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    Jamie and Rebekah Vardy set for fly-on-the-wall Netflix documentary series… after Rooneys agreed their own deal

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    JAMIE AND REBEKAH VARDY are set to follow the example of the Rooneys in being part of their own documentary series, reports suggest.I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! star Coleen was handed her own series by Disney+, while Wayne has been profiled by Amazon Prime Video.Jamie and Rebekah Vardy are set to be a part of a new Netflix seriesCredit: SplashIt would see them follow the example of the RooneysCredit: Getty ImagesThe former Manchester United star is also being filmed for a fly-on-the-wall series about his time as Plymouth boss, as exclusively reported by SunSport.And following the success those shows already airing have seen, the Vardys are now set to follow suit on Netflix, according to The Telegraph.A streaming series for the Leicester ace is likely to concentrate on his rise from non-league footballer to Premier League champion.Vardy may not have the superstardom appeal like that of previous Netflix series stars David Beckham or Neymar.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the streaming giant understands that some of the most popular parts of its Beckham series came from the at-home scenes with wife, Victoria.And if the Vardy series proves popular, it could open the door to a fly-on-the-wall series about the ex-England striker’s home life with his wife.A lucrative Netflix deal would go some way to helping Rebekah with her legal costs following the high-profile Wagatha Christie libel trial against Coleen in 2022, itself the subject of a drama series on ITV.Rebekah had denied leaking stories about Coleen’s private life to the press, though a judge ruled she was an “untrustworthy witness”.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis saw her rack of bills of £1.7million, though she went to the High Court in an effort to reduce the bill.A 2023 report from the Daily Mail says Coleen was paid in excess of £1m for the Disney+ series, while the Beckhams earned £16m for their Netflix deal.I’ve one final thing to say about Coleen – but Danny deserved to win even though I loved the RevColeen Rooney’s surprising bad habit COLEEN Rooney has revealed the embarrassing habit hubby Wayne reckons will annoy her I’m A celebrity campmates.She’s usually preened and perfect – but the WAG has confessed she snores.Coleen said: “I didn’t think I snored, but Wayne says I snore.“Not continuously though – just every now and again.“I have been in the public eye for over 20 years now and people take what they want from it.“I do think people will get a better idea of what kind of person I am.” More

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      Watch hilarious moment Steve Sidwell ‘almost turns into Mary Poppins’ as Storm Darragh plays HAVOC with his umbrella

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      STEVE SIDWELL was a do-anything midfielder for Fulham and Brighton.But even he must have been surprised when he nearly added Mary Poppins to his repertoire.Steve Sidwell failed to defend adequately when Storm Darragh struckSidwell accepted his fate and even moaned he had predicted itThe Amazon Prime pundit was at Craven Cottage to see Fulham blow away the Seagulls 3-1, mainly thanks to an Alex Iwobi double.But Storm Darragh nearly did the same to the ex-Aston Villa ace.And when a huge gust flung his umbrella up – with Sidwell struggling to hold on and not go the same way – viewers reckon he almost emulated the super-power of the movie world’s most famous flying nanny.One fan posted: “Stevie Sidwell loses his brolly – nearly did a Mary Poppins down the river Thames!”READ MORE TOP STORIESMary Poppins was the title and of course the main character of a book series that became a 1964 film mixing live action with animation.”Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” was her best-known pronouncement.In contrast, Sidwell’s verdict on his rainswept-away moment was more blunt and more to the point.After failing to stop his brolly turning inside out above him, the 41-year-old claimed: “I knew that was going to happen as soon as we went live.”Most read in FootballSidwell poured out his thoughts just before the outpour of rainFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe former England Under-21 star then went one-on-one – tussling with the umbrella as he strived to put it on the ground behind him.Ever the professional, he provided a running – or raining – commentary on the matter.Brighton ace’s home burgled as model fiancee shares security footage”Let’s just put this one down shall we,” he said, while grimacing and grappling.And just in case viewers hadn’t remembered, he repeated: “I knew this was going to happen.”Even Amazon decided to have a troll over the broll – by sharing a clip of the incident.The broadcaster also added the sort of no-nonsense comment that Mary Poppins at her best would have been proud of: “The magic of live coverage. Steve Sidwell 0-1 Umbrella.”But he did find sympathy from a few viewers.One pondered: “Don’t know why they don’t have studios anymore. December in England.”Alex Iwobi & Co were on the up like Sidwell’s brolly after he scored twiceCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal dubbed the ‘new STOKE CITY’ live on Amazon Prime by Man Utd legend as incredible heat maps revealed

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      DIMITAR Berbatov has christened Arsenal “the new Stoke City” after their corner masterclass against Manchester United.The Gunners, who sit third in the Prem, eased to a 2-0 win over United thanks to two goals from corners last night.Jurrien Timber broke the deadlock in the 54th minute with a deft headerWilliam Saliba unknowingly scored the Gunners’ secondArsenal dropped to third in the Prem, below Chelsea on goal differenceDimitar Berbatov watched on as Arsenal scored two goals from corners against UnitedInternet jokers mocked Mikel Arteta up as Tony PulisJurrien Timber broke the deadlock when he glanced Declan Rice’s corner beyond Andre Onana in the 54th minute.Arsenal then doubled their lead in similar fashion, this time from the opposite side when Bukayo Saka’s back-post delivery was headed back across by Thomas Partey, with William Saliba providing the finishing touch.Arsenal have scored 22 goals from set-pieces since the start of last season – more than any other team in Europe.And Mikel Arteta’s side are showing no signs of slowing down.READ MORE ON ARSENALBut that has led to some stark comparisons from Berbatov, who suggested Arsenal are the modern day version of Tony Pulis’ finest.Former United star Berbatov said on Amazon Prime: “Probably the Premier League is the only league in the world where you have so many players around the goalkeeper, pushing, shoving, making chaos.”Normally it is going to be a foul. Not here. You need to be strong.”And that’s probably why Ruben Amorim was watching from the side, he was like, ‘What is going on with my keeper?’Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”You need to work on that. As we joke, Arsenal are the new Stoke City, right? Depending on set-pieces, which can give you the win, as it was today.”Gabriel has already scored three Prem goals from set-pieces this season, but his absence wasn’t missed as he sat out with a minor knock.Gary Neville fumes at Arsenal’s ‘most annoying man in football’ – but Jamie Carragher says he’s worth £25,000-a-weekDeclan Rice’s map shows red at the corner flagArsenal’s first goal came from a Declan Rice corner, met by Jurrien TimberArsenal closed the gap to seven points on Prem leaders Liverpool after the Reds drew 3-3 away at Newcastle on the same night.Arteta has built a huge side capable of mixing it physically with any rival – including 6ft 4in duo William Saliba and Kai Havertz, along with fellow giants Mikel Merino, David Raya, Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel, Ben White, Declan Rice and Thomas Partey.Summer signing Merino, who is 6ft 2in, said: “It is crazy. I am in the corridors of the training ground just walking, and back at my old club I used to be one of the tallest, so everyone was smaller than me.“Now, I look around and everyone is taller than me. We look like a basketball team.”Stoke, meanwhile, prided themselves on their physicality under Pulis during his reign from 2006 to 2013.Rory Delap’s long throw was often their main ammunition when it came to creating chances.Stoke’s Prem set-piece goal ratio under former manager Pulis was 43.1 per cent – 81 from a total of 188 goals.While Arsenal’s ratio accounts for 25.2 per cent of their 119 league goals.Stoke were famed for their physical approach to Prem matches under Tony PulisRice and Saka have the most assists from set plays since the start of last season (seven).Some believed Arsenal’s opener – again from a corner – against West Ham on Saturday should’ve been ruled out.Timber appeared to have fouled Lucas Paqueta, who covered the near post and could have easily headed the cross away.Former Prem ref Mark Halsey told SunSport: “Regarding decisions when a goal is scored. Was it a foul? Was it not a foul?”For me, I think it was a clear free-kick. And I’m surprised that VAR didn’t recommend a review.”Arsenal have scored 41 corner goals in the top-flight since the summer of 2021, seven more than anyone else.It was the first time in 10 years that United conceded two goals from corners in a Prem match.The last time was when Samuel Eto’o scored twice in Chelsea’s 3-1 win in January 2014.Arsenal often line up at the back post and then flood goal line for their corner routinesThe Gunners are set piece specialistsCredit: GettyBukayo Saka’s heat map shows significant movement at the corner spot on the right hand sideAmoirm, meanwhile, said: “The set pieces changed the game. We could’ve been more aggressive towards the Arsenal box. “Until the set pieces the game didn’t have too many opportunities for both sides, the set pieces killed the game.”They can put a lot of players near the goalkeeper and it’s almost impossible to fight for the ball but we have to manage to defend them and we already know we have to be better.”We were committed and we lost to the set pieces.”There were just five shots in the opening 45 minutes — three for Arsenal and two for United. It marked the fewest shots in the first half of any top-flight fixture so far this season.Meanwhile, former Everton gaffer and current Portugal boss Roberto Martinez backed Berbatov’s comments.He said on Amazon Prime: “We all suffered Stoke. I think it is a great credit to remember Tony Pulis.”READ MORE SUN STORIESChelsea climbed above Arsenal on goal difference, as a result of their 5-1 win at Southampton.And the Red Devils dropped to 11th with Nottingham Forest travelling to Old Trafford on Saturday.Rory Delap’s long throw was often utilised by Stoke during their time under PulisRuben Amorim suffered his first defeat as Man Utd managerArsenal ratings vs Manchester UnitedARSENAL were comfortable 2-0 winners over Manchester United at the Emirates thanks to two goals from set-pieces.Check out how the players rated…DAVID RAYA – 7/10One of his poorer games with ball at feet, scuffing clearances when he is usually so pin-point.All that can be forgotten after a stunning fingertip stop to keep out De Ligt’s looping header.OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO – 7A reminder of why he is such a valuable squad player these days. Came in from out of the cold with a solid and resolute performance at the back.The only blip was a lapse in concentration meaning he was forced to foul Amad and pick up a needless yellow card.WILLIAM SALIBA – 9Missed his defensive partner but you wouldn’t know it. Cool and calm under pressure with some nice turns and drives up the pitch.So he deserved his luck for his goal to make it 2-0 – Partey’s header from a corner deflecting off his backside.JAKUB KIWIOR – 8Struggled physically against Hojlund from United goal kicks and long balls, often letting the ball bounce instead of attacking it aerially like Gabriel does.Saying that, he grew into his role and really put in a shift under pressure, even getting high fives from Saliba at one point.JURRIEN TIMBER – 8Link-up with Saka down the right flank was not as fluid as in recent weeks, yet he was brave to win the flick on to open the scoring in the second half.Switched to left-back late on, showing off further his versatility and usefulness to Arteta and ArsenalTHOMAS PARTEY – 7Missed a sitter from a near-post corner that he shouldered wide early on and continued to have one of those games in midfield, giving up possession time after time with sloppy passes.Moved to right back with 20 minutes left only to help double their lead with his header for Saliba.DECLAN RICE – 7Struggled to assert his authority in the first half but fixed that after the break, providing the whipped corner assist for Timber.MARTIN ODEGAARD – 7Leads by example, even if he cannot sprinkle a big of magic into proceedings. His pressing and all-round work rate was more important in this one.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6Shinned a decent chance from six yards after United failed to clear a corner. Was committed in defence in the second half to help out Zinchenko against Amad.BUKAYO SAKA – 7Pushed Malacia back and Arsenal up the pitch with his great runs in behind, a constant threat.His corner abilities – teeing up Saliba’s gaol – is just another string to his bow.KAI HAVERTZ – 6A real quiet one from the German, not that he had much service to feed off. Wore out his boots with plenty of running and battled with De Ligt and Maguire well.Missed a glorious chance to wrap up the game in a one-on-one with Onana.SUBS:MIKEL MERINO (ZINCHENKO, 70) – 7Leaped brilliantly from yet another corner unmarked and no clue how he didn’t find the bottom corner.LEANDRO TROSSARD (MARTINELLI, 70) – 6A couple of breakaways almost created openings. The added energy down the left was well received.JORGINHO (ODEGAARD, 90) – N/A More

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      Graham Potter lands new job in TV after Sky Sports role as former Chelsea manager awaits next club

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      GRAHAM POTTER has landed a new TV job as he prepares for a return to management.The former Chelsea boss hasn’t been in the dugout since April 2023 after an ill-fated stint at Stamford Bridge.Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter has landed a new gig on TVCredit: AlamyPotter won just 12 of his 31 matches after replacing fan favourite Thomas Tuchel.And he is now hoping for a return to management after being linked with several jobs including Manchester United and England.Potter has since been on TV screens working as a guest pundit for Sky Sports.But he has now landed a new job on the box.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd clubs considering a change are sure to be keeping a close eye on him.Potter will appear on Amazon Prime Video this week as the streaming service prepares to host 10 Premier League clashes.He isn’t the only superstar name appearing on the show though.Former top-flight players including Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink, Theo Walcott and Dimitar Berbatov will all feature throughout the week.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSRoberto Martinez, Gary Cahill and Emile Heskey are among the other star names set to take to the screen.While former Sky Sports hero Jeff Stelling will be a presenter along with aces like Gabby Logan and Kelly Somers. ‘It doesn’t come for free’ – Graham Potter reveals shock reason for 18 months of unemployment since Chelsea axeBut Potter could be the pundit to watch as he lines up a return to management.Speaking in September, he revealed several interesting ways he had passed the time following his Chelsea exit over 20 months ago.Potter said: “The most important thing was to be with my family and friends, just connect with them. “I spent some time with Steve Borthwick at England rugby. I went to the US and saw some sports over there, some organisations. “I went to the Falklands and did a leadership talk, and, much to the horror of my 14-year-old boy, I went to see Taylor Swift in concert. He’s not as much of a fan as me.” More

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      Former England star forced to seek legal advice after furious Jose Mourinho row went public

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      DANNY ROSE has revealed he sought legal advice after his infamous bust-up with Jose Mourinho went public without his knowledge.Rose said he was not made aware that their row was being filmed until it was included in Tottenham’s Amazon Prime documentary.Danny Rose has revealed he sought legal advice after his infamous bust-up with Jose Mourinho was part of Amazon Prime’s documentaryThe defender said he did not know that Mourinho had allowed cameras to be installed for the All or Nothing series in 2020.Rose sought legal advice when he found out a recording existed six months later.In the scene, Rose arrived in the then Spurs manager’s office to ask Mourinho what “his problem is”.The Amazon clip showed the pair butt heads about Rose’s game time, before the Special One accused the former full-back of not showing up against Liverpool.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd in an appearance on former team-mate Kyle Walker’s BBC podcast, Rose explained that he was not informed until much later that their dispute was filmed.Rose said: “So when Poch was there. There were no cameras in his office. He didn’t allow that.”So when I’ve gone to knock on the door. I’m assuming there’s still no cameras in the office, but they’ve put one in now and I didn’t know that.”This chat is in December. I’d gone on loan to Newcastle in January. I didn’t then get notified by one of the lads until May. Most read in FootballFormer Spurs gaffer Mourinho did not include Rose in his plans back in 2020-2021FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Got this and they’re putting it in. So yeah, I wasn’t happy. I had to get legal advice.”Rose, who won 29 England caps between 2016-19, never played for Tottenham again and subsequently loaned to Newcastle in January 2021.Jose Mourinho explodes at referee in vintage rant as he accuses him of ‘drinking Turkish tea’ during matchRose added: “I only worked under him for eight or 10 weeks. It wasn’t like there was a huge falling out or anything like that.“I didn’t really have a relationship with him. It was just a normal player-manager relationship. ‘Hello. Good morning. How are you?'”Well, obviously he came in and he had this approach of wanting to build with three centre backs and then having the right back as the outlet.”And my game was more, you know, not more offensive but I enjoyed being offensive.”His system was that the left sided player at the back four would be a centre back who’s not going to be adventurous and go forward.”Already my days were numbered, you know, at the club when he wanted to adopt that approach.”Rose could be heard accusing Mourinho of effectively playing favourites. Rose thought he was being pushed out the door by MourinhoThe documentary showed Rose saying: “You’re right and I respect what you say. But other people have been s**t in training, s**t in games but play every game and are in the squad every game. “It’s not fair. The defence has kept two clean sheets, they play every game. It’s not fair.”The final straw for the 30-year-old came when he was axed again for the 0-0 draw at Watford on January 18.READ MORE SUN STORIESRose turned up at the club’s Enfield training HQ the following morning to have it out with his gaffer.He left at the end of the 2020-21 season after 14 years at the club and joined Watford, for whom he made nine appearances before agreeing to retire in 2022.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Premier League TV games released as Arsenal handed EIGHT fixture changes including huge Man Utd and Boxing Day clashes

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      ARSENAL have been handed EIGHT fixture chances with the release of the televised matches.One of the club’s vital clashes against Manchester United has been pushed back from December 3 at 7.45pm.Arsenal have been handed multiple fixture changesCredit: GettyThe second North London derby of the season has been movedCredit: AlamyThe match will now kick off the following day on December 4, at 8.15pm.The clash will be televised for supporters on Amazon Prime Video.Arsenal’s trip to Fulham has also been moved back a day from December 8 to the next day at 2pm and will be shown on Sky Sports.The clash at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace will still be played on December 21.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWSHowever, the match will no longer be a 3pm kick-off and will start at 5.30pm.Arsenal’s Boxing Day fixture against Ipswich has also been changed.The Gunners will now face the Tractor Boys at the Emirates Stadium on December 27.The match will be shown on Amazon Prime Video for supporters to watch.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSArsenal will also take on Brentford on News Year’s Day now at 5.30pm.The fixture against the Bees was originally scheduled for December 29 but will now be on TNT Sports.Arsene Wenger was ‘lucky’ at Arsenal and ‘not a football man’ says Souness in extraordinary blast at ex-Arsenal boss Three days later Arsenal will travel to Sussex to take on Brighton and Hove Albion in a 5.30pm kick off shown on Sky Sports.The second North London derby of the season will now be played on January 15 at 8pm.The highly anticipated clash was originally planned for January 14 at 7.45pm.The rival clash will be shown on TNT Sports.The last match that has been moved is the January 18 fixture with Aston Villa at the Emirates.The match will now be played at 5.30pm rather than 3pm. More

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      Anthony Joshua plummets down Ring Magazine rankings after Daniel Dubois KO but fans slam ‘disrespectful’ fall

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has plummeted down the Ring Magazine’s heavyweight rankings following defeat to Daniel Dubois.AJ was knocked out by a brutal right hand in round five in front of a British-record 98,000 fans at Wembley. Anthony Joshua was knocked out by Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyIt leaves Joshua’s career hanging in the balance meanwhile Dubois has never looked better – with their Ring rankings a reflection. AJ has shot down to SEVENTH while Dubois is up at second behind No1 challenger Tyson Fury and champion Oleksandr Usyk.Joshua, 34, has shunned retirement talk in the aftermath of his loss and is already being lined up with a rematch against Dubois, 27.Usyk, 37, meanwhile faces Fury, 36, for the second time on December 21 following his undisputed title victory in May. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut to proceed with the Riyadh rematch he was forced to vacate the IBF belt which Dubois inherited after being elevated from interim champ.Reacting to the updated list, Fury posted: “Back to number1 on dec21 been repping 22 years and counting.” Joseph Parker is third in the Ring rankings following a run of five wins, including one against Deontay Wilder.In his last fight, the New Zealander beat Zhilei Zhang, who is one place below in fourth.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAgit Kabayel breaks into the top five after a good run of wins with his last coming in May against Frank Sanchez.Martin Bakole is one place above Joshua off the back of his victory over American prospect Jared Anderson.Below AJ is Filip Hrgovic who was beaten by Dubois in an IBF title fight.Efe Ajagba comes in at ninth while Justis Huni breaks into the top ten after going 9-0.’Are you not entertained? I’m a gladiator’ – What Dubois and Joshua said after brutal fightDANIEL DUBOIS annihilated Anthony Joshua’s dream of becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion, writes Wally Downes Jr.Joshua was floored FOUR times as Dubois landed an astonishing fifth-round knockout in front of a record 96,000 Wembley crowd and millions of TV viewers to retain his IBF belt.AJ, 34, never recovered after being downed in the first round of last night’s Battle of Britain showdown as a huge Dubois right-hand haymaker caught him flush on the chin.Here’s what they said after the fight:DANIEL DUBOIS“Are you not entertained? I’m a gladiator, a warrior to the bitter end. This is the biggest win of my career. I couldn’t let this opportunity go and now I want to go to the top level of this game.“I’ve been on a roller-coaster ride and this is my time. I’m not gonna stop until I reach my full potential.”ANTHONY JOSHUA“As p***ed off as I am, it is what it is.“I had a sharp, fast opponent and there were a lot of mistakes from me. Credit to my opponent and his team.“We rolled the dice and came up short. You know I’m p***ed but I’m going to keep cool and give respect to my opponent.”FRANK WARREN (DUBOIS’ PROMOTER)“It was a phenomenal fight, like  Hagler v Hearns.“A brilliant fight and everybody has seen a champion’s performance tonight.“Daniel has shown his courage, his skills.“AJ caught him with a shot towards the end and I was worried, but what a fabulous, fantastic fight.”EDDIE HEARN (AJ’S PROMOTER)“AJ shipped a huge right hand  in the first round and  was fighting on heart.“He hurt Daniel at the end of the fourth and then again in the fifth, but got greedy and walked on to a right hand and that’s all she wrote.“I’m sure Anthony will exercise the rematch clause.”Anthony Joshua warned not to repeat tactic that ‘didn’t do s*** for him’ as he’s told to rematch Dubois straight away More

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      Fans say ‘Zlatan Ibrahimovic is genius’ after icon’s hilarious comment live on Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverage

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has achieved the near impossible – by voicing as much outrageous swagger off the field as he showed on it!Amazon Prime viewers labelled the strike legend a “genius” with his cheeky description of his new role at AC Milan.Zlatan Ibrahimovic entertained Gabby Logan, Frank Lampard, Daniel Sturridge and Clarence Seedorf on Amazon Prime as AC Milan hosted LiverpoolCredit: GettyIbrahimovic warmly greeted his former Milan team-mate SeedorfCredit: GettyIbrahimovic was at the San Siro to see Liverpool pull off a 3-1 Champions League comeback win.But he took centre stage – in more ways than one – when chatting to Amazon’s sporting crew on the famous pitch.Presenter Gabby Logan and Chelsea all-time great Frank Lampard were on the left of the 122-cap Swede.Daniel Sturridge and Dutch icon Clarence Seedorf were on the right – but with all four looking up to the 6ft 5ins star in the middle.READ MORE TOP STORIESLogan then asked Ibrahimovic for his “official title” at Milan.And although he’s commonly known as a “senior advisor” the ex-Manchester United, Juventus, Inter and PSG frontman delivered a much grander assessment.Ibra responded: “I’m the boss and the rest work for me. This is how it works.”Given his famous self-belief, some might think the 42-year-old’s next comment even hinted at him having super-powers.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe added: “I’m invisible. I’m visible, so I’m all over the place.”That prompted Amazon Prime to post a clip of the exchange, along with the jokey claim: “Just Zlatan being Zlatan.”Premier League’s Biggest Spenders: Top 10 SeasonsIbrahimovic has indeed stamped his mark on Milan after returning in December last year to an off-field position at a club he twice played for. Ex-Liverpool forward Divock Origi and French left-back Fode Ballo-Toure were banished from the first-team set-up over the summer.Ibra said at the time the duo were “not part of our plans”.He added starkly: “They will be part of the youth team as they’re not included in our project.”With such straight-talking, no wonder Ibra reckons he’s in charge.And many fans appeared to love his smiling confidence on Amazon Prime.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Big Ibra is a genius,” claimed one.And there’s at least one middle-aged marvel from Malmo who will not be disagreeing with that verdict…! More

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      Subtle change to Champions League coverage as Amazon Prime set to use feature loved by fans for AC Milan vs Liverpool

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      AMAZON PRIME will bring back a much-loved subtle feature for their Champions League coverage this season.Their first match is a blockbuster showdown between AC Milan and Liverpool, two teams who have lifted 13 European Cups between them.The substitute counter is back for Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverageLiverpool travel to the San Siro to face AC MilanCredit: RexPrime video are set to pull out all the stops to impress fans in their first-ever coverage of Europe’s elite top competition.It has been confirmed that the popular substitute counter feature will be on display for the match at the San Siro.The feature appears in the top left corner of the screen above the scoreline.The tracker shows five little marks above each team – with the number of dashes reducing by one every time a substitution is made.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt makes it easy for fans to see how many more changes their manager has left in a game.Teams are allowed to make five substitutions per game.Amazon Prime have used this before when covering Premier League matches last season.And it proved a hit with fans, who called for it to be adopted by other broadcasters.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne fan wrote on X: “The new sub tracking system on Prime is very useful. It’s surprising that it hasn’t been introduced sooner.”A second said: “So handy to see how many subs teams have left to use. It’s the little things🤏.”Fans in hysterics as they spot PSG president’s reaction to brutal Champions League draw on live TVWhile another fan wrote last term: “I like that sub counter Prime Video have… It’s something Sky have to think about implementing too.”Amazon Prime gained the rights to show one Champions League match a week for the first-time ever this season.The streaming platform have been given the top pick each Tuesday, with football broadcaster veterans TNT Sports showing the remaining ties.And there will also be a free-to-air option for UK viewers for the first time in nearly a decade.That is because the BBC will show a Match of the Day-style highlights programme on Wednesdays as part of a three-year deal with Uefa.Meanwhile, it’s the fifth Champions League meeting between Liverpool and AC Milan.Their most famous encounter being the 2005 final in Istanbul when the Reds came back from 3-0 down to win on penalties. The two sides were also drawn in the same group during the 2021/22 Champions League, with the Merseyside team winning both encounters.READ MORE SUN STORIESArne Slot’s side go into their European opener on the back of their first defeat of the Prem campaign.Callum Hudson-Odi’s strike handed Nottingham Forest a shock win at Anfield last Saturday. More