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      ‘What did you say Wayne?’ – Rooney forced to defend himself to Gabby Logan live on Amazon Prime Video

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      WAYNE ROONEY was forced to defend himself on live TV after being caught whispering behind Gabby Logan’s back.The presenter hilariously asked Wazza to speak up after the Manchester United legend was caught gloating about his outfit.Wayne Rooney was forced to defend himself after being caught whispering behind Gabby Logan’s backRooney and Logan were joined by Daniel Sturridge, Clarence Seedorf and Ashley Young for Amazon Prime’s coverage of the Champions LeagueCredit: X @primevideosportParis Saint-Germain survived a brave second-half comeback from Aston Villa to edge through to the semi-finalsCredit: RexRooney and Logan were joined by Daniel Sturridge, Clarence Seedorf and Ashley Young for Amazon Prime’s coverage of the Champions League on Tuesday night.The panel were covering Aston Villa’s 5-4 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park.But the first topic of conversation before kick-off was the unpredictable evening spring weather.Logan was talking about the sunshine and the great atmosphere around the Premier League stadium – which rarely hosts such momentous European nights. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut while the new Match of the Day presenter was speaking to the camera, Rooney turned to the three lads and appeared to mutter a few jokes.Sturridge, Seedorf and his former team-mate Young all burst out in laughter, before Logan curiously turned back towards them.Logan quizzed: “What did you say Wayne?”Rooney, wearing a lighter jacket than his fellow pundits, replied: “I just said ‘I knew I was dressed right for the occasion’.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLogan joked: “We were giving Wayne a bit of stick because he seemed to be dressed for a different climate. But it turns out he got it right.”With the score 3-1 going into the second leg, Villa’s chances were slim.Heartwarming moment Matty Cash’s reporter sister tells him she loves him after Aston Villa’s PSG defeatBut Unai Emery’s side put up a valiant effort after coming back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on the night.Unfortunately, it was not enough as they bravely crashed out 5-4 on aggregate to the Kings of France.Just like last week, left-back Matty Cash was interviewed by his sister Hannah after the match, who is a reporter for CBS Sports.Meanwhile, Rooney took up his new mid-week punditry role within weeks of being sacked by Championship club Plymouth Argyle. He has since been linked with a shock return to the dugout with Blackburn, as pressure mounts on current boss Valerien Ismael.Wayne Rooney is a candidate for the Blackburn job More

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      Injury woes mount for Manchester City’s women’s side as club confirm ACL rupture for Australia forward Mary Fowler

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      MANCHESTER CITY have suffered another injury blow with the club confirming Mary Fowler has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament. The Cityzens ace suffered a knee ligament tear on April 13 during her side’s 2-0 Women’s FA Cup semi-final loss to Man United. Manchester City ace Mary Fowler suffered a knee ligament tear in the first half of her team’s FA Cup last four clash with Man UnitedCredit: AlamyThe City forward went off injured in the 25th minute after rupturing her ligament whilst attempting to stretch for the ballCredit: PAVivianne Miedema is also among the Man City players currently sidelined with the forward out due to a hamstring issueCredit: GettyThe Australia forward is now one of eleven first-team regulars currently crocked before her side’s last four Women’s Super League games this season. Fowler is also the second Cityzens ace to be sidelined by an ACL injury within the past nine months with Japan and City defender Risa Shimizu rupturing her knee ligament last JulyThe WSL giants, who are fourth and seven points off Man United, are chasing a top three finish needed for Champions League qualification.They due to play Everton, Leicester, the Red Devils and Crystal Palace in their final four games this termRead More Football StoriesAnd their squad has been left thin after being decimated by injury blows over the course of this season. Vivianne Miedema and striker Khadija Shaw are both sidelined with hamstring concerns. Last week interim City boss Nick Cushing revealed Miedema is expected to be out for the rest of this term. Rebecca Knaak is also out of action with the defender damaging her hamstring whilst on Nations League duty with Germany in February. Most read in FootballAnd Laura Blindkilde Brown is currently crocked with the midfielder spotted on crutches at the Etihad on March 23 during City’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea in the league. Alex Greenwood is currently working her way back to fitness following a medial collateral knee rupture.The England defender sustained her injury during City’s defeat of St Polten in the Champions League However the City skipper and Hemp are back training on grass with Hemp continuing her recovery following an operation on her knee in December last year. Midfielder Jill Roord missed City’s FA Cup semis loss to United due to an unspecified injury. Interim boss Nick Cushing hopes says a review of Man City’s injury situation is neededCredit: AlamyMeanwhile goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita and winger Aoba Fujino are also currently sidelined.City’s injury woes meant Cushing had only six substitutes on the bench during his sides’s FA Cup semis duel with neighbours United. The interim Cityzens gaffer, who took charge of the team in March after the sacking of Gareth Taylor, is keen for a review of the situation and his side’s season as a whole.   More

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      Kompany’s ‘newly single’ Bayern assistant looking for love with ‘woman named Nathalie’ as he posts brilliant public plea

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      VINCENT KOMPANY’S right-hand man revealed he is looking for love – but there is one crucial requirement.Rodyse Munienge is a close friend of the Bayern Munich manager and has followed him throughout his career.Rodyse Munienge is looking for loveCredit: GettyMunienge is Vincent Kompany’s right-hand manCredit: GettyHe now works as team coordinator at Bayern and is looking for love.However, it comes with a catch, as Munienge joked his partner would have to be called Nathalie, as he has the name tattooed.The Belgian tweeted: “Newly single man, 40 years old, looking for a woman named Nathalie. So I don’t have to redo my tattoo.”It is not clear if his ‘Nathalie’ tattoo was inspired by an ex-partner.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMunienge is a colourful character and he has fulfilled a number of roles alongside Kompany.At Bayern he is always on the training ground and often operates a drone to film players’ positioning and running patterns.He has previously acted as a CHAUFFER for Kompany, with his first job being his personal assistant while the former defender played for Hamburg.Kompany’s father, Pierre, once said of the relationship: “He does everything possible for Vincent, and has done so for years.Most read in BundesligaBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”Rodyse is his bodyguard, his driver, his jack-of-all-trades.”Munienge was part of Kompany’s backroom staff at Anderlecht and Burnley and is known for his humorous posts.Harry Kane leaves fans stunned by his German and fans are convinced it is a major hint over transfer future At Christmas he wrote on Instagram: “Can you please stop asking Santa for the perfect man? I was almost kidnapped three times.” More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Bastian Schweinsteiger ‘splits from tennis ace wife Ana Ivanovic with couple now living apart’

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      ONE of sport’s biggest power couples appears to have called full-time on their relationship.According to reports in Germany, World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger and former tennis world No.1 Ana Ivanovic have split after nine years of marriage.Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic have reportedly splitCredit: EPAThe sporting superstars have been married for nine yearsCredit: Instagram @anaivanovicSchweinsteiger and Ivanovic are believed to have split two months agoCredit: Getty – ContributorEx-Manchester United midfielder Schweinsteiger, 40, and wife Ivanovic, 37, ended their relationship two months ago according to German outlet Bunte.The couple, who have three sons together, are reportedly living separately after the break up.Schweinsteiger is said to be travelling for work, but is regularly based out of Munich – where he spent most of his playing career as a Bayern Munich star.While Ivanovic is living almost 1,000 MILES away in her hometown of Belgrade, Serbia alongside the couple’s children Luka, Leon and Theo.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIvanovic, who won the French Open in 2008, is thought to be living in an apartment near the homes of her parents and brother.Reports from Bild claim that the couple’s relationship began to strain after a lack of time together. The sporting superstars first met back in 2014, with Schweinsteiger dropping the knee in London just a matter of months after their first encounter.They later married in Venice in July of 2016, just five months before Ivanovic hung up her racquet and retired from tennis.Most read in FootballSchweinsteiger and Ivanovic met back in 2014Credit: Instagram @anaivanovicIvanovic is reportedly living in her home country of Serbia near her parentsCredit: GettyThe tennis star is a French Open championCredit: EPACASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIvanovic had an impressive career that saw her win 15 career titles and pocket over £11.6MILLION in prize money.While she reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2007, the Australian Open final in 2008 and won the French Open that same year against Dinara Safina.Moment former Man Utd star Bastian Schweinsteiger suffers awkward coffee cup punditry blunder live on TV at Euro 2024 Schweinsteiger spent 18 years as a professional footballer, spending most of his career with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.The defensive midfielder made 500 appearances for the Bavarians, making him their 11th top appearance maker in history.While he won eight league titles, seven German Cups and one Champions League with the club.He later switched the Allianz Arena for Old Trafford in a move to join Man Utd in 2015.He stayed with The Red Devils for two seasons, making 35 appearances and helping United win the League Cup, FA Cup and Europa League.He later left the Premier League to join MLS side Chicago Fire in 2017, spending three seasons in the US before retiring in 2019.On the international stage, Schweinsteiger earned 121 caps for the German national side and was part of their 2014 World Cup winning squad.Schweinsteiger proposed to Ivanovic just a few months after the pair metCredit: Getty Images – GettyThey have three sons togetherCredit: AFPSchweinsteiger had a brief spell at Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyHe spent most of his career at Bayern MunichCredit: Getty – ContributorThe midfielder won the World Cup with Germany in 2014Credit: Getty More

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      Leny Yoro breaks silence with cryptic message after Thierry Henry criticism in now-deleted Sky Sports video

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      LENY YORO has broken his silence after coming in for criticism from Thierry Henry during a controversial segment of analysis on Monday Night Football.Yoro was in Henry’s firing line during the Sky Sports analysis as the Arsenal legend called him out for instinctively looking to the linesman after Harvey Barnes’ second goal in Newcastle’s 4-1 thrashing of United on Sunday. Leny Yoro has broken his silence after Thierry Henry’s criticism of his reaction to a goal during Man Utd’s 4-1 defeat on SundayCredit: GettySky Sports have deleted a clip of Henry impersonating Leny Yoro’s reaction to Newcastle’s third goalCredit: @SkySportsPL/XHarvey Barnes scores his second goal, and Newcastle’s third, during the 4-1 thrashingCredit: GettyHenry claimed he’d “never seen that before”, and impersonated the teenager’s glance to the official live in the Sky Sports studio.A video of the analysis shared on Sky Sports Premier League’s official X account led to widespread criticism of Henry for “nonsense” and “pathetic” analysis.The video has since been removed by Sky Sports.And now Man Utd centre-back Yoro has posted on social media himself for the first time since the controversy. READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe French teenager took to Instagram to post a photo of himself looking dejected after the defeat to Newcastle alongside a bible passage.It read: “Do not be anxious about anything, but always ask God for what you need. And when you pray, ask for it with thanksgiving. Philippians 4:6.”Man Utd fans leapt to the defence of their £52million summer signing, accusing Henry of “bullying” the 19-year-old.One wrote: “Dragging a youngster and being performative just because he’s got the taste for being a viral meme now. Pathetic stuff.”Most read in FootballYoro shared a bible passage on his Instagram storyCredit: instagram @lenyyoro
      Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordWhile another added: “I like Henry but this is nonsense. Frozen a clip just to make a cheap joke on a young centre half. If Yoro plays for Fulham or Palace they wouldn’t dream of using this ‘analysis’.”And a third had commented: “Thierry Henry’s criticism of Leny Yoro is completely unwarranted. He’s a teenager learning his craft. This kind of ‘analysis’ is just lazy and unhelpful.”‘Can’t say anything’ – Thierry Henry leaves Kate Abdo in stitches as Micah Richards butchers pronunciation of legendHenry had taken issue with Yoro’s reaction to the goal during his analysis, saying: “Look at Yoro and what he is asking for. I don’t know why… I don’t know what he is looking at.”You’re looking at the linesman trying to see if he is going to bail you out… on what I don’t know. I don’t know if he thought there was an offside, I don’t know if he thought that someone – I – we – I don’t know.”We all know it’s a goal. What are you looking at? I actually don’t know. I’ve never seen that before. We all know it’s a goal.”Despite the original video being deleted, a still image of Henry replicating Yoro’s glance still remains up on the Sky Sports Premier League X page, alongside the caption: “When you hear someone open a packet of crisps”.A post using a grab of the video is still up on the Sky Sports Premier League X accountCredit: @SkySportsPL/X More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister was forced to close down CR7 clothes shop and shared sad pictures after difficult decision

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’s business empire has seen him amass a net worth of £600million – but not every venture has been a success.CR7’s money-making tentacles have expanded beyond football to fashion, hotels, real estate, hair clinics and restaurants.Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister closed down the CR7 store in Funchal in 2022Credit: InstagramElma made an emotional post when shutting down the outletCredit: Instagram @elma_oficialBut not every idea has generated more cash to go with the £173m he currently pockets per year at Al-Nassr.One of Ronaldo’s failed business moves was his fashion stores that opened across his homeland of Portugal.The CR7 shops sold everything from football boots and shirts to fitness equipment and signed memorabilia.On his home island of Funchal, his store was ran by his elder sister Elma until it shut down in 2022.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOutlets in Lisbon, the Algarve and Madeira all closed down a few years earlier.Reports at the time said plenty of fans would enter to browse but it did not turn into sales.Elma, who hinted the decision to axe the Funchal shop was down to her busy schedule, took to social media to post snaps of the empty shelves.She said: “Big projects in progress, a lot of time, energy and family love invested.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“As there’s not enough time for everything and life is made up of stages, I decided to close a chapter of my life after 15 years.“It wasn’t an easy decision because it was here that my area started along with many memories and moments that will be marked forever on a page that I will keep in my heart.Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he is a playable character in new Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves game “The reference point for a lot of people, a point thousands of people wanted to pass by when they came to visit our beautiful island of Madeira.“With all my strength I send you an enormous thank you.”The only CR7 store is now located at his museum in Funchal.Elma assists her brother’s business moves and one of his fragrances is named after her.Ronaldo’s family have decided to close several stores across PortugalCredit: Instagram More

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      Amorim is officially WORST Man Utd manager of post-Sir Alex Ferguson era as under-fire boss admits: I’m underperforming

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Ruben Amorim admits that he’s “underperforming” – so he desperately needs Europa League glory to save his season.Because right now Amorim is statistically the WORST of all the United managers to take the hot seat since Sir Alex Ferguson left 12 years ago.Ruben Amorim is statistically Man Utd’s worst manager since Sir Alex FergusonCredit: ReutersEven Ralf Rangnick has a been win percentage than Amorim as Man Utd bossCredit: ReutersUnited are already guaranteed to have their WORST Premier League seasonCredit: PAOnly victory over Lyon in the Europa League quarter-final second leg would be enough to take the Portuguese ahead of the much-mocked Ralf Rangnick in terms of win percentage in all competitions.And even that stat is padded by a friendly Europa League fixture list – with Amorim’s Premier League record, at just over ONE point per game, by FAR the worst of all bosses.Amorim is already guaranteed to lead United to their most dismal domestic record since Fergie left, after leading them to the 13th title of his reign in his farewell campaign of 2012/13.The 40-year-old has defended under-fire goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of Thursday’s all-or-nothing clash at Old Trafford.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe refused to admit that Onana – who was dropped for the thrashing at Newcastle – will be put up for sale in the summer and instead pointed the blame at himself.Amorim said: “We can work with Andre. Sometimes we have some seasons where we are underperforming. If one player is underperforming and we have to change everything, that is not the process for now.”We are going to make that evaluation for every position. If we are talking about mistakes, you can see my record. “My record is the worst in our team. I’m also underperforming, but I think I’m the right guy to coach the team, so it’s the same for Andre.”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordBut this season is likely to be United’s worst season since they were last relegated in 1974.To make matters even worse, hated rivals Liverpool are on the verge of winning their 20th English crown, which would draw them level with United and put them back on the perch that Ferguson knocked them off.Ruben Amorim responds to question about dropping Andre Onana after disasterclass against LyonAnd Liverpool fans are not so busy preparing to celebrate that they haven’t noticed one incredible comparison to their own days in the doldrums.Roy Hodgson’s short-lived reign at Anfield will forever be remembered as one the most disastrous of any manager at a Big Six club in history.Hodgson was sacked in January 2011 after replacing Rafael Benitez and somehow steering Liverpool into a relegation battle.But even he harvested 25 POINTS in 20 Premier League games before being axed.Amorim has just 23 POINTS from 21 games in charge – with just six wins and ten defeats.United were just four points off the Champions League spots in the Prem when Amorim arrived to much fanfare.The former Sporting boss was touted as the bright young thing who would steer the club into a better future.Instead he has presided over the worst run of any United boss in the Prem era.And United now sit 14th in the table, three points above 17th and a whole SEVENTEEN points behind neighbours Manchester City in fifth.In all competitions, Amorim’s record is worse even than Rangnick, who won just 37.9 per cent of his games in interim charge during that weird transitional season of 2021/22.The Austrian and Amorim are the only successors to Ferguson who have failed to win at least half of their games in charge.Even David Moyes, who lasted just one season as the direct replacement for his fellow Scot, managed that.And Jose Mourinho, who famously claimed taking United to second in the league in 2017/8 was one of his greatest achievements, sits proudly top of the table in the post-Fergie world.Amorim is well off matching countryman Mourinho’s Old Trafford record.But at least beating Lyon would give Amorim his 13th victory in 33 games, taking his overall win percentage to 39.4 – just ahead of Rangnick’s 37.9.Whatever the result against the French side, the United boss still has it all to do in the league.Only if Amorim wins ALL SIX remaining Prem matches will his win percentage reach 44.4 to overtake Rangnick’s.And even in that unlikely scenario, his points per game would still be lower, at 1.52 to the Austrian’s 1.54.In a season where up to 11 English clubs could qualify for European competition, United have been so bad that they have little chance of doing it by league position.They are already guaranteed to ‘beat’ their lowest finish of the Premier League era, which was seventh under Moyes.Read More on The SunAnd their only hope of a return to the Champions League is to win the Europa League title in May.It really is s**t or bust for Amorim and United against Lyon. Many fans fear that they will deliver the former.Man Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Zirkzee does well before injury but dropped Onana’s stand-in has a shockerMANCHESTER UNITED’S worst ever Premier League season was confirmed with a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle.The Red Devils are now guaranteed to finish on less than 56 points, which is their lowest ever Prem total.And they can only get that high if they win ALL of their last six games.If they’re not careful, they could even finish 17th – just one spot above the marooned bottom three.It was another dark day that reflects a poor campaign for United as Newcastle carved them open with ease in the second-half.Ruben Amorim dropped keeper Andre Onana after his horror show against Lyon midweek.But stand-in Altay Bayindir had a game to forget too.Sandro Tonali’s volley, a double by Harvey Barnes and a Bruno Guimaraes finish cancelled out Alejandro Garnacho’s goal.Here is how SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse rated the United performances… More

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      Newcastle vs Crystal Palace: Get £50 in Premier League free bets with Betfred

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      NEWCASTLE’S pursuit of the Champions League continues tonight when they host Crystal Palace.And brand new Betfred customers can claim a fantastic £50 in free bets and bonuses when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the Toon’s game in hand. Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNewcastle vs Crystal Palace: Get £50 free bets HERE*How to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsBetfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Newcastle vs Crystal Palace: Get £50 free bets HERE*New to Betfred? Then you can claim this incredible offer.Simply visit the Betfred website using this link HERE* and register a new account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Then you just need to deposit and stake £10 on any football market at odds of Evens or greater.When that first bet has settled — win or lose — Betfred will credit your account with the following free bets;3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook Markets2 x £10 to use on Accumulators (4+ selections)Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*Betfred. New customers only. Register (excl 05/04/25), deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. More