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      Fans say ‘Zlatan Ibrahimovic is genius’ after icon’s hilarious comment live on Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverage

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has achieved the near impossible – by voicing as much outrageous swagger off the field as he showed on it!Amazon Prime viewers labelled the strike legend a “genius” with his cheeky description of his new role at AC Milan.Zlatan Ibrahimovic entertained Gabby Logan, Frank Lampard, Daniel Sturridge and Clarence Seedorf on Amazon Prime as AC Milan hosted LiverpoolCredit: GettyIbrahimovic warmly greeted his former Milan team-mate SeedorfCredit: GettyIbrahimovic was at the San Siro to see Liverpool pull off a 3-1 Champions League comeback win.But he took centre stage – in more ways than one – when chatting to Amazon’s sporting crew on the famous pitch.Presenter Gabby Logan and Chelsea all-time great Frank Lampard were on the left of the 122-cap Swede.Daniel Sturridge and Dutch icon Clarence Seedorf were on the right – but with all four looking up to the 6ft 5ins star in the middle.READ MORE TOP STORIESLogan then asked Ibrahimovic for his “official title” at Milan.And although he’s commonly known as a “senior advisor” the ex-Manchester United, Juventus, Inter and PSG frontman delivered a much grander assessment.Ibra responded: “I’m the boss and the rest work for me. This is how it works.”Given his famous self-belief, some might think the 42-year-old’s next comment even hinted at him having super-powers.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe added: “I’m invisible. I’m visible, so I’m all over the place.”That prompted Amazon Prime to post a clip of the exchange, along with the jokey claim: “Just Zlatan being Zlatan.”Premier League’s Biggest Spenders: Top 10 SeasonsIbrahimovic has indeed stamped his mark on Milan after returning in December last year to an off-field position at a club he twice played for. Ex-Liverpool forward Divock Origi and French left-back Fode Ballo-Toure were banished from the first-team set-up over the summer.Ibra said at the time the duo were “not part of our plans”.He added starkly: “They will be part of the youth team as they’re not included in our project.”With such straight-talking, no wonder Ibra reckons he’s in charge.And many fans appeared to love his smiling confidence on Amazon Prime.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Big Ibra is a genius,” claimed one.And there’s at least one middle-aged marvel from Malmo who will not be disagreeing with that verdict…! More

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      AC Milan 1 Liverpool 3: Reds suffer huge early scare but put Forest woes behind them with dominant Champions League win

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      NOBODY could have blamed boss Arne Slot for thinking “suits you, sir” after this scintillating comeback triumph.Early disaster turned into a San Siro stroll, Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk powering in headers to turn the game around — the first time two Liverpool central defenders have scored in a Champions League game.Liverpool beat AC Milan with an impressive Champions League displayCredit: RexLiverpool won their first Champions League match under Arne SlotCredit: GettyLiverpool ace Ibrahima Konate equalised after AC Milan’s openerCredit: GettyLiverpool star Virgil van Dijk turned the game around with a headerCredit: RexDominik Szoboszlai sealed Liverpool’s first three points in the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyDominik Szoboszlai added an elegant third to help turn his manager’s 46th birthday into a back-slapping celebration.It is Milan fashion week with models strutting their stuff on catwalks across the city.Slot arrived amid sudden doubts about whether he is right to be trying to give his players a makeover after succeeding Jurgen Klopp.He sees the new style he is fashioning as one that can make the side Premier League champions again and maybe, again, overlords of Europe in a different garb of a more cautious, possession– based game.Read More on FootballThat approach was suddenly left with tattered holes in it during last Saturday’s 1-0 win by Nottingham Forest.Slot’s side were flat and mainly uninspired, failing to unzip a rearguard action designed to frustrate and hustle.Callum Hudson-Odoi’s brilliant strike put the cap on the defeat that left Slot as shocked as anyone.After three straight wins without conceding a goal to start his reign the Kop — yet to fully throw its voice behind him — were asking serious questions.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSYet while Slot wants less of the attacking chaos of Klopp’s regime and more control, this was more like a throwback to the German’s heavy metal vibesAlthough the night could hardly have got off to a worse start for him.Kate Abdo makes HUGE announcement live on CBS Sports for Champions League return as Carragher makes ANOTHER awkward jokeHe made two changes following the Forest defeat, Cody Gakpo in for Luis Diaz and Kostas Tsimikas replacing Andy Robertson. By the third minute the Greek left-back will have wished his boss had not bothered as Milan took the lead.He was left stranded by a lighting raid down his flank, ignited by Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.His quick clearance was pounced up by Christian Pulisic, with two team-mates powering alongside him.Konate panicked and was drawn out of position while Pulisic, one of four former Chelsea players in Paulo Fonseca’s line-up charged inside.Before Alisson knew what had hit him the American attacker had fired across the goal and into the far corner.Pulisic was joined in celebration by his ex– Stamford Bridge team-mates Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Alvaro Morata and Fikayo Tomori while the stadium’s famous Curva Sud went wild.Poor startSlot and his team had the blues at the point for they were all over the place and their near-4,400 travelling fans, stuck high up in the gods, were fretting once again.But gradually Liverpool gained a foothold in the game, encouraged by centre-half Strahinja Pavlovic who made a pig’s ear of playing out from the back.His side survived as Slot’s men swarmed but they were still level by the 23rd minute and the equaliser could not have been simpler either.Trent Alexander-Arnold clipped in a free-kick from the left, up leapt Konate and completely unguarded headed home. Suddenly Slot’s men were in business again, the kind that had produced that stunning three-game start to the season.Diogo Jota tore into the box and sent a right footer wide when he should at least have tested Maignan.Mohamed Salah hit the woodwork with a reflex strike and soon after, slightly off balance, another effort cracked off the junction of bar and post.Reds fight backThis was seven-times Champions League winners against the six of Liverpool but it was the Reds who were finding their rhythm and above all their confidence again.Jota broke clear to find Salah. There was more majesty from Anfield’s Egyptian King this time only for Maignan to fingertip wide. But Liverpool grabbed the lead on 41 minutes, Tsimikas swung the corner in from the right, and Van Dijk nodded in.Seconds before the break it would have been three but for Maignan brilliantly turning aside a real bullet from Gakpo.Frenchman Maignan was forced off after a nasty collision with Tomori as Jota swooped in for the kill.READ MORE SUN STORIESLiverpool finished the showdown with 23 shots — 11 on target — and two of those against the woodwork.And just to underline their superiority, Szoboszlai contributed a gliding finish in the 67th minute in the victory that was first about substance but in the end was about real style, Slot’s or not.Liverpool picked up a big win thee days after losing to Nottingham ForestSzoboszlai impressed for Liverpool against AC Milan More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as top target joins Mason Greenwood at Marseille on free transfer after two months unemployed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Adrien Rabiot has joined Marseille on a two year-deal. The 29-year-old will link up with former Old Trafford attacker Mason Greenwood after his Juventus contract expired this summer.Long-term United target Adrien Rabiot has been without a club since MayCredit: AFPRabiot has since signed for Ligue 1 side Marseille this weekCredit: OM_OfficielReports in July suggested that United were planning on holding talks with the midfielder.But they eventually pulled out of the race to seal his signature.Rabiot has now joined Marseille as a free agent until 2026.It’s a move that sees him return to Ligue 1 after five years away from the French top flight. He could make his debut when Marseille, who sit second in the table, travel to rivals Lyon on Sunday night. He joins Greenwood, Neal Maupay and Emile Hojbjerg, who all signed this summer under new boss Roberto De Zerbi.Greenwood has made a fast start to his Marseille career after completing a £30m move, scoring five goals in his first four games and winning the club’s Player of the Month for August.Rabiot, meanwhile, started five of France’s six games at Euro 2024, missing only the quarter-final win over Portugal through suspension.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFrench agent Bruno Satin, who has worked alongside the likes of Paul Pogba, Sergio Aguero and Ibrahima Konate, believes Rabiot should be playing for one of the ten best teams in Europe.Satin claims Rabiot’s move to Atletico Madrid failed last month because mum Veronique Rabiot made demands over her son’s position in the team.Mason Greenwood to switch allegiance to JamaicaSatin told RMC Sport when asked about Rabiot joining Marseille: “It’s the result of the incompetence of the people who accompanied him there.”He is advised by his mother and it shows that it is good to be accompanied by professionals.”Because if he had been accompanied by a pro, he would be in a European top ten club and what’s more, he was free.”He won the Serie A title with Cristiano Ronaldo in 2020Credit: ReutersThe midfielder came through the PSG academy before going on to make 227 appearances for the side in all competitions.He opted for a Serie A move with Juventus in 2019 and won the league title at the end of his debut campaign.He scored 22 goals in 212 appearances during his time in Turin. READ MORE SUN STORIESOn his Marseille move Rabiot said: “At first it seemed unlikely, but after talking a lot with Medhi, we reached an agreement.”I also spoke with the coach. The project really spoke to me. A city that lives for football, it makes you want to play and win.” More

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      Forgotten Liverpool icon left to rot in reserves after being banished by Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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      DIVOCK ORIGI’S career remains in limbo after the ex-Liverpool striker was banished to AC Milan’s reserves.The Anfield cult hero will not face his former side when the Reds meet Milan in tonight’s Champions League group stage. Divock Origi spent seven seasons with Liverpool but left for Milan in 2022Credit: GettyHe has since failed to shine during a loan move Nottingham ForestCredit: GettyOrigi netted in an epic 4-0 win over Barcelona in 2019Credit: AFP or licensorsOrigi spent seven seasons with Liverpool, playing over 100 times for the club. He enjoyed a pivotal role in the famous comeback win over Barcelona in 2019, netting what was later voted by fans as the club’s greatest goal in its 130-year history. Origi would go on to score in the Champions League final that season against Spurs, cementing his cult status on Merseyside. But in recent seasons, the Belgian’s eye for goal has deserted him since leaving for Milan in 2022. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLOrigi has netted just twice for the Rossoneri and was shipped out to Nottingham Forest on loan last season. He remained shot-shy during his time at the City Ground and received a frosty reception on his return to Italy. Origi was banished to the youth team by Milan’s senior advisor and former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Ibra said in July: “Divock Origi and Fode Ballo-Toure are not part of our plans. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”They will be part of the youth team as they’re not included in our project.”Origi was demoted to Milan Futuro, the team’s Serie C under-23 side. How much every Premier League club earns in shirt sponsorsHe hasn’t appeared for the team this season and reportedly trained on his own over the summer. Origi signed a four-year deal in Milan and his contract runs through to 2026.Despite rumours of a Prem return over the summer, no move materialised. He will now be forced to watch Tuesday’s San Siro showdown from the stands. New Champions League formatEach club will play eight matches in the opening phase – against seeded opposition, in a system designed to ensure that teams play opponents of similar difficulty.The top eight teams in the “final” table will automatically go through to the last 16, where they will be joined by the eight play-off winners of ties between the sides placed ninth to 24th in the table.Despite there being just eight matches in the opening phase, European matches will be spread over 10 midweek slots.The new Champions League format also sees the implication of two additional qualifying spots.They will be awarded to the nations that are top of the “country coefficient” chart each season.And reports suggest he could even have his contract terminated by Milan to leave on a free.Liverpool arrive in Italy on the back of a shock 1-0 loss to Forest at the weekend.READ MORE SUN STORIESMilan meanwhile have made a poor start to the new Serie A season.They currently sit 10th with just one win from their opening four matches. More

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      Erling Haaland could break outrageous Cristiano Ronaldo record in Champions League… but MUST score vs Inter Milan

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      ERLING HAALAND is on course to shatter one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible goal scoring records.But the Norwegian ace MUST score against Inter Milan in the Champions League first.Erling Haaland is one goal away from breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s recordThe former Real Madrid star is the currently the fastest player to 100 goalsWhile Ronaldo has many more records protected for now, Haaland could become the new fastest player to bag 100 goals for a European club.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner currently holds the record after reaching a century of goals in just 105 games for Real Madrid.Haaland currently sits on 99 City goals after just 103 appearances.This means he has ONE more game remaining to beat Ronaldo to triple digits.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd Manchester City host Serie A champs Inter on Wednesday.If Haaland fails to score then he could equal Ronaldo’s record in Sunday’s mouth-watering Prem clash against title rivals Arsenal.With Haaland close to gaining Ronaldo’s title, Pep Guardiola joked that he’d be fine if the striker didn’t improve his game, as long he keeps scoring.Guardiola told the Manchester Evening News: “He can evolve but if you tell me in the next 100 games he scores another 99 goals, for me it’s fine.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”As much games as he plays in this club, he will improve naturally. I played 11 years as a professional and I scored 11 goals. This guy scored nine in four. He can equal me in one game.”Haaland has started City’s new Prem campaign in sensational form, scoring nine goals in just four games.Fans ask ‘how can you not love him?’ after Haaland’s blunt eight-word response to reporter’s fantasy football questionThis included back-to-back hat-tricks against Ipswich and West Ham.And the post denied him three consecutive hat-tricks in City’s 2-1 win over Brentford at the Etihad on Saturday.He set a new record by eclipsing the eight goals in four games netted by Wayne Rooney for Manchester United in the 2011-12 season.Should Haaland score once against Inter, he will tie Juventus icon Alessandro Del Piero on 42 Champions League goals.Two goals would see him go level with Neymar on 43.And three would equal that of respective Chelsea and Liverpool legends Didier Drogba and Mohamed Salah with 44.Meanwhile, Ronaldo became the first player ever to score 900 career goals in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia fortnight ago. More

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      Subtle change to Champions League coverage as Amazon Prime set to use feature loved by fans for AC Milan vs Liverpool

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      AMAZON PRIME will bring back a much-loved subtle feature for their Champions League coverage this season.Their first match is a blockbuster showdown between AC Milan and Liverpool, two teams who have lifted 13 European Cups between them.The substitute counter is back for Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverageLiverpool travel to the San Siro to face AC MilanCredit: RexPrime video are set to pull out all the stops to impress fans in their first-ever coverage of Europe’s elite top competition.It has been confirmed that the popular substitute counter feature will be on display for the match at the San Siro.The feature appears in the top left corner of the screen above the scoreline.The tracker shows five little marks above each team – with the number of dashes reducing by one every time a substitution is made.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt makes it easy for fans to see how many more changes their manager has left in a game.Teams are allowed to make five substitutions per game.Amazon Prime have used this before when covering Premier League matches last season.And it proved a hit with fans, who called for it to be adopted by other broadcasters.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne fan wrote on X: “The new sub tracking system on Prime is very useful. It’s surprising that it hasn’t been introduced sooner.”A second said: “So handy to see how many subs teams have left to use. It’s the little things🤏.”Fans in hysterics as they spot PSG president’s reaction to brutal Champions League draw on live TVWhile another fan wrote last term: “I like that sub counter Prime Video have… It’s something Sky have to think about implementing too.”Amazon Prime gained the rights to show one Champions League match a week for the first-time ever this season.The streaming platform have been given the top pick each Tuesday, with football broadcaster veterans TNT Sports showing the remaining ties.And there will also be a free-to-air option for UK viewers for the first time in nearly a decade.That is because the BBC will show a Match of the Day-style highlights programme on Wednesdays as part of a three-year deal with Uefa.Meanwhile, it’s the fifth Champions League meeting between Liverpool and AC Milan.Their most famous encounter being the 2005 final in Istanbul when the Reds came back from 3-0 down to win on penalties. The two sides were also drawn in the same group during the 2021/22 Champions League, with the Merseyside team winning both encounters.READ MORE SUN STORIESArne Slot’s side go into their European opener on the back of their first defeat of the Prem campaign.Callum Hudson-Odi’s strike handed Nottingham Forest a shock win at Anfield last Saturday. More

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      Alisha Lehmann reveals huge wage gap between her and boyfriend Douglas Luiz at Juventus as she opens up on private life

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      ALISHA LEHMANN has opened up on the salary difference between her and boyfriend Douglas Luiz.The couple both left Aston Villa for Juventus in the summer, making history as they became the first ever boyfriend and girlfriend transfer.Alisha Lehmann and Douglas Luiz completed the world’s first couples transfer this summerCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7Luiz left Aston Villa for Juventus in a reported £50m dealCredit: RexLehmann followed in Luiz’s footsteps but is on considerably less per weekCredit: GettyLehmann has 17 million followers on social mediaCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Luiz, 26, switched the Midlands for Turin in a £50million deal and reportedly signed a contract worth around £100,000-a-week.Lehamnn, 25, then followed suit and she supposedly earned £200,00-a-year at Villa Park.Opening up on the huge gap in salary between men’s and women’s players, the glam Swiss winger told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Everyone would like to have the same salary.”I often speak to Douglas at home about this and tell him it’s not fair. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We do the same job, but he gets paid a hundred times more than me.”It’s something that affects me because I’m a woman. Obviously, there’s still a long way to go on the path we’re on because there may never be equal pay. “There will have to be a very strong will to make a change in this direction.”On unfair criticism of women’s football, she added: “If someone comes to me with jokes, I always ask them ‘have you ever seen a match?’ Probably not, because when you see a match you realise how good and passionate we are.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLehmann also claims she does not live a life of luxury – despite her eye-catching posts for her 17 million followers on Instagram.She revealed: “I don’t live like a star, but like everyone else.Glam footballer Alisha Lehmann looks stunning as she shows off skills in a bikini leaving fans ‘jealous of Douglas Luiz'”When people see you on social media they think you live a different life, but that’s not the case. “I live a normal life. I go home, I cook, I do the same things as everyone else. “Of course, it’s nice when people recognise you on the street.” More

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      Arsenal and Chelsea legend Cesc Fabregas ‘faces being EVICTED from luxury apartment in row over £30k unpaid rent’

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      CESC FABREGAS faces being EVICTED from his home in a row over unpaid rent, according to reports.The Arsenal and Chelsea legend is now the manager of Italian club Como.Cesc Fabregas is at risk of being kicked out his homeCredit: EPAWorld Cup winner Fabregas, 37 and his family recently moved into a luxury apartment in the Swiss town Bissone.Sited near Lugano, it is just 15 miles across the Italian border from Como.But the property’s owners reportedly lodged an eviction notice via the courts earlier this month.Former Spain international Fabregas is said to owe 34,000 Swiss francs – £30,500 – in unpaid rent and other charges.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis landlords told Italian media: “We tried to contact Fabregas’ lawyers, but without success.”The court could now order police to throw out the ex-midfielder and his family if he does not pay up within a week.Fabregas’ lawyer Roy Bay insisted: “All the rent payments until now have been made in full.”Some were not made on time, as there were numerous faults and problems with the building.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFabregas’ troubles are not confined to his home situation, with Como yet to win a Serie A game in four attempts.The newly-promoted minnows are 18th in the 20-team league.Watch Premier League cult hero you had no idea is still playing perform incredible initiation song They blew a 2-0 lead with 14 minutes left to draw 2-2 at home to Bologna on Saturday.Ex-Premier League stars Pepe Reina, Raphael Varane, Alberto Moreno and Patrick Cutrone are in the Como squad. More