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      ‘He wants my job’ – Ruben Amorim responds to Bruno Fernandes’ savage two-word dig about under-pressure Man Utd boss

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      THE contrast between the two pre-match media conferences could not have been more stark.After Ange Postecoglou had ranted and raged against the dying of the light on his Tottenham reign, Ruben Amorim was asked if he felt lucky not to be under similar scrutiny.Ruben Amorim joked with Bruno Fernandes about the pressure he is under at Man UtdCredit: PAFernandes had a savage two-word response to suggestions he was not under pressureCredit: GettyMeanwhile, Ange Postecoglou was snappy with reporters at his press conferenceCredit: GettyMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions At that point, a giggling Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes interjected by saying: “He is!”Amorim replied: “He wants my job! He will be a very, very good coach. But he needs to work on his mindset, on dealing with people!”And while they may not have a future career as the Portuguese Morecambe and Wise, it was clear United’s manager and captain are in a far more relaxed mood than their Europa League final opponents.In truth it is only because of the brevity of Amorim’s Old Trafford reign — just six months — that he is not under similar pressure.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUnited’s Premier League form has been every bit as bad as Tottenham’s and this showpiece match has become something of a freak show — or a clown show if you want to paraphrase some of Postecoglou’s detractors.But the mood music from the United camp was one of relaxed confidence — in spite of the fact they have taken just two points from their last eight league matches.Amorim was adamant that United do not need the extra income streams which come from the Champions League qualification, which victory at Estadio de San Mames would bring.Fernandes insisted that, whatever the result against Spurs, “every player wants to play for Manchester United. The name of this club speaks for itself”.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThis was ballsy stuff from a skipper who had led the worst United team in half a century. A team already beaten three times this season by the worst Spurs team in half a century.It felt as if there was a deliberate puffing out of the chest, the way Real Madrid players so often speak before big European matches — summoning the weight of their club’s history.BATTLE FOR BILBAO: The Road to the Europa League FinalAnd it all sounded quite impressive — as long as you blanked out the fact that, since January, United have failed to beat any Premier League club outside of the bottom three.Amorim was asked whether defeat — and the absence of European football — would mean even more staff redundancies, since Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe started making swingeing cuts to the club’s budget.But the United manager said: “It’s not the case. We are doing things we need to do. I came from a club [Sporting Lisbon] where, in order to survive and maintain players, you have to be in the Champions League. This is not the case here.”And when he answered that question about being under less pressure than Big Ange, Amorim said United’s hierarchy were understanding of the deeper problems he is dealing with.Including the fact that a string of his predecessors have custard-gunned the best part of a billion pounds on under-achieving players.Amorim said: “You have coaches that lose some games and are sacked but I think people see what I am doing. The board understands we have a lot of issues, the context is hard.“I will try to prove myself to the fans, to the board but I don’t have an explanation for you. I know what I am doing. “I explained everything at the start — the storm, all the problems — to the board. I was so clear, I said I would not change my idea.“I think the board can understand that, the fans can understand that. But we will reach a moment where we have to win no matter what.”Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThis is such a death-or-glory match for both teams — lose and their season will have been a disaster, win and they are in the Champions League.So there was an element of Amorim and Fernandes trying to talk down its significance. Amorim admitted winning a trophy wouldn’t fix all the other problems the club are facing — “we have bigger things to deal with to put the club back on top. But winning this match is still massive”.The claim from Fernandes that “every player wants to play for United” doesn’t ring as true as it once used to. For how long can a club be consistently bad and still be considered a desirable place to play?For how long can a club be outside of the Champions League and still be thought of as “massive”? If United lose a fourth consecutive match against Spurs, we might be one step closer to finding out.But Fernandes knows the profile of the club hasn’t lessened, despite 12 years without a Premier League title.He said: “Every game where you have a chance to win a trophy is very big but every game at this club is massive. One week you can be a hero, the next the villain.“This game won’t change the past. But it can affect the future.”It would get us a lot of things — a place in the Champions League, a lot of revenue for the club, it gets more players wanting to come to the club.Read More on The Sun“But every player wants to play for United. The name of this club speaks for itself. We want to be at the top of everything, not only Europa League.“This is a big chance. Our aim at the start of the season was to be in Bilbao and we will do everything to win it.”Man Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: LIVE BLOG for Bilbao clash More

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      Ravel Morrison targeting shock Man Utd return and reveals it’s been nearly a YEAR in the making

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      RAVEL MORRISON is targeting a shock return to Manchester United.The Red Devils academy product was tipped to be a future first-team star but failed to live up to expectations.Ravel Morrison is targeting a shock return to Man UtdManchester born Morrison was once the biggest star at CarringtonMorrison ultimately left the club in 2012, after off field concerns and number of injures, before joining Premier League side West Ham. He has since averaged one free agent season at Derby, Sheffield United, and Middlesbrough, as well as two loan spells at QPR.And back in September, Morrison signed for the 14th club of his rollercoaster career – Precision FC in Dubai – where he’s made 20 appearances and scored nine goals.But the 32-year-old, who shares the same hometown as Marcus Rashford in Wythenshawe, has his eyes set on returning to where it all began at Carrington. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSpeaking on the Undr the Cosh podcast, Morrison said: ‘I’ve got my B licence now – I did it in the summer.'”I want to get into some type of coaching after I retire. That’d be good. I’d like to go back to United!”Morrison was described by United boss Sir Alex Ferguson as having “as much natural talent as any youngster we ever signed”.But he was limited to just three first team appearances for Man Utd after making his senior debut against Wolves in October 2010.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordBut things quickly took the wrong turn and Ferguson later said: “The boy had a good heart. He was just beaten by his background.”Before his move to Dubai, Morrison had previously played in the USA for D.C. United, in the Netherlands for ADO Den Haag, in Sweden for Ostersunds, in Mexico for Atlas, in Italy for Lazio and for eight different clubs across England and Wales.Morrison represented England at U16, U17, U18 and U21 levels but he has played senior international football for Jamaica since 2020.Rio Ferdinand almost in tears at Sir Alex Ferguson’s heartwarming text about Man Utd wonderkid Ravel Morrison More

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      Tottenham and Postecoglou will have had better season than Arsenal & Arteta if they lift the Europa League, claims icon

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      MICKY HAZARD claims Tottenham and Ange Postecoglou will have enjoyed a better season than Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal with a win tonight.The former White Hart Lane favourite, 65, knows a thing or two about claiming silverware in Europe having been part of the legendary 1984 Uefa Cup-winning side.Tottenham legend Micky Hazard helped Tottenham to lift the 1984 Uefa CupCredit: GettyHe issed a passionate rallying cry to the current Spurs stars heading to BilbaoCredit: Jamie McPhilimeyAnge Postecoglou vowed he ‘always wins a trophy in his second season’Credit: ReutersMan Utd’s Ruben Amorim goes head-to-head with the Spurs boss for the Europa LeagueCredit: ReutersThe club has only lifted silverware three times since but the 17-year wait for a trophy could be over.And if Postecoglou delivers his promise of “always winning things in my second year” then he will emerge from this campaign with more credit Arteta down the road at the Emirates.At least that is according to Hazard, who has no doubts when it was put to him, replying: “Ange. Not a question of doubt.“It’s staggering that someone can actually predict that — ‘In my second season I always win a trophy’ — and then pull it off. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“I didn’t like what Arteta said after the PSG defeat. You’d lost over two legs and as a manager, you have to be magnanimous in defeat and congratulate the team going into the next round. He sort of left himself open a little bit.“So did Ange – he left himself very open. If he had got knocked out in the semis it would have been ‘Where’s your cup?’ But here we are in the final and getting a chance of fulfilling his prediction.If he achieves that then wow. Has there ever been a manager, at the start of a season, who said what he did and then did it? I don’t think it’s ever happened.”Both the North London rivals suffered early FA Cup exits and Carabao Cup semi-final losses.Most read in Europa LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe Gunners also went out of the Champions League at the same stage to extend their wait for a cup to five years.However, Arteta has led the Gunners to a top two finish for a third-straight year in the Premier League and they are 33 points better off than Spurs in the table.Tottenham fan passport nightmare travelling to Bilbao for Europa League finalHazard, speaking exclusively to SunSport on behalf of Freebets.com, said: “Are we a better team than Arsenal? No. Not at this moment in time. If we win a trophy and qualify for the Champions League — have we had a better season than Arsenal? Yes. It’s not a question of doubt in my mind.“The game is about glory. Would you rather celebrate finishing second and losing the semi-finals, or walking away with a trophy that’ll also get you the Champions League? I know which I’d prefer.”Tottenham’s nightmare campaign suffered a new low on Friday as the 2-0 loss at Aston Villa confirmed they will end the season on their lowest points tally in the Premier League’s history.However, Hazard urged those left fighting fit in Postecoglou’s depleted squad to forget all of that and become “immortal” by claiming victory over Manchester United.“It’s an opportunity to become a legend and immortal. You’ll be in the history books of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. The fans will revere you, want your autograph and a picture with you forevermore. And they’ll talk about the special occasion that they all celebrated together when you lifted the cup. They remember magical moments that retain immortality.“That’s what these boys have to recognise. That’s what these boys have to understand — the game is about glory and there’s none bigger than winning a cup final, especially a European one.“Our motto is ‘To dare is to do.’ Let’s go out there and dare. Let’s dare to dream. Let’s dream that we can win this. We are good enough to win this. Let’s go do it.”Man Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clash More

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      Why will Man Utd not have a bus parade if they win the Europa League?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left devastated after finding out that there will be NO open-top bus parade should their club win the Europa League final – but there’s an alternative plan.The stakes couldn’t be higher ahead of this mammoth clash against Tottenham as United are on the verge of suffering their worst domestic season in recent history.Manchester United face Tottenham in a thrilling Europa League finalCredit: GettyMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions Ruben Amorim’s side find themselves just a couple of places above the relegation zone.And are guaranteed to finish in the bottom half of the table – something which has never been seen before in United’s incredible Prem history.However, lifting the Europa League title would help Red Devils fans to forget all about the embarrassing domestic campaign they have endured.But bizarrely, the club have confirmed that there won’t be an open-top bus parade should they win it.Read more on Europa LeagueWhy will Man Utd not have a bus parade if they win the Europa League?Manchester United will not have an open-top bus parade partly due to the club’s incredibly hectic end to the month.After tonight’s final, the Red Devils finish their Prem campaign at home to Aston Villa on Sunday week.Then comes a gruelling 15-hour flight to Asia for money-spinning tour games in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong on May 28 and 30.So United will have to wait longer for another open-top bus parade – having not held one since 2013.Most read in Europa LeagueMan Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clashWhat will Man Utd do instead?If United do get the opportunity to rejoice in Europa League glory, the chiefs of the club are reportedly planning to celebrate with a barbecue instead.However, the BBQ could be even less glamorous than it sounds – as major building work is taking place at Carrington.It’s understood the event – for players, staff and their families – would be the day after the final.This will come as a real shame to United fans who haven’t seen an open-top bus parade since the special occasion which heralded the Red Devils’ 20th Prem title and the retirement of manager Sir Alex Ferguson after his golden reign of 27 years.Where can I watch the Europa League final?The 2025 Europa League final will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.Last year, the Europa League final was available to live stream for FREE via the discovery+ app/website.It is the same for this year tooSunSport’s live blog will bring you minute-by-minute coverage of the Europa League final. More

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      Roy Keane lands new job for Europa League final as Man Utd legend makes TV channel switch

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      ROY KEANE has landed a new job for the Europa League final.The former Manchester United captain has appeared as a pundit regularly this season for Sky Sports and ITV.Roy Keane will work as a pundit for CBS Sports on their coverage of the Europa League finalCredit: GettyBut he will work for a new broadcaster for the Europa League final – CBS Sports.Keane, 53, will line up alongside fellow pundits Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards, whom he works with at Sky.That pair have worked for CBS Sports on their coverage of the Champions League all season long.The host for the final in Bilbao will be Anita Jones, while Peter Schmeichel and Guillem Balague will be pitchside reporters.READ MORE ON MAN UTDKeane shared his prediction for the final ahead of kick-off, suggesting his former club will “edge it” thanks to their history and the quality of Bruno Fernandes.He said: “You still have to fancy United, someone like Bruno can produce, the history of Manchester United still carries a little bit of weight.”There’s not much between them [in the league] but come the crunch, come the final, United’s history in finals, them winning cups the last few years, you’d like to think they would have a bit more knowledge around the game than Spurs.”That might edge it for them, and I think Bruno can produce that bit of magic.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVESunSport have revealed that United will not host a victory parade if they win the Europa League.That is out of respect for the hundreds of staff who have lost their jobs this season amid minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s brutal cuts.Man Utd & Spurs fans get Europa League final party started in Basque city Bilbao after mad dash on planes & 35hr ferriesMan Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clash More

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      Tottenham trolled by Domino’s with massive billboard outside stadium mocking trophy drought ahead of Man Utd final clash

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      DOMINO’S PIZZA has unveiled a live billboard outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium cheekily highlighting the club’s prolonged silverware drought.Tottenham will face Manchester United in the Europa League final tonight.Domino’s has unveiled a live billboard outside the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: Simon Jacobs/PinPepIt displays a figure showing the number of pizzas delivered in the UK and Ireland since Spurs last won a trophyCredit: Simon Jacobs/PinPepTottenham last won a trophy in 2008 in the League Cup final against ChelseaCredit: AFPThey go into the match in desparate need of a win having endured a terrible season which could see them finish as low as 17th in the Premier League table.To showcase just how long it’s been since the Lilywhites have won a trophy, Domino’s has unveiled a digital billboard outside their home ground.It displays a huge figure playfully showing the number of pizzas delivered in the UK and Ireland since 2008 – the club’s last trophy win.It totals well over a billion pizzas (more than 1,569,226,205) – enough pizza to cover the stadium 25,873 times.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe billboard was unveiled as today marks 17 years, two months and twenty-four days – or 6,279 days – since they last lifted a major prize.Tottenham’s last trophy came following a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the 2008 League Cup final.A spokesperson for Domino’s said: “We’re not taking sides, but if Spurs deliver in Bilbao, we’ll happily reset the counter to zero.“We always deliver– now it’s their turn to do the same in the final.Most read in Europa LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“And of course, all eyes are on Ange… no pressure, mate.”The nearest Tottenham have come to winning a major trophy in recent years was the 2021 League Cup final – when they lost out to Manchester City.Man Utd & Spurs fans get Europa League final party started in Basque city Bilbao after mad dash on planes & 35hr ferriesMan Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clashAnd they’ll be doubly hoping for success tonight, as a trophy in the cabinet would allow them to justifiably claim they’ve had a ‘better’ season than rivals Arsenal.The Gunners fought until the late stages of the Premier League title race as well as the Champions League, before being eliminated in the semi-finals by Paris Saint Germain earlier this month.But Mikel Arteta’s side will end the season with nothing – even when they finish runners-up in the league, compared to Tottenham’s bottom-half place.To make matters worse, former talisman Harry Kane – Spurs’ most successful striker of the modern era – just picked up his first major team trophy as a player.He was part of the Bayern Munich side which recently clinched the Bundesliga title, crowning them champions of Germany for the 34th time.Man Utd vs Tottenham – Europa League final blogMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVE BLOG More

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      Europa League final result predicted by supercomputer as Man Utd and Tottenham face £100m winner-takes-all match

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      A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted the outcome of tonight’s Europa League final.Manchester United and Tottenham are set to do battle in Bilbao in a crunch clash with huge implications for both sides.Man Utd are set to do battle with Tottenham tonightCredit: GettyBruno Fernandes will be hoping to lift the Europa League tonightCredit: GettySon Heung-min is desperate to win the first trophy of his club careerCredit: PAThe Premier League duo have each endured woeful domestic campaigns, languishing 16th and 17th and respectively.Tonight’s match offers a huge shot of redemption, with either Bruno Fernandes or Son Heung-min set to lift the famous trophy.The Red Devils are hoping to add extra silverware to their bustling cabinet, having won the FA Cup last season.BETTING OFFER: GET EITHER SIDE TO WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE AT 40/1READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpurs, meanwhile, are aiming to end their painful 17-year drought – with Son particularly desperate to mark 10 years in North London with the first trophy of his club career.Ahead of the game, boffins and brainiacs over at AceOdds have built a supercomputer to crunch the numbers and determine the most likely outcome.The egghead formula has simulated the outcome 1,000 times.And it has worked out that Spurs are most likely to run out 2-1 winners.Most read in Europa LeagueSuch an outcome would see Ange Postecoglou’s second season prophecy come true.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions The Aussie vowed last September: “I’ll correct myself – I don’t usually win things, I always win things in my second year. Nothing’s changed.”I’ve said it now. I don’t say things unless I believe them.”Man Utd & Spurs fans get Europa League final party started in Basque city Bilbao after mad dash on planes & 35hr ferriesTottenham’s last trophy was the 2008 League Cup, with Jonathan Woodgate’s extra time header seeing off Chelsea at Wembley.Under several different managers they have since lost four cup finals without scoring a goal.Their most recent final came in 2021, when they lost 1-0 to Manchester City in the League Cup under Ryan Mason.Tottenham have won all three of their meetings with Man Utd this season.The North Londoners won 3-0 against Erik ten Hag’s beleaguered side last September at Old Trafford.Spurs followed that up with a dramatic 4-3 League Cup triumph in December, in which Son scored an “Olimpico” – a goal straight from a corner.The Lilywhites most recently beat United 1-0 in a low-key league affair in February.Read More on The SunOpta’s supercomputer has struggled to split the two sides.They have made Spurs very slight favourites, giving them a 50.3 per cent chance of winning.Man Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: LIVE BLOG for Bilbao clash More

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      Meet the stunning Europa League Wags cheering on Man Utd & Tottenham… from a glam doctor to Molly-Mae’s bestie

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      WITH 80,000 fans heading to Bilbao and millions more glued to TV sets, the Europa League final is one of the biggest sporting events of the year.And there’s plenty at stake as Tottenham face off against Manchester United tonight in the much anticipated match.Famous WAG Fern Hawkins is married to Harry MaguireCredit: GettyMan Utd’s Diogo Dalot proposed to his stunning girlfriend Claudia Pinto LopesCredit: Instagram / @diogodalotThe winning team could receive up to £54.4million and will earn a place in the Champions League for next season.It’s a dream ticket for the victorious team, and they’ll be cheered on all the way by their glamorous wives and girlfriends.The supporting stars are a talented bunch themselves and have proved to be true keepers in the lads’ lives. BETTING OFFER – GET EITHER TEAM TO WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE AT 40/1READ MORE SPORT We take a look at some of the stunning Manchester United and Spurs WAGs who might make you take your eye off the ball – from a star philanthropist to the daughter of a mayor.MANCHESTER UNITEDClaudia Pinto and Diogo Dalot The couple have been dating since 2020Credit: Instagram/ClaudiaspintolopesClaudia posts her lavish WAG lifestyle on her social mediaCredit: Instagram/laudiaspintolopesClaudia Pinto, 25, is engaged to Portugese full-back Diogo Dalot, 26, and they have a one-year-old daughter. The pair, who have been dating since 2020, regularly post loved-up snaps on social media. Claudia joined Dalot in Italy when he spent a year with AC Milan during 2020.Most read in FootballEarlier this month she posted snaps from her glamorous hen party online. The WAG appears to live the life of luxury and keeps fans up to date with her regular outfit and make-up Instagram posts. Fern Hawkins and Harry MaguireFern and Harry tied the knot in 2022Credit: InstagramFern now owns her own businessCredit: InstagramHarry Maguire slow dances with wife Fern Hawkins at lavish wedding Science graduate and former physiotherapist Fern has been married to Harry since 2022 but they met when they were just 18 years old. The pair have two daughters, Lillie Saint Maguire, six, and Piper Rose, four. Last year entrepreneur Fern decided to open her own florist. She targeted the celebrity party market and even named her business venture after her daughters – The Saint Rose Floristry. Loyal Fern, 30, previously spoke out in support of her husband, 32, after he was arrested in Mykonos following a drunken bust-up outside a nightclub in August 2020.She slammed “lying” Greek cops for trying to ruin the Man United defender’s “reputation”. Melanie Kamayou and Andre Onana Melanie Kamayou is a pharmacist doctorCredit: instagram @ melaniekamayouMelanie first started dating Andre in 2019Credit: instagram @ melaniekamayouMelanie Kamayou, 29, is a pharmacist doctor and businesswoman, acting as co-chair of the Andre Onana Foundation. Melanie and goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, married in 2023 after first being spotted together in 2019. She was left devastated after being robbed of her £62,000 Hermes Birkin bag and a Rolex watch outside a restaurant in Alderley Edge, Cheshire earlier this year. The pair still look loved-up and support each other on and off the pitch, with Melanie travelling across four different countries to watch Onana play.The social media star and model has been in the stands supporting Onana at Ajax in the Netherlands, Inter Milan in Italy, Manchester United and away on international duty for Cameroon.Anouska Santos and Luke ShawAnouska Santos is close friends with Love Island star Molly-MaeCredit: Getty ImagesThe pair typically keep their relationship privateCredit: Instagram @anouskasantosAnouska Santos, 28, owns an accessories brand, Treats Studios, and is good friends with influencer and former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague. While Anouska is a familiar face among the Premier League WAGs, she and boyfriend Luke Shaw keep a very private relationship but have been posting together on social media since 2017. The pair have three children – a boy, four, and two girls, one and two. Anouska recently jetted to Germany to support England star Luke, 29, and fans were quick to compliment her flawless outfit. Maja Nilsson and Victor Lindelof Maja has been dubbed the Premier League’s hottest WAGCredit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofMaja is a popular Instagram modelCredit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofThe pair got married in 2018Credit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofMaja Nilsson, 25, and Swedish defender Victor Lindelof, 30, tied the knot in 2018 and Maja has since been dubbed the Premier League’s hottest Wag, with fans calling her the “finest of the finest”. Maja is a keen influencer and fashion entrepreneur, with more than 250,000 followers on Instagram.She recently starred on the cover of a glossy magazine and showed off her flawless bump as she is currently pregnant with the pair’s third child. Sadly the family experienced a horrific break-in during 2022 and Maja was forced to lock herself and her children in a room after intruders broke into their home. Anna Mariana and Casemiro Anna has two children with her football crazy husbandCredit: Instagram/annamarianacasemiroAnna Mariana is a makeup artistCredit: Instagram/annamarianacasemiroCasemiro plays for Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyAnna Mariana Casemiro, 35, is a Brazilian makeup artist and shares two children with the United midfielder. It was rumoured in 2023 that Casemiro had been cheating on his wife for years, but Anna hit back on social media. She said: “Oh man, really? Best to investigate your sources first, I just look around and know it’s not him.”The pair got together in 2011 and tied the knot three years later.Anna made headlines last year for defending her husband on Instagram after his performance during a clash against Liverpool was criticised. She swiftly posted a picture of Casemiro’s trophy cabinet – reminding fans of his talents. Ana Pinho and Bruno Fernandes Ana Pinho and United captain Bruno Fernandes met when they were teensCredit: Instagram/anaapinho_Ana stuns fans in her bikiniCredit: Instagram/anaapinho_Ana and United captain Bruno, both 30, are childhood sweethearts and got together at just 17 years old. Bruno has since revealed that Ana used to pay for the pair’s dates as he was broke as a teenager. He wrote online: “Ana has been with me on this ride since we were 16, 17, 18 years old.“We met as teenagers, and when we first started dating, I wasn’t making any money as a footballer, and she had a nice job working as a futsal referee on the weekends.”The couple met in their hometown of Boavista and they share a daughter, seven, and a son, four.Sabrina Kvist Jensen and Christian EriksenThe loved up couple at the 2023 Laureus World Sport AwardsCredit: GettyChristian Eriksen and Sabrina Kvist Jensen with their son AlfieCredit: chriseriksen8/InstagramTrained hairdresser Sabrina has been in a relationship with midfielder Christian since 2016 and they have a young son called Alfie. Sabrina worked for a clothing company when they first moved to the UK. The Danish couple prefer to keep a low profile, but Christian has previously spoken out about how tricky life on the go is for his girlfriend. He said: “You have to learn how to cope physically and mentally, but I can handle the pressure and the demands because I live seven days a week for my job.“That is very tough for my girlfriend. Of course, I would like to go out in the city with her and friends, but it just doesn’t fit in with playing in England.”In June 2021, Christian collapsed on the pitch after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 game against Finland. Distraught Sabrina thought he had died and leapt over the barriers to run to his side. She was comforted by Leicester City’s Kaspar Schmeichel who made a beeline for her.Kaspar’s dad Peter said: “He said that Christian is breathing. She actually thought that he’d passed away, and just to confirm that (he was breathing) he went back to be absolutely sure that he wasn’t saying anything that was out of order.”Eva Garcia and Alejandro GarnachoEve is a Spanish influencerCredit: Instagram/evagarciaThe pair have a young son togetherCredit: GettyPopular influencer Eva, 20, has over 600,000 followers on Instagram and has been with Argentinian winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, since 2021. The pair are both from Spain and share a young son, Enzo, and Eva is also a co-owner of a jewellery store. Rumours flew when Eva allegedly unfollowed her partner on Instagram last year after she gave birth, but the pair have recently been posting snaps of their happy family. TOTTENHAM HOTSPURSKennedy Alexa and James Maddison Kennedy is a supportive girlfriend of the star footballerCredit: instagram @kennedyalexaKennedy is a modelCredit: InstagramKennedy and James have been together for five yearsCredit: InstagramKennedy, 30, and Spurs midfielder James, 28, are parents to three young children and have been together for five years. The English-American model has a keen fan base with whom she regularly shares stunning outfit posts on social media. The pair went public with their relationship in 2020 but tend to keep it on the down-low. Kennedy gave birth to twins in 2023 and was later championed by mums online for showing off her stretch marks. Mackenzie Medlock and Lucas Bergvall Mackenzie Medlock and Lucas Bergvall on the model’s InstagramCredit: Instagram/mackenzie.medlockThe Swedish influencer is new to the public eyeCredit: Instagram/mackenzie.medlockSwedish social media influencer Mackenzie has over 20,000 followers on Instagram and loves sharing their luxe lifestyle on social media.The teen couple are fairly new to the public eye and Mackenzie had to turn off comments on her Instagram last year, after Barcelona fans got angry due to Lucas turning down the Catalan club.Lucas, 19, plays as a midfielder for Spurs. Karen Romero and Cristian Romero Cristian and Karen Romero with their sonCredit: Instagram @cutiromero2The pair met in 2018Karen, 25, is from Argentina and has worked as a human resources manager. Unlike other WAGs, her social media is private. She met Argentinian centre-back Cristian Romero, 27, in 2018 and they have two children, Lucy and Valentino. Cristian shared an adorable video in 2023 which showed him jokingly teaching his young son football, with fans going wild for the rare glimpse at their family life. Ioana Stan and Radu DragusinIoana and Radu have been dating since 2020Credit: Instagram/ioanastan_Ioana Stan sharing her fashion look onlineCredit: Instagram/ioanastan_Radu Dragusin of Tottenham HotspurCredit: GettyArchitecture student Ioana regularly shares romantic snaps online with her footballer boyfriend Radu Dragusin, 23. She too is from Romania and is the daughter of Gabriel Stan, the former deputy mayor of Constanta in the country. The pair have reportedly been dating since 2020, and Ioana has moved to England with Radu while he plays for the north London club.Indira Ampiot and Mathy Tel Fans have gone crazy for the French pair’s relationshipCredit: Instagram/indira.ampiotIndira is a beauty pageant queenCredit: GettyMathys Tel of Tottenham Hotspur in action in MayCredit: GettyFrench beauty queen Indira, 20, has been dating 19-year-old forward Mathys Tel, 20, since December 2024. Indira was crowned Miss France in 2023 and went on to compete in Miss Universe the following year. Read More on The SunShe also has a degree in communications and the blossoming love story has caught the attention of fans online. Mathys Tel is also from France and is on loan from Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. He plays for the French U21 national team.  More