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      Best Premier League XI of all time revealed by ChatGPT but fans are left divided as they ask ‘is AI drunk?’

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      THE best Premier League team of all time has been decided by Chat GPT – but some controversial picks have left many fans fuming.No current player makes the cut, while eight-time winners Manchester City have ZERO representatives.ChatGPT’s all-time Premier League XIGary Neville was picked ahead of Kyle WalkerWayne Rooney did not get the nodCredit: GettyChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, chose six former Manchester United stars and went with a 4-3-3 formation.But that has presented a problem in midfield as Roy Keane, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are included.History proves that Paul Scholes is grouped alongside the former Chelsea star and the Liverpool icon as the three best midfielders ever.Eyebrows were raised for Gerrard’s inclusion over Scholes, with one fan saying: “You simply cannot be in the starting XI if you didn’t win the Premier League.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThere is also the question of where Kevin De Bruyne fits into this – who was omitted entirely.And fans were quick to pick up on his absence, as one stated: “Where’s De Bruyne? He’s the greatest ever Premier League central attacking midfielder.”There is also a controversial pick in defence with Gary Neville selected instead of six-time Prem winner Kyle Walker.In fact, zero Man City players are represented – though Lampard did spend one season at The Etihad towards the end of his career.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDe Bruyne is the greatest player in arguably the greatest Premier League squad – Pep Guardiola’s Manchester CityCredit: PARio Ferdinand is partnered with John Terry in central defence, whose one-time Chelsea team-mate Ashley Cole features at left-back.Peter Schmeichel is chosen between the sticks with another United icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, playing right-wing.Best ten new Premier League kits for next seasonMany fans highlighted the need for Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah – who has 157 goals in 263 appearances – to be included.One wrote: “Salah over Ronaldo. He’s played his prime years in England.”While a second X user hilariously added: “AI is drunk”, before another said: “Your ChatGPT isn’t functioning properly.”Meanwhile, record 13-time Premier League winner Ryan Giggs starts on the left.On this, a fan wrote: “There’s no all time Premier League XI without Wayne Rooney.”Premier League record goalscorer Alan Shearer missed out, with Thierry Henry fronting the line.READ MORE SUN STORIESPatrick Vieira and Eden Hazard can also consider themselves unlucky not to make the cut.There was also a lot of competition for places in attack as Rooney, Dennis Bergkamp and Sergio Aguero just missed out.Ronaldo was included in the Premier League XICredit: News Group Newspapers LtdFrank Lampard also got the nodCredit: Getty More

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      Rangers’ Champions League clash thrown into chaos as VAR officials arrested by police for ‘stealing ROAD SIGN’

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      THE VAR officials for Rangers’ Champions League clash have reportedly been arrested for stealing a ROAD SIGN just hours before the crucial showdown.The Scottish giants are taking on Dynamo Kyiv in European action tonight in Poland – but there is already controversy before a ball has been kicked.Bartosz Frankowski has been removed as VAR after he ‘stole a road sign’Credit: GettyTomasz Musial has also reportedly been arrestedCredit: GettyExperienced Polish referee Bartosz Frankowski was initially appointed as VAR, with fellow official Tomasz Musial backing him up as assistant VAR.However, both officials have now dramatically been REMOVED from the game after incredible details emerged.TVP Sport are reporting that Frankowski and Musial – and a third individual – were caught allegedly stealing a ROAD SIGN by police in the early hours of the morning.They’re reporting that both officials were arrested at 1.43am for ‘destroying road infrastructure.’The men, who are reported as being intoxicated, were then taken to a sobering-up centre – which will cost them money as police charge for use.This is somewhere used by many places in Europe when the crime is deemed not serious enough to be banged up in a cell.Senior Superintendent Kamil Golebiowski said: “At around 1:40am we received a report of three men carrying a road sign down the street.”Police officers were dispatched to the scene. All of the men were intoxicated and had over 1.5 per milligrams of alcohol in their blood. They were taken to a sobering-up centre.” Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTVP say they approached the head of Polish refereeing for a comment, but he was unaware of the situation and has not made comment.However, both officials have been removed by Uefa for the match.Lionel Messi’s £9million Ibiza mansion vandalised by climate activists as they claim home is ‘illegal’ As always for Uefa matches, the refereeing team was confirmed 48 hours before the match.On Sunday night, Lithuanian referee Donatas Rumsas was confirmed to be leading the officials.Polish officials Frankowski and Musial were listed as his VAR officials.However, neither Frankowski or Musial are listed as part of the officiating team any longer.Instead, fellow top flight Polish ref Tomasz Kwiatkowski is now the VAR, with Pawel Malec his AVAR.Frankowski, 37, is one of the top referees in Poland an experienced international referee.Fifa-listed for ten years, he was an official at both Euro 2020 and Euro 2024 – acting as VAR in the latter.WHAT IS A ‘SOBERING-UP CENTRE?POLICE will usually try to return a drunk person home if they are wandering in the streets, as it is not an offence.But if some kind of offence HAS been committed, then law enforcement have the option to take people to a ‘sobering-up centre’ – sometimes known in Europe as a ‘drunk-tank’.In Poland, there are 52 cities that use these, admitting over 300,000 a year.While it may save people from a night in the cells, those admitted have to PAY for attending this centre.And just so those who go there know they’re in trouble, the police will charge them a rate as high as the most expensive hotel in the city.Locals dub these the ‘most expensive hotel in town’. More

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      Carlo Ancelotti ‘angry’ at Jude Bellingham for snubbing his phone call… before using Vinicius Jr to stitch him up

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has incurred the wrath of manager Carlo Ancelotti – by SNUBBING a phone call from the Real Madrid gaffer.Bellingham is currently enjoying a well-earned summer holiday after guiding Real to La Liga and Champions League success last season and playing a key role in England’s run to the Euro 2024 final.Jude Bellingham is currently enjoying a well-earned holidayCredit: PAManager Carlo Ancelotti has been keeping tabs on the midfielder during his breakCredit: GETTYBellingham incurred the wrath of the Real Madrid manager by snubbing one of his callsCredit: REXAncelotti has given the midfielder extra time off to recover from the long campaign but has been regularly checking up on him.But the 21-year-old drew the ire of the legendary manager by snubbing one of his phone calls before picking up and answering a call from team-mate Vinicius Jr a few moments later.Ancelotti revealed: “I’m in touch… but yesterday I got angry with Bellingham because he didn’t answer me.”I told Vinicius to call him and he picked up immediately. He passed me the phone and I was able to speak to him. So be careful.”READ MORE ON BELLINGHAMBellingham was a revelation during his first season at the Bernabeu, scoring 23 goals and racking up 13 assists in his first season with the European powerhouses.And Ancelotti has backed him to continue to thrive – despite the blockbuster summer arrival of Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain.He said of Bellingham: “Nothing changes for him. Nothing changes.”The first season, he surprised a lot, because he showed fantastic quality, a really mature guy.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”The next season will not be different.”He is going to be one of the best players that we have, supporting the team a lot with his quality.”Heartbroken Jude Bellingham shares touching moment with Spain star and his family after Euro 2024 final loss Asked about Bellingham’s Euros display, Ancelotti added: “This is an opinion but Bellingham played really well at the Euros.”England played really well, they reached the final and were close to winning it.”I don’t know how tired the players are for the games.”The most important players are used to playing every three days, they manage that really well and arrive at the end of the season without any problems.”Ancelotti rounds off Madrid’s pre-season tour of America by facing former club Chelsea in Charlotte.The Italian won the double with the Blues in 2010 before being sacked by former owner Roman Abramovich at the end of the following season despite finishing second.Chelsea’s American owners promised an end to the hire-and-fire approach of Abramovich, but have already sacked three permanent managers.Ancelotti said: “It’s changed a lot. They invested a lot.”They have a good squad, good players, young. They have a young manager.”They need to be a little bit patient, the owners, to take experience, to grow. But the signings that they have made are really good.”Blues goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga spent last season on loan at Real Madrid and has been hoping for a permanent return, but Ancelotti suggested a permanent move would not be on the cards.He said: “In that position, we are covered. Kepa did really well last season.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He was with us. We were really happy to have him here but I don’t know what’s going to happen this season.”We love him, we love him.”Jude Bellingham was a revelation for Real during his debut season at the BernabeuCredit: GettyCarlo Ancelotti insists Kylian Mbappe’s arrival won’t change anything for Jude BellinghamCredit: REUTERS More

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      Carlo Ancelotti hints at huge international job as he confirms Real Madrid will be last club of glittering career

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI admitted that Real Madrid will be his last job in club management – amid interest from Brazil’s national team.The 65-year-old is three years into his second spell at Real Madrid and has a contract with the LaLiga champions that runs until 2026.Carlo Ancelotti wants to leave his club career behind after Real MadridCredit: GettyThe Italian is the most decorated manager in Champions League historyCredit: GettyQuestions over Ancelotti’s future with Madrid lingered throughout 2023 before he signed a new deal in December. This was around the time he was constantly being linked to the Brazil job.President of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Ednaldo Rodrigues, said last year that Ancelotti was an obvious choice for the role.Ancelotti told the Obi One Podcast: “I think it will be my last club, I have to say.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”If there would be an opportunity for a national team, I don’t know. “I’m not so excited to be in a national team for the fact that I would lose what I like more, the day-by-day. “The day-by-day I like. To be here, to prepare the training, to talk to the players, to prepare the games.”This is my 29th season as a coach. It’s true that I have won a lot but imagine the number of titles I lost. I lost a lot.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAncelotti has enjoyed a coaching career spanning 32 years, winning league titles in five different countries.His five Champions League titles make him the most successful manager in the history of the competition.Watch Kobbie Mainoo’s ‘1000 IQ’ goal as fans say Man Utd star ‘playing Fifa Street in real life’He has won Serie A with Roma and AC Milan, the Premier League with Chelsea and Ligue 1 with PSG.Before winning the the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich and two LaLiga titles with Real Madrid.The Italian was also Everton’s boss for 18 months from December 2019, until Madrid came calling when Zinedine Zidane stood down in May 2021. More

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      Jurgen Klopp hints at career change after ruling himself out of England job and starting new life in £3m Majorca villa

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      JURGEN KLOPP revealed he won’t be returning to management any time soon after his emotional departure from Liverpool.Klopp, 57, rolled credits on his stunning nine-year stint at Anfield where he won every major honour, including the Premier League and Champions League.Jurgen Klopp admitted he still wants to work in football in a non-managerial capacityCredit: AFPKlopp insists he doesn’t want to work as a manager for the next few monthsCredit: APThe German tactician has been linked with a few lucrative gigs, such as the top job at England after Gareth Southgate resigned following Euro 2024.However, the ex-Borussia Dortmund boss poured cold water on the speculation as he insists “that’s it” for him as a coach for at least the next “few months”.The Liverpool legend, though, admitted he would love to work in football on a different capacity.Klopp said at the International Coaches’ Congress in Wurzburg, Germany: “As of today, that’s it for me as a coach.Read More on Football”I didn’t quit on a whim, but it was a general decision. I’ve also coached the best clubs in the world.“Maybe we can talk about it again in a few months. I still want to work in football and help people with my experience and contacts. Let’s see what else there is for me.“At the moment, there is nothing at all in terms of jobs. No club, no country. “A few people must not have heard this part [about the England job] and it would be the biggest loss of face in the history of football if I said, ‘I’ll make an exception for you now’.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I’m going to do some work. I’m too young to only do padel tennis and [spend time with] grandchildren. “Will that be coach again? I would actually rule that out at the moment. Let’s see what it will look like in a few months, but nothing is coming through at the moment.”Watch Klopp announce Slot as next Liverpool manager with amazing song to fansIn the meantime, Klopp is planning to enjoy life at his £3.4million villa in Majorca with his wife Ulla Sandrock.And even though he has no plans to return to management any time soon, the ex-Mainz boss insists he is not yet retired. More

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      Major change to Champions League with supercomputer to determine Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool and Aston Villa opponents

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      THE Champions League will introduce a SUPERCOMPUTER to decide the draw from next season.It comes amid big changes to the format of Europe’s premier competition.A supercomputer will be used for the Champions League drawThe first phase of the tournament previously consisted of eight groups of four teams.But from next season that will be replaced, with an expanded 36 teams now featuring in the SAME league table.Each team with play eight fixtures, four at home and four away, which means a much bigger draw is needed to decide who plays who.Uefa feel it is no longer practical for all the fixtures to be drawn manually, so a supercomputer is set to arrange the matches.That is because it would require 900 balls to be drawn – which Uefa say would take up to four hours to complete.The usual rules apply with teams unable to face an opponent from the same country.While seeding will be decided by Uefa’s five-year performance coefficient, with four different groups each made up of nine teams.However Uefa will maintain the tradition of picking balls from a hat.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeet Eva Murati, Albania’s answer to Laura WoodsMEET Albania’s answer to Laura Woods.Glamorous Eva Murati, 28, has been fronting Champions League coverage in the country since 2017.Boasting nearly one million Instagram followers, gorgeous Eva is a triple threat – actress, host and model.Eva is fluent in Italian studied law at the University of Tirana.But her passion for showbiz led her into presenting at just 18.Eva is mad Juventus fan and was thrilled to meet legendary defender Fabio Cannavaro.As if she didn’t have enough strings to her bow, Eva is also a great singer and has hinted she might even release a song one day.Until then, she’ll continue lighting up screens with her Champions League coverage, in between modelling for lingerie brand Yamamay.Click here to see more of the glamorous Eva Murati…A club will be picked at random and then a supercomputer will decide their fixtures, and the same process will apply to the remaining eight clubs in Pot A.There will also be draws for the knock-out rounds – one at the end of the league phase at the end of January, and another at the end of February for the Round of 16.Arsenal confirm £42m Riccardo Calafiori transfer from Bologna after defender passes medical and joins squad in the US More

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      How Arsenal’s new £42million ‘Bulldozer’ Calafiori fought back from ruthless Jose Mourinho axing to seal dream transfer

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      THE career of Riccardo Calafiori has often flirted with disaster and disappointment.At the age of 16, it was believed the Roma academy kid would never play – or even walk – again after a horror tackle during a Youth League match against Viktoria Plzen in October 2018.Riccardo Calafiori joined Arsenal for £42m this weekCredit: GettyJose Mourinho axed the Italy international from his Roma squad in 2021Credit: RexBut years before that Calafiori underwent a gruesome surgery after suffering a horror injuryCredit: Instagram @richycalaThe Italian defender had ruptured every ligament in his left knee.Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s surgeon Dr Freddie Fu was even taken aback before operating, comparing it to a motorbike accident. Roma practically went into mourning.Netting a hat-trick for the first team soon after in the Champions League, striker Edin Dzeko held up a shirt with Calafiori’s name on in support.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLClub legend Daniele De Rossi would help ferry Calafiori from home to the training centre and back again in the weeks that followed.The rehab was brutal, but Calafiori’s recovery – mostly out in the States – was extraordinary, returning to action in just under 12 months, earning him the nickname of ‘The Bulldozer’ by his father.And he later got a tattoo on his hand that reads: “Just be sure to notice the collateral beauty”.It is why – back in the USA six years later to join up with Arsenal on their pre-season tour after completing a £42m switch from Bologna – Calafiori is still in disbelief.Most read in FootballCalafiori embraced Mikel Arteta after he joined the Gunners’ pre-season tourCredit: ArsenalBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEmbracing boss Mikel Arteta in their team hotel, the 22-year-old – known as ‘Ricky’ to those closest to him – asked: “Is this real?” with the Spaniard replying with a big smile: “Finally, it’s real”.Both Arteta and sporting director Edu have got their man after months of work to bring the Italy international to the Emirates.Former Chelsea team-mates Mason Mount and Jorginho embrace after Man Utd’s pre-season defeat to Arsenal A player they feel “fits the profile” – young but immensely talented as a versatile, ball-playing defender – while Calafiori only had eyes for North London, despite late interest from Juventus and Real Madrid.Arteta revealed last season he wants 22 world class players in his squad – two in each position – to be able to constantly rotate without feeling their starting XI is weakened.Calafiori certainly adds to this, joining the likes of William Saliba, Gabriel, Ben White, Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber and Takehiro Tomiyasu as defensive options.He is able to play at both left-back and centre-back – something he first learned he could do while at Basel during the 2022/23 campaign having just been let go his boyhood Roma under Jose Mourinho.This was yet another setback in Calafiori’s career that had the potential to be make or break, ruthlessly dumped by Mourinho in the winter window after featuring in a humiliating 6-1 Europa Conference League group stage loss to Bodo Glimt in October 2021.Yet ‘The Bulldozer’ continued on its path, helping Basel to the Conference League semi-finals before joining Serie A side Bologna for £4m last summer.Jose Mourinho ruthlessly sold Riccardo Calafiori during his time at RomaCredit: GettyCalafiori said of Mourinho: “It was his choice to sell me, but I’ll also tell you something. Mou and I talk; he wrote me several messages, and there’s a nice relationship between us.“He forged my character and personality. The fact that he asks you for 200% in every training session and that he makes his choices by looking at what you give on the pitch.”Calafiori’s development must also pay credit to coach Thiago Motta at Bologna, admitting last term: “I tried things tactically that I had never seen”.Motta and Arteta have similar philosophies, having grown up together as players in the Barcelona academy, perhaps accelerating any adaptation time.Arteta and sporting director Edu spent months trying to land the Italy international’s signatureCredit: GettyYet Calafiori is a quick learner. Last season in Serie A, he kept 15 clean sheets in 30 appearances, helping Bologna to Champions League qualification for the first time since 1964.He racked up a pass completion of 89.8% to rank third in the league last term, including 76 accurate long balls and 17 goalscoring chances created.No centre-back in Europe’s top five leagues produced more assists than him with five.He also became Bologna’s first-ever Serie A Player of the Month winner in May, paving the way for his Italy senior major tournament debut at the Euros last month.Arsenal ran out 2-1 winners against Man Utd in Los Angeles on the weekendCredit: AFPThere is now a Premier League debut on the cards, with Arsenal’s opener against Wolves on August 17 after Emirates Cup clashes with Bayer Leverkusen and Lyon next week.Calafiori has said in the past he aspires to be like Manchester City’s John Stones, while former England manager Fabio Capello has compared him to a young Sergio Ramos.But for someone so young and highly rated, Calafiori also has his feet firmly on the ground.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhen previously asked about his biggest achievement in the football so far, he said: “Being able to buy my parents a house. “We lived in a rental, but when I played for Roma I managed to buy a beautiful house for them. Seeing them calm, safe and happy is priceless.”Arsenal have a tricky start to the season More

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      Former Champions League club managed by ex-Premier League star ‘to become part-time and release entire squad’

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      A FORMER Champions League club has chosen to renounce its professional status after being relegated to the third tier.The French side are now set for court where they could be wound up.Their impressive 42,000-capacity stadium was a Euro 2016 host venueCredit: ReutersFormer Liverpool player Albert Riera remains in charge of the clubCredit: RexBordeaux have been plagued by financial issues and took the decision to drop down to the third tier to try and ease their woes.They were in takeover talks with Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group but they have since withdrawn their interest after extensive discussions with the club’s stakeholders.It leaves Bordeaux on the brink of liquidation, with a date set at the Commerical Court in France.Ahead of that trial the club has decided to end their professional status, report Sud-Ouest.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLClubs in France’s third tier can apply for an exemption remain professional for two-years before renouncing that status.As a result of the club abandoning its professional status, all players’ contracts will be automatically terminated.And the former European giants will also have to close their training ground after forfeiting the licence for it.Bordeaux have been a professional club since 1937 and have won Ligue 1 on six occasions.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThey made a net loss of around £34million last season and had a wage bill of £21m.At court next week Bordeaux are reportedly set to request the opening of a judicial recovery procedure that will freeze all their debts – approximately £76m.Former Liverpool star Albert Riera has remained as manager with the new season set to commence on August 17.Adam Idah scores stunning overhead kick during training as Celtic fans beg for Norwich star to return More