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      Match for Hope 2025: CONFIRMED line-ups, start time, TV channel live stream FREE with KSI, IShowSpeed, Henry and Iniesta

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      THE second annual Match for Hope takes place THIS FRIDAY in Qatar.Last year’s captains, Chunkz and AboFlah back and will be joined by KSI and IShowSpeed – as team IShowSpeed x Chunkz take on team AboFlah x KSI.KSI will co-captain one side in QatarCredit: PAIShowSpeed will co-captain KSI’s opponents in the Match for HopeCredit: ReutersThe game is a mix of online celebrities and football legends as they raise money for children in a number of countries.Last year, Chunkz and AboFlah were captains, and team Chunkz were 7-5 winners.Eden Hazard and David Villa were among the former players who took part in last year’s event.What is the Match For Hope?The Match For Hope combines the popularity of influencers, YouTubers and football greats with a match to raise money.It aims to bring famous faces to Qatar in order to raise money for children in schools in Palestine, Sudan, Mali, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Pakistan.Around 22million people tuned into the Match For Hope in 2024, and $8.8MILLION was raised for charity.Who is playing in the Match For Hope?The confirmed names range from football greats to influencers and celebrities.Team KSI x AboFlah:Most read in FootballKSI – Co-captainAboFlah – Co-captainArsene Wenger – ManagerOmar Sy – Assistant coachAndrea PirloAlessandro Del PieroThierry HenryDanny AaronsDavid VujanicAngry GingeAmine MaTueFanumSharkyBilly WingroveBehzingaMiniminterAdam WaheedM12 AlFouzanOussiFootyOssy MarwahTeam Chunkz x IShowSpeed:Chunkz – Co-captainIShowSpeed – Co-captainManager TBCTim Cahill – Assistant coachDavid SilvaAndres IniestaMubarak MustafaAJ ShabeelThogdenHarry PineroTaiyo KimuraEman SV2Samy ChaffaiManny BrownFutCrunchTobi BrownBen AzelartBashar ArabiLuva de PedreiroKing KennyHow can I watch the Match For Hope?The match will be broadcast on BeIn Sports globally, but there is no TV coverage in the UK.However, it will be streamed LIVE on Chunkz’s official YouTube page.The match takes place on Friday, February 14.Kick-off is expected to be at 5pm GMT / 8pm local time.The game will take place in Stadium 974 in Qatar.SunSport will be covering all the action LIVE as it happens. More

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      ‘One of the worst in the Premier League’ – Newcastle fans left unimpressed by new-look tunnel design

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      NEWCASTLE have unveiled their new-look players tunnel – with fans quick to call it “one of the worst in the Premier League”.The Toon have given the players’ entrance to the iconic St James’ Park turf a lick of paint.Newcastle have unveiled their new tunnel design, to reflect £55m-a-year’s worth of sponsorship dealsThe gold detailing seen in the previous iteration (above) is gone, while fewer fans adorn the walls of the latest updateCredit: RexThe move came after the Magpies sealed £55million-a-year’s worth of kit deals.Newcastle’s official strip is now manufactured by adidas, rather than Castore, while Sela are the new sponsors in place of Fun88.The deals are worth £30m and £25m a season – and Toon officials reacted by updating their tunnel.Either side of the tunnel still has pictures of cheering fans, but now they’re wearing the new kit – and there are far fewer of them, leading to a “calmer” feel.READ MORE SPORT STORIESElsewhere the “We Are United, We Are Ready” lettering stands out, having previously been masked by supporters.The gold detailing on the “Howay The Lads” message – front-and-centre in the tunnel – has also been removed, leaving a purely black and white colour scheme.However, supporters have been left wildly underwhelmed by the update.One posted on X: “Honestly compared to other clubs tunnels, I think we may have one of the worst.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnother asked: “Worse – why make the club badge and text smaller?”A third wrote: “I preferred the chaos of the previous one, seemed so hype. Now it seems calm.Newcastle’s Alexander Isak talks to Alan Shearer about Champions League desires “Ngl this kinda reflects performance shift from start of season.”One added: “I’ve never been a fan of the faces of supporters down the tunnel. Wish they’d change that.”Newcastle players will have to wait to enjoy the new tunnel, though, as – having scraped past Birmingham in the FA Cup at St Andrew’s – their next match is the Premier League clash away to struggling Manchester City.Sunday February 23 will be the Toon’s next home clash, as they host high-flying Nottingham Forest in a crunch top-four showdown.After a huge clash at Anfield to play league leaders Liverpool, they then host Brighton in the fifth-round of the FA Cup.Next month, Newcastle will look to end their incredible trophy drought – going back to 1955 – in the Carabao Cup final against the Reds at Wembley. More

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      Jude Bellingham copies Erling Haaland’s celebration following winner vs Man City… just days after Lewis-Skelly antics

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM copied Erling Haaland’s celebration following his winner against Manchester City… just days after Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly also impersonated the striker.Former Borussia Dortmund teammates Bellingham and Haaland went up against each other in last night’s Champions League play-off.Jude Bellingham copied Erling Haaland’s celebration after netting Real Madrid’s winner against Man CityCredit: GettyHaaland strutted his stuff as he scored twice in City’s 3-2 defeatCredit: GettyMan City’s talisman struck twice to leave his side on the brink of victory.But after Real hit a late equaliser, Bellingham went one better by netting a 92nd minute winner to seal a 3-2 victory.The result leaves Los Blancos just 90 minutes away from booking their place in the next round of Europe.And Bellingham celebrated by walking in a bizarre manner down the touchline in front of fuming City fans.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt was the exact same celebration Haaland performed when he netted City’s opener at the Etihad.But it isn’t the first time the Norwegian has been copied.Just 10 days ago, youngster Lewis-Skelly netted the third goal in Arsenal’s 5-1 demolition job of City at the Emirates.The defender had previously clashed with Haaland at the reverse fixture in September, which ended 2-2 after John Stones netted a 98th minute equaliser.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAfter telling Arsenal to “stay humble”, Haaland took aim at Lewis-Skelly as he asked the teen: “Who the f**k are you?”Lewis-Skelly got his revenge in the 5-1 win though and mocked Haaland by copying his meditation celebration after scoring.’Pep Guardiola is stressed, man’ – Fans fear for Man City boss as Etihad legend spotted with fresh scratches on headMyles Lewis-Skelly mimicked Haaland after netting in Arsenal’s 5-1 win over CityCredit: ReutersHaaland often performs his meditation pose after nettingCredit: GettyHowever, Bellingham’s decision to do Haaland’s strut can only have come from a place of love.The pair struck up a long-lasting friendship during their time together at German club Borussia Dortmund.Last night saw Bellingham hail Haaland as the “best No9 in the world” after the game.And they have previously spoken highly of each other, with Haaland saying in 2021: “Bellingham is three years younger than me. That’s crazy, he is incredible.”The same year saw Bellingham say: “I stand here every week and tell you how great he is. The player you see isn’t a fluke.“He works his socks off every day and he’s an even better guy than he is a striker.”Despite their friendship, fans still found Bellingham’s decision to mimic Haaland’s celebration funny.One said: “I thought that was not allowed, possible fine?”Another declared: “Stay humble eh.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “Beautiful scenes.”Another added: “He’s allowed to because he’s won stuff.” More

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      Wayne Rooney slams ‘strange’ decision by Man City to let Kyle Walker join AC Milan on loan after Real Madrid horror show

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      WAYNE ROONEY has questioned Manchester City’s “strange” decision to let Kyle Walker join AC Milan on loan mid-season.The reigning Premier League champions suffered a 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid on Tuesday, putting them on the verge of a Champions League exit.Wayne Rooney has claimed that Man City’s decision to let Kyle Walker leave on loan was ‘strange’Credit: ReutersWalker joined AC Milan on loan last monthCredit: GettyErling Haaland fired his team into the lead before Kylian Mbappe equalised after half-time.Haaland then thought he’d won the match from the penalty spot in the 80th minute, but two late goals from Brahim Diaz and Jude Bellingham sealed the win for Los Blancos.Man City experienced some defensive weaknesses during the second half, prompting Rooney to question why Pep Guardiola let Walker leave mid-season.Walker joined AC Milan on loan until the end of the season last month.Read More on RooneyThe full-back had previously informed Guardiola that he wanted to leave Manchester – despite being City’s captain.But Rooney believes the club made the wrong decision by allowing him to move on when he did.Speaking on his Amazon Prime debut, Rooney said: “I think you see the importance of Kyle Walker over the last seven or eight years for Manchester City.”It’s so strange to see Kyle Walker go out on loan to AC Milan.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Akanji’s obviously not a right-back, Rico Lewis is a young player playing in different positions, at this point in the season where Manchester City are struggling, Kyle Walker is the captain of the football club, to allow him to go on loan, for me, is really odd.”Walker will have one year remaining on his Man City contract when he returns to the Etihad.Wayne Rooney rips into Man City after just three seconds of Amazon Prime jobHowever, he will likely seek a permanent move away in the summer.Reflecting on the defeat to Real Madrid, City boss Guardiola said: “It’s the fourth time we played in a row against Madrid here and in the three previous we were much, much better than them but today was tight and in certain times they had chances and Ederson was our best player.”Sometimes it happens that a team is better and the result doesn’t work.” More

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      ‘Sky got no ideas of their own?’ asks Kate Abdo as she calls out Henry, Carragher and Richards live on CBS Sports

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      KATE ABDO called out her CBS Sports “family” members Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards after they “left her out” earlier this month.The presenter is usually given the job of keeping the boisterous trio on track, not that she is above partaking in the banter.Kate Abdo called out her CBS colleagues after they appeared on Sky SportsCredit: CBSThierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards wore sheepish looksCredit: CBSHowever, for the North London derby earlier this month, Sky Sports took inspiration from their US rival by bringing the trio together.Sky presenter David Jones even took inspiration from Abdo—now Scott after marrying boxer Malik Scott last year—by using the same style of introduction for the show.But with the return of the Champions League, Abdo has now called out her colleagues and Sky.Introducing the show, Abdo said: “Welcome to our London studios, I’m Kate Scott, joined by my three trusted team-mates.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”If you’ve been watching on CBS and Paramount+ in the US over the last couple seasons I’m sure you would have seen that us four are like family.”And I’m sure you know how close our bond is and how it would feel to see one of us left out of the group.”Henry, Carragher and Richards all wore sheepish smiles knowing what was to come next.Abdo continued: “But, that didn’t stop these three. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”No, if you were in the UK and watching football on Sky then you would have seen our show, but without me.”A clip from Sky was then played out, with Abdo describing the trio as going “rogue”.’Bro thinks he’s Kate Abdo’ say fans as David Jones introduces very familiar panel for Sky’s coverage of Arsenal vs CityShe then joked: “Have Sky got no ideas of their own? What’s going on?”In response, Richards said: “Dave did it nice Kate, he did it nice.”Carragher cheekily joked: “I thought he added a bit of professionalism.”Abdo replied: “Bit of a knockoff some people might say. Should we compare notes because it’s not just me that you’ve slighted; it’s production, it’s the director, it’s everybody.”Carragher hit back: “Where did they get us all from originally? You were with Sky before wasn’t you?”The presenter replied: “Yes I was.”Henry then finally got involved, asking his colleagues: “Are you exclusive?”The pair replied: “No,” before Henry added: “And no I’m not.”He then asked Abdo: “Are you exclusive?” She then said: “Yes sir I am.”The trio then burst out into cheers.Reacting to the exchange, one fan said: “This crew is awesome. They come to work every week and knock it out of the park.”A second said: “I like how Henry explained why she was left out. But they are a fun dynamic.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third added: “Honestly that my first thought when I saw them together on Sky.”Another said: “Kate needs to speak to her agent! [Laughing emoji]” More

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      Five iconic Merseyside derbies at Goodison Park as Everton and Liverpool prepare for last ever clash at Grand Old Lady

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      THE Grand Old Lady will tonight open her door to the neighbours from across Stanley Park for one last time.Emotions always run high in Merseyside derbies and the welcome usually does not extend beyond the front step.Goodison has hosted derbies with Liverpool since 1894Credit: AFPDavid Moyes renews rivalries with Liverpool in his second spell as Everton bossCredit: GettyThe new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium should be ready next seasonCredit: GettyLiverpool boss Arne Slot will have his first and last Goodison encounter on WednesdayCredit: RexIn the Premier League era alone — since September 1992 — the fixture has seen 23 red cards. So much for the “friendly derby” as it became known for a while.This one will mean so much more.Not just to Liverpool and boss Arne Slot, who will be making his first and only visit to Goodison Park.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe stadium was the scene, 131 years ago, of the first-ever meeting between Everton and the Reds.That game, on October 13, 1894 finished in a 3-0 win for the hosts.And how Toffees fans would love to stick it on their local rivals like that again before next season’s move to Bramley-Moore Dock.Victory would go a long way to suggesting that boss David Moyes’ second coming will result in salvation and a guarantee that the club’s fabulous new £800million home will open to Premier League football next season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSJarrad Branthwaite celebrates his opener in the 2-0 Prem win last time out against Liverpool at Goodison in April 2024Credit: GettyDominic Calvert-Lewin clinched a crucial Toffees’ victory 10 months agoCredit: APIt would also dent Slot’s bid to complete his debut campaign as Reds manager with the title.And he will know that no matter the Toffees’ troubles, the Grand Old Lady can be a terrible hostess.Predecessor Jurgen Klopp found that out on his final visit, in fact.The records of both clubs in Merseyside derbies at Goodison are almost identicalHow Liverpool’s genius offside-buster gives them HUGE edge over EvertonThe German had not lost there over nine years but — on April 24, 2024 — Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jarrad Branthwaite scored as Everton won 2-0 in a first Goodison victory over their rivals since 2010.It was the death knell to Klopp’s hopes of departing Anfield with a second Premier League success as part of a run of one win in four games that saw the Reds ultimately finish third last term.This match — rescheduled having fallen victim to Storm Darragh in December — will be the 120th derby at Goodison, with the sides incredibly tied on 41 wins each and 37 draws.Slot’s juggernaut fell in a Home Park ditch, losing Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round clash to Plymouth.But victory here would take Liverpool nine points clear in the Prem and on an open road to title triumph.Here is a look back at some of the most memorable get-togethers staged by the Grand Old Lady.MARCH 11, 1967EVERTON 1 LIVERPOOL 0This FA Cup clash pitted the holders, Everton, against the reigning league champions and produced such a demand for tickets that it was also shown on giant screens at Anfield.Alan Ball netted the only goal for the Toffees 58 years agoCredit: RexThere were  40,000 watching it across the park while 65,000 crammed into Goodison — creating the biggest single audience for an FA Cup tie outside the final.England and Toffees legend Alan Ball scored the winning goal.NOVEMBER 6, 1982EVERTON 0 LIVERPOOL 5Fans in the Kop still sing about how Ian Rush savaged his boyhood club in what was Everton’s heaviest-ever derby defeat at Goodison.But they could also chant the name of Glenn Keeley, who had joined Everton on loan from Blackburn the previous week due to defensive injuries.Peter Beardsley helps Ian Rush enjoy his four-goal destructionCredit: PA:Press AssociationHe had barely played thanks to a contract stand-off at Ewood Park.And he later admitted that a new law that players would automatically be sent off for professional fouls had by–passed him.Liverpool were already a Rush strike ahead when Keeley hauled down Kenny Dalglish darting through in the 37th minute and was forced into the long walk.Rush then ran riot to finish the match with four goals and Keeley never played for Everton again.While legendary goalkeeper Neville Southall was in such a state of shock he was loaned to Port Vale to recover.MAY 3, 1989EVERTON 0 LIVERPOOL 0Goodison will likely be as raucous as ever tonight but there will be plenty there who look back at the saddest Merseyside derby. The game was Liverpool’s first league game after the Hillsborough disaster 18 days earlier.Fans carried 95 intertwined Liverpool and Everton scarves in memory of those who died, that tragic figure rising to 97.The entire city was united in raw grief and despair yet the 46,000 present broke into a deafening chant of “Merseyside, Merseyside” following the minute’s silence – perhaps the most unforgettable moment of them all in Goodison’s 132-year history.FEBRUARY 20, 1991EVERTON 4 LIVERPOOL 4The Liverpool Echo headlined this clash the “match of a lifetime”.And Everton went behind four times, with Tony Cottee scoring his second of the game right at the end of extra-time to salvage a draw.Peter Beardsley netted for Liverpool in a sensational drawCredit: RexTony Cottee popped up at the death to earn Everton a replayCredit: 2002 Getty ImagesBut the aftermath brought even bigger drama, as Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish sensationally resigned 48 hours later — unable any more to carry the toll and trauma of the Hillsborough disaster, having been to as many funerals as he could.The Reds were the First Division champions and again top of the table going into this FA Cup fifth-round replay but Dalglish’s sudden departure arguably cost them a second successive title defence — and began a 30-year wait for another one.The venue for the second replay — imagine that these days — was also Goodison, decided on the toss of a coin. And under caretaker-manager Ronnie Moran, Liverpool lost 1-0.APRIL 16, 2001EVERTON 2 LIVERPOOL 3The Reds had not won at Goodison in 11 years but had to win this one to keep alive their bid to reach the Champions League for the first time.Gary McAllister hit an incredible late winnerCredit: Times Newspapers LtdThe midfielder hailed his long-range clincherCredit: GettyEverton stopper Paul Gerrard was crushed after conceding the strikeCredit: ReutersGerard Houllier’s side were level in the 93rd minute and facing frustration.But nobody reckoned on Gary McAllister. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was 44 yards out and, with all of Goodison expecting him to deliver a free-kick to the far post, he produced an outrageous strike that beat goalkeeper Paul Gerrard as his near post.Liverpool went on to win a treble — of both domestic trophies and the Uefa Cup. More

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      ‘Now everyone’s calling me it…’ – Declan Rice reveals hilarious new nickname he has among Arsenal team-mates

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      DECLAN RICE is known as the Horse to his Arsenal team-mates — and he is still hoping to gallop to a famous title success.The £105million star revealed his new nickname as Mikel Arteta’s side prepare for the home straight in this Premier League campaign.Arsenal star Declan Rice revealed his new nicknameRice’s Arsenal team-mates call him the Horse after a series of impressive performancesCredit: GettyArsenal, sweating on the fitness of forward Kai Havertz following a hamstring scare during their Dubai winter training trip, visit Leicester on Saturday.Rice and Co are six points off leaders Liverpool and will be keeping an eye on the Merseyside derby at Everton tonight — the Reds’ game in hand.Arne Slot’s Kop side also face tough matches at Aston Villa and Manchester City this month and Rice feels his fitness and form are ramping up at just the right time.On his new nickname, he said: “It’s positive. Oleksandr Zinchenko started it then Jorginho went with it — now everyone’s calling me it.Read More on Arsenal“I think it’s because they think I can run all day, that I’m athletic, my ability to go again, my sustainability and availability to the team.“Even two days since the last game, I’m running around and they’re thinking I’m a mad man. I don’t mind the nickname but I just have to keep it going.”Only Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has played more minutes than Rice, 26, since August 2022.A toe injury in November kept him out of the only Arsenal game he missed in that two-year period.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe has not had the greatest of campaigns but the midfielder feels good about ending the season on a high.Rice, speaking to Sky Sports, said: “It probably was a slower start for me, coming off the back of the Euros. Because I’ve been so consistent over the last few years. But I’m hitting form and full fitness at the right time. Jamie Carragher points out Declan Rice’s moment of genius after Myles Lewis-Skelly copied Erling Haaland’s celebration“I knew I had to up my game, up my level. Over the last few months, I’ve been watching lots of clips, sitting down with analysts and seeing where I can improve. There’s been a gradual, good increase so I need to keep going.”Rice also revealed that only since he left West Ham and joined Arsenal in 2023 has he been more focused on his nutrition.He said: “I never really took to that side of the game until the nutritionist at Arsenal sat me down, went through it properly and showed me how your body works.“And what you have to be eating and drinking constantly to be at the top of your game.Chasing Liverpool“That’s a really important part and with the number of games we’re playing, it’s probably the most important part. Once we’ve played, it’s how we go again in a few days’ time.“It’s really tough. Every player has a different routine and lives differently. The staff at the club keep us going. You’re away from home a lot — there’s hotels, travel and a lot of away games.“There’s a lot in the mind but when you’re competing for stuff at the top end of the game, it’s about how much you want it.“That’s why I keep myself going and I know it’s the same for my team-mates as this year we want to achieve some really good things.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAs for catching Slot’s side, Rice said: “There’s a long way to go. We can only keep believing, working and having full trust we can achieve great things.“It’s down to us to get that over the line. Big things are coming. We must stay positive and keep going.” More

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      Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr reveals how Man City fans’ trolling tifo massively backfired

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      VINICIUS JR has revealed how Manchester City fans’ trolling tifo massively backfired last night.The Real Madrid star joined teammates at the Etihad for the first leg of their Champions League play-off against Pep Guardiola’s men.Vinicius Jr claims a trolling tifo from Man City fans backfired massively last nightCredit: RexThe banner mocked Vinicius Jr by showing Rodri with the Ballon d’Or trophyCredit: RexThe meeting marked the fourth successive year the two giants had met in Europe.And it was Real who came out on top after Jude Bellingham scored a dramatic late winner to down City 3-2.But before kick-off, there was a major talking point as home fans unfurled a banner mocking Vinicius Jr and Real fans.It showed a picture of City star Rodri kissing his Ballon d’Or trophy along with the words: “Stop crying your heart out.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe tifo was in reference to October’s Ballon d’Or award ceremony, which saw Rodri beat Vinicius Jr to football’s top individual prize.Real Madrid chiefs were left incensed when they discovered their Brazilian maestro had finished runner-up.And the Spanish club ended up boycotting the award ceremony as Rodri, who was injured at the time and remains sidelined with the same ACL problem, collected his award on crutches.City’s tifo looked to have worked a treat as they twice went ahead, with Erling Haaland’s second goal coming from the penalty spot in the 80th minute.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBut after Kylian Mbappe had netted the first equaliser, former City youngster Brahim Diaz levelled things up again in the 86th minute before Bellingham struck his 92nd minute winner.The England star was teed up by Vinicius Jr for the defining strike.Wayne Rooney slams ‘strange’ decision by Man City to let Kyle Walker join AC Milan on loan after Real Madrid horror showAnd Real’s flying winger now admits he was fired up to perform after seeing City fans’ tifo in the stands.He said: “I saw the banner. Whenever the opposing fans do things like that they give me more strength to have a great game and here I have done it.”On the win, Vinicius Jr added: “They know our history, everything we do in this competition.“It is the fifth time we come here, it is always very cold, but this time we have won and we have to continue this.” More