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      Get £50 in free bets for Barcelona vs Bayern Munich in crunch Champions League tie with Betfred

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      THIS new Champions League format has delivered once again with a mouth-watering tie between Barcelona and Bayern Munich coming on Wednesday.New customers who register a brand new Betfred account and stake £10 on the European glamour tie clash will be rewarded with £50 in free football bets!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereBarcelona vs Bayern Munich: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Barcelona vs Bayern Munich: Get your £50 in free betsNew to Betfred? You’re in luck! YOU are eligible to claim this spectacular football offer!Simply register a brand new account with Betfred HERE* using the Promo Code: BETFRED50 and deposit a minimum of £10 using a debit card.Once that’s done and dusted, stake a tenner on any qualifying sports market at odds of Evens or greater – including this week’s football!After that, you’ll receive the following free bets and bonuses;3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook Markets2 x £10 to use on Accumulators (4+ selections)Barcelona vs Bayern: Get your £50 in free bets HERE*How to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsBetfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.begambleaware.orgFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply. More

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      Arsenal vs Shakhtar: Get £30 in free bets to spend on Champions League football with talkSPORT BET

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      ARSENAL welcome Shakhtar to the Emirates on Tuesday as the Champions League reaches matchday three.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a massive £30 in free bets when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the continental encounter.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim..talkSPORT BET offerVisit the talkSPORT BET website HERE*Create your account via mobileOpt-In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any football market at odds of Evens or greaterYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOn settlement of your qualifying bet, you will receive £30 in free bets to spend on selected marketstalkSPORT BET: Get £30 in free bets – Claim here*No talkSPORT BET account? No Problem!Simply register an account, deposit and stake £10 on any football market at odds of Evens or greater. Once that’s settled – your account will be credited with £30 in free bets!You could decide to use your free bets on Tuesday’s Champions League clash between Arsenal and Shakhtar, and below is our top pick with talkSPORT BET.BookingsShakhtar have averaged two bookings per game across their last three outings (including a 5-1 win), though you’d suspect they’d be without the ball for a lot of this one.Benoît Bastien is the referee and has taken charge of four Ligue 1 games so far this season, dishing out 23 yellows in the process at an average of 5.75 per game.Shakhtar over 2.5 cards at 13/10 with talkSPORT BET – CLAIM HERE*18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £10+ via mobile on any football market at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      Arsenal’s once reliable defenders starting to creak but should Dream Team bosses hold their nerve?

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      DREAM TEAM managers accustomed to Arsenal clean sheets will have noticed a worrying trend of late.Following their 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, the Gunners have now failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five domestic fixtures.Saliba owners endured a miserable Saturday eveningCredit: Dream TeamMikel Arteta’s side did keep PSG at bay in Gameweek 6 but there’s no denying the points have dried up for David Raya (£4.9m) and company recently.Arsenal’s goalkeeper has mustered 13 points from his last four outings, as has Gabriel (£5.4m), while William Saliba (£5.2m) has notched just nine in the same time frame as a result of his much-discussed red card at the Vitality Stadium.The Frenchman was the most-popular defender in Dream Team heading into Gameweek 8 and so plenty of gaffers will be seeking a replacement to step in while the 23-year-old is suspended.It should be noted that Saliba will only miss one game (vs Liverpool) as he was dismissed for a professional foul against the Cherries.Saliba’s red card has prompted an early wave of transfers ahead of Gameweek 9Credit: RexMore broadly, Dream Team bosses will be wondering whether Arsenal’s expensive defensive assets are worth sticking by now the clean sheets have dried up.Last season, the North London side kept 18 clean sheets in the league alone with Manchester City and Everton their closest rivals in the metric on 13 each.At the start of the current campaign, it was normal service resumed as they registered three clean sheets in their first four league games (four in five in all competitions) but they’ve since conceded to Man City, Leicester, Southampton and Bournemouth in succession.Arsenal even conceded a goal to Bolton in their otherwise emphatic Carabao Cup victory in the third round.Most read in FootballThere’s no shame in conceding to Pep Guardiola’s side but given the other opponents, Dream Team managers would have expected at least one domestic clean sheet from the last four Gameweeks.Raya remains Dream Team’s top goalkeeper but his returns have decreased of lateCredit: GettyIt’s been a different story in the Champions League, where they’re yet to concede having drawn 0-0 with Atalanta and dispatched PSG 2-0.A similar outcome at home to Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday night would be warmly welcomed by many gaffers.Looking further ahead, Arsenal are set to embark on a relatively tricky run of fixtures from Gameweek 9 onwards.They’re due to host Arne Slot’s league leaders next Sunday with Preston, Newcastle, Inter and Chelsea to follow before the November international break.For such a long time, Dream Team bosses haven’t had to worry about Arsenal defenders at all but they now face a test of patience.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWCalafiori has outscored Gabriel, Raya and Saliba over the last four GameweeksCredit: GettyIt should be noted that Raya still leads the way among keepers with 57 points in total while Gabriel is currently ranked fourth among defenders on 66 points.Additionally, Riccardo Calafiori (£3.8m) has scraped a respectable 21 points from his last four outings thanks to his tackles, shots on target and bonus points.The fact Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Aston Villa and Manchester United all failed to keep clean sheets at the weekend meant Arsenal assets weren’t punished to the full extent, although Saliba obviously dropped down the rankings having incurred minus three points.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe situation at the Emirates is not a disaster by any means but Dream Team managers have a decision to make – stick or twist?A solid showing against Shakhtar in midweek would settle a few nerves.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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      Fans puzzled as former Man Utd star from David Moyes era links up with football royalty for legends game

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      FOUR Ballon d’Or winners, countless World Cup League heroes, and Marouane Fellaini teamed up in a star-studded legends super-side.But fans have been left puzzled after spotting former Manchester United star Fellaini playing in a clash of the titans exhibition tie in South Korea.Football legends from around the world gathered for a game in South KoreaBut a group of harsh fans have questioned why Marouane Fellaini was involved after spotting him pictured next to Brazilian Ballon d’Or winner KakaThe game saw a unique game of teams made up of attackers vs defenders, including Clarence Seedorf and Thierry HenryRetired football royalty from around the world assembled in South Korea for a spectacular attack-vs-defence showdown on Saturday.The aptly named FC Spear was made up of some of the best former forwards the game has ever seen.While Shield United featured some of the most prominent defenders and holding midfielders to have ever played the beautiful game.But it was the latter defensive outfit who emerged victorious, after thumping the attacking team 4-1.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe winning outfit was made up of Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic Yaya Toure, Andrea Pirlo, Clarence Seedorf, Carles Puyol and former Man Utd keeper Edwin van der Sar.While 2007 Ballon d’Or winner Kaka, Eden Hazard, Carlos Tevez, Michael Owen made up their ‘attacking’ competition captained by Didier Drogba and managed by Thierry Henry. But the biggest shock for many fans was the presence of ex-United and Everton midfielder Fellaini for the glittering attacking side.Football lovers were quick to call out Fellaini’s shock inclusion after spotting Alessandro Del Piero’s Instagram post.Most read in FootballEdwin van der Sar played in goal for the winning side FC SpearFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne user wrote: “Why on earth is Fellaini there?🤣”A second said: “Wow, all those legends…and Fellaini😶.”Rio Ferdinand and Man Utd legends dress up in traditional South Korean robes While another added: “I’m sorry but how was Fellaini asked? He was good but not on their level.😂”Fellaini starred for the Red Devils between 2013 and 2019, making 177 appearances having travelled with former boss David Moyes from Everton.Before that he made the exact same appearances for the Toffees, scoring 33 goals during five years in the Merseyside, where he was a crucial leader in the team.Former United star Berbatov also appeared for FC Spear in front of 64,000 excited fans in Seoul.The winning goals came from Toure, Seedorf, Park Joo-ho and Javier Mascherano.While the only consolation FC Spear came from United legend Park Ji-Sung’s penalty.Three former Korean internationals filled in the gaps where necessary, including goalkeeper Kim Byung-ji.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe legends also participated in preliminary events that pitted players to see who is better at shooting and one-on-one situations.The game has been described as an exhibition and was organised by South Korean game company Nexon.The legends match occurred in Seoul, South Korea in front of some 64,000 fansRio Ferdinand, Carles Puyol and Ricardo Carvalho played for the defensive side Shield United More

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      ‘Sergio Busquets is an absolute crybaby – I gave Barcelona legend a stern warning’

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      SERGIO BUSQUETS has been labelled a “crybaby” and “whiner” by Wesley Sneijder.Sneijder, who starred for Real Madrid and Inter Milan, slammed the Spaniard as he reflected on their past battles.Wesley Sneijder has recalled how he did not like playing Sergio BusquetsCredit: GettyHe labelled him a ‘crybaby’ and ‘nasty guy to play against’Credit: GettySneijder recalled Busquets antics in the 2010 Champions League semi-final to try and get Thiago Motta sent offCredit: AP:Associated PressThe Dutchman recalled how the Barcelona legend’s antics got under his skin.Speaking to Ziggo Sports, he said: “He was an extremely annoying player, he was always giving it to others but he could never receive it.”The second leg of the 2010 Champions League semi-final game was one that particularly irked Sneijder when Thiago Motta tackled the midfielder. Sneijder said: “In 2010 we beat Barcelona 3-1 at home, then we had to go to Camp Nou and after eight minutes Busquets started rolling on the ground while looking through his hands to see if Motta had a red card.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He then got up again and was fine, the crybaby. A nasty guy to play against.”He continued: “I had fights with him in every game.”Sneijder also revealed how he warned Busquets about meeting in Ibiza, adding: “I’ll see you in Ibiza in the summer, then you and I will talk again.”Under Jose Mourinho that season, Inter Milan emerged with a remarkable win over Pep Guardiola’s Barca side – considered by many to be the greatest team in football history.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThey then went on to bag the continental Treble, a first in Italian football history.Meanwhile, Sneijder was full of praise for the recently retired Andres Iniesta. World Cup fans all say the same thing as Sergio Busquets runs into Leon Goretzka – and German’s reaction is pricelessUnlike his old rival and team-mate, 36-year-old Busquets continues to ply his trade in Major League Soccer alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. More

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      Jamie Carragher is warned ‘don’t bring that here’ live on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s win over Chelsea

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER was ordered not to bring his “CBS chat” live on Sky Sports after covering his beloved Liverpool’s win over Chelsea.The Reds beat the Blues 2-1 at Anfield thanks to a stunning display by Curtis Jones, who won a penalty that led to Mohamed Salah’s opener and scored the winner after Nicolas Jackson’s equaliser.Sky Sports presenter Kelly Cates ordered Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards not to bring their ‘CBS chat’That comment led to the entire panel laughing their socks offCarragher and Richards work together at CBS with Thierry Henry and Kate AbdoCredit: GettyCarragher provided punditry alongside former team-mate Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards, with whom he also covers the Champions League on CBS.The ex-England international insisted Jones “should have” been awarded another penalty for Liverpool.Presenter Kelly Cates immediately responded: “You’ve firmed up a bit.”Richards addressed his fellow CBS analyst: “You were 50-50 at half-time, has someone been in your DM’s?”Read More on FootballThe panel then burst into laughter before Carragher quipped: “No it was a penalty, you leave my DMs out of it.”Cates replied: “Alright, don’t bring your CBS chat on here”And Sturridge ended the funny segment by saying: “Chill out man, what’s going on.”Carragher and Richards often find themselves taking a cheeky dig at each other live on the CBS studio alongside fellow legend Thierry Henry and presenter Kate Abdo.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, the duo are usually more subtle when working with Sky Sports.The pair will be returning for the Champions League action this coming Tuesday on CBS.Gary Neville’s sheepish reaction after Jamie Carragher says Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘pied two of us off’They will be covering Arsenal clash with Shakhtar Donetsk before Manchester City’s encounter with Sparta Prague and Liverpool’s visit at RB Leipzig on Wednesday. More

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      Former Champions League defender scores FIVE goals in just 34 minutes on sensational debut for non-league team

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      ROMA hero Kostas Manolas scored FIVE goals in just 34 minutes on his debut with a Greek non-league club he surprisingly joined after leaving Serie A.Manolas, 33, made a name for himself in Italy and Greece, which led to interest from the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea throughout his career.Kostas Manolas scored five goals on his debut for Greek non-league side PannaxiakosCredit: Getty – ContributorManolas made a name for himself at Serie A with Roma and stood out in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty – ContributorThe centre-back burst onto the scene with Olympiacos and the Greek national team, whom he helped reach the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time ever in 2014.The defender joined Roma 10 years ago where he scored eight goals in 206 appearances.The ex-AEK Athens star also helped the Italian giants reach the Champions League semi-finals in 2018 with a sensational goal in a famous 3-0 win over Barcelona at the Olimpico.After brief stints with Napoli, Emirati outfit Sharjah and Salernitana last season, Manolas made the decision to relocate to his homeland of Naxos with his family.Read More on FootballThat led to him joining local club Pannaxiakos, who compete in the fourth division, after a few training sessions with them during pre-season.The ex-Greece international received a hero’s welcome and many within the club see him as the man that will lead them to the third division.And Manolas honoured their faith in a stunning debut, despite playing out of a position as a CENTRE-FORWARD against Marpissaikos on Sunday.According to Sport24, the ex-Napoli star started for the Cycladic outfit and scored a staggering five goals.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe versatile defender led his new team-mates to a stunning 12-1 win over Marpissaikos.That led to manager Giorgos Mostratos hauling him off after just 34 minutes in the first half.Kostas Manolas returns to LaLiga club Olympiacos to a hero’s return Manolas’ move to Pannaxiakos has been described across Greek media as the “transfer of the year”. More

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      Liverpool Champions League winner ‘ordered to LEAVE new club after refusing to board team bus’

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      A FORMER Liverpool Champions League winner has been ordered to leave his club after refusing to board the team bus.The Guinea international joined Werder Bremen from the Reds on a free transfer last summer.The midfielder has been suspended by Werder Bremen since April for refusing to board the team busCredit: GettyManager Ole Werner has ordered the player to leave the clubCredit: GettyHe penned a three-year deal through to 2026 but has now been told he is free to leave the Bundesliga side.The player, who carried the flag for his country at the Olympic Games, has been suspended and banned from the first-team since April after refusing to board the team bus.The incident came about after he found out he was not starting their league clash with Werder Bremen.Just over six months on, manager Ole Werner has now said the player needs to leave.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe told Kicker: “I do believe that we have been very, very humane and very, very transparent with him at all times since he joined us.”[Naby] Keita is not our issue right now, and I believe that it’s best for both sides to simply look ahead and into the future, to see what good solutions Naby can find for himself and what solutions we can find without him.”However, Keita has claimed he apologised for the incident, although Werner is not aware of it.The Bremen boss added: “It could be that it somehow happened in the meantime, it just wouldn’t have reached me.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMeanwhile, Keita explained to The Guardian: “In my last year at Liverpool, I didn’t play much and when I arrived here, I was motivated.”We’ll have to talk about the bus incident one day, but everyone who knows me knows that I’m a professional and that I’m not undisciplined.Premier League trials radical new corner rule endorsed by Gary Neville that will prevent ‘ridiculous situation’Keita said he has apologised for the incident before April’s clash with Bayer LeverkusenCredit: Getty”Despite everything, I apologised to the group even before the end of last season because we’re all human and nobody’s perfect.”Wherever I’ve been, from Salzburg to Leipzig to Liverpool, I’ve always tried to be exemplary.”The 29-year-old continued: “A lot of people say to me: ‘Naby, you’re injured, why don’t you want to play for Bremen?’ I say: ‘No, I’m fine.'”Since I came back from the Africa Cup of Nations [in February], all I’ve wanted to do is play for the fans and the club. But it’s not up to me.”The club decided to put me with the under-23s. I’m training with them and helping the youngsters while I wait for the wheels to turn.”The fans have shown me a lot of love and they deserve to see me return that love on the pitch.”READ MORE SUN STORIESKeita won seven trophies in five years at Anfield, including the Champions League, but has made just five appearances for Bremen.He has not been included in a matchday squad since the bus incident in April, with his last appearance coming the previous month.The midfielder won seven trophies with Liverpool, including the Premier LeagueCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd More