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      Jack Grealish fans ‘wonder what he was looking at’ as they clock star’s hilarious reaction during Man City bus parade

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      JACK GREALISH fans are wondering what he spotted during the Manchester City trophy parade after his hilarious reaction to something in the crowd.The City star has been the centre of attention due to his antics since the club won Saturday’s Champions League final and completed a historic Treble.
      Jack Grealish spotted something in the crowd during the trophy paradeCredit: Twitter
      And was clearly impressedCredit: Twitter
      A number of clips of the popular England international during his celebratory four-day bender have already gone viral with his fans in hysterics.
      And another moment from the bus parade has now been spotted.
      In the latest video, Grealish can be seen shirtless next to Kyle Walker on the bus as it drives through Manchester.
      The winger then appears to spot something in the crowd which leaves him very impressed.
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      After an immediate point, Grealish gives the OK gesture with his hand with a big grin on his face.
      And fans loved the moment, but were curious to know what he had spotted.
      One tweeted: “Wonder what he was looking at…”
      A second joked: “When you clock that the pub has a dartboard.”
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      A third wrote: “Me when the waiter is bringing the garlic prawns out.”
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      A fourth said: “Naa I dunno why but I’m starting luv this guy.”
      While a fifth: “Don’t get tired of the Grealish content.”
      The England star led the celebrations after winning the Champions League final in Istanbul with his team-mates in the changing room as he started chanting about Rodri’s winning goal.
      He was also part of the team’s ten-hour trip to Ibiza when he was pictured looking worse for wear and had to be helped by Kyle Walker as they headed to the airport to get their flight back to Manchester.
      He was pictured in the same shirt he had worn on the night out as he disembarked the plane back after landing.
      After starting the trophy parade through the City, Grealish was involved in a few hilarious moments, including begging Bernardo Silva to stay at the club.
      Erling Haaland poured champagne over his head, leaving him looking unimpressed.
      Once making it to the stage, the 27-year-old then stopped the proceedings as he demanded to be given more alcohol.
      After his time on stage, he continued the party into the early hours at a club in Manchester.
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      He was even snapped wearing Dolce & Gabbana pyjamas as he entered the club, perhaps sensing he was going to need his bed pretty soon.
      But it’s back to business now for the Three Lions star, with Grealish joining up with Gareth Southgate’s squad for the upcoming Euro qualifiers. More

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      Kate Abdo signs new four-year deal with CBS Sports to continue presenting Champions League coverage

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      FANS’ favourite Kate Abdo is staying as a CBS Sports presenter with an exclusive new four-year contract.The Mancunian, 41, is known for her on-air banter with high-profile colleagues like Thierry Henry, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher.
      Kate Abdo will work exclusively for CBS Sports for another four yearsCredit: CBS
      Kate has a rapport that viewers love with Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards, as shown in IstanbulCredit: Twitter @CBSSportsGolazo
      Kate’s style has won her legions of followers since she joined the American broadcaster in 2020.
      The former Sky Sports presenter previously worked in Spain, France, Germany and the USA.
      A shining example of why viewers love her came during coverage of Manchester City’s 1-0 Champions League final win over Inter Milan on Saturday.
      She appeared to big up the three ex-internationals alongside her.
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      Henry and Carragher were hailed for their Champions League pedigree.
      And as Richards waited eagerly, Kate boasted of a third man responsible for “launching a football dynasty” and being an “icon in Manchester”.
      But she then announced “Peter Schmeichel will join us” – arguably Manchester United’s greatest ever keeper.
      Kate then added: “Micah is here too.”
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      She went on to press Richards over a rumour he had flown his hairdresser out for the showpiece game in Istanbul.
      And when the ex-England ace admitted he had, she delighted viewers by teasing him.
      Abdo even joked when Richards questioned her on her new TV deal.
      She said: “Listen, you could cut me now and I would bleed CBS.”
      The US broadcaster has Champions League rights until until the end of 2029-30 season. 
      The well-travelled presenter has put down roots with CBS SportsCredit: AFP
      Kate began her broadcasting career in Germany covering the Bundesliga as a production assistant and has since worked in the UK, Spain, France, and now the United States.
      She speaks fluent French, German and Spanish.
      She has also hosted the Europa League group stage draw on three different occasions, and back-to-back Ballon d’Or award ceremonies in 2014 and 2015.
      She has also hosted boxing shows for Fox, Sky Sport and DAZN, and covered the 2022 World Cup for Fox.
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      In 2010, Kate married wealthy German businessman and investor Ramtin Abdo. More

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      Wilfried Zaha ‘to reject £45m deal to play with Cristiano Ronaldo’ as he wants to join Champions League club

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      WILFRIED ZAHA will reject the chance to play with Crisitano Ronaldo in the Saudi league in favour of joining a Champions League club this summer.The Daily Mail report that Zaha plans to turn down a £45million a year offer from Al-Nassr if a Champions League club comes in for him.
      Zaha is looking to join a Champions League club this summerCredit: Getty
      The Ivory Coast international will be free to leave Crystal Palace when his contract expires in two weeks.
      According to The Daily Mail, his preference would be to join PSG who plan to target the winger if their move for Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram falls through.
      PSG were looking at Thuram, 25, in the wake of Lionel Messi leaving the club and the potential sale of Neymar.
      The Paris club were hoping that bringing in a number nine like Thuram would enable them to get the best out of Kylian Mbappe who prefers to operate off the left.
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      However they were yesterday rocked by the news that Mbappe will not renew his contract – and may be forced to sell the French forward this summer.
      Zaha is also attracting interest from Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid and it is believed their Champions League status means he would favour Atletico over a Saudi payday.
      This is despite the offer being made by Al Nassr being described as “generational wealth”.
      Palace have not given up hope that their talisman will extend his stay at Selhurst Park however and have tabled a four year contract offer of £200,000-per-week.
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      The attacker has until the end of June to accept the offer before formally leaving the club as a free agent.
      Zaha has not ruled out extending his stay with The Eagles’ and is open to signing a new deal.
      However if an elite European club makes a concrete offer he would accept an inferior wage to secure the move. More

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      Inside Man City stars’ four-day bender, with Jack Grealish leading non-stop party from Istanbul to Ibiza and Manchester

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      MANCHESTER CITY stars have been enjoying a four-day non-stop bender since winning the Treble. Pep Guardiola’s heroes won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League, celebrating in style after making history.

      Man City won the Treble and have had wild nights partying sinceCredit: Getty
      Jack Grealish has been leading the wild nights out as the players have gone from world-class footballers to party animals.
      Here, SunSport takes a look at their antics from the moment the final whistle went in Istanbul to their concluding night out back in Manchester.
      Dressing room and pitch party (Saturday night)
      After lifting the Champions League trophy, it didn’t take long for the boozing to get underway with Kyle Walker saying he was going to DESTROY any drink.
      The team sunk beers in the changing room and sung chants as they serenaded final goalscorer Rodri.
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      Champagne was sprayed into the air as players danced and took photos with the trophy and each other.
      Celebrations went long into the night as they hit up a nightclub, partying alongside F1 star George Russell.
      Jack Grealish was front an centre in the boozy dressing room partyCredit: @JACKGREALISH
      Grealish enjoyed the post-match beersCredit: @JACKGREALISH
      He wore his kit and medal to the nightclubCredit: @JACKGREALISH
      George Russell partied with Man City playersCredit: @JACKGREALISH
      Flight home (Sunday morning)
      There was no time for hangovers as the team returned home from Turkey with Champions League medals around their necks.
      Erling Haaland was one of the last men standing during the after-party, finally calling it a night at 7am.
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      The goal machine puffed on a luxury cigar in the morning and posed for a selfie alongisde pal Grealish, who was still in his Man City kit.
      He poked his head out of the team bus and yelled “woo” and belted out songs all day.
      Meanwhile, goalkeeper Ederson was seen leaving the hotel for the airport clutching a beer in his hand for a liquid breakfast.
      Erling Haaland partied until the morningCredit: INSTAGRAM@ERLING.HAALAND
      Haaland wrote on Instagram that he loves GrealishCredit: INSTAGRAM@ERLING.HAALAND
      Ederson was still on the booze in the morningCredit: PA
      Jack Grealish gasped for air after a heavy nightCredit: PA
      Pep Guardiola carried the Champions League trophy off the planeCredit: Getty
      Dinner date (Sunday evening)
      Man City hired out a restaurant in Manchester for the players to enjoy an extravagant meal.
      However, most players remained party-hungry rather than wanting food as only Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and Stefan Ortega showed up.
      The others were resting ahead of flying out to Ibiza.
      Clubbing in Ibiza (Sunday night)
      The likes of Grealish, Walker and John Stones all flew out to Ibiza for a ten-hour bash.
      Their private jet touched down on the party island at 11:59pm and they travelled straight to the luxury Ushuaia Beach Hotel, where they had booked an entire floor.
      City legends quickly dressed up and went out to the resort’s nightclub and partied until 6:30am.
      Jack Grealish and Phil Foden went out in IbizaCredit: Splash
      Grealish had another heavy night on the boozeCredit: Splash
      Back to Manchester (Monday morning)
      The team had no time to get any sleep as the non-stop bender continued with a 10am flight back to Manchester ahead of the bus parade.
      Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva left the resort with beaming smiles, but Grealish followed looking worse for wear after a crazy night.
      The life and soul of the celebrations struggled to walk and had to be carried by Walker.
      Grealish wore a hoodie and sunglasses to hide how smashed he was and the England star even got offered a WHEELCHAIR by airport staff that saw him struggling to stand.
      As they landed back in Manchester, Rodri jumped down the flight steps and Grealish followed in the same shirt he was wearing on the night out.
      Man City players landed back after a night out in IbizaCredit: Zenpix
      The were in a joyous mood as they landedCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Bus parade (Monday evening)
      Fans gathered in adverse weather conditions to welcome home their Treble-winning heroes.
      Grealish led celebrations, holding the Champions League trophy high above crowds of supporters before going topless with Haaland.
      The striker then poured champagne over his drunk team-mate’s head and Ederson nearly took a pal’s head off with a confetti cannon.
      Grealish continued to booze while on stage as Kalvin Phillips tipped vodka into his mouth as fans joked they were “praying for his liver”.
      The party animal then grabbed the microphone claimed he had not slept in days before handing over to Phillips, who sang a X-rated chant at Stones.
      Guardiola joined in the party puffing on a cigar.
      Bernardo Silva got on the beersCredit: Alamy
      Grealish showed no signs off ware from his night in IbizaCredit: Getty
      Kevin De Bruyne took in fans’ appreciationCredit: Getty
      Erling Haaland soaked Jack GrealishCredit: @city_xtra
      Kalvin Phillips poured vodka into Jack Grealish’s mouthCredit: AFP
      Manchester nightclub (Monday night into Tuesday morning)
      Despite getting obliterated at the parade, Grealish found more energy as he attended a get together at Manchester’s Depot Mayfield club.
      The 27-year-old rocked up in silk Dolce & Gabbana pyjamas and Haaland wore his Champions League medal around his neck as he turned up with girlfriend Isabel Johansen.
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      De Bruyne, Gundogan, Riyad Mahrez and all of the squad with their partners turned up for one final party session back home.
      The boozy night continued into the early hours of the morning as Grealish showed he is a heavyweight as he continued to drink in front of a raucous crowd.
      Jack Grealish wore silk pyjamasCredit: BackGrid
      Erling Haaland dressed in gold for a final partyCredit: BackGrid
      Grealish was ready to get back on the drinkCredit: BackGrid
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      Inside Man City’s nightclub celebrations after bus parade as shattered Jack Grealish leads party on stage

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      JACH GREALISH’S Treble binge entered its fourth day as the shattered Manchester City ace continued to lead his side’s epic celebrations.The 27-year-old admitted “I was awful” after the match – but that hasn’t stopped him from toasting his breathtaking season.
      Jack Grealish took a selfie video in front of a raucous crowdCredit: Instagram
      Phil Foden wore sunglasses indoors as he bounced up and down with his team-mates
      Jack Grealish led the partying on stageCredit: INSTAGRAM / @nataliepikepresenter
      The England star kisses Sasha Attwood on the pitch in IstanbulCredit: AFP
      Grealish initially celebrated with girlfriend Sasha Attwood on the pitch in Istanbul.
      He then joined his team-mates on a boozy night out that is seemingly yet to wind down.
      On that first evening of partying, Grealish could be seen sipping on a can of Heineken and bottle of Asahi.
      The attacking midfielder and his team-mates danced in the dressing room before moving on to a nightclub.
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      Grealish took a selfie with Erling Haaland as the sun began to rise, while the Norwegian could also be seen puffing on a cigar.
      While appearing at last night’s parade, Grealish declared: “Basically, for the past 24 hours I’ve had the best day and night… to be fair, I don’t think I’ve slept.”
      Following the parade, the team moved onto a night club.
      The cheeky Midlander looked a little worse for wear as he entered the stage in front of a room full of partying City fans at Depot Mayfield.
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      In Grealish’s latest Instagram video, skipper Ilkay Gundogan could be seen placing the three trophies on a table in front of a packed room.
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      Grealish, 27, has had an incredible time since completing the TrebleCredit: Getty
      Kalvin Phillips pours a drink into Grealish’s mouthCredit: Alamy
      Grealish removed his top to throw to a fanCredit: Getty
      Phil Foden, donning sunglasses indoors, then grabbed his captain, while Rico Lewis, Kalvin Phillips and Ruben Dias could be seen bouncing up and down.
      Grealish then switched his camera to selfie mode – smiling wearily as he posed in front of the raucous crowd.
      He captioned his clip: “Naaaaaaaaaaah what a club man.”
      At last night’s parade, Grealish bizarrely donned a high-vis jacket as he spoke with host Natalie Pike.
      Pike later posted a video clip of Grealish on the mic on stage, captioning it: “Jack is leading the party… obviously.”
      Haaland was earlier recorded tipping champers on his pal Grealish’s head.
      While Grealish could also be seen guzzling champagne in front of delighted fans.
      The England ace has been called up by Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers.
      Grealish was drenched in champers live on Instagram
      The former Aston Villa ace poses with Bernardo Silva and the Champions League trophyCredit: Getty
      Grealish sips his drink during the celebrationsCredit: Alamy
      But he is unlikely to report for international duty until later this week, having been given some extra time off following City’s Champions League triumph.
      England face Malta on Friday night, before hosting North Macedonia on Monday.
      Grealish wore luxurious silk Dolce & Gabbana PJs as he arrived at last night’s title party.
      Haaland donned a similarly comfortable looking D&G silk number, albeit in yellow.
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      While the Norwegian’s girlfriend Isabel Johansen went for an elegant blue and white dress.
      Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, Kyle Walker, Riyad Mahrez and Ederson were among the other City stars to rock up with their partners.
      Grealish arrived at last night’s event wearing D&G PjsCredit: BackGrid
      Erling Haaland donned a similar outfitCredit: BackGrid
      Haaland’s girlfriend Isabel Johansen wore a blue and white dressCredit: BackGrid More

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      Man Utd ‘unhappy with Brandon Williams’ after defender slams rivals City for Treble-clinching Champions League win

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are unhappy with Brandon Williams’ bizarre dig at Manchester City’s historic Treble triumph.City won their first ever Champions League trophy on Saturday shortly after conquering the Premier and the FA Cup.
      Manchester United ace Brandon Williams went on a strange rant after Manchester City’s TrebleCredit: Getty
      Manchester United are unhappy with Williams’ remarks after City’s successCredit: Getty
      The Citizens emulated United’s legendary achievement from 1999, and it appears that left Williams feeling a little bitter.
      The Red Devils’ left-back went on a strange rant on social media as he described City’s success as “sloppy seconds”.
      Williams posted on Instagram: “Nobody wants sloppy seconds.”
      The 22-year-old then criticised United legend Rio Ferdinand after the BT Sport pundit congratulated Jack Grealish and his City team-mates.
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      The full-back felt Ferdinand was wrong to praise the club’s rivals given his allegiances to the Old Trafford outfit.
      Williams added: “@rioferdy5 Bet you don’t congratulate if you was [a] player. Keep the same morals. Two face are boring.”
      According to ESPN, the club is disappointed with the ex-England youth international’s comments.
      The Red Devils are also distancing themselves from the defender’s jibes as they are “not welcomed”. 
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      United have officially refused to directly comment on the matter.
      Williams was restricted to just one appearance under manager Erik ten Hag this season and that took place at the Carabao Cup where he played only five minutes.
      The academy graduate’s future is uncertain with his contract set to run out in 2024.
      The former Norwich ace has registered a total of one goal and three assists in 51 appearances for the club ever since he was called up to the senior squad in 2019. More

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      Hilarious moment Man City hero Jack Grealish is carried by Kyle Walker after marathon booze session following treble win

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      TREBLE-winner Jack Grealish got so smashed on a three-day celebration bender he had to be held up by party-loving teammate Kyle Walker.The Man City pair were heading to Ibiza airport where wrecked Grealish, 27, was offered a wheelchair.
      Jack Grealish got so smashed he had to be held up by party-loving teammate Kyle WalkerCredit: Splash
      Grealish hugs the cup after City’s Champions League win at 11pm on Saturday
      Grealish downing beers with Stefan Ortega to start the party at 11.20pm on Saturday
      Grealish Still in kit, singing with ace Haaland at 6am on Sunday
      Back in Manchester with Bernardo Silva at 4pm on SundayCredit: Getty
      The squad spent 12 hours on the island after Saturday’s Istanbul booze-up.
      Tonight they held their victory bus parade in Manchester.
      The £100million winger downed bubbly at the open-top bus parade in Manchester.
      The non-stop celebrations began with a monster booze-up in Istanbul after City won the Champions League on Saturday.
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      The heroes briefly returned to Manchester before most flew off again at 8.30pm on Sunday on a Titan Airways Airbus A321.
      In scenes right out of the Hangover movies, they landed at 11.59pm and headed to megaclub Pacha until sunrise.
      Jack shared much of his celebrations on his socials.
      Yesterday it looked like the partying had caught up with him when he emerged from the team hotel at 10am.
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      He hid bleary eyes under shades and a hoodie while supported by Kyle Walker, whose own boozy antics have included exposing himself in a bar.
      An onlooker said: “Jack’s teammates were holding him up and managed to get him to the bus. When they got to the airport, staff saw he was struggling to walk and brought a wheelchair. They offered him the chair as transport to the plane.
      “But he managed to walk up the steps himself. All his mates seemed to be finding it pretty funny. I think Jack will once he’s had some sleep.”
      City’s England stars John Stones, Phil Foden, Walker and Kalvin Phillips also flew to the island.
      Others on the trip included Erling Haaland, Nathan Ake, Rúben Dias, Rodri, Riyad Mahrez, Bernardo Silva and Manuel Akanji.
      Jack changes kit for the Ibiza all-nighter, pictured on Monday at 12.30amCredit: Splash
      Grealish in full-on party mode with England pal Phil Foden on Monday at 1.30amCredit: Splash
      Jack and the team on a tram before their bus parade at 6.50pm on MondayCredit: Getty
      Sozzled Grealish soaked in booze after the team’s homecoming
      The star is pictured drenched in bubbly and shouting for joy at 7pm on MondayCredit: Getty
      Grealish pours more bubbly booze down his throatCredit: Twitter
      Sup for cup Jack on the team busCredit: Getty
      Club captain Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin de Bruyne and Stefan Ortega stayed in Manchester and took their Wags for a celebratory meal at Tattu restaurant.
      The Ibiza group were bussed to the 415-room Ushuaia Hotel after midnight.
      They dined at Tatel, where a green salad costs £25, before departing for Pacha at 2.30am.
      Swaying Jack was seen in pale-blue designer shirt and £3,000 Gucci leather trousers.
      Players partied until 6.30am then returned to their hotel.
      They arrived in Manchester at 1pm yesterday, ahead of the 6.30pm open-top bus parade.
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      Rejuvenated Jack was among players seen on a tram.
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      Ederson ‘nearly takes team-mate’s head off’ as he fires confetti cannon at Man City pals during Treble bus parade

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans laughed their socks off after Ederson’s hilarious gaffe at the victory parade.City celebrated their historic Treble triumph with an open-top bus parade through the city centre in front of thousands of supporters after winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
      Manchester City star Ederson brought a confetti cannon to the Treble celebrationCredit: Twitter
      But Ederson got careless during the open-top bus parade in ManchesterCredit: Twitter
      Ederson accidentally fired the cannon and stunned his Manchester City team-matesCredit: Twitter
      And the goalkeeper stood out thanks to a funny blunder that left the spectators in stitches.
      The Brazil international held a giant confetti cannon on top of the bus.
      But the 29-year-old got careless and accidentally fired some friendly fire to his team-mates.
      Sergio Gomez got so scared he almost hopped off his seat while Ederson immediately apologised.
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      City fans were left in hysterics as they took to social media after the funny incident.
      One supporter tweeted: “Nothing to see here, just Ederson firing a confetti cannon straight at someone’s head.”
      Another commented: “Friendly fire is not tolerated.”
      A third posted: “Poor Sergio.”
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      This fan wrote: “I’m just glad he waited until after the season was over before he started trying to snipe his teammates. F*****g nutter!!! Love him!”
      And that one said: “Ederson is clearly not qualified to be handling ballistics.”
      That wasn’t the only funny moment of the parade as Erling Haaland doused Jack Grealish with champagne. More