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      Man Utd fans concerned as supporter completely stacks it and sends others flying at Sevilla

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have shared their concern after a fan took a fall in the Sevilla stadium.The United fans are in Spain for the club’s Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla.
      One Man Utd fan fell down from his seatCredit: TWITTER
      And landed into the people in front of himCredit: Twitter
      Causing concern from the club’s supportersCredit: Twitter
      The seats at the Sevilla ground appear to be very steepCredit: TWITTER
      However, for one fan it got off to the worst start as they took a tumble from their seat.
      On his way down he fell into the fans standing in front of him on the lower rows.
      By doing this, he caused them to also fall down but luckily for them they appeared to be fine.
      The moment was caught on camera and broadcast, which led to supporters sharing their concern on social media.
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      One fan tweeted: “Hope the MUFC supporter who we saw fall there is ok? 😬”
      A second speculated: “Actually, rewatching it, it looks like he may have fainted.”
      A third commented: “Wonder if he’s ok?”
      Things did not start well for Man United on the pitch either as Youssef En-Nesyri gave Sevilla the lead in the 8th minute.
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      The Moroccan striker capitalised on a mistake from David De Gea and Harry Maguire before firing home.
      The goals means that the LaLiga side are ahead of the Premier League outfit on aggregate. More

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      I’ve knocked Man Utd out of Europe twice, ended up on the front pages over a sex act and was ran over by my own car

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      EVER BANEGA is one of the most successful players in the Europa League having won the competition three times.During his career has been able to knock out Manchester United of European football on two different occasions.
      Ever Banega has had an interesting life since moving to EuropeCredit: Getty – Contributor
      He has won the Europa League three timesCredit: AFP OR LICENSORS
      The Argentine midfielder haunted the Red Devils in the Champions League quarter-finals in 2018 and in the Europa League semi-finals in 2020.
      Banega, 34, will be hoping to make it a hat-trick as Sevilla take on Man United in the Europa League quarter-finals second leg tonight at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium.
      The first leg ended 2-2 at Old Trafford as United threw away a two-goal lead in the last ten minutes of the game.
      However, Banega’s life has not just been full of football highs as he has hit headlines for antics off the pitch.
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      In 2008 after moving to Valencia from Boca Juniors he was caught on webcam performing a sexual act on himself, which led to him hitting the Spanish newspapers.
      He was able to move on from the incident with his form on the pitch despite the side struggling under manager Ronald Koeman.
      However, it did not take long for him to hit the headlines for the wrong reasons again after he was pulled over by police in March that year.
      The club statement at the time did not hold back on blame for the midfielder.
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      It read: “Banega committed a traffic offence last night and as a result was given an alcohol test where he gave a positive [test].
      “Until the details of the incident become clear, Valencia will not make any comment.”
      The player was then allegedly involved training ground incidents with alcohol issues which lead to him being loaned to Atletico Madrid.
      After this spell away from the club, Banega came back to a very different Valencia team that boasted the likes of Juan Mata, David Villa and David Silva.
      This allowed Banega to benefit and show his true abilities with the ball.
      He hit the headlines for his antics off the pitchCredit: AFP
      He is one of the stars of Sevilla’s teamCredit: Getty
      However, problems arose again as in 2012 he was run over by his own car.
      The incident happened at a petrol station as his car reportedly rolled back after a handbrake failure and crushed his leg leaving him needing ankle surgery and a long stint on the sidelines.
      Things never picked back up for Banega at Valencia and in 2014 he moved Sevilla and quickly found his best form.
      He won the Europa League back to back in his first two seasons, including beating Liverpool in the final in 2016.
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      After a year at Inter Milan, Banega returned to the LaLiga club and won the competition again in 2020, beating the Italian side in the final.
      It was during this run that they knocked out the Red Devils in the semis 2-1 on aggregate.
      Banega will be aiming for a fourth Europa League medal this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Ten Hag praises De Gea as the ‘complete goalkeeper’ as Man Utd push to reduce his wages on new deal

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      ERIK TEN HAG has hailed No 1 David de Gea as the “complete goalkeeper” despite his Manchester United contract stand-off.The Red Devils boss is determined the club reach an agreement with the Spanish shot stopper to keep him beyond this season.
      David de Gea could have to reduce his wages to stay at Old TraffordCredit: Reuters
      De Gea, 32, has been at Old Trafford for 12 years after joining from Atletico Madrid.
      His current contract runs out this summer and United want to reduce his wages from ÂŁ375,000 a week to ÂŁ200,000 but the player is refusing to sign.
      Ahead of United’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Sevilla on Thursday night, Ten Hag said: “David is a really multi-functional and complete goalkeeper. We are very happy with him.’’
      The Dutchman also highlighted how important De Gea is amid the keeper’s uncertain future and question marks over his distribution.
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      He said: “Everyone has their own particular style and nowadays in possession, it becomes more important, especially at the top level.
      “There you take control and it is more difficult for the opponent to gain pressure, you also concede less chances.
      “But it’s about stopping goals, stopping  shots,  stopping  crosses, one-on-ones,  more like the classic goalkeeper.”
      De Gea currently leads the Golden Glove race with 14 clean sheets in the Premier League and is set to face Sevilla.
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      United drew  the first leg 2-2 at Old Trafford.
      Thirty-one goal striker Marcus Rashford will return tomorrow night after missing two games with a groin injury. More

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      Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw hand Man Utd huge injury boost as pair travel to Sevilla for Europa League clash

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      MARCUS RASHFORD and Luke Shaw have travelled to Spain in a double major boost to Manchester United.The Red Devils players made their way to Manchester Airport today to fly out to Seville for tomorrow’s Europa League quarter-final second leg.
      Marcus Rashford linked up with his team-mates at Manchester AirportCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The forward, right, brought a couple of designer white bags with himCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      He arrived in his new ÂŁ180,000 Lamborghini UrusCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Luke Shaw made the trip after his injury strugglesCredit: Getty
      And Rashford was pictured in his club tracksuit parking up and getting his bag out of his brand-new ÂŁ180,000 olive green Lamborghini Urus car to join his team-mates on the plane.
      That will come as a welcome sight for United supporters, with their top goalscorer missing the last two matches.
      He hobbled off with a groin injury against Everton 11 days ago.
      But the looks to have made a speedy recovery to make the trip to take on the six-time winners and has made the travelling squad.
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      Rashford was one of four key players to be involved in training after injury troubles.
      Luke Shaw has also been absent from recent games due to a hamstring problem but is in contention to start.
      But the left-back was snapped boarding the plane to southern Spain.
      Boss Erik ten Hag is waiting on Marcel Sabitzer to pass a late fitness test after he pulled up with an injury during the warm-up at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
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      Sabitzer took part in this morning’s session alongside Tyrell Malacia, another who missed out at the City Ground.
      Sabitzer, though, was not pictured at Manchester Airport – but Malacia and 19-year-old Czech goalkeeper Radek Vitek were.
      United will be without long-term absentees Alejandro Garnacho, Donny van de Beek, Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane against Sevilla – while Bruno Fernandes is suspended.
      Defenders Martinez and Varane both got injured in the first leg at Old Trafford last week.
      Martinez suffered a metatarsal fracture in his foot despite no contact from anyone else.
      He will miss the rest of the season but vowed to come back stronger in 2023-24.
      Antony stole the show with his stunning new Lamborghini Aventador convertibleCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Fred looked cool as usual in his BentleyCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Casemiro’s red motor certainly caught the eyeCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Jadon Sancho collected his belongings from the passenger seatCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Wout Weghorst made sure his car was safely locked upCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen arrived at the same time as the coaching staffCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Young goalkeeper Radek Vitek made the tripCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Rashford trained with his team-mates on Wednesday morningCredit: Getty More

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      I’m a Sevilla star.. Man Utd are going to suffer in Europa League tie – they have no idea what awaits them in second leg

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      SEVILLA midfielder Ivan Rakitic has warned Manchester United they will have to “suffer” in their Europa League quarter-final second-leg on Thursday.The Red Devils head to Spain off the back of a 2-2 draw in the first leg at Old Trafford.
      Manchester United relinquished a two-goal lead against Sevilla last weekCredit: Getty
      Ivan Rakitic believes Man Utd should fear Sevilla ahead of the second legCredit: EPA
      Erik ten Hag’s men spurned a two-goal lead as the visitors struck in stoppage-time to capitalise on a depleted United team.
      Both Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane went off injured and are unavailable for the return clash.
      And ex-Barcelona man Rakitic, 35, who won the Europa League with Sevilla in 2014, has sent a stern warning to the Premier League outfit as they travel to face the LaLiga side.
      Speaking to AS, he said: “These people don’t know what awaits them on Thursday.
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      “It is a team with a lot of experience and many millions, but United does not know what Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan [Sevilla’s ground] is like packed. 
      “I know from when I was at Barcelona that players from other teams sing the Sevilla anthem on the pitch.
      “It’s unique. What our fans have created is very impressive.”
      Rakitic then predicted that David de Gea and Casemiro – who have experienced facing Sevilla during their time in LaLiga – will speak to their team-mates about the intensity of the stadium.
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      He added: “De Gea or Casemiro, who have played here, will surely explain to them [the rest of the squad] that this is something else. 
      ‘”You go anywhere and they say that this is Sevilla’s competition. 
      “They are going to have to suffer, I cannot guarantee that we will qualify but we are going to leave everything on the field.”
      Sevilla have won the Europa League – previously the Uefa Cup – on six occasions, twice as many times as any other club.
      And all of those triumphs have come since 2006 – including three times in a row between 2014 and 2016.
      They also lifted the trophy in 2020 under now-Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui.
      Meanwhile, United are still competing on three fronts as they continue to battle for a top four spot in the Premier League and also face Brighton in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday. More

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      Man Utd fans welcome ‘fabulous news’ as four key stars return to training ahead of huge Sevilla clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are buzzing to see four key players back in training ahead of the Sevilla clash.Erik ten Hag’s side travel to Spain on Thursday for the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie.
      Marcus Rashford is back in training after missing recent matchesCredit: Getty
      Marcel Sabitzer, right, is a doubt after pulling up injured in the warm-up against ForestCredit: Getty
      Manchester United hope to have Luke Shaw available for selectionCredit: Reuters
      Casemiro could be key to United progressing to the semi-finalCredit: Reuters
      United have been badly hit by injuries in recent weeks but there was good news for fans after their latest training session.
      That is because key dangerman Marcus Rashford was back in action, having missed the last two games.
      However the England international is expected to be unavailable for Sevilla as he continues his recovery from a groin injury.
      Luke Shaw has also been absent from recent games due to a hamstring problem, but is in contention to start.
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      Ten Hag is also waiting on Marcel Sabitzer to pass a late fitness test after he pulled up with an injury during the warm-up at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
      Sabitzer featured in training alongside Tyrell Malacia, another who missed out at the City Ground.
      United will also be without long-term absentees Alejandro Garnacho, Donny van de Beek, Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane – the latter pair both getting injured in the first leg at Old Trafford.
      However that has not dampened spirits with fans delighted to see Rashford and Co nearing fitness, especially with an FA Cup semi-final against Brighton coming up on Sunday.
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      One said: “Fabulous news!”
      Another added: “Very happy about this news.!
      A third said: “Look who’s back 👀”
      And another remarked: “This has made my day wow đŸ„č” More

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      Fans banned from crunch European clash over ‘threats to national security’ as club reveal they’re ‘furious’ at decision

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      FC BASEL have issued a furious statement after their fans were BANNED from attending their Europa Conference League clash at Nice on Thursday.The sides drew 2-2 in last week’s first leg in Switzerland, with fans well behaved and travelling Nice supporters experiencing little trouble.
      FC Basel drew 2-2 with OGC Nice in last week’s first legCredit: AFP
      After a series of meetings with authorities described as “unstructured” by Basel, the decision has been made to prohibit away fans from attending tomorrow night’s game.
      The reason has been described as a “national security issue” – with strikes planned for tomorrow in Nice.
      On this particular reasoning, Basel wrote in an official club statement: “The fact that France is regularly affected by strikes is nothing new; it was already a fact on the day of the draw and cannot be FC Basel’s problem.
      “In various past (international) games, this fact has not led to the exclusion of guest fans. The city of Basel and FCB welcomed the fans from Nice with open arms, enabling the French team to support their fans at the Joggeli.
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      “We are also demanding the same rights from the French authorities and the OGC Nice for tomorrow, Thursday – and thus the immediate lifting of the ban on FCB fans in Nice!
      “In its charter, FC Basel 1893 condemns the blanket criminalisation of football fans – but that is exactly what the French authorities are doing in this case.
      “Our charter also states that FCB conducts an open dialogue with authorities, associations, clubs and fans. In the present case, this dialogue did not exist from the start.”
      Basel also revealed that the match has been categorised as a “high-risk fixture” – despite the two teams having no rivalry.
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      They added: “FC Basel 1893 is furious and extremely disappointed with the unacceptable course of action and the decision by the French authorities not to allow FCB fans into the second leg of the quarter-finals in Nice.
      “After the first large, very unstructured telephone conference among all those involved on Maundy Thursday, the southern French prefecture sent FC Basel a list of strict conditions under which the Basel fans may travel to the away game in Nice. FCB communicated this information accordingly and started ticket sales.
      “The day after this communication, the Conference League first leg between FCB and OGC Nice was played in Basel – the Nice fans were warmly welcomed both in the city and in the stadium without incident and it remained relatively peaceful.
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      “Another day later, on April 14, 2023, a large video conference took place in which the Nice authorities, Uefa, representatives of OGC Nice and FCB, including fan work, took part.
      “In this exchange, the representatives of FC Basel met with unacceptable ignorance and arrogance on the part of the authorities.”
      Basel have contacted lawyers as they explore “legal remedies” to the issue.
      They have also consulted Football Supporters Europe – a respected organisation that campaigns for the rights of fans.
      Basel have also confirmed that if their fans remain barred from the game, they will offer “the best possible support in clarifying claims for reimbursement of travel expenses”. More

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      Why isn’t Bruno Fernandes playing for Man Utd against Sevilla?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be without star man Bruno Fernandes for their Europa League quarter-final second leg clash with Sevilla.The Red Devils surrendered a two-goal lead in the first leg after two late own-goals from Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire.
      Harry Maguire of Manchester United dejected after scoring an own-goal to put Sevilla on level termsCredit: ALAMY
      They now travel to the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan in need of an away win against the 6-time Europa League champions.
      A tasty semi-final tie against Italian giants Juventus or Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon awaits.
      Why isn’t Bruno Fernandes playing for Man United against Sevilla?
      Eric ten Hag will have to overcome Sevilla on their own patch without the help of instrumental playmaker Bruno Fernandes.
      The Portuguese international will be unavailable after picking up three yellow cards in the Europa League this campaign.
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      His final booking was picked up for a very harsh handball decision in the first leg at Old Trafford last week.
      Fernandes was unplayable in United’s 2-0 win away at Nottingham Forest on the weekend.
      There is no doubt the Red Devils will miss his creative ability in the final third at Sevilla.
      Who could replace Bruno Fernandes?
      If fit, Marcel Sabitzer could fill the shoes of the 28-year-old for the huge European clash in Spain.
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      He flourished in the more advanced midfield role in the first leg, scoring a brace on the night.
      The Austrian was due to start against Nottingham Forest on Sunday but was pulled out of the warm-up at the City Ground as a precution.
      Should Sabitzer not be fit for the second leg, Ten Hag could deploy Christian Eriksen in the more advanced role and have Fred join Casemiro as the holding midfield pair.
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      Kick off will be at 8pm UK time.
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