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    Germany ban England fans from taking fruit to games – but will charge £4 for single sausage at Euros 2024

    ANY apple-loving England fans could be shocked to the core at Euro 2024 — the German hosts are banning fruit to boost sales of their sausages.Supporters trying to take any food into stadiums — including healthy half-time snacks — could be turned away or even barred from the entire tournament.England fans are banned from bringing fruit to games during the EurosCredit: RexBut the nation renowned for their love of Bratwurst and Frankfurters will be selling sausages for up to £3.77 each.England kick off their campaign against Serbia at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 16 followed by games against Denmark in Frankfurt and Slovenia in Cologne.At the final at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on July 14, single sausages will cost £4.77.Security teams will be searching bags outside all ten tournament venues, while stewards and police will patrol inside.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Uefa’s ban covers “liquids — drinks, e-cigarette refills, etc — and food of any kind, including fruit, such as apples, bananas, oranges, etc.”Punishments will include “expulsion from the stadium with a report to the police or a stadium ban for the whole or part of Euro 2024”.Germans have also banned smoking and vapes from the grounds.Cannabis joints will also be forbidden in stadiums despite new German laws making it legal to puff in public.Most read in FootballFlares, fireworks and whistles are also on the banned list – as well as megaphones and vuvuzela horns.Nazi flags, plus material supporting sides in the conflict in Gaza will also be outlawed.Germany becomes the latest nation to legalise cannabis More

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    Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs to become dad for third time aged 50 with lingerie model girlfriend, 36

    RYAN Giggs is set to become a dad for the third time aged 50.The Manchester United legend and girlfriend Zara Charles, 36, are expecting a baby later this year.Ryan Giggs, 50, is expecting a baby later this year with girlfriend Zara Charles, 36The Manchester United legend with kids Zach and Libby after a Premier League title win in 2011Credit: ReutersStacey, who divorced Giggs in 2017, is said to have given the couple her blessingCredit: The Picture Library LtdGiggs, who has two kids from a previous marriage, and mum-of-one Zara are said to be “delighted”.Friends of the couple said they were excitedly planning for their baby’s arrival later this year.Giggs is already dad to Sheffield United footballer son Zach, 17, plus daughter Libby, 19, from his marriage to Stacey Cooke.Lingerie model Zara — his partner since 2021 — also has a daughter from a previous marriage.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe delighted couple have told close family, and their exes, about their happy news.A source said: “Ryan was nervous about what his kids would think but they’ve got to know Zara over the last few years and really like her.“They’re happy because they know he’s happy.“But they’ve joked that he might struggle with the early mornings and lack of sleep.Most read in Football“Ryan and Zara are thrilled at the prospect of becoming parents again.“They have a very solid, loving relationship and are building a long-term future together.Ryan Giggs is cleared and WON’T face another retrial as domestic abuse case over ‘attacking ex Kate Greville’ collapses“Their life is very simple, they go for walks, they go for coffees and love keeping fit.”A separate source said Stacey — who divorced Giggs in 2017 after ten years of marriage — has also given her blessing.’Blended family’She, Giggs and Zara spent Christmas together in December 2022 as a “blended family”, a source confirmed.They added: “Stacey approves of Zara. Her and Ryan have been through a lot but they have moved on and she’s only interested in him being happy, because that makes him a good dad to their kids. There is no animosity.”In November Giggs celebrated his 50th birthday with a trip to Dubai with Zara, who surprised him by having red rose petals scattered across their hotel bed.She posted: “Yesterday was my best friend’s Big Birthday. Happy 50th, Ryan. “So grateful we got to spend it in one of our happy places. I will love you forever.”Zara and Ryan are said to be ‘delighted’ at the news, the pair pictured this monthCredit: BackGridFriends of the couple said they were excitedly planning for their baby’s arrivalCredit: BackGridStacey approves of ZaraSourceThe couple live in a £2.1million, seven-bedroom mansion which Giggs bought last year.Zara supported him through his assault trial after he was charged with attacking his ex-lover Kate Greville and her sister Emma during a drunken row at his home in Worsley, Gtr Manchester, in November 2020.He was also charged with controlling coercive behaviour towards PR executive Kate during their three-year relationship.During the trial, the jury was told how Kate had accused Giggs of cheating on her with several women, including Zara.In a goodbye letter Kate penned to Giggs, she wrote: “You and Zara were also in a full-on relationship for a year. “I could go on but I think that’s enough. You got your guy from Harrods to send her shoes, bags, and dresses.”A jury failed to reach a verdict in August 2022 and Giggs — who always denied any wrongdoing — made a point of publicly thanking “my girlfriend Zara” for support.He faced a retrial but in 2023 the Crown Prosecution Service withdrew all charges after Kate said she did not want to give evidence, citing the toll the first trial had taken on her mental health. Judge Hilary Manley then told Manchester crown court: “I formally enter not guilty verdicts in respect of each of the three counts.”Giggs’s lawyer Chris Daw said at the time: “Mr Giggs is deeply relieved the prosecution has finally come to an end after almost three years in which he’s been fighting throughout to clear his name.“He’s now been found not guilty of all the charges and going forward would like to rebuild his life and career as an innocent man.”Giggs stepped down from his job as Wales national team manager in June 2022 ahead of the first trial. He has since been trying to rebuild his life out of the spotlight.Last month it emerged he was working again as Salford City’s director of football.Giggs is co-owner of the League Two club along with his ex-United team-mates Gary and Phil Neville, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes.Ryan and Zara are thrilled at the prospect of becoming parents againSourceFlying winger Giggs joined the Red Devils as a 14-year-old and went on to win 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups and two Champions Leagues.He made 963 appearances and managed the club for four games at the end of the 2014 season after David Moyes was sacked.He then worked as an assistant to Louis van Gaal for two years before leaving when Jose Mourinho was appointed manager.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe won 64 Wales caps and was appointed national team boss in January 2018. Current boss Rob Page was appointed in his place in 2022.Giggs and his girlfriend live in a £2.1million mansion which he bought last yearCredit: Getty – ContributorThe football legend outside Manchester Crown Court during his trialCredit: PA More

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    Footie ace Marcos Llorente’s wife Paddy Noarbe wows in barely there swimsuit ahead of Euro 2024

    MODEL Paddy Noarbe gets in a great cross in as she prepares to watch her footie star hubby at the Euros.The Spaniard, 27, posing in a halterneck swimsuit, is wed to Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente, who’ll hope to play in this June’s tournament. Paddy Noarbe stunned as she posed in a halterneck swimsuitCredit: Capture Media AgencyPaddy is wed to Atletico Madrid’s Marcos LlorenteCredit: Capture Media AgencyThis week, she set a gold standard at the Laureus World Sport Awards.Llorente has insisted that his ‘caveman’ diet will stay with him until he dies.The Spanish midfielder was a part of the Real Madrid side that won the Champions League in 2018.Llorente, 29, lives off an unusual diet which is often nicknamed the the ‘caveman diet’ and the ‘stone age diet’.Read More on ShowbizIt consists of food that would have been eaten in the Paleolithic era, also known as the Old Stone Age.He has ruled out any food that he considers to be ultra-processed such as pasta, bread and even cereal.Instead, he indulges in food such as meat, fish, and vegetables, as well as “high-quality” cheeses.He said on Cadena SER programme El Larguero: “It would be eating what was eaten in the Paleolithic.Most read in Football”You would have to eliminate all ultra-processed foods. Don’t even look at them. And also cereals. “Everything that is pasta, bread, wheat, rice… also dairy. Only high-quality cheeses.”I eat everything. Meat, like the steak that I love. Fish, eggs, vegetables. And carbohydrates like potatoes, sweet potatoes and cassava.”Marcos Llorente breaks into a sweat as he undergoes intensive football workoutThis week, she wore this gold number at the Laureus World Sport AwardsCredit: SplashPaddy showed off her figure in this brown bikini by the poolCredit: Instagram @paddy.8Paddy striked a pose in this black bikiniCredit: Instagram More

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    Rebekah Vardy ‘furious’ after footballer ex and dad to one of her kids Luke Foster jailed for running cannabis factory

    REBEKAH Vardy is said to be furious after her footballer ex was jailed for running a cannabis factory.Luke Foster, 38, got three years last month after admitting charges with two others.Rebekah Vardy’s footballer ex, Luke Foster, has been jailed for running a cannabis factoryCredit: Nigel Bennett – The SunFoster dated Rebekah between 2007 and 2013Credit: GettyThe ex-Oxford United and Preston North End defender is serving his jail term at HMP Nottingham.He dated Becky for six years until 2013 and the pair have a son together.But their bitter split — with Becky meeting Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy months later and marrying him in 2016 — saw repeated clashes in the media.Yesterday, a source said of Foster’s conviction: “This is devastating for Becky — she’s only just found out about this, and of course she’s furious. It’s outrageous.READ MORE ON REBEKAH VARDY“Her sole concern is to protect her son — making sure he’s surrounded by people who love him and that this has zero impact on his education and anything else that could affect a teenage boy.”Foster also faces a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing in July.Foster met Becky in 2007 while signed to Oxford and the pair welcomed a son – but split in 2013, months before she met Premier League winner Jamie while she was working as a nightclub promoter – marrying in 2016 at Peckforton Castle, Cheshire.Speaking in 2017, when his ex was a contestant on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Foster claimed: “Becky liked the finer things in life. Most read in Football“She wanted the biggest house on the street, expensive handbags.“She drove my Merc, I had a Picasso. “She wouldn’t even let me drive my own car.“I’d pay for things I couldn’t really afford. “I’d get another credit card… eventually it all came crumbling down.”But responding in a statement at the time, a spokeswoman for Becky insisted: “It’s upsetting Luke felt the need to sell yet another untrue story on the mother of his son.Football’s 10 richest wags including music stars and millionaire models“He has already made these claims via a friend in another newspaper over 18 months ago and Mrs Vardy made it very clear then she had separated from Mr Foster months before meeting Jamie Vardy, although as a good mother she kept their family together in the same house for another couple of months so that the children had a ‘normal’ Christmas without being uprooted and disrupted.“Mr Foster has a new girlfriend and a new baby, he should put his efforts into focusing on them instead of still trying to hurt Mrs Vardy and in turn hurt his son who will no doubt hear about this story at school.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBecky had been married twice before, to an electrician Mark Godden which lasted just six months before she had a brief fling with singer Peter Andre, and a second time to timeshare businessman Steve Clarke which ended 10 months later after he was jailed for two years after killing two people in a head on collision.Last night a spokesman for Becky declined to comment. More

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    Two Premier League footballers dramatically arrested over ‘rape’ after cops swoop on club’s stadium

    COPS swooped on a football stadium in the arrests of two Premier League stars over an alleged rape.Only one of the players was at the ground in the police operation at the weekend.Two Premier League footballers have been dramatically arrested over an alleged rape, we can reveal (stock image, posed by model)Credit: GettyHe was spoken to on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape.Sources said he was allowed to leave the stadium after a brief interview before he was then arrested later that night.The player, 19, spent the night in the cells and was later quizzed by detectives under caution.His team-mate, also 19, was arrested the following day and questioned on suspicion of rape.Read More on FootballYesterday, police said the pair had been released on bail pending further inquiries.The alleged rape is said to have taken place on Friday night. The alleged victim contacted officers hours later and filed a formal complaint.A police spokesman said: “Officers have arrested two men following a report of a rape. A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape. A second 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape.Most read in Football“Both men have since been released on police bail.”A source said: “One of the players was at the club’s stadium. The police arrived wanting to speak to him.Both men have since been released on police bailPolice spokesman“He was taken to a private room within the ground and was spoken to by police.“The player left the club with another individual and was formally arrested by police later that night.”Club insiders said talks had already begun over the “next steps”. It is unclear if the two arrested players have been suspended pending the outcome of the probe.A club spokesman said: “As the matter is now in the hands of the police, the club will not be making further comment at this stage.”The Premier League has been plagued by a series of high-profile sex scandals.Man United striker Mason Greenwood, 22, was suspended in 2022 after he was arrested for attempted rape.The case was later dropped and he is now on loan at Spanish side Getafe.Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy, 29, was cleared of multiple rapes after two trials last year. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe is now at French side Lorient.Their cases and others prompted the Premier League to launch sexual consent lessons for all players.Cops swooped on the club’s stadium this weekend (stock image, posed by model)Credit: Getty More

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    Footie agent on trial for ‘sending threatening email to ex-Chelsea director over Kurt Zouma transfer’

    A FOOTBALL agent has gone on trial for allegedly sending a threatening email to a former Chelsea director over the transfer of star Kurt Zouma.Saif Alrubie, 45, is said to have messaged Marina Granovskaia demanding payment for his role in the £29million deal to sell Zouma to West Ham.Kurt Zouma playing for West Ham against  Bayer 04 Leverkusen earlier this weekCredit: RexFootball agent  Saif Alrubie at Southwark Crown CourtCredit: Rights reservedSaif Alrubie, 45, is said to have messaged ex-Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia demanding payment for his role in the £29million deal to sell Zouma to West HamCredit: RexThe French defender, 29, signed in August 2021 and Alrubie is accused of emailing his demand for commission in 2022.Ms Granovskaia, 49, left Chelsea that year after almost 20 years at the Stamford Bridge club. Alrubie, from Fulham, West London, is on bail and denies one charge under the Malicious Communications Act.The jury was sworn in at London’s Southwark crown court yesterday ahead of a one-week trial starting today. Zouma has scored three times for the Hammers this season.READ MORE ON KURT ZOUMAZouma has scored three times for the Hammers this season.In 2022, Zouma was filmed kicking his cat like a football across his kitchen floor.The Premier League star, 27, was also seen slapping his pet’s face.The club condemned Zouma’s actions and fined him £250,000, which they stated was the maximum fine they were able to hand out.Most read in FootballThe West Ham defender was seen attacking the pet at his £2million mansion while his brother filmed him.Premier League defender Kurt Zouma seen in sick video drop kicking a cat – and slapping it across his kitchen More

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    Alex Scott looks sensational as she poses in bodysuit and opens up about her relationship with Jess Glynne

    FOOTBALL pundit Alex Scott said she is loving “being more vulnerable” in her relationship.The TV star, 39, dating singer Jess Glynne, 34, told Women’s Health UK: “I’m enjoying being like, okay, I’m just gonna roll with this. Football pundit Alex Scott stunned in this bodysuit as she said she is ‘more vulnerable’ in her relationshipCredit: MUST credit Mark Canty/Women’s Health UKTV star Alex, 39, is dating singer Jess Glynne, 34Credit: Getty”I think, before, I was very walls up. “All those walls have, like, come down.”She posed with a blood sugar monitor on her arm for the mag’s May issue, out now.Just recently she left her fans gushing after showing off her incredible figure in a pair of bikini snaps.READ MORE IN SPORTThe former Arsenal defender also shared a loved-up picture with partner Jess in her latest Instagram photo dump.The couple looked loved-up as they smiled and laughed in matching black outfits.They have been dating since last year and have regularly wowed their fans with loved-up snaps on social media.They have also joined each other on the red carpet at several events, including at the Brits earlier this year.Most read in FootballAlex posed for Women’s Health UK, out nowAlex Scott nervously laughs and delivers ‘cutest commentary ever’ as BBC cameras spot girlfriend Jess Glynne at FA Cup More

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    Nina Agdal shows off her stunning figure in blue gingham-print bikini as she expects first baby with fiancé Logan Paul

    NINA Agdal heads to the beach after it was announced she was expecting her first baby.The Dutch supermodel, who was wearing a blue gingham-print bikini from Venus for a new shoot, revealed she was pregnant with her YouTube boxer fiancé Logan Paul.Model Nina Agdal, 32, stunned in this blue gingham-print bikini for a new shootCredit: VENUS.COMNina revealed she was pregnant with her YouTube boxer fiancé Logan PaulNina, 32, and Logan, 29, who were engaged last July, were snapped kissing, while holding a picture of the baby scan.He posted on Instagram: “Another Paul coming this fall.” Nina added: “I can’t wait to meet my new little best friend.”The post has already racked up over 1.4million likes on the platform.READ MORE IN SHOWBIZThe pair got engaged last July during a holiday in Lake Como, Italy, with Logan calling Nina the “love of my life.”Meanwhile, the comments section has been flooded with well wishes and congratulatory messages.Younger brother Jake Paul wrote: “UNCLE JAKEY!”Paul’s former boxing opponent and business partner KSI added: “Congrats,” with a series of love heart emojis.Most read in BoxingShe got engaged to Logan during a holiday in to ItalyCredit: VENUS.COMVictoria’s Secret star Nina Agdal shows off her figure in saucy swimwear More