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    Furious Ter Stegen issues statement after claims he is divorcing wife Daniela after she ‘cheated on Barcelona star’

    MARC-ANDRE TER STEGEN has slammed a bombshell report which claimed he was cheated on by his wife with her personal trainer.The Barcelona goalkeeper has been married to wife Daniela Jehle for eight years, having met in 2012 before tying the knot in 2017 and having two children together.Marc-Andre ter Stegen slammed a report he has separated from his wife after allegedly finding out she cheated on himCredit: AFPTer Stegen and wife Daniela, who met in 2012 and have two children togetherCredit: InstagramThe pair announced their separation last week but Ter Stegen today denied reports of alleged cheatingCredit: InstagramHowever, the pair announced they had split up in a social media post last week.A bombshell report on Catalunya Radio from Spanish journalist Juliana Canet claimed the separation came after Ter Stegen found out his wife was cheating on him with her personal trainer.The report alleges Ter Stegen and Daniela have been living apart for two months.The German goalkeeper has reportedly been staying in the five-star Hyatt Hotel in Barcelona while she remained living in their family home.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCanet explained the 32-year-old had used the excuse of renovations being carried out on the mansion the couple had bought last summer as the reason for him staying in the hotel.El Nacional added Daniela had been working with two personal trainers at Edan Studios in Barcelona, owned by Robert Lewandowski’s wife Anna.But following the bombshell news report, Ter Stegen slammed Catalunya Radio & 3Cat Group for “distributing false news and violating personal rights”.In a statement to social media, he said: “Dear all.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free bets”I am shocked and disappointed of the poor management and lack of Leadership and Control at Catalunya Radio & 3Cat Group – distributing false news and violating personal rights.”Journalists Juliana Canet, Roger Carandell and Marta Montaner are liars that have distributed false news, offending my wife Daniela and her reputation publicly in a very bad manner.Ronaldinho scores stunning free-kick aged 44 as Barcelona legend proves he’s still got it in El Clasico Legends game “There has not been any infidelity of Daniela. No third person involved. Fact.”As communicated, Dani and I have decided to go different ways in good circumstances where we maintain trustful communication.”It is completely unacceptable that the leading government-owned media is spreading this, where Daniela being falsely accused and personally been attacked.”The damage is irreparable. Thank you. Marc.”Ter Stegen and Daniela’s statement on social media declared their joint-focus was on what was best for their children; five-year-old Ben and one-year-old Tom.The statement said: “After careful consideration, Dani and I have decided to go our separate ways.”This decision was not an easy one, as you can imagine, but we both believe it is the best step for us.”Our joint focus is on doing what is best for our children, ensuring they continue to have a loving and stable environment.”We remain committed to working together as parents and treating each other with respect and appreciation as we always have.”During this personal time, we kindly ask for your understanding and for respecting our privacy – especially that of our children.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTer Stegen has been sidelined from football since September after suffering a complete rupture of the patellar tendon in his right knee.He recently shared photos showing he is back in training and could be close to a return.Ter Stegen has been sidelined through a knee injury since SeptemberCredit: Rex More

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    Gianluigi Buffon’s son, 17, handed professional debut by his former team-mate just two years after Italy icon retired

    LOUIS Buffon, the son of Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon, made his professional debut for Serie B side Pisa.Buffon, 17, was handed his first senior minutes by Gianluigi’s former team-mate and Pisa boss Filippo Inzaghi.Louis Buffon made his professional debut for Serie B side Pisa on SundayBuffon Jr got the nod after impressing for Pisa’s under-17 and under-19The Pisa winger is the son of Italy and Juventus legend Gianluigi BuffonFilippo Inzaghi and Buffon spent most of their careers at JuventusUnlike his legendary father, who made more than 1000 senior appearances as a goalkeeper, Louis operates as a left winger.He was introduced as a late substitute in Pisa’s 3-2 defeat at Spezia, replacing Marius Marin in the 84th minute on Sunday.Buffon Jr got the nod after impressing for Pisa’s under-17 and under-19 sides this season, scoring four goals in 19 appearances.Pisa, who are second in the table, are looking to return to the top flight for the first time since 1991.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSDad Buffon retired from football with Serie B side Parma in 2023 at the age of 45.Inzaghi and Buffon spent most of their careers at Juventus and also played together on the Italy national team. It comes weeks after the teenager’s first international under-18 call up.Turin-born Louis recently elected to represent the Czech Republic, where his mother is from, at under-18 level.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLouis would still be available to eventually play for Italy, with only senior competitive caps cementing a national team position for a footballer’s entire career.Dad Buffon played 176 times for his country before retiring in 2018, helping them win the World Cup in 2006.Watch Italy and Juventus goalkeeper legend Gianluigi Buffon prove he is also the GOAT of Rock, Paper, Scissors at ParmaGianluigi is the most capped player in the history of the national team and fourth-most capped European international player ever.The shot-stopper won 28 honours for club and country, as well as over 70 individual awards in his 28-year-long career. Buffon started at Parma in 1995 and won an Italian Cup, Italian Super Cup and Uefa Cup before joining Juventus in 2001.He made 656 appearances for the Bianconeri, winning nine Serie A titles, a Serie B title, five Italian Cups and six Italian Super Cups.Buffon then made a surprise move to Paris Saint-Germain for the 2018/19 campaign, playing 25 times and winning the Ligue 1 title before returning to Juventus.He made a further 29 appearances in Turin while winning a tenth Serie A title before rejoining Parma in 2021. More

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    Eddie Hearn leaps to defence of Jake Paul after Canelo fight is blocked… and compares HIMSELF to YouTube star

    EDDIE HEARN leaped to Jake Paul’s defence amid the collapse of his Canelo Alvarez fight – and even compared HIMSELF to the YouTube star.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and Mexican great Canelo were close to announcing a shock May 3 bout in Las Vegas. Eddie Hearn leaped to Jake Paul’s defence after the Canelo Alvarez fight collapsedCredit: RexCanelo walked away from a deal to fight Jake PaulCredit: GettyBut Canelo pulled the plug at the last minute to instead sign a bumper four-fight deal with Saudi supremo Turki Alalshikh. Paul claimed the powers that be did everything they could to prevent the mega-fight – sickened at the thought of him fighting boxing’s best.And Hearn actually agrees with the American’s sentiment – even seeing a bit of himself in the self-proclaimed Problem Child. He told SunSport: “I do believe that Jake Paul was ready to fight Canelo Alvarez.READ MORE IN boxing “I know that there’s criticism that he’s never fought a real fight before while he was trying to.”I think anyone that has power, anyone that has a little bit of a big mouth, people will try and block, disrupt. I mean, I have it myself.”So yeah, there’s gonna be a lot of people that will try and stop Jake Paul in his tracks but he’s a very determined young man, smart man. I’m sure he’ll be just fine.”Paul, 28, and Canelo, 34, were on the verge of confirming a cruiserweight clash to be streamed on Netflix. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut powerful Saudi advisor Alalshikh stepped in to offer Canelo a May 4 bout in Riyadh before his super-fight against Terence Crawford, 37, in September. Paul now looks set to turn his attention to a new opponent with SunSport understanding an announcement is close. Eddie Hearn reveals latest on Anthony Joshua’s boxing returnMeanwhile, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and Hearn struck a deal to confirm Katie Taylor’s trilogy with Amanda Serrano on July 11.Taylor, 38, has won two controversial decisions over Serrano, 36, in New York’s Madison Square Garden in 2022 and Texas last November. Now they renew their epic rivalry once more at the famous MSG live on Netflix in an all-women’s card. Hearn said: “I felt the size of the second fight, obviously the size of the first fight, the platform as well. “Amanda and Katie could fight 100 times and it would be Fight of The Year contenders every time. “So we were pleased to get a deal done with MVP and looking forward to the trilogy.” Katie Taylor, Hearn, Jake Paul and Amanda SerranoCredit: RexTaylor won the rematch against Serrano in TexasCredit: GettySerrano lost a controversial decision to Taylor in 2022 in New YorkCredit: AP More

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    ‘The duo we didn’t know we needed’ – Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann team up to become managers of Baller League team

    MAYA JAMA and Alisha Lehmann have teamed up to become managers of a Baller League team.Baller League UK kicks off today with the draft, as managers pick the teams that will serve them throughout the six-a-side competition.Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann have teamed up to become managers of a Baller League teamCredit: Instagram / ballerleagueukLehmann has already won a Baller League titleCredit: Instagram / ballerleagueukThe pair ‘called’ each other in a promo video announcing their teamCredit: Instagram / ballerleagueukMaya and Lehmann become the first all-female managerial duo in the league.It follows Chloe Kelly being announced as the first female manager – the England star is joined by Ian Wright.Maya, Lehmann and Baller League announced the news with a video showing the pair calling one another, with Maya telling the Juventus Women’s star to pack her bags.Lehmann captioned the post: “London 🔜 @ballerleagueuk let’s go! 🏆READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”See you all at the draft tonight! MVPs United 🤝”Lehmann has plenty of Baller League experience having managed Lehmann’s Streets United in Germany – where the inaugural tournament took place after being founded by ex-Arsenal star Lukas Podolski and Mats Hummels.In fact, Lehmann’s side won the first Baller League competition, so her partnership with Maya could prove a fruitful one.Fans are excited to see the pair link up, with one reacting to the news saying: “The duo we didn’t know we needed.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnother added: “We’re ready 🚀”And a third wrote: “Now or never!! The stage is set 🔥⚽️”Baller League lands major UK broadcast deal ahead of draft with star-studded competition to be shown on TV YouTube superstar KSI has been named as president of the UK league, with streamer IShowSpeed fronting the American version.Football legends Gary Lineker, John Terry and Luis Figo have been lined up as team managers for the new format.Meanwhile, Micah Richards, Alan Shearer, Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann and Robert Pires are among those who have signed up as coaches.Every match from the debut campaign is set to be shown live on Sky Sports on Monday nights from the Copper Box Arena in London.What are the Baller League rule?THE Baller League promises to be “excitingBut what are the rules?Matches will be played in a six-a-side format on an smaller indoor pitch.Each half set to last 15 minutes.Shock rule twists to be introduced for the final three minutes of each half including a three vs three format, long-range goals counting as double, and goalkeepers not allowed to use their hands.These rule twists for the final three minutes will be randomised.MLS style one-vs-one penalties to be used.12 teams in the league with the top four going through to the playoffs.League set to start in March 2025, with the final four play-off in May to crown the winner.Baller League managersLuis Figo – Trebol FCTBJZL – VZN FCAlan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Micah Richards – DeportrioSharky – SDS FCJohn Terry – 26ersAngry Ginge – YanitedJens Lehmann, Robert Pires, Freddie Ljungberg – N5 FCMiniminter – M7 FCDave – Santan FCClint 419 – FC Rules the WorldIan Wright and Chloe Kelly – Wembley Rangers AFCMaya Jama and Alisha Lehmann – Team Name TBC More

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    Lauryn Goodman fires eight-word swipe at Kyle Walker after he was spotted with two party girls on night out in Milan

    LAURYN GOODMAN has taken aim at Kyle Walker with an eight-word dig on social media.England right-back Walker, who is on loan at AC Milan from Manchester City, was seen partying with two women last month.Lauryn Goodman took aim at Kyle Walker with a social media commentCredit: GettyWalker was spotted out in Milan with two women just hours after Annie Kilner flew back to the UKCredit: BackGridWalker partied with two women one day after his wife, Annie, left the city with their childrenCredit: SplashThe 34-year-old took them to Tocqueville 13 in Milan, one of the city’s most popular nightclubs.It all happened just one day after his wife, Annie Kilner, and their children flew back to the UK.Kyle and Annie were reported to be going through a divorce last year in the wake of his his affair with influencer Lauryn.The full-back fathered two children with the social media star while still married to Annie.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKERHe publicly apologised to his family in an interview last January.Now, Lauryn – who went to court in a fight for cash with Walker – has hit out at him on social media following his night out in Milan.Commenting on an Instagram post, she wrote: “But the judge said he’s honest and reliable…”Lauryn was understood to be preparing to move abroad to Italy in recent weeks to be closer to the father of her children.Most read in FootballBut for now she is staying in England.Meanwhile, Annie and her footballer husband have called off their divorce.They still regularly see each other, although Annie does not tend to wear her wedding ring.Inside Kyle Walker’s night with 2 party girls in Milan day after wife Annie flew home – & his whopping bar bill revealedWalker is currently on loan at AC Milan from Man CityCredit: Getty More

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    Nick Ball vs TJ Doheny: Date, start time, TV channel and undercard for the featherweight title clash

    FEATHERWEIGHT world champion Nick Ball will be putting his belt on the line as he faces former champion TJ Doheny.Ball, 27, will be defending his featherweight title for the third time in just 12 months in his hometown of Liverpool at the M&S Bank Arena.Nick Ball defends his WBA featherweight title in Liverpool on Saturday nightTJ Doheny returns to the ring after his KO defeat at the hands of Naoya Inoue in SeptemberIn his last fight, Ball defeated American fighter Ronny Rios by TKO in the tenth round to secure his 21st win in his professional career. This next fight comes as another tough test where his title and his undefeated record will be on the line in front of a raucous home crowd.TJ Doheny, 38, is a former IBF super-bantamweight champion who most recently fought one of the best boxers in the world, Naoya Inoue.Doheny fell to a seventh round TKO in that fight and is potentially staring at one last title tilt..More Boxing NewsWhen is Nick Ball vs TJ Doheny?The fight is live from the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Saturday, March 15.The event starts at 7pm GMT.The ring walk for Nick Ball and TJ Doheny is scheduled for approximately 10pm GMT.What TV channel is Nick Ball vs TJ Doheny on and can it be streamed?Nick Ball vs TJ Doheny will be available on TNT Sports and Discovery+Viewers will need a TNT Sports subscription in order to watch the fightAlternatively, coverage will be available via SunSport’s live blog.Full cardNick Ball vs TJ Doheny – for WBA featherweight titleAndrew Cain vs Charlie Edwards – for British & Commonwealth bantamweight titles and WBC Silver titlesBrad Strand vs Ionut Baluta – for European super-bantamweight titleJadier Herrera vs Jose EnriquezJack Turner vs Ryan FarragBoma Brown vs Cristian UwakaJack Power vs Jose AguirreStephen Clarke vs Dmitri ProtkunasWilliam Birchall vs Engel GomezLucas Biswana vs Ezequiel GregoresLewis Lawton vs Artjom SpatarLeighton Birchall vs Laszlo BernathWhat’s been said?Former world champ Tony Bellew has described Ball as “the most exciting fighter” in Britain.Most read in BoxingThe Bomber said: “Nick Ball gives such value for money. WThat boy just gets in the ring and he fights and fights non stop. Aggression. “I’d go as far as to say I think Nick Ball is the fittest fighter in the country. He’s relentless. “He’s literally the Tasmanian devil. He is all over you, he is not letting you off the hook. He fights fire with fire. He’s a fan’s favourite. “And as a watch for pure excitement, I’d go as far as saying he’s the most exciting fighter in this country. “I can’t see past him. “Now what you want is you want to match him with really good boxers. “So, we’ve seen him with Raymond Ford where he beat him for the world title,” More

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    Sky Sports accidentally broadcast X-rated message during Man Utd vs Arsenal clash

    A MANCHESTER United fan’s X-rated message to the owners was accidentally broadcast by live Sky Sports cameras.The supporter’s note – possibly to the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe – was beamed across the world as United players headed down the tunnel following the 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.Fans spotted an X-rated sign during Sky’s broadcast of Manchester United vs ArsenalArsenal’s fading hopes of chasing Liverpool down took another knock, as they sit now 15 points behind the Reds with ten games to go.Declan Rice delivered heroics at both ends of Old Trafford to earn Arsenal a dramatic point against 14th place United.During the aftermath, fans spotted an X-rated sign held up by a supporter in the Stretford End as the players walked off.The capitalised message, written in a black marker on a slab of cardboard, read: “Sell United and f*** off home.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDThousands of fans gathered outside Old Trafford before kick-off to protest against the club’s ownership. Viral videos showed hundreds chanting those same words on the road leading up to the iconic stadium.There were an estimated 5,000 people taking part in the mile-long march.Scores of flares were set off as fans dressed in black sang abusive songs towards co-chairman Joel Glazer and Ratcliffe, who has spent £1.3bn for a 28.94 per cent stake in the club.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe 1958 spokesperson Steve Crompton has claimed that the club is “dying” and is “facing financial Armageddon”.Reacting on social media, one fan said: “Sky fully showing that Glazers f*** off home sign 😂😂”Amorim ‘pleased’ with Man Utd performance despite missed chances against Arsenal Another tweeted: “Well done to this man. Seen by the world.”A third fan added: “Let’s hope the Glazers saw it and for once read the room.”Speaking after the match, United boss Ruben Amorim was asked about the protest.He replied: “This club will never die, that is clear. You feel it in the streets. “This is a big business and maybe all the fans in this league sometimes feel it is harder to go to the games and pay for tickets.”We want to give them a lot of effort. In the future, we will not play like that.”United fans protested against the club’s ownership on SundayRuben Amorim spoke candidly about the pre-match demonstrationsCredit: GettyThe Red Devils looked on course for a morale-boosting victory thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ controversial free-kick on the brink of half-time.The United captain curled in a dead ball after referee Anthony Taylor set the Arsenal wall back 11.2 yards, according to broadcast technology, rather than the minimum 10 yards.READ MORE SUN STORIESRice brilliantly whipped in Jurrien Timber’s cutback to level the match with 16 minutes to go and then, moments later, slid in when sub Rasmus Hojlund was clean through on goal. The England star celebrated the tackle almost as emphatically as the goal. More

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    Who is playing in Baller League? Confirmed players in draft pool as Terry and Lineker star alongside KSI and Maya Jama

    BALLER LEAGUE is a star-studded six-a-side competition played indoors that is heading to the UK – with the draft taking place TONIGHT!KSI and his group the Sidemen are onto their next venture after selling out Wembley Stadium for their charity match against YouTube Allstars, which raised more than £4.7MILLION.Maya Jama is set to manage a team in the Baller LeagueCredit: InstagramAlisha Lehmann will be her co-managerCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7KSI is the president of the Baller League UKCredit: GettyChelsea icon John Terry will honour his famous 26 as he manages the “26ers”Credit: GettyNow, the 31-year-old boxer is the president of the Baller League in the UK, with huge names like John Terry, Gary Lineker and Luis Figo set to appear as managers.Other people in the dugout include the star-studded duos of Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann, and Ian Wright and Chloe Kelly.Brit Award winner Dave and fashion icon Clint 419 also have teams.The six-a-side competition is designed to try and captivate fans, with new rules such as the goalkeeper being unable to use their hands introduced in the final three minutes of each half.More Baller League newsGames will consist of two 15 minute halves. After 11 games, the top four placed teams will meet in the play-offs to determine the winner of the competition.Games will be played weekly every Monday from March 24, and will stream live on YouTube and Twitch, as well as be shown on Sky Sports in the UK.SunSport is also set to blog tonight’s player draft and Baller League matches.Most read in FootballWho is playing in Baller League UK?There have been a number of ex and current pros confirmed as being involved in the league. It is so far unclear how the draft will work, if it’s a free-for-all or if managers will need to limit the amount of ex/current pros in their teams and ensure there are influencers.The league has 12 teams with 12 players in each team.Baller League managersLuis Figo – Trebol FCTBJZL – VZN FCAlan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Micah Richards – DeportrioSharky – SDS FCJohn Terry – 26ersAngry Ginge – YanitedJens Lehmann, Robert Pires, Freddie Ljungberg – N5 FCMiniminter – M7 FCDave – Santan FCClint 419 – FC Rules the WorldIan Wright and Chloe Kelly – Wembley Rangers AFCMaya Jama and Alisha Lehmann – Team Name TBCFormer or current professional players:Ciaran Clark – Free agent, over 200 Premier League appearances for Aston Villa and NewcastleAdrian Mariappa – Wealdstone, over 150 Premier League appearances for Watford, Reading and Crystal PalaceCole Da Silva – Bishop’s Stortford, 20 appearances in u18 Premier League for ChelseaLuke Gambin – Free agent, over 150 appearances in League Two for Luton Town and BarnetBilal Sayoud – Walthomstow, EFL Trophy winner with Coventry in 2016/17Diminic Vose – Free agent, 36 appearances in League One for Colchester and ScunthorpeJosh Harrop – Free agent, scored on Manchester United debut vs Crystal Palace, 83 Championship appearances for Preston.Michael Ndiweni – Newcastle Blue Star, one Premier League appearance for Newcastle UnitedMichael Klass – Eastbourne Borough, 44 National League appearances for Aldershot Town and BromleySocial Media entries:Percy Kiangebeni (aka PK Humble) – Hashtag UnitedMontel McKenzie – Billericay Town and former Love IslanderJohn Jancewicz – Free agent, formerly of Dagenham & RedbridgeHarry Cain – Free agent, formerly of Altrincham with over one million TikTok followersErgys Pepaj – Hertford Town, has over 1.5 million TikTok followersLuis Garcia – Free agent, over 100k followers on TikTokDeclan McCarthy – Witham Town, over 1.8 million TikTok followersJordan Perrin – Sevenoaks Town, over 250 appearances across step 2-5 of the Non-League pyramidRico Zulkarnain – Free agent who has won seven futsal national titles in seven different countriesReggie Yembra – Under The Radar FC, over 38k followers on TikTokPlayers invited to the draft by Baller League:READ MORE SUN STORIESJuan Pablo Gonzalez Velasco – Free agent, 8 appearances in u18 Premier League for Tottenham HotspurBryan Ly – Bury, 32 goals and 18 assists in step four last seasonBruno Andrade – Bedford Town, 30 appearances in League One for Stevenage and LincolnCharlie Wakefield – Free agent, two time UEFA Youth League champions with Chelsea u19James Caton – Free agent, 56 appearances for Wrexham and Dover in the National LeagueJake Chambers Shaw – Mildenhall Town, got a draft ticket at the January London trialsLorenzo Kevin Spinelli – Trafford FC, got a direct ticket to the draft at January London trialsWhen does Baller League start and what are the rules?The Baller League draft takes place at 6.30pm on Monday, March 10.SunSport will blog the draft as it happens.The action starts on Monday, March 24 and will be aired in the UK on Sky Sports. It will also be live streamed on YouTube and Twitch.Matches are six-a-side on a small indoor pitch – each match lasts 30 minutes, with two 15 minute halves.There are certain rule changes with the final three minutes of matches going to 3vs3, long-range goals counting as double and goalkeepers not allowed to use hands.Hockey-style penalties – with players running one-on-one – will be used12 teams are in the competition, with six matches weekly.Four teams then heaf to a grand final.Baller League starts on Monday, March 24, with the play-offs in May.SunSport will live blog matches every week. More