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      Ruben Amorim ‘could move to Ten Hag or Pogba’s old homes’ with Man Utd boss living in hotel with £2000-a-night suite

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      RUBEN AMORIM could move into the old homes of either Erik ten Hag or Paul Pogba.The new Manchester United manager is currently staying in a £2,000-a-night suite at the Lowry Hotel in Salford.Ruben Amorim could move into Erik ten Hag or Paul Pogba’s old homesCredit: GettyHe is currently living at the Lowry HotelCredit: Lowry hotelJose Mourinho stayed at the hotel during his tenure as Man Utd managerCredit: Lowry hotelRooms at the hotel cost up to £2,000-a-nightCredit: Lowry hotelThe hotel is rated five starsCredit: Lowry hotelIt is a short drive from Old TraffordCredit: Lowry hotelAmorim, 39, took charge of his first game as Manchester United manager against Ipswich Town.Marcus Rashford gave the Red Devils a perfect start by scoring after just 81 seconds.But despite the new lease of life, the Tractors Boys still pegged them back to a 1-1 draw at Portman Road. But Amorim did not have a cosy home to return to as he is staying at the five-star Lowry Hotel.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe hotel is a short drive from Old Trafford and is the former home of Jose Mourinho, who stayed there for the duration of his two-and-a-half-year reign as manager.However, Amorim is keen to settle into a home and avoid the hotel charges that Mourinho racked up.It is reported that he is already house hunting for a place that can be home to his wife Maria João Diogo and two sons.Potential options could be the old houses of his predecessor Ten Hag or former Red Devils star Pogba.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA source told the Daily Mail: “Amorim wants to get his family over and set up their own home.”The Hale and Bowdon area has been mentioned where his captain Fernandez lives and many of the players. It is just a short drive to the training ground.Roy Keane tells fan ‘I’ll wait in the car park’ after furious pitchside confrontation following Ipswich vs Man UtdAmorim is already house hunted despite the luxury padCredit: Lowry hotelThe hotel has hosted many celebritiesCredit: Lowry hotel”He could move into Ten Hag’s old place or even Paul Pogba’s place. But he is in the Lowry for the moment.”He has walked round the city a bit and had a coffee in a few of the cafes.”Perhaps he’ll bump into Pep Guardiola or even a few City players who have places nearby.”The hotel has played host to celebrities such as boyband Take That, Kylie Minogue and Ariana Grande.It was even the first in the country to offer in-room facial treatments to guests.The hotel has 165 rooms and is regularly used by the club, which reserve dozens of rooms before games.Amorim needs A LOT of time on training pitch to fix Man Utd… unfortunately he won’t get it, writes Charlie WyettIN theory at least, the only way is up for Manchester United, writes Charlie Wyett.We are nearly a third of the way through this Premier League season and it is still staggering to see United lurking in 12th place.They have managed just four wins with a goal difference of 0. Only Everton, Crystal Palace and Southampton have scored less.It is certainly not a false position and a point at Ipswich illustrated the massive job that Ruben Amorim faces.United’s fans sang the name of their new manager throughout the game.They also gave the players rapturous applause on the final whistle and although this was an improvement on some of the performances this season, the bar has been set pretty low.The club’s optimistic supporters will see that their team is only six points off the top four.  Ultimately, though, it is difficult to see United even reaching last season’s final position of eighth as they look worse.United’s patched-up defence will improve – and a three-man formation at the back will help them – but you have to wonder where the goals are going to come from. Marcus Rashford struck after 81 seconds and then went missing for the rest of his 68 minutes on the pitch.Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee were also introduced in that double change midway inside the second half but added absolutely nothing. What a terrible couple of signings they have proved to be and United’s fans would swap both of them for Ipswich’s Liam Delap.Amorim did not celebrate the Rashford goal and paced around his technical area throughout looking uneasy.Each time there was a break in play, he called over players for instructions.Alejandro Garnacho headed over to the touchline on a couple of occasions while there were also words for Diogo Dalot, Casemiro and Jonny Evans.Amorim, a manager with infectious enthusiasm, will be hopeful he can get his message across to all of the players in the next few weeks.But the problem for the Portuguese coach is that this was the first of 10 games in the space of 33 days.What he really needs are spells on the training ground without a midweek game but he does not have that luxury. More

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      Champions League giants announce plans for 60,000-seater ‘world’s best stadium’ with site on racecourse identified

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      A CHAMPIONS LEAGUE giant has announced plans for a new 60,000-seater stadium.Paris Saint-Germain could be set to leave the iconic Parc des Princes for a “truly great stadium”.The club currently play at the Parc des Princes in Paris but the city Government will not let them buy itCredit: ReutersNasser Al-Khelaifi wants the club to play in a more modern stadiumCredit: SplashOne option could be to build a stadium on the Saint Cloud RacecourseCredit: AlamyThe Ligue 1 champions have looked at three sites that the club could move to.This includes the Saint-Cloud racecourse, but this option could be complicated due to the limited resources available to manage fans.It is less than three miles from PSG’s current home.The club has also looked at the Montigny-le-Bretonneux, which is a commune in the south-western suburbs of Paris.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe move there would be more significant as it is 15 miles away.The furthest site away from the Parc des Princes is the land in Poissy of Stellantis.This would be further afoot for PSG at 18 miles away.Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has insisted that PSG is “behind” their European rivals.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We are Paris Saint-Germain. A football club [that]… we need to a truly great stadium.”The best stadium in the world. We need to for Financial Fair Play. Former top flight stadium left abandoned and overgrown just two years after club last played a game there”All the other European clubs have constructed bigger, more modern stadiums. We are behind everyone.”Al-Khelaifi has also revealed that the Paris city government will not let the club purchase the rented Parc des Princes.He added: “It is the city [Government] that has already decided that for us”They won’t let PSG buy the Parc des Princes, which is rented.”AI’s impression of what the new PSG stadium could look likePSG has played at the Parc des Princes since 1973, one year after the current version of the ground was opened.A move to a 60,000-capacity ground would allow nearly 12,000 more fans into games compared to the max 48,583 at the current ground.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Michail Antonio suffers wardrobe malfunction as West Ham star’s request for special kit modification backfires

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      YOU might not think a West Ham player could complain about it being “tough at the top”.But Michail Antonio would disagree – and now has the proof.Michail Antonio pointed out his problem to the West Ham dugoutCredit: GettyAntonio went back on with a new version of his special topCredit: AFPThe striker was involved in an unusual shirt change during the Hammers’ shock 2-0 win at Newcastle.And the reason for his mishap was even more odd.Toon chief Eddie Howe no doubt tore a strip out off his home team as victory would have lifted them from tenth in the Premier League to fifth.But it was Antonio who managed to rip his uncomfortable top.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt all stems from the Jamaica star alerting West Ham back in the summer that his shirt was too tight at the top.And rather than tough it out, it’s understood he asked the club to put a slit in his collar.The Hammers agreed – meaning the 34-year-old has played the campaign in a customised shirt.However, not only did the top tear at the front at St James’ Park, it opened up right down to the chest.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAntonio had to point out the damage to his bench – before being kitted out with another personalised shirt.His old one had come apart much like Newcastle’s defence did at times – as West Ham slightly eased the pressure on boss Julen Lopetegui.Michail Antonio slept during West Ham’s celebrations after European Conference League triumphThe Spaniard insisted he has blocked out all the talk over his future.However, he must have been feeling a little bit hot under the collar.Fortunately for Lopetegui, Tomas Soucek headed a tenth-minute opener and Aaron Wan-Bissaka clinched victory soon after the break.The Hammers remain 14th in the Prem but now have a six-point cushion from the relegation zone.Ex-Manchester United right-back Wan-Bissaka has only ever scored three goals – but two have come at Newcastle.Lopetegui said: “We are happy. I think that we played well.”We played with one identity and we were able to overcome a very good team. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I believe in the future. This team is going to be able to do the things and show the style as a team.”Antonio played the first 75 minutes as the Hammers stunned NewcastleCredit: GettyLewis Hall tries in vain to get shirty with AntonioCredit: AFP More

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      Devastated FA Cup and title winner Derek Mountield, 62, launches appeal for return of stolen motorhome

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      EVERTON legend Derek Mountfield has launched an appeal for the return of his stolen motorhome.The 63-year-old, who won the title twice with the Toffees and also the FA Cup in 1984 in a 2-0 win over Watford, shared a picture of his vehicle on social media and a heartfelt plea for it to be found.Derek Mountfield has revealed his motorhome has been stolenCredit: AlamyHe shared a picture of the stolen vehicle on social mediaCredit: XSpeaking on X, he said: “So f***ing annoyed, our motorhome was stolen last night 😡😡.”WX18CUK Elddis Autoquest 196 [number plate].”Any info would be appreciated, but I fear it’s too late now 🙏.”Reacting to the post, one of his 22,000 followers replied: “That’s awful Derek 😔😔😔😔.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile another added: “Hope you get it back 🙏 shared!”A third responded: “No way. Aww Derek. So sorry to hear your terrible news.”And a fourth said: “Gutted mate. Hopefully it’s found soon.”As well as his FA Cup win, ex-centre-back Mountfield, who was at Goodison Park for six years until 1988, also claimed First Division titles with Everton in 1985 and 1987.Most read in FootballMountfield, top left, won the FA Cup with Everton in 1984Credit: GettyDefender Mountfield joined Everton in 1982 and left in 1988Credit: PA:Empics SportIn 1985, The Toffees also won the Cup Winners’ Cup.Mountfield, who played once for England B but never earned a senior cap, also had spells at Tranmere, Aston Villa, Wolves, Carlisle, Northampton, Walsall and Scarborough.Footballers you didn’t know were related from Premier League icons to Lionel MessiHe hung up his boots in 1999 and had a brief managerial career with Scarborough and Cork City – who he left in 2001.He won First Division titles with the Toffees in 1985 and 1987Credit: Getty More

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      Pep Guardiola drops biggest Kevin de Bruyne exit hint yet as Man City boss says ‘I’m sure he will be honest’

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      PEP GUARDIOLA believes Kevin De Bruyne will choose to leave Manchester City when he is no longer a key player.The Belgian sees his contract up this summer and boss Guardiola said: “I’m pretty sure Kevin will be honest. Kevin De Bruyne will aim to go out at his best, says boss Pep GuardiolaCredit: EPA”He will want to finish here after this season or the next one, at his best.“I don’t think he will be here when he doesn’t feel he can be the Kevin that can produce and help the team like he has done in the last decade.“In these kind of situations — like with David Silva — he will decide the best for him and the team.“It’s maybe not playing every three days for 11 months but I’m pretty sure he has to play as the best Kevin as possible. Unfortunately with injuries he could not deliver that.”READ MORE MAN CITY NEWSDe Bruyne negotiated his last four-year deal — worth £66million — in 2021. With the help of two lawyers, but no agent, he used data analytics to highlight his value to City.He will be 34 in the summer and his last two seasons have been hit by  serious injuries.De Bruyne became City’s talisman and a Prem star over the last decade after making a £54m move from Wolfsburg in 2015. But injuries have restricted him to  just 25 starts since the start of the 2023-24 campaign.He will be targeted by clubs in the MLS and Saudi Arabia if he does decide to bring the curtain down on his Etihad stay.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe revealed he spoke with the club in the summer but then put talks on hold after a fresh groin injury.Asked what the future holds, he said: “Honestly, I don’t know. I unfortunately had that thing against Brentford. So I’ve put basically everything to the side. I was not in the right frame of mind.Pep Guardiola agrees new two-year contract with Man City “I was hoping to be out for a couple of days and it ended up being eight or nine weeks. So for the moment I’d rather get better first and see how I am and the rest will come.“There’s no rush. Talks will come and if they don’t it’s my last year.”If he does stay, KDB now knows he can carry on working with Guardiola who last week signed a new two-year deal at the Etihad.Asked if that would be a factor, he said: “It could help. But maybe he’ll  say ‘Kevin, thank you. Time to leave’.” More

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      Ruben Amorim’s mark out of ten for Man Utd stars at Ipswich revealed with players left in no doubt about tough job ahead

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      RUBEN AMORIM gave Manchester United five out of ten for Sunday’s performance at Ipswich.The coach looked frustrated as the Red Devils struggled in the 1-1 draw — his first game in charge — against the Premier League new boys.Ruben Amorim watched his side draw 1-1 with Ipswich in his opening game in chargeCredit: PAIt was a frustrating afternoon for Garnacho and his fellow Red DevilsCredit: RexAmorim delivered his verdict on the average display in the Portman Road dressing room, where he also revealed he was blown away by the intensity of the top flight.A source said: “Amorim said their performance was a five out of ten.”He was impressed with Ipswich and thought the game was played at an incredible intensity.”But he added that it showed just how much United need to improve.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFormer Sporting Lisbon boss Amorim, who replaced axed Erik ten Hag as boss this month, is realistic about the major task ahead of him.But he warned his players that they must improve and learn quickly.The Portuguese, 39, acknowledged that if 18th-placed Ipswich are one of the Prem’s lesser teams, then it showed the job he has on his hands to turn Man Utd’s fortunes around.He took his first training session last Monday, with the international break only halfway through.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMarcus Rashford scored the first goal of the Amorim era after just 81 secondsCredit: RexCaptain Bruno Fernandes struggled at Portman Road on Sunday eveningCredit: GettyMan Utd player ratings vs Ipswich The source added: “He was critical of one or two players for losing the ball and not being in the right positions.”But he also said, ‘Some of you I’ve had for two days, some two weeks’, so he was realistic.”He did say they were going to have to learn quickly.”Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Onana saves Amorim from embarrassment in first game as bossMANCHESTER UNITED began the Ruben Amorim era with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.Marcus Rashford needed just 81 seconds to put the Red Devils in front at Portman Road, tapping home an Amad Diallo cross.But Ipswich hit back when Omari Hutchinson’s strike flew in via a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui.And it was the newly-promoted side who looked likelier to get a winner in the second half.Here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett saw the performances of the Man Utd players…ANDRE ONANA – 7/10United’s best player. Two key stops to deny Liam Delap but no chance for the deflected Omari Hutchinson goal.Then delivered an 87th minute save to keep out an effort from Conor Chaplin.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 5Slotted in on the right of the three-man defence but unfortunate with the deflection for the goal.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5Has been suspect this season and will probably be better suited to a back three although still given a tough time by Delap.JONNY EVANS – 5The 36-year-old was targeted by Ipswich for his lack of pace and no surprise he was replaced.AMAD DIALLO – 6Did incredibly well to bomb past Jens Cajuste and deliver the cross for Rashford’s early goal but offered little else.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5Some nice touches going forward but too lightweight in this position in front of the back three.CASEMIRO – 4Lucky to start ahead of Manuel Ugarte and was really poor.Struggled throughout before being subbed and could maybe have got a block to the Hutchinson shot.DIOGO DALOT – 5Not suited to left wing-back although stayed there when Luke Shaw arrived because the English international replaced Evans in the back three.BRUNO FERNANDES – 5Some of his link-up play was fine but United need a captain who can inspire this team and Fernandes is not the man.Sent a free-kick flashing past the post with 12 minutes left.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5Twice called over by Ruben Amorim in the first half for instructions.Denied by a decent save from Aro Muric 50 seconds into the second half.MARCUS RASHFORD – 6Criticised for his basketball trip to New York so to score after 80 seconds was two fingers up at his critics – but did not offer much after that.SubsUgarte (for Casemiro 56 mins) – 6Shaw (for Evans 56 mins) – 6Hojlund (for Rashford 67 mins) – 5Zirkzee ( for Eriksen 67 mins) – 5Mount (for Garnacho 87 mins) – 5 More

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      Newcastle 0 West Ham 2: Aaron Wan-Bissaka hits rare Premier League goal as Hammers secure shock win on Tyneside

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      NEWCASTLE’S fine form came to a screeching halt as West Ham pulled one out of the bag to potentially save Julen Lopetegui’s job.Eddie Howe’s side could have climbed into the top six with a win over the struggling Hammers.Tomas Soucek was on target as West Ham beat Newcastle 2-0Credit: GettyAaron Wan-Bissaka also netted to bag the Hammers a much-needed winCredit: AFPBut Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka came up trumps to stun the Toon and earn a huge win for their under-pressure boss that lifted them to six points from danger.Toon started fast and Alexander Isak had the ball in the net after peeling off the last man and dinking it over Lukasz Fabianski only for an offside flag to ruin the party.But the Hammers knocked the stuffing right out of them in the tenth minute.Soucek was given the freedom of St. James’ as he escaped Lloyd Kelly, in for the suspended Dan Burn, and headed home Emerson Palmieri’s outswinging corner.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis was not part of the script, but it was just the start Spaniard Lopetegui had dreamed about.And he was kicking every ball in his technical area throughout an animated first half performance that led to him being booked for dissent by referee Craig Pawson.That was his third caution of the campaign and he’ll now have to serve a touchline ban and miss Arsenal’s visit on Saturday.Not that he cared one jot at the time as he continued to bark orders at his side while Toon could only muster a curling effort from Joe Willock that went wide.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt was all feeling rather flat from those in Black and White and it could have got even worse as the visitors nearly doubled their advantage when Carlos Soler, replacing Guido Rodriguez, shot round the post.Despite needing a new passport following his drama in the international break returning from Ghana, the tireless Michail Antonio was left requiring a shirt here.Meet West Ham wonderkid Kaelan CaseyAfter what seemed like his 100th tussle with the defence, he emerged with a huge rip right down the middle of his jersey, and he revelled in the minute or so it took for him to change it while the game was stopped.Longstaff headed straight at Fabianski while Lewis Hall’s drive and shot got the locals back off their seats.But both Anthony Gordon and Isak blew chances to go in level at the break.Soucek headed West Ham into the lead against the run of playCredit: AFPThe goal galvanised the visitors as they grew in confidenceCredit: RexThe England winger capitalised on Jean-Clair Todibo’s poor clearance inside the area.However, his strike was saved by the leg of the Hammers goalie before the striker had an effort deflected wide.Harvey Barnes came on for Willock at the break and teed up Gordon to drag an effort off target.Wan-Bissaka’s second-half shot doubled West Ham’s leadCredit: AlamyThe Hammers never looked back after going two goals upCredit: GettyBut any momentum was soon cut short as West Ham doubled their lead eight minutes after the restart.Lucas Paqueta won the ball back and Jarrod Bowen broke and found Wan-Bissaka on the underlap. The ex-Manchester United full-back took a touch before firing across goal and into the far corner.Pope then saved from Bowen as things threatened to get worse before Sandro Tonali and Jacob Murphy came on along with Callum Wilson, making his first appearance of the season after injury.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut even that trio could not conjure up some magic for the Magpies, despite the returning forward being convinced he should have had a penalty when bundled over by Konstantinos Mavropanos.That leaves them sat in tenth, while Lopetegui lives to fight another day at West Ham.Julen Lopetegui will have been a relieved man after West Ham’s solid performanceCredit: RexEddie Howe was disappointed to see Toon’s winning run come to an endCredit: Getty More

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      What is Baller League? Format and rules, UK start date, plus who is playing in John Terry and KSI’s big tournament

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      BALLER LEAGUE football is coming to the UK after a blockbuster announcement including KSI and an array of football legends.The six-a-side spectacular has been a success in Germany – where it was set up by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski – and now makes its way to these shores.Gary Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer are managing a teamCredit: Baller LeagueYouTuber-turned-boxer KSI has been unveiled as the president of the UK version, with streaming sensation ishowspeed guiding the US.A stunning advert which mimics the famous Nike Brazil ad from the 1998 World Cup has revealed football legends such as John Terry and Luis Figo will act as managers of teams.Match of the Day alumni Gary Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer will also take charge of a team, as will Arsenal Invincibles Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann and Robert Pires.It will be Lineker’s first new role since announcing he is leaving MOTD at the end of the season.Sidemen stars Miniminter and Tobi, plus YouTuber AngryGinge will also manage a team.KSI will be the Baller League UK presidentCredit: Baller LeagueOnly Ronaldinho and Speed have been announced for the US version so far.Trials are taking place in London and Manchester for the players who can be recently retired pros, futsal players, free agents or released academy players.Baller League CEO, Felix Starck said: “Baller League is a brand new way to consume football.Most read in Football”We’re redefining how the game is played by bringing an exhilarating and authentic approach to football, and one that will appeal to current fans along with future generations.”Baller League is all about forward-thinking, aggressive, hyper-exciting football. We’re about creating a version of the game that’s impossible to ignore – thrilling, bold and packed with excitement.”John Terry has been announced for the UK versionCredit: Baller LeagueWhile Ronaldinho will take part in the USCredit: Baller LeagueWhat is Baller League?Baller League is a weekly indoor football tournament – consisting of legendary footballers and YouTube stars managing the teams.12 teams will play in six-a-side matches, with the top four teams of the league advancing to the final playoff in May to be crowned the champion.The entertaining format will be similar to Gerard Pique’s Kings League from Spain.Each match will be live streamed with Chunkz set to host a weekly show, with more broadcasting announcements to follow.When is Baller League coming to UK?It has been announced that Baller League is coming to the UK in March 2025.What are the Baller League rules?Matches will be played in a six-a-side format on an smaller indoor pitch.Each half set to last 15 minutes.Shock rule twists to be introduced for the final three minutes of each half including a three vs three format, long-range goals counting as double, and goalkeepers not allowed to use their hands.MLS style one-vs-one penalties to be used.12 teams in the league with the top four going through to the playoffs.League set to start in March 2025, with the final four playoff in May to crown the winner. More