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      Inside Dominik Szoboszlai and Arda Guler’s furious row as Real Madrid star brands Liverpool rival a ‘joke’

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      LIVERPOOL star Dominik Szoboszlai hit out at Arda Guler with a creative comment after the pair clashed on the pitch.The midfielder had an altercation with the Turkey midfielder while featuring for Hungary in a Nations League clash.Arda Guler shushed Dominik Szoboszlai during Turkey’s win over HungarySzoboszlai hit back with a clever cryptic messageIt is not the first time the pair have had an altercationGuler later hit back branding Szoboszlai a ‘joke’Turkey came out on top 3-0 to win 6-1 on aggregate, with Guler grabbing the second goal.The Real Madrid youngster provoked Szoboszlai by putting his finger to his lips to tell the Liverpool star to be quiet.Szoboszlai then hit back with a cryptic comment on social media in response to an account that shared a photo of their coming together.Referencing the amount of minutes Guler has played this season, he wrote: “1088’.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGuler later responded on social media by sharing a mock-up of the scoreline, adding “Szoboszlai one Instagram comment” as if it was worth a goal.He added the caption: “This guy is a joke. Isn’t six goals enough to shut you up?”Fans love the petulance on show from Szoboszlai, and his creative way of getting back at his opponent.One fan reacted saying: “Szoboszlai got straight into the dressing room and googled how many minutes Arda Guler has played this season, this is the level of hater I aspire to be.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnother added: “This is so petty 😂😂😭”A third wrote: “Nah this is some next level hate 😂🤣”Fans convinced Frimpong will join Liverpool after spotting his Holland camp antics And another commented: “Szobo cooked him with that one 😂”It is not the first time Szoboszlai and Guler have had a coming together either, with the pair exchanging heated words during a friendly in March 2024. More

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      Bruno Fernandes left red-faced after antics just seconds before Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘worst penalty ever’

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      BRUNO FERNANDES has been mocked after appearing to celebrate BEFORE Cristiano Ronaldo hit the “worst penalty ever”. The Manchester United midfielder starred alongside CR7 for Portugal in Sunday’s dramatic Nations League clash with Denmark.Eagle-eyed fans spotted Bruno Fernandes’ ill-fated moment before Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penaltyCredit: APCR7 stepped up to take an early spot-kick against Denmark on SundayCredit: ReutersFernandes was seen celebrating before Ronaldo had even struck the ballBut the 40-year-old’s feeble penalty was easily saved by Kasper SchmeichelCredit: ReutersRonaldo scored and missed a penalty in the thrilling contest, which ended 3-2 to the hosts after 90 minutes.Portugal eventually ran out 5-2 winners on the night, scoring twice in extra time to progress to the semi-finals.But it was a penalty miss by the 40-year-old that got social media talking on Sunday. Ronaldo stepped up to take the spot-kick just five minutes into the contest at Lisbon’s Estadio Jose Alvalade.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLEagle-eyed fans spotted Fernandes raising his arms aloft in celebration as Ronaldo began his run-up.However, the Man Utd and Real Madrid legend, after stuttering in his run-up, hit a feeble spot-kick low to Kasper Schmeichel’s left, which was easily saved.One fan laughed on X: “The biggest jinx smh.”Another said: “Ronaldo fumbled the bag, Fernandes knew it all along.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile a third added: “He thinks he’s still that guy.” And a fourth claimed: “Bruno wasn’t celebrating. He was thinking I should have taken the PK, he was right.”Cristiano Ronaldo explodes in fit of fury after £64million signing Jhon Duran gets sent off for SLAPPING rivalRonaldo hit back at “disrespectful” reporters prior to the clash in Lisbon.The Al Nassr forward had not scored in the Nations League before Sunday and was asked about his potential retirement from international football.Ronaldo responded: “I feel like there’s a lot of negativity around the national team.”I’ve watched some of the press conferences over the last few days – I didn’t like what I saw, I don’t like it.Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible lifeAS arguably the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo lives a life befitting such a superstar.”And honestly, some of the questions you’ve asked were just disrespectful.”If you want answers from me, look me in the eyes when you ask.”There’s no point asking me something and then looking down at your computer.READ MORE SUN STORIES”You’ll have time for that later. If necessary, I will say it ten times.”Portugal will now face Germany in the semi-finals of the competition, with the first leg on June 4. More

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      Who is Bruno Andrade? Baller League No 1 pick and QPR youth graduate with a lengthy Football League resume

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      THE No1 pick in the newly-formed UK Baller League comes with pedigree.Bruno Andrade is set to garner a lot of attention when he suits up for SDS FC, managed by YouTuber and Sky Sports regular Sharky.Bruno Andrade (right) was part of the Lincoln side that got promoted to the Sky Bet League One.Andrade was in the same academy as Raheem SterlingCredit: QPRThe Football League journeyman was the first pick in the newly-formed UK version Baller LeagueCredit: X: @SDSFootballClub
      Not only because he was the league’s first pick in a draft selection sprinkled with former Premier League players but also because of the numerous teams he has played for in the past.Andrade, 31, has a lengthy resume in various leagues across the English football league pyramid.So, who is the newest Baller League recruit?Former Queens Park Rangers player Born and raised in Viseu, a small city located in the heart of Portugal, Andrade joined the Queens Park Rangers’ development teams upon arriving in the UK. READ MORE IN BALLER LEAGUEThe Portuguese forward was attempting to establish himself at Loftus Road during a time when the team was investing heavily in an effort to succeed in the Premier League.He would proceed to play in the club’s first team four times during his nine-year association with the West London side.”I’m not trying to sound big-headed but I 100 per cent think I would be playing there if I was coming through now,” he said in a sit-down interview with Sky Sports in 2019. “But at the time it was hectic because QPR were signing players left, right and centre and it made it really hard for youngsters like myself trying to come through. Most read in Football”I had players like Park Ji-Sung, Adel Taarabt, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Junior Hoilett in front of me so it was hard to make an impact.”One local Portugese paper at the time earmarked Andrade as someone to watch in regards to the national team during the time.”The year after I left things starting changing and there has been a bit more stability with youngsters getting a chance. For me the timing was all wrong, but everything happens for a reason.”Football League journeyman During his time with the R’s, Andrade went on a series of loans that would make him known in the lower league circles. In 2015, eager for first-team experience, Andrade joined Woking in the National League. A year later, he moved to Boreham Wood in the same tier.He had a breakthrough season in 2017–18, scoring 22 goals, which earned him a return to the Football League with Lincoln in the summer of 2018. Lincoln City and the Cowley brothers gave him an opportunity following Danny and Nick’s promotion from the National League in the season prior. However, upon the Cowley brother’s departure in 2019, Andrade would be on the move again in January 2020 as he joined the Class of ’92-owned Salford City.An underwhelming stint at the Manchester-based club would see the former teammate of Raheem Sterling tumble down the leagues with Bedford Town in level 7 of the national football pyramid, providing a new hunting ground for the 17-club man at the start of the year.Personal life José, Andrade’s father, played football professionally as well. He was a particularly prodigious striker in the 90s for local side Académico de Viseu and earned a move to English football with Stoke City in 1997.The career climax was followed by a move to various clubs across Europe before retiring in 2010 as a two-capped man for Cape Verde. Baller League managersLuis Figo – Trebol FCTBJZL – VZN FCAlan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Micah Richards – DeportrioSharky – SDS FCJohn Terry – 26ersAngry Ginge – YanitedJens Lehmann, Robert Pires, Freddie Ljungberg – N5 FCMiniminter – M7 FCDave – Santan FCClint 419 – FC Rules the WorldIan Wright and Chloe Kelly – Wembley Rangers AFCMaya Jama and Alisha Lehmann – MVPs UnitedWhat is the Baller League?Youtube sensation and boxer KSI will be the president of the Baller League.Games will consist of two 15 minute halves.After 11 games, the top four placed teams will meet in the play-offs to determine the winner of the competition.Games will be played weekly every Monday from March 24, and will stream live on YouTube and Twitch, as well as be shown on Sky Sports in the UK.READ MORE SUN STORIESFootball icon Luis Figo is one of the star-studded names involved in the event.Credit: Getty
      Celebrities, futsal players, and former players will compete in the indoor football tournament. Premier League legends such as John Terry, Alan Shearer, Robert Pires and Ian Wright are all managers in the Baller League with the likes of Luis Figo, Alisha Lehmann, Chloe Kelly, r More

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      Thomas Tuchel axes two stars from England squad to face Latvia but Morgan Gibbs-White and Jarrell Quansah included

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      MORGAN GIBBS-WHITE and Jarrell Quansah have been included in England’s matchday squad to face Latvia after two team-mates were left out.Thomas Tuchel has named his 23-man group for the World Cup qualifier.Thomas Tuchel has named his 23-man squad to face LatviaCredit: GettyMorgan Gibbs-White has been included in tonight’s matchday squadCredit: GettyJarrell Quansah could earn his first England capCredit: GettyTino Livramento and Anthony Gordon won’t feature tonightCredit: GettyUefa rules mean Tuchel had to cut three players from the 26-strong pool he selected for this international weekend.Gibbs-White, Quansah and Aaron Ramsdale were left out against Albania, with the latter once again excluded.However for Latvia’s visit to Wembley tonight Ramsdale is joined by Tino Livramento and Anthony Gordon on the list of stars who miss out.Gordon withdrew from the England camp after suffering a hip injury on Friday which forced him to limp down the tunnel after the final whistle.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLivramento was an unused substitute in the 2-0 victory over Albania and will now have to wait to add to the solitary cap he won against Ireland last year.His absence means Quansah has a chance to earn his first England cap.The Liverpool star is a natural centre-back but has filled in at right-back on occasion, so could get minutes tonight.Tuchel appears willing to hand opportunities to a number of players as he searches for the right balance in his squad.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHe said: “We have to get the process right to find the best group.”If that means we leave very good and talented players out of the squad this can happen. In the next 16 months it is important we find the right team and not the most talented 26 players.’That was missing’ – Brutally blunt Thomas Tuchel reveals disappointment in Rashford and Foden’s England performances”We need to get the team right. We need to get the team spirit right because it’s one thing to play qualifiers, it’s another thing to play tournament football.”Aaron Ramsdale has failed to make the matchday squad againCredit: Getty More

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      ‘So unfair’ – Only way Chelsea can get out of £25m Jadon Sancho buy obligation revealed after loan transfer from Man Utd

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      CHELSEA can still opt out of their obligation-to-buy loan deal for Manchester United flop Jadon Sancho.The Blues signed United outcast Sancho, 24, last summer following an agreement with their Premier League foes.Chelsea can still opt out of their obligation-to-buy loan deal for Man Utd flop Jadon SanchoCredit: GettyChelsea will have to pay Man Utd £5m if they do not complete the £25m signing of SanchoCredit: GettyThe winger moved to Stamford Bridge on a season-long loan – but included in the deal was an obligation to buy the winger for £25million this coming June.The England international started well as he registered an assist in each of his first three Premier League matches with the West Londoners.However, Sancho’s form has since dipped and he currently tallies only two goals and six assists in 28 appearances with Enzo Maresca’s side.Therefore, Chelsea may not be too keen to splash the cash for the ex-Borussia Dortmund star this summer.Read More on ChelseaAccording to The Athletic, however, there may be a way out for Chelsea after all – but it comes with a catch.The Blues will have to pay Man Utd £5m if they do NOT complete the signing of Sancho permanently.That means the forward may return to Old Trafford after all amid reports suggesting United manager Ruben Amorim is planning a mass summer clearout.And the Red Devils don’t seem too keen to welcome the ex-Manchester City youngster back.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeThat is after Man Utd minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s damning assessment of Sancho and four other players who never lived up to expectations.Ratcliffe recently said: “If you look at the players we are buying this summer, that we didn’t buy, we’re buying Antony.’Reminded me of Gerrard at Liverpool’ – Cole Palmer told he needs to LEAVE Chelsea and has outgrown the club already”We’re buying Casemiro, we’re buying [Andre] Onana, we’re buying [Rasmus] Hojlund, we’re buying Sancho.”These are all things from the past, whether we like it or not, we’ve inherited those things and have to sort that out.”For Sancho, who now plays for Chelsea and we pay half his wages, we’re paying £17million to buy him in the summer.”United fans didn’t seem too pleased with that new piece of information following Sancho’s struggles in Manchester.One supporter tweeted: “This is so unfair. So obligatory loans are essentially useless. This is not a significant penalty.”Another commented: “Since when did they change the definition of obligation?”A third wrote: “What a joke. So it basically wasn’t an obligation. It was essentially a straight loan with a fee, and not even a high fee at that. That’s us stuck with him next season then.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThis fan said: “Whoever negotiated this kind of deal should be top of Manchester United’s sack list if not sacked already.”And that one wondered: “What’s the point of an obligation to buy if they don’t buy?” More

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      Footie star dangerously kicks TWO fans in astonishing cup final rampage after being sent off as hundreds invade pitch

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      A WILD brawl involving players and supporters has marred a cup final in Brazil – with one star seen kicking out at rival fans. The Santa Catarina State Championship final between Avai and Chapecoense descended into chaos on Saturday night.There was chaos following a cup final in Brazil over the weekendCredit: https://x.com/TNTSportsBRChapecoense star Jorge Jimenez was seen kicking a rival fan after a pitch invasionCredit: https://x.com/TNTSportsBRThe supporter had been taunting away fans after Avai triumphedCredit: https://x.com/TNTSportsBRThe club have since condemned Jimenez’s actions after he was seen kicking out at the downed supporterCredit: https://x.com/TNTSportsBRThe opening leg between the two sides finished 2-2 last week, setting up a tense finale at the Ressacada in Florianopolis.Bruno Matias gave Chapecoense a second-half lead, only for Avai to hit back through a controversial penalty from Eduardo Brock.Giovanni Augusto saw red for the visitors in a bad-tempered game, with FOUR players on the benches also given an early shower after clashing over the penalty decision. Avai ultimately took the title after the 1-1 draw because they finished higher in the league stage.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd their delighted supporters invaded the pitch to celebrate at full time.One fan made a beeline towards the travelling Chapecoense contingent, taunting them over the loss.Video circulated on social media showed fuming midfielder Jorge Jimenez launching into a wild attack on the supporter.He leapt into the air, kicking the fan hard in the back and knocking him to the floor. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJimenez appeared to aim another kick towards the fan while he was on the ground.And as he walked off the pitch, he kicked out hard at another Avai fan who had come onto the field.Benfica fans furiously brawl with Barcelona stewards with limbs everywhere during Champions League KOFollowing the fracas, the club released a statement, saying: “Chapecoense wishes to publicly state that it does not condone any type of violence or aggression. “Aware of the facts, the club promptly contacted [Jimenez], who expressed regret for his conduct. “Since the incident, he has reflected on his actions and understands that impulsive reactions are not in keeping with the responsibility he carries as a professional footballer.”He reiterated his commitment to learning from this episode and avoiding any similar situation in the future.”Jimenez had started the game for Chapecoense but was subbed off at halftime.He was left incensed after referee Gustavo Ervino Bauermann sent off Augusto for complaining about the second-half penalty.Santa Catarina Military Police were needed to remove Augusto from the field, per Globo. And in their statement, Chapecoense slammed the refereeing performance as “biased” and “full of flaws”.Jimenez was also given a red card by Bauermann amid the crazy scenes, with the penalty delayed by almost 10 minutes. Augusto complained after the match: “I didn’t say anything. If I said anything, it was ‘You’re kidding me’.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He gave me a yellow card and then a red card. He’s been acting maliciously since the beginning of the game. “Only we know what’s going on, and he’s simply doing this out of ego and vanity.” More

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      Premier League’s newest stadium sees record attendance before planned evacuation 65 minutes into match

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      EVERTON’S second test match in their new stadium ended with an evacuation.The Toffees are ready to leave their historic Goodison Park ground – England’s first major football stadium – after 132 years.Everton’s second test match in their new stadium ended with an evacuationCredit: AFPEverton are ready to leave their historic Goodison Park groundCredit: AFPAnd the Merseysiders are moving in to their brand new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium in May.The Premier League outfit held their first test event at their 52,888-capacity ground last month.About 10,000 lucky fans won a ballot and got to watch Everton’s Under-18s take on Wigan’s reserves, who won the friendly match with a score of 2-1.The club decided to take advantage of the international break to host a second test match.Read More on FootballThis time a record 25,000 fans got to watch the Under-21s take on Bolton’s B team at the £800million venue on Sunday.Everton youngster Kingsford Boayke scored the only goal of the match before a planned evacuation was announced after 65 minutes.The clearance took place in order to ensure the club can obtain a safety license for their new stadiumEverton posted earlier this week: “An evacuation exercise will be performed at Everton’s new stadium as part of the test event schedule that will enable the Club to obtain a safety licence for the 52,888-capacity waterfront venue.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”The 25,000-plus supporters attending the stadium’s second test event – a friendly between the Blues’ Under-21s and Bolton Wanderers ‘B’ on Sunday 23 March – are to be asked to exit the stadium during the second half, before the full-time whistle.”The process will allow the emergency services and local authorities to monitor a large-scale evacuation from the Bramley-Moore Dock site and supporters attending the event are being asked to play their part in making the exercise a success.Everton’s £760million new stadium close to completion as incredible new video of ground is revealed “The planned evacuation will signal the end of the match and supporters will not be allowed to return to the stadium. “Attendees will be safely guided out of the stadium and will not be required to muster or congregate.”Instead, once out of the stadium, fans will be encouraged to leave as they would if they were leaving after a game.”The Club is working with transport authorities to ensure local services are timed to manage the flow of people away from Bramley-Moore Dock as they exit the stadium.”Everton Under-21s took on Bolton in their second test matchCredit: PAEverton are moving in to their brand new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium in MayCredit: EPA More

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      Thomas Tuchel warns England’s army of talented playmakers that some will watch World Cup on sofa after blasting Foden

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      THOMAS TUCHEL told his army of talented playmakers  that some of them will be watching the World Cup from their sofas.The new England boss has more candidates for No 10 than a voter at a general election.Thomas Tuchel has warned England’s playmakers that not all of them will be going to the World CupCredit: GettyTuchel admits Phil Foden is yet to transfer his Man City form to an England shirtCredit: GettyJude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Morgan Gibbs-White are all vying to play as central attacking midfielders.But Tuchel has warned  that some of them will not be going to the United States next summer because he must select the most well- balanced squad rather than simply picking all of his best players.The England boss claims that Real Madrid Galactico Bellingham, 21, and Manchester City’s 24-year-old Foden can play in the same team, despite plenty of evidence to the contrary.Chelsea talisman Palmer is out injured but is also a world-class No 10, while fellow 22-year-old Rogers — who plays in that role for  Champions League quarter-finalists Aston Villa — is expected to start on the wing against Latvia on Monday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Gibbs-White, 25, who replaced Palmer in the squad for Friday night’s 2-0 win over Albania  has been outstanding in that position for high-flying Nottingham Forest.But Tuchel said: “Some No 10s simply cannot play. We have to get the process right to find the best group. If that means we leave very good and talented players out of the squad this can happen.“We need to get the team right because it’s one thing to play  qualifiers, it’s another thing to play tournament football.”Tuchel seems committed to Bellingham as his first-choice No 10, after predecessor Gareth Southgate frequently shunted him on to the left flank to accommodate Foden.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSIn the autumn interim boss Lee Carsley selected Bellingham, Foden and Palmer in the same unorthodox starting line-up and it backfired badly as the Three Lions suffered an embarrassing 2-1 Nations League home defeat by Greece.Carsley also employed City’s Jack Grealish, predominantly a winger, as a No 10 during his six-match reign last autumn but Tuchel has left out the 29-year-old due to a lack of game-time with his club.’I don’t expect anything’ Roy Keane savages England star after below-par display in Thomas Tuchel’s first gameJude Bellingham looks to have already cemented his place as England’s first-choice No10Credit: GettyMorgan Rogers is set to get a start out wide against LatviaCredit: GettyTuchel admits Foden has rarely produced his club form in a 44-cap England career.He said: “Phil would prefer to play No 10, maybe it would suit him more.“We also have Rogers who’s very impressive. We also have Palmer.“The players have to take what they get. Phil can play on the wing, as a nine in the middle of the pitch.“He is just missing what these creative players sometimes are  missing — confidence and the flow.Cole Palmer was forced to withdraw from England’s squad due to injuryCredit: AFPHe was replaced by Morgan Gibbs-White, who had not initially been called upCredit: PA“He’s trying hard, you see his investment in defensive actions.“It’s just not really happening. You sometimes see it in the clubs, it’s not only here with England.”But asked whether Bellingham and Foden can play well in tandem, Tuchel answered: “One hundred per cent, they can play together.“Phil’s numbers are unbelievably good for Man City. They are not so good for the national team, so we need to try to build something to see the Phil Foden from Man City.”Tuchel was surprised his public criticism of Foden and Marcus  Rashford attracted so much attention.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “We try to be honest. But nothing I say in public is something they haven’t heard from me before.“Sometimes I’m surprised with what people try to make out of it, that Marcus and Phil should be offended. I don’t see it.” More