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      Man Utd fans turn on Derek Chisora after he posts picture catching up with controversial ‘old friend’

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      DEREK CHISORA has incurred the wrath of Manchester United fans for proudly posing for a snap with Avram Glazer.Del Boy has been a lifelong fan of the Red Devils and has proudly stuck by them during their ups and downs since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in May 2013.Boxer Derek Chisora is a lifelong Manchester United fanCredit: REUTERSBut Del Boy has incurred the wrath of Red Devils supporters by taking a snap with Avram GlazerCredit: INSTAGRAM@DEREKCHISORABut his recent selfie with Glazer – whose family owns a majority stake in the club – has infuriated some of the Old Trafford faithful.One furious Red Devil commented on the X post: “Disgrace to our fanbase.”Another said: “My God.”And another said: “Should have told him to sell the club.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne remarked: “He and his siblings have destroyed the club and Derek is out here getting starstruck and asking for selfies.”Another chimed in: “If you were a real Manchester United like you say you are I don’t think you would take a selfie with him.”What did you do? Thanked him for all the good he’s done?”Chisora, 40, seemingly doesn’t care about the criticism he’s received and has yet to respond to.Most read in BoxingThe former two-time WBC heavyweight title challenger hasn’t been shy in vocalising his displeasure at United’s woes in recent years.And after seeing the Red Devils suffer a 4-0 defeat to bitter rivals Liverpool two years ago, he revealed he’d adopt an unconventional method to whip them into shape if he were team manager.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSManchester United fans have been calling for the Glazer family to leave the club for the best part of a decadeCredit: AFPHe told talkSPORT: “I’d slap them up, I’d tell them to wake up. They’re an embarrassment. They’re not playing for the badge anymore.”Even the whole Premier League is an embarrassment right now, none of them play for the badge anymore.Derek Chisora and Avram Glazer View this post on Instagram A post shared by Derek Chisora 🥊 (@derekwarchisora)”Back in the day, a derby was a derby.”You would know that if Man United were playing Man City it’s going to be a great derby, if Arsenal were playing Tottenham it’s going to be a great derby.”I just think we have too many foreigners in the league, so the derby’s are done now.” More

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      Erik ten Hag opens door for shock Jadon Sancho return after watching ‘fantastic’ Man Utd loanee star for Dortmund

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      ERIK TEN HAG has opened the door for the return of Jadon Sancho.The Manchester United boss exiled Sancho from the first team last September after the player posted a social media message effectively calling the manager a liar.Erik ten Hag has opened the door for Jadon Sancho to return to Manchester UnitedCredit: GettySancho helped his loan club Borussia Dortmund reach the Champions League semi-final this weekCredit: GettyThat came after Ten Hag dropped him for what he called his poor attitude in training.The £73million winger was left to train alone and with the youth team because he refused to apologise.He was then loaned back to his former club Borussia Dortmund in January.But Ten Hag has kept a close eye on his performances.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe has now praised the 24-year-old after he helped the Bundesliga side past Atletico Madrid in the midweek and into the Champions League semi-finals.Ten Hag said: “Of course, I follow international football and follow the players on loan at other clubs.“It was a fantastic game, Dortmund against Atletico Madrid.“It was a great performance from Dortmund and for Jadon it’s good news.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“He made his contribution to the result for Dortmund.”It is the first sign in a thawing of relations between the two but it is still going to take an apology from Sancho for the matter to be fully resolved and him make a return to Old Trafford.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowTen Hag said: “We know Jadon Sancho is a fantastic football player, so that is not a surprise for us, that is not the issue.”It was September 3rd last year when Ten Hag surprisingly axed Sancho from his squad.After the match he revealed it was down to his poor training.But a furious Sancho responded on social media saying: “Please don’t believe everything you read. I will not allow people saying things that [are] completely untrue… I have conducted myself in training very well this week.”I believe there are other reasons for this matter which I won’t go into, I’ve been a scapegoat for a long time which isn’t fair! All I want to do is play football with a smile on my face, and contribute to the team.”While he took the post down, Ten Hag was furious and demanded an apology that Sancho refused to give.There was a similar problem last weekend when Alejandro Garnacho liked a posting on ‘X’ having a dig at Ten Hag for substituting him in the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 19-year-old has since apologised to the manager for his actions.Ten Hag said: “Alejandro is a young player, has to learn a lot. He apologised for it and after that we move on.”Garnacho will start for United on Sunday as they take on Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final.Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho landed himself in hot water with his activity on XCredit: Getty More

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      Emi Martinez slated by former Arsenal team-mate as he reveals Aston Villa star used to be completely different person

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      EMILIANO MARTINEZ has come in for a scathing attack from his one-time Arsenal clubmate Samir Nasri.The keeper earned legend status at Aston Villa with two penalty saves during Thursday’s Europa Conference League triumph at Lille.Aston Villa ace Emi Martinez was slammed by a former Arsenal team-mate for his anticsCredit: GettyEx-Arsenal star Samir Nasri is not impressed with Martinez’s anticsCredit: Getty Images – GettyMartinez wound up home fans with a series of shushing gestures during the shoot-out as Villa clinched their place in the semi-finals.The Argentine was already unpopular in France following his antics in the 2022 World Cup final.He first denied Randal Kolo Muani a certain late winner before using mind games to help his side win on penalties.Martinez, 31, has now incurred the wrath of former France midfielder Nasri.Read More on ArsenalThe 36-year-old spent the 2010-11 season at Arsenal alongside the keeper, who had arrived from home-country club Independiente.Future Manchester City ace Nasri told Canal Plus: “Martinez’s behaviour annoys me, all the more because he didn’t used to be like that before.”I knew him at Arsenal, when he was very young, and then he used to be very low-key.”But now that kind of behaviour has become his stock in trade.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”When you save a penalty you have no need to wind up the opposing fans by telling them ‘shush.'”I think that is very borderline conduct, especially as he doesn’t need to do it to show he exists.Watch Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez demand a minute’s silence for Mbappe in wild World Cup celebrations”He made that key save from Kolo Muani, there was that penalty shootout against France, and now once more against Lille.”He doesn’t need to say ‘shush’ to get people talking about him.”Martinez has stood out for Aston Villa between the sticks More

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      Man City ‘plot huge Jamal Musiala transfer bid as Pep Guardiola draws up three-man shortlist’

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      MANCHESTER CITY are eager to sign Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala this summer, according to reports.The reigning Premier League champions will look to strengthen once again this summer, after not being fully satisfied with last year’s business.Jamal Musiala helped Bayern knock Arsenal out of the Champions League in mid-weekCredit: PACity lost key men Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez last summer, while they also decided to let Cole Palmer leave to join Chelsea.New recruit Matheus Nunes has not made an impact since joining from Wolves, while Jeremy Doku still has a way to go.According to The Guardian, City will make a “big push” to sign Musiala this summer.They add that City’s interest is “advanced” and that the Bayern ace, 21, is becoming their top target.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMusiala left Chelsea’s academy aged 16 to join Bayern Munich in 2019.He has since gone on to become a key man in Bavaria, helping them to four Bundesliga titles and a Club World Cup.With Bayern having lost their crown to Bayer Leverkusen this term, Musiala may feel that now is the time to leave.The Germany international, who represented England at youth level, has two years remaining on his contract.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERShould he indicate that he would like to leave Bayern he is set to receive plenty of interest, with Chelsea also remaining keen on their former Cobham starlet.If Musiala proves to be unattainable, City have a pair of fall-back options ready, with Pep Guardiola desperate for new attacking reinforcements.Roy Keane says it was nice to see England get taste of own medicine after losing out of MusialaThey retain their previous interest in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, despite concerns over his injury history.While West Ham ace Lucas Paqueta is also still on their radar, although any move would hinge on the outcome of an FA investigation into alleged betting breaches by the midfielder, which he denies.Eberechi Eze has impressed for Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyLucas Paqueta remains on Man City’s radarCredit: Rex’This guy has the potential to win the Ballon d’Or’Pundit Rio Ferdinand has previously gushed over Musiala, calling him a “potential Ballon d’Or winner”.The TNT Sports star said: “He’s a fabulous footballer. In a world where we talk about stats and data, he ticks that box, but it’s on the eye test where he comes alive; the way he receives the ball, he’s elusive, he rides a tackle and gets through traffic with HD.”He’s a fantastic footballer. I think the highest compliment I can give him is that I don’t know where his ceiling is.”Most players even at 20/22 years old, you go ‘I think they are going to get to this level and that’s them.'”This guy has the potential to win the Ballon d’Or.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’ve said it before, he has the potential to do that if the path goes the right way for him and he’s in a successful team. That’s the platform and foundation for that.” More

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      Cheeky goalkeeper handed ELEVEN-game ban after being spotted pointing laser at opposition keeper

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      ARGENTINE goalkeeper Nahuel Guzman has been handed an 11-game ban for pointing a laser at an opposition goalkeeper.The former international was spotted attempting to distract Monterrey’s Esteban Andrada from the stands.Nahuel Guzman has been handed an 11-match ban for pointing a laser at an opponentCredit: GettyGuzman was caught in the act during Tigres’ 3-3 draw away at Monterrey on Sunday.He had been absent from the squad as he continues to recover from a knee injury.However, that did not stop the 38-year-old from pointing a laser at Andrada during the first half.His antics were disrupted by Monterrey president Jose Antonio Noriega, who stood in front of Guzman.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe veteran keeper has also now been punished by the Mexican Football Federation (FMF).He has been slapped with an 11-match ban for his derby day behaviour.Meanwhile, the FMF have also issued a fine and sentenced Guzman to community service, report RMC Sport.The derby draw leaves Tigres seventh in the Liga MX Clausura with two matches remaining.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWho are these famous footballers?
      Guzman has been at the club for a decade after moving to Mexico from Newell’s Old Boys in 2014.He has since made 458 appearances for the club and even scored a goal as well as four league titles and a CONCACAF Champions League.Vile fan seen PEEING in cup and splashing supporters below as police launch investigationAt international level, Guzman won six caps for Argentina, with his last appearance coming in 2017. More

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      Never-before-seen FA Cup rule change proposed as footie bosses battle huge backlash to controversial replay decision

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      EFL chiefs will demand a change in the FA Cup prize fund after being left out of the decision to scrap replays.And a significant number of club bosses want EFL and non-league teams to have the right to decide whether to switch venues if they are drawn at home to Prem sides.EFL clubs are hoping to take action following the scrapping of FA Cup replaysCredit: RexClub chiefs in the lower three divisions are furious at claims they were part of the process that led to Thursday’s announcement, which came during an EFL board meeting.The EFL does have three representatives on the Professional Game Board, which agreed the proposed FA Cup changes and other parts of a revised fixtures calendar.But senior EFL representatives insist the ending of replays was effectively sprung on them at the end of a virtual meeting of the PGB two weeks ago.It is understood that EFL chief Rick Parry made the point that he had not been consulted – although it is recognised the prospect of replays being scrapped has been a discussion point for two or more seasons.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEFL bosses are adamant there was not a formal vote at either the PGB meeting or the subsequent FA Council gathering where the decision was effectively ratified.And while there is a reluctant acceptance that the announcement effectively means the EFL clubs have been left with no option, that does not mean they will roll over.That, though, is extremely unlikely to see the “aggrieved” EFL clubs refuse to take part in the FA Cup in protest.Doing so would be a breach of the current tri-partite agreement between the FA, Prem and EFL.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhy FA Cup changes are GOOD NEWSBy Martin Lipton
      THE FA and Premier League should have done the deal to scrap FA Cup replays years ago.
      No doubt traditionalists will moan but it is right that the competition has finally been brought into the 21st century.
      Ending replays will bring extra sharpness and excitement to the ties, with the knowledge that there will be a winner, whether in 90 minutes, extra-time or penalties.
      If big guns have a bad day, they are more likely to pay the price. Replays after draws give them a fall-back they do not deserve.
      Giving the FA Cup total and absolute priority over four weekends – and ensuring there is no competing match on the day of the Final – will enhance the profile of a competition that was in danger of falling out of the spotlight.
      And as long as the FA ensures a better split of the prize money fund, weighting it more towards the earlier rounds, and potentially a similar move with  TV match money, there should be few losers.
      Read more on the FA Cup by clicking here.

      It includes an undertaking by the Premier League sides that they will take part in the Carabao Cup which is a huge money earner for the 72 clubs.Senior EFL figures recognise that breaking the agreement would give the Premier League sides the opportunity to pull out of the competition and therefore wreck a major financial stream.Top ten greatest Premier League players of all time as Kevin de Bruyne and Cristiano Ronaldo both miss out on top spotBut EFL clubs are likely to demand a change on the prize money structure so that it is weighted more towards the earlier rounds of the competition.One well-placed source said: “It’s the lack of proper consultation on this that has caused the most anger.“The reality is that the EFL is outnumbered on these committees and sometimes we think our voice simply doesn’t count.“Realistically we have to fight a battle we can win and one of those is about prize money and how it is distributed because if we do not have replays and that income, it has to be made up in another way.“The other thing that has to be discussed now is whether clubs should have the right to change the venue if they are drawn at home to a Premier League club.“That was allowed a few years ago before it was stopped but many people think it has to be back on the agenda now.”The latest development came as football lobbying group The People’s FA slammed the decision to scrap replays as a further erosion of the game.Co-chair and former Charlton player Mickey Ambrose said: “Once again, our weak governing body is pandering to the needs of the Premier League.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAmbrose has now organised a petition he hopes will be signed by all 92 clubs across the top four divisions to then be sent to FA chairman Prince William.He added: “Once again this proves the FA is not fit for purpose and needs to be reformed.”The FA have received huge backlash on their decisionCredit: PA More

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      Man Utd star Brandon Williams to stand trial accused of driving dangerously before high-speed car crash

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      FOOTIE ace Brandon Williams will face a trial next year accused of driving dangerously before a high speed crash.The Manchester United defender, 23, who is currently on loan at Ipswich Town, appeared in court today to deny two charges.Footballer Brandon Williams arriving at Chester crown courtCredit: Andrew Price / View Finder PicturesThe full-back is on loan at Ipswich Town this seasonCredit: RexHe made 51 appearances for Manchester United before falling out of favourCredit: Kenny RamsayHe’s accused of dangerous driving in his Audi S Line on the A34 dual carriageway Wilmslow bypass in Cheshire in August last year, as well as driving without insurance.Williams, who earns £65,000-a-week, stood in the dock at Chester Crown Court dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and dark blue tie.He spoke only to confirm his name and to answer “not guilty” to both charges.The defender was told by Judge Simon Berkson that his trial, expected to last three days, will start on March 17 next year.He was granted unconditional bail.The court heard that Williams’s defence team would be instructing experts to give evidence on his behalf and there would be a recording of a 999 call, as well as items recovered from the scene.Williams, of Harpurhey, Gtr Manchester, joined United’s academy as a youngster and went on to make 51 appearances for the first team.He has spent two stints on loan away from Old Trafford.Most read in FootballThe first was with Norwich City during the 2021/22 season where he made 26 appearances.In August last year, United boss Erik ten Hag sanctioned another loan move to Ipswich Town.He represented England at U20 and U21 level. More

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      Zinedine Zidane ‘on verge of managerial return with Real Madrid legend close to agreeing contract with European giants’

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      ZINEDINE ZIDANE is on the verge of becoming Bayern Munich manager, it’s been claimed.The Frenchman hasn’t worked since leaving Real Madrid in the summer of 2021.Thomas Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the seasonCredit: GETTYZinedine Zidane is on the verge of replacing the German, it’s been claimedCredit: AFPThe 51-year-old is reportedly “one step away” from taking charge of the BavariansCredit: GETTYBut the 51-year-old is said to be on the brink of returning to the dugout with Bayern.That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who claim the former Los Blancos player and gaffer has held successful talks with the German giants.And the Spanish newspaper claims the 1998 Ballon d’Or winner is “one step away” from taking charge of the Bavarians.An official agreement has not yet been reached, although Mundo claims the deal is “practically done”.Zidane is said to have asked for a war chest to bolster the squad upon his arrival.And the World Cup winner has reportedly prioritised strengthening Bayern’s’ leaky defence.Zidane is in line to succeed former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel at the Allianz Arena.Tuchel will leave the club at the end of the season, in which his troops were pipped to the Bundesliga title by high-flying Bayer Leverkusen.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSZinedine Zidane guided Real Madrid to three consecutive Champions League triumphsCredit: APZidane has been enjoying the fruits of his playing and managerial careers since his second departure from the Bernabeu in June 2021.He stepped down from his role due to the club’s lack of “faith” in him following their first trophyless season in 11 years. Zinedine Zidane ‘will only return to management for three jobs’ as Bayern Munich hunt new boss In an open letter to Madristas, he said: “Right now, things are different … I’m leaving because I feel the club no longer has the faith in me I need.”Nor the support to build something in the medium or long term.“What we achieved together has to be respected.”I know football and I know the demands of a club like Madrid.”I know that when you don’t win you have to go.”But this time, something very important has been forgotten, everything that I have built on a daily basis has been forgotten.”What I have contributed in the relationship with the players and with the 150 people who work at the club.” More