with land currently used for a car park and freight terminal behind the Stretford End coming in to play.Architects Foster and Partners have devised what United’s new ground will look likeThe stadium will boast a public plaza twice the size of Trafalgar SquareThe vision for the stadium has been called the ‘Wembley of the North’3. Camp Nou, 105,000Barcelona are currently reconstructing the Camp Nou to make it the biggest stadium in Europe.They have invested a staggering £1.25billion into the project which will see the capacity rise to 105,000.It was due to be completed in time for the club’s 125th anniversary last November.There has been a fresh delay, though, according to Spanish sports news site Relevo, who report the earliest return is now slated to be October 2025.While the report adds the stadium’s roof will not be installed until summer of 2026.Barcelona’s Camp Nou will have the largest roof in Europe with their stadium rebuildCredit: FC BarcelonaThe redeveloped Camp Nou won’t be finished until 2026Credit: FC Barcelona2. Hassan II Stadium, 115,000Projected to be completed in 2028, Morocco’s Hassan II Stadium will be the biggest stadium in Africa.It is named after the late King Hassan II, who ruled from 1961 to 1999.The proposed Hassan II Stadium was used as a bargaining chip, when Morocco had aspirations of hosting the 2010 World Cup, then 2026 World Cup.They lost both bids, but will now share the tournament with Spain and Portugal in 2030.Estimated costs are around £400million, which seems pretty cheap for now, but will surely rise.The Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco will house a capacity of 115,000Credit: PopulousCosts are estimated at around £400mCredit: Populous1. The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, 150,000The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in North Korea is the biggest in the world.Officially, it can hold up to maximum of 113,281 spectators.After a 2014 remodel which included the replacement of some bench seating with individual seats, observers estimated the capacity to be lower than its original build.Still, in 2022 it was confirmed, if they so wish, The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium is still expandable to housing 150,000 fans.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt first opened in 1989, currently used for football matches, a few athletics events, and most often for the mass games of the Arirang Festival.North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un held a 2022 New Year’s Eve party on the grounds there, while he has also delivered political speeches there too.The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in North Korea is officially the biggest stadium in the worldCredit: AlamyAstonishingly, it can expand its capacity to a whopping 150,000 spectatorsCredit: Getty More