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    England star Phil Foden planning shock career change as Man City ace reveals ‘buzz’ from his favourite pastime

    ENGLAND and Man City star Phil Foden is planning to swap football for fishing when he retires.The midfielder, 24, is a keen angler and even indulged in the pastime during the Three Lions’ Euros campaign.Phil Foden is planning to swap football for fishing when he retiresCredit: GettyFoden is a keen angler and even indulged in the pastime during the Three Lions’ Euros campaignOn fishing tackle brand Korda’s YouTube channel, Foden told of the thrill he got when he landed a catch. He added: “This is me when I retire. A vlog for fishing.“When I was around five, my old man would always take me and I have loved it ever since.“I was just catching whatever really, the smaller fish, then the more times I did it I got into catching the bigger fish, the carp.Read More on Sport“I go to my local places and catch whatever. It’s the buzz — whatever fishing I am doing I enjoy.”Foden told host Neil Spooner: “At the Euros training camp we had lakes on the golf course. “I would get the rod out and catch a few carp.”During the YouTube video, Foden caught a 28lb carp — short of his 39lb record.Most read in FootballManchester City and England star Phil Foden wins PFA Player of the Year award More

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    Ex-F1 WAG Luisinha Oliveira wows in tie-dye bikini by the pool

    FORMER F1 Wag Luisinha Oliveira is in pole position by the pool as she laps up the sun in a tie-dye bikini.The Portuguese model, 24, got her fans revved up in new beachwear for the Kitess Clothing label.Luisinha Oliveira is in pole position by the pool as she laps up the sun in a tie-dye bikiniCredit: Capture Media AgencyLuisinha got her fans revved up in new beachwear for the Kitess Clothing labelCredit: Instagram / @luisinhaoliveira99Brunette Luisinha used to date Brit racing driver Lando NorrisCredit: GettyBrunette Luisinha used to date Brit racing driver Lando Norris. The couple waved the chequered flag on their relationship in 2022.McLaren ace Lando, 24, is currently second in the F1 table behind three-time world champion Max Verstappen.Luisinha regularly shares sultry snaps with her 435,000 Instagram followers.Read More on SportHer feed is filled with glamorous snaps from her travels as well as pictures from her modelling shoots.Recent uploads have seen Luisinha enjoy trips to Rome, London and Venezuela.Away from her modelling career, she previously graduated from university with a degree in marketing.Luisinha became a regular at F1 races around the world during her relationship with Norris.Most read in MotorsportF1 star Lando Norris joins model Luisinha Oliveira while on holiday in Dubai Luisinha regularly shares sultry snaps with her 435,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99Luisinha strikes a pose in this revealing outfitCredit: Instagram More

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    Chelsea legend Frank Lampard carries adorable puppy while out for a walk near his London home

    FORMER England and Chelsea footballer Frank Lampard shows some puppy love while going walkies.The 46-year-old midfielder turned TV pundit held family pet Minnie near his London home while a private dog unit patrolled the street.Former footballer Frank Lampard holds family pet MinnieCredit: MJ-Pictures.comA private dog unit patrols the street near Lampard’s London homeCredit: MJ-Pictures.comChristine Lampard says she has had trouble sleeping since a raid on their homeCredit: GettyFrank’s wife, Loose Women’s Christine Lampard, 45, has said she has had trouble sleeping since a £60,000 raid on their home in 2019.Three men were jailed in 2021 for the break-in.We recently revealed Christine is concerned about their lifestyle change in the unlikely event Frank is named England manager.The ex-Chelsea midfielder, 46, has been out of work since his stint as interim boss at Stamford Bridge came to an end in May 2023.READ MORE ON FRANK LAMPARDLampard is among the candidates behind those leading favourites to be selected for the national team vacancy.That is despite disappointing spells at Chelsea and Everton over the last five years.And wife Christine, 45, a Northern Irish presenter who has fronted programmes such as The One Show and Daybreak, is said to be concerned about the possibility of him becoming England manager.An insider to Christine told Closer: “The odds of Frank being named England manager have shortened in recent weeks and he is among the favourites to take on the role.Most read in Football”If he was given such an amazing opportunity, he wouldn’t be able to turn it down.Christine Lampard presents Lorraine’s morning show in her absence More

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    Lewis Hamilton reveals battle with depression due to pressure of F1 racing

    F1 ACE Lewis Hamilton revealed he has struggled with depression all his life due to pressure of racing.The seven-times world champ has had mental health difficulties since he was 13.Lewis Hamilton revealed he has struggled with depression all his life due to pressure of racingCredit: ReutersHe said: “I think it was the pressure of the racing and struggling at school — the bullying.“I had no one to talk to. I’d struggle initially to calm my mind.”The 39-year-old said he started waking at 5am to meditate in 2020 and has gone on silent retreats. He has a 10km run to clear his mind.read more on lewis hamiltonHe added “It’s a great way of getting in touch with myself, my inner feelings — understanding what I want to do.”Asked if he saw a therapist, the Mercedes driver said: “I spoke to one woman years ago — but that wasn’t very helpful. I’d like to find someone today.” Lewis — sixth in the F1 standings — said he is single but wants a family “one day”.He told The Sunday Times: “I wouldn’t be able to do what I do to the level I do it with that.Most read in Motorsport“One of my best friends has just had a kid and I’m seeing how manic it is.“And my nieces and nephew are a handful.“There will be a time and a place for it and I can’t wait for that part.“But right now I have some work to do.” More

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    Football’s most cringey adverts revealed from Southgate at Pizza Hut to Messi flogging face cream & Beckham’s Sharpies

    THEY are often accused of hamming it up on the football pitch.But the game’s top stars can be just as bad off it – you only need to look at former Man United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, who dressed up as a butcher and played an accordion to advertise Danish bacon.We look back at the footie stars who have flogged everythingCredit: GettyAnd he is not the only ace with a side hustle in cringey commercials.Nadia Cohen looks back at the footie stars who have flogged everything, from tomato juice to pens . . . Kevin Keegan appeared in an ad for Sugar PuffsDutch legend Robin van Persie and Ryan Giggs did a Japanese tomato juice advertGareth Southgate did a commercial for Pizza Hut following his famous Euro ’96 penalty missCredit: PAPETER SCHMEICHEL – Danepak baconPeter Schmeichel dressed up as a butcher and played an accordion to advertise Danish baconDavid Beckham promoted SharpiesRONALDO – Japanese ‘facial fitness’ gizmoChristiano Ronaldo in an ad for a Japanese ‘facial fitness’ gizmoJimmy bullard flogs Wash n Go shampooJohn Barnes apeared in an ad for Just EatHarry Kane has become the face of 3Bears porridgeCredit: 3 BearsFootball genius Lionel Messi once did an ad for Japanese face creamFootball genius Lionel Messi once did an ad for More

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    British boxing legends Nigel Benn, Frank Bruno, Lennox Lewis and Chris Eubank reunite at premiere for new documentary

    FOUR of Britain’s greatest-ever boxers join forces at the premiere of a new documentary about them.Fighting legends Nigel Benn, Frank Bruno, Lennox Lewis and Chris Eubank lined up alongside each other on the red carpet in central London this week for Four Kings.Brit boxing legends Nigel Benn, Frank Bruno, Lennox Lewis and Chris Eubank joined forces at the premiere of new documentary Four KingsCredit: GettyThe four-part documentary charts the rivalry between heavyweights Frank Bruno, above, and Lennox LewisCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe four-part documentary charts the rivalry between heavyweights Bruno, 62, and Lewis, 59.The pair fought for the world title in Cardiff in 1993, with Lewis coming out on top.Before the fight, Bruno questioned how British his opponent was.The series, out on Prime Video later this week, also tells of the thrilling middleweight bouts between Eubank, now 58, and Benn, 60.READ MORE ON BOXINGEubank won the first in 1990 with a ninth-round stoppage before a draw in the rematch three years later.It also focuses on their struggles outside the ring and how they paved the way for modern-day stars like Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua.Earlier in the week, The Sun revealed that Lennox Lewis wished he could have mentored Joshua. The pair have been at loggerheads for most of the 34-year-old’s pro career, with AJ insulted by some of Lennox’s educated criticisms and once labelling Lewis a “clown”.Most read in BoxingBack in May, Lennox also commented on the proposed fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.Lewis said he was more concerned for Jake than 57-year-old Mike in the controversial fight for the ages.’I’ve never been more confident in Mike Tyson,’ say fans as Jake Paul releases bizarre bench press video Bruno and Lennox, pictured, fought for the world title in Cardiff in 1993, with Lewis coming out on topCredit: GettyThe doc also tells of the thrilling middleweight bouts between Chris Eubank, pictured, and Nigel BennCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdBenn in 1993Credit: Action Images More

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    Inside Man Utd star Marcus Rashford’s incredible car collection that now includes chauffeur-driven Bentley worth £200k

    MARCUS Rashford has got around his driving ban by buying a £200,000 Bentley to be chauffeured around in.The Man Utd forward, who owns a fleet of Rolls Royce motors worth around £2.5million, splashed the cash on the new Flying Spur Azure.Banned driver Marcus Rashford has added another car to his epic garageRashford has bought a £200k Bentley Flying Spur Azure to be driven around inThe luxury motor boasts a V8, four-litre, twin-turbo engine with 550 horsepower and “unrivalled comfort and elegance”.The leather interior features three-dimensional diamond-shaped embossing in the door panels and its longer wheelbase means the car has more space inside for Rash to kick back.The rear seats are equipped with actual pillows for ultimate comfort, and Rashford can watch Netflix on matte monitors mounted on the front seat backs .The car also features a glass-to-glass panoramic sunroof and electric blinds.Read more sports stars’ carsHis new purchase comes a year after he added a £560,000 Cullinan Blue Shadow to his stunning car collection.SunSport wades through his epic garage.Cullinan Blue Shadow, £560,000The bespoke limited edition motor is one of only 62 made.Each one is sprayed “Stardust Blue” to mimic the halo of the Earth’s upper atmosphere — 62 miles from the planet’s surface.Most read in FootballThe 6.75-litre, twin-turbo charged V12 SUV has a luxury interior and an audio system that features 18 speakers.I rebuilt Rashford’s wrecked Rolls-RoyceMan United striker Marcus, 26, also has a £390,000 Black Badge Cullinan and a 700,000 Black Badge Wraith.Rolls-Royce released the Cullinan — named after the famed diamond — in 2018.Car fan Marcus’ Man United team-mate Luke Shaw, 29, and Man City’s Erling Haaland, 24, are other stars to have Cullinans.And those Rolls-Royce motors, worth a combined £2.5million, are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Rashford’s amazing garage.The ace added a £560,000 Cullinan Blue Shadow to his set last yearMarcus in his Black Badge CullinanCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe star gets into his Black Badge WraithCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMcLaren 765 Long Tail, £280,000Rashford bought a McLaren 765 Long Tail worth £280,000.He was pictured jumping into the supercar, after a shopping trip in Cheshire at a jewellers.The McLaren is a seriously speedy car, able to to reach a top speed of 205 mph.It reaches 0-60 mph in a staggering 2.7 seconds.Marcus Rashford boasts a McLaren 765 Long Tail in his collectionCredit: Internet UnknownLamborghini Urus Performante, £350,000The footballer’s choice nowadays.Every Premier League star worth their weight in salt has been seen behind the wheel of one.Powered by 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, the Urus is a beast of a car.Astonishingly for an SUV, it can hit 0-62 mph in just 3.3 seconds.A Lamborghini Urus costs £350,000Audi RS4, £60,000This was Rashford’s very first car.Not bad for an 18-year-old, eh? Who had just broken into United’s first team.He opted for the super-reliable Audi RS4, which used to be the Real Madrid stars’ choice of car, thanks to a sponsorship deal the Spanish club had.It’s where Rashford’s love of cars started.Rashford’s first car was an Audi when he was 18Credit: Cavendish Press (Manchester) LTD M1 3HZread more sport featuresMercedes CLA 45 Coupe, £60,000After emerging from the shadows to become one of the most talked about youngsters in English football, he got himself a fancy Merc.Sadly, he wasn’t in it for every long.Back in 2017, when Rashford was driving home from training, a motorist careered into the right hand side and it was written off.Rashford wrote off his CLA 45 CoupeCredit: 07971 879251Mercedes S Class Coupe, £103,000If one Mercedes isn’t enough, try two.Rashford expanded on his German fleet, introducing a S Class Coupe to his car roster, wrapping it from white to silver.It’s was most luxurious saloon car the motor company produced, which is why it came with such a hefty price tag when he was spotted in it around 2017.Utd forward Rashford then added a S Class Coupe worth £103,000Range Rover Sport, £70,000Continuing to follow in the trend of footballers around the globe, Rashford had a Range Rover Sport too.He went with the Velar from Urban Automotive, a modifier of luxury vehicles.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt would have come souped up, with no luxury or expense spared.His good pal Jesse Lingard also had the same Range Rover, when they played at United together.Rashford spotted driving his souped up Range Rover to CarringtonCredit: Cavendish Press More

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    Harry Kane gets stuck into beer stein at Munich’s Oktoberfest as he’s joined by wife for festivities

    BEER we go, beer we go! England skipper Harry Kane partakes of a traditional stein at Munich’s Oktoberfest.Harry, 31, who stars for Bayern in the German city, donned a pair of leather lederhosen yesterday.Harry Kane got stuck into a beer stein at Oktoberfest with his wifeCredit: ReutersHarry donned a pair of leather lederhosen teamed with shin-high black socks, black leather boots and a grey jacketCredit: AFPHis wife Kate, also 31, joined in by wearing a traditional German dress.During the festival fortnight, seven million litres of beer will be consumed.Harry headed to the annual event for beer and bratwurst after he celebrated making his 100th cap for England earlier this month.He kept things cool by wearing a pair of sunglasses along with his shin-high black socks, black leather boots and a grey jacket.read more on harry kaneIt is not the first time that Harry has been spotted in lederhosen, the striker has been pictured with his Bayern Munich teammates in the traditional German pants before.He complained then they were a “little bit tight” and added that it was “something to get used to”.The England skipper made a £104million move to Bayern Munich from Tottenham in 2023 and he has since embraced the German culture – even learning the local lingo.Last year he missed out on the annual photo of the top of the league squad posing in traditional clobber because he was in the UK for the birth of his fourth child, Henry.Most read in FootballBut this year he and childhood sweetheart Kate appeared to be making the most of a beer in the sunshine.During the festival’s two and a half weeks, it is likely that more than seven million litres of beer will be consumed.’Are you seriously talking about that?’ – Jack Grealish told off by England interviewer after being asked about Kane More