HARRY MAGUIRE rates Marcus Rashford the greatest talent he has ever played with – and a future leader destined for an “exceptional career”. That’s some tribute, given that Manchester United skipper Maguire plays alongside Rashford at club level with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes, plus for England with Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and Gareth Southgate’s […] More

A SCOTTISH football commentator was subjected to a foul-mouthed tirade by a fan after a dramatic Motherwell winner.Moses Ebiye netted a 94th-minute strike as the Steelmen beat St Johnstone 2-1.Moses Ebiye celebrates his winner for MotherwellCredit: Willie VassHis strike came right at the deathCredit: Willie VassThe Motherwell TV commentator, who was in the stands at St Johnstone, said: “Brilliant, brilliant, the St Johnstone fans in front of me are not very happy. I don’t care.”A fan could be heard screaming an X-rated response.Live on air, he said: “See that microphone? I’m gonna shove it so far up your a*** you’ll never be able to get the fucker out!”The commentator continued: “There you go, St Johnstone fans delighted, I hope you picked that up. Ridiculous.”READ MORE FOOTBALLDan Casey put Motherwell ahead early yesterday but Benjamin Kimpioka pulled his side level.Thankfully for the visitors, Ebiye nodded home in the dying seconds to earn a deserved Scottish Premiership win.Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell said: “It was a trait we’ve had for the last 19 months or so that I’ve been here as a manager that we do score a lot of late goals, and we’re going to need that over the course of the season.“It’s a brilliant way to celebrate, going into the international break, but we’re going to need more of that, going into the season, no doubt.Most read in Football“It’s great. Genuinely, you see the elation from myself, the staff and my players, and especially supporters – it’s a great way to enjoy your weekend.“We stuck with it, we believed that we could get a winner, and I think you could see that in the changes we and St Johnstone made – both teams were trying to win the game.Footie star ‘had car wrecked & was robbed at gunpoint’ by thugs after match“But it’s a brilliant feeling for us at our club, it keeps that wee bit of consistency going from us.“Moses is that laid-back, but he got the final touch on it, and that’s what we thought we were bringing to the club, someone who sniffs out a chance, sniffs out a goal, and he’s done it a few times for us already.“Again, we’re going to need more of that from him over the course of the season.”Can you name the famous fathers? More

THE FA Cup third round has returned. There are some juicy matches on this weekend as Manchester United travel to Wolves, while Arsenal host Leeds United on Monday. Manchester United celebrate winning the FA Cup in 2016 after beating Crystal Palace in the finalCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd There are two all-Premier League ties in total, […] More

EINTRACHT FRANKFURT could squeeze into next season’s Champions League by losing their final match.The Bundesliga is set to send an extra team to Europe’s remodeled elite competition next term thanks to their clubs’ performances across all three Uefa competitions and co-efficient ranking.Eintracht Frankfurt may qualify for next season’s Champions League if they finish sixthCredit: GettyEintracht will need Borussia Dortmund to win the Champions League and finish fifth in the BundesligaCredit: ReutersThat means Eintracht may have to lose their final game to RB LeipzigCredit: RexThat means Germany’s top five teams – Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Stuttgart, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund – will be in the draw.Eintracht are currently sixth with 12 points separating them from fifth-placed Dortmund, whom they will never overcome as there are only three more matches left in the German top flight.However, there is still a chance for Dino Toppmoller’s side to join their rivals in the Champions League – but they will need some help from BVB.Dortmund are currently in the competition’s semi-finals and targeting a place in the final at Wembley after beating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the first leg at the Signal Iduna Park.Read More on FootballAs per Champions League rules, if Edin Terzic’s men win the competition then they will automatically qualify for next season’s modified tournament.According to Bundesliga rules, however, if Dortmund win the Champions League and finish fifth in Germany then the sixth-placed team will also be joining all the other five teams in Europe next season.This is an absolutely crazy scenario but it could help Eintracht do the unthinkable, and what makes this even more insane is that the Bundesliga outfit can help themselves in the most surreal way.Eintracht host Leipzig in the final day of the campaign and may have to lose to Marco Rose’s side to ensure the Red Bull club finish above Terzic’s side in fourth.Most read in BundesligaCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut that is still a tall order as Leipzig and Dortmund are within touching distance of Stuttgart in third, who still need to gain three points to ensure they finish ahead of the latter.Plus Eintracht don’t have sixth place sealed yet as Freiburg, Augsburg and Hoffenheim are very close.Bayer Leverkusen celebrate in dressing room as they seal Bundesliga titleIf Frankfurt finish sixth then they have Europa League qualification sealed as a worst case scenario.Toppmoller’s side face Xabi Alonso’s undefeated Leverkusen and Borussia Monchengladbach before taking on Leipzig.How the Bundesliga can send SIX teams to the Champions LeagueGermany can send an extra team to next season’s Champions League thanks to their clubs’ performances across all three Uefa competitions and co-efficient ranking
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Stuttgart, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund will be playing in next season’s Champions League.
But all five clubs could be joined by the team that finishes sixth in the table.
Eintracht Frankfurt are currently sixth with 12 points separating them from fifth-placed Dortmund whom they can’t overcome as there are only three more matches left in the German top flight.
However, there is still a chance Eintracht can join their rivals in the Champions League – but they will need some help from BVB.
Dortmund are currently in the competition’s semi-finals and targeting a place in the final after beating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the first leg at the Signal Iduna Park.
According to Champions League rules, if Edin Terzic’s men win the competition then they will automatically qualify for next season’s modified tournament.
And as per Bundesliga rules, if Dortmund win the Champions League and finish fifth in Germany then the sixth-placed team will also be joining all the other five teams in Europe next season. More

FANS were left baffled by James Maddison’s bonkers shirt number for Tottenham.The new £40million signing from Leicester started for Spurs in their first pre-season clash against West Ham in Australia.
James Maddison has got the No71 in pre-season for TottenhamCredit: Rex
Maddison joined Spurs from Leicester for £40m but has not confirmed his new numberCredit: Rex
However, the playmaker shocked supporters by wearing the rogue No71.
Maddison wore the No10 throughout his five years at Leicester.
And his new followers are convinced he is waiting to get hold of it again in North London.
One said: “Is Maddison waiting for the number 10 shirt or something? number 71!” followed by a laughing emoji.
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Another wrote: “Why did Maddison collect number 71?”
A third added: “Can’t help but notice Maddison 71, hope it’s not a sign he’s waiting for 10…”
And a final user commented: “Maddison waiting for the 10 when Harry Kane leaves?”
Fellow new signing Manor Solomon wore No72 while Destiny Udogie was named on the bench with the No73.
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Tottenham confirmed last week that numbers worn during pre-season may not be representative of their finalised squad numbers for the 2023-24 campaign.
And therefore the new signings have picked up available slots before making their decisions on their squad numbers.
Harry Kane currently holds Maddison’s beloved No10 shirt.
But with intense speculation regarding his future amid a possible transfer away from Tottenham, Maddison would surely be at the front of the queue to snap it up should Kane leave.
The No8 jersey is also available following Harry Winks’ exit to Leicester.
Fans joked the new signing wants Harry Kane’s No10Credit: Twitter / Bolo
Maddison wore the No10 for LeicesterCredit: Getty More