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      Meet Rasmus Hojlund’s younger twin brothers who play for Copenhagen and are ‘even BETTER’ than £72m Man Utd striker

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      RASMUS HOJLUND could create a piece of Champions League history when his former side Copenhagen visit Old Trafford on Tuesday.The Manchester United star could play against his twin brothers Oscar and Emil, which would be the first time three brothers have played in the same Champions League match.

      Oscar, left, and Emil Hojlund are beginning to break into the first-team
      Rasmus Hojlund has impressed in the Champions League with three goals in two gamesCredit: Getty
      Hojlund, 20, is two years older than the twins, who are both very highly rated.
      However they are still yet to nail down a regular starting place at Copenhagen, though midfielder Oscar has made seven appearances this season – including one in the Champions League.
      Emil made his debut in the Europa Conference League last year but has made just one first-team appearance this campaign – however the forward has excelled for the youth team with six goals in six games.
      Hojlund also came through the academy at Copenhagen and scored five goals in 32 games for the Danish giants before leaving in January 2022.
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      His meteoric rise has seen the Denmark international join United 18 months after leaving Copenhagen, and he has earned clubs almost £100million in transfer fees.
      But his former sporting director at local club Horsholm Usserod Idraetsklub (HUI), Christian Mouroux, believes the Hojlund brothers are even better than the Red Devils star.
      He told Manchester Evening News: “A lot of people who have met all three think the two younger brothers are at least as talented as Rasmus.
      “All of them have been very well advanced compared to the average, but the two younger brothers were, compared to Rasmus at the same age, in front of him.
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      “In my opinion, if you’re talking about pure talent, I would go to the length of maybe saying the two little brothers have a slight competitive advantage.
      “My personal favourite is Oscar. Emil is the more elegant player, he makes the elegant decisions and looks elegant when he’s dribbling and having beautiful passes, whereas Oscar is more of a bulldog, he’s a fighter, a winner, going into tackles, having courage.
      “I think he has that because he was smaller than both of his brothers but also everyone else he was playing against. He had to compensate, so he is fearless, but also very good on the ball and he has that type of mentality where he is a winning personality, you can just see he wants to win in every single situation of the game.”
      One former coach claimed Emil Hojlund is more talented than big brother Rasmus
      Oscar Hojlund has made seven appearances for Copenhagen this seasonCredit: Getty
      All three brothers have their father to thank for their incredible development.
      Anders Hojlund coached at HUI and would spend hours training each of his sons individually when tempers boiled over in group sessions.
      He even converted the basement of his house into an indoor, wooden football pitch, allowing the brothers to continue playing football when adverse weather conditions prohibited outdoor play.
      The three grew up playing with each other but their eagerness to better one another meant their father had to sometimes split up their training.
      But when Oscar and Emil signed their first Copenhagen contracts together in late 2021, the latter expressed his pride at being able to continue his football journey alongside his twin.
      Hojlund made 32 appearances for Copenhagen after progressing through the club’s academyCredit: Getty
      The trio remain close with Hojlund revealing he called up Oscar and Emil immediately after the Champions League draw was made.
      The forward is excited to be taking on his former club and thinks it would be “cool” to play against one or both of his siblings.
      Hojlund will also want to prove he is better than his younger brothers – Emil is claimed to be the best talent to play for HUI, not Rasmus.
      But Hojlund has reached the top thanks to his amazing work ethic and his desire to keep improving.
      While he awaited his transfer to United in the summer the striker returned to his home in Denmark, Horsholm, and used the facilities at HUI to maintain his fitness.
      Hojlund arrived in Manchester with an injury but he has hit the ground running since returning to full fitness, proving his dedication to recovery.
      He is still yet to score in the Premier League but has proved lethal in the Champions League so could play a key role against Copenhagen.
      Erik ten Hag’s side are in much need of a win having lost to Bayern Munich and Galatasaray so far in the competition.
      Hojlund has three goals in two Champions League matches but former Chelsea player Ruud Gullit is concerned his team-mates are being too greedy to get the best out of him.
      Copenhagen also lost to Bayern Munich but drew with Galatasary which means they are one point ahead of bottom-placed United.
      Hojlund was substituted in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Sheffield United as Ten Hag states he wants to keep him sharp, with the youngster showing his best form in Europe.
      The United boss said: “He plays often whole games, but the idea behind [subbing him off] is we have to manage his minutes.
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      “Also it is internal competition. We have to keep him sharp.
      “We have to swap in games, between games, otherwise we don’t keep the energy, focus and freshness in every game.” More

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      Man Utd vs Copenhagen: Red Devils look to claim first Champions League group stage win – stream, TV channel, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will host Danish giants Copenhagen at Old Trafford in an intriguing Champions League encounter on Tuesday night.The Red Devils were on the end of a shock defeat on their own turf in their last Group A after Turkish champions Galatasaray ran out 3-2 winners.
      Manchester lost 3-2 against Galatasaray in their last Champions League outingCredit: GETTY
      Diogo Dalot scored Manchester United’s winning goal against Sheffield United on SaturdayCredit: GETTY
      Erik ten Hag’s side have had a torrid start to this season’s Champions League and are the only side in their group yet to get a point on the board.
      However, in better news, Man Utd have won back-to-back games in the Premier League, beating Brentford and Sheffield United 2-1, either side of the international break.
      Diogo Dalot’s late strike at Bramall Lane gave Erik ten Hag’s side all the points in their last encounter.
      When is Man Utd vs Copenhagen?

      Man Utd vs Copenhagen will take place on Tuesday, October 24.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      Old Trafford will host.

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      What TV channel will Man Utd vs Copenhagen be on and can it be live streamed?

      Man Utd vs Copenhagen will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
      TNT Sports subscribers can live stream all the action via the discovery+ app/website.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all of the action from Old Trafford.

      Team news
      Man Utd midfielder Casemiro will serve his one-match suspension following his sending off against Galatasaray in the Red Devils last Champions League match.
      Luke Shaw suffered a muscle injury in the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham back in August and is likely to miss the next five weeks of action as the left-back continues with his rehab.
      Spurs loanee Sergio Reguilon could return to the squad on Tuesday night following a hamstring injury.
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      Long-term absentees Amad Diallo, Lisandro Martinez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Tyrell Malacia will all miss out.
      For Copenhagen they are set to be without Birger Meling after the defender went off during the Danish side’s Superliga win at the weekend.
      Tuesday night’s game will come too soon for William Clem, Noah Sahsah and Nicolai Boilesen.
      Rasmus Hojlund is set to reunite with his 18-year-old brother, Oscar, as looks likely to claim a place on the Copenhagen bench.
      What are the odds?
      Match result:

      Man Utd: 4/11
      Draw: 19/5
      Copenhagen: 15/2

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      Rafa Benitez turned down more than TWENTY job offers and reveals key reason for taking over at Celta Vigo

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      RAFA BENITEZ turned down mega money and more than 20 clubs to be closer to home at Celta Vigo.Spaniard Benitez was unveiled as the LaLiga side’s new boss in the summer.
      Rafa Benitez took charge of Celta Vigo back in the summerCredit: AFP
      It was Benitez’s first job in home country Spain since he coached Real Madrid in 2016Credit: AFP
      Although he’s had a tough start to life with the Galicians, who sit third from bottom after nine games.
      However, the former Everton, Liverpool, Newcastle,  Chelsea and Real Madrid manager revealed when he took the job: “I had more than 20 offers for much more money — but coming to Celta is a source of pride.
      “I wanted to be in a top league, closer to my family and a project that allows me to grow. This offer was the most attractive.”
      The ex-Inter Milan and Napoli chief, 63, has one of the most impressive hauls of silverware for any modern-day boss.
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      He’s racked up triumphs in the Champions League, LaLiga twice, the Europa League, UEFA Cup, Club World Cup, FA Cup and Coppa Italia.
      The former Valencia manager previously bossed in his home country with Real in 2015-16.
      But he was axed halfway through that campaign when Los Blancos dropped to third in LaLiga, amid claims he was unpopular with fans and some players.
      Benitez last won a trophy when Newcastle lifted the Championship crown in 2017.
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      He then oversaw China’s Dalian Pro from July 2019 to January 2021.
      Next came his last job until now, seven months at Everton that began with a winning streak but ended in a dire run and the axe in January 2022.
      Celta were quick to boast of his pedigree when they appointed him back in June.
      When announcing his arrival, they posted: “Rafa Benitez is one of the most successful coaches in the history of our country and has coached world-class teams in the main European leagues.
      “(In) our Centenary season, an unforgettable event for Celta’s fans, (we will have) a formidable leader on the bench.” More

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      FA call for ROBOT REFEREES to be introduced after series of Premier League blunders

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      THE Football Association have called on Robot Referees to be part of English football.Semi-automated offside technology was used at the Qatar 2022 World Cup finals and is deployed by the top officials in the Champions League.
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was furious at refereeing and VAR decisions when his nine-man Liverpool side lost 2-1 at Spurs on September 30Credit: Rex
      Instead of robot payers like these at the 17th International Iran Open Robocup 2023, English football could get mechanical refsCredit: EPA
      Premier League referees’ chief Howard Webb has come under fire after several cock-ups involving the use of VAR in high-profile matches.
      Mark Bullingham – the chief executive of the FA – has now waded into the debate and asked for more technology to be considered by officiating teams.
      Bullingham told a Leaders Week conference in London: “You should never have a scenario where you take away from the experience in the stadium or at home.
      “We’ve got to be really, really careful for that.
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      “Of course people used to complain about decisions being made wrong and it’s important to get decisions right, so that’s the starting point.
      “In terms of technology, the question is: Are there ways you can make the decisions quicker?
      “Because I think everyone hates that long pause in the stadium or at home.
      “You’re seeing technological innovations in terms of, for example, semi-autonomous offsides. Can it eventually go autonomous?
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      “And is that going to be a step where you get completely accurate decisions but made very, very quickly?
      “So if you could do that, well that would be better for the fans. That’s an area absolutely to keep exploring.
      “Of course, we’d look at any idea that comes through but really you’ve got to be quite careful not to interrupt the flow of the game any further than that.”
      One the biggest screw-ups this season involved Luis Diaz having a goal incorrectly ruled out for offside for Liverpool in their 2-1 defeat at Tottenham on September 30.
      The audio of the bungling VAR discussion which led to that by error was eventually released by the PGMOL.
      Usually punters are kept in the dark about conversations that happen with the on-field referee.
      Speaking in general terms, Bullingham is in favour of more transparency for those in the stadiums and watching on TV.
      Bullingham said: “My personal point of view is that I’d love to get to the point where the fans have more access to the conversation that takes place between the VAR and the referee.
      “I also understand the referees’ perspective on that, they’ve got an incredibly hard job already.

      “Sometimes there are language issues and so particularly in international tournaments, they don’t want anything taken out of context.
      “So I understand the pressure they’re under. I think what we’ve done already is make a step forwards by having decisions that are made now explained.
      “That’s the trial going on at Fifa tournaments and I’m confident that that will then be rolled out more broadly.
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      “I think that’s a step in the direction of giving more transparency to fans on decisions. It’s a complicated area but I do think that’s the direction of travel.”

      The FA are considering ways of changing the format of the women’s FA Cup, which is a traditional knockout competition like the men’s event. Chelsea are the current holders after beating Manchester United in the final in front of 77,000 fans in May. More

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      Chelsea risk losing Ian Maatsen to Champions League giants on free transfer.. months after £32million deal collapsed

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      CHELSEA are at risk of losing Ian Maatsen to Champions League giants next summer for FREE – just months after a £32million deal with Burnley collapsed.The Dutch left-back has struggled for game time this term even after being granted a starring role in the Blue’s pre-season squad.
      Chelsea are at risk of losing Ian Maatsen on a free transfer next summer to Champions League giantsCredit: Getty
      Maatsen had a remarkable loan at Burnley last season under Vincent KompanyCredit: Getty
      Maatsen had an impressive performance last season while out on loan at Burnley.
      The 21-year-old made 42 appearances for Vincent Kompany’s side as they coasted through to Championship promotion.
      New Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino handed Maatsen a key role in the squad during pre-season.
      The club surprisingly accepted a £31.5million bid from Burnley for the youngster on deadline day.
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      But Maatsen turned down the move to Turf Moor – and he made it clear on social media that he wasn’t going anywhere.
      However, once the Premier League campaign began Maatsen has been pushed back to the sidelines and has featured just 83 minutes across eight games.
      Despite left-back Ben Chilwell being absent due to a hamstring injury, Maatsen is still not in Mauricio Pochettino’s starting XI.
      Instead, Levi Colwill a centre-back by trade has switched to play in Chilwell’s position.
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      And according to the Spanish outlet SPORT, Barcelona are exploring their options of signing Maatsen at the end of the season.
      The report claims boss Xavi Hernandez will make a final decision on the Netherlands U21 international in January.
      Marcos Alonso’s contract expires next summer and with his future at Blaugrana uncertain the Catalan giants are exploring their left-back choices.
      With Maatsen’s contract also set to run out in June 2024 a move to Barcelona may be favourable for the Dutchman.
      This means Pochettino risks losing the highly-rated star for free.
      Poch appeared to be a big fan of the left-back a few months back as he said: “I am so happy with him. He is a player that can play in different positions.
      “He has quality, he understands the game, and he is such a clever player.
      “So far, he is in my plan, yes. I am so pleased with him, as I’ve said, because of his attitude, commitment and his understanding of the game.” More

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      Champions League final streaker and USA’s hottest football fan Kinsey Wolanski looks incredible in busty bikini pics

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      KINSEY WOLANSKI first caught the attention of football fans when she interrupted the 2019 Champions League final between Tottenham and Liverpool.Kinsey left little to the imagination as she streaked on the pitch wearing a skimpy leotard and a pair of white trainers.
      Kinsey Wolanski stunned fans as she posed in TahitiCredit: Instagram @kinsey
      She shot to fame when she streaked during the 2019 Champions League finalCredit: Instagram @kinsey
      She boasted that the stunt saw her gain thousands of followersCredit: Getty
      Kinsey spent the night in a Spanish prison following the stuntCredit: Getty
      The ex-girlfriend and accomplice of YouTube star Vitaly Zdorovetskiy promoted her former partner’s adult website Vitaly Uncensored.
      The influencer, and now helicopter pilot, uploaded a picture to her Instagram from Tahiti.
      She captioned the post: “Moorea Tahiti has been on my bucket list for so long, I cannot wait to share everything we have been up to 🦈🐟.”
      And fans were quick to heap praise on the influencer, who posed in a black bikini.
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      One fan wrote: “glowing 😍✨”
      Another commented: “Gorgeous soul 🥰”
      A third wrote: “fantastic Beauty 😍”
      While a fourth fan wrote: “daughter of the world !!”
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      She now has over 3.9million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      And has since re-trained as a helicopter pilotCredit: Instagram @kinsey_sue
      Kinsey now has over 3.9million followers on her Instagram profile.
      However, she has pivoted away from the adult content that she promoted during the Champions League.
      She has documented her process in becoming a helicopter pilot over on her TikTok which has included studying for and passing some very stringent exams.
      Kinsey shared details of the year-and-a-half process on her TikTok account.
      She uploaded a video of herself flying a helicopter and revealed getting her licence involved passing three exams.
      And Kinsey labelled it “one of the most challenging but rewarding” things she has ever done.
      She wrote in her video: “Getting my pilot’s license was one of the most challenging but rewarding things I have ever done.
      “I flew 112 hours before taking my flight check ride exam.
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      “You have to pass three exams, [an] intense written exam, [an] oral exam on the ground, and lastly the in flight exam.
      “The entire process took me one-and-a-half years.”
      Kinsey revealed the process took over a year and a halfCredit: Instagram @kinsey_sue
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      Jadon Sancho ‘thrown Champions League lifeline’ if Man Utd willing to accept cut-price deal

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      JADON SANCHO has been handed a career lifeline to end his Manchester United hell, according to reports.Champions League giants Barcelona are considering a summer move for the winger – if the Red Devils accept a cut-price deal.
      Untied outcast Sancho has attracted the interest of BarcelonaCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      Barca would sign Sancho if Man Utd cover part of his salaryCredit: Getty
      Sancho, 23, is facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford after falling out with Erik ten Hag.
      The pair clashed after United’s boss claimed Sancho’s training performances were not up to standard when he dropped him for the defeat to Arsenal.
      The England international subsequently refuted his manager’s claim, effectively accusing him of lying, and said he’d been made a “scapegoat”.
      The 23-year-old has since been banished from first-team training, after refusing to apologise.

      But Sancho could now be thrown a lifeline by Barca.
      According to SPORT, the La Liga champions appreciate Sancho’s quality, but financial constraints mean United will face a significant loss.
      Despite not being at his best, Sancho’s 86 goals and 81 assistances for Dortmund show his quality in European football.
      United are trying to find a solution so as not to lose the money invested in his £73m signing.
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      The Red Devils know they will end up taking a financial hit, but he is so far out of the picture that it now looks the only option.
      A loan deal might be the only viable route for Sancho to revalue himself to potential suitors.
      Sancho would have to reduce his astonishing £350,000-per-week salary significantly to be able to play at the Camp Nou.
      Juventus are also said to only be interested in a six-month loan move in the January window.
      They hope United will agree to paying half of Sancho’s wages if he goes, knowing the Reds are keen to put him in the shop window. More

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      Liverpool cult hero and Champions League winner who featured in iconic film Goal! wants managerial job in Britain

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      EX-LIVERPOOL star Igor Biscan wants a managerial job in Britain.The Croatian played under Gerard Houllier and was recently boss at Dinamo Zagreb.
      Igor Biscan spent five years at Liverpool and won the Champions League in 2005
      Biscan wants to return to Britain to work as a manager after leaving Dinamo Zagreb
      The former midfielder was also on the shortlist for the Rangers role.
      Biscan joined Liverpool in 2000 following a five-year stint at Dinamo, who also sent him out on loan to Samobor in 1995.
      The ex-Croatia international spent five years at Anfield and amassed a total of three goals as well as three assists in 118 appearances with the Reds.
      The 45-year-old also won two League Cups as well as the 2005 Champions League trophy.
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      Biscan remained on the bench that famous night in Istanbul that saw the Merseysiders coming back to draw 3-3 with AC Milan before beating them 3-2 on penalties.
      The Croatian left Liverpool shortly after their historic European triumph and joined Panathinaikos.
      Biscan struggled in Greece and never managed to live up to expectations as a recent European champion.
      That led to his exit in 2007 as he returned to Dinamo a year later.
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      Biscan played for four years in Zagreb until his retirement at the age of 34.
      He also registered a total of 17 appearances with the Croatian national team.
      Biscan has already amassed experience as a manager having coached Rudes, Olimpija Ljubljana, Rijeka, Croatia’s Under-21 side and of course Dinamo.
      The Liverpool hero won the second division in Croatia with Rudes, a double with Slovenian outfit Olimpija, the Croatian Cup with Rijeka and the league with Dinamo.
      Biscan is also remembered for appearing in the famous film Goal! where he played himself along with other football stars, such as David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane and Steven Gerrard. More