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      Premier League star in SUV crash just HOURS before Europa League crunch match

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      ASTON Villa footballer Jhon Durán smashed his luxury SUV just hours before their crunch match against Lille.The Colombia international was seen using his phone while standing next to his crushed BMW X6 in Birmingham.Aston Villa footballer Jhon Durán smashed his luxury SUV just hours before their crunch match against LilleCredit: X/TwitterThe Colombia international was seen using his phone while standing next to his crushed BMW X6 in BirminghamCredit: GettyPictures posted on X/Twitter showed him wearing a cap and a gold chain with a jumper tied around his Villa training shorts.The bonnet of his grey £73,000 car was crumpled with the front grill missing a headlight as fluids leaked out from the undercarriage.Eyewitnesses claimed he crashed into a van at around 11.20am today on the Holloway Head B4127.One told The Sun: “Durán immediately made sure everyone was OK and stayed at the scene to be fair to him.Read more Sports News”His car was in a really bad way and I would not be surprised if it was written off as that’ll be a dear repair.”It caused hefty delays through the City Centre but the main thing is no one was injured.”I guess it’s not ideal preparation for the big game but I hope he still made it to Villa Park on time.”A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: “We were called to Holloway Head, Birmingham at around 11.20am today (April 11) to reports of a collision involving a car and a van.Most read in Football”No injuries were reported.”Durán, 20, is believed to be fine and will start on the bench for tonight’s Europa Conference League quarter-final.Roy Keane tips Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins to make move to ‘top team’ like Man Utd, City or LiverpoolThe Colombian has largely been used as a substitute since signing for the Villans for a reported £15million in January 2023.But many tipped him to start the home leg against French side Lille with England star striker Olly Watkins still recovering from injury.He scored his first Premier League goal in the 4-0 win against Everton last August before netting his first goal in Europe against Hibernian two weeks later.The young prodigy, who previously played for US side Chicago Fire, has won eight caps for Colombia, scoring once against Japan on his debut.Villa were approached for comment.Durán, 20, is believed to be fine and will start on the bench for tonight’s quarter-final More

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      ‘We’re going’, say Thierry Henry and Micah Richards as CBS Sports duo walk off set live on TV

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      THIERRY HENRY and Micah Richards both walked off set during the latest episode of CBS Sports Golazo.The duo announced “we’re going” as they checked out of Wednesday’s Champions League coverage.Thierry Henry and Micah Richards both walked off set live on CBS SportsCredit: CBSHaving analysed the evening’s quarter-final first legs, attention turned to Thursday night’s action.Host Kate Abdo asked: “What about your opinion on these Europa League fixtures?”However, this prompted a strong reaction from ex-Arsenal forward Henry and former Manchester City man Richards.The pair both stood up from their chairs as Henry said: “We’re not talking about Europa League. Arsenal and Man City.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”You guys made me suffer for a long time laughing at Arsenal. We’re going to sit there.”He pointed away from the desk as they both walked off set, leaving Jamie Carragher and Abdo on their own.Henry also quipped: “You guys speak Europa League.”Liverpool icon Carragher then asked: “You only do Champions League?”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Frenchman replied: “Let me enjoy that for one year, we haven’t been there for a long time. You can talk about Europa League.”Arsenal are back in the Champions League this season for the first time since 2017.Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher namecheck Aberdeen in greatest ever debateMikel Arteta’s side played out a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in their quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.Meanwhile, City and Real Madrid drew 3-3 at the Santiago Bernabeu.Carragher’s old side Liverpool did not qualify this term, though, after finishing fifth in the Premier League last season.Henry quipped ‘we’re going’ after Kate Abdo asked him about the Europa LeagueCredit: CBSThe Reds remain in the Europa League, though, and host Atalanta on Thursday night.Meanwhile, West Ham face Bayer Leverkusen in the same competition and Aston Villa take on Lille in the Conference League. More

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      Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Hammers face Xabi Alonso’s red-hot side in Europa League quarter-final

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      WEST HAM travel to Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen for the first leg of their thrilling Europa League quarter-final tie.Xabi Alonso’s men have not lost in 41 matches across all competitions which includes a dramatic 5-4 aggregate last-16 win against Qarabag.And they’ll be favourites to progress ahead of the Hammers who have lost talisman Jarrod Bowen to injury.
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      Liverpool vs Atalanta LIVE SCORE: Reds host Italian outfit in Europa League quarter-final first leg – updates

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      LIVERPOOL welcome Atalanta to Merseyside for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie.Jurgen Klopp’s men humiliated Sparta Prague 11-2 on aggregate in the previous round.While the visitors pulled off an incredible 3-2 comeback against Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon.
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      West Ham fan left with ‘life-threatening injuries’ after being hit by road sweeper ahead of Europa League clash

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      A WEST Ham fan has been seriously hurt after being hit by a road sweeper before tonight’s Europa quarter-final clash with Leverkusen.The 68-year-old was hit at a pedestrian traffic light near Cologne Cathedral, close to where hundreds of Hammers were singing and enjoying beers.A West Ham fan has been seriously injured after being hit by a road sweeper in Cologne. Stock picCredit: GettyWest Ham fans have travelled to Germany to see their side’s clash with LeverkusenCredit: GettyIt is understood he may have fallen under the truck’s brushes and suffered head injuries. The machine then struck a traffic light pole, which left the driver injured.Cops said the West Ham fan suffered “life-threatening injuries” on Wednesday night.But his condition has stabilised today after he was treated by doctors in hospital, reports the Mail.More on West HamAround 4,000 West Ham fans are in Germany ahead of today’s game at 8pm.But only 1,750 have tickets for the quarter-final first leg with Bayer Leverkusen.Meanwhile, Europe’s leading fan group has slammed Uefa over the “paltry” ticket allocation for the Europa League final in Dublin.Liverpool and West Ham will be given 12,000 tickets each if they reach the Aviva Stadium on May 22, representing just half the 48,000 capacity.Most read in FootballFans of both clubs have just days to apply for the initial allocation of £34 “Fans First” seats that are available from a further 12,000 tickets on sale.But Football Supporters Europe (FSE) led the attack on Uefa, urging Europe’s governing body to perform a U-turn, increase the club allocations and “do right” by fans.Europa League quarter-final draw in full as Liverpool and West Ham learn their fate West Ham fired their way into the Europa League quarter-finals after already eliminating another German side, Freiburg, 5-0 last month.David Moyes took the handbrake off and was rewarded with five goals, including two stunners from Mohammed Kudus.Tonight West Ham will face Leverkusen, before the German side makes their way to London next week for a second clash next Thursday.Leverkusen are so far unbeaten this Europa League season – scoring 24 goals in their eight games.Midfielder Kalvin Phillips didn’t travel to Cologne with his teammates after suffering a hamstring strain in training on Tuesday. The on-loan Manchester City midfielder will also miss Sunday’s London derby against Fulham and is likely to miss the visit to Crystal Palace on April 21.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd West Ham are still unclear as to when Jarrod Bowen will return from his back injury, though there is hope he will be able to feature in the second leg against Bayer Leverkusen next week. More

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      Uefa slammed as Liverpool and West Ham learn ‘not good enough’ ticket allocation for Europa League final

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      EUROPE’S leading fan group slammed Uefa over the “paltry” ticket allocation for the Europa League final in Dublin.Liverpool and West Ham will be given 12,000 tickets each if they reach the Aviva Stadium on May 22, representing just half the 48,000 capacity.Fans have slammed Uefa over the ‘paltry’ ticket allocation for Europa League final at the Aviva stadiumCredit: RexLiverpool and West Ham will be given 12,000 tickets each if they reach the final on May 22Credit: RexFans of both clubs have seven days to apply for the initial allocation of £34 “Fans First” seats that are available from a further 12,000 tickets on sale.But Football Supporters Europe (FSE) led the attack on Uefa, urging Europe’s governing body to perform a U-turn, increase the club allocations and “do right” by fans.FSE said that while Uefa had made “encouraging progress in recent seasons”, the Dublin decision was a step back in the wrong direction and was a “serious concern”.The two clubs making the Champions league final at Wembley on June 1 will each get 25,000 seats, with a further 10,000 on general sale.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans of Arsenal and Manchester City can now apply for “Fans First” tickets at £60 for seats behind the Wembley goals, with top priced tickets costing £610.And Aston Villa will be handed 9,000 seats if they reach the Conference League Final in Athens on May 29, with a further 3,000 tickets available at just £21.But FSE contrasted the percentages of seats available in London and the Greek capital with those in Dublin, accusing Uefa of guaranteeing a black market that would prey on fans’ passion for their club.It said: “The Champions League final at Wembley will see the largest finalists’ allocation for the competition in a decade – 58 per cent.Most read in Europa LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“For the Europa Conference League Final in Athens, 66 per cent of tickets will go to the finalist clubs’ supporters, which is an all-time high for any Uefa club competition final.”Despite this, a consistent approach across all finals is still needed.Martin Lipton gives his round up on the Europa League draw “A paltry 50 per cent of capacity for Europa League finalist clubs is, simply, not good enough and falls well short of FSE’s demand to provide at least 66 per cent of tickets for all European finals to supporters of the teams involved.“Fans of competing teams need to be given clear priority over public sale options.“A higher allocation of tickets for general sale will significantly fuel black market ticket activity, exploiting fans’ loyalty in the process.”FSE executive director Ronan Evain added: “Uefa has made steady progress over the last few seasons in recognising the importance of offering a high number of tickets to the finalists’ most dedicated supporters.“But it is extremely disappointing that the Europa League final in Dublin will represent such a step backward.“We urge Uefa and the local organisers to reconsider their ticketing policy and offer a significantly higher allocation to the two finalist clubs.”Uefa general secretary Theodore Theodoridis admitted last month to concerns about Dublin being potentially inundated with fans without tickets, revealing that Croke Park had been identified as a potential venue for public screening of the match. More

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      Liverpool vs Atalanta: Get a huge £50 in free bets and bonuses for the Europa League with Betfred

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      LIVERPOOL welcome Atalanta to Anfield for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final showdown on Thursday.And new Betfred customers can claim a terrific £50 in free bets and bonuses when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the European encounter!
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      How Arsenal and West Ham can guarantee England an extra Champions League place thanks to Uefa rule change

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      ARSENAL and West Ham can almost guarantee an extra Champions League place for English clubs in 2024-25 by evicting German teams from Europe.If Gabriel and his Gunners pals KO Bayern Munich and the Hammers win their Europa League tie with Leverkusen, then England take an unbridgeable lead over Germany in the race to finish in Uefa’s top two performing nations.Arsenal and Declan Rice could almost guarantee England a fifth Champions League spotCredit: GettyA West Ham win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League would be crucialCredit: RexAnd that would earn an extra spot for the Prem in the Champions League next term.Uefa’s big change to the “coefficient” system for the revamped and extended competition gives Prem clubs a huge advantage.Even Newcastle and Manchester United’s poor campaigns this season would have benefited England’s ranking more.While coefficient points are gained by wins and draws — with a country’s total accumulated points divided by the number of teams it has in Europe — there are also bonus points for progressing through the competitions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUnder the new regulations, each of the 36 teams in the top tier will earn a minimum six points.CASHING INJUST getting into the Champions League will mean even MORE next term.While Uefa has reformed its cash distribution method, performances in Europe over the last five AND ten years are still taken into account.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSManchester City will bank £53million from Uefa. Almost certain of top-three finishes, Liverpool are set to earn £51.5m and Arsenal £44.6m.Most read in FootballAston Villa will not fare so well but still grab around £28m, compared to Spurs’ likely £39.4m, with both keen for England to get a fifth spot.Thomas Muller hilariously calls out Kai Havertz as Arsenal draw Bayern Munich in Champions League But Champions League riches are highlighted by Manchester United’s drop from £48m for the elite competition to just £12.85m in the Europa League.PLAY-OFF CONTROVERSYJUDE BELLINGHAM denied Belgium a first away win over England on Tuesday — but there was no chance of a stoppage-time goal in the game that has shocked their country.Fans of Ghent cried “fix” after Genk and Westerlo played out a non- aggression pact in the final minutes of the 1-1 draw on March 17.Despite having an extra man, Westerlo simply let the home team pass the ball around in their own half, with one visiting player actually doing fitness exercises in the centre circle while the game was going on.The result saw Genk get into the end of season play-offs for European slots ahead of Ghent.While Westerlo avoided the relegation play-offs.Belgian FA chiefs slammed a “sham of fairness” and have now issued fines on all 21 players on the pitch and bans for the two captains and both coaches.England fans can still buy hospitality packages for Euro 2024Credit: Getty Images – GettyEURO TRIPENGLAND fans with a few bob to spare can still get their hands on Euro 2024 tickets.Their three group games in Germany are sold out — except for Uefa hospitality packages.They start from £1,070 per match, with some higher-priced deals featuring meals planned by Michelin-starred chefs.Of 110million applications for the tournament’s 2m available tickets, 90m were binned as they came from online bots on behalf of touts.GAME, SET, MATCHWIMBLEDON tennis chiefs have asked SW19 punters if they should change their finals weekend match line-up.READ MORE SUN STORIESVisitors who logged on to the event’s wi-fi last year were emailed a link to a survey about the “scheduling of matches across the finals weekend”.The mixed doubles final was traditionally the  last match but has been  brought forward to be played on the second Thursday in recent years. More