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      Man Utd legend Evra reveals how rival begged ‘I have kids’ in plea for mercy after filthy nutmeg versus Dynamo Kyiv

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Patrice Evra has revealed a player pleaded with him “I have kids” after being brutally nutmegged.The Red Devils claimed their third European triumph in 2008 when Sir Alex Ferguson’s men beat Chelsea on penalties in Moscow.
      Patrice Evra received the ball from Nani inside the penalty areaCredit: Twitter@Evra

      Evra nutmegged Diakhate and left him for deadCredit: Twitter / @Evra
      He then laid it off for Carlos Tevez whose shot was savedCredit: Twitter / @Evra
      And they set the tone for that Champions League campaign in the group stage when they won five and drew one of their six matches.
      One of those came at home to Dynamo Kyiv in a comfortable 4-0 victory.
      In the match, left-back Evra produced a remarkable piece of skill when marauding down the wing.
      The Frenchman, who spent eight years at Old Trafford between 2006 and 2014, burst forward and laid the ball off to Nani.
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      He then carried on his run and received the one-two, before audaciously taking it on the turn and popping it through the legs of Pape Diakhate.
      After Evra’s sensational skill, he still had the composure to lay it into Carlos Tevez, but the Man Utd striker’s shot was saved by Oleksandr Shovkovskiy.
      However, Evra did not forget the ludicrous skill and in 2021 revealed what Diakhate said to him after being bamboozled.
      Sharing the clip, Evra tweeted: “I used to meg [nutmeg] people just for fun 🤩.
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      “At the end of the game, that defender said: ‘Evra, you can’t do that to me, I’ve got kids’ 😅😂🔥🙏🏽.”
      Evra played 379 games for Man Utd, winning five Premier League titles, the Champions League and three League Cups.
      He then moved to Juventus and claimed two Serie A titles, before brief spells at Marseille and West Ham brought the curtain down on his career as he retired in 2019.
      Evra also holds a remarkable record of having reached FIVE Champions League finals – four of which he lost.
      He was a part of the 2004 Monaco side that lost 3-0 to Jose Mourinho’s Porto.
      He then featured in both the 2009 and 2011 finals in which Barcelona defeated Man Utd.
      And in 2015 he succumbed to Barcelona for a third time as Juventus went down 3-1 in Berlin. More

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      Chelsea fans in disbelief as new footage shows Wesley Fofana READING seconds before Chelsea concede against Real Madrid

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      CHELSEA fans have been left in disbelief after footage emerged appearing to show Wesley Fofana READING just before Real Madrid scored.He and a number of other players appeared to switch off and the mistake proved costly for the Blues stars as the Spanish side took a set piece quickly, and Marco Asensio was able to fire in the side’s second goal of the night.
      Is that defensive “expert” still at the club? state of defending at that corner, looks like Fofana is reading a note when ball comes in! pic.twitter.com/ygLvLvFKOt— RoyalBlueChelsea⭐⭐ (@CFCROYALBLUE) April 12, 2023

      Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana was reading a note as Real Madrid scored from a cornerCredit: twitter: @CFCROYALBLUE
      While Reece James and other defenders had also switched offCredit: twitter: @CFCROYALBLUE
      Chelsea went on to lose the first leg of the quarter-final 2-0 and it got even worse as Ben Chilwell was sent off and will miss the second leg.
      But fans are even more upset with the result as it appears the second goal could have been avoided if the players were more alert.
      In the clip posted on social media, Reece James has his back to the ball and Wesley Fofana appears to be reading a note handed to him by one of the substitutes.
      And the club’s supporters have slammed them online.
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      One Chelsea fan tweeted: “Is that defensive “expert” still at the club? state of defending at that corner, looks like Fofana is reading a note when the ball comes in!”
      A second commented: “Is nuts, half of them backs turned, pointing, yeah Cucarella does at least move, Fofana (whose legs the ball goes through ) looks like he’s reading a book ….little things make the difference…it ain’t over but so frustrating to concede soft goals.”

      A third pointed out: “They’re aren’t even focused on defending the corner. It’s almost like everyone already gave up.”
      A fourth wrote: “Only subs that could have brought that note on are either Gallagher or Mount..that’s on Lampard! Sending on a note before a set piece is defended..shocking!”
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      A fifth said: “Pls where was James going was he not supposed to mark Vini they left him free.”
      While a sixth declared: “SHAMBOLIC.”
      After the game, interim boss Frank Lampard admitted his players switched off after going down to ten men.
      He said: “The disappointing thing is you give away a set-piece and switch off for the second goal with ten men.
      “I don’t think with ten men they carved us open. That was due to the spirit.
      “And I think at that part of the game we had our chances, three pretty good chances. Joao [Felix] early, Raheem [Sterling], Mason [Mount] near the end. So there’s some good things, but the result is a reality.
      “I just said to the players, special things can happen at Stamford Bridge. They’re a good team, but we have to believe.” More

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      What punishment Leroy Sane asked Bayern Munich to give Sadio Mane after being punched in face

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      LEROY SANE was in favour of Sadio Mane being handed a “mild” punishment for their bust-up, it’s claimed.The pair were involved in a heated argument following the defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League.
      Leroy Sane and Sadio Mane are claimed to have had a bust upCredit: Getty
      But the pair have now settled their differencesCredit: AP
      Sane was believed to be left with a bloodied lip after the former Liverpool star allegedly punched him.
      And discussions over Mane’s punishment were spoken about by Bayern’s bosses with Sane in favour of lesser action than throwing him out of the team, according to BILD.
      The German outlet claims that the pair held talks with sports director Hasan Salihamidzic, 46, and manager Thomas Tuchel, 49, as they look to move on from their bust-up.
      The pair are now said to have “forgotten” the altercation and have been in training together.
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      The report also suggests that they have been on the same team during training matches.
      The incident happened after Mane was reportedly left fuming after an on-field argument with Sane.
      He “complained” about how his team-mate, once of Manchester City, spoke to him late on in the match.
      The pair were pictured talking heatedly on the pitch in the 83rd minute following a mix-up over an attacking move.
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      And Bild claimed that tempers flared in the dressing room once the game was over.
      Words were said to have been exchanged.
      Mane then allegedly struck Sane on the lip, leaving a mark.
      Team-mates were reportedly forced to separate the pair, with Sane being sent out of the dressing room.
      The following day, Sane was seen hiding his face as he made his way to the team bus. More

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      Liverpool ‘could axe 13 PLAYERS to fund summer rebuild’ with a host of first-team stars set to be flogged

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      LIVERPOOL may have to offload up to 13 players this summer, reports suggest.The Reds are enduring a turbulent season that could see them missing out on the top four.
      Liverpool have been enduring a turbulent campaign in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp may axe up to 13 players in the summerCredit: Alamy
      The Daily Express predicts that manager Jurgen Klopp may have to wield the axe on several players to raise funds for reinforcement, especially if the Merseysiders miss out on Champions League cash.
      Liverpool may start by letting go of players whose contracts run out in June.
      Adrian, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Roberto Firmino could all leave.
      Arthur is highly likely to return to Juventus after an unsuccessful loan stint at Anfield.
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      Caoimhen Kelleher, Sepp van den Berg, Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips could all find themselves on the chopping block as well after failing to earn first-team opportunities.
      Joel Matip has struggled for fitness in the last 18 months and may have to make way if Klopp is able to get an upgrade at centre-back.
      The same goes for Kostas Tsimikas, even though the left-back has shone bright while deputising for Andy Robertson.
      James Milner and Joe Gomez help Liverpool meet the criteria for homegrown players in their Premier League and European squads.
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      But both of them could be on the way out, especially Milner whose deal comes to an end in June.
      Liverpool are currently eighth in the Premier League table with 12 points separating them from fourth place.
      The Reds are facing immense competition for Champions League qualification with the likes of Newcastle and Manchester United also making a strong case. More

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      Arsenal want to re-sign former player who they gave up on after just one appearance in two years

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      ARSENAL want to re-sign Ismael Bennacer, reports suggest.Bennacer is one of the main stars of reigning Italian champions AC Milan.
      Ismael Bennacer is wanted by ArsenalCredit: Alamy
      And he gave them one foot in the Champions League semi-final after rifling home the only goal of their 1-0 win over Napoli in the quarter-final.
      However, his good form is now attracting interest, with Arsenal and Liverpool both interested in his services.
      The reports from Italy, via Football 365, suggest Arsenal could even try to tempt Milan into a sale by offering Folarin Balogun in a swap deal.
      Bennacer, 25, was on the books at Arsenal between 2015 and 2017.
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      But he was never able to make a lasting impression, only making one appearance in the senior team.
      From Arsenal the Algerian international went to Empoli.
      And by 2019 he was picked up by AC Milan in a £14million deal.
      Since joining the San Siro club, he has made 139 appearances.
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      Bennacer did sign a new four-and-a-half-year deal at Milan only in January, and according to Transfermakrt, his market value now sits at £35m.
      Arsenal are in the market for the midfielder, having been heavily linked with both Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo.
      A shock report earlier today also suggested Arsenal had made contact with Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante. More

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      Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr reveals the best defender he’s come up against in brutal snub to Chelsea star Reece James

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      REAL MADRID forward Vinicius Junior has revealed his toughest opponent after taking on Chelsea’s Reece James.Following Madrid’s 2-0 victory over the Blues in Wednesday’s Champions League quarter final first leg, where Vinicius picked up two more assists, he was asked which defender he found most difficult to play against.
      Vinicius Jr gave James a horrid night as Real Madrid comfortably beat the BluesCredit: Getty
      The winger finally triumphed in the battle of wills against the EnglishmanCredit: EPA
      Barca star Araujo is Vinicius’s toughest opponent
      The Brazilian answered: “It has to be Araujo, who has defended me best. He is very good and very strong, that’s why he plays for Barca”.
      James recently revealed that Vinicius was one of the toughest players he’s ever faced.
      The respectful sentiment was clearly mutual, with the Brazilian ace naming James as a difficult opponent.
      However, last night’s face-off was one to forget for the England right-back.
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      Premier League veteran Rio Ferdinand claimed Vinicius showed James “no respect” and explained how “Reece needs to take this personally to see where did he get it wrong”.
      Fans echoed this observation, saying the Chelsea full-back, “was torn apart by Vinicius”. While another added: “Vini really owned James”.

      Social media fans have also enjoyed the Madrid forward’s cheeky Instagram post showing him racing past James last night, with the Chelsea man tagged in.
      Comments included that the England international had dropped a “stinker on the big stage” and that the tag was “brutal” and “did Reece dirty”.
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      However, it is understood that the two are on friendly terms and frequently interact online.
      Vinicius Jr and James will renew their hostilities next Tuesday when Chelsea host the defending European champions in the second-leg of their last-eight tie. More

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      Woman spectacularly gatecrashes Kimmich interview by shaking her boobs at him after Bayern Munich lose to Man City

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      BAYERN MUNICH star Joshua Kimmich got some consolation for his side’s loss to Manchester City… with a woman shaking her boobs in his direction.Midfielder Kimmich was part of the Bayern side beaten 3-0 at the Etihad in Tuesday’s Champions League tie.
      A woman spectacularly gatecrashed Joshua Kimmich’s interview by shaking her boobs
      German media interviewed the 28-year-old in a corridor inside the main stand.
      And, as the 76-cap international tried to explain away Bayern’s humbling defeat, a brunette fan stole his limelight.
      Film showed the fun-loving beauty, in her 20s, watching the interview through a glass partition from an adjoining hospitality lounge.
      Wearing a big smile, she got up from a curved sofa to jiggle her breasts in Kimmich’s direction.
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      The cheeky fan then took a big gulp of red wine from a large glass before taking pictures of the player on her mobile phone.
      Her antics made her the toast of German media, earning headlines such as top-selling Bild’s “Bosom Shaker Crashes Kimmich Interview.”
      Despite the hilarious video, the result was no laughing matter for Kimmich’s side, who welcome City to Munich next Wednesday.
      Goals from Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland give the German champions a heavy deficit to come back from.
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      Kimmich said: “The first 60 minutes were very, very good.
      “Then, just like against Freiburg, we were hit by another long-range goal out of the blue.
      “Before that, we had a great chance to make it 1-0 through Jamal Musiala. After that we were more error-prone.
      “Until the 2-0 goal, it was an even match. The result is bitter, of course.”
      Joshua Kimmich pictured following defeat to Man CityCredit: AP More

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      Sadio Mane SUSPENDED by Bayern Munich after ‘punching Leroy Sane in the face’ following Man City defeat

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      SADIO MANE has been SUSPENDED by Bayern Munich for his off-field bust-up with Leroy Sane. The German giants are back home following their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final.
      Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane had an awkward training ground reunionCredit: AP
      Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel talking to Sadio ManeCredit: AP
      Leroy Sane appeared to hide his lip injuryCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      According to German outlet Bild, tempers flared after the first-leg match between Sane, 27, and Mane.
      It is claimed Mane, 31, was left fuming after an on-field argument with Sane and allegedly punched the ex-City star in the mouth.
      The rumoured scuffle is believed to have left Sane with a marked lip and the winger was later seen trying to cover his face as he left the Etihad.
      Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel was pictured speaking with Mane during training and appeared to make a pleading gesture.
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      The former Liverpool man and Sane were also snapped uncomfortably next to each other – both cutting a glum look.
      And things worsened for Mane, following the news that he has been temporarily suspended by Bayern for one game and fined.
      A club statement read: “Sadio Mané , 31, will not be in the FC Bayern squad for the home game against 1899 Hoffenheim next Saturday. 
      “The reason is misconduct by Mané after FC Bayern’s Champions League game at Manchester City. In addition, Mané will receive a fine.”
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      According to The Mirror, Mane was dealing with a death in his family in the build up to the trip to Manchester.
      Tuchel’s side is left with it all to do when they welcome City to Munich for the return tie next Wednesday.
      Goals from Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland give the Premier League champions a commanding lead.
      But Tuchel spoke out in defence of his players and claimed to have even grown admiration for the side he took over in March.
      He told Prime Video: “Of course, the result is bitter for us.
      “I fell in love with my team a little today, the way they performed. Even if it sounds strange, that was a lot of fun.
      “I think our players were lacking a bit in confidence and form.”
      Thomas Tuchel with Pep GuardiolaCredit: AFP More