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Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
James Maddison's now-deleted tweet about Gareth Bale resurfaces as he is interviewed by Spurs legend on TNT Sports
Scroll down to read the old tweets MAD ABOUT IT MAD ABOUT IT James Maddison's now-deleted tweet about Gareth Bale resurfaces as he is interviewed by Spurs legend on TNT Sports JAMES MADDISON'S now-deleted tweets about Gareth Bale have resurfaced after he was interviewed by the Welshman. The Tottenham star spoke to Bale ahead of the Europa League final in Bilbao. 5 James Maddison was interviewed by Gareth Bale on TNT Sports Credit: TNT SPORTS 5 Maddison once tweeted this about Bale Credit: x 5 He has since deleted the anti-Spurs posts Credit: x The pair were pitchside before the game as Maddison, 28, was unable to play due to injury. Maddison and Bale made up part of the panel on TNT Sports' coverage before the match. As the two discussed the match, Maddison's now-deleted tweets about the five-time Champions League winner resurfaced on social media. The then 16-year-old posted about not liking Tottenham and claimed Jack Wilshere was better than Bale. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL MOVED ON Six-cap England ace made unemployed at 33 after playing 11 minutes in 4 months The first tweet from 2012 read: "I hate Gareth Bale with a passion, calm down you monkey, [Jack] Wilshere is 10x better than you chimpanzee." And in another, from March 2013, Maddison posted: "Hope Luis Suarez destroys Tottenham today, don't like Spurs! "Especially that monkey everyone's on about!" Maddison deleted the tweets ahead of his £40million transfer from Leicester City to Spurs in 2023. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS He was a part of the Coventry youth system when he made the posts. They have been deleted and can not be seen on his account, along with every other tweet before 2019. Man Utd & Spurs supporters party all day in Bilbao's fan zones ahead of Europa League final 5 MAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM - EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVE Latest betting odds, offers and predictions Fans have seen the funny side of the encounter as they reacted on social media. One posted: "Getting Gareth bale and James Maddison together is proper funny." A second wrote: "Maddison standing next to Bale rn haha." A third commented: "Maddison next to Bale in the studio…….awkward." A fourth said: "Maddison standing next to Bale, must be awkward after those tweets." Another added: "So awks." Meanwhile, Tottenham's trophy parade plans have been revealed before the final against Manchester United.
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Man Utd vs Tottenham – Europa League final LIVE SCORE: Build up as rivals bid for European glory in Bilbao
MANCHESTER UNITED and Tottenham have one last chance to end their torrid campaigns with glory as they face off in TONIGHT'S mouthwatering Europa League final! Red Devils boss But, despite that, Amorim incredibly has the chance to secure United their first bit of European silverware since 2017. However, under-fire Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou promised that he always 'delivers a trophy in his second season' and will be desperate to end Spurs' 17-year trophy drought. With Champions League qualification for next season also up for grabs, this has all the ingredients to be a classic affair. Kick-off time: 8pm BST TV channel: TNT Sports 1 Live stream: Discovery+ Man Utd starting team: To follow Tottenham starting team: To follow GET EITHER SIDE TO WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE AT 40/1 WITH PARIMATCH Follow ALL the action from the Europa League final with our live blog below...
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ruben Amorim spotted in hotel gym for ‘massive arm day' as Man Utd boss sneaks in workout before Europa League final
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RUBEN AMORIM has hit the gym ahead of tonight's Europa League final. The Manchester United boss is hoping to salvage his side's season by beating Tottenham to lift silverware. 3 Ruben Amorim has been in a relaxed mood ahead of the Europa League final Credit: PA Far from being tense ahead of the huge match, Amorim appeared relaxed as he posed for a gym selfie alongside two supporters this morning. Social media user @utdbelles posted the snap, alongside the caption: "my dads day started at the gym with a special guest". In the image, Amorim could be seen beaming in his Man Utd training top. When a fan responded that the Portuguese "doesn't skip leg day", @utdbelles added: "he was apparently having a massive arm day". Amorim cut a relaxed figure as he appeared at yesterday's press conference alongside Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire. During the presser, Amorim was asked if he felt fortunate not to be under the same amount of scrutiny as opposite number Ange Postecoglou. Fernandes interjected, laughing as he said: "He is!" Taking it in his stride, a smiling Amorim joked: "He wants my job! He will be a very, very good coach. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 MAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM - EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVE Latest betting odds, offers and predictions "But he needs to work on his mindset, on dealing with people!" Amorim was also asked why he is not "under more pressure". Bruno Fernandes matches Cristiano Ronaldo record as he wins Man Utd award - but admits he DOESN'T want it The 40-year-old thoughtfully responded: "I don't know. I know that, in this kind of club, also in Tottenham, but especially in Manchester United, it's strange to have some coaches here they lose some games and they are sacked. It's hard to explain. "I think people are seeing what I'm trying to do. Sometimes I'm thinking more of the club than myself, so people understand, especially the board. "We have lots of possibilities in this context, it's really hard. I don't know how to explain how the fans like me in this moment. It's hard to explain. "I will try to prove myself to the fans and to the board but I don't have an explanation for you. Again, I think it's a good thing for me to never worry about that. It's part of being a coach. "The most important thing is to know what you're doing and I explained everything. Again, before, when I explained about the storm and all the problems we have to the board. So I was clear. I won't change my idea. "They know they cannot say one thing that I said to get the job and then I change my mind. It was the opposite. I think the board can understand that, the fans can understand that, but we'll reach a moment when we have to win. No matter what." 3 Man Utd vs Spurs - Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clash
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ruben Amorim spotted in hotel gym for ‘massive arm day' as Man Utd boss sneaks in workout before Europa League final
RUBEN AMORIM has hit the gym ahead of tonight's Europa League final. The 3 Ruben Amorim has been in a relaxed mood ahead of the Europa League final Credit: PA Far from being tense ahead of the huge match, Social media user @utdbelles posted the snap, alongside the caption: "my dads day started at the gym with a special guest". In the image, Amorim could be seen beaming in his Man Utd training top. When a fan responded that the Portuguese "doesn't skip leg day", @utdbelles added: "he was apparently having a massive arm day". READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Amorim cut a relaxed figure as he appeared at yesterday's press conference alongside During the presser, Amorim was asked if he felt fortunate not to be under the same amount of scrutiny as opposite number Ange Postecoglou. Fernandes interjected, laughing as he said: "He is!" Taking it in his stride, a Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 MAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM - EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVE Latest betting odds, offers and predictions "But he needs to work on his mindset, on dealing with people!" Amorim was also asked why he is not "under more pressure". Bruno Fernandes matches Cristiano Ronaldo record as he wins Man Utd award - but admits he DOESN'T want it The 40-year-old thoughtfully responded: "I don't know. I know that, in this kind of club, also in Tottenham, but especially in Manchester United, it's strange to have some coaches here they lose some games and they are sacked. It's hard to explain. "I think people are seeing what I'm trying to do. Sometimes I'm thinking more of the club than myself, so people understand, especially the board. "We have lots of possibilities in this context, it's really hard. I don't know how to explain how the fans like me in this moment. It's hard to explain. "I will try to prove myself to the fans and to the board but I don't have an explanation for you. Again, I think it's a good thing for me to never worry about that. It's part of being a coach. "The most important thing is to know what you're doing and I explained everything. Again, before, when I explained about the storm and all the problems we have to the board. So I was clear. I won't change my idea. "They know they cannot say one thing that I said to get the job and then I change my mind. It was the opposite. I think the board can understand that, the fans can understand that, but we'll reach a moment when we have to win. No matter what." 3 Man Utd vs Spurs - Europa League final:
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Roy Keane lands new job for Europa League final as Man Utd legend makes TV channel switch
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ROY KEANE has landed a new job for the Europa League final. The former Manchester United captain has appeared as a pundit regularly this season for Sky Sports and ITV. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Roy Keane will work as a pundit for CBS Sports on their coverage of the Europa League final Credit: Getty But he will work for a new broadcaster for the Europa League final - CBS Sports. Keane, 53, will line up alongside fellow pundits Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards, whom he works with at Sky. That pair have worked for CBS Sports on their coverage of the Champions League all season long. The host for the final in Bilbao will be Anita Jones, while Peter Schmeichel and Guillem Balague will be pitchside reporters. READ MORE ON MAN UTD MOVED ON Six-cap England ace made unemployed at 33 after playing 11 minutes in 4 months Keane shared his prediction for the final ahead of kick-off, suggesting his former club will "edge it" thanks to their history and the quality of Bruno Fernandes. He said: "You still have to fancy United, someone like Bruno can produce, the history of Manchester United still carries a little bit of weight. "There's not much between them [in the league] but come the crunch, come the final, United's history in finals, them winning cups the last few years, you'd like to think they would have a bit more knowledge around the game than Spurs. "That might edge it for them, and I think Bruno can produce that bit of magic." BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 3 MAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM - EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVE Latest betting odds, offers and predictions SunSport have revealed that United will not host a victory parade if they win the Europa League. That is out of respect for the hundreds of staff who have lost their jobs this season amid minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe's brutal cuts. Man Utd & Spurs fans get Europa League final party started in Basque city Bilbao after mad dash on planes & 35hr ferries 3 Man Utd vs Spurs - Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clash
