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      Sergio Ramos jokes ‘I couldn’t leave this league without a red card’ after being sent off for booting rival in the bum

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      SERGIO RAMOS made light of a red card for Mexican side Monterrey after a 3-1 win at Pumas.The former Real Madrid captain was seen kicking opponent Guillermo Martinez Ayala in the bum in stoppage time of the match.Sergio Ramos was sent off for kicking his opponent in the bumCredit: AFPBut he did end up on the winning side after a 3-1 victoryCredit: GettyRamos joined Monterrey in February after leaving SevillaCredit: GettyAnd afterwards, Ramos took to X to make light of the situation.He posted: “Very important win away from home against a difficult team. Time to rest and prepare what’s next. “P.S.: It was obvious I couldn’t leave this league without a red card. +3 and onwards! ¡Arriba el Monterrey!”Sergio Ramos was known for often bending the rules during his time in Spanish football.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe defender tended to be loved by his own fans and disliked by supporters of the opposition.During the 2018 Champions League final against Liverpool, Ramos received no punishment for a challenge that saw Reds’ star man Mo Salah dislocate his shoulder.And some claimed in the aftermath that injuring Salah had been an intentional move.Following the victory, Monterrey sit in eighth position in the Liga MX, which would see them qualify for the play-offs and give them a chance of reaching the Final Series.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd the Mexican side will also take part in this summer’s Club World Cup alongside the likes of Chelsea and Man City.Ramos and co will face Inter Milan, River Plate and Urawa Reds in Group E of the competition.Mum of Thibaut Courtois’ love-child reveals fear they will be made homeless over unpaid mortgage despite his huge salary More

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      ‘What a man he is’ – Touching story behind Bruno Guimaraes’ hat during Newcastle’s wild Carabao Cup celebrations

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      BRUNO GUIMARAES wore a special hat to celebrate Newcastle’s Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool.The 27-year-old played a starring role at Wembley as Newcastle ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy with a 2-1 win against the Reds. Bruno Guimaraes wore a hat gifted to him by a young fan after the Carabao Cup finalCredit: Instagram @brunoguimaraesFans have described the midfielder as ‘magnificent’Credit: GettyGuimaraes could not conceal his emotion as he sent a passionate message to Newcastle fans live on Sky Sports at full-time.He said: “It’s all for these fans. They deserve everything. When I first came here I said I wanted to put my name in history.”We can now say we are the champions again. This is one of the best days of my life.”I don’t have any words. It’s the best day of my life. For them [the fans] it’s like the World Cup.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”People have grown up and not seen us as champions. My first year as captain of this club and it’s one of the best days. This is unbelievable.”This is my second home. We are making history.”The Brazilian was also seen celebrating with a special bucket hat after the trophy ceremony.And it has now been revealed that a young boy gifted it to him weeks before the final.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNewcastle fan Megan Price has shared that her son gave the black and white hat to Guimaraes outside the club’s training ground.She took to social media to write: “Weeks ago my son Henley gave Bruno a hat so they could match, today Bruno took that hat to Wembley and wore it holding our first cup in 70 years.Moment Jamie Carragher ‘does a Lampard’ live on Sky Sports after Bruno Guimaraes gatecrashes interview “What a man he is and what a club we have got, Howay the lads!”Fans were quick to comment on the kind act, heaping praise on the midfielder.One person wrote: “This needs to be shouted from the roof tops. What a magnificent human being that man is.”Another said: “Just when you think you can’t love him more, he does something to make you even more so.”A third commented: “What an utterly magnificent bloke he is by the way. The epitome of everything a professional footballer should be!!”While a fourth wrote: “Sometimes football is just beautiful!”READ MORE SUN STORIESNewcastle players celebrated the Carabao Cup win at Boxpark Wembley after the match.Club legend Alan Shearer was also there to party with them. More

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      ‘Had to make sure I wasn’t getting catfished’ – Newcastle hero Dan Burn reveals Tuchel FaceTime after England call-up

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      DAN BURN has had the best week of his life this week after his thumping header helped Newcastle to their first trophy in 70 years.Not only did he grab a spectacular goal, he also totally nullified Mo Salah and was rewarded with the Man of the Match award.Dan Burn was named Man of the Match after scoring in the Carabao Cup finalCredit: RexBurn enjoyed a dream well after receiving his first England call-upCredit: RexAll of that to top off a week in which he got his first England call-up from Thomas Tuchel too.Speaking after the cup final win, he said: “I feel really strange, I feel numb at the minute, I haven’t got any emotion which is strange, I’m wanting to feel something but it’s not really sunk in to be honest, I don’t know when it will.“I’m very very proud to be from Newcastle and to be a part of that team. I’ve said it before it would be a real shame if we were not to win something.“We’ve had that experience the last few years of playing in these big games and being able to handle pressure and I thought we saw the game out so well.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“It wouldn’t be a Newcastle performance without making it a bit nervy at the end so we had to do a bit there.“I never ever wanted to say it but it did feel like a bit of a burden.“That pressure on having to be that team to break the ceiling and I think now knowing that we can do it and we’ve got that experience hopefully that’s the first of many.“Since the owners came in and the manager came in we’ve made a real big thing about winning trophies, I think that just gives us the confidence.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Toon cult hero couldn’t quite believe what was happening at the time of his England call-up earlier on in the week, even suspecting it could have been a prank.Asked about the moment, Burn said: “Amazing, very surreal. I got a text on Tuesday morning off the manager and I wasn’t really sure if it was him.Dan Burn’s gone from pushing trolleys at Asda to potential England glory – he fully deserves his call-up“I had to send a few texts just to make sure I wasn’t getting catfished or anything, so he FaceTimed us and I was trying not to look just in case (it wasn’t him).“But he was amazing, when it went so long where it feels like I’ve been playing consistently well and the international break goes by and you’ve not been picked you feel like your time has gone but I’m very very thankful I’ve been given this opportunity and really want to grab it with both hands.“It’s got to be the best week of my life, I’d struggle to top this. I’ve definitely had worse weeks.“I’ve got zero social media but my phones been going off. I’ve had the same number since I was 16 so you wouldn’t believe the amount of messages I’m getting.“I’m just very thankful.” More

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      ‘He’s seething’ – Moment Jamie Carragher ‘does a Lampard’ live on Sky Sports after Bruno Guimaraes gatecrashes interview

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      FANS claimed Jamie Carragher “did a Frank Lampard” after Bruno Guimaraes gatecrashed a live interview.The hilarious incident occurred after Newcastle beat Liverpool at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final.Fans claimed Jamie Carragher ‘did a Frank Lampard’ after the Carabao Cup finalCredit: Sky SportsCarragher’s facial expression changed quickly after his interview was gatecrashedCredit: Sky SportsGoals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sealed a 2-1 win for the Geordies as they sealed their first trophy in 70 years.Newcastle fans partied into the night as they toasted the momentous occasion.While players celebrated the historic win ahead of the international break.After the final whistle, Toon scorers Burn and Isak joined Sky Sports to deliver their thoughts on the result.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Burn was only midway through a sentence when there was a cheeky interruption from Guimaraes.The midfield ace snuck up on Burn before bursting into a song and dance live on air.It left host Mark Chapman and pundits Jamie Redknapp, Les Ferdinand and Shay Given in stitches.However, final pundit Carragher appeared to experience a mix of emotions.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe Liverpool legend had already seen his former side dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain last week.And he remained stony-faced as Isak and Burn celebrated Newcastle’s victory with Guimaraes right in front of him.Alan Shearer’s daughter Chloe and Newcastle stars go wild at Boxpark as they celebrate famous Carabao Cup final winChelsea legend and Coventry boss Lampard often cuts a stern figureCredit: GettyThe England icon can then become delighted within a split secondCredit: GettyAs the other pundits continued to laugh, Carragher then instantly cracked a grin before turning to look directly at the camera.It led to many recalling the many memes of Chelsea hero and Coventry boss Lampard, who has gone viral several times for the ability to change his expression from jubilant to serious, and vice versa, in seconds.One fan laughed: “Carragher doing the Lampard. He’s SEETHING.”Another declared: “Will he still claim to love the Carabao Cup after Liverpool lost it?”One noted: “Spent all that time hyping the Carabao, only to get schooled by Newcastle.”Another added: “Tried to dress up his praise for Newcastle and was called out on it.” More

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      Ant and Dec can’t stop celebrating as they leave Wembley Stadium after Newcastle win the Carabao Cup

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      DIEHARD Newcastle United fans Ant and Dec couldn’t stop smiling as they left Wembley Stadium last night after their club’s Carabao Cup win.The Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 in a memorable final that brought Newcastle their first silverware for 70 years.Declan Donnelly looked ecstatic about Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup winCredit: James CurleyAnt McPartlin called it ‘the best day of my life’, marriage and childbirth asideCredit: James CurleyAnt and Dec were seen cheering wildly inside the ground at the final whistle and they looked over-the-moon as they left the home of English football.Grinning Dec pumped his fist and clutched a matchday programme as he walked to a waiting car, while Ant, in a Newcastle cap and scarf, raised his arms triumphantly in the air.There were hugs and cheers before the TV double act were driven away on a night to remember.The pair kept their fans up to date with their cup final shenanigans.READ MORE ON ANT & DECIn a video posted to their shared TikTok account, the presenters shouted: “We did it!”After briefly pausing, they threw their heads back and resumed their jubilant screaming, shouting “Ahhhhh!” before bursting into laughter.Ant joked “I’ve lost my voice” while Dec said “I cannot believe it!”Ant then added “This is amazing” while Dec said: “This is the best day of my life, apart from the wedding and the kids and all that.Most read in Football”But it’s the best day of my life!”Earlier snaps showed the duo jumping for joy after a header by Dan Burn took Newcastle to a 1-0 lead just moments before half-time.Liverpool 1 Newcastle 2: Jubilant Toon finally end 70 years of heartache to win Carabao Cup in week from hell for RedsAnt leapt high into the air, while waving his scarf, as Dec thrust his arm around a fellow fan in the crowd of frenzied supporters.Shortly after half-time, top goal scorer Alexander Isak thumped in a second goal to double his side’s lead – as ex-team member Alan Shearer’s hat went flying.In clips shown on TV, he could be seen retrieving the black baker boy cap after the celebrations had subsided.Before kick-off, the Toon Army took over Covent Garden in preparation for the long-anticipated clash.Ant sang his heart out in the carCredit: James CurleyThere were hugs galore outside the groundCredit: James CurleyAnt and Dec were in fine voice inside Wembley StadiumCredit: InstagramMeanwhile, Wembley was met with a wall of noise and a display of 32,000 black-and-white scarves.Newcastle had lost five Wembley finals since Jackie Milburn & Co triumphed in 1955, so this was a long overdue trophy for their passionate supporters.Manager Eddie Howe had been presented with various challenges prior to the game – including an injured Lewis Hall and banned Anthony Gordon.But, despite Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa clawing back a goal in injury time, the side romped home to its first domestic victory in 70 years.This makes Howe the first English manager to win a major English trophy in 17 years – after Harry Redknapp’s Portsmouth won the FA Cup in 2008.READ MORE SUN STORIESBurn’s scoring header comes just two days after he earned his first England call-up at the age of 32.The 6ft 7 former Asda worker, who is renowned as one of the nicest men in football, was drafted in by new England chief Thomas Tuchel for the Wembley World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.The TV stars celebrated with fellow fans after Newcastle’s first goalCredit: ReutersToon legend Alan Shearer cheering in the stands after the second goalCredit: Sky Sports More

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      ‘I almost wasn’t there for my kids’ – Michail Antonio ‘happy’ to have ‘another chance at life’ after horror car crash

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      WEST HAM striker Michail Antonio has bravely opened up about his horrific car accident for the first time.The 34-year-old crashed his Ferrari FF into a tree in Epping, Essex on December 7 and was rushed to hospital.Michail Antonio has opened up about his horrific car accident for the first timeCredit: PAAntonio crashed his Ferrari FF into a tree in December and broke his legCredit: Steve BellThe striker required surgery on a shattered femurCredit: InstagramHe suffered a broken leg in the accident and underwent surgery the following day.While there was some initial doubt as to whether or not he would ever play football again, Antonio is now determined to get back on the pitch.The most difficult part is that I almost wasn’t there for my children.Michail AntonioBBCIn an interview with the BBC, he said: “Yes, 100 percent. I will play again.”That’s what I am focused on and why I am working six days a week. I’ve always been positive from this situation. It’s a horrendous accident, and it’s a massive injuryREAD MORE IN FOOTBALL”It’s the biggest injury I’ve ever had in my career. But the fact that I’m already two to three months ahead of where I should be, I know that I’ll play again, and I know that once I’m playing the game I’ll get the sharpness back.”Antonio also admitted that his outlook on life has changed in the wake of the accident.I know that I’ll play again.”Michail AntonioBBCHe continued: “The most difficult part is that I almost wasn’t there for my children.”It’s just made me happy, positive about life, because I’ve got another chance at life.Most read in Football”During this, we kept it away from the kids. My eldest saw it, and he struggled with it. He’s 13, and obviously people were showing photos of the car. So he came down and saw me in the hospital. But the younger ones, they never really knew how bad the situation was. We kind of avoided letting them get on the internet.”The striker’s accident shocked the football world, but he has no recollection of how it actually happened.West Ham star Michail Antonio injured in horror crash in Ferrari as club reveals he’s ‘stable’ in hospital”The back of the car kept swinging out on me, so I didn’t feel safe,” he said.”I had had it for three weeks and I was already thinking about giving it back.””It’s weird, because the whole way through this, I have been told that I was awake and was speaking to everybody – the police, the people, and the person who found me.”My leg was completely shattered and they got me out and put a splint on it by the side of the car.”Everyone believed I got an air ambulance out, but the helicopter couldn’t get off the ground because of the storm, so I was driven to the hospital.”It’s just made me happy, positive about life, because I’ve got another chance at life.”Michail AntonioBBCAntonio shattered his femur in four places and had a pole fitted into his thigh via surgery with four bolts to fix the bone.His leg is now expected to heal properly within six to 12 months.The Jamaica international has thanked West Ham fans, players and staff for their support during the difficult time.”The love feels good. When I got into football, I did it as a hobby and didn’t support any clubs.”Now I am definitely a West Ham fan. What the club did for me, the support they gave me on and off the field, the hospitals and the specialists, was unbelievable. I thank the club, the fans, the emergency services, the people around me.”Antonio would watch West Ham games weekly throughout the early stages of his recovery to motivate him.The Hammers icon admitted that hearing his name being sung by supporters “helped him massively”.He told West Ham TV: “I remember watching the Wolves game in hospital, and it made me emotional. I loved the support.”Over the next six to eight weeks, every time I watched a game I could hear the fans singing my name, which is something I really appreciated and that has actually helped me massively.”The support I’ve had has truly been amazing, from day one. Everyone at the Club has been incredible – they were the ones who called my family to tell them what was going on, and they were the ones who turned up to the hospital straight after the crash.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Karren Brady came to the hospital to see me, the players came to see me, and [Julen] Lopetegui and his staff.”I’ve had fans sending me gift packages, and so many messages from supporters, friends and family, so it’s all been a bit overwhelming. It’s been a really emotional time, just from the amount of love I’ve had.”Antonio returned to the London Stadium for the first time since his accident last weekCredit: PA More

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      RC Lens fans hold up classy message to Sky Sports presenter battling brain infection in emotional moment

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      RC LENS fans held up a classy message for a Sky Sports presenter who is battling a brain infection.Emma Saunders is one of the top names on the channel and has been a regular on screen for several years.Lens fans sent a classy message to Sky Sports presenter Emma SaundersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/emmasaunds/3589641464853836405/The ace is battling a brain infection, having already been treated for cancer this seasonCredit: Instagram / @emmasaundsHowever, the ace sadly revealed this month that she was treated for thyroid cancer at the start of the season.And she is now in hospital after contracting a brain infection called encephalitis.Saunders is the partner of Lens’ English manager Will Still.The pair went public with their relationship during Euro 2024.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Lens fans sent Saunders a heartfelt message from the stands during Saturday’s Ligue 1 win over Rennes.Saunders posted a picture to her Instagram Stories showing the fans holding a banner.It read: “Courage Emma et Will.”Saunders was touched by the message and responded with a heart emoji, adding: “Merci Lens.”Most read in FootballRevealing her latest health battle earlier this month, Saunders said: unfortunately life took a bit of an unexpected turn a couple of weeks ago.”I’m now off work while I recover from Encephalitis – an infection of the brain.Saunders’ partner is Lens manager Will StillCredit: Instagram / @wrstillThe pair went public during Euro 2024Credit: Instagram / @wrstill”I hope it wont be long until I’m back to see out the end of 2024/25 – especially after missing part of the start of the season before this when I was treated for Thyroid cancer.”So, as I spend time now recovering and rebuilding – I just wanted to thank my family & friends for their rock solid support, my colleagues at Sky for their patience allowing me the time to heal, and our wonderful NHS for their extraordinary kindness and care.“And of course you @wrstill just for being you & being there for me.” More

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      Rangers cult hero goes berserk in astonishing bust up with pundit live on TV after REFUSING to shake his hand

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      THIS is the astonishing moment a Rangers cult hero went berserk at a pundit live on air.The TV cameras were rolling as the argument started and eventually the pundit’s female colleague had to step in to calm things down.The incident occurred on Croatian sports channel MAXSport1Credit: MAXSPORT1Rino Gattuso and Josko Jelicic didn’t pull any punchesCredit: MAXSPORT1It came after a Gattuso’s team was beaten badly by their league rivalsCredit: MAXSPORT1Former Rangers star Rino Gattuso has never been shy in putting himself about – both on and off the pitch.He was a tenacious and tough tackling player and as a manager he has been similarly hot-headed.The Italian is leading Hajduk Split on a title charge but is still feeling the pressure as the club seeks to end its 20-year Croatian league title drought.Gattuso has masterminded a title challenge despite telling one of his own players to F*** OFF just a few weeks into his new job.The main rivals to Hajduk’s title charge this season are Rijeka and Gattuso’s men lost 3-0 to last year’s runners-up in a crucial game yesterday.It saw Hajduk drop to second and Rijeka overtake them at the top of the table to now lead by two points, with Dinamo Zagreb a further three points behind in third.After the 3-0 defeat to Rijeka, Gattuso was scheduled to do a live interview with Croatian sports channel MAXSport1.But to say things didn’t go to plan would be an understatement.Most read in FootballGattuso refused to shake the hand of Josko Jelicic, a former Hajduk Split star who also played for Sevilla and Dinamo Zagreb and earned a cap for his country whilst playing for Hajduk.The AC Milan legend told Jelicic “I won’t give an answer to you, you speak too much” and made a mouthing gesture with his hand.Unseen moment Rangers staff member tries to calm down raging Celtic fans during Old Firm firecrackerGattuso then pointed at Jelicic and said: “You used to play football, you should understand, you know very well the situation.”But you always speak very bad. I don’t have respect for you. You speak very bad. I don’t want to speak with you.”Gattuso was speaking in English but Jelicic responded in Spanish, saying “You played very bad!”An enraged Gattuso told him “You have to have respect for people” before they started shouting over one another.Gattuso then cut the pundit off and said: “This is the last time. If you are here, I won’t talk to you anymore, because you are a bad person.”Jelicic then blasted back by calling Gattuso “a foreigner” and said “You come from Italy, you have to respect all of the people here.”READ MORE SUN STORIESFemale presenter Valentina Miletic was able to stop the quarrel and she then began to ask the Hajduk boss questions about the game.Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More