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      Next Tottenham manager odds: Thomas Frank clear frontrunner after Ange Postecoglou SACKED

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      TOTTENHAM are on the hunt for a new manager after sacking Ange Postecoglou.Despite ending a 17-year trophy drought in spectacular fashion and bringing the club Champions League football, the Aussie has been ordered to empty his desk by Daniel Levy.Ange Postecoglou with the Europa League trophy – which wasn’t enough to save his jobDaniel Levy has brutally axed the Aussie despite trophy success.Bookmakers talkSPORT BET have now SLASHED the odds of Brentford’s Thomas Frank to replace Ange as the new Spurs boss.The Dane is now comfortably odds-on at 1/2 to take over the Europa League champions.That win on the continent had saved the club’s season, ensuring Champions League football next term and papering over a poor domestic campaign.But we shouldn’t be surprised – he told us all he was going to win a trophy.Speaking to Australian media after the season ended, Ange seemed defiant on his future, saying: “I didn’t want us to just enjoy the moment, I also wanted us to think about what’s next — don’t settle for this.”The longer it went without any indication from the club, the more it looked like his job had also been saved by the European trophy.Next Tottenham manager oddsOdds from talkSPORT BETThomas Frank 1/2Marco Silva 8/1Michael Carrick 8/1Oliver Glasner 12/1Carlos Corberan 12/1Xavi 14/1Scott Parker 20/1Which was just as well, given he admitted putting the Premier League on the backburner to clinch silverware and give the fans something to cheer.But despite a reported compensation payout of £4million, a total of 22 losses in the top flight left Levy with no other choice but to sack yet another manager.Frank is now the 1/2 favourite with talkSPORT BET to be Spurs’ new manager, which is a significant move for the market.The current Brentford boss has developed a persona for fast, attacking football, highlighted by Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa’s excellent scoring return in the league last season.The Bees are now a stalwart in the Premier League under his stewardship and were even in the hunt for Europe going into the final weeks.Thomas Frank is the hot favourite to replace AngeHe has won 54 of his 152 league games in charge at the Gtech with 228 goals scored and 224 conceded in that period.Marco Silva and recently-sacked Michael Carrick are joint second favourites but are big prices at 8/1.Silva has been linked with the Spurs role for some time now, with Carrick having recently been sacked by Middlesbrough.Oliver Glasner (12/1) was strongly linked with Spurs after guiding Crystal Palace to FA Cup glory but both he and the club have been adamant saying he’ll remain in charge.Xavi (14/1) and Scott Parker (20/1) have their admirers and have been linked but this opportunity looks set to pass them by.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      Ange Postecoglou sacked LIVE: Tottenham begin search for next manager with Thomas Frank and Marco Silva linked

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      TOTTENHAM have SACKED Ange Postecoglou despite the Aussie winning the Europa League, it is understood.The 59-year-old led Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the final two weeks ago.Domestically, it was a season to forget for Tottenham, finishing 17th in the Premier League, their lowest position in the top flight since promotion in 1978.Spurs have been linked with Brentford boss Thomas Frank and Fulham gaffer Marco Silva as they begin the search for their next manager.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow all the updates on Tottenham’s manager hunt below…Tottenham next manager oddsHere’s who’s the likeliest to take over the hot seat at Tottenham:Odds from talkSPORT BET:Thomas Frank 1/2Marco Silva 8/1Michael Carrick 8/1Oliver Glasner 12/1Carlos Corberan 12/1Xavi 14/1Scott Parker 20/1Copy linkCopiedTottenham managerial targetsTottenham will now start searching for Ange Postecoglou’s successor at the helm.Returning managing director Fabio Paratici is thought to be a fan of former Ajax boss Francesco Farioli.Fulham’s Marco Silva, Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola and Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner are all thought to be in the frame.Brentford manager Thomas Frank also poses as a favourite.Copy linkCopiedWhat’s next for Tottenham?Tottenham will now start looking for a new manager after Ange Posteocglou’s reported dismissal.As SunSport reported Fabio Paratici is to return as managing director and will play a key role in finding the club’s next boss.Paratici was Spurs’ managing director of football between 2021 and 2023.That was before the Italian was forced to resign in April 2023 after being hit with a two-and-a-half-year worldwide ban by Fifa due to financial malpractice at previous club Juventus.Copy linkCopiedWhy Ange fell out of favourAnge Postecoglou fell out of favour during his second year at Tottenham despite an impressive debut season.That is despite the fact Postecoglou finally ended Spurs’ trophy drought since 2008.The Aussie tactician achieved something the likes of Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Mauricio Pochettino couldn’t before him.However, the North Londoners finished the season 17th in the Premier League, just one place above the relegation zone with 22 losses in 38 matches, of which they only won 11.Copy linkCopiedFull story Tottenham have decided to part ways with Ange Postecoglou, reports suggest.Read SunSport’s full report:Copy linkCopiedAnge Postecoglou ‘SACKED’Tottenham have fired Ange Postecoglou, SunSport understand.After weeks of deliberation by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy the decision was made to sack Postecoglou.That is despite the fact the Aussie tactician ended the North Londoners’ 17-year run without a trophy.The 59-year-old head coach made history by beating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final.Copy linkCopied More

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      ‘Time has moved on’ – Man Utd wild child Ravel Morrison, 32, targeting Championship transfer as he puts past behind him

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      RAVEL MORRISON has pleaded for clubs to ignore his wild child past.The former Manchester United wonderkid is targeting a move back to the Championship – but wants to put the past behind him.Ravel Morrison has pleaded for clubs to ignore his wild pastCredit: GettyMorrison was hailed as a whizz-kid of the Old Trafford youth system when Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge but he quickly earned the reputation of an unreliable ‘bad boy’.He made what turned out to be disappointing move to West Ham and then Lazio, where he only managed eight appearances in 2015.Loan spells at Birmingham City, QPR, Cardiff City, Sheffield United, Derby County and Mexican side at Atlas also didn’t work out.But Morrison is wiser than the kid who got into trouble, ended up in court and left Old Trafford on a sour note.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBack in September, the 32-year-old signed for the 14th club of his rollercoaster career – Precision FC in Dubai in the UAE second division. He told The Athletic: “Even now, I can guarantee that if I signed for a club in England, the headline in all the newspapers would be something negative.“If another player at United gets into trouble, he’s always ‘the next Ravel’. Anything that anyone does wrong gets linked to my name. “It pops up on my Instagram and I’m thinking, ‘Oh, not again… how many years is this now?’.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAt West Ham, there were occasions when he missed training because he had been up all night on his PlayStation.And he was accused of attitude issues, timing problems and appeared in court for witness intimidation and criminal damage while at Man Utd in 2011.Ravel Morrison reveals he used to steal boots from Man Utd dressing room to sell and feed his family Morrison was also once fined £7000 by the FA for alleged homophobic comments made on Twitter.But homesick Morrison has set his mind on moving back to England and having one last crack at the second-tier again, where he has already played for six different sides.He said: “I do believe I can play in the Championship — easy. The frustrating thing is I’m not getting the opportunity.It all stems from my own mistakesMorrisonThe Athletic“My agent has spoken to a lot of sporting directors, chief scouts and heads of recruitment, and we’ve got really close to an agreement.“Then they get the manager’s opinion and it becomes, ‘Ah, but he’s done this, he’s done that’, and they are speaking about things that happened when I was a kid. “Time has moved on, it’s over a decade ago. But it’s crazy sometimes how people don’t move on.”“So many people have formed an opinion about me, but those opinions are based on things that happened 10 to 15 years ago. “I’m 32 now. I’ve played football around the world and had a good career. I’m not a kid of 16 or 17 anymore.“But then again, I have to look at myself because it all stems from my own mistakes. I did some things that were wrong and I can’t blame anyone but myself.”He has won 20 caps for Jamaica since switching allegiances in 2020.Morrison, who shares the same hometown as Marcus Rashford in Wythenshawe, has his eyes set on returning to where it all began at Carrington.Read More on The SunSpeaking on the Undr the Cosh podcast last month, Morrison said: “I’ve got my B licence now – I did it in the summer.'”I want to get into some type of coaching after I retire. That’d be good. I’d like to go back to United!” More

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      Ange Postecoglou SACKED by Tottenham despite finally ending Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought with Europa League triumph

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU has been sacked by Tottenham despite ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought, it’s understood.Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao to lift the Europa League last month – sparking incredible scenes, both at San Mames and back home at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Ange Postecoglou lifts the Europa League trophyCredit: GETTYPostecoglou hugs chairman Daniel Levy following the Europa League finalCredit: GETTYThe Aussie remained popular with several players in his squadCredit: GETTYPostecoglou delivered on his silverware promiseCredit: GETTYPostecoglou, 59, vowed after the match that he wanted to stay at Spurs, insisting his work was not “complete”.Nevertheless, chairman Daniel Levy has decided to end the Aussie’s reign, with the club’s dire Premier League form costing Postecoglou his job.Tottenham finished the season with a 4-1 home defeat by Brighton that left them 17th in the table with 38 points – their worst in Prem history.They fell six points short of their previous worst points tally of 44 in 1997-98.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPostecoglou’s record in two years at Spurs reads 47 wins from 101 games, with a win percentage of 47 per cent.As SunSport reported Fabio Paratici is to return to Tottenham as managing director and will play a key role in finding the club’s next manager.The Italian, 52, was the club’s managing director of football between 2021 and 2023, before being forced to resign in April 2023 after being hit with a two-and-a-half-year worldwide ban by Fifa due to financial malpractice at previous club Juventus.Paratici is thought to be a fan of former Ajax boss Francesco Farioli.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMarco Silva, Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner are all thought to be in the frame.Postecoglou’s reign began amid a wave of optimism in North London.Tottenham fans PARTY through the night in Bilbao after Europa League triumph He arrived at Tottenham in June 2023, having been poached from Celtic where he won back-to-back Scottish Premiership titles.Postecoglou had initially appeared to be a breath of fresh air following the miserable reigns of Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte.His tenure began in style as Tottenham made the club’s best-ever start to a Premier League season.Postecoglou celebrates with his jubilant players in BilbaoCredit: SHUTTERSTOCKThe Aussie, 59, claps the travelling Tottenham supportersCredit: GETTYSpurs won eight and drew two of their first ten Premier League games despite the exit of club icon and record scorer Harry Kane on the eve of Postecoglou’s first match in charge.They were top of the table until a crazy 4-1 home defeat by Chelsea and a slew of injuries in late October triggered a steady decline in form.Tottenham finished fifth following a dismal end to the campaign, but many fans still felt optimistic about Postecoglou’s tenure.However, Spurs struggled with a long list of injuries this season and despite a landmark 4-0 win over champions Man City at the Etihad in November, they were frustratingly fragile domestically.Following the City thrashing, Spurs won just one Premier League game in the next 71 days – and that was against Southampton – before eventually ending their barren run at Brentford in January.’QUE SERA, SERA’Postecoglou pleaded for patience amid a heavy injury crisis across the winter months.And with his first choice defence and front line restored, he was able to guide Spurs to Europa League glory.Following the final, Postecoglou said: “I would be disappointed if we don’t continue on this path.”It is difficult to buy into one person’s vision. I have been a serial winner. “I know people dismiss what I have won because it didn’t happen here, but they were hard earned.Coming third was not going to change this football club, winning a trophy would, that was my ambition and I was prepared to wear it if it did not happen.”Ange Postecoglou”There is huge relief. You carry the weight of responsibility and 150 times I have been a spokesman for this club.”There are no planned meetings. I’ll go back to my hotel room with friends and family, open up a nice bottle of scotch, a massive parade on Friday, game on Sunday against Brighton and then holiday. Then que sera, sera.”Postecoglou added: “I know our league form has been unacceptable.Read More on The Sun”But coming third was not going to change this football club, winning a trophy would, that was my ambition and I was prepared to wear it if it did not happen.”People kept reminding me of it because we were getting closer but I’m happy with that.”Delighted Daniel Levy congratulates Postecoglou – but has now axed himCredit: GETTY More

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      England stars are physically and mentally cream-crackered – surely life is too short for these Andorra and Senegal games

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      WHY do we need to put ourselves through this again?Why do England have to play Andorra at football, when the basic point of sitting down to watch any football match is to think: ‘I wonder who’s going to win this one’.Thomas Tuchel’s England squad play Andorra in a World Cup qualifier on SaturdayCredit: GettyWe already know that England will win. We know that Andorra are extremely unlikely to score. And it would be a significant surprise if Jordan Pickford has to make a single meaningful save.Surely your life is too short to tune in at 5pm on Saturday and watch this thing happen.This isn’t English arrogance. It’s not jingoistic or tub-thumping to point out that Andorra has a population of 80,000 – making it slightly bigger than the town of Bracknell but smaller than Weston-Super-Mare.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd therefore, England, with its 57 million people, will always beat it in a football match.Andorra is a lovely place in the Pyrenees, it’s good for skiing and the Andorrans are rightly proud of their tiny nation state.Not that they currently have a football stadium suitable to hold this World Cup qualifier, which is instead being staged at Espanyol’s home ground in Barcelona.But with players burnt-out, the calendar congested with fixtures and with a month-long Club World Cup about to start, does anyone need this thing – Andorra versus England – to be part of our lives?Most read in FootballEngland breezed past Andorra 4-0 in 2021Credit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOver the past 19 years, England have played Andorra six times and beaten them 5-0, 3-0, 2-0, 6-0, 4-0 and 5-0.The 3-0 in Barcelona was vaguely memorable because Steve McClaren, probably the silliest man ever to manage England, had a hissy fit and stormed out of the post-match press conference.England star Ivan Toney hits back at Bruno Fernandes with blunt reply after Man Utd star’s Saudi transfer snubBut, despite being at the majority of those matches, I can’t remember a single thing about any of the rest of them.So 4-0 to England will be roughly par, even though pretty much everyone will then say that 4-0 is not enough.There can be a certain sadistic pleasure in witnessing an absolute hiding – a nine or a ten – but that’s almost certainly not going to happen either.It is not that difficult for 11 fit young blokes of lower-tier EFL standard – which is Andorra’s level – to sit behind the ball in a packed defence, block shots for 90 minutes and keep the score down, especially if they are showing zero ambition of actually scoring.In almost 30 years as a recognised international football team, Andorra have never lost by more than 7-0. They aren’t that bad.In the past five years, they have beaten fellow minnows San Marino, Liechtenstein, St Kitts & Nevis and Grenada.Before that, Andorra defeated Moldova, Macedonia, Albania and Belarus – as well as their one genuine stand-out result, a 1-0 win over Hungary in 2017.The Nations League has been excellent for smaller nations, giving them regular competitive football against countries of a similar size and teams of similar ability.Andorra and other postage-stamp nations should not be entirely barred from World Cup qualifying – a pre-qualifying tournament, or Nations League results, could determine that one of them reaches the actual qualifying rounds.But surely something has to give in the fixture schedule. And if you’re looking for a place to start when cutting fixtures, then how about fixtures that nobody wants to watch and nobody wants to play in?England’s footballers are tired. Very wealthy, yes, but also physically and mentally cream-crackered.They don’t need to spend ten days of their lives preparing to play Andorra and then Senegal – who are, admittedly, half-decent – in a match at Nottingham next Tuesday which will mean absolutely nothing.I sincerely hope that you have something better to do at 5pm on Saturday than watching this match.Read More on The SunAnd also that you have something better to do on September 6, when, just three months from now, England will play Andorra yet again.At some point, we will all reach our deathbeds. And, please believe me, none of us will ever find ourselves staring into that ultimate abyss, wishing that we had spent more of our time watching England play Andorra at football.England’s players are knackered after a long seasonCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Best boss I ever had’ – Cristiano Ronaldo’s former bodyguard reveals risks of protecting star and how much he was paid

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S former bodyguard has revealed the eye-watering sum he was paid to protect the footie icon. Hichman Bukhari was part of CR7’s security detail for four years when the Portugal star plied his trade with Real Madrid.Hichman Bukhari, left, was Cristiano Ronaldo’s bodyguard for four years while he was at Real MadridCredit: INSTAGRAM @hichman.07Man mountain Bukhari is a private military contractorCredit: INSTAGRAM @hichman.07Bukhair earned a pretty penny for protecting RonaldoCredit: INSTAGRAM @hichman.07The private military contractor (PMC) and close protection operative (CPO) was by Ronaldo’s side every time he stepped out in the Spanish capital or jetted to a luxurious location.Bukhari attended some high-profile events during his watch of Ronaldo, which earned him a whopping £850 a day. That equated to a £4,250 for a five-day week and £21,250 per month.His annual salary worked out to be a cool £255,000.READ MORE SPORTS NEWSDespite having to fend off scores of adoring footie fans, paparazzi galore and the occasional thief, Bukhari insists working with Ronaldo was a breeze. During an appearance on Telecinco, he said: “Our work depends on the client’s profile. “In the case of Cristiano, with whom I worked for four years, his profile wasn’t high-risk because people didn’t want to kill him, and he didn’t receive death threats. “He was threatened by fans or people who wanted to rob him.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSInside Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible lifeAS arguably the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo lives a life befitting such a superstar.”We always have to know where we’re going, who will be there, and have clear entry and exit points, as well as contact points.”We must always be aware that our lives could be at risk. Big-hearted Cristiano Ronaldo laughs it off after fan in wheelchair accidentally drives into him“We have to be willing to protect a person, and sometimes we have to give our lives to protect them.”If I have to use weapons, I will use them. “The most important thing is having the ability to think quickly, solve problems, and remain calm in difficult situations.”Bukhari has fond memories of his time protecting Ronaldo, who was his “best” employer to date. He said of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner: “He is the best boss I’ve ever had. He was threatened by fans or people who wanted to rob him.”Cristiano Ronaldo’s former bodyguard, Hicham Bukhari”We have a good relationship.’Working with him wasn’t like working with someone threatened with death or kidnap. “We had some silly incidents with paparazzi or crazy fans, but nothing major.”Read More on The SunRonaldo and his Portugal team-mates booked their place in the Nations League final on Wednesday night with a 2-1 win over Germany. Ronaldo set up an all-Iberian final against Spain with a 68th minute winner. More

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      Hated Man Utd owners The Glazers cost Red Devils £1.2BILLION as club release latest finances

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      THE GLAZERS have cost Manchester United £1.2billion in their nightmare 20-year reign.When the controversial Americans purchased the club in June 2005, they paid a whopping £790million.The Glazers have cost United £1.2bnCredit: AFPFans have protested against their ownersCredit: Shutterstock EditorialSir Jim Ratcliffe has implemented brutal cost-cutting measuresCredit: GettyBut the deal was funded by borrowed cash and it dumped £604m in debt onto United, who had just £50m borrowed previously.As the Glazers reach the two decade mark in charge, over £1bn has been lost in debt interest, debt repayments, dividends and fees to the family.BBC claim £815m has gone towards debt interest repayments, £166m in dividends to shareholders and £10m in fees to Glazer family companies. And while things continue to get worse on the pitch, finally, things are at least looking up financially.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBrutal cost-cutting introduced by £1.3bn part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is beginning to pay dividends – even if 450 staff jobs were wiped out along with free lunches amidst a host of other spending slashes.In the club’s accounts for the third quarter of this year, payments to employees by comparison to 12 months ago were down a huge £20m to £71.2m – a drop of almost 22 per cent.Going out of the 2023-24 Champions League and into the Europa League actually HELPED the figures in not paying extra player bonus costs as well as non-playing staff departures.Total operating expenses for the quarter were £162.1m, a decrease of £41.6m, or 20.4 per cent, over the prior year quarter.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAnd operating profit was at £700,000, compared to an operating loss of £66.2m this time last year.Ratcliffe and his recently downgraded Ineos head honcho Sir Dave Brailsford can point to their financial re-structuring having a near-instant impact.But chief executive Omar Berrada pointed the finger at the side that finished a shocking 15th in the table – and will have no European football at all in the forthcoming campaign after losing to Tottenham in the last chance saloon Europa League final.He declared: “We were proud to reach the final of the Europa League but ultimately we were disappointed to finish as runner-up in Bilbao.“We had a difficult season in the Premier League which we all know fell below our standards and we have a clear expectation of improvement next season.”Berrada and the rest of the Old Trafford hierarchy are working hard to back boss Ruben Amorim in this summer’s transfer market having already forked out £62.5m – in what will be three instalments – for Matheus Cunha from Wolves.Despite Ratcliffe warning earlier this year that those sweeping cuts were necessary to stop the club going bust by last Christmas – and concerns over staying within profit and sustainability rules – a £55m bid for Bryan Mbuemo was registered this week.Brentford want at least £60m for the wide attacker and will almost certainly get their money although United, finances improving or not, will also have to sell.Alejandro Garnacho has been told he’s going and is valued at £60m while Amorim wants to dump Jadon Sancho, Antony and Marcus Rashford along with Casemiro and Tyrell Malacia.Reasons to be cheerfulYet as United juggle their funds to aid the rebuild, the club point to improvements off the pitch.Plans for a new £200bn stadium are progressing, Berrada stressing: “We remain focused on infrastructure, with the redevelopment of our Carrington Training Complex continuing and on track.“It will be the heart of our club, providing world class facilities for all our teams and our staff.“We have also announced our aspiration to pursue a new 100,000-seater stadium, sitting at the heart of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area, which would be a catalyst for growth and investment in our local community.“We are continuing to work with all the relevant stakeholders, including central Government, to support their vision for growth.”Even the dropping value of the US dollar is working in United’s favour.Read More on The SunThe club’s American borrowings still stand at $650m – the same as last year at the same time but due to the USD/GBP exchange rate in GBP United now owe £500.9m compared to £511.3m.United are happy with what they say are “strong revenues which increased by 17.4 per cent driven by additional matchday and broadcast money by thanks to going all the way to Bilbao as opposed to dropping out of last season’s Champions League at the group stage.”United want to build a new 100,00-seater stadiumCredit: APIt could cost £2bn to buildCredit: PA More

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      Kate Abdo and Albanian Laura Woods steal the show at glamorous event as CBS Sports star is joined by husband Malik Scott

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      KATE ABDO and Eva Murati stole the show at a glamorous CBS Sports event.The pair were pictured at the Sofascore Player of the Season award ceremony, in Zadar, Croatia, produced by CBS.Kate Abdo stole the show at a glamorous CBS Sports event in CroatiaCredit: SofascoreShe was pictured alongside her equally dazzling husband, Malik ScottCredit: SofascoreThe CBS presenter was in town to present the SofaScore Player of the Season awardCredit: SofascoreThe ‘Albanian Laura Woods’, Eva Murati, also stunned at the eventCredit: SofascoreShe dropped jaws in a glamorous blue dressCredit: SofascoreBut she was also in town to interview some of the big stars presentCredit: SofascoreKate was joined by CBS colleague Peter SchmeichelCredit: SofascoreAbdo, 43, was accompanied by her husband and boxer, Malik Scott.She was seen in striking white dress and heels while Scott, 44, wore a snazzy chequered black and white shirt paired with a hat.Their relationship was first revealed on air by CBS co-stars Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher in 2023 before they officially announced they had tied the knot in 2024.Peter Schmeichel, who works as a pitchside reporter for the broadcaster, also joined her at the event in a black suit and trousers paired with white trainers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey were in attendance to present the event, with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah being crowned the Player of the Season at the glitzy bash.Meanwhile, Murati, dubbed the Albanian Laura Woods, stunned in a silky blue dress and platform heels.The Champions League host, 30, has been a regular feature anchoring Europe’s elite club competition for Vizion Plus and Tring TV since 2017.She started working as a television presenter at the age of 18.Most read in FootballAnd at the event she was seen interviewing some figureheads of the sport.The bash itself was directed by multiple Emmy award-winning Pete Radovich.Awkward moment UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov snubs Kate Scott’s handshake for religious reasons live on TVOn the award, Sofascore’s director of marketing, Branimir Karacic, said: “The Player of the Season Show is not just a celebration of the best footballers of the season.”It’s a statement of what we believe in – that performance on the pitch, supported by statistical data, deserves global recognition.”Our Sofascore Rating is already a go-to standard for evaluating individual quality, and the fact that the show was produced by CBS, under the creative direction of Pete Radovich, gives the entire project even more weight.” More