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      Erling Haaland makes major business investment in favourite hair band as he eyes future after football

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      MANCHESTER CITY superstar Erling Haaland has become the minority owner of his favourite hair band company.Haaland has bought a minority stake in Oslo hair accessories company Bon Dep after spending the last few years wearing the brand’s signature “Kknekki” hair tie.Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland has found a new investment opportunityCredit: GettyHaaland has become a minority owner of his favourite hair band companyCredit: RexHaaland has helped boost sales of his favourite hair bandCredit: Bon DepThe star striker’s man-bun phenomenon has boosted sales in various European countries, such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and France, according to the company.Haaland said: “I’m proud to become a shareholder in Bon Dep. Kknekki has been my go-to hair tie for years, and it is undoubtedly the best in the world.”Bon Dep founder and CEO Vibeke Gronseth welcomed the Norway international on board and opened up on the company’s ambitions.Gronseth added: “The primary purpose of bringing Haaland on board is to collaborate in scaling Kknekki further across Europe and the rest of the world. Read More on Football”Haaland and his team have a long-term perspective that is crucial as we expand Bon Dep into new markets. “The success of Kknekki, also known as the world’s best hair tie, has demonstrated what we can achieve.”Haaland is currently enjoying a stunning career that promises to reach greater heights in the next few years.But the 23-year-old is already preparing for life after football with new investments.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAt the same time the ex-Borussia Dortmund star continues to dominate in the Premier League.Haaland has amassed a staggering 31 goals and six assists in 38 appearances this season alone.Roy Keane asked by Premier League owner ‘were you smoking weed’ after brutal ‘League Two player’ Erling Haaland verdictAnd the forward is now looking to replicate City’s stunning Treble triumph from last season in the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.Haaland has been enjoying another dominant season with Man City More

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      Premier League no longer favourites for fifth spot in Champions League with Tottenham now desperate for Arsenal to win

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      THE PREMIER LEAGUE is in real danger of “losing” its fifth slot in next season’s expanded Champions League.And that’s why Tottenham fans should be desperate for North London rivals Arsenal to beat Bayern Munich in tonight’s Champions League quarter-final second leg.Tottenham will also pay the penalty if former striker Harry Kane and Bayern Munich knock Arsenal out of the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyIf the Gunners can knock out Bayern Munich, it will be a massive boost to England in its battle with Germany to have five clubs in the 2024/5 Champions League.And if Manchester City can see off Real Madrid as well, the Premier League will move back ahead of the Bundesliga and the chances will increase of fifth place being enough for Spurs (or Aston Villa) to qualify for Europe’s blue riband competition.Next season’s CL will have 36 teams, compared to the current 32. Two of the four additional places will be awarded to the countries whose teams perform best in this season’s European competitions.Right now Italy are way out in front at the top of Uefa’s coefficent rankings on 18.428, with Germany second on 17.214 and England on 16.750.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis makes Arsenal’s clash with Bayern particularly important and presents a dilemma for Spurs fans who would otherwise naturally support former striker Harry Kane and his Munich mates.If Mikel Arteta’s side triumph in Munich, they will add more Uefa points to England’s total AND prevent Bayern adding more to Germany’s, while leaving the Bundesliga with just two clubs (Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen) competing in Europe. Ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel reveals two reasons why Bayern Munich have ‘advantage’ over Arsenal in Champions League A City win over Real will add points to England’s total, too. But if City win and Arsenal lose, Germany will have 17.642 and England 17.125 – in other words, the Bundlesliga’s lead over the Premier League will increase.Most read in FootballIn contrast, a Gunners victory and defeat for Pep Guardiola’s men would leave Germany on 17.214 and England on 17.125, closing the gap.Best of all, City and Arsenal going through would put England on 17.5 and Germany on 17.214Confused? You will be. Because all these figures rely on the English teams winning their second legs (earning two points plus one for reaching the semi-finals), rather than drawing and winning on penalties (one point for a draw and one for progressing).UEFA COUNTRY COEFFICIENTS 2023/4The battle to have five clubs in the 2024/5 Champions League

      Italy 18.428 points
      Germany 17.214
      England 16.750
      France 15.250
      Spain 15.062

      It’s simpler to say: Spurs supporters might want to do the math, forget about local squabbles and look at the bigger picture.In fact, Tottenham fans should be cheering on not only Arsenal this week but also West Ham, another club not normally on their list of favourites..David Moyes’ side are two-down to Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen going into tomorrow night’s Europa League quarter final second leg at the London Stadium.But if the Hammers can pull out a shock win, that would also boost England and damage Germany in the battle to secure a fifth spot in the Champions League.Unfortunately for the Premier League, West Ham and Liverpool both look likely to go out of the Europa League.Aston Villa, though, seem to have a good chance of reaching the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League as they lead Lille 2-1 from the home leg.Unai Emery’s side are also in pole position to claim fourth place in the Premier League this season. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut the further they go in the Conference League, the better the chances of the PL having five teams in the Champions League next season.THE FACE FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – REMAINING GAMES
      ASTON VILLA, played 33, 63 points, 4th place
      Bournemouth (H) April 21
      Chelsea (H) April 27
      Brighton (A) May 4
      Liverpool (H) May 13
      C Palace (A) May 19
      TOTTENHAM, played 32, 60 points, 5th place
      Arsenal (H) April 28
      Chelsea (A) May 2
      Liverpool (A) May 5
      Burnley (H) May 11
      Man City (H) May 14
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      Jamie Carragher warns Man Utd and Arsenal off transfer for Everton star as he says ‘I don’t know what he is’

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER has warned Arsenal and Manchester United to steer clear of trying to sign Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.Onana, 22, has long been linked with an exit from Goodison, with the Gunners coming close to a bid in January.Carragher has warned both Arsenal and Utd chiefs against signing the Everton starCredit: RexAmadou Onana has not proven enough to be a big Premier League signing, says Liverpool legendCredit: RexErik Ten Hag’s side considered a move for the Belgium international last year, while Chelsea also disclosed their interest.The Toffees’ valuation of over £50million eventually prevented talks from going further with all three clubs.As a result of Everton’s well-documented financial issues, highly-rated players such as Onana are looked at as ideal sale income.But despite some brilliant performances last season, which helped Everton remain in the Premier League, Carragher is not convinced by Onana.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSCarragher stressed that it would be a mistake for top clubs to sign him after Everton’s humiliating 6-0 defeat at Chelsea on Monday.He told Sky Sports: “I must say this, Onana is a player who Everton may have to sell with the situation that they find themselves in financially.”He came in with a huge reputation. Frank Lampard brought him in, he looks the part, did really well for Belgium at Wembley and there was talk of him going to other big clubs.”But I don’t see it. I haven’t since he’s been there.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”I don’t know what he is. Is he a holding midfield player? Does he get forward? Does he get involved?”The only thing I have seen him do is try to lift the crowd, that is all I ever see him do when he plays for Everton.”Onana was withdrawn at halftime by manager Sean Dyche after the team conceded four goals in the first half, with Cole Palmer securing Chelsea’s fastest ever hat-trick inside 28 minutes.Onana has made 32 appearances in all competitions for Everton this season, scoring three goals and making one assist.Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson spotted arguing with Blues team-mate after 6-0 Everton thumping as penalty row rages onThe club’s ongoing financial difficulties – which has seen them twice deducted points – may once again force them to make significant player sales this summer.Defender Jarrad Branthwaite – who was removed through injury at Stamford Bridge – has been heavily linked with a transfer to United.But Red Devils fans have urged their club to abandon a move for the England international, who Everton value at £70m.Dyche’s side currently sit 16th, just two points clear from the drop, with six games remaining.Onana’s Prem stats this season More

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      Eberechi Eze was rejected by SIX teams including Arsenal as fans admit ‘absolute stinker in hindsight’

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      CRYSTAL PALACE star Eberechi Eze revealed SIX clubs rejected the chance to sign him before his Selhurst Park heroics.Eze, 25, has shone bright in the Premier League with Palace in the last four years and has amassed a total of seven goals and four assists in 26 appearances this season.Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze was rejected by six clubs, including ArsenalCredit: GettyEze now commands an asking price in the region of £70mCredit: GettyEze was also turned down by Fulham, Sunderland, Bristol City, Reading and MillwallThe versatile forward’s impressive appearances have attracted interest from some of the Prem’s biggest clubs, such as Manchester City and Tottenham, ahead of the summer transfer window.And he could go for as much as £70million.However, the two-cap England star wasn’t so spoiled for choice earlier in his career.When starting out as a kid, Eze dealt with a series of rejections from various different teams, including Arsenal.Read More on FootballThe Gunners scouted the attacking midfielder in 2006, when he was playing for Sunday League outfit Bruin at the age of eight.The North Londoners signed the youngster, only to release him as a teenager.And that wasn’t the end of the rejection for Eze.Speaking to the Second Tier Podcast, Eze recalled: “So I started at Bruin, that’s a Sunday League team.Most read in FootballGobsmacked Jurgen Klopp appears to mouth three-letter response as Eze scores Crystal Palace winner at Liverpool”Was there for maybe half a year before getting scouted by a few teams like Arsenal, Chelsea – more London-based teams.”I decided to go to Arsenal, was there for maybe five years, played there then got released.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”Went to Fulham for two-and-a-half years or so, got released from there.”Went to Reading for half a year, got released from there. The went to Millwall for my scholar, was there for two years then got released from there.”Went on trial to a few teams afterwards. Went to Sunderland, went to Bristol City, got released from there – well not released, but didn’t get in.”Then, thankfully to God, I got signed by QPR. They gave me a year contract.”Worked for maybe three or four months, got offered a new contract and from there started to grow, started to get better and improve, play first-team football and from there I got a move to Palace.”Fans couldn’t believe how their favourite clubs missed out on such a talent like Eze, who is poised to make a big money move soon with his Palace contract running until 2027.Eze’s asking priceReports suggest the Eagles won’t let their star man go for less than £70m, especially after he dealt a crushing blow to Liverpool’s title chances by scoring the winner on Sunday’s 1-0 victory at Anfield.One supporter tweeted: “It is MAD how many teams rejected Eberechi Eze.”Another commented: “Can’t forgive Sunderland for this one, absolute stinker in hindsight.”A third wrote: “The thought of Eze and [Palace team-mate Michael] Olise in the same #ReadingFC side is frightening.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThis fan said: “@SunderlandAFC f**k sake lads, dropped a right b*****k there.”And that one pleaded: “Come home to Arsenal.”Eze has stood out in the Premier League these past four years More

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      Gary Lineker scolds Alan Shearer for ‘disgusting thing to say’ during Rest Is Football podcast

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      GARY LINEKER scolded Newcastle legend Alan Shearer after his “disgusting” comment about Sunderland’s old ground.The duo were discussing Sunderland’s former stadium, Roker Park, on the latest episode of The Rest is Football podcast along with Micah Richards.Alan Shearer described Sunderland’s former stadium as a ‘s***hole’Credit: The Rest is football podcastGary Lineker said the comment was ‘disgusting’Credit: The Rest is football podcastRoker Park is Sunderland’s former stadiumCredit: GettyAfter being asked about his experience there, Newcastle great Shearer was quick to make fun of his former rivals.The iconic striker joked: “It’s a f***ing s***hole. And you can keep that in because it is, or was!”All three former players burst into laughter before Lineker chimed in: “For those of you that don’t know that’s the old ground of Sunderland football club.”I played there actually. They used to call it the Roker roar. There was a real atmosphere at that ground and it wasn’t at all s***.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”That’s a disgusting thing to say!”Shearer made 405 appearances for his hometown club after signing from Blackburn in 1996.He scored 206 goals for the Magpies during his 10-year spell at St James’ Park.Shearer is also the Premier League’s all-time top goalscorer.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe current main man up front at Newcastle is Alexander Isak, who has 17 goals in 24 league games this season. And Shearer heaped praise on the Swedish star following the club’s 4-0 win over Tottenham at the weekend.’Sorry I didn’t get the memo’, says Gary Lineker as he teases BBC pundits for ‘Gareth Southgate appreciation’ outfitsHe said: “If you get him on the pitch and you have him fit, he’s as good as there is in the Premier League. No doubt about that.”His feet are so quick, he’s a really good finisher, as quick as there is and he’s a clever, clever footballer.”Who are these famous footballers? More

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      BBC in major broadcasting change for Euro 2024 with England games affected

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      ALAN SHEARER revealed he will be co-commentating during England’s matches at Euro 2024 this summer.This marks a massive change by the BBC as Shearer wasn’t part of the channel’s commentary team during Euro 2020 and instead worked as a pundit.Alan Shearer will be co-commentating England’s Euro 2024 gamesCredit: GettyHowever, the 53-year-old, who amassed 30 goals in 63 caps with the Three Lions, appears to have jumped the gun during the latest episode of The Rest is Football podcast.The Newcastle legend joined Gary Lineker as well as Micah Richards and the trio were asked to rank their various TV roles of presenter, pundit, commentator and co-commentator from hardest to easiest.That led to yet another hilarious banter segment that seems to have set the scene for BBC’s coverage of the Euros.Each TV personality issued various different responses but Richards insisted co-commentators need to work mostly on instinct.Read More on FootballThat was when Shearer quipped: “Does that mean I will be getting hammered for doing the co-comms in the England games in the Euros?”Richards jokingly responded: “100 per cent.”And Lineker added: “I must say, you have actually been pretty good so far.”But that obviously could go wrong…”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThat was when the whole panel, including Shearer, laughed their socks off.The Premier League record goalscorer mostly conducts studio punditry but has experience on commentary.Alan Shearer congratulates Ireland star Sammie Szmodics after reaching 30-goal landmark for Blackburn RoversAnd now it seems like the legendary striker will be calling the action during England’s bid of winning their first trophy since the 1966 World Cup.The BBC are yet to announce their presenter and punditry lineup for the Euros.Shearer will be covering England’s bid of winning their first trophy since 1966 More

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      Premier League club’s fans say ‘bring him home’ after Borussia Dortmund manager’s Champions League heroics

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      WEST HAM fans have called for Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic to return to the London Stadium after his Champions League heroics.Terzic led Dortmund to the semi-finals after eliminating Atletico Madrid with a stunning 4-2 victory at the Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday.West Ham fans want Edin Terzic to return after his success at Borussia DortmundCredit: RexTerzic led Dortmund to the Champions League semi-finals after beating Atletico MadridCredit: RexThe German tactician has come a long way since his various spells as assistant manager for the likes of BVB as well as Besiktas.But the Hammers’ faithful haven’t forgotten his two-year spell in east London where he worked under former boss Slaven Bilic.The two coaches linked up in 2015 after working together at Besiktas two years earlier.However, Terzic left West Ham in 2017 when Bilic got sacked following a run of poor results.Read More on FootballFans watched in awe at the the 41-year-old’s success and some even claimed he should take over the East Londoners’ dugout amid David Moyes’ continuous struggles this season.One fan tweeted: “ET come home?”Another commented: “Bring him home! Romford is lovely this time of year.”A third wrote: “He needs to come to West Ham.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThis Dortmund fan advised West Ham supporters: “Y’all should offer him a job, like as soon as the season ends, he would be so good for you guys.”And that one posted: “Edin Terzic is a very good manager.”Top ten greatest Premier League players of all time as Kevin de Bruyne and Cristiano Ronaldo both miss out on top spotWest Ham will be looking to salvage their own European campaign on Thursday by doing what Dortmund and everyone else couldn’t.And that is beating undefeated Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday at the London Stadium after losing 2-0 in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals. More

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      Jadon Sancho open to ‘starting over’ at Man Utd under TWO conditions after Borussia Dortmund loan transfer

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      JADON SANCHO would consider returning to Manchester United next season – but only on two conditions.An Old Trafford comeback for the Borussia Dortmund loanee has been virtually ruled out after he fell out with Red Devils’ boss Erik ten Hag.Man Utd loaned Jadon Sancho back to Borussia Dortmund in JanuaryCredit: GettyJadon Sancho was frozen out by Erik ten Hag earlier this seasonCredit: GettyBut iNews suggest the ex-England winger is willing to start afresh at United – under specific circumstances.The first requirement is no surprise – and it’s one that could win the support of many disgruntled fans.Sancho would reportedly be open to a United reunion if Ten Hag departs as manager.For now, however, the Dutchman is tipped to survive a summer shake-up from the club’s new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.READ MORE TOP STORIESBut the managerial situation could change if seventh-placed United continue to drift in the Premier League.Sancho’s second requirement is rated as almost certain to happen.The Londoner, who was last capped three years ago, wants United to clinch the backroom capture of Jason Wilcox.The Southampton technical director is expected to link up once more with Old Trafford CEO Omar Berrada, who he worked with at Manchester City.Most read in FootballSancho, however, is hardly in a position to make demands.And whatever his own position, he’s regarded as one of the United players most likely to be permanently dispatched by Ratcliffe’s regime in the summer.Gary Neville ‘lost faith’ with ‘scrawny and erratic’ Cristiano Ronaldo at Man Utd before transformation into a ‘machine’The winger is enjoying his time back in Dortmund and helped his old side reach the Champions League semi-finals with a dramatic 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their last-eight clash.Man Utd are LUCKY to be seventh in the table… one particular stat is terrible, say Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      THE frightening thing about Manchester United’s season is that they should really be LOWER than seventh in the Premier League.
      Even during their current run of one win in seven league matches, United’s results have been better than their performances.
      Erik ten Hag’s team deserved to lose each of their last three drawn games against Brentford, Liverpool and Bournemouth.
      On goal difference, United are ninth in the league, while only seven teams have scored fewer than their 47 goals.
      And if we give any credence to ‘expected points’, then that stat would have them 15th in the table.
      If Ten Hag’s men lose Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final to Championship side Coventry, it should not come as a major surprise.
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