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    Harry Kane gets away with David Beckham moment as Bayern Munich ace renews rivalry with ex-Arsenal star

    HARRY KANE escaped a potential red card after a David Beckham-style kick out at Granit Xhaka.Kane’s Bayern Munich hosted Xhaka’s Bayer Leverkusen in an all-German grudge match in the Champions League last-16.Harry Kane and Granit Xhaka clashed after a coming togetherCredit: APKane lashed out at Xhaka with an apparent kickThe striker was fouled by the former Arsenal starThe players had to be separated by their team-matesCredit: AFPThe old North London rivals had a coming together and Tottenham legend Kane did not appreciate being fouled by the former Arsenal star.Xhaka appeared to shove Kane in the back, causing the England captain to fall.Kane lashed out at Xhaka and appeared to throw out his leg while still on the floor – in echoes of ex-Three Lions skipper David Beckham’s infamous World Cup 1998 flick at Argentina’s Diego Simeone.Kane actually miss Xhaka, only for the Swiss midfielder’s foot to land on his outstretched leg.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat caused Xhaka to fall too – only for the pair to quickly got back to their feet and square up.Team-mates and the referee had to intervene to separate the feud, though neither were booked.Earlier on in the match Kane opened the scoring with a towering header from Michael Olise’s cross.It put his side 1-0 up in the tie against Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen.Most read in Champions LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSJamal Musiala then made the most of keeper Matej Kovar’s horror error to poke Bayern 2-0 in the second half.Kane then put the match – and possibly the tie – to bed by converting a penalty which he won in the 75th minute.Erling Haaland’s salary is only ninth biggest in football with Chelsea flop Koulibaly earning more than Man City starAhead of the match Bayern fans let off pyrotechnics in a stand behind one of the goals, creating a spectacular but foggy atmosphere.In doing so they will likely incur the wrath of Uefa, who could hit Bayern with a fine.The German giants were given a £33,000 fine for their fans’ use of pyrotechnics in a Champions League match against Copenhagen last season. More

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    Chelsea star signed for £43m labelled ‘a really bad footballer’ as loan to Euro giants turns into nightmare

    CHELSEA star Joao Felix is suffering a nightmare loan spell at AC Milan.The forward joined the Italian giants on deadline day but has failed to impress despite scoring on his debut.Joao Felix has been slammed by the press since joining AC MilanCredit: GettyFelix, 25, has been slammed by some sections of the press after a string of underwhelming performances.The Portugal star has one goal in eight games for Milan, leading to reports from Diario AS to label him “a really bad footballer”.Felix has also drawn criticism from the Italian media, with one outlet claiming he is not popular amongst his team-mates either.Italian outlet Corriere della Sera described Felix as “the worst on the pitch” following Milan’s 2-1 defeat to Bologna.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe paper wrote: “He is neither seen nor heard. He doesn’t make a single move, even his team-mates avoid him.”Felix loan move came about despite only joining the Blues permanently in the summer, penning a deal until 2031.Just six months ago Chelsea paid £45m to sign him from Atletico Madrid.With the club currently missing out on European qualification, Italian journalist Fabio Ravezzani has slammed Felix on social media.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIn a post on X, Ravezzani wrote: “Everything is going wrong at Milan.”Joao Felix is ​​as handsome as he is useless, Malick Thiaw is no better than Fikayo Tomori and taking off Rafael Leao, unless he is injured, is foolish.”Wayne Bridge recalls ‘unbelievable’ fight between two Chelsea teammates which left one KO’d More

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    Former Championship star, 39, working TWO international manager jobs at once ahead of World Cup qualifiers

    SCOTT WISEMAN has seen his workload double after landing a SECOND international management job.The former Championship star was already the boss of Gibraltar’s women’s team.Scott Wiseman has two head coach roles in GibraltarCredit: YoutubeHe enjoyed a solid career in the EFLCredit: PA:Press AssociationWiseman (back row second from left) earned 38 caps for GibraltarCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun GlasgowNow the 39-year-old has taken charge of the men’s team too.Wiseman retired from playing back in May 2023, having played in England’s second tier with Hull and Barnsley.He hung up his boots following a three-year spell at Lincoln Red Imps in Gibraltar.He was a full international for the British territory as he collected 38 caps.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSWiseman took up a job with the national set-up as he started coaching the Under-16s.Not long after retiring, he was made the head coach of the Gibraltar women’s team as well as the U19 women’s team.He now has an even bigger workload as he has landed the top job in the men’s team.The Gibraltar FA confirmed his appointment with a brief statement and confirmed that his role with the women remains “unaffected.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt read: “The Gibraltar Football Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Wiseman as Interim Head Coach of the Gibraltar Men’s National Team for the upcoming Fifa World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers against Montenegro and Czechia later this month.”Scott’s current role with the Women’s National Team remains unaffected.”Football Fixers | Cutting it with Premier League Football StarsWiseman’s playing careerHere is a look at Scott Wiseman’s playing career before he went into coaching…Club career:Hull City, 2003–2007Appearances: 17Goals: 0Assists: 0Boston United, 2005 loanAppearances: 2Goals: 0Assists: 0Rotherham United, 2006–2007 loanAppearances: 21Goals: 1Assists: 0Darlington, 2007–2008Appearances: 20Goals: 0Assists: 0Rochdale, 2008–2011 and 2018 loanAppearances: 127Goals: 1Assists: 8Barnsley, 2011–2014Appearances: 111Goals: 1Assists: 4Preston North End, 2014-2015Appearances: 48Goals: 2Assists: 2Scunthorpe United, 2015-2017Appearances: 5Goals: 2Assists: 4Chesterfield, 2017-2018Appearances: 29Goals: 0Assists: 1Salford City, 2018-2020Appearances: 81Goals: 4Assists: 7Lincoln Red Imps, 2020-2023Appearances: 75Goals: 3Assists: 8International career:Gilbraltar, 2013–2023Caps: 38Goals: 0Assists: 1He will be trusted straight into the deep end with two World Cup qualifiers around the corner.Wiseman will be in the dugout for Gibraltar’s matches against Montenegro and the Czech Republic on March 22 and 25.Following those fixtures, he will have to switch his focus back to his duties with the women’s team.He has already led them into the first Nations League clashes and will have the second round of fixtures in April.The first game ended in a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Moldova, which was then followed by another close loss to the Faroe Islands.Speaking after the Moldova match, Wiseman hailed how far the team had come.He said: “When they realized how far they’ve come, they had their own personal win and their own team win despite the result.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It was a tough end to the match in Moldova in our opening group game, but a great team performance.”I think there were only positives; the disappointment of conceding so late subsided pretty quickly after the game.”Who are these famous footballers? More

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    Why aren’t Bayern wearing their red home kit in the Champions League?

    BAYERN’S red home kit is one of the most iconic shirt colours in world football.The German giants have worn all-red since the late 1960s.Bayern have not worn their traditional red in the Champions League this seasonCredit: RexTheir original colours were white and blue but for the last 50-plus years red has become synonymous with the Bundesliga leaders.However, much to the surprise of fans across Europe and the world, Bayern have been BANNED from wearing red in the Champions League this season.They have instead been seen wearing their off-white away kit in home games in 2024-2025.But why?Why are Bayern not wearing red in the Champions League?It was revealed earlier this season that Uefa had banned Bayern from wearing red.It was nothing to do with the colour – but the numbering.German newspaper BILD says that the European football governing body is not happy with the dark numbers used.They state that there is not enough contrast for television viewers between the dark numbers and the red shirt.Most read in Champions LeagueIf they are to wear their red shirts, they would have to adopt white numbering and lettering.However, Bayern have NOT done that in the competition this season.Instead, they have been seen wearing their cream away shirts. More

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    Inter Milan manager’s gesture backfires horribly after shock intervention in Champions League penalty decision

    SIMONE INZAGHI’S hand gesture backfired after his chosen player MISSED a penalty against Feyenoord in the Champions League.With Inter Milan 2-0 up, goalscorer Marcus Thuram drew a foul in the box after Jeyland Mitchell clipped the back of the Frenchman’s leg in the 63rd minute.Inter Milan boss Inzaghi’s gesture backfired after his chosen player scuffed a penalty against FeyenoordPiotr Zielinski missed out on the chance of putting Inter 3-0 upCredit: ReutersAfter initially waving on, referee Espen Eskas overturned his decision after being sent to the monitor.The camera panned to Inter boss Inzaghi who was holding seven fingers up to his players waiting near the penalty spot.He was indicating he wanted midfielder Piotr Zielinski to take the spot-kick in the first-leg of their last-16 clash.That’s despite talismanic striker Lautaro Martinez still being on the pitch.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd, in a dramatic turn of events, Zielinski’s limp shot was easy kept out by goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther.Inzaghi’s mistimed intervention came about because No.1 penalty taker Hakan Calhanoglu was sitting on the bench.Zielinski had just returned to the starting line up at the expense of former Manchester United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan.Martinez scored his penalty in Argentina’s shootout victory over the Netherlands in the semi-final of the Qatar World Cup in 2022.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe was also due to take the fifth spot-kick for Argentina in the final against France, but his country had already claimed a 4-2 win before his turn came.Martinez doubled Inter’s lead in the 50th minute, after Thuram grabbed their opener.Champions League last 16 draw sees Liverpool take on PSG and Arsenal face PSV Zielinski had scored his last two spot-kicks, both in the same game in a 4-4 thriller against Juventus in Serie A in October.Usual penalty taker Halhanoglu has endured a torrid time in 2025 and was benched after coming off injured during Inter’s 1-1 draw against title rivals Napoli. More

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    Matheus Cunha facing extended ban as Wolves star is handed extra FA charge after ‘punch, kick and headbutt’ red card

    MATHEUS CUNHA is facing an extended ban after the FA handed him an extra misconduct charge for his antics at Bournemouth.The Wolves striker was sent off in the closing stages of extra-time in the FA Cup clash for grabbing Milos Kerkez around the neck before he appeared to punch, kick and push his head into the face of the Cherries defender.Matheus Cunha was sent off for an altercation with Milos KerkezCredit: GettyThe striker had a bust-up on the sidelinesCredit: RexReferee Sam Barrott showed Cunha a straight red.The Brazilian, 25, then remonstrated with Wolves boss Vitor Pereira and pushed team-mate Dan Bentley as he was ushered towards the changing room.The FA said: “Matheus Cunha has been charged following the FA Cup tie between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bournemouth on Saturday, March 1.“It’s alleged that the forward acted in an improper manner around the 121st minute of the fixture after his dismissal. Matheus Cunha has until Monday, March 10 to provide a response.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe straight red card for violent conduct means Cunha is already suspended for Saturday’s Prem clash with Everton, plus matches with Southampton and West Ham.If the misconduct charge is proven, he faces a one-game extension that would see him miss the crucial trip to relegation rivals Ipswich on April 5.Wolves are currently 17th in the league – five points and one place above the third-bottom Tractor Boys.Cunha — Wolves’ top scorer with 15 goals in all comps — was banned for two matches and fined £80,000 by the FA in December after a row against Ipswich.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe clashed with a member of Ipswich’s staff, grabbing the man’s glasses, and could face further retrospective punishment following the latest incident at the Vitality Stadium.Cunha’s ban was reduced after he apologised to the Ipswich security guard and offered to buy him a new pair of glasses.Man Utd and Arsenal in Matheus Cunha transfer battle with Wolves star ready to make summer move More

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    PSG vs Liverpool live stream: How to watch huge Champions League clash

    LIVERPOOL will look to start their Champions League knockout campaign on the right foot as they face PSG away.Arne Slot’s Liverpool topped the group stage, winning seven of eight matches as they cruised into the knockout phase.Salah has three goals and four assists in the Champions League.Credit: GettyOusmane Dembele leads the line for PSG since Mbappe’s departure with 26 goalsCredit: GettyIt was not so straightforward for first-leg hosts PSG, who finished 15th and faced a playoff qualifier to move on.They breezed past Brest in the playoff, winning 10-0 on aggregate over two legs.Both PSG and Liverpool are top of their respective domestic leagues. The Parisians remain unbeaten in Ligue 1 this season and are 13 points clear with 10 matches still to play.Their European form has not been so impressive, with Champions League losses coming against Bayern Munich and Athletico Madrid.Read more FootballLiverpool’s season has been straightforward, with Arne Slot hitting the ground running in his first season as the Reds cruise towards a 20th top-flight title.This will be just the fifth time PSG and Liverpool have faced one another, most recently clashing in the 2018-19 Champions League group stage. Liverpool won the home tie 3-2 before losing 2-1 at Parc de Princes.The second leg will follow next Tuesday, with the victor moving on to face either Club Brugge or Aston Villa.Most read in Champions LeagueHow to watch PSG vs Liverpool and is there a live stream?ALL Champions League games are broadcast LIVE in the UK on TNT and Discovery+.PSG vs Liverpool will be live on TNT Sports 1 It will also be available for streaming on Discovery+.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s live blog.PSG vs Liverpool kick-off timePSG vs Liverpool will kick off at 8:00pm GMT.Action from Parc de Princes is available LIVE on TNT Sports 1 or streaming on Discovery+. More

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    Ex-Champions League finalists release new video as work restarts on 70,000-seater ‘world’s best stadium’ after 16 years

    VALENCIA have released a video as work finally restarted on their Nou Mestalla stadium after a 16-YEAR hiatus.The club were initially supposed to move into the ground all the way back in 2009.President Kiat Lim has visited Valencia’s Nou Mestalla stadiumCredit: X @valenciacfWork has restarted on the ground after 16 yearsCredit: X @valenciacfThe construction site had become a white elephant in the cityCredit: GettyIt is now expected to become one of the best in the worldCredit: X @valenciacfBut work was halted due to crippling debts of more than £350million.New president Kiat Lim has again given the go-ahead for work to resume on the 70,044 capacity stadium.He visited the construction site for the stadium on Tuesday afternoon.The aim is for the new ground to open in 2027 and become the future home of Valencia – and host games at the 2030 World Cup.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd it is hoped the stadium will help massively increase revenue for the club in the future.Lim was joined by general director Javer Solis and outgoing president Lay Hoon Chan during the tour.The club released a video of the group being shown around the building site that would become the new ground.But it shows that there is still much work to be done.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe shell of the stadium had been left to rot since 2009, with the structure now needing to be secured.There are still no sign of any seats of even a pitch.Work restarts on ‘world’s greatest football stadium’ that had been abandoned for 16 years as £250m revamp is agreedThe capacity will be 70,044Credit: X @valenciacfValencia has taken out a £270m loan to complete its constructionCredit: X @valenciacfThe stadium that was expected to be the “best in the world” will have a new design to the existing Mestalla Stadium.Putgoing Chan boldly proclaimed: “We’re not just building a stadium, we’re building a monument.”The Singaporean, 60, also added that the stadium will act as a “beacon of hope” for the city.The 2001 Champions League finalists are working with the same contractor as they agreed a deal with in 2007.They hope for the new stadium to be ready in time for the 2027-28 season.Around 3,000 VIP seats will be included, and the stadium will be able to host top events by meeting Uefa’s highest criteria.Valencia is said to be taking out a new £270m loan from Goldman Sachs in order to help finance the project.They plan to begin paying back their loan in 2027, across a period of 20-25 years.READ MORE SUN STORIESValencia has so far missed out on being one of 11 host cities for the 2030 World Cup.But tournament chiefs could slip them in at the last minute, should Nou Mestalla be built according to plan this time.The stadium will also be used for events outside of footballCredit: X @valenciacfThere will be 3,000 VIP seatsCredit: X @valenciacf More