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      Andy Cole reveals Roy Keane’s amazing advice after Man Utd legend got starstruck against opponent

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Andy Cole has revealed the advice he received from Roy Keane after being left starstruck by an opponent.The 51-year-old enjoyed a glittering six-year spell at Old Trafford after joining from Newcastle in 1995.
      Cole has admitted that he was starstruck when he came up against RonaldoCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      He also spoke about the advice he received from KeaneCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      He won five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, two Community Shields and a Champions League title with the Red Devils, making him one of the club’s most successful players.
      But despite his long list of accolades, Cole still found himself starstruck when he came up against one particular player.
      Speaking on the Filthy Fellas podcast, the former striker revealed that he was in awe of Ronaldo when he faced the Brazilian in the 1999.
      He said: “I remember when I played against the original Brazilian Ronaldo.
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      “We played them at the San Siro in the Champions League quarter-finals.
      “I remember standing in the tunnel looking at him and saying aloud: ‘Bruv, this is Ronaldo!’
      “Yeah, I did (get starstruck).
      “Everyone’s looking at me saying: ‘Coley, what?’.
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      “I’m saying: ‘Nah that’s Ronaldo!’
      “I remember Roy (Keane) used to say to me: ‘Just remember you are as good as these man’.
      “And I keep saying: ‘But this is Ronaldo bruv!’
      “I’m looking at him like he isn’t even real!”
      The match at the San Siro ended 1-1, with Paul Scholes and Nicola Ventola both on the scoresheet.
      United progressed to the next round thanks to a 3-1 win on aggregate before making it to the final and winning the competition. More

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      Man Utd in desperate race to seal Kim Min-jae transfer before release clause kicks in as PSG join hunt for Napoli star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are trying to wrap up a deal for Napoli ace Kim Min-Jae as Paris Saint-Germain circle. The Red Devils are ready to table an offer for the South Korean centre-back, whose £40million release clause becomes active on July 1. 
      Man Utd are desperate to get a deal done for Napoli star Kim Min-jaeCredit: Rex
      Kim, 26, shone at the World Cup for his country.
      And he has just won Serie A but must return home for military service in June. 
      Nicknamed “The Monster”, he is one of Europe’s hottest properties after helping guide Napoli to their first title in 33 years. 
      United boss Erik Ten Hag is desperate for an elite striker this summer but also wants to bolster his defence. 
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      They remain favourites to land long-term target Kim, who is believed to want a Prem move. 
      But he is also on PSG’s wishlist.
      And his representatives have held talks with the French champs.
      Napoli only signed Kim at the start of this season from Turkish side Fenerbache for £15m. 
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      Manchester City retain an interest given his relatively cheap release clause.
      However, RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol remains Pep Guardiola’s first choice.  More

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      Pair of Premier League icons with nearly 600 appearances between them left unemployed after release from League One club

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      READING have released two Premier League heroes after their relegation to League One. Scott Dann and Shane Long have 575 top-flight appearances between them.
      Scott Dann has been released by ReadingCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Shane Long is now unemployed as Reading will not be giving him a new dealCredit: PA
      But both are now unemployed after their deals at Reading expired and they will not be receiving new contracts.
      The Royals were dropped out of the Championship after finishing 22nd this season.
      Dann is one of a number set to head for the exit after playing just 13 times in the campaign.
      The 36-year-old centre-back used to play for Birmingham, Blackburn and Crystal Palace.
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      He won the League Cup with the Blues in 2010-11 and was the Eagles’ player of the year in 2015.
      In total, Dann played 241 times in the Prem.
      Long leaves Reading after netting only two goals in 32 games this season.
      It was his second spell at the club, having also spent time at West Brom, Hull, Southampton and Bournemouth during his lengthy career.
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      The 36-year-old striker appeared 344 times in the Premier League, netting 56 goals.
      The 88-capped Irishman even holds a league record for the fastest goal scored when he netted versus Watford when at Southampton after just 7.69 seconds.
      Meanwhile, Reading have also got rid of Lucas Joao, Liam Moore, Luke Southwood and Dejan Tetek.
      Junior Hoilett and Yakou Meite have been offered new contracts.
      Another Prem cult hero Andy Carroll has one-year left on his deal at the club and was spotted partying with West Ham fans in Holland last week before their semi-final win over AZ Alkmaar in the Conference League. More

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      Forgotten ex-Chelsea star who won it all for academy and England youngsters now a free agent at 25 after being released

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      A FORMER Chelsea whizkid who won it all in their star-studded academy side has today become unemployed.Full-back Jay Dasilva was tipped to reach the very top as he burst through the ranks with both the Blues and England.
      Former Chelsea and England youth star Jay Dasilva is looking for a new clubCredit: Getty
      The left-back has been released by Bristol City after his contract expiredCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Alongside the likes of Tammy Abraham and Dominic Solanke, the 25-year-old lifted almost every trophy possible for club and country at youth level.
      Dasilva captained England to Under-19 European Championship success back in 2017.
      Then he was part of the U21 Three Lions squad that won the prestigious Toulon Tournament the following year.
      He also made history by winning the FA Youth Cup three times at Chelsea.
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      Dasilva, alongside team-mate Jake Clarke-Salter, is one of the only players in history to triumph in the competition three times along with five of Manchester United’s famed Busby Babes.
      And it was not only domestically that the all-conquering Chelsea young guns dominated – they also lifted the Uefa Youth League twice.
      After a brief loan spell at Charlton Athletic in 2017, DaSilva rejoined the club again for the entirety of the following campaign, and his displays saw him crowned the Fans’ Player of the Year.
      The defender then decided that he wanted regular first-team football, and after failing to make a single senior appearance at Stamford Bridge, he left Chelsea permanently for Bristol City in 2019 after a successful season-long loan with the Robins.
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      DaSilva has gone on to make nearly 100 appearances for them in the Championship but he is now looking for a new club after it was announced that he was being released today.
      He and City were unable to renegotiate his contract with the club offering significantly reduced terms on the lucrative agreement he signed four years ago.
      But there seems to be no hard feelings as he penned a classy farewell message on social media that read: “To everyone at Bristol City, my time at the club has come to an end and I would like to thank everyone involved.
      “The last four years have flown by but they will stay with me forever.
      “Thank you to all my team-mates, managers and staff along the way and, of course, thank you to all the fans. It’s been nothing but love from the start! I’ve loved every minute here and I will miss playing in red at Ashton Gate.
      “I wish the club nothing but success for next season and the future. Thanks for everything.”
      Jay Dasilva won the lot with Chelsea’s youth teamCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ‘check up on Osimhen and Vlahovic’ as transfer Plan B in case they fail to land Kane

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic as potential transfer alternatives to Harry Kane.Erik ten Hag has prioritised signing a striker this summer, with Wout Weghorst set to return to parent club Burnley.
      Man Utd are interested in signing KaneCredit: Alamy
      The Red Devils are also considering a move for OsimhenCredit: Getty
      Vlahovic is another name on the shortlistCredit: AFP
      Tottenham striker Kane has emerged as his top target, but it could prove to be a challenge to tempt him away from north London.
      Although the 29-year-old has just one year left on his contract, the Lilywhites are refusing to sell him for anything less than £100million this summer.
      So Man Utd have identified two potential alternatives.
      According to Daily Mail, United’s senior staff members have checked on Napoli striker Osimhen and Juventus star Vlahovic in recent weeks.
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      Osimhen is expected to be the more expensive option, with Napoli holding out for a fee of £130m.
      Meanwhile, Vlahovic could set the Red Devils back £80m.
      Both players are also on Chelsea’s radar.
      Ten Hag is also eager to add a young attacker to his ranks.
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      Evan Ferguson was initially on his transfer wishlist, but he recently penned a new long-term deal with Brighton and is expected to stay at the Amex beyond the summer.
      The United boss is also considering a swoop for Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund, who is expected to cost around £40million.
      The 20-year-old, who joined the club in a £15m move from Sturm Graz last summer, has scored seven goals in 29 Serie A appearances for the Black and Blues this season. More

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      Fans convinced Declan Rice’s brother has ‘confirmed’ West Ham transfer exit after he’s spotted talking to David Moyes

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      WEST HAM fans have been left convinced that Declan Rice will leave this summer after his brother was spotted in conversation with David Moyes.The midfielder, 24, is heavily linked with a move away from the Hammers this Summer, as his contract continues to run down.

      Declan Rice applauding the West Ham fans yesterday.Credit: Getty
      Rice’s brother on the pitch after Sunday’s victory over Leeds.Credit: Rex
      Rice enters the final year of his contract this summer but West Ham do have the option to extend by a further year.
      The Hammers captain produced another dominant midfield performance during Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Leeds and topped it off with his fifth goal of the season.
      But eagle-eyed West Ham fans were left heartbroken by what his brother appeared to say to Moyes.
      Fans on Twitter believed they could see Declan’s brother mouth “final game” as he engaged in conversation with the manager.
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      Other fans also thought they noticed a difference in Rice’s demeanour during the match.
      In a video posted on Twitter, Rice appeared to be savouring the final moments of Sunday’s clash with Leeds, looking up at the stands of the Olympic Stadium wistfully.
      The fan who posted the video on Twitter captioned it “Don’t overthink it, don’t overthink it.”
      But with Rice’s contract entering its final year, and the midfielder refusing to sign a new deal, that’s exactly what West Ham fans will be doing.
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      The England midfielder is attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester United as well as reported European interest from Bayern Munich.
      West Ham have set a price tag of £100 million for their captain.
      Rice will be hoping to leave West Ham on a high after the team reached the Europa Conference League Final with a 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar on Thursday.
      The Hammers will face off with Fiorentina in the Conference League final on June 7th in Prague.
      Rice will aim to be the first West Ham captain to win a trophy for the club since Billy Bonds lifted the FA Cup at Wembley in 1980. More

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      Man Utd fans fume Avram Glazer has ‘no shame’ after billing club £500,000 to fly to Wembley despite over £500m debt

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are raging after it was revealed owner Avram Glazer has billed £500,000 worth of flights to the club for two trips to England.Glazer, 62, who lives in Florida, travelled over to London to attend the Red Devils’ Carabao Cup final victory over Newcastle back in February.
      Avram Glazer is already an unpopular figure among Manchester United fansCredit: Alamy
      He then returned to England earlier this month for the Women’s FA Cup final – which they lost 1-0 to Chelsea.
      According to The Athletic, these two visits – which Glazer complete through the use of private jets – each cost the club £250,000.
      It is understood that security and accommodation were additional fees on top of the flights.
      The report also states that Glazer’s visit to the World Cup in Qatar last year – which he went to with his family – was also put down as a business expense.
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      It was said to have cost the club even more than his trips to England.
      This is despite Man Utd’s debts standing at around £250million, with dividends continuing to be taken out by the Glazer family.
      And supporters are furious after finding out the club have been paying for Glazer’s extortionate flights.
      Reacting on social media, one said: “I truly cant believe this is allowed.”
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      Another added: “Nah but how do you spend 250k on a trip.”
      A third replied: “Scandalous. Using club debt again.”
      And a fourth responded: “No shame whatsoever.”
      Glazer watched the Women’s FA Cup final with his daughter Libby.
      After the game, he refused to answer questions from journalists regarding the sale of the club – with the process ongoing.
      Briton Sir Jim Ratcliffe is understood to have submitted the preferred bid ahead of Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani. More

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      Mystery ex-Arsenal ace trolls club photographer over Premier League heartache as he’s branded ‘baby’ and told ‘grow up’

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      A FORMER Arsenal player has been branded a “baby” after trolling the club’s photographer over their title collapse.The Gunners suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
      An ex-Arsenal player trolled the club’s photographer over their title collapseCredit: Getty
      Arsenal’s title hopes ended with the defeat at Nottingham Forest on SaturdayCredit: AP
      And that confirmed City’s status as champions for the third successive season.
      Arsenal’s collapse from an eight-point title lead has earned them a place in the all-time list of Premier League title blow-ups.
      They even broke the record as the side leading the top-flight for the longest time in a season without winning it.
      Arsenal topped the Prem for an incredible 248 days but have still ended up potless.
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      Fans have been mocking Mikel Arteta’s side for “bottling it” on social media over recent days.
      Now, incredibly, an alleged former player of the club has joined in.
      Legendary long-time Arsenal club photographer Stuart MacFarlane revealed on Instagram: “Tough evening in Nottingham but ultimately very proud of what the players and staff have achieved this season.
      “Getting trolled on my DMs by an ex-reserve player for us not winning the league is hilarious, will he ever grow up and move on… I doubt it #baby.”
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      Although MacFarlane remained tight-lipped on the identity of the mystery player, fans were desperate to know as they jumped into the comments section.
      “Stuart should expose him for his childishness,” wrote one.
      A fellow Gooner said: “He must still be bitter about not being good enough for the Arsenal.”
      While another wrote: “Should’ve named and shamed him so we could laugh at him.” More