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      English football in chaos with SECOND game suspended for bad weather as fans say ‘the game’s gone soft’

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      THE CHAMPIONSHIP match between Coventry City and Swansea was suspended for about seven minutes due to heavy rain.This is the second game this week that gets paused due to severe weather conditions as the same thing happed in the Premier League fixture between Leicester and Everton.The Championship game between Coventry and Swansea was suspended due to heavy rainCredit: RexThe Swans were 2-1 ahead against the hosts at the Coventry Building Society Arena.But referee James Linington called both sets of players off the pitch on 68 minutes when the heavens opened and rain started pouring on the ground.The game was stopped for over five minutes with fans finding their own way to deal with the bad weather.But thankfully the rain slowed down and the two teams returned on the grass to restart where they left off.Read More on FootballThe incident took place after Leicester and Everton’s clash at King Power Stadium saw the second half being delayed for the same reason.But after five minutes of waiting for the heavens to close up, match officials were forced into resuming the 3pm blackout clash.Fans were left furious after two games were suspended on the same day and stormed social media.One fan tweeted: “The games gone f*****g soft.”Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother gasped: “What?”A third wrote: “Utter nonsense.”Tottenham legend Gus Poyet explains why Ange Postecoglou can end trophy hoodoo and win Carabao Cup despite Coventry horror showThis fan said: “Utterly embarrassing.”And that one commented: “What a farce.”THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Leicester vs Everton SUSPENDED due to adverse weather as King Power Stadium battered by torrential rainfall

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      THE second half of Leicester’s Premier League clash against Everton was delayed.The next 45 was pushed back due to the thunder and lightning at the King Power Stadium.The second half of Leicester’s home tie against Everton was suspendedThe downpour ruined viewing for fans in the first halfA team were seen testing the pitch at half-timeSpectators were forced to wear disposable raincoatsReferee Darren England spoke to Steve Cooper and Sean Dyche in the tunnel.And an official was also testing the pitch by bouncing a ball on it. Both sets players were asked to remain in the tunnel as torrential train poured down over the East Midlands.Lightning also flashed over the opening half as Everton went 1-0 up after a brilliant Iliman Ndiaye finish.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut after five minutes of waiting for the heavens to close up, match officials were forced into resuming the 3pm blackout tie.Fans inside the ground could barely see the action as the thunderstorm continued.And both sets of players are completely soaked, with Everton’s white shirts almost see-through.There were fears at half-time that the game could be abandoned.Most read in FootballWhile a linesman’s headset and microphone equipment had to be checked 10 minutes into the second half.The rainstorm began before kick-offA general view from inside the groundBoth sets of players are soaked throughCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSJordan Ayew went close shortly after the restart before a drenched El Khannouss was hooked off in the 55th minute.Leicester kept on making the wrong decision in the final third before Dominic Calvert-Lewin was denied on the counter in the 65th minute.Premier League Drama: Football Kicks Off and Glamour Models!But the rain didn’t completely ruin things for the home side who equalised through Stephy Mavididi.The Foxes continue to push for a winner.The BBC weather reports shows that the rainstorm is not able to let up any time soon.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Hungarian Grand Prix fears as pit lane FLOODED less than 48 hours before first qualifying session

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      HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX preparations have been hit with a massive blow as the pit lane is flooded.The first practice is scheduled to take place this Friday at 12:30pm BST but the weather has cast some doubt on the current timetable.The Hungarian Grand Prix pit lane has been flooded just 48 hours before the eventThere is good reason to believe the Hungarian GP will go as plannedSome shocking images have shown the pit lane covered in water due to rainfall just 48 hours before the event kicks off at the Hungaroring near Budapest.Formula One fans were left in utter shock as they stormed social media.One fan tweeted: “Powerboat racing here we come!”Another commented: “Isn’t this week supposed to be a hot asf week?”Read More on F1 A third one wrote: “Is that from this week?”This fan said: “So is the race happening?”And that one stated: “I hope it will dry up just in time before the race!”However, the weather forecast has left plenty of promise ahead of the event.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt’s expected to be a hot weekend in Hungary, therefore the water could evaporate.On Friday, F1 enthusiasts can expect sunny intervals and a gentle breeze with a high of 33C.Saturday and Sunday are expected to be even sunnier with the temperature reaching 34C on race day.Lewis Hamilton makes history as he WINS thrilling British GP and breaks near three-year drought🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Scotland vs Slovakia women’s clash suspended due to rain and lightning as BBC coverage becomes unwatchable

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      SCOTLAND Women’s fixture against Slovakia had to be suspended due to a biblical downpour of rain, thunder and lightning.Pedro Martinez Losa’s side were taking on Slovakia in a UEFA Women’s Championship Qualification match at the Stadion pod Zoborom in Nitra, Slovakia.A huge downpour of rain forced Scotland vs Slovakia women to be suspendedCredit: X @BBCSportScotThe ref took players off the pitch with thunder and lightning overheadCredit: X @BBCSportScotThe visitors had taken the lead just after half-time through Claire Emslie.However, in the 58th minute with the score 1-0, adverse weather forced the game to be stopped.Referee Merima Čelik ordered the players off the pitch with visibility extremely low as rumbles of thunder and flashes of lightning were also seen.Both teams stayed inside whilst the officials periodically came to check on the pitch and how the weather was developing.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt appeared as if play would be unable to resume, with the rain so fierce that the ball was unable to bounce on the waterlogged pitch.Fortunately, after a 40 minute delay, Bosnian whistler Celik allowed play to resume.Both teams had a 10-minute warm-up before the game got back underway, though lightning could STILL be seen.Even the restart was unorthodox, with the ref resuming play with a drop ball inside the box.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollowing the restart, Emslie doubled Scotland’s lead in the 71st minute.The goal confirmed a 2-0 win for the Scots, and left them undefeated in League B Group 2 of European Championship qualifying.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesFollowing the result, Scotland have now won four games and drawn once in their qualifying campaign.Scotland’s final game of the group will see them host Serbia at the Wyre Stadium on Tuesday, 16 July.Top 20 UK sporting moments of the 21st century, voted by fans1.  Sir Andy Murray winning Wimbledon in 20132. Jonny Wilkinson’s last-minute drop goal for England against Australia to win the 2003 World Cup3. The Lionesses winning the Women’s Euros in 20224. Leicester City winning the Premier League in 2015/165. Sir Mo Farah’s double gold at the 2012 Olympics – 5,000m and 10,000m6. Sir Steve Redgrave winning his fifth consecutive Olympic rowing golds in 20007. ‘The Miracle of Istanbul’ – Liverpool’s comeback from 3-0 down to win the Champions League against AC Milan in 20058.  England winning the Ashes in 20059.  England’s Cricket ODI World Cup win in 201910. David Beckham’s last-minute free-kick against Greece in 2001 to secure England’s qualification for the 2002 World Cup11. Manchester City FC’s men’s team completing a historic treble in 2023 (winning the FA Cup, Premier League, and Champion’s League)12.  Sir Chris Hoy’s triple gold at the 2008 Olympics in track cycling13. Sir Lewis Hamilton winning his seventh Formula 1 championship in 202114. Emma Raducanu winning US Open title in 202115. Dame Kelly Holmes’ double gold at the 2004 Olympics for the 800m and 1500m races16. Ben Stokes’ Ashes-saving 135 not out at Headingly in 201917. Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill’s heptathlon gold at the 2012 Olympics18. Sir Bradley Wiggins’ Tour de France victory in 201219.  Ronnie O’Sullivan winning with seventh snooker World Championship in 202220.  Paula Radcliffe’s marathon world record in 2003 More

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      Germany vs Denmark clash suspended after LIGHTNING strikes at Euro 2024 stadium as players sent to dressing rooms

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      GERMANY’S Euro 2024 clash against Denmark was halted due to lightening and a heavy downpour.A huge thunderstorm hit Dortmund after an extreme weather warning was issued yesterday.Lightning flashed above the stadium in DortmundCredit: itvTorrential rain poured downCredit: RexGermany and Denmark players rushed off the pitchCredit: AFPAnd they went to the dressing rooms for 20 minutes as they waited for the conditions to easeCredit: itvSome fans loved the rainCredit: ReutersEnglish referee Michael Oliver kept play going for five minutes before suspending the last-16 match with 36 minutes on the clock.German and Danish players appealed it was not safe to continue as hailstones then bounced off the pitch. The drenched English official eventually blew his whistle and signalled that the game was suspended.Oliver ushered the teams off the field and the stars briefly took shelter in the dugout.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey were then told to go to their dressing rooms and wait for the rain to ease.The stadium announcer then read out a message to supporters, saying: “Due to adverse weather conditions the match has been suspended. Further information will follow shortly.”And the rain continued to pour down for another 15 minutes as fans took cover in the concourses.However, some braved the adverse conditions and were spotted singing in the rain with their tops off.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSMeanwhile, in a desperate attempt to not have the game called off, stadium staff tried to sweep rain off the side of the sidelines.Fortunately, the weather eased and the match continued after a 24 minute delay in total.How hosts Germany look to return to their best for Euro 2024Players then reappeared to complete the first-half, with Uefa protocol allowed them five minutes to warm-up.The game was restarted with a drop ball to Germany.VAR controversy also overshadowed the match, which the hosts eventually won 2-0 via goals from Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala.Yesterday, German meteorologist Dominik Jung warned: “From Saturday evening and into the night on Sunday, there is a risk of severe thunderstorms from the south west and west to the middle of Germany.”These could bring extremely heavy rain, with amounts of between 40 and 80 litres per square meter within a few hours.”Large hail with a diameter of around 3 cm is also expected, as are strong storm or hurricane gusts with speeds of between 100 and 140 km/h.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Tornadoes cannot be ruled out either.”It is the second time a huge downpour has hit Dortmund at Euro 2024 after heavy rain fell prior to the Turkey vs Georgia group stage clash.Water was flowing off the roof above the Danish endCredit: EPAFans were drenched in the standsCredit: PASupporters at the front rushed inside for coverCredit: APStadium staff swept water off the sidelinesCredit: APEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      I’ve renamed my pub after West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen for the Euros & even added a new sign

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      A PUB has renamed itself after West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen for the Euros — replacing all its signage for the duration of the tournament.The Wheatsheaf in Chelmsford, Essex, has become the Jarrod Bow Inn to mark his selection after four-fifths of punters voted for it in a poll.Punter Emma Lock, 37, above with pal, said: ‘It is exactly the kind of stuff you want to see during the Euros’Credit: Peter JordanOwner Paul Kelly, 53, said: ‘I’m a Gooner so I didn’t enjoy sticking up the signs but when it comes to England we’re all in it together’Credit: Peter JordanThe Jarrod Bow Inn – with its new sign for the EurosCredit: Peter JordanOwner Paul Kelly, 53, said: “I’m a Gooner so I didn’t enjoy sticking up the signs but when it comes to England we’re all in it together.”Punter Emma Lock, 37, added: “It is exactly the kind of stuff you want to see during the Euros.”Residents of Bellingham in Northumberland, meanwhile, have adopted starman Jude as their own ahead of tonight’s clash against Denmark. Villager Les Armstrong, 87, said: “He’d be made mayor if he visited here.”READ MORE ON EURO 2024Meanwhile in Germany, the bad weather has forced Uefa into making a late decision regarding England’s upcoming Euro 2024 clash.The Three Lions face Denmark looking to confirm their place in the knockouts with a victory in Frankfurt on Thursday.However, the Group C showdown at the Waldstadion will be played with the stadium roof closed due to stormy conditions in the city.Uefa made the decision today ahead of the clash, which will kick-off at 5pm UK time tomorrow.Most read in Euro 2024The roof of the Waldstadion was closed prior to Denmark’s players training on the pitch tonight.The rain storms have already put a dampener on Euro 2024.England injury blow as Luke Shaw is ruled OUT of Denmark clash with Man Utd star still training alone at Euro 2024 More

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      Uefa forced to make late change to stadium ahead of England vs Denmark clash to prevent ‘risk to life’

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      THE BAD WEATHER has forced Uefa into making a late decision regarding England’s upcoming Euro 2024 clash.The Three Lions face Denmark looking to confirm their place in the knockouts with a victory in Frankfurt on Thursday.The roof will be closed in Frankfurt for England’s clash with Denmark at the WaldstadionCredit: GettyHowever, the Group C showdown at the Waldstadion will be played with the stadium roof closed due to stormy conditions in the city.Uefa made the decision today ahead of the clash, which will kick-off at 5pm UK time tomorrow.The roof of the Waldstadion was closed prior to Denmark’s players training on the pitch tonight.The rain storms have already put a dampener on Euro 2024.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Both western and central regions of Germany were issued with weather warnings earlier.That has seen fan zones in Dortmund, Dusseldorf and Gelsenkirchen all being closed due to the harsh conditions.Now, with bad weather already having plagued Euro 2024, Uefa have opted to make an early decision to avoid the game potentially being played in the rain.Cologne was forced to axe a number of fan events on Tuesday due to the weather.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA statement confirmed: “Due to an official storm warning from late morning with expected heavy rain, hail and heavy gusts of wind, all events and functions of the Host City Cologne associated with the European Championships have to be cancelled for today.“The necessary talks with the security partners were already held yesterday evening and the preparatory measures to secure the venues were initiated.England player ratings: Jude Bellingham delivers masterful Euro 2024 performance but Phil Foden not at his sharpest“The decision to cancel all events was made on Tuesday morning after further consultation with the German Weather Service.”Meteorologist Dominik Jung told BILD stated the closures were necessary and that there had even been a potential “risk to life”.Speaking on Tuesday, he said: “There is a risk to life.“We don’t currently know every place that could get hit, but we do know the region where something could happen.“People will complain again: ‘We didn’t have anything.’ But better safe than sorry.”EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYEngland will be looking to secure their second win of the tournament tomorrow.Gareth Southgate’s side beat Serbia 1-0 on Sunday thanks to a Jude Bellingham header.And they know that a victory would ensure them a place in the knockouts with a game to spare.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, Denmark are searching for their first triumph.They were held to a 1-1 draw by Slovenia in their opener and will be desperate to take all three points.Bromances in England squad
      CLIQUES that were commonplace in the England camp in tournaments gone by have been well and truly consigned to history.
      Declan Rice and Ivan Toney? They have never played together at club level and only a handful of times for England, but are thick as thieves.
      Lewis Dunk and Dean Henderson? They play for arch-rivals Brighton and Crystal Palace, but that has not stopped an unlikely alliance from forming.
      Phil Foden and Cole Palmer have relished spending time together again, having done so for years for Manchester City before Palmer was sold to Chelsea for £45million last summer.
      NFL nuts Harry Kane and Anthony Gordon were chucking an American football to each other ahead of a light training session on Monday.
      John Stones and Kieran Trippier gatecrashed Jordan Pickford’s presser to see how their good mate fared, finding it hilarious as he slumped to defeat against talkSPORT.
      Conor Gallagher and Marc Guehi also have a long-standing friendship and have been besties since they were little playing in the Chelsea academy.
      Jude Bellingham and Liverpool man Trent Alexander-Arnold have also become close – evident in the Werewolf celebration they performed against Serbia. More

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      Tornado warning for Euro 2024 as storms forecast with risk of TWISTERS & fanzones closed over ‘danger to life’ threat

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      A TORNADO warning has been issued for the 2024 Euros as storms are set to hit Germany and fanzones have been shut down.Germany’s weather service, DWD, predicted severe weather and strong thunderstorms would hit western and central regions today.Weather forecasters have predicted storms (Pictured: lightning strikes in Germany, May 2024)Credit: AlamyA sign in Cologne showing all fan parks are closed due to a storm alertCredit: PAEngland fans shelter from rain in the fanzone in Gelsenkirchen, during the Serbia v England gameCredit: RexHeavy rain, hailstones and hurricane winds could hit the west of Germany (Pictured: storms in Saxony)Credit: RexFans have been warned of possible twisters and a danger to life threat has been raised as the country braces for heavy storms.Meteorologists have not been able to rule out tornadoes while hailstones, hurricane gusts and heavy rain are also expected – especially in West Germany. Weather warnings are in place until 1am tonight. In a blow for football fans there to watch the games – events across the country have been cancelled following the weather warnings.READ MORE ON 2024 EUROSFanzones in Euros host cities Dortmund, Cologne, Dusseldorf and Gelsenkirchen – all in the North Rhine Westphalia state, have been shut.Weather agency DWD said: “Supercells can form… sometimes even hurricanes between 90 and 120 km/h (55mph to 75mph) and larger hail between 3 and 5 cm.”Heavy rain with amounts of around 30 l/sqm is also possible locally within a short period of time. Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out.”They added that Cologne, playing host to the Scotland v Switzerland game on Wednesday night, could face “severe thunderstorms with (extreme) storm potential” this evening.Most read in Euro 2024Two festival spots – the Friedensplatz fanzone and public viewing spot at Westfalenpark – have also been closed down, BILD reports.For now the fanzone in Leipzig is still open.They host those who haven’t managed to bag tickets to the match but want in on the excitement, and offer activities, live music and viewing opportunities.Tonight Turkey is set to take on Georgia at 6pm in Dortmund and Portugal will play the Czech Republic at 9pm in Leipzig.Weather forecasters warned German outlet BILD of a “risk to life” but said it’s better to be “safe than sorry” when it comes to Euro fanzones.A giant screen displays a message to fans highlighting a storm alert for Cologne, where Scotland will face Switzerland on Wednesday.The Stuttgart Arena could also be hit by stormsCredit: REUTERSMeteorologist Dominik Jung from wetter.net said: “The weather situation in the west is explosive! “There is a risk to life. We don’t currently know every place that could get hit, but we do know the region where something could happen.”People will complain again: ‘We didn’t have anything.’ But better safe than sorry.”He also said thunderstorms could hit the areas of Baden-Wurttemberg and Bavaria on Wednesday.Germany is set to take on Hungary at the Stuttgart stadium in that region on Wednesday at 5pm.Jung said: “It looks good in most regions on Wednesday. Except in the south of Baden-Wurttemberg and Bavaria, where thunderstorms are possible. And that’s where Stuttgart is, where Germany plays.”The DWD website reads: “Heavy thunderstorms in the southwest.”From midday, heavy thunderstorms in the west and central parts, in the evening, also in the east.”The agency also warned that thunderstorms could hit eastern Germany in areas like Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia beginning this afternoon.German stadiums playing host to Euros matches in the country are dotted all around.It includes Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena and Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park – two of Europe’s biggest grounds.Climate expert Dr Karsten Brandt from Donnerwetter.de also told BILD: “Storm pressure system Wibke is approaching. “On the one hand, there is a strip of continuous thunderstorms from the Netherlands across the Munsterland and Luneburg Heath. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Here, 30-40 /m² will fall in six to eight hours. South of this, in the whole of NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate, in the south of Hesse, and also in Saarland and Saxony-Anhalt, there will be heavy thunderstorms from midday.”The DWD – Germany’s national weather service – has warned of bad weather across the country todayCredit: RexA weather map released by Germany’s meteorology service the DWDCredit: dwd.de More