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      Son Heung-min ‘could LEAVE Tottenham’ as club look to cash in on transfer before big-money squad overhaul

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      TOTTENHAM legend Son Heung-min is set to leave the club, according to reports.The Spurs skipper lifted the Europa League in what could prove to be his final appearance. Son Heung-Min looks set to leave SpursCredit: GettySon has been in North London for the last ten years, playing 454 games and scoring 173 goals.But his time now appears to be up as Tottenham are looking to cash-in on him before his contract expires this time next year.The Telegraph report that a sale would bolster their summer transfer budget and fund a squad overhaul.Clubs from Saudi Arabia are interested in a deal for the Korean winger.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChiefs view him as a “recognisable world star” that could boost the Pro League’s growth in Asia.The Sun exclusively revealed last week that Son was a target for the Saudis.Tottenham triggered a one-year extension in the 32-year-old’s contract in January.Son’s future may be on hold for now though as the club are yet to make a decision on who will manage them next season.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnge Postecoglou has not received assurances from above with the Aussie boss currently away on holiday.The club have been talking to other managers like Brentford’s Thomas Frank and Fulham’s Marco Silva.Earlier today Tottenham unveiled their kit for next season and gave little indication Son is heading for the exit with the forward among those modelling the strip. More

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      ‘Has Mikel Arteta signed off on this?’ – Premier League reveal new ball for next season after major brand change

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      PUMA today unveiled the brand-new 2025-26 Premier League match ball.But it didn’t take long for fans to use the opportunity to make fun of Mikel Arteta.Fans are torn on the changeCredit: PumaPuma has unveiled the new Premier League match ballCredit: PumaThe sportswear company reached a partnership agreement with England’s top division just under two years ago.It will now supply official match balls for the Premier League from the upcoming season.It sees Nike’s deal come to an end after 25 years with the US-based brand failing to agree an extension.The first edition of the new-look Puma match ball has now been unveiled.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith purple and pink detailing, the ball has a white base colour with a bold Prem logo.The Puma logo also takes up plenty of space on the surface.The change comes at the end of a season in which Arsenal boss Arteta memorably criticised Puma match balls, which were used in the Carabao Cup.Arteta said: “It’s just different. Very different to a Premier League ball, and you have to adapt to that because it flies different.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”When you touch it the grip is very different as well so you adapt to that.”As a result, fans have poked fun at the manager following the unveiling of the new Premier League ball.Mikel Arteta bizarrely appears to blame Carabao Cup BALL for Arsenal’s missed chances as trophy drought set to continueOne person took to X to write: “Has Mikel Arteta signed off on this?”Another joked: “Did Arteta approve this ball?”While a third said: “Arteta will complain about ball again.”Fans were torn on the style of the new ball, with one person commenting: “Thats a stunning ball.”While others slammed: “Puma is not good at making anything. Look at the jerseys they produce for teams. Horrible.”Mikel Arteta was critical of Puma this seasonCredit: AFPArteta said the Carabao Cup ball was completely different to the Premier League and Champions League footballsCredit: Getty More

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      Spain vs France: Get £60 in football free bets and bonuses with William Hill

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      SPAIN and France are both in yet another Nations League semi final, with the pair battling it out for a place in Sunday’s final.And brand new William Hill customers who register an account and stake a tenner will be rewarded with a colossal £60 in free bets and bonuses to spend on football!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim..William Hill £60 bonusVisit the William Hill website on your mobile device HERE*Register a new account and deposit a minimum of £10 using the Promo Code: T60Place a bet of at least £10 from your main balance on football on the William Hill Sportsbook at odds of 1/2 or greaterAfter settlement – win or lose – William Hill will credit your account with £60 in free bets and bonusesWilliam Hill: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*Not got a William Hill account? No problem!It’s really easy to register an account and you can get your hands on that generous £60 in free bets and bonuses to spend on the footy!Simply register a new account and deposit a minimum of £10 using the Promo Code: T60After that, stake at least £10 from your main balance on football on the William Hill Sportsbook at odds of 1/2 or greater.After settlement — win or lose — William Hill will credit your account with £60 in free bets and bonuses to spend on football and in the casino!Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply. More

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      Spain vs France: Get £50 in Nations League free bets with Betfred

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      SPAIN and France meet in Germany this Thursday to battle it out for a spot in the Nations League final.New Betfred customers can claim a whopping £50 in free bets and bonuses when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the semi final showdown!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereSpain vs France: Get £50 free bets HERE*How to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsBetfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Spain vs France: Get £50 free bets HERE*New to Betfred? Then you can claim this incredible offer.Simply visit the Betfred website using this link HERE* and register a new account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Then you just need to deposit and stake £10 on any football market at odds of Evens or greater.When that first bet has settled — win or lose — Betfred will credit your account with the following free bets;3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook Markets2 x £10 to use on Accumulators (4+ selections)Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*Betfred. New customers only. Register (excl 05/04/25), deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. More

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      Spain vs France prediction: Free betting tips and Nations League semi final preview

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      THE final stages of the Nations League take place this week with European heavyweight Spain and France meeting in the semi final on Thursday.SunSport have enlisted the help of their betting experts to preview the game and select the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNew sign-up offersSunSport exclusiveSpain vs France previewThese two sides have been here and done it all before as they look to book a spot in Sunday’s final.This is the third running of this competition and both Spain and France have won this competition before.Indeed, one of these sides will be competing on Sunday to become the most successful Nations League side of all time…It’s a re-run of the 2020-21 final, though both sides look a little different to what they did then.Spain’s last competitive defeat came in a 2-0 loss at Hampden when losing to Scotland back on March 28, 2023!They’ve since won the Euros and lost only one friendly against Colombia since then, while bringing through an incredible group of youngsters.They also beat the French in the semi finals of that Euros win last year.France battled back from a 2-0 first leg defeat to Croatia to win the play-off in penalties to reach this point.It’s being built as Lamine Yamal vs Kylian Mbappe – and it’s probably true that the winner of this tie will receive a big helping hand from either of those two.First scorer and correct score predictionsCorrect score: 2-1 at 17/2 with Betfred – HEREFirst scorer: Lamine Yamal 12/1 with talkSPORT BET – HERESpain vs France latest oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Spain vs France predictionDan the manDani Olmo is battling with a few Spanish midfield stars to get a start here.The Barcelona man scored in his side’s final league game of a title winning season at Bilbao.His last Spain goal also came in that semi final victory over France too. 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Gambleaware.org.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      Eddie Howe ready to hire new secret weapon as Newcastle desperate to break into Premier League top three

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      EDDIE HOWE wants to hire a new secret weapon to help Newcastle United break into the top three – of set-piece kings!The Magpies boss achieved legendary status at St James’ Park by ending their 70-year wait for a major trophy.Eddie Howe is keen to add a set piece specialist to his backroom staffCredit: PAJason Tindall is currently in charge of set piecesCredit: AlamyHowe topped off that Carabao Cup Wembley triumph by leading his team to a fifth-placed Premier League finish to also secure Champions League qualification.The 47-year-old is wasting no time basking in that glory though, and is on the look-out for a new face to add to his backroom staff.Newcastle are advertising for a set-piece coach to “work closely with the first team coaching staff, analysts and players to maximise performance outcomes from dead-ball situations”.His assistant Jason Tindall has been the lead on dead-ball situations for the past few years and has been pretty effective.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLJust six clubs scored more from dead-ball scenarios this season but they have been even better defensively.Only Aston Villa, Manchester City and Brentford conceded fewer goals from set-pieces than Newcastle’s tally of eight last term.But the meticulous Howe now wants more and is “looking for an experienced and innovative elite level coach to support our first team by leading the strategic planning, design, and execution of all offensive and defensive set-play routines.”The job, which Toon want filled by June 16, adds: “Collaborating with the wider analysis team you will conduct detailed video and data based analysis to identify set-piece trends and vulnerabilities, delivering high-quality, position specific training sessions to ensure high performance.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“This is an outstanding opportunity to directly impact the continued growth of an ambitious Premier League club.”It also states that applicants must possess a Uefa A licence and “have significant experience of set-play coaching and development gained in an elite coaching environment” as well as needing to be “fully up to date with current global trends and innovations”.Champions League places CONFIRMED after Aston Villa VAR controversy as Newcastle have to be saved by Man UtdThere is no suggestion that Howe is not happy with Tindall and the rest of the current staff’s set-piece planning, but rather he is just chasing that extra few per cent to help his men improve at both ends of the pitch.In fact, Howe was full of praise for his No2 and the rest of those that focus on set-pieces.He said earlier this season: “There’s always a team, it’s never one person. Jason will be the first to say that.“Jason spends a lot of time on set-plays. Kieran Taylor, our analyst, spends a lot of time on set plays. We work on them individually and collectively.“Sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t. The goals need to come from somewhere and there needs to be a regular source.“Congratulations to everyone who does the work on them. Ultimately the players are the ones who have to do it and the staff will acknowledge that.” More

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      Chelsea outcast Armando Broja in talks with four clubs including Champions League giants after injury nightmare

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      ARMANDO BROJA could FINALLY be set to end his Chelsea nightmare this summer.The Albanian hitman, 23, is in talks over a move away from Stamford Bridge with four potential suitors.Armando Broja came through Chelsea’s academyCredit: GettyHe was out for long spells last season due to injuryCredit: GettyBroja featured in just 10 league games at Everton last season after being hit with injuries.He suffered an Achilles tendon problem that kept him out for 95 days.Then when he returned, he had an ankle injury that sidelined him for another 58 days.By the time he was fit to play again the season was almost over and other players had already established themselves in the team.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Before that, he spent the second half of the 2023/2024 season out on loan at Fulham without being able to properly make a statement.Sources have told SunSport that AC Milan and Ajax have both been in touch ahead of what will be a busy summer at Chelsea.Talks with Dutch side PSV and German’s RB Leipzig have already taken place.Broja burst onto the scene during a stellar loan spell at Southampton in 2021/22, scoring six league goals with his blend of pace, power, and clever movement.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBut injuries and competition for places at Chelsea saw him slide down the pecking order.And with the Blues targeting a new No9 again this summer, his days at Stamford Bridge look numbered.Chelsea finally discover Club World Cup opponents as former star, 38, assists dramatic winner to set up reunionThe London-born Albanian striker’s contract at Chelsea runs until 2028 with a club extension option inserted but SunSport understands the player desires a permanent move.Chelsea are willing to do business and a fee in the region of £20million could see them agree to a total sale for a player who came through the Chelsea academy.With the World Cup qualifiers coming up and Albania needing their talisman firing, Broja is determined to make the right move and get back to his best.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeBroja wants to get back to form for both club and countryCredit: GETTY More

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      Football lawmakers make major rule change after Julian Alvarez’s controversial Champions League penalty vs Real Madrid

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      THE International Football Association Board (IFAB) has made a significant change to penalty rules following a controversial shootout in the Champions League this term.Atletico Madrid were knocked out of Europe’s elite competition by Real Madrid in the last-16 after a penalty from Julian Alvarez was ruled out following a VAR check.The IFAB have made a rule change to penalties after Julian Alvarez controversially had a goal ruled out against Real MadridCredit: ReutersThe striker was deemed to have touched the ball twiceCredit: GettyThe striker had slipped when running up to shoot and subsequently double-touched the ball with both feet.Although it was barely noticeable at first, VAR deemed the kick to be illegal and it was not registered as a goal.Atletico went on to lose the match 4-2 on penalties, sparking a furious reaction from Diego Simeone and fans.The manager said: “I just saw the image of the penalty. The referee said that when Julian stepped and kicked, he touched the ball with his foot, but the ball didn’t move. That’s something to discuss about whether it was a goal or not, but I’m proud of my players.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”When he plants his foot and kicks, the ball doesn’t move even a little bit. But if VAR called it, I’ve never seen a penalty called by VAR, but it’s still valid, and they’ll have seen that he touched it. I want to believe they’ll have seen that he touched it.”The outrage has prompted the IFAB to alter Law 14 which is based on a player intentionally kicking the ball twice during a penalty.Because Alvarez did not intentionally shoot twice during the shootout, the regulation has been amended to account for similar situations.It now states: “The penalty taker inadvertently hits the ball with both feet simultaneously or the ball touches his supporting foot or leg just after taking the kick: If the ball enters the goal, it will be repeated.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”If the ball does not enter the goal, an indirect free kick will be awarded (unless the referee grants an advantage when the action clearly benefits the defending team) or, in the case of penalty shoot-outs, the shot will be recorded as missed.”Meanwhile, if a player voluntarily kicks with both feet, the alternative rule states: “An indirect free kick will be awarded (unless the referee grants an advantage when the action clearly benefits the defending team) or, in the case of penalty shoot-outs, the shot will be recorded as missed.”Atletico Madrid boss Simeone loses his cool with reporter over Alvarez penalty controversy More