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    TV viewers left stunned as Tottenham star Davinson Sanchez is ‘tackled by thin air’ during shock loss at Sheff United

    DAVINSON SANCHEZ left TV viewers stunned after a huge gaffe. Sanchez was in action as Tottenham faced off against Sheffield United in the FA Cup, but likely wishes he wasn’t after his embarrassing slip.

    Davinson Sanchez was responsible for a major gaffe in the match vs Sheffield UnitedCredit: Getty
    One viewer described Sanchez as being “tackled by thin air”Credit: Twitter
    The defender struggled to impose himself on the match
    The defender was played a short pass on the right flank, but then lost his footing and consequently the ball.
    And viewers were stunned by the sequence of events.
    One user described Sanchez as being “dispossessed by thin air.”
    A second user sarcastically joked: “It was a tricky pass to handle to be fair.”
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    A third admitted: “Great tackle by the air there to be fair.”
    Spurs fans, however, did not see the funny side, considering they were knocked out thanks to Iliman Ndiaye’s solo effort 11 minutes from full-time.
    One fan slammed Sanchez, saying: “How this guy has lasted as long as he has at the club is scandalous.”
    With a second asking: “How is he still at the club?”
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    A third described him as: “Like a toddler who can just fall over for no reason at all.”
    One fan remarked: “Didn’t know we hire comedians,” with another fan responding by saying: “We don’t, we hire clowns.”
    Following the victory over Spurs, the Blades will face fellow Championship side Blackburn in the hopes of landing a semi-final spot at Wembley.
    Indeed, four of the teams left in the competition are outside of the Premier League, the first time this has happened since 2007-08.
    Elsewhere, League Two side Grimsby will face Brighton, and be hoping for a repeat of their visit to Southampton.
    Manchester United completed a late comeback against West Ham to progress into the quarter-final where they will host Fulham.
    Meanwhile, serial winners Manchester City will host Burnley. More

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    Watch TV reporter’s SAVAGE response after being blanked by Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk at awards ceremony

    A TV reporter came up with a savage response after being blanked at the Fifa awards ceremony by Virgil van Dijk.The Liverpool defender won another accolade as he was voted in the FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World XI for his performances in 2022.
    Virgil van Dijk was not in the mood for questions with the star avoiding one reporterCredit: Getty
    But the journalist from TyC Sports had a sassy reply waiting after being blankedCredit: TyC Sports via Twitter / @TyCSports

    He was one of a number of stars to win gongs at Fifa’s showpiece event with Lionel Messi awarded the Best FIFA Men’s Player award.
    But as van Dijk was attempting to cross the media pen, one reporter from TyC Sports, an Argentine TV station, tried to ask him question.
    He said: “One minute, just two questions, please.”
    The 31-year-old walked right past and ignored the journalist.
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    The reporter then quipped: “Well, Virgil van Dijk told me no… it doesn’t matter. Argentina won the quarter-finals…”
    Some fans loved the sassy exchange but others believed the comment was over of line.
    One person wrote: “This shows that [van Dijk] did very well not to give him statements. Shame [from a] ‘journalist’.”
    It was an incredible 2022 from van Dijk with the defender at the centre of a Liverpool team chasing the quadruple.
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    The Reds did win the Carabao Cup and FA Cup last season but lost in the Champions League final and fell just short in the Premier League.
    Van Dijk managed to bring that leadership to the international team where Holland scrapped their way into the quarter-finals.
    Despite being 2-0 down to Argentina with eight minutes to go, the Netherlands managed to take a fiercely-contested game all the way to penalties before losing 4-3 on spotkicks. More

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    Jake Paul reveals brutal final fight prediction for Tommy Fury fight with vow to send Love Islander ‘back to reality TV’

    JAKE PAUL sent out one final chilling warning to Tommy Fury – with a promise to send him back to the box. Over two years of bitter feuding will be buried in the Saudi Arabia desert in tonight’s main event.
    Jake Paul ahead of his fight with Tommy Fury
    And Paul got a head start in familiarising himself in the purpose-built 8,000-seat Diriyah Arena, built in just TWO WEEKS.
    The YouTuber-turned boxer got in the ring, joined by his brother Logan, who predicted Fury’s career as a boxer will be KOd.
    Logan, 27, said: “It’s hot in there. That’s a small ring. Tommy’s going to have nowhere to go.
    “He’s going to have to go back to reality TV after this.”
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    Fury – who met girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague on Love Island – has insisted the fight will go no longer than four rounds.
    But Paul said his rival needs to wake up and realise that he is the one who will be out for the count.

    He brutally goaded: “He’s going to be so unconscious that he might never come back to consciousness.”
    Paul also made reference to the size of the ring – with nowhere to run and hide when the bell sounds.
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    He said: “He can’t escape. Come on Tommy, you can’t hide. You can run, but you can’t hide.”
    Dad Greg added: “There’s no room for him in this ring, bro. This is your ring Jake.”
    The celebrity grudge match is scheduled for eight rounds with bragging rights, reputations and unbeaten records on the line.
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    Huge Drive to Survive star reveals he never watched a single episode of hit Netflix show ahead of 2023 F1 season

    NETFLIX’S new instalment of their hit F1 show “Drive to Survive” airs on Friday but one of the stars of the series has never watched a single episode.Haas boss Guenther Steiner was the key character in the first series, which has been responsible for helping propel F1’s success across the globe.
    Drive to Survive is set to be released on Friday, February 24
    Haas boss Guenther Steiner has gained popularity from the seriesCredit: Splash
    The sport’s popularity is booming – three sold-out races in the US, a joint-record 23-race calendar with more circuits clambering to join along with some new teams – F1 has never had it so good.
    Anyone who has watched the show will know that Steiner – and his F-word rants – can lay claim to helping boost F1’s appeal – but as he puts it, he’s still waiting for F1 to provide him with a big cheque to say thank you.
    “I have never watched an episode,” he says. “In the beginning I didn’t want to watch because I don’t really enjoy watching myself.
    “I also didn’t want to get influenced to change when I am doing something. If you are an actor, you learn from your mistakes.
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    “I don’t want to be an actor because maybe everytime I see a camera, it may have an effect on how I behave.
    “It sounds very complex but for me it was a very simplistic thought process and now if I start to watch it, it was OK in the beginning, so why go back and change now?”
    Steiner says he jokes with F1’s CEO Stefano Domenicali and business tycoon, Greg Maffei, who is the CEO of Liberty Media CEO, who own the rights to F1, about his influence in the show.
    The likeable Italian is now an icon thanks to playing himself and his popularity is staggering.
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    He added: “We always joke with Stefano and Greg but you know, they have not reached out and told me they are sending a cheque!
    “Stefano has known me for 20 years and knows I am the same person and nothing has changed. It is part of what we are doing.
    “But I am recognised a lot more. The strange thing is you never know when you are alone or not.
    “You can be sitting somewhere and you’re thinking nobody knows you and you forget about it and then someone says your name, but it is nothing bad, especially in the States, people are well behaved and ask for a picture.
    “For my family, when the first series came out, my daughter was eight and people called your name or stopped me on the street and she would ask me if I knew these guys, and I was like no, but now it is not an issue.”
    Steiner says he is not shocked by just how popular the fly-on-the-wall series has been but he is surprised about how it has changed the shape of F1 commercially.
    His team, and the same of others on the grid, have been able to attract sponsorship they would not have been able to after Liberty Media opened up the sport to a wider audience.
    He said: “F1 gives a lot of interesting things to the fans. To the new fans, it opens it up and they are telling the story.
    “F1 missed out on not telling the story. Can you imagine if it would have started up maybe 20 years ago?
    “Liberty Media understood the entertainment and they came in and realised there is a bigger story to be told.
    “It has been a benefit to teams. A lot of sponsors come in because they want to be seen and it has done well for all the teams.
    “The big teams are not the only ones people are interested in.
    Before, you only saw the big teams on TV but now on normal TV they show the smaller teams as well because people are interested in what they are doing as well.
    “We have been put on the map for sponsors that we are an interesting team, even if we are not winning races yet.”
    Steiner saw his team kick off pre-season testing in Bahrain on Thursday ahead of the season-opener on March 5th.
    He has picked veteran Nico Hulkenberg to replace Mick Schumacher, who is now a reserve driver at Mercedes.
    Steiner was also linked with a move for Daniel Ricciardo, who finds himself as a reserve at Red Bull after turning down Haas.
    It seemed like a backward step for the Aussie to turn down a seat on the grid, but Steiner has no hard feelings.
    He said: “Nico is settling in really well. All the interaction is as expected. There was a plan because he was an experienced person and he is giving guidance to the guys.
    “As for Daniel, I am not disappointed. Everybody can take his decision. If Danny had no interest, I respect that he did not waste my time in speaking with me.
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    “I respect that fully. It was pretty clear when he did not engage that he had no interest and I did not call back to show that I was desperate so it was a fair way of dealing with it.
    “I am very OK with the attitude because he did not waste my time and we can both get on like we did before.” More

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    From the Crazy Gang to Gazza’s tears, the seven most iconic moments of John Motson’s career as BBC legend passes away

    FOOTBALL has lost its most iconic voice after John Motson passed away, aged 77.Fans across the country are mourning the legendary BBC commentator, who hung up his mic – and famous sheepskin coat – five years ago.
    BBC commentary legend John Motson has passed away, aged 77Credit: PA:Press Association
    During his distinguished 48-year career, Motty covered ten World Cups, ten European Championships, 29 FA Cup finals and more than 200 England games.
    But there are some moments that stand out more than others and will NEVER be forgotten.
    Here are SunSport’s favourite memories from the ‘Voice of Football’…
    You can’t fault his appetite for the game
    The famous sheepskin John Motson wore at Adams Park became synonymous with the BBC legend
    It was an image that became synonymous with Motty.
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    And was always a running joke when the weather mimicked arctic conditions.
    In December 1980, Motty reported live from Adams Park before Wycombe Wanderers entertained Peterborough United.
    Battling the elements, he delivered his message with aplomb and the sheepskin became a regular fixture.
    His commentating was something quite poetic
    John Motson delivered the famous line, “The Crazy Gang have beaten the Culture Club” when Wimbledon beat LiverpoolCredit: Getty – Contributor
    Motty tapped into popular culture too.
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    One of the biggest Cup Final shocks of all time came when Wimbledon beat Liverpool 1-0 thanks to a Lawrie Sanchez goal in 1988.
    Cue scenes of hysteria and disbelief at the final whistle and a distraught looking Kenny Dalglish as The Reds missed out on doing the double.
    “The Crazy Gang have beaten the Culture Club,” he delivered when the ref called time.
    And it is a line that has gone down in history.
    And he loved it when England did well
    The favourite game John Motson ever commentated on was England’s 5-1 drubbing of GermanyCredit: PA:Press Association
    When Michael Owen scored his third goal, John Motson was particularly vocalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    Motty confessed that his favourite match he ever commentated on was England’s 5-1 drubbing of Germany in Munich.
    You could really tell too, because he took so much delight in Michael Owen grabbing a hat-trick at the Olympiastadion during the 2002 World Cup qualifiers.
    He bellowed: “Ohhh, this is getting better and better and better. One, two, three for Michael Owen!”
    But arguably his most famous commentary line came when he first started out
    Ronnie Radford’s goal for Hereford United defined John Motson’s careerCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    It was the goal that changed Motty’s life, he admitted.
    Effectively, he was on trial at the BBC and he confessed that he “hadn’t pulled up too many trees at that point.”
    “What a goal, what a goal,” Motson screamed as Ronnie Radford hit a screamer for Hereford United in their famous FA Cup shock against Newcastle.
    “Radford the scorer. Ronnie Radford.” Motty then became a permanent voice.
    Don’t mention Brian Clough though
    John Motson loved interviewing Brian Clough
    Brian Clough was prickly with John Motson in a awkward interview in 1979
    In 1979, the legendary Nottingham Forest manager gave Motty a particularly prickly interview.
    Cloughy wasn’t happy about the BBC over-analysing the beautiful game, so he let rip on the journalist.
    “I think what you do to referees is nothing short of criminal,” Cloughy told him in no uncertain terms.
    Despite that, Clough and Motty always had fun jousting over the years and Motty always said he was his favourite manager to interview.
    Gazza’s tears at Italia 90
    Paul Gascoigne’s tears were best described by John Motson during England’s semi final game against Germany at Italia 90Credit: Getty – Contributor
    TURIN – JULY 4: Paul Gascoigne of England bursts into tears after losing the FIFA World Cup Finals 1990 Semi-Final match between West Germany and England played at the Stadio Delle Alpi, in Turin, Italy on July 4, 1990. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after extra-time, with West Germany winning 4-3 in the […]Credit: Getty – Contributor
    When Paul Gascoigne launched into a mistimed tackle and earned a booking that would rule him out of a possible World Cup Final appearance, we were shot to pieces.
    Gazza soon got emotional on the pitch, and his Spurs colleague Gary Lineker gestured to manager Bryan Robson to keep an eye on him.
    “Oh dear. Oh dear me,” Motty reasoned with the nation. “He’s going to be out of the final, if England get there.”
    “Here is a moment that almost brings tears to his eyes.”
    Finally, he wasn’t afraid to call it how it was
    John Motson was scathing of Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 World Cup FinalCredit: AFP
    John Motson will be sorely missedCredit: Getty – Contributor
    When Zinedine Zidane got sent off against Italy at the 2006 World Cup the world was stunned by what they’d seen.
    The world’s greatest player threw a headbutt towards Italian defender Marco Materazzi who collapsed to the ground.
    “And the referee has gone across now with his hand in his pocket,” Motty told us as we awaited the official’s decision.
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    “He’s been told about it. He’s off, it’s red, it’s Zidane! You can’t excuse that, Zidane’s career ends in disgrace!”
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    Tributes pour in for John Motson as Gary Lineker and Jamie Carragher pay respects after ‘voice of football’ passes away

    THE football world is in mourning after the death of legendary BBC commentator John Motson aged 77.Affectionately known as “Motty”, Motson was the voice of football on the Beeb for many generations.
    John Motson has passed away aged 77Credit: PA:Press Association
    As news of his sad passing circulated this morning, fans of all ages flocked to social media to pay tribute to the great man – whose charisma and feverish excitement helped many fall in love with the beautiful game.
    Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher led the tributes, writing: “RIP John Motson 💔
    “An absolute Legend of the game. So many of us grew up listening to this man describe the action & goals on MOTD & cup finals. Sad loss.”
    Match of the Day host Gary Lineker tweeted: “Deeply saddened to hear that John Motson has died. A quite brilliant commentator and the voice of football in this country for generations. He’ll be very much missed. RIP Motty.”
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    Commentator Clive Tyldesley movingly wrote: “As a teenager I just wanted to be John Motson. Nobody else. Terribly sad.”
    Gary Neville posted: “RIP John Motson.”
    Motty’s commentator pal Martin Tyler said on Sky Sports News: “He was somebody I admired in terms of the profession enormously. His attention to detail was second to none. He was a real example to me.
    “He advised me to ‘talk little, but say a lot’. That says a lot about John. A wonderful career, a great guy away from the microphone and a great sense of humour. He helped me a lot.
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    Motson was the voice of football for many generationsCredit: Getty
    Motty received an award from Roy Hodgson for services to commentary in 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty
    “A friend but a rival I suppose as well, but full admiration of him.”
    John Terry added: “RIP John Motson. The voice of football.”
    Comedian David Baddiel tweeted: “John Motson. Oy. Feels impossible: a voice that, at one time, was football. RIP.”
    And Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell also added: “Rest in Peace John “Motty” Motson an absolute legend and gentleman.”
    BBC pundit and ex-England striker Chris Sutton tweeted: “Really sad news to hear of the passing of John Motson. He was a legendary figure in the commentary box and will be sorely missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”
    And Alastair Campbell wrote: “So sad to hear Motty has died. The best. One of life’s enthusiasts, a man who loved football with every cell in his body and loved sharing his knowledge and passion with others. RIP.”
    Alan Sugar added: “Sorry to hear that John Motson has died. One of the greatest football commentators ever. RIP Motty”
    While fans were also left devastated.
    One wrote: “RIP to legendary commentator John Motson, an iconic voice of football you will be sorely missed.”
    And a second added: “RIP John Motson. Iconic.”
    A third accurately described him as a “pioneer for football commentary”.
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    While a fourth tweeted: “Rest in Peace John Motson, the voice of football for my generation.”
    Another poignantly wrote: “Such sad news about John Motson. The voice of football. Even the word iconic doesn’t do him justice.”
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    John Motson dead: BBC commentator legend dies aged 77 as stars pay tribute to ‘voice of football’

    LEGENDARY football commentator John Motson has died aged 77 leaving the world of sport in mourning.The BBC pundit celebrated 50 years in the job in 2018 before hanging up his mic in May that year.
    John Motson has passed awayCredit: Rex
    Motson, who was affectionately known as Motty, later came out of retirement to join talkSPORT.
    The commentator was famed for his signature sheepskin coat as he became the voice of football for countless generations.
    During his career, he covered ten World Cups, ten European Championships, 29 FA Cup finals and more than 200 England games.
    A statement from his family said: “It is with great sadness we announce that John Motson OBE died peacefully in his sleep today (Thursday).”
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    Tributes have flooded in for the legend from the world of football.
    Gary Lineker wrote: “Deeply saddened to hear that John Motson has died.
    “A quite brilliant commentator and the voice of football in this country for generations. He’ll be very much missed. RIP Motty.”
    Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler said: “John was the standard-setter for us all.
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    “We basically all looked up to him – his diligence, his dedication, his knowledge. He was a very serious broadcaster but he was a real fun guy to be around.”
    Fellow commentator Clive Tyldesley wrote on Twitter: “As a teenager I just wanted to be John Motson. Nobody else.”
    Jamie Carragher said: “RIP John Motson. An absolute Legend of the game. So many of us grew up listening to this man describe the action & goals on MOTD & cup finals. Sad loss.”
    While former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell wrote: “Rest in Peace John “Motty” Motson an absolute legend and gentleman.”
    In 2014, Motson was diagnosed with bowel cancer and forced to miss the World Cup in Brazil.
    Speaking at the time, he said: “I consider myself very lucky I was diagnosed so early that the cancer was dealt with and the positiveness came about because I wanted to get back into my normal life.
    “That drive and determination was probably the most positive thing I could’ve had.”
    Motson was born in Salford and began his journalistic career in Barnet – the team he supports on the Barnet Press.
    He worked as a reporter between 1963 and 1967 before being hired for BBC Radio 2.
    His first radio commentary was an Everton v Derby clash in December 1969.
    Three years later, Motson became a household name thanks to his work on Match of the Day.
    His breakthrough came during Hereford’s shock 2-1 win against Newcastle in the 1972 FA Cup replay.
    Motson was only meant to cover the match for a five-minute segment but Ronnie Radford’s famous 30-yard strike meant the clash was promoted to the main game.
    He famously remarked on the game: “Oh what a goal! Radford the scorer. Ronnie Radford! And the crowd are on the pitch. What a tremendous shot by Ronnie Radford.”
    It helped propel his career even further – with Motson going on to voice major FA Cup, European Championships and World Cup finals.
    He commentated on almost 2,500 televised games in total including a record-breaking sixth World Cup final in Berlin in 2006 and his 29th FA Cup final in 2008.
    Motson was famed for his often poetic commentary and encyclopaedic football knowledge during his illustrious career.
    His quip at Wimbledon scuppering Liverpool’s chances of the double in 1988 became notorious.
    The legend said: “The Crazy Gang have beaten the Culture Club.”
    Motson bowed out after 50 years on the final day of the 2017/18 season and was invited on to the pitch.
    Then-Crystal Palace manager Roy presented him with a framed copy of the programme from his first and last matches at Selhurst Park and a crystal microphone.
    He won a Bafta that year for his work and received an OBE in 2001 for services to sports broadcasting.
    Motson lived in Hertfordshire with his wife Anne, who he married in 1977.
    BBC director-general Tim Davie described Motson as “the voice of a footballing generation”, steering fans “through the twists and turns of FA Cup runs, the highs and lows of World Cups and, of course, Saturday nights on Match of the Day”.
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    He added: “Like all the greats behind the mic, John had the right words, at the right time, for all the big moments.
    “He will rightly be remembered as a legendary figure in British sports broadcasting, respected by those in the game, loved by fans and an inspiration to those who followed him in the commentary box.”
    A final photo of Motson shows him attending a match at Sutton United on February 4Credit: Facebook
    Motson began his career in the 1960sCredit: Getty
    He became known as the voice of footballCredit: Getty
    Motson won a Bafta for his commentating in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
    He retired that year after commentating on the final game of the seasonCredit: Stuart Roy Clarke
    Motson was given a standing ovation at his last game in 2018Credit: Rex
    The pundit covered almost 2,500 televised gamesCredit: PA:Press Association
    Motson was given an OBE for services to sports broadcasting in 2001Credit: PA:Press Association
    During his career, he covered ten World Cups, ten European Championships, 29 FA Cup finals and more than 200 England gamesCredit: PA:Press Association More

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    Watch Alejandro Garnacho try to hide dramatic new haircut with fans convinced it’s inspired by Harry Potter

    MANCHESTER UNITED star Alejandro Garnacho has been spotted trying to hide a striking new hairstyle. And fans are convinced he has taken some inspiration from the Harry Potter series.

    Alejandro Garnacho previously had a ‘Peaky Blinders’ style to his hairCredit: Rex
    But now the 18-year-old has gone super blondeCredit: PA
    Fans are comparing him to Harry Potter character Draco MalfoyCredit: Alamy
    Garnacho, 18, has previously had a look resembling characters from Peaky Blinders.
    But now fans believe the winger is rocking a do like Draco Malfoy, the peroxide blonde villain in the Harry Potter series.
    Fans online rushed to comment on the new hairstyle.
    One said: “No more Peaky Blinders.”
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    A second fan chimed in: “Draco Malfoy,” while a third user shared a gif of Malfoy.
    A third wrote: “That’s not Garnacho. That’s Draco Malfoy.”
    “Our boy Garnacho rockin the Draco Malfoy look 🤣,” commented a fourth.
    A fifth added: “Alejandro Malfoy Garnacho 😭.”
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    The Argentine prodigy’s new look also drew comparisons to when Lionel Messi went blonde, with one fan saying: “Following the steps of the GOAT 🐐,” alongside a picture of blonde Messi.
    Another fan shared an image of blonde Messi under a post of Garnacho’s new look.
    However, considering Garnacho’s idol is Messi’s GOAT rival Cristiano Ronaldo, it was probably not his exact intention to draw such comparisons.
    As well as fans, the new look whipped up some reaction from team-mates, including Brazilian Casemiro.
    SIlver-haired team-mate Antony exposed Garnacho’s new look to the rest of the squad while in training, with Casemiro showing off his surprise.
    Dyed hair is a theme in the Man Utd dressing room, with Lisandro Martinez also having some blonde in his barnet.
    The fresh look comes ahead of a crunch Europa League second leg against Barcelona, with Erik ten Hag revealing both Harry Maguire and Antony can return.
    Meanwhile, Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer are also back following suspension from the thrilling first leg which ended 2-2.
    Ten Hag must also cast his mind to Sunday’s Carabao Cup final for United’s first chance to win silverware in over half a decade. More