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      Watch Moyes ‘go full Mourinho’ as he celebrates Bowen’s dramatic late winner as West Ham win Europa Conference League

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      DAVID MOYES went “full Jose Mourinho” as West Ham won the Europa Conference League final.West Ham sealed a breathtaking 2-1 victory over Fiorentina thanks to goals from Said Benrahma and Jarrod Bowen.
      David Moyes ran on to the pitch following Jarrod Bowen’s late winnerCredit: Getty
      Moyes was ecstatic to land the trophyCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      And joined his players and staff as they ran on to the pitchCredit: EPA
      Mourinho famously ran half way down the Old Trafford pitch as Porto boss in 2003/04
      And it was Bowen’s 90th minute winner which had Moyes rolling back the years in Prague.
      The former Everton and Manchester United boss sprinted on to the pitch after Bowen went through and scored to seal the historic victory.
      And fans were all left saying the same thing about the act.
      One fan reacted: “David Moyes went full Mourinho.”
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      A second said: “David Moyes doing a Mourinho esque touchline celebration in a European final. Scenes.”
      “Moyes doing a Mourinho. Good for him,” added a third.
      A fourth remarked: “Moyes does a Mourinho, love it.”
      A fifth typed: “Moyes went full Mourinho 😭😭🤣🤣.”
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      Mourinho famously ran down the touchline at Old Trafford then fell to his knees to celebrate as his Porto side knocked Manchester United out in the 2003/04 Champions League.
      But Moyes joked after his own wild celebrations last night: “I cant do a full Mourinho as I can’t slide on my knees.”
      The Conference League victory represents West Ham’s first European Trophy in 58 years.
      It is also the club’s first major trophy since the FA Cup in 1980.
      However, during play the final took a nasty turn as fans threw objects onto the pitch, leaving Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi bleeding from the back of his head.
      Fan violence had also been seen in Prague’s centre earlier in the day. More

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      Fiorentina 1 West Ham 2: Bowen the hero as 90th-minute winner secures first European trophy for 58 years

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      JARROD BOWEN is clearly psychic.Here is the bloke that had a dream about scoring the winning goal and in the 90th minute, he did exactly that.
      Skipper Declan Rice and manager David Moyes let out their emotion after West Ham snatched an historic triumph in the Europa Conference LeagueCredit: PA
      The Hammers let rip with their celebrations in PragueCredit: Getty
      Midfielder Rice shows what it means but could move on this summerCredit: Getty
      Jarrod Bowen nips in for the clincher as West Ham win their first European trophy since 1965 and their first real silverware since the 1980 FA CupCredit: Reuters
      Moyes leads scenes of wild joy following the tense victory over FiorentinaCredit: AP
      Dreams clearly do come true.
      For the 6000 or so West Ham fans packed inside the stadium here, the 15,000 in central Prague or those back home, rubbing their eyes with disbelief.
      This actually did happen and it was not in their heads.
      And so skipper Declan Rice took his place in West Ham history alongside Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds.
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      David Moyes, who raced on to the pitch David Pleat-style following the goal, can now be spoken in the same breath as both Ron Greenwood and John Lyall.
      And so, at 7pm on Thursday from the club’s old spiritual home at Upton Park, they will go on a open-top bus parade all the way to Stratford,
      There will be a few sore heads both today and also tomorrow morning.
      What an incredible achievement from this team and also Moyes, who was so close to the sack on numerous occasions.
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      But last night, when they were in danger of bottling it, West Ham held their nerves and saw of play-acting Fiorentina.
      Moyes’ side took the lead with Said Benrahma’s penalty after VAR spotted a handball from Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi. He was hearing a bandage after his head was cut open by a West Ham idiot in the first half throwing a vape.
      Yet just five minutes after West Ham put themselves in a terrific position, Giacomo Bonaventura delivered a polished finish to bring the Italians level.
      But then Bown controlled a through ball from Lucas Paqueta and his finish was just superb. Cue absolute mayhem.
      This game was certainly a bit of a slow burner. The only really notable incident in the first half was the behaviour from some West Ham fans which could get the club in trouble.
      Ilkay Gundogan’s FA Cup strike after 12 seconds on Saturday is unlikely to ever be beaten although Michail Antonio had a crack at goal after 38 seconds although keeper Pietro Terracciano saved comfortably to his right. Incredibly, that was the only shot on target in the opening 45 minutes.
      Antonio did well to keep a lid on his temper as he was constantly kicked, nudged and having his shirt pulled with little protection from the officials.
      In contrast, Fiorentina winger Nicolas Gonzalez who had a pathetic attempt at trying to win a penalty by claiming he had been hit in his face, which was weird because he received the tiniest of nudges to the back of his head from Rice.
      Although it is no excuse, when Gonzalez went down again after winning a corner, this frustrated West Ham fans so much they started lobbing plastic beer glasses onto the pitch with a vape hitting Biraghi.
      He applauded the fans sarcastically before realising his head had been split open.
      In first half injury time, Luca Jovic thought he had nodded his team into the lead when reacting first to a header from Christian Kouame which had hit the post.
      Benrahama will also have been thankful as he failed to cut out the initial far post cross from Gonzalez.
      Moyes launches a jig of joy as his Hammers’ side snatched victory late onCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Bowen hails his late winner with Hammers’ team-mate Thilo KehrerCredit: Getty
      Said Benrahma sends Fiorentina keeper Pietro Terracciano the wrong way with his penalty opener for West HamCredit: Getty
      Hammers’ attacker Benrahma salutes his breakthrough on 62 minutesCredit: Getty
      There was a nervous wait for West Ham fans but to their relief after a long VAR check, the goal was ruled out.
      Moyes’ team had lost concentration and their performance had dipped following the issues with the crowd.
      But after a slightly wobbly start to the second half, they composed themselves and got the huge break they were hoping for.
      When Bowen controlled the ball in the arena it hit the outstretched hand of Biraghi and there was never any doubt that it would be spotted by VAR.
      Benrahama’s penalty was superb and all West Ham needed to do was keep their cool but they failed to do so.
      Left-back Emerson was beaten in the air by Gonzalez and Bonaventura took one touch before guiding a decent shot beyond Areola.
      The game opened up and both teams had their chances. Moyes tried to freshen things up by replacing Benrahma with Pablo Fornals with 14 minutes left.
      In the 89th minute, Areola delivered a vital save to smother a long distance shot from Sofyan Amrabat.
      And with extra-time looking nailed on, Bowen delivered that moment which will be seen time and time again on repeat.
      Rice lifted the trophy, his final action as a West Ham player. He will now hope the next 12 months will be as rewarding. The omens certainly look promising.
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      Regardless of where he moves to in the summer, he will be a key part of England’s bid to win Euro2024 in Germany.
      Because when Moore lifted West Ham’s European trophy in May 1965, he also had a pretty big tournament 12 months later. And that went pretty well.
      Giacomo Bonaventura cracks his excellent but temporary levellerCredit: EPA More

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      Fiorentina 1 West Ham 2 LIVE RESULT: Bowen becomes Hammers hero after firing Irons to epic Conference League final win

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      WEST HAM have WON their first European triumph in 58 years after beating Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final – and they had to do it the hard way.Said Benrahma fired the Hammers ahead with a well-executed penalty.
      But their lead was quickly wiped out by midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura.
      However, Jarrod Bowen became a Hammers hero after scoring a stoppage-time strike to seal the deal in Prague

      LIVE RESULT: Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham
      Live stream: BT.com
      TV channel: BT Sport 1
      Fiorentina XI: Terracciano; Dodo, Milenkovic, Ranieri, Biraghi; Bonaventura, Amrabat, Mandragora; Gonzalez, Kouame, Jovic
      West Ham XI: Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Rice, Soucek; Paqueta, Bowen, Antonio; Benrahma
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      We know what we are…….
      …..we know what we are, European champions, we know what we are!
      Is the song ringing from the stands as the West Ham fans enjoy a moment they will never forget.
      This is the moment every player and fan had been dreaming of.
      Credit: Getty
      Rice lifts Europa Conference League trophy
      It was the moment he dreamt of as a kid, his beloved West Ham, lifting a European crown.
      As the stadium echoes with ‘I’m forever blowing bubbles’.
      West Ham have gone from relegation candidates to European champions!!!
      Credit: Getty
      Moyes enters Scottish hall of fame
      David Moyes becomes the fifth Scottish manager to win a European trophy.
      Jock Stein, Matt Busby, Bill Shankly, Sir Alex Ferguson and David Moyes.
      There will be some sore heads in the West Ham team hotel tomorrow!!
      Credit: EPA
      West Ham are European champions
      It is a party atmosphere in the ground as the West Ham fans and players enjoy the moment.
      You can see just how much it means to this club to end their trophy drought.
      Add to that, European football next season as well.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Credit: EPA
      FT: West Ham 2-1 Fiorentina
      David Moyes wins his first major trophy as a manager.
      Many of these West Ham players win their first trophy in their careers.
      We looked as though we were heading to extra time, Jarrod Bowen had other ideas though.

      FT: West Ham 2-1 Fiorentina
      West Ham have won the Europa Conference League in the last moments of the game.
      Jarrod Bowen kept his cool as he slotted the ball passed the Fiorentina keeper.
      What a way to win your first European trophy for 58 years!!
      Credit: AP
      West Ham win Europa Conference League
      FT: West Ham 2-1 Fiorentina
      The referee blows the whistle and the West Ham fans erupt.
      David Moyes’ side have achieved what they dreamt of.
      What a performance by West Ham, winning the game in such dramatic fashion late in the game.
      West Ham 2-1 Fiorentina
      90+4. David Moyes went sprinting down the touchline ala Mourinho as the ball hit the back of the net.
      Ogbonna comes on for Antonio as they look to see the game out.
      West Ham need to get everyone behind the ball and hold on to this lead to etch their names in the history books.
      West Ham 2-1 Fiorentina
      90+2. We are going to have five additional minutes added.
      West Ham are on the brink of European glory.
      Fiorentina are desperate to find an equaliser.
      West Ham 2-1 Fiorentina
      90. Unbelievable scenes as Paqueta threads the ball into the path of Bowen.
      He runs through and lifts the ball over the keeper.
      Bowen has surely won this final for the Hammers.
      Goal – Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)
      West Ham 1-1 Fiorentina
      88. Both sets of fans seem nervous as we get towards the final minutes of normal time.
      A goal now would surely win this game.
      The West Ham fans start singing ‘I’m forever blowing bubbles’ to try and spur their team on.
      Credit: EPA
      West Ham 1-1 Fiorentina
      86. Emerson does well to win the ball back and turn defence into attack.
      He wins a free kick in the wide position and Amrabat is shown a yellow card.
      With his studs showing, the Moroccan is lucky it was not more.
      The challenge earlier he was penalised for did not result in a yellow card for the Fiorentina player.

      West Ham 1-1 Fiorentina

      84. West Ham give the ball away in their own half once again.
      This is just playing into the hands of the Italians.
      Biraghi tries another long range effort but this time he almost hits the corner flag.
      Ranieri is coming off for Igor.

      West Ham 1-1 Fiorentina

      82. Bowen is down holding his thigh.
      Rice has the chance to put a ball into the box but he overhits it and it goes harmlessly out for a goal kick.
      This game is on a knife-edge at the moment.
      West Ham 1-1 Fiorentina
      80. As West Ham take a long throw in, Antonio looks to flick the ball with his boot but catches the defender in the face.
      The referee awards the Italians a free kick, good decision.
      Amrabat is getting heated, he needs to be careful already having been shown a yellow card.
      Credit: EPA
      West Ham 1-1 Fiorentina
      78. As we edge closer towards the last ten minutes, a goal by either side could break the hearts of one of these sets of fans.
      Fiorentina are readying some substitutes, one of which is Duncan who has already been shown a yellow card before even coming on.
      His complaints about the penalty were not appreciated by the referee.
      West Ham 1-1 Fiorentina
      76. The goalscorer has gone off for West Ham.
      Fiorentina are looking really dangerous when they come forward now as they stretch the Hammers backline.
      Biraghi shoots from distance but Areola gathers the ball well.
      West Ham 1-1 Fiorentina
      74. This game has become end to end now.
      Milenkovic is shown a yellow card for a foul on Paqueta.
      Moyes is about to bring Fornals on for the Hammers.
      West Ham 1-1 Fiorentina
      72. That West Ham penalty has ignited this game into life.
      Fiorentina come forward and the ball is played back to Mandragora.
      It seems like all he has to do is place the ball into the back of the net but somehow he puts it wide.
      Big chance.
      West Ham 1-1 Fiorentina
      70. The West Ham end has fallen silent.
      Moments ago their fans were bouncing with celebrations.
      Fiorentina have replied in the perfect way and now they are on the front foot once again.
      Credit: AFP
      West Ham 1-1 Fiorentina
      68. What a goal by Bonaventura.
      As the ball was headed back, his first touch was sublime and the second swiped it past Areola.
      Game on in Prague.
      Goal – Giacoma Bonaventura (Fiorentina)
      West Ham 1-0 Fiorentina
      66. Fiorentina win the ball back and counter attack.
      As the ball is cut back, the Italians are sure it was handball.
      The replay shows that the referee was right in turning away their claims.
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      Fiorentina star Biraghi left covered in blood after missiles thrown from ‘morons’ in West Ham end smash him in head

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      FIORENTINA star Cristiano Biraghi was left covered in blood after missiles were thrown onto the pitch as he went to take a corner. Plastic cups, coins and a disposable vape were thrown from the West Ham end as the Serie A side’s captain was hit on the back of the head.
      Cristiano Biraghi was left bleeding after being struck in the headCredit: Getty
      Biraghi had blood pouring from his headCredit: Reuters
      Biraghi was treated for his injuryCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      A stadium announcement told fans to stop throwing objects on the pitchCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Biraghi reacts as he was hit on the headCredit: Rex
      Biraghi was kicked the cups after they were thrown on the pitchCredit: Rex
      West Ham players went over to tell fans to stop throwing more objectsCredit: Getty
      A vape was also seen to be among the objects thrown on the pitchCredit: Rex
      West Ham players headed over to the section of the crowd where the objects had been thrown from and implored them to stop.
      Following the incident, a stadium announcement said: “This is an important security announcement — stop throwing objects onto the field. Please respect the players and the officials. Thank you.”
      Reacting to the shocking incident, SunSport columnist Piers Morgan said: “Shameful behaviour by West Ham fans. 👇👇”
      Joe Cole also blasted the “moronic behaviour” of the fans.
      Speaking on BT Sport he said: “It’s moronic behaviour, it really is.
      “We’ve been praising the West Ham fans, and rightly so. It only takes a handful of idiots to do that. It needs to be sorted out and taken out of the game.”
      A fan said: “There’s a lot of blood coming out of that gash on Biraghi’s head, I expect lifetime bans from all football in Europe for those West Ham supporters!!!”
      A second declared: “Disgusting behaviour.”
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      A third added: “Should be a season ban. Same for Roma after last week until fan behaviour improves.”
      “Completely unacceptable,” typed a fourth.
      The escalation comes after plastic cups were thrown at fellow Fiorentina star Nicolas Gonzalez.
      At the Eden Arena in Prague, Czechia, fans are allowed to drink in the stands.
      The incident comes after fan violence erupted in the City between two groups earlier in the day.
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      West Ham fans fume at empty seats in Fiorentina end after thousands of Hammers miss out on tickets

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      WEST HAM fans have been left fuming at the empty seats in Fiorentina end for the Europa Conference League final. The Hammers were allocated just over 5,000 match tickets for the game at the Fortuna Arena in Prague, which has a capacity of nearly 20,000.
      West Ham fans have been left fuming at the empty seats in the Conference League finalCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      So when footage emerged of several empty seats in the Fiorentina section fans voiced their outrage online.
      One said: “With the tens of thousands of West Ham fans desperate for a ticket to this game, the amount of empty seats in the Fiorentina end is scandalous.”
      Another added: “Poor turnout out from the Fiorentina fans tonight, far too many empty seats for a European cup final.”
      One raged: “Fiorentina get to a European final after like what? Forever?
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      “And the allocated seats they have for fans isn’t even full, what an absolute shame.”
      One slammed: “Few empty seats in the Fiorentina section.
      “Shame, could’ve given to West Ham fans or put in the general ballot. Another UEFA f*** up.”
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      But the tiny seating allocation had even former Hammer Joe Cole hitting out Uefa.
      Cole told the Daily Mail: “I think [Prague] is going to be like East London. I really do.
      “In all my career, with the games I played for West ham, Chelsea and England, I don’t think I’ve ever been more inundated with tickets requests. 
      “I want to help people but there’s only 5,000 [tickets] for West Ham fans which is absurd.
      “You feel for the fans in that, because it’s the biggest game in the club’s recent history and they can’t get there. It’s a real boo boo by UEFA.”
      West Ham went onto win the game 2-1 after Jarod Bowen’s late winner.
      West Ham play Fiorentina in the Conference League finalCredit: AFP More

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      Fiorentina ace Nicolas Gonzalez pelted with cups ‘thrown from West Ham end’ after claiming he was elbowed by Declan Rice

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      WEST HAM’S historic European final was marred by fan controversy after cups were thrown at a Fiorentina star before the situation later escalated.Nicolas Gonzalez was in a heap on the floor when cups were thrown from the West Ham end towards the star.
      Nicolas Gonzalez had a cup thrown at himCredit: Getty
      The Argentine fell to the floor after an alleged elbow from Declan Rice.
      But while on the deck, BT Sport commentators pointed out that plastic cups appeared to be thrown from the West Ham end.
      It is not clear who threw the cups.
      Later into the first half, missiles were thrown again with an object cutting the head of Fiorentina star Cristiano Biraghi.
      The referee was forced to pause the match due to the shameful scenes.
      Biraghi was treated before the match thankfully resumed.
      Joe Cole, who was on duty for BT Sport, called those who threw objects “morons”.
      There was sickening scenes prior to the game when fans clashed in Prague’s city centre.
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      To get to the final the Irons beat AZ Alkmaar in the semi-finals.
      Under David Moyes, West Ham were Europa League semi-finalists last season.
      And after making the final at Eden Arena in Prague, Czechia, West Ham are now eyeing a first European trophy since 1965.
      In anticipation of winning the trophy, Hammers fans have been busy preparing for the trophy parade.
      Plans for an open-top bus parade were revealed, though fans were left saying
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      How to watch West Ham vs Fiorentina Europa Conference League final for FREE tonight

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      WEST HAM are all set to take on Fiorentina in a tasty Conference League final TONIGHT – and fans can watch it for FREE.The Hammers beat Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar in an epic two-legged semi-final.
      Declan Rice is looking to help West Ham break their trophy droughtCredit: Reuters
      And David Moyes will be hoping he can manage the side to a first European triumph in 58 years.
      But for fans who don’t have access to BT Sport’s TV channel, they can watch it elsewhere for free, and SunSport has all the information below.
      How can I watch West Ham vs Fiorentina for FREE?
      The Conference League final between West Ham and Fiorentina can be watched for FREE on the BT Sport YouTube channel.
      Kick-off for the huge encounter is set to get underway at 8pm BST.
      And the mouthwatering contest will be played at the Eden Arena in Prague which can host approximately 19,370 spectators.
      What happens if West Ham win?
      There has been confusion as to what would happen to the Premier League teams who have already qualified for Europe if the Hammers were to win tonight.
      West Ham would automatically qualify for the Europa League if they beat Fiorentina in the final.
      But the rest of the teams in England’s top fight can breathe a sigh of relief as it would just mean there would be eight English teams in Europe.
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      What happens to the Premier League teams who have qualified for Europe if West Ham win the Conference League?

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      WEST HAM can end their 43-year trophy drought TONIGHT and secure European football next season should they beat Fiorentina in the Conference League final.But what does that mean for teams in the Premier League who have already qualified?
      West Ham can book themselves a spot in Europe if they beat Fiorentina tonightCredit: Getty
      Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle all secured their spot in the Champions League.
      Liverpool and Brighton will battle in the Europa League, while Aston Villa is set to feature in the Conference League.
      However, fans are confused about whether West Ham winning the mouthwatering final tonight would see one of the above teams lose their place.
      And SunSport has the answers.
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      What happens if West Ham win?
      West Ham would automatically qualify for the Europa League if they beat Fiorentina in the final tonight.
      But the rest of the teams can breathe a sigh of relief as it would just mean there would be eight English teams in Europe.
      And this is the maximum number of teams that can feature in European competitions from England.
      How many Premier League teams can usually qualify for Europe?
      The top four in the Premier League qualify for the Champions League group stages.
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      Fifth place and the FA Cup winners qualify for the Europa League group stages.
      While Carabao Cup winners qualify for the Europa Conference League playoffs.
      However as Manchester City won the FA Cup and finished in the top four, their Europa spot goes to the next team who finished outside a European spot – sixth place.
      And it is the same for Manchester United who won the Carabao Cup and finished in the top four. The Red Devils’ Conference League spot got passed down to seventh. More