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      Man City 5 Sparta Prague 0: Erling Haaland defies physics to score wonder goal as Pep’s side run riot again

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      ERLING HAALAND continues to defy belief.Manchester City aren’t far off doing the same on night’s like this.Erling Haaland leads the Man City celebrationsCredit: EPAAn absolutely dominant display topped off by a goal from Haaland the likes of which The Etihad has never seen.More of that later.They were set on their way last night through the brilliance of his home grown favourite Phil Foden to give them a half time lead.Haaland seemed to defy physics, gravity and everything else to turn the ball homeon 58 minutes.READ MORE IN football John Stones with a looping header on 64, Haaland with his second four minutes later and Matheus Nunes from the spot two minutes from time completed the rout.First Foden who put his own name in the history books last season winning both the Football Writers and PFA players of the year trophies after bagging 28 goals for his club and country.The start to this season has not been without it’s problems, however, with many wondering why this was only his fourth start to the campaign.Particularly with Kevin de Bruyne out injured.Most read in FootballManager Pep Guardiola has tried to clear it up claiming injury niggles and ilness have been to blame for his stuttering start.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe showed with a cracking goal and an assist in the 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava on mathday two of this season Champions League that he has lost non his skill for all that.He kept his place against Fulham and it was his ball in for John Stones last gasp goal after coming on as a sub in the second-half.Did officials cheat Arsenal with dramatic Man City winner and Saliba red card?As Guardiola says: “You realise immediately when he is happy and fit and mentally in the right moment, you realise immediately he’s getting better and better.”He showed that after just three minutes against Sparta.Receiving a ball from Manuel Akanji he ducked inside two men, moved the ball onto his left foot and arrowed a shot back arcoss Peter Vindahl into the far bottom corner.City off and running and immediately looking for a second.With his very first touch on 10 minutes Erling Haaland’s header was only denied by a spectacular save from Vindahl.Ilkay Gundogan was making is 100th Champions League appearance, only the 48th player in history to do so and second in City colours after Fernandinho.His corner on 27 minutes found Haaland again with a header but this time his effort was hacked away from in front of the goal.In an instant Sparta broke through Veljko Birmancevic and nearly had an equaliser but City number two goalkeeper Stefan Ortega dived full length to deny him with his finger tips.Phil Foden opened the scoring as he looks to recapture his best formCredit: PAFoden wheels off in celebrationCredit: AFPHe was one of five changes to the starting City side.You can change the names but the football always seems to stay the same.They were camped in the Sparta half for most of game and that dominance showed in the scoreline after the break.Just three three minutes into that second period from Foden’s corner Angelo Preciado headed the ball off his own post.In the ensuing scramble Nathan Ake turned it in but the VAR also spotted a handball by the City player.No worries, City kept at it and when Savinho crossed another Haaland header was denied by another fine save.Then the two combined again and this time the net bulged and the crowd gasped.Savinho raced to the byline and chipped the ball back across goal and then this happened.Haaland soon doubled City’s lead in the most acrobatic of stylesCredit: PAHaaland was in fine form and will look to continue this into the weekendCredit: GettyJohn Stones got in on the goalsCredit: ReutersStones celebrates his strike – becoming a regular occurrence nowCredit: ReutersHaaland took to the air like a karate champion with his back to goal and in mid air flicked out his  left boot out to connect with the ball on the volley and send it past a stunned Vindahl.Nobody in the stadium was quite sure at first how he had scored it.Even Pep Guardiola who has seen it all was checking with his bench what had happened.As the feat was replayed on the stadiums big screens the roars were replaced by expressions and sounds of disbelief.Wow just wow.Sunday’s hero Stones popped up with the third, a towering header from Matheus Nunes cross.The fourth was another thing of beauty for different reasons as City glided their way upfield sharing the ball between the players.Rico Lewis, having a fine game turned and began it all finding Foden who strode down the centre of the park like he owned.He offloaded the ball to Nunes, and as the Sparta players looked this way and that the ball came back inside for Haaland to curl a low shot in.Nunes got the goal his performance deserved after two assists as he was allowed to take the late penalty.READ MORE SUN STORIESCity exceptional.Haaland, unbelievable.The powerful striker was just unplayable at the EtihadCredit: AFPIt was most certainly Haaland’s night under the lightsCredit: GettyMatheus Nunes capped off the routCredit: RexNunes converted from the spotCredit: Getty More

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      RB Leipzig 0 Liverpool 1: Darwin Nunez winner makes it 11 wins from 12 for Arne Slot ahead of crunch Arsenal clash

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      WATCHING from his holiday home in Majorca, maybe even with a half-and-half scarf, Jurgen Klopp will once again have been hugely impressed by the club he has left behind.Klopp will be Red Bull’s ‘head of global soccer’, whatever that truly means, starting from January 1.Darwin Nunez fired Liverpool to a 1-0 winCredit: APThe striker scored the decisive goal with a tap-inCredit: AFPAnd when Klopp begins his £10million role which looks like a glorified PR-job, it will be absolutely fascinating to see where Liverpool will be under his Arne Slot.Right now, it is looking pretty damn good.Darwin’s Nunez’s first half winner made it 11 wins in 12 for the Dutchman with that only blip coming against Nottingham Forest.While Liverpool were forced to withstand some fierce pressure in the second half, keeper Caoimhin Kelleher delivered a couple of big saves.Read More in FootballWhile Liverpool’s opening schedule was extremely kind, the level of opposition has gone up a notch in the last few days. Firstly against in-form Chelsea and here, against a team who are unbeaten in the Bundesliga and share the lead with Bayern Munich.Yet Slot has seen his team overcome both these difficult matches and now, an even bigger test awaits, against Arsenal on Sunday.There will clearly be a wobble for Slot at some stage, But while he is new to English football, the team he inherited is certainly not and at times here, they played some excellent football despite living dangerously at the back. Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSNunez was denied a penalty before half-timeCredit: GettyCaoimhin Kelleher delivered some big savesCredit: EPANunez’s close-range effort came at a time when Liverpool were lucky not to be trailing by a couple of goals let alone still be level.A header from Mo Salah looked to be going in before Nunez helped it over the line but it will still have been good for the Uruguayan’s confidence as he had only struck once this season.Chelsea Player Ratings vs LiverpoolHe was only playing due to an injury to Diogo Jota and while Liverpool do have a few fitness issues ahead of the weekend, title rivals Arsenal seem to be having even more issues.At the Emirates, Slot’s team cannot afford to be as open in central midfield as they were here.Man-of-the-match at Anfield on Sunday was Curtis Jones and while he started on the bench, his replacement, Alexis Mac Allister, initially failed to give Ryan Gravenberch enough support defensively.Mac Allister was also booked for a theatrical dive while home defender Castello Lukeba was lucky to avoid only a caution when sinking his studs into the foot of former Leipzig favourite Dominik Szoboszlai.Leipzig, having lost their opening games against Atletico Madrid and Juventus, started with real purpose although they were made to pay for failing to take those early chances which fell to Benjamin Sesko and Amadou Haidara.It was competitive match between the two teamsLois Openda thought he had scored but his goal was disallowed due to an offsideCredit: AFPKelleher will remain in goal for a few more weeks as Alisson is injured. But Slot will not want to see any repeats of the moment he rushed out of his area and failed to head the ball into touch. Although from distance, Sesko had an open goal and should have scored but floated a shot wide.Leipzig’s Belgian striker Lois Openda thought he had scored a cracker from outside the area but despite wagging his finger at the officials, he was miles offside.And within 60 seconds, Nunez finished a smart move from the visitors Until then, Liverpool’s only effort had been a shot wide by Salah but on this occasion, the Egyptian star headed Kostas Tsimikas’ cross into the bottom corner with Nunez making sure to nudge the ball over the line.Leipzig keeper Peter Gulacsi, who spent five years at Liverpool without making an appearance, kept his team in the game by keeping out headers from Nunez and Virgil van Dijk.Nunez was then furious with the officials as the striker thought he should have been given a penalty and there was definitely contact from Willi Orban.Cody Gakpo wasted a good chance by firing straight at Gulacsi while Mac Allister curled a shot against the bar.Yet Kelleher made those crucial saves to deny both Sesko and Xavi Simons and while Openda once again had the ball in the net, he was offside for a second time.For Slot, it is now three wins out of three in the Champions League – only pipped into top spot by Premier League rivals Aston Villa on goal difference. Even though former midfielder Xabi Alonso brings Bayer Leverkusen to Anfield next month, while Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid will also visit, Liverpool looks as though they could finish in the top eight and avoid a play-off. READ MORE SUN STORIESAlready, there will be a few Liverpool fans booking their hotels for Munich on May 31.And to think many thought they would fall apart when Klopp packed his bags. More

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      Harry Kane scores wondergoal but ex-Premier League star silences Bayern Munich with stunning hat-trick for Barcelona

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      HARRY KANE was dubbed the “best striker in the world” for his genius finish against Barcelona.But it was another ex-Premier League star who grabbed the match-ball and the headlines.Harry Kane produced a scintillating finish for Bayern MunichCredit: AFPHe acrobatically volleyed in an emphatic equaliserCredit: ReutersKane somehow rediverted the ball back across goal into the netCredit: GettyThe England captain, 31, saw his Bayern Munich side fall behind with just 57 seconds on the clock.But he responded in some style at the Barcelona Olympic Stadium – used while the Nou Camp is renovated.With 18 minutes gone, Michael Olise switched the play to Serge Gnabry in the left channel.And the former Arsenal man got into the box before crossing for the ex-Tottenham striker. READ MORE ON CHAMPIONS LEAGUEIt flashed across the face of goal at pace and at a difficult height.But Kane showed expert ability to acrobatically redivert the volley with his instep.The ball flew back past Barca goalkeeper Inaki Pena Sotorres and into the net as the No9 landed on the turf after his flying finish.And fans could not get enough of the “beautiful” goal from the special striker, whose 34 Champions League goals have all come from inside the area.Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne said: “Harry Kane is the best striker in the world.”Another wrote: “Harry Kane is a very very very very very good football player.”Harry Kane and Bayern Munich team mates take the Audi Q6 e-tron for a drive A third added: “Harry Kane is an insane player.”And a final user replied: “That Kane finish… WOW.”Ironically, it was the second time on the night Kane had found that corner of the net.However, his initial celebrations were cut short when his tenth-minute header was ruled out by VAR for a marginal offside. Even so, his exquisite equaliser took Kane’s tally in this season’s Champions League to five – top of the Golden Boot race.He hit four, including four penalties, as Bayern thumped Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 but he fired a blank in the shock 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa.That also sees Kane way out in front as the top scorer in the Champions League since the start of last season – with his 13 four clear of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior on nine.But aside from his personal triumph and numbers, it turned into a nightmare evening for Kane in Spain. Barcelona made the best start possible as captain Raphinha pounced on a super high line and a defensive error.Joshua Kimmich messed up his clearance and the ex-Leeds man raced through before rounding Manuel Neuer to break the deadlock in the first minute. But following Kane’s equaliser, Barca retook the lead when Robert Lewandowski knocked into an ungarded net against his former employers.The goal was allowed to stand when a push on Kim Min-jae as he jumped to head clear was judged by VAR not to be enough for a foul in the build-up.And it was 3-1 on the stroke of half-time.Raphinha put Barcelona in front after just 57 secondsCredit: GettyKane thought he had levelled with this header but VAR ruled him offsideCredit: AFPA gorgeous inch-perfect cross-field 60-yard pass from Marc Casado picked out Raphinha and he jinxed into the area before curling into the far corner beyond the diving Neuer.Lamine Yamal arguably delivered an even better ball ten minutes after the break, though, as Raphinha took it down superbly on his chest, raced clear and took his shot early to find the bottom corner and complete a stunning hat-trick. That prompted a quadruple sub from fuming Bayern boss Vincent Kompany.READ MORE SUN STORIESRaphinha was given a standing ovation when withdrawn on 76 minutes – although he had already handed the armband over to the returning Frenkie de Jong earlier on in the second half.Lewandowski should have made it 5-1 late on but somehow didn’t turn home Yamal’s brilliant dinked cross. Robert Lewandowski found the net against his former sideCredit: ReutersRaphinha got Barca’s third just before the breakCredit: ReutersThe ex-Leeds man made it 4-1 after the break and completed his hat-trickCredit: Reuters More

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      ‘Wish this was a permanent option’ say fans at TNT Sports suffer outage that goes down a treat during Liverpool clash

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      TNT SPORTS apologised after commentary stopped just five minutes into Liverpool’s Champions League clash with RB Leipzig.In the opening stages the match, commentary from Darren Fletcher and Lucy Ward unexpectedly cut out.TNT Sports apologised after commentary cut out in the early stages of RB Leipzig vs LiverpoolCredit: TNT SportsLucy Ward wasn’t able to commentate for a period of timeCredit: GettyThe technical error – caused by an issue with microphones – lasted almost three minutes.When everything resumed as normal, Fletcher explained: “Apologies for the early technical problems here.”We can’t quite get the microphones to work inside the stadium. German technology and all that. Expected it to be better.”Apologies sent though from Leipzig.”Read More in FootballSome fans actually seemed to enjoy the unintentional break from commentary.One person took to social media to write: “That 2 minutes where TNT lost the commentary feed in the Liverpool game was absolutely bliss.”Another said: “There’s no commentary on TNT at all?”A third wrote: “TNT apologising for the loss of commentary. Don’t apologise, it’s great!”Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile a fourth commented: “Wish TNT would just cut the commentary for the Liverpool game.”It’s not working and it’s much more enjoyable without anyway.”Reds striker Darwin Nunez broke the deadlock at the half-hour mark with a tap-in.How Liverpool outsmarted Chelsea with Slot’s genius ‘traffic jam’ trick and Curtis Jones masterclass More

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      ‘I cannot believe it, I don’t know how VAR said no’, says stunned Ferdinand after Liverpool denied stonewall penalty

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      RIO FERDINAND was left stunned after Liverpool were robbed of a clear penalty against RB Leipzig in the Champions League.The Reds were taking on the German outfit in the League Phase of the tournament at the Red Bull Arena.Liverpool were denied a penalty against RB LeipzigCredit: TNT SPORTSDarwin Nunez was tripped by defender Willi OrbanCredit: GettyRio Ferdinand was convinced it should have been a penalty to LiverpoolCredit: GettyDarwin Nunez fired the travelling side into the lead in the 27th minute as he tapped home from close range.The striker was then in the thick of it again in the 38th minute after he went down in the box.The Uruguayan was running to the ball and was tripped by defender Willi Orban in the box.Replays showed that Nunez got to the ball first and was brought down by the Hungarian.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAt halftime, Rio Ferdinand was stunned that VAR turned down the decision to give a penalty.Speaking on TNT Sports, he said: “I do not know how VAR have looked at this and said no.”VAR would have seen that angle and said no, I cannot believe it.”Co-pundit Steve McManaman agreed as he argued that there should have been a spot-kick.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe added: “Of course it is a penalty.”There’s the contact, Nunez works hard, and made it himself, for what should have been a penalty.”Curtis Jones gives heartwarming interview about becoming new dad after stealing show for Liverpool vs ChelseaNunez had scored the opener in the Champions League clashCredit: PAThe decision was checked by VAR, but despite a second look, Nunez’s claim was turned down.Fans were left fuming on social media that the referee had not pointed to the spot.One posted: “How is that not a penalty?”A second wrote: “People who say no need a new pair of glasses.”A third commented: “Stone waller.”A fourth said: “So refs and VAR are incompetent all across Europe huh?”Another added: “How this isn’t a pen is beyond me.”New Champions League format is a snorefestBy Dan KingUEFA sold the idea of expanding the Champions League from 32 to 36 teams, with each playing eight games instead of six in the opening phase, as a way of creating more competitiveness and excitement.The biggest clubs would have two matches against their peers, rather than having to wait until the knockout stage to meet.The smaller clubs would meet teams of a similar level twice and have a chance of tasting victory that was so hard to achieve if you were the bottom seed in a group of four.Ignoring for a moment the fact that the real motivation was the simple equation of more games = more money, the theory itself already looks flawed.None of the matches between European giants has delivered a compelling contest yet.And why would they? At the start of the long season with more matches in it, why would any team with ambitions to win things in the spring, go out all guns blazing in the autumn?Especially when they know they have six games NOT against big sides to make sure they accrue enough points to qualify at least for the play-off round (and even more games).There is even less jeopardy than before.Read the full column on the Champions League format fail and why everyone – including YOU – needs a rethink. More

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      Race to host Champions League final down to TWO stadiums after San Siro stripped of event as fans say ‘please not again’

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      THE stadiums in contention to host the 2027 Champions League final have been announced.A social media post from Uefa today confirmed that two member associations have declared an interest in hosting the showpiece event.The cities in contention to host the 2027 Champions League final have been announcedCredit: ReutersAtletico Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium is in contentionCredit: GettyThe Olympic Stadium in Baku is also in the frameCredit: ReutersBaku and Madrid are the remaining cities in contention for the men’s Champions League final.The San Siro in Milan was initially penned in to host the match but rights were revoked due to the ongoing uncertainty around the stadium’s renovation.Instead, the Stadio Olimpico in Rome was put forward for the bidding process.However, it recently withdrew from the race.Read More in FootballBaku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, played host to the 2019 Europa League final between Chelsea and Arsenal.But many fans are hoping the 2027 finale will not be held at the 69,870-seater Olympic Stadium.One person took to social media to write: “Please, no Baku again.”Another said: “Madrid or riot.”Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile a third joked: “Baku? May start travelling now then.”Meanwhile, the Estadio Metropolitano – Atletico Madrid’s home – last held the Champions League final that same year.Arsenal set to play Champions League decider in half-empty stadium with tiny away allocation thanks to little-known rule Next year’s final will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.And the event in 2026 is to be held at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.The contenders to host the 2027 Women’s Champions League final have also been announced.Warsaw, Barcelona, Basel and Cardiff are in the frame.New Champions League format is a snorefestBy Dan KingUEFA sold the idea of expanding the Champions League from 32 to 36 teams, with each playing eight games instead of six in the opening phase, as a way of creating more competitiveness and excitement.The biggest clubs would have two matches against their peers, rather than having to wait until the knockout stage to meet.The smaller clubs would meet teams of a similar level twice and have a chance of tasting victory that was so hard to achieve if you were the bottom seed in a group of four.Ignoring for a moment the fact that the real motivation was the simple equation of more games = more money, the theory itself already looks flawed.None of the matches between European giants has delivered a compelling contest yet.And why would they? At the start of the long season with more matches in it, why would any team with ambitions to win things in the spring, go out all guns blazing in the autumn?Especially when they know they have six games NOT against big sides to make sure they accrue enough points to qualify at least for the play-off round (and even more games).There is even less jeopardy than before.Read the full column on the Champions League format fail and why everyone – including YOU – needs a rethink. More

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      Maya Le Tissier targets England squad spot ahead of Euros after ‘bittersweet’ World Cup experience

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      MAYA LE TISSIER has both bittersweet and happy memories of being on standby for Lionesses duty at last year’s World Cup in Australia. Now the WSL’s youngest centurion is determined to nail down an England squad spot at next year’s Euros. Maya Le Tissier hopes to feature for England when they play Germany in a friendly fixture on FridayCredit: GettyThe Lionesses’ duels with Germany and South Africa this month are part of their preparations for next year’s Euros in SwitzerlandCredit: GettyLe Tissier, who is Man United’s captain, has been capped four times to dateCredit: GettyA standout debut season at Manchester United, after a July 2022 move, resulted in Le Tissier joining Aston Villa’s Lucy Staniforth and Man City’s Jess Park on Sarina Wiegman’s standby list. The versatile defender, who joined from Brighton, helped United finish second in the league. While the WSL ace was not part of the 23-strong group that reached the World Cup final won by Spain, she played her part off the pitch helping team-mates prepare for the contest. Le Tissier, who has four caps, recalls: “When Sarina gave me the call to say I was on standby, it didn’t feel like it then but it was still a great achievement. Read More Football Stories”It was definitely difficult to take. It was bittersweet.”I loved Australia and being around the girls. They made it feel like I was part of the team. “I didn’t know what the vibe was going to be like to be there on standby, ready to go if someone got injured. “You don’t want anyone to get injured but you want to be at the World Cup, so it was really difficult. Most read in Football”Helping the girls prepare for a great tournament, I was really happy to play my part. “Hopefully next time I can play an even bigger part.”The next tournament opportunity for Le Tissier could come next July when England battle to retain their Euros crown following their 2022 triumph.Since their historic July 31 win against Germany, who they play on Friday at Wembley, Le Tissier’s career has gone from strength to strength. “I’ve been close but not in there so I would really like to cement my spot. That comes with performancesMaya Le TissierThe talented Guernsey-born defender, who was in the stands at the stadium watching Ella Toone score for the Lionesses that day, is now Man United’s captain. This follows establishing herself as a first-team regular and playing in all of the Red Devils’ top-flight games since joining the club. Le Tissier adds: “When Tooney scored that goal, I was like, ‘she’s going to be my team-mate!’”Toone always comes up in the big moments, you can always trust her. I was watching from the stands. It was really special.”Back in December 2018 Le Tissier made her Women’s Super League debut playing for Brighton against Chelsea. Back then the team were managed by former England boss Hope Powell. Last Saturday Le Tissier made her 100th WSL appearance when Marc Skinner’s United drew 1-1 with the Seagulls at the Amex. A result that left United third in the table before the international break and her old side sat fourth. Le Tissier said: “I actually didn’t even know that until after the game and then I saw a photo of me in a Brighton shirt and me in a United shirt. “I thought ‘that’s so weird that I’ve come back to the Amex and made my 100th appearance. “I feel very grateful to the coaches, to Hope (Powell), to Marc (Skinner). “They put their trust in me even when I was a kid and probably making too many mistakes. “But they trusted me to play in that position and to help the team. “I loved my time at Brighton and I love my time at United, it’s been really good for me so far. “There’s still a lot more I can bring and a lot more games for me to become a better player.”Having become a WSL centurion Le Tissier would love to do the same in an England shirt. The player who made her senior England debut in a friendly draw with Norway two years ago, last featured for the team in a Euros qualifier defeat of the Republic of Ireland in July.She hopes to get the chance to be part of the Lionesses squad battling for Euros glory in Switzerland next summer. Le Tissier adds: “Playing in a major tournament with England – that’s what we all dream of. “I’ve been so close, but still so far away and I definitely need to improve my game. “I will do everything I can this season to put myself there. Le Tissier hopes to experience playing in a major international tournament with some of her England team-mates who also play for Man UnitedCredit: Getty”It would be super special, especially if some of the United girls hopefully have a good season and get picked for England. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’ve been close but not in there so I would really like to cement my spot. That comes with performances.”I’ve played a lot of games now, so I don’t think there’s even a question about experience. I can definitely bring that.” More

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      Forgotten Man Utd academy star returns to first-team training after 21 YEARS at the age of 36 following 600-game career

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      A FORGOTTEN Manchester United academy ace has returned to train with the club 21 YEARS after he left.The 36-year-old never turned out for the Red Devils’ first-team as he was deemed too small.Tommy Rowe has been spotted in training with Manchester UnitedCredit: X – MUFCHe has featured in the Premier League 2 for the clubCredit: GettyTommy Rowe left Old Trafford in 2003 after one year in the academy as he joined Stockport County.The winger went on to enjoy a successful career in the English Football League.He made 601 appearances for seven different clubs, including Peterborough United and Doncaster Rovers.His best season came in 2016/17, as he netted 13 times for Doncaster in League Two.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLRowe has now become the latest former Man United player to link up with the Under-21s.However, has now been pictured training with the first-team squad.He followed in the footsteps of Tom Huddlestone and Paul McShane, who also held player-coach roles, but has gone one further by joining Erik ten Hag’s squad for a session.Huddlestone made 24 appearances for the U21s before he left the club in the summer.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe club completed the deal to bring in the former academy player back in September.Rowe has already made six appearances for the U21s in the Premier League 2 as well as one in the EFL Trophy.Jose Mourinho reveals he’s still holding out hope of winning Premier League title with Man UtdRowe is in a similar role to Tom HuddlestoneCredit: GettyDuring his career, he reached the championship but played up and down the English leagues.Rowe enjoyed play-off success from League Two with Stockport as well as League One play-off and Football League trophy victories with the Posh.He has insisted that he is keen to remain in the sport for the next five decades.He told the Yorkshire Post in 2023: “I am asked questions about how long my career is and it is never defined. It’s how I see it tomorrow.”It would destroy me if someone said I came into training and didn’t care. That would be when I ended my career.”Because I know until this point that I have done all I can do to put things right.”Whatever success is to everyone else is probably not the same version that I see for myself.”I have aspirations of being in football for the next forty or fifty years.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So I can’t actually stop playing football as football has an ongoing appeal and will stay in my mind forever.”I don’t even think about retirement at any point. I just keep going. I have got that clear in mind.” More