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      Veronika Rajek wows in busty Italian-inspired outfit as Tom Brady admirer swaps NFL for Europa League final

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      TOM Brady superfan Veronika Rajek has swapped the NFL for a very different kind of football. The Slovakian stunner, 27, wowed in a daring Italian-inspired outfit as she attended the Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma in Budapest, Hungary.
      Veronika Rajek declared her allegiance for Italian side Roma in the Europa League finalCredit: Instagram / Veronika Rajek
      The Slovakian model, 27, soaked up the atmosphere pre-match in BudapestCredit: Instagram / Veronika Rajek
      Rajek is a huge fan of the NFL but is currently back in Europe for the summerCredit: Instagram/veronikarajek
      Veronika made no secret of where her allegiances lay as she donned a red, green, and white outfit to support Italian side Roma.
      The Slovakian model paired knee-high red boots with a teasing green crop top as she took her seat at the Puskas Arena.
      Soaking up the atmosphere, she posed for selfies as the players warmed up in stifling Hungarian heat.
      Veronika shot to fame last fall after watching Brady play at Raymond James Stadium during his final NFL season.
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      She revealed her “love” for the newly-single quarterback, while declaring her own body “too dangerous for social media”.
      Rajek has previously opened up on her childhood love for soccer in an exclusive interview with The U.S Sun.
      She explained: “My childhood love was David Beckham and I think he’s the best football player ever. I grew up in his era and admire him.
      “From the new age, it’s really tough to choose Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi because they’re both amazing but different.
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      “I don’t watch football that much but I think they’re both GOATs.
      “When I was living in Milan, I had a friend Juraj Kucka who played for AC Milan so I watched them.”
      Rajek is hitting Europe after a whirlwind tour of the USA over the past two months.
      Usually based in Cancun, Mexico, the stunning model toured California, Nevada, and Florida during her sport-filled trip.
      Since arriving in Europe, she’s undertaken a glam makeover and showed off her new silver hair in her latest snaps on Instagram.
      The Europa League is the second-tier soccer competition in Europe, ranking just below the Champions League.
      It sees 58 clubs from around the continent fight it out in a tournament separate from their domestic leagues.
      Sevilla are targeting a record seventh title this season, while Roma has never won the competition.
      She shot to fame after watching the GOAT play for the Buccaneers last seasonCredit: Instagram/veronikarajek
      The Tom Brady superfan has almost 5m followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram/Veronika Rajek More

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      Watch Roma goalscorer Paulo Dybala flattened by club PHYSIO after scoring opener against Sevilla in Europa League final

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      PAULO DYBALA was flattened by one of Roma’s physios after scoring the opener in the Europa League final.The Argentine star latched onto a through ball from Gianluca Mancini and was able to slot past Yassine Bounou to give his side the lead in Budapest.

      Paulo Dybala celebrated his goal with a Roma physioCredit: Rex
      And was then swarmed by his team-matesCredit: Rex
      The celebrations from the Italian side were full of passion and Dybala, 29, was swarmed by his team-mates by the corner flag.
      Before they reached him though, he was flattened by one of Roma’s physios wearing training gear during the jubilation.
      The physio rugby tackled Dybala to the floor, and everyone bundled on top of him.
      Dybala had been an injury doubt ahead of the game after struggling with a strain to the adductor in his right thigh, but managed to get fit enough to start and grab the vital goal.
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      And fans on social media loved the moment between him and the physio.
      One tweeted: “Roma’s physio got in there to celebrate with Paulo Dybala first 😂.”

      A second wrote: “Got to love the Roma physio, kit bag and all, first in amongst the celebrations with Dybala.”
      A third said: “Giallorossi family!”
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      Roma’s finished the half in the lead but it did not last long after the start of the second half.
      Mancini was at fault as he accidentally turned in a cross from Luis Ocampos into his own net to level up the scores.
      The match finished 1-1, with neither side able to find a winner in extra time as it went to a penalty shootout.
      And it was Sevilla to claim yet another Europa League trophy as they won 4-1 on penalties. More

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      Europa League final – Sevilla vs Roma: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time ahead of clash in Budapest

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      JOSE MOURINHO’S Roma are preparing for their second European final in two years.Last season the Italian side overcame Feyenoord to claim the first-ever Europa Conference League title.
      Jose Mourinho emotional as Roma progress to the Europa League finalCredit: GETTY
      Erik Lamela celebrates scoring the winning goal in the Europa League semi-final against JuventusCredit: REUTERS
      Roma knocked out Bayer Leverkusen in the semi-finals to reach the final in Budapest.
      Meanwhile, Sevilla beat Juventus over two legs, with the tie requiring extra time to find a winner.
      The Spanish side could extend their record number of Europa League titles if they overcome Mourinho’s Roma side.
      When is the Europa League final: Sevilla vs Roma?

      Sevilla vs Roma will take place on Wednesday, May 31.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      The Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary will play host.

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      What channel is the Europa League final: Sevilla vs Roma on and can it be live streamed?

      Sevilla vs Roma will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1.
      BT Sport subscribers can live stream all the action via the BT Sport app.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to stay up to date with all the action.

      Team news
      Wing-back Leonardo Spinazzola and Marash Kumbulla will be unavailable until the start of next season.
      Paulo Dybala is a doubt for the Europa League final after not featuring in the squad in Roma’s game against Salernitana.
      For Sevilla, they are likely to be without defenders Marcao and Tanguy Nianzou.
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      World Cup winner Marcos Acuna will miss the final after receiving a red card in the semi-final second leg with Juventus.
      Odds
      Match result:

      Sevilla – 8/5
      Draw – 2/1
      Roma – 19/10

      To lift the trophy:

      Sevilla – 4/5
      Roma – 10/11

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Chelsea fan favourite FORGETS he plays for Chelsea and has to be reminded halfway through interview

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      CHELSEA loanee Levi Colwill forgot he was still a Blues player after helping Brighton clinch Europa League football.The centre-back, 20, joined the Seagulls on loan at the beginning of the season and has thrived under Roberto De Zerbi.
      Levi Colwill has been on loan at Brighton this seasonCredit: Reuters
      But he is set to return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season – where European football will not be on offer as Chelsea have succumbed to a bottom half finish in the Premier League table.
      However, Colwill, who has been linked with a move to Manchester City or Liverpool, had to be reminded he would be returning to the Blues when speaking to The Athletic.
      “I forgot for a minute,” he said after remembering he was heading back to Chelsea in the coming months.
      It goes to show just how much he has enjoyed his time on the South Coast – where he has made 23 appearances in all competitions.
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      And he could not speak more glowingly about the set-up at the Amex.
      He added: “Amazing. When Roberto came in [last September], he just changed things.
      “His mentality as a manager is world class and he is definitely going to be one of the best managers in the world — if he’s not already.
      “That’s what you need at a club like this, that’s what you need to take us to the next level. I never realised how good the players are and he’s come in and playing the style — oh, it’s amazing.
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      “It fits everyone in the changing room. That’s why they are all playing outrageous football.”
      De Zerbi has admitted he would like to work with Colwill for another “two, three, four years”.
      But Chelsea are expected to recall him at the end of the season, with Blues fans buzzing to see what he can do in West London.
      On social media, one said: “Make him a bloody starter next season!!”
      Another added: “We need him. I can see the star potential in him. Let him compete with Badiashile and see how he fares.”
      And a third replied: “Play him and give him a bumper contract.”
      Colwill’s deal with Chelsea runs until 2025. More

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      Mourinho and Mkhitaryan among EIGHT Man Utd flops in European finals as fans say ‘not bad for bunch of deadwood’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED may not have found themselves in a European final this season, but eight of their former employees have. The Red Devils have a long list of ex-players that have gone on to be successful elsewhere and this season that list could grow.
      Former Manchester United star Romelu Lukaku is part of Inter Milan’s Champions League final team after he was loaned out by Chelsea
      SunSport takes a look at the eight players and managers that have booked themselves a chance at European glory this season despite flopping during their time in Manchester.
      ROMELU LUKAKU
      Lukaku has secured his place in the Champions League final for Inter Milan as they take on Manchester City in Istanbul.
      United fans will be hoping that their former front man can do the business as their noisy neighbours try and equal their 1998/99 treble winning season.
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      Lukaku was unable to impress at Old Trafford after his £75million move from Everton back in 2017.

      JOSE MOURINHO
      The former United boss has managed to take his Roma team all the way to the final of the Europa League where they will take on Sevilla.
      Mourinho’s squad has impressed in Italy after an unsuccessful term in charge of Tottenham Hotspur.
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      The special one previously managed to win the Europa League with Manchester United in his first season with the club, but after consequent poor seasons he was sacked in 2018.
      Jose Mourinho was Manchester United manager for two and a half seasons winning one Community Shield and one Europa League
      HENRIKH MKHITARYAN
      Mkhitaryan is also playing at Inter Milan and will line up for a Champions League final.
      The Armenian’s time in Manchester was uninspiring and he eventually moved to Arsenal in a swap deal for Alexis Sanchez.
      Henrikh Mkhitaryan has managed two goals in 12 Champions League appearances this season for Inter
      NEMANJA MATIC
      Mourinho has made a habit of signing his old players and Matic falls right into that category.
      The towering midfielder is also part of Roma’s Europa League final team.
      Matic spent five years at Man U and left for Rome last summer after his contract expired.
      Nemanja Matic made 189 appearances for Manchester United following his transfer from Chelsea
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      Smalling is another former United player who plays for Roma and will be part of the Europa League final squad.
      However the Englishman made the move to Italy before Mourinho after a successful loan with Roma in 2019.
      He spent 10 years in Manchester, but never quite lived up to the expectation that was put on him.
      Chris Smalling has been a huge part of Roma’s team since he arrived at the club
      MATTEO DARMIAN
      Darmian struggled to adapt to the Premier League and was an unsuccessful signing for Man United back in 2015.
      The Italian now plies his trade in his home country with Inter Milan and will be part of the Champions League final as a result.
      The full back even thanked his former side in an interview with Sky Sports after Inter reached the final.
      He said: “I have to say thank you to them [United] because if I’m the player and person that I am, it’s also because of them. I just have to say thank you, but now I’m an Inter player and I give everything for Inter.”
      Matteo Darmian won the league with Inter in 2021 after spending the season on loan
      ALEX TELLES
      Telles is currently on loan away from Man U at Sevilla and will be gearing up to take on Roma in the Europa League final.
      The full-back has had an uninspiring time in Manchester and has been linked with a permanent move away from the club this summer.
      Alex Telles cost Man Utd for £15million from Porto, but he failed to impress in his 50 appearances
      DAVID MOYES
      Moyes was handed the impossible task at United of taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson, but it’s the near impossible he has now pulled off with West Ham.
      The experienced manager has guided the Hammers to the Europa Conference League final where they will take on Fiorentina.
      David Moyes is hoping to win a European title and keep West Ham in the Premier League in the same season
      Manchester United themselves have managed to land in two domestic finals this season.
      Erik ten Hag’s side won the Carabao Cup back in February and will be hoping to add the FA Cup to their haul in June.
      This hasn’t stopped fans from poking fun at the club for so many of their ‘flops’ going on to make it into European finals.
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      One took to Twitter to have their say, they wrote: “Not bad for a bunch of deadwood.”
      Whilst another joked: “Too many former United players in European finals this year. Wonderful.” More

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      Jose Mourinho seen celebrating dark arts gamesmanship from ex-Man Utd duo as Roma reach Europa League final

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      JOSE MOURINHO was seen enthusiastically cheering on his team engaging in football’s dark arts as Roma reached the Europa League final.The Italians saw out a nervy goalless draw away at Bayer Leverkusen to progress 1-0 on aggregate.
      Mourinho was left particularly impressed at his players’ attempts to run down the clockCredit: BT Sport
      The experienced Nemanja Matic was right at the centre of Roma’s game management tactics
      Tammy Abraham and Jose Mourinho embraced at full-time as Roma reached another European finalCredit: Getty
      It was vintage Mourinho stuff as he bids to make it back-to-back wins in Europe.
      The legendary boss’ favourite moment of the night appeared to come when Nemanja Matic attempted to run down the clock.
      The former Manchester United star went down with cramp inside the Leverkusen box near fellow ex-Red Devils ace Chris Smalling, frustrating the German side even more.
      While Leverkusen keeper Lukas Hradecky tried to help Matic stretch, centre-back Edmond Tapsoba had a more direct approach.
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      The defender attempted to drag the lanky Serbian off the ground but Matic would barely budge.
      Tapsoba was then booked for his troubles.
      The camera cut to Mourinho banging his hands together and nodding aggressively in approval.
      Fans were loving the fact that the 60-year-old was up to his old tricks again.
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      One said: “Love it!”
      While another added: “He gets the job done and sometimes you have to admire a mastery of the dark arts.”
      Roma ended the game with no shots on target and only 28 per cent of possession.
      Edoardo Bove, who emerged from the youth academy this season, did enough damage with his goal in the first leg to help Roma squeeze through.
      Having won the Europa Conference League a year ago, Mourinho’s side are now set to face Europa serial winners Sevilla.
      Roma will likely need victory to get into next season’s Champions League with Mourinho’s side now six points off Serie A’s top four with three games remaining. More

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      Ex-Man Utd flop Angel Di Maria leaves Juventus fans fuming after embarrassing howler in Europa League KO

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      ANGEL DI MARIA embarrassed himself with a wayward chip shot during Juventus’ semi-final exit from the Europa League.The Italian giants fell at the final hurdle as they were knocked out by Sevilla, losing 3-2 on aggregate.
      Damn the Di Maria miss is worse than i thought, never realized Kean was that open.I still think because Di Maria doesn’t have a right foot it’s hard for him to pass or even shoot properly from his left in this position. pic.twitter.com/FewK2p1QK4— Hannah (@JuventinaHannah) May 18, 2023

      Angel Di Maria has been known in the past for his impressive chips
      Juventus lost 2-1 on the night, but it could have been different had Di Maria put his side ahead early in the first half.
      The 35-year-old was through on goal with a golden opportunity to score and chose to try and chip the ball over Sevilla goalkeeper Bono’s head.
      The attempt was terrible and saw the ball go wayward leading to absolutely nothing.
      To make matters worse Di Maria, who endured one awful season at Manchester United, had the option to square the ball to Moise Kean in the middle, but chose to go for glory himself.
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      The squandered opportunity set the tone for Juventus’ evening as they struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just once from 17 attempts on goal.
      Juventus fans weren’t happy with Di Maria’s shocking effort and took to social media to vent their frustration with the World Cup winner.
      One wrote: “Di Maria should retire with that miss.”
      While another pointed out the option to pass to Kean, they said: “Damn the Di Maria miss is worse than i thought, never realized Kean was that open.”
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      Another fan added: “Sill being haunted by that terrible Di Maria chip attempt.”
      One other fan suggested not trying to chip the keeper would’ve been a better option.
      They said: “Dunno why Di Maria tried the chip rather than pick a corner and place the shot”
      Juventus’ exit from the Europa League now means they will finish the campaign without a single trophy. More

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      Tottenham fans in tears as two former flops combine to send Sevilla into the Europa League final

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      TOTTENHAM fans were left in tears after two ex-stars combined to send Sevilla into the Europa League final. The competition specialists saw off Juventus in the semi-final with a 3-2 aggregate victory.

      Erik Lamela and Bryan Gil left Tottenham fans in tearsCredit: Reuters
      It came after Lamela headed home Gil’s cross to send Sevilla into the Europa League finalCredit: Reuters
      The tie had gone into extra time but the combination of former Spurs stars Erik Lamela and Bryan Gil proved to be the difference.
      Gil, who is on loan from the North London outfit, picked up the ball on the left-hand side.
      He then dribbled towards the byline, beating his defender before whipping a cross into the penalty area.
      Lamela then guided a header towards the bottom corner to put Sevilla into the lead and send them to the Europa League final.
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      Upon seeing the goal, Spurs fans took to Twitter, with many left upset by their success at another club.
      One fan said: “We basically gave Sevilla £25m and the winner in a Europa League semi-final 😭😭.”
      A second declared: “[Antonio] Conte has blood on his hands for neglecting Gil. Was phenomenal today.”
      “Gil with a perfect cross to Lamela with a perfect header, you can’t write it,” remarked a third.
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      A fourth typed: “I swear every player leaves us and almost instantly wins something. [Tanguy] Ndombele, now potentially Gil and Lamela…”
      Another added: “Only Tottenham Hotspur could pay a club £21m for them both to play together in a European semi-final and be involved in such an important goal 🤦🏽‍♂️.
      “Unbelievable bit of business that one! Can’t see why Spurs have declined 👀🤷🏽‍♂️.”
      Lamela, 31, joined Spurs in 2013 for £30million. He was one of the “magnificent seven” stars the club brought in to replace superstar Gareth Bale.
      However, 257 games later and with just 37 goals and 47 assists, Lamela was shifted out to Sevilla on a free transfer in 2021.
      Gil was a highly sought-after prospect from Sevilla when Spurs splashed £25m on him in summer 2021.
      But the turbulent atmosphere around the club regarding managerial changes saw him struggle to settle in.
      Having so far failed to score a goal for Spurs, he has since been on two loan moves – both back to Spain – with his latest transfer seeing him return to his former club. More