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    Watch Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi’s insane skill before PSG clash leave Mats Hummels on floor in shock

    MATS HUMMELS was left on the floor in shock at a skill move by Karim Adeyemi.The Borussia Dortmund attacker showed off his skills ahead of knocking out Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final.Karim Adeyemi pulled off an incredible skill move at the Parc des PrincesCredit: https://twitter.com/sportbibleHe scored from behind the goalCredit: https://twitter.com/sportbibleMats Hummels was floored by the effortCredit: https://twitter.com/sportbibleThe Bundesliga outfit trumped the French side with back-to-back 1-0 victories.Adeyemi, 22, proved he was in the mood before the second leg as he and his team-mates checked out the Parc des Princes.The German pulled off a brilliant trick shot as he scored despite being behind the goal.As the ball was bouncing into the goal, Hummels could be heard yelling “nein” multiple times.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs it crossed the line, Adeyemi ran off in celebration while the defender was on the floor in shock.The video was shared by the club on their social media channels.Fans were also just as impressed as they reacted to it.One posted: “That’s some skill from Adeyemi! Impressive play.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA second commented: “That’s insane.”A third wrote: “The kid is so talented and very athletic.”Jadon Sancho belts out Adele as he leads Dortmund’s Champions League dressing room celebrations A fourth said: “Adeyemi is doing what he does best, or do we say one of the things he does best.”Another added: “On his weaker foot btw.”Hummels, 35, went on to star in the match against PSG as he netted in the 50th minute.The defender nodded past Gianluigi Donnarumma to give his side breathing space and eventually the spot in the final at Wembely. More

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    Emotional moment Thiago Silva breaks down in tears on stage and has to be consoled at Chelsea awards ceremony

    THIAGO SILVA was spotted in tears as he attended his final awards ceremony at Chelsea.The much-loved Brazilian had been announced as a Fluminese player just hours earlier.Thiago Silva broke down at tonight’s Chelsea end of season awardsCredit: X @TheLampardViewThe Brazilian wiped away the tears as he received a warm round of applauseCredit: X @TheLampardViewIt was confirmed earlier that Thiago Silva will join FluminenseCredit: InstagramHe is waving farewell to Chelsea after four years at the clubCredit: ReutersThe 39-year-old defender will return to the Brazilian club after confirming his exit from Chelsea.Silva was announced as a Fluminense player on social media with the tagline “The monster is back” before the Blues announced that he will link up with the team early and leave after the final game of the season.He then joined a number of his team-mates and stars from the Chelsea women’s team and academy in the Great Hall at Stamford Bridge tonight for the club’s end of season awards night.Unsurprisingly, it was Cole Palmer that was the evening’s big winner.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe England international has scored 24 goals and provided 13 assists since his £42.5m move from Manchester City last summer.And his displays earned him both the Men’s Players’ Player of the Year and Player of the Year prizes.But there was also a point in the night when Silva was brought up on stage, and it did not take long for his emotions to get the better of him.A supporter in attendance at the bash in West London shared footage shot on their phone that showed the fan-favourite wiping tears from his face while receiving a round of applause.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt is not the first time that the star has broke down as he was also in tears when confirming his exit from Chelsea in an emotional video that was released in April.Silva was signed by former boss Frank Lampard from PSG.Thiago Silva breaks down in tears as he announces Chelsea exit but plans swift return with both sons still at clubHe went on to win the Champions League with Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel in 2021 and then added the Fifa Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup.He is a firm favourite with the Stamford Bridge faithful but his outspoken wife Isabelle has given current head coach Mauricio Pochettino a hard time in recent months with her criticism of the team and the tactics.But he is still finding it a tough choice to depart despite admitting that he did not expect to enjoy such success at the club.He said: “When I started here, it was during the pandemic so there wasn’t any fans in the stadium.“But through social media, it became something very special to me and then when the fans started coming back to the stadium and life was getting back to normal, I started to feel a lot of affection and respect for my story and for my start here.Cole Palmer was a double winner at the Chelsea awards nightCredit: Getty“The way in which I came to the club, with the support of the club, I got to the club as a leader even though I didn’t feel like it, having arrived as the new guy.“It’s always difficult to integrate but bit by bit I became part of the group and Lampard played a big part in that. I am grateful to him for that.“Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I could achieve such great things and win one of the best professional titles, the Champions League, at one of the biggest clubs in the world.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Goodbyes are for those that leave and don’t come back. I intend on coming back one day.”His new team-mates will include the likes of former Real Madrid star Marcelo, ex-Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa and Marquinhos who is on loan from Arsenal.Thiago Silva’s career statsEvery team he’s played for and the trophies he’s won:
    RS Futebol, 2002-2003: 25 games, 2 goals
    Juventude, 2004: 36 games, 3 goalsPorto B, 2004-2005: 14 games, 0 goals
    Dynamo Moscow, 2005: 0 games, 0 goals
    Fluminense, 2006-2008: 143 games, 14 goals
    AC Milan, 2009-2012: 119 games, 6 goals
    PSG, 2012-2020: 315 games, 17 goals
    Chelsea, 2020-2024: 152 games, 9 goals
    Brazil, 2008-2022: 113 games, 7 goals
    Trophies: Brazilian Cup (Fluminense); Serie A, Italian Super Cup (AC Milan); Ligue 1 x7, French Cup x5, League Cup x6, Champions Trophy x5 (PSG); Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup (Chelsea); Copa America, Confederations Cup (Brazil) More

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    Misbehaving England fans face being marched by police to ATMs for on-the-spot fines at Euro 2024

    RACIST online trolls who target England’s Euro 2024 squad have been warned they will be unmasked within hours by social media companies.And fans who misbehave in Germany face being frogmarched by cops to the ATM to hand over on the spot fines.Police have issued a number of warnings to England fans ahead of Euro 2024Credit: PASenior police officers visited Gareth Southgate’s squad at St George’s Park before the March double header with Brazil and Belgium to reinforce the message that they would be fully supported by the authorities.Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were all subjected to foul racist abuse after the shoot-out defeat by Italy in 2021.Cheshire Chief Constable Mark Roberts, the country’s leading football cop, said: “We were conscious after the Euros in 2021, where there was racist abuse of some of England’s black players, and were able to prosecute some people.“We were very keen to speak to the squad and make sure they were aware we were committed to dealing with this and treat it really seriously and also to advise them how to protect themselves.READ MORE ON EUROS“One problem in the past was that there was a six month statute of limitations on these sort of social media posts and when we asked the companies for data we wouldn’t get a response until after that limit had passed.“But we have worked very hard and now we are seeing those replies turned around in a matter of days.“So if people think they can hide behind their keyboards and commit hate crimes online, we will pursue them and we will prosecute.”Police and the Foreign Office expect 300,000-plus England fans – the vast majority without tickets – will travel to Germany for what is the first “accessible” tournament since Euro 2016.Most read in FootballMore than 2,000 banning orders – which see hooligans ordered to hand in their passports for the duration of the tournament – remain in place.But Chf Con Roberts, who made it clear he does not expect widespread problems – pointing to the spectacular improvement of the behaviour of England fans over the last decade – made it clear that German police will crack down on antisocial behaviour in the streets, stadiums and fan zone.Boost to England fans ahead of Euro 2024 as Germany relaxes bonkers law that could have seen supporters JAILEDThis summer could see a large number of England fans attending their first tournament, although there will also be the “largest deployment” of British cops alongside the hosts on record.Referring to the 2005 hooligan movie, Chf Con Roberts added: “In terms of behaviour, we’re talking more ‘The Inbetweeners’ than ‘Green Street’.“The hope is that our fans will be good guests in Germany, support the team and enjoy the country, as they have done at the recent tournaments overseas.“We will have police spotters at every game and with the fans, so if they do look as if they are stepping out of line they will try to calm things down.“Germany has a similar football and social culture – their police are used to people drinking, singing and chanting and the people are reasonably tolerant.“But there are certain things you should simply not do, obvious things, even if you have drunk too much. And if you are fined by the police, that is on the spot.If you don’t have the money in your pocket, you can be marched to the nearest cash point. The fines are unlimited.” More

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    Fluminense ANNOUNCE Thiago Silva signing on free transfer days after Chelsea confirmed 39-year-old’s exit

    THIAGO SILVA has been announced as a Fluminese player.The defender will return to the Brazilian club just days after confirming his exit from Chelsea.Thiago Silva will join FluminenseCredit: InstagramThiago Silva will join the club after the final game of the seasonCredit: GettySilva won the Champions League title at ChelseaCredit: GettySilva, 39, was announced as a Fluminense player on social media with the tagline “The monster is back”.Chelsea revealed that Silva will link up with the team early and leave after the final game of the season.A statement read: “Chelsea have agreed with Thiago that he can join up early with his new teammates after signing a two-year contract with the Brazilian club.”Thiago will be allowed to train with Fluminense prior to his registration transferring on July 1.”READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSHe will join the Brazilian outfit on a free transfer following the expiry of his deal at Stamford Bridge.A social post by the club said: “The Beast is back! So happy to be home again after so many years!”The myth that fans consecrated.”He is not the only notable player to be in the squad of Fluminenese.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHis new team-mates will include the likes of former Real Madrid star Marcelo, ex-Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa and Marquinhos who is on loan from Arsenal.Silva announced he was to leave Chelsea in an emotional video that was released in April.Chelsea’s top summer transfer targetsSilva was signed by former boss Frank Lampard and went on to win the Champions League with Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel in 2021.He is a firm favourite with the fans but his outspoken wife Isabelle has given current head coach Mauricio Pochettino a hard time in recent months with her criticism of the team and the tactics.When announcing that he would be leaving Chelsea he admitted that he did not expect to enjoy such success at the club. He said: “When I started here, it was during the pandemic so there wasn’t any fans in the stadium.”But through social media, it became something very special to me and then when the fans started coming back to the stadium and life was getting back to normal, I started to feel a lot of affection and respect for my story and for my start here.“The way in which I came to the club, with the support of the club, I got to the club as a leader even though I didn’t feel like it, having arrived as the new guy.”It’s always difficult to integrate but bit by bit I became part of the group and Lampard played a big part in that. I am grateful to him for that.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I could achieve such great things and win one of the best professional titles, the Champions League, at one of the biggest clubs in the world.“Goodbyes are for those that leave and don’t come back. I intend on coming back one day.”Thiago Silva’s career statsThose numbers in full:
    RS Futebol, 2002-2003: 25 games, 2 goals
    Juventude, 2004: 36 games, 3 goalsPorto B, 2004-2005: 14 games, 0 goals
    Dynamo Moscow, 2005: 0 games, 0 goals
    Fluminense, 2006-2008: 143 games, 14 goals
    AC Milan, 2009-2012: 119 games, 6 goals
    PSG, 2012-2020: 315 games, 17 goals
    Chelsea, 2020-2024: 152 games, 9 goals
    Brazil, 2008-2022: 113 games, 7 goals
    Trophies: Brazilian Cup (Fluminense); Serie A, Italian Super Cup (AC Milan); Ligue 1 x7, French Cup x5, League Cup x6, Champions Trophy x5 (PSG); Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup (Chelsea); Copa America, Confederations Cup (Brazil) More

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    EFL fans say ‘postpone the game’ after statement released before play-off tie due to ‘circumstances beyond our control’

    CREWE ALEXANDRA fans were left devastated when the club announced a change to the food menu ahead of the play-off semi-final against Doncaster.Crewe are scheduled to face the Rovers in a crunch first leg later today at Gresty Road before Friday’s return fixture at the Eco-Power Stadium.Crewe Alexandra announced there will be a change to the food menuCredit: GettyCrewe fans were left devastated ahead of the play-off with DoncasterCredit: GettyHowever, there will be a change to the selection of pies and pastries during that key encounter.The club apologised to fans and insisted that last-minute alteration is down to “circumstances beyond their control”.Crewe issued the following statement: “There has been a change to the selection of pies and pastries on sale during today’s game.”We thank supporters for their understanding.”Read More on FootballThe fans were left so heartbroken that some even jokingly suggested they should “postpone” the important fixture against Doncaster.One fan tweeted: “May as well just call it off lads.”Another commented: “Postpone the game lads.”A third said: “Joke this, no room at all for it in the modern game!”Most read in EFLThis fan posted: “Thought the game was off then!”And that one stated: “NOOOOOOOO! The most important part of a football game.”Brentwood keeper deliberately ‘slipping over’ in his side’s 3-1 win against Bury TownThe winner of the play-off tie will go on to face either Crawley Town or MK Dons in the final on May 19 at Wembley. More

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    Watch ‘s***housing’ non-league keeper ‘deliberately slip’ taking goal-kick as fans praise ‘timewasting at its finest’

    BRENTWOOD goalkeeper Melvin Minter was accused of timewasting in the most creative fashion during a match against Bury Town.The Blues visited Bury in their Isthmian League North Division play-off semi-final on Tuesday at Ram Meadow.Brentwood goakkeeper Melvin Minter went viral as he tripped during a goal-kickMinter was accused of timewasting during a match against Bury TownBrentwood won 3-1 and advanced to the final where they were ultimately beaten by Bowers & Pitsea 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.Minter, 29, went viral during the semi-final’s closing stages as he tripped during an attempt to take on a goal-kick.The fans accused the keeper of deliberate timewasting as he then went on to wipe his face with his towel.The referee showed the Brentwood No1 a yellow card after the bizarre incident.Read More on FootballA clip of the howler went viral with football fans going absolutely crazy on social media and some even comparing Minter to Aston Villa’s notorious wind-up goalkeeper Emi Martinez.One fan tweeted: “Time wasting at its finest.”Another commented: “Housery of the highest order.”A third posted: “Emi Martínez taking notes.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis fan said: “Class.”That one wondered: “What’s he doing?”Sky Sports in major ‘howler’ live on air as fans spot glaring mistake in Chelsea star Axel Disasi’s post-match interviewAnd another supporter stated: “Goalkeepers diving now…” More

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    Jorginho’s Wag hits out at ‘haters’ as she calls Arsenal ace ‘so f***ing handsome’ and brags about his skills in bed

    ARSENAL ace Jorginho’s fiancee Catherine Harding slammed her man’s “haters” with a long post and odd video on social media.The midfielder is no stranger to criticism ever since he swapped Chelsea for their London rivals last year.Arsenal ace Jorginho’s fiancee Catherine Harding hit out at his criticsCatherine shared a bizarre video telling Jorginho he has ‘too much money;Credit: Instagram @cat_cavelli_However, the Italy international has proven to be a valuable member of Mikel Arteta’s side as he often brings quality in the middle of the park as Thomas Partey’s injury hell continues.The 32-year-old, though, has been criticised for a few displays and Catherine would have none of it.The singer took to Instagram where she shared clips of the pair looking loved up from the Prime reality TV show Married To The Game.The Arsenal ace’s Wag accompanied it with a long post addressing the trolls with Abba’s hit song Money, Money, Money playing in the background.Read More on ArsenalCatherine posted: “I have been seeing so many comments on this video and was trying to ignore it but I have something to say to all the haters and desperados commenting negatives things on here on my video.”HAVE YOU SEEN MY FIANCEE? He’s so beautiful inside and out. He is so f*****g handsome my green eyed boy.”HOTT [sic] is an understatement. Funny… I just need to be with him and we could laugh all day together doing nothing.”He’s got a crazy good energy and guess what… He’s RICH too. I guess I won the lottery.Most read in Football”Good luck to you all out there… Keep playing, maybe you will get as lucky as me one day. Until then you can keep writing your sad comments online. Ciao”And to anyone who has left a lovely comment, thank you much, appreciate it.”Arsenal star Jorginho looks very awkward after fiancee’s comment about how they met on Married to the GameCatherine then shared a bizarre video of the two in a car that showed her telling him they can’t be together any more as a joke.She goes on to goad Jorginho telling him that even though he is “so handsome” and “definitely not” bad in bed that the problem is that he is too rich.Check out more from Jorginho and Catherine’s glam lifeCatherine and Jorginho are engaged to be marriedCredit: Instagram @jorginhofrelloJorginho and Catherine share their life on social mediaCredit: Instagram @jorginhofrelloCatherine has a son with JorginhoCredit: Instagram @cat_cavelli_Catherine is an Irish-born singerCredit: Instagram @cat_cavelli_Catherine has been a regular at Arsenal matchesCredit: Instagram @cat_cavelli_Catherine is a former Voice UK contestantCredit: @cat_cavelliCatherine is no stranger to showing off her bikini bodyCredit: @cat_cavelli More

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    Erling Haaland posts one-word statement after Roy Keane reignited furious row by calling Man City star a ‘spoilt brat’

    MANCHESTER CITY superstar Erling Haaland has taken to social media following Roy Keane’s latest barrage.Haaland, 23, put together another stunning performance against Wolves on Saturday as he led City to a 5-1 victory with a whopping FOUR goals at the Etihad.Manchester City star Erling Haaland took to social media for the first time after Roy Keane’s commentsCredit: RexHaaland enjoyed some peace and quiet after Manchester United legend Keane’s latest barrageKeane described Haaland as a ‘spoilt brat’ after his reaction to being substituted against WolvesCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsPLDespite the amazing performance, Keane, 52, wasn’t happy with the star striker’s behaviour when he was substituted in the second half and described him as a “spoilt brat”.This comes after the outspoken Manchester United legend previously compared the Norway international to a League Two player after a barren spell despite him being the Premier League’s top goalscorer.Keane said on Sky Sports: “We saw Haaland yesterday being brought off, not too happy, behaving like a spoilt brat.”I think when you have the spat as well with the manager and obviously your star man, it doesn’t help that results aren’t going your way. Read More on Football”But because they win the game, he scores goals, it’s almost forgotten about.”Haaland posted on Instagram for the first time after Keane’s latest rant as he issued a story showing him enjoying some peace and quiet at a beach.The Norwegian accompanied his post with the following caption: “Peace.”There is no indication that this was a response to Keane’s recent comments.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd the City star has shown he doesn’t pay attention to any sort of negativity when he was asked about the pundit’s previous remarks when he compared him to a fourth-tier player.Haaland issued one of his signature short responses after the Wolves games as he said: “I don’t care about that man.”Roy Keane asked by Premier League owner ‘were you smoking weed’ after brutal ‘League Two player’ Erling Haaland verdictKeane’s feud with the Haaland family began all the way back in 2001 when he hit Alfe Inge Haaland, Erling’s father, with a horror tackle.That was in response to an incident four years earlier when Haaland Snr accusing Keane of feigning injury when in fact he’d ruptured his cruciate ligament. More