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      Boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh ‘holds talks’ over shock takeover of Championship club after series of approaches

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      BOXING chief Turki Alalshikh has held takeover talks with a Championship club, according to reports.The Saudi Arabian has become a prominent figure in the boxing world, brokering some of the biggest fights in the sport in recent years.Turki Alalshikh dropped a hint about which club he could buyCredit: GettyHis official role as the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority means he has varied business interests.And it appears he is set to get involved in English football after recently selling LaLiga 2 club Almeira, which he purchased in 2019, to Saudi investment group SMC.Several Championship clubs and one Premier League team have approached Alalshikh in recent months in hopes of striking a deal, according to the Daily Mail.And it has been claimed Millwall have engaged in talks with the boxing supremo.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRumours were sparked further when Alalshikh reacted to a Millwall post on X this week, commenting: “🔥🦁”However Millwall have insisted the club is not for sale and denied talks were held.Alalshikh appears to have held an interest in buying an English club for some time.Last month Simon Jordan claimed he told the promoter to buy Sheffield Wednesday when asked about investing by Alalshikh.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAlalshikh has an estimated net worth of £2.14billion and is the owner of the Ring Magazine.He previously owned Egyptian football club Pyramids from 2018 to 2019. More

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      Tottenham stars’ bonus for winning Europa League revealed with players set for mammoth payday

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      TOTTENHAM stars are set for a big payday after their Europa League triumph.Brennan Johnson created history by scoring the only goal in Bilbao to beat Manchester United.The Tottenham squad are set for a big paydayCredit: Shutterstock EditorialAnge Postecoglou will pick up a £2million bonusCredit: GettyAnd in doing so he pocketed some extra cash for himself and his team-mates.The Spurs squad have earned a big bonus for winning the Europa League.Boss Ange Postecoglou will receive £2million for his role in the famous win, report the BBC.While the squad will be given £3m to be divided between each player.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSome stars will also earned a pay rise if they have a Champions League qualification clause in their contract.Tottenham will compete in Europe’s elite competition next season for the first time since 2022/23.That means there could be an extra £100m in the coffers thanks to prize money, TV revenue and additional sponsorships.Spurs’ Europa League win saw them scoop a £10.95m cash prize from Uefa.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSTottenham’s qualification mean there will be six English teams competing in the Champions League next season.Liverpool and Arsenal have booked their place which means Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest will fight it out for the final three spots on Sunday.Tottenham Players leave team hotel after Europa League triumph over Man United More

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      Victorious Spurs stars party until 4am shouting ‘F*** you Maguire’ after 1-0 Europa League Final win

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      TOTTENHAM stars partied until 4am after their 1-0 Europa League Final win, chanting: “F*** you Maguire.”  Spurs’ Cristian Romero had clashed with Man United’s Harry Maguire during the game and at full-time in Bilbao, Spain.  Tottenham players partied until 4am after their 1-0 Europa League Final win, chanting: ‘F*** you Maguire’Credit: AlamyFans also joined in and celebrated all night to mark the club’s first trophy in 17 yearsCredit: Shutterstock EditorialManchester United defender Harry Maguire was the target of ridicule by the Spurs playersCredit: Shutterstock EditorialJames Maddison and Lucas Bergvall led the victorious team in a raucous celebration.And the Spurs players changed the lyrics to Gala 1997 hit ‘Freed From Desire’ to taunt the England centre back. The partying started with the players wildly celebrating in the changing room.Crates of beer were delivered to the Spurs dressing room for the players to enjoy.READ MORE ON SPURS’ WINAs were bottles of champagne, several of which ended up being sprayed as captain Son Heung-min re-enacted the trophy lift.While Yves Bissouma, who was Spurs’ star man on the night, went live on social media, showing stars toasting their first trophy in 17 years with boatload of pizza too – while listening to Natasha Bedingfield’s ‘Unwritten’ being blasted over the speakers.Fans celebrated all night to mark the club’s first trophy in 17 years.  Rod Jones, from St Albans, Herts, said: “We did a bar crawl from the stadium to town then the airport.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“We’re so buzzing that sleep can wait.”  The bleary-eyed team flew back to Stansted yesterday, with an open-top bus parade today.  Richarlison bangs on drum and celebrates with Tottenham fans following Spurs Europa League triumph Ange Postecoglou’s troops celebrated wildly in the dressing roomCredit: InstagramCrates of beer and pizza galore were delivered to the north Londoners’ dressing room after the matchCredit: InstagramDestiny Udogie showed off his winners’ medal on InstagramCredit: InstagramSeveral players took to social media to show off their winners’ medalsCredit: InstagramThe squad will need to recover quickly, as Spurs play Brighton in their last Premier League fixture on Sunday Around 70,000 fans of both teams travelled to Bilbao, with seven arrests.  Newspaper El Correo said: “The main objective was to try to avoid large-scale serious fighting, which the authorities consider they achieved.”  Pedro Porro celebrates the victoryCredit: GettyThe bleary-eyed team flew back to Stansted on Thursday, with an open-top bus parade taking place on FridayCredit: Getty More

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      Shocking moment ex-Liverpool and Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho’s interview interrupted by gunshots

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      GUNSHOTS interrupted an interview with Liverpool icon Philippe Coutinho.Loud gunfire also erupted when his Vasco da Gama team-mates Leo Jardim and Nuno Moreira went in front of the same cameras pitchside.Philippe Coutinho appeared to to take it in his strideBrazilian keeper Leo Jardim laughed readily during the incidentFans were shocked by the scenes in Rio de Janeiro – but many were even more amazed by the reaction of all three players.Former Barcelona playmaker Coutinho, 32, paused when the shots cracked out, before turning around grinning and sharing a jokey comment.His fellow Brazilian, 30-year-old ex-Lille keeper Jardim, burst out laughing.And Portuguese winger Moreira, 25, stood calmly with a smile on his face before crossing his arms.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFour of Brazil’s biggest teams are in the high-crime city of Rio.Vasco, Fluminense, Botafogo and Flamengo are bitter rivals.But some areas of the city – usually in impoverished neighbourhoods called favellas – have a history of gang violence.And when clips of the interviews were posted online, fans were stunned by how the three stars appeared to make light of the gunshots.Most read in FootballOne observer wrote: “The craziest thing is that no one even moves. Like normalizing things is really scary.”Another posted: “The tranquility of the Carioca people [Rio residents] listening to the bullets flying still impresses me. “Nuno Moreira also reacted coolly to the interventionBut a third argued: “Embarrassing. They have to move the training centre out of the middle of this favela. It’s embarrassing. For the love of God.”A fourth pointed out: “Vasco and Fluminense’s training centers are on the same street, practically next to Cidade de Deus. “It’s not a good location. But when it comes to the city of Rio de Janeiro, no place is a good place.”And a fifth made an even more sobering claim.They wrote: “This is Rio without makeup, not what the authorities try to sell to outsiders. Most Cariocas survive daily under these conditions of imminent risk when leaving their homes. Devastating and revolting.”Coutinho is on loan at mid-table Brazilian top-flight club Vasco from Aston Villa after spending last season with Qataris Al-Duhail SC.But his career has gone downhill since he followed five scintillating years at Liverpool with a £142million move to Barca in 2018. Fans saw Coutinho chat comfortably before and after the gunshotsCredit: X/ geglobo More

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      Amad Diallo issues grovelling apology to Man Utd fans after Europa League final and vows ‘this will never happen again’

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      AMAD DIALLO issued a grovelling apology to Manchester United supporters after their Europa League final flop against Tottenham.The winger played the full 90 minutes as the toothless Red Devils lost 1-0 in Bilbao.Amad Diallo played the in Europa League final loss to TottenhamCredit: PAHe has issued an apology to Manchester United supportersCredit: PABrennan Johnson’s bundled goal was enough to condemn Man Utd to their worst season in modern history.The club will end the season trophyless, just above the relegation zone in the Premier League and without European football for next season.And Diallo, 22, has not shied away from facing up to the horrid season and took to social media to address the club’s fans.He posted a grovelling apology on X to the supporters for an “unacceptable season”.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe winger did insist that the team will work to never let it “happen again”.He wrote: “First of all, I would like to congratulate Tottenham on their victory, and then apologise to all Manchester fans around the world.”It’s been an unacceptable season, and no one can deny that, but we always put our motivation on the pitch.”I promise you that a season like this will never happen again at this great club.Most read in Europa LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”Thank you all for your support throughout the season; you’ve been by our side no matter what.”Fans appreciated the words from Diallo as they reacted in the comment section.Moment baffled Man Utd fan gets trapped in toilet in Bilbao and is left soaked by self-cleaning systemMan Utd ratings: Diallo best player in Europa League final but Hojlund out of his depthAMAD DIALLO’S fizzing first-half display was little consolation for Manchester United in a dismal 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham.Rasmus Hojlund’s plight up front continued in one of the worst European showpieces for many years – as both sides showed why they will finish in the Premier League lower reaches.Spurs clinched it from virtually their first opportunity – on 42 minutes.Brennan Johnson bundled in Pape Sarr’s inswinging cross, with United left-back Luke Shaw also getting a touch on the way.The Red Devils dictated possession more and more after the break, with Leny Yoro stretching to test Guglielmo Vicario from a free-kick.But United’s chances only arrived regularly in the final quarter of a patchy contest.The Red Devils belatedly piled on the pressure in the seven minutes of stoppage time, but Spurs just held on.Here’s how SunSport’s Dave Courtnadge rated United on a miserable night individually and collectively for Ruben Amorim’s men…One posted: “Brave of you to put this out there.”A second wrote: “Love you Amad, you will be a superstar.”Another commented: “Head up, brother.”A fourth said: “You can hold your head up high for your performance.”While one added: “We believe in you Amad, one of our bright sparks this season.”Meanwhile, the defeat has seen the club put every player up for sale in an attempt to avoid financial ruin.However, the potential fees have plummeted due to the shocking season with £407MILLION being wiped off the players’ values. More

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      Jubilant Tottenham fans forced to miss Europa League trophy parade as they endure mad journey back to the UK

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      JUBILANT Spurs fans are set to MISS OUT on Friday’s Europa League trophy parade – because they will still be getting home from Bilbao.An estimated 30,000 Tottenham supporters travelled by land, sea and air to Spain for Wednesday’s historic win over Manchester United.An estimated 30,000 Tottenham fans travelled to Bilbao for the Europa League finalCredit: Shutterstock EditorialBut many supporters are set to miss Friday’s trophy paradeCredit: Shutterstock EditorialSpurs fans Zak (right) and Tyler (left) slept in a van overnight after being unable to find accommodationThe pals jetted in to Madrid from Florida just for the matchMany took a long drive through the Continent, while others juggled numerous flights – and some even braved a 32-hour ferry ride from Portsmouth.And while the journey out was a true test of loyalty, the way home is not much better.Flights to Bilbao were generally extortionate, with desperate fans forking out over £1,000 in some cases.Those keen to get back on Thursday – the day after the game – had to pay close to that again.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA flight to Stansted on Thursday afternoon set two pals back £740 each, while direct flights in the morning to Gatwick were close to £900.The high costs, coupled with the fact that Bilbao has relatively few international flights, meant many fans had to divert to various locations to get home.One Tottenham season ticket holder is jetting out of Bilbao to Tenerife, where he will spend 20 hours before arriving late home to Birmingham on Friday night.Father and son Neil and Leo, from Hampshire, booked a return ferry trip from Portsmouth in August and won’t even leave the Basque city until Saturday.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThey will be happy to be home for Sunday’s home game against Brighton, when supporters can revel once more in Spurs’ first trophy in 17 years.Others, including Ben from Essex, didn’t even give their journey home a second thought before setting off.Tottenham fans PARTY through the night in Bilbao after Europa League triumph He joked: “I’ve decided to relocate to Spain. I’m not sure if immigration will be happy but I have no return journey booked.”His friend Paul was taking no such chances and was determined to get back for Friday morning.He said: “I’ve decided to get the bus from Bilbao to Madrid, which is about five hours.”Then catch the flight home to London, via Rome. I’m going to Italy for an hour.”Then I’ll be at Heathrow at about 11 o’clock Thursday night, and hopefully be back in time for the victory parade.”Two friends who will definitely miss the parade are Zak and Tyler, who jetted in from Florida just for the match.They had a few troubles getting to Bilbao – and did not even think about the celebrations in London afterwards.Zak, who has a British Spurs-supporting dad and an American mum, said: “We couldn’t find any accommodation in Bilbao, or any transportation into there – no flights, no trains, no buses.”So our only option was to fly to Madrid, rent a car and then drive to Bilbao, but then we couldn’t find any hotels, so we decided to rent a van.”We slept in the van in Bilbao last night, just drove it back now down to Madrid.”Read More on The SunThe pair are now heading to Budapest for some “calmer time”.Zak added: “I would have liked to go to the parade, yeah. I just didn’t think that far ahead.”Spurs fan Ben, from Essex, revealed he didn’t have a return journey bookedCredit: The SunHis mate Paul was getting a five-hour bus to Madrid before flying to Heathrow via RomeCredit: The SunTottenham ratings: Bissouma dominates Europa League final as occasion gets to UdogieBRENNAN JOHNSON was Tottenham’s hero as they finally ended their 17-year trophy drought in the Europa League final.Despite being without James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski for the clash in Bilbao, Spurs came up with a massive win against Manchester United.Johnson scored the goal as he helped bundle in from a corner in a tussle with Luke Shaw to send fans into dreamland.But Spurs also owe a huge thanks to Yves Bissouma who was totally dominant in midfield.At the other end, Destiny Udogie struggled to get up to the pace of the match as he was up against Manchester United’s Amad Diallo.Spurs had just three shots, only 27 per cent of the ball, and completed a mere 115 passes over 90 minutes.But it didn’t matter, as United never really looked like finding a leveller to take it to extra time.SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson gave his ratings for the Tottenham players… More

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      Marc Guehi posts emotional message to ‘show love’ to Chelsea star after historic FA Cup triumph

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      CLASSY Marc Guehi has paid a stunning tribute to Chelsea star Trevoh Chalobah after Crystal Palace’s historic FA Cup triumph.England international Guehi captained the Eagles to their first-ever major trophy by winning the FA Cup final 1-0 against Manchester City last weekend.Marc Guehi has paid a classy tribute to Trevoh ChalobahCredit: AlamyChalobah starred alongside Guehi for Crystal Palace earlier in the season while on loan from ChelseaCredit: GettyBut he was recalled by the Blues in January to cover defensive injuriesCredit: GettyChalobah will not earn a medal for Palace’s FA Cup victoryCredit: GettyEberechi Eze’s first-half strike and Guehi’s heroic defensive display were key to the victory, along with Dean Henderson VAR controversy and penalty save.Palace have also enjoyed a steady Premier League season under manager Oliver Glasner, with the club finishing no lower than 12th place when the final games of the season are played out on Sunday.Chalobah was a Palace rock from September through to mid-January after being sent on loan to the south London club by Chelsea.After appearing not to have a future under Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge, the 25-year-old played 14 times for Palace, often alongside Guehi, Maxence Lacroix and sometimes Chris Richards at the heart of defence.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe was not included in the matchday squad when Palace faced Stockport in the third round at the start of their FA Cup run.Instead, Chalobah’s only FA Cup appearance this season came for Chelsea after he was recalled from his loan at Selhurst Park in the winter transfer window, owing to the Blues’ defensive injury crisis.But Guehi, 24, paid a touching tribute to his former team-mate on Instagram.He shared a photo of the pair on the pitch together, before he captioned the post: “I know he’s a Chelsea player right now, but let’s show some love to Trevoh Chalobah for also playing a big part in our success this year, thank you brother.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKChalobah responded to the post in the comments, replying: “My brother what a season and glad to have played alongside you.”The tribute earned Guehi praise for the classy gesture, including from Eddie Nketiah, who said: “My captain.” Dean Henderson leads celebrations with X-rated song as Crystal Palace stars party long into night after FA Cup finalPalace legend Clinton Morrison added: “This is why you’re my favourite footballer, always keeping it 100.”Unfortunately for Chalobah, he will not receive an FA Cup winners’ medal due to not participating for the Eagles in the competition.On the other hand, fellow Chelsea loanee Ben Chilwell WILL receive a medal after playing 11 games for Palace, including three times in the FA Cup.However, a report from the Daily Mail suggests Chalobah, who is contracted to Chelsea until 2028, could be the subject of a bid by Palace.The club are said to be considering entering talks over a permanent move after securing their spot in the Europa League next season with their FA Cup triumph.But whether Chalobah would line back up alongside Guehi remains to be seen, with the England star looking set to be sold with just one year left on his contract with the club.Guehi has courted significant transfer interest from many of England’s top clubs, including Newcastle, Liverpool and Chelsea, while European heavyweights Real Madrid and Barcelona are also interested – as exclusively revealed by Sun Sport last week. More

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      Moment baffled Man Utd fan gets trapped in toilet in Bilbao and is left soaked by self-cleaning system

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      MAN, loo, disunited – a Red Devils fan saw a Bilbao toilet turn into an escape room before he was drenched by its self-cleaning device.The soggy supporter suffered a double whammy as he matched United’s Europa League final loss to Spurs with his own undignified de-throning.Loo dun it – as the fan blamed the toilet for his drenchingCredit: TikTok/@ewan.ejPerhaps he could post his cubicle review on booking.commodeCredit: TikTok/@ewan.ejThe man went viral for his unexpected mishap as he posted a clip of his own cubicle quandary.It all stemmed from Bilbao City Council installing a host of automatic public restrooms.Once a toilet user leaves a stall, the system is activated.Pressurized water and disinfectants gush in to clean the interior.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOr that’s the theory.On this occasion the travelling fan had his own ideas – or lack of them.He can be seen in his own video looking bemused as he’s soaked while still inside the cubicle.At one stage he couldn’t hold it in any more as he yelled out: “What the f***? What is going on?Most read in Football”Oh my God, what the f***? All I wanted was a p***.”BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe did attempt to avoid more showery carnage to his clothes – by trying to evade the water jets.But he ended up hopping onto a step with sodden pants as he confirmed: “My legs just got p****d off wet!”Son Heung-min hit in head by TROPHY as Tottenham celebrate Europa League victory over Man UtdUnited’s 1-0 defeat by fellow Prem flops Spurs might have distracted him from his personal misfortune when he finally made it out of Spain.But unlike the Red Devils he did win something in midweek – online fame.He even made it the smallest room with a review – as he posted his verdict: “Weirdest toilet ever.”Admittedly the fan didn’t give the toilet any stars – but he did add two emojis, albeit of the crying with laughter variety.TikTok users sympathised, with one saying: “HAHAHAHAHA the car wash… You have to leave before… although I’m also scared being from Bilbao.”Another told him what he must surely now know: “You’re supposed to get out mate, those bathrooms are programmed to get cleaned after usage.”Read More on The SunIt all took place in a cubicle – so it didn’t count as a Europa Leek Urinal.In contrast, it was in a cauldron, the San Mames, and in the Europa League final, where United went down the pan – blowing their last chance to offset a dreadful Prem season.He found the experience wet but not wonderfulCredit: TikTok/@ewan.ej More