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    Fans fume ‘this is why you’re gonna be unemployed’ after spotting Tuchel’s Bayern team selection despite bold prediction

    THOMAS TUCHEL has been slammed by fans after failing to start Serge Gnabry despite his bold prediction.Bayern Munich went with a tried-and-tested starting line-up against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.Thomas Tuchel was slammed by fans for not starting Serge GnabryCredit: AFPTuchel had predicted Gnabry would score against Real MadridCredit: GettyBut there was no place for Gnabry, who has endured an injury-hit campaign.The winger’s last appearance came in the first leg of their quarter-final clash against Arsenal, with the German scoring against his former club.Tuchel was confident he would deliver once more against Real Madrid in his pre-match prediction.The Bayern boss said: “Serge Gnabry will score tomorrow. It will happen. I don’t know how I know, but it will happen.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Tuchel named Gnabry on the bench against Real, provoking confusion amongst fans.One reacted saying: “Thomas Tuchel spent all week gassing up Gnabry to score and he benched him. You stupid bitch. This is why you gonna be unemployed.”Another added: “Tuchel is completely broken… he hasn’t even started Gnabry 🤣”A third said: “I don’t know how Tuchel is expecting Gnabry to score when he isn’t even starting lool.”Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd another commented: “Tuchel said Gnabry was scoring today and then didn’t start him?”Tuchel brought Thomas Muller into the side instead for his 150th Champions League appearance and did not use Gnabry until the 80th minute.He may feel justified in his decision as his side led 2-1 at one point with Leroy Sane and Harry Kane scoring, before Vinicius Jr added his second to ensure the match ended 2-2.Watch Harry Kane speak German for first time in Audi advert with Muller as fans say ‘does a Bafta count as a trophy?’ More

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    Erik ten Hag is ‘doing his best to become available’ after woeful Man Utd performances, says ex-Premier League star

    RAFAEL VAN DER VAART took a surprise shot at Erik ten Hag on Dutch television yesterday when he said the manager “Is doing his best to become available”.It came as former Real Madrid and Spurs star Van der Vaart discussed Ajax’s managerial options with former Barcelona and Stoke winger Ibrahim Afellay.Van der Vaart joked that Erik ten Hag is ‘trying his best’ to become availableCredit: XAfellay suggested Ten Hag could be a good option for AjaxCredit: XIt comes after reports that Ajax may be interested in bringing back their old coachCredit: GettyAjax have had a disastrous season and find themselves fifth in the Dutch league.When discussing how to rectify the club’s situation, Afellay said: “Ajax need to give the club back in the hands of trusted people. “If they just wait a little longer, there is a big chance Erik ten Hag will become available.”Van der Vaart then cheekily added: “Well, Erik ten Hag himself is doing his best too to become available.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe comment comes as Ten Hag finds himself coming under increasing pressure at United.His position has been insecure since Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment in Manchester United, with Ratcliffe refusing to publicly back Ten Hag.Van der Vaart had an excellent spell in the Premier League with TottenhamCredit: GettyWhile Afellay had a spell at StokeCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSaturday’s 1-1 draw with relegation battlers Burnley leaves United in sixth, one point ahead of Newcastle with the two teams still to play each other.Should they be overhauled by the Geordies, United will be facing Europa Conference League qualification at best through the league.Most read in FootballErik ten Hag hits back with message to fans and ‘forgetful’ Man Utd icons after being booed for substitutions v BurnleyThey could still secure a Europa League spot if they win the FA Cup, but even reaching the final of that competition was achieved in embarrassing fashion.The club gave away a three goal lead to Championship Coventry in the semi-final and needed penalties to reach the final.Dutch reports claim that Erik ten Hag is Ajax’s top target should he leave United at the end of this season.Ten Hag had a wildly successful spell in charge in Amsterdam between 2017 and 2022 where he won the Dutch league three times and reached the Champions League semi-final in 2019.It comes as United are reportedly considering both England boss Gareth Southgate and former Chelsea boss Graham Potter should the club part ways with Ten Hag at the end of the season.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
    Jamie Carragher – Sacked
    “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
    Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
    “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
    Louis Saha – On the fence
    “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
    Alan Shearer – Sacked
    “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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    Antonio Rudiger vows to ‘SMASH’ Kylian Mbappe if they meet – despite them likely to become team-mates weeks later

    REAL MADRID star Antonio Rudiger has vowed to “smash” Kylian Mbappe if he comes up against him in the Champions League final.The defender is preparing to take on Bayern Munich for a spot at the massive Wembley showpiece on June 1.Antonio Rudiger has vowed to ‘smash’ Kylian MbappeCredit: RexReal Madrid could face PSG in the Champions League finalCredit: RexMbappe seems destined to move to the Bernabeu in the summer when his contract expires.But first he has the chance to finally win PSG the Champions League, with his side taking on Borussia Dortmund in the other semi-final.But, if their sides do progress to the final, Rudiger is confident Real Madrid will be the victors in the final.He sent a warning to Mbappe, saying: “If we face him in the final we’ll beat him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“And if he dribbles past me I’ll smash him.”Rudiger, 31, kept Erling Haaland quiet in both legs as Real knocked Manchester City out of the quarter-finals on penalties.And he is not afraid to dish out some harsh treatment to Mbappe.That’s despite the fact the French superstar could make a move to the Bernabeu this summer.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMbappe is understood to have signed a five-year deal and will pick up £85.5million signing-on fee.But he will take a pay cut as Real are set to pay him £827,000-a-week.Dean Scoggins travels to FC Koln in Germany to find Europe’s best Away DayRudiger shared his thoughts on the proposed switch, saying: “The best players in history have always come to Real Madrid.“He’s one of the best players in the world, so it would be a good match.” More

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    ‘Gutted’ Rio Ferdinand reveals he’ll MISS Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid clash in major change to TNT Sports coverage

    RIO FERDINAND has revealed that he is “gutted” to be missing Bayern Munich’s clash with Real Madrid.The Manchester United legend may still watch the game but will not be featured on TNT Sports.Rio Ferdinand will not be on TNT Sports tonightCredit: PAFerdinand, 45, is a regular on the broadcaster’s coverage of the Champions League.The retired defender often appears alongside the likes of Jules Breach, Laura Woods and Peter Crouch, so there will be a lineup change tonight.He confirmed that he will not be on the screen tonight as Real Madrid travel to Germany to take on Bayern due to illness.However, he admitted that he is aiming to be back on punditry duties on Wednesday night.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFerdinand wrote: “Gutted to be missing out tonight… hopefully be back on screen tomorrow!”Big ❤️ to the @footballontnt team.”He also pulled out of filming for his Vibe with Five podcast on Monday with the same illness.Fans commented on the post wishing the former Premier League star well.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne wrote: “We will miss you.”A second posted: “Bruno Fernandes will assist you to get back.”Laura Woods threatens to walk out of live TV interview with Bukayo Saka after reaction to Rio Ferdinand and Martin Keown A third added: “Might not watch the game now.”The match will see Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane face off as they aim to guide their clubs to the Champions League final.Kane and Bayern reached the semi-finals by beating Arsenal in the previous round.Bellingham and co defeated Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City via a penalty shootout.The first leg of the other semi-final will take place tomorrow as Paris Saint-Germain face Borussia Dortmund.Ferdinand missed a thrilling match as Bayern and Madrid battled to a 2-2 draw, setting up a mouth-watering second leg. More

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    Bayern vs Real Madrid odds: Get Kane & Bellingham 1+ shot on target & Madrid to win at 4/1 with William Hill

    BAYERN welcome Real Madrid to the Allianz Arena tonight for a blockbuster Champions League semi final tie.And bookmakers William Hill are marking the occasion with a special price boost for the game, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham both to register a shot on target and Real Madrid to win on the night available now at 4/1!Add this price boost to your bet slip HEREGet Kane & Bellingham 1+ shot on target & Madrid win at 4/1Credit: GettyAdd this price boost to your bet slip HEREThat’s up from the usual price on site of just 3/1!England’s two superstars collide in this mouth watering tie, with the victors likely to be favourites for glory in the final.Kane and Bellingham have been the main men for their sides this season in their league campaigns, despite differing levels of success domestically.13 of Kane’s 19 shots in the Champions League (in just 10 games) have been on target.How to claim £40 welcome bonusWilliam Hill offer

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    When are yellow cards wiped in the Champions League?

    THE Champions League semi-finals are upon us with some incredible action kicking off tonight.All Premier League clubs have been eliminated from Europe’s esteemed competition meaning there will be no English representation in the final at Wembley on June 1.Sergio Ramos is the player that has been booked the most in Champions League historyCredit: REUTERSManchester United and Newcastle endured a disappointing campaign that saw them getting knocked out in the group stage.Arsenal and Manchester City were eliminated by Bayern Munich and Real Madrid respectively during the quarter-finals.City have officially surrendered their crown which will pass on to either Real, Bayern, Paris Saint-Germain or Borussia Dortmund.The semi-finals kick off tonight with Madrid facing off against Harry Kane and co at the Allianz Arena before PSG and Dortmund square off at the Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday.Read More on FootballMany fans worry they might lose some of their key players who have amassed too many bookings ahead of the second leg or even the final – SunSport has the answers below.When do yellow cards get wiped in the Champions League?Fans of teams in the last four have no reason to fear, as yellow cards expire after the quarter-finals and are not carried over to the semi-finals.According to Uefa’s Article 52.04, all yellow cards and pending yellow-card suspensions expire on completion of the play-offs and are not carried forward to the group stage. They are also wiped out on completion of the Champions League quarter-finals and are not enforced during the semi-finals.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe same article states that even if a player is cautioned across both semi-final legs, he cannot be suspended for the final unless he received a red card.And according to Article 52.05, cautions and pending yellow-card suspensions that occurred in major UEFA competitions expire at the end of the season.Raging Chelsea stars pushed away from referee and linesmen by Bues coaches in explosive bust-up after VAR stops goalThat means Kane will not miss out on a London return for the final if Bayern make it through and his dreams of finally winning silverware remain alive.That is, of course, if the star striker doesn’t get sent off in the second leg against Real. More

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    Borussia Dortmund vs PSG: Euro giants clash in massive Champions League semi-final first leg – team news

    BORUSSIA DORTMUND host Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of a mammoth Champions League semi-final clash.Luis Enrique will be hoping PSG take a huge step closer to completing an unprecedented quadruple in his first season in charge of Les Parisiens.Kylian Mbappe and PSG travel to Dortmund for the first leg of the Champions League semi finalCredit: GettyThe French giants won Ligue 1 at the weekend after Goncalo Ramos came off the bench and equalised in the 95th minute for PSG to rescue a point against Le Havre.Top scorer Kylian Mbappe was not in the starting lineup for the draw and with Monaco losing to Lyon, they secured a 12th title.PSG won the French Super Cup in January and have secured a spot in the Coup de France Final – they’ll be looking to take one step closer to winning the quadruple against Dourtmund.Meanwhile, Dortmund come into the game off the back of being hammered 4-1 by RB Leipzig, despite Jadon Sancho putting the away side in front.Jadon Sancho scored but Borussia Dortmund fell to a 4-1 defeat at the weekendCredit: GettyIt went from bad to worse for Dortmund as Mats Hummels was taken off five minutes into the second half due to injury.Winning the Champions League may be the only way for Dortmund to qualify for the competition next season as RB Leipzig’s win put them five points ahead of their top four rivals.When is Borussia Dortmund vs Paris Saint Germain?
    The semi-final of the Champions League between Borussia Dortmund and PSG will take place on Wednesday, May 1.
    Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm BST.
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    The two sides were in the same group stage this season, with PSG winning 2-0 at home and the sides drawing 1-1 in Germany.
    What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
    Borussia Dortmund vs PSG will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
    Pre-match coverage is expected to begin from 7pm BST – 60 minutes before kick-off.
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    Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.
    Most read in FootballWhat is their form like?Borussia Dortmund have failed to win a league game since April 13 after dropping points against German Champions Bayer Leverkusen and top four rivals RB Leipzig.Manager Edin Terzic is feeling the pressure as his side fall further and further away from the Champions League places and could miss out on the competition for the first time since 2015-16.PSG have only lost one game – the quarter-final first leg against Barcelona – in 32 matches since early November to secure the Ligue 1 title and their place in the French Cup final.What is the team news?Mats Hummels (calf) was forced off at the beginning of the second half against RB Leipzig but is expected to be fit for the first leg.Ian Maatsen is expected to return after suffering a hip injury against Bayer Leverkusen and was not in the squad over the weekend. Sebastien Haller (ankle) and Ramy Bensabaini (knee) are very unlikely to feature, with both injuries more long term.Defender Mats Hummels went down with a calf injury in the 51st minuteCredit: ReutersPSG have been able to rest star man Kylian Mbappe, who has played only one full 90 since the last round of the Champions League.Their only major injury concer is Layvin Kurzawa (back) who has not started a game for the side since August.Who will be the star players?Julian Brandt is Dortmund’s main threat with 22 goal contributions in 41 games across all club competitions.His combination with German striker Niclas Fullkrug who has contributed to 25 goals this season, will be sure to test the PSG defence.Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe has already beaten his numbers from last season, with 43 goals and 10 assists in 44 games.Although he only had a five-minute cameo across both legs against Barcelona, Dortmund should also be wary of Goncalo Ramos. On loan from Benfica, the 22-year-old striker has contributed to 15 goals this season, four of which have come in as many games.If PSG are looking for a goal, he could be a surprising option off the bench against tired legs.What has been said?Luis Enrique has spoken about the possibility of his team making history and winning the quadruple.He said: “We have eight games left, hopefully nine and we will put the same commitment in all of them.”Luis Enrique acknowledges the possibility of PSG making history if they win the quadrupleCredit: AFPEdin Terzic, in his press conference on Saturday, said that Mats Hummels “should be fine to play on Wednesday”.Speaking to Sport1, the Dortmund manager also shared his thoughts on Jadon Sancho since returning on loan to the club, after a fallout with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.He said: “We see Jadon perform an action in every training session that shows his extraordinary talent. READ MORE SUN STORIES”We see how diligent he is with the tasks and how hard he works on them.”We will hear more from both managers following their pre-match press conferences on Tuesday, April 30. More

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    Erik ten Hag tipped to jump at ‘great Man Utd escape route’ with Old Trafford boss ‘at top of wanted list’

    MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag could be offered a sensational return to Ajax after a turblent campaign at Old Trafford.Ten Hag, 54, joined United from the Dutch giants in 2022 and enjoyed a successful maiden campaign as he won the Carabao Cup, made it to the FA Cup Final and qualified for the Champions League.Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could return to Ajax in the summerCredit: AlamyTen Hag is Ajax’s top target but talks won’t take place before the FA Cup FinalCredit: GettyHowever, this season has been completely different as the Red Devils finished last in their Champions League group and have officially missed out on a top-four finish in the Premier League.The Dutch tactician has endured a raft of injuries woes and still managed to lead the Manchester giants to back-to-back FA Cup Finals but his future is still under immense doubt.According to transfer expert Marcel van der Kraan, there is a “great escape route” lined up for Ten Hag as he could go back to Ajax where he won six trophies in five years.However, no potential talks will take place before the FA Cup Final against Manchester City on May 25.Read More on Man UtdVan der Kraan told the Trans Europe Express: “There is a great escape route for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag.”Ajax have had a dreadful season – they’ve had three managers, they’ve sacked the technical director Sven Mislintat, they’ve sacked the CEO and brought him back… They’ve sacked almost everyone they can think of and it’s been really dire.”The CEO, the big man who was sacked only two weeks ago for suspected insider trading because he allegedly bought shares just before he was appointed is back on the scene as of on Friday afternoon.”Alex Kroes, who started SEG [Sports Entertainment Group], look after Erik ten Hag, they have done for many years. This Alex Kroes is the new technical director of Ajax.Most read in Football”Alex Kroes has got Erik ten Hag at the top of his wanted list. He is his man and will wait for him until the end of this month because by June 1st they have to appoint a manager or make a decision.Erik ten Hag hits back with message to fans and ‘forgetful’ Man Utd icons after being booed for substitutions v Burnley”He’s prepared to wait another month to see if Erik ten Hag will take the job on June 1st. Why until the end of May? Because on May 25th it’s the FA Cup Final and Ten Hag will not want to be disturbed with that question.”But he knows about it, he knows there’s an open door at Ajax and he can be the manager of Ajax next season and try and win a title there again.”Van der Kraan is also confident money won’t pose as an issue during potential talks with Ajax.Instead, Ajax will have to sell a lucrative project to convince the United manager to return to Amsterdam and lead them back to success.Van der Kraan added: “If we remember why Ten Hag came to Manchester United, money was never his motivation.”Ten Hag comes from a family of millionaires, his father had a huge, huge empire in the east of Holland. “I don’t think he’s ever had to worry about money and I don’t think one or two million more or less will make a difference for Erik.”Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
    Jamie Carragher – Sacked
    “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
    Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
    “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
    Louis Saha – On the fence
    “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
    Alan Shearer – Sacked
    “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More