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    Wayne Rooney and kids look terrified with only wife Coleen smiling as Man Utd legend, 39, takes family to Alton Towers

    WAYNE ROONEY and his kids looked terrified on a day out at Alton Towers – but wife Coleen was SMILING on the rollercoasters.The Rooney clan enjoyed a fun trip to the Staffordshire theme park as they took advantage of the half term break.Wayne Rooney looked terrified on a family day out at Alton TowersCredit: INSTAGRAM @coleen_rooneyWife Coleen was all smiles while whizzing round the rollercoastersCredit: INSTAGRAM @coleen_rooneyManchester United legend Wazza, 39, had a go on several thrilling rides.But despite his reputation as a football hardman, Rooney could only grimace as he whizzed round the tracks at lightning speed.Youngest children Kit, 9, and Cass, 7, also looked petrified as they soaked up the thrill-seeking atmosphere.However, Rooney’s wife Coleen appeared right at home.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 39-year-old is still basking in the glory of her second-place finish in last year’s edition of ‘I’m a Celeb’.Coleen was forced to battle the likes of snakes, spiders and other gruesome creatures while in the Australian jungle.So riding a few simple rollercoasters will have been a walk in the park.And Coleen showed no signs of fear as she instead SMILED while sitting next to her distressed hubby.Most read in FootballShe posted the photos to her Instagram account, with a caption reading: “Alton Towers is always a great half term trip.“We had a fantastic time as always… thanks for looking after us.”Gary Lineker destroys Wayne Rooney’s managerial career live on BBC leaving pundits speechlessRooney’s youngest kids Kit and Cass also looked petrified on the ridesColeen thanked Alton Towers for looking after the Rooney clanCredit: INSTAGRAM @coleen_rooneyRooney will be hoping his time at Alton Towers helps him relax after another tense season in the dugout.After being sacked by Birmingham last year, he took up a role with newly-promoted Plymouth Argyle.But the Premier League icon managed just five wins from 25 matches and was sacked on New Year’s Eve.Rooney was replaced by Miron Muslic, who was unable to save Argyle from relegation.However, he has now jumped ship for fallen German giants Schalke, with Jack Wilshere now favourite to take charge in Devon. More

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    Diletta Leotta puts on leggy display in glamorous pink dress as DAZN host holidays with footballer husband Loris Karius

    DILETTA LEOTTA has stunned fans with her latest revealing outfit while on a Spanish holiday.The DAZN host visited Mallorca with husband and former Liverpool star Loris Karius.Diletta Leotta stunned in a glamorous pink dressCredit: INSTAGRAM @dilettaleottaShe was holidaying in Mallorca with her husband Loris KariusCredit: INSTAGRAM @dilettaleottaThe couple shared a kiss in one pictureCredit: INSTAGRAM @dilettaleottaFans hailed Diletta’s stunning look on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @dilettaleottaDiletta, 33, shared a collection of snaps from one night of the holiday on social media.The stunning blonde wowed in a glamorous pink dress with a high slit up the leg as she posed with Karius.The German goalkeeper looked suave in a suit with a white T-shirt and trainers.The couple, who have a daughter Aria, one, appeared loved-up as they shared a kiss in one snap while standing in the sunlight.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSDiletta shared the images on Instagram for her 9.2million followers who flooded the comment section.One posted: “Beautiful couple.”A second wrote: “Mamma mia…but this girl is of an extraordinary beauty.”A third commented: “Enchanted by your beauty.”Most read in FootballA fourth said: “The most beautiful and sexiest woman in the world.”Another added: “More and more beautiful super Diletta.”Diletta is a regular face on TV as she appears on the broadcaster’s coverage of Serie A in her homeland of Italy.She has also appeared on radio and podcasts during her career.However, she recently landed herself in hot water after an advert she starred in was BANNED for over “sexualised content”.A glimpse inside Diletta’s glamorous life with partner Loris Karius…Diletta Leotta and boyfriend Loris Karius saw in the new year togetherCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dilettaleotta/The footballer brought Diletta a cake to her hospital bed as she gave birth to their first child on her own birthdayCredit: INSTAGRAM / dilettaleottaThe pair posed together in ‘2023’ sunglassesDiletta is one of the Serie A’s best loved presentersCredit: GettyDiletta stunned as she presented the Turin derby on Italian TVCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaThe glamorous TV host put on a leggy display pitchsideCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaShe boasts around 9million followersCredit: GettyDiletta gave birth to her first child with Karius in AugustCredit: Instagram / @dilettaleottaDiletta is no stranger to some extravagant outfits on her InstagramCredit: @dilettaleottaDiletta and Karius in MilanCredit: The Mega AgencyThe Italian beauty on holiday with KariusShe has flipped between blonde and brunetteCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dilettaleotta/She loves the Tomb Raider lookCredit: @dilettaleottaDiletta with a pared back lookCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaDiletta looks a million dollars in gold braCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaLeotta sparkles in silverCredit: GettyShe looks ready for boot campCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaLeotta burst on to the scene with Sky SportsCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaShe posts regularly updates on Instagram to the delight of her fansCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta More

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    ‘It doesn’t get more serious’ – Championship club could cease to exist as CEO makes heartfelt plea to authorities

    OXFORD UNITED could cease to exist if it is not granted planning permission for a new stadium.The Championship outfit submitted plans for a 16,000-seater multi-purpose ground with a decision expected in July.Oxford’s lease at the Kassam Stadium expires in 2026Credit: GettyThe club wants to build a new 16,000-seater stadiumCredit: xTim Williams has claimed the club could disappear without the new groundCredit: OXFORD UNITEDAhead of the decision from the local authorities, Oxford CEO Tim Williams has issued a stark warning over the future of the club.The U’s currently play their football at the Kassam Stadium, but their lease is set to expire in 2026.He told Sky Sports: “When our lease at the Kassam Stadium runs out, we won’t have a home and a stadium to play in.”If we don’t have a stadium, there is a risk we won’t have a football club.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSOxford’s potential new development would feature an 18-bedroom hotel, an events centre as well as wellbeing and community spaces.It would also be the first all-electric stadium in the UK.Williams has claimed that Oxford are more in need of the ground than the likes of Manchester United and Everton.The two Premier League giants are due in new homes with the Toffees moving into their new ground this summer.Most read in ChampionshipJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe Red Devils are aiming to construct a new 100,000-seater stadium by the 2030/31 season.Williams added: “It doesn’t get more serious than that for a football club.Championship club could be left without a stadium as EFL deadline looms”We have seen headlines recently about a new Manchester United stadium, which with all due respect is a want and not a need.”If Manchester United don’t move out, they still have Old Trafford.”If Everton hadn’t moved into Bramley Moor-Dock, they’ve still got Goodison.”If we don’t move into a new stadium, we are homeless and we don’t exist and it’s an absolute travesty in my view.”It’s that important.”A decision on the new stadium is in less than five weeks and Williams believes that it would benefit the local community.He said: “We now have a Football Regulator, and we have a report by Tracey Crouch which talks about football assets.”We are a poster child for what good football governance and football clubs should be about.“It’s going to be a 16,000-seater stadium, on the outskirts of Oxford, and a real community asset, fully sustainable, in a brilliant location in the country. Read More on The Sun“We need support, but we also need to say, the point about the club potentially not existing is a real one. This needs to be moved up every headline.“We are entering a crucial period in the club’s history. The future of the club hinges on the new stadium, and I’d urge every supporter, every stakeholder, and every voice to get behind this project.” More

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    Josh Kelly vs Flavius Biea: Start time, FREE live stream, TV channel and full card for huge welterweight clash

    FORMER Olympian Josh Kelly returns to action for a huge welterweight clash against WBC Latino champion Flavius Biea!Kelly is in incredible form having won his last six fights dating back to June 2022.Josh Kelly beat Ishmael Davis on the undercard of Joshua vs DuboisCredit: GettyHowever, Kelly’s last performance was underwhelming as he was forced to battle through a Ishmael Davis onslaught before picking up a decision win on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois.And his upcoming is set to be another tough one as Biea enters this bout on a 12-fight winning streak, last beating Jonathan Jose Eniz to claim the then vacant WBC Latino Super Welterweight belt.This fight has all the ingredients to be a blockbuster encounter and SunSport can provide fans with all the information ahead of fight night.When is Kelly vs Biea?Josh Kelly vs Flavius Biea will take place on Friday June 6.Ring-walks for this huge encounter are set to get underway at approximately 10pm BST.Newcastle Arena is the chosen venue and it can host around 11,000 spectators.These timings are subject to change depending on the other fights on the undercard.Read more on boxingWhat TV channel is Kelly vs Biea on and can it be live streamed?Josh Kelly vs Flavius Biea will be broadcast LIVE on Channel 5 in the UK.Fans can also stream the action on My5 through a compatible tablet or mobile device.Can I watch it for FREE?Fans in the UK can watch it for FREE on Channel 5 so long as they have a valid TV license.My5 is also free but requires users to log in with a valid email address.What is the full card?Josh Kelly vs Flavius BieaNiall Brown vs Matt McCallumBen Marksby vs Nicolas BlancoFelix Cash vs Rolando MansillaLucas Roehrig vs Sofiane QuoitTom Welland vs Mauricio PerezCodie Smith vs Mario PortilloLee Rogers vs Charles TondoCyrus Pattinson vs Joe GarsideDan Toward vs Connor GouldingMatty Harris vs Dan GarberWhat has been said?Josh Kelly is confident that he will show everyone why he believes he is world class.Most read in BoxingThe Brit boxer said: “Biea has shown he’s got what plenty of others in my division haven’t – the minerals to step up and fight me.“You have to respect his warrior mentality but there are levels to this game, and on June 6, I will show him, and everyone watching on Channel 5, why I am world class.“Biea will no doubt think he’ll be able to walk me down, but I’ll make him miss, and then I’ll make him pay.“It will be beautiful and brutal.” More

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    West Ham ace Mavropanos and girlfriend Lina Schwenger frolic on beach and kiss in sea as they enjoy Mykonos break

    KONSTANTINOS MAVROPANOS and girlfriend Lina Schwenger shared a kiss in the sea while on holiday.The defender is enjoying some time in the sun after the Premier League season came to an end last month.Konstantinos Mavropanos and his girlfriend Lina Schwenger enjoyed a trip to MykonosThe couple shared a romantic kiss in the seaMavropanos enjoyed some relaxation time before meeting up with the Greece squadHe decided to have a getaway with his partner while he could – as he is now back on international duty.Mavropanos, 27, shared a video of himself kitted out in Greece gear ahead of their upcoming friendlies.But in the two weeks he had to himself he jetted out to one of the islands in his native country – Mykonos.And there he took a trip to the beach with his student girlfriend Lina.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe pair played on the sand, running after one another.While they also shared a loved-up kiss in the sea while arm in arm.The couple beamed from ear to ear with Lina stunning in a black bikini.Mavropanos and Lina have publically commented on each other’s Instagram pages, with Lina calling her partner “cheri” and writing under one post: “🤭😍”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMavropanos is set to line up for Greece this week in their friendly against Slovakia, with Bulgaria to come next week.The West Ham star has won 35 caps for his country.West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen jets off on stag do in wedding dress – but father-in-law Danny Dyer is not thereHe featured in 35 games for the Hammers this season, helping them finish 14th in the Premier League.Mavropanos finished the season with West Ham after an up and down campaignCredit: Getty More

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    Former European champions set to be offered 70,000-seater new stadium as mayor backs ‘$1billion’ new project

    FORMER European champions Hamburg could be offered a brand new stadium as part of Germany’s Olympic bid.The city is set to enter the race to become the nominee for Germany for the second time.A new 70,000 stadium could be built for HamburgHamburg have played at the Volksparkstadion since 1953Credit: GettyHamburg residents previously rejected the opportunity to become the select city for Germany to host the games at the ballot box in 2015.But now they could be persuaded by the promise of a new stadium, which would become home to Hamburg after the Games.The new $1billion arena could boast a capacity between 60,000 to 70,000.And it will be built even if Germany’s bid to host the summer Olympics fails, according to Germany Interior Senator Andy Grote.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHamburg mayor Peter Tschentscher has backed the project and handed over the necessary bid documents to the DOSB – Germany’s Olympic body.He said: “The bids of previous decades consisted of a city being rebuilt to accommodate the Olympic Games. And we reversed this principle.”The city shouldn’t adapt to the Games, “but rather we adapt the Olympic concept to our city,” he added.The new stadium would be built right next to Hamburg’s iconic Volksparkstadion, which has been their home since 1953.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSA refurbishment of the ground was completed in 2000 for the 2006 World Cup – it seats 57,000 fans.Germany’s Olympic body still needs to decide whether to bid for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Games.’Looks class’ – Three-time English champs release incredible video as they prepare to build one of UK’s biggest stadiumsGermany last hosted the Olympics in 1972 in Munich.Bids from Berlin for 2000 and Leipzig for 2012 failed, while Munich’s bid for the 2022 Winter Games was also stopped by a referendum. More

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    Newcastle set to announce first summer signing after beating Real Madrid and Barcelona to stunning free transfer

    NEWCASTLE are set to announce Spanish whizkid Antonio Cordero as their first summer signing.SunSport revealed in January that the winger, 18, would reject a contract extension at Malaga to join the Magpies on a free.Newcastle are closing in on Spanish whizkid Antonio CorderoReal Madrid, Barcelona and Porto held talks with Cordero but he has opted for a five-year deal at St James’ Park.Malaga confirmed last night the teen — who hit six goals in Spain’s second tier this season —  will leave on June 30.Newcastle have held talks with ex-Madrid executive David Hopkinson about taking over as CEO from Darren Eales, who is stepping down due to ill health.Cordero’s family visited the North East earlier this year ahead of his proposed move to Tyneside.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt’s understood that Newcastle could initially loan him out to continue his development away from the glare of the Prem.Ajax have been listed as a potential destination for the teenager next season.Cordero, who will turn 19 in November, played 40 times for Malaga this season, with 39 of those games in the league.Meanwhile, Newcastle have checked on 19-year old Rennes centre back Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal who has starred for Morocco U20s.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBoudlal is yet to make his senior debut for Rennes and spent the second half of the season on loan at Ligue 2 Amiens. Eddie Howe’s side are also interested in Crystal Palace centre back Marc Guehi and Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.Champions League places CONFIRMED after Aston Villa VAR controversy as Newcastle have to be saved by Man UtdMbeumo has reportedly said he would prefer a move to Manchester United, with Arsenal also linked.Newcastle earned a place in next season’s Champions League on the final day, but could lose goalkeeper Nick Pope to Leeds.Cordero looks set to sign a five-year deal at Newcastle More

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    Leyton Orient release EIGHT players including former Premier League star, 40, after play-off final heartbreak

    FORMER Premier League star Darren Pratley has been released by Leyton Orient aged 40.The midfielder had been a stalwart in Richie Wellens’ side for the last four years, helping them reach the League One play-offs where they lost in the final to Charlton.Darren Pratley has been released by Leyton OrientCredit: GettyJosh Keeley and Jamie Donley have returned to parent club Spurs after their loans expiredCredit: GettyHe turned 40 in April and the club paid tribute to his career, and his contribution to Orient’s League Two title win in 2023.Pratley played in the Premier League for Bolton and he made 202 appearances for the Trotters.His best years came at Swansea where he won promotion to the Prem via the play-offs in 2011 – he also won League One with the Swans in 2008.Pratley helped Bolton win promotion from the third tier in 2017, and repeated that feat two years later with Charlton.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOrient have released seven other players, including another ex-Bolton star Randell Williams, who joined on a short-term contract in January.Jayden Sweeney, Joe Pigott, Sam Howes, Rhys Byrne, Reon Smith-Kouassi and Thomas Avgoustidis have also been released.While five players have left the club upon the expiration of their loan deals – Tottenham pair Jamie Donley and Josh Keeley, Dillan Markanday, Jack Currie and 27-goal striker Charlie Kelman.Two more players, Theo Archibald and Jordan Graham, will continue at the club on an out of contract basis as they continue their rehabilitation on long-term ACL injuries.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSManager Richie Wellens said: “Each and every one of my players gave me absolutely everything this season, and they have all been a pleasure to work with.“This group has been special – one of the best I have ever worked with as a player or manager – and that makes these decisions even tougher.EFL club release ‘gorgeous work of art’ kit and even rival fans want to buy it“This summer, we will say goodbye to some players who have been with us for a long time, and I can only thank them for their service to our football club.”They have played a huge role in our climb up the ladder, and I wish them all the very best for the future.“Jordan Graham and Theo Archibald put their bodies on the line for us and we will continue to support them throughout their recovery from injury by having them around the training ground. “I’m looking forward to seeing them both back playing again, be that with us or someone else.” More