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      Kylian Mbappe BREAKS the net with thunderous finish for PSG against Real Sociedad as game halted to fix it

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE broke the net with his hammer hit that put PSG a goal to the good in their Champions League tie.The Frenchman opened the scoring against Real Sociedad with a powerful effort to beat Alex Remiro in between the sticks.𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐊𝐘𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄 ⚡️The forward makes it 4⃣5⃣ goals and 2⃣6⃣ assists in just 68 #UCL games! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/6KwgLpU9Mb— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 5, 2024

      Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring for PSG in the Last 16 tie with Real SociededCredit: GettyThe Frenchman let fly with a powerful effort that slammed into the back of the netCredit: ReutersThe goal carried such venom that it pulled the net away from the postCredit: TNT SPORTSMbappe received the ball in the 15th minute from Ousmane Dembele and after using his electric pace to keep it in play he then shifted into the box and onto his favoured right foot.The 25-year-old moved the ball to the side of Arsenal transfer target Martin Zubimendi before unleashing a venomous strike that nestled in the back of the net.The shot carried so much power that it actually pulled the netting away from the upright and caused a THREE MINUTE DELAY to proceedings in San Sebastian.Members of staff in the Reale Arena had to fix the goal before play could continue.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMbappe later doubled his side’s lead with a second goal for himself in the 56th minute to secure a 2-1 victory and a 4-1 aggregate win for the Parisians.PSG made light work of Sociedad and will now amble on through to the Champions League quarter-finals.Mbappe’s brace saw him extend his superb record in Europe’s most prestigious competition to 46 goals and 26 assists in just 68 Champions League appearances.It’s no wonder that the best teams in the world are sniffing around the World Cup winner who is set to wave goodbye to PSG at the end of the season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSpanish giants Real Madrid look the most likely to secure the services of the superstar, but Premier League duo Arsenal and Liverpool have also been linked with a shock move for Mbappe.Gunners boss Mikel Arteta explained last month how he believes his side need to be “in the conversation” for players of Mbappe’s calibre.’We have to be in the conversation’, says Mikel Arteta as Arsenal boss has his say on Kylian Mbappe transfer sagaHe said: “If we want to be the best team, we are going to need the best talent and the best players, that’s for sure.“I am not [part of those conversations]. Maybe Edu and the owners are, but I am not in those conversations until the last stage.Asked directly if he would be interested in Mbappe even though it seems he is heading to the Spanish capital, Arteta said: “When there is a player of that calibre we always have to be in the conversation.“But as you said, it looks in a different way. That is what I will say.” More

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      Astonishing pic shows table full of confiscated weapons at Champions League clash including golf clubs and ice picks

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      GOLF clubs and ice picks were among the weapons confiscated by police ahead of Real Sociedad’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.The second leg of the last-16 clash gets underway at the Reale Arena in San Sebastien at 8:00pm.Police seized multiple weapons of different varietyCredit: ErtzaintzaBut, ahead of kick-off, Spanish authorities have been busy identifying potential trouble makers.Reports claim 50 Sociedad fans and 100 PSG fans have been stopped and searched by police.An array of weapons have been found, including 15 golf clubs, three ice pick axes, two pairs of knuckle dusters, knives and even a crutch.Fans were also caught with mouth guards, screwdrivers, hammers and flares, as well as hoods to hide supporters’ identities.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPSG fans have a history of violence in the Champions League and in this season alone have clashed with Newcastle and AC Milan supporters.An away following of around 2000 fans is expected to support the French champions, though one coach was turned away after prohibited items were found on board.PSG ultras have been known to cause trouble on their European jaunts with one caught punching a member of the public before their match against Newcastle in October.There were also reports of clashes outside the ground with missiles thrown including bottles and cones.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBrawls also erupted in Paris on the Magpies’ visit a few weeks later, with some PSG hooligans storming a restaurant where Newcastle fans were dining out.Toon fans were also involved in clashes with Borussia Dortmund followers ahead of their Champions League match this season.Shocking moment Red Star hooligans storm Man City bar and beat supporters with sticks ahead of Champions League clash More

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      Man City sign blockbuster Netflix deal with inside footage of historic Treble-winning season to be released next month

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      MANCHESTER City have sold Netflix the story of their historic Treble-winning campaign after agreeing a seven-figure sum for the six-part series.The release of the story behind City’s historic journey last season is set for early next month with a trailer expected to drop this week.Manchester City secured a historic Treble last season after lifting the Champions League in IstanbulCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunCity’s own camera crew was completely integrated into the first team’s inner circle, following them throughout their Treble campaign.The access will give fans a fly-on-the-wall insight into how the Blues were so successful – and now Netflix have forked out a huge sum for the rights.Sunderland ‘Til I Die was Netflix’s first football team documentary and was a huge hit as behind-the-scenes footage captured their disappointing and dramatic drop out of the Premier League.Netflix, who have shown a string of sporting docs including F1’s Drive to Survive, will be hoping City’s latest offering will be even bigger.The first documentary released on the Cityzens was hosted by Amazon in their “All or Nothing” 2017/2018 season.It showed Pep Guardiola’s side breaking countless Premier League records and became the only team to reach 100 points in a single season. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Blues will be the first Premier League side to feature on Netflix and will be hoping to surpass the success of their last documentary. They will also be hoping that putting their inside story of the Treble triumph on Netflix will further advance their worldwide appeal. Most read in Football Premier League’s Euro adventurers facing crunch week in fight to land England fifth spot in revamped Champions LeagueThe European champions are on route to securing their spot in the quarter-finals of this season’s Champions League.They face Copenhagen at home on Wednesday, carrying a 3-1 advantage from the first leg of the last 16 tie.Manchester City face Copenhagen in the Champions League on WednesdayCredit: PAGuardiola’s men sit just one point behind Liverpool in second place ahead of Sunday’s crucial clash at the top of the Premier league and are also in the last eight of the FA Cup. More

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      Premier League’s Euro adventurers facing crunch week in fight to land England fifth spot in revamped Champions League

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      ENGLAND’S Euro adventurers can take a massive step towards securing the Prem a fifth Champions League spot for next season this week..Uefa’s competitions revamp will see the Champions League extended to 36 teams and a “Swiss model” league system from next season.Arsenal are amongst the six English clubs still in European competitionCredit: GettyLiverpool return to Europa League action against Sparta Prague on ThursdayCredit: ReutersTwo of the extra places go to the top two performing nations across the three Uefa competitions in the preceding campaign.England go into the completion of the last 16 stage of the Champions League – and the full equivalent in the Europa League and Conference League – in third position in the table, behind Italy and Germany.But unlike the first stage of post-Christmas knock-out action, when only Manchester City and Arsenal were involved, all six of the Prem’s remaining teams will play this month.And by the time the quarter-final survivors are known, it will be far clearer if England is on course for an extra place – or if the race for the top four will become even more vital.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCity will lead the English expedition when they complete their last 16 tie against Copenhagen, after the 3-1 win in the Danish capital, although Arsenal’s home leg against Porto is next week.But Liverpool, West Ham, Brighton and Aston Villa are all in action on Thursday, with the chance to propel England into the top two of the coefficient table.All wins are worth two points, with a draw earning one, plus bonus points for reaching specfic stages of the three competitions.A country’s total points haul is then divided by the number of teams which entered across the three events at the start of the season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThat is why, despite grossing the most total points so far – 111 – England’s current total, divided by eight, is 13.875pts, with Italy on top with 15.571 and Germany second on 14.5.City’s expected win over the Danish champions would add 0.375pts to the Englnd tally.Europa League draw revealed as Liverpool face Sparta Prague, Brighton get horror draw and West Ham face familiar foeMeanwhile, Bayern Munich and Leipzig must come back from first leg defeats by Lazio and Real Madrid respectively this week.Failure to do so would open the door for England – with all four teams playing away from home – to overtake the Germans and move into a great position on Thursday – especially given the respective draws.Liverpool, red hot favourites for the Europa League, face Czechs Sparta Prague but Brighton’s trip to Roma and West Ham’s third meeting of the season with Freiburg can directly impact the race of the extra slots.A win over two legs for Villa against Ajax would also bolster the Prem position.Serie A has three sides still in the Europa League, with Milan and Atalanta alongside Roma, and Fiorentina in the Conference League.Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen and Dortmund – whose Champions League second leg is next week – are the remaining Bundesliga clubs left.The other candidate who could get back into the mix is Spain, currently fifth on 13.187 but with Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Sociedad – who trail PSG 2-0 – also in the Champions League and Villarreal in the Europa League.A clean slate of English wins this week would net a total haul of 1.375 points, with a repeat and progression next week – Arsenal start 1-0 down against Porto –  adding a further 1.75pts including bonuses.Treble winners Manchester City lead Copenhagen following their first leg in DenmarkCredit: GettyExits for Leipzig, Bayern and Freiburg – West Ham won both group stage meetings – would leave German hopes of retaking the lead over England hugely damaged.And further down the coefficient table, Rangers will be urging Liverpool, Milan and Swiss side Servette to all oust their Czech opponents, espeically if they are ejected by Portuguese giants Benfica.READ MORE SUN STORIESScotland are currently 10th in the five-year country standings, holding onto the last automatic league stage spot for the 2025-26 version of the Champions League.But the Czechs are close behind and can overtake Scotland, meaning the SPL champions would have to go into the preliminary round knock-out stage in August 2025. More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea target Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s dad reveals wonderkid’s summer transfer plans

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      KHVICHA KVARATSKHELIA’s dad has dealt a massive blow to Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal who had all hoped to sign the Napoli star in the summer.The Georgian wonderkid is set to remain at the Serie A club next season after fans speculated about the star’s future in Italy.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s dad has revealed Napoli’s summer transfer plansCredit: GettyKvaratskhelia, 23, who is under contract at the Italian side until 2027 has been a top transfer target amongst the European giants.But for all the clubs interested in signing the winger including Chelsea, Arsenal and United it looks unlikely the Napoli player will be going anywhere – at least for now.The star’s father Badri confirmed Kvaratskhelia’s summer plans to Radio Serie A.He said: “I am so happy with Napoli’s title and that my son Khvicha contributed to winning it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I am grateful to Italy and Naples for having welcomed and appreciated him as a person and as a footballer.“He’s the only one who can choose whether to stay at Napoli, but I think he will continue wearing the Napoli shirt. In any case, I will respect his decision.”Despite being key in Francesco Caizona’s squad scoring nine goals and making six assists this season he is still one of the lowest-paid players at the club.The Georgia international was instrumental in Napoli’s first league title win in 33 years last season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe scored 14 goals and assisted 14 in all competitions and had stellar performances in Juventus’ 5-1 defeat in January and Liverpool’s 4-1 loss in the Champions League.With Napoli’s poor season so far as they look unlikely to qualify for the Champions League next term many of Europe’s biggest clubs have been interested in signing the winger.The Biggest January Flop Signings In Premier League HistoryAlongside the Premier League clubs, Barcelona and PSG are said to be keeping tabs on Kvaratskhelia. More

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      Thomas Tuchel backs Harry Kane to save Bayern Munich’s season with England star frustrated by disastrous collapse

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has backed Harry Kane to help save Bayern Munich’s season.Because if the England captain thought things had become a bit bumpy here in Bavaria over the last few weeks, this would be nothing compared to the furious fall-out if Bayern get booted out of the Champions League by Lazio tomorrow.Thomas Tuchel has backed Harry Kane to help get Bayern Munich’s season back on trackCredit: GettyKane left Spurs to win trophies and despite plundering 27 Bundesliga goals, the team trail Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen side by 10 points.Under-fire Bayern boss Tuchel is now leaving at the end of the season but if the team fails to turn around a 1-0 first leg deficit against Lazio, the former Chelsea manager could be sacked before the home game with Mainz on Saturday.So all eyes will be on Kane to add to his 31 goals in all competitions against Maurizio Sarri’s side and to send Bayern into the quarter-finals.Understandably, the ex-Tottenham striker has been left frustrated by the club’s feeble title bid despite his prolific form.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAsked if he has been forced to boost Kane’s spirits, Tuchel said: “I do not feel it is necessary to lift him but of course, like every player, like every human being, he likes to have attention and to have commitment from the coach. “He gets 100 per cent from me and there is not one per cent of doubt in me in what he does here and how he behaves.“Harry has an impact on every team that he plays for, because of the way he plays. He is not very outspoken, so he is not loud in the dressing room. “The way he does things calmly, focused, and full of confidence always has a positive effect on our team, so it is basically a pleasure to have him.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“It is a gift to be his coach, so we are absolutely not worried about him and I am sure he will perform against Lazio and that is what he does under pressure. We can 100 per cent rely on him.”Bayern were really poor in the defeat in Rome three weeks ago and a 3-2 loss to Bochum four days later was the final straw for the club’s hierarchy. Harry Kane reacts to Bayern Munich’s shock Champions League defeatIt was then announced that Tuchel – originally due to stay until 2025 – would leave this summer.The problem Bayern have is that if they do sack Tuchel this week, there is no obvious candidate to hire short-term and they remain focused on trying to lure Liverpool target Alonso to the Allianz Arena.Yet if Bayern, who won their sixth Champions League title in 2020, progress to the quarter-finals, things will settle down here – for the time being.Tuchel said: “For me it is a very important game. I am a very bad loser and I do not like having the influence that I demand. “Talking about titles doesn’t win you titles. We need to train well and play well.”With Kane up front, Bayern should still have enough to overcome Lazio who are ninth in Serie A after having three players sent off in a 1-0 home loss to Milan on Friday. More