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      Premier League’s hottest Wag goes braless in black leather top as fans envy ‘lucky’ Man Utd star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Victor Lindelof was subbed a “lucky” man for his wife’s latest Instagram snaps. Lindelof has been married to social media influencer Maja since 2018. Victor Lindelof’s wife Maja poses in a black outfitShe had fans gushing over her braless lookMaja is a social media starThe model has gained a name for herself with over 250,000 Instagram followers. She shares her extravagant life as a Wag, travelling the world. In her latest post, Maja poses braless in a black dress as fans rushed to her comment section. One said: “Lucky Lindelof.”READ MORE IN football Another added: “Magic in the earrings.”Maja had been enjoying her time on holiday with Lindelof. They vacationed on the Greek island of Mykonos as Maja revealed pictures from their dinner date. The couple have welcomed two children together since tying the knot in 2018.Most read in FootballTheir Mykonos trip follows a getaway to Portugal last month, where Maja also dazzled in another flowing red dress.Lindelof is currently enjoying pre-season after signing a new deal with United through to 2025 back in January.Maja often shares her extravagant life as a WagCredit: instagram @majanilssonlindelofHere she is posing with husband LindeloofCredit: instagram @majanilssonlindelofShe has over 250,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelofMaja had been enjoying her time on holiday with LindelofCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelofHere she is on a beach dayCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelofMeet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024 More

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      Sky Sports issue grovelling apology to Nottingham Forest after Gary Neville’s ‘Mafia gang’ outburst

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      SKY SPORTS has issued a grovelling apology to Nottingham Forest after Gary Neville’s “Mafia gang” comment.The Manchester United legend criticised Forest’s ownership after they released a brutal statement following their chaotic 2-0 defeat to Everton last season.Sky Sports have issued an apology to Nottingham Forest after Gary Neville’s ‘Mafia gang’ commentCredit: GettyNottingham Forest felt they deserved three penalties during their 2-0 loss to Everton in AprilCredit: RexForest issued a brutal statement after the controversial clashForest were raging after being denied what they felt were three clear penalties during their clash against the Toffees on April 21.The club are understood to have sent Sky a legal letter of complaint and today Neville and the broadcasting company released a joint statement.It read: “In response to a Nottingham Forest statement outlining their grievances with PGMOL following their match with Everton on 21 April, Gary Neville, commenting on Super Sunday, strongly criticised Nottingham Forest’s approach.”Sky Sports have discussed with Gary the language used and its potential to cause offence. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Gary has agreed not to use the same or similar terms in future coverage. “Sky Sports apologises to Nottingham Forest for any offence caused by this language.”After the game with Everton, Forest released a statement on social media in which they revealed they had “warned PGMOL that VAR assistant [Stuart Attwell] is a Luton fan”, who were among the sides scrapping to avoid relegation.Neville described Forest’s statement as “like a mafia gang”.Most read in FootballHe said: “I mean, honestly, what the hell are they playing at? It’s like a petulant child, it’s embarrassing.“And some of those things they’re saying in there, the suggestion of some sort of inferring of cheating because there’s an official in VAR in Stockley Park who’s a Luton fan is a scandal, and they will pay for that.”Premier League Fixtures released for 2024/25 seasonNeville also insisted at the time that former referee Mark Clattenburg should resign from his position as a consultant at Forest.And Clattenburg officially resigned from his position in April and has since admitted his role was misunderstood.Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was furious at Neville’s post-match comments on Sky Sports.The controversial defeat at Goodison Park left Nuno Espirito Santo’s side fearing relegation with the club later demanding audio of the VAR officials.Lucky for Forest they avoided relegation to the Championship by six points despite suffering a four-point deduction for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations. More

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      Gary Neville and Roy Keane reveal Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘teacher’s pet’ who ‘got away with refusing to play’ for Man Utd

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      GARY NEVILLE and Roy Keane have revealed who was the biggest “teacher’s pet” under Sir Alex Ferguson – despite the ace once refusing to play for Manchester United.Fergie’s Old Trafford reign was marked by plenty of success on the pitch, made easier by the incredible talents of the Class of ’92.Roy Keane and Gary Neville have revealed who was the biggest teacher’s pet at Man UtdCredit: GettyThe Class of ’92 saw an amazing number of young talents emerge at the clubCredit: GettyNeville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and David Beckham were among those to burst through the youth ranks to become first-team stars.Top-class players like Keane were also brought in to strengthen the squad, making United the dominant force in English football.But some ended up being more in favour than others.Irish ace Keane ended up being brutally axed by Ferguson in 2005 after a major row.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile Welsh icon Giggs played on for another years after Fergie’s departure in 2013.However, Neville claims it was none other than midfield general Scholes who was the biggest “teacher’s pet” in the squad.When asked the question by a fan on the Stick to Football podcast, Neville immediately responded: “Who’s the biggest teacher’s pet in the squad?“I’m definitely saying Paul Scholes for Sir Alex.”Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSUnfortunately for Neville, Keane pounced on the answer to instead declare the former right-back as the true winner.He pointed at Neville while shouting: “You! You!”Erik ten Hag STAYS at Man Utd – so now what?Keane and Neville agreed Paul Scholes was Sir Alex Ferguson’s biggest teacher’s petCredit: Getty – ContributorThey revealed on Stick to Football that Scholes even got away with refusing to playNeville fired back: “Oh my God, Scholesy was his [teacher’s pet]. Scholesy could never put a foot wrong. It was not me.”Keane then appeared to finally agree by revealing Scholes once refused to play against Arsenal – and was not punished by Sir Alex for it.He added: “Remember Scholesy refused to play at Arsenal in the League Cup? He got away with it.”Meanwhile, Keane revealed the toughest United player he ever faced in training was midfielder Quinton Fortune.The South African joined United after their Treble win in 1999 and won a Premier League title in 76 games before departing in 2006.Keane declared: “Do you know who is tough to play against at United in training?READ MORE SUN STORIES”Quinton Fortune, wasn’t he!“Ah, strong. In a one vs one, he was tough, wasn’t he…Quinton was a tough lad. In training, one vs ones, tough.” More

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      Premier League cult hero offers to fly to Spain to tempt Jurgen Klopp to take new job just weeks after Liverpool exit

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      FORMER Premier League star Tim Howard believes he can convince Jurgen Klopp to become the next USA national team manager.Klopp ended his nine-year spell with Liverpool in May and revealed his intention to take a break from football.A former Premier League star wants Jurgen Klopp to become the next USA managerCredit: GettyEx-Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has offered to fly to Spain himself to persuade KloppCredit: AFPThe German has since been enjoying his free time, attending Euro 2024 and a Taylor Swift concert at Anfield.But now ex-Everton star Howard wants him to get back to work – on the international stage.The 45-year-old is even prepared to fly out to Spain to hold talks with Klopp himself.In a piece for the Daily Mail, he wrote: “After the disappointment of Copa America, after the United States lost to Uruguay and exited at the group stages, I will personally fly to Spain. I mean it.Read More in Football”I know Klopp has only been retired a few weeks and I know he wants a break. But if we sat around his villa in Spain, I think I could lure him over here. 100 percent.”The money is certainly there. So my pitch would be simple: he has a young group of players who can play progressive, front-foot soccer – exactly like his Liverpool teams. And in two years’ time he can go to the biggest World Cup in history.”The Stars and Stripes were knocked out of the Copa America last week following a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay.Fans now want manager Gregg Berhalter to be sacked.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFormer US international Clint Dempsey believes the team’s “golden generation” is being wasted.He told Fox: “It’s so frustrating to see. You have a team that you’re rooting on and you want to do well. And at the same time, where have we come since 2022?Ex Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp dances with club legend John Barnes”You qualify for the World Cup, you get out of the group. And then where have we progressed? And we haven’t.”That’s the most frustrating part. This is our Golden Generation and it looks like we’re wasting it.”With 2026 coming up, you’re never going to get this opportunity again. … When are you going to have a better chance to do something special in the World Cup?” More

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      Erik ten Hag does NOT have a new Man Utd contract and Sir Jim Ratcliffe may have already hired his replacement

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      SO LET’S cut through all the you-know-what and get to the nub of the situation.However this appears to have been painted, Erik ten Hag does not have a new Manchester United contract.Sir Jim Ratcliffe with manager Erik ten HagCredit: GettyThere are no new assurances and nothing has changed.Yesterday’s grand announcement left the Dutchman on the same thin ice he was negotiating before winning May’s FA Cup final against rivals City.Ten Hag has effectively agreed to stay and work with the new controllers of football operations who, not long ago, were hunting someone else for the job.All that has happened is that the extra year in his original contract has been triggered to take it to 2026.READ MORE ON MAN UTDIt is not the ringing endorsement of a new four or five-year deal.The 12-month pay-off will stay the same if what seemed inevitable at the end of the last Premier League season is delayed until the next one if things do not start well.Ten Hag said: “I am very pleased to have reached agreement with the club to continue working together.”In other words: “OK, I’ll stay.”Most read in FootballErik ten Hag is no safer now than before FA Cup winBy Neil CustisAfter Manchester United announced Erik ten Hag was staying on, they tried to explain why it has taken over two weeks since the Dutchman paraded the FA Cup at Wembley to actually tell him he still had the job.A thorough review of the season was needed even though Ten Hag said before the Cup final that this had been done.The club said that they had ‘considered all eventualities’.In other words ‘which manager would be best for us, and not necessarily the bloke we have got?’.And the club were also at pains to make it clear how much they admired Ten Hag’s ‘dedication, dignity and professionalism’.In other words he did not publicly flip his lid at the appalling way he was being treated despite asking Ratcliffe for a public vote of confidence months before the end of the season.Let us remember Ratcliffe did not even namecheck Ten Hag in his ‘congratulations message’ after the FA Cup was won, despite the fact it was all down to him and the way he outthought Pep Guardiola on the day.Read the full column from Neil Custis on Manchester United.Elsewhere he claimed: “We have found complete unity in our vision.”Meaning they all want to win trophies — well that is a relief.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowHe added: “We are strongly committed to making that journey together.”How they manage that is another thing because right now the strings are being pulled from different directions, with Ten Hag in danger of being the puppet.After all, the coaching team he put together has been dismantled and replaced, with Go Ahead Eagles boss Rene Hake and club goalscoring legend Ruud van Nistelrooy coming in.Or the future manager and assistant, if you listen to more cynical watchers of what is going on at the club.Striker coach Benni McCarthy has gone and Ten Hag’s former Ajax right-hand man Mitchell van der Gaag looks to be on his way too.Why has Ten Hag agreed to all this? Leaks from inside Old Trafford say it is because Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s word is law.On leaks, a recent email — apparently warning staff to stop leaking what was going on at the club — was LEAKED.Ratcliffe has put people in place in Sir David Brailsford, new sporting director Dan Ashworth, CEO Omar Berrada and technical director Jason Wilcox to do his bidding.Newcastle released Ashworth this week and he said: “Erik has reinforced his record as one of the most consistently successful coaches in Europe.”If that is the case why were talks held with Thomas Tuchel, as the hierarchy admitted to a dismayed Ten Hag?Ashworth added that “the club’s review of last season highlighted areas for improvement”. Cheers, Sherlock.While these words were being penned ahead of yesterday’s 11am release, none of the big names was on show as the devastating news was given to a staff meeting that 250 of 1,100 were out of a job.It is fair to say that morale is not at an all-time high at Old Trafford right now.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile players who have not been on international duty return to training on Monday.Roll-up, roll-up, the circus is still very much in town. More

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      Brains behind Chelsea’s famous academy for 20 years QUITS in ‘insane blow’ with Blues fans ‘worried’

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      CHELSEA fans are devastated amid news academy director Neil Bath has left the club.Bath, 58, has been manager of the Blues’ academy set-up since 2004.Neil Bath, centre, is leaving Chelsea after 20 years as academy managerCredit: GettyMason Mount and Reece James are among the players brought through by Bath at ChelseaCredit: GettyHe played an integral part in bringing through the club’s young stars – a host of whom broke through into the first team.They included Reece James, Conor Gallagher, Trevoh Chalobah, Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.This helped at a critical time for Chelsea as they had a transfer ban imposed on them, increasing the importance of academy talent.Jim Fraser, who joined Chelsea’s academy as a director shortly after Bath, is also set to leave.READ MORE ON ENGLANDAn official announcement is expected in the coming days.And fans are beside themselves after learning of club legend Bath’s departure.One passionate supporter said: “Neil Bath leaving Chelsea is an insane blow.”Look around the whole of Europe for the last decade, at the sheer amount of top level professional footballers that have come through his ranks.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I thought his promotion a year ago was a positive thing, now I am worried.”People can argue about their differing views on ‘the project’ moving forwards, and everyone is entitled to their position. But this is just categorically a loss.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall posts goodbye video to Leicester fans and says ‘it’s time for me to go’ ahead of Chelsea transfer “The consistent evidence of success in Bath’s work is there for all to see. We don’t know the story yet, but damn.”While another added: “Nothing surprises me anymore. These clowns are tearing the club apart.”A third said: “A massive, massive loss. Possibly marks the end of Chelsea being a destination for elite scholar development.”Yet I fully expect the people who have been brainwashed by BlueCo’s empty promises to try and rationalise it as a good thing.”And a fourth responded: “Systematically removing all the components that made us worth £3bn is quite something.”Chelsea’s academy trophies over the last decade include five FA Youth Cups, two Under-18s Premier League titles, an U21 Premier League title and two UEFA Youth Leagues.Speaking about the Blues’ youth success, Bath previously said: “I will always say it is a wider effort from everybody involved.”There is a particular focus around scouting and coaching, and the coaches won’t succeed if the talent is not of the right level.”That is why the likes of Jim Fraser, Darren Grace and their recruitment team deserve credit for bringing in such talented players from a very young age.”That is a huge part of our development programme. On the other hand, you need the right coaches.””Fundamentally, it is about having good staff in all areas who work as a team.”READ MORE SUN STORIESEx-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard credited Bath for his impact when Mount and Abraham scored in the Premier League.Lampard said: “We had a couple of pints with Neil Bath!” More

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      Man Utd prepared to sell Marcus Rashford after fallout with Ten Hag… and could drop £80m transfer valuation

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will listen to offers for Marcus Rashford after the breakdown of his relationship with Erik ten Hag.The future of the manager was tied in with the Red Devils forward, 26.Marcus Rashford and Erik ten Hag do not see eye-to-eyeCredit: RexThe academy graduate is no longer a guaranteed starterCredit: RexRashford was not called up for Euro 2024Credit: ReutersNow Ten Hag is staying, the club will look to cash in on the academy graduate who became one of United’s brightest stars.They will want £80million for their No10 but may have to accept nearer £60m following his drop in form last season.Rashford and Ten Hag were barely on speaking terms by the end of it after he defied the manager by partying until the early hours in Belfast when he was due to train at Carrington later that day.Ten Hag had already warned him about his off-field conduct after he partied at a city centre nightspot following a derby hammering at home to Manchester City on October 29.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThe manager said that was “unacceptable” but was enraged when just a few months later he was out until the early hours of Friday January 26 ahead of that Sunday’s FA Cup tie at Newport.He rang in sick later that day and missed training. He was axed from the squad as Ten Hag learned the full extent of what had happened.That shattered their relationship although the manager had to continue to use the speedster forward.Rashford thought there would be a fresh start when it looked like Ten Hag was getting the boot.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThat was before the Dutchman guided the club to a shock FA Cup final victory over Champions Manchester City, which saw new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe make a U-turn.Rashford went from posting career best figures of 30 goals in 2022-23 to just eight last season as he lost his automatic spot in the starting line-up and place in the England squad for Euro 2024.Erik ten Hag STAYS at Man Utd – so now what?He is due back in training next Monday but unless he can have successful clear-the-air talks with Ten Hag, his future looks likely to lie elsewhere.United are already lining up new players, with Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt set to be first through the door for £40m after his stay in Euros with Holland comes to an end.Ten Hag worked with the 24-year-old at Ajax.Off the field Ratcliffe is axing staff with around a quarter of United’s 1,150 workforce informed in a staff meeting that they will be made redundant.Nine managers Man Utd considered before keeping Erik ten HagERIK TEN HAG appears to be safe as Man Utd manager, but the Dutchman edged dangerously close to the sack.Here are nine managers Red Devils chiefs are reported to have considered for the job and what allegedly happened with each.Gareth SouthgateEnjoys plenty of support among Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos chiefs but made clear he wouldn’t talk to any clubs until after Euro 2024. There is yet to be any suggestion that contact was made with the England boss.Kieran McKennaTalks were opened with McKenna’s representatives before the FA Cup final, but the former Man Utd coach opted to sign a new deal with Ipswich after Ten Hag’s Wembley win.Roberto De ZerbiAllegedly sounded out before the FA Cup final with salary expectations discussed. But Ineos chiefs concluded ex-Brighton boss was not the right fit for the project.Thomas FrankBrentford boss met Man Utd representatives the day before the FA Cup final. The Dane also dined with Ratcliffe, Roy Hodgson and Frank Lampard at the launch of a new Ineos car in February.Marco SilvaFulham boss reportedly met Man Utd representatives face-to-face two days before the FA Cup final, around the same time as Ten Hag was conducting his press conference.Mauricio PochettinoFell out of Man Utd’s thinking in the first week of June, despite being a favourite of Sir Alex Ferguson.Thomas TuchelMade a very strong impression and came across well during a Monaco meeting. Personal terms were discussed before the ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss decided to step back from the process.Ruben AmorimSporting boss was discussed by the Man Utd hierarchy but did not make the final reckoning.Roberto MartinezPortugal manager was considered in the early stages. More

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      Watch bizarre moment Virgil van Dijk BEATBOXES while forgotten Premier League star RAPS during Euro 2024 coverage

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      A BIZARRE moment during Swedish Euro 2024 coverage unveiled Virgil van Dijk’s beatboxing for ex-Premier League star John Guidetti.The former Manchester City and Stoke ace cringed as he watched his younger self rap with the Holland captain.An old clip was shown during the Swedish Euro 2024 coverage with Virgil van Dijk’s beatboxing for ex-Premier League star John GuidettiGuidetti played for Manchester City from 2010-2015Credit: PA:Press AssociationPrior to his success at Liverpool, Van Dijk spent two seasons, 2013-2015, at Celtic.Joining the Dutchman in Glasgow was Guidetti who played for the Bhoys on loan from City during the 2014-15 season.However. the Swedish star has gone off the radar in recent years.While he never kicked things off at City after leaving the club in 2015 the 32-year-old is still a rather big name in Sweden after returning to his homeland in 2022 to join AIK.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd this summer Guidetti joined Swedish broadcaster SVT Sport to cover the Euros as the Allsvenskan has been put on hold for their summer.On Tuesday night, before Holland thrashed Romania 3-0, Guidetti was shown an old clip of him rapping back at Celtic with Van Dijk beatboxing for him.In the video the Holland captain was asked to make a beat on the mic for Guidetti and the striker began to rap in Swedish for 20 seconds.While he cringed back in the studio watching his younger self, fans were impressed with the former Burnley star’s musical talents.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAs one said: “That’s really good, actually. I wouldn’t be embarrassed if I could whip out something like that.”Another added: “Honestly, Swedish rap is underrated. The language has a really nice flow to it.”BBC accidentally show Netherlands star stripping off live on TV in awkward blunder during Euro 2024 coverageA third then put: “Lol this is good TV. I’ve never had a soft spot for John Guidetti but I gotta say he’s been quite pleasant as a pundit these Euros.”Van Dijk and his Holland squads’ victory in the last-16 clash will see them take on Turkey in the quarter-finals on Saturday.Turkey took the lead against Austria after 57 seconds thanks to Merih Demiral’s goal and the former Juventus man doubled their lead in the second half.Austria pulled one back late on but failed to grab an equaliser.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More