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      Watch Raphinha PUNCH Marcos Alonso’s seat repeatedly in meltdown after Barcelona star is subbed against Man Utd

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      RAPHINHA repeatedly PUNCHED Marcos Alonso’s seat in a meltdown after being subbed off against Manchester United.The Europa League first-leg tie ended all square at the Nou Camp after Raphinha made it 2-2 on the night.
      Raphinha was left fuming after being subbed off

      But the Brazilian was left fuming after he made way for Ferran Torres on 83 minutes.
      Raphinha’s frustrations were evident on the subs bench as he took his anger out on Alonso’s seat.
      But he did apologise to manager Xavi afterwards – despite not needing to.
      Xavi said: “I see and understand Raphinha’s anger, I was also angry. I make the changes thinking about the team and not to point fingers at anyone
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      “Raphinha has apologised to me but he didn’t have to. I see it as a positive that everyone wants to play.”
      Alonso headed Barca 1-0 up on 50 minutes but just moments later Marcus Rashford levelled.
      And Rashford had a part in putting United 2-1 up after his cross was diverted in by defender Jules Kounde.
      Kounde’s blushes were sparred by Raphinha, whose curled cross sailed all the way in.
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      United boss Erik ten Hag claimed the game was so good it was more fitting for Champions League football.
      He said: “I think we dictated the game. Apart from maybe 15 minutes of the first half, we had some difficulties, but for the rest, we dictated the game and we outplayed [them], so many chances, so I was a little bit disappointed that in half-time it was 0-0 because we should have scored.
      “The opportunities they had, we created by ourselves. But I think it was a great game, two attacking teams, I think it was really Champions League [level] and even more than that.
      “So I really enjoyed the game a lot. In the end, 2-2, and we have to finish it at Old Trafford.”
      Erik ten Hag after the draw in BarcelonaCredit: PA More

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      ‘Jamie, do better’ – Bellingham calls out ‘desperate’ Carragher in brilliant interview after Dortmund’s win over Chelsea

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM called out “desperate” Jamie Carragher in a brilliant interview after inspiring Borussia Dortmund to victory over Chelsea.Bellingham, 19, played a key role in his side’s 1-0 Champions League last-16 win in Germany on Wednesday.

      Jamie Carragher was called out by Jude Bellingham after Borussia Dortmund’s win over ChelseaCredit: https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1625985521796407296
      Carragher was hounded after he tried to make a reporter propose live on airCredit: https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1625985521796407296
      Dortmund just need a draw in the return leg at Stamford Bridge to book their spot in the quarters.
      But Bellingham, linked with a summer move to Chelsea, arguably saved his best performance for the post-match interview on US channel CBS Sports.
      Prior to the chat, pundit and ex-Liverpool star Carragher attempted to convince pitchside reporter Nico Cantor to propose to his girlfriend on live TV.
      And Bellingham, also a top target for the Reds, made no secret of his support for Cantor’s decision to reject Carragher’s pleas.
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      Bellingham said: “When he was trying to get you to propose? Jamie, do better.
      “Not on Valentine’s Day when she’s there, come on. I’ve got your back there (Nico).
      “You should have protected yourself a little bit more though… big names in the studio, crumbled a little bit, it’s alright.”
      But Carragher had no problem with Bellingham’s telling-off, admitting he’d do anything the England star says if he joins Liverpool as a result.
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      Carragher declared: “Listen, I want that man in a red shirt so I’m going to do whatever he tells me to do!
      “So if Jude Bellingham has got anymore advice for me, I’m taking it all day my friend!”
      However, fellow pundit Micah Richards refused to let Carragher get off lightly.
      He said: “You sound quite desperate right now!”
      To which Carragher replied: “For Jude Bellingham? I am! We are!”
      He isn’t the first Kop icon to make a play for Bellingham though, with Steven Gerrard admitting he’ll “fly to Dortmund” to sign the ace for Liverpool.
      Gerrard said last month: “All he needs to do is send his diary to me when he’s got a free day.
      “I’ll fly to Dortmund personally, take him out for a nice dinner, and we’ll talk about it!” More

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      Man Utd in Marco Reus transfer boost as Dortmund boss publicly apologises to star after win over Chelsea

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND manager Edin Terzic has publicly apologised to Manchester United target Marco Reus for not using him against Chelsea.Dortmund beat the Blues 1-0 in the Champions League last-16 at the Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday thanks to Karim Adeyemi’s winner.
      Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus has been linked with a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic apologised to Marco Reus for not using him against ChelseaCredit: Getty
      But BVB captain Reus was left on the bench by Terzic, who preferred to bring on veteran Anthony Modeste and teenager Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
      The German-Croatian tactician publicly apologised to the playmaker after full-time, but insists he has to “respect” the decision.
      Terzic told DAZN: “Of course, I’m deeply sorry.
      “But it’s not just about Marco. We also had other guys who didn’t come on.
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      “He has to respect it. But don’t accept it.
      “He can show tomorrow in training and in the next few games that he doesn’t accept it.
      “But right now he has to respect it like everyone else.”
      According to Bild, Reus was one of the first Dortmund players to leave the pitch after the celebrations as he “disappeared” down the tunnel.
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      The 33-year-old’s supporting role in the first leg could work as a transfer boost for United with manager Erik ten Hag keen to give him a key role in his squad.
      Ten Hag has reportedly met with the Germany international’s agent Dirk Hebel to discuss a potential move to Old Trafford.
      Hebel and fellow representative Darren Freeman watched the Red Devils beat rivals Manchester City 2-1 from the Old Trafford stands last month.
      Reus’ contract runs out in June and he still wants to play at top level for the next two years.
      Dortmund want the German star to extend his deal but will have to accept a significant pay cut. More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal transfer boost as Ancelotti ‘doesn’t care’ if three-time Champions League winner quits Real Madrid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal have been handed a transfer boost after Carlo Ancelotti said he doesn’t care if his three-time Champions League winner quits Real Madrid. Marco Asensio, who is out of contract at the end of the season, scored as Real Madrid beat bottom side Elche 4-0 in LaLiga on Wednesday night.
      Marco Asensio in action for Real Madrid during their win over ElcheCredit: Alamy
      Asensio celebrating after scoring for Real MadridCredit: Alamy
      Speaking after the match to Diario AS,Ancelotti was quizzed on the forward’s future and wasn’t very endearing with his response.
      He said: “He looks good to me, I don’t know if he will stay or not. He may or may not stay, I don’t know, I don’t care much.”
      Ancelotti added: “We have a very important challenge this season.
      “The important thing is that he is contributing, like last year. Let him continue like this, and the club will make the most appropriate decision.”
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      Asensio tried to leave Real Madrid last summer but has since maintained he wants to stay at the club but a new contract is looking unlikely.
      The Spanish international has been linked with a move to Premier League giants United and Arsenal.
      Spanish outlet Sport reported in December 2022 that Asensio was close to a move to Old Trafford but that didn’t materialise.
      The Spaniard has also been subject to interest from Arsenal and it remains to be seen if he will come to the Premier League in the summer.
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      He has made 176 appearances for Real Madrid scoring 31 goals and has had loan spells at Mallorca and Espanyol during his time at the club.
      The winger, 27, has won three Champions Leagues and three LaLiga’s during his time at the Bernabeu.
      Asensio joined Real Madrid from Mallorca for around £3.5million in 2014. More

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      Man Utd’s Qatari takeover bid has raised ‘significant worries within PSG that Red Devils will be prioritised’

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      PSG are reportedly concerned that Manchester United would be prioritised should a Qatari bid for the club be successful.A Qatar-based consortium has launched a bid for the Old Trafford side as the Glazers look to sell the club.
      A Qatar-based consortium has launched a bid to buy Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      This has caused concerns that Man Utd will be prioritised over PSGCredit: Getty
      The Glazers revealed in November that they were willing to listen to offers for either a stake in the Premier League giants or an outright purchase.
      A number of parties have expressed an interest in buying United, which could be purchased for a world-record price for a sports franchise at £4.5billion, or more.
      There has been questions over whether a deal would be banned due to Qatar already owning PSG.
      But the Daily Mail reported that a bid from the consortium would not be blocked by Uefa, meaning a major cash boost to United.
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      The report says that the bid has come from a separate entity to Qatar Sports Investments, which owns the Ligue 1 giants.
      PSG was taken over by QSI in 2011 and have gone on to become one of the heavyweights in European football.
      The French side have won eight of the last ten league titles and are consistently reaching the latter stages of the Champions League.
      But Qatar authorities insist a bid for the Premier League side will not affect PSG and that the French side will continue to receive funding.
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      But PSG reportedly fear the Qatar Investment Authority will divert money into United, given the French giants’ failure to win the Champions League so far despite heavy investment.
      Therefore, United could be prioritised should they become more successful.
      One source told L’Equipe: “If Qatar buys Manchester United, there is a chance that it will be less generous with PSG and that it will make it a Ligue 1 club and no longer a team cut out to win the Champions League.” More

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      Do away goals count double in the Champions League and Europa League?

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      GET ready for more drama as we have reached the knock-out stages of the Champions League and the Europa League.Here is all the latest on how the away goals rule will be used during the top two European competitions.
      The trophy they all want is awarded in the final of the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Do away goals count in Champions League and Europa League matches?
      Away goals had been a feature of European knockout games since 1965.
      But in 2021, this all changed.
      After years of speculation, Uefa  decided to scrap the away goals rule in Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League qualifiers and knockout games over two-legs.
      As such, any tied aggregate score will now send a tie into extra-time.
      Should the scores still be level after the extra 30 minutes, we go to penalties.
      The law previously gave a significant advantage to sides who hit the back of the net on the road, but drew criticism from many fans.
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      Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin explained the decision: “The away goals rule has been an intrinsic part of Uefa competitions since it was introduced in 1965. However, the question of its abolition has been debated at various Uefa meetings over the last few years.
      “Although there was no unanimity of views, many coaches, fans and other football stakeholders have questioned its fairness and have expressed a preference for the rule to be abolished.
      “The impact of the rule now runs counter to its original purpose as, in fact, it now dissuades home teams – especially in first legs – from attacking, because they fear conceding a goal that would give their opponents a crucial advantage.
      “There is also criticism of the unfairness, especially in extra time, of obliging the home team to score twice when the away team has scored.
      “It is fair to say that home advantage is nowadays no longer as significant as it once was.
      “Taking into consideration the consistency across Europe in terms of styles of play, and many different factors which have led to a decline in home advantage, the Uefa Executive Committee has taken the correct decision in adopting the view that it is no longer appropriate for an away goal to carry more weight than one scored at home.”
      It means Bayern Munich could be the last team ever knocked out of the Champions League on away goals when they drew 3-3 on aggregate with Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.
      PSG won the first leg 3-2 in Munich before Bayern edged them 1-0 in the second leg in Paris but were knocked out due to the now defunct rule.Are there extra time and penalties in the Champions League and Europa League if scores are tied?
      Yes. If the aggregate scores are level after two 90-minute games, the match goes to extra time in the second leg.
      If the scores are level at the end of extra time then we will have penalty kicks to decide the winner. More

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      Sports presenter Kate Abdo left speechless over nipple joke live on CBS Sports leaving pundits in hysterics

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      KATE ABDO was left speechless after a crude nipple joke from Jamie Carragher while live on air. While presenting CBS Sports coverage for the Champions League, the hilarious quartet of Kate, Carragher, Thierry Henry and Micah Richards were back together.
      Kate Abdo was left speechless by a Valentine’s Day prankCredit: Twitter/@CBSSportsGolazo
      And she was left speechless after a Jamie Carragher jokeCredit: Twitter/@CBSSportsGolazo

      And for Tuesday’s Champions League coverage, Carragher and Co orchestrated a Valentine’s Day themed prank.
      A member of the crew surprised Kate by dressing as Cupid and delivering a bag of goodies.
      Kate was left shocked by the appearance, and through her laughter could only bring herself to say: “His nipple is out.”
      Liverpool legend Carragher then quipped in with a crude joke, saying: “It’s better his is out than yours.”
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      Henry then joined in the nipple based banter, joking: “I nearly lost my eyesight.”
      Cupid then left the screen, with fans online praising the crew for the fun antics.
      One commented: “Always a good time with the UCL crew!”
      A second said: “Glad the crew is back!👋.”
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      A third wrote: “This show is soo funny man i’ve never seen them acc talk about the games they’re just there for VIBES”
      However, one fan highlighted Carragher’s comment, saying: “‘Better his out than yours’ 😱😳😅.” More

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      ‘Chelsea is a massive club.. we need to play better’ – Ben Chilwell gives brutally honest assessment after Dortmund loss

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      BEN CHILWELL admitted that Chelsea have to play better following their 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. The left-back returned to the Chelsea starting line up for the first time since the game against Dinamo Zagreb at Stamford Bridge in November.
      Ben Chilwell looking dejected during Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Borussia DortmundCredit: Rex
      Chilwell applauding the fans after Chelsea’s defeat to DortmundCredit: Getty
      Chilwell played 71 minutes before being replaced by Marc Cucurella but was powerless to stop Chelsea slipping to another defeat thanks to Karim Adeyemi’s goal.
      It’s now two wins in 14 games for Graham Potter’s side and Chilwell is under no illusions the team must do better.
      He said: “It is not ideal. We’d have love to have won or take the clean sheet.
      “They took their chance, we didn’t take ours, that is what happens at this level.
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      “We lost the game and in knockout competition, winning is the only thing that matters.”
      Chilwell added: “Fortunately, we’ve got a second leg now at Stamford Bridge.
      “We’re going to look forward to the weekend first but going into that game at Stamford Bridge, we’re going to take the positives knowing we’ve come here and played well, threatened and created chances.”
      The Chelsea man is aware of the quality in the team and felt the performance was better.
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      He said: ” When you look at the talent of the team, we want to be free flowing and play exciting football and scores lots of goals.
      “Tonight was a lot more like that, especially in the second half.
      “It just was the final ball or shot wasn’t quite there. All to play for at the Bridge.”
      Chelsea created plenty of chances and went close twice through Joao Felix who hit the bar and Kalidou Koulibaly who had an effort cleared off the line by Emre Can but couldn’t find the breakthrough.
      The defender added: “No, I don’t think it is luck. There are no excuses.
      “We played well tonight but if we want to go far then we need to play even better.”
      “We have a lot of new players who We’re trying to integrate.
      “Unfortunately, that takes time but we also don’t have time, but we’re trying our best to work hard and put that right.” 
      The former Leicester man knows the players have to turn it around and repay the fans.
      He said: “Chelsea is a massive club with massive standards. Our fans were excellent today and are wherever we go.
      “We’re working hard to repay them in training and in matches. We’ve got an exciting squad and I’m sure we’ll turn it around soon.”
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      Chelsea will look to return to winning ways when they take on managerless Southampton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
      The second leg against Borussia Dortmund will be at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, March 7. More