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      Fans convinced Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand is secret fan of European giants after telltale sign live on TNT Sports

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      FOOTBALL fans are convinced Rio Ferdinand is a Real Madrid fan after footage of his reaction to their winning goal against Bayern Munich showed him celebrating wildly.The 14-time European champions booked their place in the Champions League final on Wednesday night as Joselu scored two late goals to clinch a 3-2 aggregate victory.Rio Ferdinand was loving Real Madrid’s winning goal against Bayern MunichFerdinand initially grabbed Antonio Rudiger when the goal was ruled offsideCredit: X/footballontntLaura Woods laughed at Ferdinand for celebrating the goal despite the offside flag going upCredit: X/footballontntFerdinand then celebrated wildly with the Real Madrid fans after VAR gave the goalCredit: X/footballontntTheir victory was marred by controversy after Bayern Munich had the ball in the back of the net deep into stoppage time, but the referee had already blown for an incorrect offside call.As a result, Joselu’s second goal proved to be the decisive moment of the match.And Manchester United legend Ferdinand, 45, could not contain his excitement at pitchside.Working for TNT Sports, the former England and Manchester United centre-back’s celebrations were momentarily cut short when he realised the offside flag had been raised as Antonio Rudiger stormed towards him and the fans.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis left presenter Laura Woods in stitches as she laughed at Ferdinand for prematurely going wild.Everyone inside the Bernabeu then waited as the decision went to VAR, before the goal was given.And Ferdinand proceeded to go mad when it was confirmed, jumping up and down and pumping his fists.He then locked eyes with a Real Madrid fan in the front row and gave him a hug.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFerdinand could then be seen looking on in astonishment, applauding and shouting: “Wow.”TNT Sports shared a one-minute clip of the reaction on social media which sparked many responses from fans suggesting Ferdinand is a secret Real Madrid supporter.Thomas Tuchel accuses referee of breaking ‘EVERY RULE’ to deny Bayern Munich last-gasp equaliser in Real Madrid clashOne said: “So we can all agree that you are, in fact, a Madridista, @rioferdy5?”Another added: “@rioferdy5 is a madridsta, you can’t tell me anything else.”A third replied: “Rio is a closet Madrid fan. I have an inkling that if he wasn’t a United legend, he’d have denounced his support for them to follow Madrid.”While a fourth responded: “Has Rio no filter or loyalty?”And a fifth, possibly referring to United’s dismal form since he hung up his boots, said: “Man Utd have never made him this happy as a fan 😞.”Pundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?
      Michael Owen – He has to go
      “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
      Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
      “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Laura Woods’ interview with Jude Bellingham goes viral thanks to awkward TNT Sports gaffe live on air

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      AN interview with Jude Bellingham on TNT Sports went viral after an awkward on-air blunder by the production team.Laura Woods and Rio Ferdinand caught up with the Real Madrid star after Joselu’s brace saw the Spanish side win the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich.A TNT Sports interview with Jude Bellingham went viralCredit: X/footballontntIt came as a member of the crew rushed on front of the camera to apply a TNT Sports logoCredit: X/footballontntFans praised the precision they displayed under pressureCredit: X/footballontntHowever, the interview ended up going viral as fans spotted a member of the production crew run in front of the camera. The interview podium featured a Champions League badge on it but did not have a TNT Sports logo on it.The crew member spotted this and rushed in front of the camera to quickly put a sticker of the logo on it.Once it was applied they then gave it a once over to ensure it was flat before rushing off camera again.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA video shared to TNT Sports social media page showed two angles of the six second clip, the first being of the angle of the interview and the other being from the other side.The video was captioned: “*I’ll be in and out like a flash, no one will notice*.”And fans were left impressed by the precision shown by the crew member. Reacting to the clip, one fan said: “I can’t be the only one impressed by how straight he managed to get it under pressure.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA second said: “And we didn’t notice😆.”Another said: “To be fair he’s got that dead level with hardly any time to do it.”England footie star Jude Bellingham’s new girlfriend is a lads’ mag pin-up in her native NetherlandsA fourth added: “Faster than an F1 pitstop!”A fifth said: “These are the people who put ‘I can work under pressure’ on their CVs đŸ€Ł.”Bellingham, who helped Real win LaLiga last week, will have the chance to win his first Champions League title if he can overcome his old club Borussia Dortmund in the final.He called the experience a “dream come true” and told DAZN: “It’s my first final, in England, against Dortmund.”It will be nice to see some old friends. [My current team] earned our place in the final and showed great character.”Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Awkward moment Laura Woods is told she is ‘BATTERING’ her own TNT Sports pundits live on TV

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      LAURA WOODS was awkwardly told she was “BATTERING” her own TNT Sports pundits due to their poor records at Real Madrid. Woods was working from the Spanish capital ahead of the newly-crowned LaLiga champions’ semi-final against Bayern Munich. Laura Woods in Madrid with Rio Ferdinand and Steve McManamanCredit: TNT SportsReshmin Chowdhury at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023Credit: GettyShe was joined by ex-Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand and former Madrid midfielder Steve McManaman at the Bernabeu. And former Old Trafford team-mates Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves were in the studio with Reshmin Chowdhury. Woods brought up the horrible record Ferdinand, Scholes and Hargreaves have at Madrid’s home. She said: “What I was just about to say is, collectively about the Bernabeu, how special it is and how difficult it is to come here. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The pundits back in the studio and including Rio, you’ve all come here and you’ve never won. “So in the times that you’ve come here, eight times, you’ve all lost six times collectively. Just goes to show.” Ferdinand first played at the Bernabeu in 2001 for Leeds, losing a 3-2 thriller. Meanwhile, Hargreaves also played against the Spaniards in Bayern Munich colours in 2002. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWoods’ reminder did not go unoticed by Chowdhury in the studio.She said: “Laura I feel like we’re just battering our pundits today just highlighting how they’ve never beaten Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.”Laura Woods can’t keep her hands off boyfriend Adam Collard as loved-up couple snog on the beach in MexicoThe TNT squad watched in awe as Madrid came from one behind to steal the tie in the dying embers. A double from super-sub Joselu ended the game 2-1 and 4-3 overall with Madrid progressing to the June 1 final at Wembley against Bourssia Dortmund. Joselu was the hero in Madrid as he scored both goals in a 2-1 win More

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      Thomas Tuchel gatecrashes Laura Woods live on TNT Sports to talk with Rio Ferdinand ‘about Man Utd job’

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      THOMAS TUCHEL gatecrashed TNT Sports’ pre-match coverage to chat to Rio Ferdinand ahead of Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid.The Bayern boss approached Ferdinand, who was on punditry duty alongside Steve McManaman and Laura Woods, while his team were warming up at the Santiago Bernabeu after their incredible 2-1 loss.Thomas Tuchel spoke to Rio Ferdinand before the matchCredit: TNT SportsFerdinand joked he spoke to the Bayern boss about joining Man UtdCredit: GettyDiscussing what was said, the United legend revealed: “I just said good luck to him and he’s so relaxed.”He’s such a calm character. You’d never know this is a semi-final, one of his last opportunities to win a trophy.”So good luck to him.”McManaman then chimed in to ask: “What about the Manchester United job?”READ MORE ON MAN UTDTo which Ferdinand replied: “That was the final part of the talk! Where are you going?”Tuchel has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks amid uncertainty surrounding Erik ten Hag’s future.The Dutchman is expected to leave Man Utd this summer after failing to compete in the Premier League.Tuchel is one of several names in line alongside Gareth Southgate and Graham Potter.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe former Chelsea manager is set to step down from his post at Bayern Munich this summer.However, he is on the verge of leading his team to the Champions League final.Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller accuses Real Madrid star of ‘listening for the tactics’ in cheeky live TV interview Bayern will face old rivals Borussia Dortmund at Wembley if they beat Real Madrid tonight.Erik ten Hag is expected to leave Man Utd this summerCredit: Alamy More

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      Laura Woods rocks bold sleeveless outfit live on TNT Sports for Champions League semi-final between PSG and Dortmund

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      LAURA WOODS delighted fans as she presented coverage of tonight’s Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund.The popular host, 36, was joined in the TNT Sports studio by Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves.Laura Woods was on TNT Sports for their Champions League coverageCredit: TNT SportsLaura is TNT Sports’ main Champions League presenterCredit: TNT SportsShe was joined for the action by Rio Ferdinand and Owen HargreavesCredit: TNT SportsThe trio were on duty to cover the mouthwatering Champions League semi-final second leg between PSG and Dortmund.For the occasion, Laura wore a smart sleeveless black top and suit trousers combination.Dortmund went into the match leading 1-0 from last week’s first leg in Germany.Niclas Fullkrug bagged BVB’s stunning winner on home soil, but Edin Terzic went into tonight knowing his side would be faced with a difficult task.READ MORE ON LAURA WOODSGoing into the match, outgoing PSG talisman Kylian Mbappe said: “We’re confident that we’ll come back from that score and reach the final.”There’s a lot of pressure, which is normal because there’s a place in the Champions League final at stake, which is very important. Especially when you consider the club’s record in the competition.”We’re aware of the pressure, but the group is extremely calm. We’re confident that we’ll come back from that score and reach the final.”Last week Laura was pitchside in Germany for Bayern Munich’s clash with Real Madrid at Allianz Arena.Most read in Champions LeagueFans loved her appearance, with plenty taking to social media.One purred: “Wasn’t even going to watch the champions league tonight, but then I seen Laura Woods and now I am”Laura Woods can’t keep her hands off boyfriend Adam Collard as loved-up couple snog on the beach in MexicoWhile a second posted: “Laura Woods is an absolute joke ain’t she.”A third added: “Laura Woods damn.”Inside Laura Woods’ glamorous life as football, boxing and NFL presenter…Laura is the face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverageLaura regularly hosts DAZN’s boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyShe has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura presented coverage of Anthony Joshua’s bout with Jermaine FranklinCredit: RexShe has become TNT Sports’ main Champions League anchor this seasonCredit: GettyLaura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: InstagramLaura is dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: InstagramThe presenter is ITV’s host for Lionesses coverageCredit: GettyShe also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: InstagramWoods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: InstagramShe loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura has an enviable lifestyle and fans regularly go wild for her outfitsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy More

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      Wayne Rooney at centre of tug-of-war as Sky and TNT battle to make him pundit but Man Utd legend in two minds on future

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      WAYNE ROONEY is at the centre of a “tug of war” over his future in football management, SunSport can reveal.The retired England and Manchester United ace is wanted by Sky Sports and TNT for a “top pundit’s” job next season.Both Sky Sports and TNT want to sign Wayne Rooney up to punditry workCredit: GettyIt comes after he was announced as a new host for Overlap, which will see him work alongside Gary Neville.But SunSport can reveal the former Derby County and Birmingham City manager is in two minds about his growing broadcasting career.Our source said: “Sky and TNT are desperate to sign up Wayne as one of their main pundits. Big money will be on the table. He’s very, very highly respected among TV producers and every time he appears on TV the feedback from viewers is very good. That’s why he and been snapped up by the Overlap.“He’s able to give good insight on the Premier League and on the Champions League as well because he’s been there and done that.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“Sky is particularly keen to sign him because they think he presents well with Jamie Carragher and is regarded as a natural replacement for when Gary Neville is commentating.“But as much as Wayne loves working in the studio, he is desperate for a return to the dugout.“Despite everything that’s happened at Birmingham he still believes he has a lot to offer, and harbours ambitions to one day manage in the Premier League. It means he is in a bit of a tug of war over what to do.”Wayne is also likely to feature as part of the broadcasting teams this Summer when England compete in the Euros.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBoth ITV and BBC are interested in him, and the channels are busy finalising their presenting teams for a tournament which many think the Three Lions can win.“Wayne is an England legend and is therefore seen by the channels as a really fantastic name to have as part of the line-up,” our source added.Watch Wayne Rooney go full Roy Keane live on Sky Sports in angry rant that would make Man Utd hardman proud“Wayne is a bit underestimated as a pundit. His knowledge and insight on the game is second to none. And he watches football pretty much 24/7. He’s still as obsessed with the game now as he was when he was playing.”Fergie banned me from Man Utd press conferences SEVEN TIMES – I once rowed with him in the toiletsBy SunSport’s Manchester United correspondent Neil Custis.
      MUCH consternation recently at the news that three football writers were denied the chance to ask Erik ten Hag a question over three consecutive press conferences.
      The dismay did not stretch to myself despite being one of those placed briefly on the naughty step.
      I don’t agree with such ‘punishments’ for stories or opinions but Ten Hag has had to take a bucketload this season and has never been anything but polite and helpful.
      So if he wanted to do something to have a go back for once, no problem.It’s all sorted now and everyone is friends again.
      Having been brought up on Sir Alex Ferguson press conferences and downright unfair bans of varying lengths, seven in my case, you become immune to middle-aged men having a hissy fit.
      Recent events reminded me of a lovely warm day at the Haydock Thistle Hotel some years back, where North-West based managers and writers were all invited to a lunch.
      Sir Alex was there on the main table laughing, singing and generally holding court when simultaneously all the writers’ phones bleeped with a message from United’s “no communication department”.
      He had no doubt arranged for it to be sent bang in the middle of the lunch informing us all that relations would be suspended forthwith.
      Our crime was to use his words from a local radio interview he had done that week and the controversial comments he made within it.
      We were all fuming so, when he got up to leave I followed him out of the luncheon suite.
      As I ranted about how unfair his actions were, he ignored me and walked on ahead, entering another room.
      I followed, still ranting, but he kept his back to me and looked down silently.
      Was he having a rethink as his gaze remained concentrated, his head stooped?
      No, he was having a wee! We had entered the gents but, in my own hissy fit, I hadn’t quite realised.
      I’m not sure what the hotel guest two urinals down made of it but how absurd the whole scene must have appeared.
      Defeated and deflated, I returned to the luncheon where the free red wine got a hammering and I sulked.
      There would be more such incidents, told and retold to this day with laughter.
      I always say covering United when Sir Alex was boss was like a stay at Fawlty Towers — not particularly comfortable but certainly unforgettable. More

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      Joe Cole apologises to Arsenal fans live on TV as host reveals Chelsea legend ‘resigning from celebration police’

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      CHELSEA legend Joe Cole apologised to Arsenal supporters on live TV ahead of today’s win over Bournemouth.The Gunners restored their four-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory.Joe Cole apologised to Arsenal fans live on-air todayCredit: ReutersBukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice all got on the scoresheet to pile the pressure on second-placed Man City ahead of their 5:30pm clash with Wolves.Arsenal, who blew a lengthy lead at the top last season, are chasing a first title triumph since 2004.However, after they beat Chelsea 5-0 on April 23, Cole claimed that the team’s post-match celebrations at the Emirates were “a bit too much”.But he had a huge change of tune today as he returned to North London to work as a pundit again on TNT Sports.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd after a stern talking to from his fellow pundit and Arsenal’s legendary former defender Martin Keown, he took his opportunity to say sorry in front of the cameras.Ex-England international Cole said: “I didn’t realise. I’ve got to apologise.“Martin gave me a bit of stick when they came and beat Chelsea, and I was a bit sore. That’s not me.“I don’t want to be The Grinch. I was hearing fireworks, Arsenal fans celebrating, and I don’t want to be that guy that stops the party.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“So bring your fireworks, bring your party poppers, enjoy it, take selfies, celebrate as much as you want. I’m sorry.”He was then asked by host Lynsey Hipgrave if that apology meant that he was “resigning from the celebration police”, Cole replied laughing: “Yeah!”Arsenal icon told ‘you’re live on the radio.. you shouldn’t be doing that’ by fuming Tottenham fan in North London derbyCole had initially said after the London derby win last month: “I heard fireworks from the Arsenal fans.“I think [celebrations] are a bit early with five games to go. It’s a bit too much.”Following the win over the Cherries, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said: “With what is at stake and the stage of the season we are in, to perform the way we have done today, especially in the first half, I thought it was one of the best that we played all season.“It was really positive, a lot of energy, players making decisions to impact the game and make things happen – I loved it.Martin Keown helped persuade Joe Cole after his celebration blastCredit: TNT Sports“We were very unlucky not to score four or five, and then when you don’t do that, you have to navigate for certain difficult moments, and we did.“Obviously we have to be more ruthless in front of goal, with a lot of chances and situations we generated. The scoreline should have been very, very different.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Sometimes when you don’t finish the game, it can get a bit different and the momentum of the game can shift, and you have to be prepared for that and I think the team did really well to handle it.“I think the moment is driven by energy, enthusiasm and finding joy in this journey, and being in the title race at this stage of the season. We have to continue to do the same.”Meet the Arsenal Wags from Strictly star to a flight attendant
      Tomali Benson – partner of Bukayo Saka
      Benson and Saka have kept information on their relationship largely quiet.
      They do not appear on each others Instagram pages but she was seen speaking to Saka at the 2022 World Cup.
      Helene Spilling – partner of Martin Odegaard
      A professional dancer from Norway who rose to fame in the country’s version of Strictly Come Dancing, the pair were first spotted together at the Football Awards in March 2023.
      Sophie Weber – partner of Kai Havertz
      Weber works as a model and social media influencer and is the most high profile member of the group on online with almost 400,000 followers on Instagram.
      They are childhood sweethearts having grown up in the same neighbourhood.
      Milly White – partner of Ben White
      The couple got engaged in 2022 before tying the knot officially in May last year. They have matching “I love you tattoos” on their wrists. Milly White works as a model.
      Laura Trossard Hilven – partner of Leandro Trossard
      The pair met in 2014 before getting married in 2019.
      They have two sons together, Thiago and Amadeo.
      Lauren Fryer – partner of Declan Rice
      Lauren Fryer and Declan Rice have been together since 2015. She tends to keep a lower profile compared to some of Arsenal’s other Wags but is no less stunning.
      She sadly deleted all pictures on her Instagram after suffering horrific abuse by vile trolls.
      Georgina Ramsdale – partner of Aaron Ramsdale
      Georgina Ramsdale works as a flight attendant.
      The couple got married last June after the Arsenal star proposed in 2022. They originally met in 2019. More

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      Iconic ex-Premier League stadium unrecognisable as luxury flats as trophy is shown there on TNT Sports

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      AN ICONIC former Premier League stadium looks completely unrecognisable as the site of ÂŁ500million worth of luxury flats.Highbury Stadium was the old home of Arsenal and was the setting TNT Sports’ pre-match build-up for the Gunners’ clash against Bournemouth.The Premier League trophy was at the site of an old stadiumCredit: TNT SPORTSIt was at Arsenal’s old ground HighburyCredit: TNT SPORTSThe abandoned stadium looks unrecognisableCredit: TNT SPORTSIt has been converted into a luxury flatsCredit: TNT SPORTSThe clash with the Cherries in a must-win game as Mikel Arteta’s side aims to win their first league title since 2004.The last time the club won the Premier League, they were playing at Highbury, compared to their new home of the Emirates.The former ground has been demolished and replaced with 650 luxury flats worth.There are still some nods to the famous past of the ground as the exteriors of the East and West Stands remain.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA bust of former Gunners manager Herbert Chapman remains in the same marble corridors, while the players’ tunnel is also intact.The pitch is long gone but has been replaced by gardens.However, some fans questioned the positioning of the trophy with many backing Manchester City to retain the title.One fan posted: “What is our trophy doing there?”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA second asked: “Why’s our trophy at Arsenal’s former end.”A third commented: “The blue ribbons lol.”How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important playerA fourth wrote: “Our trophy with light blue ribbons at the Highbury hahaha.”A fifth said: “Just in case they don’t win it, they’ll have had a chance to see it once more 20 years is a long time without a glance at it.”Another added: “If that isn’t tempting fate, I don’t know what is!”Arsenal left the 38,419-capacity Highbury in 2006 as they moved to the Emirates, which is capable of holding 60,704 people.For the Premier League trophy to remain in North London, Arsenal need to win their remaining three games and for Manchester City to slip up.The site has 650 flatsCredit: GettyFans can still walk past the entrance to the old West StandCredit: GettyBalconies look out onto where the pitch used to beCredit: GettyFlats vary in price between around ÂŁ400k and ÂŁ800kCredit: GettyGardens now lie where the Highbury pitch used to beCredit: Getty – ContributorArsenal moved to the Emirates in 2006Credit: Getty More