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      Moment Sir Alex Ferguson rips into Rio Ferdinand just moments after seeing Man Utd legend at Europa League final

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      SIR Alex Ferguson ripped into Rio Ferdinand as soon as he saw him at the Europa League final.The Manchester United legends were in attendance in Bilbao to watch their former side lose 1-0 to Tottenham.Sir Alex Ferguson and Rio Ferdinand met before the Europa League finalCredit: X @footballontntFergie ridiculed Ferdinand’s jacket as Avram Glazer laughedFerguson then turned his attention to Paul ScholesFerdinand also shook hands with Sir Jim RatcliffeThere were plenty of niceties before kick-off as VIPs made their way through the stadium.Ferguson was joined by United owners Avram Glazer and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, as well as club CEO Omar Berrada.Ferdinand was at the San Mames Stadium on punditry duty for TNT Sports – so he and Paul Scholes said hello to their former boss.But before Ferdinand could get a word out Fergie shook his hand before ripping into him.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe grabbed his sleeve while saying: “What kind of jacket is that?”That sparked laughter from Ferdinand who then shook Glazer’s hand before Ferguson turned his attention to Scholes.He quickly grilled him too, asking the former midfielder why he did not attend his fundraising dinner.Ferdinand was also involved in another awkward exchange in Bilbao as Brennan Johnson scored for Spurs.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMan 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…The TNT Sports camera cut straight to Ferdinand after the goal, with the pundit appearing distraught.The camera then panned to Gareth Bale standing just behind his colleague, who beamed from ear to ear at Spurs’ goal.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Andre Onana plumbs new depths as under-fire Man Utd goalkeeper sets unwanted record in Europa League final defeat

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      GOALKEEPER Andre Onana set an unwanted record as Manchester United missed out on the Europa League title on Wednesday.The Red Devils suffered a 1-0 loss to Tottenham in the Bilbao final, meaning they will not play European football next season.Andre Onana became the first goalkeeper to lose three European finals with three different clubsCredit: AlamyThe goalkeeper conceded a bizarre tap-in from Brennan JohnsonCredit: AFPIt was a disastrous night for the club, with Ruben Amorim and his players coming under fire for their performance.But one star in particular stood out for all the wrong reasons.Onana received criticism from supporters after failing to stop a bizarre close-range tap-in from Brennan Johnson – which proved to be the decisive goal.And his evening went from bad to worse when it emerged that he was the first goalkeeper to lose three European finals with three different clubs.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe goalkeeper featured as Man Utd went head-to-head with Ajax in the 2017 Europa League final – although back then he played for the Dutch side.United beat Ajax 2-0 thanks to goals from Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in Stockholm.Then, during his time with Inter Milan, he suffered a 1-0 loss to Manchester City in the 2023 Champions League final.And on Wednesday his third European final defeat came at the hands of Tottenham.Most read in Europa LeagueJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordOnana has made 50 appearances for United this term, conceding 65 goals.United head coach Amorim claimed that he would be willing to leave Old Trafford if club officials believe he is not the right man for the job.Andre Onana suffers shocking howler to put Man Utd behind after being booed and insulted during warm-up over Matic spatHe 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.”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.”In the wake of their loss to Spurs, Man Utd have reportedly put every player up for sale.United could finish as low as 17th in the Premier League table this weekend. More

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      Three reasons Ange Postecoglou should be sacked despite winning Europa League, and three reasons he should be kept on

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      IT was a horrific game, won by a joke of a goal.But there isn’t a Spurs fan in the land who cares about any of that now.Ange Postecoglou has delivered Tottenham fans the trophy they so desiredCredit: AlamyThe club now face the question of whether to stick with the Aussie or move onCredit: GettyThe big question, though, is whether Ange Postecoglou’s reward for breaking the club’s 17-year trophy drought should be to get another go, or receive his P45.Sun Sport looks at the arguments both ways…ANGE IN – The hoodoo is brokenThe big Aussie put himself under huge pressure when he pointed out, “I usually win a trophy in my second season”.He then made it tougher when he doubled down to insist, “I ALWAYS win a trophy in my second season”.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHaving done that and delivered on his promise, many will think it would be utterly unfair for Postecoglou’s reign to be cut short.That Postecoglou believes this can be the turning point is clear, too, after he spoke of his desire to move the club on over coming seasons.Postecoglou feels that the lack of silverware was a huge albatross hanging over the club. BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBy ending that jinx, everything can be easier.Most read in FootballIn the aftermath of victory, he said: “I’d be disappointed if I couldn’t continue on this path but I understand why it would be difficult for a club like this to buy into one person’s vision.Ange Postecoglou fumes after being labelled a ‘clown’ and refuses to answer question during press conference“But mate, I’m a winner. I’ve been a serial winner my whole career.”The Europa League trophy is the physical embodiment of his self-confidence and proof that Postcoglou has the courage of his own convictions. Now, he would argue, he deserves the time to underline all that.Loyalty countsWhen James Maddison and Sergio Reguilon raised the banner showing a picture of Postecoglou complete with THAT quote to the Spurs fans amid the Bilbao celebrations, it said a great deal about the bond between the manager and his players.Maddison is understood to have had his own fall-outs at times with the Aussie this season, while Reguilon was sent out on loan twice and barely kicked a ball for Spurs over two campaigns.But they were making a statement on behalf of the dressing room – that whatever their various issues might have been, they clearly like the manager on a personal level.Other players have also voiced their positive feelings about Postecoglou.And while football is about tactics and intelligence, it is also an emotional game – if you like a manager and want to play for him, you are more likely to perform better.Tottenham 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…Continuity countsNow Spurs have won a trophy, it will ease so much tension – both on and off the pitch.Change for the sake of change now threatens to blow all that up and bring in a new level of uncertainty.A new manager means a new coaching team, and probably a new set of players as well – any boss worth his salt will want to have a level of autonomy.While this has been a roller-coaster of a season – admittedly one with more plunges than ascents – Postacoglou has managed to cope with the intensive gaze of scrutiny and come out the other side reinforced and stronger.The Australian has admitted the domestic season has been “unacceptable” but success does tend to breed success and he will now be emboldened to be the manager who can lead a bold new Spurs era.Sergio Reguilon and James Maddison paraded a banner of Ange in BilbaoCredit: GettyANGE OUT – Months of miseryOne night of glory – albeit glory earned through cussed defiance and one-dimensional anti-football – cannot wipe away everything that has gone before.Postecoglou won 26 points in his first 10 games at the Spurs helm.The subsequent 65 have garnered just 77 points.That is relegation form, by any standards. By far the club’s worst campaign of the Premier League era, arguably worse than the relegation season of 1976-77 given the resources at his disposal.And simply not good enough for Tottenham Hotspur.Yes, Postecoglou’s squad has been plagued by injuries for much of the past 18 months.But plenty feel a major contributor to those absences has been Postecoglou’s playing style – if your defenders are permanently playing on the margins, rather than being able to relax a little during games, they are more likely to be injured.And while his personnel was in a constant state of flux, Postecoglou was wedded, for far too long, to a style of play that failed to take the actual manpower into consideration.It’s all well and good playing a high line, with inverted full-backs, and playing out from the back, if you have Micky van der Ven and Cristian Romero available.But not if your central defenders are Radu Dragusin and Archie Gray, with Ben Davies at left-back, in front of a stand-in keeper who cannot kick.Postecoglou’s Spurs have endured a disastrous Premier League campaignCredit: PAFan unrestDaniel Levy has long been the Aunt Sally for the Spurs supporters.But the relationship between the fans and the manager has suffered as well – perhaps irretrievably.In those early months it was all Robbie Williams and “Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, Ange Postecoglou”.Those have not been heard too much in recent months.Postecoglou lost a lot of the fans at the end last season, when he simply did not understand how any of them – let alone many – were willing to lose at home to Manchester City to help ensure Arsenal did not win the title.His arguments were sound – he is a football manager, whose job is to win games and get the best possible finish for his club.But football is not just about “football”. It is about so much else – and tribal rivalries run deeper than blood.This season, as Spurs lost game after game – 21 and counting in the league – the simmering discontent has boiled over.Not in chants, perhaps. But in the bars and the stands, on the podcasts, in the social media chat rooms.Does one night of joy transcend that?Tottenham fans continue to protest against the club’s ownershipCredit: AlamyOne swallow does not make a summerNo fan who was in Bilbao, or watching at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in a pub or at home, will ever forget that feeling of sheer, unbridled ecstasy at the final whistle.All those seasons of frustrations, the near-misses, the agony, gone, in one blast of the referee’s whistle.Yet Tottenham SHOULD be winning things.They are the ninth-richest club in the world. With the best stadium in England. And one of the best training grounds anywhere,For all the koans about the club being reluctant to dig deep, Spurs HAVE spent money, too.Last season, finishing fifth having lost Harry Kane – if he had not been sold, that would surely have been third or fourth – felt like a decent return.Even then, plenty of fans looked at the Europa League as a competition Tottenham genuinely could win.But when Juande Ramos won the League Cup in 2008, it was not the start of anything. He was gone before the end of the year.Manchester United stuck with Erik ten Hag last summer basically because he beat City to win the FA Cup. It was an epic mistake and keeping Postecoglou on the basis of an emotional response would represent Spurs doing pretty much the same thing.VERDICTI am beyond thrilled that Spurs won in Bilbao.And I believe Ange Postecoglou is a decent bloke and a decent manager, who deserves his day in the sun. He had faith in himself when plenty did not.But I do not feel that he is the right man for the next stage.Read More on The SunIt is for Daniel Levy and the board to make the final call.And if Postecoglou is sacked, and the next appointment does not work out, I will not blame Levy and Co for the decision. It would be the right one. More

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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘booed by Man Utd STAFF at screening of Europa League final’ with more savage cuts on horizon

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE reportedly received a chorus of boos from Manchester United staff during a screening of the Europa League final.The INEOS chief had one of the best seats in the house for the Red Devils’ lacklustre 1-0 defeat by Tottenham in Bilbao on Wednesday night, taking in the match with club legend Sir Alex Ferguson.Sir Jim Ratcliffe sat next to Sir Alex Ferguson during the Europa League finalCredit: SHUTTERSTOCKThe INEOS chief was reportedly booed by United staff at a screening of the match when he came up on the screen with Avram GlazerCredit: ALAMYRatcliffe, 72, has been making sweeping cuts at Manchester United over the last few monthsCredit: GETTYRatcliffe made the unpopular decision NOT to give club staff free tickets for clash at the San Mames stadium, instead arranging a viewing for them at the Diecast warehouse venue in Manchester.And The Athletic claims the billionaire was BOOED when he came up on the screen along with Avram Glazer. The pair were said to have been jeered when they came on the screen during the match and an additional time afterwards. The reported barracking of Ratcliffe comes as no surprise as he has made a series of brutal and sweeping cuts at the club since his official acquisition of shares in February 2024.READ MORE SPORTS NEWSLast September, Ratcliffe axed a whopping 250 members of staff as part of a major cost-cutting scheme. And SunSport exclusively revealed in February that a further 200 staff have been informed they’re in danger of being laid off. Ratcliffe’s scrimping on tickets for the final led manager Ruben Amorim to pay for 30 of his backroom staff and their family members to attend the match out of his OWN pocket. Amorim’s future under Ratcliffe is in major doubt following the defeat by Spurs, which has condemned United to a 2025/26 season without European football.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMan 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…And the Portuguese has offered to leave the club for FREE if Ratcliffe and the rest of the Red Devils brass don’t believe he’s the man for the job.He said: “In this moment, I am not going to be here defending myself.Sir Jim Ratcliffe launches scathing attack on struggling Man Utd squad saying some ‘not good enough’ and ‘overpaid’ “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.“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.”Ruben Amorim’s future with Manchester United is up in the airCredit: PA More

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      Ruben Amorim tipped for Man Utd exit with ’embarrassing’ club ‘so much worse under him’

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      ALAN SHEARER suggested Ruben Amorim may be sacked after Manchester United’s “embarrassing” Europa League heartbreak.United saw their Champions League hopes go up in flames after losing 1-0 to Tottenham on Wednesday’s final at San Mames following an uninspiring performance.Ruben Amorim may be sacked after Manchester United’s “embarrassing” Europa League heartbreakAlan Shearer believes Man Utd are ‘so much worse’ now under AmorimMan Utd are now set for their worst ever Premier League finish as well as a 2025-26 campaign without European football and that has raised questions regarding Amorim’s future at Old Trafford.The Portuguese tactician sensationally claimed he would walk away with no pay-off if the Red Devils’ board and fans decide his time is up.However, the 40-year-old still has support from the powers that be and is expected to rebuild with a massive squad overhaul despite missing out on a £100million windfall.Nevertheless, Shearer, 54, wouldn’t be surprised if the ex-Sporting Lisbon boss was let go.Read More on Man UtdThe Premier League’s record goalscorer insists the Manchester giants are “so much worse” now under Amorim than what they were before his arrival in November.United were seven points off a Champions League spot when the Portuguese boss took over but now are a remarkable TWENTY SEVEN points off fifth spot.Shearer told Betfair: “There will be a lot of questions around Ruben Amorim’s future now and very much like the Spurs situation, it wouldn’t surprise me if he wasn’t the manager at the beginning of the season. Whether that’s his choice or not, I guess.”I’ve said it so many times, there’s no way he’s gone into that football club and expected what he found. Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”There’s no way he thought it was that bad. He couldn’t have, because I’m not sure you’d go.”He hasn’t helped the situation. They’ve actually got so much worse under him. Ruben Amorim vows to QUIT Man Utd if horror slump continues as dejected boss identifies ‘most dangerous thing’ at club”It might have been papering over the cracks if they had won the Europa League, but their problems were summed up in that 97 minutes: no creativity, no legs, no energy, no goals, and a complete mess.”Shearer didn’t hold back when discussing United’s overall performance in the Europa League Final.The Newcastle legend dubbed Man Utd’s display as an “embarrassment” that exposed how all their transfer money was wasted.Shearer added: “Manchester United were relying on a centre-half, with long balls into the box in the last 15 or 20 minutes of the game, and that sort of sums up who and what they’ve come to.”It’s a pretty embarrassing situation when you’re looking to a centre-half to rescue you, as he did in the semi-final and a couple of times by playing in that centre-forward position.”That’s who and what Man United have come to now. That’s the embarrassing thing; the money they’ve spent, especially on strikers, yet they’re chucking a centre-half up front for the last 15 minutes of the game and launching long balls up to him. That’s how bad Man United are.”Man 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… More

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      Man Utd files: Club’s value drops staggering 60% under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s reign as decision on Amorim’s future is made

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      MAN UNITED’s board remain firmly behind Ruben Amorim – despite their Europa League nightmare.The Red Devils are staring at a £10million financial blackhole with no European football at Old Trafford next season following their defeat to Tottenham.Ruben Amorim suffered Europa League heartache in BilbaoCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe consoles his manager AmorimCredit: AlamyAnd Amorim said after the game in Bilbao he will walk away with no compensation if the owners have lost belief in him.The former Sporting Lisbon coach has won just six of 26 Premier League matches since taking charge back in November.The Europa League was the chance to save the season with the Champions League place on offer to the winners – but they blew that too.However SunSport understands Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers remain firmly behind the 40-year-old boss they appointed.And sources at the club say the Old Trafford board have no issues over his position as preparations for next season begin.The Ineos magnate was seen hugging his manager after the players had collected their runners-up medals in the San Mames.United return to England today to prepare for their final match on this disastrous campaign – against Aston Villa on Sunday.Straight after that, Amorim will take his players on a week long post season tour of the Far East – where they will play matches in Malaysia and Hong Kong.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIn late July their pre season tour will be to the USA before the new season starts in mid-August.While his job is not under threat, Amorim admitted last week that failure to win the Europa League would turn the heat up on him.Ruben Amorim offers to quit Man Utd ‘without any conversation about compensation’ if board want him goneAsked if failing to win the trophy would increase the pressure on him, he said: “Yeah for sure if we don’t win. But I’m not concerned about that.“I don’t want to use that as an excuse, it’s going to be really tough.“The patience of the fans and you guys (media) the patience for next season will be at the limit – we will have to be perfect.”TAKING STOCKSIR JIM Ratcliffe’s uncomfortable glower as he stood alongside Daniel Levy in Bilbao might have got deeper if he had glanced at the reaction of the REAL money men to United’s Europa League debacle.Ratcliffe paid £26 per share for his 27.5 per cent stake in the club in February last year, adding up to £1.25bn, with a further £237.7m invested in shares subsequently.That investment effectively valued the club at £4.54bn. But the value of United shares on the New York Stock Exchange, which has already fallen dramatically amid financial uncertainty in the USA this year, plunged further in the immediate aftermath of the final whistle in San Mames.After market trading saw each United share fall to less than £10 before recovering slightly to £10.18 each. It left the club with a market capitalisation of just £1.87bn for the ENTIRE club – an amazing £2.67bn less than in February 2024.It means Ratcliffe’s shares have more than halved in value in 15 months. The figures are hardly an inducement for him to splash even more cash over the coming seasons, especially with those £2bn stadium plans looming. And with no Champions League next season – or any European football for that matter – there’s a £100m-size hole in the budget.The defeat to Tottenham alone sent United’s market value plunging by £125m.Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Daniel Levy’s expressions could hardly be differentCredit: AlamyLEGEND’S FRUSTRATIONNORMAN Whiteside’s wife Dee has revealed that she and her husband will not be renewing their season tickets at Man Utd.The Northern Irishman, 60, played for the Red Devils between 1982 and 1989, winning two FA Cups along the way.Whiteside has remained a huge fan of the club since hanging up his boots, but he won’t be a season ticket holder next year amid changes made under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership.The United icon’s wife Dee wrote on X: “So, I’ve waited for a while to write this.”It is with unbelievable sadness, that after more than 28 years of having season tickets at Old Trafford, @NormanWhiteside and I are not renewing next year.”Having been forcibly relocated last season, “red carded” for not attending enough games, unable to give my “paid for” seat to my children… enough is enough.”And to cap it all, we’ve seen it all, we’ve won the lot, we’re Man United and we’re never gonna stop… except for so many seasons now, my match going loyalty to my club has ended so sadly.”I’ll still be at games, I’m MUFC until I die, and I’ve seen worse times than now, but I’m not sure I’ve seen players less interested in pulling on our shirt for very many years.”Times must change.”Last year, Dee revealed that United had relocated their season tickets in order to add further corporate seating.She wrote at the time: “So, it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been a loyal supporter, doesn’t matter if you played for your club, @ManUtd can just dump you from your seat when they feel like it, so they can expand exec seating! Absolute disgrace!”Norman Whiteside has been married to wife Dee for decadesCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdWhiteside played for Man Utd with distinction between 1982 and 1989Credit: Getty – ContributorHE’S A KEEPERMANCHESTER United should not give up on Andre Onana, according to a man who knows all about the pressures of playing in goal for them.Champions League winner Tomasz Kuszczak, who spent six years at Old Trafford, believes Onana’s team-mates should take a lot of the blame for his dismal performances this season.Speaking before the Europa League final, where the Cameroonian hardly covered himself in glory, Kuszczak said: “It’s not about a goalkeeper in this case. The whole team needs to take responsibility.”There’s fantastic players, but they need to perform better, simple as that.”So if the rest of the team was playing better, then it would be OK.”The Pole, 43, who also won three league titles under Sir Alex Ferguson, added: “I’ve been playing in teams like United for example, we’ve been in very good form and everyone is looking good, including the goalkeeper.”If the team doesn’t perform the right way, and the goalkeeper is tested every game, it’s difficult for him as well.”The more saves you do, the more chance you’ll make some small mistakes, and this is very normal in football.”I think Onana is doing well, he doesn’t make so many errors.”As I say, it’s all about the team. They all need to play better next season.”Tomasz Kuszczak played for Man Utd between 2006 and 2012Credit: PA:Press AssociationNAN THE WISERAFTER the less than celebrated managerial careers of Gary Neville, Roy Keane and – so far – Ruud van Nistelrooy, one ex-United player who won’t be rushing into the dugout is Nani.The 112-cap Portugal icon, who hung up his boots at the age of 38 in December, is happy to have a break and to stay away from top level football for now.Speaking after starring in a game of legends in Bilbao before the Europa League final, Nani said: “I’m enjoying retirement. I’m taking some time to learn a little bit more about it, how we have to behave.”Lucky I have my own academy (in Portugal).”I’m doing it with my kids, train them, so sometimes I travel with them, with the legends games.”So I’m enjoying it so far.”Pressed on his long-term dreams, the former winger, who won four titles and the Champions League with United, added: “I’m doing a lot of things, so the most important thing is I’m enjoying it, and the future we will know.Nani retired from professional football last DecemberCredit: GettyNani starred for Man Utd alongside Cristiano RonaldoCredit: GettyNO WAY BACKDESPITE the feeble end to United’s season there will be no way back for three big name stars who have spent the last few months away from the club.Marcus Rashford and Antony were both sent out on loan in January with the blessing of Ruben Amorim.Both have got themselves back on track at Aston Villa and Real Betis respectively – but have no future at Old Trafford.The same goes for Jadon Sancho who is unlikely to win a permanent move to Chelsea despite a fee being agreed when he moved to Stamford Bridge on loan in the summer.Finding a new home for those three – ideally permanent ones – will be the top priority for Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada this summer.THE DIE IS CASTMAN United staff and their families gathered for a special screening of the Europa League final at Diecast – a converted warehouse in Ancoats on Wednesday night. The mood around the club has been low in recent months but even so around 1000 people attended the event.The result and a lack of European football next season will have done nothing to raise spirits among the rank and file who have seen so many of their colleagues lose their jobs over the last 16 months. Not surprisingly the mood was described as sombre as people made their way out soon after the final whistle.OLD BOYS CLUBPLENTY of United old boys were spotted in Bilbao carrying out various media and ambassadorial duties around the final.Among them were Rio Ferdinand, Denis Irwin, Wes Brown, Paul Scholes, Peter Schmeichel, Wayne Rooney, Nani, Andy Cole and Dimitar Berbatov.Plenty of medals there then. How the fans – and Ruben Amorim – must have wished they had some of those to call on during a miserable night for their team.SHAW THINGLUKE Shaw has been at United for 11 years now – although he has spent most of the last few seasons on the treatment table.Odd then that he referred to the club as ‘Manchester’ in various television interviews. Probably not the best way to win back the supporters.The England defender also admitted he is not sure if he is good enough for United anymore – there are plenty who believe he isn’t.  More

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      ‘I remember my first trophy’ – John Terry destroys James Maddison in savage response after Tottenham star’s antics

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      JOHN TERRY has broken his silence on James Maddison’s Europa League final dig at him.Maddison channelled his inner JT after Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao last night, donning a FULL KIT despite not playing due to injury. James Maddison channelled his inner John Terry by wearing his full kit after Spurs won the Europa LeagueCredit: ALAMYTerry did the same thing after Chelsea won the 2012/13 Champions LeagueCredit: GETTYTerry responded to Maddison’s taunt with a brutal dig on his Instagram storyCredit: INSTAGRAM@JOHNTERRY.26His changing from a suit to a matchday kit for the celebrations was instantly compared to Terry’s wearing of a full Chelsea strip after their 2012/13 Champions League final win over Bayern Munich. Poking fun at his wardrobe change, Maddison wrote on his Instagram story along with a picture of goalscorer Brennan Johnson: “From suit to full kit.”Full @johnterry.26 mode. Anything to say tonight, John?”It didn’t take long for Terry to see Maddison’s story, which he responded to with a brutal dig. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe wrote on his own story: “I remember my first trophy. Ah bless them. “Get the tequila out. Great season from you boys, you should all be proud. 16 go go. “After that performance, I think you have a chance. You just have to live for 900 years.” Maddison, 28, claimed he only wore the full kit so he could get his hands on a winners’ medal, something Spurs skipper Son Heung-Min initially MISSED OUT on.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…He told CBS Sports: “They said I had to put the kit on to get a medal! 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.” More

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      New footage emerges of two Man Utd stars in heated row in middle of Europa League final defeat

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      CASEMIRO and Andre Onana clashed during Manchester United’s miserable Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.Footage has emerged of the Brazilian ranting and raving at the blunder goalkeeper in the first few minutes of the game.Andre Onana and Casemiro came to blows during Man Utd’s Europa League final defeat to SpursThe pair were locked in heated row in the early stages of Man Utd’s 1-0 loss to Spurs on Wednesday night in Bilbao. It came when Onana appeared to tell Luke Shaw off for kicking the ball out for a corner, after trying to deflect it off Brennan Johnson.Man Utd players, including Casemiro, unsuccessfully appealed to referee Felix Zwayer for a goal-kick.Onana was spotted shouting towards his team-mates, before Casemiro waved him off several times with a gesture.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe former Inter Milan goalkeeper did the same waving arm motion back at the Real Madrid legend.Casemiro, 33, then clearly gave Onana a mouthful to put him in his place, before skipper Bruno Fernandes arrived to calm things down.Onana and Shaw would later be at fault for Johnson’s scrappy winner in the 42nd minute.The goal was fitting for what’s become the worst European final ever.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPape Sarr sent in a good cross, with Shaw the wrong side of Johnson at the front post.The ball pinged between the two before coming off Shaw’s arm, sending it goalwards to a flapping Onana.Brennan Johnson’s scrappy goal just before half-time broke the deadlockDave Courtnadge reactions as Tottenham beat Man United in Europa League finalThe Spurs forward got the lightest of final touches at the near post, sending the sea of white shirts inside the San Mames into raptures.It marked the first time Casemiro has lost a European final, winning five Champions Leagues and three European Super Cups with Madrid.The embarrassing defeat means Man Utd will not play European football next season, as they sit 16th in the Prem.Having failed to earn a place in the Champions League, United are expected to miss out on around £100million worth of revenue.Consequently, they will not be able to attract or sign their priority targets for this summer’s transfer window.The Red Devils are actively seeking to offload Onana, who they bought for £52m, in the summer.Man 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… More