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      James Maddison’s now-deleted tweet about Gareth Bale resurfaces as he is interviewed by Spurs legend on TNT Sports

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      JAMES MADDISON’S now-deleted tweets about Gareth Bale have resurfaced after he was interviewed by the Welshman.The Tottenham star spoke to Bale ahead of the Europa League final in Bilbao.James Maddison was interviewed by Gareth Bale on TNT SportsCredit: TNT SPORTSMaddison once tweeted this about BaleCredit: xHe has since deleted the anti-Spurs postsCredit: xThe pair were pitchside before the game as Maddison was unable to play due to injury.Maddison, 28, and Bale made up part of the panel on TNT Sports’ coverage before the match.As the two discussed the match, Maddison’s now-deleted tweets about the five-time Champions League winner resurfaced on social media.The then-16-year-old posted about not liking Tottenham and claimed Jack Wilshere was better than Bale.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe first tweet from 2012 read: “I hate Gareth Bale with a passion, calm down you monkey, [Jack] Wilshere is 10x better than you chimpanzee.”And in another, from March 2013, Maddison posted: “Hope Luis Suarez destroys Tottenham today, don’t like Spurs!”Especially that monkey everyone’s on about!”Maddison deleted the tweets ahead of his £40million transfer from Leicester City to Tottenham in 2023.Most read in Europa LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe was a part of the Coventry youth system when he made the posts.They have been deleted and can not be seen on his account, along with every other tweet before 2019.Man Utd & Spurs supporters party all day in Bilbao’s fan zones ahead of Europa League finalMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions Fans have seen the funny side of the encounter as they reacted on social media.One posted: “Getting Gareth bale and James Maddison together is proper funny.”A second wrote: “Maddison standing next to Bale rn haha.”A third commented: “Maddison next to Bale in the studio…….awkward.”A fourth said: “Maddison standing next to Bale, must be awkward after those tweets.”Another added: “So awks.”Meanwhile, Tottenham’s trophy parade plans have been revealed before the final against Manchester United. More

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      Europa League final commentators and pundits: Who is on the panel for huge clash between Man Utd and Tottenham?

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      ALL eyes will be on the Bilbao pitch as Manchester United and Tottenham battle it out in a mouthwatering Europa League final – but the pundit panel is just as important!The Red Devils tore semi-final opponents Athletic Bilbao apart over the two legs.Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount were integral to United booking a spot in the finalCredit: Shutterstock EditorialDominic Solanke scored in both legs during Spurs’ Europa League semi-finalCredit: GettyAn early red card followed by a Bruno Fernandes double fired Ruben Amorim’s men to an emphatic 3-0 first leg win, before Mason Mount’s masterclass in the second leg completed the job at Old Trafford.Tottenham also flew out of the blocks in their final four contest against Bodo/Glimt courtesy of goals from Brennan Johnson, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke.And Solanke got on the scoresheet again away from home which was then followed by a sensational Pedro Porro strike to seal the deal in Norway.But what made both ties even more entertaining was the dramatic commentary, and the panel has been revealed for TONIGHT’s final.Read more on Europa LeagueMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions Who are the TNT Sports Europa League final commentators and pundits?Jules Breach and Lynsey Hipgrave have been appointed with the important role of presenting on tonight’s Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham.However, there will also be expert analysis from Manchester United legends Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes.While Tottenham heroes Gareth Bale and Glenn Hoddle will be in the corner for Spurs.Coverage is expected to start from around 6pm BST – which is 7pm where the action is taking place.Most read in Europa LeagueHow can I watch the Europa League final?The 2025 Europa League final will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.Last year, the Europa League final was available to live stream for FREE via the discovery+ app/website.And it is the same for this year’s mouthwatering showpiece match.SunSport’s live blog will bring you minute-by-minute coverage of the Europa League final.What has been said?Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has admitted that winning the Europa League would only ‘paper over the cracks’ at his former club.Speaking on TNT Sports, Ferdinand said “It would be a huge success, given the disappointments there have been in the Premier League this year.”To end the season with a trophy and then qualification for the Champions League, I don’t think they could’ve dreamed of that. It’d paper over some of the cracks.”Physically, the teams they’ve played against [in the Europa League] they’ve been able to overpower. In the Premier League, United are possibly one of the weakest teams physically.”If they don’t get beat tactically or by individual brilliance, then physically they get overpowered or overrun, and in Europe they’ve managed to do that to opposing teams.” More

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      TNT Sports pundit, 50, snubs managerial ‘offers from numerous football clubs’ to stay in current role

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      ROBBIE SAVAGE has snubbed several “offers from numerous football clubs” to stay at Macclesfield FC.The TNT Sports pundit, 50, defied the odds by guiding the Silkmen to promotion in his first season.Robbie Savage has snubbed several sides to pen a deal with MacclesfieldCredit: Macclesfield FCThe TNT Sports pundit led them to the Northern Premier League title in MarchSavage’s side sealed their place in next season’s National League North by storming to the Northern Premier League title in March.Macclesfield scooped their trophy with six games to spare.And that saw Savage fall into the crosshairs of several sides seeking a new boss.But the former Wales midfielder has committed himself to Macclesfield by penning a new two-year contract.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt means he will stay for their campaign in the National League North.And club chief Robert Smethurst revealed Savage turned down numerous offers to stay put.He declared: “Absolutely thrilled to be able to keep hold of Robbie despite offers from numerous clubs. The journey continues.”After winning the title, Savage choked up during a press conference as he paid an emotional tribute to his father.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe ace’s dad Colin died in 2012 aged 63, five years after being diagnosed with dementia.Savage paid tribute by saying: “Winning the league with six games to go. Not only have we done it, we’ve smashed the winning barrier and I can’t thank my staff enough.’I wish my father was here’ – Emotional moment Robbie Savage chokes up after winning promotion with Macclesfield“I wish my father was here to see it, it’s seeing people’s families here… my mum couldn’t be here as she was ill.“She said ‘I wish your dad was here to see you’. I’m quite emotional because the pressure has been extraordinary, to the point my sons were worried about me having a heart attack.“I’ve proved people wrong, I’m a fighter and believe in what I do, I just wish my mum and dad were here.“But the nicest thing was my two boys were here. They gave me a big kiss and hug, my wife too, that means so much.“People can say what they want about me but they cant take away that my group have won the league on the first attempt.“If the players don’t realise now what this club is, it’s one of the biggest clubs in non league.” More

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      TV giants set to disappear from sports broadcasting after more than a DECADE

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      BT SPORT could be set to disappear from football broadcasting after more than a DECADE.BT is in advanced talks to sell its 50 per cent stake in UK broadcaster TNT Sports to US joint venture partner Warner Bros Discovery, according to the Financial Times. BT Sport could be set to disappear from football broadcastingCredit: GettyIt would end BT’s involvement in sports broadcasting after more than ten years, having entered the market in 2012.Warner Bros Discovery are said to have an option to buy out BT before the end of next year. Striking a deal will give the US media giant better control over the future of the sporting channels – which key for its business in Europe.BT and WBD declined to comment to FT. READ MORE IN football TNT channels — which have the rights to some exclusive Premier League football games — have been identified as non-core by BT chief executive Allison Kirkby.Kirkby has instead looked to refocus the company on its traditional mobile and broadband offering.TNT Sports was created after BT merged its sports division with Warner Bros Discovery’s Eurosport UK business in 2022.The company has a four-year contract to air 52 live Prem matches per season until 2029 and a four-year deal to show the FA Cup from 2025. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWarner Bros Discovery (WBD) are rebranding streaming service Max – already live in a number of European countries – back to HBO Max this summer.And it will also set to launch in the UK and Ireland by 2026. How Europa League final will be decided – four key Man Utd vs Tottenham tactical battlesThe HBO Max streaming service is due to incorporate content and live streams currently on Discovery+, including TNT Sports.  More

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      Eni Aluko left off punditry duty for all three Uefa finals after Ian Wright row as full TNT Sports line-up revealed

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      ENI ALUKO will not feature as a pundit for any of the European finals following her public bust-up with Ian Wright.The former England Women’s star insinuated some male pundits, like Wright, risked blocking opportunities for women by taking up space in women’s sports.Eni Aluko will not feature for TNT Sports in any of the three European finalsCredit: PAAluko apologised to Ian Wright after insinuating he risked blocking opportunities for female punditsCredit: AlamyWright subsequently rejected Aluko’s apology, stating he felt upset given the support he has shown her in the past.Now Aluko has been left off punditry duty by TNT Sports, so will not feature at the Champions League final, nor the Europa League and Conference League finals.Aluko, 38, has appeared regularly as a pundit on Conference League matches featuring her former side Chelsea.She provided analysis for matches against Panathinaikos, Noah, and Copenhagen, but will be absent for Chelsea’s final clash with Real Betis.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAluko has also been used by TNT Sports for Premier League and WSL matches this season, but last worked on March 27.Since then she’s had a fall out with Wright after suggesting there is a “finite amount of opportunities” for women and “men need to be aware of that”.Aluko later said sorry after receiving a lot of backlash for her comments, but Wright said he could not accept her apology.He said: “I’m very disappointed by what Eni has said.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”She knows how I have helped her and supported her publicly, and I know the previous conversations she’s had with me and my management.”I’ve seen the apology on social media, but I can’t accept it, but I also want to move on from it. I don’t need any further social commentary directed at anyone.”Ian Wright says he ‘cannot accept’ Eni Aluko’s apology as Arsenal legend responds over women’s football punditry rowTNT Sports have confirmed their punditry and commentary line-ups for all three finals, with Peter Crouch also left off the roster for all three.Instead Rio Ferdinand will appear twice, including the Champions League final where he will be joined by Karen Carney and Owen Hargreaves.The former Manchester United star will be in attendance to see the Red Devils take on Tottenham in Bilbao – ex-Spurs hero Gareth Bale will be there for TNT Sports alongside Glenn Hoddle, Robbie Savage and Paul Scholes.Michail Antonio, Joe Cole, and Steve Sidwell have been picked for the Europa Conference League final.SunSport has contacted TNT Sports for comment.TNT Sports’ European finals teamsChampions League: Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Milan – May 31Presenters: Reshmin Chowdhury & Laura WoodsPundits: Karen Carney, Rio Ferdinand, Owen HargreavesCommentary: Darren Fletcher & Ally McCoistReporter: Jules BreachEuropa League: Tottenham vs Manchester United – May 21Presenters: Jules Breach & Lynsey HipgravePundits: Gareth Bale, Rio Ferdinand, Glenn Hoddle, Robbie Savage, Paul ScholesCommentary: Darren Fletcher & Ally McCoistReporter: Danny JamiesonEuropa Conference League: Chelsea vs Real Betis – May 28Presenter: Emma DoddsPundits: Michail Antonio, Joe Cole, Steve SidwellCommentary: Adam Summerton & Lucy WardReporter: Becky IvesRio Ferdinand will be a pundit at two European finals for TNT SportsCredit: PA More

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      ‘I thought I was minutes away from lights out’ – Rio Ferdinand breaks silence on horror bug that put him in hospital

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      RIO FERDINAND has opened up about the health issue that left him hospitalised last week, revealing he thought he was close to “lights out”.The former Manchester United defender spent days in hospital and was forced to miss his punditry duties with TNT Sports.Rio Ferdinand has opened up about the health issue that left him hospitalisedCredit: PAThe former defender shared an update from his hospital bed last weekCredit: https://x.com/rioferdy5Ferdinand, 46, was set to provide analysis of Arsenal’s visit to Paris Saint-Germain before acting as co-commentator as United reached the Europa League final.Instead he was forced to watch on from a hospital bed and updated fans on his condition by sharing a photo of himself with his thumbs up.That was the aftermath of a serious ordeal for the former England defender, who had been suffering from a horrific stomach bug.The “crazy” illness left Ferdinand vomiting while he also experienced migraines and vertigo, making him feel like the “lights were out”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said on his show, Rio Ferdinand Presents: “I had a mad virus. I thought lights were out at some point, I thought it was gonna happen. I thought I was minutes away from lights out, seriously.”I was in my house, I was in my bed like this [pained expression] and I couldn’t even open my eyes.”Then, the headache I had… I don’t get migraines or nothing else so I don’t know what they’re like. I thought my head was in a vice and my eyes were going to pop out.”Then, I was being sick, projectile vomiting in the toilet, I got back to bed and I was having vertigo. I was holding onto the sheets, I didn’t know where I was. It was crazy.”Most read in FootballFerdinand also revealed he went into a state of panic after doctors told him he would need a brain scan.He was even offered an ambulance, making the ex-England star even more nervous.Rio Ferdinand calls out Roy Keane and Gary Neville’s takes on Man Utd vs Man City Ferdinand continued: “I had to go to hospital and the doctor even said to me, “Do you want an ambulance”? So that’s when I knew.”He went, ‘We’re going to get your brain scanned’. I thought it was a virus or a flu or something so when he mentioned brain scan and the ambulance, the panic was nuts.”I went to hospital and I was in there for a few days. I couldn’t even enjoy the hospital food. The soup and the ice cream normally does wonders.” More

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      Man Utd, Tottenham and Chelsea fans can watch their teams for FREE in Europa and Conference League finals

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      SPURS, Manchester United and Chelsea fans are set to be able to watch their sides’ European finals for free this month.Broadcaster TNT Sports is understood to be planning to make all three of this season’s Uefa Finals available to all fans through its Discovery Plus channel.Bruno Fernandes hopes Man Utd put aside domestic woe to beat fellow Prem strugglers Tottenham in the Europa League final on May 21Credit: ReutersBrennan Johnson and Co might not save boss Ange Postecoglou’s job if Tottenham defeat the Red Devils in the Bilbao finalCredit: GettyCole Palmer’s Chelsea are gunning for Real Betis on May 28 in the Conference League showdownCredit: GettyWhile a formal announcement is yet to be made, Sun Sport understands TNT will repeat last season’s model for the three games.It means the all-Prem Europa League showdown between United and Tottenham in Bilbao on May 21, Chelsea’s Conference League climax with Real Betis in Wroclaw seven days later and the Munich Champions League Final between Inter Milan and PSG can all be watched by fans without a TNT subscription.Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is under so much pressure he could even be axed if he triumphs.Tottenham have been trophyless since lifting the League Cup in 2008.READ MORE TOP STORIESAnd United counterpart Ruben Amorim says victory for his team is the least his club’s fans deserve – after admitting he must get better at his job.It comes as the English top flight could have a record NINE teams competing in Europe next season.That would smash the previous best of five from 2017-18, which saw United miss out on the top four but win the Europa League.The Prem has been awarded five Champions League spots next season – thanks to performing so well under Uefa’s coefficient rankings.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMan Utd and Spurs will fight for the Europa League trophyCredit: GettyThe key achievement in being rated so high was Arsenal beating Real Madrid in their quarter-final first leg.The Gunners went on to exit against Paris Saint-Germain in the semis – with Emirates boss Mikel Arteta sparking a mixed response for claiming his team were the best in the competition.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThis Conference League trophy is the prize at Chelsea vs BetisCredit: Shutterstock EditorialStamford Bridge erupts in brawls as Chelsea are accused of ‘most serious breach of stadium security in recent memory’Arsenal’s Real success meant the Prem’s Europa and Conference League places would now be filled by the sides finishing sixth and seventh.And they will down a spot further – if Manchester City beat Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final.Spurs and United are far closer to the bottom of the table than the teams challenging for European places.But whoever wins the Europa League final will book a Champions League place.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More

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      Why is Rio Ferdinand not on commentary for TNT Sports during PSG vs Arsenal?

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      RIO Ferdinand will not be a part of TNT Sports’ coverage for Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final second leg away at PSG this evening.The Gunners are looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit following Ousmane Dembele’s strike in London last week.Rio Ferdinand will miss the Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and PSGCredit: Andrew Orchard/Andrew Orchard sports photography/Alamy Live newsArsenal will be looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit as they head to Paris this weekendCredit: GettyPSG VS ARSENAL LIVE – LATEST UPDATESLes Parisiens historically do not perform well in home Champions League semi-finals, so the Gunners will be given a boost before the clash even kicks off.PSG have appeared in the competition’s final more recently than the Gunners, having been there in 2020, with Arsenal not appearing since 2006. Both sides are aiming to lift the iconic Champions League trophy for the first time in their history this season.Why is Rio Ferdinand not on commentary for PSG vs Arsenal? Rio Ferdinand confirmed via X that he will miss tonight’s match after being hospitalised.Read more Champions LeagueThe former Man Utd defender posted: “Gutted to be missing the Semi-Finals this week on @footballontnt!!”Rio Ferdinand will not be a part of TNT Sports’ coverage this eveningCredit: https://x.com/rioferdy5″Wishing the team all the best — I’ll be watching every minute from the iPad!”TNT Sports replied to the post by saying: “Get well soon, Rio.”SunSport understands his condition is not serious.Most read in Champions LeagueHow to watch PSG vs ArsenalPSG vs Arsenal is available to watch on TNT Sports 1.The match can be live streamed on discovery+.The game will start at 8pm BST.PSG currently lead the tie 1-0 after last weeks first-leg. More