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    Jude Bellingham was fiercely defending forgotten England man NOT Erling Haaland in viral debate with Aurelien Tchouameni

    REAL MADRID midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has revealed what he and Jude Bellingham were arguing about during a viral debate.Earlier this week, a video of the two Los Blancos stars locked in a dressing room debate went viral on social media.Aurelien Tchouameni has revealed who he and Jude Bellingham were speaking about in a debateCredit: RMC SPORTFans initially thought they were discussing Kylian Mbappe and Erling HaalandCredit: X formerly TwitterBellingham was actually defending Eric DierCredit: GettyMany fans believed they were discussing Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, with the names of each player bleeped out.Bellingham could be heard saying: “He’s an unbelievable guy,” before Tchouameni responded: “We don’t care.”The England international then said: “He’s better than your boy.”However, his Real Madrid team-mate hit back, replying: “No brother, no. Please. Please. Please.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile many fans were initially convinced the discussion centred around the two best forwards in the world, Tchouameni has confirmed that it was actually about Bayern Munich stars Dayot Upamecano and Eric Dier.The Frenchman said: “We have to set the record straight because as soon as I arrived in the selection, that was the first question I was asked.”We weren’t talking about Kylian and we weren’t talking about Erling.”We were talking about Dayot (Upamecano) and Dier.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEric Dier joined Bayern Munich in JanuaryDayot Upamecano is a key player for Bayern”Why? Because it was the day before our Champions League match and we were watching Bayern-Lazio if I’m not mistaken. I think it was Bayern-Lazio in the Champions League, yes that’s it.”And so in fact Jude (Bellingham) was talking about Dier and I was talking about Dayot. So today we are going to re-establish the truth. I know it will sell less but that is what happened.”Rudiger sent flying into crowd after flattening Tchouameni as Alaba slaps Diaz celebrating last-gasp Real Madrid winnerTchouameni went on to admit that he thinks Mbappe is the better player.He continued: “The strongest and most complete? So…I’m going to say Kylian for everything.”I prefer Kylian. Afterwards, Erling Haaland is also one of the best players in the world and everyone can have their opinion.”Mbappe has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window.The forward is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires at the end of the season. More

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    Keeper forced to apologise after conceding four goals, headbutting fan & getting sacked.. all within 12 HOURS of signing

    A GOALKEEPER sacked TWELVE HOURS after joining a club has apologised for his nightmare behaviour. Rushden & Diamonds’ emergency signing Lewis Patching headbutted a fan following what many supporters claimed was a horror debut.Lewis Patching left Rushden & Diamonds the same day he arrivedThe seventh-tier club were “delighted” to recruit him on Saturday morning, but he couldn’t prevent a 4-0 home loss to Lye Town and he clashed in a bar with a critic at 6pm.The Northern Premier League team promptly axed the 22-year-old former Northampton Town youngster.Patching has now said sorry on social media but insisted he only responded physically after “fearing for my safety”.He posted: “Firstly, I’d like to apologise to the supporter involved and Rushden & Diamonds FC for the events that took place  Saturday evening.READ MORE TOP STORIES”I was disappointed how the game panned out personally and for the club. “After the game a group of home supporters began hurling abuse. One of them then confronted me directly, invading my personal space and shouting in my face aggressively. “Genuinely fearing for my safety and emotions running high, I reacted, which I deeply regret. “This is not an excuse for my actions and I’m disappointed in myself for losing control. Again, I’d like to apologise and wish the club/supporter all the best moving forward. Lewi.”Most read in FootballPatching was a last-minute recruit due to Rushden’s usual keeper Ben Heath being unavailable.Some home fans then blamed him for as many as three of Lye’s four goals – before it got much worse for him afterwards.I produced Wembley’s most famous ever goalkeeping moment, I’m convinced Fifa invented a new rule because of meThe club responded to the headbutting incident by stating: “AFC Rushden & Diamonds are aware of an incident in the bar between a first-team player and a supporter following this afternoon’s defeat to Lye Town.“The player in question has had his registration with the club cancelled with immediate effect and will not feature for the club going forward. “Whilst football is a game that evokes extremes of emotions and divides opinions, AFC Rushden & Diamonds are committed to ensuring that all players, supporters and visitors treat one another with respect and are able to attend matches free from the threat of abuse of either a physical or verbal nature.“AFC Rushden & Diamonds are committed to ensuring that any event hosted by the club is done so in a safe and welcoming environment and exercise a zero tolerance stance on any and all violence.”Just hours earlier, the club had happily announced his arrival to solve their temporary problem between the sticks.But he ended up having one of the shortest and most notorious spells in recent football historyPatching is dual-registered with Southern League Premier League side St Ives Town. More

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    Wanda Nara bares her bum in outrageous pink outfit as Mauro Icardi’s ‘perfect’ wife poses with multiple Ferraris

    MAURO ICARDI’S wife Wanda Nara took social media by storm with a raunchy photoshoot.Wanda posed in a pink thong in front of two Ferrari cars and shared the snaps on Instagram.Wanda Nara took social media by storm as she posed in a pink thongCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wanda_nara/Wanda posed next to two Ferrari cars during a raunchy photoshootCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wanda_nara/Wanda shared all the pics on her Instagram accountCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wanda_nara/Wanda has over 17million followers on Instagram aloneCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wanda_nara/Wanda’s post attracted over 78,000 likes from her fansCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wanda_nara/The 37-year-old’s pics attracted over 78,000 likes from her 17.2million followers who stormed the comments’ section.One fan posted: “Perfect.”Another commented: “Gorgeous.”A third wrote: “Beautiful.”Read More on FootballThat fan said: “You’re very beautiful.”And that one gushed: “Looks perfect.”Wanda and Galatasaray star Icardi have been married for 11 turbulent years.The Argentinean model claimed she had split with the striker two years ago.Most read in FootballBut the controversial couple appear to have now sorted their differences.Icardi has amassed a total of 23 goals and 11 assists in 38 appearances this season.’World’s most controversial Wag’ rubs salt into Man Utd wounds with cheeky Instagram post after Galatasaray defeatThe 31-year-old has also played for Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain thanks to his wife’s dealings.Meanwhile Wanda wowed as she won Italy’s version of Strictly Come Dancing last year.Check out more of Wanda Nara below…Wanda and Mauro Icardi regularly pose for pictures togetherCredit: INSTAGRAMWanda is both the wife and agent of IcardiCredit: Instagram @wanda_naraShe has accumulated a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @wanda_naraWanda often shares pictures of her stunning physiqueCredit: InstagramShe has posed in lingerie and bikinis in the pastCredit: Instagram @wanda_nara More

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    Former Arsenal star agrees shock exit from Premier League club to become manager of Guinea-Bissau

    FORMER Arsenal winger Luis Boa Morte is surprising many fans by quitting as Fulham coach to manage Guinea-Bissau.The ex-Portugal international, 46, will depart for West Africa in the summer after serving as Marco Silva’s assistant boss at Everton, and now Craven Cottage.Fulham’s well-respected coach Luis Boa Morte is switching from the Prem to international football with 118th-ranked Guinea-BissauCredit: GettyThe 28-cap ex-Portugal ace was at Arsenal from 1997-1999Credit: Getty Images – GettySupporters shared their shock over Boa Morte’s decision to leave the Premier League to take over the world’s 118th-ranked international team.One posted: “Big loss to Fulham, I hope the club and Marco have someone lined up!”Another claimed: “How can you leave Fulham to coach Guinea Bissau? Lack of ambition.”But others suggested that, although the former Southampton ace has chosen an unusual path, it should help his career.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne such believer wrote: “Everyone thinks this is a downgrade but I think it’s a good decision.”His popularity was shown by loads of “good luck” messages.And the Cottagers said in a statement: “Everyone at Fulham would like to thank Boa for his efforts since his return to the club, and wishes him the best of luck in this next chapter when he departs following our season finale away to Luton Town.”Boa Morte failed to break through as a player with first club Sporting Lisbon.Most read in FootballBut he switched to Arsenal from 1997-1999 before spells with Southampton, Fulham and West Ham.The 28-cap attacker wound down his days on the field via spells with Greek club AEL, South African team Orlando Pirates and Chesterfield.I’m a Tottenham cult hero but I want Arsenal to win the league more than ANYTHING… even England winning Euro 2024He then coached Fulham’s academy teams and spent 12 months bossing Portuguese minnows Sintrense.After that he’s followed his compatriot Silva, assisting him at Goodison Park in 2019 and with Fulham for the past three years. More

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    Joana Neves dead at 37: Paralympic swimmer dies after cardiac arrest as tributes paid for ‘great, charismatic athlete’

    A SWIMMER who won five medals in three Paralympics has died aged just 37.Brazilian Joana Neves went into cardiac arrest in the early hours of yesterday morning after being admitted to hospital on Sunday night feeling unwell.Swimmer Joana Neves, far right in green, has died aged just 37Credit: GettyNeves won five medals in three ParalympicsCredit: GettyHere she is at the 2022 World Para Swimming ChampionshipsCredit: GettyShe had travelled to the city of Sao Paulo for tests after suffering fits.Joana, known affectionately as Peixinha which means Little Fish in English or Joaninha, was born with bone growth disorder achondroplasia that results in dwarfism due to a genetic mutation in the arms and legs.During her glittering career she won a total of 15 medals in world paralympic swimming championships between 2013 and 2022 after taking up swimming on medical advice as a 10-year-old and starting to compete three years later.She also took part in three Paralympics, winning two silver and three bronze medals at London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.READ MORE IN sport Mizael Conrado, President of the Brazilian Paralympic Committee, said in a tribute to the athlete, who hailed from the city of Natal in the north-east state of Rio Grande do Norte: “We are devastated at the departure of Joana Neves, our Joaninha.“So much charisma out of the pool, so much determination when she entered the water to represent our country, Rio Grande do Norte, her friends and her family.“How many people were proud of Joaninha’s achievements and how many joys she gave us. She was a great athlete.”Her club Sadef RN said in a statement yesterday confirming her death: “Parathlete swimmer Joana Neves died this morning in Sao Paulo.Most read in Athletics”She was in the city undergoing tests to seek a diagnosis of seizures she had recently suffered.“On Sunday night, after feeling unwell at the Paralympic Training Centre she was taken to hospital but was unable to resist after going into cardiac arrest.”We struck gold with a stay at the site of London’s 2012 OlympicsA club spokesman added: “At the last World Cup in 2022, she won four medals and broke two records. “During her career she had 15 podium finishes at World Cups between 2013 and 2022.“In 2020, she was voted Brazil’s best Paralympic swimmer in the best swimming trophy. She won five medals at the Paralympic Games.”One well-wisher added by way of a personal tribute on social media: “What a very sad day. My sincere condolences to the whole family.“A huge loss for our sport. She leaves an incredible legacy and most of all she leaves her joy in our memories.” More

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    Man Utd fans convinced Frenkie de Jong wants transfer after spotting antics following FA Cup win over Liverpool

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced Frenkie De Jong wants to join the club after seeing his social media activity.The Red Devils clinched a dramatic 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.Frenkie de Jong has been heavily linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: GettyScott McTominay broke the deadlock just 10 minutes into the clash but two goals in quick succession from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah saw Liverpool take the advantage.Antony fired United level in the 87th minute, forcing the match to extra time when Marcus Rashford cancelled out a Harvey Elliot strike.But Amad Diallo secured a last-gasp winner with just seconds to play.Man Utd supporters both at Old Trafford and on social media were eager to celebrate, but some eagle-eyed fans noticed De Jong’s Instagram activity.Read More on Man UtdThe Dutch midfielder appeared to like a post displaying United’s win.And now fans are convinced that he wants a move to Old Trafford.One person took to X to write: “Frenkie I see you..”Another added: “Man loves us. He wants Barca to pay him off.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third wrote: “He’s probably regretting.”While a fourth commented: “Bro wanna come 😃.”Diogo Dalot goes wild after Man Utd win over LiverpoolDe Jong has been linked with a move to Man Utd since Erik ten Hag took over in the summer of 2022.The Red Devils desperately tried to make him one of Ten Hag’s first signings, but the midfielder snubbed a transfer.However, reports claim he could be open to leaving Barcelona this summer.The La Liga giants will allegedly demand £85million for the 26-year-old. More

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    BBC One somehow MISS Chelsea’s horror own goal and then nearly miss another seconds later as fans blast ‘howler’

    FURIOUS football fans have blasted the BBC after they somehow MISSED Leicester City’s first goal vs Chelsea.Chelsea were taking on the Foxes in the FA Cup for a place in the Wembley semi-finals when the howler occurred.BBC’s coverage of Chelsea v Leicester in the FA Cup missed Axel Disasi’s own goalDisasi looped the ball over his own goalkeeperCredit: PAGoals from Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer had given Mauricio Pochettino’s side a 2-0 half-time lead.Six minutes after the restart Blues defender Axel Disasi had a nightmare as he tried to pass the ball back to goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.Under pressure from a Leicester star his pass back was lifted far too high in the air for Sanchez to collect and arced into the Chelsea net for a stunning own goal.However, viewers at home only caught a glimpse of the goal as the ball nestled into the net. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat was because the BBC were instead showing replays of a recent Chelsea attack instead.The Beeb were almost at it again minutes later.As they showed replays of the Disasi own goal, Chelsea went up the other end and very nearly scored themselves.The BBC got their camera back on the game just in time for Nicolas Jackson’s shot to flash harmlessly wide of the post.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERTaking to social media, one viewer said: “Miss a goal and then almost miss another goal because of obsession with multiple replays.”A second said: “Who is in charge of this Chelsea broadcast at BBC?! Just missed the goal cos they were playing a replay.”Could Jose Mourinho return to Chelsea?A third said: “BBC has just managed to miss a goal by showing a replay. That is just embarrassing production work.”Another wrote: “One of the great own goals and the BBC missed it.”A fifth added: “BBC Sport making an absolute howler missing the Live Leicester goal too busy zooming in and waffling on about players and managers.”Disasi’s unfortunate own goal also saw him get both barrels from the travelling support, with chants of “shoot” being heard from Leicester fans everytime he touched the ball thereafter.Stephy Mavididi then scored a belter by cutting inside past Malo Gusto and bending a shot into the far post beyond Sanchez at full stretch to level the scoring. But a Callum Doyle sending off undid Leicester’s good work.Down to 10-men, Leicester couldn’t stop Chelsea’s waves of attack with Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke both netting in injury time at the hosts won 4-2.Moments after Disasi’s own goal an idiot pitch invader caused play to be temporarily halted.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe winner of this game drew Manchester City in SunSport’s simulated draw for the semi-final.The draw will commence 15 minutes after Manchester United’s match against Liverpool later today, which will decide the final team in the FA Cup semi-final. More

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    Did you spot ‘shameless’ detail in TNT Sports’ Arsenal celebration graphic with a nod to huge rivals?

    LIVERPOOL supporters have hilariously mocked Arsenal over a ‘shameless’ detail that was included in a social media post on Tuesday night. Arsenal booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty 4-2 shootout victory over Porto – following a 1-1 draw after extra-time.Fabs have pointed out a huge error in TNT’s Arsenal graphicCredit: Instagram / @tntsportsThe Gunners rode their luck but went through to their first quarter-final in 14 years after Porto’s Wendell and Galeno both missed from the spot.Shortly afterwards, TNT Sports took to their social media pages to post a graphic celebrating Arsenal’s success.But eagle-eyed fans pointed out a huge faux pas.The collage showed a number of Gunners stars celebrating – with a Champions League trophy being lifted in the background.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHowever, due to the fact that Arsenal have never won the competition, the graphic designers were forced to use a picture of Prem rivals Liverpool’s triumph instead.The photo came from Jurgen Klopp holding the cup after the Reds ran out 2-0 winners against Spurs in the 2019 final.One fan wrote: “They had to use Liverpool’s trophy lift because Arsenal’s doesn’t exist.”Another wrote: “Wow. They should have left it out.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third declared: “I see it. They’re really shameless.”A fourth chimed in: “Using a pic of Liverpool lifting the trophy…now that’s a rough one”.Thierry Henry filmed LEAVING during penalty shootout as former club Arsenal beat PortoElsewhere on the night, Porto head coach Sergio Conceicao has accused Mikel Arteta of insulting his family during the game.The Arsenal boss has denied the accusations, with the club also refuting Conceicao’s claims. More