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      Women’s FA Cup final between Chelsea and Man Utd will be watched by a sold-out Wembley for the first time

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      THE Women’s FA Cup final is set to be watched by a record crowd at Wembley Stadium.Manchester United take on Chelsea in the final on Sunday and has sold out tickets at the home of football.
      Man United will face Chelsea in the Women’s FA Cup finalCredit: Getty
      The clash will be watched by a record crowd at WembleyCredit: Getty
      There will be 90,000 supporters at Wembley StadiumCredit: Getty
      Marc Skinner criticised the original allocation for tickets to the clubsCredit: Reuters
      The 90,000-seater venue saw all the available tickets purchased and will host a crowd almost doubling the previous record.
      Last year’s cup final hosted just over 49,000 fans, and the year before had 40,000 fans at Wembley.
      This will be the ninth time the Women’s FA Cup final has been hosted at Wembley since the move in 2015.
      The FA were recently criticised by Man United manager Marc Skinner for only allocating 7,500 tickets to each club.
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      He said: “I don’t know how many it is in the men’s game, but to give clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United 8,000 tickets to sell, it’s just crazy in my opinion.
      “I don’t know how it works, in all honesty, I haven’t really looked into it but to give two massive clubs 8,000 tickets is, as I say, crazy – that is as simple as I can put it.”
      At the time of the blast, 65,000 tickets had been sold and it worked as more tickets were distributed to the clubs.
      The FA responded: “Chelsea and Manchester United have each been issued with an additional 7,500 tickets for their fans.
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      “This is to help meet the likely demand for each club and is almost double the amount of tickets that the finalists received last year.”
      The Red Devils reached the final after beating Brighton 3-2 in the semi-final, while Chelsea beat Aston Villa 1-0.
      The final at Wembley will kick off at 2.30 pm and will be shown on BBC One. More

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      Man Utd ‘preferred bidder emerges’ as Qatari Sheikh Jassim & Sir Jim Ratcliffe go head to head to take over from Glazers

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      THE Qatari-backed bid to buy Manchester United is supposedly the Glazers preferred option, according to a football finance expert.Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani is fronting the proposal and is rivalling INEOS owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      Sheikh Jassim is reportedly the preferred bidder
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is also vying to buy Man UtdCredit: PA
      The banker and son of the former prime minister of Qatar reportedly wants to buy the club out right.
      However, his last bid supposedly fell just short of the Glazer family’s £6billion asking price.
      Meanwhile, Ratcliffe wants to buy just over 50 per cent of the club to take the majority stake, therefore allowing brothers Joel and Avram to retain 20 per cent.
      Sports finance expert Dr Dan Plumley believes the Americans would prefer to step back from Man Utd completely and take the larger amount of cash.
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      He said to the Express: “If that is the price (£5-6bn) that the Glazers are wanting or at least are willing to sell at for a full takeover, my gut feeling on is that the Qatar bid is probably slightly preferred at the minute because it’s a full takeover.
      “Also, through the connections of that owner, you know that you could get access to funds further down the line to build the club because you’ve got to look at infrastructure, you’ve got to look at squad development, etc.

      “It’s not just the takeover price, it’s all the other stuff that comes with it, so it does feel like that’s the one that has the most clout.”
      Plumley admitted he was “speculating slightly”.
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      He also revealed when the next owner could potentially be in place.
      Plumley said: “You should be doing the full background checks all the way around.
      “That’s the kind of time element to it, it might feel like it’s dragged on from fan’s point of view, but it was always likely to play out that way.
      “It all seemed to be pointing towards a deal being done before the start of the next window so that the new owners potentially or investors could have plans in place for the summer and moving forward.
      “I think we’re still on that timeline. I know it probably feels like we’ve been talking about it forever, but it seems to be that we’re moving towards that time scale still.”
      Sheikh Jassim supposedly wants to make the club debt free.
      As for Ratcliffe, he is predicted to be a more hands-on chief and be involved in transfers. More

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      Jude Bellingham mobbed by fans as Man Utd and Man City transfer target shows up at English football stadium

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM was mobbed by fans after he turned up at St Andrew’s to watch his former club Birmingham City.The Blues faced Sheffield United on the final day of the Championship season and lost 2-1.
      Jude Bellingham was swarmed by Birmingham fans outside St Andrew’sCredit: Twitter
      Jude Bellingham has been linked with a host of top clubsCredit: Getty
      Bellingham, who came through the ranks at Birmingham, was in attendance to watch younger brother Jobe play.
      Fans patiently waited two hours for Bellingham to appear outside the ground after the game.
      And the player was spotted greeting supporters and posing for photos as people swarmed him.
      The 19-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund this summer.
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      Manchester United and Manchester City are interested but Real Madrid are supposedly leading the race.
      The LaLiga giants have reportedly offered him a £12million-a-year deal.
      However, Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid are yet to agree a fee and they are demanding £124million.
      Liverpool were keen on the England star but have pulled out of the transfer race.
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      Bellingham is leading his side’s title push after scoring twice in a 6-0 demolition of Wolfsburg just the day before he returned home to Birmingham.
      Dortmund sit one point behind Bayern Munich with two games remaining. More

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      Man Utd vs Wolves: Ten Hag’s side look to bounce back from back-to-back defeats denting top-4 hopes – stream, TV

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to put their Champions League charge back on track after two straight defeats in the Premier League.A costly David de Gea mistake gifted West Ham the spoils last weekend at the London Stadium
      Manchester United players dejected after 1-0 loss to West HamCredit: ALAMY
      David de Gea was at fault for the West Ham goalCredit: GETTY
      The Red Devils are just one point ahead of rivals Liverpool, who have played a game more than Erik ten Hag’s side.
      This season’s race for top-4 is heating up with United and Newcastle dropping points on the weekend as Jurgen Klopp’s Reds made it 6 wins on the bounce.
      Wolves are sitting comfortably in the Premier League table and have no fear of relegation this campaign, despite a worrying start.
      When is Man United vs Wolves?

      Man United vs Wolves will be played on Saturday, May 13th.
      Kick off will be at 3pm GMT.
      Old Trafford will play house.

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      What channel is Man United vs Wolves on and can it be live streamed?

      Man United vs Wolves is not on TV in the UK due to the 3pm blackout.
      There will also be no live stream in the UK.
      You can keep up to date with all the action from Old Trafford with SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      This game will come too soon for centre-back Raphael Varane as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.
      The likes of Lisandro Martinez, Donny van de Beek, Scott McTominay and Alejandro Garnacho will all be missing on Saturday.
      For Wolves, winger Chiquinho will remain on the sidelines as he recovers from a long-term knee injury.
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      Striker Sasa Kalajdzic is still out with a knee injury and isn’t expected to return to the side this season.
      Odds

      Man United – 2/5
      Draw – 18/5
      Wolves – 7/1

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      If I wasn’t a footballer I’d be a trafficker – I hosted an orgy before a match, was tasered by cops & played in the Prem

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      FORMER Premier League star Gary Medel isn’t just your average footballer.From hosting a pre-match orgy to being tasered by cops, the tough-tackling star has lived an eclectic lifestyle on and off the pitch.
      Gary Medel is one of football’s most colourful charactersCredit: Reuters
      The Chilean is known for his physical style of playCredit: EPA
      He has even admitted that he would be a “drug dealer”, were it not for football.
      Still plying his trade in Serie A for Bologna aged 35, Medel appears to have cooled off from his younger days… but only slightly.
      On his previous antics, he told Calciomercato in 2015: “I’ve made many mistakes in my life. Really dumb stuff.
      “I was crazy when I was a kid, loco, crazy, I climbed to the top of trees and houses. Once, I even flew out of my car’s windscreen at 140 kilometres (87 miles) an hour: I wasn’t wearing my seatbelt.
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      “When I got to the hospital, I couldn’t feel one of my legs. If it hadn’t been for my family’s exemplary attitude I wouldn’t be here, I could have ended up a drug dealer.
      “I’ve changed now: I’ve learned from my mistakes. I’ve shown hunger, desire, been smart.”
      Medel’s story begins with his upbringing in the Conchali suburb of Chilean capital Santiago.
      On his early days, the former Cardiff City man said: “I was always on the street, my father would have to drag me home by the ear.
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      Medel was involved in a terrifying car crash in 2009
      He has had his fair share of run-ins with authority
      “I was happy playing because my friends were there, but there were also bad people, and drugs. One distraction would be tantamount to going down the wrong path. Had I not broken through as a footballer, I’d probably be a drug dealer now.”
      After being red carded during an Under-20s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina in 2007, Medel went on to claim that he had been tasered by cops following a run-in in the car park.
      His dance with near-death followed two years later, as he miraculously survived his terrifying car crash.
      On the experience, he said: “I flew through the windscreen and woke up in hospital. When I came to, I touched my leg, but I couldn’t feel it. I was terrified. And then, like magic, my agent waltzes in and slaps my leg. I felt it! That was a sign right there. Stuff like that makes you strong.”
      Medel’s antics began to make waves in his homeland after he became a regular for the Chile senior side.
      He was later caught in a now-infamous incident – reportedly watching on in just his national team shorts as two women “got lovey dovey” in a pre-game orgy.
      Medel won the Copa America with Chile in 2015Credit: Getty
      Medel played in the Premier League for one seasonCredit: Phil Shephard-Lewis – The Sun
      Medel signed for Premier League Cardiff from Sevilla in 2013, and despite his side’s relegation he impressed enough to earn a move to Inter Milan.
      In 2015 he experienced the pinnacle of his career, roughing up Lionel Messi as Chile beat Argentina to lift the Copa America.
      ‘WHAT A GUY’
      Even this season as a grizzled veteran, Medel appears to have been up to his old tricks.
      When ultras turned up at Bologna’s training ground, Scotland international Lewis Ferguson revealed to Open Goal that Medel had to be restrained by his team-mates.

      The former Aberdeen ace said: “Medel picked the biggest guy out them all and was honestly wanting to take him one v one. The boys were holding him back.
      “It was brilliant, I’ve never experienced anything like that. We got back inside I was like, f***ing hell, and the boys said: ‘Welcome to Italy.’ Medel, what a guy.”
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      West Ham ‘accept they will have to sell Declan Rice in summer’ as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd eye £100million transfer

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      WEST HAM have reportedly accepted that they will have to sell Declan Rice this summer.The club captain has attracted interest from top clubs in the Premier League for his form at the club over the last couple of seasons.
      West Ham are reportedly willing to sell Declan RiceCredit: Rex
      The Hammers have been able to keep hold of him following the retirement of veteran Mark Noble.
      But according to the Daily Mail, the East London side are prepared to sell Rice, 24, if an appropriate offer comes in for him.
      Rice’s contract expires in 2024, but there is an option to extend the deal by a further year for the club.
      West Ham will use this clause in their negotiations and argue that his contract is valid until 2025.
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      The England international is valued at £100million and is believed to be a target for Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.
      And if the club receive a bid that matches their price tag, they will be willing to let him go.
      Rice has already stated that he wants to be competing for the biggest trophies.
      Since breaking into the team Rice has become one of the most complete midfielders in the Premier League, making 200 appearances in the competition.
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      Manager David Moyes previously stated that the midfielder will be very expensive for interested clubs.
      However, there is still some hope at the club that if they win the Europa Conference League and qualify for the Europa League, Rice may be willing to extend terms with the club.
      West Ham play their first leg of the semi-finals against AZ Alkmaar at the London Stadium on Thursday. More

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      Mauricio Pochettino identifies THREE Chelsea transfers to create brand new spine despite £600million spend this season

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO has identified three areas he’ll need to strengthen as Chelsea boss, according to reports.The Argentine is on the verge of agreeing a deal as the Blues’ new manager, succeeding caretaker Frank Lampard at the end of the season.
      Mauricio Pochettino has outlined his transfer wishlistCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have experienced a disastrous campaign, sitting 11th in the Premier League despite having spent £600million on new signings.
      According to the Mail, Pochettino wants a goalkeeper, midfielder and striker ahead of next season.
      The 51-year-old accepts, however, that the Blues will need to trim their squad this summer before adding fresh talent.
      Chelsea’s enormous squad caused headaches for previous boss Graham Potter, with Cobham’s dressing room having had to be expanded after players had to get changed in the corridor.
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      Kepa Arrizabalaga has been back between the sticks this season, with Edouard Mendy in a contract stalemate with the Blues.
      Pochettino wants a new keeper, and Inter Milan star Andre Onana has been linked.

      Meanwhile the Blues are expected to target another midfielder to play alongside Enzo Fernandez, with N’Golo Kante having struggled for fitness and Mateo Kovacic linked with Manchester City.
      Pochettino, who had Harry Kane at Tottenham, will then hope to recruit an out and out No9.
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      Andre Onana has been linked with a summer move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would like to return to Barcelona, although it remains to be seen whether Romelu Lukaku could be brought back into the fold.
      Chelsea have been linked with Victor Osimhen, and could use Napoli’s interest in Christian Pulisic to help them get a deal over the line.
      While Christopher Nkunku will arrive from RB Leipzig this summer, having already agreed a pre-contract.
      Victor Osimhen is on the Blues’ wishlistCredit: Rex More

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      Christian Eriksen tells Man Utd team-mates NOT to blame David de Gea despite West Ham blunder leaving top four in doubt

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      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN has urged his Manchester United team-mates not to start playing the blame game with their season in danger of capitulating.Yet another David de Gea howler gifted West Ham a 1-0 win on Sunday.
      Christian Eriksen has backed David de Gea following his error against West HamCredit: Getty
      The blunder has left Man Utd with just one point separating them to Liverpool in fifthCredit: Getty
      Said Benrahma’s tame long-range effort was fumbled into his own net by the Red Devils keeper, 32, adding to the catalogue of errors he has already made this year.
      But midfielder Eriksen, who last night won the Laureus World Comeback of the Year award after his cardiac arrest in 2021, insisted:  “Anyone can make a small mistake.
      “David slips and then it is difficult from there — but he’s one of the reasons for where we are now.
      “It’s difficult as a keeper because if you make a mistake, it’s a goal.”
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      Erik ten Hag’s United appear to be running out of steam, the trip to East London being their 57th outing of the season.
      They have taken only four points from the last 12 available.
      And they now have Liverpool breathing down their necks in fifth — one point behind having played a game more.
      Failure to qualify for the Champions League would be catastrophic.
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      And boss Ten Hag has also admitted it would seriously hamper their chances of strengthening the squad this summer.
      Asked why United have struggled at such a crucial stage, Eriksen, 31, said: “Sometimes we need extra. We’ve had a lot of chances to kill the games early but we didn’t do it.
      “We have work to do but I’m confident of qualifying for  the  Champions  League.” More