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      Erling Haaland shows what he thinks of Jadon Sancho’s time at Man Utd as ex-team-mate seals return to Dortmund

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      MANCHESTER CITY superstar Erling Haaland is pleased to see Jadon Sancho ending his Manchester United struggles by returning to Borussia Dortmund.Sancho joined United in 2021 following a staggering £73million deal with Dortmund where he enjoyed a stunning four-year stint but failed to replicate his brilliant displays at Old Trafford.
      Man City star Erling Haaland is happy to see Jadon Sancho leaving Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Haaland praised Sancho’s return to Borussia Dortmund
      Haaland and Sancho spent a year playing together at DortmundCredit: EPA
      The winger only managed a mere 12 goals and six assists in 82 games with the Red Devils until his public fallout with manager Erik ten Hag in September saw him getting exiled from the first team.
      Ten Hag left him out of his squad for the crunch Premier League clash against Arsenal due to his “performances in training”.
      The England international then hit back on social media claiming he was turned into a “scapegoat” by the Dutch tactician.
      The 23-year-old couldn’t find his way back to the first team and that led to a return to Dortmund on loan.
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      BVB have brought Sancho back to the Signal Iduna Park until the end of the season after an agreement that doesn’t include an option to buy.
      The Bundesliga giants paid a loan fee of £3m and will cover part of the Manchester City academy graduate’s wages.
      Ex-Dortmund superstar Haaland was very happy to see Sancho returning to his old stomping grounds where he will get a chance to rediscover his old form.
      The star striker spent a year in Germany playing with United’s struggling ace, who registered a whopping 50 goals and 64 assists in 137 appearances.
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      And the Norway international celebrated that move by taking to social media and sharing a picture of Sancho putting the Dortmund shirt back on.
      Haaland issued the following caption on Instagram: “Beautiful.”
      The Premier League’s joint-leading goalscorer also enjoyed tremendous success at Dortmund where he rose to global superstardom during his two-year stint.
      The ex-Red Bull Salzburg star amassed 86 goals and 23 assists in 89 appearances before joining City in 2022 following a £51m deal. More

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      Roy Keane reveals he made bad a choice signing ‘hard work’ Tottenham star despite being told not to

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      ROY KEANE revealed he made a bad decision signing Pascal Chimbonda while he was the manager at Sunderland. Despite being told not to make the transfer – Keane recruited the defender from Tottenham in 2008.
      Roy Keane revealed who his worst-ever signing was during his managerial careerCredit: Getty
      Keane said the player was Pascal Chimbonda who he brought to Sunderland in 2008Credit: Getty
      Keane’s managerial career at Sunderland started off as a success leading the Black Cats’ to promotion into the Premier League in his debut season in 2006-07.
      He spent two and a half years at Sunderland before he was sacked and headed to Ipswich.
      But before his exit from the Stadium of Light in the summer of 2008 Keane was desperate to bolster his squad in fear of regulation and signed Chimbonda.
      Keane ignored the red flags not to sign the right-back who over his career struggled to stay in nearly all of the clubs he was at for more than two years.
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      He said on Gary Neville’s Stick to Football podcast by SkyBet: “I brought Pascal Chimbonda in when people said to not touch him.
      “But I didn’t listen to them because I thought we needed him, and he had Premier League quality and experience. 
      “He came in and was hard work, and I’m being really polite.”
      After spending two terms at White Hart Lane where Chimbonda made 98 appearances before he was sent out the exit door.
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      Keane recruited the one-cap France international because of his top-flight football experience in the hope of assisting his side out of the relegation zone in the 2007-08 season.
      He continued: “I didn’t listen to people, I thought we needed him.
      “I remember, I left Sunderland and got a phone call from someone on the coaching staff at Spurs, they were thinking of bringing in Chimbonda and he’d already been at Spurs.
      “I said, ‘I wouldn’t be sure.’ Next day, they bought him. Why ring people and get feedback, sometimes you have to take a gamble, and pressure can make bad decisions.”
      Chimbonda spent just one season at Sunderland appearing just 16 times across all competitions.
      He then returned to Spurs the following term before his short stints at the likes of Blackburn, Queens Park Rangers, Doncaster and Carlisle. More

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      Forgotten Chelsea star David Datro Fofana has loan transfer cancelled with European giants ‘plotting move’

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      CHELSEA star David Datro Fofana has seen his Union Berlin loan terminated as he is linked with another move away from Stamford Bridge.The Ivorian striker, 21, scored twice in 17 appearances for the Bundesliga club after joining them in the summer.
      David Datro Fofana’s loan at Union Berlin has been terminatedCredit: Getty
      In October, the German outfit suspended him after he reacted angrily to being substituted during a Champions League clash with Napoli.
      Fofana, who joined Chelsea for £8million 12 months ago, snubbed a handshake from Union manager Urs Fischer for which the club issued him with a one-week ban.
      He later apologised for his actions.
      Now Chelsea have confirmed he has returned to West London, but he is expected to leave on loan again before the end of the month.
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      Last week, it was reported Sevilla are keen to bring Fofana in for the rest of the campaign.
      The LaLiga side are down in 16th place in the Spanish top flight and have scored just 23 goals in 19 matches.
      Fofana made four appearances for Chelsea last season before being sent on loan in the summer.
      He bagged his first goal for Union in a 1-1 Champions League draw with Napoli in November.
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      He finally got off the mark in the Bundesliga by scoring against Koln in the last game before the winter break last month.
      Fofana has been capped three times by the Ivory Coast but failed to make the cut for their Africa Cup of Nations squad.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is still searching for a top-level striker to lead the line despite the Blues having spent £1billion over the last 18 months.
      Cole Palmer, Armando Broja and Nicolas Jackson have all been used up front in recent weeks.
      Chelsea sit 10th in the Premier League table, 12 points adrift of the top four.
      And they were beaten 1-0 away at Middlesbrough in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday night. More

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      Steven Gerrard hits back with X-rated response as Gary Neville opens up on time he ‘tapped him up’ for Man Utd transfer

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      LIVERPOOL legend Steven Gerrard issued a brutal X-rated response to Gary Neville after the Manchester United great revealed he tried to convince him to move to Old Trafford.Gerrard enjoyed 17 glittering years with the Reds that saw him winning two FA Cup trophies, three League Cup honours, the 2001 UEFA Cup and of course the 2005 Champions League.
      Gary Neville tried to convince Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard to join Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Neville revealed Gerrard rejected his pitch and remained loyal to LiverpoolCredit: YouTube @The Overlap
      Gerrard revealed he gave Neville a ‘polite f*** off’ back in 2004Credit: Getty
      Many clubs tried to move the legendary midfielder away from Merseyside, such as Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Chelsea who almost landed him shortly after the Miracle of Istanbul.
      However, the loyal Liverpool soldier stayed put at Anfield until 2015 when he flew across the pond for LA Galaxy and retired a year later.
      Legendary United manager Sir Alex Ferguson also tried to test Gerrard’s devotion when he asked Neville to approach him ahead of Euro 2004 when they both played for England
      The Merseysiders’ popular captain, though, “categorically” rejected the former full-back’s pitch insisting he is never leaving Liverpool.
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      Neville said on the latest edition of Stick to Football as per Sky Bet: “Stevie told this in his book, where I went into his room with England and asked him to sign for Manchester United.
      “I was meeting up with England for the Euros, and he [Ferguson] rang me and said it’s ambitious, but his words were, ‘Tell him I’ll go and fetch him, and I’ll walk him back down the East Lancs’.
      “I went to see Stevie, and he quite categorically [rejected it] pretty quickly.
      “He said he would never get out of Liverpool and his family would never get out of Liverpool.”
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      Gerrard caught wind of Neville’s recent revelation and pulled no punches as he took to Instagram to response.
      The Al-Ettifaq manager doubled down on his previous claims by stating he was only trying to be polite to the now Sky Sports pundit when he actually wanted to tell him something much worse.
      Gerrard posted a story which read: “It was a polite f*** off.” More

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      I was released by Premier League side and decided to quit football.. now I’m thriving and winning awards in new career

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      IN the world of youth football, dreams are often shattered as young players struggle to breakthrough onto the professional stage.And former Wolves star Jacob Gibson is one of those victims – who gave up his footballing career in 2013 but is now thriving as a manager at Lloyds Bank.
      Former Wolves star Jacob Gibson is now thriving as a manger at Lloyds Banks
      Gibson’s journey at Molinuex did not end dramatically but rather he had a realisation that top-flight English football was not for him.
      In his first year as a full-time scholar at the club Gibson was struck with injuries and sent on loan to Doncaster.
      This meant it was going to be hard to land a professional contract during his second season.
      He said in an interview with The Express and Star: “I’d been really looking forward to getting in full-time, giving it a proper go and seeing how I could do.
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      “Then in the first week of pre-season I did my ankle, and, when I came back, I had a nightmare with my hamstring.
      “By the time I was fit, the Under-18s were on an amazing run, winning 11 in a row, and I was sent to Doncaster on loan.
      “That was a different experience, and I didn’t really want to be there because the lads were doing so well at Wolves and the atmosphere was brilliant around the place.”
      At the age of 19, Gibson was released from the West Midland’s club and then failed to secure a place at League Two side Accrington Stanley.
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      And it was after his axing he realised his career in football was no more.
      He continued: “Having barely played in my first year, by the time I got into my second there were already conversations about how it was going to be a real struggle to get a pro deal.
      “I kept my head down and tried my hardest, and always had the belief I would take my chance if it came.
      “But deep down I knew it wasn’t going to happen and I had to prepare for what was coming next.”
      Gibson decided to have a dramatic career change and enroll at university and obtained degrees in Sport Science and Sport and Business Management.
      He then joined Lloyds Banking Group through their graduate scheme and has since achieved success in his career, currently working as a Senior Sourcing Manager.
      Now 29, Gibson achievements in his very different career have not gone unnoticed.
      In 2022 he was nominated for the ‘Future Leader’ accolade at the Ethnicity Awards alongside the likes of Bukayo Saka, Alex Scott and Leigh-Anne Piddock from Little Mix.  More

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      Jadon Sancho takes brutal swipe at Erik ten Hag as Man Utd flop seals emotional Borussia Dortmund return

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      JADON SANCHO has completed his loan move to Borussia Dortmund. The 23-year-old will spend the rest of the season with the Bundesliga giants.
      Jadon Sancho has joined Borussia Dortmund on loanCredit: @BlackYellow
      He said he feels like he has returned homeCredit: @BlackYellow
      Dortmund announced the move with a short statement that read: “I’m back.”
      Sancho appeared to make a dig at Erik ten Hag as he sealed the move, saying he “can’t wait to play football with a smile” again.
      On rejoining his former club, the winger said: “When I came into the dressing room today, it felt like coming home. 
      “I know the club inside and out, I’ve always been very close with the fans here and I’ve never lost contact with those in charge. 
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      “I can’t wait to see my team-mates again, go out on the pitch, play football with a smile on my face, assist goals, score goals and help qualify for the Champions League.”
      Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said: “Jadon is an absolute difference player and I’m looking forward to seeing him back in black and yellow soon. 

      “He knows this city, Signal Iduna Park, our fans and our club. 
      “Even though he hasn’t played any competitive games in the past few months, we are sure that he will quickly settle back in with us, get into top form and use his qualities to help us achieve our goals for the season.”
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      Sancho had a huge fall out with Erik ten Hag and refused to apologise to himCredit: Getty
      Sancho is looking to revive his career after spending four months in exile at Manchester United.
      He has not played any football since his public fall out with Ten Hag.
      Sancho was left out of the squad for United’s trip to Arsenal in September with the boss citing his “performances in training.”
      The attacker then took to social media and claimed he was made a “scapegoat” by Ten Hag.
      He then refused to apologise and was banned from training and all first-team facilities.
      Sancho returns to Dortmund after spending four years there from 2017 to 2021.
      The fans’ favourite scored 50 goals and got 64 assists in 137 games, earning him a £73million move to Man Utd.
      But he has suffered a nightmare at Old Trafford, struggling to hit top form as he found the back of the net just 12 times in 82 games.
      The 23-time capped England star also managed a paltry six assists.
      Ex-United star Louis Saha slammed him as one of the club’s “biggest transfer failures” ever when speaking to Paddy Power.
      Sancho’s Red Devils contract runs until 2026 and his parent club are reportedly paying £100,000 of his weekly £290,000 salary while he is in Germany.
      Dortmund supposedly do not have an option to buy included in the loan deal.
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      They will pay United £3m for the loan, which could rise to £3.4m if clauses relating to appearances and Champions League qualification are met.
      Sancho deleted his Instagram account following his spat with Ten Hag but prior to his transfer becoming official, he reactivated his profile.
      Sancho has not played for Man Utd since SeptemberCredit: Getty
      The winger was a fans’ favourite during his four years at DortmundCredit: EPA More

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      Premier League’s ‘hottest Wag’ stuns in skimpy swimsuit as she heads for night time dip and sauna

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      MAJA LINDELOF took social media by storm once more with some steamy pics.Maja is Manchester United ace Victor Lindelof’s wife and has been dubbed the “world’s hottest Wag”.
      Maja Lindelof left her followers in awe at social mediaCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      This time Maja posed in a tight swimsuit as she enjoyed a late session in her spaCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      Maja enjoyed a late dip and an evening session in her private saunaCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      Maja has been dubbed the ‘word’s hottest Wag’Credit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      Maja is the wife of Manchester United ace Victor LindelofCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      Man Utd ace Lindelof has been sidelined following a groin injuryCredit: Instagram @victorlindelof
      And this time the 30-year-old posed in a tight swimsuit as she enjoyed a late dip in her private pool and a nighttime session in the sauna.
      The Swedish fashion star also tried on a series of top brand lotions to cap off a relaxing evening in her own personal spa.
      Maja issued the following caption on Instagram: “Night routine.”
      The Swede’s snaps attracted over 12,000 likes from her 249,000 followers, who stormed the comments’ section.
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      One fan posted: “Gorgeous.”
      Another commented: “Magical relaxation.”
      A third wrote: “Lovely.”
      This fan said: “Wow! What a place.”
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      And that one gushed: “What a magical evening routine.”
      Lindelof has amassed a total of one goal and one assist in 18 appearances this season for United.
      However, the centre-back has been recently sidelined due to a groin injury.
      And during his rehabilitation, the Sweden international gave Maja a wonderful surprise birthday celebration last month.
      A glimpse into the glamorous life of the Prem’s hottest Wag…
      Maja and Lindelof began dating in 2013Credit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      The two married in 2018Credit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      And had their first child together in 2019Credit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      They had their second child in 2021Credit: instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      Maja with her husband VictorCredit: Getty
      Maja is a fan of a selfieCredit: instagram
      She recently switched up her haircutCredit: Instagram / @majanilssonlindelof
      Maja showing her support for SwedenCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
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      Rome derby descends into chaos with Jose Mourinho sent off for second time in FOUR DAYS and three more red cards

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      ROMA manager Jose Mourinho was sent off for the second time in FOUR DAYS during a heated derby against Lazio, which included another three red cards.Mourinho’s side were knocked out out of the Coppa Italia after losing 1-0 to their rivals in the quarter-finals at the Olimpico.
      Roma boss Jose Mourinho was sent off for the second time in four daysCredit: Getty
      Mourinho’s Roma was knocked out of the Coppa Italia after a heated derby with LazioCredit: Getty
      Three more players were also sent off during an intense clashCredit: Rex
      Maurizio Sarri’s side punched their ticket to the semi-finals thanks to Mattia Zaccagni’s winner in the 51st minute following a controversial VAR review that led to a penalty-kick.
      Tensions then flared up with Lazio’s former Chelsea star Pedro being shown a second yellow card following a scuffle with old Roma team-mate Gianluca Mancini in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
      The Giallorossi then lost Sardar Azmoun only four minutes later after a rough challenge on Nicolo Rovella.
      Mancini became the final player to be shown a red card due to dissent, but that took place after the final whistle.
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      Referee Daniele Orsato had his hands full on the pitch but also had to deal with the benches.
      And that led to yet another red card for Mourinho, who was fuming with VAR and the decision to award Lazio a spot-kick.
      This comes after the ex-Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea boss was also sent off against Atalanta on Sunday.
      That one was his fifth in Serie A in the past two seasons, more than any player.
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      The Biancocelesti were awarded a penalty after Roma’s Dean Huijsen appeared to have clipped Valentin Castellanos’s heel while they challenged for the ball inside the area.
      Mourinho told Mediaset after the match: “It’s a modern football penalty, the sort that wouldn’t have been given before VAR.
      “The referee didn’t give it when he was three metres away but with VAR he then gives it.”
      Mourinho’s contract with Roma runs out in June and the Portuguese tactician has yet to agree a new deal. More