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      ‘Is this a real league?’ – Sergio Ramos baffled as keeper turns his back on him as he tries to take penalty

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      SERGIO RAMOS has been left baffled by a goalkeeper’s bizarre penalty antics – which saw his spot-kick delayed by more than a minute. The former Real Madrid star moved to Mexican club Monterrey in January.Sergio Ramos faced some unusual goalkeeping as he stepped up to take a penalty in MexicoCredit: XKeeper Nahuel Guzman turned his back on the Spaniard and refused to turn aroundCredit: XRamos could only look at the referee in confusionCredit: XThe keeper’s bizarre tactic has gone viralRamos, 39, made the shock switch to the Liga MX after more than six months as a free agent.And he’s enjoyed an eventful few months, culminating in a bizarre stand-off in Sunday’s game with Tigres.Monterrey were given a penalty early in the second half, with Diego Lainez seeing red for the hosts. Ramos stepped up to take it – only for Tigres keeper Nahuel Guzman to turn his back on the World Cup winner. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLGuzman refused to turn around for almost 30 seconds, glancing over his shoulder while Ramos looked confused at ref Marco Ortiz.Ortiz wouldn’t blow the whistle for the penalty until red-carded Lainez had left the field, with the striker walking slowly off at the opposite end of the pitch. When the whistle was finally blown, Guzman leapt around to face Ramos, who had already begun his run-up.But the bizarre antics didn’t work for the Tigres keeper, who could get nowhere near the powerful penalty as it flew into the bottom right corner. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKOne baffled fan wrote on X: “Did he really want to intimidate the greatest defender in history?”Another said: “He almost saved it. If he had saved it, everyone would be quiet.”Furious Sergio Ramos goes berserk at Sevilla fan as he stops live TV interview While a third laughed: “Is this a real league?”Despite Ramos netting the opener, it was a night to forget for Monterrey.The visitors were just minutes from victory at the Estadio Universitario, only to concede two goals in stoppage time. The loss leaves Monterrey 9th in the Liga MX, with just 6 wins from 15 games. It’s been an eventful few weeks for Ramos, who netted in three-straight games before a bizarre red card against UNAM. The Spaniard was given a straight red for booting an opponent in the bum. Read More on The SunRamos signed a one-year deal with Monterrey, who are due to compete in the upcoming Club World Cup. The Mexicans have been drawn against Inter Milan, River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds. More

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      Watch moment 6ft7inch Prem star stunned onlookers when he helped push a stranded car of a busy roundabout

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      GEORDIE football hero Dan Burn stunned onlookers when he helped to push a stranded car off a busy roundabout.The 6ft 7in Newcastle defender — whose Carabao Cup final goal last month inspired them to their first domestic trophy in 70 years — sprang into action on Saturday.Dan Burn stunned onlookers when he helped to push a stranded car off a busy roundaboutCredit: FacebookThe Geordie football hero sprang into action on SaturdayCredit: xDan’s Carabao Cup final goal last month inspired Newcastle to their first domestic trophy in 70 yearsCredit: GettyWitnesses said an electric BMW i3 had come to a standstill with its airbags deployed after a driver slammed on the brakes to avoid a crash on the A19, north of the North East city.Phone footage shot by fan Joeanne Collis shows new England cap Burn, 32, climbing from his own car to join two other men.Her nine-year-old son Reuben-Joh, nine, can be heard asking: “Mum, is that actually Dan Burn?” She replies: “It is, aye. Absolute legend.”Read More on SportFull-time carer Joeanne, 40, from Blyth, told The Sun: “Dan is from round here, so everyone knows him.“It just proves what a top man he is. “The car was small so he towered above it.” It was an all-action weekend for Burn — yesterday he played in the home game against Manchester United.Most read in FootballHow Newcastle outsmarted Liverpool with Dan Burn and Alexander Isak’s genius tricks More

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      Ex-England boss Gareth Southgate changes career as he turns back on football, according to paperwork seen by The Sun

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      GARETH Southgate looks to have retired as a football manager — by changing his profession on paper to “company director”.His last match in charge of England was last summer, when Spain beat the Three Lions 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final.Gareth Southgate looks to have retired as a football manager — by changing his profession on paper to ‘company director’Credit: GettyThe 54-year-old said after leaving the England job that he would not return to a coaching role for at least a year.Now former England defender Gareth has given his clearest indication yet that he is packing in football management for good.Documents for MAS Inv­estment Holdings Limited — the business that handles his £6.2million property portfolio — reveal he has changed his profession from “football manager” to “company director”.The move seems to back up Gary Lineker, who said after the Euro 2024 final: “I suspect this might be his last game in management.”Read More on SportGareth, who lives in North Yorkshire with wife Alison, had been tipped for a Premier League job, and was linked with Man United before they hired Ruben Amorim.Instead, he has been taking on temporary roles. Gareth is a technical observer for European football’s ruling body Uefa and a visiting lecturer at Harvard Business School in the US.He is also writing a self-help book, which is to focus on leadership.Most read in FootballIt is expected to feature some of the lessons he learned while guiding the Three Lions to two successive European Championship finals.Sir Gareth Southgate fears boys are watching too much porn instead of ‘expressing their emotions’ More

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      Luis Suarez appears to try to BITE player again… but quickly stops when he realises it’s his own team-mate

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      LUIS SUAREZ appeared to try to BITE a player once again – only to stop when he realised it was his own team-mate.The bizarre incident occurred as Inter Miami faced MLS rivals LAFC in the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup quarter-final this week.Luis Suarez appeared to attempt biting Inter Miami teammate Jordi AlbaTensions were high in Florida after Inter’s Californian opponents won the first leg 1-0.But Lionel Messi and Co got the job done with a 3-1 victory at home, giving them a 3-2 aggregate win.However, tensions spilled over late as players from both sides clashed following a stray challenge.It saw a large bundle form in the centre of pitch, with Suarez at the heart of it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe former Liverpool and Barcelona star then was tugged on the collar of his shirt.And he span around in anger before appearing to aim a bite at the stray arm.However, Suarez quickly stopped in his tracks when he realised the appendage belonged to Inter Miami team-mate Jordi Alba.Fans were quick to react online, with one saying: “Friendly fire.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnother declared: “Suarez is something else.”One noted: “Defence mechanism.”Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez’s sons playing in same Inter Miami team as incredible video shows wonderkids in action Suarez has a history of biting, chomping Branislav Ivanovic in 2013Credit: Pixel 8He then bit Giorgio Chiellini a year later at the World CupCredit: TV CompanySuarez received a nine-game international banCredit: ReutersHe was also suspended for 10 Premier League games for his Ivanovic chompCredit: Getty Images – GettyAnother added: “He needs to see someone about this habit.”The latter tweet refers to Suarez’s infamous history of biting several opponents.He chomped down on Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay’s World Cup win over Italy in 2014.And a year earlier, Suarez bit Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic while playing for Liverpool.It resulted in a 10-match ban from the FA, while his bite on Chiellini saw him suspended for nine international games spanning 21 months. More

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      ‘This is so impressive’ – Fans amazed as Oli McBurnie speaks in flawless Spanish just months after LaLiga transfer

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      OLI MCBURNIE has left fans stunned with his fluent Spanish – less than a year after joining Las Palmas.The former Sheffield United star left the Premier League last summer to join the LaLiga side. Las Palmas striker Oli McBurnie was back in the goals against GetafeCredit: GettyThe 28-year-old conducted his post-match interview entirely in SpanishCredit: XMcBurnie, a Scottish international raised in Leeds, has gone to great lengths to integrate since his move. And he showed off his Spanish in a TV interview following a 3-1 win over Getafe on Saturday. McBurnie conducted the entire interview in Spanish after netting his team’s second goal – impressing his interviewer in the process.The 28-year-old said: “It’s a very good day for us. We know we need more wins and points. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”It’s a great day for us, now we need more.”I want more goals. This year is difficult for me. I want to help the team”.Fans were quick to praise McBurnie for going above and beyond to learn the language.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKOne stunned fan wrote on X: “No way is that him talking?!”Most read in FootballAnother said: “This is so impressive from @oli_mcburnie he’s integrated so well into life in Spain both on and off the pitch.”Moment Rangers-daft frontman Oli McBurnie bags assist against Real Madrid two months after Ibrox side could have signed him for FREEWhile a third added: “Great to see him doing well and proving doubters wrong.”McBurnie began his career at Bradford City before a breakthrough year at Swansea in 2018. The striker netted 22 goals in 42 Championship games, earning him a £20m move to the Premier League with Sheffield United.Oli’s Spanish interview in fullQ: Ollie, is speaking in Spanish with us… finally this victory.McBurnie: It’s a very good day for us. We know we need more wins and points. It’s a great day for us, now we need more.Q: Today, a goal and a win. You said the other day you were sad because your goal counted for nothing.McBurnie: Yes, definitely. I want more goals. This year is difficult for me. I want to help the team, but today is good with goals for me and Fabio (Silva). We won and it’s all incredible, and today is for the fans.Q: And above all it’s a win that helps everyone keep believing?McBurnie: Definitely. We know we need more wins. Today is only one game and only three points. It’s good, but now more and tomorrow more work. We want more wins, more points, come on!Q: Ollie, congratulations for the win, and the Spanish.McBurnie: Thanks a lot, I’m trying!McBurnie was unable to live up to his big fee in the Steel City, scoring 29 goals in 159 games.He left for the Canary Islands and Las Palmas last summer, signing a three-year deal.McBurnie endured an 11-game goal drought to start 2025.But he now has two in two games after his strike against Getafe. More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson’s son makes history at Wembley as Peterborough side shock Birmingham in front of Tom Brady

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON’S son Darren made history as Peterborough shocked Birmingham in the Vertu Trophy final.Stunning strikes from Harley Mills and Hector Kyprianou sealed a 2-0 victory for The Posh today.Darren Ferguson made history by winning the trophy for a third timeCredit: PAThe Posh shocked Birmingham at Wembley in front of their co-owner Tom BradyCredit: RexThe NFL legend was on the edge of his seat throughout the gameCredit: ReutersGlory for Peterborough at Wembley saw them become the first team to ever win the competition twice in a row after they beat Wycombe last year.And the club’s manager Ferguson also made history as the first boss to get his hands on the trophy three times.The Scot, who is into his fourth spell as Peterborough gaffer, first won the cup in 2014 against Chesterfield.Meanwhile, it was disappointment for Birmingham this afternoon, who were looking to make it a double after securing the League One title as Wrexham dropped points yesterday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNFL legend and Blues co-owner Tom Brady had jetted from the US to London for the game.The American sat next to fellow co-owner Tom Wagner for the game and Hollywood actor Glen Powell was in the stands.As the Birmingham team came up the Wembley steps to collect their runners-up medals, Wagner delivered a surprise pep talk to them.The squad turned from fans and looked at the owner as he began to passionately lecture the players.Most read in EFLBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBefore the game, Brady and Wagner serenaded Blues supporters from the top of a bus in the fan park.They sang “championes” in reference to their League One title.Birmingham become first EFL club to win promotion as Tom Brady’s club bounce back to Championship at first attemptWagner also mingled with supporters and posed for photos with them before heading to his VIP seat. He said the club’s trip to Wembley was “just the beginning” of their reign and they are trying to create a “culture of winning”.Wagner added that Brady will play a “huge part” of this via his “conversations with players and coaches”.Blues chief Tom Wagner lectured the players as they came to collect their medalsCredit: Getty More

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      Huge brawl breaks out between Birmingham and Peterborough stars AFTER final whistle as Posh celebrate trophy at Wembley

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      A MASS brawl broke out just seconds after full-time after Peterborough stunned Birmingham in the EFL Trophy final.Players from both sides clashed after Posh beat the League One champions 2-0 at Wembley.Posh stunned Birmingham to retain the EFL Trophy at WembleyCredit: AlamyTempers flared at the final whistle resulting in a meleeCredit: GettyThe League One champions had been left frustrated during a lengthy stoppage timeCredit: PABlues entered the match as overwhelming favourites after securing the title this week.Chris Davies’s side have bounced back to the Championship at the first attempt and look set to smash the 100-point barrier.They had been expected to dethrone Peterborough, who became the first team ever to retain the trophy, having beaten Wycombe 12 months ago.But Blues were undone by two first-half wondergoals from Harley Millsa and Hector Kypriano. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLTempers flared following the final whistle at the Home of Football, where Birmingham had a late goal ruled out for offside and Posh keeper Jed Steer had been accused of milking the clock. A frustrated Keshi Anderson was seen being held back by his team-mates as Posh’s wild celebrations were interrupted.Emmanuel Fernandez and Marc Leonard grappled as Posh star Oscar Wallin tried desperately to break them apart. There was pushing and shoving from players on both sides as the referees moved in to restore order.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKOne fan wrote on X: “Birmingham City showed more fight after the game then they did during it.”While another added: “We shouldn’t kick off about it. We just need to accept the defeat and move on.”Birmingham become first EFL club to win promotion as Tom Brady’s club bounce back to Championship at first attemptBirmingham players were later seen receiving a pep talk from owner Tom Wagner in the Wembley stands.After receiving their runner-up medals, the American businessman gave a rousing speech and was applauded by the team. Wagner was joined by investor Tom Brady, an NFL superstar who has won seven Super Bowl rings.Earlier this week, Birmingham revealed they have been followed by Amazon Prime cameras throughout the season.Birmingham minority owner Tom Brady flew in for the matchCredit: ReutersIt came after they sealed promotion on Tuesday night after a 2-1 win against Peterborough.The documentary on their League One campaign will be released in the summer. Read More on The SunA press release said: “[The doc will go] beyond the day-to-day football operations and explore the unique cultural heritage of Birmingham City, as well as a supporter base who have remained loyal despite a sustained period without success or silverware.”The documentary will shine a spotlight on this community’s resurgence, illustrating how the football club plans to drive its transformation.” More

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      Man Utd ratings: Joshua Zirkzee bright before injury woe but how did Andre Onana’s replacement do?

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      MANCHESTER 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, even if they win all of their last six games.Altay Bayindir failed to make the most of his rare chance between the sticksCredit: AlamyJoshua Zirkzee impressed before going off injuredCredit: ReutersIt was another dark day that reflects a poor campaign for United as Newcastle carved them open with ease in the second-half.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.ALTAY BAYINDIR – 4 All eyes were on the Turkish goalie as he replaced the dropped Andre Onana.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe didn’t put a foot wrong in the early stages of his Premier League debut and made a superb save to deny Alexander Isak in the first half.But that all went to pot as the Red Devils began to crumble, and he gift-wrapped one the Magpies the fourth when chipping straight to Joelinton.Set the nerves jangling a few more times to leave the manager with one big question – is it time for Tom Heaton to come in?NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 4Looked to be doing alright in the opening period as he often teamed up with Diogo Dalot to try keep out Barnes.Most read in FootballThough, like his team-mates, absolutely went to pieces once Newcastle stepped it up.His mistake for the third goal summed up his poor display.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKVICTOR LINDELOF – 5Marshalled the defence well as the centre of the three during the first period.But the Swede must have felt like the boy with his finger in the dike next to Yoro and Mazraoui.Looked a man with the world on his shoulders once he got the armband late on and will no doubt have been counting down the seconds until full time.LENY YORO – 4Not the finest display from the young Frenchmen, who was booked for tussling before a corner in the opening period.Huge question marks over him positionally for Newcastle’s first two goals.And then a sloppy pass out that almost led to another goal midway through the second period typified this abject performance.DIOGO DALOT – 5Could have been stronger in a few first half challenges but offered a lot of threat in the United attacks.His pace led to the equaliser but once couldn’t make any more of an impact in the second period.And he will be upset that he failed to shut out the threat of two-goal Barnes.MANUEL UGARTE – 5Was unfortunate to go into the book early doors for what looked to be a great tackle on Tino Livramento and that meant he had to play the rest of the game on a tightrope.It was his sloppy play that gave the ball away for Newcastle’s opener but he made up for that by outpowering Joelinton to create the equaliser.But he was one of those that failed to step up and protect the defence once the floodgates started to open.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5The Dane did constantly want the ball but did very little with it.Outpowered, outworked and well off the pace once the going got tough.The magic appears to be waning.HARRY AMASS – 5The 18-year-old was another making his first Premier League start and struggled with the physicality at times.Struggled to make much of an impact going up against Jacob Murphy in attack.And he was caught a yard off it in the build-up to Newcastle’s second before he was taken off.BRUNO FERNANDES – 5Intelligent performance during the first 45 minutes from the United captain.But as his defence caved in to hand Newcastle the win, their leader was nowhere to be seen.There was only one Bruno left smiling today – and they were wearing Black and White.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 6His pace was a constant thorn and danger to the Newcastle defence.And he showed great composure with a fine finish to level.Though a sloppy pullback on a rare counter after the break was his last piece of action.JOSHUA ZIRKZEE – 7The Dutch forward recovered from a sloppy pass early on to produce another encouraging display.Came close to an opener after neat play with Fernandes and battled well with Toon’s big boys Dan Burn and Fabian Schar.Unfortunately, just as it looked like the 23-year-old’s form was building up, his season could be in threat now as he was forced off with a hamstring injury.SUBS:MASON MOUNT (on for Garnacho 55 mins) – 5Struggled to make any impact.Like those before him, he found the Toon midfield was too hungry, physical and just simply wanted it more.RASMUS HOJLUND (on for Zirkzee 55 mins) – 4Tried to get involved physically with Schar and Burn but had zero luck.Offered nothing as his side rolled over and died.PATRICK DORGU (on for Amass 55 mins) – 5Couple of nice touches but nothing of note. Not many will remember his fleeting out this afternoon.LUKE SHAW (on for Mazraoui 77 mins) – 5The only positive for him was minutes in the tank.Read More on The SunCame on at centre-half next to Lindelof for the closing stages and fortunately helped to not concede any more.KOBBIE MAINOO (on for Fernandes 81 mins) – N/AJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More