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    Kobbie Mainoo injury update as Ruben Amorim hints Man Utd star will be back in squad for Europa League clash vs Lyon

    MANCHESTER UNITED head coach Ruben Amorim has issued an injury update on Kobbie Mainoo ahead of the club’s upcoming Europa League quarter-final clash with Lyon.Mainoo has not appeared for United since February, having suffered a muscular problem in training.Ruben Amorim has issued an injury update on Kobbie MainooCredit: GettyMainoo has been unavailable since February but could return against Lyon this weekCredit: GettyAmorim revealed last week that he was close to making a return, but Sunday’s derby against Manchester City came too soon.However, he could be named in the United squad to face Lyon in the Europa League this week.Amorim explained: “Kobbie Mainoo is training with us, we want to be careful, again, with our players, but maybe he’s going to be in our squad.”The United head coach also revealed that Harry Maguire will be available despite being hauled off in the 58th minute against City.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “Harry Maguire just had 60 minutes allowed from the medical department to play, so he’s fit and ready to go. So we need to be careful on this.”No, it’s not an injury, it’s just [that] we had a time that we could use Harry without any danger.”We cannot lose any more players, we have to try to divide the moments between the players. We have a really important game on Thursday.”Man Utd were held to a 0-0 draw by local rivals Man City on Sunday.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordSky Sports pundit Roy Keane slammed both teams for their lack of intensity.He said: “It’s been a derby game and there’s no energy in the stadium.Roy Keane fears Man Utd will get WORSE and reveals biggest red flag that could spell the end for Ruben Amorim”I know the players have to produce something. I can’t believe… this is a friendly derby. This is a friendly derby.”I used to play against City years ago when they weren’t a great team, but they’d get stuck into it and make it a derby game.”It’s just… it doesn’t have that feel to it today.”United next face Lyon in the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday.The Red Devils then travel to St James’ Park to play Newcastle on Sunday. More

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    ‘You guys are my heroes’ – Emotional moment Michail Antonio meets paramedics who saved his life after horror car crash

    WEST HAM star Michail Antonio touchingly sat down with the “hero” paramedics who helped save his life after his terrifying car crash.The 35-year-old crashed his Ferrari FF into a tree in Epping, Essex on a stormy December 7 and was rushed to hospital.Michail Antonio met the paramedics that saved his lifeCredit: BBCAntonio sat down with first responders Rob Moon and Dr James MoloneyCredit: Essex & Herts Air Ambulance TeamThe West Ham striker went to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance HQAntonio crashed his Ferrari FF into a tree in December and broke his legThe striker required surgery on a shattered femurHe suffered a broken leg in the accident and underwent surgery the following day.And now the Hammers’ record Premier League goalscorer has personally shown his appreciation to the men who helped him cheat death.Antonio met with the two first responders Rob Moon and Dr James Moloney on the BBC’s Morning Live show.The striker cannot remember the crash so he met with the heroic Essex and Herts Air Ambulance crew to “fill in the blanks”.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAfter meeting them in an ambulance hangar, Antonio began: “I want to say thank you because I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you guys.”So you guys are basically my heroes.”Antonio’s accident happened during Storm Darragh, which meant the air ambulance helicopter couldn’t take off due to strong winds. Dr Moloney and Moon – who were dispatched to the scene in a rapid response car – said they thought they recognised the Premier League footballer straight away.Most read in FootballAntonio was shocked to learn that the medics found his lifeless body in the back seat after noticing his fractured femur bone.As football fans, the paramedics clocked that they were helping a Premier League striker.Michail Antonio given hero’s welcome as he returns to West Ham for 1st time since escaping death in horror Ferrari crashBut their suspicions were confirmed after spotting a clue – his No 9 ‘Antonio’ shirt in the foot-well. Dr Moloney said: “We treat everyone the same whatever happens. But not many people have a shirt with their name on the back.”To get Antonio talking, the medics spoke to him about football, including his different managers and career highlights.The pair revealed that he was talking a lot and speaking repetitively, which is common when people bump their heads. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you guys.Michail AntonioBBCThe medics put him on a trolley before boarding him onto the ambulance, and tried to keep him warm.Antonio added: “For me, personally, I could never do your job. “If I go there and see blood or people in trouble, I would just panic or faint. It’s definitely something I wouldn’t be able to do.”The seriousness of it hit home when the forward saw the remains of the car at a scrapyard a few weeks ago.The former Nottingham Forest star explained: “Being involved in a major accident can have life-changing physical and mental effects.”I’ve processed it to a certain degree, but I think the emotions are going to take a long time. Mentally, trauma lasts a long time.”Antonio was shocked to find out that the medics found his body in the back seatCredit: BBCThe West Ham striker signed merch for the crewAntonio said the medics were his heroesHe also revealed that it was harder for his loved ones to see him that way.He said: “My family probably experienced the incident more than I did. “They had to see how I was in the hospital. I don’t remember my face being cut or going down for surgery the next day. “They lived it. They have those memories.”While there was some initial doubt as to whether or not he would ever play football again, Antonio is determined to get back on the pitch.He previously told the BBC: “The most difficult part is that I almost wasn’t there for my children.”It’s just made me happy, positive about life, because I’ve got another chance at life.”During this, we kept it away from the kids. My eldest saw it, and he struggled with it.”Not many people have a shirt with their name on the back.Dr James MoloneyBBCAntonio would watch West Ham games weekly throughout the early stages of his recovery to motivate him.The Hammers icon admitted that hearing his name being sung by supporters “helped him massively”.Read More on The SunHe made an emotional return to the London Stadium for West Ham’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle last month.Antonio has also been able to return to light training. More

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    Former England star Adam Lallana, 36, lands shock new job in rare player-assistant manager role

    ADAM LALLANA has been given the unusual role of player-assistant coach after Ivan Juric’s Southampton axe.The Saints fired the Croatian on Monday following relegation from the Premier League. Adam Lallana will be Southampton’s player-assistant for the rest of the seasonCredit: GettyThe 36-year-old made an emotional return to St Mary’s last summerCredit: X @SouthamptonFCSouthampton came up through last season’s Championship playoffs, beating Leeds in the final.But they have endured a miserable return to the top flight, sacking Russell Martin in December. Juric was brought in to steady the ship, but Southampton have mustered a pitiful 10 points from 31 games.Following Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Tottenham, they became the earliest team ever to be relegated from England’s top flight. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAssistant coach Simon Rusk will now take charge of the team until the end of the season.And former England midfielder Lallana has bagged a role as his No2.Lallana returned to St Mary’s on a one-year contract as a free agent last summer.The 36-year-old came through the academy at Saints and played over 260 times between 2006 and 2014.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe has featured in 18 games across all competitions this season. Rusk and Lallana will be in the dugout for this weekend’s visit of Aston Villa.Ivan Juric leaves Southampton after woeful relegation from Premier League with club on track to make unwanted history Juric leaves the Saints after just 2 wins from his 16 games in charge.He goes down as statistically the worst boss ever in the Premier League.A statement from the club read: “Ivan came to Southampton at a tough time and was tasked with trying to improve a squad in a difficult situation.”Unfortunately, we haven’t seen performances progress the way we had hoped, but we would like to thank Ivan and his staff for their honesty and hard work as they fought against the odds to try and keep us up.”With relegation now confirmed, we believe it is important to give fans, players and staff some clarity on the future as we head into a very important summer.”The process of finding a new manager to lead us as we look to secure an immediate return to the Premier League has now begun and is being led by Group Technical Director Johannes Spors.Read More on The Sun”We remain incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of our fans.”Their continued dedication and passion, despite what has been a very tough season, is remarkable and is appreciated by everyone at the club.” More

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    ‘Not clever enough’ – Pep Guardiola slams OWN player as he reveals why Man City midfielder is playing out of position

    MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola has sensationally claimed that Matheus Nunes is “not clever enough” to play in midfield.Nunes joined City in a £47million transfer from Wolves in the summer of 2023 and was initially considered by many as a natural replacement for Ilkay Gundogan, who had just left as a free agent.Pep Guardiola has claimed that Matheus Nunes is ‘not clever enough’ to play in midfieldCredit: GettyPep Guardiola instead believes he is better suited to the full-back positionCredit: PAHowever, the midfielder has struggled to impress over the last 19 months.And Guardiola has even suggested that he is not good enough to play in his favoured position.Instead, the Spaniard believes that Nunes is best suited to playing as a right-back.Following City’s 0-0 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, Guardiola said: “He can become a good right-back for the physicality.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I think he’s not a player to play in the middle because he’s not clever enough, in composure.”He has incredible skills and he’s learning a lot; full-backs always have a big mistake when a cross to the far-post where you are, always they’re sleeping. “And he defended really well two or three crosses from Bruno Fernandes, [Patrick] Dorgu. He has physicality to do it, he can play that position and he’s helped a lot.”When we started the season and I tell we’re going to play Matheus at right-back, Nico [O’Reilly] left-back, you’d tell me, ‘What are you talking about?’Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But the season is what it is. Akanji is coming back, and we have two young central defenders.”But the last two or three games, the back four today again was excellent.”Pep Guardiola in iconic reaction to controversial Man Utd fans’ chantNunes has been playing as a full-back since Kyle Walker left to join AC Milan on loan in January.A utility player, the Portugal international has been rotating with Rico Lewis in right-back the position.This season, Nunes has also played at left-back, left midfield, left wing and in the centre of midfield. More

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    Jorge Bolano dead at 47: World Cup star dies suddenly as Gianluigi Buffon leads tributes

    FORMER World Cup star Jorge Bolano has tragically passed away aged 47.It is reported the ex-midfielder died of a heart attack after celebrating a family birthday in Cucuta, Colombia.Jorge Bolano has died aged 47Credit: GettyBolano it is understood the former midfielder died of a heart attackCredit: AlamyGianluigi Buffon has paid tribute to his ‘unforgettable’ team-mateCredit: Getty Images – GettyHe was rushed to a nearby clinic but doctors were unable to save his life.Players and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to Bolano following the news of his death.The Colombian’s former Parma team-mate Gianluigi Buffon said: “Jorge was an unforgettable friend and team-mate, a constant in a locker room of extraordinary champions.”We played and won together in the golden years of a great Parma.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”On the pitch he fought without sparing himself and, off the pitch, I fondly remember his kindness and humanity that made him an example for everyone.”We will always carry you with us, rest in peace, my friend.”Bolano kicked off his playing career with Colombian side Atletico Junior in 1993 and spent six years in Atlantico before moving to Italy.There, he joined Buffon in playing for Parma and won the Italian Cup during the 2001/02 season.Most read in FootballThe midfielder enjoyed loan spells with Sampdoria and Lecce before joining Modena in 2007.He then returned back to his home country in 2010 with Cucuta Deportivo, where he spent the final two years of his career before retiring.Bolano also made 34 appearances for the Colombia national team, scoring once.He appeared for the nation at the 1998 World Cup in France. More

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    Virgil van Dijk drops clearest hint yet on Liverpool future as he gives major update on contract talks

    VIRGIL VAN DIJK has revealed he is close to signing a new deal with Liverpool.The club skipper is out of contract at the end of this season along with Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold.Virgil van Dijk is close to signing a new deal with LiverpoolCredit: ReutersThe towering centre-back joined the club from Southampton in 2018Credit: GettyBut Van Dijk has delivered the news that all Liverpool fans want to hear and that he has – along with his advisors – staged positive talks with the club.Asked about his contract situation, he said: “There is progress, yes.”Quizzed as to whether he is definitely staying, he said: “I don’t know, we’ll see. “Listen, these are internal discussions and we’ll see.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLTrent Alexander-Arnold looks certain to join Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer. Striker Salah is yet to agree a new deal with Liverpool hopeful he will remain at the club.But they are unwilling to meet his demands of £400,000-a-week.Van Dijk, 33, has proved to be a brilliant signing after arriving from Southampton for £75million in 2018.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe centre-half, whose team lost 3-2 to Fulham on Sunday, said: “I love the club, I love the fans and they were there for us again at Fulham and we wanted to reward them. “But I want them to be there again on Sunday and make the stadium an amazing venue like always for us.”Watch hilarious moment MASCOT tells Virgil Van Dijk to join Spurs and says ‘we haven’t got any good defenders’The game Van Dijk is referring to is for the visit of West Ham.Liverpool are 11 points clear at the top with seven games left.The Reds conceded three goals inside 14 minutes at Fulham with manager Arne Slot unimpressed.Van Dijk said: “We can speak about the tactics as well but he said it was down to us being sloppy and letting them score three goals. “It was not acceptable as a team.“But obviously we had another 50 minutes in the second half to turn it around and that was the focus and unfortunately we couldn’t do it.“It was a poor day at the office for all of us. I think they were individual moments that should have been dealt with better. Read More on The Sun”In games, these moments can happen but if you let them back in, they obviously scored three goals and we were on the back foot. “No-one can ever be perfect and we were sloppy and we got punished quickly.” More

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    Who is Phil Foden’s mum Claire Rowlands?

    PHIL Foden joined Man City’s academy at the tender age of four before breaking into the first team aged just 17.Every step of the way his protective mum Claire has been supporting her boy. Here’s everything you need to know about her.Phil Foden shared this pic with his mum and dad on X and captioned it: ‘Thank you to my mum and dad who have made all this possible’Credit: XWho is Phil Foden’s mum Claire Rowlands?Claire Rowlands, 45, is the mother of Phil Foden — one of England’s most talented footballers.Born and raised in Stockport, Greater Manchester, she has been a driving force behind Phil’s success.Claire told the Telegraph that Phil was “the cheapest kid ever,” before adding: “No games, no toys, nothing — just a football.”Supportive motherClaire’s dedication to her son’s football career began early.read more on phil fodenPhil Foden joined Manchester City’s academy at just four years old, and Claire was there every step of the way to encourage him.In 2022, Phil explained: “City were training the under-6s and I think I might have only been four at the time and they asked the school if they had anyone else who could play, and my PE teacher said ‘yeah we have this little guy who is pretty good’.”So they brought me out for individual training and then gave me a card to give to my parents — and I have been there ever since!”Claire’s passion for football is evident — she even supports her son’s team, Manchester City, while her husband, Phil Sr., supports Manchester United.Most read in FootballFamilyClaire is a mother of five children: Phil, Callum, Kenzi, Lois, and Avayah.In January 2019, Phil had his first son, Ronnie with childhood sweetheart, Rebecca Cooke at the age of 18, paying homage to his late grandfather.Thug punches Man City star Phil Foden’s mum in the face in backstage brawl at Brook vs Khan fightThey later welcomed two more children to their brood.His mum Claire stepped in to help with childcare responsibilities while Phil focused on his footballing commitments.Protective parentClaire is known for her strong personality and protective instincts when it comes to her family.One notable incident occurred at a boxing event in Manchester in 2022, when Claire confronted individuals during an altercation involving Phil.We keep goingPhil FodenInstagramShe was seemingly punched in the face during a furious brawl after Amir Khan’s loss in his boxing grudge match against long-time foe Kell Brook.The clip, which was widely shared on social media and filmed in a corridor of Manchester’s AO Arena, began with a seething Phil turning as he appeared to be goaded following City’s 3-2 loss to Spurs earlier that day.His girlfriend Rebecca Cooke shouted at the aggressors: “Who you calling a c***?”The couple walked into a private room in the arena following Amir’s bloody defeat by Kell.Phil Foden with mum Claire and girlfriend Rebecca at the Qatar World Cup in 2022Credit: GettyPhil’s mum Claire was then seen walking out and asking the group: “Right, who’s calling him?”One of the men replied: “No one.”Claire said: “Right, then f*** off.”She appeared to push out at a man in a black jacket, forcing him back several steps, before the attacker stepped in and took a swing at her.It’s not clear if the blow connected, but Claire reeled backwards before a man in a black baseball hat stepped in to defend her.Phil pictured signing a new Man City contract alongside his proud parentsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrOHNDrgVS0/?hl=en&img_index=1Derogatory derby chantPep Guardiola slammed United fans for “shameful” chants about Phil Foden’s mum during the Manchester derby on Sunday, April 6, 2025.Some sections of the home crowd were heard chanting “Phil Foden, your mum is a s**g” during the Old Trafford stalemate.City boss Guardiola condemned the fans responsible, saying: “It was a lack of class.“We are so exposed in football — managers, owners and football players especially.”He added: “I don’t understand the mind of the people involving the mum of Phil.“It’s a lack of integrity, class, and they should be ashamed.”Read More on The SunOn Monday, April 7, 2025, Phil responded on Instagram.Alongside five photos of himself from the match, the Man City star wrote: “We keep going.” More

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    New footage shows Phil Foden’s reaction to Man Utd fans’ sick chant aimed at his mum

    NEW footage has emerged of the moment Phil Foden was targeted by Manchester United supporters at Old Trafford.The 24-year-old was subjected to vile chants about his mum during Manchester City’s 0-0 draw with United on Sunday.Footage has emerged of the moment Phil Foden was targeted by Manchester United supportersCredit: TikTok/mohsin.d10The midfielder sarcastically clapped the home supportersCredit: TikTok/mohsin.d10Foden also gave a sarcastic thumbs upCredit: TikTok/mohsin.d10City boss Pep Guardiola later told those responsible that they should be “ashamed” of themselves for targeting Foden and mum Claire Rowlands, in such a way.He said: “Lack of class. But it’s not United, it’s the people, you know?”We are so exposed, people who are on the screen in world football – managers, owners, and football players especially.”Honestly, I don’t understand the mind of the people involving the mum of Phil.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It’s a lack of integrity, class, and they should be ashamed.”Now, footage of the moment Foden was targeted by the foul-mouthed chant has emerged on social media.In the clip, filmed from the stands, the England midfielder can be seen sarcastically clapping and giving a thumbs up to the home supporters.Foden issued his own response to the abuse after the match.Most read in FootballHe wrote on Instagram: “We keep going.”United supporters also directed a chant at Guardiola after the match.‘They should be ashamed’ – Pep Guardiola slams Man Utd fans for sick chants aimed at City ace Phil Foden’s mumAs the Spaniard walked towards the tunnel, they sang: “Cheating b*******, you know what you are.”Guardiola then turned towards the Stretford End to wave in their direction with both hands.Foden has posted on social media following the abuseCredit: Getty More