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

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      Leeds United line up England goalkeeper, 33, after missing out on £18m Caomhin Kelleher transfer

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      LEEDS UNITED are keen on Newcastle’s Nick Pope after missing out on Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher.Daniel Farke and Elland Road chiefs are already at work in their quest to strengthen following the Championship-winning promotion campaign.Leeds are eyeing a swoop for Newcastle keeper Nick PopeLeeds are looking to part ways with goalkeeper Illan Meslier this summerCredit: PAAnd a new goalkeeper has emerged as one of their top priorities given Illan Meslier’s drop in form at the back end of last season.They enquired about Irish ace Kelleher, 26, but he is poised to join Brentford for £18m.Now Leeds could turn to Pope, 33, and are one of several teams monitoring his situation at St James’ Park.The England international finished the season as Eddie Howe’s No.1 but Newcastle are expected to finally end their long pursuit of Burnley’s James Trafford over the coming weeks.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHis arrival could result in Pope heading elsewhere with a switch to Elland Road among those potentially on the cards.Pope, who won the Toon’s first trophy in 70 years this term, earned just 10 England caps before missing out on Euro 2024 through injury.Trafford, who beat Pope to Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad, had agreed to join Newcastle last August only for the deal not to happen.The 22-year-old played a key role in Burnley’s promotion to the Premier League, keeping an impressive 29 clean sheets in 45 appearances. Most read in FootballNewcastle are favourites to sign Burnley’s stopper James TraffordCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMeanwhile, Newcastle have checked on 19-year old Rennes centre back Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal who has starred for Morocco U20s.Boudlal is yet to make his senior debut for Rennes and spent the second half of the season on loan at Ligue 2 Amiens. Inside Leeds stars’ wild title celebrations as Bamford and Ampadu ‘leave Burnley fanbase in meltdown’ with karaoke songHowe’s side are also interested in Crystal Palace centre back Marc Guehi and Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.Leeds will face AC Milan in Dublin in a pre-season friendly on August 9. More

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      West Brom hire Ryan Mason as owner Daniel Levy releases heartfelt statement after ex-Tottenham manager’s exit

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      RYAN MASON has been confirmed as the new West Brom manager.The 33-year-old has signed a three-year contract at The Hawthorns after quitting his role as Ange Postecoglou’s No.2 at Tottenham.Ryan Mason has taken a huge step towards becoming West Brom’s new bossSpurs owner Daniel Levy has issued a heartwarming goodbye note for MasonMason informed Spurs on Sunday that he doesn’t want to renew his contract when it expires at the end of June.And that gave the green light for Championship side West Brom to end their six-week search to find a replacement for Tony Mowbray.He instantly became the club’s top target after Mowbray was sacked on April 21 following a poor run of form.Spurs chairman Daniel Levy issued a heartfelt statement after Mason’s seven-year coaching role in North London came to an end.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSLevy, 63, said: “Ryan has been an integral part of Tottenham Hotspur for a number of years, both as a player and a coach.“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Ryan for all his dedication and hard work over the years, and we wish him every success for the future.”Tottenham academy coach Stuart Lewis could follow Mason to West Brom, according to BBC Sport.Mason joined Spurs’ coaching team in April 2018, playing a key role in the club’s academy.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe later became interim first-team manager, leading them to a heartbreaking Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City, following the sacking of Jose Mourinho in 2021.He has been part of Tottenham’s senior set-up ever since, becoming acting head coach for a second time following the departure of Antonio Conte in 2023.Ange Postecoglou drops huge hint over Tottenham future with incredible mic-drop moment at Europa League paradeThe Enfield-born footballer also progressed through the club’s academy and made 70 appearances for his boyhood team.Mason was forced to cut short his playing career in 2018 at the age of 26, after fracturing his skull while playing for Hull against Chelsea a year earlier.Highly-rated coach Mason held talks with Belgian club Anderlecht in October before a mutual decision was made to remain at Spurs.Meanwhile, the future of Ange Postecoglou remains up in the air after his Europa League final triumph last month.And Daniel Levy’s executive director Donna Cullen announced her departure from the club this week. More

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      Bryan Mbeumo ‘chooses Man Utd over Arsenal with transfer talks with Brentford to begin in huge boost to Ruben Amorim’

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      BRYAN MBEUMO has decided to join Manchester United over Arsenal, according to reports.The winger has a year left on his Brentford contract and is expected to leave the club this summer.Bryan Mbeumo has picked Man Utd over ArsenalCredit: GettyMbeumo has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs.But he has chosen United and the Red Devils are set to open talks with the Bees over his transfer, reports The Athletic.Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle are also said to be in the running to sign the Cameroon international. Mbeumo, 25, is hot property after scoring 20 Prem goals this season, while notching eight assists.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Brentford ace returned from a lengthy injury he sustained in the 2023-24 and proved his fitness, featuring in all 38 league games.Brentford boss Thomas Frank admitted his talisman could be sold this summer if the right offer was made.He said: “If the right price — and that’s going to be expensive — is coming, then I’m sure the club will be open to it.”United are looking to complete their transfer business early this summer having already wrapped up a deal to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThey have also been linked with a move for former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic as Ruben Amorim seeks to bolster his attack.Ipswich’s breakout star Liam Delap was the club’s No1 striker target, but the former Manchester City academy star is set to join Chelsea instead.Rashford to Inter Milan? Man Utd Star Eyes Shock Serie A Move!United scored just 44 league goals this term, with main striker Rasmus Hojlund netting just four times.That has led Amorim to overhaul his forward line, with Alejandro Garnacho set to join a list of potential departures that includes Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony. More

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      Man Utd 2025/26 home kit ‘LEAKED’ as fans fume ‘Adidas aren’t even trying anymore’

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      Manchester United fans are seeing red and not in a good way after the club’s new home kit was leaked online.The 2025/26 Adidas-made strip has sparked fury across social media with furious Reds supporters slamming the red shirt with black and white collar.The United kit will have a different style to the collar next seasonCredit: EPAThe new kit has got fans fuming after it was leakedCredit: WWW.FOOTYHEADLINES.COMThe new kit is expected in the market later this monthCredit: WWW.FOOTYHEADLINES.COMImages circulating online show a minimal design with barely any detailing, aside from the iconic badge and Adidas logo — with some fans joking that “Adidas aren’t even trying anymore.”One fan fumed on X: “We need to ditch Adidas at the earliest opportunity. “Ironically the ‘bus seat’ kit (which I hated) is the best of the bunch here.”Another joked: “Matches the quality of football at Old Trafford in recent years.”READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThe kit includes an Old Trafford-inspired sleeve graphic, marking the first time in many years that Manchester United has featured sleeve prints on their home shirts.The words ‘Theatre of Dreams’ are printed on the collar and the kit will be available at some point this month, with white shorts and black socks as the primary combination.Some fans, however, aren’t impressed by the design details, comparing it to previous seasons. One commented: “Pretty much a blend of the last two seasons’ kits, very bland, Adidas are definitely running out of new kit ideas.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAdidas, who signed a £900 million mega-deal with United in 2015 for 10 years, are now facing mounting pressure from fans to show more creativity and respect for the club’s rich heritage.One tongue-in-cheek post read: “Next season they’ll just hand us red vests and say it’s ‘retro’.”’With you, I started to smile again’ – Tearful Antony announces Real Betis exitUnited have yet to officially unveil the kit but if the online backlash is anything to go by, they might want to head back to the drawing board.United’s poor performance on the pitch has left fans fuming.They finished 15th in the league and lost the Europa League final to Tottenham, who hadn’t won a trophy in 17 years. More

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      ‘To do what?’ – Cole Palmer left confused as he’s asked to name his Premier League Mount Rushmore

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      COLE PALMER was left flabbergasted when asked to name his Premier League Mount Rushmore.The iconic American landmark, which has the faces of former Presidents carved into it, is often brought up by sports fans when debating the greatest to ever do it.Cole Palmer was recently asked to name his Premier League Mount RushmoreCredit: SHUTTERSTOCKThe Chelsea and England star had no idea about the iconic American landmarkCredit: ALAMYThe 23-year-old gave a blunt response to the taskCredit: SKY SPORT NZBut the sculpture in the hills of South Dakota are clearly something Chelsea and England ace Palmer isn’t familiar with as he shook his head when asked if he knew what the tourist attraction is.After having it explained that he needed to pick four figures to go on his Prem Mount Rushmore, he bemusingly asked: “To do what?”Palmer eventually got to grips with the task and went on to reveal his list, which would’ve included two defenders had it not been for the interviewer.He told Sky Sports NZ: “Cristiano] Ronaldo, [Thierry] Henry, Kevin de Bruyne and [Eden] Hazard.”READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSFootage of Palmer choosing his Mount Rushmore went viral and scores of footie fans couldn’t help but comment on the clip.The iconic site of course has the heads of four United States presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.One said: “[He’s] a savant. Great picks.”Another said: “He’s funny and also some player.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSCole Palmer has been Chelsea’s star performer over the last two yearsCredit: GETTYAnd another said: “How anyone, not least a current top player, could not pick Rooney in a top 4 PL players of all time is beyond me.”One remarked: “As if it wasn’t bad enough, he picked Eden Hazard.”From embarrassing Chelsea pal to interview with dad – Five times Cole Palmer stole show AFTER Conference League finalsAnother chimed in: “Why would he know about Mount Rushmore?”Palmer will no doubt be hoping to one day be chosen on footie fans’ Prem Mount Rushmore.And if the 23-year-old can replicate the form he’s shown at Chelsea over the last two seasons, he’ll go a long way to being considered a Premier League great.Palmer bagged a whopping 27 goals and 15 assists in his first season at Stamford Bridge following his £40million move from Manchester City.He wasn’t as prolific last season, scoring only 15 goals and racking up 12 assists.He did, however, end the season on a high as Chelsea secured Champions League football and won the Conference League, the final of which saw him bag two wonderful assists. More