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    Real Madrid ‘want to QUIT LaLiga’ and seek ‘asylum’ in foreign league amid furious row over refereeing in Spain

    REAL MADRID are considering QUITTING LaLiga, according to sensational reports.The Spanish giants are currently top of the table and on course for the title.Real Madrid are considering quitting LaLigaCredit: GettyFlorentino Perez would need approval from FifaCredit: GettyReal Madrid believe Javier Tebas is leading a ‘crusade’ against themCredit: ReutersBut Real Madrid are at loggerheads with LaLiga president Javier Tebas and the referee body.The club’s disgruntlement comes after a spate of apparent injustices on the pitch in recent games.These include the lack of a red card for opponent Carlos Romero for a challenge on Kylian Mbappe in the 1-0 defeat to Espanyol. Romero ended up going on to score the the match winning goal. The club responded to that incident with a strongly worded statement, which led Tebas to claim they had “lost their minds”.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThere were also complaints over Jude Bellingham’s red card against Osasuna on the weekend.Carlo Ancelotti jibed that “VAR must have been turned off” as the midfielder now faces a 12-MATCH BAN.Real went on to draw the game 1-1 which has given Barcelona the chance to overtake them in the table if they beat Rayo Vallecano tonight.Referees in LaLiga have signalled they are willing to go on strike after claims by Real Madrid that their decisions were being “manipulated”.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIn the latest twist, Spanish publication SPORT have claimed that the club is now seeking “asylum” from LaLiga and move into a foreign league.To make the transition a reality club president Florentino Perez would need to gain approval from Fifa.Real Madrid being sued for millions over VIP Bernabeu SkyBar that costs fans £2,500 a game Real Madrid were incensed over this challenge on Kylian MbappeCredit: ReutersJude Bellingham was sent off after a row with a referee on the weekendCredit: GettyHe would have to request a change of competition which would also need a green light from LaLiga.This would then be followed by asking for permission from Uefa – the organisation Real Madrid wanted to leave to form the European Super League.The report has also claimed that Real Madrid believes that Tebas has convinced the other clubs in the league against them on an anti-Madrid “crusade”.Forbes have suggested that potential destinations for Real Madrid would be the French, German and Italian leagues.It would be unlikely that the Premier League would be considered after the club sounded out a move to England in previous years. More

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    Chido Obi sends message to Ruben Amorim after teen, 17, brought off bench for three minutes in Man Utd loss to Tottenham

    YOUNG striker Chido Obi sent a message to Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim following his short cameo against Tottenham.The 17-year-old made his senior debut for United on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Chido Obi sent Ruben Amorim a message on social media following his Man Utd debutCredit: GettyObi came off the bench to replace Casemiro in added time against TottenhamCredit: AlamyHe came on for the final three minutes of the match to replace Casemiro with the Red Devils 1-0 down.But he didn’t have enough time to make an impact and United went on to lose.Despite the defeat, Obi was keen to thank Amorim for handing him his debut.The striker took to Instagram to write: “Disappointed with the loss. On a personal note thanks to the gaffer & the club for making a dream come true for me and my family.”Read More in FootballFans flocked to the comments to send him messages of support, with one person writing: “The beginning of something greater.”Another said: “Your time is coming.”While a third commented: “Congratulations. More opportunities to come.”Man Utd fans labelled Amorim a “coward” after he waited until added time to introduce Obi to the match.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne person said: “Unacceptable from Ruben and sends the wrong message completely.”While another wrote: “90th minute and you sub Chido on? Ruben you are a coward!”Man Utd squad is worse than Tottenham despite £553million MORE in transfer spending in last decade, says Gary NevilleAmorim was forced to name eight youngsters on the bench against Tottenham due to a series of injuries in the first team squad.Amad Diallo has been ruled out for the rest of the season with ankle ligament damage, while Kobbie Mainoo is set to miss up to six weeks.Centre-back Lisandro Martinez recently became a long-term absentee due to an ACL rupture.The Argentina international underwent surgery on the knee injury last week.Man Utd ratings v SpursMANCHESTER UNITED slipped to a 12th defeat in the Premier League with Rasmus Hojlund coming under fire again.Here’s how SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rated the Manchester United players against an underachieving Spurs side – who are now three places above them in 12th – in North London.Andre Onana – 3United can’t do anything with him between the sticks. Can’t be trusted to collect anything.His opposite number Vicario showed him a thing or two after returning for the first time since Spurs thrashed Man City in November.At fault for the first goal when he palmed out a relatively weak bouncing shot into Maddison’s path in the 13th minute.Noussair Mazraoui – 5An OK performance. Clever link-up play with Zirkzee but couldn’t get hold of Spence down the left-hand side.Pulled out an excellent cross for the Dutchman’s headed chance late-on.Matthijs de Ligt – 6His clearance stopped an obvious 2-0 before the half-an-hour mark.Harry Maguire – 5A mixed bag. Long ball over the top for Hojlund’s chance in opening 10 minutes and went on a few attacking runs himself in the first half.Did well to stop Dejan Kulusevski from having a go at the edge of the box. But bizarrely stopped in his tracks when a cross came flying into Son later on.Diogo Dalot – 6A difficult afternoon for the Portugal international as Son and Djed Spence left him for dead a few times.Hesitated when asked to shoot from five yards to make it 1-0 but helped Onana out with some clearances too.Patrick Dorgu – 4A Prem debut to forget. He was almost invisible from the left-hand side. And lacked quality when asked to get involved more in the second half.Was stupidly caught offside with Bruno Fernandes offloading a stunning cross pitch pass and booked late-on.Casemiro – 5Looked every bit a player that hasn’t played Premier League football for two months. Unsurprisingly booked for a late one on Son.Bizarrely dropped to the turf asking for a free-kick when nobody touched him. Was forced to play 89 minutes with eight teenagers on the bench. A difficult afternoon, indeed.Bruno Fernandes – 5Interceptions and breaking up play is not a part of the captain’s game. An uncharacteristically poor cross left United open on the counter.Did get back to stop Son from having a shot at Onana on the hour mark and started ticking in attack in the final 20 minutes.Alejandro Garnacho – 4Looked shaky and cut a frustrated figure after blazing over an absolute SITTER from 10 yards to level the scores.A bit of a shocker and looked a completely different player to the one who got United into the fifth-round of the FA Cup last week.Woke up a bit in the second half as Vicario kept him at bay with several superb stops. But the 20-year-old is clearly better off the bench.Joshua Zirkzee – 6The best of a desperately poor front three. There’s a street player in there and he’s great with his touches at times.But curled wide from 23 yards, stuck a header wide in the 70th minute and kicked an air shot in the final five minutes.Rasmus Hojlund – 3Is Hojlund the worst No 9 in United’s recent history?The young Dane, who was unlucky to have a chance saved by Vicario, was second best in every loose ball and kept losing possession.He was even caught offside after a pass from an Onana goal-kick in the first half – how often do you see that happen? More

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    Jesse Lingard reveals he broke down in tears after final Man Utd training session and admits he ‘needed’ to leave

    JESSE LINGARD has revealed that he cried during his emotional Manchester United exit.The former England star, 32, left his boyhood club in 2022 having joined at the age of seven.Jesse Lingard has excelled in Korea despite enduring a difficult startCredit: GettyLingard played 232 times for the Red Devils and scored the winner in the 2016 FA Cup final.Having excelled on loan at West Ham during the second half of the 2020-21 season, the attacking midfielder returned to Old Trafford hoping to breathe new life into his United career.But following just two Premier League starts upon his return, Lingard knew it was time to leave at the end of the following season.Recounting his Man Utd departure while speaking to the Independent, Lingard said: “I was really dialled in and locked in at that time. The way I played, when you come back to your home club, you’re expecting to play.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Obviously, that didn’t happen. You get frustrated.”My application in training each day was always 100 per cent, you know… But, you come to a certain time where you need to leave.”The last day, I was crying on the way home… to leave was obviously emotional but it was what I needed to do.”Rather than return to West Ham, Lingard moved to then-Prem new boys Nottingham Forest.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHis stay at the City Ground would last just one year and 20 appearances.Lingard left Man Utd after the 2021-22 seasonCredit: GettyAfter being released by Forest, Lingard spent eight months without a club.Former Man Utd and England star Jesse Lingard back in training just TWELVE DAYS after undergoing knee surgeryHe then signed for South Korean side FC Seoul, and was subsequently labelled the “most important signing” in the K League’s history.Following a difficult start to life in Asia, Lingard eventually settled into it, becoming a vital player for his new team.He was appointed club captain after recovering from a knee injury last season, going on to score six times as FC Seoul qualified for the Asian Champions League.Lingard played the full 90 minutes as FC Seoul lost 2-0 to Jeju United in their season opener on Saturday.Last week, Lingard hit back at an unfounded accusation from an online troll that he, Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba “destroyed Man Utd’s culture”.He responded: “Waiting for explanation????????”READ MORE SUN STORIESMany fans replied in support of Lingard and Co, with one fan saying: “You made us play well which some dumb b******* that ‘support’ this club don’t like because you dance and have fun.”Lingard said back: “Lool we was just enjoying our life of we played for biggest club in the world of course we made mistakes and we learn but we gonna have fun and smile and dance.”Lingard poses with the League Cup alongside fellow academy graduates Paul Pogba and Marcus RashfordCredit: Getty More

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    Two Premier League cult heroes ‘battling for vacant Blackburn job’ despite neither ever managing in England

    TWO Premier League cult heroes could be set for a return to English football – with Blackburn Rovers.Blackburn are looking for a new manager after John Eustace left to join Derby last week.Blackburn are interviewing candidates to replace John Eustace, who has joined DerbyCredit: PAEx-Fulham star Luís Boa Morte is reportedly on the shortlistCredit: GettyFormer Prem midfielder George Boateng is also being interviewed at Ewood ParkCredit: GettyEustace jumped ship despite guiding Rovers into the Championship playoff spots.The club have not been in the Premier League since 2012. David Lowe took interim charge as Blackburn beat Plymouth 2-0 on Saturday to cement their place in the top six. According to talkSPORT, Ewood Park bosses are set to interview both Luis Boa Morte and George Boateng for the vacant role.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBoa Morte, 47, played for Arsenal, Southampton, Fulham and West Ham during his nearly two-decade career.While Boateng, 49, spent the majority of his playing days in England, appearing over 100 times for Aston Villa and Middlesbrough. Neither have managerial experience in England but both went into coaching after hanging up their boots.Boa Morte is currently in charge of the Guinea-Bissau national team.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe was previously an assistant under Marco Silva at both Everton and Fulham. Boateng previously coached in the Blackburn youth setup, taking charge of their under-13s in 2018. Footballers you didn’t know were related from Premier League icons to Lionel MessiHe has only one other managerial job – Kelantan in Malaysia – but has held various coaching roles across English football.Boateng left Coventry City last year after the arrival of Frank Lampard to the Sky Blues. The 49-year-old has held previous coaching roles with both the Ghana national team and Villa.Boateng won the Carling Cup with Middlesbrough in 2004Credit: PA:Press AssociationBoa Morte featured over 100 times for FulhamCredit: PA:Press AssociationEustace’s decision to join Derby was motivated by a desire to be closer to his family.Following his departure, Blackburn said in a statement: “While we are disappointed by his decision to leave at this crucial stage of the season, we fully understand that the opportunity to move closer to his family and return to a former club played a significant role in his choice.”he club had hoped that John would see out the season and continue the fantastic work he has done, particularly after strengthening the squad in January and guiding us into a strong position in the league.READ MORE SUN STORIES”However, with 14 games remaining and a real chance to push for a play-off place, the focus remains on achieving our ambitions …”David Lowe will continue to take temporary charge of first-team affairs, supported by Damien Johnson, Ben Benson, Mike Sheron and Paul Butler, until a permanent successor is appointed.” More

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    Kyle Walker reveals message from David Beckham after asking permission to wear same AC Milan shirt number

    KYLE WALKER has revealed he got permission from David Beckham to wear his shirt number at AC Milan.The right-back joined the Italian giants from Manchester City on loan with a £4.2million option to buy in January.Kyle Walker asked David Beckham if he could wear the No32 shirt at AC MilanCredit: GettyDavid Beckham wore the number during his two years at the clubCredit: Times Newspapers LtdWalker took the No32 shirt at San Siro, which is the same kit number Beckham had during his two years in Milan.He told GQ that he spoke to the England legend before joining the club and even asked for permission to wear his old number.Walker said: “I don’t think I can emulate David Beckham for what he did for football, both on and off the field. He changed football.“He messaged me, and I said, ‘I hope you don’t mind me taking your number’. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He says, ‘No, it’s an honour; do it proud’. “Hopefully I can keep performing well, keep getting the wins for the team. “It was an honour for him to give me a message just to say that I can have permission to wear the top.”Beckham chose the No32 shirt when he arrived in Milan as his usual No7 and No23 were not available.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHe first opted for No23 at Real Madrid as it was basketball hero Michael Jordan’s number.Flipping the digits was not the only reason behind Beckham’s Milan choice, with him admitting basketball was again part of his decision as No32 is synonymous with Magic Johnson.Wayne Rooney slams ‘strange’ decision by Man City to let Kyle Walker join AC Milan on loan after Real Madrid horror showSince Walker made the move to the Serie A side, he has featured five times and suffered just one defeat.However, he was hooked off at half-time in yesterday’s 1-0 win over Hellas Verona.It came just four days after being given a torrid time in the 1-0 Champions League loss to Feyenoord by Premier League transfer target Igor Paixao. More

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    World Cup’s hottest fan sends followers wild in busty snap wearing red latex corset and covered in lipstick kisses

    IVANA KNOLL took social media by storm once more with another raunchy snap.Ivana, 32, was crowned as the World Cup’s sexiest fan three years ago with her antics in Qatar where she donned a series of outfits that left little to imagination.Ivana Knoll took social media by storm once moreCredit: @knolldoll/instagramIvana posed in a small red latex corset on InstagramCredit: @knolldoll/instagramIvana was covered in red lipstick kisses all over her bodyCredit: @knolldoll/instagramIvana shares a series of raunchy snaps across social mediaCredit: @knolldoll/instagramThe Croatian model is still going strong as she shares a series of glam pics across social media.This time she took to Instagram where she posed in a red corset with a number of lipstick kisses all over her body.Ivana posted: “When he says he misses me but I miss the days when I didn’t know he existed.”That led to almost 50,000 likes from her 2.8million followers who were left in awe and stormed the comments’ section.Read More on FootballOne fan gushed: “Wooow!”Another commented: “Slay queen!”A third wrote: “Gorgeoussss.”This fan said: “Loveee these.”Most read in FootballAnd that one stated: “OMG.”Knoll went viral when she watched her beloved Croatia compete in the World Cup.World Cup’s sexiest fan Ivana Knoll stuns in bikini video as fans say ‘you can really move those hips’She watched Luka Modric and co making it to the semi-finals and finishing third after beating Morocco in the third-place play-off.Scroll down for more from Ivana KnollIvana made a name for herself during the 2022 World Cup in the standsCredit: GettyIvana wore some steamy outfits while supporting CroatiaCredit: GettyIvana was dubbed the 2022 World Cup’s “hottest fan”Credit: Instagram @knolldollIvana’s following continues to grow on social mediaCredit: Instagram More

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    Supercomputer predicts final Premier League table after Tottenham loss drags Man Utd closer towards relegation

    A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted the final Premier League table after Manchester United were dragged closer to the bottom three.The Red Devils slumped to a 1-0 defeat to fellow underperformers Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.Manchester United suffered defeat to Tottenham HotspurCredit: GettyLiverpool are being backed to win the Premier League titleCredit: GettyThe loss has left Ruben Amorim’s side 15th in the table just 12 points above 18th-placed Ipswich Town.It also means that Man United have lost three of their last five games with little sign of improvement.To make matters worse, Amorim is now dealing with an injury crisis that saw him name EIGHT teenagers on the bench.The club will have to contend without the likes of Amad Diallo, Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez for the foreseeable future.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThere was little change at the top of the table as both Liverpool and Arsenal won, leaving the gap between the contenders at seven points.With the latest results the supercomputer at CasinoHawks has predicted the final Premier League table.The prediction is that Arsenal will fall even further behind in the race for the title and finish ten points behind Arne Slot’s Reds.Despite Man United being in crisis it is thought that the club will win five of their remaining 13 games to finish in 13th place.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThis would be the club’s worst-ever finish by five spots, but considering the current state, it could have been a lot worse.This would put them above the predicted finish of Tottenham Hotspur who are expected to finish 14th.Emotional ex-Tottenham star Nabil Bentaleb, 30, scores just four minutes into return after suffering cardiac arrestArsenal will have to settle for another runners-up medalCredit: GettyBournemouth are being backed for a top four spotCredit: GettyThe biggest shock made by the supercomputer is that Bournemouth will sneak into the Champions League spot.The Cherries have been in great form recently, having won three of their last four games.The club are being backed to remain ahead of Chelsea and chase down Nottingham Forest to snatch fourth.Manchester City are also expected to continue on their improvements and finish in third place.However, Pep Guardiola’s side are believed to end TWENTY points behind winners Liverpool.In terms of the relegation spots, the supercomputer is backing Ipswich Town to pull off a remarkable escape.The Tractors Boy could catch Wolves and dump the West Midlands side into the Championship. More

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    ‘I knew you was thinking about me,’ says Luke Littler as James Maddison sends Man Utd fan apology

    JAMES MADDISON sent pal Luke Littler a tongue-in-cheek apology after scoring Tottenham’s winner against the darts star’s beloved Manchester United.The midfielder, 28, was making his return to action following three weeks out with a calf injury.James Maddison performed his darts throw celebrationCredit: GettyLuke Littler is a boyhood Man Utd fanCredit: GettyLittler re-posted James Maddison’s Instagram storyHe made it a comeback to remember, scoring in the 13th minute to earn Spurs an important 1-0 win.After scoring, Maddison performed his trademark “throwing a dart” celebration.He then made a shushing gesture, potentially directed at Roy Keane following the Irishman’s comments about him earlier in the week.After the game, Maddison posted a picture of his darts celebration his Instagram story.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe captioned it: “Sorry son @lukethenukelittler”.Littler, 18, subsequently re-posted the image to his own story, writing: “I knew u was thinking about me.”The pair’s friendship dates back to Littler’s run to the World Darts Championship final as a 16-year-old last year.After the Warrington wonderkid reached the quarter-finals, Maddison invited him to a Spurs match.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMaddison, 28, also shushed towards TV camerasCredit: GettyLittler sat in the England international’s plush box at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Spurs beat Bournemouth 3-1 in December 2023.A fortnight later, he met Sir Alex Ferguson and Bruno Fernandes as he attended Man Utd’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham at Old Trafford.Man Utd player ratings vs Tottenham: Hojlund arguably worst No9 in club’s history as Dorgu has nightmare debutIn September, Littler was cheekily trolled by Spurs’ social media team after the North Londoners defeated United 3-0 at Old Trafford.Posting a screenshot of Littler following their official account, they wrote: “You finally seen the light @LukeTheNuke180?”During the week, Man Utd icon Keane said Maddison “got relegated with Leicester and he’ll get relegated with Spurs”.After netting the winner and performing a shushing celebration, Maddison told Sky Sports: “There was a little bit of outside noise this week.”People will have their opinions, but I wanted to do my talking on the pitch. I hope there is a certain few that enjoyed me being the match-winner today.”Keane had also asked: “People say Maddison’s the man. When is he going to step up to the plate?”READ MORE SUN STORIESMaddison’s goal on Sunday was his ninth in 23 Premier League appearances this season.In total he has scored 10 and laid on six assists in all competitions during Spurs’ difficult season. More