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BRUNO FERNANDES left Man Utd fans stunned with his attempt to get his side back into their friendly away to Hong Kong.With the Red Devils trailing 1-0, their captain was put through on goal with the chance to equalise.Bruno Fernandes was through on goalCredit: MUTVBut he tried to score with a rabonaCredit: MUTVFernandes then won the ball back and played a pass to Rasmus HojlundCredit: MUTVBut Hojlund lost the ballCredit: MUTVBut he then attempted a rabona, which the goalkeeper saved with his leg.The Portugal star was then accused of “not caring” by supporters.One fan wrote: “Man United 1-0 down to Hong Kong and Bruno tries this…”They simply don’t care!”READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSAnd another posted: “Get rid of Bruno asap”And a third commented: “Ah man the level of arrogance from a team that finished 16th” But other fans were more annoyed with the actions of Rasmus Hojlund.That’s because Fernandes did manage to retrieve the situation, control the ball again and play a pass to the striker, who was just outside the six-yard box.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordBut Hojlund failed to control the ball and saw it cleared by the Hong Kong defence.One fan commented: “I’m more interested in how Hojlund can’t control a simple pass.”Ruben Amorim bursts out laughing when asked about Man Utd star’s futureAnother wrote: “Hojlunds first touch is that bad, his second touch is a tackle”And a third put: “That’s embarrassing. They should be taking this seriously, I can’t believe he has just tried to pass to Hojlund there.”The incident could have ended up being an infamous end to Fernandes’ Man Utd career as his agent reportedly held talks with Al Hilal this week.The Saudi side are looking to secure a £100m deal ahead of their Club World Cup campaign.And that could see Fernandes earn a tax-free £700,000-a-week, three-year deal worth £200m including bonuses.If the match in Hong Kong does turn up to be Fernandes’ last for Man Utd, then his blushes were at least spared by his team-mates.Striker Chido Obi netted a second-half double before Ayden Heaven scored a late third to secure a 3-1 win. More

WEST HAM have been hit with a £120,000 fine after homophobic chants by fans during the Prem defeat at Chelsea in February.The Hammers were charged with failing to control supporters in March for the “mass chanting” of a number of visiting fans during the 62nd minute of the game at Stamford Bridge.West Ham have been fined £120,000 for homophobic chantsCredit: AlamyFA beaks added that the chants were of a discriminatory nature, with West Ham admitting responsibility within four days of the charge being laid.Social media clips uploaded by traveling supporters were evidence of the concerted chants, lasting at least 40 seconds, directed at Chelsea players and fans.The three member FA disciplinary commission ruled: “The evidence suggests there was a very significant number of West Ham supporters involved in the homophobic chanting.“It can properly be categorised as “mass chanting”.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“This conclusion is supported by the fact that the post-match complaint was based on the chanting being clearly audible at the match and the video footage that depicts the chanting clearly and loudly by many West Ham supporters.“The words used by the offending spectators referenced a negative attitude towards the LGBT+ community and a perceived association of that community with Chelsea FC. 30.”In his letter to the panel, West Ham club secretary Andrew Pincher conceded there was an “obvious risk of such offending behaviour” from travelling fans.Both clubs were criticised for failing to “respond” to the homophobic chanting during the match.Most read in FootballThis meant that “none of the offending spectators were therefore identified, ejected and/or arrested for this behaviour”.The commission also ruled that any measures the Hammers had taken beforehand “were plainly not adequate to prevent such abuse and then to detect a wide range of culprits”.West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen jets off on stag do in wedding dress – but father-in-law Danny Dyer is not there More

JAMES MILNER showed off his tremendous physique as he hit the beach in Barbados.The Brighton star, 39, was seen on holiday in the Caribbean with his wife following an eighth-placed Premier League finish.James Milner headed to Barbados with wife Amy FletcherCredit: BackGridThe Brighton star showed off his impressive sixpack on the beach in the CaribbeanCredit: BackGridBut blotches of red could be seen over his skin where he had caught the sunCredit: BackGridWife Amy had fewer such problems as she worked up an impressive tanCredit: BackGridHowever, the former Liverpool and Man City title winner looked like he should have opted for a higher factor of sunscreen.Wife Amy Fletcher meanwhile had no such concerns as she worked up an impressive tan in a light green bikini.Milner has targeted playing into his 40s – a feat he is less than eight months away from achieving.He said: “I would like to keep playing,’ said Milner, who will be 40 in January. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”I look at my fitness now and I feel good. I’ve definitely got another year left in me. “We’re in talks with the club and quite close so it will be nice to be here and be part of the team and help the boys. Hopefully I can be part of it.”And with his impressive sixpack it was not difficult to see why he believes he has plenty of years left in the tank yet.But it was hard to miss the huge blotches of red across the 61-cap England star’s chest and stomach.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFortunately, his face was well protected with a pair of shades and a bushy beard.Milner is currently working his way back from injury after nine months out.I can win the Ballon D’or says Brighton’s Carlos BalebaHe underwent knee reconstruction surgery with the aim of returning in December, but his return was significantly delayed after the procedure saw him pick up nerve damage to a tendon.Milner said this week: “After the operation, I couldn’t lift my foot or my toes. “December 31 was the first time I saw any flicker of life. It [the complication] wasn’t age-related. It was just a bit of bad luck – one in however many thousand.“There was a chance I might not have come back at all. Milner has been out for most of the season following knee surgeryCredit: BackGridBut he has done an impressive job retaining his physiqueCredit: BackGridMilner has the opportunity to play until he is 40 years old next seasonCredit: BackGridMilner came on for a very brief cameo on the final day for Brighton at TottenhamCredit: Getty”I didn’t know whether I could walk properly again let alone play football.”I don’t think many people would have come back from this. The medical staff have been incredible, Sean Duggan [the Brighton physiotherapist] has been absolutely unbelievable.”Read More on The SunOn the final day of the season, Milner made his return as he was subbed on in stoppage time of Brighton’s 4-1 win at Tottenham.”We worked hard and the hard work’s paid off. To be part of it on the pitch again made it all worthwhile.” More

MANCHESTER UNITED’S season sunk to embarrassing new lows just as fans were thinking it couldn’t get any worse.Tom Heaton managed to fumble a shot that was going straight at him into the net and give Hong Kong the lead in a post-season friendly.Tom Heaton’s howler gave Hong Kong the leadCredit: MUTVThe former England goalkeeper’s mistake saw United’s season hit an embarrassing new lowCredit: MUTVUnited finished the season empty-handed following a 1-0 loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final.The trophyless Red Devils also managed to end the season in 15th place – their lowest ever Premier League finish.The squad were then taken to Asia for their post-season tour, which soon saw them suffering new levels of humiliation.First, they were taken to the stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for their match against ASEAN All-Stars in an open-top bus, despite suffering a season that did nothing to justify any kind of celebration.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThen, they were beaten 1-0 by the ASEAN All-Stars thanks to a goal from Myanmar international Maung Maung Lwin.But any hopes that the United team might be spurred into a reaction in their next game away to the Hong Kong national team appeared to be dashed early on.19 minutes into the match, 34-year-old striker Juninho shrugged off a defender and fired a low shot towards Heaton, which slipped through the three-cap England goalkeeper’s hands and into the net.Following the goal, Man Utd fans were fuming at the new depths to which their club had sunk.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordOne wrote: “Bruh liquidate this club”Another posted: “Na we are actually cooked”Man Utd players ride open-top bus through Malaysia during post-season tour of AsiaA third commented: “Absolute laughing stock of a club”And a fourth stated: “Ffs man. These got beat by Liechtenstein btw”But United did turn the match around in the second half as a double from Chido Obi and a goal from Ayden Heaven saw the Red Devils run out 3-1 winners. More