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      Jude Bellingham could have avoided red card for telling ref to ‘f*** off’ if he’d taken Cristiano Ronaldo’s advice

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM could have avoided his red card against Osasuna if he’d heeded the words of previous Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.England ace Bellingham was sent off yesterday as his side were held to a 1-1 draw against Osasuna.Jude Bellingham could have avoided his red card for Real Madrid had he listened to Cristiano RonaldoCredit: GettyRonnie spent nine years at Real and gave some good advice before he left in 2018Credit: Getty – ContributorThe midfielder was left gobsmacked when he was given his marching orders for what he later claimed was a “miscommunication.”Referee Jose Munuera wrote in his report that Bellingham said “f*** you” after a decision went the other way.Bellingham now faces a 12-match ban, which would see him miss the majority of the season’s remaining games.But he could have avoided the sending off had he listened to advice from Portugal icon Ronaldo.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 40-year-old spent nine years playing for Real, scoring 450 goals in 438 games while winning two titles and four Champions Leagues.And back in 2018, the same year he left Real for Italian side Juventus, Ronaldo explained how swearing towards a referee in England was an acceptable practice — but not in Spain.Ronaldo said: “I played in England for many years. For example. when there is a foul, the English say a lot of ‘f**’ off’ and the refs don’t say anything.“But if you say it here, they send you out.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSpeaking after Real’s draw with Osasuna, Bellingham insisted there was a “miscommunication” with the referee and that he meant no offence.Bellingham said: “It’s clear that it was a mistake and there is a miscommunication. I remember the incident very well but I’ve also seen the video and the video doesn’t match the report.Inside Jude Bellingham’s new romance with stunning Instagram model“I don’t want to go too much in detail about what was said but it’s like a expression like ‘joder’.“I hope that the footage review can show that is not the same as the report and going forward that the federation can keep it under consideration because it’s huge evidence.”Obviously we can’t change the result but I think that going forward there will be a change.”He continued: “There was no insult. You can see clearly in the video. I remember the incident very well. It was an expression to myself not directed towards the referee.”But obviously there was a misunderstanding of what he believes I said to him. It wasn’t an insult at all.” More

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      Albanian Laura Woods dubbed ‘most beautiful woman in the world’ in silky red lingerie to celebrate Valentine’s Day

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      THE Albanian Laura Woods has turned heads once again in a daring lingerie set.Eva Murati, 29, is the official host for the Champions League for Tring TV.Evan Murati has stunned fans with a sexy lingerie shootCredit: Instagram / evamuratiMurati has been called Albania’s answer to Laura WoodsCredit: Instagram / evamuratiFor that reason, the brunette beauty has been compared to the former talkSPORT breakfast presenter.But now Murati has sent pulses racing with her latest share on social media.The stunner, who has one million followers on Instagram, shared a sexy photoshoot promoting Valentine’s Day lingerie.The presenter wore a silky red robe with pink underwear underneath.Read more Eva Murati newsShe captioned the glam snaps: “Love is in the air 💖 @yamamayofficial Primula nightgown in Pink ✨✨”Fans on Instagram were instantly wowed by Murati’s revealing look.One wrote: “The most beautiful woman in the world.”A second posted: “Happy Valentine’s day, you’re gorgeous.”Most read in FootballA third shared: “Beautiful Eva.”Meet glam Champions League host Eva MuratiWhile a fourth added: “Wow!”Eva has been the face of the Champions League show since 2017, while some UK football fans have dubbed her the “Albanian Laura Woods”.And she already has a healthy amount of experience as she has been presenting since the age of 18.Along with her presenting work, Eva is also a model and actor.Stunning Murati has amassed over a one million followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/evamurati/?hl=enShe starred in several films and TV shows in her early 20s before returning to hosting duties on pageant based “Finding Miss Universe” in 2016.A fan of Juventus, Eva has also teased a potential foray into the world of music.She regularly uploads clips of her singing to her social media page. More

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      ‘Welcome to my world…’ – Ange Postecoglou fires savage warning to Ruben Amorim amid Man Utd’s injury crisis

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU fired a warning at Ruben Amorim after Tottenham beat Manchester United.James Maddison’s 13th-minute strike was enough to earn Spurs all three points as they picked up a rare home win.Ange Postecoglou showed no sympathy for Ruben AmorimCredit: GettyThe midfielder had been out for a brief spell due to injury, with Tottenham also welcomed back Destiny Udogie as their injury issues finally eased.That helped them to the win with United also down to bare bones – Victor Lindelof was the only senior player to feature on bench filled with academy stars.Postecoglou had little sympathy for his opposite number given what he has had to deal with in recent weeks, though he did compliment the Red Devils performance.He said post-match: “Man Utd with many injured players? If I check my office, I don’t have any sympathy cards from other coachesREAD MORE ON MAN UTD”He (Amorim)’s had to play players out of position and have kids on the bench. Welcome to my world. It’s one game. Try doing that for two months. “But I thought Man Utd were good today.”United have now lost 12 of their 25 Prem games, the most from their first 15 games since 1973-74, when they were relegated.And pundit Jamie Redknapp believes things will get worse before they get better as he predicted “18 months of pain”.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe said: “For what it’s worth on Amorim, I like him. I think he’s got something about him. And I totally get the performances haven’t been good enough.”But I actually like what he’s doing more off the field than actually what he’s doing on the pitch. Because that club needs a change of culture.Spurs fans hold sit-in protest against board and owenrs after Man Utd win”We’ve spoken about how it works. Get people like Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho that have left and one or two others who have had a mention about leaving.”Now, if they’re not going to buy into having a good way of living and coming in and training correctly and being involved and helping the group and create a winning mentality, they’ve got to be surplus to requirements.”I see Manchester United as having still much more pain, even 18 months more pain, because they need to get rid.”Whoever’s been in charge or even managers have gone so far and then they’re panicked and then they’ve gone and bought 30-year-old players that aren’t going to maybe take the club any further forward. I think now they have to take their time.”They’re trying to get… Jermain [Defoe] mentioned getting the best in class. People like Jason Wilcox, they’ve got the guy from Manchester City, the CEO there [Omar Berrada]. They’re trying to do things slowly and I think that’s how they have to do it.” More

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      ‘Relegation looming’ fear fans as scary omen hints Man Utd may have to prepare for Championship after ‘worst season’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left fearing they could be RELEGATED after falling to a dismal defeat to Tottenham.James Maddison’s first-half rebound was enough to separate the two teams as the Red Devils fell to 15th in the Premier League.Man Utd fans fear relegation is looming for the teamCredit: PAThe result has left Ruben Amorim’s side 10 points above the relegation zone.But their 12th defeat from 25 league games has also highlighted a very bad omen for Man Utd.According to OptaJoe, the 12 defeats are the most from their first 25 matches of a league campaign since 1973-74.That season in the old First Division saw the tally stand at 13 defeats.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd that season saw Man Utd relegated from the top flight.Reacting to the ominous figure, one fan said: “Relegation looming.”A second said: “They’re sure to be relegated this season as well.”A third added: “Relegation Reds.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnother said: “And so we should be. It has gone on for too many years this. A name alone can’t win the league yet many seem to think because we are Man Utd that we should. Glazers have killed the club year after year.”A fifth joked: “They break records every season.”Spurs fans hold sit-in protest against board and owenrs after Man Utd winMan Utd’s plans for the game were hit by severe disruption as SIX stars ended up being ruled out, four through injury and two more through illness.Amorim ended up selecting eight teenagers on the bench against Spurs, with seven coming directly from the academy.However, he inexplicably made his one and only roll of the dice in injury time by bringing on Chido Obi for Casemiro.Fans labelled the 40-year-old a “coward” for the decision, with many believing the Carrington products could have offered more than some of the senior stars on the pitch.It was also a move which seemingly rejected the club’s motto: “Youth, Courage and Greatness.”Meanwhile, Jamie Redknapp has warned Man Utd to expect another 18 months of pain as they need a full cultural reset. More

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      ‘Ruben Amorim, you COWARD’ say raging Man Utd fans after waiting until ‘garbage time’ to unleash Chido Obi-Martin

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans labelled Ruben Amorim a “COWARD” after he waited until “garbage time” to bring on teen sensational Chido Obi-Martin.The 17-year-old was among EIGHT youngsters named on United’s bench for their 1-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday.Man Utd fans slammed Ruben Amorim for only bringing on Chido Obi-Martin with minutes leftCredit: ReutersAmorim was unable to prevent United from losing 1-0 at TottenhamCredit: AlamyInjuries to several seniors including Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo meant Ruben Amorim had no option but to call upon United’s kids to make up the numbers.And as a result, the Red Devils boss was reluctant to make any subs as his team attempted to battle back from a 13th minute James Maddison opener.Indeed, Spurs had made all five of their subs when injury time rolled around.By comparison, United had made ZERO changes to their tired team.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut in the 91st minute, Amorim decided to roll the dice by throwing on Obi-Martin for Casemiro.The teen striker has been banging in the goals for United’s U18s and has even set new youth league records following a move from Arsenal last summer.However, with just moments remaining in the game against Spurs, Obi-Martin was unable to make an impact on his senior debut.And some fans went online slamming Amorim for waiting so long to make the change.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSOne said: “90th minute and you sub Chido on? Ruben you are a coward!”Another declared: “Chido Obi garbage time minutes.”‘He’s perfect for Man Utd’ – Neville begs Amorim to re-sign flop strikerOne noted: “Should have been 30 minutes ago.”Another boomed: “Unacceptable from Ruben and sends the wrong message completely.”One decreed: “What was the point bringing him on for three minutes?”Another added: “I can’t forgive Amorim for not making a single sub until the 90th minute.” More

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      Ex-Champions League club celebrate end of two-year transfer ban by signing NINE players including forgotten Chelsea ace

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      PORTUGUESE giants Boavista have celebrated the end of a two-year transfer ban by signing a staggering NINE players.The former Champions League club were unable to sign new talent due to debts to third parties.This forgotten Chelsea star has just joined Boavista after their transfer ban endedCredit: Action Images – ReutersFormer Blues man Marco Van Ginkel last played for Vitesse ArnhemCredit: GettyBut they wasted no time in adding to their squad in this window.The Primeira Liga side completely revamped their squad, even adding a forgotten ex-Chelsea star to their ranks.The former Blues star joined the Premier League outfit for £8million in 2013 from Vitesse Arnhem.A box-to-box midfielder, he was dubbed the ‘next Frank Lampard’ at the time of his signing.Read more football newsHowever, things didn’t go to plan.Two months into the player’s career at Stamford Bridge, the Dutchman suffered an ACL injury which forced him to miss the remainder of his debut season.The man in question is none other than Marco van Ginkel, who made just four appearances in eight years for the club.Van Ginkel would then go on loan four times, including spells at AC Milan, Stoke City and PSV twice.Most read in FootballThe Eredivisie giants would snap him up in 2021, before he returned to Vitesse last season.Inside Chelsea’s new £1.6BILLION stadium plans with Stamford Bridge project set to rival Tottenham’sBut, he was released in the summer and has been without a club for six months.The now 32-year-old has the chance of reviving his career in Portugal.Last week, he was announced as one of nine players who will be joining the club.Other notable signings include ex-QPR defender Osman Kakay and former Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa, who appeared 154 times for the French champions.Van Ginkel will be happy to be playing again, although he revealed his career was nearly cut short from that ACL injury when he suffered a rare infection.He told  Goal: “The danger was there that I would lose my career, of course.”Especially after the first week of infection, they didn’t know what the infection was doing inside the joint.Dutch veteran van Ginkel signed for Boavista last week and made his debut on FridayCredit: Rex”After three months I reacted well, but it was going to be a tough, tough time to be at the top level again, to come back and play for PSV, Chelsea or whoever.READ MORE SUN STORIES”At that moment, it was more about whether I could walk again. Football didn’t matter.”The infection that came six weeks after my operation killed my knee a bit. That’s why it took so long, it damaged my knee and cruciate and I had to be operated on all over again. It was a very hard time.” More

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      Man Utd ‘join Liam Delap transfer race’ and have secret weapon to sign Ipswich star already in ranks

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have joined the race to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich, according to reports.The striker has been a revelation in his debut Premier League season, scoring nine goals for the Tractor Boys.Liam Delap has caught the eye this seasonCredit: ReutersAnd his performances are attracting attention with a number of clubs lining up to sign him.Delap is now subject to interest from United, according to The Athletic.Ruben Amorim is understood to want a striker with a presence and Liam Delap’s aggressive running fits the mould.Ipswich would likely demand a huge fee to let him go, however their asking price would likely reduce if they are relegated.READ MORE ON MAN UTDUnited would have to fend off interest from Chelsea to land the 22-year-old, while Manchester City have a £40million buyback clause in the deal that saw him leave the Etihad for £20m last summer.The Red Devils could be well placed to beat their rivals to Delap thanks to technical director Jason Wilcox, who brought him to Man City from Derby in 2019.United have several attacking options in mind with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggling for goals.Scouts have been tracking Prem duo Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile Lille striker Jonathan David is also on their radar.United could fund a move by cashing in on one of their homegrown talents, Alejandro Garnacho or Kobbie Mainoo.’Silence is deafening’ – Man Utd fans ready to protest at Arsenal clash and vow to ‘rise again to defend our club’ More

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      Man Utd player ratings: Rasmus Hojlund arguably worst No 9 in club’s history while Patrick Dorgu has a horror Prem debut

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      MANCHESTER UNITED slipped to a 12th defeat in the Premier League with Rasmus Hojlund coming under fire again.Andre Onana was up to his usual poor shot-collecting mishaps, United were wide open in midfield at times and nobody could put the ball in the back of the net when the chances did come.Andre Onana pushed out Lucas Bergvall’s shot into James Maddison’s path inside 13 minutesRuben Amorim has lost eight of his 14 Prem gamesRuben Amorim – who was forced to put eight untried teenagers on the bench – has now lost eight of his last 14 Prem games as United look over their shoulders at those scrapping away from relegation.The Red Devils’ makeshift attack lacked chemistry and missed a trio of chances in 30 seconds – just before James Maddison’s tap-in opener.In the end, United were beaten by Spurs – with the returning Guglielmo Vicario pulling out several excellent saves in the second half – for the third time this season.Here’s how SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rated the Manchester United players against an underachieving Spurs side – who are now three places above them in 12th – in North London.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAndre Onana – 3United can’t do anything with him between the sticks. Can’t be trusted to collect anything.His opposite number Vicario showed him a thing or two after returning for the first time since Spurs thrashed Man City in November.At fault for the first goal when he palmed out a relatively weak bouncing shot into Maddison’s path in the 13th minute.Noussair Mazraoui – 5An OK performance. Clever link-up play with Zirkzee but couldn’t get hold of Spence down the left-hand side.Most read in FootballPulled out an excellent cross for the Dutchman’s headed chance late-on.Matthijs de Ligt – 6His clearance stopped an obvious 2-0 before the half-an-hour mark.Harry Maguire – 5A mixed bag. Sent a long ball over the top for Hojlund’s chance in opening 10 minutes and went on a few attacking runs himself in the first half.Did well to stop Dejan Kulusevski from having a go at the edge of the box. But bizarrely stopped in his tracks when a cross came flying into Son Heung-min later on.Diogo Dalot – 6A difficult afternoon for the Portugal international as Son and Djed Spence left him for dead a few times.Hesitated when asked to shoot from five yards to make it 1-0 but helped Onana out with some clearances too. Patrick Dorgu – 4A Prem debut to forget. He was almost invisible from the left-hand side. And lacked quality when asked to get involved more in the second half.Was stupidly caught offside with Bruno Fernandes offloading a stunning cross pitch pass and booked late-on for fouling Brennan Johnson albeit after a poor Onana throw.Casemiro – 5Looked every bit a player that hasn’t played Premier League football for two months. Unsurprisingly booked for a late one on Son.Curiously dropped to the turf asking for a free-kick when nobody touched him. Was forced to play 91 minutes with eight teenagers on the bench. A difficult afternoon, indeed.Casemiro struggled in the middleBruno Fernandes – 5Interceptions and breaking up play is not a part of the captain’s game. An uncharacteristically poor cross left United open on the counter. Did get back to stop Son from having a shot at Onana on the hour mark and started ticking in attack in the final 20 minutes.Alejandro Garnacho – 4Looked shaky and cut a frustrated figure after blazing over an absolute SITTER from 10 yards to level the scores. A bit of a shocker and looked a completely different player to the one who got United into the fifth-round of the FA Cup last week. Woke up a bit in the second half as Vicario kept him at bay with several superb stops. But the 20-year-old is clearly better off the bench.Joshua Zirkzee – 6The best of a desperately poor front three. There’s a street player in there and he’s great with his touches at times.But curled wide from 23 yards, stuck a header wide in the 70th minute and kicked an air shot in the final five minutes.Rasmus Hojlund – 3Is Hojlund the worst No 9 in United’s recent history?The young Dane, who was unlucky to have a chance saved by Vicario, was second best in every loose ball and kept losing possession.He was even caught offside when Fernandes flicked on an Onana goal-kick in the first half – how often do you see that happen?READ MORE SUN STORIESSUBSChido Obi-Martin (90+1 for Casemiro) – N/AThe academy sensation from Arsenal was handed his first United minutes in the final embers.The 17-year-old was one of eight teens with ZERO Prem minutes named to the matchday squad. More