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    ‘Bro took right-footed very seriously’ – Fans can’t believe difference between Joelinton’s legs as Newcastle share pic

    JOELINTON has left football fans stunned over the difference between his legs.The 28-year-old has linked up with the Brazil squad for the international break.Joelinton linked up with the Brazil squad for the international breakCredit: AFPIt comes after he won the Carabao Cup with NewcastleCredit: RexPictures were released from the squad’s training session before they beat Colombia 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier, which were then shared by Newcastle.But Joelinton, fresh off the back of his starring performance in Newcastle’s remarkable Carabao Cup triumph over Liverpool, shocked fans with the size difference of his two legs.In the photo his standing right leg was visibly veiny and appeared to be way larger than his left.Social media users seeing the image could not believe it, with one saying: “Bro took right footed very seriously.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA second said: “Legs are diabolical.”A third added: “Bro never skips leg day.”Another edited the image to show Newcastle on the big leg and Liverpool on the small leg.Joelinton was named on the bench for the clash against Colombia.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe came on in the 28th minute as a replacement for Gerson before he was booked in the 86th minute.Raphinha had scored from the penalty spot just six minutes into the game. Bruno Guimaraes gives emotional reaction to Newcastle Carabao Cup win Luis Diaz equalised for the visiting nation in the 41st minute, before Vinicius Jr scored a 99th minute winner.Brazil’s next match will be against Argentina on Wednesday. More

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    Chelsea hero who scored iconic goal vs Barcelona looks totally unrecognisable as club legends reunite

    A CHELSEA hero has stunned fans after looking completely unrecognisable.The former Blues midfielder will be lining up for his old club during a legends match against Liverpool at Anfield later today.A Chelsea hero now looks unrecognisable ahead of a legends gameCredit: Action Images – ReutersThey played 251 times for Chelsea between 2010 and 2016, scoring 34 goals and adding 17 assists.He joined the club from Benfica for a reported fee of around £17million and was handed the number seven shirt.One of his most iconic moments in Chelsea colours was his first half injury-time chip against Barcelona in the 2012 Champions League semi-final second leg at the Camp Nou.The star raced through on goal to score a sublime chip over Victor Valdes which saw Chelsea equalise on aggregate.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFernando Torres then scored an injury time goal to level the tie on the night and hand Chelsea a 3-2 aggregate lead before they got to the final, where they beat Bayern Munich.A yellow card for the Brazilian in that game meant he missed the final, though his contribution to the team getting there has not been forgotten.During his time at Stamford Bridge the now 37-year-old was known as a dynamic and tireless midfielder.But having retired from the beautiful game at Palmeiras in 2020, fans could not believe what he now looks like as he donned the blue colours again for a training session at Cobham.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSChelsea shared a picture of the cult hero to social media, but fans needed some time to figure out who it was as he swapped his slender frame and low-cut hair for a stockier build and grown out hair.The star in question though was…. Ramires.Thomas Tuchel always made me feel wanted and England star was destined for greatness, reveals ex-Chelsea wonderkidReacting in the comments, one fan said: “I’m being serious.. who’s this?”A second said: “Who??”A third added: “Legend! Unrecognisable though.”Another said: “Ramires really changed.”Ramires is being joined in the game by other stars including John Obi Mikel, Claude Makelele, William Gallas, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Roberto Di Matteo, who is returning to the dugout as boss.Before kick-off, Ramires shared a picture alongside his team-mates, saying: “Today I had the pleasure of training again at Cobham and reuniting with great friends I made while defending Chelsea. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Tomorrow is game day for Chelsea Legends! Come on, Blues!”The match is being played in the name of charity for the Chelsea Foundation and Chelsea Players’ Trust.The star in question is ex-Chelsea star RamiresCredit: PA:Press AssociationOne of his most iconic moments saw him score a chip in the Champions League semi-final against BarcelonaCredit: PA:Empics SportJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More

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    Thomas Tuchel scraps Gareth Southgate’s England tradition but move splits fans with some branding it ‘nonsense’

    THOMAS TUCHEL divided fans with numbers – after ditching one of Gareth Southgate’s England traditions.The new boss used squad numbers for his starting team, whereas predecessor Southgate had preferred the good old one to 11.Goalscorers Myles Lewis-Skelly and Harry Kane did a number on AlbaniaCredit: RexEngland lined up for the World Cup qualifier with their squad numbersThe only figure Tuchel might care about is the 2-0 margin by which the Three Lions saw off Albania in their World Cup qualifying opener.But many supporters were split after he abandoned Southgate’s nostalgic numbering, having also opted not to sing the national anthem before the match.It meant history-making Myles Lewis-Skelly wore the No 23 – which is five above his age.And England’s other full debutant, 32-year-old Dan Burn, was at 12.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne fan demanded a return to Southgate’s simplicity.He wrote: “England need to go back to 1-11 numbers on their shirts. What is this number 12, 17 & 23 in the starting XI nonsense?”Another said: “Why squad numbers? Should be 1-11.”But other viewers reckons it all just adds up to Tuchel going with the flow – by assigning squad numbers and keeping them for the games.Most read in FootballEngland ratings vs Albania as Lewis-Skelly enjoys dream debut but Tuchel fails to solve Foden issue By Tom BarclayMYLES LEWIS-SKELLY made history and Harry Kane extended his own record-breaking as England sunk Albania in Thomas Tuchel’s first game.Lewis-Skelly became the youngest player to score on his Three Lions debut and top goal-getter Kane notched his 70th international strike as Tuchel began his World Cup qualifying campaign with a modest 2-0 win.New boy Dan Burn partnered Ezri Konsa in central defence at Wembley, while Marcus Rashford and Curtis Jones were also handed starts.Meanwhile, Tuchel wrestled with the same issue faced by predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate – deciding where to fit in Phil Foden.Left-back Lewis-Skelly, 18, slotted home on 20 minutes following a delightful turn and even better pass from Jude Bellingham.But England stuttered after the break – until skipper Kane classily took down a Declan Rice pass and curved home the clincher.Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the Three Lions in German manager Tuchel’s opening match…BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSOne even claimed: “By far the most encouraging sign for England’s future under Thomas Tuchel is that they appear to have adopted permanent squad numbers instead of the starters always wearing 1-11.”Meanwhile, a few fans were more intrigued by irked.Thomas Tuchel prefers the highs and lows of squad numbersCredit: RexOne such observer posted: “Interesting seeing #England not wearing numbers 1-11!”In the end the debate didn’t subtract from an important victory, albeit one that was far more solid than scintillating.And apart from the scoreline, only two figures really stood out.The first was Lewis-Skelly scoring aged only 18 years and 176 days.So by 33 days he surpassed Marcus Rashford as the youngest player to net on his England debut.And the second noteworthy number was skipper Harry Kane rounding off the Wembley triumph with his 70th international goal.That takes Kane 17 clear of second-placed Wayne Rooney in the all-time list of Three Lions’ scorers. More

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    Fans shocked as Premier League legend is spotted on bench for England’s clash against Albania

    ENGLAND fans were left stunned after spotting a Premier League legend on the Albania bench.The Three Lions take on the Albanian national team in their opening 2026 World Cup qualifier at Wembley, which marks their first match under new manager Thomas Tuchel.Manchester City legend Pablo Zabaleta was spotted in Albania’s benchCredit: ReutersZabaleta is Albania’s assistant manager in the match against EnglandCredit: Getty Images – GettyAnd during the national anthems the camera panned to the visitors’ bench, where former Arsenal and Manchester City ace Sylvinho is manager.However, it was another familiar Man City figure who really caught the viewers’ eyes.That was none other than the Citizens’ legendary right-back Pablo Zabaleta.Zabaleta, 40, joined Albania in 2023 alongside Sylvinho and helped them reach Euro 2024.Read More on FootballBut England fans were still surprised to see the ex-Argentina international as an assistant boss for the Euro minnows.One supporter tweeted: “Nice to see Pablo Zabaleta.”Another commented: “Albania vs. England is on. Pablo Zabaleta is Albania’s assistant coach. I just found out. Random fact of the day.”A third wrote: “Zabaleta is the Albanian assistant manager. Your learn something new.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThis fan said: “PABLO ZABALETA IS ON THE COACHING STAFF OF ALBANIA?!!?!? I know who I’m rooting for.”And that one gushed: “Was that Pablo Zabaleta I just saw?”Rio Ferdinand threatens to leave the studio while talking to Pablo Zabaleta in the studioZabaleta amassed 333 appearances with Man City where he won two Premier League titles, two League Cup trophies and the FA Cup.He left the club after a nine-year stint at the Etihad in 2017. More

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    Dillon Danis gives scathing five-word response after KSI pulls out of Misfits fight just eight days before bout

    DILLON DANIS gave a scathing five-word response after KSI pulled out of their Misfits Boxing fight with just eight days to go. KSI released a statement on social media to confirm he was withdrawing from the bout due to illness. KSI pulled out of fighting Dillon Danis due to illnessDanis was quick to mock KSICredit: PAHe said: “Hey everyone, I’m gonna try make this quick. Me versus Danis is just not going to happen March 29th, man.”I’ve tried my hardest but my body has legit just given up. I’m currently in bed taking antibiotics just trying to recover. “But I’m struggling, I’m coughing up greenish, yellow s*** all the time. My sinuses are hurting to the point where I need ibuprofen every day.”The tensions headaches right here that I’m getting are more painful than you can imagine. I’m using Sudafed daily. READ MORE IN BOXING”I’ve tried sparring and training and my body just feel weak my stamina has fallen off a cliff. “I can’t even taste right now or smell. Basically, I’m f***ed. I’ve been ill for almost three weeks and it’s just not got better. “I’ve had doctors come around to try and decipher what is going on. Honestly, I’ve never been this ill for this long in my life and I hate it. “I feel useless and it’s depressing. I feel like I’ve let so may people down. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I haven’t been able to post any YouTube videos to help promote the fight because I’ve just been feeling so s***. “I’m just sick of being sick, man. And yeah, I’m sorry.” KSI’s team reveal new term for Jake Paul grudge fight to finally make £250million bout happenDanis was quick to hit back online, posting: “Hahahahahahahahaha p***y.”Replying to KSI’s video, he said: “I remember my first cold.”KSI, 31, was due to make his return next Saturday in Manchester against MMA star Danis, 31, after more than a year out. He has not fought since October 2023 when he suffered defeat for the first time in the ring, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 25.KSI was set to fight Anthony Taylor, 35, and YouTuber Slim Albaher, 30, last August but he pulled out with a hand injury.Danis himself withdrew from facing KSI in January 2023 due to personal reasons. He instead made his boxing debut the night Fury beat KSI – losing by disqualification against Logan Paul, 29. KSI – coughing down the phone – confirmed he plans to reschedule the bout with Danis. He said: “I wanna move the fight to another day because I still wanna knock out Dillon Danis. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Yeah, I didn’t train this hard for nothing. Either way, I want to say sorry to everyone at Misfits, everyone at DAZN. “I wanna say sorry to Sidemen for not being in as many videos as I’d like to be and most importantly I’d like to say sorry to all the fans.”KSI facing off with DanisCredit: PA More

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    Tyson Fury’s brother’s fight CANCELLED just eight days before bout as heartbroken opponent issues apology

    ROMAN FURY’S grudge fight against Chase DeMoor has been CANCELLED with eight days beforehand.The pair were due to meet in a Misfits Boxing bout on the undercard of KSI’s return against Dillon Danis.Roman Fury’s boxing return has been postponedCredit: GettyChase DeMoor was meant to fight RomanCredit: GettyBut KSI has been forced to pull out due to illness – with the event set to be postponed till a later date.It means the fight faces just a rescheduling but still American DeMoor apologised to his fans online. He posted: “I’m so sorry guys…. I’m so f***ing sorry. “I never missed a day…. I’ve trained until my hands bled. I missed birthdays, funerals…I traveled across the world. READ MORE IN BOXING”I spent so much money time and effort and I’m not even sad for me, I’m sad for my team. “My coaches, my friends, my family who went through this with me. Most of all I’m sorry to the fans… “I did my absolute best to promote this for you guys. Truly from the bottom of my heart, I am so f***ing sorry.”DeMoor, 28, has starred in reality TV in the States including Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle and as a boxer, he has four wins, four losses and one draw.Most read in BoxingRoman is the brother of former heavyweight world champion Tyson, 36, and Tommy, 25, and has a 4-0 record himself.KSI, 31, was due to make his return against MMA star Danis, 31.Roman Fury gives update on brother Tommy’s boxing return and reveals who he could fightHe has not fought since October 2023 when he suffered defeat for the first time in the ring, losing a controversial decision to Roman’s brother Tommy, 25.KSI was set to fight Anthony Taylor, 35, and YouTuber Slim Albaher, 30, last August but he pulled out with a hand injury.And he confirmed his latest setback was due to illness as he spoke out on social media. KSI said: “Hey everyone, I’m gonna try make this quick. Me versus Danis is just not going to happen March 29th, man.”I’ve tried my hardest but my body has legit just given up. I’m currently in bed taking antibiotics just trying to recover. “But I’m struggling, I’m coughing up greenish, yellow s*** all the time. My sinuses are hurting to the point where I need ibuprofen every day.”The tensions headaches right here that I’m getting are more painful than you can imagine. I’m using Sudafed daily.Me versus Danis is just not going to happen March 29th, man. I’ve tried my hardest but my body has legit just given up.KSI “I’ve tried sparring and training and my body just feel weak my stamina has fallen off a cliff. “I can’t even taste right now or smell. Basically, I’m f***ed. I’ve been ill for almost three weeks and it’s just not got better. “I’ve had doctors come around to try and decipher what is going on. Honestly, I’ve never been this ill for this long in my life and I hate it. “I feel useless and it’s depressing. I feel like I’ve let so may people down.”I haven’t been able to post any YouTube videos to help promote the fight because I’ve just been feeling so s***.”I’m just sick of being sick, man. And yeah, I’m sorry. I wanna move the fight to another day because I still wanna knock out Dillon Danis.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Yeah, I didn’t train this hard for nothing. Either way, I want to say sorry to everyone at Misfits, everyone at DAZN. “I wanna say sorry to Sidemen for not being in as many videos as I’d like to be and most importantly I’d like to say sorry to all the fans.”KSI has been forced to pull out of his fight with Dillon Danis due to illnessCredit: X / MisfitsBoxingKSI facing off with DanisCredit: PA More

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    The Secret Footballer is back exclusively on SunSport – and he’s going in two-footed

    THE Secret Footballer is back – and he’s going in two-footed.The former Premier League star is teaming up with The Sun to reveal the shocking, scandalous or just plain silly stories that football doesn’t want you to know – and that made him a publishing phenomenon.The Secret Footballer will wear a mask in order to protect his identityBut instead of written columns and books, TSF will be delivering his trademark exclusives, insights and strong opinions face to face on video.His actual face and voice will be disguised by state-of-the-art prosthetics and technology, in order to preserve his anonymity and allow him to go on lifting the lid on what’s really going on behind the scenes.Apart from the mask, though, there will be no filter – just an unmissable, unique take on the game that his fans, old and new, will love.Resurrected and revamped for the digital world, TSF will be the voice of reason in a sport driven mad by egos, money and its own self-importance.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Sun will publish three new videos a day from The Secret Footballer across our Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube accounts.And we will have one groundbreaking exclusive a week on the website.In addition to incredible daily videos posted across social media, fans will also be able to tune in to all the best bits every single week in our YouTube round-up.TSF told SunSport: “I’m an ex-Premier League player. I’m the inside man. I’m the game’s voice of reason and its voice of truth.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”I won’t be afraid to speak out.”I am The Secret Footballer. Accept no substitutes. Follow me on The Sun Sport.”How Tuchel will excite England fans by unleashing high press football More

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    Lewis Hamilton baffles fans with ‘San Diego’ codeword as Ferrari star earns incredible Sprint pole position in China

    LEWIS HAMILTON left fans baffled with a cryptic radio message after achieving Formula One Sprint pole at the Chinese Grand Prix.Hamilton raced over the line in a new track record time of 1:30.849, edging out old rival Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.Lewis Hamilton raced to a record-breaking lap time in China to win Sprint poleCredit: RexIt was his first Ferrari pole after a horror weekend in AustraliaCredit: GettyHamilton laughed on the radio after finding out he was on poleCredit: GettyBut a codeword used by engineer Riccardo Adami left fans baffledCredit: GettyHis maiden pole for the Scuderia saw him become the first F1 driver over the age of 40 to achieve pole since Nigel Mansell in 1994, and also the first Brit to score pole for the team since Mansell in 1990.Hamilton was stunned at the pace he got from the car following a horror debut at the season opening Australian Grand Prix when he finished down in P10.Speaking to engineer Riccardo Adami after crossing the line, Hamilton was heard laughing at being told he was on pole for the Sprint.However, a phrase used by Adami left fans baffled.READ MORE IN F1Hamilton asked: “Where are we?”Adami then replied: “That’s San Diego.”Hamilton said: “Really? [Laughing] Yes!”Adami added: “Good job in San Diego, San Diego!”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSFans flocked to social media to query what the phrase meant, with it presumably not referring to the city located in California, USA.It is not currently clear why the term was used, though it appears to be a codeword for pole position.Behind the scenes in Australia GP paddock including F1 star Lewis Hamilton’s new Ferrari baseSunSport have contacted Ferrari for clarification.Codewords are nothing new to F1 drivers. Hamilton and Mercedes engineer famously used the phrase “Hammer time” when he was told to push the car to go faster during a race.He celebrated with his dad Anthony.Speaking after the session, Hamilton said: “I didn’t expect that result but so, so happy and so proud.”Clearly the last race was a disaster for us but we knew there was more pace in the car.”I’m a bit shocked. I can’t believe we got a pole in the Sprint!”READ MORE SUN STORIESHamilton can win up to eight points for winning the Sprint Race, which commences tomorrow at 3am UK time.Qualifying for the feature race will take place from 7am, with the full race happening at 7am on Sunday. More