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      Boost to England fans ahead of Euro 2024 as Germany relaxes bonkers law that could have seen supporters JAILED

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      ENGLAND supporters in bars and fanzones can belt out their Three Lions anthem at the opening Euro 2024 match — after Germany eased uber-strict Sunday noise laws.Tough regulations, ultimately enforceable with jail, would ordinarily ban crowds from shouting and chanting.Germany eased uber-strict Sunday noise laws meaning England supporters can belt out their Three Lions anthem at the opening matchCredit: GettyPaul Moss, who owns the New Crown pub in Iserlohn, said: ‘The tournament would have been impossible without this change’Credit: Dan CharityBut officials have now signed off on a one-month exemption for June. The move also allows ground staff to use lawnmowers to trim the pitch at FC Schalke’s ground ahead of England’s opener against Serbia.Expat Paul Moss, 52, who owns the New Crown pub in Iserlohn, said: “The tournament would have been impossible without this change.“We want a proper carnival atmosphere and now all England fans need to do is get out here and have a great time.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUnder the quiet time rules, known as Ruhezeit, any domestic league games on Sunday evenings finish well before 10pm and are generally not televised.Yet about half of the Euros’ 51 games kick off at 9pm. So bars and fan zones would not be able to show them outdoors without the risk of fines, which, if unpaid, could lead to prison sentences.In North Rhine-Westphalia, where England play in Cologne and Gelsenkirchen, officials will now permit events to run until 1am on nine nights and midnight on 13 others.Most read in FootballBut any speakers must be placed as far from residents as possible and the volume kept low.Pub noise will be tolerated until midnight. But TVs must be switched off at the final whistle.Inside the ten stunning Euro 2024 stadiums including historic final venue More

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      Will Ferrell inspired to buy stake in Leeds Utd after chance encounter on Wrexham stadium tour

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      WILL Ferrell was inspired to buy a “large” stake in Leeds United after bonding with their former CEO on a stadium tour of Wrexham.The Elf star visited the League Two club, owned by fellow Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, in February last year.Will Ferrell bought a ‘large’ stake in Leeds United after bonding with the club’s former CEOCredit: GettyWill pictured with Ryan Reynolds and David Beckham at Wembley in May 2022, watching Wrexham lose to Bromley in the FA Trophy FinalCredit: BackGridFerrell’s stardom could see streaming giants compete to air a new lucrative series on LeedsCredit: GettyClips featuring in Disney’s hit series Welcome To Wrexham showed Ferrell joking with players as he vies to become footy’s most-successful celeb investor.Players were in stitches as the comic asked whether they really like “dodgy Canadian” Ryan and Rob, who bought the Welsh side for £2 million in 2021.And they continued howling when he offered to use his “magic hands” to massage attacker Elliot Lee’s “beefy thigh that’s like a ham hock”.Ferrell, 56, was shown around the Racecourse Ground by Wrexham’s board advisor Shaun Harvey, who was Leeds’ CEO between 2004 and 2013.Read More on FootballThe comic wore a hat from Los Angeles FC, his other co-owned team, as the pair watched the game against Wealdstone while Ferrell texted US-based Reynolds.His stardom could see streaming giants compete to air a new lucrative series on Leeds after Amazon followed the Championship side’s promotion in programme Take Us Home.Mr Harvey, 54, heaped praise on the Anchorman funny man, telling Disney’s docuseries on Wrexham: “Will Ferrell is an absolute superstar.“But you know, he walks around in the dressing room, talks to each of the players, got them completely at ease.”Most read in FootballThe former Leeds CEO may have played an integral role in convincing him to make a significant investment into the “sleeping giant” vying for promotion to the Premier League.’This is gonna make Messi s*** his pants’, says Will Ferrell during announcement of LAFC’s new kitA source said: “Shaun was at Leeds for nearly a decade and knows the club inside-out.“He features heavily in the Wrexham documentary and has been credited for leading their charge up the football ladder.“Leeds’ ex-chief executive was the one showing Ferrell around and his former club would have been a hot topic of conversation between the pair.”Clips featured in episode eight of season two released in October show Ferrell meeting manager Phil Parkinson, who called it a “surreal day”.Midfielder Anthony Forde said: “I just started laughing. I just couldn’t believe it. He was like ‘oh, you guys are famous now’.“I was thinking ‘no we’re not Will. You’re the famous guy’.”Striker Ollie Palmer asked Ferrell for a picture with his son – only for the Stepbrothers actor to take a funny-faced selfie.The Barbie star said after celebrating the 3-1 win: “This is the hardest step, to get out of the National League. This is the steepest hill to climb. Yeah, you can just feel now there’s stakes here.”A source said: “Shaun knows Leeds inside-out. READ MORE SUN STORIES”He features heavily in the Wrexham documentary and has been credited for leading their charge up the football ladder.“His former club would have been a hot topic of conversation between the pair.” More

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      Model Mishel Gerzig stuns in sexy lace bralet as she praises husband Thibaut Courtois for injury comeback

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      MODEL Mishel Gerzig and her footballer husband Thibaut Courtois have saved the vest for last.The Israeli, 26 — here in a purple lace bralet for lingerie brand Hunkemoller — today saw Real Madrid goalie Courtois, 31, play for the first time this season as the Spanish side won the titleThibaut Courtois’ wife Mishel Gerzig stuns in this purple lace braletCredit: HunkemollerMishel pictured with her footballer hubby and their kidsCredit: InstagramMishel said: “I couldn’t be more proud.“You teach us all what real strength and ambition are.”The couple have been an item since August 2021. They are now married, tying the knot last July in Cannes, France.READ MORE ON WAGSThe pair celebrated it with a honeymoon to the glam South Pacific island of Bora Bora.They then jetted off to party island Ibiza to continue the celebrations.Mishel dazzled as a sailor on her hen party before her big day.Towering goalkeeper Courtois spoke about when the couple first met in an interview with Vanity Fair.Most read in FootballHe said: “As soon as we saw each other in person we felt butterflies in our stomachs, or whatever you want to call it.”Thibaut Courtois’ honeymoon doesn’t go to plan for stunning wife as she shares what it’s like to marry an athlete More

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      Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney’s secret hobby revealed after claim he is ‘obsessed’ with related TV show

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      MANCHESTER United legend Wayne Rooney is a secret war history geek.The ex-England striker, 38, who loved a battle on the pitch, was said to be “obsessed” with the 26-part documentary The World at War.Wayne Rooney has been revealed as a secret war history geek and is obsessed with timeless 1973 World War 2 documentary The World at WarCredit: GettyReleased in 1973, and narrated by the late actor Laurence Olivier, the epic series recounts — in great detail — the events of the Second World War.When Rooney visited the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland with the England squad ahead of Euro 2012, he was said to have asked the most knowledgeable questions.The fascinating insight into Rooney’s interests was revealed by football writer Henry Winter. Recalling the Auschwitz trip, he said: “Nothing prepares you for the evil inside. READ MORE ON WAYNE ROONEY“It’s vital to go, to learn, to pay your respects, to never forget. “It was important when Wayne Rooney and some of the England players left their Euro 2012 base in nearby Krakow to visit. “Footballers should step out of their bubble. “Rooney asked the most perceptive questions of our guide, including how could the camp director step outside the gates and lead a normal family life having inflicted such horrors.”Most read in FootballWinter said he asked Rooney on the bus back how he knew so much and was told “he was obsessed” with The World at War. He told The Spectator mag: “There’s invariably more hinterland to footballers than perceived.”Beyond the Pitch: Wayne Rooney’s Deep Interest in WWII History More

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      Hollywood’s Will Ferrell buys ‘large stake’ in ‘sleeping giant’ Leeds United after falling in love with English football

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      ELF movie star Will Ferrell has bought a “large” stake in Leeds United FC after falling in love with English football.The film legend pumped a “large” stake into US owners 49ers Enterprises as the Championship side prepare for the play-offs — and a potential return to the Premier League.Will Ferrell has pumped a significant investment into the owners of Leeds United — as it’s reported he’s become a huge fan of English footballCredit: GettySources say that the Elf and Anchorman star is now a proud Leeds supporterCredit: Rex FeaturesWill pictured with Ryan Reynolds and David Beckham at Wembley in May 2022, watching Wrexham lose to Bromley in the FA Trophy FinalCredit: BackGridSources close to Anchorman star Will say he is now a proud Leeds supporter after falling in love with English football and he cannot wait to cheer them on at Elland Road.An insider told The Sun on Sunday: “It’s true – Will Ferrell owns a share of Leeds.“The 49ers will be announcing his involvement in the coming days and he’s looking forward to sprinkling a little stardust on the club.“He loves soccer and has been particularly impressed by the passion of the English game.READ MORE ON LEEDS UNITED“And his aim now is to see Leeds back where they belong — in the Premier League. As far as Will and the 49ers are concerned, this is a serious investment opportunity.”Will – who has an estimated net worth of £127million and is co-owner of Los Angeles FC – enjoyed a whistle-stop tour of English matches last season.He formed an unlikely friendship with England star Jack Grealish during a surprise TV appearance at the Etihad last February, where he watched Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa.He also saw League Two club Wrexham – co-owned by fellow Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds – beat Wealdstone 3-1 on the same trip, enjoying a pint in the pub before the game. Most read in FootballHe is expected to be unveiled within days as a major investor at Elland Road, one of football’s most famous grounds.A source said: “Although they are not currently in the Premier League everyone in football recognises Leeds is a big club with a massive fanbase.How Christmas classic Elf was plagued by secret problems – including star who hated ‘unfunny and boring’ Will Ferrell“Many refer to them as a ‘sleeping giant’ which Will is very aware of.“He knows his football and he is determined to help bring back the glory days to Leeds.’Enormous pedigree’“The club is a big name across Europe, not just in England. It has enormous pedigree and history.“There is clearly a rich market for him to tap into – both financially and sporting wise.”Daniel Farke’s team today missed out on automatic promotion which would have seen them go straight back to the Prem after last season’s relegation.But Leeds will now compete in the multi-million pound play-offs – and new investor Will could watch his team for the first time in a potential Wembley final on May 26.The club is a big name across Europe, not just in England. It has enormous pedigree and historySourceHe is one of a group of investors in the San Francisco-based 49ers – the £4billion gridiron giant which bought Leeds last June.And the movie star and producer – famed for his roles as Buddy the Elf and Anchorman newscaster Ron Burgundy – was a surprise guest on Sky Sports on his Etihad trip last year. Sporting an LAFC hat, he grabbed pundit Gary Neville’s microphone, and joked: “We’ve heard enough from Gary – we’re bored stiff by Gary.”Will is famous for playing Buddy the Elf in the classic Christmas comedy movieCredit: AlamyHe’s also well-known for his role as Ron Burgundy in AnchormanCredit: AlamyHe revealed he had played alongside fellow pundit Roy Keane in a Soccer Aid match and joked he was scouting. Will said: “I’m on a recruiting trip for LAFC – I’m seeing if Man City measure up. “I don’t really have a side over here – I just enjoy following all the storylines – it’s obviously a very good league.”City star Grealish, a boyhood fan of Aston Villa, met up with the funnyman and posted selfies, asking: “Did we just become best friends??? What a man.” Will later joked on his official site: “Great to meet my new British friend Jack Grealish at the Etihad today. “He told me to buy Birmingham City and to get them relegated to League 2.”’Serious investment’Incredibly, on a dramatic day at the bottom of the Championship today, that did actually happen. Will was also at Wembley in May 2022 along with Reynolds and former England skipper David Beckham, watching Wrexham lose to Bromley in the FA Trophy Final.Reynolds and fellow Hollywood star Rob McElhenney produced hit TV documentary “Welcome to Wrexham” charting their sensational arrival in 2020 followed by back-to-back promotions.But insiders close to the Leeds deal said their new investor had no plans to film his own footy drama.A source told The Sun on Sunday: “As far as Will and the 49ers are concerned, this is a serious investment opportunity.“He’s a Leeds fan now and will be supporting the team but won’t be bringing a film crew with him – that’s not in his plans at all.”Another Hollywood A-lister and fellow Leeds investor is Russell Crowe, who watched the side on Match of the Day while he was growing up in New Zealand.He’s a Leeds fan now and will be supporting the team but won’t be bringing a film crew with himSourceHe declared his allegiance to the West Yorkshire club — whose stars include Patrick Bamford and Crysencio Summerville — after being urged to invest in Wrexham FC.The Gladiator star said: “I’m really impressed with Ryan and Rob, and what they are achieving, but I’m not part of that.“I do however have a very small connection now financially to LUFC via the 49er family.”It comes as a string of wealthy stars pile cash into sides.Among them is rapper Stormzy, who joined a consortium including ex-Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha to buy Croydon Athletic last year.Thrilled fans of the Combined Counties League Premier Division South club said they hoped it “could be our Wrexham moment”.Michael B Jordan, star of Creed and Black Panther, was announced as part-owner of Prem side AFC Bournemouth in 2022. He later revealed his soccer punt was “crazy and amazing” but full of potential.Basketball legend LeBron James invested in a two per cent stake in Liverpool’s owners, reportedly for around £5.1million, in 2011.Just over a decade later, LeBron and business partner Maverick Carter exchanged their stake for a part-ownership of Fenway Sports Group for an undisclosed fee.in 2020, former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall was among more than 750 fans who invested £280,000-plus in South Shields FC.Asked about Will’s Leeds link, a club spokesman said today: “We would never comment on the status of individual investors. “It would be up to them to comment on any stake they have in the club.”Billionaire couple Marie Denise Bartelo York, 73, and husband John, 75, run the San Francisco 49ers. READ MORE SUN STORIESIts acquisition of Leeds was its first football investment and John York now sits on the board of directors.A 49ers spokeswoman declined to comment.     Patrick Bamford and Crysencio Summerville are counted among the stars of Leeds UnitedCredit: Alamy More

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      Kyle Walker eyes up mega-money move away from Man City in wake of frenzied speculation about his turbulent love life

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      MAN City ace Kyle Walker is considering a move away from the Premier League to Saudi Arabia.The England defender, 33, has sought advice from former teammate Riyad Mahrez about relocating to the Middle East.Kyle Walker is considering a move away from the Premier League to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeHe could expect to receive tens of millions every year if he heads for the riches in capital Riyadh or another city in the oil stateCredit: EyeEm / AlamyMahrez, also 33, left City to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli in a big-money signing last year.The Algerian winger is reportedly on £45million a year and Walker could expect similar if he heads for the riches of the capital Riyadh or another city in the oil state.Kyle, who is expected to play for England in the Euros in Germany this summer, is said to be “very happy” at title-challengers City.But pals say he is “exploring all options further down the line” in the wake of the frenzied media speculation about his turbulent love life.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKERWife Annie Kilner — mother to four of his kids — is also open to a move when the time is right. A source told The Sun today: “Kyle has been thinking about his future after the Premier League and thinks a move to Saudi could be perfect for him, Annie, and their kids when he is done here.“He has been speaking to Riyad about the football clubs out there and what life is like for people who move there. Obviously, the lifestyle is vastly different.“Kyle loves playing for Man City and is devoted to the club but he has his head screwed on and has been thinking about what the future holds for him when his time in the Prem and for England is done.”Most read in FootballThe source added: “His conversations with Riyad have opened his eyes to what it is really like to play for the clubs out there and what the reality would be if he moved there.“It is something Kyle and Annie have discussed too and she would be open to relocating there at some point in the future with their kids.Kyle Walker and wife welcome fourth child and footballer ‘couldn’t be happier’“And, of course, there would be a lot less public scrutiny on him which he would relish, especially after the past few months of turmoil which has been so publicly played out.”Mahrez moved to Saudi with wife Taylor Ward and their young daughter. A clip of influencer Taylor bursting into tears after he told her about his move was seen on social media.But after the move, she said: “When I went on my first trip, I saw a Nando’s. I was just like, ‘I’m so happy they’ve got Nando’s’.”Kyle and Annie with three of their four kids after a matchCredit: AFP – GettyFormer teammate Riyad Mahrez previously made the big move to Al-AhliCredit: GettyKyle playing for Man City on SundayCredit: Rex Features More

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      Inside Trent Alexander-Arnold & Iris Law’s romance – after texting for weeks & why pals say they’re a good match

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      ENGLAND and Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold enjoys a date with actor Jude Law’s model daughter Iris.A source said the duo, who met last month on a fashion shoot, are “excited to see where things go”.Trent Alexander-Arnold and model Iris Law hooked up for a coffee and a smoothieCredit: BackGridThe pair hit it off immediately on a fashion shootCredit: BackGridThe pair arranged to go on a first date in London on Tuesday after Trent was given a couple of days off.Credit: RexIris first sprung to public attention aged two, when she inadvertently picked up an Ecstasy tablet at London club Soho HouseCredit: GettyIris, 23, and Trent, 25, met while filming on a shoot last month with Guess Jeans, for which they are both ambassadors.A fashion insider said: “They hit it off immediately, swapped numbers and started to follow one another on Instagram. Since then they’ve been regularly WhatsApping and getting to know each other.”The pair arranged to go on a first date in London on Tuesday after Trent was given a couple of days off. The source went on: “Iris is based in London and Trent was down in the capital after a weekend game against West Ham. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThey arranged, fairly impromptu, to meet up for a coffee — a smoothie in Trent’s case — and a walk around Portobello Market.“It’s early days but both their respective sets of friends very much approve of this pairing, and it’s proving good fun for them both.”Trent has become a household name as a Liverpool and England regular. But Iris first sprung to public attention aged two, when she inadvertently picked up an Ecstasy tablet at London club Soho House.Most read in FootballShe had been attending a little pal’s birthday party when mum Sadie saw her swallow it. She was whisked to hospital and luckily no damage was done – although Soho House was nearly shut down.As an early introduction to showbiz rock ‘n’ roll, it was quite something. Oh, and her godmother is supermodel Kate Moss.Since then, however, Iris has ­quietly shaken off her “nepo-baby” label and forged her own career path as a model and actress.After graduating from Central Saint Martins — whose alumni include Stella McCartney, Paloma Faith and Alexander McQueen — she made her film debut in 2016 in Will Nature Make A Man of Me Yet? Granted, it also starred her mum.In 2021 she boldly shaved off her hair — declining to wear a bald cap — for a role in Danny Boyle’s six-part punk series Pistol.The day I shaved my head, I changed my life.Iris LawShe told Vogue: “I wanted to do something that felt liberating.“The day I shaved my head, I changed my life.”She has been made a face of Burberry, is beauty ambassador for Dior and has featured in campaigns for Marc Jacobs, JW Anderson and Miu Miu. She has also appeared on the catwalk at some of the world’s top fashion shows, and was recently on the cover of British Vogue. Iris is the daughter of Jude LawCredit: Rex FeaturesIris with mum Sadie FrostCredit: GettyIris with Lila Moss, model Kate’s daughterCredit: SplashA source added: “Iris absolutely has the world at her feet. She is super-talented, but also very down to earth — despite her starry background. She has a very supportive family. Whilst a typical footballer might not be her usual type, Trent is not your ­average Premier League star. He’s very smart, and well-connected. On paper, they’re a good match.”Iris has been tight-lipped about her love life. One pal said she dated a boy she met at school, ­taking him to Italy where her dad was filming.Meanwhile Trent, who has also modelled for Burberry, has been linked to another superstar, Dua Lipa.The player, who still lives with his mum, is rumoured to be a target for Real Madrid next year when his contract is up.CLUB MOVEHe is also set to be a key part of England’s Euros squad this summer.READ MORE SUN STORIESA source adds: “He is well aware the life of a footballer is a relatively short one, and is already thinking about his future off the pitch.“He has two charitable foundations that he’s very hands-on with, and really enjoys the modelling side to his career. He’s also really close to his family — his brother, Tyler, is his agent — and his mum certainly rules the roost in their household. He really is a lovely boy.”Trent has become a household name as a Liverpool and England regularCredit: Getty More

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      Who is Erica Correa? The Columbian model spotted with Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford

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      FOOTY ace Marcus Rashford has scored big time away from the pitch.The Manchester United star has been spotted getting close to international model, Erica Correa.Erica Correa is a Colombia-born modelCredit: www.instagram.com/ericacorrrea/The model is been getting close to footballer Marcus RashfordCredit: RexWho is Erica Correa? Born in Colombia on April 5, 1995, Erica Correa is a professional model who stands at 176cm (5ft 9).Together with her family, she moved to Liverpool when she was five.Erica has now hit the spotlight after spotted getting cosy with Manchester United star Marcus Rashford.They were seen cosying up in the VIP section of a trendy nightclub before leaving together through a rear door.READ MORE ON MARCUS RASHFORDThey were spotted on April 28, 2024, giggling over drinks at BLVD in Manchester.According to our sources, security guards escorted them upstairs to a VIP area.A source said: “Whatever his form on the pitch, off of it ­Marcus is delivering the goods.“He looked like the cat that got the cream on Erica’s arm. They were having a ball.Most read in Football“Marcus and Erica were tactile and clearly enjoying each other’s company.”A spokeswoman for Rashford confirmed to The Sun he was at the nightclub — eating pizza with pals.Retired Man Utd ace says he’d ‘love to see Marcus Rashford in a better team’ as tells club ‘you need to help him’Erica is an in demand model who has worked for some top brandsCredit: www.instagram.com/ericacorrrea/Who has Marcus Rashford’s girlfriend Erica modelled for?Aged 13, Erica was scouted by a model agency boss while shopping in Liverpool city centre and at 13.Following this chance encounter, she was asked to walk in a fashion show at Liverpool Cathedral.She later recalled: “I fell in love with the experience and there was no going back.”Erica’s modelling work has taken her all around the world with jobs in India, Greece, Italy and the US.She has appeared in glossy mags including GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Grazia, Women’s Health and Elle.The sought-after model also starred in a music video for singer Tom Grennan.Marcus with his ex-girlfriend Lucia LoiCredit: GettyWho was Marcus Rashford previously in a relationship with?Marcus was previously with his long term partner Lucia Loi.The pair met when they were just 15-years-old and were childhood sweethearts.They were first introduced when they attended Ashton on Mersey school in Sale, Manchester, when the aspiring footballer was coming through the youth team ranks at Old Trafford.However, in June 2023 The Sun on Sunday revealed the couple had broken up.READ MORE SUN STORIESFans went on to speculated on social media that following the break up, Rashford had lost his “lucky charm” as he has since been unable to score a goal.There were rumours of a brief reconciliation between the two in November 2023, but the romance fizzled out.Erica’s modelling job has led to her living in India, Greece, Italy and the USCredit: www.instagram.com/ericacorrrea/ More