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      Incredible reason PSG star Kylian Mbappe REJECTED Newcastle goalscorer Sean Longstaff’s requests to swap shirts

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      THE INCREDIBLE reason Kylian Mbappe REJECTED Newcastle hero Sean Longstaff’s requests to swap shirts last night has now been revealed.The Magpies thumped Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 as they produced a famous performance to mark the return of Champions League football to St. James’ Park.
      Kieran Trippier’s son managed to get his hands on Kylian Mbappe’s PSG shirt
      Miguel Almiron and Dan Burn had given Newcastle a two-goal lead before the break.
      Then Geordie midfielder Longstaff, 25, rifled home the third after the restart.
      Lucas Hernandez pulled one back for PSG but Fabian Schar rounded-off a fairytale evening in the North East but firing him the fourth late on to send the raucous crowd into frenzy.
      That capped a night to forget for superstar Mbappe and his PSG team-mates – but it did not stop local lad Longstaff from trying to get his shirt.
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      He told TNT Sports afterwards: “I was blocking him from a goal-kick so I tried to get it for my little brother. So hopefully, I still get it.”
      However, Longstaff’s little brother will unfortunately not be getting his hands on the French forward’s jersey.
      Newcastle full-back Kieran Trippier revealed before the match that his Mbappe “obsessed” son wanted to walk out with the PSG ace instead of his dad when he was mascot yesterday.
      But he insisted that he would not be seeking out the former Monaco man for his shirt.
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      He said: “I was having a bit of banter with my son on Monday, and he said he wanted to walk out with Mbappe instead of me. I really wasn’t happy with that! 
      “He’s obsessed with him, always watching his clips on YouTube. I said to him, ‘If you get to walk out with Mbappe, you don’t look at me in the tunnel!’

      “Everyone is going to want his shirt, that is normal, but it’s not crossed my mind – I want the three points!”
      However, it seems that dad came through as England star Trippier was later spotted walking next to his son, who was wearing a PSG shirt.
      And, upon closer inspection from the TNT Sports cameras, it had the name and number of Mbappe on the back, revealing that Trippier did in fact get his hands on the coveted jersey.
      Trippier then shared a snap of himself alongside his son at home this morning on Instagram – and his boy still had his treasured memento on.
      Newcastle ended the evening in top spot of their Champions League ‘Group of Death’ after rivals Dortmund and AC Milan fought out a goalless draw.

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      Thierry Henry slams Arsenal star over basic error despite ace being one of first names on Arteta’s team-sheet

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      THIERRY HENRY has slammed William Saliba’s performance against Lens on Tuesday night.The Arsenal centre-back is one of Mikel Arteta’s first picks on the team sheet but Henry has “never seen” such a basic error made by the centre-back.
      Thierry Henry has slammed William Saliba for his performance against RC LensCredit: Getty
      Henry said he has ‘never seen’ such a basic errorCredit: Getty
      Tuesday night’s 2-1 Champions League defeat was Arsenal’s first loss this season.
      Lens star Elye Wahi scored the winner when he found space inside the penalty area to sweep home the deciding goal.
      Arsenal legend Henry was critical of Saliba’s error for backing away and allowing Wahi to shoot.
      He told CBS Sports: “But can we talk about Saliba? The space never scores a goal. Can you have a look at where your striker is? 
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      “If you go back to the last angle, he never looks at where the number nine is.
      “Only the nine can score there. Or the winger can come inside. Saliba never looks to see what Wahi does. Never looks.
      “I have never seen the space scoring a goal.”
      Despite the Frenchman’s slip-up, he has been remarkable for the Gunners since his return from being on loan at Marseille in 2022.
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      He was a key player in Arteta’s squad last term as they chased for the Premier League title but a back injury in March was a big part of Arsenal finishing behind Manchester City.
      Arteta’s side need to move on quickly from their defeat as they face City on Sunday afternoon at the Emirates.
      And the Spanish boss will be hoping to have Bukayo Saka fit after he appeared to pick up a knock in the midweek clash. More

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      Newcastle hero Dan Burn recreates outrageous dance that will ‘smash the internet’ after stunning 4-1 smashing of PSG

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      DEFENDER Dan Burn recreated his hilarious dance move with Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards after scoring in Newcastle’s sensational win over PSG.Eddie Howe’s men brushed the French champions aside with a comprehensive 4-1 victory at St James’ Park on Wednesday evening.
      Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards tried to do Dan Burn’s dance move
      Carragher and Richards struggled to re-create the Newcastle man’s moves
      Carragher’s hilarious attempt left Richards in stitches
      Local boy Burn, 31, bagged the Toon’s second goal of the night and produced an outstanding performance to keep Kylian Mbappe and Co quiet.
      And following the match, he joined CBS Sports’ Kate Abdo, Carragher, Richards and Peter Schmeichel.
      Burn and team-mate Sean Longstaff both began conducting a routine interview on the broadcast.
      But Carragher and Richards were after something a little more unique.
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      When Newcastle reached the Carabao Cup final, Burn performed an incredible dance move in the dressing room as he wiggled his arms and legs in celebration.
      And CBS duo Carragher and Richards were keen to do it with him after Burn’s memorable Champions League win.
      The trio hysterically performed the dance, before Carragher added: “We’re going to smash the internet.”
      And those on social media predictably reacted in their droves.
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      One said: “Carra and Big Meeks are such a vibe man. Love ’em 😂😂😂.”
      Another added: “Come oooon Jamie 🤣🤣🤣.”
      A third replied: “What a lovely group.. Never a boring interview with these lot.”
      While a fourth simply responded: “Timeless.” More

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      Jubilant Man City boss Guardiola describes young star as ‘one of the best he’s trained’ after stunning show vs Leipzig

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has lavished praise onto Manchester City wonderkid Rico Lewis.Lewis made his breakthrough under Guardiola last season.
      Rico Lewis starred in Man City’s 3-1 win over RB LeipzigCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola lavished praise on the 18-year-oldCredit: PA
      The teenager’s progress appears to show no signs of stopping after a starring performance in City’s 3-1 win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
      Lewis even managed to get himself involved in the action at the top end of the pitch by providing an assist for Phil Foden’s opener.
      Reflecting on the 18-year-old’s role in the match, Guardiola told reporters: “He played good, huh? What a player. What a player – 18-years-old.
      “I’ve been a manager for 14-15 year, training unbelievable players.
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      “To find a player like him in the pockets, how he has to move, moving into the spaces, he’s one of the best I’ve ever trained, by far.
      “He’s an amazing, outstanding player – outstanding.”
      Guardiola continued: “[He] has a huge personality, can play in four or five positions. He’s not scared, his defending is really good.”
      However, the former Barcelona boss joked the one thing Lewis was currently missing was some height, with him currently standing at 5ft 7in.
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      Lewis has played 29 times for City’s senior side.
      Leipzig had managed to get a goal back early in the second half.
      But supersub Julian Alvarez was on hand to get a goal and assist to seal the deal in City’s favour.
      The result leaves them top of Group G with two wins from two.
      City suffered their first defeat of the season last weekend against Wolves.
      Their next match sees pay a visit to unbeaten Premier League side Arsenal on Sunday.
      The Gunners fell to a shock 2-1 defeat against Lens last night, and could be without star man Bukayo Saka for the weekend after he limped off injured. More

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      Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal leaves mid-game to go to toilet.. and never returns on historic night for teenager

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      BARCELONA wonderkid Lamine Yamal celebrated a historic night under the lights, but was forced to miss some of it to go to the loo.Yamal made his full Champions League debut for the Spanish giants in their clash against Porto tonight.
      Lamine Yamal was forced to leave the pitch to go to the toiletCredit: Getty
      Yamal became the youngest ever starter in the Champions League history tonightCredit: Getty
      And aged 16 years and 83 days, the start made him the youngest ever player to start a Champions League match, surpassing Celestine Babayaro’s record set in the 1994/95 season.
      However, with Barca leading the game 1-0 thanks to Ferran Torres’ first half injury time strike, Yamal took the chance to head to the bathroom mid-match.
      In the 71st minute the teenager left the pitch to go to the toilet.
      But Yamal never returned to the pitch and he was forcefully subbed off in the 80th minute with Barca having played with just ten players for nearly ten minutes.
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      Manager Xavi explained what had happened to the youngster after the game.
      He said: “Lamine Yamal was unwell. He had an illness, he had been telling me for a while.
      “I took advantage of a break to tell him to be quick and go to the toilet, but in the end they told me that he wouldn’t be able to get back on the pitch.”
      The LaLiga outfit managed to see out the fixture despite Gavi being sent off in injury time.
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      With the win Barcelona sit top of Group H with two wins from two games.
      The Champions League appearance record is not the only record Yamal has broken this season.
      During the September international break he became Spain’s youngest ever goalscorer. More

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      Forgotten former Tottenham star misses 97th-minute penalty to equalise in dramatic Champions League clash

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      A FORMER TOTTENHAM star missed a crucial last minute penalty during tonight’s Champions League action.His side, Royal Antwerp played out a thriller against Ukrainian side Shaktar Donetsk, ultimately losing 3-2.
      Alderweireld stepped up to take his side’s last minute penaltyCredit: Getty
      But sent his shot agonisingly wideCredit: TNT Sports
      The defender was consoled by his team-mateCredit: TNT Sports
      The defender had a golden chance to level up the game in the 97th minute with his penalty.
      But Toby Alderweireld saw his shot fly wide of keeper Dmytro Riznyk’s right post.
      The crucial miss saw the Ukraine side go home with all three points on the night after the penalty being virtually the last kick of the game.
      It leaves Antwerp rock bottom of Group H on zero points.
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      The Belgian side are three points behind both Shaktar and Porto as they look to battle for second behind group favourites Barcelona.
      Antwerp qualified for the Champions League dramatically last season when Alderweireld himself scored a last gasp equaliser to win the Belgian league for Antwerp.
      It was Antwerp’s first league victory in 66 years.
      Premier League fans will be familiar with Alderweireld, who formed a potent partnership with fellow countryman Jan Vertonghen at the heart of Tottenham Hotspur’s defence.
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      He made 236 appearances for Tottenham before leaving for Qatari side Al-Duhail.
      After spending a year in Qatar, he left to re-join his boyhood club Antwerp.
      The defender has a tattoo of the city’s Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren cathedral on his right arm.
      Before joining Tottenham in 2015, the defender also enjoyed a season on loan at South coast side Southampton from Atletico Madrid. More

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      Man Utd were humiliated and embarrassed on the pitch AND in the stands.. fans put at risk shows decline of club

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      THERE have been some low moments at Old Trafford in the 10 years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.Tuesday night felt like the nadir, Manchester United have lost control on the pitch and off it.
      Manchester United were embarrassed on and off the pitch on TuesdayCredit: Getty
      Galatasaray fans invaded the home end at Old Trafford after their win over Ma UtdCredit: Reuters
      Scenes after the final whistle — of thousands of Galatasaray supporters in pockets around the stadium, outside of the official away end — were shocking.
      It was negligent by the club, a risk to safety for the home fans.
      Those in the Galatasaray section of the directors’ box were even seen taunting United followers as they left at the end.
      One can be seen making an obscene gesture.
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      United were humiliated and embarrassed inside their own ground.
      The club say they are  launching an inquiry into how it all happened.
      They claim measures were in place to avoid this happening by not selling any tickets to a Turkish address.
      But they accept that tickets were snapped up through “official channels” and there will have been touting involved.
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      This was not just the odd group here and there, it was on a large and unacceptable scale.
      The tearing down of the East Stand banner — which features a  quote from legendary Red Devils boss Sir Matt Busby — could have been incendiary had any United fans wanted to wait around afterwards.
      Supporters took to social media to voice their horror at the complete and utter breakdown of organisation.
      According to one, stewards had been told not to engage with away fans in the home sections for fear of a riot.
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      It was a scene that summed up the malaise currently enveloping the club.
      The 3-2 Champions League loss to Galatasaray was United’s fifth defeat in seven games.
      If there had been any question  of negligence off the pitch, on the pitch it was clear to see.
      Twice the Red Devils let the lead slip to a team who had not won an away game in this competition, apart from a  qualifier, for a decade.
      And manager Erik ten Hag was left to trot out the same old, same old.
      He said: “Together with my squad, I am responsible for this team, the performance, the result — and together with my squad, we don’t get the results.
      “We have to do better. But I have seen a team with great spirit and also a team that was backed by a crowd from the start to the end. We are very disappointed.”
      That could have been last Saturday as well after their dismal 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
      There was a time last season even in victory that tough taskmaster Ten Hag demanded more from his team.
      Now in defeat the Dutchman is trying to convince us of positives, of things going in the right direction, of good passages of play. But this is worrying.
      Ten Hag remains safe in his position as boss, as he should be. Last season was an excellent first one in charge.
      There have been plenty of mitigating factors — not least the injuries that have decimated his back four with Aaron Wan- Bissaka, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw major misses.
      He has had to cope with the Mason Greenwood situation.
      Antony has missed games to domestic abuse allegations.
      And he has a sulky prima donna in Jadon Sancho in exile at Carrington, having effectively called the boss a liar for questioning his commitment in training.
      There is no point ripping it all up and starting all over again, again.
      Too much has been invested in Ten Hag, not least approaching £400million on players.
      He was given control, with the club acceding to his every whim — including even rebuilding part of the infrastructure in the South Stand to accommodate a new players’ lounge.
      Hard-working Ten Hag’s attention to detail is huge.
      Ahead of last season’s Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle he went as far as to insist the players arrived at Wembley in training kit rather than suits because it would have affected his timetable for the day.
      But his reign as boss now has unfortunate echoes of Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer where promising starts gave way to shocking collapses.
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      When things unravel at United they unravel quickly — much like that banner in the East Stand.
      At Old Trafford it never rains but it pours, as those below the leaking roof will testify.
      Man Utd are showing very worrying signs after losing five out of seven gamesCredit: EPA
      Man Utd gave away a lead twice before losing to GalatasarayCredit: EPA
      Galatasaray had never won in England before beating Man UtdCredit: Getty More

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      Newcastle 4-1 PSG LIVE RESULT: Geordies hammer French giants in Champions League as Burn and Longstaff the local heroes

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      NEWCASTLE have beaten French champions PSG 4-1 after a thrilling Champions League night at St James’ Park.The Magpies took an early lead through Miguel Almiron’s emphatic finish.
      Later in the first half, after a long VAR break, Newcastle’s lead was doubled through local lad Dan Burn as he thumped a header past Gianluigi Donnarumma.
      The Magpies’ advantage was extended to 3-0 following Sean Longstaff’s stunning finish before Lucas Hernandez pulled one back for PSG to make it 3-1 minutes later.
      Fabian Schar scored a screamer in the 91st minute to put the gloss on a monumental night at St James’ Park.

      Match result: Newcastle 4-1 PSG
      Newcastle team: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Lascelles, Burn; Longstaff, Tonali, Guimaraes; Almiron, Gordon, Isak
      PSG team: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, Hernandez; Dembele, Ugarte, Zaire-Emery, Mbappe; Kolo-Muani, Ramos

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      Have a lovely night!
      Man of the Match – Fabian Schar
      You would be forgiven for not nominating anyone for a man of the match award tonight, as that was the nature of the team victory experienced by Newcastle.
      Of course, we have to choose someone, and that player is Fabian Schar.
      Undoubtedly a classy defender, he added a stunning goal to his catalogue of defensive masterstrokes tonight, and proved why he is such a rock at the back for the Magpies.
      Schar scored a screamer to make it 4-1 to Newcastle United in the dying momentsCredit: Reuters
      Missing! Kylian Mbappe!
      Mbappe was almost invisible at St James’ Park tonight, after being pretty much marked out of the game by Jamaal Lascelles and Fabian Schar.
      It was almost a foregone conclusion before the game that he would tear apart the Newcastle defense, but that was not how it played out.
      Schar was sublime at the back, and topped off his elite performance with a wonderful goal.
      Scintillating too was Dan Burn, who also got a goal from a Bruno Guimaraes cross to double their lead in the first half. Mbappe, nowhere to be seen.
      Sean Longstaff reacts!
      Newcastle born and bred midfielder Sean Longstaff has reacted to the special win at home, and scoring in a 4-1 win at SJP…
      “It’s some night, we knew as a group it was going to be special. I think for me and Burny especially it just feels surreal. I’m speechless.”
      On whether people will be going to work tomorrow in Newcastle:
      “I hope not!”
      Sean Longstaff scored against PSG tonightCredit: Reuters
      Rocking all over the world!
      What a night!
      Newcastle 4-1 PSG.
      Who would have predicted that before we got underway tonight?
      “Rocking all over the world” blares out over the PA system at SJP.
      Just how far can Newcastle United go in Europe this season?
      FULL TIME! Newcastle United 4-1 PSG
      FT. The referee blows the whistle for full-time, and Newcastle have beaten PSG by four goals to one at St James’ Park.
      What a game, what a result, what a team, Newcastle United.
      Newcastle United beat PSG 4-1 at home in the Champions LeagueCredit: Reuters
      Newcastle United 4-1 PSG
      90+2. We are into FIVE additional minutes at the end of the second half, and Newcastle look as though they will just see this out now.
      GOAL! Newcastle United 4-1 PSG
      90. SIMPLY SENSATIONAL SCHAR!
      What a finish! What a strike!That is unbelievable!
      He steps in to win the ball, plays a one-two with Jacob Murphy before unleashing a venomous strike into the top right corner.
      Sublime!
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      87. Bradley Barcola takes a fantastic touch before finding Kylian Mbappe, whose shot takes a deflection that is NOT spotted by the referee.
      Goal kick to Newcastle, that will suit them.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      84. Just six minutes of the ninety left to play, and PSG have a real spring in their step, but cannot seem to find a second goal.
      Isak gets away on the break, but his shot is saved easily by Donnarumma.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      82. Great pressing from Jacob Murphy, before Jamaal Lascelles puts a GREAT challenge in on Bradley Barcola.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      78. Chance for PSG!
      Ousmane Dembele gets the ball in the box and smashes a half-volley on target, but Nick Pope is there to make the save.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      77. Newcastle are really managing this game well you feel.
      Just 13 minutes left of regulation time before they will claim their first Champions League win in 20 years time!
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      75. Zaire-Emery has been fantastic in midfield for PSG tonight, made all the more impressive when you consider he is just a 17-year-old boy.
      Future star.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      72. Anthony Gordon is booked for a late tackle on Marquinhos.
      Miguel Almiron goes down, and will be replaced by Jacob Murphy.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      70. Chance for PSG!
      Ousmane Dembele is played in beautifully by Achraf Hakimi.
      He gets away from Dan Burn, but fires his shot wide of the post!
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      68. PSG work the ball around the box nicely, but there are so many bodies back for Newcastle that they cannot get forward in any meaningful way.
      Ousmane Dembele is shown a yellow card.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      64. A change for either side.
      Vitinha is on for PSG in place or Manuel Ugarte, and Elliot Anderson replaces Sandro Tonali for the hosts.
      Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      62. A little bit more purpose for PSG since the introduction of Bradley Barcola, as they come forth once more.
      They force a corner, and all of a sudden seem to have a spring in their step.
      GOAL! Newcastle United 3-1 PSG
      58. PSG GET ONE BACK!
      Zaire-Emery plays a wonderful pass into Lucas Hernandez, who finishes brilliantly.
      Newcastle United 3-0 PSG
      54. Two Geordie boys and Miguel Almiron on the scoresheet as Newcastle are 3-0 up against Kylian Mbappe and PSG at home.
      If you were a script writer for this game, that is exactly how you would want this Geordie fairytale to go.
      Newcastle United 3-0 PSG
      53. Finally a change for PSG, and it is Bradley Barcola who will be coming on to try and make a difference.
      GOAL! Newcastle United 3-0 PSG
      50. IT’S THREE! SEAN LONGSTAFF GRABS A THIRD!
      Wonderful football Newcastle once again.
      Kieran Trippier gets the ball in the right back position, and plays a wonderful through ball into Sean Longstaff who hits the ball low and hard, off of Donnarumma, and into the back of the net!
      Newcastle United 2-0 PSG
      49. Alexander Isak has managed to get rid of the bandage he was playing with, and it has seemingly been replaced by vaseline, a plaster and a couple of stitches.
      He plays a pass into Anthony Gordon no problem, but Marquinhos puts a good challenge in on him.
      Newcastle United 2-0 PSG
      47. Ugarte wins a foul from Longstaff inside his own box, before PSG end up wasting their possession and the ball goes out of play. More