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      Ex-France star who tore Man Utd apart wakes up unemployed aged 33 after release by former Champions League finalists

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      WISSAM BEN YEDDER has left Monaco as a free agent.The talented forward, 33, was out of contract at the end of the season.Wissam Ben Yedder has left Monaco in search of a new clubCredit: AFPThe Frenchman celebrates at Old TraffordCredit: Mark Robinson – The SunHe held talks with the French club but both parties decided his future was elsewhere.Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro said via Get French Football News: “I had a talk with him yesterday. “It was a very good one-on-one conversation. “It was good to reflect on the season, to listen to him, to listen to his expectations for the future, and how he sees himself.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”A player like him being free is very attractive in the market.”Monaco later confirmed 19-cap France star Ben Yedder’s exit.Scuro added: “Everyone knows Wissam’s qualities as an exceptional striker with an incredible sense of the game and of scoring goals. “What he has done on the pitch over the last five seasons will go down in the club’s history.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We wish him all the best for the future.”Ben Yedder scored twice for Sevilla at Old Trafford to knock Manchester United out of the Champions League in 2018.Fans stunned by France manager Didier Deschamps’ ‘ruthless’ half-time team-talk – despite being 7-0 upHe scored 70 times in 138 matches for the Spaniards before moving to France.Ben Yedder racked up an impressive 118 strikes in 208 outings for Monaco and should have plenty of suitors despite his age.His exit could open the door for former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, 22, to establish himself with the Ligue 1 outfit next season. More

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      Fans ask ‘which body part is that?’ as PSG star shows off gruesome results of surgery after horror injury

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      PRESNEL KIMPEMBE has offered an injury update after spending more than 400 days sidelined by an Achilles issue.The Paris Saint-Germain defender, 28, has not played since February 2023.Presnel Kimpembe has had to go under the knifeCredit: Instagram / @kimpembe3Kimpembe, 28, showed fans the gruesome reality of his injuryCredit: Instagram / @kimpembe3The centre-back has not played since February 2023Credit: ReutersKimpembe initially suffered the Achilles injury in October 2022.He returned three months later, but following just a trio of appearances had to undergo surgery after being stretchered off against Marseille.Amid PSG’s latest title celebrations, the centre-back posted a series of snaps to his Instagram account.They featured a number of pictures of him celebrating in full kit alongside his team-mates.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile they also included an image of his heel post-surgery, laying bare to fans the gruesome reality of his injury.The popular defender captioned his post: “One more title. And a 50th for history.”A difficult season but full of personal learning. 1 more to go get it all together.”Every obstacle strengthens the resolve”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Thank you for your continued support!”Fans couldn’t believe the picture of his heel post-surgery, with one asking: “Which body part is that??”Paul Pogba and Presnel Kimpembe watch David Beckham’s Inter Miami While a second wrote: “Christ I thought his foot had gone.”Plenty of PSG fans also offered words of support, with one commenting: “We really miss you on defence.”While a second gushed: “We love you Presko.”Alongside a heart emoji, Ethan Mbappe added: “PRESKOOOO.”Kimpembe has played 236 times for PSG, having debuted in 2014.He has enjoyed a glittering career to date, winning seven Ligue 1 titles, four Coupes de France, four Coupes de la Ligue and the Fifa World Cup in 2018.Kimpembe was involved in PSG’s title celebrationsCredit: Instagram / @kimpembe3Kimpembe played alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar last seasonCredit: EPAKimpembe won the World Cup alongside Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane DembeleCredit: Reuters More

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      Watch ‘worst sending off EVER’ as commentator is left stunned and player is humiliated after VAR review

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      REFEREE Ruddy Buquet astonished fans, players and commentators alike as he bafflingly sent Metz star Georges Mikautadze off last night.The Ligue 1 relegation strugglers were in action against Rennes at Stade Saint-Symphorien.Arnaud Kalimuendo collided with Georges MikautadzeCredit: X / @FOOTBALLONTNTThe forward threw himself to the turfCredit: X / @FOOTBALLONTNTMikautadze, 23, was sent off by referee Ruddy BuguetCredit: AFPThe striker waited in the tunnel to learn his fateCredit: X / @FOOTBALLONTNTAs he thought he would be allowed back on, the Georgian was stoppedCredit: X / @FOOTBALLONTNTMetz trailed 3-2 in the closing stages, after Arnaud Kalimuendo’s 93rd minute goal for the visitors.Things then went from bad to worse for Laszlo Boloni’s side, as talisman Mikautadze was shown a straight red card in the 96th minute.Replays clearly showed that the Georgian and Kalimendo had innocuously bumped into each other, with the latter going down theatrically.Mikautadze made his way down the tunnel, only for VAR to instruct Buquet to take another look on the pitchside monitor.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 47-year-old was then shown the incident a number of times, with an expectation that common sense would prevail and the decision would be overturned.Mikautadze, 23, clearly expected to be allowed to return, and attempted to make his way back onto the pitch.Incredibly he was stopped by the fourth official, with Buquet doubling down and sticking to his baffling decision.Metz went on to lose the crucial match 3-2 to leave them 16th, in Ligue 1’s relegation play-off zone, and just three points above the automatic drop.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMikautadze had scored earlier in the matchCredit: AFPMikautadze’s controversial red card will now see him ruled out for Metz’s pivotal last two matches, if it is not overturned by the LFP.Boloni, who gave Cristiano Ronaldo his senior debut for Sporting Lisbon more than 20 years ago, will take his team to Strasbourg next time out, before finishing their campaign by hosting Paris Saint-Germain.Fuming Kylian Mbappe’s incredible reaction to being subbed by PSG in Marseille victoryMetz’s veteran boss, 71, was furious with the officiating after the match.His side had twice led through goals by Mikautadze and Papa Amadou Diallo, before being pegged back by an Amine Gouiri effort and a penalty by Benjamin Bourigeaud.I don’t know whether to scream, cry, laugh…Laszlo BoloniOn the referee’s performance, Boloni blasted: “The penalty almost completely changes the course of the match.”The icing on the cake is the expulsion of Mikautadze. I don’t know whether to scream, cry, laugh… I can’t comment. It’s incommentable. No comment.”I only ask myself one question. Am I really ready to talk to really tell you what I feel?”Because if I do that, I live not far away, I immediately buy a ticket to go to the disciplinary committee and they will be right, because there is always a sentence or a word of interpretation by which some are more equal than equals, wiser than the wise, have more rights than… there you go.”The TNT Sports commentator in the UK was also stunned.As the incident was being checked, he said: “Kalimuendo if anything deserves a yellow card for that.”Let’s hope the call is right. Let’s hope he gets called back in and scores a late goal! He just stood there.”‘VAR has broken match officials’ minds’Fans watching on at home were left scratching their heads.One wrote on social media: “VAR has broken match officials’ minds.”While a second blasted: “That’s the worst sending off I’ve ever seen.”A third claimed: “Referee shouldn’t referee again if he thinks that is a red card.”And another added: “Seems like VAR is broken all over Europe..”Mikautadze scored 23 goals as Metz were promoted from Ligue 2 last season.He subsequently signed for Ajax in a deal worth around £14million.After failing to make an impact in Amsterdam amid Ajax’s shambolic season, Mikautadze returned to Metz on loan in January.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis comeback has been a roaring success, with the forward having notched 12 goals in 18 Ligue 1 appearances.Should the LFP fail to overturn his red card, however, his stint back at Metz will be over. More

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      Fans claim Mbappe ‘just destroyed this poor man’s career’ after PSG star’s outrageous skill assists Dembele

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE left fans in disbelief with an outrageous piece of skill before his assist for Ousmane Dembele.Paris Saint-Germain moved closer to being crowned Ligue 1 champions with a 4-1 win at Lorient on Wednesday night, a result that leaves them 11 points clear at the top with just four games remaining.Kylian Mbappe was sensational against Lorient on Wednesday eveningCredit: GettyHe destroyed defender Nathaniel Adjei by somehow flicking it through his legs on the bylineThe skill left many fans on social media utterly astonishedMbappe, 25, who has been sensational yet again for the French giants this season, was involved in three of the goals, scoring two and assisting one.And it was his skill before he set up Dembele that truly captivated viewers.On the hour mark, the France captain was running away from goal as Ghanaian defender Nathaniel Adjei forced him out wide towards the corner flag.Yet Mbappe mesmerisingly found a way past Adjei, suckering him in with some deft touches, before he flicked the ball twice between his feet and then nutmegged his man.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe then burst into the box and laid it across for Dembele to tap into an empty net.And the remarkable skill caught the attention of many on social media.Journalist Julien Laurens said: “Kylian Mbappe at his absolute best. Incredible skill! Best player in the world!”And fans agreed with him as one said: “Mbappe just destroyed this poor man’s career 😭😂😭.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMbappe produced a breathtaking display against LorientAnother replied: “Mbappe is so disrespectful 🤣🤣.”A third responded: “Didn’t know he had a bit of R9 in him, damn impressive tho.”Mbappe laughs and brutally shuts down thought of joining ArsenalAnd a fourth said: “Real Madrid is about to add this guy on their team. Good luck to all in the Champions League.”Mbappe has 43 goals and 10 assists in 43 matches for PSG this season.As well as closing in on the league title, Luis Enrique’s side are also into the Champions League semi-finals where they will face Borussia Dortmund.However, Mbappe still looks set to leave the French capital in the summer as he eyes a move to Real Madrid. More

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      How Kylian Mbappe’s incredible seven-year body transformation propelled skinny teen into world’s best player

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has entered his physical prime as he prepares to move to Real Madrid this summer.The 25-year-old has grown from a boy to a man in Ligue 1, first with Monaco and then with current side Paris Saint-Germain.A throwback picture of a skinny teenage Kylian Mbappe being interviewed in 2017 has done the round on social mediaCredit: XThe Frenchman has become an incredible athleteCredit: ReutersMbappe clashed with Kieran Trippier at the old White Hart Lane as a 16-year-oldCredit: Rex FeaturesMbappe debuted for Monaco as a skinny 16-year-old in 2015.He even featured as a scrawny youngster against Tottenham at the old White Hart Lane that year, before fans realised what an icon he would become.The following season, Mbappe really rose to superstardom as Monaco reached the Champions League semi-finals.In a throwback snap shared earlier this week, an 18-year-old Mbappe could be seen chatting to a reporter after grabbing a Champions League brace against Borussia Dortmund in April 2017.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe starlet wore his Monaco shirt and shorts in the picture as well as a pair of sliders – and looked every bit the skinny teenager.That season Mbappe announced himself to the world, scoring 26 goals in all competitions.He subsequently moved to PSG that summer, and has continued to go from strength to strength as he’s grown into his body.According to Goal, Mbappe eats six meals a day.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThey claim that he begins his day by eating boiled eggs with avocado.He then has a protein bar, before tucking into a tuna or chicken wrap with salad.Fuming Kylian Mbappe’s incredible reaction to being subbed by PSG in Marseille victoryFor his fourth meal, Mbappe has a protein shake accompanied by fresh fruit.His fifth consists of chicken or fish served with brown rice.And he then finishes with a protein shake.Mbappe has seen his minutes begin to dwindle during the second half of this season, as PSG boss Luis Enrique prepares for his imminent exit.After being hooked during a recent clash with Marseille, Mbappe could be seen rolling his eyes and shaking his head.Enrique was unhappy with his forward’s response, telling Prime Video: “It’s the same music every single week, the same music… it’s so boring. I am the manager, I make the decisions every day, every week. “I am going to do the same until my last day in Paris. I always try to find the best solution for my team. Even if you don’t (understand the decision), I don’t care. I don’t care at all.”READ MORE SUN STORIESMbappe did play the full 90 of PSG’s Champions League clash with Barcelona in mid-week, but was unable to stop his side from slumping to a 3-2 defeat.His contract will expire at the end of the season, when he is expected to finally sign for Real Madrid.Mbappe has put in plenty of gym workCredit: Getty More

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      PSG star Nordi Mukiele left covered in blood after sickening head collision with opposition goalkeeper

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN star Nordi Mukiele was left with blood pouring from his mouth after a horror collision.The defender clattered into Clermont Foot goalkeeper Massamba Ndiaye just eight minutes into the game.Nordi Mukiele clashed heads with Massamba N’DiayeCredit: ReutersMedics rushed over to the dazed PSG starCredit: APMukiele got back to his feet and began to spit bloodCredit: ReutersHis mouth was covered in bloodCredit: AFPMukiele argued that he wanted to continue playingCredit: AFPMukiele fell to the deck and looked dazed as medics rushed over to treat him.The match was halted for four minutes before the 26-year-old was helped back to his feet.As he got up, blood covered Mukiele’s lips and he began to spit all of it out of his mouth at the side of the pitch.He was substituted off with Achraf Hakimi replacing him. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Mukiele incredibly wanted to soldier on and reacted angrily after seeing his number go up.He threw his arms up in frustration, with the player and PSG doctors involved in a heated debate on the touchline. Mukiele eventually stormed down the tunnel and punched the side of the dugout.With PSG up against Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday night, the ex-RB Leipzig ace was handed just his eighth start of the season in a much-changed side.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERKey players like Gianlugi Donnarumma, Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe were all on the bench.Mbappe was subbed off in their previous Ligue 1 game and was seen rolling his eyes and shaking his head as he made his way off the field last week against Marseille.Fuming Kylian Mbappe’s incredible reaction to being subbed by PSG in Marseille victoryPSG are on course to win their third straight title as they are 12 points clear at the top of the table.Nordi Mukiele was fuming as he was subbed offCredit: @FreeLigue1The defender hit the side of the dugout as he trudged down the tunnel More

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      I’m a former Premier League star famous for one of English football’s best moments – now I’m ready to make more history

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      ANTHONY KNOCKAERT was on the wrong end of one of the most dramatic moments in English football history.Now the former Leicester, Brighton and Fulham winger is hoping to cause a seismic shock in the French Cup for struggling Valenciennes.Anthony Knockaert joined Leicester in 2012 and helped them return to the Premier League after play-off nightmareCredit: Action Images – ReutersKnockaert, now 32, is best remembered for having a stoppage-time penalty saved in the Foxes’ Championship Play-Off semi-final second leg against Watford in 2013.The Hornets went straight down the other end and SunSport columnist Troy Deeney scored to send them to Wembley.Fast forward 11 years and Knockaert is one game from playing at the Stade de France in the final of the French Cup.But his current team Valenciennes are massive underdogs for this evening’s semi-final against a Lyon side captained by former Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAfter a dreadful season, the club controlled by Southampton owners Sport Republic sit bottom of Ligue 2 and are all but certain to be relegated to the third tier.Yet after some kind draws against non-League opposition, Valenciennes have reached the last four of the French Cup for the first time since 1970.Knockaert said: “If anyone didn’t want to play a match like this, they should quit football, change sport! In terms of desire, we will be at 100 per cent.“Of course, that’s not everything. We will have to stick to the boss’ plan. We don’t have room to make the smallest mistake, we know we will pay dearly.Most read in Football“We have to give them the absolute minimum and, in attack, make the most of the shots we have and hope to be 100 per cent efficient to pull something off there.“We will have to surpass ourselves, to have the match of our lives.”Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette completes Lyon free transfer on three-year deal in sensational returnLyon, owned by Crystal Palace’s biggest shareholder John Textor, are hot favourites and have a number of players with Premier League experience in their ranks besides Lacazette.Former England defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles joined on a free from Arsenal last summer after spending a season on loan at Southampton, Valenciennes’ sister club. Croatian centre half Duje Caleta-Car is on a season-long loan from the Saints at Lyon, while Said Benrahma and Orel Mangala arrived on temporary deals in January from West Ham and Nottingham Forest. AinsleFormer Liverpool centre back Dejan Lovren is in his second spell at the club.So is skipper Lacazette, and he is taking nothing for granted against Valenciennes after Lyon’s defeat by Nantes at the same stage last season.The former Arsenal and France centre forward said: “We still have a lot of regrets from last season, and we don’t want to repeat the same mistakes.“We need to play. Last year we had that fear. This time we have to play to avoid regrets like last year.“They (Valenciennes) are the smallest of the four teams (left in the competition), but it is still a semi-final and we have to respect them.“We understand that with the atmosphere and environment, if we are serious, things will go well, but we have to be careful.“It is pleasing to be here today, but we want to reach the final for everything we have experienced since the start of the season.“We need to stay focused on the objective. I think in these kinds of matches there is no need for grand speeches. All players will be motivated to give their best.”Brighton are one of three clubs that Knockaert helped win promotion to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty Images – GettyKnockaert has plenty of top-flight experience himself after helping THREE different teams achieve promotion to the Premier League.He joined Leicester from French club Guingamp in 2012 and after that extraordinary play-off disappointment, played a leading role as they went up as Championship winners the following season.But a contract stand-off led to him joining Standard Liege on a free transfer in 2015, which meant he missed out on Leicester’s incredible Premier League triumph.Knockaert went back to England to join Brighton in 2016 and was Championship Player of the Year in 2016/7 when a runners-up finish saw the Seagulls return to the top flight for the first time in 34 years.While at the Amex, he opened up about family tragedies and his struggle with depression. Older brother Steve died in 2011 from a heart attack and father Jamie passed away from cancer in 2016.Knockaert spent the 2019/20 season on loan at Fulham and helped the Cottagers win promotion via the Play-Offs, beating Brentford in the final at Wembley.After further loan spells at Nottingham Forest, Greek club Volos and Huddersfield, the winger and Fulham agreed to cancel the remainder of his contract.In September 2023, he joined Valenciennes, a club in North East France close to the Belgian border and less than an hour’s drive from his birthplace of Roubaix, near Lille.Taylor Moore, the former Bristol City defender and England Under-19s captain, is among his team-mates.But Valenciennes have had a nightmare in Ligue 2, winning just two games all season, and sit rock bottom 18 points from safety with just eight game to go.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe cup run has given Knockaert, the team and their fans something to enjoy.And he knows as well as anyone that anything can happen in football. 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      PSG boss Enrique rages ‘it’s so boring’ on live TV after Kylian Mbappe rolls eyes and looks disgusted at being subbed

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN forward Kylian Mbappe was furious at being substituted on Sunday.But his raging manager Luis Enrique had little time for the matter when speaking after the match.Kylian Mbappe was left furious after being substitutedCredit: primeThe forward slowly walked across the pitch to the dugoutCredit: primeThe 25-year-old was hauled off in the 64th minute of PSG’s Ligue 1 match against Marseille.Mbappe was seen rolling his eyes and shaking his head after spotting his number on the board.And he made his feelings clear while walking towards the dugout – much to the frustration of manager Enrique.Fans took to social media to react to the incident, with one person writing: “Enrique is jokes. he’s reminding him who actually makes the decisions.”Read More on FootballAnother commented: “PSG doesn’t win anything, because they don’t control the players! Mbappe rules PSG, I’ve never seen that in any team, he’s a great player, but he needs to be more humble and accept being replaced!”A PSG supporter added: “I don’t get this from him. He played 180minutes in 3 days last week. PSG have a match on Wednesday another after that then Barca on the 10th.”If it wasn’t Le Classique he probably doesn’t even play today. The sub made sense. We have bigger ambitions than this match.”While a fourth wrote: “Enrique gotta stop subbing him off early.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERPSG went on to win 2-0 thanks to goals from Vitinha and Goncalo Ramos, who replaced Mbappe in the second half.After the match, Enrique was asked about the substitution and was clearly irked by the line of questioning. Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni filmed in heated debate ‘arguing over Haaland and Mbappe’The former Barcelona coach raged that he “doesn’t care” what anyone thinks of his decisions.He told Prime Video: “It’s the same music every single week, the same music… it’s so boring. I am the manager, I make the decisions every day, every week. “I am going to do the same until my last day in Paris. I always try to find the best solution for my team. Even if you don’t (understand the decision), I don’t care. I don’t care at all.”Mbappe is set to leave PSG on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer.Real Madrid are currently the clear favourites to sign him. More