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      Rio Ferdinand interrupts foreign Champions League broadcast for selfie with legend in last ever TNT Sports appearance

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      RIO FERDINAND interrupted a foreign Champions League broadcast to take a selfie with his “hero”.The Manchester United legend popped over to meet Brazilian football icon Romario before kick-off.Rio Ferdinand interrupted a Champions League broadcast to meet RomarioRomario was covering Paris Saint-Germain’s historic 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan for his native Brazil’s TNT coverage.While Ferdinand was working at his last event for the UK side of TNT Sports, after announcing his decision to quit during the week.Before kick-off, a suited and booted Ferdinand popped up behind the South-American channel’s live broadcast.While cutting into the conversation, the former England star said: “This is my hero. Can I please take a quick picture with you?”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSRomario, of course, shook Ferdinand’s hand before agreeing to the quick snap in the middle of the pitch.Ferdinand added: “This is my guy. This is my guy. I’m serious. Thank you.”Ferdinand was 16 years old and coming through at West Ham when prolific striker Romario won the 1994 World Cup with Brazil.Romario is considered one of the greatest players of all time, scoring more than 800 goals for club and country.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe won the Golden Ball as player of the tournament in Brazil’s World Cup heroics, while playing for Barcelona at the time.Some, including Romario, believe that he actually scored 1,000 goals, but a ton of those cannot be verified as they came in unofficial friendlies. England football legend Rio Ferdinand and wife Kate plot move to relocate to Dubai as they eye properties and school for kidsIn Europe, he’s fondly remembered by PSV fans where he boasted a record of 128 goals in 149 matches.The 59-year-old is currently a senator in Rio de Janeiro and the president of football club America-RJ.Meanwhile, Ferdinand said goodbye to TNT for the final time after 10 years on Saturday night.The ex-defender decided not to renew his punditry and commentary contract, instead focusing on different projects.Romario is considered one of the greatest players of all time More

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      Tottenham speaking to other managers about replacing Ange Postecoglou with D-Day this week

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      TOTTENHAM are speaking to other managers about replacing Ange Postecoglou.But the Europa League-winning Aussie remains in the dark if the North Londoners will actually sack him or not.Ange Postecoglou won Tottenham’s first trophy in 17 yearsCredit: AFPDaniel Levy is leaning towards sacking Ange PostecoglouCredit: GettyBrentford manager Thomas Frank is on the list of TottenhamCredit: ReutersSpurs chairman Daniel Levy is still weighing up whether to axe Postecoglou or keep him on after the 59-year-old ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought with glory in Bilbao earlier this month.SunSport understands it is more likely a change in the dugout is made, with a decision expected this week, but it is not a foregone conclusion yet.The representatives of a number of possible successors are believed to have been contacted in the meantime.Brentford boss Thomas Frank and Fulham chief Marco Silva are among those Spurs are considering.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Crystal Palace’s FA Cup winning hero Oliver Glasner has been a target but the German says he is “99 per cent” certain to be staying with the Eagles.While SunSport understands there has been interest in Champions League runner-up Simone Inzaghi of Inter Milan.Postecoglou has been made to wait on his future as he and a number of Spurs staff went on holiday last week.That was despite him clinching the club’s first piece of silverware since the League Cup in 2008 with victory over Manchester United in Spain in the Europa League final almost a fortnight ago.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe triumph meant ex-Celtic chief Postecoglou kept up his record of winning a trophy in the second season in every managerial job he has ever had where he has lasted that long.Spurs are set for a summer of change at executive level whether Postecoglou stays or goes.Ex-Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkatesham is coming in as chief executive, with chief football officer Scott Munn heading out the door.Former managing director of football Fabio Paratici is set to return once his two-and-a-half-year ban for financial malpractice at Juventus is over at the end of this month. More

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      Albanian Laura Woods stuns in plunging Champions League final outfit as fans label her ‘simply exceptional’

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      EVA MURATI put it all on red – but was a sure-fire winner with her Champions League final outfit.The sports presenter wore a plugging crimson trouser suit for Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-0 romp against Inter Milan.Eva Murati strode out confidently for final coverageCredit: Instagram @evamuratiShe signalled more than once to her huge followingCredit: Instagram @evamuratiShe was red-dy and prepared for the showpiece matchCredit: Instagram @evamuratiEva’s popularity spreads well beyond her native AlbaniaCredit: Instagram @evamuratiAnd while celebrations were at fever pitch on the Munich turf, it was scarlet fever online for the broadcaster’s admirers.Eva, 30, has been labelled Albania’s version of TNT Sports’ Laura Woods.But the Juventus fan is also a model and an actress, having appeared in movies, TV drama and classic plays on the stage.Her outfits are as varied as her CV, keeping her 1.3million Instagram followers guessing.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNever more so than this month.The Tring TV and Vizion Plus host went braless in a pink strappy top for coverage of the Giro d’Italia cycle race.She then opted for a glittering, low-cut gown to front an awards ceremony in her home country.And on Saturday night, just as PSG got everything right out in the middle, Eva’s fans reckon she was flawless in the studio.Most read in FootballEven Eva’s feet got special attention from some fansCredit: Instagram @evamuratiThe law graduate shared a clip of herself perched on a stool, writing notes and walking around as she prepared for the final.Eva topped off the video by blowing two kisses to the camera.Meet glam Champions League host Eva MuratiOne fan responded by calling her “The most beautiful lady on earth”.And many followers believes she added a perfect touch by choosing sparkly high heels.”What beautiful feet, what a beautiful and sexy woman,” declared one viewer.”Goddess,” said another, while she was also described as “simply exceptional”.Eva’s cherry-coloured outfit might have been half an omen for PSG – as the first-time Champions League winners play in red and blue.But if the sometime film actress did get The French Connection spot on, it was a case of The Italian Sob for poor Inter and their dejected supporters.A glimpse into the broadcaster’s colourful lifeEva is often joined by an all-star panelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva also works as a modelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiShe is a Juventus fan and met Fabio CannavaroCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva is a fans’ favourite on Champions League nightsCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva recently presented coverage of PSG’s win over BarcelonaCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiShe also hosts magazine show Sports WeekCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe popular star also works as a lingerie modelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva has a huge following on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva building a huge fanbase across the globe thanks to her many talentsCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe presenter has nearly one million Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiShe has been presenting Champions League action since 2017Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva has also tried her hand at actingCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiWhile she would also like a go at singingCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva loves to share snaps from her holidaysCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati More

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      Erik ten Hag ‘makes first transfer signing’ for Bayer Leverkusen as he raids Premier League – but it’s not from Man Utd

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      ERIK TEN HAG is on the verge of confirming his first signing at Bayer Leverkusen.The Bundesliga side have agreed a deal in principle to sign Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken.Erik ten Hag is on the verge of signing Brentford keeper Mark FlekkenLeverkusen looked poised to sign Flekken in a transfer worth around £8.4millionTen Hag replaced Xabi Alonso as Leverkusen manager this week after the Spaniard joined Real Madrid earlier this month.Ten Hag was sacked by Manchester United last November, six months after lifting a shock FA Cup trophy against Manchester City.While many expected the Dutchman to continue his trend of signing former players to his new club, Ten Hag will first welcome Flekken.The German giants, who finished second behind Bayern Munich this season, look poised to sign Flekken in a deal worth £11 million. READ MOR FOOTBALL NEWSBut Flekken’s move won’t go ahead until the West London club have secured a replacement.The Bees, who finished 10th in the Premier League this term, have just agreed a deal with Liverpool to sign Caoimhin Kelleher for £12.5million.Anfield chiefs initially valued the 26-year-old Irish stopper, who is second in the pecking order behind Alisson, at £20million.Flekken enjoyed a solid season as the Bees narrowly missed out on European football and was a dream for fantasy footie managers.Most read in FootballThe 31-year-old, who kept eight clean sheets, started his career in the academy of Dutch side Roda JC.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut he has spent the bulk of his career in Germany with Freiburg, Duisburg, Greuther Furth and Alemannia Aachen.He joined Brentford from German side Freiburg in May 2023 and succeeded Arsenal-bound David Raya as Thomas Frank’s No 1.’With you, I started to smile again’ – Tearful Antony announces Real Betis exitMeanwhile, Ten Hag is set for a huge squad reshuffle next season.The Bundesliga side are likely to have a busy summer transfer window after Jeremie Frimpong joined Liverpool and centre-back Jonathan Tah went to Bayern Munich.The Prem champions are also in talks over a £126m move for playmaker Florian Wirtz. More

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      Awkward moment Simone Inzaghi is asked worst question ever as Inter Milan are compared to ‘broken shopping bag’

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      MINUTES after losing the Champions League final, Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi was asked a bizarre question when a journalist compared his team to a broken shopping bag.The Italian manager was still coming to terms with losing two of the last three Champions League finals, but he received no sympathy from the press.Inter Milan wore yellow for their Champions League finalCredit: EPAInzaghi was left with no words in the press conferenceCredit: RexInter Milan were second best all night against a brilliant PSG sideOn what was already a night to forget, Inzaghi was left completely speechless when he was asked one of the most awkward questions ever asked at a post-match press conference.The journalist said:” Inter played today in a yellow shirt or jersey so they looked like a supermarket shopping bag.”You don’t have too many players but that bag has been extremely resistant.”That’s how you are extremely resilient but today that bag you represent broke open and all the groceries spilled to the ground.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS The bizarre question naturally sparked widespread discussion on social media. One fan wrote: “What on earth is this question from an interviewer to Inzaghi?”Another said on X: “I’m surprised he didn’t throw hands.”A third added: “They need to start vetting football journalists who ask questions.”Most read in Champions LeagueBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKInter Milan’s night began to unravel when Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring in the 12th minute in Munich.Things got worse when brilliant youngster Desire Doue announced himself to the world with two goals. Four injured after car ploughs into crowd celebrating PSG Champions League win in Grenoble with woman fighting for lifeBefore Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and substitute Senny Mayulu added to the scoreline, sealing a one-sided encounter.Inter Milan have gone from the prospect of lifting three trophies to ending the campaign empty-handed.And the ruthless nature of PSG’s performance has sent a chilling warning to the rest of Europe.Inzaghi however, will hope that his team can learn from a brutal night-one where everything came crashing down, including in the press conference. More

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      Zinedine Zidane ‘offered stunning managerial return worth €100m-a-year’ after four years out of work

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      ZINEDINE ZIDANE has been offered a stunning return to management with a contract offer worth €100million, according to reports.The claim comes from French outlet L’Equipe, who say the former Real Madrid boss has been offered a mouth-watering one-year deal by Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.Zinedine Zidane has been offered a €100m-a-year deal to manage in Saudi ArabiaCredit: ReutersHowever, it’s reported the World Cup winner turned down the dealCredit: GettyZidane, 52, has been out of work since leaving his second stint as manager of Real Madrid in 2021, having won three Champions League titles there across two spells.Saudi giants Al-Hilal have been without a permanent manager since Jorge Jesus left at the start of May.And the club were willing to give Zidane a one-year deal worth a whopping €100m (£84m).However, it has since been reported Zidane has TURNED DOWN the offer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat decision is said to stem from his desire to succeed Didier Deschamps as the manager of the French national team.Zidane firmly threw his hat in the ring for that gig earlier this week.The World Cup winner said: “I feel legitimate in the France team.”[It is] Where I played and spent almost twelve, thirteen or fourteen years as a player. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”Of course, it’s a dream, I can’t wait.”Deschamps has announced he will be stepping down from his post as France boss after the 2026 World Cup.PSG fans tear gassed in violent clashes with cops as 400 arrested and two dead after Champions League winThe 56-year-old became France boss in 2012 and has gone on to lead them to winning the 2018 World Cup and 2020/21 Uefa Nations League.They were also runners-up at Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup.Zidane wants to succeed Didier Deschamps as manager of FranceCredit: Shutterstock Editorial More

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      ‘We need to redefine parking the bus’ – Terrified Tottenham fans beg for Uefa Super Cup final vs PSG not to be on TV

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      TOTTENHAM fans are in meltdown after the Champions League final.With the Uefa Super Cup showdown against French giants Paris Saint-Germain looming next season, desperate Spurs supporters have launched a bizarre online campaign… begging broadcasters not to televise the match.Tottenham fans dialled it up after winning the Europa LeagueCredit: GettyIt’s still unclear if Ange Postecoglou will be at Spurs next seasonCredit: GettyWhy? Because of how dominant PSG were against Inter Milan, recording a ruthless and deserved 5-0 win over their Italian counterparts.Spurs fans fear they could be handed a prime-time embarrassment with the world watching.One Tottenham fan on X pleaded: “We need to redefine parking the bus, lads.”Another clearly worried, said: “They can’t televise the Super Cup final, man. Please.”READ MORE FOOTBALLA third fan, stunned by PSG’s performance, posted: “This PSG team versus Spurs in the Super Cup is gonna need investigating by the UN.”Spurs qualified for the Super Cup after a defensive masterful second-half display to beat Manchester United — clinching their first major trophy in 17 years.But that victory now sets up a daunting clash with the likes of Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi.Meanwhile, PSG are expected to hold a victory parade in Paris after becoming only the second French team to win the Champions League.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKTheir manager Luis Enrique admitted said it was time to celebrate after what had been a brilliant campaign. He said: “Since day one, I said I wanted to win important trophies. Inside Tottenham’s wild Europa League open-top bus parade as 200,000 fans greet heroes”Paris had never won the Champions League we did it for the first time and It’s a great feeling to make many people happy.”Now we have celebrate this because everyone deserves the sucess we’ve had.” More

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      ‘We’ll pretend that didn’t happen’ – Laura Woods ‘pied’ by Premier League cult hero, 51, after Champions League final

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      LAURA WOODS joked she was “pied” by former Paris Saint-Germain star Jay-Jay Okocha during the Champions League final coverage.Presenter Woods, 37, was joined by the former Bolton star after PSG smashed Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich live on TNT Sports.Jay-Jay Okocha’s exit from his live TV interview left Laura Woods embarrassedOkocha missed Woods’ outstretched arm before turning aroundOkocha initially came over to take a picture with Woods’ co-stars, Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard and Owen Hargreaves.And Woods – who has returned to presenting duties after having a baby with former Love Island star Adam Collard – invited the Premier League cult hero to chat with the panellists, who he used to play against.He revealed he was “amazed” by the scoreline and happy for his former club, who won their first ever Champions League trophy in style.After two minutes of talking, Okocha shook the three ex-footballers hands, before missing Woods out.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe former talkSPORT host even stretched her arm out for handshake after thanking the 51-year-old for his impromptu interview. But Okocha seemingly missed it, instead passing Woods’ hand while saying goodbye to Ferdinand, before turning to the rest of the lads.But the ever-professional host saw the funny side of Okocha’s mishap and said, while laughing: “Why do I always get pied.”And it’s not even meant. Anyway brilliant.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSince then, Woods replied to TNT’s post on X with: ” Why always me 🤣.”The new mum also released pre-show footage where she dropped an F-bomb at Ferdinand for ruining her practice intro.PSG fans tear gassed in violent clashes with cops as 400 arrested and two dead after Champions League winWoods later issued a heartfelt farewell to Ferdinand on his final TNT Sports appearance.The Manchester United legend is stepping away from the broadcaster after 10 years as a pundit.Meanwhile, Kate Abdo was substituted off during CBS Sports’ coverage of the Champions League final.The popular presenter, 43, was replaced by colleague Anita Nneka Jones during the build-up to the match.Two goals by Desire Doue in addition to strikes by Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Senny Mayulu sealed a dominant win for PSG,Ferdinand spent a decade as a pundit for the network More