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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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    Apollonia Llewellyn shows off underboob in bikini that’s way too small as delighted fans say ‘so damn fine baby’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN left her fans in awe once more with another raunchy clip.This time Apollonia posed in a tiny pink and white bikini that left very little to imagination.Apollonia Llewellyn took her social media followers by stormBoxing ring girl Apollonia posed in a tiny bikini that left little to imaginationThe boxing ring girl recorded herself striking several sensual poses next to a swimming pool.And Apollonia posted on Instagram: “Get out.”However, the social media model’s post only attracted just over 2,500 likes from her 582,000 followers who stormed the comments’ section. One fan posted: “So damn fine baby!”Read More on BoxingAnother commented: “Absolutely beautifully perfect for all the right reasons.”A third said: “Marry me.”This fan wrote: “Beautiful bikini body.”And that one gushed: “Perfection.”Most read in BoxingApollonia made a name on social media as a ring girl with Misfits boxing.And the Brit has since attracted a large following across her various channels.Apollonia Llewellyn told she has the ‘best figure on Instagram’ as she sends fans wild in busty pink leather corsetShe often shares pics of herself on luxurious holidays with various different outfits.Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life a ring girl and model…Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAMConor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAMThousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: InstagramApollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAMFans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night teamShe has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynApollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynThe model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe also holidayed in New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia is no stranger to a bikini pictureCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynShe has built a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia works as a model alongside her social fameCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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    Man Utd break unwanted record in diabolical first half against Liverpool as fans say Erik ten Hag ‘has to go’

    MANCHESTER UNITED have broken an unwanted record during their match against Liverpool.A poor first half performance in front of their own fans saw Erik ten Hag’s side fail to register a single shot at goal.Man Utd fans called on Erik ten Hag to go after not managing a shot on target in the first halfCredit: APAnd the toothless display meant it was the first time the Red Devils failed to have a shot at goal in the first half of a game since April 2022 – also against Liverpool.Incidentally, it was also the first time it had happened at Old Trafford since October 2015 against Manchester City.In the meantime, Liverpool had managed 14 shots and subsequently led 1-0 at the break through a Luis Diaz goal when he capitalised on non-existent marking at a corner. Taking to social media, fans fumed at Ten Hag’s lack of changes to try and change the flow of the game.READ MORE ON MAN UTDOne fan said: “Most alarming Ten Hag did absolutely nothing to tactically change the tide of the game & just stood there. No ‘project’ or ‘bigger plan’ there. Has to go.”A second said: “He’s breaking a bad record every game week.”Another said: “How difficult is it to shoot a ball? How do you have 0 shots after 45 mins??”A fourth added: “Wow thought this was an all time low at OT but they’ve been this bad more recently. Football heritage.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERA fifth said: “This brudda is clueless as hell man. Wrap it up.”After the break Bruno Fernandes scored a screamer from the centre circle when he intercepted a pass from Jarrell Quansah to equalise – the first time Man Utd had scored outside of the box against the Reds since Wayne Rooney in 2005.Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?Marcus Rashford also added to the team’s injury woes as he was subbed off through injury. More