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      Emotional Marcos Alonso pays touching tribute to his dad after scoring against Man Utd for Barcelona

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      EMOTIONAL Barcelona ace Marcos Alonso dedicated his goal against Manchester United to his late father.Alonso’ dad Marcos Alonso Pena, who also played for Barca, tragically passed away aged 63 following a “long illness” last week.
      Barcelona ace Marcos Alonso opened the scoring against Manchester UnitedCredit: AP
      Barcelona ace Marcos Alonso dedicated his goal against Manchester United to his fatherCredit: AP
      The former Chelsea man looked emotional after the goalCredit: Getty
      Ex-Chelsea ace Alonso returned to action exactly a week after his loss and was handed a rare start by manager Xavi in the Europa League play-off encounter against United.
      And the versatile defender opened the scoring for the Blaugrana after 50 minutes.
      The Spain international latched onto a fantastic cross from Raphinha, who curled it from a corner-kick down the right.
      The ex-Leeds star found Alonso who headed it past David de Gea at the far post.
      The emotional Spaniard immediately pointed to the sky in dedication to his father during the celebrations.
      The Barcelona ace looked emotional as he celebrated the opening goal of the game.
      Tributes from around the footballing world poured in for Alonso Pena – affectionately known as ‘The Pigeon’ – after news of his passing.
      Ex-Atletico Madrid star Paulo Futre said: “Sad day. My deepest condolences to the family of my dear friend Marcos Alonso. Rest in peace, Pigeon.”
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      The former winger’s ex-club Rayo Vallecano added: “From Rayo Vallecano, we want to convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Marcos Alonso Pena.
      “He was a former coach of the Club, who passed away at the age of 63.”
      Barcelona tweeted: “FC Barcelona would like to express its deepest condolences for the passing of former Barça player and father of a first-team player Marcos Alonso Peña.
      “All of our strength to Marcos Alonso and his entire family. Rest in peace.” More

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      Fans threaten to watch Barcelona vs Man Utd without the sound as commentator’s gaffe ‘p***es them off’

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      FOOTBALL fans threatened to mute the commentators during Manchester United’s Europa League clash with Barcelona.The threat was made after Ian Darke and Robbie Savage repeatedly mispronounced Ronald Araujo’s name.
      Fans were getting irritated by the commentator’s pronunciation of Ronald Araujo’s nameCredit: AFP
      The Uruaguan star started the game for Barcelona on the right side of the defence.
      His name is pronounced ‘Arau-ho’. However, fans watching from their sofas were getting annoyed with the pronunciation from the BT Sports commentary team.
      One tweeted: “BT Sport commentator saying Ara-ouu-ho for Araújo.
      “About to turn down the volume for Barcelona and Manchester United.”
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      A second commented: “The pronunciation of Aruajo by the commentators is p*****g me off.”
      A third wrote: “I hate the way commentators say ‘ara who hoe’ for Araujo.”
      A fourth said: “Someone tell the commentator how to pronounce Araujo.”
      A fifth added: “Iain darke the commentator calling Araujo ‘Arahooho’ 😭.”
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      A sixth tweeted: “I’ve got a real problem with this commentator pronouncing Araujo as Ara-hoo-hoe.
      “Motherf***** has me thinking about pokemon.”
      Araujo is known to English audiences having previously been linked with a transfer to Man United and Chelsea. More

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      ‘Wasn’t the right time yet’ – Chelsea target hints at future transfer as he admits he ‘grieved’ when Ajax blocked move

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      AJAX star Edson Alvarez reveals has revealed his “grief” over his blocked Chelsea transfer.Big-spending Chelsea swooped for the Mexican in the closing days of the summer transfer window to add midfield muscle.
      Edson Alvarez has opened up on his failed Chelsea moveCredit: Rex
      The Blues splashed £276million in the off-season, before a January splurge took their spending to £606MILLION this season in total.
      But that figure could have been £43m higher had Ajax not cancelled a deadline day move at the last minute last August.
      And Alvarez admits the collapsed deal took its toll.
      He told Dutch outlet De Telegraaf: “I grieved for one day and then showed that I am a strong person.
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      “Of course, the disappointment lasted for a while, but I believe that everything happens for a reason.”
      Alvarez has seen Chelsea owner Boehly continue to spend big since, including the British record £107m deal for Enzo Fernandez from Benfica.
      But he hopes a deal could still materialised in the future: “Maybe it wasn’t the right time yet.
      “My time will come, 100 per cent. That is in God’s and my own hands.
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      Chelsea signed Enzo Fernandez from Benfica in the January transfer window.Credit: Getty
      “My focus is 100 per cent on Ajax at the moment.
      “But if something beautiful comes along next summer that is good for Ajax and for me, then I want to seize that opportunity.” More

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      How Man Utd could line up with Mason Mount and Harry Kane next season after transfer spree

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could have a very different look to their starting XI next season.The Red Devils have been tipped with moves for a host of stars that could turn them into Premier League contenders again.
      Man United have been linked with Chelsea’s Mason MountCredit: EPA
      Harry Kane is another player on the club’s wishlistCredit: Alamy
      Most recently, Chelsea star Mason Mount have been linked with the club after a lack of progress on talks over a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
      According to ESPN reporter James Olley, United have joined Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester City in the bidding war for Mount’s signature.
      Should Mount join, he could replace Marcel Sabitzer should his loan move at the club not be made permanent.
      This would see him line up in a midfield made up of Frenkie de Jong, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, if he is able to displace Christian Eriksen from the team.
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      De Jong was a top target for United last summer, and it appears that the club will try to sign him again this year.
      Tottenham record-breaker Harry Kane is another name that has been widely spoken about with a move to Old Trafford.
      The England captain would be and upgrade and replace loanee Wout Weghorst should he join.
      Kane would not have to take long to adapt as he is used to playing with Marcus Rashford while on international duty.
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      United have also been rumoured to be interested in signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli.
      Another spot that could be changed is in the goalkeeper position.
      David de Gea’s powers have started to decrease and the club have been linked with a move for Brentford star David Raya as a potential replacement.
      The Spaniard has been in great form for the Bees and manager Thomas Frank has insisted that he would be worth £40million should he be sold.
      David Raya has been tipped as a replacement for David de GeaCredit: Getty More

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      Brentford vs Crystal Palace LIVE SCORE: Bees look to build on Arsenal draw in Premier League London derby – updates

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      BRENTFORD entertain London rivals Crystal Palace in a Premier League contest at the Gtech Community Stadium.Patrick Vieria’s men are winless in their last nine matches.
      And they now come up against a Brentford side who recently held title-chasing Arsenal to a draw at the Emirates.

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      Paul Scholes sparks fierce debate among Man Utd fans as he compares Casemiro to club legend

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      PAUL SCHOLES sparked a fierce debate among Manchester United fans as he compared Casemiro to a club legend. The Brazilian has helped rejuvenate United’s midfield since his £70million move from Real Madrid.
      Paul Scholes before Man Utd’s game with BarcelonaCredit: https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1626272865468178433
      Casemiro was hailed by Paul ScholesCredit: AFP
      And Scholes likened him to former team-mate and captain Roy Keane before their Europa League trip to Barcelona.
      He said on BT Sport: “People say he’s a defensive midfielder, but I don’t see that. He’s as close to Roy Keane as I’ve seen.”
      But fans weren’t convinced, with many suggesting Keane is nowhere near the class of five-time Champions League winner Casemiro.
      One said: “Casemiro is better than Roy Keane ever was.”
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      Another said: “Seriously though Roy Keane is absolutely nowhere near Casemiro as a player.”
      One added: “Roy Keane doesn’t come close to Casemiro and Casemiro is a defensive midfielder.”
      Another added: “I think he’s more skilled on the ball than Roy was.”
      But one argued: “Been saying this, closest thing we’ve had to Keane. Keane gets labelled as an aggressive hard player, but he was so much more.
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      “On the ball always made the right choice, fizzes passes to beat the press, knew when to commit forward and drop back. Had it all.”
      Another said: “People don’t realise how technically gifted Keane was as well, very similar to Casemiro.”
      One added: “Serious praise that.”
      Roy Keane was likened to Casemiro by Paul ScholesCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Qatari investors to battle Saudi Arabia for Man Utd takeover after ‘failing in bid to buy Liverpool’

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      QATARI investors have reportedly turned their attention to a full Manchester United takeover.That’s after failing with a bid to buy rivals Liverpool, says Qatar-based journalist Mohammed Al-Kaabi.
      Qatari investors are reportedly targeting a full takeover at Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      Liverpool chief John W. Henry refused to give up control at AnfieldCredit: AP
      Both clubs are on the market as they look to compete with Manchester City and Chelsea’s millions in the summer transfer window.
      And the Qataris had hoped to take full control from John W. Henry’s Fenway Sports Group at Anfield.
      However, Liverpool’s American owners have reportedly refused to give up majority control in any sale.
      This goes against the wishes of the Qataris, who apparently want much more than a minority stake in any club.

      And it’s reckoned they are now focused on a complete takeover at Man United instead.
      Meanwhile, CBS adds advanced talks were not held between the Qataris and Liverpool, with no concrete bid made either.
      And any offer made for United is likely to come under the Glazers’ valuation.
      Reports this week claimed a formal bid from Qatar was set to be received by tomorrow’s deadline.
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      The Glazers want £6billion for a clean sale of UnitedCredit: Getty
      The Glazers are hoping for a full sale of United for around £6billion.
      But Uefa were today urged to block any offer from the Middle Eastern country due to concerns over Qatar’s ties to Paris Saint-Germain.
      However, it’s reckoned European football’s governing body will not KO a bid from Qatar.
      And the latest from the country suggests those behind a bid are now going all-out for United after giving up on Liverpool.
      Investors from Qatar would join Arab compatriots like Saudi Arabia and the UAE in splashing the cash in the Premier League.
      The Telegraph report that a Saudi Arabian bid is imminent.
      But they will have to go some way to match the £600million spent by Chelsea’s American backers, with Todd Boehly prepared to find even more for a new striker this summer.
      United fans were sent into meltdown after the fresh reports from Qatar.
      One said: “COOK QATAR COOK. We want Mbappe next season.”
      Another declared: “You rock my world.”
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      One yelped: “Omg let’s gooooo.”
      Another added: “Finally no more Glazers.” More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal transfer boost as Ancelotti ‘doesn’t care’ if three-time Champions League winner quits Real Madrid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal have been handed a transfer boost after Carlo Ancelotti said he doesn’t care if his three-time Champions League winner quits Real Madrid. Marco Asensio, who is out of contract at the end of the season, scored as Real Madrid beat bottom side Elche 4-0 in LaLiga on Wednesday night.
      Marco Asensio in action for Real Madrid during their win over ElcheCredit: Alamy
      Asensio celebrating after scoring for Real MadridCredit: Alamy
      Speaking after the match to Diario AS,Ancelotti was quizzed on the forward’s future and wasn’t very endearing with his response.
      He said: “He looks good to me, I don’t know if he will stay or not. He may or may not stay, I don’t know, I don’t care much.”
      Ancelotti added: “We have a very important challenge this season.
      “The important thing is that he is contributing, like last year. Let him continue like this, and the club will make the most appropriate decision.”
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      Asensio tried to leave Real Madrid last summer but has since maintained he wants to stay at the club but a new contract is looking unlikely.
      The Spanish international has been linked with a move to Premier League giants United and Arsenal.
      Spanish outlet Sport reported in December 2022 that Asensio was close to a move to Old Trafford but that didn’t materialise.
      The Spaniard has also been subject to interest from Arsenal and it remains to be seen if he will come to the Premier League in the summer.
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      He has made 176 appearances for Real Madrid scoring 31 goals and has had loan spells at Mallorca and Espanyol during his time at the club.
      The winger, 27, has won three Champions Leagues and three LaLiga’s during his time at the Bernabeu.
      Asensio joined Real Madrid from Mallorca for around £3.5million in 2014. More