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      Neymar breaks down in tears and reveals ‘each day I am away is a day of suffering’ after injury hell

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      SOBBING Neymar revealed he has “suffered every day”  after injury deprived him of his greatest love for 11 months.The Brazil icon is eyeing a return after rupturing his ACL shortly after joining Al-Hilal and screaming in pain during rehabilitation.Tears flowed as Neymar explained his anguish at being out for so longAnd he cried as he explained how much he has missed playing.Neymar, 32, has been linked with a shock return to Barcelona next year.But for now he’s just relieved to be nearing full fitness again in Saudi Arabia.The 128-cap star told his image management company NR Sports: “What I love most in life is playing football. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I suffer with each day I stay away. This is what hurts me the most.”Neymar swapped Paris Saint-Germain for Al-Hilal in August 2023.But thee months later and after just five games, he hurt his knee, meaning surgery and a lengthy absence.Looking back, Neymar said: “My arrival in Al-Hilal, the birth of my daughter – it was all adding up for a great year then this happened.Most read in FootballThe Al-Hilal star is itching to return after an intensive training routineCredit: ReutersFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I felt a huge pain. At that moment I knew it was serious.”However, as Neymar gears up for his Saudi Pro League comeback, he is feeling positive again.Neymar ‘set to buy £7million six-acre private ISLAND’ which has four spectacular villas in tropical waters off BrazilHe said: “My focus is here.”Most important in my life are my friends, my family, and football.”I get back up after every time I get injured.” More

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      Messi could face Europe’s elite again as his 11-minute hat-trick fires Beckham’s Inter Miami into Fifa Club World Cup

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      LIONEL MESSI scored a stunning 11-minute hat-trick to book Inter Miami’s spot in the Fifa Club World Cup.The expanded 32-team tournament will take place from June 15 to July 3 in the United States.Inter Miami won the MLS Supporter ShieldCredit: APThey have accumulated the most points in a single season in MLS historyCredit: AFPDavid Beckham’s side have qualified for the Club World CupCredit: ReutersFifa president Gianni Infantino confirmed their spot in the revamped competitionCredit: ReutersElite European sides like Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea, PSG, Inter Milan, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are all in the competition.And now Inter Miami have secured their spot in the competition by winning the MLS Supporters Shield.The trophy is given to the team who finish the regular season with the most points in either conference, with the subsequent play-offs deciding the league’s actual champion.Inter Miami secured the Supporters Shield by thrashing New England 6-2.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMessi scored three goals in 11 second-half minutes to take his tally to 22 goals in 22 games.But ex-Premier League and DC United star Christian Benteke is a goal ahead of him at the top of the scoring charts.Inter Miami have finished the season with the highest ever points tally with 74.Messi celebrated the successful season by lifting the trophy on the pitch and was joined by club owner David Beckham, his wife Victoria and daughter Harper, 13.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMeanwhile, his son Cruz, 19, and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29, watched on from the stands.But Fifa chief Gianni Infantino was on the field and announced their spot in the Club World Cup, saying: “You have shown that in the United States, you are consistently the best club on the field of play.David Beckham imposes strict fashion rule on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami team-mates leaving Rio Ferdinand stunned”Therefore, I am proud to announce that as one of the best clubs in the world, you are deserved participants in the new Club World Cup 2025.”Beckham then took the microphone and delivered a rousing speech, saying: “Firstly, thank you to our coach Gerardo Martino and your staff.”To our incredible team, our players, our captain has led us during times where it has been difficult.”Tonight, we celebrate. But tomorrow we prepare for the play-offs.”This was always about creating history for Miami, this was always about our family, the people in this stadium, the people in this city. “Tonight is about you guys because you supported us in the tough times and now the good times.”Let’s make this a great year and an even better year than it already is because it is already a special club.”Cruz Beckham was seen with his girlfriend Jackie Apostel celebrating the victoryCredit: APThey have been dating for five monthsCredit: APMessi netted a hat-trick against New EnglandCredit: ReutersInter Miami now go into the play-offs as the favouritesCredit: Reuters More

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      Wolves 1 Man City 2: Match ends in major controversy as John Stones’ last-gasp winner STANDS after VAR review

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      JOHN STONES was Manchester City’s saviour as he powered home a last-gasp winner to spark bedlam at Molineux.Stones’ wild celebrations were initially cut short as his goal was seemingly chalked off for an offside decision against Bernardo Silva, who was lurking a couple of yards from goal.Manchester City beat Wolves with another last-gasp goal by John StonesCredit: ReutersWolves ace Jorgen Strand Larsen opened the scoring after just seven minutesCredit: GettyMan City equalised with a stunning finish by Josko GvardiolCredit: GettyBut after VAR Stuart Attwell ordered ref Chris Kavanagh to take a look at his pitchside monitor the official decided Silva hadn’t obscured Wolves keeper Jose Sa’s view.He sent City wild and Wolves even wilder as he awarded the late winner which saw the visitors set a club record of 31 league games without defeat.But they didn’t half ride their luck as rock-bottom Wolves pushed them all the way and, in truth, thoroughly deserved the point they thought they had earned.Unfortunately this game will not be remembered for a masterclass in defending but for that contentious moment when Silva appeared to tangle with Sa – only to be cleared of any wrong-doing.Read More on FootballWhen a giant Norwegian opened the scoring inside the opening 10 minutes it wouldn’t have come as the greatest surprise to those not actually in attendance at Molineux.But their jaws would have dropped when news filtered through that it was Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen who had broken the deadlock – NOT his international teammate Erling Haaland!Perhaps City have grown bored after lifting four successive titles.But if we didn’t know better we might start to ask if Pep Guardiola’s men were indulging in a spot of “football chicken,” this season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBecause this was the FIFTH time in their last seven top-flight games that City have given their opponents a goal of a start.However from a Wolves’ point of view it was a thing of great beauty.Inside hidden meaning behind Man City star John Stones’ incredible leg tattoo that he says shows his ‘dreams come true’Santiago Bueno swept a long pass wide to Nelson Semedo who was surging down the right flank.The former Barcelona man broke City’s backline before firing in an exquisite low centre which had “finish me” written all over it.Ruben Dias, Stones and Rico Lewis all failed to cut out the danger, leaving Strand Larsen to gleefully steer the ball home from eight yards at the far post.City had been successfully filleted with just seven minutes on the clock.Worryingly for Guardiola, his defence hasn’t managed to keep a clean sheet in any of their seven league games since they kicked off their season with a 2-0 win at Chelsea.Typically, the champs refused to panic and set about painstakingly trying to break down a Wolves side which now had a lead to defend.Wolves’ defensive masterclassAnd boy how they defended it!Wolves Manager Gary O’Neil has had two weeks to plan how to survive the expected City siege and he clearly used his time wisely.His team produced a masterclass in defending as this game turned into almost a training ground exercise in attackers vs defence.And behind the two banks of defence was an inspired goalkeeper who wasn’t deemed good enough at the start of the season and was unceremoniously dumped to make way for new signing Sam Johnstone.Johnstone failed to recover from a slight adductor strain which ruled him out and forgotten Portuguese stopper Sa grabbed his chance with both gloves.He was simply outstanding as he stepped up to the plate and produced heroics.Jose Sa stands outTwo minutes after Larsen’s opener he hurled himself to his right to brilliantly push Ilkay Gundogan’s low shot away for a corner.It was a feat he repeated twice to defy Savinho and Dias, either side of the break as he reminded Wolves fans what he was capable of.On each occasion the keeper saw the ball late as it flew through a sea of legs and displayed incredible reflexes to thwart City’s disbelieving hitmen.As City puzzled how to break down a Wolves side camped around Sa’s goal, the hosts almost suckered them again.Matheus Cunha sent Semedo surging through on goal as he burst beyond Stones and Dias, leaving Josko Gvardiol frantically giving chase.Fortunately the Croatian did just enough to force the full-back into a heavy final touch and Ederson sprinted from his goal line to bravely block Semedo to deny Wolves a certain second.Gvardiol’s piece of brillianceBut Gvardiol managed to surpass that piece of defensive work with a piece of brilliance at the other end of the park as he drew City level just beyond the half hour.The big defender exchanged passes with Jeremy Doku at the edge of the Wolves penalty area.Then he took a sure touch out from his feet and unleashed an unstoppable right footer which was heading straight for the top bin.Sa somehow managed to get his fingertips to the ball but couldn’t prevent it ripping into the top corner of his net.It was the latest away-day special from Gvardiol who has now scored five of his six City goals away from the EtihadBut the expected City recovery never came.Stones’ late winnerSavinho fired well over from 22 yards, then cursed his luck as Sa defied him one-handed on the stroke of half-time.Incredibly City completed 218 successful passes in the final third to Wolves’ FIVE.The pattern after the break stayed the same with City pummelling Wolves without ever looking as if they could beat Sa again.At one point after Doku blazed wastefully over, Pep slumped in his seat, head in his hands.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe needed a miracle and it came five minutes into five minutes of stoppage time – in the most controversial way possible.Wolves battled heroically. But City proved they have enormous Stones!Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa stood out in his return between the sticksCredit: PAMan City scored a controversial late equaliser that was reviewed by VARMan City dominated most of the match against Wolves More

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      Douglas Luiz and Alisha Lehmann have £416,000 worth of watches and jewellery stolen during burglary

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      FOOTBALL power couple Alisha Lehmann and Douglas Luiz were the victims of a burglary at their home in Turin on Saturday night.The pair, who play for Juventus’ men’s and women’s teams, were hit by thieves who made off with over £416,000 worth of their possessions.Alisha Lehmann and Douglas Luiz have had their home in Turin burgledCredit: INSTAGRAM @alishalehmann7The pair had over £416,000 worth of possessions stolen during the burglaryCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alishalehmann7/According to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, the burglars stole 11 WATCHES owned by Luiz as well as diamond necklaces belonging to Lehmann.Luiz, 26, is said to have returned home from Juventus’ 1-0 win over Lazio to find the property “in disarray” from the burglary.The midfielder was playing in the fixture, while Lehmann, 25, is believed to have been in her team hotel with her Juventus women’s team-mates.Juve’s women’s side faced Inter Milan on Sunday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt’s reported that an alarm was raised around 1.30am and police and forensics teams attended the property to investigate the burglary.The couple aren’t the first victims of similar crimes in the Juve setup with Moise Kean, Kaio Jorge and Angel Di Maria also suffering the same fate in recent years.Lehmann and Luiz became the first ever “couples transfer” this summer when they both made the switch from Aston Villa to Juventus.The pair had been dating on-and-off for a while in the UK but took their relationship and footballing talents to Italy.Most read in FootballSpeaking at the time, Lehmann said: “For Douglas and me to be together in the same club is a dream.”We have often played in different cities, so being able to have these great adventures in the same place is something wonderful.”Douglas Luiz was playing for Juventus against Lazio on Saturday nightCredit: AlamyLehmann was away with the women’s team for their clash with Inter Milan on SundayCredit: RexGlam footballer Alisha Lehmann looks stunning as she shows off skills in a bikini leaving fans ‘jealous of Douglas Luiz’Despite making the switch together, Lehmann has previously spoken out about the couple’s pay disparity at Juventus.Luiz, who swapped the Midlands for Turin in a £50million deal, reportedly signed a contract with Juve worth around £100,000-a-week.While Lehmann’s salary isn’t known, she was believed to be on £200,000-a-year at Villa Women.The Swiss international told of her dismay at the pay gap in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, she said: “Everyone would like to have the same salary.”I often speak to Douglas at home about this and tell him it’s not fair.”We do the same job, but he gets paid a hundred times more than me.”It’s something that affects me because I’m a woman. Obviously, there’s still a long way to go on the path we’re on because there may never be equal pay.READ MORE SUN STORIES”There will have to be a very strong will to make a change in this direction.”Lehmann has earned a huge following away from the football pitch with the former West Ham forward boasting a whopping 17MILLION followers on Instagram.Alisha Lehmann and Douglas Luiz became the first ever ‘couples transfer’ when they both moved from Aston Villa to Juventus this summerCredit: INSTAGRAM @alishalehmann7The pair have been dating on-and-off since 2022Credit: instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann boasts over 17m followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7The Swiss international described it as ‘wonderful’ for the pair to be able to play for the same clubCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann has also spoken out about their pay gapCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7 More

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      Victor Boniface rushed to hospital after car crash as Bayer Leverkusen star shares video of smashed vehicle

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      VICTOR BONIFACE was involved in a terrifying car accident after Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga victory on Saturday.The Nigeria international posted photos on his social media showing the wreckage from the collision.Victor Boniface shared a video of his smashed up carAnother angle showed just how bad the damage wasBoniface was left with a nasty hand injuryThe star shared an update with his fans from hospitalBoniface, 23, appeared to be taken to hospital after the incident as he shared a selfie from a hospital bed.Fortunately, the star appears to have avoided serious injury as he took to X to share an update with his followers.He simply wrote: “God is the greatest”.Boniface didn’t escape completely unscathed, however.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe former Union SG striker posted a video of his bloodied hand which appeared to have been badly cut during the accident.The same video showed just how bad the damage was to his car with the front bonnet completely smashed in.Boniface had played for Leverkusen just hours before the incident as Xabi Alonso’s side beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1.The bagsman even found the back of the net, scoring the winner in the 71st minute.Most read in FootballBoniface’s crash comes just a matter of days after being locked in an abandoned airport with the Nigerian national team for 18 HOURS.Nigerian players and staff were left without food, water or access to phone connections at the abandoned airport which had its gates locked.remier League stars claim they are being ‘held hostage’ in ‘abandoned airport for 12 hours with no food and water’The unbelievable moment happened prior to the Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations clash with Libya.The match was ultimately postponed following the whole ordeal.Boniface scored for Leverkusen just hours before the crashCredit: APBoniface was one of the Nigeria stars to be stuck in an abandoned airport during the international breakCredit: X @WTroostEkong More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Salah bags opener against Chelsea, Stones scores late controversial winner – latest updates

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      THE PREMIER League has rolled into what stands to be a thrilling day of action today.Manchester City left it until the 95th minute of the game as they beat Wolves 2-1 thanks to a controversial John Stones goal. Up next, Liverpool host Chelsea in huge conclusion to the day with all eyes on the top spots.Kick-off times: 2pm/ 4.30pmTV channel/ live stream: Sky Sports Main EventFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKEEP up with all the scores and results from the Premier League with our live blog below…Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea31. Salah bags against his old club once again.Just before the spot kick was taken, Jackson was booked for trying to put off the Egyptian King.Anfield is rocking now and Liverpool are on the front foot.Copy linkCopied28. GOAL – LIVERPOOL 1-0 ChelseaMohamed Salah slots the penalty away to give The Reds the lead.Copy linkCopiedVAR review in progressCopy linkCopiedPenalty to LiverpoolCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 Chelsea22. Chelsea are having a bright period at the moment.They are asking some questions of the hosts and putting them under pressure where they are struggling to get out of their own half.The Blues had an appeal for a penalty but it was cleared by a VAR check and the replay showed it was an unintentional coming together between Alexander-Arnold and Sancho.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 Chelsea17. The hosts are struggling to find their groove at the moment.Chelsea are playing deep and not giving The Reds the option to play through them at high-tempo.Already it is seeming like this game could do with a goal to spice it up a little.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 Chelsea12. Chelsea seem content allowing the Liverpool defence to have the ball at their feet.There is no press from the visitors, giving The Reds time to try and pick the perfect pass.Maresca’s side seem content of slowing the pace of the game in possession.A direct ball forward picks out Sancho in the box, who lays it off to Gusto but he sends it sailing high into the stands.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-0 Chelsea7. It is a cagey start to the match at Anfield.Jones has made a good start and has made a couple of runs from the heart of midfield. Caicedo seemed to jar his knee and goes to ground seeming to struggle but manages to continue.Tosin is shown a yellow card for taking Jota out, luckily for him, Colwill was close by otherwise it could have been a different colour card he was shown.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedLiverpool vs ChelseaThey are underway at Anfield in this mammoth match-up.Chelsea could go third in the table with victory today.For The Reds, it is all about getting themselves back to the top of the table, something only three points will do.Copy linkCopiedAnfield atmosphere building to fever-pitchAs we edge closer to kick-off, it looks like it is going to be an intimidating cauldron of noise for this one.What else would we expect from Anfield of course.The first goal could really dictate how this one goes, while Liverpool will be looking to attack from the off, should the visitors score it would be the perfect way to silence this crowd.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graeme Bryce at MolineuxWow! Just as Wolves seemed sure to hang on for a crucial point – City showed they have enormous Stones five minutes into stoppage time.City saviour John Stones leaped to power home Phil Foden’s corner – only for it to be flagged for offside against Bernardo Silva.But VAR Stuart Attwell called on ref Chris Kavanagh to take a squint at the pitchside monitor and – in one of the most controversial calls of the season – he decided Silva hadn’t obscured Sa’s view and awarded the goal.City will never leave it later!Copy linkCopiedShow us what you’re made ofWhile many pundits have spoken about Maresca transforming this Chelsea side, the only real test they have faced this season was Man City at Stamford Bridge.On that occasion they were played off the park and struggled to land more than a punch on the defending champions.This afternoon’s match will really test whether the West London outfit are ready to be challenging at the top of the table once again.Copy linkCopiedPressure back on Slot’s RedsAfter their late win against Wolves, Man City move back to the top of the Premier League table.They sit two points clear of Liverpool in second.Arne Slot’s side know what is required of them now, nothing but victory will see them return to top spot.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFT: Wolves 1-2 Man CityMore questions will be raised about the standard of Premier League officials.By the letter of the law, Bernardo Silva was affecting the actions of Jose Sa where he was stood but even after going to the monitor, the referee allowed the goal.Wolves can feel hard done by, once again we so no consistency from the referees at this level.Copy linkCopiedWolves 1-2 Man City90+5. VAR reviewed the goal and sent the referee to the monitor.Bernardo Silva was stood in front of the keeper in an offside position.Stuart Atwell decides he was not interferring and allows the goal.Heartbreak for Wolves and their fans so late in the game.Copy linkCopiedVAR review in progressCopy linkCopied90+4. GOAL – Wolves 1-2 MAN CITYJohn Stones jumps to meet a corner to head home a late winner.Copy linkCopiedBoss talks about Chelsea challengeThe Liverpool manager spoke about the task at hand at Anfield this afternoon: If you want to achieve something we need to be stable defensively, we have done that so far. Now we face even better players. Chelsea, like United, have a lot of great players and we have to control that as a team but we also have to create our own chances too. Good thing is we have players who can score. An interesting game.Arne SlotLiverpoolCopy linkCopiedEgyptian King with point to proveFacing his former employers is always a big game for Mohamed Salah.Having failed to impress at Stamford Bridge, the Egyptian winger is always focussed on showing The Blues what they let slip through their fingers.It will be a big task for Chelsea to keep him quiet this afternoon and could be pivotal in whether they come away from Anfield with any points.Copy linkCopiedCity struggling with Portuguese wallWith only twenty minutes remaining at Molineux, the visitors have been dominating since their equaliser.However, Pep Guardiola’s side are struggling to find a way past Jose Sa in the Wolves goal.There is still plenty of time for either team to find a winner but the game is finely poised at 1-1.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graeme Bryce from MolineuxWolves replaced Andre with ex-City midfielder Tommy Doyle at the break, while Pep made Savinho and Doku switch wings.But City continued to bang their heads against an Old Gold brick wall as Jose Sa and Co. stood firm before Pep played his ‘Joker,’ sending on Phil Foden for Doku.Copy linkCopiedChelsea starting XI:Reece James makes a comeback for The Blues after injury and will be tasked with shutting down Mohamed Salah.Tosin comes into the back four and both Caicedo and Lavia feature in the midfield, having both turned down Liverpool’s advances in the transfer market.Credit: @ChelseaFCCopy linkCopiedLiverpool starting XI:The big news is that both Mac Allister and Diaz only make the bench after jetting all around the world for international duty.Jones and Gakpo replace them while Kelleher stands in for the injured Alisson in goal.Credit: @LFCCopy linkCopiedBig chance for visitors to capitaliseLiverpool will miss keeper Alisson greatly for the visit of Enzo Maresca’s side.It offers a real chance for the West London outfit to make a statement today in their pursuit of Champions League qualification.The visitors will need to take the game to Slot’s side, with the best form of defence being attack.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedChelsea team newsChelsea are without Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella after they both picked up their fifth yellow cards of the season in their last outing against Nottingham Forest.Cucurella’s absence could open the door for Renato Veiga to take on the unenviable task of keeping Salah quiet at Anfield this afternoon, while Axel Disasi and Tosin Adarabioyo will scrap it out to replace Fofana in the backline.More positive news for The Blues is Reece James having returned to training after damaging his hamstring in pre-season and Danish keeper Filip Jorgensen has recovered from a slight niggle picked up on the international break.Credit: EPACopy linkCopied More

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      Portsmouth stars get trapped in lift and ‘ration water’ between TEN players after win over QPR

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      PORTSMOUTH’S players were left rationing water after getting trapped in a lift on Saturday.Following their win over QPR, 10 Pompey stars were stuck between floors in the elevator.Portsmouth’s players were trapped in a lift after their win over QPR on SaturdayCredit: Instagram @tom5mcCallum Lang urged his team-mates to ‘save the water just in case’ whilst they were stuckCredit: Instagram @tom5mcJohn Mousinho’s side claimed their first Championship victory of the season at Loftus Road.Pompey came from behind to win 2-1 thanks to goals from Freddie Potts and Callum Lang.However, both players were then trapped in a lift with eight of their team-mates.Defender Tom McIntyre revealed their plight on social media after sharing a video to his Instagram story.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe clip showed the players huddled inside the lift as they forced open the door, only to be met with a wall.Several stars looked on as full-back Jordan Williams inspected the door before McIntyre panned the camera to show Owen Moxon sipping from his water bottle.Match-winner Lang could then be seen turning to Moxon and hilariously telling him: “Actually save the water just in case.”After making it out of the elevator, McIntyre uploaded the video alongside the caption: “Need to get stuck in the lift every week.”Most read in ChampionshipFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLang himself also shared the post to his own story, adding: “Save that water lads,” with a brain emoji.Reacting to the incident on social media, one fan wrote: “Let’s hope they’re out in time for Cardiff.”Sheffield United stars held back as Championship clash with Portsmouth descends into brawl at full-time whistleTom McIntyre joked on Instagram his team-mates ‘need to get stuck every week’Credit: Instagram @tom5mcPompey came from behind to claim their first Championship win of the season at QPRCredit: GettyMeanwhile, another simply added: “Brilliant,” with a string of crying laughing emojis.Pompey are back in action on Tuesday night as they visit Cardiff, who are one place above them in 22nd on goal difference.Saturday’s win was their first in the second tier for over 4,000 days after a 12-year absence from the Championship.The League One champions sealed their return in dramatic fashion back in April by beating Barnsley at Fratton Park.Their maiden win also compounded the misery on QPR, who dropped to the foot of the table after just one win in 10 matches this season.Lang scored his fourth goal of the season from the penalty spot to seal all three pointsCredit: PA More

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      Raging Jude Bellingham loses it with Vinicius Jr in huge rant but Ancelotti hails Real Madrid star for showing ‘balls’

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM fumed at Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Jr for not passing him the ball during their 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo on Saturday.Bellingham, 21, was left seething after Vinicius opted to go for goal rather than pick out a pass to him in the box.Jude Bellingham fumed at Vinicius Jr during Real Madrid’s win over Celta VigoCredit: La LigaVinicius chose to shoot from a tight angle rather than square it to BellinghamCredit: La LigaBellingham was clearly frustrated as he gestured angrilyCredit: La LigaThe star could be seen shouting and mutteringCredit: La LigaBellingham kicked out in frustrationCredit: LA LIGAVinicius has done superbly to wriggle his way into the area and beat three men in the process, but the Brazilian decided to shoot from a tight angle at the end of the move – ultimately firing wide.Despite leading 1-0 at the time, Bellingham didn’t take kindly to the decision and flipped out on the pitch.The England superstar could be seen shouting in frustration, gesturing where he wanted the ball and kicking the air in anger.It seemed as though Vinicius’ decision could come back to haunt Los Blancos too when Celta Vigo levelled the scores in the second half through Williot Swedberg.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Vinicius made amends for his error in judgement by bagging the winner for Madrid in the 66th minute.The incident was swiftly put behind the pair with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti explaining that it was all smiles in the changing rooms at full-time.While the Italian gaffer commended Bellingham for his actions, claiming that it shows that the former Birmingham City midfielder “has balls”.The 65-year-old said: “I haven’t seen that play you’re talking about, but if it has happened, it means that he has balls, character, and it seems good to me.Most read in FootballCarlo Ancelotti praised Bellingham for his passion on the pitchCredit: GettyVinicius Jr made up for his mistake by bagging Real Madrid’s winnerCredit: APFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Honestly, I didn’t realize the play [had happened]. I’ll watch it. But if he has reacted… let’s be calm, after the game they were talking, laughing. They have no problems.”The merit we have is that we always compete well, until the end.Fuming Jude Bellingham kicks water cooler after England suffer Euro 2024 final heartbreak again”We could have played better, yes, but the group was committed and knew how to suffer, because Celta also competed well, with intensity.”Bellingham has struggled to live up to the sky-high standards he set for himself last term in the opening stages of this season.The 38-time England international is yet to find the back of the net in all competitions for Madrid, having made nine appearances so far.By comparison, Bellingham had already bagged seven times by this point last season.Bellingham has struggled to recreate his electric start to last seasonCredit: AP More