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      Qatari Man Utd bidder’s father ‘is ex-Prime Minister with former World Cup organiser set to be named chairman’

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      DEADLINE day is upon those who are interested in taking over Manchester United. Interest from a number of parties has been revealed ahead of Friday’s 10pm cut-off point, most notably from Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatar.
      Today is the deadline for prospective buyers of Man Utd to submit bids as the Glazers prepare to sellCredit: Getty
      The Glazers are said to want around £6bn for UnitedCredit: AFP or licensors
      Former Qatar Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber bin Al Thani is he father of bidder Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al ThaniCredit: Getty
      Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani is behind the massive bid for United from Qatar
      Qatar’s bid in particular has raised questions, given how Qatar Sports Investment already own Paris Saint-Germain.
      Uefa rules stipulate “no individual or legal entity may have control or influence over more than one club participating in a Uefa club competition”.
      However, one incoming United bid from Qatar is set to come from a different entity, therefore satisfying Uefa chiefs that no rules are broken.
      The entity in question emerged on Friday as Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, son of former Prime Minister of Qatar, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani.
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      The pair are directly related to the current Emir of Qatar, and owner of PSG, Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.
      Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani was responsible for the Gulf state’s successful bid for the 2022 World Cup.
      The 63-year-old has also been labelled as “the man who bought the city” following his massive investment into London real estate.
      Son, Sheikh Jassim, is head of Qatar’s biggest bank and a self-proclaimed lifelong United fan.
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      If a bid is successful, two World Cup organisers could be in the reckoning to run the mammoth operation that is Manchester United FC.
      L’Equipe journalist Loïc Tanzi has reported Qatar World Cup CEO Nasser al-Khater and Secretary General Hassan Al-Thawadi would be in the running to take over roles as club CEO or president.
      The bidding for United could see the winner forced to meet the Glazers’ £6bn asking price, with investment into the club’s infrastructure including stadium and training facilities factoring in as additional costs.
      Regardless, Uefa have been called upon to block any proposed Qatar bid for the club by human rights group FairSquare. More

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      Is Chelsea vs Southampton on TV? Blues desperate to bounce back from Dortmund loss against struggling Saints – stream

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      CHELSEA return to Premier League action desperate for a win against relegation-battling Southampton.The Blues smashed the British transfer record in January with the signing of World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez.
      Enzo Fernandez couldn’t stop Karim Adeyemi’s winning goal for DortmundCredit: Getty
      But they can’t buy a win at the moment having gone four consecutive matches without victory – including a 1-0 Champions League loss to Borussia Dortmund.
      However, Southampton is a good opportunity for Graham Potter’s men to return to winning ways as the Saints currently sit rock-bottom of the table.
      Furthermore, Chelsea will be determined to capitalise on a managerless Southampton side after the sacking of Nathan Jones.
      When is Chelsea vs Southampton?

      Chelsea entertain Southampton on Saturday, February 18.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 3pm GMT.
      Stamford Bridge is the allocated arena for this Premier League match and it can host approximately 40,341 fans.
      Southampton ran out 2-1 winners when the sides last met in August 2022.

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      Is Chelsea vs Southampton on TV and can it be live streamed?

      Unfortunately, Chelsea vs Southampton will NOT be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
      This is due to the Saturday 3pm football blackout law in the UK.
      However, US viewers can stream the entire action live on Peacock.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the match.

      What is the team news?
      Graham Potter will have to continue without the injured quartet of Edouard Mendy, N’Golo Kante, Christian Pulisic and Armando Broja.
      English duo Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell remain doubtful.
      However, David Datro Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang are all available for selection having been left of the Champions League squad.
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      Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang is one of four not chosen for the Champions League squadCredit: Getty
      Elsewhere, Valentino Livramento, Alex McCarthy and Juan Larios all remain side-lined for the Saints.
      But interim boss Ruben Selles will be delighted to see Kyle Walker-Peters fit and raring to go.
      What are the odds?

      Chelsea to win 4/11
      Draw 15/4
      Southampton to win 9/1

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      ‘You couldn’t get anything out of him’ – Reason Kevin de Bruyne flopped at Chelsea revealed by Blues cult hero

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      FORMER Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has revealed that Kevin De Bruyne was “always moody” during his spell at the club.De Bruyne was considered a flop while he was at Stamford Bridge as he failed to become a consistent first team player.
      Kevin De Bruyne flopped at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      John Obi Mikel has suggested that it was because he was ‘moody’Credit: Action Images – Reuters
      The Belgian midfielder started to show his potential after leaving for Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
      He then moved to Manchester City in 2015 and has gone on to become one of the best midfielders in the world.
      Due to how his career has panned out, many have wondered why it did not work out for him at Chelsea.
      De Bruyne only made nine appearances in the Premier League for the Blues.
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      Mikel however, has now suggested why the 31-year-old might not have become a success.
      The former Blues midfielder said on Dubai Eye: “Kevin was always a stroppy guy, he was always on his own, he was always moody, he was always grumpy.
      “You could never get anything out of him.
      “But now when I watch him play… what a joy.
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      “What a joy to watch.”
      The Nigerian also spoke on another Chelsea flop that has gone on to become a world beater.
      When asked if he thought Liverpool star Mohamed Salah would go on to have the career that he has had, Mikel replied: “No. He was in tears, and what happened is [Mourinho] didn’t let him back on to the pitch in the second half. He took him off. 
      “It would have been easy to just take him off and say ‘you’re not playing well, off you go, sit down, you’re not going back on to the pitch.’
      “But he ripped into him and took him off.”
      Salah left the Blues for Serie A and after excelling at spells with Fiorentina and Roma, he earned a move back to the Premier League with Liverpool in 2017.
      Since then he has won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and Club World Cup.
      The forward has also netted 174 goals in 286 appearances for the Reds. More

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      Jake Paul reveals ex-Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo will be ringside for Tommy Fury grudge match in Saudi Arabia

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      JAKE PAUL has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo will be ringside for his grudge boxing match against Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia.The 38-year-old joined Saudi side Al Nassr late last year after having his Manchester United contract ripped up.
      Jake Paul said Cristiano Ronaldo will be at his fight with Tommy Fury in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Top Rank Boxing
      Ronaldo plays for Saudi side Al NassrCredit: AFP
      Ronaldo has settled into life in the Middle East quickly, scoring five goals in three games, with four of those coming in his last appearance.
      But he’s set to be joined by two big sports and social media stars in Saudi in the coming week.
      Paul is taking on long-time boxing rival Fury on 26 February.
      And according to Paul, Ronaldo will be ringside for the fight.
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      When being mobbed by young fans while out on a run, Paul said in a TopRank video when asked whether he will see Ronaldo: “Yeah, I think he’s coming to the fight.”
      Paul, 26, comes into the fight at 6-0 but faces his first opponent with a recognised boxing record.
      That follows after wins over ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47.
      The YouTuber-turned boxer has prepared for the fight almost 800 miles away in Dubai.
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      Meanwhile Fury, 23, is flying out to Saudi following a training camp in Manchester and Bolton.
      The stakes have been raised even more after the WBC announced Paul will earn a world ranking if he wins.
      Any challenger for the world title must be ranked within the top 15, meaning he is one victory away from a title shot. More

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      Graham Potter urges Chelsea to sort out Mason Mount’s contract stand-off with Man Utd & Liverpool circling for transfer

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      GRAHAM POTTER says he hopes Chelsea can resolve Mason Mount’s contract situation quickly with the two parties at an impasse.Academy graduate Mount is out of contract next summer and attracting interest from Premier League rivals as talks continue over a new deal.
      Mason Mount and Chelsea manager Graham PotterCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Blues are keen to tie the England midfielder down to a long-term deal, though his camp are not happy with the terms that have been discussed so far meaning little progress has been made.
      Asked about the situation, Potter said: “It is always complicated, there are always negotiations.
      “It is best that I leave it between Mason and the club, it is the best way for that to be dealt with as far as I’m concerned.
      “He has been fantastic to work with, an important player for us and I hope it gets resolved quickly.”
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      After a run of below par performances, Mount – who is being tracked by THREE Premier League rivals – has been dropped from the starting line-up in Chelsea’s last two games, coming on from the bench against both West Ham and Borussia Dortmund.
      Potter has been pleased with the reaction from the 24-year-old, who is in contention to start against Southampton this weekend.
      Mount has a stunning record against the South Coast side, with the boyhood Portsmouth fan scoring four goals and claiming two assists in seven Premier League games against the Saints.
      Meanwhile, both Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are in with a chance of taking part after injury concerns this week.
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      Sterling has missed the last two games with a knee problem while Chilwell came off in Dortmund with a knock, though both are training ahead of the weekend.
      Potter said on Friday: “It is positive, we are going to train this afternoon so provided they get through that OK there is a chance they’ll be in the squad.” More

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      Man Utd star Diogo Dalot wanted in shock transfer by Real Madrid as full-back’s contract runs down at Old Trafford

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      SPANISH giants Real Madrid are considering a move for Manchester United’s Portuguese right back Diogo Dalot, according to reports. Dalot arrived at Old Trafford following a £19million transfer from FC Porto in 2018.
      Diogo Dalot in action for Manchester United against LeedsCredit: Getty
      Dalot arrived at Old Trafford in 2018Credit: Getty
      The 23-year-old has just over a year left on his contract with his current deal set to expire in the summer of 2024 after the club triggered a year extension recently.
      The right back has been in excellent form this season and has established himself in the Portugal setup, starting three out of their five games at the World Cup.
      United legend Cristiano Ronaldo was very impressed with the right back’s professionalism.
      He said: “He’s one of the most professional youngsters I’ve ever met.”
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      Spanish outlet AS have reported that the Red Devils have been trying for months to get Dalot tied down to a new deal and don’t want to head into the summer with the player having 12 months left on his contract.
      This has alerted Real Madrid who are in the market for a right back as they look for a long term successor to Dani Carvajal.
      The report added that the Spanish champions could look to seek a reduced fee or sign the Portuguese on a free transfer like they did with David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger.
      Dalot has made 60 appearances for Manchester United and has yet to find the back of the net.
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      He spent the 2020/2021 season on loan at AC Milan where he scored once in 21 appearances. More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson hit me on the head with a cricket bat when I told him I was moving house, says ex-Man Utd ace

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON once hit one of his former Manchester United defenders with a CRICKET BAT.The legendary Scotsman, 81, retired in 2013 after 26 years in charge at Old Trafford.
      Sir Alex Ferguson hit one of his old Man Utd defenders with a cricket batCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      During that period he guided the club to 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, and two Champions League triumphs.
      Fergie managed a host of star names in that period as well as many talented players he helped nurture through from the academy.
      One of those was former England international defender Wes Brown, who spent 19 years with United from child to man.
      The now 43-year-old, who went on to play for Sunderland, Blackburn and Kerala Blasters, looked up to the fiery Ferguson as a mentor.
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      However, he has now revealed one terrifying incident that occurred after he informed his old boss that he was looking to move house.
      When asked on the Football Social Daily podcast if Ferguson really did hit him with a cricket bat, Brown replied: “Correct.”
      “Yeah he used to have this little cricket bat, I don’t know if it was signed by an Australian or New Zealand player.
      “He told me I had to move and I told him where I was going to move to. Then he hit me with a cricket bat.”
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      However, Brown was quick to play down the ferocity, saying: “It’s a little one, just a little whack over the head. Saying that, he still whacks me now when I see him.”
      Brown added: “He told me I had to move from Longsight.
      “And then I told him I was looking for places in the city centre, which provoked the whack.”
      Brown also revealed how a fight on a bus led to his biggest telling off from Fergie and a pay rise.
      He said: “I turned pro at 17 and started playing at 18, and in that time I still hadn’t signed another contract, so I was probably on about £250 a week. And then I had a fight on a bus going home because I got the bus everywhere, the 192 into Piccadilly.
      “Something happened on the bus and my manager (Ferguson) found out and he said to me ‘what the f*** are you doing on the bus?’
      Wes Brown revealed all about what it was like playing for FergieCredit: PA
      “I said, ‘I’ve always got the bus, boss’ and he’s shouting at me for getting a bus and telling me to get a taxi.”
      He added: “I explained to him that I couldn’t afford a taxi because that would be £14 a day, £7 from my house to Salford.
      “Still living with my mum and I need to give her some money and buying snide Ralph Laurens to go out.
      “He stopped shouting at me after that. And he was like ‘yeah, well we’ll sort that out’. And that’s pretty much how that went. So the actual incident got forgotten about so I was happy about that.”
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      Brown had a glittering career at Old Trafford winning an array of titles including five Premier Leagues and three FA Cups.
      He is also part of a small group of United players who have won the Champions League twice having lifted the famous trophy in 1999 and 2008. More

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      How Liverpool could line up in crunch Newcastle clash as Jurgen Klopp confirms THREE huge stars could return from injury

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      LIVERPOOL are set to be handed a triple injury boost ahead of Saturday’s away day at St James’ Park.Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota returned in last week’s 2-0 Merseyside derby win over Everton.
      Jurgen Klopp has been handed a triple injury boostCredit: Getty
      Klopp has confirmed that Virgil van Dijk will return against NewcastleCredit: AFP
      Diogo Jota is another injury boost after returning against EvertonCredit: PA
      Roberto Firmino also returned to actionCredit: AP
      And Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has now revealed that main man Virgil van Dijk is back in contention ahead of Newcastle.
      The Dutchman has been sidelined since being replaced at half time in Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat at Brentford on January 2.
      Van Dijk was on the bench against Everton, but was an unused substitute.
      Klopp said in his pre-match press conference when asked about whether Van Dijk will return to the team: “I think so.
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      “Yesterday (in training), he looked absolutely ready.”
      Van Dijk’s return is a MASSIVE boost for Liverpool, with the Reds currently nine points off fourth-place Newcastle.
      Liverpool won just one of their four leagues games and were knocked out of the FA Cup by Brighton during Van Dijk’s absence.
      Saturday’s crunch clash is too soon for Ibrahima Konate and Luis Diaz.
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      Klopp said: “Same squad as Monday night. Ibou (Konate) not yet, Luis (Diaz) not yet. But that’s it pretty much.
      “Nothing happened on the injury side. Thiago out. Calvin (Ramsay) had surgery, not available.”
      Klopp could stick with the majority of the team that started in the win over Everton, as he eyes back-to-back league wins.
      Van Dijk appears to be certain to start, meaning Joe Gomez could return to the substitutes bench.
      The Champions League and Premier League winner could be a part of a defensive four alongside Andy Robertson, Joel Matip and Trent Alexander-Arnold, tasked with protecting goalkeeper Alisson.
      Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and teenager Stefan Bajcetic may be called upon to man the midfield.
      Despite Jota and Firmino returning, Klopp could look to stick with a front three of Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo.
      All three were involved in the two goals against Everton.
      Nunez assisted Salah for Liverpool’s opener, and Gakpo opened his Reds account with a back post finish.
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      Alternatively, Gakpo could be given a rest, and the front three shuffled to accommodate Jota.
      Naby Keita could also be brought into the midfield for Bajcetic.
      An alternative team which Klopp could field More