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      Fury as racist post about England football ace Bukayo Saka STAYS on Twitter because it ‘doesn’t break safety policies’

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      CAMPAIGNERS blasted X/Twitter today for failing to remove a fresh racist post targeting England and Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka.It included a vile photoshopped image and called him an “ape” — yet Elon Musk’s social media firm insisted it “did not violate safety policies”.Twitter/X failed to remove a racist post targeting England footballer Bukayo SakaCredit: The FA / GettyEquality think-tank British future slammed Twitter/X boss Elon Musk for a ‘systemic failure’ to tackle the most obvious and appalling racismCredit: ReutersThe disgusting tweet follows race-hate messages after the Euros final in 2021 in which Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho missed in a penalty shoot-out defeat to Italy.Furious Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate branded those offensive rants “unforgivable” and X/Twitter promised a crackdown.The latest taunt — sparking fears of more to come in this summer’s tournament — followed Arsenal’s Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.Saka, 22, believed he should have had a last-minute penalty but some posters accused him of trying to con the ref. READ MORE ON BUKAYO SAKAThe troll wrote that he “needs to be humbled before he ruins this sport any further” and posted the image.User Andrew Howard reported the post immediately. He wrote in an update: “Three days later, X says, ‘Nah, doesn’t violate our safety policies’, so it’s still up.“I guess that means it will be open season again this summer on England’s players. Pathetic.”Sunder Katwala, director of equality think-tank British Future, said: “There’s been a systematic failure by X/Twitter under Elon Musk to tackle even the most obvious and appalling racism, like this tweet.Most read in Football“It breaks all the promises they made after the Euros. And, if they don’t get their house in order, this year’s tournament will be blighted again. They need to sort it out.”Tory MP Tracey Crouch, vice-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Football Supporters, said: “This post is disgusting and simply unacceptable.Arsenal fans fall in love with Bukayo Saka after response to young kid asking him to join struggling League One club “X should take it down immediately and put measures in place to stop another torrent of racist abuse towards football players.”Earlier tonight, the FA also called on X/Twitter to remove the post.A spokesman told The Sun on Sunday: “Incidents of racism and discrimination have no place in football or wider society, and we are very concerned about the rise in online abuse in recent years.“We worked closely with the Government to ensure the newly introduced Online Safety Act effectively tackles offensive and discriminatory abuse online, and better protects social media users.“We continue to urge the Government to ensure the independent regulator, Ofcom, has sufficient powers to hold social media companies to account.“We also implore social media companies to introduce better tools so users are free from damaging discrimination.”According to the rules and policies section of X/Twitter’s website, “hateful conduct” is a violation of its safety guidelines.It defines this as attacking people “on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, caste, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, disability, or serious disease”.The penalty for violations depends on the severity and the individual’s previous record. It can include suspending the account that posted it.However, in a direct reply to Mr Howard’s complaint, it said: “After reviewing the available information, we want to let you know it hasn’t broken our safety policies. “If this account breaks our policies in future, we’ll notify you.”Researchers found the use of offensive slurs increased after Musk took over the site in October 2022. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut the billionaire claims “hate speech impressions” have fallen.X/Twitter was approached for comment earlier today. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Jesse Lingard shares picture from hospital bed as South Korea transfer turns into a nightmare

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      JESSE LINGARD shared a picture from a hospital bed as the former Manchester United midfielder’s plight in South Korea got worse.FC Seoul’s ex-England star raised two fingers in a peace sign, despite facing a month out following knee surgery. Jesse Lingard insists he is remaining positiveLingard arrived in South Korea to a huge reception but has struggledCredit: AFPLingard, 31, has struggled since arriving in Asia to huge fanfare in February.His first three appearances drew criticism before he missed the last three with injury.But his message to fans from hospital suggests Lingard is hungry to revive his career.The former Nottingham Forest man posted photos along with the words: “Back stronger” … “positive vibes” … and “‘successful surgery”.READ MORE TOP STORIESSeoul manager Kim Gi-dong expects Lingard’s operation on his meniscus to keep him out until mid-May.Amazingly, however, Kim has at times been one of the ex-West Ham loanee’s strongest critics.After a 2-0 win over Jeju, he said of Lingard: “Even though he came on as a substitute, he didn’t work hard and avoided tussle.”The name value has no meaning on the pitch. I will tell him this exactly.”Most read in FootballLingard later posted on social media that “this s*** gets overwhelming but I just keep pushing”.It all makes it seem a long two months since his home debut sparked a L-League record attendance of 51,670 for a derby clash against Incheon United.  Man Utd fans demand Wayne Rooney’s ‘English Messi’ son Kai, 14, given contract now after shock footage emergesReplica Lingard No10 shirts sold well amid that initial craze.But fans and pundits have been less happy in recent weeks, while he has also lost thousands of followers online. More

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      Dan Burn sends incredible message to deaf fans DURING goal celebration as Newcastle ace labelled ‘more than a player’

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      DAN BURN was called “more than a player” for keeping a promise to deaf fans by celebrating a Newcastle goal with a British Sign Language message.The Magpies responded to bringing in revolutionary hi-tech shirts for deaf supporters with Saturday’s 4-0 Premier League home thumping of Spurs.This is lovely ❤️Dan Burn aims a BSL celebration towards the deaf fans wearing special sensory shirts for today’s game! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/NkDAej474r— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 13, 2024

      Dan Burn delighted fans in the ground and viewers at home with this British Sign Language messageCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskNewcastle skipper Burn kept a promise to a young fanCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskAnd Toon skipper Burn thrilled supporters with what viewers called a “lovely gesture” and the “moment of the match”.He broke off from his fellow players to turn to the stands, cross his arms and complete a BSL message of “Love the fans.” Burn and full-back Kieran Trippier had met a group of deaf supporters at St James’ Park before the match – learning some BSL and pledging to make a sign during the game.TNT Sports’ cameras captured one young girl in the crowd open-mouthed and smiling with joy at the central defender’s action.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe then repeated the crossed-arms sign to another kid.Fans posted their appreciation at Burn’s gesture.He was labelled “Captain fantastic” and “Dan Burn Hero” while a third viewer simply posted: “Wow amazing.”Other verdicts on social media included: “One of the best things you’ll see all day.”Most read in FootballOne excited fan seemed especially thrilled as she copied Burn’s celebrationIt follows Newcastle’s front-of-shirt sponsor Sela bringing in special tops for deaf supporters to wear.The “haptic” shirts react to movement that is generated electronically or mechanically – promising “real-time touch sensation”. And when Burn’s gesture lit up faces and TV screens, one observer wrote: “Mega gesture, mega camerawork.””Wow, this is indeed lovely,” said another.And Jamie Clarke, who is a model as well as a footballer, posted: “As England deaf football team captain, we LOVE this!!” More

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      Rio Ferdinand forced to apologise to viewers after making X-rated slip up during live broadcast on TNT Sports

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      RIO FERDINAND was forced to apologise to viewers on live TV after an X-rated comment.Manchester United legend Ferdinand was appearing alongside Peter Crouch as presenter Jules Breach gave them a quiz in the build up of the Newcastle-Tottenham game.Rio Ferdinand and Peter Crouch were playing Guess Who with Jules BreachCredit: TNT SportsAfter Crouch got the answer right, Ferdinand accidentally swore on TVCredit: TNT SportsThe slip up left Crouch in stitches as Breach issued an apology to viewersCredit: TNT SportsFerdinand doubled down on his apology by raising his hand to the cameraCredit: TNT SportsBreach was giving out clues for a game of Guess Who as the trio sat on the bench at St James’ Park.The first clue was the player helped Leeds to win the FA Youth Cup in 1997. The second was that they had over 300 club appearances for six different teams including one in Spain.The third clue was had signed for Newcastle in January 2003 and scored the winning goal for Tottenham in the 2008 League Cup final.Ferdinand, 45, incorrectly guessed Gary Speed, before Crouch, 43, chimed in with a correct answer of Jonathan Woodgate.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs the correct answer was revealed, Ferdinand – clearly quite frustrated at himself for not getting the answer – said: “Ah s***,” before quickly putting his hand over his mouth with a cheeky grin.He and Breach then promptly apologised for the swearing, though Crouch was seen looking away as he giggled to himself.Ferdinand then put his hand up to the camera to double down on his apology.Crouch also joking: “It’s a bit early for that,” with Ferdinand adding: “Too competitive.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFans were in uproar at the comment on social media.One fan said: “Rio just swore on TNT Sports 🤣.”‘We were a disgrace’, says ex-Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand as he reveals massive change he’d bring to football A second said: “Rio Ferdinand 😂.”A third said: “Lol Rio on TNT Sport dropping the ‘ Ah s***’.”Another tongue-in cheek fan said: “Disgusting from Rio Ferdinand@tntsports horrific language at this time SACK HIM!!!”You can follow all the action from the Newcastle vs Spurs game with SunSport’s live blog here. More

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      Man Utd fans demand Wayne Rooney’s ‘English Messi’ son Kai, 14, given contract now after shock footage emerges

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have demanded that Wayne Rooney’s son is given a contract at the club.The calls have come after footage emerged of Kai, 14, online showing off his skills.Kai Rooney showed off his skills in a video onlineCredit: Twitter @UtdFaithfulsMan United fans have urged the club to give him a contractCredit: Twitter @UtdFaithfulsKai is currently playing in the Red Devils youth academy and has shown promise in his matches.The footage that has gone viral on social media shows the young forward practising his first touch and finishing.Kai is able to put together a run of tidy finishes, although the challenge is made easier with the absence of a goalkeeper.Despite there being no stopper, fans were impressed enough to demand the club offer Kai a professional deal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne fan posted: “Left-footed Rooney means English Messi or another Foden regen.”A second wrote: “We’re getting a left-footed Rooney 2.0? I’m up for it.”A third commented: “Give him a contract already at United.”A fourth said: “Kai Rooney and Amir Ibragimov aka Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA fifth exclaimed: “I genuinely cannot put into words how excited I am for this kid to come through.”Another added: “This guy will be a better version of Haaland. Wait and watch.”Footballers you didn’t know were related from Premier League icons to Lionel MessiIn January, Kai made his return from injury and was involved in a massive 6-0 win over Leeds.He scored two goals and assisted twice, as he told followers on social media.Last year, he netted in a cup final win over rivals Manchester City.And fans even likened his chest control technique to that of his legendary father, who is Man Utd’s all-time leading goalscorer, the following month.Kai is the eldest of Rooney’s four sons, with Klay, Kit and Cass his younger brothers.He was signed to model for Puma back in 2022, despite his old man having always been a Nike athlete.Kai wears Puma boots on the pitch, while he featured in their back-to-school campaign last summer.Kai Rooney joined United’s academy in 2020 More

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      I almost had my leg snapped in two playing football – but referee brushed it off and gave a DROP BALL

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      A FOOTBALLER has blasted referees after claiming he was lucky not to break his leg when suffering a shocking injury and seeing only a DROP BALL given.Tom Beere demanded a “serious discussion” on match officials as Cray Wanderers posted a photo of their sub’s gruesome gashes after he hobbled off following a fierce challenge at seventh-tier rivals Hornchurch.Leg-injury victim Tom Beere was angry at the ref’s responseSome fans who saw a clip of a home player catching the midfielder reckoned it was a freak follow-through collision rather than a foul.But Beere hit out on X: “We need a serious discussion about referees… if my leg was planted it would’ve been in 2 pieces but let’s all stick up for refs they got such a hard job.”He was responding to a post from his own club Cray, who shared a photo of the injuries and added: “Ref said ‘He caught him on the ankle’ and then gave a drop ball.”Some viewers reckon Beere’s cuts against the newly-crowned Isthmian League Premier Division champions would have been less severe had he worn traditional big shinpads.READ MORE TOP STORIESBut the ex-AFC Wimbledon youngster rejected that argument, saying the “only pad that’s stopping that is a cricket pad”.However, one football supporter posted a video – reportedly of the incident – that divided opinion amongst viewers.He wrote on X: “Seen some bad tackles and bad refereeing on here lately but this isn’t either of those surely … “Another fan responded: “That’s a great challenge and notice how nobody complains about it.”Most read in FootballA third observer argued: “Looks ok, wouldn’t say it was a great tackle though.”And a fourth commented: “Normal Jack Grealish leg after every match.”Spine-chilling footage shows ‘GHOST’ running through stands at football match as fans fear curse on their clubBeere then took on fans online who backed ref Elliott Mayer’s decision over the challenge.And asked if he would be a match official himself, the 29-year-old replied: “Wouldn’t want to be because I can play football.”Beere later clarified he was more annoyed by “the referee reaction after and being arrogant and in denial to me and coaching stuff”.One fan fired back at him: “Referees make mistakes and miss things or don’t act accordingly to a situation , possibly like you as a player ? Do you win every header ? Every tackle ? Take every chance in front of goal?”But he insisted: “We as players acknowledge our mistakes the refs don’t, their arrogance is crazy.”Ironically, Hornchurch’s 2-0 win had begun on a far more harmonious note – as Cray gave them a guard of honour for having already clinched the title.Some fans incredibly told Beere to wear ‘bigger shinpads’ More

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      Bukayo Saka posts defiant response after Arsenal star denied last-gasp penalty in Bayern Munich clash

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      ARSENAL winger Bukayo Saka took to social media with a cryptic message after he was denied a last-minute penalty against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.The 22-year-old was left furious after his penalty claims were dismissed in the final seconds of the match.Bukayo Saka was denied a penalty against Bayern MunichCredit: GettySaka was left furious when his penalty claims were dismissedCredit: ReutersSaka took to Instagram to share his frustrationCredit: Instagram @bukayosaka87Saka went to ground in the box after clashing with Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.But referee Glenn Nyberg blew the full-time whistle with the score level at 2-2.Arsenal players and fans were left furious as a result, with Saka approaching the referee after the match.The England international later took to social media to share his frustration with a cryptic message.Read More on FootballOn his Instagram story, he simply posted two angry face emojis.Former referee Mark Halsey claims he was surprised by the decision not to award Arsenal a penalty.He told SunSport: “Some will say that Bukayo Saka initiated the contact, but Manuel Neuer stuck out his leg.”I was surprised Glenn Nyberg did not award Arsenal a penalty in real time at the end.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Bayern Munich could have no complaints if it was given, they got away with one. Munich were very lucky.”It is subjective, so maybe that is why VAR did not get involved. Had it been given, the decision would not have changed.”Raging Bukayo Saka pushed away from referee after Arsenal are denied last-minute penalty against Bayern Munich Surprised it wasn’t a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey

      SOME will say that Bukayo Saka initiated the contact, but Manuel Neuer stuck out his leg.
      I was surprised Glenn Nyberg did not award Arsenal a penalty in real time at the end.
      Bayern Munich could have no complaints if it was given, they got away with one.
      Munich were very lucky.
      It is subjective, so maybe that is why VAR did not get involved.
      Had it been given, the decision would not have changed.

      Saka opened the scoring in the 12th minute, but Bayern Munich levelled through Serge Gnabry six minutes later.Harry Kane then fired the visitors ahead from the penalty spot before half-time.But Leandro Trossard scored an equaliser in the 76th minute.After the match, Mikel Arteta said: “In the Champions League you cannot give anything to the opponent and we gave them two goals today.”When you have this situation you are going to be punished. And that is the biggest lesson.”The margins are very small in this competition and it is really difficult to create quality chances against this level of opposition.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But I think the team showed a lot of composure, especially after 2-1 – you can throw your toys away and give your opponents a lot of space but we haven’t done that and the substitutes made a huge impact.”I sense the belief among the ­players that we are going to go to Munich next week and be better.”Saka is enjoying another impressive season with Arsenal More

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      Man Utd boss Ten Hag looks irritated as he defends wide-open tactics to Premier League icon in unearthed clip from 2019

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      AN unearthed clip from 2019 has shown Erik ten Hag appearing to get irritated while defending his tactics.The Dutchman has come under criticism this season as Manchester United’s midfield has often been exposed by opposition teams.Ten Hag’s disagrees and shares his views.ETH might be infuriating to a lot of the fans, but everything people criticize him for today, they were criticizing him for at his former clubs.… until it clicked.It will click at United as well with the right players.( 2/2 ) pic.twitter.com/A7KPC92oyR— Erik Ten Shelby 🧣 (@ErikTenShelby) April 2, 2024

      Ruud Gullit questioned Erik ten Hag’s tactics back in 2019Credit: Ziggo SportThe manager appeared to be irritated by the questionsCredit: Ziggo SportTen Hag, 54, appeared on Ziggo Sport to analyse his Ajax side’s famous win over Real Madrid in the Champions League.In the clips, Premier League icon Ruud Gullit questions the manager’s tactics to have an open midfield against the LaLiga titans.Ten Hag seemed to get irritated by the question as Ajax won the fixture.Gullit claimed the system allows for too many risks and can concede “ridiculous counterattacks.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe insisted that there needs to be a player in the midfield thinking “what if” the ball is lost and suggests a Fernandinho type of player.Fernandinho starred for Manchester City and was considered one of the world’s best defensive midfielders during his prime.While Ten Hag conceded that without a man in midfield a team can get “killed”, he went on to defend his philosophy.He said: “How we want to play is the most difficult. When it is not going well you are extra vulnerable.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”But when it is going well, you are able to impose yourself on the opponents and entertain the fans.”Gullit replied saying that Barcelona were able to play the same with great success but because they had Sergio Busquets.Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?Ten Hag hit back, by saying: “The criticism is always directed at the teams who make the play.”Whether it is Barcelona, who are vulnerable in transition, Manchester City, Bayern Munich…”That is the most difficult thing in football to have a plan to play with the football.”There are only a few teams that can do this. For example Pep’s [Guardiola] team. They are able to do it.”At the end of the day, it’s those teams that fans come to the stadium for.”Manchester United fans have reacted to the clip with mixed emotions.One posted: “He is completely conscious and willingly taking that risk. Means we have to wait for the personnel to see it fully formed.”A second commented: “Ten Hag got away with this in the Champions League because of how good the attack was.”He won’t get away with this in the Premier League due to the physicality. If your style of play relies on elite technicians, then it’s a s*** style of play.”A third wrote: “If you’re gonna do this in the Prem then he needs to listen to Gullit. You need a physical monster like [Amadou] Onana.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA fourth said: “This is very alarming.”Another added: “United fans don’t want to be patient. We’ll regret it if we sack this man.” More