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    Patrice Evra’s sister dies aged 56 after 20-year cancer battle with Man Utd legend to miss Europa League final

    PATRICE EVRA will miss the Europa League final to attend his sister’s funeral.Evra’s beloved Manchester United will bid to secure Champions League qualification with victory over their Premier League rivals Tottenham in Bilbao on Wednesday night. Manchester United legend Patrice Evra will miss the Europa League finalCredit: REUTERSThe Frenchman will miss the match in Bilbao following the death of his sister, who had battled cancer for 20 yearsCredit: APEvra announced the passing of his late sister on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@PATRICE.EVRAEvra, 44, was set to be in attendance in Bilbao but will miss the match due to the death of his sister, who recently lost her 20-year battle with cancer. The Frenchman said: “Hi guys. I was supposed to come to Bilbao tomorrow for the final in person to show you support, sharing my positive energy. “But unfortunately, I have to go to Paris for the funeral of my sister on the same day as the final. “She was 56, fighting against the cancer for 20 years.”A heartbroken Evera, who was one of 23 siblings, then urged Ruben Amorim’s troops to show the same strength his late sister showed to end their dismal season on a high.He continued: “Resilience, fighting. That’s what I want from you guys tomorrow. Just fight, bleed for this shirt. “For the fans, for the staff, for the people in Manchester, for the fans all around the world, there is no excuse. This is your duty tomorrow. “I think your coach is someone I support, someone I believe in. Even if we win or we lose, give something guys.Most read in FootballPatrice Evra issued a rallying cry to Ruben Amorim’s troops after revealing his bereavementCredit: INSTAGRAM@PATICE.EVRA”It’s gonna be a tough game. Tottenham also has a lot to lose. “They are in the same position in the league like us.Patrice Evra gives update on MMA debut and reveals Luis Suarez’s response to fight challenge”They didn’t win a trophy, so this is a massive chance for them. But this is no excuse. We are Man United.”Do you know how many fans gonna travel around the world and believe they’re gonna celebrate after the game because they believe in you guys, no matter what.”Because we can do it guys. So like I say, bleed for this shirt, the history. “Think about the people, your family or whatever, there is no way other than to win.”Don’t be selfish. It’s a qualification in the Champions League, so we can prepare for the future next year. “So guys, you know, I will be far away. I’m counting on you.”Unfortunately, I have to go to Paris for the funeral of my sister on the same day as the final.”Patrice Evra on InstagramEvra receives scores of condolences after announcing his bereavement.One of his followers wrote: “So sorry for your loss.”Another said: “So sorry for your loss, Patrice. Sending you and yours lots of love and prayers!”And another said: “My deepest condolences.”Read More on The SunOne remarked: “Sorry for your loss, legend.”Another chimed in: “Sorry for your loss, unc Pat.” More

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    Man Utd join Rayan Cherki transfer battle but £19m Lyon star ‘has heart set on joining Premier League rivals’

    MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in signing Lyon star Rayan Cherki, according to reports.Cherki, 21, will be allowed to leave his hometown club for around £19million this summer.Rayan Cherki has been attracting plenty of transfer interestCredit: GettyAt that price, Cherki has received plenty of interest from the Premier League.According to French outlet Le Progres, Man Utd are the latest club to join the race for the starlet’s signature.Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool are also said to be keen on signing Cherki this summer.GiveMeSport recently claimed that the attacker is particularly keen on joining Liverpool.READ MORE ON MAN UTDCherki has previously drawn strong interest from Paris Saint-Germain and a deal was thought to be close last summer.A move to Parc des Princes would have seen Cherki reunite with his former Lyon team-mate Bradley Barcola.PSG are not thought to be interested in Cherki this time around, however.Despite being just 21, Cherki has already appeared 185 times for Lyon.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThe skilful dribbler has scored 29 goals and laid on 45 assists for his boyhood team.Cherki played and scored in both legs of Lyon’s Europa League quarter-final tie against Man Utd last month.Man United eye transfer for 15-year-old Lyon starlet Rayan Cherki as search for Europe’s top young talent continuesLyon were beaten 7-6 on aggregate following an extraordinary late United comeback.Following Lyon’s 2-0 final day victory over Angers at the weekend, Cherki posted a compilation video to his social media accounts.Thanking the fans in his caption, Cherki all-but confirmed his summer switch.Lyon are currently embroiled in financial difficulties.In March it was reported by French outlet L’Equipe that Lyon could be relegated to Ligue 2, should they not get their finances under control.High-earner Alexandre Lacazette is also set to leave this summer upon the expiry of his contract.Alexandre Lacazette is leaving Lyon this summerCredit: AFP More

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    Lamine Yamal set to land Messi’s No10 shirt after signing generational new Barcelona deal with €1billion release clause

    LAMINE YAMAL will reportedly inherit Lionel Messi’s iconic No 10 shirt at Barcelona after signing a generational deal this summer.The 17-year-old has emerged as a Ballon d’Or front-runner and is widely viewed as the game’s biggest talent since Messi burst onto the scene almost 20 years ago.Lamine Yamal will reportedly inherit Lionel Messi’s iconic No 10 shirt when he signs a new deal this summerMessi famously wore the No 10 jersey for the majority of his iconic Barcelona careerMessi wore the No 10 for 13 years, winning seven of his eight Ballon d’Ors in that timeYamal was considered the heir to eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi when he came the youngest player to start a Euros final with Spain.And Yamal, who has already provided 25 goals and 34 assists in 105 appearances for Barca, will celebrate his 18th birthday in July by signing a new long-term contract.According to Memorabilia1899.co, the Catalan club will include a €1billion (£841million) release clause in the once in a lifetime deal.Yamal, who still wears braces, will also be handed the iconic No 10 shirt, which is worn by Ansu Fati at the moment.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFati was termed as the original heir to Messi, but injuries and a lack of form has left him facing an exit this summer.Yamal currently holds the No. 19 jersey, which was also the number worn by fellow former La Masia product Messi before he switched in 2008.The changeover will mark another historic moment in Yamal’s young career, after he made his Barca debut two years ago when he was only 15.Since then, he has won LaLiga twice and provided 43 goal contributions in 54 games for Barca’s domestic treble this season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe stats show Yamal’s trajectory since his debut aged 15 years and 290 days is rising faster than that of either Messi or the other superstar of his generation, Cristiano Ronaldo.By 17, Messi had scored once in nine senior games for Barca, while Ronaldo had netted five goals in 19 games for Sporting.’Absolute cinema’ – Kate Abdo dubbed ‘real talent’ after showing off incredible Spanish in Lamine Yamal interviewYamal also has four goals in his 19 appearances for Spain. Neither Messi or Ronaldo made their international debut until they turned 18.It took Messi, who made his debut at 16, until shortly before his 21st birthday to hit the 100-game mark in Barcelona colours, scoring 41 goals in the process.Before bagging an incredible screamer in Barca’s 3-3 Champions League draw on his 100th appearance, Yamal said: “I don’t compare myself to anyone, and much less with Messi.”So I don’t think the comparison makes sense, with Messi even less, I’m going to enjoy myself and be myself.”Remarkably, there are pictures of baby Yamal being held by a 20-year-old Messi during a photoshoot for Barcelona and Unicef in 2007.Seven years later, that baby was training with the club. By the age of 12, Spanish publication Marca was already comparing him to Messi.The Argentine icon finished his Barcelona career in 2021 with a staggering 672 goals in 778 appearances, plus 10 LaLiga titles and four Champions League triumphs to his name.Messi held baby Lamine Yamal for Unicef in 2007 More

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    Man Utd & Spurs fans get Europa League final party started in Basque city Bilbao after mad dash on planes & 35hr ferries

    AMPED-UP Brits have kicked off the party in Spain ahead of tomorrow’s stellar Tottenham vs Manchester United Europa League final.Up to 70,000 footie fans have flocked from the UK to sunny Bilbao where spirits are high and the cerveza is flowing.Brits are wasting no time in getting down to business in BilbaoCredit: APMan U fans were pictured enjoying a beverage or two under the Spanish sunCredit: EPASquares are crammed with singing Man U & Spurs supportersCredit: EPABrits are letting off steam after making the trip across EuropeCredit: EPASome are braving an epic 32-hour-plus ferry ride which set sail at 10pm on Sunday evening and won’t arrive until 8am on Tuesday morning.With flights to Spain rocketing over £1,000 after the Prem teams sealed their final spots, many took advantage of the cheaper sea-route option, which set them back £260 for a cabin.The sky-high air prices are due to just six direct flights from Britain to the Basque region’s industrial port city each day.And with only 65 hotels in Spain’s tenth largest city, accommodation has been fully-booked for weeks.read more football news Each club has millions of fans across the globe, but since there are just 14,000 tickets allocated to each team, bagging a seat to the showpiece event has been a tricky task.Last night, precious tickets to the big game were selling on the black market for up to £10,000.EasyJet was charging £1,823 to fly from Gatwick to Bilbao on Wednesday morning and return on Thursday morning, while the cheapest hotels for Wednesday night cost around £1,200.But for those fans who managed to snap up the golden tickets, footage has shown them enjoying themselves. Most read in FootballA Bilbao bar was flooded with Brit fans chanting and drinking ahead of the anticipated final.Spurs fans were also seen welcoming the team bus as it arrived in the city one day before the clash.EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd, Spurs and ARSENAL fans take epic 32-hour ‘bucket list’ ferry trip to Bilbao for Europa League finalFootage taken by The Sun showed fans arriving to fill the streets of Bilbao about 40 hours before kick-off.Despite dismal Premier League seasons – United finishing 16th in the table and Spurs in 17th, perilously close to the relegation zone – die-hard supporters were emptying their bank accounts and flocking to Bilbao.Aside from European glory, the victorious team qualifies for next season’s cash-riddled Champions League, worth a cool £100m to the club lifting the prized trophy.The travel chaos endured by thousands of footie fans has mirrored the 1987 American road trip comedy movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles starring Steve Martin and John Candy.Spurs fans put their weight behind their chantsManchester United fans have come from all over the globe for the huge European finalCredit: ReutersBrit footy fans throwing some shapes in a Bilbao barSpurs fan John Affleck of Enfield, Herts., was today enjoying local delicacy pintxos – snacks on a slice of bread resembling an open sandwich – washed down with Sangria.He told The Sun: “I flew to Madrid then got the train down. There are no hotel rooms so I’m bunking up with a pal on his hotel floor. “The trip will cost me more than £5,000. I’m broke, but I really don’t care. We just need to win.”Footie fanatics get the party started earlyBy Sun man in Bilbao, Dave CourtnadgeIT’S barely midday in Bilbao on the day before the Europa League final between Manchester United and Spurs – but it’s already getting lively.I arrived in the city at about 9am after a 32-HOUR ferry ride from Portsmouth.And the first thing a lot of fellow fans planned to do was find a pub for a well-earned drink.Walking around the area around the San Mames stadium this morning, a fair few others had the same idea.Many have had long journeys, stopping off overnight in another city to keep down the soaring cost of getting here, with some direct flights over £1,000.So it’s no surprise many are already getiing the party started, or the Bilbao leg of the party anyway.Spurs fan Gary, who flew out from London before an overnight stay in a Madrid hotel resembling a “prison cell”, joked as he supped a pint in the sun: “I’m just getting some practice in for tomorrow.”The atmosphere has been brilliant so far, and hopefully that will continue.There had been claims that Spurs fans are set to outnumber United fans by 5 to 1, with an estimated 50,000 supporters of the two English sides expected to arrive.One Tottenham follower I spoke to joked that they had bought all the flights out of London to keep the Reds out.Based on the number of Spurs shirts I’ve already seen, he might be right.Frank Johns, a Red Devils season ticket holder, jetted out yesterday from Heathrow via Schiphol in Amsterdam. He said: “It has been a pitiful season but none of that will matter if we lift the trophy.”Under-fire Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou face the chop if they don’t prevail in the final – cruelly dubbed “El Crapico” by rival fans and pundits.Amorim masterminded Manchester United’s 7-1 semi-final demolition of ten-man Athletic Bilbao. A person walks in a fan zone ahead of the Europa League finalCredit: ReutersManchester United fans pose as they arrive at Santander airportCredit: ReutersPeople pose with tickets wanted signs in Bilbao ahead of the finalCredit: ReutersMan Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clashAnd Postecoglou guided his Tottenham team to a 5-1 triumph over Norwegians Bodo/Glimt in the other to set up the all-English final.A row over the winning side’s qualification to the Champions League, and the mega money windfall it brings in TV and advertising revenues, has been stoked by Arsene Wenger – ex-boss of Spurs’ rivals Arsenal.The dour Frenchman believes neither the Red Devils or Spurs should be allowed to compete in the top tier European trophy. Uefa changed its rules in 2014 to allow the winners of the Europa League to qualify for the Champions League – but Wenger believes this is “not right”. The ex-Gunners boss said: “No. They should qualify automatically for the Europa League but not necessarily for the Champions League.”Since the rebranding of the Europa League, Uefa’s second biggest continental club competition, in 2009-10, no team lower than 12th has reached the final or won it. Sevilla, 12th in La Liga, lifted the trophy in 2023 while Fulham, who also finished 12th in the Prem in the 2009-10 campaign, lost the final to Atletico Madrid in 2010.Wenger departed Arsenal in 2018 before being appointed FIFA’s head of global football development a year later. He has proposed a raft of controversial changes, including tweaks to the offside rule and a biennial World Cup.The United-Spurs final is the fifth all-English European showpiece.Life on board a ferry headed to BilbaoBy Dave CourtnadgeI HAD no idea what to expect after booking a 32-hour ferry trip from Portsmouth to Bilbao to see Manchester United hopefully beat Spurs in Wednesday’s Europa League final.I’d also read reviews of the Portsmouth to Bilbao ferry ride, calling it “one of the most serene ways to travel to the Continent”.I’d heard the BBC podcast on Man Utd and West Ham fans having a full-blown riot on a boat trip to Holland in the 1980s.The reality of my trip so far, thankfully, is nothing like either of those.The atmosphere has been absolutely brilliant, with fans of both clubs mixing in the pub long before the 10pm departure, and in the ferry bar long after last orders at midnight.There’s even an Arsenal fan out here hoping to see Spurs lose too.I enjoyed a few in the beer garden of the Ship and Castle near the ferry port on the sunny Sunday before we took off.I’d be talking to some fans about the mad boat trip ahead and plans for Bilbao for 10 minutes before we’d establish who one another supported.There’s still good banter about both sides’ abysmal seasons, but with a lot of the chat being about who is actually worse, not better.Plenty of Murphy’s and some classic cabaret just added to the holiday mood once we were on board.We ramped up the booze cruise vibes at about 1am by venturing out on to the top deck (I was pretty amazed they left the doors unlocked considering the clientele on board).But after convincing one particularly drunk shipmate that he’d be in serious trouble if he jumped in the sea, I thought it safer to head back inside.After another nightcap I returned to my four-man cabin which thankfully I have all to myself.Because my cabin is in the middle of the boat it’s pitch black. That, coupled with not being disturbed half-way through the night by my two young kids, meant I slept like a baby.As for sea-sickness, there’s not so much a gentle rocking of the waves but rather a weird constant jolty sensation like you get when you start a car that has left me a bit wobbly.I’m sure it’s nothng to do with all that Murphy’s anyway.I’ve at least managed to hold down my breakfast, which I ate surrounded by the normal holidaymakers, not football fans, who make up about half of the passengers on board.Not surprisingly, most of the supporters were still in bed at that point, but I’m sure I’ll catch them in the bar later for the quiz and more cabaret.Chants of “Keano, Keano…” from down the corridor suggests some are now starting to rise.As for me, it’s time to check out that top deck again…Tottenham were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool in the 2019 Champions League final, while Chelsea beat Arsenal 4-1 in the Europa League final in the same year.United beat Chelsea in the 2008 Champions League final and Spurs KO’d Wolves to win the 1972 Uefa Cup.Tottenham have already beaten the Manchester outfit on three occasions this season – twice in the league and once in the Carabao Cup. Read More on The SunThey are looking to end a trophy drought that dates back to 2008 and has hung over the club – to the delight of opposing fans.United meanwhile have continued to be dire in the Prem with Amorim claiming his side are “not ready” to be competitive domestically and in the Champions League.Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim are both desperate to salvage their seasonsCredit: GettyGeneral view of match signage as fans pour inCredit: GettySignage seen in Bilbao ahead of the Europa League finalCredit: ReutersMan Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clash More

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    Six-cap England international wakes up unemployed at 33 as he’s released after playing just 11 minutes in four months

    JONJO SHELVEY has been left unemployed following a brutal end-of-season cull by Burnley.The former England international joined the Clarets in January after having his contract with Turkish outfit Eyupspor ripped up. Jonjo Shelvey joined Burnley as a free agent in JanuaryCredit: Instagram @burnleyofficialThe Clarets have released the England midfielder, who only played 11 minutes for them last seasonCredit: GETTYBut the 33-year-old only managed 11 MINUTES of football during his stint at Turf Moor.And the Burnley brass have opted not to offer him a new deal.A snippet of a club statement read: “Jeremy Sarmiento will return to Brighton & Hove Albion following his time at Burnley, whilst Nathan Redmond and Jonjo Shelvey will both depart the Clarets upon expiry of their contracts on 30th June.” The Clarets thanked the departing Shelvey and Redmond for their service.The statement added: “Burnley Football Club thank all the leaving players for their contributions and wish them all the very best for their future career.”Shelve started his career with Charlton Athletic, whom he left in the summer of 2010 to join Liverpool. He’d spend three years with the Merseysiders, a stint which included a loan move to Blackpool, before joining Swansea City. A move to Newcastle United would follow in the summer of 2016 and he’d stay on Tyneside until 2023.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSJonjo Shelvey joined Burnley after having his contract with Turkish outfit Eyupspor ripped upCredit: INSTAGRAM@EYUPSORKULUBNottingham Forest would secure his services on a two-and-a-half-year deal in January 2023, but he’d leave the City Ground the following September in a shock move to Caykur Rizespor. He joined Eyupspor last August and would make just six league appearances for the Super Lig before the cancellation of his contract.Jonjo Shelvey completes shock Championship transfer after six-cap England star, 32, saw contract TORN UP by Turkish clubShelvey made his England debut in 2012 in a 5-0 win over San Marino at Wembley. He’d make five more appearances for the Three Lions in 2015, the last of which came in a 2-0 Friendly win over France. More

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    Tottenham vs Man Utd free bets: Bet £10 Get £40 bonus on Europa League final with Betano

    IT’S Europa League final week! Tottenham and Manchester United go toe-to-toe for the prize on Wednesday night.Brand new Betano customers who sign-up and stake a tenner on any sports market, including the huge Bilbao showdown, will receive a whopping £40 in free bets and bonuses!Betano: Get £40 in free bets and bonuses HERE*How to claim..Betano welcome offerVisit the Betano website HERE*Sign-up for a new accountOpt in to this promotion via the Offers tab or Sign Up pageMake a minimum deposit of £10 to qualify for this promotionPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any football market at odds of Evens or greater within 3 days of account creationOn settlement of your qualifying bet, you will get £40 in free bets and bonusesBetano: Get £40 in free bets and bonuses HERE*No Betano account? No problem!Simply register an account with Betano HERE* and Opt in to this promotion via the Offers tab or Sign Up page.Make a minimum deposit of £10 to qualify for this promotion.Stake a tenner on any football market – including Tottenham vs Manchester United in the Europa League final – at odds of Evens or greater.This must be done within three days of your account being created.Once that initial bet has settled – win or lose – you’ll receive the full £40 welcome bonus!Here’s what you get:On settlement of your qualifying bet, you will get the following Free Bets:A £10 Free Bet to be used on any Football Market;A £10 Free Bet to be used on any Football accumulator (3+ selections);24 hours after settlement of your qualifying bet, you will also receive:A £10 Free Bet to be used on any Football Market – correct score  A £10 Slots Bonus, to be used on any of games from the included list (see below)Betano: Get £40 in free bets and bonuses HERE**18+ New Customers Only. Opt in and bet £10 on football (odds 1/1+) within 3 days of sign up. Get 3x£10 Free Bets for set markets and a £10 Slots bonus on selected slots, 30x wagering, max redeem £250. Bonuses expire in 10 days. Scroll down for for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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    ‘You don’t know her at all’ – Alisha Lehmann’s mum jumps to defence of glam footballer in angry blast at critics

    ALISHA LEHMANN’S mum has hit back at criticism of her daughter.Lehmann, 26, plays for Juventus and has boosted her popularity throughout her career on social media.Alisha Lehmann’s mum has hit back at criticsCredit: instagramLehmann has risen in fame thanks to her social media presenceCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7But her mum insists she is famous for her football not work off the pitchCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7The Swiss star’s mum Sarah Guggisberg jumped to her defenceCredit: Instagram @sarahguggisbergThe Swiss international has amassed an incredible 16.6 million followers on Instagram and a further 11.9 million on TikTok by sharing snaps off her glamorous footballing life.But Lehmann’s mum Sarah Guggisberg has hit back at critics that claim she is only in the public eye for her work off the field.She wrote on social media: “She became famous for her footballing achievements, not her makeup.”She wears makeup, right? She’s been playing in the top flight for years. It’s not like she just wears makeup. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”You don’t know her at all and you don’t know what a wonderful person she is. “And she became famous for her footballing achievements, not her makeup.”Lehmann, who used to play for West Ham, Everton and Aston Villa, has scored two goals in 16 Serie A games for Juventus this season.She has also hit the headlines off the pitch this year after being named in charge of her own team in the new Baller League.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnd there has been much interest in her break up with fellow player Douglas Luiz.The couple completed the first ever boyfriend and girlfriend transfer when they left Aston Villa for Juve together last summer.Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann team up to become managers of Baller League team They first began dating in 2021 and have had an on and off relationship since.But they have now seemingly gone their separate ways for good, with Luiz set to leave Juve at the end of the season while Lehmann is likely to stay.Lehmann’s mum says her popularity is not about ‘makeup’Credit: instagram @alishalehmann7The Juventus star has her own Baller League sideCredit: GettyShe is no longer dating Douglas LuizCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7 More

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    Watch Mo Salah’s ‘miss of the season’ from yards out as Liverpool star is forced to wait for Prem records

    MOHAMED SALAH produced the “miss of the season” during Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to Brighton.The soon-to-be crowned Player of the Season could have wrapped up another Premier League Golden Boot there and then.Liverpool forward Mo Salah missed a golden chance to score at Brighton on MondayFans have called Salah’s fluff the ‘miss of the season’ after the attacker rolled his shot wide from five yards outWith Liverpool leading 2-1 at the Amex, Salah had a huge chance laid on a plate from Cody Gakpo’s low cross in the 54th minute.The Egyptian, poised just seven yards from goal and almost dead centre between the empty posts, looked certain to score.But the Ballon d’Or contender dragged his shot wide, with Bart Verbruggen’s goal gaping.As the home crowd jeered, Salah sulked into net in frustration, with the commentator saying: “Wow. An unbelievable miss from a player of his standards.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt meant Salah’s quest to break the Premier League’s goal involvement record went on.Salah’s double against Southampton on 8 March took him to 27 goals and 17 assists in 29 matches, just three goal involvements short of the record of 47, held jointly by Alan Shearer and Andy Cole.And after the footage went viral on social media, fans were equally in shock as they mocked one of the Prem’s greatest ever stars.One wrote: “What a miss! Don’t let this guy near the Ballon d’Or.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA second quizzed: “Wow. How can Salah miss from two yards out 😂.”A third added: “Salah just stopped caring the moment Liverpool won the title.”Cheeky Mo Salah reveals Liverpool’s Premier League title felt way better without Klopp, Mane and FirminoSalah also looked certain to beat the record of 20 Prem assists in a season, jointly held by Arsenal’s Thierry Henry and Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne.But he has provided just one goal and one assist in eight matches, leaving him still one short of the goal involvement record and two short of the assist tally.Salah’s miss also appeared to upset many Fantasy Football managers, who had been banking on him to earn them points.One wrote: “Mo Salah has just missed the target COMPLETELY from yards out. I am so done bro. Nah I’m fuming!”Salah is still one short of the goal involvement record and two short of the assist recordSalah, currently on 28 Prem goals this season, has five more than his closest Golden Boot rival Alexander Isak.Isak will need to score a handful against Everton on the final day, while Liverpool hosts FA Cup champs Crystal Palace.Arne Slot’s champions were leading at the time of Salah’s miss thanks to earlier strikes from Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szoboszlai. Those goals came either side of a first-half equaliser by Yasin Ayari.Read More on The SunTo rub salt into Salah’s wounds, Brighton hit back again to make it 2-2 when Kaoru Mitoma netted his third goal in four games in the 69th minute.The Seagulls, chasing European qualification, then secured all three points courtesy of a late goal from Jack Hinshelwood. More