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      ‘Albanian Laura Woods’ leaves little to imagination in eye-popping dress as fans brand her ‘Queen of Champions League’

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      EVA MURATI has turned heads with her latest eye-popping outfit.The Champions League presenter has been dubbed the ‘Albanian Laura Woods’ by adoring fans.Eva Murati has wowed with her latest Champions League outfitCredit: Sportitalia tvThe 29-year-old host appeared on SportsItalia for Tuesday’s actionCredit: Sportitalia tvEva is also an actress and modelCredit: Sportitalia tvMurati, 29, hosts big European nights for both Tring TV and Vizion Plus.But on Tuesday she joined up with SportItalia in Milan for a special broadcast.Murati was on hosting duties for Liverpool’s huge clash against PSG, as well as Inter Milan’s home clash with Feyenoord.The 29-year-old rocked a stunning plunging black dress for the occasion.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLShe paired the eye-catching look with matching shoes before hitting the airwaves alongside colleague Michele Criscitiello.Murati shared her night in Milan with her 1.1 million followers on Instagram.Captioning behind-the-scenes snaps from the set, she wrote: “Great night on Sportitalia!”Passion, football and lots of energy in the studio.Most read in Football”Thanks to everyone for this special evening!”One fan gushed: “Just stunning as always.”Meet glam Champions League host Eva MuratiWhile another simply replied: “WOW.”And a third added: “Queen of the Champions League.”Murati has been presenting on TV since the age of 17. Along with her presenting work, Eva is also a model and actor.She starred in several films and TV shows in her early 20s before returning to hosting duties in 2017.Murati recently hit out at “haters” and online trolls after receiving hurtful messages. Speaking on TikTok, she wrote: “I started working on TV at 17 years old.”I got bullied by haters online and had to learn to validate myself.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I stopped seeking external approval and found strength in internal validation.”Now your words mean nothing to me.”Murati, 29, is also a model and actressCredit: INSTAGRAM @evamuratiShe supports Juventus and is a regular on Tring TVCredit: Instagram / evamuratiThe 29-year-old boasts over 1 million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / evamurati More

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      Virgil van Dijk hints Liverpool career could be over in 10 GAMES with no breakthrough in talks over new contract

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      VIRGIL VAN DIJK has added to the misery of Liverpool’s Champions League exit by insisting he has “no idea” whether he will be at the club next season.The Reds skipper is out of contract this summer, along with Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and the Dutchman claims that anybody who claims to know where he will be playing next term is “lying to your face”.Virgil van Dijk has ‘no idea’ whether he will be at Liverpool next seasonCredit: RexLiverpool boss Arne Slot could lose Van Dijk, Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: RexArne Slot’s runaway Premier League leaders were knocked out of the Champions League in the last-16 in a 4-1 penalty shoot-out defeat by Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night – having been outplayed by the French champions for the most of the tie.And when asked if he will be back for another crack at winning a second European Cup with Liverpool next season, Van Dijk said: “I have no idea. I still have no idea at the moment. Genuinely.“It is not on hold. Nothing is on hold. Listen, there are 10 games to go [in the season] and that is my full focus. If there is news, you guys will know it. But I don’t even know myself.“Everyone knows there are some conversations behind the scenes but that is about it. At the moment I don’t even know what will happen next year.Read More on Football“If anyone says they do know, they are lying to your face.”Van Dijk, Salah and Alexander-Arnold have all attracted significant interest from abroad, with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich both keen to sign the Dutch centre-half.But Van Dijk, 33, is adamant that he is focused on winning Sunday’s Carabao Cup Final against Newcastle, then securing a second Premier League title – with the Reds 15 points clear of Arsenal.He said: “There are 10 games left, not many, and there are two big prizes we can still get.Most read in Football“We are going to give it everything. We have to feel the disappointment of this [PSG] loss but now it is about recovery. Be ready for a good one.“If we bring this intensity to Wembley with our fans, then I am positive. I am always positive. But I am really looking forward to being back out there.‘The ref made a mistake’ – Virgil van Dijk furious at Bergvall’s winner moments after Spurs star should have seen red“We don’t need any added motivation. We have 10 games, the Carabao Cup Final on Sunday, if you need any added motivation you are in the wrong business.” More

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      Liverpool’s Champions League exit forces drastic change of strategy among Dream Team bosses

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      MAKE no mistake, Liverpool’s exit from the Champions League will have huge ramifications in Dream Team.Many gaffers will have wanted several of Arne Slot’s favourites in their ranks for the rest of the season with a view to targeting European points, perhaps all the way until the final in late May.But the Reds’ elimination at the hands of PSG via a penalty shootout has changed the outlook entirely.Liverpool’s schedule now appears comparatively relaxedCredit: Dream TeamGigi Donnarumma saved spot-kicks from Darwin Nunez (£3.8m) and Curtis Jones (£2.5m) to send the Anfield crowd home in a state of shock on Tuesday night.Liverpool remain overwhelming favourites to win the Premier League and they have a chance to lift silverware at Wembley this weekend in the Carabao Cup final.While a successful campaign is still highly likely, Dream Team bosses should be aware of the impact their shootout defeat will have on the schedule.After this Sunday’s meeting with Newcastle in the capital, Liverpool’s only remaining games will be their last nine league fixtures – who could forget their FA Cup loss to Plymouth in the fourth round?Therefore, their players will have fewer point-scoring opportunities than the English teams who remain active in Europe.Salah has a maximum of ten fixtures remaining in 2024/25Credit: RexArsenal, Aston Villa and Chelsea are all up on aggregate in their respective round of 16 ties while Manchester United are locked at 1-1 with Real Sociedad ahead of Thursday’s second leg at Old Trafford.Tottenham lost 1-0 to AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands but have a chance to overturn that deficit in North London this week.Most read in FootballAt the very least, it seems likely that three Premier League clubs will have two quarter-final legs to fulfil across Gameweeks 30 and 31.When that time comes, the likes of Ollie Watkins (£5.2m), Cole Palmer (£5.6m) and Gabriel (£4.8m) will be more appealing than Liverpool counterparts Cody Gakpo (£4.6m), Luis Diaz (£3.4m) and Virgil van Dijk (£4.8m).For the simple reason that more fixtures generally equals more points.Van Dijk’s viability took a dip when Liverpool’s Champions League exit was confirmedCredit: GettyThis is not to say that gaffers should rush to ditch their Liverpool assets.Mohamed Salah (£8m) remains the game’s top performer by a gigantic margin, 120 points to be precise.While Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.7m) is 47 points clear at the top of the defensive rankings, although he is now an availability doubt having suffered an injury of some kind against PSG.The point is that Slot’s side have been the best team in the country this season and they will probably provide plenty of points in their remaining fixtures.Gaffers will have to weigh up their prospects against rivals with a fixture advantage on a Gameweek-by-Gameweek basis.Luis Diaz features in 40% of teams right noeCredit: GettyIn a way, this development is good for the game as it opens up many more viable strategies.READ MORE SUN STORIESHad Liverpool edged out Luis Enrique’s side and progressed to the final of the Champions League, almost every engaged manager would have the same four or five players locked in their XI for the remainder of the campaign.As it is, gaffers may be divided on the subject of Liverpool’s top stars from the international break onwards.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 NOW More

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      Former Champions League star, 37, ‘asked to leave Anfield for supporting PSG against Liverpool’

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      FORMER France international Jeremy Menez was allegedly asked to leave Anfield last night for supporting Paris Saint-Germain against Liverpool on Tuesday.The 37-year-old travelled to England to watch his ex-club face Arne Slot’s side for a place in the Champions League quarter-finals.Former PSG star Jeremy Menez was allegedly kicked out of Anfield on TuesdayCredit: GettyMenez made 110 appearances for PSG as a playerCredit: Getty – ContributorSamir Nasri claimed that the ex-PSG star was kicked out in the 70th minuteCredit: GettyPSG were trailing 1-0 on aggregate prior to the match, but Ousmane Dembele levelled things up after just 12 minutes at Anfield.The two teams could not be separated after 120 minutes and the match went to penalties, where the Parisians prevailed.However, Menez allegedly missed the winning moment after being kicked out of the stadium.Former Premier League midfielder Samir Nasri told French TV channel Canal Plus: “A thought for those who were also kicked out of the stadium.Read More in Football”Jeremy Menez was at the match, he was asked if he was French. After his answer, they told him to leave the stadium… in the 70th minute no less!”Menez made 110 appearances for PSG across three years during his professional playing career.During that time he scored 19 goals and provided 37 assists.The forward also played for the likes of Monaco, Roma, AC Milan and Bordeaux before retiring last year.Most read in Champions LeagueCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsAnd he earned 24 senior caps for the France national team.Following Tuesday’s last-16 clash, PSG boss Luis Enrique said: “Both of the teams deserve to go to the next phase.Liverpool boss Arne Slot left with sense of shock after Champions League penalty shoot-out exit against PSG “They play better than us here, but I think my team at Anfield, in a special stadium, showed great personality and character.”We tried to play our best, but it was difficult as they’re so intense. Both teams deserve to qualify.”The character and personality, even when we shoot at the penalty shootout they showed great character. I think it shows clearly the team we are.” More

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      Real Madrid and Germany legend Toni Kroos ready to come out of retirement to play for his brother’s team

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      TONI KROOS is set to return to football for a special match just eight months after his retirement.Toni, 35, rolled credits on a glittering 17-year career that saw him win almost everything with the likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Germany.Toni Kroos is set to return to football just eight months after his retirementCredit: GettyToni will be playing for his brother Felix’s team Two Stripes United in the ICON LeagueCredit: GettyThe midfielder’s last game took place at Euro 2024 in his homeland when his national team was eliminated by eventual European champions Spain in a controversial quarter-final.According to Marca, however, the German legend is set to lace up his boots for just one more match.But it won’t be for a top-tier competition or an elite club, like everyone is used to seeing him.Instead, Toni will play for his brother Felix’s team named Two Stripes United in the ICON League.Read More on FootballThe competition is mostly consisted of streamers, content creators and footballers – similar to the Kings League in Spain.The six-time Champions League winner agreed to cross over to the non-pro competition, but he had one demand.And that was to play side by side with Felix, 34, with whom he started his professional career.The Kroos brothers cut their teeth together at Hansa Rostock but their paths were separated in 2006 when Bayern came knocking for Toni.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsFelix stayed in Germany where he played for the likes of Werder Bremen, Union Berlin and Eintracht Braunschweig until his retirement in 2021.Toni’s addition to Two Stripes United works as a major boost for the younger brother.Toni Kroos shows his skills at Real Madrid training Felix’s team only managed six points out of 13 matches last season.Toni will be the most successful and experienced player in the league after 465 appearances with Real, 205 games with Bayern and 114 caps with Germany. More

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      ‘Loss not bad enough’ – Liverpool fans suffer more pain as tunnel video of Virgil Van Dijk emerges from after PSG defeat

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      LIVERPOOL star Virgil van Dijk was spotted speaking to Paris Saint-Germain chiefs ahead of his contract’s expiration, leaving fans concerned.The Reds crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday when they lost 4-1 on penalties after PSG tied the aggregate on 1-1 thanks to Ousmane Dembele’s goal.Liverpool fans were left concerned after seeing Virgil van Dijk speaking to Paris Saint-Germain chiefsVan Dijk’s Liverpool contract runs out in JuneCredit: GettyVitinha, Goncalo Ramos, Dembele and Desire Doue went on to score all of the visitors’ spot-kicks, while goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma caught Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones’ pens.After the heartbreaking loss in the Last 16, the Merseysiders’ captain Van Dijk, 33, was seen speaking to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and strategic advisor Luis Campos in the tunnel.A viral clip showed the trio having a cordial conversation a week after the centre-back clashed with Campos, who complained about a red card he thought Ibrahima Konate should have been shown in the first leg.However, Liverpool fans were left very worried as the Netherlands international’s contract runs out in June and there are still no developments regarding his status.Read More on FootballSome fans were left fearing Van Dijk was discussing a potential free transfer to PSG.One fan tweeted: “Like the loss wasn’t bad enough.”Another commented: “Great thanks for this what a lovely thing to see.”A third wrote: “Oh. That’s just beautiful, isn’t it.”Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsThis fan gushed: “Oh, wow.”And that one simply said: “Hmmmm.”Moment Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are pulled apart after apparent spat during Liverpool training Nevertheless, there are currently no reports linking Van Dijk to a move to PSG.However, Liverpool are still facing the risk of losing the Dutchman as well as Trent Alexander-Arnold and superstar Mohamed Salah whose contract also run out in June. More

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      Benfica fans brawl with Barcelona stewards with limbs everywhere during Champions League KO

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      BENFICA supporters clashed with stewards following their Champions League defeat to Barcelona on Tuesday.The Portuguese side suffered a 3-1 loss to Hansi Flick’s team at Estadi Olimpic Lluís Companys.Benfica fans clashed with stewards in the standsCredit: https://x.com/hooliganscz1999Some could be seen hitting each otherCredit: https://x.com/hooliganscz1999They subsequently crashed out of the Champions League by losing 4-1 on aggregate.Supporters were left furious at full-time and clashed with stewards in the stands.Some fans and stewards appeared to hit each other, with objects also thrown.Both sets of supporters clashed outside the stadium before the match.Read More in FootballThe fixture was deemed high-risk prior to the clash, with Barcelona leading 1-0 on aggregate.Raphinha broke the deadlock with an 11th-minute strike before Nicolas Otamendi equalised just a few moments later.Barcelona then sealed the win thanks to additional goals from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.After the match, Flick said: “I’m happy, of course. We have respected Benfica, their coach.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free bets”It was a difficult game for us but we did very well.”On Yamal, he added: “I’m very happy for him; he hasn’t scored in a while. He was happy too because it was an important goal for us.”He was great. He’s showing a lot of confidence; the goal came at the perfect time.”I sold Lamine Yamal trading card for life changing amount – my wife doesn’t think it’s a silly hobby now More

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      ‘How was this allowed?’ – PSG fan uses never-before-seen tactic to help team win penalty shootout against Liverpool

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      A PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN fan appeared to use a never-before-seen tactic to help his side win their penalty shootout against Liverpool.The incident came as the Reds crashed out of the Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday night.A PSG fan used a never-seen-before tactic to help his side defeat Liverpool on penaltiesCredit: ReutersA fan in blue near the front to the left of the goal could be seen holding a megaphoneDarwin Nunez and Curtis Jones missed their spot kicksCredit: GettyPSG booked their place in the Champions League quartersCredit: GettyLiverpool took a 1-0 lead into the game but saw that disappear after 12 minutes thanks to Ousmane Dembele’s strike.Neither side could find a winner as the game went through extra time.And penalties were needed to split the teams.However, it was Liverpool who missed out on the quarters after Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones saw their efforts saved.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPSG players and coaches stormed the pitch to celebrate at the final whistle.But they may have been better off thanking a smart-thinking fan in the away end at Anfield.The savvy supporter made sure to give his full backing to Luis Enrique’s team.And he did that with a never-before-seen tactic involving a MEGAPHONE.Most read in Champions LeagueCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsThe supporter held the device up behind the goal.And he continually played a siren noise from the megaphone to put off both goalie Alisson and Liverpool’s penalty takers.Daniel Sturridge shrieks as Wayne Rooney and Amazon Prime team soaked by SPRINKLERS during half time of Liverpool vs PSGSome stewards were seen wearing ear muffsIt’s unclear why they were wearing them as the siren blaredStewards wearing earmuffs did not appear to take any action, but it is unclear if they had them on just to protect themelves from that fan.Viewers at home were certainly left baffled by the approach.One said: “Kudos to the PSG fan with a megaphone behind the goal playing the siren noise.”Another declared: “How’s a PSG fan behind the goal with a megaphone playing a siren.”One noted: “Big hand to that fan, objectively hilarious.”Another boomed: “What on earth was the siren and loud hailer doing in the PSG fans?”One added: “How was that PSG fan allowed to use a siren right behind the goals.” More