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      Roy Keane jokingly checks his watch as Sky Sports pundit ‘waits for Ipswich fan in car park’ after clash with supporter

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Roy Keane joked he was still waiting for an Ipswich Town fan in the car park – one week after clashing with them at Portman Road.Keane got into a heated altercation with an Ipswich supporter following the club’s 1-1 draw with United.Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane joked they were ‘waiting in the car park’Credit: https://x.com/MicahRichardsIt was a reference to Keane’s clash with an Ipswich fanCredit: TwitterHe could be heard on camera saying: “I’ll wait for you in the car park,” before making his way back to the Sky Sports team.Just days later, comedian Ricky Gervais poked fun at him for the incident during an episode of the Stick to Football podcast.Jamie Carragher also referenced the clash following Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester City at the weekend.During a post-match interview, Reds winger Mohamed Salah joked Carragher would not have nominated him for Player of the Match after the pundit branded him “selfish” over recent comments.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe ex-defender then joked: “I’ll see him in the car park!”Carragher and Keane took the joke one step further after leaving Anfield.The duo posed for a picture in the stadium car park, with both holding up their watches.Micah Richards posted the photo on social media with a caption that read: “This Ipswich fan is really taking his time. We just want to go home Roy 😉.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLiverpool went nine points clear at the top of the table following the 2-0 win over City.Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s side dropped to fifth in the table.Roy Keane tells fan ‘I’ll wait in the car park’ after furious pitchside confrontation following Ipswich vs Man Utd More

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      Ruben Dias snaps at reporter and says ‘maybe have a think about that’ in prickly interview after defeat to Liverpool

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      RUBEN DIAS defended himself and his teammates in a prickly post-match interview after Man City extended their dire winless streak on Sunday.City are now winless in SEVEN games in all competitions after they fell to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of title rivals Liverpool at Anfield.Ruben Dias gave a prickly post-match interview following Man City’s defeat to LiverpoolCredit: ViaplayMan City extended their winless streak to seven games after a 2-0 defeat at AnfieldCredit: PAThe Cityzens were outplayed by Liverpool who extended their lead over the four-in-a-row champions to a whopping 11 points.While City have now drawn just one game in their last seven matches, losing the other six.The unfamiliar sticky patch has naturally left many asking questions, but City vice-captain Dias reckons that his team have got it sussed given their immense success in the past.When asked by Swedish media outlet Viaplay how the players can take responsibility and turn their form around, Dias gave a snappy response to remind the reporter of his stacked trophy cabinet.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe replied: “You know that you’re talking to one of the players of one of the teams in the world who has won the most in recent years.”So maybe have a think about that and be sure that we know how to deal with it”.Pep Guardiola was keen to remind fans that his team are one of the most successful sides in recent history too.Following the defeat the City boss held up six fingers to the fans to represent the six Premier League titles he has won in the last seven seasons.Most read in FootballMan City were well beaten by LiverpoolFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSExplaining his uncharacteristic six-finger salute, Guardiola told his post-match press conference that he was reacting to chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning”.He said: “All the stadiums want to sack me, it started at Brighton.Pep Guardiola responds to ‘sacked in the morning’ chants at Anfield from Liverpool fans “Maybe they are right with the results we’ve been having.”I didn’t expect that at Anfield. They didn’t do it at 1-0, but at 2-0. Maybe they should have sung it in the past.”I didn’t expect it from the people from Liverpool but it’s fine, it’s part of the game, and I understand completely.”Pep Guardiola held up six fingers to the fans at AnfieldCredit: AP More

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      Real Madrid ‘ask Man Utd about shock Diogo Dalot transfer’ as they look for Trent Alexander-Arnold alternative

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      REAL MADRID are showing significant interest in signing Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot, according to reports.It comes after the LaLiga giants have repeatedly approached Liverpool for Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contract expires in the summer.Real Madrid are eyeing a shock move for Diogo DalotThe LaLiga side have approached Liverpool over Trent-Alexander ArnoldBut with Liverpool flying high at the top the Prem and Alexander-Arnold being a local boy – Madrid could give up on the fantasy of luring him away from a new Anfield deal.Instead, Carlo Ancelotti’s side have reportedly eyed Dalot as an alternative to the England right-back.Madrid value Dalot at around £41million, according to Spanish outlet Relevo.And United were even approached by the 15-time Champions League winners about Dalot while Erik ten Hag was still in charge.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe 25-year-old has played 178 games for the Red Devils and was voted the player of the year by his team-mates last season. Dalot’s importance grew during United’s dismal 2023-24 campaign, as he started 35 of 38 Prem games and scored twice.New boss Ruben Amorim is set to assess which players he fancies moving forward, but Dalot is likely to make the cut.But the Portugal international has four years remaining on his United contract, after putting pen-to-paper on a new deal in May 2023.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMeanwhile, Madrid could land Alexander-Arnold for nothing.The Merseyside star is entering the final six months of Liverpool contract after coming through the youth ranks.How Liverpool’s Jude Bellingham plan backfired with Trent Alexander-ArnoldBut Arne Slot will be hoping to convince him to sign a new deal at Anfield – and if the club continue on this upward trajectory, it would be hard to refuse.Alexander-Arnold has won it all with his boyhood club, including their first Premier League title, a Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Fifa Club World Cup.In theory, the 26-year-old is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club in January, with his current contract set to expire in June.But Madrid wanted to respect Liverpool, who defeated them 2-0 in Europe last week, by making their intentions clear.Alexander-Arnold, who has provided an astonishing 84 assists and 23 goals from right-back in 326 appearances in a Liverpool shirt, has long been linked with a switch to Madrid.Los Blancos are currently operating without their usual right-back – six-time Champions League winner Dani Carvajal after he ruptured his ACL.Alexander-Arnold is adored by Liverpool fans – he even has his own mural More

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      When is the FA Cup 3rd round draw? Start time, FREE live stream, TV channel, ball numbers, fixtures

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      THE FA Cup third round draw sees Premier League sides and Championship teams join the pot of England’s oldest national football competition.Dating back to the 1871/72 season, the FA Cup is open to every club in the country down to level nine of the English football league system – clubs at level 10 have the chance to stand-in for non-entries.The FA Cup trophy ahead of last season’s final between Manchester United and Manchester City.Credit: PAClubs compete through 12 randomly drawn rounds, leading to the semi-finals and the final – both played at Wembley. With no seeding involved, higher-level clubs including Prem teams enter the competition in round three entering.Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United are the defending champions, following a shock 2-1 victory over noisy neighbours Manchester City last season. Both finalists will be drawn in the third round.Bruno Fernandes lifts the FA Cup trophy after Manchester United beat rivals Manchester City.Credit: RexWhen is the FA Cup third round draw?The FA Cup third round draw is scheduled for Monday, December 2It is expected to get underway at 7pm GMT.Read more about football newsWhat TV channel is the FA Cup third round draw on and can it be live streamed for FREE?The draw will be shown LIVE on BBC TWO in the UK. Fans can stream the entire action for FREE on BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport websiteSunSport will also have coverage of draw through our LIVE BLOGWhich Premier League teams are in the FA Cup third round draw?All 20 Premier League teams are entering the draw in the third round. Alongside the 24 teams competing in the Championship. What are the ball numbers for the FA Cup third round draw?Ball numbers will be confirmed closer to the time of the draw on Monday, December 2. Most read in FA CupWhat are the FA cup second round results and who will be in the third round draw?Here are the results for the second round and who has made the third round draw.Friday 29 November Harrogate Town 1-0 Gainsborough Trinity Saturday 30 NovemberWealdstone 0-2 Wycombe Wanderers Salford City 2-0 Cheltenham TownWalsall 0-4 Charlton AthleticExeter City 2-0 ChesterfieldLeyton Orient 2-1 Oldham AthleticBarnsley 0-0 (PENS 3-4) Bristol RoversAccrington Stanley 2-2 (PENS 4-1) Swindon TownCrawley Town 3-4 Lincoln CityStevenage 0-1 Mansfield TownPeterborough United 4-3 Notts CountyStockport County 3-1 Brackley TownMorecambe 1-0 Bradford CityCambridge United 1-2 Wigan AthleticSaturday 30 NovemberAFC Wimbledon 1-2 Dagenham & Redbridge Sunday 1 DecemberREAD MORE SUN STORIESKettering Town 1-2 Doncaster Rovers Blackpool 1-2 Birmingham CityBurton Albion 1-1 (PENS 3-4)Tamworth Reading 5-3 Harborough Town Solihull Moors 1-2 Bromley The winning and losing clubs will receive £75,000 and £25,000 respectively from the competition’s prize fund for the second round. More

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      Edoardo Bove’s mum ‘fainted in the stands’ after his terrifying collapse as his first words after waking up are revealed

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      HOSPITALISED Fiorentina star Edoardo Bove’s mum fainted in the stands after her son collapsed against Inter Milan, according to reports.Bove was rushed off the pitch in an ambulance after plunging to the turf during his side’s Serie A match at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday.Edoardo Bove’s mum fainted in the stands after her son collapsed on the pitchBove collapsed during Fiorentina’s game against Inter MilanBoth sets of players formed a wall around BoveHe was stretchered into an ambulance before being taken to hospitalThe 22-year-old went down untouched in the 16th minute with referee Daniele Doveri stopping the game immediately to allow him to receive treatment.Bove was seen bending down and tying his laces before standing up, but took a few steps before suddenly collapsing.Fiorentina have confirmed that he is now awake and has said his first words since the terrifying incident.The club statement read: “ACF Fiorentina announces that Edoardo Bove, after spending a quiet night, was awakened and extubated this morning. He is currently awake, alert and oriented.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAccording to La Repubblica, Bove said: “Thank you everyone.”Heartbroken players and staff had yesterday formed a wall around the midfielder while medical staff tended to Bove.The ref then took players off the pitch with the match initially suspended and later abandoned at 0-0.Team-mates and rivals alike were seen crying and with their hands on their heads as the horrifying ordeal played out.Most read in FootballBove was then taken off by stretcher before being placed in an ambulance and taken to Careggi hospital.Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport has reported that Bove’s mother Tanya fainted inside the stadium after the traumatic incident.According to reports, his dad Giovanni and girlfriend Martina attended the hospital straight away.But his devastated mum later attended the emergency room after regaining consciousness, along with the mayor of Florence, Sara Funaro.The Italian star was reportedly under sedation in intensive care.Bove has since regained consciousness and doctors have assured that his “life was not in danger” as they plan to re-evaluate him in the next 24 hours.Kind-hearted Moise Kean’s touching gesture for young fans backfires as supporters troll him after cruel video editAccording to La Repubblica, the Viola footballer is “alert, conscious and breathing independently.”Several Fiorentina staff members – including head coach Raffaele Palladino – are believed to be at the hospital to support Bove.The midfielder joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan from Roma in August, with a view to make the deal permanent.He scored his first goal for his current club against his parent side in October.Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso said: “Forza Edoardo, we’re with you. You’re a strong boy with a great character. We’re reaching out to his family during these moments.”Giuseppe Marotta, Inter president, told Sky Italia: “Inter and the entire football world express their closeness to Bove’s family and Fiorentina.”The decision to postpone the match was spontaneous on everyone’s part, we are a community, all the players and even the referee were emotionally involved. We hope it is nothing serious.”Bove’s team-mate David de Gea, the former Manchester United goalkeeper, posted on X, external: “God please. 🙏”READ MORE SUN STORIESFollowing the incident, Fiorentina’s full statement read: “We and the Commisso family thank Viola fans, the clubs, fans and the world of football and sport for the support shown towards Edoardo Bove and his loved ones.”An Italy international, Bove has played for his country at every age group up to the Under-21s but is yet to receive a call-up to the senior set-up.Bove has since regained regained consciousness in hospitalBove’s team-mate Dodo was seen visibly concernedPietro Comuzzo was consoled by Inter star Alessandro Bastoni as Bove was being stretchered offLater in the night, Fiorentina fans put up a banner outside the Careggi hospital in support More

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      At least 56 dead in horror crush at football match in Guinea as shock footage shows fans trying to escape

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      A HORROR crowd crush has left at least 56 people dead at a Guinea football match – as shock images shows fans trying to escape.The deadly stampede on Sunday is believed to have been sparked by clashes at the match following a series of controversial referee decisions.Desperate fans try to escape the stadium following the deadly stampedeCredit: XIt is not yet known how many people have died, but reports fear over 100Credit: ReutersA statement from the government, led by a military junta, said today: “Protests of dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions led to stone-throwing by supporters, resulting in fatal stampedes.It added that “hospital services have put the provisional death toll at 56”.Terrifying pictures shows dozens of desperate fans trying to escape the stadium as they try to scale a fence in Nzérékoré, the second-largest city in Guinea.Numerous bodies can be seen on the ground as the crowd runs to safety.read more in stampedesIt is not currently known how many casualties were killed in the crush, but local media are reporting “several deaths, including minors”.Unverified reports from N’Zerekore have claimed that around 100 people are dead.But it’s feared the number could be much higher as bodies were seen piled in the street.The chaos on Sunday reportedly began after fans of the visiting team, Labe, protested a referee’s decision and threw stones.Most read in FootballThis led to the surge onto the pitch, in which police had to use tear gas to dispel the angry mob.Angry demonstrations quickly turned violent as skirmishes broke out on the streets of the West African city.One doctor, who did not want to be named, told AFP news agency that there were “bodies lined up as far as the eye can see in the hospital”.”Others are lying on the floor in the hallways. The morgue is full,” he added.”It all started with a contested decision by the referee. Then fans invaded the pitch,” one witness told AFP.There is not yet a verified account of exactly what went on in the stadium.Thousands of spectators were present when the crush happened at a match between N’zérékoré and Labé.Prime Minister Bah Oury said in a statement: “The government deplores the incidents that marred the football match between the Labé and Nzérékoré teams this afternoon in Nzérékoré.“The government is monitoring the development of the situation and reiterates its call for calm so that hospital services are not hindered in providing first aid to the injured.”The match was part of a tournament in honour of Guinea’s military junta leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup and has installed himself as president.Doumbouya seized power by force in September 2021 by overthrowing President Alpha Conde.He made it clear in 2024 that he would hand power back to a civilian government, but has since made it clear he will not.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe leader has presided over an ongoing crackdown on dissent, with many opposition leaders detained, brought before the courts or forced into exile.Guinea is an impoverished nation despite the number of natural resources it has. A doctor has said that the morgue “is full” following the shocking eventCredit: Reuters More

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      Mo Salah drops yet another hint about leaving Liverpool win days after admitting he was ‘more out than in’

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      MOHAMED SALAH floored Manchester City again — and then dropped a hint for the FOURTH time this season he will leave Liverpool.The Egyptian forward sealed a huge victory from the penalty spot on 78 minutes to move the Reds nine points clear at the top.Mohamed Salah suggested he will leave Liverpool at the end of the seasonCredit: https://x.com/OptusSportHe claimed it was probably ‘the last City game he will play for Liverpool’Credit: https://x.com/OptusSportSalah, who had already set up Cody Gakpo’s first-half opener, said afterwards he believed “in his head” it will be the last time he faces Pep Guardiola’s men at Anfield — so was determined to enjoy it.The 32-year-old forward is out of contract in the summer and said last month there is no offer on the table to extend his stay on Merseyside beyond eight years.Salah said: “Honestly that’s what’s in my head — this is in all probability the last City game I will play for Liverpool so I am just going to enjoy it.“The atmosphere was incredible so I will enjoy every second here.Read More in Football“Hopefully we just win the league and will see what will happen.”Salah is believed to be looking for a new three-year deal at Anfield and will want similar terms to his existing contract.So far the club’s owners, FSG, have refused to bow to his wage demands and he knows there would be mega money on offer in the Saudi Pro League.He again underlined his importance to the Reds and their title pursuit as he took his tally for the season to 13.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIf this campaign does prove to be his swansong then he looks likely to sign off in style with the Reds now 11 points ahead of City, who saw Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal move into second spot on goal difference.Salah said of his Anfield experience and the crucial victory: “It’s very special. I don’t take it for granted. I’m enjoying every minute here. It feels like home.Mo Salah admits he’s ‘more OUT than in’ as he piles pressure on Liverpool to offer him a new contract“It’s always a special feeling always scoring at Anfield and winning games. We know that City are going to come and try to win the game here but we managed to play a good game and win.”While Salah took the headlines, Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk, was also outstanding as four-in-a-row champions City barely threatened and have now slipped to fifth place in the table.The Dutch centre back — another whose contract is ticking down along with right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold — said there is still a long way to go despite their huge gap.Van Dijk said: “We focus on the next game. That’s the only thing we can do.“There’s no point at this stage of the season to get ahead of ourselves. Of course, everybody wants to be in a position where they are 11 points in front of their opponents.“But there’s so many twists and turns. We have injuries to our team unfortunately and we have to deal with that as well.“It is game-by-game and stay calm. But when you win games like this it is always a good feeling.”Dutch forward Gakpo added a strike against the English champs to the one he got against European kings Real Madrid in midweek — following the late win against Southampton the previous weekend.But there is no time for the Merseysiders to celebrate as they go to Newcastle on Wednesday night and then have a Merseyside derby next weekend and Gakpo said: “It was a big week for us and we won all three of them.“Life is good. We’re winning games as a team so it feels good. But everyone knows the season is not over yet. We have to stay focussed.“Recover well, sleep good, train hard. It’s working until now and we still have to do that and keep each other sharp.”READ MORE SUN STORIESLiverpool fully deserved their win as City’s recent slump continued — losing a sixth game in their last seven matches.Gakpo added: “I will not say they are low on confidence but they are not in their best moments. In some moments they showed they are so good on the ball.” More

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      Man City could equal shocking Man Utd stat in next game as scale of Premier League champions’ decline is laid bare

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      MANCHESTER CITY are in danger of equalling a horror stat after their winless run stretched to seven games.The champions lost 2-0 to Liverpool yesterday as the club’s shocking run of form continued.Man City are in danger of equalling a shock Man Utd statCredit: APCity welcome Nottingham Forest to the Etihad on Wednesday night, with a draw or defeat seeing them emulate a disaster Manchester United spell.Under Louis van Gaal in the 2015/16 season, the Red Devils went eight games without a win.It remains their longest period without a victory in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.United drew with Leicester, West Ham, Chelsea and PSV as well as losing to Bournemouth, Norwich, Stoke and Wolfsburg in the poor run.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey scored just five goals and conceded ten in that period which, lasted 33 days across November and December.City’s run has seen them draw to Feyenoord and lose to Bournemouth, Sporting, Brighton, Liverpool and Tottenham twice.They have hit the back of the net seven times but let in a staggering 19 goals. The 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in the Champions League last week stopped them going one further than the five successive defeats the club last suffered in 2006 under Stuart Pearce.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut they are still now winless in four Premier League matches.That last occurred in 2008 in a run across Sven Goran-Eriksson and Mark Hughes’ times at the helm.Pep Guardiola does a Jose Mourinho with gesture to Liverpool crowd as fans convinced Man City boss has ‘lost his mind’Pep Guardiola had never previously lost four consecutive league games in a row throughout his managerial career.It led to Liverpool fans at Anfield last night chanting “you’re getting sacked in the morning”.After lifting six fingers to represent the amount of Prem titles he has won, Guardiola responded to the taunt, saying: “All the stadiums want to sack me, it started at Brighton.”Maybe they are right with the results we’ve been having.”I didn’t expect that at Anfield. They didn’t do it at 1-0, but at 2-0. Maybe they should have sung it in the past.”I didn’t expect it from the people from Liverpool but it’s fine, it’s part of the game, and I understand completely.”We’ve had incredible battles together. I have a respect for them.”Pep Guardiola reminded fans of the six Premier Leagues he has wonCredit: Getty More