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      Incredible moment Scott McTominay’s car is mobbed by Napoli fans as punters rush to get glimpse of their hero

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      NAPOLI are on the brink of a stunning Serie A title success with Scott McTominay at the very heart of it.And the passionate fans in Naples have shown how much they adore the Scotland star in an incredible moment last night.Napoli fans spotted Scott McTominay’s car at the airportCredit: Youtube @CalcioNapoli24TVThey rushed over desperate for a glimpse of their heroCredit: Youtube @CalcioNapoli24TVMcTominay was absolutely loving itCredit: Youtube @CalcioNapoli24TVMcTominay and Napoli are on the cusp of Serie A title gloryCredit: EPANapoli travelled to take on Parma last night knowing a win could potentially secure a second Serie A championship in three years.However, they were held to a 0-0 draw by the relegation-threatened outfit.It could have been a costly slip-up, but title rivals Inter Milan were ALSO held to a draw – 2-2 against Lazio – meaning it’s as you were heading into the final round of matches next weekend.With a one point lead, Napoli’s destiny is in their own hands and they know a win over Cagliari this coming Sunday will confirm them as champions.Inter, meanwhile, head to Como.With the title triumph on the brink of happening, Napoli fans are buoyant and starting to really, really believe.That was evident when a thousand fans headed to the airport in Naples late at night to welcome back their heroes.Footage shared by CalcioNapoli24 shows the incredible moment a large group of fans spotted McTominay in his car.Most read in FootballThe former Man Utd star’s black 4×4 quickly becomes surrounded both by fans on foot and some on motorcycles.Many of them are wearing Napoli gear.Napoli fan gets incredible Scott McTominay tattoo with permanent nod to Scotland hero’s bizarre new nicknameOne fan on a bike filmed the encounter, driving round to the driver’s side where McTominay was sat.Horns are blaring and several shouts of “Scott” can be heard.The footage shows several phones being pressed up against the window with fans desperate to get a picture of their new main man.Some also attempt to take a selfie.McTominay, it’s fair to say, is absolutely loving it.Extremely calm despite the chaos going on around him, the Scotland ace rolls down his window to greet the adoring fans.He has a big smile on his face as he applauds and waves to the fans.McTominay has been loving in life in Naples, both on the pitch and off of it.The city, too, has completely taken the 28-year old to heart.Read More on The SunA shrine – similar to the ones made in honour to the great Diego Maradona – has appeared in the centre of Naples, while other tributes include tattoos and pizzas.Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Crystal Palace heroes deliver at Wembley but will hangovers prevent midweek returns?

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      CRYSTAL PALACE lifted their first major trophy at Wembley on Saturday after defeating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final.And from a Dream Team perspective, the defining moment could not have been scripted better.Eze scored the most famous goal in Palace’s historyCredit: GettyEberechi Eze (£5.4m) was comfortably the most popular recruit for Gameweek 36 and it was the 26-year-old who scored what proved to be a historic winner in the 16th minute.Palace’s No10 has now scored six goals in his last five outings, a fruitful spell that has yielded 59 points.His cup-winning strike propelled him past the 300-point mark – he’s just the fifth midfielder to achieve a triple century this season.Fittingly, it was Daniel Munoz (£5.4m) who provided the assist for Eze at Wembley.The Colombian wing-back has been an exceptional performer throughout 2024/25 and now ranks first among defenders with 299 points to his name.Munoz has been immenseCredit: GettyMunoz has scored six goals, registered eight assists, contributed to 17 clean sheets, and made a whopping 144 tackles.He played his part in keeping Pep Guardiola’s side at bay and ultimately notched 12 points for his 12th double-digit haul of the campaign.Eze and Munoz are Palace’s two most selected players in Dream Team and so their combined return of 22 points would have been warmly welcomed by many gaffers.Most read in FootballMany Dream Team bosses would have backed the pair – or the likes of Marc Guehi (£4m), Jean-Philippe Mateta (£4m) and Ismaila Sarr (£4.1m) – because Oliver Glasner’s side have two fixtures to fulfil this Gameweek but how will that play out after sizeable celebrations?Glasner probably hasn’t given much thought to the Wolves game… and rightly soCredit: AlamyIt will certainly be interesting to see how the Eagles line up against Wolves in midweek.The South Londoners are guaranteed to finish in mid-table in the Premier League no matter what happens from this point and so it wouldn’t be a surprise if a few key players nursed well-deserved hangovers from the stands at Selhurst Park on Tuesday night.On the other hand, with the result largely irrelevant, Glasner may feel his regulars deserve to take centre stage for what might become a glorified victory lap.If the latter turns out to be true then Eze and friends may even stumble upon a few more useful points.Henderson saved Marmoush’s penaltyCredit: ReutersDean Henderson (£4.1m) was Palace’s hero at the other end of the pitch, particularly for his save from Omar Marmoush’s (£4.8m) first-half penalty.The England goalkeeper banked 12 points when all was said and done and now ranks third among players in his position with 196 points.At the risk of thinking too far ahead, victory in the FA Cup final means the Eagles will participate in next season’s Europa League and the prospect of extra fixtures for Eze, Munoz and company should put Dream Team bosses on high alert.But that’s a conversation for a later date.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      Ajax manager and Tottenham target Francesco Farioli dramatically QUITS just hours after losing title

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      FRANCESCO FARIOLI has quit as Ajax manager, the day after breaking down in tears on the pitch – paving the way for him to replace Ange Postecoglou.Farioli wept on the field after seeing his side throw away the Eredivisie title.Francesco Farioli has quit as Ajax managerCredit: AFPThe Italian wept on the pitch as his side missed out on the Eredivisie titleCredit: Shutterstock EditorialAjax finished on 78 points, one behind champions PSV. And Farioli, 36, has told the board he will walk away less than 24 hours after the heartbreak.He joined from Nice a year ago, penning a three-year contract in Amsterdam. But now Farioli and his backroom staff have opted to leave as Ajax made it three seasons without winning the league.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFarioli said: “My journey at Ajax started almost one year ago, at De Toekomst, with the aim of bringing Ajax back to where it belongs. And it ended at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, finally bringing back Ajax to Champions League, the biggest stage of European football. !We wanted to bring new energy to the whole Ajax community, sharing a positive way of working and thinking with the club at all levels.”Being Ajax’s first non-Dutch coach since 1998 and the club’s first-ever Italian one have been an absolute privilege: together with my staff we embraced this huge challenge with respect, responsibility, passion and determination to succeed. “Earning the respect and support from Ajax fans we felt throughout the whole season meant a lot for myself and my staff. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”We lived unbelievable and unforgettable moments all together: a unique, intense, emotional season in which we shared belief, fighting spirit and pride, finally achieving our goal, accomplishing our mission.”The management and I have the same goals for the future of Ajax, but we have different visions and timeframes about the way we should work and operate to achieve those goals. Moment furious Man Utd flop Wout Weghorst SLAPS camera out of his face after Ajax lose league title by a point”Given these differences in the principles and foundations of the project, I feel deep in my heart that this is the best moment to part ways.”Ajax’s technical director Alex Kroes added: “I find this incredibly disappointing. “Francesco and his staff have been a great help to us.”It’s been an intense season filled with many memorable moments, and we achieved our goal: qualifying for next season’s Champions League. “Francesco also played a key role in enhancing the high-performance culture at Ajax, for which we are extremely grateful. “This summer was already set to be a challenging transfer window, and it has now become even more so. “It is up to us to ensure that a strong new coaching team is in place when pre-season preparations begin on 26 June.”Francesco Farioli’s coaching careerFatih Karagumruk 22 March 2021 to 16 December 2021 – P27 W11 D8 L8 GD+4 Win % 40.74Alanyaspor 31 December 2021 to 27 February 2023 – P48 W20 D12 L16 GD+6 Win % 41.67Nice 30 June 2023 to 23 May 2024 – P38 W17 D11 L10 GD+13 Win % 44.74Ajax 23 May 2024 to 19 May 2024 – P53 W34 D7 L12 GD+47 Win % 64.15TOTAL – P166 W82 D38 L46 GD+70 Win % 49.40Now Farioli is available should Tottenham look to replace Postecoglou.Postecoglou’s future at Spurs looks uncertain – and may well leave even if he wins the Europa League final on Wednesday.Italian Farioli was already in the running to take over in North London. And the possible return to the Tottenham boardroom of Fabio Paratici could pave the way for his compatriot Farioli, a former disciple of Roberto De Zerbi. Read More on The SunAfter working under the ex-Brighton boss at Benevento and Sassuolo, ex-goalkeeper Farioli started his own managerial career in Turkey before leading Nice to Europa League qualification despite starting the season without his Uefa Pro Licence coaching badge. Oliver Glasner is the favourite to take over from Postecoglou off the back of his FA Cup glory with Crystal Palace with Scott Parker, Thomas Frank, Mauricio Pochettino and Xavi also in the running.Ange Postecoglou could leave Tottenham even if he wins the Europa League finalCredit: PA More

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      Europa League 2025 prize money: How much are Man Utd and Tottenham competing for in thrilling final

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      IT has been a while since we had an all-English Europa League final – but that changes on May 21 – and the prize money for the winners has been revealed!Premier League rivals Manchester United and Tottenham will face off in Bilbao with several things on the line.Manchester United ran riot in their Europa League semi-finalCredit: PATottenham thrashed Bodo/Glimt in their Europa League semi-finalCredit: GettyRed Devils boss Ruben Amorim will be desperate to mark his debut season at the helm of United by lifting some silverware, especially after the Prem campaign his team has suffered.And after United’s 7-1 aggregate pummelling on Athletic Bilbao, Amorim will be very confident his side can do so.However, Ange Postecoglou promised Spurs fans that he always delivers trophies in his second season, and after their dominant semi-final performance against Bodo/Glimt, there is every chance this could happen.But not only can both teams turn what has been a woeful season into a memorable one, they can win a ton of money too.Read more on Europa LeagueWhat is the Europa League prize money?UEFA have revealed that the winners of this year’s Europa League will take home a staggering £10.95 million.While the runners-up are set to pocket approximately £5.90mHere is the full breakdown:Winner: £10.95mRunner-up: £5.90mSemi-finalists: £3.54mQuarter-finalists: £2.11mRound of 16: £1.47mReaching knockout round play-off: £252,800League-phase wins: £379,201League-phase draws: £126,400Most read in Europa LeagueMan Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clashWhat else do you get for winning the Europa League?Along with earning a substantial amount of prize money, the winners gain automatic qualification for next season’s Champions League.This would be an incredible achievement for both Manchester United and Tottenham considering their current lower-table positions in the Premier League.The Europa League trophy is also the heaviest piece of silverware UEFA have to offer, weighing in at 15kg.When is the Europa League final 2025?The 2025 Europa League final will take place on Wednesday, May 21.Kick off will be at 8pm BST.Estadio de San Mames stadium – the home of Athletic Bilbao will host the thrilling final. More

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      Diletta Leotta stuns in ‘perfect’ outfit as DAZN host puts on leggy display for Serie A title clash

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      DILETTA LEOTTA put on another stunning display as she conducted her Italian footie punditry duties.The 33-year-old DAZN presenter regularly wows Serie A fans with an array of bold and daring outfits.DAZN presenter Diletta Leotta stunned during a Charity Gala event in Rome last weekThe 33-year-old stunned as she returned pitchside on Sunday for Napoli’s trip to ParmaCredit: GETTYLeotta wowed viewers in a figure-hugging black dressCredit: INSTGRAM@DILETTALEOTTAAnd just days after stunning in a floral number at a charity event, the Italian wowed during the broadcaster’s coverage of Napoli’s trip to Parma on Sunday.She donned a figure-hugging black dress for the match, which ended 0-0.And Leotta – the wife of formerLiverpool flop Loris Karius – completed her outfit, which she showed off on Instagram before the match, with white open-toed high heels.The accompanying caption for her pre-match photo dump read: “Last 180.”READ MORE ON DILETTA LEOTTAScores of Leotta’s 9.2million followers flooded the comments section, with one commenting: “You are gorgeous.”Another said: “Magnificent.”And another said: “Sublime to say the least!”One remarked: “Lucky your husband.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDiletta Leotta is married to former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris KariusAnother chimed in: “My Dileta, what a perfect outfit, you are stunning!”When she’s not required on screen, Leotta tries her best to attend hubby’s Karius’ Schalke matches.Diletta Leotta wows in busty outfit at Fifa Club World Cup draw but fans baffled as Italy icon calls her an ‘immigrant’But she recently suffered a “traumatic” experience in the form of an invasive security check at a German airport while travelling back to Italy.During an appearance on Radio 105, she recalled: “I had to go back to Italy, and as I was going through the metal detector, a policewoman came and wanted to check me.”At one point, I took off almost all my clothes.”I was wearing almost nothing under my arms and told her, ‘Look, I have nothing under my arms.'”But she insisted on tickling me under my arms, which was incredible torture.”She also told me to take off my shoes and tickled me under my feet.Read More on The Sun”It was traumatic because my brother held me like that (with his arms raised) and tickled me under the armpits.”He was really strong. He tickled me all over my body and I used to wet my pants.” More

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      Tony Docherty dramatically SACKED by Dundee with ex-Celtic star in frame for Dens Park manager role

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      DUNDEE have sacked manager Tony Docherty. SunSport understands the Dens Park gaffer was told this morning the club plan to move in a new direction. Tony Docherty has been axed by DundeeCredit: Kenny RamsayA Lyall Cameron double saw Dundee secure their top flight place on the final dayCredit: Kenny RamsayEx-Celtic star Shaun Maloney is in the frame for the Dens Park vacancyCredit: GettyThe former Aberdeen, Kilmarnock and St Johnstone number two took the job in the summer of 2023 and rebuilt the squad quickly following promotion from the Championship. Docherty led Dundee to the top six last season, their first top-half finish in nine years, and was nominated for the Manager of the Year awards. The 54-year-old couldn’t replicate the feat this season, with several injuries to key players crippling his defence. As a result, they had the worst defensive record in the Premiership and only stayed out of relegation trouble on the final day by beating St Johnstone 2-0. Dens owner Tim Keyes and managing director John Nelms have decided to make a change, with former Hibs boss Shaun Maloney in the frame. The ex-Celtic winger is currently out of work after leaving crisis-hit Wigan in March.He previously held talks about becoming Dee boss in 2022 but no agreement was reached.Docherty also lost star man Luke McCowan to Celtic, who splashed out £1 million to sign him late in last summer’s window.Most read in FootballHis backroom team have also left the club.Dundee have confirmed Stuart Taylor, Alan Combe and Graeme Henderson have all departed with immediate effect.Moment Dundee fans invade pitch after securing safety against St Johnstone at McDiarmid ParkIn a statement, the Dens Park club stated that this season had “not met the standards expected by the club.”They’re also planning to restructure the club’s football department while they begin their search for the next manager.Dundee said: “Dundee Football Club can today confirm that manager Tony Docherty, Stuart Taylor, Alan Combe and Graeme Henderson have been relieved of their duties at the football club with immediate effect.”Tony was appointed manager of Dundee FC in May 2023 after the club was promoted to the Scottish Premiership and in his first season in charge guided the club to a top six finish in the league.”Stuart was brought in as assistant manager to Tony in June 2023.Alan has been with the club since 2021 as goalkeeping coach and Graeme joined last summer as head of performance.”Sunday’s result confirmed the club’s place in the Scottish Premiership for next season. However, this season the results of the team have not met the standards expected by the club.”With the club finishing the season in tenth position, one place above the relegation play-off position, the club have taken the decision to relieve Tony of his duties.Shaun Maloney’s careerJoined Celtic as a trainee in 1999 and made first team debut in 2001Scored 37 goals in 138 appearances during first spell with HoopsSpent 18 months with Aston Villa between 2007 and 2008 before returning to CelticWon five SPL titles and three League Cups across his two spells with the HoopsReturned to England with Wigan in 2011 before a brief stint in the USA with Chicago Fire in 2015Career ended with at two-year spell with Hull CityWon 47 Scotland caps and scored seven goalsMoved into coaching role with Celtic in 2017 before taking first team coach gig with Belgium in 2018Appointed Hibs manager in December 2021 and was in charge until April 2022Previously entered talks about becoming Dundee manager in 2022 but no deal was agreedTook charge at former club Wigan in January 2023 and spent just over two years in the role”The club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Tony, Stuart, Alan and Graeme for all of the work they have put into the club during their time at Dundee FC. We wish them all the best for the future.”The club intends at this juncture to restructure the football department and the process to appoint a new management team begins immediately.Read More on The Sun”The club shall be making no further comment at this time.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku at centre of six-way transfer race with Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim a huge admirer

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      CHELSEA star Christopher Nkunku is at the centre of a six-way transfer race this summer.The talented Frenchman is pushing for an exit from Chelsea, two years after a £52million switch from RB Leipzig.Six clubs are battling to sign Christopher Nkunku this summerCredit: GettyAnd SunSport can reveal that London rivals Arsenal are among those lining up a move for Nkunku.The Gunners are desperate to boost their firepower and Mikel Arteta sees the 27-year-old as a good option to add to his squad.But five other clubs are heavily in the race to secure Nkunku’s services.Manchester United, who made a move for the player during the January transfer window, are planning to go back this summer. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRuben Amorim is a huge admirer of the player, and believes his Premier League experience makes him a superb option for his Old Trafford rebuild.Liverpool also like Nkunku due to his versatility and previous goal record at Leipzig, where he netted 58 goals in his final two seasons.And West Ham, who will undergo a major rebuild, are plotting an ambitious raid of their own after ex-Chelsea boss Graham Potter identified Nkunku as a star target.But there’s also strong interest from overseas, with Champions League finalists’ Paris St Germain among those to be monitoring developments. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThey are believed to big admirers of Nkunku and think he could be a perfect addition to the stunning playing style Luis Enrique has created.Atletico Madrid are also interested in the player, with uncertainty over the future of Liverpool-linked ex-Man City forward Julian Alvarez.Cole Palmer eats sandwich and ketchup as Brit music legend makes cameo in brilliant Chelsea kit release videoIf Alvarez does go, then Nkunku is seen as the first option for a replacement.The Frenchman has endured a frustrating season for Chelsea and is fully expected to push for a move away.Just seven of his 22 starts this term have come in the league, with Nkunku instead a regular in the Conference League and domestic cups.He’s thought to prefer the idea of a move to a club in the Champions League, which would make Arsenal, Liverpool, Paris St Germain and Atletico Madrid the leading contenders. Chelsea would prefer to see the player move abroad as, despite his limited playing time, boss Enzo Maresca knows Nkunku has a lot of ability and knows selling him to a rival club could be risky. More

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      ‘He was there with me’ – Dean Henderson gets emotional live on GMB over death of his dad after FA Cup triumph

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      DEAN HENDERSON became visibly emotional as he opened up on the passing of his father, who he insists was “there with” him during Crystal Palace’s FA Cup final triumph.The Palace and England stopper lost his dad, Dougie, before the start of the 2024/25 season. Dean Henderson lost his father, Dougie, last JulyHis late father passed away 11 days after England’s Euro 2024 defeat to SpainHenderson became visibly emotional when speaking about his late dad on GMBCredit: ITVDougie tragically passed away 11 days after England’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain last July, in which Henderson was an unused substitute. Henderson’s thoughts turned to his late father after his FA Cup final heroics against Manchester City last Saturday, in which he saved a first-half penalty from Omar Marmoush not long after he controversially avoided a red card. And he was once again full of emotion thinking about Dougie, who passed away aged 57, during an appearance on Good Morning Britain on Monday.He said: “It was obviously a hugely emotional day in that respect. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”In the last 24 hours, I’ve probably thought about it quite a lot. “But, obviously, when you’re in the moment, you’ve just got to focus on the game. “The afterthought of it really comes when you can’t pick up the phone with him and have a chat with him and tell him what you’ve done. “He’d have normally been there in the stadium watching. Most read in FootballHenderson paid tribute to Dougie in the immediate aftermath of Crystal Palace’s FA Cup final triumphCredit: GETTY”But listen, it’s incredible and I take good pride knowing that I think he was there with me.”Henderson’s immediate post-match tribute to his late father was equally as touching.Dean Henderson dedicates Crystal Palace’s FA Cup final triumph to dad after his tragic deathThe former Manchester United stopper said: “It’s why I left (Man Utd), it’s what I set out to do. “But honestly I lost my dad at the start of the season and I’ll miss him here today. “But he was with me every kick of the ball today and I dedicate that win to him.” Palace won their first major trophy in their 120-year history thanks to a 1-0 win at Wembley.Eberechi Eze struck in the 16th minute to condemn City to yet more misery this season.Henderson was lucky not to see red in the 24th minute when he handled the ball outside of the box with Erling Haaland bearing down on goal.Dean Henderson played a huge role in Palace’s stunning 1-0 FA Cup final win over CityCredit: GettyThe England international was lucky not to see red for a deliberate handballCredit: GETTYVAR decided the offense WASN’T worthy of a red card, which would have huge ramifications ten minutes later when Henderson saved Marmoush’s spot kick.City boss Pep Guardiola was fuming with the decision and was involved in an angry post-match spat with Henderson.Recalling the incident, Henderson told ITV: “I just want to shake his hand. Read More on The Sun”But I think he was disappointed with the time wasting. “I said, ‘You got the ten minutes you wanted.’ There’s no hard feelings.” More