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      ‘There’s something seriously wrong’ fumes ex-Premier League referee after baffling decisions at Liverpool and Wolves

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      MARK HALSEY claims there is “something seriously wrong” with officiating in the Premier League after Southampton saw a goal controversially disallowed.The 63-year-old was a top-flight referee from 1999 to 2013.Southampton saw a goal chalked off after a coming together involving Matheus Fernandes and Nelson SemedoRyan Manning’s effort would have made the score 1-1, but they went on to lose 2-0Credit: RexRussell Martin had ‘every right to be aggrieved’Credit: GettyMark Halsey was a Premier League referee for 14 yearsCredit: AFPEvery week, Halsey joins SunSport to look back at the weekend’s most contentious refereeing decision, with Southampton’s 2-0 loss to Wolves taking centre stage.In the early season relegation six-pointer, the Saints thought they had made it 1-1 in the first-half when Ryan Manning fired in.But the goal was controversially chalked off by VAR for a foul in the build-up by Mateus Fernandes on Nelson Semedo. Halsey told SunSport: “It’s a clear and obvious error by VAR to get involved. That’s for sure. For me, it’s not even a foul.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Russell Martin’s got every right to be aggrieved with that incident. “Why is VAR getting involved in that incident? “I keep saying it, something is seriously wrong with the training and education with the PGMOL officials. We have it week in, week out.”They need to come out and explain it don’t they.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I’m sure that will get missed off or mic’d up with Howard Webb. I bet that gets brushed aside, that incident.”Halsey also felt there was inconsistency from Stockley Park man Chris Kavanagh for not recommending a review on Wolves’ second goal.’Something seriously wrong!’ Ex-Prem ref reacts to huge Man Utd call which saw Erik Ten Hag sackedMatheus Cunha scored brilliantly from outside the box after two Saints players went down claiming fouls in the build-up.Halsey took issue with Kavanagh’s contradiction of himself, saying: “Well, again, we talk about inconsistency with VAR. “In that phase of play that leads up to the goal, VAR can look at that and recommend a review because clearly there are two fouls leading up to the goal. “So if VAR get involved in disallowing Southampton’s goal for a foul, then surely, they have to get involved in this and recommend a review.”It’s absolutely nonsense disallowing the first goal, recommending the review and then not recommending a review with that. “Then obviously the referee, Thomas Bramall, has got to be strong enough when they go over to that screen and say, ‘no, there’s no foul there’.”Halsey was also unhappy with the refereeing performance by David Coote, who took charge of Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, labelling him “bang average”.Darwin Nunez opened the scoring as Mo Salah grabbed the assist after a brilliant charge forward on the counter-attack.The Egyptian was floored by a desperate Leon Bailey as he approached the goal, but luckily for Liverpool, his team-mate was on hand to score instead.But Halsey was left baffled by how the ref did not spot the Villa star pulling Salah to the deck, with an advantage not played.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also found it bizarre that the visitors were not given a spot-kick for a clearest shirt pull on Pau Torres by Conor Bradley.And the ex-Prem ref is unhappy with the wording of the laws, explaining: “I get fed up with listening to this ‘sustained holding or fleeting holding’. It’s nonsense.”Halsey could not believe Bailey escaped punishment for his foul on Salah when he was in on goalCredit: TNT SPORTSBradley appeared to pull Torres’ shirt More

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      Ruben Amorim lands at Manchester airport as thousands track new Man Utd boss’ flight from Portugal

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      RUBEN AMORIM has touched down in Manchester to begin life as Manchester United manager.Thousands of footballs fans eagerly tracked the Portuguese boss’ flight as he made his way from Lisbon to the UK.Ruben Amorim’s flight has landed in ManchesterCredit: PAAmorim hid from cameras as he was driven out of Manchester airportCredit: mancpicsss66Police offered an escort to the new Man Utd bossCredit: mancpicsss66Amorim took charge of his final match as Sporting manager last nightCredit: AFPAmorim’s flight, a private jet from Beja international airport, was the most tracked flight in the world on popular flight tracking site Flightradar24.Man Utd fans are clearly excited to see their new boss make an impact at Old Trafford after things had gone stale under the management of Erik ten Hag.Amorim ducked out of site of cameras as he left Manchester Airport in a car.The Prem’s newest gaffer was given a police escort off the premises.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAmorim took charge of his final game as Sporting boss last night, waving goodbye to the fans after a 4-2 win over Braga.And one of the first jobs for the new arrival will be to hold discussions with Ruud van Nistelrooy, who has steadied the ship for the incoming boss since Ten Hag’s departure.Van Nistelrooy, who made over 200 appearances for United as a player, acted as United’s interim boss in Ten Hag’s absence – leading the club to three wins and one draw in his four games in charge.Amorim explained after last night’s game that he is set for crunch talks with the Dutchman over his role at Old Trafford. Most read in FootballAmorim is set for talks with interim boss Ruud Van Nistelrooy todayCredit: AlamyRuben Amorim leaves Sporting on a highBy Charlie WyettRUBEN AMORIM would have preferred to leave Lisbon in a blaze of glory after winning a third Primeira Liga title.Yet football does not work like that. And in what was surely his final game before taking charge of Manchester United, Amorim prepared to say his goodbyes at a half-empty Estadio Jose Alvalade in a League Cup quarter-final against Nacional.Sporting won 3-1 thanks to  second-half goals by captain  Morten Hjulmand and Viktor Gyokeres, who scored two.Luis Esteves pulled back for Madeira-based Nacional.The stadium  will be a good deal more lively on Tuesday when Manchester City are here for  a Champions League match — although Amorim should by then have his feet firmly under his desk at Old Trafford.Liverpool and Aston Villa were both interested in Europe’s most sought-after coach. Even City could have been a possible destination post-Pep Guardiola.Yet the United job is one Amorim, 39,  could not turn  down — even if not everyone saw it that way at Sporting last night.There is clearly a huge split in the Portuguese club’s fan base over their coach leaving at this stage of the season with many believing he should have seen the job through.Yet Amorim, along with the three-man coaching team who are expected to follow him, leaves a club in a much better state than when he arrived here in 2020.Inside the stadium, there was applause — albeit muted — when his name was read out before the game along with the line-ups.And there did not appear to be any jeers when Amorim shuffled out from the tunnel awkwardly towards the dugout.So, while his departure is hard to take for some, none of the fans will forget his legacy.This is a club which is back as the dominant force in Portugal. Even this term, Sporting have won their first nine league games, scoring 30 goals and conceding just two.They are also eighth in the Champions League table, which is one hell of an effort.In contrast, Lisbon was not exactly hit by League Cup fever last night.Amorim made lots of changes, which saw Sporting’s star man Gyokeres, the former Coventry striker, start on the bench.There was, however, a first appearance in six weeks for former Tottenham winger Marcus Edwards. He is certainly one player who has been transformed by Amorim since arriving at the club from Vitoria in 2022 and will be sorry to see the coach leave.While he changed his team, Amorim stuck with his tried and trusted formation of a back three.It will certainly be something Manchester United’s fans will have to get used to over the  coming months.But looking at the Premier League table, none of them will be complaining about the change.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe said: “About a legend of the club. He did a great job. I have to talk with him tomorrow [Monday].”Then I will explain everything. I am very clear and I will tell you like it is. Let’s wait until tomorrow”.Sporting move on from Ruben Amorim as they confirm replacement João Pereira just hours after new Man Utd boss’ final game in charge Van Nistelrooy signed a two-year contract with United in the summer as an assistant manager, but reports have suggested that Amorim is hoping to bring Sporting assistants Emanuel Ferro, Adelio Candido and Carlos Fernandes along to Manchester with him.Sporting have moved on quickly themselves, announcing a new boss at the club before Amorim even touched down in Manchester.The Portuguese giants announced Joao Pereira, 40, as manager earlier today.Pereira, a former right-back, who played 154 games for Sporting has been involved in coaching there since his retirement from playing in 2021.He has also won EVERY game this season while managing the club’s B team.Amorim will get to work with a limited squad at United during the international break.The 39-year-old will then take charge of his first game son November 24, an away trip to face Ipswich Town.Joao Pereira has been announced as the new Sporting managerCredit: EPA More

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      Sidemen Charity Match 2025: How to buy tickets for huge Wembley event featuring KSI and Co

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      THE Sidemen Charity Match will return in 2025 – and it promises to be bigger than EVER!Next year’s huge game will take place in front of the largest crowd yet, with Wembley Stadium set to host the event for the first time.The Sidemen Charity Match will return in March 2025Credit: PAThe last Sidemen Charity Match was held at a sold-out London Stadium in 2023, which saw Sidemen FC beat YouTube Allstars 8-5.2.7 million viewers from around the globe tuned into a live stream of the match on YouTube.A hugely successful day saw the event raise a whopping £2.4million for a range of charities.And in 2025, the Sidemen Charity Match will set even more records!READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen is the Sidemen Charity Match 2025?The Sidemen Charity Match 2025 will take place on Saturday, March 8.An official kick-off time for the match has not yet been announced, but it’s expected to be 3pm GMT.Wembley Stadium will host.How to get tickets to the Sidemen Charity Match 2025You can register your interest in the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 by heading to Sidemenfc.com. Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Monday, November 18.Demand for tickets will be high once again, with all tickets for the 2023 edition of the charity match selling out in less than 90 minutes.Most read in Football90,000 tickets are expected to be snapped up to make it the biggest Sidemen Charity Match yet!Tickets start from £12, with all proceeds from the match going to BBC Children In Need and Sidemen’s own Bright Side charity.Will the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 be live streamed?Broadcasting details for the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 have not yet been revealed, but it’s likely that the Sidemen’s official YouTube channel will air the game like previous years.In past years, a reply of the match has become available to watch once the live stream has ended.Who has won the most Sidmen Charity Matches?Sidemen FC have won the most Sidemen Charity Matches with four wins out of five.Here are all five results in full:Sidemen FC 7-2 YouTube Allstars – St Mary’s Stadium, 2016Sidemen FC 0-2 YouTube Allstars – The Valley, 2017Sidemen FC 7-1 YouTube Allstars – The Valley, 2018Sidemen FC 8-7 YouTube Allstars – The Valley, 2022Sidemen FC 8-5 YouTube Allstars – London Stadium, 2023 More

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      Mike Tyson’s training camp for Jake Paul fight shrouded in secrecy with sparring partners forced to sign NDAs

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      SECRECY surrounds Mike Tyson’s training camp to fight Jake Paul. The 58-year-old heavyweight icon comes out of retirement to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on Friday in Texas. Mike Tyson in training to fight Jake PaulCredit: @miketysonSparring partner Mike Russell with TysonCredit: Instagram Jett Blackwell, with Tyson in 2020, is back in his campIt comes four years after his exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, which was drawn over eight rounds.And Tyson is calling upon the same group of sparring partners to help get him in shape for his first professional fight in 20 YEARS.But the team of training partners are being sworn to secrecy.SunSport understands they have signed Non-Disclosure Agreements to ensure Tyson’s preparation are kept behind closed doors.READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson’s sparring partners join him in his personal Las Vegas gym and we can reveal two are heavyweights, Mike Russell and Jett Blackwell.Russell, 32, is 6-1 and recently helped ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 39, in training to fight Paul last year. But Diaz was beaten on points over ten rounds and knocked down. Blackwell, 23, was only a 19-year-old amateur when he sparred Tyson for the Jones exhibition. Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe now has three wins and one draw following an extensive amateur background. Paul, 27, has been training for the bout in his adopted home of Puerto Rico where he lives in a £13m mansion and has his own £3.2m gym. ‘Can you imagine Jake Paul’s face,’ says Mike Tyson trainer as he breaks boxing pad with brutal power in training video The social media sensation has been sparring with 9-1 heavyweight Dacarree Scott, 26, throughout the year.Timothy Moten, 32, who has 11 wins and one draw on his record is the latest addition to Paul’s camp. Moten was notably recruited by Anthony Joshua, 35, before the former heavyweight champion beat Andy Ruiz Jr, 35, in their 2019 rematch. DeAndre Savage, 36, was also sparring Paul and a clip of the 6-0 American getting dropped with a right hand was released.Savage – who has won all his fights by KO – admitted to being floored by Paul but had nothing but praise for the 10-1 cruiserweight. He told SunSport: “From the outside looking in and listening to everyone else the world is not taking Jake serious. “But Jake does work hard and he’s still a little green, so I understand the route that he’s taking. “You know, fighting the UFC fighters and stuff like that and people that don’t really know how to box because he’s still green.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But, Jake sells out the arena, sells the tickets, he’s doing big things that some people wish that they can do, things that people wish they can do and they can’t do it.”But yeah, Jake worked real hard, work real hard. He got some great moves in the ring.” DeAndre Savage sparring Jake PaulCredit: @road_to_riches_savTimothy Moten with Jake PaulCredit: @_mayhemmotenJake Paul with sparring partner DaCarree ScottCredit: @__mactruck__ More

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      Inside iconic abandoned stadium that hosted England matches before falling into disrepair when club went bust

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      AN ICONIC stadium lies abandoned after falling into disrepair despite previously hosting England matches.Cathkin Park was once a mega 50,000-capacity stadium in Glasgow, Scotland.Cathkin Park was once a 50,000-capacity stadium in GlasgowCredit: Scottish News and SportIt was left abandoned in 1967 after Third Lanark A.C went bustCredit: Alan MacGregor EwingThe old stands have become overgrown with foliageCredit: Alan MacGregor EwingA fence was pictured around the pitch earlier this yearCredit: Alan MacGregor EwingThe stadium was opened 140 years ago in 1884 and was originally known as Hampden Park.It was located in Mount Florida, on the south side of the Scottish city.It was the second stadium to be given the name as it succeeded the original Hampden Park.It was the home to two different football clubs in its history, the first being Queen’s Park FC between 1884 and 1903.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt was then the host ground to Third Lanark A.C, who moved in and played there until 1967.The stadium was also the venue for multiple England matches against Scotland.This included two Home Championship clashes in 1888 and 1890.However, when Third Lanark went bust in 1967, the ground fell into disrepair.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe last ever match to be played at Cathkin was the Glasgow Challenge Cup final between junior sides Cambuslang Rangers and Rutherglen Glencairn.The pavilion was eventually demolished, and an open space has remained.My flat overlooks a Premier League stadium – men try to go on dates with me just to watch footballEngland played at the ground on more than one occasionCredit: Alan MacGregor EwingThe old stands are still visible around the parkCredit: Alan MacGregor EwingA fence was put up by the Jimmy Johnstone AcademyCredit: Alan MacGregor EwingA legal battle was won against the council for granting permission for the fenceCredit: Alan MacGregor EwingThe stadium’s old stands can still be seen around the pitch.The empty space was taken over by the Jimmy Johnstone Academy in 2022.Earlier this year a legal battle was won against the Glasgow City Council for a fence being built around the pitch in December 2023.The football academy constructed a three-metre fence after it was granted planning permission by the council.It was built in an attempt to ensure the safety of children who trained with the academy and was needed after vandalism.The historic venue is also on the route of Glasgow Football Walking Tours, which take in all three ‘Hampden’ sites.It is now a park and open spaceCredit: Alan MacGregor Ewing More

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      Sports presenter and ex-Premier League Wag stuns in see-through top for live TV broadcast

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      SPORTS presenter Diletta Leotta left fans stunned in a see-through top on live TV.The 33-year-old was on screens in Italy last night as she hosted coverage of Inter Milan’s 1-1 draw with Napoli.Diletta Leotta stunned during coverage of Inter Milan vs NapoliCredit: Instagram dilettaleottaThe football host wore a stylish jacket and a see-through topCredit: Instagram dilettaleottaFans have called her ‘very sexy’Credit: Instagram dilettaleottaDiletta was pitchside at the iconic San Siro for DAZN and caught the eye with a bold look.She posed with her microphone and a football before joining in with her fellow pundits doing kick-ups – only for her high-heeled shoe to fall off.Diletta had her hair slicked back and wore a stylish brown velvet jacket.Underneath was a see-through top that showed off her amazing figure.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLViewers were left in awe, with one saying alongside love heart emojis: “You’re incredible.”Another added: “Very sexy.”A third commented: “Not only watching for the big game.” Diletta is married to former Liverpool and Newcastle goalkeeper Loris Karius.Most read in FootballThey met in 2022, had a daughter named Aria last year and tied the knot at a luxury ceremony in Sicily in the summer.Karius, 31, is currently without a club after his contract at St James’ Park expired.Ex-Premier League star Loris Karius marries sports presenter Wag Diletta Leotta in star-studded Sicily wedding But, meanwhile, his wife continues to show her glamorous side after setting the pulses of fans racing in figure-hugging dress at a red carpet event.A glimpse inside Diletta’s glamorous life with partner Loris Karius…Diletta Leotta and boyfriend Loris Karius saw in the new year togetherCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dilettaleotta/The footballer brought Diletta a cake to her hospital bed as she gave birth to their first child on her own birthdayCredit: INSTAGRAM / dilettaleottaThe pair posed together in ‘2023’ sunglassesDiletta is one of the Serie A’s best loved presentersCredit: GettyDiletta stunned as she presented the Turin derby on Italian TVCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaThe glamorous TV host put on a leggy display pitchsideCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaAnd boasts 8.9million followersCredit: GettyDiletta gave birth to her first child with Karius in AugustCredit: Instagram / @dilettaleottaDiletta is no stranger to some extravagant outfits on her InstagramCredit: @dilettaleottaDiletta and Karius in MilanCredit: The Mega AgencyThe Italian beauty on holiday with KariusShe has flipped between blonde and brunette looksCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dilettaleotta/She has previously worn an outfit similar to her Tomb Raider lookCredit: @dilettaleottaDiletta with a pared back lookCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaDiletta Leotta is reportedly dating Loris Karius after he visited her in MilanCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaLeotta has 8.6million Instagram followersCredit: GettyShe is a presenter for DaznCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaLeotta burst on to the scene with Sky SportsCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaShe posts regularly updates on Instagram to the delight of her fansCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaDiletta has 8.5million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaThe Italian works for DAZNCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta More

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      Uefa boss sends thinly-veiled threat that stars will see their salaries SLASHED amid row over playing too many games

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      UEFA boss Aleksander Ceferin claims that reducing the number of matches played by top stars will cut the wages of the entire game.Ceferin remains sceptical about Fifa’s new 32-team Club World Cup, which will include Chelsea and Manchester City when it launches in the USA in June.Aleksander Ceferin has warned reducing the number of matches could cost playersCredit: PAMajor European leagues are backing the international players’ union Fifpro in their European Court case against Fifa, seeking to block the new competition and bring in a fixed maximum of matches played by stars each season.But while Ceferin hinted at his unhappiness over Fifa’s latest expansion project – despite being part of the world body’s ruling Council which backed the plan – he warned that the knock-on effects of a court victory for the union might end up hitting their own members in the pocket.Ceferin said: “When we say that footballers are modern gladiators, we are exaggerating a bit.“The better the footballer, the bigger the star, the more protected he is by the referees, who are also constantly in the fans’ teeth.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“It is true that the players play a lot and that the match calendar could not be more full.“But I would not agree that only those at the highest level are the most burdened.“The players from my country, Slovenia, play as often as, for example, those from Real Madrid. Except that they are paid 500 times less.“If we were to reduce the number of matches, we would end up with the result that the salaries of football players would also fall, because the clubs would have less income.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“It’s a vicious cycle. The compromise is that no new competitions are introduced.”Fifa are, of course, introducing one, with the draw for the clubs – which also include Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich, Jude Bellingham’s Real, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and major sides from Brazil and Argentina – scheduled for the start of next month.Rodri sensationally claims players are close to STRIKING over schedule after Alisson says ‘our opinion does not matter’Ceferin added: “The rhythm of matches for football players is already at the upper limit.“The problem is that the new Club World Cup will take five weeks after the end of the season every four years.“Meanwhile, we already have the World Cup, the European Championship.“I saw that the union of professional footballers with the European leagues has already filed a lawsuit against FIFA.“The problem is that European clubs want the competition, as it would increase revenue and make it easier to pay footballers.“So, as I said, it’s a vicious cycle. It will be necessary to sit down with the professional footballers’ union and find out what they want.“If we reduce the number of matches, wages will have to be reduced as well. There is no other way.” More

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      Fans say ‘game’s not gone’ as hilarious video emerges of sad-looking Barcelona fan surrounded by rivals doing the Poznan

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      FOOTIE fans have joked maybe “the games not gone” after a hilarious video emerged from Real Sociedad’s shock 1-0 win over Barcelona.Live footage showed a deserted Barca fan stuck in the middle of Real Sociedad supporters doing the Poznan in the 33rd minute.Fans were overjoyed to see that the ‘games not gone’After one lonely but loyal Barcelona fan was hilariously caught in the middle of the PoznanSheraldo Becker’s first half match winning strike triggered utter euphoria in the stands at the Estadio Reale Arena.Eager fans were quick to whip out the Poznan – the famous celebration that involves the crowd standing with their backs to the pitch.Television cameras panned the thousands of home supporters linking shoulders side-by-side and jumping on the spot in unison. But one loyal Barcelona fan, who was caught in the middle of the link, refused to get involved.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSInstead, the young girl stood still, first staring on with a stern look on her face, before looking down to smile at her phone.And fans at home absolutely loved it, with one writing: “GAMES NOT GONE.”A second wrote: “This is hilarious. It’s like something out of a skit, especially the zooming out.”A third said: “Wow. What a perfect meme template.”Most read in FootballBarcelona suffered their second defeat of the seasonCredit: RexFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother replied: “Every fans worst nightmare. She took it like a champ.”While one more wrote: “This is football cinema.”Awkward Matt O’Riley moment has fans convinced ‘he thinks he’s still at Celtic’The Poznan has made its way to the Premier League as well.Manchester City supporters often form into the crazy dance when Pep Guardiola’s men are dominating teams.City fans adopted the Poznan after copying the celebration during a Europa League clash with Polish side Lech Poznan in 2010.Several sides in Eastern Europe claimed to have founded the celebration but reports suggest it was indeed Lech Poznan.Its first use is thought to have been as a protest against club management while supporting the team.Meanwhile, Barca, who missed Lamine Yamal through injury, suffered their second LaLiga loss of the season.Hansi Flick’s lead has been cut to six points with chasing Real Madrid enjoying a game in hand. Man City fans did the Poznan during their huge win over Real Madrid two years agoWho are these famous footballers? More