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      Bayern Munich’s new signing Omar Richards can follow Sancho and Bellingham into England squad, says ex-Reading ace

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI’S new team-mate Omar Richards can use his shock Bundesliga move as a springboard into the England squad — just like Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham.The little-known Reading star has moved to German champions  Bayern Munich on a free transfer as left-back David Alaba heads to LaLiga giants Real Madrid.
      Omar Richards has been tipped as the next English star playing in Germany to break into England’s squadCredit: Rex
      Jadon Sancho’s time at Borussia Dortmund has made him an England starCredit: Getty
      And ex-Royals captain and Wales centre-back Ady Williams reckons Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate will now be keeping close tabs on the 23-year-old.
      Williams, 49, told SunSport: “He’s going to be playing with Lewandowski and Thomas Muller, absolutely sensational, world-class players.
      “And just to train with them, never mind the matches against Borussia Dortmund and Co, that will make him a better player and develop him for international football.
      “Omar has also got age on his side and Gareth Southgate and scouts from all over the Premier League will be keeping an eye on him for sure.
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      “If he performs at Bayern Munich I’m sure Southgate will be including him in the England squad.
      “It will be hard, because 23 isn’t that young any more when you look at Jadon Sancho and Phil Foden and what they have done.
      “So Richards has to make an impact with Bayern pretty soon to get that international recognition.
      “But I think Bayern have been very clever to snap him up.
      Jude Bellingham is another to find his feet in GermanyCredit: Getty

      “As a former Reading player, the only downside is that the club won’t get the money they would have got on the open market, which could have been £10-15million.
      “But if he plays there and is a success in Germany then those numbers will double pretty quickly.”
      Ahead of arriving at Allianz Arena on a four-year deal at the end of the month, the Madejski Stadium academy product admitted he was in dreamland.
      London-born Richards said: “My move to FC Bayern is a great  honour for me, a dream come true.
      “I’m proud to be wearing the shirt of one of the world’s biggest clubs. I hope I can help the team continue to be successful.
      “My thanks to the management at FC Bayern for their trust. Our  conversations were very convincing and I can’t wait to be on the pitch for Bayern.”
      Julian Nagelsmann’s new man is not the first star to quit Berkshire for a crack at the big time.
      He follows the likes of Premier League aces Gylfi Sigurdsson, Steve Sidwell and Michail Antonio.
       Williams added: “He is the  modern-day footballer — very athletic and has decent distribution.
      “But even if it doesn’t work out, the ruthless side of me reckons he will come back to England and into the Premier League as a better player and person for the experience.”
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      Erling Haaland takes private jet to Monaco in £1,200 Dolce & Gabbana tracksuit and watches Grand Prix from yacht

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      ERLING HAALAND enjoyed some well-earned time off on Sunday when he jetted off to the Monaco Grand Prix.The Norwegian capped off his incredible, record-breaking season on Saturday by scoring twice in Borussia Dortmund’s 3-1 final day win over Bayer Leverkusen.
      Erling Haaland shared an image from a private jet as he flew to Monaco
      Haaland, 20, was spotted relaxing on a yacht
      The Norwegian chilled out as he looked forward to the race
      Haaland, 20, is among Europe’s most wanted footballers, having produced a stunning 41 goal season in all competitions.
      But if the stress of constant transfer speculation is getting to him, it certainly didn’t show as he chilled out on his first day off this summer.
      Donning a £1,200 Dolce & Gabbana tracksuit, the long-haired ace flew to Monaco by private jet on Sunday afternoon.
      Haaland elected to wear his red and white D&G garments, rather than the referee shirt he bizarrely acquired on Saturday, after swapping shirts with official Manuel Grafe, who was taking charge of his final game.
      He posted a picture of himself aboard to his nine million Instagram followers, writing: “On the way to Monaco! ✈️🇲🇨🏎🏁 #MonacoGP @f1.”
      Upon arrival, he relaxed aboard a yacht overlooking the track, as the action got underway in the Principality.
      Wearing a pair of shades, he chatted with friends and enjoyed his rest, ahead of what is set to be a busy few months.
      His father Alf-Inge, accompanied by agent Mino Raiola, has already visited some of Europe’s biggest clubs for talks, including Barcelona and Real Madrid.
      Haaland poses with a fan onboardCredit: Getty
      The Dortmund ace bagged twice on Saturday before acquiring the ref’s shirtCredit: Getty
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      But Dortmund are determined to hold on to their star man for another season.
      Haaland’s deal is believed to possess a release clause of around £65million, due to kick in next year.
      Manchester United, City and Chelsea have all been linked with 6ft 4in Leeds-born star.
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      Thomas Tuchel calls Chelsea’s 2012 Champions League triumph a ‘burglary’ after ‘undeserved’ win over Bayern Munich

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is hoping to deliver a second Champions League trophy to Chelsea after likening their first to a ‘burglary’.In 2012, the Blues beat Bayern Munich on penalties despite being dominated by the Germans over 120 minutes.
      Chelsea overcame Bayern Munich to win the Champions League in 2012Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Thomas Tuchel does not have fond memories of the nightCredit: PA
      Bavaria-born Tuchel was coach of Mainz at the time and has admitted his dismay at Bayern failing to lift the trophy despite a total of 35 shots on goal.
      Speaking ahead of the final day of the Premier League season, the 47-year-old recalled: “I think I was in Munich at home and watched it on TV.
      “Let’s say it was not absolutely well deserved.
      “It felt more like a burglary.”
      Didier Drogba’s late header in front of a largely Bayern-backing Allianz Arena was followed by the Ivorian scoring the winning spot-kick in the penalty shootout.
      Chelsea have a chance to repeat the feat against Manchester City in Porto next week.
      But first the Stamford Bridge side travel to Aston Villa with a top-four finish guaranteed by a win.
      Tuchel is not expected to rest any players on Sunday despite the upcoming final and he has claimed that the Blues’ busy run-in will help their Champions League quest.
      He added: “You get absolutely focused, absolutely sharp when the kind of pressure that we have now is on.
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      “These last two matches for us – against Leicester and now Aston Villa – even if the ­pressure was on before, they are ­different.
      “The situation is so clear now. It brings you to the edge. It brings you out of bed early.
      “You think twice and become sharp. That’s what I demand of myself – to deliver under pressure.”
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      Watch two-goal Haaland swap shirts with REFEREE after official’s last game before retirement vs Bayer Leverkusen

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      ERLING HAALAND took home a unique souvenir after Borussia Dortmund’s final game of the season – the referee’s shirt.Official Manuel Grafe took charge of his final game as Borussia downed Bayer Leverkusen 3-1.
      Manuel Grafe asked Erling Haaland for a shirt swap on Saturday
      It was the referee’s final game before retirementCredit: AFP
      The 47-year-old then asked Haaland, 20, for a shirt swap to mark the occasion.
      Underneath his referee’s top, Grafe wore a thank you message to his family.
      Saturday’s contest marked the end of a successful career in the middle, working his way through the leagues since 1999 and serving several years on Fifa’s officiating list.
      Haaland happily obliged and pulled on the black shirt to pose for photographs with the refereeing team.
      It was not the first time the Norwegian has been the go-to guy for officials seeking a celebrity momento, after linesman Octavian Sovre asked him to sign a yellow card.
      The item was auctioned off for charity after Dortmund’s Champions League defeat to Manchester City.
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      Haaland scored twice in the win over Bayer to become the first player aged under 21 to hit 40 goals in a season since Ronaldo Nazario.
      The Brazilian was the last starlet to meet the tally across all competitions for a club in the big five European leagues.
      Marco Reus also got on the scoresheet to seal Borussia’s third-placed finish, before a late Lars Bender penalty for sixth-placed Bayer.
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      Watch Robert Lewandowski break Bundesliga goalscoring record in last minute of SEASON as Bayern Munich crush Augsburg

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI beat Gerd Muller’s record of most goals in a Bundesliga season in the final minute of Bayern’s final day 5-2 rout of Augsburg this afternoon.The Pole, 32, has had another extraordinary campaign under Hansi Flick, and equalled Muller’s 39-year-old record last weekend when he notched Bundesliga goal No40 of the campaign.
      He’s done it!! 41 GOALS! 🤩Robert Lewandowski breaks Gerd Müller’s all-time Bundesliga goal tally for a single season! ⚽Record-breaker. History maker. Legend. 🤜🤛 pic.twitter.com/61YqpTbJoP— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 22, 2021

      Robert Lewandowski made history against AugsburgCredit: AFP
      Despite Bayern thrashing Augsburg, it appeared time was running out for Lewandowski to seal the richly-deserved record.
      Strikes from Serge Gnabry, Joshua Kimmich, Kingsley Coman and an own goal had given the German giants a commanding 4-2 lead, as the clock ticked into the 90th minute.
      But Lewandowski would have his moment, showing off his predatory instincts in the process.
      Leroy Sane’s effort from the edge of the box was parried by keeper Rafal Gikiewicz, with Bayern’s No9 in the right place to pounce, stepping past his compatriot and sending the ball into the back of the net.
      Lewandowski ripped his shirt off in celebration, subsequently being mobbed by his team-mates as the can-can blared through the stadium’s speakers.
      Even Manuel Neuer bounded up the entire field to celebrate with his friend in the corner.
      Lewandowski managed to break Muller’s record, despite missing five games with injury during the campaign.
      The incredible forward belted in a scarcely-believable 41 goals in 29 appearances – numbers normally only reserved for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
      The Pole was mobbed by his joyful team-matesCredit: Reuters
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      His achievement wasn’t the only memorable storyline to emerge from what was essentially an end-of-season dead rubber.
      Jerome Boateng, a fantastic player for the club over the last decade, shed tears as he was substituted in the second-half, bringing his time at the club to an end.
      And it was also a final Bayern appearance for his replacement Javi Martinez, with the Spaniard departing after nine years and more than 250 appearances.
      David Alaba was another to say his final farewells, with the Austrian moving on this summer after winning his TENTH Bundesliga title.
      Jerome Boateng was in tears as he was substitutedCredit: AFP
      Bayern’s outgoing stars were presented with mementos before the gameCredit: Reuters
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      Erling Haaland matches Ronaldo’s 24-year record with 40th goal of season in Dortmund’s game against Bayer Leverkusen

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      ERLING HAALAND equalled Ronaldo’s 24-year-old record with his first of two goals against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday afternoon.The Norwegian got Borussia Dortmund off to a perfect start before doubling his tally after 84 minutes.
      Erling Haaland reached 40 and then 41 goals for Borussia Dortmund this seasonCredit: AFP
      And in doing so he has equalled a 24-year-old record set by RonaldoCredit: EPA
      And by doing so he became the first under-21 to score 40 goals in a season in one of Europe’s big five leagues since the iconic Brazilian for Barcelona in 1996-97.
      Haaland is just 20 and is one of the brightest young talents in the world.
      And he added another feather to his cap on the last day of the Bundesliga season.
      Manchester United and Chelsea target Haaland got on the end of a simple pass from Reinier after five minutes and smashed it through Lukáš Hrádecký’s legs.
      Marco Reus doubled Dortmund’s lead on 51 minutes before Haaland rounded the keeper to slot into an empty net with six minutes to go having pounced on Wendell’s loose pass.
      Lars Bender scored an 89th minute consolation penalty for the visitors as Dortmund won 3-1 and finished third in the league but focus was on Haaland’s record equalling strike.
      Not since 1997-98 has a player under-21 scored 40 goals in a season.
      Ronaldo was one of the greatest footballers of all time and he managed a staggering 47 from 49 games for Barca in 96-97.
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      “Erling Haaland becomes the first Under-21 player to reach the 40-goal mark in a season with a European Top 5 club in an official competition since Ronaldo with FC Barcelona in 1996/97″🤯— NepentheZ (@NepentheZ) May 22, 2021

      Erling Haaland has scored 40 goals across all competitions in a single season for the first time in his career.He’s still only 20 years of age. pic.twitter.com/wBVcxTzPC2— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 22, 2021

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      The first strike was Haaland’s 26th in 28 Bundesliga games – taking his tally to 27 with his second and 41 in all competitions.
      He bagged 10 in eight Champions League showings and three from four games in the German Cup. And the other solitary strike came in the German Super Cup back in September.
      Former RB Salzburg man Haaland is a target for Man Utd and Chelsea but Dortmund are confident he will NOT leave this summer in a huge blow to the Premier League giants.
      Both could be forced to wait until next summer when his £65millon release clause becomes active.
      Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke told Bild: “I have the clear expectation that Erling Haaland will play for us next year.
      “And I am not worried about anything else. I am totally relaxed.”
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      Emotional moment Bayern star David Alaba breaks down in tears as team-mates say goodbye before his final game

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      TEARS streamed down David Alaba’s face when team-mates handed the legend a goodbye video ahead of his final Bayern Munich game.The Austria defender nodded his head wistfully, wiped his eyes and put his head into his hands as 13 glittering years with the German giants come to an end before a probable move to Real Madrid.
      Tearful David Alaba reflects on his glorious 13 years with Bayern MunichCredit: Twitter @FCBayern

      Defender David Alaba won 10 Bundesliga crowns with Bayern and twice helped the German giants land the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Real have reportedly beaten clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City and PSG to sign the 28-year-old.
      But before his contract runs out Alaba faces a Bundesliga swansong when champs Bayern host Augsburg on Saturday.
      And although a five-year Real deal is thought to await him, he looked overcome with emotion as he reflected on his stint in Germany. 
      Bayern handed him a documentary, with reflections and greetings from fans and club-mates.
      And on seeing the pictures Alaba sobbed, perhaps in recognition of the enormity of the bonds he has built, the achievements he has earned and the decision he has made to leave.
      Bayern posted Alaba’s tearful response on Instagram – drawing more praise and gratitude from his admirers.
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      One said: “Danke AlaBOOM! Gonna miss you legend.”
      Other replies included: “Thank you king David”.and “You will always have a place in our hearts.”
      The versatile 79-cap ace has won 10 Bundesliga titles, the Champions League twice and the German Cup six times since joining Bayern from Austria Wien.

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