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      Unai Emery jumps into shock lead to become new manager of Champions League giants with Premier League rival also wanted

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      UNAI EMERY has emerged as the front runner to become Bayern Munich’s next manager, a report claims.The Aston Villa boss returned to the Premier League in October 2022 and has transformed Villa from relegation battlers to Champions League hopefuls.Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is now the front runner to become Bayern Munich’s next managerCredit: RexEmery, 52, has had a magnificent season at Villa Park with his side currently fourth in the table while also reaching the Conference League semi-finals.His resurgence in success following his tenure at Villarreal, after parting ways with Arsenal in November 2019, has captured the attention of Europe’s top clubs, including Bayern Munich.The Bundesliga giants are searching for their next manager to replace Thomas Tuchel.German newspaper Bild now claim that Emery is the hottest candidate to succeed Tuchel, with newly-appointed director of sport Max Eberal a big fan of the Spaniard.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Bayern and Germany legend Lothar Matthaus wants to see the ex-PSG boss get the job, telling Sky Germany: “I would get Unai Emery from Aston Villa. “He’s doing a great job there. He has a lot of experience – including internationally – and he has titles to his name with Sevilla, for example.”He speaks perfect English. He can then learn German, but the players can all speak English anyway, so I don’t see any language barrier. “Emery would also be someone who would bring in a new wind, he would be a new face in the Bundesliga and That would fit well with Bayern Munich.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe Bavarian giants, who last week lost the German title for the first time in 12 years as unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga.Despite leading Bayern into this year’s Champions League semi-finals, where they’ll face Real Madrid, it’s already been confirmed that the ex-Chelsea boss will leave the Allianz Arena at the end of the season.Gus Poyet explains why Arsenal are not out of Prem title hunt after Aston Villa heartbreakBayern have seen their ex-manager Julian Nagelsmann turn down the chance to return to Munich, signing a new two-year contract with the German national team, while Zinedine Zidane reportedly isn’t interested either. And Eberl said language could come into play when choosing the next boss. He said: “I can say that our search for new manager is at the final stages. The coach should speak English, not necessarily German.”Emery isn’t the only Premier League manager in the race as Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has also come into Eberl’s thinking.Bayern have four Bundesliga games left, alongside their Champions League semi-final clashes with Real and a potential final at Wembley. More

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      What the hell happened to you? WWE star Drew McIntyre trolls Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney in front of 16,000 fans

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Wayne Rooney was trolled by WWE superstar Drew McIntyre during a surprise appearance in a live wrestling show in London.Rooney’s glittering 19-year career came to an end in 2021 when he retired with five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, a Champions League trophy and a Europa League honour under his belt.Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney attended a WWE live showCredit: GettyWWE superstar and British icon Drew McIntyre trolled Rooney during the showCredit: SplashUnited’s record scorer then pursued a managerial career and had short stints at Derby, DC United and Birmingham, who sacked him in January after a disastrous three-month spell.The 38-year-old tactician is now a free agent and enjoying some time off with his family.The legendary striker took advantage of his free time as WWE visited the UK during their European tour to stage a non-televised house show at The O2 Arena on Friday.Scottish legend McIntyre, who wrestles as a heel – which is a wrestling term for a bad guy – spotted him sitting in the front row with his two sons before his match against Jey Uso.Read More on FootballAt first the three-time world champion complimented Rooney for his incredible football success in front of 16,000 fans.But then the Rangers fan proceeded to trash talk his fellow Brit by pointing out that they’re the same age but somehow he looks much better than the Everton hero.McIntyre said: “Speaking of British legends… Is that Wayne Rooney?”I’ve got to give this man his props, from one British legend to another, you were the freaking man in your day.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”But, aren’t we the same age? What the hell happened to you?!”Rooney is an avid professional wrestling fan and has had some previous brushings with WWE superstars.Man Utd icon Wayne Rooney calls Twitch streamer AngryGinge a ‘ginger c’ during EA Sports FC live streamBack in 2015, the England great was confronted by fellow Brit Wade Barrett during an episode of RAW in Manchester.Preston fan Barrett mocked him as he sat in the front row and that led to the United favourite slapping him across the face.An angle between Rooney and McIntyre is highly unlikely as The Scottish Warrior is now after the World Heavyweight Championship.McIntyre won the belt at WrestleMania 40 when he ended Seth Rollins’ 316-day reign and realised his dream of winning a world title in front of a live crowd at the Showcase of the Immortals.But the ex-WWE Champion went on to mock CM Punk who sat on the commentary desk and that led to a vicious attack by The Best in the World.That left McIntyre in a vulnerable state and so Damian Priest cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase to become the new champion. More

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      Man Utd hoping Borussia Dortmund shock PSG in Champions League semi after clause put into Jadon Sancho loan deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will pocket extra cash thanks to Borussia Dortmund’s run in the Champions League.The German giants beat Atletico Madrid 5-4 on aggregate in the quarter-final to set up a last four clash with Paris Saint-Germain.Jadon Sancho helped fire Dortmund into the Champions League semi-finalCredit: RexSir Jim Ratcliffe will pocket bonus cash after Dortmund’s successCredit: PASancho joined Dortmund in January on loan until the end of the season after a public fall out with Erik ten Hag.In the deal that saw the 24-year-old return to his former club, Man Utd inserted clauses that have now been met.The Times report that Dortmund owe the Red Devils additional funds as they have made the Champions League semi-final.Should they progress further, the amount is expected to rise up to £3.4million.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOther clauses in the contract are based on appearance numbers and if Dortmund qualify for next season’s Champions League.With five games left to play, they sit fifth in the table and are level on points with RB Leipzig.Although the Bundesliga look set to earn a bonus spot in next year’s competition after England’s Uefa coefficient took a hit as Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and West Ham all crashed out of Europe this week. Dortmund reportedly paid £3m to secure the loan signing of Sancho.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSpeculation suggests both them and Man Utd are helping cover his £290,000-a-week salary.Sancho has not played for the Red Devils since September.Ten Hag claims there were ‘issues’ with Jadon Sancho BEFORE boss arrived at Man Utd and ‘all the way through’The exiled winger claimed he was made a “scapegoat” after being left out the squad for the trip to Arsenal.He has since refused to apologise to Ten Hag and been banned from training and all first-team facilities.But the door could now be open for his return after the boss said: “Of course, I follow international football and follow the players on loan at other clubs.“It was a fantastic game, Dortmund against Atletico Madrid.“It was a great performance from Dortmund and for Jadon it’s good news.“He made his contribution to the result for Dortmund.” More

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      Joao Cancelo reveals vile Instagram trolls want his unborn daughter to DIE after Barcelona’s Champions League exit

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      JOAO CANCELO has revealed sick trolls wished death on his unborn baby after Barcelona’s defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.The Spanish giants were dumped out of the Champions League by PSG this week 6-4 on aggregate.Joao Cancelo gave away a penalty in Barcelona’s defeat to PSGCredit: AFPHe revealed the sick abuse he received on Instagram afterwardsCredit: Directe 1Barcelona were leading 3-2 after the first leg and took the lead through Raphinha on Tuesday before disaster struck.Ronald Araujo was sent off on 29 minutes prior to Ousmane Dembele levelling against his old club.Portuguese international Cancelo, 29, then conceded a second-half penalty as PSG blew Barca away to win 4-1 on the night.Now the full-back, who is on a season-long loan at the LaLiga club, has revealed some of the vile abuse he received after giving away the penalty.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLCancelo told ESPN: “People say all sorts. There are comments on Instagram wishing death upon my daughter who’s not even been born yet.“They would not say it to my face, because we would have a problem, but in the comments they write what they want.“They’re offensive to my partner, my daughter, our unborn baby. It’s a cruel world and you have to know how to live with it.“I know how to, but I just don’t know what to say anymore.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Wishing death upon a baby is really serious. People don’t think about the person behind the footballer they see on the television. We are humans, too. We are just the same.”Cancelo could still make his move to Barcelona from City permanent at the end of the campaign.Joao Cancelo in classy gesture as he refuses to step on Man City badge before Champions League return with Bayern Munich He has played 35 times so far this term, including nine starts in the Champions League, under Xavi.However, the Barca boss is leaving this summer after a frustrating season.He and his players will be hoping to salvage back some pride when they head to runaway LaLiga leaders Real Madrid for El Clasico on Sunday night.The reverse fixture ended with Jude Bellingham scoring a stunning last-ditch strike to earn Madrid a 2-1 win.And Uruguayan star Araujo admits they are desperate for payback, saying: “We have a chance at revenge.“Madrid is our biggest rival and we have to change our mentality. We will give everything on Sunday.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We are very sorry [about the PSG game]. Obviously, we are all sad, the children, the families. But this is football, there is always revenge.“We are going to try again next season. I am convinced that this generation is going to win the Champions League.” More

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      Swansea star Sam Parker, 17, wanted by two Champions League giants as they battle Burnley for wonderkid transfer

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      SAM PARKER is wanted by PSV Eindhoven, RB Leipzig and Burnley.The Welsh teen star, 17, made his Swansea debut in the Championship away at Coventry last December.Swansea ace Sam Parker is targeted by RB Leipzig, PSV Eindhoven and BurnleyCredit: GettyParker, 17, has put together some impressive performances in the ChampionshipCredit: GettyHe made three first-team appearances at right wing-back – two in the league and the other in the FA Cup – before a hamstring injury curtailed his season.But Parker’s promise has alerted clubs both domestically and in Europe.And they have lodged their interest in the Wales Under-17 international.Dutch giants PSV have a track record of looking to develop British talent.Read More on FootballEindhoven helped improve Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.Parker is under contract with the Swans until the summer of 2026 after signing his first professional deal last August.The teenager, who turns 18 in July, has been with the Welsh club from Under-9level, and has since progressed through the ranks.Parker was also a member of the Wales squad that played in the European Under-17 Championships in Hungary in the summer of 2023.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPSV and Leipzig would be able to to offer the teenager Champions League football next season.Burnley, on the other hand, have found themselves in an intense relegation battle.Furious EFL star has to be held back from his OWN FANS by stewards as he demands ‘respect’ in angry post-match clashThe Clarets are 19th in the Premier League table with six points separating Vincent Kompany’s men from safety. More

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      Man City become fourth English team to be hit by Champions League curse which only Real Madrid have ever overcome

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S defeat to Real Madrid means they are the fourth English team who have failed to defend their Champions League crown.City won the competition for the first time in their history last year but suffered penalty shoot-out heartbreak against 14-time winners Real on Wednesday.Manchester City failed to defend their Champions League crown after losing to Real MadridCredit: GettyReal Madrid are the only team to successfully defend the Champions LeagueCredit: APThe result means they have failed to defend their Champions League title – a curse that has affected every team except for Real Madrid.Incredibly, the Spanish giants won the tournament three years on the bounce between 2016-18 with a team featuring the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos and Karim Benzema.No team has been able to repeat the trick, with City failing despite being favourites.They have good company, however, including in England where Liverpool failed to back up their Champions League successes in 2005 and 2019 with another trophy.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Reds suffered surprise exists to Benfica in 2006 and Atletico Madrid in 2020, though did make the final again in 2007 and 2022.While Manchester United could not repeat their 2008 triumph a year later, losing to Barcelona in the final the following season.Chelsea also proved inadequate when it came to defending their European crowns after tasting success in 2013 and 2021.While the likes of Barcelona, Bayern Munich and AC Milan have also experienced the curse despite winning the Champions League multiple times since it changed format in 1992.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSReal Madrid are now favourites to claim the Big Ears trophy for a 15th time, though face Harry Kane and Bayern Munich for a place at Wembley.If they make it through that tie they will meet Paris Saint-Germain or Borussia Dortmund in the final.Real Madrid fan says ‘silent’ Man City supporters ‘don’t deserve this team’ and it should be ‘given to Man Utd’ More

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      Germany World Cup winner sticks the boot into Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool and Co with brutal seven-word tweet

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND star Mats Hummels took a brutal swipe at Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and West Ham after their European eliminations.Aston Villa are now the only Prem club left in Europe after beating Lille 4-3 on penalties to punch their ticket to the Europa Conference League semi-finals where they will face Olympiacos.Borussia Dortmund star Mats Hummels trolled Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and West HamCredit: GettyMan City were eliminated from the Champions League after losing to Real MadridCredit: GettyArsenal were knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern MunichCredit: GettyCity surrendered their Champions League crown and failed in their bid to win their second consecutive Treble as they lost to Real Madrid 4-3 on penalties in their quarter-final clash at the Etihad.And Arsenal’s dreams of a first ever Champions League title went up in flames after a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.Liverpool’s hopes of a Treble in Jurgen Klopp’s last ever season as manager also faded away as they were eliminated from the Europa League quarter-finals by Atalanta, even though they beat them 1-0.And West Ham’s European campaign came to an end by Xabi Alonso’s newly-crowned German champions Bayer Leverkusen, who extended their undefeated streak with a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium.Read More on FootballHummels, 35, couldn’t help himself as he took to social media to poke fun at all the fallen English clubs.The centre-back issued a tongue-in-cheek post referencing the derogatory term “farmer’s league”, which has been used to describe inferior leagues.This term has also been used against competitive divisions, such as Ligue 1, and there were also occasions when it was addressed to the Bundesliga.Hummels tweeted: “Good harvesting this week my fellow farmers.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe Germany international and 2014 World Cup winner is now gearing up for the Champions League semi-finals.The defender helped Dortmund eliminate Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals on Tuesday with a 4-2 victory at the Signal Iduna Park.Real Madrid fan says ‘silent’ Man City supporters ‘don’t deserve this team’ and it should be ‘given to Man Utd’Julian Brandt and Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen gave Edin Terzic’s side a comfortable lead early on.But an own goal by Hummels and a strike by Angel Correa levelled things up and put Atletico in the driver’s seat on aggregate.However, two quick goals from Niclas Fullkrug and Marcel Sabitzer turned the game on its head and capped off a stunning triumph for the Bundesliga giants.Thomas Tuchel’s genius tactical tweak against ArsenalFANS hailed Thomas Tuchel’s tactical tweak that “took Bukayo Saka out of the game” in their Champions League victory against Arsenal.
      With regular full-back Alphonso Davies suspended, Tuchel deployed TWO full backs in his place in the shape of Noussair Mazraoui and Raphael Guerreiro.
      The duo doubled up on Saka, with Mazraoui at left-back and Guerreiro playing higher up, offering him protection from midfield.
      And the plan could not have worked out any better with Saka almost totally nullified.
      One fan noted: “Thomas Tuchel with a tactical masterclass today starting two full-backs on the left wing to keep Bukayo Saka locked down.
      “Through 75 minutes, Saka has 0 shots and 0 chances created. Just 19 accurate passes & 32 total touches…”
      Tuchel himself explained: “You have to defend a lot on that side. Arsenal’s right side is where most attacks usually start. That’s their danger side. That’s why we chose Rafa (Guerreiro).”
      Read more on Tuchel’s genius here. More

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      Real Madrid fan says ‘silent’ Man City supporters ‘don’t deserve this team’ and it should be ‘given to Man Utd’

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans “don’t deserve” their superstar team according to one particularly passionate Real Madrid fan.The Cityzens were knocked out of the Champions League by Madrid on Wednesday night on penalties after a tightly fought 4-4 aggregate draw.One Real Madrid fan took aim at Manchester City fans after their Champions League clash on WednesdayCredit: TikTok @olyan15kMan City suffered penalty heartbreak to exit the competition in the quarter-finalsCredit: GettyReal Madrid showed their experience in the competition to prevailCredit: GettyThe quarter-final heartbreak was made worse when one Real Madrid supporter went viral for his controversial opinions on the Man City supporters inside the Etihad Stadium.The fan made his thoughts clear as he suggested the City support was silent and claimed that the fans don’t deserve the wealth of talent that they have in their ranks.He said: “Let me tell you something. City don’t deserve this amazing team because the supporters…” before mimicking a zip across his mouth to suggest the fans are quiet.He went on to add: “They cannot be like that. You give this team to [Manchester] United and see how excited they will be to see these kind of guys playing every single weekend.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Madrid-mad fan continued his rant as he explained that he believes Man City’s lack of support is the reason they are not considered to be one of Europe’s biggest clubs by many.He explained: “The City supporters… they will realise why they are not as big a team as Real Madrid, or Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Juventus, even Barcelona as well.”We show we are the big team in Europe and in the world so maybe in the future you will realise how big Real Madrid is as well. Thank you very much.”The passion-fuelled monologue wasn’t the only finger pointing at Man City fans on the night that their back-to-back treble dreams came to a halt.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTNT Sports pundits and ex-pros Rio Ferdinand and Joleon Lecott also suggested that the fans were to blame for Bernardo Silva’s missed penalty.The Portuguese midfielder tried to drink his spot kick down the middle only for Madrid keeper Andriy Lunin to stay put and comfortably save it.Jude Bellingham seen chanting in Spanish as Real Madrid stars go wild with fans after epic Man City penalty winAnd Ferdinand and Lescott pointed towards the City fans holding on to the ball for around 40 seconds before the penalty as the reason Bernardo Silva was unable to convert.Former City defender Lescott said: “That would have just took him out of sync and out of his rhythm.”You can practice the routine, the technique, the walk up potentially, this is something you don’t prepare for, the ball being in the crowd.”That is a long time. It may not seem that long but it’s a very long time when you are waiting there and you are thinking, now do I change position?”Now do I change where I go? And all of a sudden, it’s a soft penalty.”Before Man Utd legend Ferdinand chimed in saying: “It’s a shame though as well, because it is the home fans that are delaying that penalty kick which is a shame.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThere’s no time to dwell on their European exit for City as they have a quick turnaround for their FA Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea on Saturday afternoon.And it doesn’t end there either, with Pep Guardiola’s side just two points clear at the top of the Premier League table and a run of six fixtures standing between them and a fourth consecutive league title.Pep Guardiola and his side must lift their heads and focus on the FA Cup and Premier League nowCredit: Getty More