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      Jurgen Klopp forced to endure ‘pure torture’ ahead of Liverpool’s crunch Champions League last 16 clash vs Real Madrid

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      JURGEN KLOPP revealed the “pure torture” of watching back last season’s Champions League final against Real Madrid.But the Liverpool manager is hoping that his team can finally inflict some pain on Carlo Ancelotti’s side in the last 16 at Anfield on Tuesday.
      Jurgen Klopp rewatched last season’s Champions League final ahead of Tuesday’s gameCredit: PA
      Los Blancos defeated Liverpool 1-0 in ParisCredit: Getty
      Liverpool are gunning for revenge from May’s 1-0 defeat in Paris and Klopp has been boosted by back-to-back Premier League wins against Everton and Newcastle.
      He said: “I hadn’t watched the final again until the weekend.
      “Then I realised immediately why I hadn’t watched it back — because it was proper torture.
      “We played a good game and could have won the game.
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      “And that is the decisive word, ‘could’… they scored a decisive goal and we didn’t.
      “Real do not worry when other teams have a chance and they do not lose confidence. They know their chance will come. They are a team we can learn from.
      “But we have now had two wins. We feel it, we see it. It helps the mood massively.
      “Four weeks ago it would have been different but life is all about timing.
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      “We need to play two super games to go through. We have to be at our best to stand a chance.
      “For Real Madrid it is different — even if they don’t play their best they still stand a chance.
      “That’s what is special about them.”
      Klopp is hoping for a red-hot atmosphere at Anfield, knowing that his side may need all the help they can get.
      He said: “I can’t wait for the game.
      “Going to the Bernabeu will be tough too. But who cares? It is the Champions League.
      “One of the biggest games in the world.
      “It will be a top game and I’m happy we can play now. I expect Anfield on their toes. I am really happy for the fans, that they saw us in a better shape the last couple of games — that they have a bit more to look forward to. Let’s go together again.”
      Liverpool’s main injury worry is over striker Darwin Nunez, who suffered a shoulder issue against Newcastle.
      He is likely to need a late fitness test but he did train on Monday. 
      Klopp said: “We have to see how he can deal with the pain.”
      Los Blancos will be without two key midfield stars as both Aurelien Tchouameni and Toni Kroos are sidelined through illness.
      Left-back Ferland Mendy was already out, having missed the last month with a thigh issue.
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      La Liga champions Real won 2-0 at tenth-place Osasuna at the weekend — with goals from Federico Valverde and Marco Asensio.
      In their midfield for that game, Luka Modric was joined by former Arsenal loanee Dani Ceballos and France star Eduardo Camavinga.
      Jurgen Klopp and Carlo Ancelotti are set to meet againCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Stepped up to the plate’ – Chelsea legend John Terry makes touching donation to help fund Blues project

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      CHELSEA legend John Terry has been praised for a “substantial donation” to a unique Blues’ project.The former England centre-back “stepped up to the plate” for an organisation pledging to find the grave of every deceased Chelsea player.
      John Terry, who won five Prem titles, five FA Cups and the Champions League in 19 years as a Chelsea player, has been praised for his donationCredit: AP:Associated Press
      So far, the final resting place of 256 have been found – out of 348 players since the club’s formation in 1905.
      The Chelsea Graves Society has put in tireless research for the past two years.
      But the process is as costly as it is time-consuming.
      And the intervention of all-time great Blues’ skipper JT could be crucial.
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      CGS founder Nathan Whitehouse told the Mirror: “We can’t thank John enough.
      “He learned of our work through social media and just stepped up to the plate and put his hand in his pocket.
      “We were incredibly touched. This really cements his reputation as a club legend.”
      Terry, 42, won the Premier League and FA Cup five times apiece with the Blues, plus the Champions League in 2012.
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      And although the Stamford Bridge academy product ended his playing days at Aston Villa, before becoming the Villans’ assistant manager for three years, Chelsea remain his No1 football love.
      Now he’s reaffirmed his bond with fans through his donation.
      The CGS are making good progress tracking ex-Blues stars who have died.
      And Whitehouse said: “So there are 92 to go and John’s unbelievable gesture will help us do that.”
      The Mirror say Terry’s financial help will fund specialist research tools. More

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      Man Utd season ticket prices go UP for first time in 11 years as fans say they should be ‘reduced’ and slam ‘parasites’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have increased their season ticket prices for the first time in 11 years.Supporters have slammed the club in a furious backlash to the five per cent rise for adult season tickets.
      Manchester United have increased the price of adult season ticketsCredit: Getty
      It follows the news that Arsenal have also raised their prices for the 2023-24 campaign by the same amount.
      United blamed the increase on the “escalating cost of matchday delivery” and is “necessary to allow the club to operate on a sustainable basis” – despite share prices soaring by £334million in just one day last week.
      The club added: “We understand that our fans are also facing pressure from increased living costs and that is why we have kept price increases well below the current rate of inflation.”
      But supporters took to social media to vent their anger.
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      One said: “Given increases in TV revenue, they should be reduced.”
      Another labelled the club as “parasites” while a third wrote: “Repairs to the roof and concourses have also been frozen for 11 years.”

      One supporter commented: “I don’t like this. New directors joining the club, changes to season ticket prices. This doesn’t scream like the glazers are selling.”
      Another typed: “MUFC up for sale and are now increasing season ticket prices for the first time in 11 years. Nothing like milking it so they can push sale price up!”
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      And a final user sarcastically added: “Rightly so. The fabulous new improvements we’re all enjoying at Old Trafford need to be paid for somehow.”
      The shock move on ticket prices comes amid claims the Glazer family, who thousands of United fans regularly protest against, are demanding a whopping £6billion to sell the club.
      And that casts major doubt on rival offers of up to £5bn from Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      American hedge fund giants Elliott are also offering to stump up a package for a figurehead who wants to front any bid.
      But one insider said: “It’s still not clear if the Glazers actually want to sell and — if they do — it will only be for top dollar.”
      Gary Neville also fears the American family will try to retain a significant stake in the Red Devils.
      Neville said: “There is a focus this isn’t one big charade that the Glazers are running for their brothers and sisters to exit and the couple that want to stay in to stay.
      “The whole emphasis from fans is this has to be the end of the Glazer ownership.
      “They’ve run out of money and not invested in the stadium.
      “The fans want a new stadium — whether that’s Old Trafford refurbished or a new one built.
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      “The sporting project they’ve failed on in the last ten years.
      “It’s doing quite well at the moment, third in the league, but it’s not where Man United want to be.” More

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      ‘It will make things very difficult’ – Gary Neville warns Arsenal over new issue that could prevent them winning title

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      GARY NEVILLE has warned that Arsenal will find it ‘really difficult’ to win the Premier League if recent defensive issues continue for the rest of the season. The Gunners are looking to get their hands on the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2004.
      Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville.Credit: Getty
      Martin Odegaard looks dejected after Aston Villa’s Philippe Coutinho scores Villa’s second goal.Credit: Reuters
      Mikel Arteta’s men conceded 16 goals in the first 19 games of the season but have shipped 12 in their last six in all competitions.
      Arsenal came from behind twice to beat Aston Villa 4-2 at Villa Park having lost 3-1 to Manchester City recently.
      It turned out to be a good weekend for the north London side as closest challengers City dropped points in a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.
      Sky Sports pundit Neville insisted it was a ‘good weekend’ for Arsenal but warned their title challenge could falter if they keep leaking goals.
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      Speaking on his Sky Sports podcast Neville said: ” One thing I would say though is that Arsenal have conceded 12 goals in the last six games.
      “One of the traits of a run-in is if you’re conceding goals and teams think they have a chance of scoring, it’s very difficult to win a league, it really is.
      “They just need to watch that. This weekend will give them confidence and if they can get back to some clean sheets that will be really important.”
      Neville concluded: “Conceding goals is something they just need to watch out for because that will make things very difficult for them.”
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      It appeared that Arsenal’s title charge was faltering as they trailed at Villa having already lost to Everton and Manchester City and dropped points to Brentford in their last three games.
      Arteta’s men responded superbly and fought back to beat Unai Emery’s men and return to the top of the table.
      Arsenal are next in action on Saturday when they travel to Leicester City. More

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      Thiago Silva’s wife incredibly ‘likes’ tweet blasting Chelsea boss Graham Potter as ‘deadbeat, tactless coach’

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      THIAGO SILVA’S wife has ‘liked’ a tweet blasting Graham Potter as a “deadbeat coach”. The Blues boss is coming under increasing pressure over Chelsea’s underwhelming results which hit their lowest point on Saturday with defeat against managerless Southampton.
      After a run of league draws, defeat against Southampton has once again left the spotlight on Chelsea’s managerCredit: PA
      Belle, or Isabelle, Silva is rarely shy when it comes to giving her opinion on Thiago’s clubCredit: Instagram @bellesilva
      This is the tweet that Belle, Thiago’s wife, has liked on Twitter
      Boos reigned down on Stamford Bridge at full-time after James Ward-Prowse’s fantastic first-half free-kick gave bottom of the table Saints an unlikely away win.
      While some fans continue to argue Potter needs more time, others have began taking aim at the former Brighton boss.
      And Belle Silva has hit the like button on one of the more critical tweets that has been sent regarding the under-fire manager.
      One fan asked her on Twitter: “Can you ask [Thiago] Silva to coach our club himself because we have a deadbeat tacticless coach who doesn’t know what he is doing.
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      “He doesn’t even understand that is Chelsea football club – he thinks he is still at Brighton.”
      Belle has not been shy about giving her opinion previously regarding the club – during the both the good times and the bad.
      She tweeted out the lyrics to Chelsea’s anthem “Blue is the colour” when it was announced that Silva had signed a contract extension.
      Earlier this year she also took aim at Blues fans for booing following defeat against Man City.
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      Thiago and Belle have two children togetherCredit: Instagram @bellesilva
      It’s been a very difficult 2023 for the club with only a single win to show for 10 games in all competitions.
      January also saw an unprecedented amount of money spent and players recruited with the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Felix and Enzo Fernandez bought in to reverse the club’s fortunes.
      But the squad has yet to gel and a high-quality goalscorer is visibly missing.
      With Potter’s job still reportedly safe, Chelsea have a trip to bitter rivals Tottenham up next week before a home game against Leeds and the return leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Dortmund. More

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      Liverpool are NOT for sale after huge U-turn by FSG as John Henry makes rare public statement

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      LIVERPOOL are NOT for sale any more.Principal owner John W Henry and chairman Tom Werner announced in November they were “exploring a sale” of the Anfield club.
      John Henry confirmed FSG are no longer selling LiverpoolCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The Anfield club are now worth around £3.7bnCredit: Reuters
      The Reds are valued at around £3.7billion – a massive increase from the £300million FSG bought the club for in 2010.
      But despite some reported interest there have been no bids or high-level talks over a sale.
      The Qataris were said to be keen to explore a purchase but pulled out when it became clear the Americans were unwilling to give up majority control in any sale – and therefore turned their attention to buying Manchester United.
      And now Henry has confirmed Fenway Sports Group’s U-turn to keep hold of the six-time Champions League winners.
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      FSG, though, are still open to new investment for Liverpool as they hope to attract a ‘strategic partner’, the Liverpool Echo reports.
      In a rare public statement, the American said: “I know there has been a lot of conversation and quotes about Liverpool Football Club, but I keep to the facts: we merely formalized an ongoing process.
      “Will we be in England forever? No. Are we selling LFC? No. Are talking with investors about LFC? Yes.
      “Will something happen there? I believe so, but it won’t be a sale. Have we sold anything in the past 20-plus years?”
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      Henry made the comments alongside wife Linda, Werner and FSG CEO Sam Kennedy on the first day of Boston Red Sox training in Florida.
      Newcastle and Chelsea have both undergone mega-money takeovers in the last two years, while United look set to follow suit in the coming months.

      And Liverpool fans frustrated with FSG’s ownership – despite sustained success on the field in recent years – welcomed the news of their potential sale last year even with Werner’s warnings.
      Werner told the Boston Globe: “We’re exploring a sale, but there’s no urgency, no time frame for us.
      “And as far as I’m concerned, it’s business as usual. One outcome could be our continued stewardship for quite a while.”
      The Reds have become one of the best teams in the world under FSG’s ownershipCredit: Rex
      Jurgen Klopp has worked under their tenure for the last seven yearsCredit: PA More

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      Football fan loses wallet on the Tube only to find out ex-Premier League manager has returned it with amazing note

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      A FOOTBALL fan was left stunned after his wallet turned up in the post with a note from former Premier League manager Alan Curbishley. Walsall fan Oli Swift lost his wallet on the Tube in London and was resigned to the fact it was unlikely to be returned to him.
      The note sent by Alan CurbishleyCredit: SWNS
      Alan Curbishley during his time in charge of West HamCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      That is until it arrived in the post with a hand written note from the most unlikely of people, former Charlton and West Ham manager Alan Curbishley.
      It read: “Dear Oliver, I hope this finds you well. I found your wallet on a tube in London. Hopefully it has not caused you too much stress! Now you can get in to see your team. Best wishes, Alan Curbishley.”
      Oli was quick to take to Twitter and share the news.
      He said: ” Alan Curbishley, of all people, found my wallet on the tube in London and sent it to Bescot, what a bloke.”
      Fans were full of praise for Curbishley as they responded to the tweet which has been viewed 470,000 times.
      One user said: ” I would expect no less from the great man.”
      Another added: “Class from gaffer.”
      A third added: “Doesn’t Curbs seem just the most likely manager to go out of his way to return a lost wallet? I’d back Steve Cooper from the current crop.”
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      Curbishley managed Charlton Athletic from 1991-2006 before managing West Ham from 2006-2008.
      He famously kept the Hammers up following a 1-0 final day victory at Old Trafford thanks to a goal from Carlos Tevez. More

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      Premier League games to be broadcast on NEW channel next season after huge overhaul to BT Sport

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      PREMIER LEAGUE games will reportedly be shown on a new TV channel from next season.It comes after a merger between BT Sport and Eurosport last year, with the former set to change its name.
      Premier League games will be shown on a new channel from next seasonCredit: Reuters
      An announcement of a number of new channels is expected on Tuesday, according to the Daily Mail.
      Streaming site Amazon Prime began broadcasting Prem games in 2019, but it’s ten years since the top-flight was shown on a new TV channel.
      In addition to the Premier League, Champions League matches are also set to be shown on the new channels.
      The new channels will broadcast all of BT Sport and Eurosport’s live sports rights, which also include the Europa League, Olympic Games and Grand Slam tennis, as well as the Prem and Champions League.
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      Warner Brothers Discovery, who own Eurosport, acquired BT Sport last May in a deal reportedly worth £633million.
      The overhaul at BT Sport will see them move to WBD’s studios in Chiswick and Stockley Park from their current Stratford HQ in East London.

      BT Sport have two years left on their contract with the Premier League to broadcast live games.
      But with the likes of Apple TV and DAZN reportedly expected to bid for Prem rights in 2025, they could face a challenge extending that deal.
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      BT Sport have had the rights to show live Prem games since 2013.
      The Mail say around 200 staff members at BT Sport will have to reapply for their jobs, and 50 are facing being made redundant, following the merger.
      But the likes of Michael Owen and Rio Ferdinand are under contract with BT Sport until their Prem rights expire in 2025.
      BT Sport currently have five channels, and Eurosport two, but it is unclear how many new channels there will be. More