Wout Weghorst has revealed that he was snubbed by Erik ten Hag when asking to take one of Manchester United penalties in a shootout with Brighton. Cup clash decided on spot-kicks Dutch striker put his name forward Ended up converting sudden death strike WHAT HAPPENED? The Red Devils saw their FA Cup semi-final clash with the Seagulls go all the way to spot-kicks after 120 goalless minutes at Wembley Stadium. Five volunteers were required to step up and set the tone for United from 12 yards, with Weghorst offering his services only to find himself overlooked by a fellow Dutchman that instead sent him…
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Paris Saint-Germain are set to say goodbye to Lionel Messi after the season with extension talks reportedly put on ice. Messi to leave PSG for free Endured indifferent two years in Paris But could now realistically return to Barcelona WHAT HAPPENED? With contract talks having stalled in the months since his historic World Cup win, Lionel Messi’s future now looks more and more likely to lie away from PSG. The Mirror reports that PSG are “in no rush” to extend his agreement and sign Messi to a new deal, and are instead willing to let him leave for free this summer. THE BIGGER…
Manchester United have a much better chance at landing Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain this summer after Real Madrid decided to pursue a Chelsea star instead, according to a report. Mbappe was expected to leave PSG last summer as Real president Florentino Perez pushed incredibly hard to sign him. However, the forward shocked the footballing world in May last year by agreeing a new three-year contract with the French giants. According to The Guardian, Mbappe was handed a stunning €100million signing-on bonus, as well as being given powers at PSG that no other player has ever had. Everyone involved with PSG celebrated the new deal as Mbappe staying is viewed as being…
Manchester United are now optimistic Raphael Varane could be fit for the FA Cup final. Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has revealed he hopes to have Raphael Varane back fit and available for the FA Cup final against Manchester City following his side’s dramatic 7-6 penalty shootout triumph over Brighton. The dependable Frenchman has been sidelined since the 2-2 Europa League draw with Sevilla in which he was forced off with a concerning ankle problem. Initially, there were fears Varane’s season could now be over due to the nature of the swelling but it appears the former Real Madrid…
Erik ten Hag said fans can trust Manchester United to give 100% to defeat Manchester City in the first all-Manchester FA Cup final and ensure their local rivals cannot emulate their own achievement as the only English team to win the treble. United will face Pep Guardiola’s side at Wembley on 3 June after beating Brighton & Hove Albion 7-6 on penalties on Sunday, the semi‑final finishing goalless following extra time. Victor Lindelöf scored the winning kick after Solly March missed his. City can claim the treble if they win all of their remaining Premier League matches, beat Real Madrid in the Champions League…
Elizabeth Olsen stopped by the SiriusXM studio in New York City looking every inch a fall fashion queen. The 30-year-old actress donned leather slacks, a sharp blazer and a high-neck blouse for her Tuesday visit. The sister of twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen currently stars in the second season of Sorry For Your Loss on Facebook Watch. Fall chic: Elizabeth Olsen donned leather slacks, a sharp blazer and a high-neck blouse for her Tuesday visit to SiriusXM studios The Marvel star was all smiles as she wore a fitted black blazer over the high-neck blouse. Her tawny pants slightly flared at the knee…
Bruno Fernandes went full Cristiano Ronaldo by coaching his teammates from the touchline in their FA Cup semi-final. And it might have worked, with Manchester United knocking Brighton out of the competition on penalties after a scoreless 120 minutes. Fernandes was shouting at his teammates in the break He then spoke to Luke Shaw The United midfielder was taken off in extra time, having failed to make a telling impact during 101 minutes of action. With the whistle blowing for the end of the first half of extra time shortly after, Fernandes was seen heavily involved on the touchline. The de-facto United captain could…
Lionel Messi has been spotted in Barcelona alongside his family as he continues to be linked with a sensational return to the Nou Camp this summer. Messi’s contract at PSG is due to expire in June, and it remains unclear as to where he will be playing his football next season. He had looked set to sign a new deal with the French champions at the turn of the year, but the two parties are yet to reach an agreement. Messi will reportedly receive a lucrative offer to join long-term rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia this summer, but the door has also been left open for…
Manchester United beat Brighton 7-6 on penalties to book their place in the FA Cup final against Manchester City. Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag picked out Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof as the two integral figures behind his side’s FA Cup semi-final penalty shootout triumph over Brighton at Wembley. The Red Devils had to weather several storms against the Seagulls throughout a gruelling 120 minutes of action but their determination eventually paid dividends after Solly March blazed his spot-kick high over the bar. The miss allowed Swedish centre-back Lindelof to convert the winning penalty as he curled home from…
Elizabeth Olsen stood out from the crowd in a bright yellow midi dress with black buttons while arriving to the Today show in New York City on Tuesday. While preparing to tape an episode of NBC’s popular morning show, the actress, 34, radiated beauty as she flashed a bright smile at onlookers that crowded outside the GE Building in Rockefeller Center to catch a glimpse of her. For the occasion, the Ingrid Goes West star sported a bright red lipstick, structured black blazer, matching high heels and her golden blonde tresses in loose waves. During her interview, alongside costar Love and Death costar Jesse Plemons, the younger sibling of…
RAGING Erik ten Hag went “really mad” with the hairdryer treatment to reignite Manchester United. Boss Ten Hag had his biggest blow-up since taking over after their Europa League shambles in Seville. The United gaffer said: “After Sevilla, I was really mad. For me it was so unacceptable because if you play a quarter-final in the Europa League you give everything and we didn’t. “You can make a mistake but you have to carry on.” Ten Hag had previously torn into his players after the woeful 4-0 defeat at Brentford in August and the humiliating 7-0 trouncing at Liverpool last month. Asked about his own hairdryer…
The 38-year-old Portuguese star appeared to be angered by the Messi chants made by the Al-Hilal fans throughout the match. Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s club career has been in a downward spiral ever since the icon left Serie A giants Juventus in 2021. After their recent loss against Al-Hilal, the Al-Nassr forward made an obscene gesture toward the Al-Hilal fans, which is considered illegal in Saudi Arabia. The 38-year-old Portuguese star appeared to be angered by the Messi chants made by the Al-Hilal fans throughout the match. The intention behind this action of the football icon remains uncertain but a…