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      Rooney reveals sweet thing Inter star Mkhitaryan asked his old Man Utd team-mate after reaching Champions League final

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      WAYNE ROONEY has revealed the sweet conversation he had with former Manchester United team-mate Henrikh Mkhitaryan immediately after he made the Champions League final.The Armenian played 79 minutes of Inter Milan’s thrilling Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona before he was replaced by eventual match-winner Davide Frattesi.Wayne Rooney has revealed the sweet conversation he had with his former Man Utd team-matesCredit: RexHenrikh Mkhitaryan asked Rooney how his kids were during their chatCredit: GettyHe also reserved special praise for Matteo DarmianCredit: GettyRooney said he was delighted for themCredit: RexThe 36-year-old has starred for Inter since 2022, joining from Roma on a free transfer which followed an underwhelming spell in England with Arsenal and Manchester United.During his time in England he played alongside Red Devils icon Rooney, with the pair reuniting at the San Siro last night, with the ex-England star appearing on Amazon Prime for the clash.And after the game, Rooney was seen hugging and chatting to former Old Trafford colleagues Mkhitaryan and Matteo Darmian.Asked what he had spoken about with his old team-mates by host Gabby Logan, Rooney said: “Yeah, obviously, they’re all delighted, as you could see.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We were talking about the kids! We said congratulations, and then asked each other about the children.”Amazon’s broadcast showed the heartwarming moment the stars embraced one another, with Rooney then pointing towards one of his children running on the pitch before they shared a laugh.Rooney also reserved special praise for Darmian, who had come off the bench to replace Yann Aurel Bisseck in the 71st minute.He said: “I’m delighted for them, especially Matteo, because he had difficult moments at times at Manchester United.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMkhitaryan starred for Man Utd between July 2016 and January 2018, making 63 appearances, while Darmian, 35, played for them between 2015 and 2019 and made 92 appearances.The attacking midfielder’s goal in the Europa League final helped Rooney to complete the full set of trophies at Man Utd.Both stars were involved in Inter’s last run to the Champions League final in 2023, where they lost 1-0 to Manchester City, with Darmian starting the game and Mkhitarayan coming off the bench.Wayne Rooney and Thierry Henry give their verdict on Arsenal’s defeat to PSGThey will be hoping set the record straight by becoming European champions this time around – with Inter eyeing their first Champions League title since 2010 under Jose Mourinho.Simone Inzaghi’s side will face either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain in the Munich final on May 31.PSG lead 1-0 following Ousmane Dembele’s strike at the Emirates last week, with the second leg being played out at the Parc des Princes tonight. More

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      Former Premier League star, 32, rips up Peterborough contract for ‘personal reasons’

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      A FORMER Premier League player has had his contract ripped up in League One.Peterborough United announced their retained list and the ex-Aston Villa ace was not included.Jed Steer has had his Peterborough contract ripped upSteer wanted to leave Peterborough for ‘personal reasons’Jed Steer joined Peterborough last year in January after completing a 10-year stint at Villa.Steer, 32, linked up with Posh on a short-term deal but put pen to paper on a new two-year contract last summer.Nevertheless, the goalkeeper asked the club to “cancel” his contract so that he can leave.The club confirmed the ex-England youth international wanted to depart for “personal reasons”.Read More on FootballPeterborough announced: “Goalkeeper Jed Steer has requested that the final year of his contract be cancelled due to personal reasons.”Steer played 28 times with Peterborough this season before his decision to leave.He saved two penalties against Wrexham to help Posh reach this season’s EFL Trophy final at Wembley and helped them beat Birmingham City in the final to make it back-to-back wins.Steer’s career started in 2009 with Norwich, where he also spent six years in the academy.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHowever, the keeper only managed two senior appearances with the Canaries.And that led to two different loan stints for the shot-stopper to Yeovil Town and Cambridge United.And thus he moved to Villa in 2013, but was also loaned out five times.Steer played for Doncaster Rovers, Yeovil, Huddersfield, Charlton and Luton.The goalie managed a total of 36 appearances during his decade-long spell at Villa Park. More

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      Man Utd coach ‘likely to leave’ with future uncertain as he considers new challenge away from club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED youth boss Adam Lawrence faces an uncertain future and is “likely to leave” as he considers a new challenge.The Under-18s chief has been at United for the past four years following a move from Charlton.Adam Lawrence is considering leaving Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyHe led the U18s to a treble last seasonCredit: GettyLawrence, 39, initially joined as an Under-16s coach before working his way up to U18s boss.He is credited with turning them into a major force, leading them to a treble last season.Two of those wins came over rivals Man City.But this season has seen less success.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUnited were knocked out of the FA Youth Cup in the semis by Aston Villa, who went on to win the tournament.And with just one game left they sit second in the Premier League North, seven points off champs City.The Manchester Evening News claims Lawrence is now considering his options as he considers a new challenge.The ace could yet stay put at the Red Devils, with his future not linked to the club’s major redundancies.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut Lawrence is thought to be eyeing a fresh role in a new environment.And Ineos may have to do some convincing if they want to keep him around for a while longer.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals just THREE Man Utd players have spoken to him since he was sackedQuestions over Lawrence’s future come ahead of United’s Europa League semi-final second leg clash against Bilbao.The Red Devils are 3-0 up from the first leg in Spain and hope to finish the job in style at Old Trafford on Thursday. More

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      Former England manager, 72, makes shock return to management with seventh tier minnows after two years out

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      FORMER England boss Peter Taylor has made a stunning return to management with seven-tier minnows Canvey Island.The 72-year-old had been out of work for two years after being sacked by Maldon & Tiptree.Peter Taylor has been named as the new boss of seventh-tier Canvey IslandCredit: RexHe managed one England game before Sven-Goran Eriksson’s appointmentCredit: GettyBut Taylor is now back in the beautiful game after penning a deal with non-league Canvey Island.They play in the Isthmian League Premier Division and finished 17th under former boss Brad Wellmen.He resigned last month after a four-year stint at the helm.And Canvey Island fans will be hoping that Taylor’s experience sees them rise up the ranks quickly.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe former winger has been around the block several times and enjoyed a glittering playing career with the likes of Crystal Palace and Tottenham.Taylor, who also played four times for England in 1976, then moved into management with Southend in 1993.He later enjoyed spells with Gillingham, Leicester and England’s U21s.But the pinnacle of his career came in November 2000 when he was appointed England caretaker for a 1-0 defeat to Italy.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSTaylor stepped in for fellow interim Howard Wilkinson, himself a short-term replacement for Kevin Keegan.The game saw David Beckham captain the Three Lions for the first time.I tried Harry Kane’s knobbly sticks after England star did a Gary Lineker by releasing snack brand – here’s my verdictWhile stars like Rio Ferdinand, Jamie Carragher, Emile Heskey and Gareth Barry were promoted from the U21s.But Taylor’s time quickly came to an end when the FA appointed Sven-Goran Eriksson as England’s first-ever foreign coach.Taylor then spent a while at Brighton, Hull and Crystal Palace while also managing the Young Lions again.Stevenage Borough, Wycombe Wanderers and Bradford City followed, as well as a spell as boss of Bahrain.Taylor returned to the England set-up again, this time with the U20s, before taking charge at Gillingham.He next moved abroad to India with the Kerala Blasters before returning to Gillingham.Read More on The SunTaylor then managed Dagenham & Redbridge and Welling United before being appointed Maldon & Tiptree boss in December 2022.But he was axed eight months later before Canvey Island finally came calling this week. More

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      Man Utd vs Athletic Bilbao FREE BETS: Get up to £40 bonus to spend on football with talkSPORT BET

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      MANCHESTER UNITED bring a 3-0 lead over Athletic Bilbao back to Old Trafford on Thursday as they look to book a Europa League final place.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim up to £40 in free bets when they register an account and stake at least £20 on the semi final second leg.Man Utd vs Athletic Bilbao: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim talkSPORT BET offertalkSPORT BETVisit the talkSPORT website HERE*Create an account and Opt In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabMake a depositPlace your first bet up to £40, minimum £20, on any football market, at odds of Evens or greaterYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first betFor example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free betsIf you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free betstalkSPORT BET: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim Here*Man Utd vs Athletic Bilbao: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*What’s the offer?Brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a welcome bonus of up to £40 when they register an account.How to claim?Simply visit the talkSPORT BET website on your mobile device and create an account. Opt in to this promotion via the OFFERS tab and then make a deposit via debit card or Apple Pay.Stake £20 or more on any football market at odds of at least Evens. Remember, you must do this within 7 days of opening your account.What happens next?Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first bet bet.For example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free bets. If you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free bets:On settlement of your qualifying bet, your account will be credited with the following:£10 free bet – Bet Builder (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Correct Score (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)And the following free bets, which will be credited 24 hours after the first bonus funds:£10 free bet – To Win and Both Team to Score – 90 mins (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Acca 4+ selection (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)*18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile device, bet up to £40 (min. £20) on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyRemember 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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      Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao prediction: Free betting tips, odds, free bets and Europa League preview

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have more than one foot in the Europa League final and will hope to finish off the job in style against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.SunSport have enlisted the help of their betting experts to preview their home second leg and select the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNew sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesManchester United vs Athletic Bilbao previewJust 90 minutes stands between Manchester United and a spot in the Europa League final.Not many people would’ve seen that 3-0 victory coming last week and after the Bilbao red card in the first half, United would probably be slightly disappointed it wasn’t more!Bruno Fernandes was front and centre yet again and it’s incredible how he’s carried this side in this competition.It’s no surprise to see he was one of a few changes to the side on Sunday as they went down 4-3 at Brentford.Bilbao had no such “luxury” to rest their players over the weekend, given they’re in a real competition to finish fourth and book a Champions League spot next season.That ended in a goalless draw at Real Sociedad, taking their winless run on the road to four games and only one win from their last TEN away from home.They’ve also failed to score in any of their last four away games so it’d be quite the achievement should they come back from this.First scorer and correct score predictionsCorrect score: 2-0 at 17/2 with Betfred – HEREFirst scorer: Bruno Fernandes 5/1 with talkSPORT BET – HEREMan Utd vs Athletic Bilbao latest oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Man Utd vs Athletic Bilbao predictionsCase in pointCasemiro has become one of the first names on the teamsheet in the last couple of months and his goal in the first leg highlighted why.His disciplinary side also seems to have improved but on a night like this, if it does get edgy for whatever reason, his European experience will help slow things down.Casemiro to be carded at 13/8 with William Hill – CLAIM HEREMDL SOTMatthijs de Ligt’s return from injury has come at a timely moment for Manchester United.He managed half-an-hour in the last two games – including the first leg – and could be thrown in from the start here.Even if not, he’ll likely appear at some point to solidify what United have and he’s a monster presence in the opposition box.De Ligt shot on target at 2/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE*William Hill. 18+. 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Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org. Full T&Cs apply.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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      Man Utd ‘add Moise Kean to striker shortlist as they consider shock transfer for ex-Everton star’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are keeping tabs on Fiorentina star Moise Kean ahead of the summer transfer window.Kean, 25, has been enjoying a total transformation with the Viola as he has regained his former goalscoring prowess with 17 goals and three assists in 30 Serie A appearances after his arrival last summer.Manchester United are keeping tabs on Fiorentina star Moise KeanAnd the striker’s rejuvenation has turned a lot of heads around the continent, with United included in the list of suitors for his signature.According to Foot Mercato, Man Utd have added the Italy international in their transfer shortlist amid their ongoing search for a new centre-forward.The Red Devils’ list also includes Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres, Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who is currently out on loan at Galatasaray.Kean, though, appears as a more affordable option as he carries a £42.5million release clause in his Fiorentina contract.Read More on Man UtdThat is significantly less than the sum the Manchester giants would have to splash for an elite striker to take them to the next level.However, that bargain asking price will only be valid from July 1 to 15 of this summer.And United are facing a potential bidding war with Bayern Munich, who have been monitoring developments all season and are guaranteed a place in next season’s Champions League.Man Utd, on the other hand, will have to win the Europa League to play in Europe’s elite competition next term.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordKean has come a long way from his Everton days where he only scored a mere four goals in 39 matches during a forgettable four-year stint following his move from Juventus in 2019.The Italian was loaned out to Paris Saint-Germain and former club Juve where he made a permanent return in 2023, which only lasted a year.Moise Kean shows off his super skill with training at PSGNevertheless, Gyokeres appears to pose as United’s priority this summer.However, Ruben Amorim’s side face immense competition from Arsenal who are also desperate for an elite striker.The Sweden international has amassed a staggering total of 52 goals and 12 assists in 49 appearances.Delap, on the other hand, is set to be subject of another bidding war with plenty of Premier League teams keeping tabs.The same goes for Osimhen whose Napoli future is uncertain but is surely set to attract immense interest from Europe’s biggest hitters.Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres poses as a priority for Man UtdNapoli star Victor Osimhen, who’s on loan at Galatasaray, is also on Man Utd’s shortlistMan Utd are also keeping tabs on on Ipswich Town star Liam Delap More

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      Real Madrid ready to raid Liverpool for another star by copying Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer tactic

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      REAL MADRID are preparing another attack on Anfield, with another Liverpool star in their sights.Los Blancos have a verbal agreement with the Reds’ right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is expected to join the Spanish side on a free transfer this summer.Trent Alexander-Anrold is on his way to MadridCredit: PAThe La Liga outfit are trying to add the Englishman to their ranks before they jet off to the United States for the Club World Cup.Now, with one Liverpool defender (almost) signed, Real are lining up another. Furthermore, it would mean that they have decimated half of Arne Slot’s four-man defence, and the entirety of the right side of his quartet.The man in question is Ibrahima Konate, who Madrid are keeping a watchful eye on as the Frenchman’s contract ticks down at Anfield. Read more footballKonate, 25, moved to Merseyside in 2021 from RB Leipzig and has made 129 appearances for the club. However, there is uncertainty over the French international’s future at Liverpool, with his current deal set to expire at the end of next season. Madrid lay in wait for Alexander-Arnold, piling on the pressure as the season wore on, with the climax being a £20 million offer to sign him immediately back in January. That bid was swiftly rebuffed by Slot’s side, but it played a crucial part in the England right-back refusing to budge on his position, indicating that he wanted to make the switch to Spain.Most read in FootballIbrahima Konate is the next man to be linked with a Spanish switchCredit: GettyBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKShould Madrid make their interest in Konate more concrete, they would be looking to add him to ranks that need bolstering. Antonio Rudiger, another freebie signed from the Premier League, ruptured his mensicus last month and will be out for around six to eight weeks.Trent Alexander-Arnold announces he is leaving Liverpool after 20 years in emotional video LiverpoolIn the meantime, natural central midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has had to deputise in the heart of defence, with manager Carlo Ancelotti not keen to trust former Wolves defender Jesus Vallejo. Raul Asencio, 22, has emerged as a reliable first-team option, particularly in the absence of the injury-ridden David Alaba on the left side of the central pairing, while Eder Militao has been a long-term miss with a torn ACL. More