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      Football coach stabbed and three players attacked by knife-wielding fans as they are rushed to hospital

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      A COACH was shockingly stabbed at the end of a football match in Spain.The terrifying scenes unfolded after a clash between Pedro Hidalgo B and Firgas in the Second Regional division.
      A coach was stabbed in Spain after a gameCredit: Rex
      According to El Periodico, a man was violently attacked.
      He was rushed to hospital, along with three other supporters.
      The disturbing scenes took place around 8pm on Saturday after Firgas had claimed a 2-1 victory.
      The game had been played cleanly and without any animosity prior to the attack.
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      But, on heading back to the dressing room following the final whistle, two people became embroiled in a scuffle.
      One of them pulled out a knife, with the coach stabbed in the hand, leaving him with a severe cut.
      The attackers quickly fled the scene.
      Police and ambulances were soon on the scene with coach Daniel Jose Travieso and a player both treated for their injuries.
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      Travieso suffered a nasty cut to his hand, while the unnamed player suffered a neck injury.
      According to the Emergency and Security Coordination Center, the pair were rushed to the Doctor Negrin Hospital, but suffered only minor injuries.
      Two other players caught up in the melee escaped with injury or need for treatment. More

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      Cheeky Man Utd fans demand statue of Adrien Rabiot’s mum after Casemiro’s stunning FA Cup double

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were left thanking Adrien Rabiot’s mum after last night’s FA Cup victory over Reading. Casemiro’s double saw United gain passage to the fifth-round of the competition as the Brazilian once again stole the show at Old Trafford.
      Veronique Rabiot is a notoriously tough negotiatorCredit: Getty
      Casemiro has managed to replicate his fantastic Real Madrid performances in England – and is even chipping in with goalsCredit: Getty
      His formidable performances since arriving in August have gained plaudits from fans and pundits – but it may have all been so different.
      Rabiot was originally United’s main target to fill the hole in their midfield but the deal could not be done.
      It has been reported that the robust demands of his agent mother, Veronique Rabiot, was the reason the move collapsed.
      United fans could not help but pay tribute to her role in allowing Casemiro to wind up in Manchester.
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      One fan said on Twitter: “Thank you, Veronique Rabiot for giving us the best defensive midfielder in the world.
      One supporter went even further with a tongue-in-cheek demand to “dedicate a statue” in the agent mum’s honour.
      Another said: “Rabiot, we’ve all forgotten about him. Thank you, Véronique!”
      And another fan, trying to underline the importance of Casemiro, said: “I’m telling you now. Take Casemiro out of that United side and replace him with Rabiot and we’d be 10 points worse off in the league at least.
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      “He’s absolutely pivotal to the improvement in this side.”
      United are enjoying their most competitive season in years under Erik ten Hag.
      A brilliant run of form following the World Cup had even sparked talk of a title challenge before last week’s defeat at the Emirates when Casemiro was suspended.
      Despite that disappointment, United have bounced back with two victories in the cup competitions this week.
      The Red Devils now have a FA Cup fifth round draw to look forward to and have one foot at Wembley for the Carabao Cup.
      Next month will also see a huge Europa League clash as United face off against Barcelona over two legs. More

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      Jurgen Klopp says another manager would have been SACKED by now as Liverpool boss admits past success has saved him

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      JURGEN KLOPP admits his six Liverpool trophies have saved him from the sack.The under-fire Kop boss says he is still an elite manager but before today’s FA Cup clash at Brighton, he:
      Jurgen Klopp has conceded his previous achievements are helping him stay in a jobCredit: Getty

      Warned his team may never again reach previous heights.
      Apologised for their woeful form.
      Blamed the demise on the Reds’ appalling injury list.

      The German said: “I didn’t become a bad manager overnight. I was never as good as people probably said or not as bad as some people might think.”
      Klopp’s former European and Premier League champs have lost eight games this season — double the amount of last term — and are ninth, 21 points behind leaders Arsenal.
      Liverpool won the domestic cup double last season, were pipped to the title by Manchester City and the Champions League by Real Madrid in the final.
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      Klopp added: “Imagine if you were here talking to another coach of Liverpool because last season we’d won all four trophies and I said, ‘See you later, holiday!’
      “Imagine if you see a different face and he has to explain these things and he tells you how it is. Nobody would listen!
      “They’d say last season was great and this year is not great — so go!
      “You have to have wide shoulders and really just take it.
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      “It’s tough, I’m sorry. But we will go for it with all we have to get out of it and play in a way people can’t wait to go to the stadium again.
      “So far, we’ve not given the fans much this season but we are still in two cup competitions and won’t give up in the league.”
      Klopp’s Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, Uefa Super Cup and Fifa Club World Cup has secured the backing of the club’s American owners.
      And with Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle on the up, the 55-year-old said: “What happened in the league with City and us in the last few years was exceptional.
      “Arsenal are sensational. Mikel Arteta is doing an outstanding job. United are in a really good moment, whatever happens there they will not stop investing and improving.
      “If City do not win the league, Pep will not accept this kind of situation for a couple of years. They will go again. Tottenham, Newcastle and Brighton are doing really well.”
      James Milner, Fabio Carvalho and Nat Phillips are doubts today with Virgil van Dijk and Roberto Firmino injured. And with Luis Diaz, Arthur and Diogo Jota also out long term.
      Klopp said: “Injuries to decisive players have made it a bad season so far and you cannot just replace them.” More

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      Chelsea CONFIRM Malo Gusto transfer as they snap up defender in £31m deal and loan him back to Lyon for rest of season

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      CHELSEA have signed Lyon full-back Malo Gusto on a deal that runs until 2030.The Blues had been in hot pursuit of the the 19-year-old for weeks as they looked for more cover on the right for Reece James.
      Gusto is the latest new name to arrive at Stamford Bridge this monthCredit: Getty
      Gusto has been signed for in a £31m deal but will be loaned back to Lyon for the rest of the season.
      The deal is the SEVENTH transfer Chelsea have pulled off in their frantic January window – with the deals now totalling an incredible £222m.
      Malo arrived in London to do his medical yesterday after Chelsea managed to strike a deal with reluctant Lyon chiefs.
      Now the 19-year-old has put pen to paper to give Blues fans another new signing to get excited about.
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      Speaking on Chelsea’s social media channels, Gusto said: “I like this city and I’m really, really happy to come here.
      “I chose Chelsea because it is a very big club and I really like the project.
      “I’m very happy to be here. Thank you for your messages. See you soon.”
      He adds that he is “a fast player, a crosser and box-to-box.”
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      The highly-rated defender already played 54 matches for Lyon, registering six assists during that period.
      And his arrival ahead of next season will see him provide some much-needed cover for James, who’s missed much of this campaign with two separate knee injuries.
      James has endured long spells on the sidelines, forcing him to miss more than 15 matches in all competitions.
      But the England star is in contention to return for Chelsea’s next game against Fulham on Friday.
      Chelsea had been keen on cover for the injury-hit Reece JamesCredit: Getty
      Gusto follows Myhkailo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos and Noni Madueke in signing for the Blues this month.
      Along with the cost of Joao Felix’s loan deal, Chelsea’s spending has now far outpaced their rivals this month.
      The Stamford Bridge hierarchy will be hoping the new names can spark a turnaround of fortunes on the pitch.
      Chelsea sit 10th after 20 Premier League games with a 10 point gap to a Champions League position.
      After exits in the EFL Cup and FA Cup to Manchester City, the Champions League is now the only trophy Potter can win in his opening season. More

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      Jody Morris agrees to become Swindon boss as Frank Lampard’s former Chelsea assistant coach lands first manager job

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      FORMER Chelsea player and assistant manager Jody Morris is set to be named Swindon boss. The League 2 club had been in search of a new manager after Scott Lindsey jumped ship to take charge of Crawley earlier this month.
      Morris worked closely with Lampard for years and was well-regarded at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Now Morris looks on the brink of officially taking his first job in management.
      Sky Sports report that Frank Lampard’s former assistant has agreed to become the club’s new head coach.
      Despite having no managerial experience, Morris has been involved with much high-level coaching in previous years.
      He was Lampard’s No2 both at Derby and Chelsea, helping the Rams reach the play-offs and the Blues get into the top four despite a transfer ban.
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      Morris left Stamford Bridge after Lampard’s sacking and has not worked in football since.
      The 44-year-old has also spent four years as Chelsea’s academy coach, having come through their youth system and making over 100 appearances for the senior team.
      It could be a baptism of fire for Morris with Swindon in the middle of a congested scrap for promotion from League 2.
      Swindon are 6th but only five points separate fifth and 15th.
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      Interim boss Gavin Gunning was in charge yesterday as the Robins enjoyed a bonkers game with Gillingham.
      The Wiltshire-based club went 1-0 up within the opening minute but then found themselves 3-1 down before the 15 minute mark.
      A brace by Charlie Austin, who returned to his childhood club last month, rescued a point. More

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      Watch Christian Eriksen limp out of Old Trafford on crutches as Man Utd star suffers injury after Andy Carroll tackle

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      ERIK TEN HAG has been left to sweat over the fitness of Christian Eriksen after he was spotted leaving Old Trafford on crutches. Eriksen, 30, was on the receiving end of a nasty challenge from Andy Carroll during the FA Cup clash between Manchester United and Reading on Saturday.
      Christian Eriksen was filmed leaving Old Trafford on crutches after the gameCredit: Twitter/@xiw4n
      He appears to have suffered an ankle injuryCredit: Twitter/@xiw4n
      Carroll received two yellow cards in the space of five minutes for fouls on Tyrell Malacia and Man of the Match Casemiro.
      Fans went online to blast the “crazy” challenges, but it was a scissor kick from behind against Eriksen – which went unpunished – that is set to have the biggest impact.
      The Danish international went off in the 57th minute for Fred.
      However, Ten Hag and United fans alike will now be sweating over his fitness after Eriksen was spotted leaving Old Trafford on crutches with a suspected ankle injury.
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      Following the game, Ten Hag said: “It’s always difficult to say so soon after the game finished, but it’s an ankle [injury] and we have to see what the diagnosis is.
      “It will be a minimum of 24 hours before we know that, and then I can say more.”
      Eriksen, who joined for free in the summer after his short-term contract at Brentford expired, has been a key component of United’s engine room throughout the season.
      He has featured in all but one game across all competitions for the club.
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      But now it seems he could be handed a prolonged absence, which will come as a bitter blow to United with some key fixtures coming up next month.
      This includes a Carabao Cup final – should they not lose their three-goal lead over Nottingham Forest – the return of the Europa League and the top four race.
      With Donny van de Beek’s season prematurely concluded through injury as well, one might be forgiven for believing United’s midfield could do with some extra cover.
      He was on the end of a nasty Andy Carroll challengeCredit: PA
      Carroll was given no additional punishment for the foulCredit: Reuters
      Fred replaced Eriksen in the 57th minuteCredit: PA
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      Chelsea ‘keen on Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner if they sack Graham Potter with Todd Boehly impressed by Austrian’

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      CHELSEA are reportedly keen on hiring Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner if they sack Graham Potter.The Bundesliga boss has impressed since taking charge of Frankfurt in 2021, leading them to last year’s Europa League title.
      Chelsea still have Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner on their shortlistCredit: Getty
      Todd Boehly is a fan of the Austrian but is backing Graham Potter right nowCredit: PA
      Glasner’s latest triumph came with an admirable 1-1 draw against perennial German champions Bayern Munich.
      And Bild claims the Austrian tactician has a big fan in Chelsea owner Todd Boehly.
      It’s said that the Blues made contact with Glasner last summer when Thomas Tuchel’s future came under the spotlight.
      And he continues to be on Boehly’s shortlist in case he ever decides to pull the trigger on Potter.
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      The ex-Brighton man got off to a good start at Stamford Bridge before a dismal run of results saw Chelsea drop down the table.
      But there is a feel-good factor around the club after some decent results and an influx of top talents.
      Chelsea are also still in the Champions League and fans believe the only way is up as they also chase a new central midfielder before Tuesday’s deadline.
      Boehly continues to support Potter after putting his money where his mouth is in the transfer window.
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      But with the American keeping one eye on Glasner, Potter will be aware he must start getting wins under his belt, especially in the Premier League.
      Chelsea’s interest in Glasner comes after club icon Jose Mourinho was linked with a return for a THIRD spell.
      The now-Roma boss has managed Man Utd and Tottenham since his second Chelsea sacking in December 2015. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo invites FOUR Man Utd stars to Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr game to say goodbye after dramatic exit

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has invited some of his Manchester United pals on holiday to join him in a proper goodbye.Ronaldo’s United exit happened when he was with Portugal on World Cup duty, meaning he never got a chance to say farewell to team-mates.
      Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United without a proper goodbyeCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo has invited his old United team-mates on holiday for a proper farewellCredit: The Times
      So now he has been in touch with his closest friends in the squad to try and arrange a visit to his homeland — or even visit him in Saudi Arabia.
      Ronaldo left United in November after criticising the club in an interview with Piers Morgan.
      He signed a £170million-a-year deal with Saudi side Al Nassr — the richest football deal ever.
      Ronaldo, 37, is currently having a luxury home built on the outskirts of Lisbon and has texted some of his pals at United about getting together over the summer.

      He has also asked if they would be interested in watching him play for his new club in the Middle East, if schedules allow it.
      A United insider said: “There are still a few lads here who have nothing but respect for Ronny and were sad how it all ended, because they never got to say a proper goodbye.
      “He recently left the player WhatsApp groups but promised to keep in touch with a few and has invited them to his new place in Lisbon and to Saudi to watch him play.
      “Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Raphael Varane are all mates.
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      “His place in Lisbon sounds incredible — and he can certainly now afford it!”
      It is understood Ronaldo has also shipped his fleet of luxury motors back to Portugal.
      The United source added: “A couple of the lads at the training ground hoped he’d raffle off one of his supercars, like Sergio Aguero did when he left City!”
      Aguero gave City’s first-team staff a raffle ticket for his £40,000 Range Rover when he left the Etihad in 2021.
      It was won by Ally Marland, one of the club’s kitmen. More