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      Roy Keane ‘looks like he immediately regrets CBS Sports job’ just seconds into Europa League final coverage

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      FANS have been left in hysterics by Roy Keane’s reaction to his CBS Sports welcome.The Irishman joined Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards and host Anita Jones for the banter-filled American coverage of the Europa League final.Roy Keane left fans in hysterics with his reaction to his CBS Sports introductionCredit: CBSKeane sat awkwardly as he was applauded by his colleaguesCredit: CBSKeane, who was with CBS for the first time, replaced Thierry Henry from their normal Champions League punditry line-up.Jones introduced the trio by saying she was “joined by three men who know all about big game pressure”.To welcome Keane, she added: “And joining us at the big desk for the very first time, a great whose trophy cabinet is loaded with silverware – Manchester United legend Roy Keane.”There was a huge round of applause led by Carragher and Richards as a shy-looking Keane awkwardly smiled. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLJones then said: “It’s a bit hard to replace Titi (Henry). We’re very happy to have you. “I know everyone in America is very happy to have you too. We’re expecting the no-nonsense approach tonight.”Keane bluntly replied: “Yeah, I hope so, pretty straightforward.”Richards then interjected with a reference to a Ted Lasso character, saying: “Who’s more famous in America? Roy Keane or Roy Kent?”Most read in Europa LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHe then burst into laughter as Keane again calmly smiled and joked: “You are going to be like this all night?”Jones responded: “I can’t promise it will be any different.”Micah Richards forced off CBS Sports’ Europa League final coverage live on air after awkward toilet emergencyFans found Keane’s behaviour hilarious, with one saying: “He looks like a man who immediately regrets agreeing to this CBS gig here.”Another added: “He doesn’t know what he got into.”A third wrote: “Why are you applauding him? It’s his job.”More commented: “This is a legendary addition.”MAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions Man Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clash More

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      Discovery Plus down: Europa League final CHAOS as fans struggle to watch Man Utd vs Spurs for free

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      TOTTENHAM’S Europa League final win over Manchester United plunged into chaos as Discovery Plus went down, leaving fans struggling to watch the match.Angry supporters reported being unable to stream tonight’s all-English clash between Manchester United and Tottenham on the app, with most issues coming via Sky.Fans were left struggling to watch the Europa League final as Discovery Plus went down.Credit: AFPThe issue mainly appeared to be occurring on the Discovery Plus app via SkyOther fans were greeted with this message on SkyFans complained of “constant buffering” as they were left with an “unwatchable” screen as Spurs won a dismal contest 1-0.It occurred around 20 minutes into Wednesday’s battle in Bilbao, with the scores 0-0 at the time.Some supporters could not get any picture at all on their screen.While others moaned about the video stopping for up to 15 seconds at a time.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMeanwhile, one fan cried that his audio was out of sync.While the stream kept cutting to adverts with no rhyme or reason.One fan said: “This game is watchable on the discovery plus app, constant buffering.”Another declared: “Discovery plus having a full blown meltdown.Most read in Europa LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“Audio terribly out of sync, video feed cutting to random adverts and previous clips from the show.”One noted: “It’s so awful I don’t know what to do, it delays for like 15 seconds.Fans can’t believe who Sir Alex Ferguson sat next to at Europa League final for Man Utd vs Tottenham“When it finally continues and you fast forward it takes another 15 seconds to be up to pace, then it delays again.”One noted: “Discovery plus I will find you.”Another added: “This stream is shocking.”When approached by Sun Sport, TNT Sports insisted that there were zero technical difficulties on their end. More

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      How many English teams will be playing in Europe next season?

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      EUROPEAN football will be awash with English teams next season.Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to join their ranks with a massive clash in the Europa League final.There will be a record number of English teams playing in European competitions next seasonCredit: GettyMan Utd and Tottenham face off in BilbaoCredit: ReutersIt’s make or break for Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglu in Bilbao with a place in the Champions League up for grabs.That’s despite the two clubs dwelling at the bottom of the Premier League table after horrendous domestic campaigns.SunSport has everything you need to know about next season’s European football.Read more Europa LeagueHow many English teams will be playing in Europe next season?In a usual season, English clubs get seven allocations to European football:The top four reach the Champions LeagueFifth and the FA Cup winners go into the Europa LeagueThe Carabao Cup winners reach the Europa Conference League.However, a variety of permutations have seen these numbers jump up.There will be a record SIX Premier League teams in the Champions League next season. Most read in FootballThere could also be as many as TEN overall, depending on what happens on the final day of the season.Champions LeagueThe Champions League has bumped up from four to SIX places.One extra spot has been handed to the Premier League as the two leagues with the best set of collective results get a fifth team in the competition via the European Performance Spots (EPS).Liverpool and Arsenal have already confirmed their place in the Champions LeagueCredit: APThe Premier League was one such club to earn this spot – it was confirmed on April 8 when Arsenal beat Real Madrid.The sixth place in the competition will be won tonight, with the winner of the Europa League earning that place.Liverpool and Arsenal have already sealed their spots in the competition next season.But there’s a massive final day of Premier League football ahead with Man City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest all in contention.Two of those sides will miss out, with Chelsea and Nottingham Forest facing each other what amounts to an eliminator at the City Ground.Europa LeagueCrystal Palace, who could still finish in the bottom half, are guaranteed a place the Europa League after their FA Cup win over Man City last weekend.There will be another English team in the Europa League but there are several complicating factors that affect who that could be.Crystal Palace are into the Europa League after winning the FA CupCredit: GettyChelsea and Newcastle will have the most say on the outcome, both are still able to finish in the top five and earn a Champions League spot.However, as EFL Cup winners, Newcastle are already guaranteed a place in the Europa Conference League.So if they finish in the top six, that Conference League place transfers to the team that finishes seventh.Chelsea take part in this season’s Conference League final next Wednesday, where they are favourites to beat Real Betis.Should they list the trophy, they would be guaranteed a position in the Europa League as winners.However, like Newcastle, they could still finish in a Champions league slot – which would have knock on effects to other teams.Read More on The SunIf Chelsea also MISS out on the European slots and finish seventh themselves, but then go on and win the Conference League, they would still jump into the Europa League.That would mean the team that finish eighth in the Premier League – either Brighton or Brentford – would then earn a Conference League spot. More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson arrives for last ever away game in Man Utd job after brutal Sir Jim Ratcliffe cuts

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON arrived at the San Mames stadium ahead of the Europa League final – marking his final away day as Manchester United’s global ambassadorFerguson, 83, showed his support for Man Utd ahead of their European heavyweight bout with Tottenham in Bilbao – but was left bitterly disappointed by a 1-0 defeat.Sir Alex Ferguson attended the Europa League final for his last away game as a paid club ambassadorCredit: GettyMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions Sir Alex, who managed United for 26 years, has been kept on the books at Old Trafford as an ambassador since his exit as boss in 2013.But as part of new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s brutal cost-cutting measures, Ferguson’s paid role was axed back in October.The legendary Scottish manager had to wave goodbye to a £2.16m-per-year salary as a result, with the decision kicking in at the end of the current season.Which means his attendance at the Europa League final on Wednesday night was his last away game as a club ambassador on the payroll.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSir Alex had certainly been enjoying his trip to the Basque Country, stopping by Bilbao’s San Mames stadium before the match to visit Athletic Club officials.He even took the time to sign a match ball and pennant in the hallways of the ground from Athletic’s 2011/12 victory over United in the Europa League round of 16.Ferguson led United to 13 league titles, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups and four League Cups.But he can rest assured that his ambassadorial axing wasn’t personal, but instead part of a slew of cost-cutting measures put in place by Ratcliffe and his Ineos team.Most read in FootballFerguson visited the San Mames stadium before the match tooCredit: TwitterSir Jim Ratcliffe axed Ferguson from his paid role at Man Utd in OctoberCredit: GettyJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThe billionaire Brit and his company cut costs by announcing nearly 500 redundancies at the Premier League giants.While other more marginal financial savings have been made by scrapping free meals for Old Trafford staff, cancelling the staff Christmas party and stopping access to private chauffeurs and company credit cards.’He was evil’ – Sir Alex Ferguson would be in JAIL if he managed today, claims Man Utd legend Patrice Evra Should take around 15 seconds if we want to include it-United had the opportunity boost their dire financial situation with a victory over Spurs in Bilbao, a win that wouldn’t have just earned them a major trophy, but also a place in the Champions League.A place amongst Europe’s elite would have helped line the pockets of the Manchester club, who have been struggling financially since their drop in form over the past few years.But that dream was snatched away from them as Brennan Johnson scored Tottenham’s only shot on target and ended Spurs’ 17-year wait for a trophy to defeat United 1-0.Despite the mass cost-cutting, United announced in March plans to build a brand new £2billion 100,000-seat stadium in the near future.Man Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clash More

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      Newcastle ready to hijack Man Utd and Chelsea’s move for Liam Delap as £30million transfer release clause becomes active

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED will attempt to persuade Liam Delap to snub Manchester United and Chelsea for them.The 22-year-old striker has enjoyed a brilliant breakthrough campaign in the Premier League and has a host of top clubs chasing his services.Liam Delap appears sure to depart relegated Ipswich this summerCredit: AlamyAlexander Isak’s situation could be a stumbling blockCredit: Shutterstock EditorialHe will be available for just £30m next month when his relegation release clause becomes active at Ipswich Town and that will start a scramble for his services.Delap and his representatives have already been given the green light to open discussions with interested clubs and have already begun assessing his options.Sun Sport revealed a fortnight ago that Chelsea were confident they would bring the 12-goal ace to Stamford Bridge.But Delap will not rush a decision and has also held face-to-face talks with Manchester United.Newcastle, who accept they face a huge battle to land him, are now due to outline their plans for him in order to convince him to snub moves elsewhere over the coming days.Eddie Howe is desperate to strengthen his striking options with Callum Wilson, 33, looking set to depart once his contract expires in June.He hopes the Magpies will be in a position to offer Delap Champions League football while the club will be able to also match any financial packages on offer from their rivals.Though the one stumbling block for Newcastle could be their 27-goal top scorer Alexander Isak.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe Magpies plan to open talks with the Swede over a new-and-improved contract this summer and want him to remain their first-choice forward.Both United and Chelsea have informed Delap that he will be their main man up top should he sign.Now it is up to Newcastle to convince him that he can either complement Isak or that they could potentially play together or even share the workload rather than him merely playing back-up.Meanwhile, Man Utd are in pole position for Wolves attacker Matheus Cunha.But the Red Devils will still want a No9 if they miss out on Delap.Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen – on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli – are on the radar. More

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      ‘It’s derogatory’ – Man Utd icon Scholes looks sheepish when asked about Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘It’s Tottenham’ speech

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      SHEEPISH Paul Scholes warned Manchester United not to underestimate Spurs as he branded Sir Alex Ferguson’s “It’s Tottenham” speech “derogatory.”The Red Devils are hoping to get the better of their Premier League rivals in tonight’s Europa League final.Paul Scholes had his say over Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘it’s Tottenham’ speechScholes branded Fergie’s comments ‘derogatory’ ahead of the Europa League finalCredit: GettyBoth sides have struggled domestically, with United 16th in the table and Spurs 17th.Victory will seal a place in next season’s Champions League, with the loser facing a long and unhappy summer.Spurs are feeling confident after winning all three of their previous meetings this term.While United have been clinging to hope thanks to a famous speech given by Sir Alex against Spurs in 2001.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Red Devils were three goals down at half-time but came back to win 5-3, with Fergie telling his players: “Lads, it’s Tottenham.”But Scholes, who featured in that famous match, believes in hindsight that it was “derogatory” to dismiss Spurs that way.And he certainly feels the same attitude cannot be held by United this evening.Scholes told TNT Sports: “I think it’s a bit derogatory to speak about such a great football club like that.Most read in Europa LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“We knew that most of the time we had the beating of Tottenham. We were always confident against them.“I know there’s a lot said of, ‘It’s only Tottenham’ and that should be enough to win a game. But it isn’t. You’re playing against a very good team of footballers. Man Utd & Spurs supporters party all day in Bilbao’s fan zones ahead of Europa League finalMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions “They’ve had the upper hand against United, we’ve lost the last three. It’s not quite ‘just Tottenham’ any more.”Fans were quick to react, with one saying: “He doesn’t believe himself.”Another declared: “Paul Scholes is pure class, a wizard of a player but so humble.“Knows his stuff too, not airs and graces, never fake, one of the real ones.” More

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      Alejandro Garnacho shares cryptic Instagram post before being left OUT of Man Utd starting XI for Europa League final

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      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO shared cryptic pictures on Instagram – just hours before his omission from Manchester United’s starting line-up for their 1-0 Europa league final loss. Many fans reckon the winger was sending manager Ruben Amorim a clear message over his feelings.Alejandro Garnacho was only a playing sub for the Europa League finalCredit: GettyThe wideman shared this special 2024 FA Cup final momentGarnacho was only named as a sub as the Red Devils and Tottenham attempted to rescue their dire Premier League season with victory in the Bilbao showpiece.And the 20-year-old stirred debate online with two images he posted.Garnacho showed photos of his celebrations after hitting the opener when starting in United’s 2-1 FA Cup final triumph over neighbours Man City 12 months ago.But if the Argentine was to do the same against Spurs on Wednesday night in Spain, it would have to come from the bench.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd in the end he came on for a lively 20-minute cameo – but in vain as Spurs held on to win 1-0.Garnacho added no words to his Instagram pictures – but some fans believe his meaning was obvious.United’s line-up, including his omission, was officially announced about 75 minutes before kick-off.But a batch of supporters are convinced he took to Instagram in frustration because he knew of his fate.  Most read in Europa LeagueOne fan blasted: “His attitude stinks, keeps going on like this they can show him the door, kid needs to realise he ain’t no Ronaldo he’ll never will be.”Another wrote: “He’s such a sore loser, man plays for himself not for the team.”However, a third supporter suggested Garnacho could still have a key role.Leny Yoro had a big reason to grin as he was back to start for UtdCredit: GettyHe posted: “Doesn’t take rotation well! It’s a 90 min game… tactical approach.”Meanwhile, there was far better news for another United starlet.Leny Yoro was ruled fit enough to start alongside Harry Maguire in defence.The Frenchman, 19, missed United’s 1-0 defeat at Chelsea last Friday.Yoro had been injured in a 2-0 home loss against West Ham five days earlier. More

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      Why are Man Utd wearing black shorts against Tottenham in Europa League final?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED take on Tottenham in the Europa League final TONIGHT!The two English giants will put it all on the line in Bilbao as both sides look to save their woeful seasons with silverware.Manchester United have been forced to ditch their white shorts for the Europa League finalCredit: PAMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions Not only is a major trophy up for grabs, but also qualification to the 2025/26 Champions League – which is worth an estimated £100million.Fans tuning in to the blockbuster Europa League final will notice Man Utd aren’t wearing their more ordinary white shorts against Tottenham – SunSport brings you the reason why.Why are Man Utd wearing black shorts against Tottenham in Europa League final?Tottenham have been drawn as the home team for the Europa League final, which means they will wear their Lilywhite shirt with navy blue sleeves, paired with white shorts and white socks.In domestic competitions, Spurs usually wear navy shorts, but due to a European tradition dating back to 1961, the North London outfit will don white shorts this evening.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe ritual was started by former boss Bill Nicholson, who wanted to increase visibility for his players in stadiums that didn’t have good lighting.The tradition has stuck ever since, with Spurs wearing all white in Europe to this day, when they are the home side.Man Utd will wear their red home shirts, but are forced to change their more customary white shorts to avoid a clash.Manchester United wore black shorts with their red shirt against Real Sociedad earlier this seasonCredit: GettyThe Red Devils will pair their iconic strip with black shorts and black socks – the same combination they wore in the last-16 away leg at Real Sociedad.Most read in Europa LeagueSpurs’ goalkeeper will wear a yellow strip while Man Utd’s shot stopper will be in all green.Man Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clashHow to watch Man Utd vs Tottenham FREETNT Sports has made this season’s Europa League final available to watch for FREE through its Discovery Plus app/website.This will also be the case for the two other mouthwatering Uefa finals as TNT are repeating last season’s model.It means the all-Prem Europa showdown between Manchester United and Tottenham, Chelsea’s Conference League climax with Real Betis and Inter’s Champions League final against PSG can all be watched without a TNT Sports subscription.TNT Sports subscription holders won’t have to pay a penny more either as all three games are part of their deal. More