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      Worrying omen for Arsenal fans with Kim Kardashian set to attend Emirates clash for first time since disastrous defeat

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      ARSENAL fans have been left worried over rumours that Kim Kardashian will be at the match against Bayern Munich.The Gunners face the Bundesliga giants in a Champions League showdown tonight.Kim Kardashian could be in attendance for Arsenal’s clash against Bayern MunichCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunShe was at the defeat to Sporting Lisbon last seasonCredit: GettyMikel Arteta’s side will be hoping for revenge, having lost their last three matches against Bayern by 5-1 scorelines.Arsenal made it to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after breaking their round-of-16 curses against Porto.A fan account has now claimed that Kim is planning to visit the Emirates for the vital match.She was in attendance for Arsenal’s Europa League exit to Sporting Lisbon last season with her son West.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd fans are now worried that lightning could strike twice.One fan posted: “We’re finished man.”A second wrote: “Somebody stop her.”A third commented: “It won’t end well.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA fourth said: “Noooooo, please tell the police to stop her.”A fifth joked: “Someone please inform Uefa that she is a Bayern Munich supporter.”The forgotten Arsenal wonderkidsAnother added: “Someone drive her to Etihad please.”After her appearance last March, club supporters believed that Kim was “cursed” as William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu picked up injuries.There will be no Bayern fans at the match due to a ban after fireworks were thrown onto the pitch during their away fixture against Lazio.Elsewhere, Manchester City take on Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu for their quarter-final clash.The La Liga giants have made a special request to Uefa to shut the roof of the stadium to increase the atmosphere for the match.How Arteta made Arsenal horrible again, with Tony Pulis tactic and gentle star turned into Diego Costa-style hate figureBy Dave Kidd
      BOTTLERS, chokers, shandy-drinking southern softies.
      These were the charges levelled at Arsenal when they blew the title last season.
      And even if the actual reason they failed was because William Saliba got injured and Rob Holding had to start, Mikel Arteta clearly took those accusations to heart.
      If his team are not crowned champions next month, the Gunners boss has categorically ensured that they won’t go down being accused of nicey-niceyness.
      Because, as well as being thrillingly entertaining and free-scoring when they want to be, this season’s Arsenal are also thoroughly horrible.They are not here to make friends. They are not interested in being anybody’s second-favourite team.
      And so, six days after stink-bombing the Etihad with a display of Mourinho-esque anti-football for a 0-0 draw, Arsenal turned up at the home of former bogey-team Brighton and s***housed their way to a thoroughly impressive 3-0 win.
      How wonderful for the travelling Gooners to witness Ben White — against his former club — going down as if he’d taken a bullet to his neck when Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan brushed against him.
      White is renowned as a gentle and decent bloke, intelligent enough to challenge the zeitgeist and claim there might be things in life other than football.
      And yet suddenly he’s become some Diego Costa-style anti-hero hate figure, his wife goading the masses by posting social-media pictures of them playing a childish card game on a sun lounger after he’d refused an international call-up.
      Because Arsenal are horrible again. Even Ben White is a villain.And that might just be Arteta’s greatest triumph.
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      Arsenal threaten to BAN fans if they sell Champions League tickets to Bayern Munich supporters

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      ARSENAL threaten to ban supporters found to have sold their tickets to Bayern Munich fans for tomorrow’s Champions League clash.UEFA have banned Bayern fans from attending the first leg of the quarter-final at the Emirates after they threw fireworks onto the pitch during away matches at Copenhagen and Lazio.Arsenal threatens to ban supporters found to have sold their tickets to Bayern Munich fansCredit: GettyThere are fears German fans could try to buy tickets in the home end, and Arsenal has taken the necessary measures to ensure there is no repeat of violent scenes in 2017.Back then thousands of Cologne supporters bought tickets for a Europa League game at the Emirates from club members and ticketing websites.That night violent pre-match clashes delayed kick-off by an hour after 20,000 Cologne fans travelled to North London for the game when only 3,000 tickets were allocated.After the draw, Arsenal did not sell tickets to any new members who registered for the ticket ballot after March 11, before the event. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd season ticket holders have only been permitted to transfer tickets via the club’s ticket transfer service to a recipient whose account was created before that date.Bayern Munich have also urged their fans not to travel to London for Tuesday night’s game. The Bundesliga giants have only been permitted around 200 tickets for friends and family, while they will have around 20 senior club officials in the directors’ box.In a message to fans, Arsenal said: “There is additional risk associated with this game because Bayern Munich are not permitted an away allocation. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”Any season-ticket holder or Arsenal member’s seat found to be in possession of an away fan will be suspended indefinitely.”The Gunners, are in the last-8 of the iconic European competition for the first time since 2009-10, ending a run of seven straight last-16 exits.Gary Lineker says ‘it’s written in the stars’ as MOTD presenter predicts Premier League winnersBut they have a disastrous run against the Bundesliga giants only winning three times out of 12 against Bayern. More

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      Leeds wonderkid eyed by European giants for shock summer transfer but Premier League clubs chasing him dealt blow

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      LEEDS starlet Archie Gray faces a massive decision this summer as he is being chased by Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.The Germans want the versatile midfielder, 18, to grow with them in the same way as Jude Bellingham, 20.Archie Gray is wanted by German giants Borussia DortmundCredit: RexThey want to mould the teen in the same way they did with Jude Bellingham, who now plays for Real MadridCredit: PADortmund  will pay big money for the Whites academy product.He has been namechecked by England manager Gareth Southgate as a future international.Dortmund head the hunt and have a chance if Championship Whites fail to go up.That would leave Gray and his legendary Leeds family with a huge call to make.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSources close to the camp suggest he will not move to another English side if he leaves.And that gives the Bundesliga a chance.Ideally, Gray wants to play in the Premier League with Leeds.But there could be a short cut to the Champions League on offer in the next window.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERRecent reports suggest European giants Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are both tracking him.SunSport also revealed interest from Premier League outfits Crystal Palace and Everton last Septmber.Young stars set to shine at Euro 2024 More

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      Bayern Munich chief ‘doesn’t give a s***’ about replacing Thomas Tuchel as he admits major Arsenal concern

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      BAYERN MUNICH chief Max Eberl says he “doesn’t give a s**t” about replacing Thomas Tuchel while the club is still in the Champions League.The German giants were 2-0 up against Heidenheim yesterday but capitulated and lost 3-2.Max Eberl’s focus is on beating Arsenal on Tuesday and not the search for a new managerCredit: GettyThomas Tuchel leaves Bayern Munich at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyBayern are now 16 points behind Bayer Leverkusen at the top of the Bundesliga and Tuchel has already congratulated Xabi Alonso’s side on their title.All eyes are now on their Champions League quarter-final tie against Arsenal.The first leg at the Emirates is on Tuesday before the Gunners head to Bavaria for the return fixture on April 17.Tuchel leaves the club at the end of the season and Bayern remain on the hunt for a new manager.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut director Eberl is more concerned by current performances than who will be in the dugout next term.Asked about the managerial situation, he instead raged about Bayern’s latest display with a team Arsenal’s calibre on the horizon.Eberl said: “I don’t give a s**t about the search for a coach. “Now it’s all about the Arsenal game. We’ll face a team, with all respect to Heidenheim, that is a class above them.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We have to make a proper turnaround so that we don’t get a slap to the face.”I already said after the Dortmund loss that we would have a test of character in Heidenheim. We passed it in the first half and failed in the second half. Gary Lineker says ‘it’s written in the stars’ as MOTD presenter predicts Premier League winners”Now we have the Champions League game against Arsenal. There’s a lot coming up.”Failure to secure European glory means Bayern will suffer a trophyless season for the first time since 2011/12.Meanwhile, Alonso has already snubbed the chance to become their new boss to stay at Leverkusen.Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and ex-Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick are the favourites to takeover. More

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      Harry Kane’s first season at Bayern Munich goes from bad to worse as German giants capitulate AGAIN

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      DESPITE his best efforts, Harry Kane’s debut season in Germany is not going to plan.Bayern Munich are now a whopping 16 POINTS behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen after a second half capitulation against mid-table outfit FC Heidenheim.Harry Kane and Bayern Munich have seen their season go from bad to worseCredit: APThe Bavarians collapsed in the BundesligaCredit: GettyMid-table side Heidenheim fought back from 2-0 down to beat Bayern 3-2Credit: AFPThe Bavarians were leading 2-0 at half time thanks to goals from Kane himself and Serge Gnabry, but ultimately lost the match 3-2.A second half brace from Tim Kleindienst and a goal from Kevin Sessa meant Heidenheim pulled off a miraculous comeback.It’s now two losses on the bounce for Bayern after they fell to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of rivals Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker last weekend.That means that a domestic trophy for Kane is virtually impossible with Bayer Leverkusen all but over the finish line as Bundesliga champions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBayern Munich already lost the season opening Supercup 3-0 to RB Leipzig while they were shocked in the second round of the DFB Pokal – the German equivalent of the FA Cup – to THIRD TIER side Saarbrucken.All of Bayern’s, and subsequently Kane’s, eggs are now in one basket – the Champions League.The German giants face Arsenal in their quarter-final clash with a trip to the Emirates up first on Tuesday.It’ll be familiar surroundings for Kane who during his Tottenham days scored an astounding 14 goals against the Gunners.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Thomas Tuchel’s side are lacking in confidence meanwhile Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are flying high in a Premier League title race.Despite a trophy now looking like an arduous task for Kane this year, it’s not for lack of trying.Heartbroken Kane’s hopes of winning Bundesliga all but over as he misses sittersThe England captain has had an astonishing individual season scoring a jaw-dropping 37 goals and registering 12 assists in 36 appearances since joining Bayern Munich.Should the Champions League slip out of his grip against a familiar foe then Kane will have to look ahead to the summer where he will hope to break his trophy duck with England.The Three Lions are amongst the favourites win the Euros this summer and Kane may feel more at home than most with the tournament being held in Germany.Bayern Munich must now focus on the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal ‘approach Bayern Munich’ over German giants’ vice-captain after Kai Havertz ‘held private conversation’

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      ARSENAL have approached Bayern Munich about a move for their vice-captain Joshua Kimmich, according to reports.The 29-year-old is in the final 18 months of his contract and has yet to agree on a new deal.Arsenal have made a move for Bayern’s star midfielder Joshua KimmichCredit: GettyKimmich plays alongside Arsenal star Kai Havertz for GermanyCredit: GettyIt has been claimed that Gunners forward Kai Havertz had a ‘private’ chat with his German teammate during the recent international break. Reports suggest that the club are ‘using this conversation to gauge the Bayern star’s interest’.Arsenal are said to be one of five teams keen on acquiring the services of Kimmich, who is said to be open to the idea of potentially moving to the Emirates.According to Football Transfers, Arsenal were told that Bayern will refuse to have any type of dialogue regarding a move for Kimmich until the end of the season.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut Kimmich will continue to be a top target for Mikel Arteta’s side in the summer.Bayern tried to flog the versatile midfielder to Newcastle last summer in a deal involving defender Kieran Trippier, who they tabled three bids for.Injuries have forced him into right-back in recent months, with Thomas Tuchel’s side falling further and further away from Bayer Leverkusen.Sources expect Arsenal’s interest in the German to really heat up once this campaign has finished. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERBayern Munich are 13 points behind Bundesliga table-toppers Bayer LeverkusenCredit: GettyKimmich’s lack of an agent means that the north London club had to approach Bayern directly to learn about his availability.Paris Saint-Germain are also interested, alongside Barcelona, Manchester City and Liverpool.Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern have endured a disastrous campaign this season.Tuchel’s troops are a whopping 13-points behind Leverkusen – despite the impressive haul of £82million summer signing Harry Kane.Bayern Munich clash temporarily suspended and players taken off pitch as fans hurl tennis balls on fieldAnd they face a difficult path to winning the Champions League, facing Arsenal in the quarter-finals and potentially meeting Man City or Real Madrid in the semis.Arsenal also appear to be frontrunners to sign long term Bayern target Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.Kimmich’s stats this season More

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      Forgotten former Man Utd manager ‘on list to take charge of Bayern Munich’ as club warned against ‘hothead’ De Zerbi

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      BAYERN MUNICH have been warned against appointing Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager.And the German giants could instead make a move for former Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick.Roberto De Zerbi has been linked with leaving Brighton for Bayern MunichCredit: AlamyRalf Rangnick is also on Bayern’s radarCredit: ReutersBayern Munich are on the search for a new gaffer as Thomas Tuchel is stepping down in the summer.Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso was their No1 target – but he has announced he wants to stay at the undefeated Bundesliga leaders.The club have now drawn up a list of alternatives, featuring De Zerbi, Rangnick and their former boss Julian Nagelsmann. But Bayern have been warned against offering the job to the Brighton manager by German football expert Constantin Eckner because he is a “hothead”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe told talkSPORT: “He’s among three candidates and has emerged as someone who might become the next Bayern manager, who knows?”Bayern has already put his feelers out to find out if De Zerbi would be available and to find out about the buyout clause in De Zerbi’s contract and to see if it can be triggered.”Asked if De Zerbi would be a good fit for Bayern, Eckner said: “No it wouldn’t be. Not because of his tactical acumen but because of his man-management – because he is a bit of a hothead.“He can instigate people, he can provoke people and get on bad terms with people a couple of times in recent times.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Think about De Zerbi and then all of the trouble that has been going on at Bayern internally – I don’t know if that would be the best fit.“I could see him throwing his hands up after three months and thinking ‘I’m done here.’”How Harry Kane got even better at BayernDe Zerbi recently refused to commit his future to Brighton, saying: “I have a different way to decide my future.”I want to speak with my club, I have a contract but the problem is not the contract – the problem is to find the same plan, the same target, the same vision for the future.For me, I have not decided yet what is my future, because I have the contract, but anyway I want to speak with Tony [Bloom], my club, to understand their plan, to understand his plan, the Tony plan.”The future I want to keep my ambition, my motivation, I live for football 24 hours a day.”I want to know what is the plan, what is the project, what is the future because if I don’t feel comfortable, I don’t feel the right motivation, I can’t stay any longer.”Meanwhile, Rangnick is ready to lead Austria into Euro 2024.But an offer from Bayern could reportedly convince him to leave after the tournament is done.Rangnick’s spell at Man Utd
      Ralf Rangnick has a long history as a Bundesliga boss after taking charge of Stuttgart, Hannover, Schalke and Hoffenheim.
      He initially agreed to join Man Utd in a consultancy role after impressing in a similar position while overseeing Red Bull clubs and managing RB Leipzig.
      But he was forced to arrive early at Old Trafford to step in as interim boss for 29 games in the 2021/22 season due to the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      Mixed results followed with United finishing the season in sixth with 58 points, their worst total in Premier League history.
      He was replaced by Erik ten Hag in the summer and Rangnick never worked in his initial consultancy role.
      Following Cristiano Ronaldo’s bombshell exit from the club, he claimed he had “never heard” of Rangnick and he was “not even a coach”. More

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      Legendary Champions League stadium looks unrecognisable in throwback pics as it celebrates 50th anniversary

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      FEW stadiums rival Signal Iduna Park for size and atmosphere.So it’s fitting that Borussia Dortmund’s spectacular venue has so many special dates to recall on its 50th anniversary.This is how the Westfalenstadion looked at its onsetCredit: YouTubeThe venue looked far more humble half a century agoCredit: YouTubeThese flashback pics show how the ground was built on a tight budgetCredit: YouTubeNow the stadium is one of the greatest in EuropeCredit: GettyNow throwback pictures show how the stadium has grown from modest to magnificent in that half-century of fame. Apart from emerging as a glorious setting for Champions League matches, the home of the German giants has been full of historic occasions.Westfalenstadion – to give it the German name – hosted matches in the 1974 and 2006 World Cups, as well as Liverpool’s famous 2001 Uefa Cup final triumph.Yet the main reason it was even built in the first place now seems incredible.Dortmund were the first German team to win a European club title – the 1966 Cup Winners’ Cup.And the increasing number of fans attracted by such success meant the Stadion Rote Erde – Red Soil Stadium – became too small.But Dortmund couldn’t afford a suitable new stadium, while federal authorities were unwilling to help out.However, when the city of Cologne backed out of hosting 1974 World Cup games, cash set aside for that project was switched to Dortmund, albeit still with a tight budget.Most read in FootballJurgen Klopp famously managed at the Westfalenstadion from 2008-2015Credit: PAThe club officially moved in on April 2 1974.But having been relegated two years earlier, they were the only German second tier side to hold World Cup ties, before returning to the Bundesliga in 1976.Five things you didn’t know about Jadon SanchoAnd with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp being Dortmund’s most feted ex-manager, it’s fitting that the Reds took part in arguably Westfalenstadion’s greatest ever club match.Gerard Houllier’s team beat Alaves 5-4 via an extra-time GOLDEN GOAL in the Uefa Cup final 23 years ago.The stadium has of course gradually been improved over the decades.Already Germany’s largest football venue, its league capacity has soared to 81,365.The Westfalenstadion is also the seventh-biggest ground in Europe.And just two top-flight sides in the continent can boast a larger stadium – Barcelona and Real Madrid.Unsurprisingly, The Westfalenstadion also holds the record for average attendance over a season – 80,588 during 2011-12. More