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ROY KEANE was on the receiving end of a brutal trolling from James Maddison after the Europa League final.United suffered a 1-0 defeat to their Premier League rivals Spurs in the all-English final in Bilbao on Wednesday night thanks to a first-half own goal from Luke Shaw.Tottenham ended their 17-year wait for silverware by beating Manchester United in the Europa League finalCredit: SHUTTERSTOCKJames Maddison donned a full kit for the celebrations, despite being injuredCredit: SHUTTERSTOCKThe midfielder took aim at United legend Roy Keane in a post-celebration interviewCredit: CBS SPORTSUnited legend Keane had blasted the England international over his lack of consistency earlier in the seasonCredit: CBSMaddison, who missed he match through injury, was over the moon at the club winning its first trophy since the 2007/08 League Cup final.But he used an interview with CBS Sports to aim a dig at United legend Keane, who earlier this season criticised his lack of consistency.He told Peter Schemeichel: “I wasn’t gonna do any interviews, but I heard Roy Keane was in the studio tonight.”The England midfielder was then asked by Micah Richards to whip out his trademark darts celebration, to which he replied: “Oh, I will, Micah, with pleasure!READ MORE ON SPURS VS MAN UTD”Roy Keane, that’s for you, son.”Keane didn’t shy away from Maddison’s post-match jibe, doubling down on his critique of the 28-year-old with a backhanded compliment.The Irishman said: “I always said he was a good player but he needs to be more consistent. And he played well tonight!”Maddison donned a full kit for the medal and trophy celebration, despite not being in the matchday squad.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTottenham ratings: Bissouma dominates Europa League final as occasion gets to UdogieBRENNAN JOHNSON was Tottenham’s hero as they finally ended their 17-year trophy drought in the Europa League final.Despite being without James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski for the clash in Bilbao, Spurs came up with a massive win against Manchester United.Johnson scored the goal as he helped bundle in from a corner in a tussle with Luke Shaw to send fans into dreamland.But Spurs also owe a huge thanks to Yves Bissouma who was totally dominant in midfield.At the other end, Destiny Udogie struggled to get up to the pace of the match as he was up against Manchester United’s Amad Diallo.Spurs had just three shots, only 27 per cent of the ball, and completed a mere 115 passes over 90 minutes.But it didn’t matter, as United never really looked like finding a leveller to take it to extra time.SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson gave his ratings for the Tottenham players…”They said I had to put the kit on to get a medal!” he explained when asked about being in the kit. “I didn’t want to do a John Terry!”What a special feeling. Winning makes [the season] all alright – the pain of not being able to play is not being able to help the team.Richarlison bangs on drum and celebrates with Tottenham fans following Spurs Europa League triumph “It is a brilliant achievement and a way to qualify for the Champions League but it is more winning for the fans.”They have had years of pain.”The lacklustre defeat to Spurs underlined the size of the job Ruben Amorim has on his hands at Old Trafford.And the Portuguese has vowed to leave the club for FREE if the Red Devils brass don’t believe he’s the right man for the job.He said: “I have nothing to show to the fans, so in this moment it is a little bit of faith [that is required].”Let’s see [on the future]. Like I said before, I am always open.Read More on The Sun”If the board and fans feel that I am not the right guy, I will go in the next day without any conversation about compensation.”But I will not quit. I am really confident in my job and, as you see, I will not change nothing in the way I do things.” More

JAMES MADDISON kissed girlfriend Kennedy Alexa as Tottenham stars celebrated their Europa League triumph with their families.Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 courtesy of a Brennan Johnson strike to win their first trophy in 17 years.James Maddison kissed girlfriend Kennedy Alexa after Totteham’s Europa League winCredit: GettyThe ace was also joined on the field by one of his three childrenCredit: ReutersMaddison was in full kit despite not being in the match-day squad with injuryCredit: ReutersSon Heung-Min was overcome with emotionCredit: Shutterstock EditorialHe embraced family members at the final whistleCredit: PAHe also hugged the family of team-mate Ben DaviesCredit: GettyThe Welshman himself got a hug from his wifeCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThe dismal affair in Bilbao ended in joy for the north Londoners, with the victory also booking their spot in next season’s Champions League.And as the final whistle rang out, raucous celebrations began from the visiting Tottenham fans in the stands.While on the pitch, family members and loved ones joined jubilant Spurs stars to toast the historic occasion.Midfielder Maddison was dressed in full kit to collect his gold medal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe ace missed out on the matchday squad through injury.But that didn’t stop Maddison from planting a loving kiss on partner Kennedy.The pair have been together for four years and share three children together.And Maddison scooped one of the sprogs in his arms to celebrate victory.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMeanwhile, captain Son Heung-Min embraced family members in emotional scenes.He also hugged the family of team-mate Ben Davies, with the Welshman embracing wife Emily too.Uefa awkwardly RUN OUT of Europa League winners’ medals as Son and Romero among Tottenham stars to miss outYves Bissouma was all smiles at the final whistleCredit: PAHe had family members join him on the fieldCredit: ReutersHe also partied with his girlfriend and daughterCredit: PAThe ace played a starring role in Spurs’ victoryCredit: GettyCristian Romero paraded his son on his shouldersCredit: ReutersTottenham ratings: Bissouma dominates Europa League final as occasion gets to UdogieBRENNAN JOHNSON was Tottenham’s hero as they finally ended their 17-year trophy drought in the Europa League final.Despite being without James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski for the clash in Bilbao, Spurs came up with a massive win against Manchester United.Johnson scored the goal as he helped bundle in from a corner in a tussle with Luke Shaw to send fans into dreamland.But Spurs also owe a huge thanks to Yves Bissouma who was totally dominant in midfiend.At the other end, Destiny Udogie struggled to get up to the pace of the match as he was up against Manchester United’s Amad Diallo.Spurs had just three shots, only 27 per cent of the ball, and completed a mere 115 passes over 90 minutes.But it didn’t matter, as United never really looked like finding a leveller to take it to extra time.SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson gave his ratings for the Tottenham players…While Yves Bissouma was all smiles with girlfriend Aline, who he’s been with since 2019, and his young daughter.Elsewhere, Cristiano Romero paraded son Valentino on his shoulders as defensive pal Djed Spence partied with family members while clutching the Europa League trophy itself.Micky van de Ven was in good spirits as he joined a family member on the field.While manager Ange Postecoglou put on an emotional display with his wife and children.The Spurs boss and wife Georgia reportedly met in the late 90s when he was in his first managerial role at Australian side South Melbourne.They share three children together in James, Max and Alexi, with the latter two hugging Postecoglou on the pitch.Micky van de Ven soaked up the party atmosphereCredit: Shutterstock EditorialDjed Spence partied while holding the trophyCredit: GettyAnge Postecoglou was embraced by his familyCredit: Shutterstock EditorialIt marked an incredible end to Spurs’ seasonCredit: Shutterstock Editorial More

RUBEN AMORIM claimed he would walk away from Manchester United with no pay-off if the board and fans decide his time is up.But the Portuguese has no intention of quitting despite losing the Europa League final and plummeting to 16th in the Prem.Ruben Amorim will walk away as Manchester United manager after the Europa League final defeat if the board and fans want him toCredit: GettyPart-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave the boss a hug on the pitchCredit: GettyAmorim, 40, pleaded with Red Devils fans following the 1-0 defeat final by Spurs in Bilbao, saying they need to take a leap of faith with him to believe things can be better next season.He said: “In this moment, I am not going to be here defending myself. It’s not my style, I cannot do it. It is really hard for me.“So I have nothing to show to the fans and say, ‘I’m going to improve because of this, I have these problems…’ I will not do nothing. “In this moment, it is a little bit of faith. Let’s see.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“I’m always open, if the board and the fans feel that I am not the right guy, I will go the next day without any conversation about compensation. “But I will not quit. I am really confident in my job. As you can see, I will not change nothing in how I do things.”United were seven points off a Champions League spot when Amorim took over in November but now are a remarkable TWENTY SEVEN points off fifth spot.They also blew the chance to qualify for Europe’s elite club competition via the Europa League after failing to score yet again in the Basque Country.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt meant United missed out on a £100million windfall.But Amorim said the Red Devils had a transfer plan anyway if they missed out on the Champions League and claimed the club must use the free midweeks next season to improve domestically.Dave Courtnadge reactions as Tottenham beat Man United in Europa League finalMan Utd ratings: Diallo best player in Europa League final but Hojlund out of his depthAMAD DIALLO’S fizzing first-half display was little consolation for Manchester United in a dismal 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham.Rasmus Hojlund’s plight up front continued in one of the worst European showpieces for many years – as both sides showed why they will finish in the Premier League lower reaches.Spurs clinched it from virtually their first opportunity – on 42 minutes.Brennan Johnson bundled in Pape Sarr’s inswinging cross, with United left-back Luke Shaw also getting a touch on the way.The Red Devils dictated possession more and more after the break, with Leny Yoro stretching to test Guglielmo Vicario from a free-kick.But United’s chances only arrived regularly in the final quarter of a patchy contest.The Red Devils belatedly piled on the pressure in the seven minutes of stoppage time, but Spurs just held on.Here’s how SunSport’s Dave Courtnadge rated United on a miserable night individually and collectively for Ruben Amorim’s men…He added: “We have two plans for the market. “We need to understand that it is tough for a club like ours not to be the in the Champions League. “But we have to use the other side.“If we have more time to think and to work during the week and to be better in the Premier League, that will be our focus.”Amorim’s men struggled to find a way past TottenhamCredit: GettyThe United boss admitted he could walk away in his press conferenceCredit: Getty More

MANCHESTER UNITED’S nightmare season ended in the ultimate humiliation as they watched Tottenham lift their first trophy in 17 years.Ruben Amorim’s side have suffered their most embarrassing campaign in more than half a century.Manchester United’s dismal season ended in defeat in the Europa League finalCredit: GettyRuben Amorim’s side have had one of the worst seasons in Manchester United historyCredit: GettyThe Red Devils have been dismal iin the Premier League, cocked up the cups and then fell to defeat at their last chance to save their campaign.Their performance in the Europa League final had fans labelling the match the “worst European final ever” as they failed to make 73 PER CENT of possession count, conceding to Spurs’ only shot on target.Brennan Johnson’s goal was the difference in the Basque Country as United’s failure to win saw them resigned to their first season without European football since 2015.That means there will be no big midweek nights for the United fans next term, a reality that won’t just hurt their reputation but also their bank balance. READ MORE ON MAN UTDA season away from European competition will mean a huge hit to the income streams – missing out on mega TV money.Their inability to reach Europe via cup success comes after their worst league campaign since the 1973-1974 campaign – a season that they were relegated from the top flight.United have lost 18 GAMES in the Prem this season, winning only ten of their 37 league matches.Nine of those 18 defeats have come at Old Trafford, making it their joint-most home losses in a single league campaign.Most read in FootballUnited’s campaign has seen them set records with their dismal effortsCredit: ReutersSir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Alex Ferguson seemed less than impressed in BilbaoCredit: AlamyJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordIt is also United’s worst Premier League points tally, with their maximum return currently standing at just 42 points – some 16 points less than their previous worst from the 2021/22 season.Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand labelled the season a ‘disaster’ when he told TNT Sports how his former club didn’t even deserve to gloss over their dismal effort with Europa League glory.Dave Courtnadge reactions as Tottenham beat Man United in Europa League finalMan Utd ratings: Diallo best player in Europa League final but Hojlund out of his depthAMAD DIALLO’S fizzing first-half display was little consolation for Manchester United in a dismal 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham.Rasmus Hojlund’s plight up front continued in one of the worst European showpieces for many years – as both sides showed why they will finish in the Premier League lower reaches.Spurs clinched it from virtually their first opportunity – on 42 minutes.Brennan Johnson bundled in Pape Sarr’s inswinging cross, with United left-back Luke Shaw also getting a touch on the way.The Red Devils dictated possession more and more after the break, with Leny Yoro stretching to test Guglielmo Vicario from a free-kick.But United’s chances only arrived regularly in the final quarter of a patchy contest.The Red Devils belatedly piled on the pressure in the seven minutes of stoppage time, but Spurs just held on.Here’s how SunSport’s Dave Courtnadge rated United on a miserable night individually and collectively for Ruben Amorim’s men…He said: “A disaster of a season ending on a bad note, but I don’t think Man Utd did enough to deserve it.”There was no real cutting edge in the Man Utd team. All that sustained pressure, the goalkeeper [Guglielmo Vicario] made one save in the whole game – you can’t expect to win a trophy when you’re a bit reserved.”Boss Amorim has been unable to turn things around since his arrival at Old Trafford in November, replacing Erik ten Hag.Across the 26 league matches he has managed, Amorim has averaged less than a point per game (0.92) – winning just six of those games.But even the Portuguese manager knows that his tenure has not been good enough, hinting earlier this month that he could walk if he can’t turn things around.He said: “The final is not the issue. We have bigger things to think about. I’m talking about myself and the culture in the club and the culture in the team. We need to change that.”It’s a decisive moment in the history of the club. We need to be really strong in the summer and to be brave because we will not have a next season like this.”If we start like this, if the feeling is still here, we should give the space to different people.”Amorim wants to be strong in the summer, but a lack of European money and no Champions League football will make bringing big names through the door even harder.Links to bottom-half Prem clubs’ wantaway stars – such as Liam Delap and Matheus Cunha – will fail to excited the majority of United fans.For now, Amorim will have to focus on Sunday, trying and end the season on a high note with a win over Champions League-chasing Aston Villa at Old Trafford.Read More on The SunShould they not do that they will have yet another mark against their name, failing to reach the traditional ‘Magic 40 points’ that has historically guaranteed a team’s safety in the Prem.They are safe, of course – but only due to the ineptitude of those below them.Amorim will have to spark his team into life to win on SundayCredit: Getty More

JAMES MADDISON has been accused of “doing a full John Terry” after Tottenham ended their 17-year trophy drought.Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 in a nervy Europa League final tonight.James Maddison wore a stylish suit before the gameCredit: Shutterstock EditorialHe was even seen at full-time not in his kitCredit: ReutersBut Maddison quickly changed for the trophy liftCredit: APHe also got his hands on a Europa League winners’ medalCredit: ReutersMaddison, 28, missed the game as he is nursing a knee injury.He wore a smart suit and white T-shirt as he joined TNT Sports for a chat before the game.And he was spotted in the same outfit as the final whistle went, running on to the pitch to celebrate with goalscorer Brennan Johnson.But Maddison somehow found the time for a quick change as he reappeared for Spurs’ trophy lift in his full kit.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe act saw him compared to John Terry, who famously performed a similar trick when he was suspended for Chelsea’s Champions League win in 2012.Maddison even managed to get his hands on a medal despite Uefa running out and captain Son Heung-min not getting one.But Maddison later admitted he was told he had to wear a full kit or not get a medal, even saying: “I did not want to do a John Terry.”I know I played a big part in the lead up and I deserved this just as much as all of us.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBut fans still reacted on social media, writing: “James Maddison doing his best John Terry impression.”Another added: “James Maddison on punditry duties and then collecting a medal in full John Terry on the same night… is that a first?!”Dave Courtnadge reactions as Tottenham beat Man United in Europa League finalTottenham ratings: Bissouma dominates Europa League final as occasion gets to UdogieBRENNAN JOHNSON was Tottenham’s hero as they finally ended their 17-year trophy drought in the Europa League final.Despite being without James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski for the clash in Bilbao, Spurs came up with a massive win against Manchester United.Johnson scored the goal as he helped bundle in from a corner in a tussle with Luke Shaw to send fans into dreamland.But Spurs also owe a huge thanks to Yves Bissouma who was totally dominant in midfiend.At the other end, Destiny Udogie struggled to get up to the pace of the match as he was up against Manchester United’s Amad Diallo.Spurs had just three shots, only 27 per cent of the ball, and completed a mere 115 passes over 90 minutes.But it didn’t matter, as United never really looked like finding a leveller to take it to extra time.SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson gave his ratings for the Tottenham players…More commented: “See there was no medal left for Son because James Maddison, who wasn’t in the squad, did a John Terry, put on a kit and collected one.”But the midfielder was not the only one who did it as injured pair Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski also swapped tracksuits for a full kit for the trophy celebrations.Maddison was joined on the pitch by his partner Kennedy Alexa and the couple shared a touching kiss.He played 11 times in the Europa League this season, scoring three goals en route to glory. Maddison celebrated with partner Kennedy AlexaCredit: GettyJohn Terry did it first when Chelsea won the Champions League in 2012Credit: Getty More