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      ‘Could’ve been lifting a trophy’ – Fans all say same thing about Cristiano Ronaldo as he attends Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were all left saying the same thing about Cristiano Ronaldo after he was pictured at the Jake Paul v Tommy Fury fight. The 38-year-old, now playing his football in Saudi Arabia, was snapped only hours after United lifted the Carabao Cup.

      As Ronaldo prepared for a big fight, Erik ten Hag and co were celebrating United’s first trophy since 2017Credit: Reuters
      The Red Devils lifted the trophy after a 2-0 victory over Newcastle as Erik ten Hag won his first competition as United manager.
      The club have gone from strength to strength this season – even after Ronaldo’s explosive exit from the club at the end of last year.
      And some United fans had little time for for the Al-Nassr star.
      One said: “Looool the fall from grace, could’ve been lifting a trophy but sat watching a Jake Paul boxing match.”

      But one fan hit back: “What does he have to prove, he’s won everything.
      “A energy drink trophy won’t prove anything.”
      One fan seeing the phone in Ronaldo’s hand quipped: “He is watching the trophy photos from Manchester United.”
      Another fan was not surprised by Ronaldo’s attendance as they tweeted: “Only lives down the road to be fair.”
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      While another tweeter asked the journalist who tweeted out the picture: “Ask him if he watched the United game.”
      Although United are having a good time of it, Ronaldo also appears to be enjoying his break from the club.

      The star hit a first-half hat-trick during his latest Al-Nassr appearance and is now not far off the leading goal scorers in the Saudi Pro League.
      He also hit four goals in one game earlier this month.
      Ronaldo watched Fury claim a split decision victory over the Paul despite a final-round knockdown. More

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      Roy Keane tells Ten Hag he should RESIGN after he breaks former Man Utd hardman’s golden rule

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      ROY KEANE has told Erik ten Hag he should RESIGN as Manchester United manager.That’s after the Dutchman broke his golden rule while celebrating Sunday’s Carabao Cup win.
      Roy Keane reckons Erik ten Hag should resign for his Carabao Cup celebrationsCredit: Reuters
      The Dutchman broke Keane’s one golden rule on the pitchCredit: Sky Sports
      United beat Newcastle 2-0 at Wembley to lift their first trophy in six years.
      Ten Hag has transformed the Red Devils’ fortunes since replacing Ralf Rangnick last summer.
      And the future looks bright for fans as they remain in the hunt for the FA Cup and Europa League – and possibly still the Premier League title.
      However, Ten Hag jokingly got on the wrong side of former United hardman Keane today.
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      That’s by DANCING on the pitch with Antony and Lisandro Martinez.
      Keane is not a fan of busting out moves in football, having criticised Brazil boss Tite during the World Cup.
      And after Ten Hag joined Sky Sports’ punditry team to deliver his post-match thoughts, Keane hilariously declared: “You should resign after that! You should resign tonight!”
      This saw Ten Hag burst out laughing as he soaked in the positive atmosphere at Wembley.
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      He responded: “I did it before. We have history together, we hope we can do it [more].”
      Before the Dutchman joined, Keane had said: “There is a bit of dancing there, it’s actually quite good to be fair.”
      But the Irishman did not hold back from criticising Tite during Qatar 2022 after the Brazil boss danced with players DURING matches.
      Speaking after Brazil’s 4-1 win over Croatia in the last 16, Keane said: “I can’t believe what I’m watching. Obviously brilliant, brilliant by Brazil.
      “Fantastic finish by Vinicius, great start to the game. But I’ve never seen so much dancing.
      “It’s like watching Strictly. I can’t believe what I’m watching.”
      “I don’t like this. People say it’s their culture. But I think that’s really disrespecting the opposition.
      “It’s four goals, and they are doing it every time.
      “I don’t mind so much the first jig, it’s the one after that, and the manager getting involved. I’m not happy about it. I don’t think it’s good at all.”
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      As for Ten Hag’s dance moves, he received rough feedback from Arsenal fan Piers Morgan.
      He said: “Can’t believe I’m watching a Man Utd manager and players dancing with joy after winning the Carabao Cup… so embarrassing.” More

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      ‘Winning mentality’ – Fans love it as Casemiro and Bruno argue AFTER Man Utd win Carabao Cup before McTominay intervenes

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans expressed their glee over Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes arguing – AFTER the Red Devils won the Carabao Cup. The pair were instrumental to United winning their first cup competition since 2017 as Erik ten Hag’s side swept away Newcastle.
      Serial winner Casemiro took issue with teammate Bruno Fernandes after full-timeCredit: Rex
      The EFL Cup victory is the first trophy Fernandes has won in his three years at Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      It is the latest sign that the Dutch boss is dragging the club back onto the road to success.
      And fans were pleased to see this “winning mentality” has appeared to translate to the players based on what they saw at full-time.
      Only minutes after the whistle was blown to confirm United’s win, Casemiro and Fernandes could be seen having a robust exchange.
      The former Real Madrid man, who won five Champions League medals while in Spain, pulled his teammates’ shirt to get his attention before gesturing towards the pitch.
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      Fernandes appears to be defending himself during the brief chat before a grinning Scott McTominay comes across and defuses the situation.
      The Scotsman ruffles Fernandes’ hair before Antony joins and hugs the Portuguese international.
      It is not clear what what was up for debate but it may have potentially been Fernandes’ missed chance in stoppage time.
      The 28-year-old chose to try and score an incredible solo goal rather than play in McTominay or Jadon Sancho, who were in better shooting positions.
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      United legend Roy Keane, watching the dispute during punditry, can be heard to say: “I like that. I like that, whatever they’re arguing about. It means they care.”
      Fans also enjoyed the moment, taking it as evidence that the pair were not satisfied even after a cup victory.
      One said: “Winning mentality that from Casemiro. Big time player.”
      Another said: “That Madrid mentality > > >”
      While another added: “THAT IS CALLED – MAINTAINING A F***ING STANDARD. WELL DONE!”
      Casemiro, 31, gave United the lead a with a header from a free-kick after 32 minutes.
      Before a Sven Botman own goal gave the Red Devils an advantage that Newcastle could not recover from. More

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      ‘Best thing he’s done all season’ – Man Utd fans claim Harry Maguire IGNORED Glazers as he went to lift Carabao Cup

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were left delighted with Harry Maguire at Wembley – despite him only coming on with two minutes to go.The Red Devils captain was brought on in the final stages of their 2-0 victory over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup Final.
      Man Utd fans loved what Harry Maguire did before lifting the Carabao CupCredit: Getty
      He appeared to snub the club’s Glazer family ownersCredit: Sky Sports
      A Casemiro header and a Sven Botman own goal were enough to end the club’s six-year trophy drought.
      And Maguire’s cameo allowed him to go on to lift the cup along with Bruno Fernandes.
      The club’s owners, the Glazer family, who are trying to sell United, were sitting just inches away from the trophy lift in the royal box.
      And they stood to try and congratulate the players as they made their way past after collecting their medals.
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      However, Maguire marched straight past them – and eagle-eyed supporters were quick to hail him.
      One tweeted: “For this he deserved to lift the trophy with Bruno.”
      Another said that it was the “best thing he’s done all season” while a fellow fan commented: “This is the greatest thing he has done for our club today!”
      While a fellow supporter wrote: “The most captain thing he’s done in a United shirt.”
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      Maguire has struggled for game time this season but he became the first United skipper to get his hands on silverware since Wayne Rooney lifted the Europa League trophy in 2017.
      Some supporters loved the fact he came on for the final few minutes before lifting the trophy.
      One said: “Glad Harry Maguire is in the middle holding the trophy for (checks notes) two minutes he played today.”
      Another added: “I have to respect how Ten Hag put on Maguire for eight minutes just so he could lift the trophy as the captain. Class act.” More

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      Piers Morgan slams ’embarrassing’ Erik ten Hag for Carabao Cup final dancing – but Man Utd fans love it

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      ERIK TEN HAG put on his dancing shoes after claiming his first piece of silverware at Manchester United – but not everyone enjoyed it.The Red Devils are the 2023 Carabao Cup winners after beating Newcastle at Wembley this afternoon.
      Erik ten Hag joined Lisandro Martinez and Antony for a boogie at WembleyCredit: Getty
      Piers Morgan slammed the dancing as ’embarrassing’ but fans loved itCredit: Reuters
      A Casemiro header and a Sven Botman own goal were enough to end the club’s six-year trophy drought.
      And Ten Hag was spotted pulling off some moves with stars Antony and Lisandro Martinez afterwards as the celebrations got underway.
      However, Talk TV host and Sun Sport columnist Piers Morgan, a long-time supporter of Arsenal, was not impressed with what he was watching.
      Sharing the clip, he tweeted: “Can’t believe I’m watching a @ManUtd manager & players dancing with joy after winning the Carabao Cup … so embarrassing.”
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      But United fans and even Roy Keane, who was embroiled in a spat with former Brazil boss Tite over his World Cup dancing antics, absolutely loved it.
      Speaking on Sky Sports, the ex-United captain said: “The lads are having a bit of a dance there, my goodness.Not bad actually to be fair!”

      However, he later jokingly told Ten Hag post-match: “You should resign after that, tonight!”
      And the Dutchman replied: “I hope we can do it more often.”
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      Supporters also took to Twitter to declare their love of the moves, with one fan tweeting: “Erik ten Hag dancing with Antony & Martinez. Iconic!”
      Another wrote: “Ten Hag, Martínez and Antony dancing what we love to see.”
      While a fellow viewer tweeted: “Ten Hag with the dancing moves. I just love this man.” More

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      Newcastle’s s***housery minute-by-minute after Ten Hag urged Man Utd stars to ignore ‘annoying’ tactic in Carabao Cup

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      ERIK TEN HAG branded Newcastle’s dark arts as “annoying” before Man United’s 2-0 win in the Carabao Cup final.Meanwhile, Toon defender Kieran Trippier claimed he “loves sh**housery” during games.
      Did Newcastle get under Man Utd’s skin despite losing the Carabao Cup final?Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But despite the result, did Newcastle get under United’s skin on Sunday?
      SunSport’s Charlie Wyett looked at how Eddie Howe’s players behaved at Wembley…
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      Bruno Guimaraes is the first player to charge towards referee David Coote after Allan Saint-Maximin is bundled to the ground by Diogo Dalot.
      Within seconds, a further three players in black and white striped shirts are around the ref who then waves a yellow card at the United defender.
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      12’
      Bruno Fernandes tries to deliver a quickly-taken free-kick but Joelinton races towards the ball in a flash.
      Fernandes is unable to take the free-kick and Coote has to tell Joelinton to retreat.
      21’
      United are awarded a free-kick in their own area and Joelinton throws the ball towards Sean Longstaff in completely the opposite direction.
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      Guimaraes clatters into Marcus Rashford and five Newcastle players, led by Kieran Trippier, surround the ref. From Luke Shaw’s resulting free-kick, Casemiro scores.
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      36’
      Brazilian midfielder Guimaraes throws himself onto the floor in an attempt to win a penalty, claiming contact from Wout Weghorst but Coote is having none of it.
      41’ 
      Moments after the second goal, Trippier is in the face of Coote after he awards another United free-kick but the England defender is deliberately holding up play.
      45+5’
      Just seconds after winning a crunching tackle on Antony, midfielder Joelinton grabs Casemiro by the scruff of the neck and could have few complaints over a yellow card. Naturally, he still complains.
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      Coote blows the whistle and four players, Sean Longstaff, Guimaraes, Trippier and Fabian Schar surround the official to all have a good whinge.
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      Trippier sprints over to the linesman to give him a mouthful after Coote fails to award Newcastle a corner.
      Trippier has a point, though, as the ball seems to come off Lisandro Martinez.
      Newcastle were not afraid to ruffle United’s feathers during the gameCredit: Reuters
      54’
      Trippier and Miguel Almiron complain to Coote after he awards United a corner. The ref insists Fernandes’ shot had taken a deflection off a Toon player.
      66’
      Sven Botman throws the ball down in disgust after a decision goes against Newcastle and he gets a booking. Unsurprisingly, Trippier appears in the ref’s face within five seconds.
      81’
      Schar screams for a penalty after throwing himself onto the grass after a collision with Fernandes. Quite rightly, he gets nothing.
      90’
      Callum Wilson falls down easily to try and win a penalty much to the disgust of both Martinez and Raphael Varane who makes their feelings known.
      95’
      There is some aggro on the pitch as Newcastle’s frustrations boil over. Both Schar and Martinez are booked.
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      FINAL WHISTLE
      Trippier goes up to the officials and shakes all their hands. For the first time in the afternoon, he is not actually moaning.
      VERDICT
      It is no surprise that Newcastle’s players tried their best at being annoying but ultimately, United were deserved winners. More

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      Sky Sports viewers in hysterics as Gary Neville taunts miserable Ant & Dec in Wembley crowd after Man Utd beat Newcastle

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      SKY SPORTS viewers were left in hysterics as Gary Neville poked fun at Newcastle fans Ant and Dec as they looked on miserably during the Carabao Cup final.The two Newcastle fans saw their side lose to the Red Devils 2-0 at Wembley Stadium.
      Ant and Dec look disconsolate as their beloved Newcastle are beaten in the finalCredit: Paul Marriott
      Declan Donnelly joined thousands of Newcastle fans who made the trip to WembleyCredit: Paul Marriott
      Ant and Dec were shown on Sky which prompted Neville and Carragher’s taunt
      Casemiro headed home the opener and the second went down as a Sven Botman own goal before the cameras found the television presenters in the stands.
      I’m A Celebrity hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were then mocked by Neville and Jamie Carragher, who were both on commentator duty.
      The pair appeared on screen late in the game, with the scoreline reading 2-0 to Man Utd.
      Neville said: “I’m a celebrity,” and then Carragher responded with: “Get me out of here”.
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      It led to Man Utd fans joining in the fun on social media.
      One joked: “Ant and Dec researching for their new show ‘I’m a Geordie, get me out of here’.”
      Another tweeted them at full-time: “How was the cup final?”

      A third reacted: “Inject Ant & Dec’s tears into me.”
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      Man Utd fans revelling in the moment also had a laugh at Newcastle legend Alan Shearer, who looked just as glum as his former club’s wait for a major trophy goes on after 54 years.
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      Newcastle hero Alan Shearer was left stunned by Man Utd’s winCredit: Rex
      Gary Neville made a hilarious comment while commentating on the gameCredit: Getty
      Toon supporters’ weekend has not ended the way they hoped but they have enjoyed partying in London while in the capital.
      Thousands flocked to Trafalgar Square the day prior to the game and closer to home they tied up a huge flag to The Angel of the North in Gateshead.
      In the stadium, Newcastle fans stayed to the end applauding their team off the pitch and waving black and white flags until the final whistle. More

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      Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes lift Carabao Cup trophy TOGETHER after fans all said the same thing

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      HARRY MAGUIRE lifted the Carabao Cup along with Bruno Fernandes after beating Newcastle.The Manchester United captain was brought on in the final stages as the Red Devils closed out a 2-0 win.
      Harry Maguire lifted the Carabao Cup with Bruno FernandesCredit: Reuters
      Maguire said it was his dream to lift a trophy for UnitedCredit: AFP
      And although Maguire has struggled for game time this season, he became the first United skipper to get his hands on silverware since Wayne Rooney lifted the Europa League trophy in 2017.
      Some supporters loved the fact he came on for the final few minutes before lifting the trophy.
      One said: “Glad Harry Maguire is in the middle holding the trophy for (checks notes) two minutes he played today.”
      Another added: “I have to respect how Ten Hag put on Maguire for eight minutes just so he could lift the trophy as the captain. Class act.”
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      And a third said: “Kinda happy seeing Maguire lifting the trophy not going to lie.”
      Another commented: “Not gonna lie, seeing how happy Maguire is with that trophy is making me feel all fuzzy inside.
      “You can tell he’s delighted 😂”
      Maguire spoke about the prospect of winning his first trophy ahead of kick-off, describing it as a dream.
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      He said: “It’s a huge honour for a captain of this football club. A real privilege.
      “Ever since I’ve been made captain it’s been a dream to lift my first trophy for this football club.” More