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      Beaming Antonio Conte relaxes on Paris holiday with family as Tottenham fans say ‘we miss you’

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      BEAMING Antonio Conte is enjoying time off by relaxing with his family on holiday.But desperate Tottenham fans are missing their former manager amid the chaos at the club.
      Antonio Conte whisked his family off to ParisCredit: Instagram @antonioconte
      The Italian is enjoying some down time after leaving TottenhamCredit: Instagram @antonioconte
      Conte, 53, was sacked at the end of March following his explosive rant about the dire state of the club.
      His No2 Cristian Stellini took over but was dismissed after the 6-1 shambles at Newcastle before Ryan Mason was in charge for the 2-2 draw with Manchester United and the dramatic 4-3 loss at Liverpool.
      But while Spurs supporters are being taken through the wringer watching their team, Conte is having a great time.
      The Italian took to Instagram on Monday afternoon with a series of photos sightseeing in Paris with his wife Elisabetta and daughter Vittoria.
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      He shared snaps of the Conte family smiling at the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe and the Sacre-Cœur Basilica.
      And the smiling manager, wearing a black jacket and trousers with white trainers, captioned the post: “Weekend in Paris with my Family! #holiday #relax #family”
      But Spurs fans flooded the comments for their ex-boss.
      One said: “Miss you at Spurs.”
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      Another wrote: “Miss you gaffer.”
      A third added: “I bet you’re enjoying not having to worry about Spurs every week.”
      And a final user commented: “Two weeks away from Tottenham and this man looks younger.”
      Conte was linked with an immediate return to the dugout following his North London axe – with Italy national team, Juventus and Inter Milan comebacks all tipped.
      As for his permanent replacement at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Julian Nagelsmann, Vincent Kompany and Brendan Rodgers are the current favourites.
      Spurs look set to miss out on qualification for the Champions League as they sit sixth in the table, nine points off the top four.
      He was joined by his wife Elisabetta and daughter VittoriaCredit: Instagram @antonioconte
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      FA told to hit Liverpool with a POINTS DEDUCTION after Jurgen Klopp’s referee claims and Tottenham antics

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      THE CEO of Ref Support UK has urged the FA to hit Liverpool with a points deduction after Jurgen Klopp’s comments on Paul Tierney.Reds boss Klopp accused ref Tierney of having an agenda against his side.
      Jurgen Klopp was left fuming with referee Paul Tierney after Liverpool’s win over TottenhamCredit: Alamy
      It came following Diogo Jota gave Liverpool a dramatic 4-3 win over Tottenham after Spurs had come from 3-0 down to equalise late on through Richarlison.
      Klopp was booked after approaching fourth official John Brooks while celebrating Jota’s late winner – and suffering a freak injury in the process.
      He is now set to be hit with an FA charge for his verbal attack on Tierney.
      And CEO of Ref Support UK, Martin Cassidy, reckons Liverpool should be punished with a points deduction.
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      Cassidy told the Express: “Unless the FA start addressing this behaviour with a points deduction it will never change.
      “Giving Liverpool a £30,000 fine is nothing. Start giving them points deductions and watch them shut up and behave.
      “We believe that will be one of the silver bullets right across football to address right up from grassroots to the Premier League.
      “There have been touchline bans for decades, but it’s not getting better, it’s getting worse.” 
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      Cassidy went on to say on Klopp: “I don’t know how he can justify the actions which he’s been doing since his days at Dortmund. I don’t accept his argument of passion.
      “As a Liverpool fan was Bob Paisley, Kenny Dalglish or Bill Shankly not as passionate as Jurgen Klopp? Of course they were but they didn’t display the same behaviour as him.”
      Klopp told Sky Sports after the game: “We have our history with Tierney, I really don’t know what he has against us.
      “He has said there [are] no problems but that cannot be true.”
      A statement from PGMOL after Klopp’s comments said the group “strongly refute any suggestion that Tierney’s actions were improper.”
      A spokeserson said: “PGMOL is aware of the comments made by Jurgen Klopp after his side’s fixture with Tottenham Hotspur. 
      “Match officials in the Premier League are recorded in all games via a communications system.
      “Having fully reviewed the audio of referee Paul Tierney from today’s fixture, we can confirm he acted in a professional manner throughout including when issuing the caution to the Liverpool manager.
      “So, therefore, we strongly refute any suggestion that Tierney’s actions were improper.” More

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      I was crushed after losing 6-1 at Liverpool… then I woke up drunk off my head on a hotel floor and signed for them

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      STEVEN CAULKER has revealed the emotional rollercoaster he went on back in the 2015/16 season.The 31-year-old once graced the Premier League with the likes of Tottenham, Cardiff, Queens Park Rangers and even Liverpool.
      Steven Caulker had a torrid time during a 6-1 defeat to Liverpool while at SouthamptonCredit: Getty
      But he then revealed the story of how they signed him soon afterCredit: Getty
      And Caulker, who now turns out for Wigan, revealed the story of how he ended up at the Reds despite having a torrid time against them shortly before.
      Caulker revealed how he went for a boozy night in Dublin after a 6-1 thrashing against Liverpool while playing for Southampton in the EFL Cup, only for his agent to call and tell him they wanted to sign him.
      After opening up on his devastation at the defeat and being isolated out of the squad, Caulker told the Under The Cosh Podcast: “And then the phone call come from Liverpool.
      “So the team I’ve just had a absolute mare against and lost 6-1 contact my agent whilst I’m drunk in Dublin, cause I was out of the squad at Southampton so I’d gone to Dublin for a p*** up.
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      “And I was there off my head, woke up still fully clothed laying on the floor.
      “My agent two missed calls, the papers are what I’m thinking. I pick up and he says ‘you’ll never guess what, Liverpool want to sign you’.
      “I said ‘nah I must still be drunk, but he says ‘nah nah seriously where are you? Get yourself back home now, I’m just waiting for one phone call but this is nearly done’…
      “Get downstairs, water, water, water, shower, freshen up, jump on the plane back and that same evening I’m on a train up to Liverpool and that was that.
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      “That was on the Sunday I guess. Monday I signed and Tuesday we’re playing Arsenal and I come on up front.”
      Caulker joined Jurgen Klopp’s side on loan in January after Southampton allowed his loan from QPR to be cut short.
      In total the Londoner has made 123 top flight appearances in his career. More

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      Ex-Premier League star’s stunning model Wag called ‘most beautiful woman in world’ as she shows off bikini body

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      VIKTORIA VARGA, the wife of ex-Southampton striker Graziano Pelle, has stunned fans by posing in a blue bikini on the beach.Viktoria, 31, and Pelle, 37, are understood to have been together for more than a decade.
      Viktoria Varga posed in a blue bikiniCredit: Instagram vikyvarga
      She also took a dip in the beautiful blue seaCredit: Instagram vikyvarga
      Viktoria stunned fans with her incredible figureCredit: Instagram vikyvarga
      Ex-Southampton man Graziano Pelle is thought to have been with Viktoria for 11 yearsCredit: Reuters
      And the Italian forward’s partner has gained a huge social media following over recent years.
      She has more than 600,000 fans on Instagram, frequently sharing glamorous photos of herself.
      In her latest snap, Viktoria could be seen relaxing in a blue bikini on the beach as she took in the sun.
      And she added the short caption: “Beach tails 🐚.”
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      Viktoria has build up a substantial following on social mediaCredit: Instagram vikyvarga
      She has 600,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram vikyvarga
      Viktoria’s followers poured in to hail her pictures as they complimented her beauty.
      One said: “You are the most beautiful woman in the world 😍.”
      Another added: “We should declare you protected heritage of humanity. 💯❤️💐”
      And a third replied: “The swimsuit fits very well and it is beautiful 💘 bellissimo ✨. The shells are adorable too. 😍”
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      Viktoria’s husband, Pelle, spent two seasons at Southampton between 2014 and 2016, arriving from Feyenoord for £8million.
      He scored 30 goals in 81 appearances, before leaving in 2016 for Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng.
      Pelle, who also has nine goals in 20 caps for Italy, spent five seasons in Asia where he bagged 53 goals in 133 games.
      He moved back to Italy in 2020, signing a six-month deal with Serie A side Parma.
      But after just one goal in 13 games he was released at the end of the season and has now been a free agent for nearly two years.
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      Man Utd have ‘secret weapon’ in Jude Bellingham transfer race as they look to beat City and Real Madrid to star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have a secret weapon which could be key to winning the race for Jude Bellingham.The England international is attracting attention from some of the biggest clubs around Europe and is expected to leave in the summer.
      Manchester United could have a secret weapon in the race to sign Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Borussia Dortmund have slapped a £130million asking price on the midfielder which has deterred Liverpool’s interest, but United are still in the running.
      And United could hold a secret weapon in the form of new director of football negotiations Chris Hargreaves, according to the Daily Mail.
      The former Adidas executive was appointed last month following the departure of Matt Judge last year.
      Hargreaves will be negotiating deals for the club and it’s been reported he has accepted terms with United and will start before the summer transfer window.
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      He previously worked as a marketing director at Adidas and focused on players and scouting, and he looked after several major clients – including Bellingham.
      And United will hope that gives them the upper hand in the battle to sign the 19-year-old.
      It comes amid reports Real Madrid are set to send officials to Germany in an attempt to lure Bellingham to the club.
      They are understood to have a “direct” line of communication with the former Birmingham star.
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      Manchester City are also keen on the wonderkid and began making efforts to sign him last October.
      The club invited Bellingham into the dressing room following a 0-0 draw with Dortmund and presented him with a shirt signed by Erling Haaland.
      Pep Guardiola has reportedly made signing Bellingham his priority and City are confident of winning a bidding war that could also see Chelsea battle for his signature. More

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      Martin Tyler spoken to by Sky Sports after he is slammed for ‘racist’ comment about Tottenham star Son Heung-min

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      SKY SPORTS have spoken to Martin Tyler after he was slammed for appearing to make an inappropriate comment that could be considered racist on live television.The incident occurred during Liverpool’s 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday.
      Martin Tyler has been warned by Sky Sports about his choice of languageCredit: Getty
      The commentator said Son Heung-min was doing “martial arts”Credit: Getty
      Tyler was describing Son’s challenge on Cody Gakpo
      As South Korean Spurs forward Son Heung-min tackled Cody Gakpo Tyler was heard comparing his challenge to “martial arts”.
      Fans watching at home slammed Tyler and Sky Sports have confirmed the veteran commentator has been spoken to over his choice of language.
      A spokesperson told The Sun: “Martin Tyler has been reminded of need for care with his wording while on the air.”
      Fans were quick to criticise Tyler over his comparison with some calling on the 77-year-old to apologise or even retire.
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      One wrote: “Really pains me to say it but I think it’s time for Sky to retire Martin Tyler.”
      Another added: “Martin Tyler needs to apologise for that immediately after the game.”
      A third added: “I assume Sky Sports will be launching an investigation into Martin Tyler’s racist comments about Son in the Liverpool vs Tottenham match?”
      A fourth fumed: “Martin Tyler’s ‘martial arts’ comment about Son’s yellow card was disgusting, xenophobic and racist. Not happy.”
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      It comes after Tyler was forced to apologise for saying injured Ukraine keeper Heorhiy Bushchan would have to ‘soldier on’ last year. More

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      Man Utd fans praise Jadon Sancho and say ‘that’s my boy.. love the fire’ after brutal response to Aston Villa star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans heaped praise on Jadon Sancho after his brutal response to an Aston Villa star.The Red Devils winger, 23, scored in the 2-2 draw at Tottenham last Thursday and took to social media afterwards.
      Jadon Sancho could not resist a cheeky dig on social mediaCredit: PA
      He wrote: “Disappointed not to come away with the win last night! Onto Sunday to make things right!”
      United hosted Villa at Old Trafford in that next game knowing three points could prove crucial in their march towards Champions League qualification.
      But Aston Villa ace Leon Bailey replied in the comments on Sancho’s post: “Let’s see about making things right,” followed by eyes and laughing emojis.
      Bailey sat out of the Premier League clash with a hamstring injury and therefore could do nothing to prevent his side going down to a 1-0 defeat.
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      Bruno Fernandes got the only goal six minutes before half-time to secure all three points and, in the words of Sancho, “make things right”.
      And the England man cheekily waited before replying to Bailey’s message with a very simple jibe.
      Sancho simply came back with the eyes emoji in a brilliant, witty and good-natured quip.
      And United supporters on social media could not get enough of Sancho’s banter.
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      One said: “That’s my boy! Love the fire.”
      Another wrote: “Sancho been sitting on this reply for 3 days.
      A third added: “Love how petty it is for him to come back and reply after we’ve won.”
      A fourth commented: “If he’s come back to social media to be a complete s***house, I’m down with that.”
      And a final user typed: “Good bit of banter never hurt anyone…”
      Sancho has scored five and assisted two Premier League goals in 20 games this season.
      By comparison, Bailey has four goals and three assists – but in nine more matches.
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      Fulham stars Andreas Pereira and Tim Ream ruled out for rest of season with suspected broken leg and broken arm

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      ANDREAS PEREIRA will be out for the rest of the season after suffering a serious ankle injury against Manchester City. The club are waiting for further updates on the Fulham midfielder’s injury after he underwent an MRI scan today.
      Tim Ream suffered a suspected broken in arm in Fulham’s defeat to Manchester CityCredit: REX
      Andreas Pereira suffered a suspected broken leg in the second halfCredit: REX
      Fulham boss Marco Silva has confirmed the duo will miss the rest of the seasonCredit: GETTY
      The former Manchester United man, 27, left Craven Cottage in TEARS after he was stretchered off due to landing awkwardly from an aerial challenge with Manuel Akanji. 
      It is a crushing blow for Fulham who will also be without Tim Ream after the defender broke his arm against Pep Guardiola’s side.
      Ahead of travelling to Liverpool on Wednesday, Fulham boss Marco Silva said: “It’s not good news.
      “Andreas’ situation is the same as Tim, he won’t play anymore this season.
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      “We are waiting for more of an update from an MRI scan to give more feedback [on the injury].
      “It’s not a normal scenario. It was a really unlucky afternoon for us. But now it is a chance for the others.
      “Tim and Andreas have started all our matches this season in the Premier League.
      “Andreas probably started even more than Tim with the FA Cup games as well.
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      Cottagers boss Marco Silva has lamented the absences of Pereira and ReamCredit: REX
      “It’s going to be two big misses and make the last matches difficult for us and create difficult scenarios for us.”
      Silva wants whoever deputises for the crocked duo to step up and stake a claim for a place in the starting XI next year.
      The Portuguese said: “It’s a chance for the others to come [in].
      “All of them are ready. We are much stronger and much more competitive [now].
      “And this part of the season is for us to analyse and for us to prepare for the future because these type of things can happen.
      “And they have to be ready as a squad to answer in the best way you can.”
      Pereira has been in red-hot form for the West Londoners this season, registering 11 goal contributions for the club, who have already secured their Prem safety.
      Only Aleksandar Mitrovic has more goal contributions than Pereira for Marco Silva’s side over the course of this season. 
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      Hopes of qualifying for European football next season are slipping further away as Fulham dropped down to 10th place in the table, seven points off Brighton in eighth with five games to go. 
      Fulham will travel to Merseyside to take on Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night, before returning to action in the capital against relegation-threatened Leicester the following Monday.   More