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      Ipswich 0 Brentford 1: Rampant Bees close in on European football with resurgent Kevin Schade scoring again

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      KEVIN SCHADE’S early goal proved just enough to keep Brentford dreaming of Europe.The Bees are one of a cluster of clubs vying for an eighth-place finish – and hoping that will be enough for a Europa Conference League jaunt next term.Bryan Mbeumo hails Brentford team-mate Kevin Schade for his openerCredit: AlamyBees winger Schade leaps to nod the breakthroughCredit: PAIpswich keeper Alex Palmer and defenders couldn’t keep Schade’s header outCredit: PAGermany striker Schade celebrated his 11th Premier League goal of the season and it turned out to be just enough to settle a feisty encounter at already-relegated Ipswich.Town fans vented their fury at Sam Barrott for the events leading up to Schade’s 18th-minute opener.They reckoned the referee had decided to keep letting Brentford take a corner until they scored.The reality was a that Barrott was placed in an impossible position as players from both sides grappled like wrestlers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe first of three flag-kicks could easily have seen Brentford awarded a penalty.Jacob Greaves rugby-tackled Sepp van den Berg to the ground but a lengthy VAR inquest said no pen, presumably because the ball wasn’t actually in play yet.The second saw Town’s Jack Taylor and Christian Norgaard booked for more MMA-style man-handlng.And the third saw Schade brilliantly head home Bryan Mbeumo’s delivery.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”One-nil to the referee” Town fans chanted sarcastically, along with “Premier League, corrupt as f***”.There was nothing suspect about Schade’s flick however – perfectly placed in the far corner.Jack Grealish to Napoli?! Conte Plots Shock £100M Raid – Would City Really Let Him Go?It was a similar tale in the second half with VAR again ruling no pen for Axel Tuanzebe’s judo bout with Nathan Collins.The home fans were angry again soon after – this time calling FOR video assistant intervention.Yoann Wissa’s high boot caught Greaves on the head after Alex Palmer made a fine block to deny Mbeumo. The Bees man’s booking remained a yellow however.Greaves felt aggrieved at the other end when Yehor Yarmoliuk appeared to pull him down in the box but the officials disagreed.Ipswich tails were finally up and Omari Hutchinson saw a drive tipped on to a post by Mark Flekken, who then saved point-blank from Cameron Burgess in stoppage-time and saved a header from sub George Hirst.Brentford held out to shade a fixture referee Barrott will be hoping won’t be replicated any time soon. Scorer Shade is on a hot streak as Brentford hunt a European spotCredit: Getty More

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      Benfica vs Sporting LIVE SCORE: Primeira League title decider taking place with Viktor Gyokeres STARTING – updates

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      SPORTING are facing Benfica this evening in a mammoth title decider at the Estadio da Luz.Sporting are leading the Primeira Liga by just three goals on goal difference ahead of Benfica with the two clubs level on points as we enter the penultimate game of the season.All eyes will be on Sporting star man Viktor Gyokeres, who has been heavily linked with both Arsenal and Manchester United this summer.Kick-off: 6pm BSTBenfica starting line-up: Trubin, Tomas Araujo, Antonio Silva, Otamendi, Carreras, Florentino, Aursnes, Di María, Kokcu, Akturkoglu, PavlidisSporting starting line-up: Rui Silva, Geny, Quaresma, Diomande, Inacio, Maxi Araujo, Debast, Hjulmand, Trincao, Pote, GyokeresTV channel/ live stream: Triller TVBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Welcome to Benfica vs SportingWhat a thrilling tie coming your way this evening from Portugal.It is a title-deciding Lisbon derby between Benfica and Sporting.Tonight is the penultimate game of the Primeira League season and the two rivals are level on points at the top of the table.There’s also just three goals separating them on goal difference!Kick-off is at 6pm UK time.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Wrexham stars celebrate in iconic Vegas casino and ‘hijack’ luggage cart after Hollywood owners splash £500k on party

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      WREXHAM stars hijacked a luggage cart and drove it through an iconic Las Vegas casino during their wild promotion bash.Hollywood star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney splashed £500,000 on celebrations after the Red Dragons booked their spot in next season’s Championship.Wrexham stars hijacked a luggage cart and drove it through a Las Vegas casino during their wild promotion bashCredit: BackgridDan Scarr enjoyed riding the cart through the hotelCredit: BackgridIt was Scarr’s first trip to Vegas with the teamCredit: BackgridWrexham players took group snaps in the lobby with a picture of their promotion celebrations in the middleCredit: BackgridOllie Palmer and Scarr led the team through the Bellagio hotel in VegasCredit: BackgridThe once down and out Welsh outfit pulled off the previously unthinkable with their third consecutive promotion.They finished second on 92 points behind League One’s runaway leaders Birmingham City on 111. And Phil Parkinson’s side returned to Sin City by private jet on Thursday for their third promotion party in a row.The players hit a pool party first before being spotted at the luxury Bellagio hotel and casino enjoying downtime.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOllie Palmer, who has been to all three Vegas bashes, was seen looking worse for wear as the team walked through the hotel lobby.And at one point, centre-back Dan Scarr cheekily stole a luggage cart and drove it through a corridor as stunned guests looked on.It was Scarr’s first trip to Vegas with the team after signing from Plymouth Argyle last summer.After drinking for most of the day, the players then took group snaps with a group of women while laying across the floor of the lobby.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMidfielder George Dobson, 27, was later caught changing his T-shirt with a bottle of beer at his feet.Onlookers also said the players got stuck in a lift for more than an hour on Friday.How Wrexham was transformed from crime-ridden hellhole to Welsh Hollywood as locals say ‘next stop’s the Premier League’ George Dobson was caught changing his shirt with a bottle of beer at his feetCredit: BackgridThe players had to wait for firefighters to get them out of the elevator as they sobered up.Owners Reynolds and McElhenney have met up and partied with the team in Vegas for the last two years.But the American actors are yet to be seen with the crew this week.Last year the owners put on a “monster” all expenses paid trip that saw the players stay at a fancy hotel overlooking the strip.The squad chilled out poolside with bikini-clad girls, dined at the exclusive Hakkasan restaurant and partied for FOUR days straight.Wrexham’s third straight promotion was a feat that had never been achieved in the top five tiers of English football. A record-extending fourth consecutive move up would see them play in the top-flight for the first time in their 160-year existence.Hollywood star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney splashed £500,000 on celebrationsMax Cleworth, Luke McNicholas and Ryan Longman carried through pictures of Wrexham’s automatic promotion winCredit: BackgridFormer Burnley star Jay Rodriguez enjoyed his first trip to Vegas with WrexhamCredit: Backgrid More

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      Ex-Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag ‘neck-and-neck’ with Arsenal legend Fabregas to replace Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen

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      ERIK TEN HAG and Cesc Fabregas are the leading candidates to replace Xabi Alonso as Bayer Leverkusen boss this summer, according to reports.Alonso, 43, announced on Friday that he is leaving Leverkusen at the end of the season having led the club to an undefeated Bundesliga title last term.Xabi Alonso has announced he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the seasonCredit: RexFormer Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is in the running to replace AlonsoCredit: GettyComo manager Cesc Fabregas is also being consideredCredit: GettyNow the retired midfielder appears to be heading to former club Real Madrid to replace Carlo Ancelotti in the hotseat of one of football’s biggest jobs.Now Leverkusen are out to find his replacement and it appears that former Manchester United boss Ten Hag and ex-Arsenal star Fabregas, 38, are the top targets for the German outfit.Ten Hag, 55, has been without a job since he was sacked by United in October, while Fabregas has impressed during his maiden season in charge of Italian outfit Como in Serie A.German outlet Kicker claim the pair are “neck-and-neck” for the vacancy as thing stand. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt’s thought that Ten Hag would command a higher wage packet than Fabregas, but Leverkusen would have to fork out in excess of £10m to convince Como to let go of Fabregas – given his current contract runs until 2028.Fabregas, whose Como side are on course for a top-half finish in Serie A despite only gaining promotion last term, is understood to have a long list of suitors.While Ten Hag has been waiting to find the right job, revealing in February that he “didn’t know” what the next step in his career would be.He told SEG Stories: “I don’t know how my career will develop. But I’m going to try my best.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Provided something comes along that suits me. There are so many other things I could do.”Maybe in football, in a new position as a manager. That’s an option. And maybe something completely different.Erik ten Hag reveals he HAS returned to work and may never go back to management after Man Utd sacking”I’ve been working with my brothers lately. We have our own company. Or rather, they have their own company.”But we also run a company together with our father. That’s also something I love to do.”I can now give that more attention and it’s also a lot of fun.”It’s claimed that Ten Hag has already begun negotiations with Leverkusen over the job, but nothing is yet agreed.Ten Hag was sacked in October despite winning both the League Cup and FA Cup in his first two seasons as Red Devils boss.He was axed while United were languishing in 14th place in the Premier League – one spot higher than the position they hold (15th) some six months later. More

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      Man Utd star Alejandro Garnacho poses with fan – but everyone’s distracted by his bonkers SLIPPERS

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      FANS have been left baffled after Alejandro Garnacho was pictured in a bizarre pair of slippers.The Manchester United star was seen at a games venue last night and kindly posed for a photo with a supporter.Alejandro Garnacho was seen wearing slippers out and aboutCredit: X @katiemufc12His unique footwear has gone viral onlineCredit: X @katiemufc12But the snap has gone viral on social media after eagle-eyed fans noticed Garnacho’s unusual choice of footwear.Accompanying his hoodie and shorts, the Argentine winger opted for comfy slippers.And they were incredibly Harry Potter-inspired with the Gryffindor symbol on them.Fans found it hilarious, with one saying: “Garnacho is not real.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “Why on Earth is he wearing Gryffindor slippers out in public hahaha.”A third wrote: “Can’t believe he’s gone out and forgot to change his slippers though, bless him.”More commented: “I rate him even more now, those slippers!”The same pair can be bought online for around £15 to £20.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSGarnacho will swap his slippers for boots tomorrow as Man Utd face West Ham at Old Trafford.And it is not the only wardrobe change in store as the Red Devils will not be wearing their usual home shirt for the clash.Rather than sponsors Snapdragon being on the front of the jersey, the logo for (Red) will feature instead.(Red) is a charity that tackles health inequality and provides life-saving programmes in vulnerable communities.The one-off shirts will be auctioned off after the game to raise money for the good cause. Alejandro Garnacho is back in action against West Ham tomorrowCredit: Shutterstock EditorialJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      ‘Good way to find out’ – Championship star sees he’s been released on INSTAGRAM before sending snide message to club

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      KIAN BEST took a swipe at Preston North End after apparently finding out he was released by his boyhood club via Instagram.Best, 19, spent his entire career at Preston after joining the Championship outfit’s academy at a very young age and signed a scholarship deal in 2021 before going pro two years later.Kian Best was released from Preston North EndBest suggested he found out about his release on social mediaDespite a promising start, the left-back found opportunities hard to come by at Deepdale and was ultimately loaned out to Bohemians in the League of Ireland Premier Division in January.That spelled the end of his long stint with the Lilywhites, who announced the ex-England Under-19 international’s release on Saturday.Preston issued a post on social media, along with a slideshow of players who are set to leave. It read: “We’d like to wish the players leaving us this summer the very best of luck for the future.”It included an image of Best with the following caption: “Thank you Besty”.Read More on FootballThe full-back then immediately took to social media where he shared a screenshot of Preston’s announcement and suggested he wasn’t informed about his release before the attached post was published. Best issued the following story: “Good way to find out through Instagram.”The youngster appears to have since deleted his post on social media.SunSport have approached Preston for comment.Most read in ChampionshipBest’s contract was due to expire at the end of the season and the player reportedly held no discussions with the club over an extension.Preston also announced the release of Freddie Woodman, Emil Riis, Patrick Bauer and Ryan Ledson, whose partner is a soap star.Kian Taylor was also included in the released section. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Al Nassr future in doubt as contract talks put on hold’ after disappointing season for Saudi side

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S future at Al Nassr is up in the air after his contract extension talks were reportedly “put on hold”.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was expecting to sign a new two-year deal this summer, but another underwhelming season has thrown a spanner in the works.Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract extension has been put ‘on hold’, according to reportsCredit: Getty Images – GettySince Ronaldo’s arrival two years ago, Al Nassr have finished second in back-to-back campaignsRonaldo’s contract runs out in the summer, but extension talks have been delayed after another trophy-less season, according to Marca.Despite scoring 33 goals in 39 appearances this term, Ronaldo’s efforts have not been enough to lift Al Nassr to any major silverware.The possibility of Ronaldo switching to a rival club like Al Hilal—who have qualified for the Club World Cup — is reportedly gaining traction.Al Nassr are all-but out of the title race and dropped to fourth in the league after losing 3-2 to table toppers Al-Ittihad on Wednesday.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd Ronaldo’s reaction to the crucial defeat against Al-Ittihad reportedly sparked disapproval within the club’s hierarchy.The 40-year-old stormed off the pitch in anger and allegedly went home in his kit.It came exactly a week after Ronaldo’s side were brutally dumped out of the Asian Champions League semi-finals to Japanese side Kawasaki.The Japan J-League outfit went on to lose the final 2-0 to Ronaldo’s Saudi rivals Al-Ahli.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAs it stands, Al-Nassr won’t qualify for next season’s Asian Champions League, as the club sits just outside the top three in the Pro League.So this season’s failures on the pitch and behind-the-scenes has left both Al-Nassr and Ronaldo considering their options. Cristiano Ronaldo appears to argue with himself as he fights back tears after Al-Nassr cup KOSince Ronaldo’s arrival two years ago, Al Nassr have finished second in back-to-back campaigns.The former Manchester United superstar could be persuaded to accept a new challenge in Saudi Arabia. Despite his future being up in the future, Ronaldo’s son Cristiano Jnr has enjoyed a brilliant week.On Tuesday Ronaldo Jnr — in the youth team at Al-Nassr — was called up for Portugal’s under-15 squad.His chuffed dad posted on Instagram: “Proud of you, son!”Since joining Al Nassr in 2023, Ronaldo has played 103 matches, scoring 91 goals and providing 19 assists.Read More on The SunHis contract extension comes as Ronaldo looks to reach the 1,000 career goals landmark. He is currently on 934 career strikes.The former Real Madrid man became the first player to score 900 goals back in September. More

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      ‘Could get a tank in there’ – League One play-offs overshadowed by ludicrous offside call leaving fans furious

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      FOOTBALL fans were left furious after the 2-2 League One play-off semi-final draw between Leyton Orient and Stockport was marred by a “ludicrous” offside call.Charlie Kelman opened the scoring for Orient in the first half, despite seemingly being significantly offside when he tapped in his 26th goal of the season.Charlie Kelman’s opening goal against Stockport cause huge controversyCredit: ReutersKelman appeared to be offside as the ball was flicked onCredit: Sky SportsKelman appeared onside from the initial headerCredit: Sky SportsHe was significantly beyond the last man after a flick on from Omar BecklesCredit: Sky SportsKelman got on the end of a loose header in the box to put his side 1-0 up heading into half-time.However, there was a huge gap between the last Stockport defender and the 23-year-old forward when the ball was nodded on by Omar Beckles.Beckles jumped up to flick on a speculative Sean Clare ball that was heading into the box.Kelman was narrowly onside from the Clare ball, but was very clearly beyond the last man when Beckles tried to flick it on.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt’s not clear if Beckles did manage to get a touch on the ball, but the officials seemed to think he didn’t, as the goal was awarded and the game subsequently overshadowed by the decision.Fans were convinced that Beckles did touch it and immediately took to social media to voice their opinions.One wrote: “Could get a tank in there!”While another added: ” @Specsavers, do you have room for this Lino?”Most read in FootballStockport County manager Dave Challinor fumed at the officials at half-timeCredit: Sky SportsStockport players pleaded their case to the referee tooCredit: Sky SportsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA third wrote: “It’s terrible guys, absolutely terrible”.And a fourth posted: “I do not want VAR but with officials this bad we might actually need it”.’In one year the decision will be made’ – Wenger demands new offside rule that will be ‘impossible to defend against’It wasn’t just fans that were furious either, but also the Stockport players.They immediately surrounded referee Benjamin Speedie to explain that they felt a mistake had been made.While Stockport boss Dave Challinor could be seen confronting the official in the tunnel at half-time.Unfortunately for Stockport, they were unable to change the referee’s mindAnd without VAR in the play-off semi-finals, the officials could do nothing to overturn the initial decision.Stockport managed to quickly overturn the deficit themselves though.Goals from Oliver Norwood and Fraser Horsfall after the break put Stockport 2-1 up at Brisbane Road.Read More on The SunHowever, Horsfall went from hero to villain when he handled the ball in the box in the 87th minute, gifting Leyton Orient a late penalty to level the scores – a spot kick dispatched by Kelman for his second.Speaking after the game about the controversial first goal, Beckles said: “The beauty of EFL is there is no VAR, and that means there’s room for errors. That’s what makes it special.”Oliver Norwood scored from the spot to draw Stockport levelCredit: Shutterstock EditorialFraser Horsfall scored just five minutes later to give the visitors the leadCredit: Shutterstock EditorialKelman scores his second goal from penalty to leave the tie levelCredit: Shutterstock Editorial More