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      Hoffenheim vs Tottenham LIVE SCORE: Latest Europa League updates as Spurs look to push towards top eight of table

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      TOTTENHAM travel to Hoffenheim for a huge Europa League clash TONIGHT.Under pressure gaffer Ange Postecoglou has just 13 senior players at his disposal for this evening’s crunch European tie.The Spurs boss will know how crucial three points in Germany could be for his side’s quest to secure a top-eight finish in the league table.Kick off time: 5.45pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 2Live stream: discovery+CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Fans say Sheffield Wednesday ‘should be shut down’ after serving £5 Philly cheesesteak as MLS side ask ‘what is this?’

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      FANS demanded Sheffield Wednesday “be shut down” for their attempt at serving a £5 Philly cheesesteak.And the experts in America could not believe what they had witnessed from Hillsborough.The Philly cheesesteak on offer at Sheffield Wednesday was blasted onlineCredit: Jam PressPopular X account Footy Scran posted the shocking photo online on Wednesday night before the 2-2 draw with Bristol City.The caption simply read: “Philly cheesesteak at Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) – £5.”But it was the accompanying picture that did the damage – and left users aghast.The so-called Philly cheesesteak included two almost-grey dry slabs of questionable meat, some crusty unmelted cheese, a couple of stray peppers and an unappetising bread roll. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLFooty Scran put out a poll asking if the food counted as “scran” or “no scran”.Unsurprisingly from more than 23,000 votes, a whopping 88 per cent voted “no scran”.And it led to a wave of hilarious responses – including some who did not even know what or who Sheffield Wednesday are. One said: “Proof that whatever Sheffield Wednesday is, it should be shut down. Or at least get a visit from Gordon Ramsay!”Most read in ChampionshipBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesAnother wrote: “That’s a hate crime.”A third added: “Bro I’ve had prison food that looks better than this.”Champions League club send Micah Richards shirt with very cheeky nickname on the back thanks to his Brest obsession A fourth typed: “Can you not share photos like this when I’m eating. Ruining my dinner.”A fifth joked: “Looks like a lung transplant.”A sixth replied: “I would not let my dog eat that.”A seventh quipped: “Is that tree bark?”An eighth commented: “Looks like it came out of a time capsule…”And even MLS club Philadelphia Union got involved – clearly defensive about their local cuisine.They simply asked: “What is this lol.”Sheffield Wednesday are not the only English football team to come under fire for their far-from-Michelin-star stadium catering. Alfreton Town’s chips, mushy peas and gravy left plenty to be desired.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Northampton Town’s pathetic excuse of a hot dog left some fans suggesting the tin foil it came in looked more appealing.Doncaster Rovers, however, got it spot on with their sumptuous Chippy Tea Butty complete with a fishcake, chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce. Northampton’s hot dogs did not go down wellCredit: X @FootyScranDoncaster impressed with their stunning fishcake, chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce buttyCredit: @drfc_official More

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      Italy boss tells Federico Chiesa he needs to LEAVE Liverpool after playing just 21 minutes all season

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      ITALY boss Luciano Spalletti has urged Federico Chiesa to quit Liverpool this month.The winger, 27, moved to Anfield in a £10m cut-price summer deal from Juventus but has struggled to make much of an impact.Italy boss Luciano Spalletti has urged Federico Chiesa to quit LiverpoolCredit: GettyThe star, who helped the Azzurri to win the Euros in 2021, finally got off the mark for Arne Slot’s side against Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup this month.However, Chiesa has only managed 21 minutes of action in the top-flight for the Prem leaders and the last of his 51 caps for Italy came at Euro 2024.Now his national manager Spalletti has called for the attacker, who wants to fight for his place at Liverpool, to push for a return to Serie A.He said: “Yes, I would be very much in favour of having Chiesa under our watch in terms of the level of our football, to reintegrate him because those who have this quality of looking you in the eye and breaking the line in front of them to get to the next one… There aren’t many of them.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Indeed, he must get more consistent playing time.”When asked if he felt Chiesa’s move to England had been a failure, he added: “I don’t know, but perhaps now he knows some things that will help him develop further.“I think he can help any team in any league, but some steps forward in terms of physical impact are required.”There was speculation Chiesa could leave on loan this month in search of regular minutes.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSerie A league leaders Napoli, currently managed by Antonio Conte, are thought to be the front runners for his signature.Fiorentina and Inter have also been linked, but Napoli are best-placed to secure his services.Sky Sports presenter praised by fans after rarely-seen move in interview with Liverpool matchwinner Darwin NunezIt’s claimed that Chiesa’s agent, Fali Ramadani, held a meeting with Liverpool’s representatives in which both parties agreed to allow the forward to leave on loan this month. More

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      Transfer recommendations for Gameweek 21: Cody Gakpo among tempting options ahead of European double headers

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      THE same six clubs that fulfilled two fixtures in Gameweek 20 are set to pull double duty again in Gameweek 21.As a result, you may already be well prepared but allow us to propose some transfer recommendations as usual.There’s probably no need to suggest obvious names such as Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.8m), Dejan Kulusevski (£4.3m) and Phil Foden (£6.4m) but that’s them mentioned anyway, just in case you have been unable to see the wood for the trees lately.Cody Gakpo (£4.8m)Gakpo averages six points-per-game this seasonCredit: Dream TeamGenerally speaking, when Dream Team bosses have opted for another Liverpool attacker to accompany Mohamed Salah (£8m) they have selected Luis Diaz (£3.7m).The Colombian winger remains a perfectly viable option but it’s worth noting that Gakpo is nine points ahead in the overall rankings.Both players have scored 12 goals and provided four assists but the Dutchman has enjoyed more success of late.Having been rested against Lille, Gakpo is virtually guaranteed to start at home to Ipswich on Saturday – the Tractor Boys lost 6-0 to Manchester City last time out.And surely the 25-year-old will get some minutes against former club PSV in midweek?Ollie Watkins (£5.2m)Watkins scored against Arsenal last weekendCredit: ReutersAston Villa have the luxury of two home fixtures in Gameweek 21, against West Ham and Celtic.The Hammers have lost four of their last five games, conceding 15 goals in that time.Most read in FootballWatkins will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing a team in disarray having banked 49 points across the last four Gameweeks.Unai Emery revealed that Morgan Rogers (£3.7m) was “a little bit sick” after the Villains’ defeat to Monaco in the Champions League, perhaps a reason why the affordable midfielder mustered just three points this Gameweek.However, the 22-year-old remains a good option under the assumption his illness doesn’t worsen.Leandro Trossard (£3.6m)An alternative optionCredit: EPAA genuine differential here as the Belgium international currently features in just 3.2% of teams.No Arsenal player has taken more points from the last three games than Trossard, who has registered a goal and three assists in his last 183 minutes.The Gunners travel to 17th-placed Wolves at the weekend before a trip to Girona in midweek – the La Liga outfit have lost six of their seven Champions League games this season.All things considered, it’s a favourable double header for Mikel Arteta’s troops.If Trossard doesn’t float your boat, you may prefer Gabriel Martinelli (£4m), Martin Odegaard (£4.9m) or Kai Havertz (£4.5m).Or if you think it’s wiser to target clean sheets, Gabriel (£5m) is your man – he doubles up as a potent threat at set-pieces.Newcastle FavouritesSouthampton’s defence will do well to resist this double actCredit: ReutersAway from the European double headers, Eddie Howe’s side are next in line to face relegation-bound Southampton.This match-up was more appealing before the Magpies lost 4-1 to Bournemouth but Alexander Isak (£6.3m), Anthony Gordon (£5.4m), Lewis Hall (£4.4m) and Bruno Guimaraes (£4.7m) could easily cash in on the south coast.READ MORE SUN STORIESLooking further ahead, Newcastle are one of only four teams with two fixtures in the diary for Gameweek 22 so this strategy is not just a one-week punt.Confirm your transfers for Gameweek 21 before Saturday’s 1:30pm deadline.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      Giant rodent walks across road at Milan airport as fans wait for Kyle Walker’s arrival ahead of AC Milan transfer

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      A GIANT rodent appeared at Milan airport as fans waited for Kyle Walker to arrive ahead of his switch to AC Milan.The Manchester City star is set to join the Italian side on loan until the end of the season.A giant rat walked across the tarmac at Milan Linate AirportFans were awaiting Kyle Walker’s impending arrival amid his loan switch to AC MilanCredit: SplashFans gathered at Milan Linate Airport for the impending arrival of the right-back, but were instead greeted by a giant rodent.The animal waddled across the tarmac as fans questioned what it was doing at an airport.Walker, 34, landed in a private jet and left the airport in a black BMW.A source told SunSport: “The deal is done. Walker is excited about the future and can’t wait to pull on the famous shirt.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWe also understand that the Serie A giants have agreed a deal that will see them pick up the majority of his £150,000 weekly pay packet.There has been interest in Walker from their city rivals Inter but a move could not be agreed due to his wage demands.Saudi Arabian clubs were also keen on the 34-year-old and offered him a lucrative contract.But Walker has aspirations to get back in the England setup under Thomas Tuchel and therefore was keen to still play at the highest level.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe informed Pep Guardiola he wanted to leave this month amid a dip in form.Man City have signed defender Abdukodir Khusanov this month and are closing in on forward Omar Marmoush.Kyle Walker lands in Italy to complete AC Milan loan deal More

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      Awkward moment flustered Musiala fails to name single Feyenoord player as Bayern Munich star’s interview ages very badly

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      JAMAL MUSIALA has been left red-faced by his interview before Bayern Munich’s clash with Feyenoord.Dutch giants Feyenoord pulled off one of the shock results of the penultimate round of Champions League group matches by romping to a win over the Germans.Bayern Munich were left redfaced by Feyenoord in their Champions League clashCredit: GETTYJamal Musiala insisted his Bayern team-mates wouldn’t underestimate the Dutch clubCredit: AFPThe German has been left red-faced by his pre-match commentsCredit: YouTubeBrian Priske’s side – who are unknowns in comparison to the star-studded Germans – ran out 3-0 winners to keep their hopes of a top-eight finish alive.The comprehensive defeat was embarrassing for Vincent Kompany’s side.But not as much as Musiala’s failure to name a single opposition player before the match.When pressed on the Rotterdam club’s star men, the midfielder said on Tuesday night: “I’m bad with names. Can you tell me a name.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”We already had a meeting. I’m not good with names too much.”We’ve known that they’re really good at their counterattacks and have a lot of quality.”They have a young 19-year-old in midfield as well and they have a lot of quality.”We’re not gonna underestimate them tomorrow.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSNew Champions League format is a snorefestBy Dan KingUEFA sold the idea of expanding the Champions League from 32 to 36 teams, with each playing eight games instead of six in the opening phase, as a way of creating more competitiveness and excitement.The biggest clubs would have two matches against their peers, rather than having to wait until the knockout stage to meet.The smaller clubs would meet teams of a similar level twice and have a chance of tasting victory that was so hard to achieve if you were the bottom seed in a group of four.Ignoring for a moment the fact that the real motivation was the simple equation of more games = more money, the theory itself already looks flawed.None of the matches between European giants has delivered a compelling contest yet.And why would they? At the start of the long season with more matches in it, why would any team with ambitions to win things in the spring, go out all guns blazing in the autumn?Especially when they know they have six games NOT against big sides to make sure they accrue enough points to qualify at least for the play-off round (and even more games).There is even less jeopardy than before.Read the full column on the Champions League format fail and why everyone – including YOU – needs a rethink.Feynoord’s stunning win surprised many, but not Bayern boss Kompany.He said: “We weren’t surprised. We are used to playing against this type of team.Michael Olise looks incredibly awkward as Bayern Munich stars get into Christmas mood by singing Jingle Bells “We often find a solution, find good moments. That didn’t work out today.”We did run, we fought and gave it our all to have a good game, but the performance wasn’t good enough. “Feyenoord used their moments, we also had our moments but didn’t use them.”The former Manchester City skipper continued: “I have to be honest, Feyenoord deserved their win.Vincent Kompany was quick to praise Feyenoord for their stunning victoryCredit: EPA“They fought hard and ran. We had many chances, I felt we could’ve scored one, two, or even more goals.”Feyenoord used their moments well. Individually and collectively it wasn’t enough from our side today.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The best thing is that there’s another game in a couple of days and we can show a reaction.”Bayern – who are 15th in the 36-team table – will welcome Slovakian champions Slovan Bratislava to the Allianz Arena in their final group match next Wednesday. More

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      Former Barcelona star shows off withered leg as he shows how much muscle he lost after devastating ACL injury

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      FORMER Barcelona prodigy Riqui Puig has revealed pictures of his withered leg after suffering a devastating ACL injury.Puig, who now plays for LA Galaxy, lost a significant amount of muscle in his right leg after undergoing reconstructive surgery last month.Riqui Puig has shown off his withered right legThe 25-year-old tore his ACL in NovemberPuig came through the ranks with Barcelona’s La Masia set upPuig joined LA in 2022Puig suffered a nasty ACL injury during LA Galaxy’s 1-0 win over Seattle Sonders FC in the Western Conference final in November.But he played over 30 minutes with a torn ACL and even provided the game-winning assist for Dejan Joveljic’s 85th minute goal.Scans after the trophy celebrations showed a rupture and surgery was performed in a Barcelona hospital a month later.The 25-year-old has shared an update on the rehab process of his knee.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSPictures show the midfielder has lost a ton of muscle on his right leg as he works with specialists.Puig grabbed 37 goal contributions in 36 matches played across all competitions for the LA Galaxy during the 2024 campaign.He left Barcelona for America as a free agent in 2022 after falling out of favour with former manager Xavi’s plans.His exit was a shock for fans after Barca’s legends indicated he was a special talent.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBack in 2018, one report read: “Lionel Messi quickly realised that after Riqui started going to some training sessions with the first team last season.”He wanted him at his side and, of course, the kid was happy to have his idol in front of him and on top of that, that he gave him the ball.Ex-Everton and Barcelona star Gerard Deulofeu works out in gym after horror injury “He was not the only one who was astonished.”Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta – a player whom he has many resemblances towards – were also captivated by his football.”Despite his promising talent as a teenager, Puig found himself way down the pecking order at the Nou Camp and left in 2022.Gavi and Pedri are two of the highest-rated young central midfielders in Europe and have continued to prosper.Meanwhile, Puig is one of the best players in the MLS and is a two-time All-Star.Puig found himself way down the pecking order at the Nou Camp More

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      Tyson Fury’s beloved Morecambe’s crisis hits new low as EFL not certain club will be funded to end of season

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      MORECAMBE’S board slammed the club’s ownership group as they confirmed that they cannot make any further January transfers.The cash-strapped Lancashire side are 23rd in League Two amid serious financial issues.Morecambe have endured a torrid few yearsCredit: RexBoss Derek Adams has had to work in difficult circumstancesCredit: RexMorecambe are owned by the Bond Group, whose director is Jason Whittingham.They have been up for sale since September 2022 and have since been relegated from League One.The Shrimps were placed under a transfer embargo last March due to the non-payment of a VAT bill.After the matter was settled with HMRC, boss Derek Adams was forced to cobble together a squad – signing 15 players on July 12 after the embargo was lifted.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt was later claimed that Kuljeet Singh Momi had agreed a deal with Whittingham to buy the club.But the credibility of Singh Momi’s bid is yet to be ratified by the EFL.Earlier this month, Morecambe co-chairmen Rod Taylor and Graham Howse were asked about the status of the club’s takeover during a fans’ forum.During the evening, Howse said: “The share capital which came in at the end of November is ring-fenced for the January budget.Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY”We have allocated that figure in the last couple of days and Derek (Adams) has been informed of that.”We believe he has a decent sum of money to do well in the market. We are looking at loan (players) predominantly.”Tyson Fury spotted filming series 2 of At Home With The Furys in Morecambe as Gypsy King takes break from Usyk training Morecambe have so far recruited Ryan Schofield and Callum Cooke this month to help bolster their survival bid.But in a fresh twist, a statement from directors have confirmed that they are “currently prevented from making further signings in the January transfer window, despite recent cup successes and capital injections”.They add that this due to the fact that “written assurances from Bond Group that the club will be funded to the end of the season have not been supported by sufficient proof of source and sufficiency of funding”.The statement goes on to claim: “Bond Group had assured the Club that it would meet these requirements and support additional player recruitment in January, but when proof of funding was requested, it failed to provide it.”Bond Group has informed the Club today that it is working on sourcing additional funds, but there is no guarantee that these will land in time to impact the rest of the transfer window.”Morecambe’s board of directors then took an incredible swipe at the Bond Group.’THE CLUB HAS BEEN LET DOWN BY ITS OWNER’Their statement added: “The board wishes to place on record that once again the club has been let down by its owner, undermining the efforts and hard work of the manager, staff, and directors at this critical time.”The EFL declined to comment on the matter when contacted, but SunSport understands that they remain in dialogue with Morecambe regarding adhering to league regulations.Shrimps were slapped with a suspended two-point deduction last month – having been deducted three last term.Morecambe are five points from safety with 21 games remaining.The Shrimps are former boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s local club.The Gypsy King has sponsored the club’s shorts in the past, and even claimed in 2022 that he was considering buying them.He told talkSPORT at the time: “I’m thinking about buying Morecambe Football Club, they’re in League One at the moment.”So I was thinking I invest X amount of millions in them. Basically throw it at them and keep them going up.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’ve been offered to buy Morecambe Football Club. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. So who knows?”You might be looking at a football club owner.”Tyson Fury has worked with his local club beforeCredit: Morecambe FC More