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      Final two in race to replace Jeff Stelling on Soccer Saturday revealed – and new host will be chosen in days

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      CAROLINE BARKER is in the final two to replace Jeff Stelling and land one of the hottest jobs in television.Sky Sports will decide over the next few days whether Barker or Simon Thomas will be the new presenter of their cult results programme Soccer Saturday.
      Socceer Saturday host Jeff Stelling is stepping downCredit: Sky Sports
      Caroline Barker is in the final two to replace JeffCredit: Getty
      Insiders believe Simon Thomas is the favourite for the roleCredit: Rex Features
      Insiders believe the experienced Thomas is favourite for the role – but it is a close call, and has come down to a straight choice between the two.
      Barker has won a host of admirers at Sky, primarily for her coverage of netball but also her ability to cover a variety of sports.
      The broadcaster, also a regular on the BBC, led 5 Live’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup and was the first female presenter of Match Day Live for Premier League Productions.
      Sky Sports legend Stelling presented Soccer Saturday from 1994 until his retirement at the end of last season.
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      Recently Jeff made a one-off Countdown comeback.
      He appeared as the dictionary corner’s special guest while Rachel Riley put on a leggy display for his return.
      Recent reports suggested Stelling had been in talks with Amazon and the BBC over a return to broadcasting.
      We also revealed how Stelling has no plans to retire but had reportedly been placed on gardening leave after leaving Sky.
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      Jeff, pictured with Rachel Rilley, made a one-off Countdown comeback recentlyCredit: BackGrid More

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      England youth footballers chased ‘shaken’ teen sisters around hotel then barged into family’s room with key card

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      ENGLAND youth footballers chased teen sisters around a hotel then got into their family’s room.Two under-15 players barged in after getting hold of a key card.
      England youth footballers chased teen sisters around a Hilton hotel then got into their family’s room
      They saw the girls’ 12-year-old sister naked, as she had just been in the shower, before being chased away by their mum.
      She claims a duty manager told her: “They’re England players, they get what they want.”
      The single mum said a group of players had filmed her girls, 17, 15, and 12, as they collected food then ran up to their floor.
      The family locked the door but the mum said bungling staff gave two players a key card.
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      The mum said: “I dread to think what would have happened had I not been there.”
      Next day the shaken family cancelled a trip to Alton Towers and went home to Essex.
      The mum contacted the FA over October’s incident at Hilton St George’s Park in Burton, Staffs.
      Last week she got an apology and offer of four Wembley tickets, or £300.
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      She said: “That’s the last place I’d take my girls.”
      The FA said it considers the matter closed.
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      Man City legend Sergio Aguero in career change which could make him even richer

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      FOOTBALL star Sergio Aguero has another big goal in his sights — winning a £8million poker tournament in Las Vegas.The former Man City striker, 35, is among more than 3,000 playing in the two-week World Series of Poker Main Event.
      Sergio Aguero is planning to win the £8million World Series of Poker Main EventCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuPgslkMWct/
      Novice Aguero has won less than £5,000 in his fledgling poker career.
      But the Argentine bagged a respectable 85,000 chips after day one, with Briton Christopher Brammer leading with 386,100.
      Insiders said there was hope for Aguero, famed for his dramatic stoppage-time goal for City to win the Prem in 2012.
      A source said: “Even the best players make mistakes or get bad cards.
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      “Sergio has got to stay in for as long as he can — then who knows.”
      Aguero helped City win five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and six League Cups.
      After leaving City in 2021, Aguero joined Barcelona.
      He played only four games for the Spanish giants scoring just one goal before being diagnosed with a heart condition and announcing his retirement.
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      Harry Kane builds huge multi-million pound home boasting indoor golf driving range, spa and cinema – but no trophy room

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      HARRY Kane’s new luxury mansion will boast an indoor golf driving range, a pool, spa and cinema — but no trophy room.Spurs and England captain Kane is building a dream home reminiscent of Beckingham Palace and the plans show every extravagant detail.
      England and Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is building a luxury mansion complete with an indoor golf driving rangeCredit: Getty
      Kane currently lives in North West London with his wife and three childrenCredit: PA
      The striker, yet to win major honours for club or country, has not put space aside for a silverware display room like other footie aces.
      But the star, who recently dressed as Batman villain Bane for a fancy-dress party, is on to a winner by including a bat roost and bat boxes for biodiversity approval.
      Kane, 29, currently living in North West London with his wife and three children, bought the property on the edge of Wentworth golf course in Surrey for £6.65million in September 2021.
      He submitted plans to demolish the main building, pool house and garage to make way for a three-floor dwelling.
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      We can now reveal planning permission has been granted for his swanky additions — said to be as opulent as Posh and Becks’s former Hertfordshire pile.
      Kane’s has a lift to each level as well as grand spiral staircases in keeping with the proposed Georgian-style look.
      The scratch player has also included a golf simulator, even though the house backs on to the posh Wentworth course.
      The first-floor includes huge his-and-hers dressing rooms, a glam room, presumably for wife Katie, a grand circular bath and an infrared sauna.
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      There is plenty of space for the couple’s children — soon to be four — as the blueprint has four bedrooms with private dressing rooms and en-suites.
      There is also a room dedicated to his boots and another for coats.
      And there are two en-suite bedrooms on the ground-floor for staff.
      The development faced Green Belt obstacles but he impressed the council with his wildlife-friendly garden and the bat facilities.
      It comes amid speculation on his future as his Spurs contract reaches its final year.
      And the property is just 15 miles from Chelsea’s training ground — where Kane’s ex- manager Mauricio Pochettino is in charge.
      Keen golfer Kane even has an indoor driving range in his new mansionCredit: Getty
      Planning permission has been granted for swanky additions to Kane’s impressive homeCredit: Alamy
      The luxury property is on the edge of Wentworth Golf Club in SurreyCredit: Getty More

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      Hilarious moment Man City’s Erling Haaland raves to Abba in Ibiza — with his dad

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      GOAL machine Erling Haaland was out raving in the early hours to Abba in Ibiza — with his dad.The treble-winning Man City ace, 22, and Alfie, 50, were captured on video bouncing to the classic hit Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight).
      Erling Haaland and dad Alfie were captured on video bouncing to classic hits by Abba in an Ibiza nightclubCredit: Getty
      An onlooker told The Sun: ‘They looked to be having a great time’
      Alfie, who also played for City, hugged his son as they and 20 pals enjoyed a vodka-fuelled party in a nightclub’s VIP booth.
      An onlooker told The Sun: “They looked to be having a great time and are clearly still in party mode after City’s amazing season.
      “Most of the music was club dance hits but the floor came alive when Abba came on — and Erling and his dad were in the thick of it. It must have been Abba’s Scandinavian vibe.”
      The £375,000-a-week striker is believed to have splashed out on a booth with a £10,000 minimum spend at the Hi Ibiza club.
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      He has also been snapped sporting snazzy shorts lapping up the luxury of speed boat trips and jet ski rides with pals on the holiday isle.
      He resumes training next week after a record-breaking season.
      Haaland’s sky blues are back on our screens on the 11th of August to play newly promoted Burnley at Turf Moor.
      Haaland and co won the covereted Champions League final against Inter Milan, last month, to seal a historic trebleCredit: Getty More

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      Man City star Erling Haaland unwinds on holiday in Ibiza with pals after record-breaking season

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      FOOTIE sensation Erling Haaland is on the crest of a wave as he unwinds on holiday after a record-breaking season.Manchester City’s Norwegian centre-forward, 22, looked like he was celebrating yet another goal as he clambered on board a boat off Ibiza.
      Erling Haaland unwinds on holiday after a record-breaking seasonCredit: BackGrid
      Haaland, 22, went for a spin on a jetski in the MedCredit: BackGrid
      The Man City star got his binoculars out while on a boat off IbizaCredit: BackGrid
      Haaland, who won the treble last season, went for a spin on a jetski in the Med.
      On the boat, he also got his binoculars out while accompanied by a group of pals — some wearing the same jazzy swim shorts as him.
      It comes after a trailblazing season in which he scored 36 goals in his debut Premier League season.
      Haaland partied hard with team-mates after crowning their season with Champions League glory against Inter Milan.
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      Earlier today we revealed Haaland showed off his best dance moves as he raved the night away in Monaco.
      That’s after enjoying a regal lunch date with Prince Albert.
      Video footage showed the 6ft3in hitman rhythmically grooving to tunes at a fancy nightclub.
      Haaland wore a loose shirt and sunglasses as he filmed himself dancing in a group.
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      And he showed no signs of tiredness despite a busy day meeting royalty.
      Haaland, who was also spotted in the passenger seat of a black Ferrari, first spent time on a yacht with fashion gurus Tommy Hilfiger and Umar Kamani.
      The trio then linked up with Prince Albert of Monaco at the Yacht Club for lunch.
      Haaland’s dad Alfie and Sheffield United’s Sander Berge – an international team-mate – also joined the group for their meal.
      Haaland and Berge then presented Prince Albert with signed shirts.
      Haaland was accompanied by a group of pals while on his holidayCredit: BackGrid More

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      Jack Grealish has bar built at his £6million mansion – but there is a surprising twist

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      PARTY animal Jack Grealish is having a bar built in his £6million mansion — but it will serve healthy wheatgrass shots and spirulina smoothies.News of the drinks facility comes after booze-loving Grealish celebrated his Manchester City team’s treble success last month with a 24-hour booze-up in Ibiza.
      Jack Grealish is having a bar built in his £6million mansion
      But the bar will serve healthy wheatgrass shots and healthy juicesCredit: Getty
      But it is more likely to be to cater for his fiancée Sasha Attwood.
      The 27-year-old model enjoys 5am gym workouts and swears by a green juice concoction containing celery, apple, lemon and spinach.
      Grealish’s juice bar is part of a new leisure suite, which also includes a plunge pool, sauna and steam rooms.
      There will also be a treatment centre, gym and yoga room, spa, swimming pool, changing rooms and a games area for pool, darts and table tennis.
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      England winger Grealish, 27, paid £5.6million for the seven-bedroom mansion with 20 acres of land in a secluded part of Cheshire last August.
      It has a wood-panelled “gentleman’s office”, floodlit tennis courts, a professionally laid-out golf hole, a stocked fly-fishing lake — and even a helipad.
      The £100million player and Sasha, who have been together since they were 16, currently rent a flat in Manchester — which has a five-a-side footie pitch on its rooftop.
      Grealish celebrated his team’s treble success last month with a 24-hour booze-up in Ibiza, pictured above with Kyle WalkerCredit: Splash More

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      Mason Greenwood overhauls his image as he has private coaching session amid interest from Premier League-winning manager

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      MASON Greenwood is sharpening up his finishing and his image as he prepares for his footballing comeback – possibly with an Italian loan move.The suspended Manchester United striker has been undergoing private 1-2-1 coaching sessions at an £85-an-hour public pitch.
      Mason Greenwood gets in trim for a return to football — with a private coaching session and a new haircut
      The player discarded his long wavy hair in favour of a crew cut
      The £75,000-a-week Man Utd star has been suspended on full pay ever since he was charged with sexual offences and violence against a womanCredit: AFP
      And a week after he was first pictured by The Sun, new snaps show he has discarded his long wavy hair in favour of a crew cut.
      A source said: “Mason hasn’t really been out for a good few months so he hasn’t really had to bother too much with his personal appearance.
      “But getting a new trim is another indication that he is going to be playing football somewhere next season.”
      Greenwood, 21, was charged with sexual offences and violence against a woman after troubling images were posted online in January 2022.
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      He was later charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour, but the CPS dropped its case in February.
      The £75,000-a-week star has been suspended on full pay ever since.
      United bosses will rule on his future this month.
      The Sun revealed yesterday that his former boss Jose Mourinho has telephoned Greenwood to sound him out about a loan move to Roma.
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      Greenwood is set to become a dad later this month, with his partner enjoying a baby shower with pals this weekend.
      Jose Mourinho called Greenwood to sound him out about a loan move to Roma
      Greenwood is set to become a dad later this month, with his partner enjoying a baby shower with pals this weekendCredit: Instagram More