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      Maya Jama watches Ruben Dias in action for Portugal but new boyfriend will wish she wasn’t in stands after blunder

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      MAYA JAMA was in attendance for Portugal’s clash with Denmark to watch Ruben Dias in action.But the Manchester City defender will maybe wish she wasn’t following his blunder in last weekend’s Nations League match.Ruben Dias was in Nations League action for Portugal last weekend as they took on DenmarkCredit: GETTYDias was at fault for the Dane’s equaliser with a slack back passCredit: YOUTUBE/VIAPLAY INTERNATIONALHe was watched on by Maya Jama, who he’s been rumoured to have been dating for several monthsCredit: INSTAGRAM@MAYAJAMAThe 27-year-old was at fault for the Danes’ equaliser, which came in the 76th minute of the match at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.His back pass was intercepted by Mika Biereth and allowed Patrick Dorgu to tee up his Manchester United team-mate Christian Eriksen for a tap-in.Love Island host Jama had one of the best seats in the house for Dias’ blunder, which she watched from a hospitality box with a pal.His gaffe, however, mattered little as Portugal ended up running out 5-2 winners after extra time.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLJama’s watching of Dias in action came just a week after she was seen dancing in a hospitality box at the Etihad during City’s 2-2 draw with Brighton.The pair are rumoured to have been dating for several months after being spotted ringing in the New Year together in Ibiza.They have, however, yet to go public with their relationship.But Jama hinted they are an item at the Brit Awards earlier this month by revealing she’s learning Portuguese.Most read in FootballMaya Jama and Ruben Dias have yet to go public with their relationshipCredit: INSTAGAM@MAYAJAMAAnd she’s warned Dias she’ll be telling him “adeus” if he doesn’t meet her relationship expectations.She said: “I’m such a lover but I am a big leaver as well.Maya Jama reveals item she’s banned from the bedroom amid romance with Man City star Ruben Dias“I know what makes me happy and I know what I like.”And this is no disrespect to anyone I’ve been in a relationship with, but if it’s not that then I will leave it.“My point I always try to make is that I am really, really happy and I have curated this lovely little life for myself and my friends.“I only want you if you are going to add to that or make it better, otherwise I am not really on it.” More

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      ‘This is rock bottom’ – Mauricio Pochettino accused of ‘gaslighting’ US football fans as they slump to terrible new low

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO was accused of “gaslighting” US football fans after his side slumped to LAST place in the Concacaf Nations League finals.Poch’s side lost 2-1 to Canada in the third-place game in Los Angeles, with Mexico beating Panama to lift the trophy.USA manager Mauricio Pochettino was accused of ‘gaslighting’ fansCredit: GettyPochettino saw his USA side slump to last place in the Concacaf Nations League finalsCredit: GettyBut a second successive defeat in four days piled the pressure on the former Tottenham and Chelsea boss, with fans inside the So-Fi Stadium questioning the commitment of his team.Pochettino tried to downplay the significance of the loss, which followed on from a shock reverse to Panama on Thursday.He said: “It’s better to lose now because I think we have time.“Because if we will be in this situation in one year time, for sure. I will tell you, ‘Houston, we have a problem. SOS’.”Read More on FootballUS legend Landon Donovan was among the critics of a side including former Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic.Donovan said: “I’m so sick of hearing how ‘talented’ this group of players is and all the amazing clubs they play for.“If you aren’t going to show up and actually give a s*** about playing for your national team, decline the invite. Talent is great, pride is better.”Former Bolton and USA midfielder Stuart Holden added: “Pochettino is gaslighting us.Most read in Football“US Soccer created this situation by going for a big hire and nothing matters for Pochettino before the World Cup.“But this is rock bottom. Can you imagine what would have happened if Greg Berhalter was still the coach? Pochettino warned ‘there’s a lot of things that need to change’ by ex-Chelsea star after he’s named USA manager“He would have been fired in the locker room. He wouldn’t have made it out of the stadium.“It went as badly as it could have done for Pochettino and the team. There are question marks over every part of the pitch.”Argentine Poch urged agitated fans to keep calm, although he conceded too many of his players had been in “automatic pilot” mode.He said: ”This was the floor but we can rise up. I’d say to the fans, don’t be pessimistic, don’t get bad feelings.“We have time and I’d prefer this to happen now than in one year.“Of course we are all disappointed. The fans need to feel that. But I’m not going to allow us to feel pessimistic because I think we have good players.“We are going to find a way to perform and for sure we are going to compete in a different way. We need these games to affect us in a positive way.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBut former US star Alexei Lalas responded: “I’m trying to stop myself from being numb and apathetic but this was not just an uninspiring performance but a boring one.“It was a complete disaster, a failure. Lots of people are asking me if these players care and displays like that do nothing to dispel those questions.“ More

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      England vs Latvia: Get Three Lions at huge 50/1 to win tonight with Parimatch

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      PARIMATCH are offering new customers a colossal price boost ahead of tonight’s World Cup qualifier between England and Latvia.They are offering brand new customers the chance to back Thomas Tuchel’s men at an ENORMOUS 50/1 to leave the Wembley with three points in Group K!How to claim..Parimatch offerVisit the Parimatch website using this link HERE*Register a new account and deposit a minimum of £5Opt In to this promotion via the Offers tabPlace a maximum £1 bet at the normal price on England to beat Latvia tonightThis MUST be done before the match startsIf you’re successful, your bet will be paid at a normal priceYou will then have the extra amount credited in Free Bets, shortly after settlementEngland to beat Latvia | 50/1!*England to win at 50/1 – how to claim…Are you new to Parimatch? Good news, you can back England to beat Latvia tonight at a massive 50/1!And they couldn’t have made it any simpler to claim too.First, head over to the Parimatch website using this link HERE*.Opt In to this promotion via the Offers tab before placing your bet!You need to register a completely brand new account and deposit a minimum of £5.Place a maximum £1 bet at the normal price on England to beat Latvia in World Cup qualifying tonight.This must be done before kick-off at Wembley.If you’re successful, your bet will be paid at the normal price.You will then have the extra amount credited in Free Bets, shortly after settlement, bringing your total returns up to the enhanced price of 50/1!England to beat Latvia | 50/1!*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices. For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*18+ New Customers Only. Opt in, bet max £1 on England to win – Match Betting – 90 min v Latvia. Get enhanced odds paid in Free Bets, which expire in 7 days after accreditation. Offer valid until 19:45 UK time on 24/03/2025. Scroll down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly  More

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      England star, 32, to land amazing new job organising Euro 2028 while playing in Premier League

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      TYRONE MINGS is set to be part of the organising team for Euro 2028.But the defender WON’T be giving up his day job of helping Aston Villa keep clean sheets.The United Kingdom won the hosting rights for Euro 2028 in October 2023Credit: GETTYEngland international and Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is set to help organise the tournamentCredit: GETTYThe 32-year-old is set to land a role on the board of directors for the tournament – which will take place in England, Ireland, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales – thanks to FA chair Debbie Hewitt.That’s according to The Telegraph, who claim Hewitt has “earmarked” the centre-back for the position.Mings, who was in England’s squad for the 2020 Euros which was played around the continent, is on course to be one of the organising team’s “independent non-executive directors”.Should he bag the job, he’ll become the first player of note to land such an influential position.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSMings is no stranger to a directorial position as he’s on interior design company KTM’s board of directors.The England international will be able to provide organisers with insight into international player’s perspectives on the tournaments.Mings has 18 England caps to his name, the last of which came against Malta nearly two years ago.He’ll likely be out of international contention when Euro 2028 rolls around as he’ll be 35 years old.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTyrone Mings has 18 England caps to his nameCredit: GETTYMings missed the duration of the 2023/24 season with a potentially career-ending knee injury, which led to muscle atrophy in his leg.He’s made 16 appearances so far this season and played a pivotal role in Villa reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League.Tyrone Mings breaks down in tears as he’s forced off again..Uefa confirmed Euro 2023 would take place in the UK in October 2023 after the home nations ran for it unopposed. More

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      ‘Pants down’ – Lamine Yamal savages former Tottenham star pundit after being called out about his shorts

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      BARCELONA star Lamine Yamal clapped back at Tottenham hero Rafael van der Vaart’s swipe… about his shorts.Yamal, 17, helped Spain beat the Netherlands 5-4 on penalties after an exciting 3-3 draw in the Nations League quarter-finals on Sunday at the Mestalla.Yamal’s shorts were particularly low as he celebrated scoring against HollandCredit: RexVan der Vaart criticised Yamal for wearing his shorts ‘too low’Credit: GettyVan der Vaart at the first leg of the Spain vs Holland clashCredit: RexAlthough the winger missed his spot-kick, he still scored a goal during extra-time and played a big role in the European champions qualifying for the semi-finals.And the Barcelona wonderkid trolled Van der Vaart, 42, at full-time on social media.The Netherlands legend criticised the teenage sensation before the match with a bizarre comment.The ex-Real Madrid star complained about Yamal’s shorts being “too low”.Read More on FootballVan der Vaart said last Monday: “I noticed some things about Lamine Yamal that started to annoy me. “His shorts were too low, he didn’t try too hard, he had some superficial gestures… I didn’t like this.”And Yamal decided to hit back by lowering his shorts after the match in a clear nod to Van der Vaart’s statement.The forward then took to Instagram where he rubbed even more salt in the former playmaker’s wounds following the Netherlands’ elimination.Most read in FootballYamal posted on Instagram: “Pants down, a goal, missed penalty AND IN THE SEMIFINALS HEHEHEHE GO SPAIN!”Spain are now set to take on France in the Nations League semi-finals in June.Lamine Yamal watches WWE Smackdown in crowd after rubbing shoulders with starsThe winner will go on to face either Germany or Portugal in the final that same month. More

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      England U21 vs Portugal U21: Get £40 in free bets on Young Lions friendly with BetMGM

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      ENGLAND’S Under-21s are in friendly action tonight when taking on Portugal U21s at the Hawthorns.And bookmakers BetMGM are offering brand new customers a cool £40 in free bets when you register an account and stake a tenner on the game.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim..BetMGM £40 welcome bonusVisit the BetMGM website HERE*Select SPORTS OFFER on the websiteRegister a new account – No Promo Code necessaryOpt in for this promotion by depositing and placing at least £10 on football at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with £40 in free betsEngland U21 vs Portugal U21: Get £40 in free bets — claim yours here*Not got a BetMGM account? No problem!This offer is just for you, and it’s incredibly easy to claim!Simply register a new account, deposit and stake a minimum of £10 on football at odds of Evens (1/1) or greater. This must be done within seven days of opening your account with the bookmaker.Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with £40 in free bets!England U21 vs Portugal U21: Get £40 in free bets — claim yours here**BetMGM. New customers only. 7 days to place a qualifying bet of £10 at 1/1 (2.0) to receive 4 x £10 Free Bets: 1x £10 Free Bet on Football, 1x £10 Free Bet on Horse Racing, 2 x £10 Free Bet Builders. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. Full T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices. For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      Jamal Musiala shows ‘500 IQ’ to score tap-in for Germany without opponents Italy noticing

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      GERMANY star Jamal Musiala scored a “genius” goal against Italy without them even noticing.The German national team played out an entertaining 3-3 draw against the Azzurri in the quarter-finals of the Nations League on Sunday at the Signal Iduna Park.Jamal Musiala scored a ‘genius’ goal for Germany against ItalyGermany star Musiala caught Italy napping and scored in front of open goalItaly didn’t know what hit them after Musiala scored Germany’s secondCredit: GettyJulian Nagelsmann’s men, who were leading 2-1 from the first leg, had opened the scoring with Joshua Kimmich’s penalty kick in the half-hour mark.And the hosts doubled their lead just six minutes later with a smart corner-kick that caught Italy napping.Paris Saint-Germain star goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma had earlier denied a header by Borussia Monchengladbach ace Tim Kleindienst with a stunning save that led to a corner down the right.Donnarumma was incensed with his defence following Germany’s earlier effort and tore into his team-mates.Read More on FootballThey then got into a heated exchange inside the box while Kimmich, who’s been linked with a move to Arsenal and Liverpool, was getting ready to take on the spot-kick.Bayern Munich star Musiala, 22, noticed how distracted his opponents were and positioned himself in front of goal.Kimmich saw his Bayern team-mate and delivered a quick cross that allowed the playmaker to finish in front of open goal with Donnarumma away as he was still yelling at his defenders.Fans were left absolutely stunned with Germany’s incredible awareness and Italy’s “laziness”.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne fan tweeted: “500 IQ by Musiala to stand there and actually demand the ball while everyone else just stood there and waited for Donnarumma to stop crying.”Another reminisced on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s genius corner-kick against Barcelona that completed Liverpool’s stunning Champions League comeback in 2019: “Barcelona fans having nostalgic feelings rn.”I played with Bellingham, Musiala and Palmer – England star blew me awayA third wrote: “That was a lesson for all players and trainers. Good material. Embarrassing though, very…for Italy defence.”This fan said: “That was pure genius, Kimmich really saw the moment.”And that one commented: “That’s how you punish laziness!”Kleindienst scored Germany’s third just before half-time and appeared to have completed an absolute triumph for the hosts.But Italy fought back and saved their dignity with a brace by Moise Kean and a last-gasp equaliser by Giacomo Raspadori.However, the Germans went through to the semi-finals thanks to a 5-4 win on aggregate and will face Portugal in June, with the winner taking on either Spain or France in the final. More

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      Bruno Fernandes left red-faced after antics just seconds before Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘worst penalty ever’

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      BRUNO FERNANDES has been mocked after appearing to celebrate BEFORE Cristiano Ronaldo hit the “worst penalty ever”. The Manchester United midfielder starred alongside CR7 for Portugal in Sunday’s dramatic Nations League clash with Denmark.Eagle-eyed fans spotted Bruno Fernandes’ ill-fated moment before Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penaltyCredit: APCR7 stepped up to take an early spot-kick against Denmark on SundayCredit: ReutersFernandes was seen celebrating before Ronaldo had even struck the ballBut the 40-year-old’s feeble penalty was easily saved by Kasper SchmeichelCredit: ReutersRonaldo scored and missed a penalty in the thrilling contest, which ended 3-2 to the hosts after 90 minutes.Portugal eventually ran out 5-2 winners on the night, scoring twice in extra time to progress to the semi-finals.But it was a penalty miss by the 40-year-old that got social media talking on Sunday. Ronaldo stepped up to take the spot-kick just five minutes into the contest at Lisbon’s Estadio Jose Alvalade.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLEagle-eyed fans spotted Fernandes raising his arms aloft in celebration as Ronaldo began his run-up.However, the Man Utd and Real Madrid legend, after stuttering in his run-up, hit a feeble spot-kick low to Kasper Schmeichel’s left, which was easily saved.One fan laughed on X: “The biggest jinx smh.”Another said: “Ronaldo fumbled the bag, Fernandes knew it all along.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile a third added: “He thinks he’s still that guy.” And a fourth claimed: “Bruno wasn’t celebrating. He was thinking I should have taken the PK, he was right.”Cristiano Ronaldo explodes in fit of fury after £64million signing Jhon Duran gets sent off for SLAPPING rivalRonaldo hit back at “disrespectful” reporters prior to the clash in Lisbon.The Al Nassr forward had not scored in the Nations League before Sunday and was asked about his potential retirement from international football.Ronaldo responded: “I feel like there’s a lot of negativity around the national team.”I’ve watched some of the press conferences over the last few days – I didn’t like what I saw, I don’t like it.Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible lifeAS arguably the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo lives a life befitting such a superstar.”And honestly, some of the questions you’ve asked were just disrespectful.”If you want answers from me, look me in the eyes when you ask.”There’s no point asking me something and then looking down at your computer.READ MORE SUN STORIES”You’ll have time for that later. If necessary, I will say it ten times.”Portugal will now face Germany in the semi-finals of the competition, with the first leg on June 4. More