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      Under-pressure Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag shock name ‘being discussed’ by Bayern Munich to replace outgoing Tuchel

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      ERIK TEN HAG is reportedly a shock candidate to replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich.The German manager will leave the Bundesliga giants at the end of the season.Erik ten Hag is reportedly getting interest from Bayern MunichCredit: GettyManager Thomas Tuchel is leaving the club at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyTuchel, 50, announced his decision to leave Bayern back in February.Last year he won the Bundesliga title by capitalising on Borussia Dortmund’s final game draw to Mainz.However, this season has seen Bayern surrender the title for the first time in 11 years.The club were also knocked out of the DFB-Pokal by third-tier minnows FC Saarbrucken.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLTuchel’s side has reached the Champions League semi-finals and could reach the final after drawing 2-2 in the first leg against Real Madrid.Despite this Tuchel is still set to leave the club and a host of names have been attracting interest to replace him.Bayern had been linked with the likes of Unai Emery and Ralf Rangnick but have so far been unsuccessful.Outlet BILD has now reported that Ten Hag is being discussed at Bayern.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Dutchman is under huge pressure at Manchester United after a disappointing season.The Red Devils dropped out of the Champions League at the group stage and look set to miss out on the top four.Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?If United decide to pull the trigger on Ten Hag then he could find a new job at the Allianz Arena.The report also adds that Tuchel is interested in replacing Ten Hag at Old Trafford.It is also suggested that he does not want to speak to the club until after Bayern’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Madrid.The match is scheduled for May 8 which could suggest that talks could open up before the season is over.There has already been a host of names linked with the managerial role at United.England boss Gareth Southgate and former Chelsea manager Graham Potter are reportedly of interest.Willy Kambwala wants to become rock at the back for Man Utd… but Erik ten Hag probably won’t be around to see itBy Ken Lawrence
      ERIK TEN HAG insists he is still the right man to take Manchester United forward.
      The Dutchman believes he can recapture their former glories, despite escaping for the second time in a row what could have been humiliation by Liverpool at the weekend.
      And teen Willy Kambwala revealed his “passion” is to become a rock at the heart of United’s defence after making just his second start of the season against their bitter rivals.
      United trailed 1-0 at half-time on Sunday but fought back to take a 2-1 lead before Mo Salah’s 84th-minute equaliser from the penalty spot.
      Ten Hag was pleased with the second-half performance, declaring it “another signal and message for the future,” before adding, “the team and squad have high potential.”
      Yet the Old Trafford chief sounds more and more like he has his finger stuck in a leaky dyke and does not think it is going to hold.
      Comeback or not, United still threw away a lead for the third time in eight days following their 4-3 defeat to Chelsea and 1-1 draw with Brentford — both deep into injury time.
      And his body language suggests he expects to be crossing it to go back to Holland with his P45 this summer
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      Germany swiped extra Champions League spot from entitled Premier League while keeping fans happy – they put us to shame

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      WHAT a good week to be German — a sentence you never thought you would read in this newspaper.But confirmation that the coveted fifth place in next season’s expanded Champions League is heading to the Bundesliga instead of the Premier League caps a stunning few days for our noisy neighbours across the North Sea.Borussia Dortmund’s players genuinely shared their joy with fansCredit: ReutersHarry Kane notched a penalty for Bayern in a 2-2 draw with Real MadridCredit: APHow impressive to see Borussia Dortmund’s deliriously exhausted players celebrating Wednesday’s win over Paris Saint-Germain with the massed hordes standing on the famous Yellow Wall at their monstrous stadium.And the night before with the brilliant, cosmic glow of red neon strip lights illuminating Bayern Munich’s admirable fightback against Real Madrid.Two mighty German clubs, each with one foot in the Champions League final.If the irony is lost on you that more than 90,000 Germans could be descending on Wembley next month to contest the biggest game in club football, it shouldn’t be.READ MORE TOP STORIESWhen Uefa announced an extra place for the league performing the best overall in Europe this season, you could almost smell the sense of entitlement in the Premier League.State-backed Manchester City and Newcastle, Arsenal and Manchester United flying the flag for the blue-chip corporations of England? What could possibly go wrong?For the 20-team conglomerate whose unofficial motto is ‘here comes money’ it looked a shoo-in that it would lead to a fifth team from England asserting the Prem brand authority.Instead the prize for ‘best all-round effort’ is going to a league where there remains some notion of perspective.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhere the clubs are not allowed to ‘squeeze the lemons’ of the fans until the pips squeak even if they want to.Dortmund match-winner Niclas Fullkrug is not a particularly good dancer.Five things you didn’t know about Jadon SanchoBut the sight of his awkward arms-flapping, skip jive in full view of 81,000 fans during the post-match party on the pitch only fuels the feeling that German  football possesses something we do not. And it’s not money.German clubs are closer than ever to their supporters, just as English ones are growing further and further apart.Estimates put Fullkrug’s weekly pay at around £130,000 a week. That is comparable to some in the Premier League but it wouldn’t be a standout wage.Moreover, he has worked his way up from humble beginnings, playing second-tier football with Werder Bremen and Hannover, suffering dreadful injuries along the way.At 31, Fullkrug is believed to have earned less than £3million altogether before his move to Dortmund. His misfortune and spirited nature appeal to the fans.There are widespread discrepancies in pay levels like there are here. But there is no need to even mention pay caps for players in Germany like there is here.Ticket prices for Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final against PSG were as little as £17.Buy a ticket for any game and public transport within the city limits comes free. Germany is a big country. When clubs and TV colluded with the idea of Monday night football, it was met with tennis balls lobbed on pitches during games, angry demos and was quickly binned.No sending Newcastle fans to Arsenal for an 8pm Saturday kick-off.Bayern ended their association with Qatari Airways last June because it did not sit well with fans unhappy about allegations of human rights abuses in the Middle Eastern state.At the Allianz Arena, it is half price for pensioners. Let’s see what happens if Bayern tried scrapping that like they are at Spurs. Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen ended Bayern’s Bundesliga title gripCredit: GettyThe Prem clubs will argue that the ‘50 per cent plus one’ rule placing fans in majority ownership of German teams makes the league unwieldy, unable to operate as efficient businesses and uncompetitive.Bayer Leverkusen just won their first Bundesliga title. Bayern are the only team in the current top four who also finished there last season. Leverkusen are in the semi-finals of the Europa League.It’s almost as if German football is run for the people who fill its grounds, create the atmospheres and act as the lifeblood of the game. It’ll never catch on here.How very obviousHOWARD WEBB has revealed “football’s played by human beings and officiated by human beings”.Webb was a copper before he became  the most senior referee in the country but you do not need to be Sherlock Holmes to work out his  latest pearl of wisdom for yourself.Of course, his comments come after  an almighty ruck erupted because Nottingham Forest should have had a penalty against Everton last month.Webb’s effective public apology for a mistake by match ref Anthony Taylor points to the fact people get things wrong. It’s called the human condition.Yet the whole theory behind the introduction of hated VAR technology was to move away from the margins of error caused by malfunctions in the human brain.The umpteen cameras and replay facilities were — by design — supposed to eradicate discrepancies. But now  Webb has testified to confirm what most of us already thought.That is, until players, managers, fans, refs, assistant officials and VARs are replaced entirely by Artificial Intelligence or eagle-eyed gizmos with faster reaction speeds than a snail on Valium, there will still sometimes be the odd cock-up.Which means, m’lud, that VAR has only added another layer of potential arguments to a sport already riddled with angry people fired up by a burning sense of injustice.Therefore we can all deduce that it has merely just added to the  beautiful game’s existing problems instead of solving them.And, therefore, it should be scrapped with immediate effect.No further questions, Mr Webb. I rest my case.Infamy, infamy, they’ve all pot it in for meFAREWELL, Rocket Ronnie. Snooker’s greatest showman tumbled out of the World Championship with a typically colourful exit.If Ronnie O’Sullivan were a footballer, he would be strung up on an FA charge for claiming some referees ‘have got it in for me’ as a parting shot.Ronnie O’Sullivan congratulates his conqueror Stuart BinghamCredit: ReutersHopefully he won’t be punished, though, because O’Sullivan going out in the quarter-finals for the second year in a row is more of a blow for the tournament than it is for him.There are three qualifiers and the world No 12 left to fight for the biggest prize in the sport.O’Sullivan has had run-ins with snooker’s authorities before amid suggestions that no single player is bigger than the game itself.Let’s see what happens to the interest in events at the Crucible from now until Monday’s finale and then decide, shall we?Bax lyrical over dedicated keeperBOLTON play at Barnsley tonight in their League One play-off semi-final first leg.In goal for them will be Nathan Baxter, formerly of Chelsea, who went out on loan to seven clubs to gain experience.READ MORE SUN STORIESOne spell was at Scottish Prem side Ross County, where he barely played due to injury and was sent back to London for treatment.Baxter, now 25, paid his own air fares to fly to Scotland regularly just to remain part of the squad. 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      Chelsea 2 Tottenham 0: Pochettino gets revenge on former team as Blues deal Spurs’ Champions League hopes fatal blow

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU deserves all he gets for being a Billy Joel fan.By quoting Mr Supermarket Music to defend his dislike of boring, set-piece practice, Tottenham’s manager betrayed himself twice.Nicolas Jackson scored Chelsea’s second as they sealed a 2-0 win over TottenhamCredit: GettyMauricio Pochettino got revenge on his old teamCredit: AFPWhile Ange Postecoglou cast a miffed figure on the sidelinesCredit: AFPHe firstly ruined any street cred he may wish for and secondly revealed to every opposition manager that he does not care for such trivial things as free kicks and corners.And so Chelsea duly carved his team open twice from free kicks to leave his hopes of qualifying for the Champions League in his first season hanging by a thread.Defeat here leaves Tottenham fifth, seven points behind Aston Villa and now with just one game in hand.And with only four games to go it is highly unlikely they will somehow recover from their alarming dip in form to make it to the Promised Land.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLConceding from similar free kicks in each half made it three defeats on the spin with Liverpool and title-chasing Manchester City still to play.But more than failing to reach the top four in his debut year, Postecoglou is learning at great cost how Tottenham contrive to cock it up around this time each season.This was their second London derby defeat inside four days too, suggesting his players need to toughen up when it comes to facing the neighbours.Two down to Arsenal inside half an hour on Sunday, they were caught on the hop again, proving they haven’t learned any lessons from the weekend or from recent history as another season of such promise threatens to crumble in the home stretch.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJust 25 minutes had gone when they went down to the first dead ball situation.Chelsea captain Conor Gallagher hooked a free kick into the box to find defender Trevoh Chalobah surging forward and free to loop a classy header over keeper Guglielmo Vicario.Jose Mourinho’s iconic first Chelsea press conferenceVAR tried to come to Tottenham’s rescue with delays to check nonsensical possible offside then a foul. But after the usual lengthy delay, Chalobah’s goal stood and Postecoglou found his team up against it again.Big Ange is having problems getting a tune out of his team at the crucial part of the campaign. Sound familiar Spurs fans?It was the son who got things going with Trevoh Chalobah lifting his top to reveal a T-shirt carrying the slogan ‘Jehovah’s Son’ across the chest as he wheeled away in delight after scoring first.Tottenham captain Son Heung-Min was anonymous.  His supply line cut off as Tottenham were overwhelmed. Spurs are running out of steam.James Maddison, signed with such expectation last summer, is fading from view.Chelsea were more clinical than the visitorsChalobah impressed at CBHaving been subbed in his last nine games he finally bit the bullet and was dropped altogether last night.The £40million midfielder has not completed a full 90 minutes since Brighton at home on February 10. His England place for the Euros is not safe.It wasn’t even as if Chelsea suddenly found a string of superstars to roll out on a big night at Stamford Bridge. It was the same old bunch that has pitched and rolled like a North Sea trawler all season long.Boss Pochettino even hinted there could be some surprises in his selection. With a crippling injury list, added to by the absences of Thiago Silva and fellow centre half Axel Disasi, he was not wrong there.Trevoh Chalobah put in a starring display and was rewarded with a goalCredit: PAThe defeat leaves Spurs with a mountain to climb for the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyThe bench was not so much a ‘Who’s who?’ As a ‘Who’s he?’ with greenhorns Zak Sturge, Josh Acheampong, Tyrique George and Kiano Dyer among the 20-man matchday squad.Last night was eight years to the day since the notorious Battle of the Bridge resulting in nine bookings, a six match ban for Spurs’ Mousa Dembele and a punch up on the pitch.Early hopes of a repeat performance came and went with Cristian Romero and Nicolas Jackson shoving each other in a petty dispute at a dead ball in no man’s land just two minutes in. After that Spurs became Chelsea’s punch bag. Jackson went agonisingly close to putting them ahead after only five minutes.Put through on the chase by Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea’s erratic centre forward did everything right for once, slipping the ball through Vicario’s legs. Luckily, Spurs have flying Dutchman Mick van de Ven – clocked at more than 23 mph this season – in the ranks and he scampered back to hook the shot off the line, earning a massive hug from his mightily relieved keeper.Spurs’ set piece woesBY TOM BARCLAY
      ANGE POSTECOGLOU took the blame after another set-piece disaster left Tottenham’s Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.
      Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson headed home from free-kicks to take the number of goals Spurs have shipped from dead-ball situations to SIXTEEN this season, excluding penalties.
      Only Luton, Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest have conceded more in a week where Postecoglou downplayed the importance of set-pieces.
      “We didn’t have the mindset that I expect us to have. That’s on me, I’ve got to take responsibility for that.
      “I’m the one putting them out there and preparing them for it. When we’re so far off it, I’ve got to look at myself and see how I’m preparing this team for it.
      “We lacked a real conviction and positive mindset in our football. We didn’t really have any fluency, any sort of aggression with and without the ball.
      “It’s a bit unlike us because if nothing else we’ve always been competitive.”
      He later added: “We had bigger issues tonight than set pieces.”

      At least last weekend they put up a fight against the Gunners. Here they settled in to be overrun from start to finish, making a fairly average Chelsea team look like world beaters.A few half chances with Pape Sarr having a shot deflected and Brennan Johnson scuffing one wide in the second half . Postecoglou went from irate madman in the first half to deflated and defeated in the second, especially after Jackson grabbed the winner 18 minutes from the end.Palmer chipped in a free kick which cannoned off the crossbar. And given that free kicks don’t matter at Spurs, nobody bothered to pick up Chelsea’s centre forward who pounced to head in.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt’s the 16th time they have conceded from a set-piece. Postecoglou quoted Joel song ‘You May Be Right’ to justify his decision to ignore free kicks and corners but it’s hitting a duff note.Victory takes Chelsea up to eighth, above West Ham. They are now just three points behind sixth-placed Manchester United with their own dreams of Europe improving. More

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      Laura Woods gives glimpse into life behind the scenes as adoring fans say ‘so much slay on display’

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      LAURA WOODS collared herself in glory yet again – dazzling fans with varied snapshots of her life.A black choker round the presenter’s neck was a recurring theme in her Instagram pics, narrowly appearing more often than her French bulldog!Laura Woods’ fans loved her array of snapsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/laurawoodsy/Laura didn’t explain this expressionCredit: https://www.instagram.com/laurawoodsy/The presenter had a giggle over her hairCredit: https://www.instagram.com/laurawoodsy/Laura’s companion was in mischievous moodCredit: https://www.instagram.com/laurawoodsy/Of course she included a Euro night shotCredit: https://www.instagram.com/laurawoodsy/Woodsy neglected to include any pics with partner Adam Collard, such as this cosy snap, nor even a single photo of her beloved ArsenalCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyFootball fans’ favourite broadcaster showcased her recent activities – with and without her TNT Sports’ Champions League hat on.”So much slay on display,” was one verdict, while another admirer posted: “Killing it Laura! COYG!”That’s a reference to her love for Arsenal, even though the Gunners and boyfriend Adam Collard were glaring omissions from a photo dump she labelled “Lately x”.Three photos showed Woodsy in the same neckwear – a classy number fastened at the front by a silver-coloured buckle.READ MORE TOP STORIESThat pipped the two-pic total for Lu, her pet Frenchie who she is often seen out in the wild with.She also shared a glamorous shot from a spot-lit event – and a snap of what appeared to come from behind the scenes at work.In that image, 36-year-old Laura wore an off-the-shoulder black outfit  – a bodycon dress.But a gadgety-looking khaki bag and a bottle of water in the background gave the game away – suggesting she had a date with a microphone.Most read in FootballAgain in her fave choker, Woodsy switched to a glam eventCredit: https://www.instagram.com/laurawoodsy/Laura’s dog took pride of place in two photosCredit: https://www.instagram.com/laurawoodsy/Lu had a muddy great time in this picCredit: https://www.instagram.com/laurawoodsy/”Scrumptious,” claimed one of her 754,000 Instagram followers.”Love this girl” and “Lovely smile” were similar opinions.Laura Woods can’t keep her hands off boyfriend Adam Collard as loved-up couple snog on the beach in Mexico”Gorgeous” was also on the list of compliments.Laura also revealed a clip of herself having her hair done as she laughed around in a car with a female backseat companion.And apart from pics at famous football venues, there was a mini-mystery over one snap.She shared a screenshot of her in a black gown with a huge frown – with no clue as to what changed her usual happy expression.Maybe it’s a sign of her humour – as the choker in the pack!Laura regularly hosts DAZN’s boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyShe has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura presented coverage of Anthony Joshua’s bout with Jermaine FranklinCredit: RexShe has become TNT Sports’ main Champions League anchor this seasonCredit: GettyLaura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: InstagramThe presenter is ITV’s host for Lionesses coverageCredit: GettyShe loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyShe also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: InstagramWoods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram More

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      Real Madrid legend’s son handed ‘maximum’ deal by Spanish giants after shattering goal records for academy

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      THE SON of the most-decorated player in Real Madrid’s history has been handed the “maximum” contract allowed by the club.The 14-year-old Enzo Alves is the hottest property in the club’s academy.Real Madrid legend Marcelo’s son Enzo has penned a new Real Madrid contractCredit: Instagram @enzoalvesvThe Brazilian’s son has already represented Spain at international levelCredit: Instagram @enzoalvesvThe hotshot was already tied down to the LaLiga giants until the summer of 2026.However, his exploits have now persuaded them to extend that deal until 2027 – which is the longest limit allowed for under-age players.Enzo is the son of legendary Real Madrid left-back Marcelo.The 35-year-old arrived at the Bernabeu from Fluminense in 2007 and went on to win 25 trophies during his 15 years at the club.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Brazilian international departed the Spanish capital in 2022 after lifting the Champions League for a fifth time.He joined Greek side  Olympiacos but left after just five months and returned to his homeland and boyhood team Fluminense.Marcelo helped them to win the Campeonato Carioca before then playing a key role in their Copa Libertadores success.But while he has been back adding more accolades to his CV in Brazil, his boy has been doing his best to continue the family legacy in Madrid.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAlves is top scorer for Real’s Cadet B team this term on 17 as they battle it out with neighbours Atletico Madrid, who are tied on 71 points with them, for the title.The forward was born in Spain in September 2009 as Marcelo was just beginning his third campaign at Madrid.Real Madrid star Marcelo’s wild celebrations after his son Enzo scores and nails Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘siu’Alves, who has been spotted performing his dad’s old team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark SIU celebration, has also shone on the international stage.Even though his father has been capped 58 times for Brazil, his son has opted to pledge his allegiance to Spain so far at youth level. He is now a regular for the Spanish U15 team and recently scored in a 3-1 victory over Scotland in the Pinatar Super Cup.Can you name the famous fathers?
      Now he is celebrating his new contract extension and was joined by his father, mum Clarice Alves and his brother Liam after putting pen to paper.The teenage ace shared several snaps of the family together at the Ciudad, Real Madrid’s training complex, after committing his future to the club.And he captioned it with: “Happy to be able to continue in the best club in the world. Hala Madrid.”Marcelo is the most-decorated player in Real Madrid’s historyCredit: Rex Features More

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      Champions League giants battling host of EFL clubs for Aston Villa wonderkid after ‘brilliant’ League One loan transfer

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      ASTON VILLA are facing a fight to keep young keeper Viljami Sinisalo with Celtic interested in signing the Finnish international.The Glasgow giants need a new keeper for next season as former England no1 Joe Hart has retired from the game.Celtic are interested in VIlajami SinisaloCredit: GettyCeltic boss Brendan Rodgers is looking at a number of targets and has been impressed by £3million-rated Sinisalo who spent last year on loan at Exeter.A number of Championship clubs are also looking at the 22-year-old who has one year left on his current deal at Villa Park, having joined the club five years ago.Sinisalo spent the entire season on loan at Exeter in League One and played 50 games.He helped them reach the last 16 of the Carabao Cup, knocking out Luton on the way.Read More on FootballHe said: “It’s been the best year of my footballing life. It’s been brilliant.”Celtic, meanwhile, have also looked at Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher but he is likely to land a move to a Premier League club.Reports claim Kelleher wants to leave Liverpool this summer in a bid to take his career to the next level.The 25-year-old has been deputy to Alisson since breaking into the first team in 2019.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSReds boss Jurgen Klopp blocked him joining Wolves last summer even though the goalkeeper wanted to make the switch.But with the manager leaving Anfield this at the end of the season, a move could be made possible.Most dramatic Premier League’s final daysLiverpool currently sit third in the Premier League table, five points adrift of leaders Arsenal.Meanwhile, Aston Villa are fourth with 67 points. More

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      Watch moment bleary-eyed Jamie Carragher is told to ‘be quiet’ by Dortmund staff as he gives interview after EIGHT PINTS

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER was told to “be quiet” by Borussia Dortmund staff after giving an interview following an eight-pint bender.The Liverpool legend stole the show on CBS Sports as Dortmund beat PSG 1-0 in their Champions League semi-final first leg tie.Jamie Carragher was told to be quiet by Dortmund staff after necking eight pintsCarragher had spent the day drinking with fansHe watched Dortmund beat PSG 1-0 from the Yellow WallCarragher spent the day drinking with German fans before watching the contest from the Yellow Wall.He had a whale of a time as supporters plied him with lager.And Carragher even belted out ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ to cement his place among Dortmund fans.After the game, he conducted a brilliant interview with Jadon Sancho as Thierry Henry watched with his head in his hands.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Carragher was even punished by fellow pundit Peter Schmeichel as he was sin-binned, before responding in style with a hilarious appearance on screen.But as other broadcasters conducted their interviews in the mixed zone, an overly-loud Carragher was told to keep the noise down by Dortmund staff.Looking bashful, Schmeichel said: “We have been told to be quiet.”A wide-eyed Carragher replied: “Are we being too loud? Are we being too loud for here or in the studio?”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSchmeichel said: “No, in here, so whatever you say is going out on every interview in the world.”Carragher then continued: “We’re in the mixed zone here. We’re that loud that everyone’s looking at us telling us to shut up.Jamie Carragher interviews Jadon Sancho on live TV after EIGHT PINTS and CBS Sports studio cannot bear to watchCarragher had a hilarious interview with Jadon SanchoIt caused Thierry Henry to bury his head in his handsCarragher was up to some hilarious antics in the mixed zone“But let’s just keep it going.”The incident tickled fans, with one saying: “Drunk Carragher is the best.”Another declared: “Completely here for the chaos, can we have drunk Jamie every matchday?”One noted: “Jamie is absolutely wasted.”Another added: “This is the content we love.” More

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      Jadon Sancho has best Champions League semi-final display since Messi as Man Utd flop’s Dortmund stats vs PSG revealed

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      JADON SANCHO was the talk of the Champions League on Wednesday.The 24-year-old put on a stunning performance as Borussia Dortmund clinched a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain.Jadon Sancho impressed for Borussia Dortmund on WednesdayCredit: GettyThe winger dominated the match against PSGOn a night to remember, he became the first Englishman on record to complete more than 11 take-ons in a single Champions League match.The last person to achieve that feat in a semi-final was eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi in 2008, when Barcelona faced Manchester United.Sancho also created three chances, completed 12 out of 17 dribbles and managed a pass accuracy of 88 per cent.Former United midfielder Owen Hargreaves even claimed that he “out-performed” Kylian Mbappe, who is widely regarded as the best player in the world.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd a post from the official Borussia Dortmund X account read: “You all owe him an apology, we were ALWAYS familiar with his game.”Dortmund secured a 1-0 win over PSG thanks to Niclas Fullkrug’s 36th-minute strike.The Bundesliga giants are now one game away from the Champions League final, which is set to take place at Wembley Stadium.That means Sancho’s return to England could see him win arguably the most coveted trophy in European football – less than one year after being exiled by Man Utd.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSancho completed 51 passesSancho touched the ball 100 times in 90 minutesThe winger publicly fell out with Erik ten Hag after being dropped against Arsenal in September.He accused the manager of using him as a “scapegoat” after the match.Champions League manager immediately walks out of interview ‘upset’ after seeing what CBS Sports pundit was wearingSancho was subsequently axed from the squad, left out of the annual team photo and forced to train alone.The England ace has since established himself as an important first team player for Borussia Dortmund.Following Wednesday’s match, TNT Sports commentator Ally McCoist claimed he looked “rejuvenated” following his disastrous spell with the Red Devils.He said: “Sancho looks like a different player entirely. His body language is like the player Man Utd bought.”You can tell a lot from body language and he wants to take people on and play. He certainly looks rejuvenated.”It is confidence, he has his mojo back. He is in an environment where he is liked and he looks like a different footballer.”Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand also praised him and went on to say: “Jadon was making players dance, he was a joke. We haven’t seen that since he was at Dortmund before.”What I say today more than anything, that was cage football Sancho. This is the kid who grew up in cage football with that bit of swagger.”He is in the groove now. He will come off the pitch on a high. But I want to know what happened at Man Utd, why didn’t it go well there. The plus point for Man Utd is a lot of teams will want him now.”Speaking at full-time, Sancho told CBS Sports: “When we have our fans we are so motivated from the start. But this tie is not over, we still have to go to Paris and get the job done.”I appreciate all the compliments but I take it game by game. Performances like today, I hope can carry on.”I came here at 17, they gave me the opportunity to play professional football and I am delighted to be welcomed back and I am focused on the present right now.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSancho was interviewed by Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher after the match.Carragher appeared very animated as he and fellow pundit Peter Schmeichel congratulated him on the result.The winger had 99 touches of the ball More