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      Fans spot Roy Keane’s ‘cold’ interaction with Man Utd mascot during FA Cup clash against Liverpool

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      ROY KEANE gave Manchester United’s mascot the coldest of shoulders during their FA Cup clash with Liverpool.The club legend was pitchside doing his punditry duties for ITV before the pulsating quarter-final match at Old Trafford.Roy Keane was part of ITV’s punditry team for Manchester United vs LiverpoolCredit: GETTYUnited icon Keane brutally snubbed club mascot Fred The Red’s high-fiveCredit: X@ITVFOOTBALLThat didn’t stop Fred The Red from putting his arm around the IrishmanCredit: X@ITVFOOTBALLKeane, 52, was approached by the beloved Fred The Red for a high-five during an advert break.But the Irishman wasn’t in the mood and well and truly left him hanging.Keane’s brutal snub didn’t go unnoticed by footie fans, one of whom said: “Roy Keane has no time for mascots in football, even Fred The Red.”Another said: “He’s too cold.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd another said: “Classic Roy Keane.”One pretended to be Keane and remarked: “Mascots?! Do me a favour.”Another chimed in: “Football mascots used to be so valued and cherished by all clubs.”Fred The Red, however, did briefly embrace Keane – putting his left arm around the former fan favourite – much to the amusement of Graeme Souness.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAmad Diallo fired Manchester United to a famous victory over their bitter rivalsCredit: GettyUnited booked their place in the last four of the tournament thanks to a sensational 4-3 victory over their bitter rivals.Substitute Amad Diallo sparked incredible scenes at Old Trafford with a last-gasp winner in extra time just minutes after Marcus Rashford’s equaliser.And Keane believes the stunning win can be a huge turning point for his former side.Roy Keane’s Biggest TV Rants He told ITV: “Man United – I’ve been critical of them all season but they’ve found something from somewhere. “A bit of spirit, a bit of momentum.”They got a little bit of luck, sloppiness from Liverpool.”Amazing, a huge turning point for a lot of these players, particularly for the manager. Old Trafford is bouncing.”It’s been a tough season for everyone, great images, great for the young players to get through a big game. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Honestly, an amazing finish to the game.”Erik ten Hag’s troops will play Championship side Coventry City in the semi-finals in April.” More

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      Inside Tyson Fury’s VIP Man Utd experience, from Sir Alex Ferguson meeting and advising Ten Hag to slap-up meal

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      TYSON FURY had the red carpet rolled out for him as he watched his beloved Red Devils in FA Cup action.The WBC heavyweight champion was in attendance at The Theatre of Dreams on Sunday afternoon to watch Manchester United take on Liverpool in a pulsating quarter-final clash.Tyson Fury was at Old Trafford last weekend for Manchester United’s FA Cup clash with LiverpoolCredit: GETTYThe Gypsy King sat in the director’s box with his cousin and fellow boxer Issac LoweCredit: PAFury took a pre-match photo with former Red Devils boss Sir Alex FergusonCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYFury came close to predicting the final score for the pulsating FA Cup quarter-final clashCredit: INSTAGRAM@MANCHESTERUNITEDAnd he was given the VIP experience that the majority of the Old Trafford faithful could only dream of having.Before taking his place in one of the best seats in the house, The Gypsy King was spotted backstage with club titan Sir Alex Ferguson.Fury couldn’t hide his delight as he posed for a snap with Fergie, who whipped out his best boxer’s pose for the photo.The Wythenshawe warrior attended the match with his cousin and fellow boxer Issac Lowe.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the pair had a fancy meal before taking in one of the best games of the season from the director’s box.United ran out 4-3 winners thanks to a sensational last-gasp extra-time winner from substitute Amad Diallo.The game will go down as one of the all-time classics between the fierce rivals, something Fury predicted before kick-off.When asked for his pre-match prediction, he told MUTV: “Hopefully we get an absolutely great result [today].Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIssac Lowe was also proud as punch to have a snap with Sir Alex FergusonCredit: INSTAGRAM@ISSACLOWE6He and Fury enjoyed a slap-up pre-match meal in the hospitality areasCredit: INSTAGRAM@ISSACLOWE6″I think it’s going to be an absolute classic. Well, I hope it is anyway. Big scores.”Fury, 35, came close to getting the final score correct, predicting a 3-2 win for Erik ten Hag’s side.Tyson Fury and Paris spend £140 bargain hunting in Asda and says ‘Boris Johnson would be proud’ of his savingsAnd he called for Ten Hag to instruct his troops to go for broke before kick-off.He told ITV: “I think it will be a good game and hopefully United can turn the clock back and smash them.“Just go out there and attack [and] put pressure on them and play your best football, get stuck right in because that usually works. “It’s worked for me anyway, 35 times in a row, so that’s a good tactic.”The trip to Old Trafford will likely be one of Fury’s final social outings before he knuckles down for the biggest fight of his career.Fury is just eight weeks away from fighting former pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles.The pair were supposed to have settled the score in a multi-million-pound Saudi showdown last month.But a horror cut in sparring for Fury pushed back the first undisputed heavyweight title fight in nearly 25 years to May 18.Fury has already begun preparations for the rescheduled Riyadh rumble, telling ITV: “[I’m] very fit. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I have got nine weeks to go so you can ask me in nine weeks if I am fit and ready.”I have just started camp, literally a few days ago so yeah I will be fit and ready by the time the fight comes, for sure.” Tyson Fury will face Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles on May 18Credit: EPA More

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      Erik ten Hag enjoys three-hour celebratory dinner at Italian restaurant after Man Utd’s epic FA Cup win over Liverpool

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      ERIK TEN HAG headed to his favourite Italian restaurant last night to toast Manchester United’s epic victory over Liverpool.United’s rollercoaster 4-3 victory over their rivals in the FA Cup on Sunday was watched by Sir Alex Ferguson and two other legendary names at Old Trafford.Erik ten Hag was spotted at his favourite Italian last nightCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeHe was joined by agent Kees Vos and other members of his management teamCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeTen Hag spent around three hours at Piccolino after Man Utd’s win over LiverpolCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeHe was all-smiles as he climbed back into his motor to head home after dinnerCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeA  semi-final date with Coventry now awaits as Ten Hag’s side remained in the hunt for silverware.Scott McTominay, who was later caught in a X-rated moment, got the Red Devils off to a flyer but Alexis Mac Allister and Mo Salah put the visitors ahead before the break – with both goals enraging Roy Keane.Substitute Antony struck at the end of normal time to send the clash into extra-time, only for Harvey Elliott’s deflected effort to restore Liverpool’s lead.Marcus Rashford then pounced late on but there would be another dramatic twist in store.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSuper sub, Amad Diallo, fired home after a counter-attack in the closing seconds to win it – only for his celebrations to be cut-short after removing his shirt and getting sent-off as he picked up a second booking.Praise was heaped on Ten Hag after his four tactical changes – including Bruno Fernandes going to centre-half and the angry Antony at left-back – inspired the comeback.There were scenes of joy afterwards, but once the drama had died down and the Dutchman had left Old Trafford, he was keen to celebrate in his own way.He was spotted at Italian restaurant Piccolino in Cheshire with his agent Kees Vos and other members of his management team on Sunday evening.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThey enjoyed a three-hour meal at the establishment before making an exit at 11pm.Ten Hag has been a regular at the restaurant ever since he took over in the summer of 2022.BBC commentator ‘loses all composure’ as he goes wild on-air during Man Utd’s epic FA Cup win over LiverpoolAnd he has not only found comfort there in victory.The ex-Ajax boss went there after he suffered defeat in his first match in charge against Brighton.It is not the first time that the Dutchman has headed to the eateryCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeErik ten Hag pictured celebrating with captain Bruno Fernandes after the final whistleCredit: AFP More

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      Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes prepared for Coventry FA Cup clash thanks to secret interest in Championship club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED captain Bruno Fernandes has a surprise interest in the Championship.The Red Devils booked their place in the FA Cup semi-final yesterday with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Liverpool in extra-time.Bruno Fernandes has an unlikely interest in the ChampionshipCredit: MUTVThe United skipper says the team are determined to lift the FA Cup this seasonCredit: GettyAmad Diallo scored the winner in the 122nd minute to spark wild celebrations at Old Trafford.After the game, Ian Wright did the draw as Man Utd got Coventry, with some fans convinced it was rigged due to the “unprofessional” format.Fernandes was thrilled to get the Championship side and he admitted to having an unexpected interest in the second tier.He told MUTV: “It is a tough game. I see some some of their games because my chef at home is a Sunderland fan.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”I get to see some Championship games sometimes with him at home.”They have good players on the ball. They are really difficult to play against physically. We saw it against Wolves.”Coventry beat Gary O’Neil’s men 3-2 as they found the back of the net twice in stoppage time.Sky Blues boss Mark Robins, who celebrated in a ball boy’s face after the winner, is a former Man Utd player. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe scored two famous FA Cup goals for the club en route to Sir Alex Ferguson lifting his first trophy in 1990.Glory supposedly prevented the Scot being sacked and with similar pressure mounting on Erik ten Hag, the competition could save another United boss.Heartwarming moment Bruno Fernandes carries young Man Utd mascot who was crying in tunnel before huge Liverpool clashOn aims for the rest of the season, Fernandes said: “Our goal is getting into the top four and trying to win the FA Cup.”We’ve got to do everything we can to get the two goals that we have.”The FA Cup is a big trophy for this club, for this country. We want to get into the final.”We know it’s going to be tough, there are good teams into the semi-final, but we’ve got to do everything we can [to win it].” More

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      BBC commentator ‘loses all composure’ as he goes wild on-air during Man Utd’s epic FA Cup win over Liverpool

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      AMAD DIALLO’S last-gasp winner for Manchester United saw a commentator “lose all composure” on the gantry.The Red Devils booked their place in the FA Cup semi-final with a thrilling 4-3 win over Liverpool in extra-time.Gaz Drinkwater nearly lost his voice as Amad Diallo scored Man Utd’s winnerCredit: X@Radio_GazThe winger booked United’s place in the semi-final with a 122nd minute strikeCredit: GettyMass celebrations at Old Trafford went as high as the gantryCredit: GettyAlejandro Garnacho led the counter-attack after Jurgen Klopp’s side gave the ball away from a corner.He ran from his own-half and then passed to Diallo, who finished brilliantly into the bottom corner before the 21-year-old winger was given a second yellow card for taking his shirt off.The goal sparked wild celebrations at Old Trafford that went as high as the commentary box.BBC Manchester reporter Gaz Drinkwater has gone viral as the United supporter failed to control his emotions live on the radio.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe ended up losing his voice amid the excitement, saying: “Two against one, it’s Garnacho, he has Amad to his left, he find Amad Diallo for United.”Amad Diallo has won the game for United, one of the most incredible games of football you will ever likely to see and the Theatre of Dreams has erupted.”Drinkwater was left breathless by the time the ball hit the back of the net and he admitted: “I lost all composure.”The broadcaster also posted a selfie on social media with his hands over his face in shock.Most read in FA CupFans loved it, with one saying: “The strain on your voice hahahaha.”Another added: “Brilliant commentary.”Antony rages after he is told to play left-back against Liverpool before Rashford tells Man Utd star to get on with itA third wrote: “Love this. What it is all about.”Drinkwater will be back on the gantry and hoping for more excitement in the semi-final as Man Utd take on Coventry at Wembley.Gaz Drinkwater is a BBC Manchester reporterCredit: @Radio_Gaz More

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      ITV viewing figures revealed for Man Utd vs Liverpool as Mark Pougatch says ‘brilliant game deserved huge number’

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      THE viewing figures for Manchester United’s FA Cup quarter-final clash with Liverpool have been revealed.A peak of 8.4 million fans tuned in to ITV to watch the two rivals go head-to-head on Sunday.Over 8million people watched Man Utd vs LiverpoolCredit: GettyThe Red Devils beat Liverpool to progress to the quarter-finalsCredit: GettyThat makes it the most-watched FA Cup match this season, surpassing Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Arsenal which was viewed by 7.6million fans on BBC One.It also drew the biggest television audience of the year so far across all channels and the biggest audience for an FA Cup Quarter-final since 2018.Presenter Mark Pougatch wrote on X: “Peak of 8.4 million of you watched the pulsating Manchester United-Liverpool Quarter Final. A brilliant game deserved that huge number.”The Red Devils clinched a dramatic 4-3 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford.Read More on the FA CupScott McTominay broke the deadlock just 10 minutes into the match but two goals in quick succession from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah saw Liverpool take the lead on the verge of half-time.Antony fired United level in the 87th minute, forcing the match to extra time when Marcus Rashford cancelled out a Harvey Elliot strike.Amad Diallo then secured a last-gasp winner with just seconds left to play.Following the match Man Utd were drawn to face Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, some fans were convinced that the draw was “fixed”.The viewers watching on ITV had not been told beforehand which number related to which team and the casual vibe was a far cry away from most draws.Teams were also drawn directly out of the velvet bag rather than first being placed in a pot, as is traditionally the case.One fan said: “This is the most fixed FA Cup draw I’ve ever seen. So unprofessional.”Roy Keane ‘spitting feathers’ in furious rant about Man Utd stars as he blasts ‘criminal’ decisionAnother commented: “Draw for FA Cup is a fix! Didn’t say who had what number firstly.”While a third added: “Since when have we ever had an FA Cup draw without it being announced who was each number beforehand?”United’s local rivals Manchester City were drawn to face Chelsea in the other semi-final. More

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      Klopp ‘yelled and screamed at’ reporter in off-air bust-up that left people ‘scared’ after storming out of TV interview

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      JURGEN KLOPP “yelled and screamed” after storming out of an interview at Old Trafford on Sunday, the reporter has claimed.Danish commentator Niels Christian Frederiksen endured the fiery altercation with the Liverpool manager while conducting a post-match interview following The Reds’ 4-3 defeat to Manchester United in their FA Cup quarter-final.Jurgen Klopp raged at Danish interviewer Niels Christian FrederiksenCredit: ViaplayHe stormed out of the interview as the altercation continuedCredit: ViaplayFrederiksen has now revealed Klopp continued to rage after the cameras cut offCredit: ViaplayWorking for Viaplay, Frederiksen asked Klopp: “Normally intensity is the name of your game, so how come it became so difficult in extra time?”The German labelled it a “bit of a dumb question”, before he cited the number of games his team has had to play as one reason for the drop-off.When Frederiksen then began to ask “So too many games,” he was quickly cut off by Klopp who added: “Oh, you don’t think that? Come on, you are obviously not in a great shape and I have no nerves for you.”The Liverpool boss walked off camera as he continued: “What is wrong with you? What did you want now?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAt the end of the clip, as Klopp turned his back, Frederiksen replied: “How comes you are so provocative?”Now the Danish journalist has opened up about what happened once the interview ended.And he has confirmed Klopp continued to rage at him as he made his way down the hallway.Speaking to Tipsbladet, Frederiksen said: “I was very surprised by it, and those standing around were scared, and they were almost pressed up against the wall like: ‘wow, what the hell just happened here?’Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”It continued after what was seen on TV. He continued down the hallway, where he yelled and screamed at me. I also followed him because I thought it was something strange.”I was very surprised, while some looked very shocked, and they asked: ‘Are you okay?’ and of course I’m okay. I have interviewed Jurgen many times.”Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag on Liverpool winDespite the altercation, Frederiksen insists there will be “absolutely no problems” the next time he has to interview Klopp.He also said he “understands” the Liverpool chief and does not believe he will hold a grudge about the incident.Frederiksen also defended Klopp after some accused the Reds manager of referring to the reporter’s weight with the comment about him being “not in a great shape”.The Dane added: “No, no, no, that was not at all what he meant.”First of all, I’m not overweight, and if I were, he would never ever say that. That’s not how Klopp is.”It wasn’t meant like that at all. He’s not at all mean. He meant that I was unable and unfit to ask questions. There was nothing else.”Klopp watched his side lose 4-3 to Manchester United on Sunday afternoonCredit: RexFrederiksen insists he holds no grudge against Klopp following the incidentCredit: Twitter More

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      Man Utd fans convinced Frenkie de Jong wants transfer after spotting antics following FA Cup win over Liverpool

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced Frenkie De Jong wants to join the club after seeing his social media activity.The Red Devils clinched a dramatic 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.Frenkie de Jong has been heavily linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: GettyScott McTominay broke the deadlock just 10 minutes into the clash but two goals in quick succession from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah saw Liverpool take the advantage.Antony fired United level in the 87th minute, forcing the match to extra time when Marcus Rashford cancelled out a Harvey Elliot strike.But Amad Diallo secured a last-gasp winner with just seconds to play.Man Utd supporters both at Old Trafford and on social media were eager to celebrate, but some eagle-eyed fans noticed De Jong’s Instagram activity.Read More on Man UtdThe Dutch midfielder appeared to like a post displaying United’s win.And now fans are convinced that he wants a move to Old Trafford.One person took to X to write: “Frenkie I see you..”Another added: “Man loves us. He wants Barca to pay him off.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third wrote: “He’s probably regretting.”While a fourth commented: “Bro wanna come 😃.”Diogo Dalot goes wild after Man Utd win over LiverpoolDe Jong has been linked with a move to Man Utd since Erik ten Hag took over in the summer of 2022.The Red Devils desperately tried to make him one of Ten Hag’s first signings, but the midfielder snubbed a transfer.However, reports claim he could be open to leaving Barcelona this summer.The La Liga giants will allegedly demand £85million for the 26-year-old. More