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    Rio Ferdinand interrupts foreign Champions League broadcast for selfie with legend in last ever TNT Sports appearance

    RIO FERDINAND interrupted a foreign Champions League broadcast to take a selfie with his “hero”.The Manchester United legend popped over to meet Brazilian football icon Romario before kick-off.Rio Ferdinand interrupted a Champions League broadcast to meet RomarioRomario was covering Paris Saint-Germain’s historic 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan for his native Brazil’s TNT coverage.While Ferdinand was working at his last event for the UK side of TNT Sports, after announcing his decision to quit during the week.Before kick-off, a suited and booted Ferdinand popped up behind the South-American channel’s live broadcast.While cutting into the conversation, the former England star said: “This is my hero. Can I please take a quick picture with you?”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSRomario, of course, shook Ferdinand’s hand before agreeing to the quick snap in the middle of the pitch.Ferdinand added: “This is my guy. This is my guy. I’m serious. Thank you.”Ferdinand was 16 years old and coming through at West Ham when prolific striker Romario won the 1994 World Cup with Brazil.Romario is considered one of the greatest players of all time, scoring more than 800 goals for club and country.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe won the Golden Ball as player of the tournament in Brazil’s World Cup heroics, while playing for Barcelona at the time.Some, including Romario, believe that he actually scored 1,000 goals, but a ton of those cannot be verified as they came in unofficial friendlies. England football legend Rio Ferdinand and wife Kate plot move to relocate to Dubai as they eye properties and school for kidsIn Europe, he’s fondly remembered by PSV fans where he boasted a record of 128 goals in 149 matches.The 59-year-old is currently a senator in Rio de Janeiro and the president of football club America-RJ.Meanwhile, Ferdinand said goodbye to TNT for the final time after 10 years on Saturday night.The ex-defender decided not to renew his punditry and commentary contract, instead focusing on different projects.Romario is considered one of the greatest players of all time More

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    Chelsea finally discover Club World Cup opponents as former star, 38, assists dramatic winner to set up reunion

    CHELSEA have finally discovered their final Club World Cup opponent — thanks to a dramatic late winner created by one of their former stars.The Conference League champions head to the US this summer to take part in the newly-expanded tournament.Conference League champs Chelsea have discovered their final Club World Cup opponentCredit: GettyChelsea already knew they were going to be facing Brazilian side Flamengo and Tunisian team Esperance Sportive de Tunis in the group stage.However, their third and final opponent remained unknown after Mexican outfit Club Leon were booted out due to Fifa’s multi-club ownership rules.Fellow Liga MX side CF Pachuca — also owned by Grupo Pachuca — had already qualified for the Club World Cup, forcing Leon to withdraw.And it meant that another Mexican side, Club America, were handed a dramatic playoff against MLS club LAFC.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Americans were trailing 1-0 with just minutes to go when they equalised in the 89th minute.LAFC then scored an amazing winner in the 115th minute through Denis Bouanga, with former Chelsea star and Champions League winner Olivier Giroud creating the goal for 2-1.Now, the Frenchman will face his former side with LAFC in the opening group stage game on June 16.Chelsea will then play Flamengo four days later on June 20.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd five days after that, on June 25, Chelsea end their group stage experience against Esperance.The Club World Cup will be one of the most lucrative tournaments going, with the winner set to bank a mind-blowing £100million.From embarrassing Chelsea pal to interview with dad – Five times Cole Palmer stole show AFTER Conference League finalsChelsea will take on LAFC and former striker Olivier GiroudCredit: AFPHe bagged a late assist as LAFC dramatically beat Club America in a playoffAnd Chelsea will be desperate to keep the good times rolling after ending a three-year trophy drought against Real Betis on Wednesday.The Blues came back from a goal down to win 4-1 in Warsaw.It came just days after they secured a fourth-place finish to qualify for next season’s Champions League.And new signings are already inbound, with Chelsea already beating Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton in the race for £30m Ipswich striker Liam Delap.You can watch every FIFA Club World Cup game free on DAZN. Sign up now.Giroud won the Champions League during his time at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty More

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    Former Premier League side back in EFL after scoring twice in two minutes in dramatic National League play-off final

    OLDHAM are back from the brink – fired to the Football League by a wonder goal and a huge blunder.An extraordinary extra time escape act sent Micky Mellon’s men back to League Two in front of chief executive Darren Royle – son of legendary ex-manager Joe.Oldham are back in the Football League after beating Southend 3-2Credit: Shutterstock EditorialA dramatic National League final saw the Lactics go behind twice before winning in extra timeCredit: GettyFour years after coffins were carried outside Boundary Park to mark the death of the club and three years since owner Frank Rothwell stepped in as the saviour, they are alive and kicking again.All thanks to two goals in two staggering extra-time minutes.The Latics were behind five minutes after kick-off, then behind again 39 seconds into extra time.But a Premier League quality finish from James Norwood and Kian Harratt’s bizarre winner helped down Southend.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOldham finished five points clear of Southend in the table and had sailed through the play-offs without conceding a single goal.Their opponents, however, had scraped into the play-off places and needed extra time and then penalties to reach this final.But it was Mellon’s side who made a frantic start under the arch.Having been so water-tight in the two games to reach Wembley, it was a surprise to see Oldham so ragged inside five minutes.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSSouthend’s Charley Kendall raced onto a clipped ball over the top, unsettling Monthe to the extent he swung a leg and lifted the ball over his own goalkeeper.Oldham responded well to the nightmare start and should have been level just over 10 minutes later, when Vimal Yoganathan headed inexplicably wide from two yards at the far post.Former Premier League club closing in on return to EFL despite finishing 23 POINTS behind play-off opponentsSouthend took the lead after just FIVE minutesCredit: ReutersOldham eventually pegged them back through Joe Garner’s 48th minute penaltyCredit: Shutterstock EditorialStriker Mike Fondop erupted at his teammate for taking the chance away from him and wasting it, but was just as guilty later in the half.Fondop, who should have been awarded a penalty earlier in the half, raced through one-on-one and decided to dink over the keeper but placed the ball just wide.Oldham had scored seven goals in two play-off games before the final, but were so wasteful across a frustrating first half.That was swiftly corrected after the break.Southend regained the lead in extra time through Leon Chambers-ParillonCredit: Shutterstock EditorialJames Norwood’s top strike pulled Oldham back into the game in the 110th minuteCredit: PAMonthe, making amends for his own-goal, was hauled to the ground by Ben Goodliffe inside the six-yard box within a minute of the restart.Referee Elliot Bell immediately pointed to the spot and veteran Garner slotted home from the spot to make it three goals in three play-off games.Having endured nine minutes of stoppage time at the end of the second half, Southend struck just 39 seconds into extra time.Keeper Mathew Hudson flapped at a deflected cross from Gus Scott-Morriss, palming it straight to substitute Parillon to nod home.Kian Harratt then put Oldham ahead for the first time just two minutes laterCredit: PAIt proved to be the winning goal as Oldham cemented their spot back in League TwoCredit: GettyThat looked to have started a Southend party, though they wasted chances to extend their lead before the Latics struck.Substitute Norwood collected a hopeful punt before showing off some staggering footwork, lifting the ball over advancing keeper Hayes and finishing into an empty net.Read More on The SunThe winner was even more surprising as Harratt cut in on the right and swung in a low cross which evaded everyone in red and rolled in.A galling way for Southend’s own redemption story to hit the buffers, but the most ridiculous route back to League Two for Oldham. More

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    National League playoff final referee subbed off with CRAMP in extra-time of dramatic tie at Wembley

    REFEREE Elliot Bell had to be substituted with cramp during the National League play-off final.Shortly after half-time of extra-time in the contest between Southend and Oldham, the whistler had be replaced by fourth official Aaron Bannister.Referee Elliot Bell was forced off with crampCredit: GettyAaron Bannister stepped in for the stricken refBell pulled up with cramp in the 107th minute of the match, trudging over to the touchline to be subbed.Southend had led 2-1 at the time, courtesy of Leon Chambers-Parillon’s goal barely a minute into extra time.Within three minutes of Bell being replaced, Oldham dramatically equalised courtesy of veteran forward James Norwood.The Latics completed their comeback less than two minutes later, taking the lead as Kian Harratt’s cross flew all the way in.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSouthend piled men forward as they desperately hunted an equaliser.But following three minutes of stoppage time, Bannister blew up – confirming Oldham’s promotion back to the EFL.Earlier in the game, Bell had awarded the Latics a penalty.Manny Monthe, who had scored an own goal in the fifth minute, was pulled down by Ben Goodliffe – with Joe Garner netting the subsequent spot kick.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKYorkshireman Bell shows a yellow card during the National League play-off finalCredit: Shutterstock EditorialBell had been taking charge of his first match in 18 days.His last assignment had been Leyton Orient’s League One play-off semi-final second leg triumph over Stockport On May 14.Chelsea finally discover Club World Cup opponents as former star, 38, assists dramatic winner to set up reunionPrior to that, Bell had been the man in the middle for Swansea’s 3-3 draw with Oxford on May 3.Bell, from Yorkshire, took charge of 33 games during the 2024-25 season.Of these, 24 were in the Championship – with two in League One, four in League Two and a pair of League Cup ties.Bell previously took charge of the 2020 National League play-off final between Harrogate and Notts County.Aaron Bannister took over from Elliot BellCredit: Shutterstock Editorial More

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    Tottenham speaking to other managers about replacing Ange Postecoglou with D-Day this week

    TOTTENHAM are speaking to other managers about replacing Ange Postecoglou.But the Europa League-winning Aussie remains in the dark if the North Londoners will actually sack him or not.Ange Postecoglou won Tottenham’s first trophy in 17 yearsCredit: AFPDaniel Levy is leaning towards sacking Ange PostecoglouCredit: GettyBrentford manager Thomas Frank is on the list of TottenhamCredit: ReutersSpurs chairman Daniel Levy is still weighing up whether to axe Postecoglou or keep him on after the 59-year-old ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought with glory in Bilbao earlier this month.SunSport understands it is more likely a change in the dugout is made, with a decision expected this week, but it is not a foregone conclusion yet.The representatives of a number of possible successors are believed to have been contacted in the meantime.Brentford boss Thomas Frank and Fulham chief Marco Silva are among those Spurs are considering.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Crystal Palace’s FA Cup winning hero Oliver Glasner has been a target but the German says he is “99 per cent” certain to be staying with the Eagles.While SunSport understands there has been interest in Champions League runner-up Simone Inzaghi of Inter Milan.Postecoglou has been made to wait on his future as he and a number of Spurs staff went on holiday last week.That was despite him clinching the club’s first piece of silverware since the League Cup in 2008 with victory over Manchester United in Spain in the Europa League final almost a fortnight ago.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe triumph meant ex-Celtic chief Postecoglou kept up his record of winning a trophy in the second season in every managerial job he has ever had where he has lasted that long.Spurs are set for a summer of change at executive level whether Postecoglou stays or goes.Ex-Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkatesham is coming in as chief executive, with chief football officer Scott Munn heading out the door.Former managing director of football Fabio Paratici is set to return once his two-and-a-half-year ban for financial malpractice at Juventus is over at the end of this month. More

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    Albanian Laura Woods stuns in plunging Champions League final outfit as fans label her ‘simply exceptional’

    EVA MURATI put it all on red – but was a sure-fire winner with her Champions League final outfit.The sports presenter wore a plugging crimson trouser suit for Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-0 romp against Inter Milan.Eva Murati strode out confidently for final coverageCredit: Instagram @evamuratiShe signalled more than once to her huge followingCredit: Instagram @evamuratiShe was red-dy and prepared for the showpiece matchCredit: Instagram @evamuratiEva’s popularity spreads well beyond her native AlbaniaCredit: Instagram @evamuratiAnd while celebrations were at fever pitch on the Munich turf, it was scarlet fever online for the broadcaster’s admirers.Eva, 30, has been labelled Albania’s version of TNT Sports’ Laura Woods.But the Juventus fan is also a model and an actress, having appeared in movies, TV drama and classic plays on the stage.Her outfits are as varied as her CV, keeping her 1.3million Instagram followers guessing.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNever more so than this month.The Tring TV and Vizion Plus host went braless in a pink strappy top for coverage of the Giro d’Italia cycle race.She then opted for a glittering, low-cut gown to front an awards ceremony in her home country.And on Saturday night, just as PSG got everything right out in the middle, Eva’s fans reckon she was flawless in the studio.Most read in FootballEven Eva’s feet got special attention from some fansCredit: Instagram @evamuratiThe law graduate shared a clip of herself perched on a stool, writing notes and walking around as she prepared for the final.Eva topped off the video by blowing two kisses to the camera.Meet glam Champions League host Eva MuratiOne fan responded by calling her “The most beautiful lady on earth”.And many followers believes she added a perfect touch by choosing sparkly high heels.”What beautiful feet, what a beautiful and sexy woman,” declared one viewer.”Goddess,” said another, while she was also described as “simply exceptional”.Eva’s cherry-coloured outfit might have been half an omen for PSG – as the first-time Champions League winners play in red and blue.But if the sometime film actress did get The French Connection spot on, it was a case of The Italian Sob for poor Inter and their dejected supporters.A glimpse into the broadcaster’s colourful lifeEva is often joined by an all-star panelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva also works as a modelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiShe is a Juventus fan and met Fabio CannavaroCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva is a fans’ favourite on Champions League nightsCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva recently presented coverage of PSG’s win over BarcelonaCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiShe also hosts magazine show Sports WeekCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe popular star also works as a lingerie modelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva has a huge following on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva building a huge fanbase across the globe thanks to her many talentsCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe presenter has nearly one million Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiShe has been presenting Champions League action since 2017Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva has also tried her hand at actingCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiWhile she would also like a go at singingCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva loves to share snaps from her holidaysCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati More

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    Brentford AGREE transfer for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher with fans shocked by fee

    BRENTFORD have agreed a £12.5million deal to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.After several successful seasons backing up Alisson, the Irishman is set for a crack as a Premier League No1.Caoimhin Kelleher is set to leave Liverpool this summerCredit: RexKelleher, 26, has made 67 senior appearances for the Reds.Under Jurgen Klopp and then Arne Slot, the Cork-born ace has helped Liverpool to a Premier League title, an FA Cup, two League Cups and the Uefa Super Cup.According to Sky Sports, Brentford have had a £12.5m bid accepted for Kelleher.Thomas Frank’s side are seeking a replacement for outgoing stopper Mark Flekken.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Dutchman, 31, is on the verge of becoming Erik ten Hag’s first signing as Bayer Leverkusen boss.Flekken has agreed to join Leverkusen in an £11m deal, although the transfer has not yet been finalised with Brentford wanting to find a replacement first.With Kelleher on the brink of signing, the Bees will likely complete their Flekken sale in the coming days.Several fans have been left stunned by the bargain fee for Kelleher.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMark Flekken is set to leave Brentford for the BundesligaCredit: Shutterstock EditorialOne wrote on X: “How much? Bros a 50m keeper going for 12.5m.”While a second claimed: “lol bargain. Trent cost Madrid 2.5m less for a month.”John O’Shea says teams all over Europe will try to sign Caoimhin Kelleher from LiverpoolA third commented: “12.5? 30 million GK there and they let him for 12.5. Wow.”And a fourth added: “That is an absolute steal.” More

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    Erik ten Hag ‘makes first transfer signing’ for Bayer Leverkusen as he raids Premier League – but it’s not from Man Utd

    ERIK TEN HAG is on the verge of confirming his first signing at Bayer Leverkusen.The Bundesliga side have agreed a deal in principle to sign Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken.Erik ten Hag is on the verge of signing Brentford keeper Mark FlekkenLeverkusen looked poised to sign Flekken in a transfer worth around £8.4millionTen Hag replaced Xabi Alonso as Leverkusen manager this week after the Spaniard joined Real Madrid earlier this month.Ten Hag was sacked by Manchester United last November, six months after lifting a shock FA Cup trophy against Manchester City.While many expected the Dutchman to continue his trend of signing former players to his new club, Ten Hag will first welcome Flekken.The German giants, who finished second behind Bayern Munich this season, look poised to sign Flekken in a deal worth £11 million. READ MOR FOOTBALL NEWSBut Flekken’s move won’t go ahead until the West London club have secured a replacement.The Bees, who finished 10th in the Premier League this term, have just agreed a deal with Liverpool to sign Caoimhin Kelleher for £12.5million.Anfield chiefs initially valued the 26-year-old Irish stopper, who is second in the pecking order behind Alisson, at £20million.Flekken enjoyed a solid season as the Bees narrowly missed out on European football and was a dream for fantasy footie managers.Most read in FootballThe 31-year-old, who kept eight clean sheets, started his career in the academy of Dutch side Roda JC.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut he has spent the bulk of his career in Germany with Freiburg, Duisburg, Greuther Furth and Alemannia Aachen.He joined Brentford from German side Freiburg in May 2023 and succeeded Arsenal-bound David Raya as Thomas Frank’s No 1.’With you, I started to smile again’ – Tearful Antony announces Real Betis exitMeanwhile, Ten Hag is set for a huge squad reshuffle next season.The Bundesliga side are likely to have a busy summer transfer window after Jeremie Frimpong joined Liverpool and centre-back Jonathan Tah went to Bayern Munich.The Prem champions are also in talks over a £126m move for playmaker Florian Wirtz. More