All-rounder Liam Livingstone will captain England during their white-ball tour of the West Indies after Jos Buttler suffers a setback in his recovery from a calf injury.
As a result, United have taken drastic measures to ensure only their genuine fans are in the seats reserved for home supporters.
According to the Daily Mail, the club will only make tickets available to purchase to those who were registered members before the Europa League draw was made.
ERIK TEN HAG has hailed Jose Mourinho as an example for managers as he prepares to face him in Istanbul in the Europa League on Thursday.
Mourinho, now manager of Fenerbahce, added to his already impressive trophy haul with the League Cup and Europe League in his time at Manchester United.
Indeed that triumph in Stockholm in 2017 over Ajax was the last trophy United won back in 2017 until Ten Hag took charge and won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in the last two seasons.
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Now the pair clash in Istanbul and United boss Ten Hag was full of praise for one of his predecessors at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag said: “It’s a big game for both of us.
“I really enjoy facing him and playing against him. He has always good teams, he is a winner – he has won so many trophies – I think he is an example for many, many managers.”
Ten Hag has been the most successful manager alongside Mourinho since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
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Still, he remains under pressure with United sitting below mid-table.
Ten Hag acknowledges that what happens now is all important.
He said: “It is football, you have to live for now.
“What happened is in the past, you have to prove yourself every day, you have to prove yourself every season so we have to go for it.
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“We are in the start of the season and we will see where we end but our target is to win a trophy again.”
The pressure was eased on Ten Hag with a comeback victory against Brentford on Saturday with 21-year-old Rasmus Hojlund grabbing the second-half winner.
Ten Hag said: “He will always score. What is important is he is keeping fit.
“He picked up so many injuries in the first season and when he stays fit, he will score goals because that is proved in his stats.”
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Erik ten Hag’s struggles in European football have continued this term.
They kicked off this season’s campaign with a 1-1 draw at home to FC Twente.
“It is not just about women’s rights, it’s about human rights and climate action. All of those things are hugely important but not as important to Fifa as the sponsorship money Aramco can bring.”
Saudi Arabia has been accused by critics of investing in various sports and using high-profile events to improve its international reputation.
Aramco has not commented on the letter from the women players, while Fifa told BBC Sport that sponsorship revenues were reinvested in the women’s game at all levels.
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While Middag, who is vice-chair of players union PFA Scotland, applauded that, she added: “We have to be aware of how these investments are used and how they are maybe to mask certain human rights abuses, which I don’t think we can stay silent about.
“I and more than 100 other female footballers have the possibility and freedom to speak out against sponsorship deals like these, but we know that women in Saudi Arabia don’t have that right and that’s why we want to make this stand.”
Joining Middag in signing the letter are Rangers team-mate Jane Ross, fellow Scotland international Lisa Evans, of Glasgow City, Celtic’s Mathilde Carstens, Hibernian’s Ciara Grant and Rosie Livingstone, Heart of Midlothian’s Emma Ilijoski, Dundee United’s Abbie Cusack, Motherwell’s Gillian Inglis and Spartans duo Ella Beaton-Hill and Hannah Jordan.
Going into the play-offs, Inter Miami’s biggest challengers will likely be fellow Eastern Conference side Columbus Crew, who have attracted plenty of plaudits thanks to the exciting style of play implemented by coach Wilfried Nancy.
Western Conference table-toppers Los Angeles FC, and the team finishing just behind them on goal difference, LA Galaxy, could also pose a threat.
Challengers for the league’s individual awards will also come from these teams. Coach of the year will be between Nancy and Martino, MVP will be between Messi and the Crew’s former Watford striker, Cucho Hernandez, while newcomer of the year will likely be one of Suarez or LA Galaxy’s brilliant Brazilian winger, Gabriel Pec.
The Golden Boot winner is already decided, though. It went to former Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Crystal Palace forward Christian Benteke who has had an outstanding season with DC United, scoring 23 goals in 30 appearances.
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Suarez finished alongside Messi as Inter Miami’s top scorer with 20 goals from 27 appearances, continuing the form that produced 17 goals in 33 games for Gremio in 2023 and saw him named player of the year in the Brazilian league.
Though Messi played little more than half a season’s games in MLS in 2024, he has still been one of the most productive players in the league with 20 goals and 10 assists in 19 appearances. This, plus his wider impact, makes him favourite for the MVP award.
His mere presence at the David Beckham-owned franchise which joined the league in 2020 has helped transform them from a team that finished 14th out of 15 teams in the Eastern Conference in 2023 (27th out of 29 teams overall) to one that broke the regular season points record in 2024.
This stellar regular-season performance gives Miami benefits going into the play-offs. As the top seed they will retain home advantage throughout, and the MLS Cup final is played at the home of the highest-seeded team involved which, should they get that far, would be Miami’s Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
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Messi lifting the Supporters’ Shield has served to increase the esteem in which the regular-season title is held. He and his former Barcelona team-mates, used to playing in a football culture where the league winner is the champion, will certainly have valued it, but they recognise that this is a new adventure and a different way of doing things, and they want to succeed in this culture too.
BILL BELICHICK has started engagement ring shopping for his 24-year-old sweetheart as shock wedding plans begin to take shape, a source close to the NFL coaching legend has told The U.S. Sun.
According to the well-placed insider, the 72-year-old six-time Super Bowl-winning coach has been to “around 20” stores in New York and Los Angeles over the last two months as he considers proposing to new flame Jordon Hudson.
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Jordon Hudson with Bill Belichick along with family and friendsCredit: INSTAGRAM
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Belichick spent the day at a maze with Jordan and their close palsCredit: INSTAGRAM
The source confirmed that plans are in place to get engaged to the former cheerleader “after the end of the season”.
The U.S. Sun has extensively reported on how the former New England Patriots coach loves his new life after stepping away from the hot seat after 23 years at the end of last season.
A source revealed that Belichick was “living like a 25-year-old man” as he enjoyed time away from the NFL by throwing himself into punditry and his new relationship.
He also revealed that the coaching great has been quizzing pals about the best way to propose and possible locations.
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“Since last June, has has talked that he loves her and that he sees his future with her,” said a close friend.
“Their relationship makes him feel happy and complete.
“She understands him and supports him.
“He has been looking for a ring for the last two months
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“He asked how much he should spend on a ring and make it a special moment.”
The U.S. Sun has been told Belichick is ready to drop $200,00 on a sparkly surprise for Jordon.
‘It’s disgusting’, Super Bowl champion slams ‘pig’ Bill Belichick, 72, for dating 24-year-old cheerleader Jordon Hudson
He reportedly met her on a flight in 2021 and started dating officially in June this year after a split from his partner of 16 years, Linda Holliday.
The pair have been pictured together on numerous occasions.
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“He has to decide very soon because he has to pick between two rings that jewelry designers suggested to him,” added the pal.
According to our sources, romantic Belichick is seriously considering a destination wedding in the Caribbean or Croatia.
The downsides of having a massive age gap relationship
Dr. Jenn Mann, MFT, a licesesed therapist, reveals the key issues experienced by romantic partners with a huge age gap between them.
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Dr. Mann claimed it might initially feel exciting when one partner is much younger than the other, like Bill Belichick, 72, and Jordon Hudson, 24, who share a whopping 48-year age difference.
“When people get older, they might just think it is refreshing that a young woman is looking at them adoringly and is attracted to them and is interested in him,” Dr. Mann told The U.S. Sun.
“[But] there is a huge gap in life experience — in just years on this planet, in the way that helps us to evolve, develop, and mature.”
“Even the most mature young person, when there is a 40-year age gap, the older people are incredibly immature.
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“You’re not meeting in the middle regarding development and life experience.”
Dr. Mann said one common consideration for older male partners would be the younger female wanting a father figure.
“Usually, younger women are drawn to much older men because of unresolved issues with their fathers,” Dr. Mann added.
“This could be a lack of attention, love, someone not being there, or even someone being in the household but not being present the way she might wish he was.”
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Dr. Mann noted that sexual and intimacy issues might begin to be at play, given the older partner may not have as much energy.
What’s more, for older men, “it becomes more difficult typically to get and maintain an erection,” she said.
“There are problems related to sexual performance, which can create other risks when it comes to taking medication for sexual performance.”
Socially, Dr. Mann suggested that issues may arise between a couple when they mix with friends from different generations.
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“In this case, if they’re hanging with Bill’s friends in their seventies or even sixties and fifties, a 24-year-old woman at that table will likely struggle to find common ground socially,” she said.
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“Bill loves the Adriatic coast, the romantic spots and landscapes,” said the source.
“He loves to make things special for her.
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“The goal is to get engaged after the end of the season when they will both have a break from work. “
Once the NFL season is over and his TV and media commitments are over, Belichick plans to whisk Jordon away to the French Riviera, Italy, and then back to Croatia.
A return to coaching is a possibility, although The U.S. Sun revealed last week that the Pats icon has no chance of taking over the New York Jets following Robert Saleh’s brutal sacking.
Whatever he decides, his new girlfriend will have his back.
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“He feels like it’s a new start in his life,” confirmed the source.
“She will support him whatever he decides to do. They are an excellent and united couple.”
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Belichick and Jordan are thought to have met on a flight while sat next to each otherCredit: TMZ Sports
The Detroit Lions will be without Jameson Williams for the next two weeks. The third-year receiver has been suspended two games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy, according to ESPN.
This is the second suspension for Williams in his career. The 23-year-old sat out four games last season for violating the NFL’s gambling policy.
The Lions drafted Williams with the No. 12 pick in 2022. He only played in six games as a rookie while he recovered from an ACL tear he suffered in the College Football Playoff.
He emerged as a weapon for Detroit’s offense late in 2023 and already has career highs in receiving yards (361) and TD receptions (3) this season. He ranks second on the team in both categories, behind Amon-Ra St. Brown.
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The 5-1 Lions are coming off a dramatic 31-29 win over the previously undefeated Minnesota Vikings. Next, Detroit will host the Tennessee Titans before traveling to Lambeau Field for a showdown with the Green Bay Packers. Both games will air on FOX.
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