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      Footage emerges of what Mourinho shouted after ‘chasing rival manager down tunnel’ following criticism of Roma tactics

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      FOOTAGE has emerged of Jose Mourinho chasing Feyenoord’s Arne Slot and berating him in the tunnel after Roma’s midweek Europa League win.He led Roma to the continent’s third-tier crown, the Europa Conference League, in its inaugural season a year ago by beating Feyenoord 1-0 in the final.
      Footage has emerged of Jose Mourinho chasing Feyenoord’s boss down the tunnelCredit: KIJK via Twitter
      The Special One berated his rival following Arne Slot’s pre-match remarksCredit: KIJK via Twitter
      Mourinho continued with the verbals up the stairs and back into the changing-roomCredit: KIJK via Twitter
      “Their style of football achieves results, but prefer to watch Manchester City and Napoli. I’m very honest on that,” Arne Slot said of Roma last week.Mourinho chased Slot into the tunnel, shouting: “Respect” and “Go to watch Napoli, watch Napoli now.”pic.twitter.com/FkyqXrwHHM— Football Report (@FootballReprt) April 21, 2023

      The Dutch side thought they had got their own back by winning the first leg or their Europa quarter-final clash last week.
      But Mourinho warned a journalist they had won nothing yet before the second leg, and, after Roma turned the tie around with a 4-1 win at the Stadio Olimpico last night, the Special One made sure to celebrate in emphatic fashion.
      He high-fived his players and hugged staff before the final whistle and began to pump his fists, calling on the crowd to be vocal.
      He then, in his post-match press conference, he cheekily gifted the same journalist a key chain with the Europa Conference League trophy insignia on it before answering questions.
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      It was a fiery night in total, which was ignited by Slot’s pre-match comments about Mourinho and Roma’s style of play.
      He said: “Their style of football achieves results, but I prefer to watch Manchester City and Napoli. I’m very honest on that.”
      And those remarks appeared to have enraged Mourinho, who it has now been revealed chased after Slot shouting: “You watch Napoli but you should watch us. You should watch us, not Napoli, not Napoli.”
      One of Mourinho’s assistants is then heard adding: “If this is how you play, you should go home quickly.”
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      Mourinho then shouts: “Respect, respect.”
      The Special One commented on the incident afterwards, saying: “I was just telling him that instead of watching Napoli and Man City he should watch Roma because he didn’t study Roma well enough.”
      Roma assistant manager Salvatore Foti was sent off earlier in the night for HITTING Feyenoord player Santiago Gimenez in their Europa League quarter-final tie.
      Foti ended up striking the Mexican forward as he tried to stop him from getting the ball after it went out of play.
      The 34-year-old accidentally hit Gimenez with his left hand as he tried to pull him away from the ball.
      Gimenez went down in a heap and referee Anthony Taylor didn’t hesitate to give Foti his marching orders. More

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      Raging Man Utd boss Erik Ten Hag warns his players that they are ‘fighting for their futures’ after horror Sevilla show

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      ERIK TEN HAG told his Manchester United ­players they are fighting for their futures in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Brighton.Asked if his team understand the expectation of playing for the club, following their shambolic Europa League KO to Sevilla, United’s boss said: “If not, it’s  time to be aware of it.
      Erik ten Hag looked unusually nervous when he spoke ahead of the Brighton tieCredit: Getty
      Marcel Sabitzer and Co show the pain of Man Utd’s Europa League humiliationCredit: PA
      “You need to be prepared for the battle. We are always playing for our futures. You have to earn the right to wear the shirt. You have to prove yourself every game from the start.”
      Ten Hag looked  a bag of nerves ahead of his FA Cup press conference ­yesterday.
      The normally straight-face boss broke a microphone and flapped about trying to fix it before talking about the huge tie.
      You cannot blame him given how United’s players had fumbled the club’s treble dreams only the night before with an embarrassing European exit to Sevilla.
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      Goalkeeper David de Gea and captain Harry Maguire were at the heart of another defensive horror show  as United lost the quarter-final second leg 3-0 to go out 5-2 on aggregate.
      Ten Hag has, at least, lifted the Carabao Cup at Wembley  this term.But he warned that tomorrow’s date under the Arch could be s*** or bust for a number of players.
      Jadon Sancho, Anthony Martial, Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Scott McTominay and Fred feature on a list of at least 15 whose futures are under threat.
      When asked if his team understands the expectation that comes with representing the club, Ten Hag said: “It’s great to be part of United, a global football club but the flipside is you have to prove yourself every game from the start.
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      “You have to step up and the good thing is Sunday is a great opportunity. This group of players has to prove it.
      “We know we didn’t meet the standards. The expectations on the team, the players and on the manager of United are higher. We have to do better on Sunday.”
      It was telling that Ten Hag did not get stuck into Maguire, despite the defender’s nightmare performance in Seville.
      He is suspended tomorrow but the United boss chose only to compliment his broken captain, knowing all too well he will be under the microscope for the rest of the season.
      Ten Hag said: “He has an important role in the fact that he is the captain, he leads, he communicates with the manager.
      “He motivates the team and is an example on the training pitch. He always has good sessions.”
      Other players Ten Hag is considering allowing to leave include Donny van de Beek, Anthony Elanga, Dean Henderson and Brandon Williams.
      What this team does well is bounce back inbetween games. But what they do less, is bounce back during a game.Erik ten Hag
      Alex Telles, Hannibal Mejbri and Eric Bailly, who are out on loan, are almost certain to depart and the out-of-contract Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe are definitely on their way.
      The amount Ten Hag is able to spend will be shaped by whether there is a takeover or a cash injection from groups working alongside the Glazers.
      When the Dutch boss was asked if he has faith he will be backed by the club’s board in the summer, he replied: “Yes I have. But I am here to get the best out of this group of players before Brighton and that’s why I’m here.
      “We have to acknowledge it’s a mental thing. We have to learn that you keep going, you carry on.
      “What this team does well is bounce back inbetween games. But what they do less, is bounce back during a game when there is a setback.

      “That is what we have to improve.”
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      Man Utd boss hails Harry Maguire as ‘the example’ despite England man’s horror show in Sevilla defeat

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      ERIK TEN HAG has hailed Harry Maguire as a leading “example” of commitment in his struggling side.The Manchester United skipper was once again the target of scrutiny following the Red Devils’ Europa League exit at the hands of Sevilla on Thursday night.
      Harry Maguire had a night to forget in Manchester United’s Europa League exit to SevillaCredit: MEGA
      But manager Erik ten Hag still reckons he’s a shining ‘example’Credit: REUTERS
      Maguire was at fault for the first goal of the 3-0 defeat, calling for the ball and playing a lazy pass which was intercepted by the Spaniards.
      The England international will not get a chance to redeem himself in United’s FA Cup semi-final with Brighton on Sunday as he’s suspended.
      Despite his continued woes on the pitch, it seems that Ten Hag has some faith in the under-fire centre-back.
      The Dutchman said of Maguire: “He has an important role, he is the captain.
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      “He leads and he communicates with the manager, motivates the team, he’s the example in the training space.”
      Ten Hag is expected to have a major clearout of the deadwood at Old Trafford as he continues to implement his own ethos on the club.
      And he recently warned his misfiring troops that they’re all playing for their futures.
      He said: “I think we always playing for our future as professional players.
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      “Every game is a test, every season is a test, you have to earn the right to wear the shirt.
      “It’s for me as a manager. We are in the same boat.
      “During the season we make huge progress. We have the experience but we have a way to go.
      “A good thing is Sunday is a huge opportunity, semi-final of the FA Cup, a better event you can’t imagine.
      “After that [we have] a lot of great games to go, we have to prove it and this group of players has to prove it,’ he added.
      “He has an important role, he is the captain, he leads and he communicates with the manager, motivates the team, he’s the example in the training space.” More

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      Liverpool legend trolls Man Utd with hilarious Treble message after Sevilla capitulation

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      LIVERPOOL legend Robbie Fowler trolled Manchester United after their Europa League elimination.United’s treble hopes went up in flames after a heavy 3-0 loss to Sevilla on Thursday at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

      Manchester United were eliminated from the Europa League at SevillaCredit: Reuters
      Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler trolled United after their ‘Micky Mouse treble’ claimsCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils were hoping to cap off a successful season with a Europa League trophy – as well as the FA Cup – after winning the Carabao Cup.
      However, the Manchester giants’ pursuit of glory came to a dramatic end and Erik ten Hag’s men can now only hope for a double as they are 15 points off the top of the Premier League table.
      Fowler decided to poke fun of Liverpool’s rivals as their original treble chase was very similar to the Reds’ triumph back in 2001.
      The Merseysiders won the FA Cup, League Cup and Uefa Cup 22 years ago under Gerard Houllier.
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      However, some United fans weren’t impressed and dubbed it the “Micky mouse treble” just two years after they won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
      Fowler hasn’t forgotten and took the chance to rub salt into his former foes’ wounds.
      The legendary striker shared a picture of himself and former team-mates Jamie Redknapp as well as Sami Hyypia holding a trophy each with a sarcastic caption.
      Fowler returned the favour with the following tweet: “Micky mouse treble.”
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      United are now targeting a Premier League top-four finish as well as the FA Cup.
      Ten Hag’s men are third in the Prem table and currently in the cup’s semi-finals.
      United will take on Brighton and could face either Sheffield United or rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley. More

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      Fuming Man Utd fans in disbelief as Casemiro spotted joking with referee after hammering at Sevilla

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were fuming with Casemiro after the star was spotted appearing to smile after their Europa League exit.The Red Devils completely collapsed in Sevilla, going down 3-0 to lose their quarter-final tie 5-2 on aggregate last night.
      Man Utd fans have blasted Casemiro on TwitterCredit: Getty
      He was spotted laughing with the referee after the final whistleCredit: BT Sport
      United were behind when Harry Maguire lost possession and Youssef En-Nesri pounced after seven minutes.
      The lead was extended two minutes after the break through Loic Bade before a David de Gea blunder as he miscontrolled the ball allowed En-Nesri a second on 81 minutes.
      And just to round-off an awful evening, Anthony Martial was forced off through injury on 54 minutes.
      There was not much to smile about for anyone associated with the club – however it seems that their Brazilian midfielder could still muster a grin.
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      Casemiro has excelled for United since his arrival from Real Madrid last summer but produced a poor display yesterday.
      But he was still seen laughing after the final whistle and it left fans furious.
      One wrote: “Casemiro laughing with the ref right after that dreadful performance?! Clearly not as gutted as the fans standing in the terrace who’ve paid a fortune to watch that shambles!”
      Another tweeted: “Casemiro is going to get pelters ( rightly so ) for laughing and smiling after that woeful and abject @ManUtd performance.”
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      A fellow supporter commented: “Casemiro laughing with the Ref seconds after the final whistle says everything about the attitude of this group of mainly average players.”
      Another added: “Why the f*** is Casemiro smiling I don’t know what there is to smile about.”
      Some even called for him to be dropped in the future, with one writing: “Casemiro should be a bench player next season. If you have eyes you will know.” More

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      Watch Jose Mourinho go ‘full Mourinho’ in Roma celebrations before trolling journalist with savage ‘gift’

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      JOSE MOURINHO put his bravado on full display as Roma knocked Feyenoord out of the Europa League.The Serie A side remain on course for a second European trophy in as many years, after last season’s Europa Conference League triumph.
      Jose Mourinho celebrated passionately before the game had even finishedCredit: twitter / @btsportfootball
      Mourinho handed a journalist a cheeky gift after the match
      The Roma boss has reached his second European semi-final in his second year at the clubCredit: AP
      Roma won the continent’s third-tier crown in its inaugural season, beating Feyenoord 1-0 in the final.
      The Dutch side thought they had got their own back by winning the first leg or their Europa quarter-final clash last week.
      But Mourinho warned a journalist they had won nothing yet.
      And, after Roma turned the tie around with a 4-1 win at the Stadio Olimpico last night, the Special One made sure to celebrate in emphatic fashion.

      He high-fived his players and hugged staff before the final whistle and began to pump his fists, calling on the crowd to be vocal.
      Then, in his post-match press conference, he cheekily gifted the same journalist a key chain with the Europa Conference League trophy insignia on it before answering questions.
      Mourinho has a history of showmanship on European nights, with perhaps his most famous moment coming at Old Trafford in 2004.
      The Portuguese wrote his name into Champions League folklore after sprinting down the touchline following Porto’s last-minute winner against the Red Devils, and 19 years on he has not lost his magic.
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      Fans loved Mourinho’s wind-up and were glad to see a glimpse of the old Jose back.
      One fan reacted saying: “Jose Mourinho is a box office 🤣. Wherever he is i always want him to do well.”
      Another added: “Football will be so uninteresting without him 😭”
      A third said: “Man there’s no one better than him 😂”
      And another commented: “Mourinho has no chill.” More

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      The seven Man Utd rejects showing up former club in Europa League with at least one in EVERY semi-final team

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      SEVEN Manchester United rejects will be in the Europa League semi-finals while the Red Devils are left licking their wounds over their Sevilla humiliation.Erik ten Hag’s side crashed out of Europe on Thursday night following a desperate capitulation in Spain.
      It was another disappointing night for Man Utd and Sevilla knocked them out of Europe once againCredit: Getty
      David de Gea and Harry Maguire both made mistakes amid a febrile atmosphere at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan StadiumCredit: Getty
      Having taken a 2-0 lead in the first-half of the first-leg, United completely unravelled and lost 5-2 on aggregate.
      Despite their exit, fans can watch still watch six players and one manager once associated with their club in the final four of the Europa League.
      In fact there is at least one former United star at every semi-final club after Roma got past Feyenoord, Bayer Leverkusen hammered Union Saint-Gilloise and Juventus edged out Sporting Lisbon.
      Juventus take on Sevilla in the first semi while Roma also take on Leverkusen.
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      SunSport has looked at all of the former United aces who have gone further in Europe this season than their ex-club.
      Jose Mourinho
      Jose Mourinho certainly made an impression at Old TraffordCredit: AP
      Few fans will forget Jose Mourinho’s two-and-a-half years at Old Trafford.
      While the ex-Chelsea boss brought silverware, he also brought controversy and a brand of football that rubbed many fans up the wrong way.
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      He has been a far better fit for Roma who are revelling in back-to-back European semis.
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      The Italian giant won the Europa Conference League last season and are good bets for a top four finish in Serie A this time out, even with Juventus’ point penalty being suspended.
      If Mourinho takes Roma all the way in Europe again, it will be his first Europa League win since winning it with United in 2017.
      Angel Di Maria
      For whatever reason, Angel Di Maria at United never quite worked.
      After one awkward season, he left for PSG before eventually moving to Juventus last season.
      The 35-year-old may have lost some pace but has lost little of his technical ability or guile in front of goal.
      He will be looking to cause Sevilla all types of problems in the semi-finals.
      Paul Pogba
      It has been a season of struggle for Paul Pogba with injuries afflicting the FrenchmanCredit: Getty
      Paul Pogba left United last summer after six up and down years at Old Trafford.
      But his return to Juventus has not gone to plan with injuries limiting the 30-year-old to just five appearances all season long.
      He came off the bench for Thursday night’s tricky 1-1 draw with Sporting Lisbon and will be hoping to be more involved in the first team by the time the semi-final comes round.
      Timothy Fosu-Mensah
      Timothy Fosu-Mensah left Man United in 2021Credit: EPA
      Timothy Fosu-Mensah made 30 appearances over five years for Man Utd as he desperately tried to prove he could cut it at Old Trafford.
      But he was sold to Bayer Leverkusen – who are now looking to get past Roma – in 2021.
      Squad player Fosu-Mensah was left on the bench for Thursday’s win at Union Saint Gilloise and the 25-year-old defender has only made one appearance in the knockout stages so far.
      Alex Telles
      Alex Telles has been on loan at Sevilla with Man United well-stocked in the left-back positionCredit: EPA
      On loan at Sevilla, Alex Telles came off the bench against his parent club to help the Spanish side coast to victory.
      The left-back has been a regular starter for Sevilla since moving in August.
      And with his United contract expiring next summer, Ten Hag may have a decision to make on his future.
      Chris Smalling
      Smalling was subbed off with an injury in yesterday’s gameCredit: Reuters
      Chris Smalling largely failed to convince for much of his decade in Manchester.
      But the 33-year-old is enjoying a second wind in Rome and he has become Mourinho’s main enforcer at the back.
      Smalling started both legs against Feyenoord as he bids for his first European medal since 2017.
      Nemanja Matic
      Nemanja Matic left United last summerCredit: Getty
      Like his manager, Mourinho, Nemanja Matic had two spells at Chelsea before joining Man Utd and then ending up in Rome.
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      Now 34, the Serbian continues to screen the defence and is normally first-choice in midfield.
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      Antony ‘left fuming as Wout Weghorst subbed on’ with Man Utd star’s enraged reaction during Sevilla loss spotted

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      ANTONY was spotted raging at Wout Weghorst during Manchester United’s defeat to Sevilla.The Red Devils crashed out of the Europa League on Thursday evening as a 3-0 defeat in Spain saw them beaten 5-2 on aggregate in their quarter-final tie.
      Antony was left angry at Wout Weghorst during the defeat to SevillaCredit: Getty
      Weghorst failed to make an impact after coming off the bench in the second halfCredit: Reuters
      And frustrations boiled over in the second half as Antony was said to be fuming with substitute Weghorst.
      Man Utd trailed 2-0 in the 54th minute when they earned themselves a corner.
      Forward Anthony Martial had been hobbling around for several minutes as the visitors prepared a change.
      Christian Eriksen stood over the corner, but then proceeded to wait for the switch to be made as Erik ten Hag was keen to get Weghorst on the pitch for the set-piece.
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      Martial took the quickest route off the field of play, exiting behind the goal.
      And according to Manchester Evening News, Antony was spotted angrily remonstrating with Weghorst, urging him to get onto the pitch quicker.
      The Dutchman did arrive in the box in time for the corner – which came to nothing.
      Man Utd collapsed in Seville as their Europa League hopes were dashed.
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      It means Ten Hag’s men now focus on domestic action as they look to cement a top four place in the Premier League.
      But before that, they take on Brighton in an FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.
      United are looking to add to their Carabao Cup triumph from earlier in the season. More