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    Michail Antonio lifts lid on West Ham’s wild dressing room celebrations in cheeky tease to fans

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    JUBILANT Michail Antonio believes West Ham will only get bigger and better after winning their first major trophy in 43 years.The Jamaican forward joked his own celebrations may last for three weeks as he lifted a second piece of silverware in his career — after the 2010 Johnstone’s Paint Trophy with Southampton.
    Hammers’ heroes Angelo Ogbonna, Maxwel Cornet, Nayef Aguerd, Kurt Zouma and Michail Antonio are looking forward to some extended partyingCredit: Rex
    Frontman Michail Antonio claims Europa Conference League glory is just the start in a spree of success for ‘massive’ club West HamCredit: Alamy
    Tens of thousands of Hammers fans made the journey to the Czech Republic and even more lined the streets for the home parade in East London last night.
    Even though they finished 14th in the Premier League after battling relegation, the club will be preparing for the Europa League next season as they are parachuted straight into pot one for the group stages.
    Antonio said: “How big is this club? It’s massive. You can see by the stadium, we hold more than 60,000.
    “But I feel like we could easily sell out the stadium three or four times ourselves.
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    “Moving forward, this is not where we are going to stop.
    “We will see if we can keep carrying it on and keep pushing ourselves and doing better.
    “Last year we got to the semi-finals of the Europa League. This year, we won the Europa Conference League.
    “You can see we have a good pack of boys here. We have got good confidence and hopefully we can build on that.”
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    Kicked throughout by Fiorentina defenders, Antonio was bleary-eyed when he finally emerged from the dressing room at 2am in the bowels of the Fortuna Arena.
    Asked how the celebrations had been, some of which was streamed live on Instagram by the players, he joked: “There was a bit of everything.
    “A bit of dancing, a bit of drinking, a bit of something I cannot say! It has been a pleasure obviously.
    “For 58 years, West Ham have waited for this moment in Europe.
    “It has been amazing, a great experience, probably the best season I have had since I have been at West Ham.”
    Antonio has had to graft in order  to win a first major trophy of his career, from starting in non-league with Tooting and Mitcham to a number of loan spells — including stints in the EFL with Cheltenham, Colchester and Sheffield Wednesday.
    The 33-year-old added: “Before the game, one of the things I said to the boys was that people don’t get many opportunities like this.
    “Many footballers play football and don’t win a single thing in their whole careers.
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    “There are some quality players who have done that as well.
    “It’s a great opportunity, We had to make sure we didn’t miss out — and we didn’t!” More

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      Watch heartwarming moment David Moyes hands his dad, 87, his winner’s medal after landing first major trophy as manager

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      DAVID MOYES gave his dad his winner’s medal after claiming the Europa Conference League.West Ham beat Fiorentina late on to secure Moyes’ first major trophy as a manager.
      David Moyes celebrated with his dad after winning the Europa Conference LeagueCredit: Rex

      His father David Snr watched on from the stands, just as he did in the previous round, and the 87-year-old congratulated his son pitchside.
      Moyes, 60, was delighted to see his dad and quickly took off his medal to place it around his neck.
      The pair posed for photos as the Hammers boss beamed from ear to ear.
      Moyes partied on the pitch in front of the travelling West Ham fans before continuing his celebrations in the dressing room.
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      He danced around and sung along to ‘I’m Gonna Be’ by the Proclaimers, as one of his players sprayed champagne at him.
      Moyes stormed the pitch after Jarrod Bowen’s late winner and shared his delight after finally getting his hands on silverware.
      He said after the match: “This is fantastic.
      “I’ve had a long career in football and you don’t get many moments like this. Thankfully tonight we’ve had a great time and we got the result we wanted. The game probably didn’t go to plan the way we wanted. But in the end, winning finals is the important thing.
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      “I would have to say so [proudest moment of his career].
      “The moments you get to celebrate with your family and everybody here, and to win in the last two minutes in the game, it’s a great feeling.” More

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      Watch Moyes ‘go full Mourinho’ as he celebrates Bowen’s dramatic late winner as West Ham win Europa Conference League

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      DAVID MOYES went “full Jose Mourinho” as West Ham won the Europa Conference League final.West Ham sealed a breathtaking 2-1 victory over Fiorentina thanks to goals from Said Benrahma and Jarrod Bowen.
      David Moyes ran on to the pitch following Jarrod Bowen’s late winnerCredit: Getty
      Moyes was ecstatic to land the trophyCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      And joined his players and staff as they ran on to the pitchCredit: EPA
      Mourinho famously ran half way down the Old Trafford pitch as Porto boss in 2003/04
      And it was Bowen’s 90th minute winner which had Moyes rolling back the years in Prague.
      The former Everton and Manchester United boss sprinted on to the pitch after Bowen went through and scored to seal the historic victory.
      And fans were all left saying the same thing about the act.
      One fan reacted: “David Moyes went full Mourinho.”
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      A second said: “David Moyes doing a Mourinho esque touchline celebration in a European final. Scenes.”
      “Moyes doing a Mourinho. Good for him,” added a third.
      A fourth remarked: “Moyes does a Mourinho, love it.”
      A fifth typed: “Moyes went full Mourinho 😭😭🤣🤣.”
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      Mourinho famously ran down the touchline at Old Trafford then fell to his knees to celebrate as his Porto side knocked Manchester United out in the 2003/04 Champions League.
      But Moyes joked after his own wild celebrations last night: “I cant do a full Mourinho as I can’t slide on my knees.”
      The Conference League victory represents West Ham’s first European Trophy in 58 years.
      It is also the club’s first major trophy since the FA Cup in 1980.
      However, during play the final took a nasty turn as fans threw objects onto the pitch, leaving Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi bleeding from the back of his head.
      Fan violence had also been seen in Prague’s centre earlier in the day. More

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      Fiorentina 1 West Ham 2: Bowen the hero as 90th-minute winner secures first European trophy for 58 years

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      JARROD BOWEN is clearly psychic.Here is the bloke that had a dream about scoring the winning goal and in the 90th minute, he did exactly that.
      Skipper Declan Rice and manager David Moyes let out their emotion after West Ham snatched an historic triumph in the Europa Conference LeagueCredit: PA
      The Hammers let rip with their celebrations in PragueCredit: Getty
      Midfielder Rice shows what it means but could move on this summerCredit: Getty
      Jarrod Bowen nips in for the clincher as West Ham win their first European trophy since 1965 and their first real silverware since the 1980 FA CupCredit: Reuters
      Moyes leads scenes of wild joy following the tense victory over FiorentinaCredit: AP
      Dreams clearly do come true.
      For the 6000 or so West Ham fans packed inside the stadium here, the 15,000 in central Prague or those back home, rubbing their eyes with disbelief.
      This actually did happen and it was not in their heads.
      And so skipper Declan Rice took his place in West Ham history alongside Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds.
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      David Moyes, who raced on to the pitch David Pleat-style following the goal, can now be spoken in the same breath as both Ron Greenwood and John Lyall.
      And so, at 7pm on Thursday from the club’s old spiritual home at Upton Park, they will go on a open-top bus parade all the way to Stratford,
      There will be a few sore heads both today and also tomorrow morning.
      What an incredible achievement from this team and also Moyes, who was so close to the sack on numerous occasions.
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      But last night, when they were in danger of bottling it, West Ham held their nerves and saw of play-acting Fiorentina.
      Moyes’ side took the lead with Said Benrahma’s penalty after VAR spotted a handball from Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi. He was hearing a bandage after his head was cut open by a West Ham idiot in the first half throwing a vape.
      Yet just five minutes after West Ham put themselves in a terrific position, Giacomo Bonaventura delivered a polished finish to bring the Italians level.
      But then Bown controlled a through ball from Lucas Paqueta and his finish was just superb. Cue absolute mayhem.
      This game was certainly a bit of a slow burner. The only really notable incident in the first half was the behaviour from some West Ham fans which could get the club in trouble.
      Ilkay Gundogan’s FA Cup strike after 12 seconds on Saturday is unlikely to ever be beaten although Michail Antonio had a crack at goal after 38 seconds although keeper Pietro Terracciano saved comfortably to his right. Incredibly, that was the only shot on target in the opening 45 minutes.
      Antonio did well to keep a lid on his temper as he was constantly kicked, nudged and having his shirt pulled with little protection from the officials.
      In contrast, Fiorentina winger Nicolas Gonzalez who had a pathetic attempt at trying to win a penalty by claiming he had been hit in his face, which was weird because he received the tiniest of nudges to the back of his head from Rice.
      Although it is no excuse, when Gonzalez went down again after winning a corner, this frustrated West Ham fans so much they started lobbing plastic beer glasses onto the pitch with a vape hitting Biraghi.
      He applauded the fans sarcastically before realising his head had been split open.
      In first half injury time, Luca Jovic thought he had nodded his team into the lead when reacting first to a header from Christian Kouame which had hit the post.
      Benrahama will also have been thankful as he failed to cut out the initial far post cross from Gonzalez.
      Moyes launches a jig of joy as his Hammers’ side snatched victory late onCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Bowen hails his late winner with Hammers’ team-mate Thilo KehrerCredit: Getty
      Said Benrahma sends Fiorentina keeper Pietro Terracciano the wrong way with his penalty opener for West HamCredit: Getty
      Hammers’ attacker Benrahma salutes his breakthrough on 62 minutesCredit: Getty
      There was a nervous wait for West Ham fans but to their relief after a long VAR check, the goal was ruled out.
      Moyes’ team had lost concentration and their performance had dipped following the issues with the crowd.
      But after a slightly wobbly start to the second half, they composed themselves and got the huge break they were hoping for.
      When Bowen controlled the ball in the arena it hit the outstretched hand of Biraghi and there was never any doubt that it would be spotted by VAR.
      Benrahama’s penalty was superb and all West Ham needed to do was keep their cool but they failed to do so.
      Left-back Emerson was beaten in the air by Gonzalez and Bonaventura took one touch before guiding a decent shot beyond Areola.
      The game opened up and both teams had their chances. Moyes tried to freshen things up by replacing Benrahma with Pablo Fornals with 14 minutes left.
      In the 89th minute, Areola delivered a vital save to smother a long distance shot from Sofyan Amrabat.
      And with extra-time looking nailed on, Bowen delivered that moment which will be seen time and time again on repeat.
      Rice lifted the trophy, his final action as a West Ham player. He will now hope the next 12 months will be as rewarding. The omens certainly look promising.
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      Regardless of where he moves to in the summer, he will be a key part of England’s bid to win Euro2024 in Germany.
      Because when Moore lifted West Ham’s European trophy in May 1965, he also had a pretty big tournament 12 months later. And that went pretty well.
      Giacomo Bonaventura cracks his excellent but temporary levellerCredit: EPA More

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      Fans in stitches at Declan Rice’s teenage haircut and compare him to Tiktok star as amazing throwback video emerges

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      FOOTBALL fans were left in stitches after Declan Rice’s teenage haircut was revealed. And fans couldn’t help but draw comparison’s between himself and TikTok star Thogden.
      Declan Rice speaking as part of BT Sport’s build-up coverage for the finalCredit: BT Sport
      But fans were left in hysterics as an old video emergedCredit: BT Sport
      The then teenager spoke to West Ham media after signingCredit: BT Sport
      And fans couldn’t help but draw a comparison with ThogdenCredit: BT Sport
      Football content creatorThogden has over 1.5million followers on YouTube
      Hammers skipper Rice was speaking as part of a BT Sport’s pre-match coverage for the club’s historic Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina.
      Rice, 24, sported a short back and sides with a comb-over on top.
      One fan spotted an uncanny similarity between young Rice and the social media sensation.
      They said: “Young Declan Rice looks like Thogden.”
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      A second fan commented on his haircut.
      They remarked: “Declan Rice hasn’t changed his haircut since he was a schoolboy.”
      As the video was shown to Rice, he said: “Oh my god.”
      In the video, the then 14-year-old said: “I’m very happy to be signing. Since being released from Chelsea two years ago I never would have thought this would happen.”
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      The England international could not help but cringe at the video, before saying: “I’ve gone all embarrassed now.”
      Thogden has an army of followers across his social media pages.
      The football content creator has 1.48million subscribers on YouTube, while adding 637,000 through his Instagram and 338,000 on TikTok.
      West Ham achieved their first European triumph in 58 years following Jarrod Bowen’s late winner to seal a 2-1 win.
      However, the final took an ugly turn after missiles were thrown from the crowd, leaving Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi bleeding from his head. More

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      Fiorentina star Biraghi left covered in blood after missiles thrown from ‘morons’ in West Ham end smash him in head

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      FIORENTINA star Cristiano Biraghi was left covered in blood after missiles were thrown onto the pitch as he went to take a corner. Plastic cups, coins and a disposable vape were thrown from the West Ham end as the Serie A side’s captain was hit on the back of the head.
      Cristiano Biraghi was left bleeding after being struck in the headCredit: Getty
      Biraghi had blood pouring from his headCredit: Reuters
      Biraghi was treated for his injuryCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      A stadium announcement told fans to stop throwing objects on the pitchCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Biraghi reacts as he was hit on the headCredit: Rex
      Biraghi was kicked the cups after they were thrown on the pitchCredit: Rex
      West Ham players went over to tell fans to stop throwing more objectsCredit: Getty
      A vape was also seen to be among the objects thrown on the pitchCredit: Rex
      West Ham players headed over to the section of the crowd where the objects had been thrown from and implored them to stop.
      Following the incident, a stadium announcement said: “This is an important security announcement — stop throwing objects onto the field. Please respect the players and the officials. Thank you.”
      Reacting to the shocking incident, SunSport columnist Piers Morgan said: “Shameful behaviour by West Ham fans. 👇👇”
      Joe Cole also blasted the “moronic behaviour” of the fans.
      Speaking on BT Sport he said: “It’s moronic behaviour, it really is.
      “We’ve been praising the West Ham fans, and rightly so. It only takes a handful of idiots to do that. It needs to be sorted out and taken out of the game.”
      A fan said: “There’s a lot of blood coming out of that gash on Biraghi’s head, I expect lifetime bans from all football in Europe for those West Ham supporters!!!”
      A second declared: “Disgusting behaviour.”
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      A third added: “Should be a season ban. Same for Roma after last week until fan behaviour improves.”
      “Completely unacceptable,” typed a fourth.
      The escalation comes after plastic cups were thrown at fellow Fiorentina star Nicolas Gonzalez.
      At the Eden Arena in Prague, Czechia, fans are allowed to drink in the stands.
      The incident comes after fan violence erupted in the City between two groups earlier in the day.
      You can keep up with the match in SunSport’s Live Blog HERE. More

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      Fiorentina ace Nicolas Gonzalez pelted with cups ‘thrown from West Ham end’ after claiming he was elbowed by Declan Rice

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      WEST HAM’S historic European final was marred by fan controversy after cups were thrown at a Fiorentina star before the situation later escalated.Nicolas Gonzalez was in a heap on the floor when cups were thrown from the West Ham end towards the star.
      Nicolas Gonzalez had a cup thrown at himCredit: Getty
      The Argentine fell to the floor after an alleged elbow from Declan Rice.
      But while on the deck, BT Sport commentators pointed out that plastic cups appeared to be thrown from the West Ham end.
      It is not clear who threw the cups.
      Later into the first half, missiles were thrown again with an object cutting the head of Fiorentina star Cristiano Biraghi.
      The referee was forced to pause the match due to the shameful scenes.
      Biraghi was treated before the match thankfully resumed.
      Joe Cole, who was on duty for BT Sport, called those who threw objects “morons”.
      There was sickening scenes prior to the game when fans clashed in Prague’s city centre.
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      To get to the final the Irons beat AZ Alkmaar in the semi-finals.
      Under David Moyes, West Ham were Europa League semi-finalists last season.
      And after making the final at Eden Arena in Prague, Czechia, West Ham are now eyeing a first European trophy since 1965.
      In anticipation of winning the trophy, Hammers fans have been busy preparing for the trophy parade.
      Plans for an open-top bus parade were revealed, though fans were left saying
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      Fans left delighted as BT Sport coverage of West Ham Game fronted by ‘most beautiful girl in the world’

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      VIEWERS labelled Jules Breach the “most beautiful girl in the world” as the presenter led BT Sport’s coverage of West Ham vs Fiorentina.Armchair observers also awarded the Brighton supporter honorary status as a Hammers’ fan – as David Moyes’ men prepared for their Europa Conference League final.
      Jules Breach had a tough battle of the suits, with ex-Hammers Joe and Carlton Cole also smartly dressed for the finalCredit: Twitter / @julesbreach
      Brighton fan Jules hopes to see the Hammers make historyCredit: Instagram / @makeupartistglo
      The TV and rdio star has amassed a following of 128k on InstagramCredit: Getty
      Viewers also noted how sharp Jules’ pink trouser suit looked amid fierce competition from the attire of BT Sport pundits Joe Cole and Carlton Cole.
      Former England midfielder Joe looked dapper in a beige number, while fellow ex-Hammer Carlton power-dressed in a blue striped suit.
      Many fans have been bemoaning the loss of BT Sport Score on Saturday afternoon – fronted by Jules.
      So they were delighted to see the 35-year-old spearhead the coverage as West Ham targeted their first trophy glory since the 1980 FA Cup.
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      One observer wrote: “Coverage fronted by the most beautiful girl in the world I see.”
      Another posted: “As Carlton says, you’re an honorary Hammer now Jules.”
      And a third raved: “Love the suits.”
      Jules has risen to fame via Premier League Productions, CBS, talkSPORT and Channel 4.
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      But although she was bigging up the Hammers’ bid for history on Wednesday, her true football love remains on her native south coast.
      Jules picked up her obsession with Brighton through her cousins, who “lived and breathed everything Seagulls”.
      She’s also a big hit on social media, with her Instagram following rising to 128,000.
      Fans’ favourite Jules has covered football for a host of broadcasters, including club and international levelCredit: Rex
      Jules ls popular with supporters on both the radio and TVCredit: Getty More

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      How to watch West Ham vs Fiorentina Europa Conference League final for FREE tonight

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      WEST HAM are all set to take on Fiorentina in a tasty Conference League final TONIGHT – and fans can watch it for FREE.The Hammers beat Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar in an epic two-legged semi-final.
      Declan Rice is looking to help West Ham break their trophy droughtCredit: Reuters
      And David Moyes will be hoping he can manage the side to a first European triumph in 58 years.
      But for fans who don’t have access to BT Sport’s TV channel, they can watch it elsewhere for free, and SunSport has all the information below.
      How can I watch West Ham vs Fiorentina for FREE?
      The Conference League final between West Ham and Fiorentina can be watched for FREE on the BT Sport YouTube channel.
      Kick-off for the huge encounter is set to get underway at 8pm BST.
      And the mouthwatering contest will be played at the Eden Arena in Prague which can host approximately 19,370 spectators.
      What happens if West Ham win?
      There has been confusion as to what would happen to the Premier League teams who have already qualified for Europe if the Hammers were to win tonight.
      West Ham would automatically qualify for the Europa League if they beat Fiorentina in the final.
      But the rest of the teams in England’s top fight can breathe a sigh of relief as it would just mean there would be eight English teams in Europe.
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      And this is the maximum number of teams that can feature in European competitions from England. More