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      Crystal Palace release TWENTY players including star man Ebere Eze’s brother as they anxiously await European fate

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      Ange Postecoglou shows true colours with touching private message to Tottenham star after being brutally sacked

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU sent a heartwarming text message to Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma.The Aussie boss was sacked on Friday – just 16 days after leading Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years as they beat Manchester United in the Europa League final.Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham on FridaySpurs midfielder Yves Bissouma has revealed his private WhatsApp exchange with PostecoglouHowever, a woeful Premier League campaign which saw the club finish 17th and record 22 losses meant his position was ultimately untenable.Many of the Tottenham squad – including captain Son Heung-min and James Maddison – were quick to post emotional messages of gratitude to Postecoglou.And Bissouma has now revealed his own WhatsApp exchange with his former manager on Snapchat.The conversation begins with Postecoglou writing: “Hi Biss. Sorry I missed your call. I am very proud of you. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”It was an honour to share a dressing room with you and appreciate how much you believed in what we were trying to achieve. “I wish you only the best for the future. I will always be following. Much love from my family to yours.’Bissouma replied just over an hour later with: “Thank you gaffer and thank you really much for everything on and off the pitch I’ll always be grateful. “The way you believed me and trusted me was incredible. I’m gonna miss you but it’s football life. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Got a lot to be said but I think you know what I’m thinking about you already so I’m just wishing you all the best for the future and may God protect you and your family. #bigboss love.”The exchange ended with the 59-year-old responding: “Always by your side Biss 🙏.”BBC star shares shock theory as to why Tottenham waited exactly 16 days after Europa League win to sack Ange PostecoglouBissouma and Postecoglou celebrating winning the Europa LeagueBissouma was one of the best players on the pitch during Spurs’ Europa League final win 16 days before Postecoglou was axed, and has the former Celtic boss saved as ‘Big Ange’ in his phone.The heartfelt farewell exchange indicates how popular Postecoglou was with his players who are reportedly furious with the decision to sack him.SunSport exclusively revealed that Brentford manager Thomas Frank has agreed to replace Postecoglou.Spurs will have to pay a hefty compensation fee for the Dane, and are also interested in taking Bryan Mbeumo with him.Frank is set to be Bissouma’s third manager since he joined Antonio Conte’s Spurs from Brighton in June 2022. More

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      Nottingham Forest write to Uefa over Crystal Palace Europa League decision as they stand to benefit from Eagles ban

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST have written to Uefa over concerns about Crystal Palace taking part in the Europa League.Palace’s historic FA Cup final win over Manchester City booked their place in Europe for the first time. Crystal Palace’s European dreams could be ruined over an ownership issueCredit: AFPThe Eagles lifted the FA Cup at Wembley to secure a Europa League spotCredit: GettyBut complications around John Textor’s stake in both Palace and French club Lyon have resulted in the South Londoners’ spot being in doubt.Textor is the majority owner of Lyon and Palace’s largest shareholder at 43 per cent.Uefa rules on multi-club ownership prevent any two clubs controlled by the same person or group from competing in the same competition.The American could have placed his Eagles shares into a blind trust, as many other owners have done to avoid this outcome, though the deadline to do so was March 1.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLPalace have already met with Uefa in Switzerland arguing that Textor has no controlling influence at Crystal Palace.Both Palace and Lyon have qualified for next year’s Europa League, but the Ligue 1 side would have precedence as they finished higher in their domestic league.And now The Times report Forest are in contact with European football’s governing body to highlight the potential breach.The final decision could hinge on Lyon, who were disqualified by Uefa’s Club Financial Control Body from European competitions in December over their financial woes which saw them provisionally relegated from Ligue 1 a month earlier.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut they were allowed to continue in the Europa League, eventually dramatically dumped out by Manchester United in the quarter-finals, after complying with certain demands. Should Palace be kicked out of the Europa League, it is understood Nottingham Forest would be promoted from the Conference League and take the Eagles’ Europa League place.How Crystal Palace outsmarted Man City in FA Cup finalAnd should the Selhurst Park club be demoted to the Conference League, that will likely lead to a legal challenge from rivals Brighton – who finished eighth in the Premier League so would be next in line for a Euro spot.Whichever way the decision goes, Palace or Forest may well take the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.The City Ground outfit made the necessary changes to their ownership structure when it became apparent both they and owner Evangelos Marinakis’ other team Olympiacos could both qualify for the Champions League. SunSport understands senior figures at the club are confident they will be able to find an agreement with Uefa which will see them take part in the Europa League next season.The Club Financial Control Body are not expected to announce their decision until June 27 but a resolution could come sooner should Textor simply sell his shares.The 59-year-old has been looking to offload his stake in Palace for some time now following a breakdown in relations with chairman Steve Parish.Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis took the necessary precautions to enable his sides to be in the same Uefa competitionCredit: PAForest had to settle for a place in the Conference League after defeat on the final day of the seasonCredit: Alamy More

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      Crystal Palace’s European D-Day revealed with Eagles facing anxious wait to find out if they’ll be booted out or not

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      CRYSTAL PALACE are expected to be left in limbo over their European fate until June 27.The Eagles sealed a place in the Europa League group stages for the first time in their history by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final.Crystal Palace will learn their Europa League fate later this monthCredit: AlamyBut complications around John Textor’s stake in both Palace and French club Lyon have resulted in the South Londoners’ spot being in doubt.There was hope at Selhurst Park that a quick resolution would be found, but Uefa’s Club Financial Control Body is not expected to announce their decision until the end of this month.Uefa rules on multi-club ownership prevent any two clubs controlled by the same person or group from competing in the same competition.Both Palace and Lyon have qualified for next year’s Europa League, but the Ligue 1 side would have precedence as they finished higher in their domestic league.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTextor is the majority owner of Lyon and Palace’s largest shareholder at 43 per cent.The American could have placed his Eagles shares into a blind trust, as many other owners have done to avoid this outcome, though the deadline to do so was March 1.Palace have already met with Uefa in Switzerland arguing that Textor has no controlling influence at Crystal Palace.While he is the largest shareholder, the billionaire has an equal 25 per cent voting right and has complained about a lack of control and influence in the past.Most read in Europa LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSenior figures at the club are therefore confident that they will be able to find an agreement with Uefa which will see them take part in the Europa League next season.A resolution could come sooner should Textor simply sell his shares.Crystal Palace could be KICKED OUT of Europa League before a ball is even kickedThe 59-year-old has been looking to sell his stake in Palace for some time now following a breakdown in relations with chairman Steve Parish.Textor, who tried to buy Everton last year, is now thought to be open to selling his shares to fellow American investors David Blitzer and Joshua Harris.Any deal would be difficult to complete in such a short timeframe, though it would immediately put an end to any concerns over breaching Uefa rules.Were the CFBC to find against Palace, Forest would move up into their Europa League spot from the Conference League while Brighton would find themselves in Europe. More

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      Tottenham qualify for Uefa competition no English team has ever won – but may end up not playing in it

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      TOTTENHAM have qualified for the Uefa–Conmebol Club Challenge by winning the Europa League.But due to a hectic schedule, the North Londoners may not have time to play it.Tottenham lifted the Europa League trophy last monthCredit: GettySpurs ended their 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League last month.Their triumph will see them enter the Uefa Super Cup in August.Tottenham – led by a new manager – will head to Udine in Italy to face Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain on August 13 in a bid to earn more silverware.While the Super Cup is a well-known competition, previously won by several English clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea, not so much is known about the Uefa–Conmebol Club Challenge.READ MORE TOTTENHAM NEWSThe revamped competition was launched two years ago as a follow-up to the previous Supercopa Euroamericana.It sees the Europa League winners go up against the champions of its South American counterpart, the Copa Sudamericana.In 2023, perennial Europa League winners Sevilla fittingly lifted its inaugural edition following a penalty shootout win over Independiente del Valle at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.The game did not take place last year, as Atalanta and Ecuadorian side Liga de Quito could not arrange a date.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKRacing Club are the Copa Sudamericana championsCredit: GettyThis year’s Copa Sudamericana winners were Argentine side Racing Club.Their club president is former Inter Milan star Diego Milito, who reportedly wants to set up a date with Spurs.Why Thomas Frank is the PERFECT manager for TottenhamReports in Argentina suggest that a game could be put on in their country or the US.But according to Football.London, Uefa chiefs feel that it will be difficult to find a slot in which to fit the game.Tottenham have already confirmed three pre-season friendlies set to take place in three different countries.The Lilywhites will face rivals Arsenal in a controversial “friendly” match in Hong Kong on July 31.They will then head to South Korea, where they will battle Newcastle United in Seoul.From there they will head to Munich for their third pre-season friendly with Bayern since Harry Kane’s move to Bavaria, which will take place on August 7.Thomas Frank is likely to be the man in the Spurs dugout, following Ange Postecoglou’s sacking last Friday.SunSport revealed last night that the Dane has agreed to take over following talks over the weekend.Read More on The SunFrank, 51, wants to leave Brentford for Tottenham, while taking members of his backroom staff with him.Spurs are currently advancing in talks over the Bees’ compensation package.Thomas Frank is nearing a move to TottenhamCredit: Getty More

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      Ange Postecoglou’s chances of being next Scotland manager rated as he’s tipped to join Euro giants after Spurs sacking

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      ANGE Postecoglou remains an available man since his departure from Tottenham Hotspur last week.The former Celtic manager was sacked by Spurs after finishing 17th in the Premier League, despite winning the Europa League to claim the club’s first major trophy in 17 years.Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur last weekCredit: PAHe’d just won the Europa League against Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyThe London side are looking likely to appoint Brentford boss Thomas Frank to replace the Australian, but what’s next for him?AceOdds have unveiled their odds on where the 59-year-old might find himself next, with a few surprising shouts.Pressure is growing on Steve Clarke after a dismal Hampden performance against Iceland, with only an injury hampered friendly against Liechtenstein tonight to make up for it.And the probability of Postecoglou landing the Scotland job sits at 6/1.Read more football storiesOnly two dugout roles are rated more likely for him, the first being a Socceroos return at 5/1.He won the AFC Asian Cup with his home country and managed at the 2014 World Cup, but resigned before Russia 2018.The favourite however is a 3/1 shout for Ange to takeover the Greek giants AEK Athens. The 13-time league winners finished fourth this season as Olympiacos ran away with it.Most read in FootballA Celtic return isn’t rated too unlikely at 10/1, despite Brendan Rodgers showing no signs of leaving after a comfortable League and League Cup double.However, the Northern Irishman has come under scrutiny from supporters for losing key matches including Old Firm derbies and the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen to sink the treble.Who could replace Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham manager?The Aussie was a favourite at Parkhead between 2021 and 2023, with his five major titles earning him the huge EPL move.In a bizarre call, Glasgow rivals Rangers are on the list of potential options at 33/1.Ibrox bosses just last week appointed former Southampton gaffer Russell Martin on a three-year contract.Another unlikely side listed amongst possibilities for Postecoglou is the England national team.The Three Lions have only played a handful of matches under relatively new head coach Thomas Tuchel who took over from Gareth Southgate at the start of the year.Several other clubs down south are named as options as well as the potential of joining ‘any Saudi Pro League club’.Ange Postecoglou Next Permanent ClubAceOdds accurate to 9/6/25AEK Athens 3/1Australia 5/1Scotland 6/1Leicester 8/1Ipswich 10/1 Celtic 10/1Any Saudi Pro League Club 12/1Man United 16/1Leeds 25/1West Ham 28/1Rangers 33/1England 50/1Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      ‘How far?’ – Robbie Williams brutally trolls Arsenal fans with Spurs joke during his own gig at the Emirates

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      ROBBIE WILLIAMS bravely took aim at Arsenal’s lack of European success during his gig at the Emirates Stadium last night.The former Take That singer performed at the Gunners’ ground as part of his international tour on Friday and Saturday.Robbie Williams poked fun at Arsenal during his show at the Emirates StadiumCredit: XWhile entertaining the fans packed into the ground, Williams couldn’t help but take a cheeky dig at Arsenal – teasing them for the success of local rivals Tottenham.Joking about Tottenham’s Europa League glory this season, and Arsenal’s failure to win a European trophy since the 1994 Cup Winners’ Cup, Williams asked: “How far are Arsenal from a European trophy?”.Only to reply: “Four f*****g miles”.Tottenham fans were absolutely loving the tongue-in-cheek jibe, which was met with a huge cheer inside the stadium.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOn social media, one fan wrote: “I always liked Robbie”.While another added: “No way I’ve just seen Robbie Williams bantering Arsenal on their own turf”.Arsenal fans were quick to point out that Williams was only right with his assessment of the men’s team, after Arsenal Women won the Champions League this season.One wrote: “Literally won the UWCL two weeks ago, my friend…”Most read in FootballTottenham won the Europa League this seasonCredit: GettyArsenal Women won the Champions League this seasonCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd a second posted: “I think, Robbie, you’ll find you’re actually stood in the home of a team that has two Champions League trophies…”Spurs fans are already fond of Williams after they nicked his hit song ‘Angels’ to create a chant for now sacked manager Ange Postecoglou.Robbie Williams sings version of Angels for Ange PostecoglouAnd Williams even posted a video of himself belting out the tune with the Tottenham lyrics back in 2023, declaring: “Guess I’m a Spurs fan now”.In reality Williams is a diehard Port Vale fan, regularly attending the club’s games.While he was named as Port Vale’s Club President in February last year and has a bar named after him at Vale Park.Robbie Williams is a Port Vale fanWilliams was named Club President at Port Vale last yearCredit: Twitter More

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      Alejandro Garnacho jets off to Rome with girlfriend as Saudis prepare to rescue outcast from Man Utd nightmare

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      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO has jetted out on holiday to escape his Manchester United nightmare.The Argentine forward’s Old Trafford career appears over after being told to find a new club by boss Ruben Amorim.Alejandro Garnacho and partner Eva Garcia have jetted to ItalyCredit: instagram @evagarciaThe Argentine’s future at Manchester United remains uncertainCredit: instagram @evagarciaEva posted a series of snaps from the pair’s summer holidayCredit: instagram @evagarciaThe couple took in the sights of the Italian capitalCredit: instagram @evagarciaEva and Garnacho have been together for over four yearsCredit: instagram @evagarciaGarnacho was left fuming after being benched for the Europa League final last month.He later angered his team-mates after giving an interview where he described United’s season as “s**t”.The 20-year-old cut a dejected figure on the Red Devils’ disastrous post-season tour of Asia.Garnacho was spotted in an altercation with a fan, before flashing the middle finger to supporters after a loss to the ASEAN All Stars. The former Puskas Award winner has jetted out to Rome with girlfriend Eva Garcia for some much-needed R&R.Garcia posted a host of snaps of the pair enjoying the Italian capital with their young son Enzo.The influencer – who has her own jewellery line – uploaded the memories to her 664,000 Instagram followers.Eva posed in front of the Trevi Fountain, before enjoying coffee in the sun with her boyfriend of over four years.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSunSport exclusively revealed last month United want £50million for Garnacho, who joined the club’s youth ranks from Atletico Madrid in 2020.The 20-year-old has made Chelsea his No1 choice.Gary Neville names four Man Utd stars who must leave this summer Garnacho is also attracting attention from Napoli, but would prefer to stay in the Premier League.United rejected a £40m January bid from the Naples club for Garnacho but may get twice that from the Saudis. SunSport exclusively revealed Pro League club Al-Nassr are preparing an audacious bid with Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at the club uncertain.Garnacho’s relationship with Amorim fell apart after a dressing room spat boiled over in front of team=mates.Amorim reportedly told Garnacho he needs to “pray he can find a new club.”United have since signed Matheus Cunha and are eyeing up Swede goal machine Viktor Gyokeres. Garnacho appeared in 36 Premier League games last season, contributing six goals and three assists.Following Europa League heartbreak against Tottenham, the Argentine refused to be drawn on his future at United. Read More on The SunGarnacho said: “Until we reached the final, I played every round. “And I played 20 minutes today – I don’t know. “I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens next.”Ruben Amorim has told Garnacho to find a new clubCredit: Getty More