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      Will Ferrell will travel to Wembley Stadium — if Leeds United reach Championship play-off final

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      HOLLYWOOD star Will Ferrell is making plans for his first trip to Wembley Stadium — if Leeds United reach the Championship play-off final.The Sun on Sunday told last week how he had made a big investment in 49ers Enterprises — the US company which owns the club.Will Ferrell will travel to Wembley if Leeds reach the play-off finalCredit: GettyAnd a source said the Elf star, 56, is set to jet into London for the May 26 match where the winners go up to the Premier League — if Leeds are in it.They play Norwich City in the semi-final, with the first leg today away at Carrow Road and the second leg at Elland Road on Thursday.The source added: “Will has already been bitten by the football bug and he has been to a number of games in the UK before.“But a trip to Wembley would be his first time at the stadium so he would love to come over if Leeds manage to get past Norwich, and experience the best that English football can offer.”read more on leeds unitedWill, who is worth around £127million, is already a co-owner of Los Angeles FC.Leeds manager Daniel Farke this week welcomed news of Will’s involvement in the club.He said: “We need each and every man; it’s always good! “He’s a great actor and we are all happy that he is on board.Most read in Football”It says a lot about the calibre of the club. We have many well known and popular supporters. “We are grateful and thankful for that because we need each and every man.’This is gonna make Messi s*** his pants’, says Will Ferrell during announcement of LAFC’s new kit”But it’s up to the players to bring the success. “We can’t act the ball over the line so we have to make sure we shoot it over the line.” More

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      Cops closing in on racist online troll who targeted Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka

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      COPS are close to catching an online troll who racially abused footie ace Bukayo Saka, sources say.X/Twitter took four weeks to finally suspend the culprit’s account on Friday.The net is closing in on an online troll who racially abused Bukayo SakaCredit: GettyCops are investigating a photoshopped image and comment about the Arsenal and England winger.The Met has brought in specialist UK Football Policing Unit detectives to trace the racist and sources revealed they are “closing in”. Anti-racism campaigners had blasted the social media giant for still allowing the message to be displayed after we first reported it last month.Sunder Katwala, director of equality think tank British Future, said: “That it took a month to remove such blatant racism — even when reported in The Sun on Sunday — shows just how hit and miss the current systems are.”READ MORE BUKAYO SAKAThe vile taunt came after Saka, 22, had appealed for a late penalty in Arsenal’s Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich — with some accusing him of trying to con the ref.The troll continued to spew race hate towards Saka and other black players for more than a month.X/Twitter was approached for comment.Raging Bukayo Saka pushed away from referee after Arsenal are denied last-minute penalty against Bayern Munich More

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      Wayne Rooney shows off his singing skills again at son Kit’s first Holy Communion

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      ENGLAND legend Wayne Rooney has shown off his singing skills again — this time at son Kit’s first Holy Communion.The former Manchester United striker, 38, took to the stage as family and friends marked the day in a plush marquee at his Cheshire mansion.Wayne Rooney has shown off his singing skills againCredit: GettyWayne and wife Coleen hired the gospel Celebration Choir for the event — with the retired goal hero getting involved.Choir director Colin Williams said: “Beautiful event, good singing voice from Mr Rooney.”Member Yvonne Shelton added: “Yes, can sing.”The Rooneys shared a snap of eight-year-old Kit in a summer suit.READ MORE ON WAYNE ROONEYA source said: “Wayne loves getting up and singing at a party and Kit’s communion was no different.“His mates love it when he takes to the stage. He’s not got the best voice, but he’s not got the worst either.“He chose a gospel track and some of the professional singers in the room helped him out and were surprised by his talent.”Wayne was previously caught on camera singing in a pub with music superstar Ed Sheeran.Most read in FootballHe also sang a duet with former teammate Phil Jones at Roma defender Chris Smalling’s wedding to model Sam Cooke.But not all his performances have hit the mark.Watch Wayne Rooney go full Roy Keane live on Sky Sports in angry rant that would make Man Utd hardman proudIn January Man United technical director Darren Fletcher, who played with Rooney at United, told how Wazza was once booed off stage by his teammates during a boozy night out.After United won the Premier League in 2013, Rio Ferdinand invited some of his team-mates to his restaurant where they enjoyed a performance from rock band Stereophonics.Ferdinand revealed the Sterephonics were “brilliant” before Fletcher reminded him about how the night ended.Fletcher said: “Wazza used to think he could be lead singer didn’t he? Remember the night he got booed off and he lost his head?” More

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      Man City star Jack Grealish handed five penalty points on his driving licence after admitting speeding

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      FOOTIE ace Jack Grealish has been handed five points on his licence after he admitted speeding.The Man City winger, 28, was clocked at 44mph in a 30 zone in Wythall, near Birmingham, last July in his Range Rover.Manchester City’s Jack Grealish has been given points on his licence for speedingCredit: AFPA charge of failing to give information to police on the driver’s identity was withdrawn.Grealish did not appear before JPs in Worcester.He was fined £666 and told to pay £376 in costs.His lawyer said: “He can afford to pay that figure.”READ MORE ON JACK GREALISHThe Prem ace has a chequered driving history.He was caught on camera staggering away from his Range Rover in March 2020 in Dickens Heath, Birmingham, wearing odd slippers and a blue hoodie.The former Aston Villa midfielder had earlier attended a lockdown party before he mounted a kerb and collided with a Mercedes and a Citroen.He was hit with a nine-month ban and fined £82,000.Most read in FootballMagistrates in Birmingham were also shown dashcam footage of a second incident in October that year when an unmarked police car followed Grealish’s Range Rover on the M43 as it travelled at speeds of up to 98mph.The court was told Grealish was late for training and was worried he was setting a bad example to his teammates.Jack Grealish’s dog did ‘the biggest s***’ on Man City’s training pitch as England star reveals unusual habitsHe later pleaded guilty to two charges of careless driving and was only allowed back on the road in September 2022.At the time of those offences, Grealish already had six points on his licence from a previous motorway offence in 2018 when he was caught speeding on the M42. More

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      VAR ruins football & must be ditched, says 1966 World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst – so would it have ruled out THAT goal?

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      VAR is ruining football and must go, according to Sir Geoff Hurst, scorer of the most controversial goal in history. But England’s 1966 World Cup hat-trick hero says goal-line technology, which may have ruled out his second strike, should stay.Sir Geoff Hurst’s hat-trick secured England the 1966 World CupCredit: ColorsportSir Geoff says goal-line technology, which may have ruled out his second strike, should stayHowever he thinks VAR is ruining football and called it a ‘joke’Credit: ITNThe 82-year-old insisted he is a fan of modern tech but called VAR a “joke” that delays the game and stops fans from properly celebrating a goal.He said: “They are making more bad decisions now and you don’t want to see people take ages to make a decision. “It’s ruining the spectacle, and the fans can’t cheer.“It’s actually spoiling the game.”read more on footballDebate still rages over whether Sir Geoff’s second goal against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley did actually cross the line.And 44 years later he was in South Africa to witness Frank Lampard’s 2010 World Cup goal against the Germans being famously ruled out, despite being well over the line.Sir Geoff recalled: “I was the opposite side to the linesman and I could see the ball bounce halfway between the goal-line and the back of the net.“That was the most disgraceful decision we’ve seen in football and then they introduced goal-line technology.”Most read in FootballHe predicts big things for Gareth Southgate’s boys at the Euros next month — especially Jude Bellingham.He said: “The bunch of young players are the best we’ve had since 1966. England legend Sir Geoff Hurst reveals his damning thoughts on VAR“We’ve got quality players in all positions and his biggest issue is he can only pick 11 of them.“If you have to pick one player out, I would say Jude Bellingham.“He is doing astonishingly well for a 20-year-old. “He is in the same category as people like George Best and Bobby Charlton.”Sir Geoff revealed he uses his iPad to watch Match of the Day on BBC iPlayer — but skips the post-match analysis.He said: “I think they spend too much time on punditry, which is just one person’s opinion. “There are some awful commentators who don’t know what to say and so they just waffle on.”The football legend — the last survivor from the 1966 triumph — is now encouraging other older folk to learn digital skills to improve their quality of life.Sir Geoff, who teamed up with BT and AbilityNet, said: “I do internet banking and use the Trainline app to buy tickets. “I use technology to keep up with family, to send photos and we have a WhatsApp group called Family Bantz.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But if I’ve got an issue with something, I go to my children or grand-children — it’s as simple as that.“And if I get something that could be a scam I bin it.” More

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      Inside Brit F1 ace Lando Norris’ £80m life from stunning model girlfriend to the unlikely source of his need for speed

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      LANDO NORRIS has had a need for speed from a very young age – but his first Formula One win came after  109 previous attempts to take the chequered flag.Britain’s new race ace, who roared to victory in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, made his F1 debut five years ago — whereas fellow British track star Lewis Hamilton took his first win in only his sixth Grand Prix, in Canada in 2007.Lando Norris is Britain’s latest F1 superstarCredit: GettyNorris celebrates after winning the Miami Grand Prix on SundayCredit: RexLando, 24, began racing aged seven and was competing in kart racing by the age of 13.He won the karting world championship the following year, 2014 — taking the title from Lewis — before he shifted to car racing the same year.In 2015 he started racing in the F4 championship, the usual route via F3 and F2 to F1, signing as a junior driver for McLaren in 2017.Lando, who dedicated Sunday’s superb win to his grandma, already made history as the youngest-ever British driver in F1 in 2019 aged 19.READ MORE F1 NEWSPublic schoolHe is now understood to have a four-year deal with McLaren worth £80million.Only Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are paid more.Not that Lando was short of money before.He is the second child of businessman Adam Norris, who has a £205million fortune, and Belgian mum Cisca.Most read in MotorsportHe grew up in Glastonbury, Somerset, with his older brother Oliver and younger sisters Flo and Cisca, and went to nearby Millfield public school, where boarding fees are more than £40,000 a year.But he left before taking his GCSEs as his star began to rise — slowly but surely — in the motorsport world.Lando Norris spotted with Portugese supermodel who dated former Chelsea striker at Monte Carlo Masters finalAfter Sunday’s triumph his dad told Sky Sports: “It’s been a long time coming, I think everyone is saying it.“It’s been amazing, you’ve seen 110 [Grands Prix] but I was working it out, it’s probably about 900 races I’ve been to over the last 16 years. It’s been a long time, but it’s there — we got there.“I counted out 350 weekends away, and then all the other races on those weekends, but it’s brilliant, I love it. I’m so happy for him.”Lando’s parents were not in Miami for the race, but saw it on TV at home, like countless fans worldwide.But Adam was sent a text by Lewis’s dad acknowledging the win and the sacrifices the family had made to get Lando into the top spot.He had previously come second eight times, making Sunday’s victory seem even longer in coming after years of striving to make it.After growing up in Somerset he moved to a mansion near the McLaren headquarters in Woking, Surrey, but last year he moved to tax haven Monaco — like many of his fellow racing drivers.He said the move was so he could ensure he could “look after my things for my future”, and so that many of his friends and family can visit.However, it is believed he still owns a £20million pad in Surrey, should he ever need to be in the UK.He also owns a fleet of road-going supercars, including a £300,000 McLaren 765LT Spider and a £1million McLaren Senna, and he is understood to have a £350,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith and a £28,000 classic 1950s open-top Fiat Jolly.It seems Lando is having the last laugh on childhood bullies, who targeted him over his stature — he is 5ft 6in — which also led to mockery on the karting track as a youngster.Now he is one of the most loved stars on the F1 circuit for his down-to-earth attitude — such as his willingness to get his hands dirty.After the 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix he was spotted sitting cross-legged, in his own world, unscrewing bolts from his car.McLaren boss Zak Brown has watched him bloom since he first signed with the company in 2017, and said: “He used to be extremely shy, and he still is to a certain extent. Now his manner is more extroverted, but not in a loud way. Although he was uber-fast from day one, his race craft and maturity is now at another level.”Despite all the privilege and adoring crowds that come with being a professional sportsman, Lando has not let it go to his head.The favourite thing about his job, ahead of the cars and money, is his young fan base.‘Lucky charm’He said: “For me, the coolest thing is always seeing the kids, that I can relate to the most.“I remember being there with my dad. We waited just outside the gates.“The world of F1 was so big and I was tiny. I didn’t even know what the gates were, we were waiting for Jenson Button to come out. I can relate to being a kid and seeing someone — me, Lewis or George [Russell] or any driver. Seeing them and thinking, ‘Wow, I want to be like that one day’.“It is weird that they think that of me. It’s a bit surreal but I can relate to that and I want to give back.”According to rumour, The F1 ace is currently dating model Margarida CorceiroCredit: instagramNorris previously dated Luisinha Oliveira, pictured in 2022Credit: GettyOne unlikely member of the Lando fan club appears to be Donald Trump, who congratulated him after his Miami win on Sunday.Lando said: “He said he was my lucky charm because it was my win, so I don’t know if he’s going to come to more races now.“But yeah, there’s a lot of special people, cool people, that have been here this weekend.”Lando dated Portuguese model Luisa Oliveira from August 2021 to September 2022, leading to abuse from trolls who took offence at the relationship.Luisa even suffered death threats, and Lando said: “Whether it’s about my personal life, me and my girlfriend, especially the amount of hate pages dedicated to Luisa now, it is pretty horrific.“They are on Instagram and Twitter, they are the main ones.”I don’t mind when people ask for a selfie. Of course, it’s maybe not the nicest thing when you’re in the middle of dinner. But I feel like I can’t say noLandoLando also got targeted for any driving mistakes on the track and for being part of a British racing team.He has called on social media to do more to tackle the trolls, but insists he does not let it bother him.He said: “What I find the funniest in a way is people are actually spending their one life on Earth just sat behind a computer trying to ruin and bully someone.“When people are creating fake pages and fake chats, and fake Whats-App messages, then I am like, ‘You’re actually spending your life doing that?’ They’re wasting their life.“Not enough gets done. I report the things I see but there are so many, I don’t have time to go through them all.”Despite the abuse, Lando appreciates his fans and is happy to meet them when they approach him.He once said: “I don’t mind when people come and do it. Of course, it’s maybe not the nicest thing when you’re in the middle of dinner and people come and say, ‘Can I get a quick picture please?’READ MORE SUN STORIES“But I feel like I can’t say no. I feel like they’d hate me and they wouldn’t be my fan any more.“Maybe I need to start saying no a bit more often. But I struggle to.”Norris had a need for speed from a very young age, pictured Lando at 8Lando steers his McLaren to victory in the Miami Grand PrixCredit: RexLando with his parentsCredit: Instagram More

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      Nicky Butt never said sorry after he smashed my leg in road accident – I’ve lost my job & struggle to walk, says biker

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      THE biker who had his leg broken by ex-Manchester United’s Nicky Butt in a car smash says it cost him his job and claims the star has never said sorry.Ex-England ace Butt, 49, was last week told he faced possible jail for causing serious injury by careless driving.Nicky Butt puts his hand to his mouth as biker Adam Fielding lies injured in roadCredit: The SunOur pictures show the Man Utd legend looking concerned moments after the crash involving his £100,000 Land Rover DefenderCredit: The SunAdam spent two weeks in hospital and needed an operation to insert a metal rod into his mangled left legCredit: The SunOur pictures show him looking concerned moments after the crash involving his £100,000 Land Rover Defender, as Adam Fielding lies in the road with a shattered left leg.But despite claims in court that he had shown remorse, Honda rider Adam, 30, said: “I have not heard anything from Nicky Butt.“If I had knocked someone from their bike, I would be making sure that person was looked after from the moment they got home.“I’d be doing their shopping and making sure they are OK but I have not heard a word from him.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe court heard Butt had a lapse of concentration as he pulled out of a junction after collecting his son from Burnley FC’s training ground at 8.10pm on October 17, 2022.The shaken midfielder, now chief executive at League Two Salford City, covered his mouth with his hand as bystanders comforted Adam until an ambulance arrived.He needed an operation to insert a metal rod into the mangled limb and spent ten months on crutches.Adam developed a blood clot and requires medication for the rest of his life. The devastating injury also meant he had to give up his job as a Screwfix store manager.Most read in FootballLast week Butt’s solicitor told Blackburn magistrates his client had “clearly shown remorse” in a letter. However, it is not clear whether this was an apology to the court or to Adam.Nicky Butt admits breaking man’s leg in crashAdam told The Sun: “He has never spoken to me or written me a letter. “Or if he has, I haven’t seen it. If I had put somebody through all this, I’d be doing everything possible to help. He has done some serious damage to me, and I have not fully recovered from my injuries.“His solicitors may have advised him not to make direct contact.” ‘Didn’t hear from him’Adam, of Burnley, spent two weeks in hospital.He added: “While I was there Nicky Butt did ask the police if he could contact me and I agreed, but I didn’t hear from him.”About his work, Adam said: “Screwfix were very good to me but, after 13 months, it was clear I wouldn’t be able to do the job.I have been through a range of emotions about himAdam “It is quite physically demanding and I could no longer do it.“My life has changed drastically very quickly.”Adam says he does not remember anything about the crash or the immediate aftermath. He has not ridden a motorbike since.He added: “Apparently, at the scene, Butt was very concerned and held his hands up and accepted it was his fault and said he didn’t see me. I just don’t know how he hasn’t seen me.“I don’t hold any ill will against him because I know he didn’t knock me off my bike deliberately.“I have been through a range of emotions about him.“When I am in pain with my leg, I get angry at him and at what has happened. I am OK walking short distances but long walks can cause me pain. I take painkillers and need to elevate my foot because it swells up.”Butt, who lives in a £1.7million mansion in Bowdon, Cheshire, initially attended a voluntary police interview on December 1, 2023.Last week he admitted causing serious injury by careless driving.He was told he faces up to two years in jail or an unlimited fine when sentenced on June 21.Butt was also handed an interim driving ban.I don’t hold any ill will against him because I know he didn’t knock me off my bike deliberatelyAdam Prosecutor Graeme Tindall said: “What appears to have happened is a number of vehicles pass what appears to look like a HGV. “Mr Butt having let the HGV come past, pulls out and this is when Mr Fielding is coming past on the motorcycle.”John Dye, defending the footballer, said: “Mr Butt tried to assist and clearly has shown remorse in the letter that he sent.”Adam did not give a victim impact statement at the hearing.Lancashire Police last night said he was in the process of writing one.Butt, who has two children from his marriage to ex Shelley Barlow, was a key member of United’s celebrated Class of 92 — rising through the ranks with pals David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and Gary and Phil Neville.Butt helped the Old Trafford club win countless trophies, including the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup treble in 1999.By the time he left in 2004, he had helped United win six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and the Champions League win.READ MORE SUN STORIESButt later had spells at Newcastle and Birmingham City. In 2014, he bought Salford City along with Giggs, the Nevilles and Paul Scholes.He was also head of first-team development at Manchester United from 2019-2021.Butt was told he faces possible jail for causing serious injury by careless drivingCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe devastating injury meant Adam had to give up his job as a Screwfix store managerCredit: The SunAdam says: ‘He has never spoken to me or written me a letter. Or if he has, I haven’t seen it’Credit: Matthew Pover More

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      Model Margarida Corceiro keeps rumoured romance under hat as Brit ‘boyfriend’ Lando Norris wins first Grand Prix

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      MODEL Margarida Corceiro keeps a rumoured romance under her hat as British “boyfriend” Lando Norris wins his first Grand Prix.The Portuguese 21-year-old was seen with driver, 24, at the ­Monte-Carlo Masters tennis last month — but stayed silent about Sunday’s F1 victory in Miami.Model Margarida Corceiro keeps a rumoured romance under her hat as British ‘boyfriend’ Lando Norris wins his first Grand Prix.Credit: Capture Media AgencyModel Margarida has been linked with British ‘boyfriend’ Lando Norris who won his first Grand Prix this weekendCredit: magui_corceiro/instagramLando Norris pictured with MargaridaCredit: Sky SportsMargarida showed her sunny side in an orange bikini as part of a bikini campaign for MISSUS Swimsuits & Apparel.British racer Lando, who she has been romantically linked to, celebrated his first win for McLaren on Sunday.The 24-year-old from Glastonbury has finished second eight times before and had come agonisingly close to breaking his duck.In the 2021 Russian GP he slid off in the wet on the final few laps while leading. And he squandered the chance of victory in Qatar last year.READ MORE ON MARGARIDA But likeable Norris finally ended his wait for a win in Miami as he finished ahead of Verstappen and Charles Leclerc who completed the podium.Norris signed a new deal with McLaren earlier this season in a bid to fend off interest from rival teams.He joined McLaren’s young driver programme in February 2017 after a successful junior career.He has built himself a reputation as a brilliantly quick and smooth racing driver and his personality has made him a hit with fans and was a popular winner.Most read in MotorsportLando celebrates his Miami GP victoryCredit: GettyLando Norris wins his first EVER Grand Prix as Brit shocks champ Max Verstappen in Miami More