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      Football star suffers awkward wardrobe malfunction as rival rips shorts off to reveal tighty-whities

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      SERIE A star Dodo suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction after his shorts were ripped to reveal a pair of tighty-whities.The amusing incident occurred on Thursday during the Serie A clash between Genoa and Fiorentina.Fiorentina star Dodo suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunctionCredit: GettyThe ace’s shorts were yanked down during a Serie A clashCredit: GettyThe latter won the match 1-0 thanks to a 72nd minute goal from Robin Gosens.But team-mate Dodo was left red-faced after his shorts slipped down during the match.The Brazilian right-back was battling for the ball when the incident occurred.As he tussled for possession, Dodo’s opponent Morten Throsby got a grip of his shorts by mistake.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd as the Samba star broke free with the ball to start an attack, his shorts slipped down his body.It saw Dodo’s modesty protected by a skimpy pair of white pants.But the defender quickly recovered to pull his shorts back up before helping Fiorentina seal victory.The win is their fifth of the season and moves them up to fourth place in Serie A.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDodo joined Fiorentina two summers ago after starring for Shakhtar Donetsk.And he has become a smash hit in Italy with 79 appearances.Moment Napoli boss Antonio Conte hugs for Billy Gilmour after Scotland star’s standout performance Dodo has been linked several times with a move to England too.He was once thought to be a target for Wolves.While Dodo has also been tipped to join Newcastle in the past. More

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      Van Nistelrooy reveals what Sir Alex Ferguson told him before first game as Man Utd boss before putting 5 past Leicester

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      RUUD VAN NISTELROOY has revealed he spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson before taking charge of his first game as interim Manchester United manager.And it proved to have worked as United thrashed Leicester 5-2 in the Carabao Cup in the wake of Erik ten Hag’s sacking on Monday.Ruud van Nistelrooy won his first game in charge in the United dugoutCredit: ReutersSir Alex Ferguson watched United beat Leicester 5-2 at Old Trafford on WednesdayCredit: RexWhen the Red Devils play Tottenham in the quarter-finals in December, they will likely be led by Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim.Van Nistelrooy, who is set to face Chelsea on Sunday, unsurprisingly turned to his former boss Ferguson for advice before Leicester’s visit.The pair fell out leading to Van Nistelrooy’s exit back in 2006 but have long since made up.He said: “Yes I spoke to him, and he wished me luck. We talked about my situation and the team. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”Most of all he wished me luck. It is always great to speak to him.”Van Nistelrooy, 48, was then asked if he ever thought he would be back at United in these circumstances after the way he left 18 years ago.And the Dutchman replied: “No, at the time I wasn’t thinking about that, to manage. “I left in 2006 for Real Madrid to perform and to play and to get the most out of yourself as a player.Most read in FootballVan Nistelrooy was hired on Ten Hag’s coaching stuff in the summerCredit: PAFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”After that, I started to think about coaching. It was special to come back to the club and the city that I love. “I enjoy it. I enjoy being around Manchester, the players and staff, although there’s not many still around.”Ruben Amorim showed flashes of a young Jose Mourinho is his latest press conference – and teased a big announcementVan Nistelrooy’s 25 Prem goals helped Man Utd to claim the title as he won the Golden Boot and Player of the Season awardCredit: Action Images – ReutersVan Nistelrooy’s explosive fallout with Fergie’s came after the striker was an unused substitute during United’s 4-0 League Cup final triumph over Wigan in 2006.Tensions flared again when the Dutchman was left out of the squad for United’s 4-0 win over Charlton on the last game of the season.He previously told the Overlap podcast: “I started pre-season but you knew he was moving on without me and putting the future of the club into other players so that was clear.”Van Nistelrooy also revealed he called Ferguson to apologise, on the advice of his wife, in 2011 to patch things up.Despite making 219 appearances for United and scoring 150 goals over five years, Van Nistelrooy admitted it was strange to find himself in the role Ferguson fulfilled when he was playing.He told a press conference on Thursday: “My team talk, I’m standing in front of the team, telling them about what Manchester United is all about.”What it is to play at Old Trafford, what songs are being sung by the fans and why.”You try to transmit that lovely feeling of playing for this club. It’s a proud moment to do that and to share that with players.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And what they were transmitting on the pitch and the way it interacted with the supporters towards me.”It was unbelievable support and it only strengthens me to do the utmost, especially short-term, for Chelsea on Sunday.”Van Nistelrooy was one of Fergie’s favourites at one pointRuben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for. More

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      Lucas Paqueta to MISS crunch Premier League game after being summoned to Brazilian parliament amid betting investigation

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      LUCAS PAQUETA is set to miss West Ham’s Premier League clash with Leicester in December after being summoned to appear in front of a betting investigation in the Brazilian parliament.The West Ham midfielder had been due to give evidence to Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) on the Manipulation of Games and Sports Betting in Sao Paolo this week, but his legal team succeeded in getting his appearance postponed.Lucas Paqueta will miss West Ham’s Premier League clash with Leicester in DecemberCredit: GettyWest Ham star Paqueta was summoned in front of a betting investigation in the Brazilian parliamentCredit: ReutersThe CPI ruled on Wednesday, however, that Paqueta must give evidence to Brazilian senators on December 3 as part of their investigation into illegal betting in Brazil.West Ham travel to Leicester in the Prem on the same evening with a source close to Paqueta telling SunSport he is resigned to missing the game.Paqueta is also under investigation in Brazil after being charged by the FA earlier this year with four counts of spot-fixing – deliberately getting himself booked in four Prem games to make money for bettors.The 27-year-old has protested his innocence throughout and earlier this month hit out at the FA’s handling of the process which he claims is no longer confidential.Read More on Football“I have instructed my lawyers to write to the FA to request that they conduct a thorough investigation into how information about the case, even if inaccurate, is finding its way into the public domain,” Paqueta wrote on X.Paqueta’s uncle Bruno Tolentino is also being investigated in Brazil after he admitted paying former Real Betis striker Luiz Henrique £5,000 days after he received two suspicious yellow cards which triggered an integrity probe in Spain.The two cases are linked because the suspicious betting patterns were both reported to the authorities by online gambling company Betway, West Ham’s shirt sponsor.Many of the suspicious bets on Paqueta that led to him being charged by the FA were also placed by members of his family.Most read in FootballTolentino made his appearance before the CPI as scheduled on Wednesday, but refused to answer questions other than confirming his name.His silence was criticised by the president of the CPI, senator Jorge Kajuru, who has applied to the courts for the commission to be given access to Tolentino’s bank and phone records.Lucas Paqueta takes private jet to city to visit Bruno Guimaraes for girlfriend’s birthday Paqueta joined West Ham from Lyon in 2022 and has since registered a total of 15 goals and 14 assists in 95 appearances. More

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      I had two choices – either pick up the phone and ask for help or die, admits ex-Man City midfielder Jeff Whitley

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      JEFF WHITLEY has bravely opened up about his battle with addiction and recovery from the depths of despair.The 45-year-old starred for Manchester City and Sunderland and earned 20 caps for Northern Ireland between 1997-2005.Jeff Whitley has shared details about his recoveryCredit: Dave Pinegar – The SunWhitley’s cocaine use began during his addiction to alcoholBut behind the scenes, battles with alcohol and drugs led to problems off the pitch, including bankruptcy and a spell in rehab.Now in a position to help others, Whitley, who is the PFA’S player welfare executive, wants to raise awareness of the dangers behind addiction.He told the BBC: “Nearly every club had moved me on because of the off the pitch antics. Not being able to keep it together or say no to some of the times I went out.”I didn’t know how to keep it under control or even understand what the problem was.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”Eventually the drink and the drugs really started to escalate.”I had two choices. I either keep doing what I’m doing and maybe die, or I pick up the phone and ask for help.”After getting to the point of where he was “sick of feeling this way”, Whitley knew he had to make a change.He phoned the Professional Footballers’ Association for help and, in a time frame that left him “amazed”, he was assessed by Sporting Chance before going through treatment and rehab for 26 days.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe exclusively revealed to The Sun in 2019: “I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and thought, ‘I don’t know who that guy is.’ I’d completely lost myself.”When you’re young and you’ve got a few quid in your pocket, it can be quite exciting and highly addictive.”But you go from being super confident and chatty to wanting to be on your own in complete isolation.”Whitley has been sober since entering rehab, but still continues to attend AA meetings and therapy.Former Man City midfielder Whitley now devotes his time to helping othersAnd after years of drug taking drove one of his brothers, Jack, to suicide in 2017, Whitley knows just how brutal substance abuse can be.In 2019, he backed The Sun’s End of The Line campaign to help raise awareness of the devastating dangers of cocaine and its impact on mental health.He explained: “You’re almost chasing that high from when you first took it, thinking that next line is going to be like the first one you took.”The insane paranoia is mind-blowing. Call it curtan-twitching- any siren, any noise, you think they’re after you. It’s a proper frightening place to be. “Whitley was shipped out on loan to Wrexham and Notts County during the final three years of his City contract, before joining Sunderland in 2003.He explained that the Black Cats, and later Cardiff, then “moved him on” for his off-field antics.His growing addictions ultimately led to his international career coming to a premature end after scoring two goals.Northern Ireland’s 1-0 win over England at Windsor Park in 2005 is one of the most famous nights in the country’s history.However, Whitley had to watch it from home after being sent away from the camp by manager Lawrie Sanchez for going out with team-mate Philip Mulryne.I was sick of being on this hamster wheel of living that way. You’re not living, you’re just existing.Whitley was still playing at a high level for Cardiff, but the damage was done. He would never play for Northern Ireland again.After being left jobless at the end his football career, he briefly worked in car sales before turning his attentions to using his experiences to help others.Jeff Whitley’s PFA WorkJEFF WHITLEY is part of the PFA’s Wellbeing department which provides support to more than 50,000 members.They offer a 24/7 helpline, a national network of counsellors, and a residential rehab at Sporting Chance Clinic.Fellowships, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Cocaine Anonymous (CA), are available as well with 12-step sponsored programme.The programme provides a solution and 12 steps of how to live life and implement those principles into daily life.The PFA Wellbeing team provide individual action plans for members on issues ranging from anxiety, depression, alcohol, drug use and gambling.They also go into all 92 clubs to assess players and educate Under-18s, U23s, first-team, women’s teams and staff on the dangers of alcohol and drug use.Any current and former PFA members can contact the Wellbeing team with emotional issues on its email address: wellbeing@thepfa.co.ukWhitley added that he understands that some players may not want to pick up the phone or ask for help.”I know how difficult it was for me to reach out. I was sick of being on this hamster wheel of living that way. You’re not living, you’re just existing.READ MORE SUN STORIES”When you are abusing your body with alcohol and drugs, and stuff like that, then you are going to go one of two ways.”Some of the people are not at that point. Just don’t hesitate to reach out, that’s what I would say.”Help for mental healthIf you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support.The following are free to contact and confidential:Mind, www.mind.org, provide information about types of mental health problems and where to get help for them. Email info@mind.org.uk or call the infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary).YoungMinds run a free, confidential parents helpline on 0808 802 5544 for parents or carers worried about how a child or young person is feeling or behaving. The website has a chat option too.Rethink Mental Illness, www.rethink.org, gives advice and information service offers practical advice on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, social care, welfare benefits, and carers rights. Use its website or call 0300 5000 927 (calls are charged at your local rate).Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk, is the a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales. More

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      Glam footballer Madelene Wright stuns in ‘angel vs devil’ Halloween outfit as fans say ‘well that’s certainly a treat’

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      GLAM footballer Madelene Wright stunned in an “angel vs devil” outfit on Halloween.The former Leyton Orient and Charlton star is now showcasing her skills at Chesham United Women.Madelene Wright wowed with a sexy Halloween costumeCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightShe showed off her angel and devil sidesCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe ace delighted fans on social mediaCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightBut Madelene is not just a talented footballer.She has also amassed an army of fans on social media.And she regularly treats them to saucy snaps.Madelene even has her own OnlyFans page.READ MORE ON MADELENE WRIGHTBut the blonde bombshell left little to the imagination on Instagram this week.With tricks and treats aplenty on Thursday evening, Madelene turned up the heat with a sexy costume.The ace dressed in all-white lingerie to give off the appearance of being an angel.But she also showed her naughty side as a devil by donning some horns.Most read in FootballMadelene completed the look with red gloves and shoes.And she even cradled a skull as she sat on a flowing white blanket.Glam footballer Madelene Wright shows off her new glasses with smouldering video before sharing cheeky bum pic She captioned the pictures: “Angel fan, devil thoughts…”Fans were certainly left delighted with Madelene’s spooky surprise.One said: “Well that’s certainly a treat.”Another declared: “Beautiful devil.”One noted: “Absolutely gorgeous.”Another added: “The queen of England.”Inside Madelene’s glamorous life as influencer, footballer and OnlyFans star…Wright lives a glamourous lifestyleShe often wows her fans with raunchy picturesCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 300k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightShe recently celebrated her birthdayCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightThe football also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe footballer has recently signed for CheshamCredit: Instagram/@madelene_wrightShe has continued her OnlyFansCredit: twitter @MaddieMadeleneShe often dresses in revealing outfitsCredit: InstagramMadelene used to play for CharltonCredit: Instagram @Madelene_Wright More

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      Global sports giant makes £230m bid to buy Crystal Palace owner John Textor out of club with American wanting quick deal

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      JOHN TEXTOR is in talks to sell his Crystal Palace stake for £230million.A global sports investment group are understood to have made an offer for the American businessman’s 45 per cent share.John Textor is in talks to sell his Crystal Palace stake for £230millionThe offer would value the Selhurst Park club at £500millionThe offer would value the Selhurst Park club at £500million.Textor, 59, had instructed merchant bank Raine Group to identify interested parties for his stake at the South London club.And Sportsbank are one of three serious bidders for Textor’s shares, which he bought for £87.5m in 2021.The group are made up of a collection of investors from North America, Canada, Europe and the Persian Gulf.read more football newsOn Companies House, persons with significant control of Sportsbank are listed as Zechariah Janjua and Navshir Jaffer – who are actually Palace fans.But although Sportsbank are the leading contenders, they are one of three serious interested parties.Textor’s Eagle Football Group made one final bid to take over Palace in full in August, but they did not receive a response.The American business tycoon’s relationship with co-owner Steve Parish has become seriously fractured, with fans calling for him to leave the club.Most read in FootballPalace chairman Steve Parish was sat alongside Oliver Glasner before he was appointed manager in FebruaryFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt remains to be seen whether Palace’s other three general partners — chairman Parish and fellow U.S. businessmen Josh Harris and David Blitzer – are prepared to sell their own stakes.Harris and Blitzer, who are both 18 per cent shareholders, could in theory decide to match Sportsbank’s bid but have no automatic right to.Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner had expected a better start to the season The ownership has a general partnership structure where different investors run the business together.Robert Franco is also a person with “significant interest” in the Eagles as he owns around five per cent of the club. Eagle Football Group also own other clubs around the world, including French side Lyon, Brazilian league competitors Botafogo, Belgian club RWD Molenbeek and FC Florida in the U.S. Textor first announced his plans to sell his stake in Palace amid an interest in buying Everton in May, which has since fallen through.Other co-owners include Josh Harris and David Blitzer (right)The Friedkin Group have reached an agreement in principle to buy Farhad Moshiri’s majority 94 per cent stake at Goodison Park instead.Textor is a digital entrepreneur who made his name in virtual reality studios and the streaming platform FuboTV.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, Palace, who sit 17th in the table, won their first Prem game of the season after beating Spurs 1-0 on Sunday.Oliver Glasner’s side then backed it up with a solid 2-1 win over Aston Villa to set up a Carabao Cup quarter-final clash at Arsenal on December 17. More

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      Ruud van Nistelrooy reveals emotional conversation with sacked Man Utd boss Ten Hag as he makes Ruben Amorim plea

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      RUUD VAN NISTELROOY has called on Ruben Amorim to let him stay at Manchester United and help take the club back to the top.Van Nistelrooy’s position as an assistant manager is under threat now Erik ten Hag has gone with Amorim planning to bring his own backroom team in.Ruud van Nistelrooy wants to stay on as a United assistantSporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim is set to become United’s permanent bossBut the interim boss, who oversaw a 5-2 Carabao Cup victory over Leicester on Wednesday, says he has the ability and knowledge of United to help him as part of that new management team.Van Nistelrooy said: “I decided to come back here for a very important reason.“I came as an assistant to help the club move forward and I’m still motivated to do so in any capacity.”I’m very motivated to stay here and help the club forward, that’s my absolute goal.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“It’s gonna be a short job as an interim, that was communicated very clear, I was happy with that, I will then go back to my assistant contract that I have here for this season and next.“When a new manager is signing and conversations take place we have to see how things develop.”Van Nistelrooy was given the interim job after Ten Hag was sacked just three months into his third season after winning the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in his two full campaigns in charge.And Van Nistelrooy revealed the manager was emotional about having to leave.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe said: “He is very disappointed and touched. I really felt he loved and cared for the club.“He wanted to bring this club forward and that’s why we connected. That is why it hurt that he had to leave, but he was also proud of the achievements with the club winning two cups.Ruben Amorim showed flashes of a young Jose Mourinho is his latest press conference – and teased a big announcement“In the end it’s also clear in football it’s the results and Erik also said that.“In pre-season we had new staff, it was very positive, and we were working hard to bring the club forward.“Obviously there are things you can’t explain sometimes.“I remember the Brighton goal we scored that was ruled out, then you concede and it’s 2-1.“There’ve been so many games we could’ve got a better result; at Palace, West Ham, Fenerbahce and Porto, but it’s about results this game, that’s our jobs.”The club legend scored 150 goals in 219 games and was understandably given a warm welcome when he took his place in the dugout on Wednesday.He will be back there for Chelsea’s visit on Sunday and probably two more games before the current Sporting Lisbon boss takes the reins after the next international break in mid-November.The former PSV Eindhoven gaffer admitted it was strange to be in the Old Trafford dugout 18 years after he left the club as a player.He said: “I left in 2006, oh my God what a long time ago.“But it was special to come back to the club and city I loved so much and still do, I enjoy being around Manchester and enjoy being around players and staff here.“It’s the other side, being a football player or manager or assistant, it’s complete opposite sides.“I’m standing in front of the team, talking to them about what Manchester United is about, playing at Old Trafford, what songs are being sung by the fans and why.“You try to transmit that lovely feeling of playing for this club and it is a proud moment to do that and share it with the players.”Not surprisingly he turned to his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson for advice before the game.The pair fell out, leading to Van Nistelrooy’s exit back in 2006 but have long since made up.He said: “We spoke about my situation and the team. Most of all he wished me luck. It is always great to speak to him.”Ten Hag spent £600million in his time as boss including another £200million this last summer.It has left many wondering if it was money well spent but Van Nistelrooy wants to show it was.Van Nistelrooy said: “I think what is important is to get the maximum from these players. READ MORE SUN STORIES“This Premier League season, and all the other games we are going to play, will give us a very good and clear picture where the club is.“It is a big challenge, everybody is convinced with this group of players that we can and have to perform better than we have at the moment.” More

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      Watch Jose Mourinho get wiped out in training exercise and collapse to floor before being trolled by Prem legends

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      THIS is the moment Jose Mourinho is wiped out in a training exercise before being helped off the floor by his players.The hilarious incident occurred in a Fenerbahce training session this week.Jose Mourinho was knocked over during a training session with FenerbahceCredit: Instagram @josemourinhoThe Special One lay on the ground after the bizarre incidentCredit: Instagram @josemourinhoMourinho posted the footage to his Instagram account.In it, the Special One could be seen ordering players around as they ran and passed the ball in tight combinations.Mourinho was at the centre of the exercise as he barked orders at his stars.But the Portuguese ace ended up getting involved in a painful way.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs he walked backwards, a Fenerbahce player accidentally ran into him, knocking the coach to the floor.Players gathered round as Mourinho lay on the ground.Yet he was all fine and well after gingerly getting up before walking off the pitch in a daze.It is unclear from the footage which player knocked Mourinho over.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut in his post, the Special One tagged Fenerbahce’s Turkish left-back Ismail Yuksek.And he also mentioned two of his former players in ex-Man Utd star Marouane Fellaini and former Roma defender Marash Kumbulla — hinting that it’s not the first time he’d been knocked over in training by a star.Jose Mourinho jokes that he could become Millwall manager as he says ‘it’s just across the bridge from my house’John Terry was one of Mourinho’s former stars who reacted to the hilarious videoCredit: PA:Press AssociationNemanja Matic also had plenty to sayCredit: Getty Images – GettyMourinho said: “Lesson to young coaches, ‘never wear the same colour as players’.“They can pass you the ball… or kick you from behind @fellaini @maxkumbulla @ismailyuksek.”Some of Mourinho’s former players were among those who reacted to the amusing post.Nemanja Matic, who played under him at Chelsea and Manchester United, joked: “Well deserved!”While ex-Blues pair John Terry and Willian as well as Spurs legend Robbie Keane reacted with laughing emojis.Kumbulla, one of the players tagged in the post, added: “Sorry again mister!” More