From flop in Manchester to prince of Seville flying winger is rivalling his new best friend for title of La Liga’s finest player That was a month ago and as he said so, live on TV, Antony stood silently alongside, gazing at him like a lovestruck teenager. The feeling is mutual, everyone smitten. Antony had ended that night on the shoulders of goalkeeper Adrián going as wild as if they had won the World Cup He ended this Sunday night arriving back in the city late to find the training ground engulfed in green smoke Antony had helped Betis to their first league win over Sevilla in seven years; now he had scored a superb 91st-minute goal to complete a 2-1 comeback victory over Espanyol the ball bending into the far top corner from the corner of the area “Monumental,” his teammate William Carvalho called it although the outrageous run and finish with which Giovani Lo Celso had equalised five minutes earlier might have been even better Antony pointed at the tattoo on his throat that says iluminado – enlightened the chosen one – and at full time Adrián was there again laughing at the ludicrousness of what he had done waggling his hand like he had trapped his fingers in a drawer and pushing him towards the travelling fans It was the second time in three days that Antony had scored the winner he got a superb second when Betis beat Fiorentina in the first leg of the Conference League semi-final putting them within touching distance of a first European final and him within reach of two continental winners’ medals in a season “I’ve trained with him a thousand times and he’s never scored with his right foot,” David de Gea said It also confirmed that Betis will play European football for a fifth consecutive season and kept them within a point of a Champions League place – which would be their first in 20 years Antony scored the winner for Real Betis in a 2-1 comeback win against Espanyol on Sunday Photograph: Andreu Dalmau/EPABut it wasn’t just that The commitment too: only one Betis player makes more recoveries the sense of superiority: at times he can look just too good The feeling that says:what’s a player like him doing here belonging: what felt bizarre before feels right now “Pellegrini has given me a lot of confidence,” Antony said Nor did they know then that fifth would provide Champions League qualification; Athletic ShowReal Sociedad 0-0 Athletic Bilbao, Espanyol 1-2 Real Betis, Sevilla 2-2 Leganés, Real Madrid 3-2 Celta Vigo, Valladolid 1-2 Barcelona, Las Palmas 2-3 Valencia, Villarreal 4-2 Osasuna, Alavés 0-0 Atlético, Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Getafe. The latest from Antony was an injury-time winner against Espanyol a proper golazo that will further endear him to Real Betis form Antony’s unstoppable form at Betis is beyond what the most optimistic viewers had predicted and the difference from his days at Old Trafford is stark After his latest brilliant display, Antony has hinted that the biggest issue that led to his loss of form at Man Utd had nothing to do with the manager or the club So good has Antony been at Betis that people surrounding the club in Spain aren’t even interested in negotiation tactics anymore From Joaquin saying he’s willing to ‘kidnap’ Antony to Isco being ready to crowdfund a move for him it must feel a world’s apart for the player the feeling of being wanted He had become the butt of jokes at Man Utd mainly for his transfer fee because That has paid dividends after he left the surroundings that had trapped him in a vicious cycle and he’s now hinted that his real problem with the club was that exact surrounding created by the circus around him He thanked the fans in Betis for their support and said he’s someone who likes to feel ‘love’ from the fans something he sorely lacked at United as he became a relic of Erik ten Hag’s failings Antony said: “I have said it in many interviews saying that I scored a golazo with both of my feet I am someone who really likes to feel love from the fans Antony is the biggest example of the transformation a change of surroundings can bring about and whether the Man Utd fans like it or not his becoming a target trapped him in a vicious cycle It is likely that he just associates Man Utd with toxicity now and while the player didn’t help himself much either he’s showing that there’s quality there if he can feel confident It’s why he needs to leave the club permanently regardless of how well he does in Spain because he’ll likely revert to form (bad one at that) if he returns to Old Trafford United shouldn’t look at it as a “what if” scenario and bring him back They should cash in when his value is at a high and let him flourish elsewhere It won’t happen at this club because it’s no longer a skill issue it’s mainly confidence and the feeling of being wanted Manchester United have reportedly come up with a “Plan B” for Real Betis loanee Antony heading towards the summer transfer window Real Betis officials met with their Manchester United counterparts last week to open fresh negotiations over the future of Antony as the Brazilian winger’s loan draws to a close swapped Old Trafford for the Villamarin Stadium at the end of the January transfer window to join Real Betis on loan after falling down the pecking order under Ruben Amorim But where the Theatre of Dreams resembled more of a nightmare for the former Ajax star Spain has offered him a haven of redemption Antony has scored seven goals and provided four assists in 20 games for his newly adopted side, including a brilliant strike in stoppage time of last night’s comeback victory over Espanyol in the league Real Betis are currently sixth on 56 points And Spain will receive five qualification spots for next season’s Champions League meaning Los Verdiblancos are within touching distance of a brilliant domestic achievement But Real Betis are also in the semi-final of the Conference League having beating Italian side Fiorentina 2-1 in the first leg; again courtesy of a superb long-range effort by Antony against former teammate David de Gea was in attendance for this semi-final clash with executives from Real Betis reiterating their desire to keep Antony beyond the end of his loan last week According to Spanish outlet ElDesmarque the Liga club “met again with Manchester United last week” to discuss the prospect of the 25-year-old remaining in Seville next season “The Betis team’s proposal is to extend the loan this time assuming almost the entire salary of the Brazilian which isn’t much more than what Nabil Fekir was earning This is an acceptable amount for the Betis club which is offering the British side payment guarantees “Manchester United sporting director Christopher Vivell was also at the Benito Villamarín last Thursday watching the match against Fiorentina several issues were raised that are beginning to shape the Brazilian’s possible future Antony is clear that he will not continue in the Premier League.” The report reveals Antony’s preference is to remain with Real Betis over potential switches to Villarreal Roma or Bayer Leverkusen with the Champions League said to be crucial to Betis’ hopes of keeping the winger The club are described as “optimistic” over their chances but remain fearful a club will offer United the price Old Trafford officials have set for Antony this summer: €40 to €50 million The Red Devils are said to have a “good relationship” with their Spanish counterparts and “remain open to further negotiations” but will prioritise a permanent exit over another loan move But ElDesmarque also reveals Antony has one eye on the 2026 World Cup and “wants to continue playing” to give himself the best chance of being selected for Brazil thus guaranteed game time is “key to choosing a destination.” And the 25-year-old is unlikely to find a club as willing to offer him as many possible minutes of football as Los Verdiblancos next season Featured image Fran Santiago via Getty Images Darragh is a writer for The Peoples Person who spent three years as a history graduate slowly realising football was by far the most interesting thing to write about which are prepared to sell the Brazil international for £35-45m this summer UOL says Antony is wanted in a permanent deal by Betis Atletico Madrid are keen and have made contact with Antony's camp However, they're not alone with Arsenal also interested versatile attacker and Antony is being discussed at London Colney Digital Sports ReporterPublished: Invalid Date MANCHESTER UNITED flop Antony scored a last-gasp winning stunner as he continues to shine while on loan at Real Betis The winger joined United in 2022 after a whopping £86million deal with Ajax but never lived up to expectations as he only managed a mere total of 12 goals and five assists in 96 appearances That led Man Utd shipping the struggling 25-year-old out on loan as he fell out of favour in November once manager Ruben Amorim replaced the man who brought him to Old Trafford But the Brazil international has been a revelation in LaLiga ever since linking up with Betis as he has already registered seven goals and four assists in 20 appearances Antony's stunning form continued on Sunday as he led Manuel Pellegrini's side to a dramatic 2-1 victory at Espanyol The game was tied after the Brazilian's team-mate and ex-Tottenham ace Giovani Lo Celso cancelled out Roberto Fernandez's opener The forward drove the ball from the right wing and found the space to fire an incredible curling shot with his left foot just outside the area that gave Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia no chance. Man Utd fans watched in awe with many still arguing they're missing out on a talented player. Many have continuously suggested the Red Devils were wrong to offload Antony as he could have helped them during their worst ever Premier League season. One fan tweeted: "Jokes apart he is actually the Goat in LaLiga." I am absolutely loving his form in Spain." This fan said: "Bro is just scoring bangers every week." And that one wrote: "@ManUtd could do with a player like this!" Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Antony claims to have “found” himself at Real Betis with the Manchester United flop scoring another spectacular goal during a productive loan spell With confidence (and happiness) gradually seeping away Now clad in the green of Real Betis Antony's resurgence in Spain only needed this type of goal to underline his comeback The fact that he decided to do it in the 91st minute of a game with Betis' dreams of a UEFA Champions League spot slowly dying.. curl the ball into the top corner with the left foot - this was a trademark of the Brazilian at his time in Ajax so much so that Erik ten Hag once compared him to *the* cut-inside-and-shoot maestro Throughout his 96 games for Manchester United however Antony looked as far away from the Dutchman as possible The man who had commanded €110.75m in transfer fees on his journey from Sao Paulo to Manchester looked worth about a tenth of that A footballer that had been reduced to a meme Antony's struggles continued under Ruben Amorim and when the loan move to Betis came about in January it was seen as little more than the last gasp of a floundering career The change of scenery made a huge difference, and Antony 'found himself' at Betis Betis was the club of the working class in the city of Seville something that would appeal to the sensibilities of a boy who grew up in the favelas of Osasco Even the club's motto - 'Viva er Betis manque pierda' ('Long live Betis even if they lose') spoke of a fanbase that were forgiving ever ready to offer a second chance to anyone putting on their shirt He'd repaid the faith of the fans - with his tally of ten goal involvements in 19 games a far cry from his Manchester United form (his last 10 G/A for United took 72 games) like his incredible right-footed volley in midweek that gave Betis a 2-1 win over Fiorentina in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League semifinal dreaming of the UEFA Champions League spots A trip to Espanyol looked easy only on paper; Betis had won only once in their last four visits to the Estadi Cornella-El Prat When Roberto Fernandez gave the hosts the lead in the 28th minute especially since Joan Garcia was turning in a world class performance in the Espanyol net Betis' hopes of a UCL spot were in real danger - until a stunning solo run from Giovani Lo Celso saw him equalise for the visitors 89:59 on the clock. Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesBetis had their tails up powering forward as the game headed into injury time with Marc Batra in the hosts' defence making a hash of the clearance The ball looped in the air and fell kindly for Hector Bellerin on the edge of the box and he tapped it first time towards Antony in the right channel After a pirouette over the ball to turn his body the right way a half-touch there as he teased Puado into getting tight A quick shuffle of his hips in both directions but it didn't matter - his Brazilian opponent had got enough purchase on the ball that there was a yard of space to shoot The broadcast angle was perfectly suited for the strike angled right towards goal from the right corner of the box Antony whipped a ferocious strike aimed at the top corner and the camera was perfectly positioned to witness the curl - right into the corner-iest of top corners Garcia in the Espanyol net could only watch in horror Those on the pitch were left in disbelief - even Antony's own teammates Cedric Bakambu turned around and gazed in open-mouthed wonder Antony Matheus dos Santos had done it again but it didn’t matter Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images"I've said it in many interviews - I found myself at Real Betis The fans have found me as well - I'm very happy I was joking with the manager (Pellegrini) saying that I scored a golazo with my right foot (against Fiorentina) now I need one with my left foot - and I did that today and I want to thank them for that," said the Brazilian after the match For keeping his own and his club's dreams alive with another spectacular golazo PORTLAND, Ore.  – Portland Timbers forward Antony has been named to MLS’s Team of the Matchday for Matchday 10, the league announced today. Antony notched three assists in Portland’s 4-2 road victory against LA Galaxy on April 27, lifting the Timbers into second place in the Western Conference (5-2-3, 18 pts) while extending their unbeaten streak to a seventh straight match (4-0-3). Antony, 23, tallied three assists in the Sunday night matchup, bringing his season total to a team-best five assists. Notably, he is now tied for the most goal contributions in the league with nine (4G, 5A). Antony is just the fourth player in club history to record three or more assists in a single match (Yimmi Chara, Diego Valeri, Rodney Wallace). The Brazilian winger has registered an assist in three straight matches for Portland, tallying five in that span. The Timbers will continue on the road against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, May 3. Kickoff is set for 7:30pm PT at PayPal Park on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app in English and Spanish with local radio broadcasts on 750 The Game (English) and La GranD 1150AM/93.5 FM (Spanish). A capsule collection made to keep the spirit of Soccer City USA Alive. Available for a limited time online and in-stadium. While some argue that the competition is unnecessary the fans of Real Betis certainly have a different opinion The Villamarin Stadium was packed to its maximum capacity of 60,721 fans and included an impressive pre match display While the other semi-final was more lopsided and boring this matchup proved to be a fiery contest between two competitive and hungry sides The UEFA Conference League has brought a mixed bag of opinions from fans With such a raucous atmosphere behind them it should come as no surprise that Real Betis got off to a quick start A long ball into the right channel from Aitor Ruibal seemed to be under control by Fiorentina defender Pietro Comuzzo but he was pushed off the ball by Cédric Bakambu who (with some luck from the crossbar) fired the home side into the lead The rest of the half would be a cagey affair Neither side would register another shot on target until after the halftime interval Fiorentina’s 3-5-2 became more of a 5-3-2 as both sides were cautious to throw another blow Another goal would come for the home side, and it would come from the man in form, Antony. After a poor stint at Manchester United the Brazilian has really found his form in Spain he has five goal contributions in the Conference League The right-winger drove inside onto his left foot and then fired home a goal of the season contender with his weaker foot While that goal likely had the Italians rattled they made sure not to go home without something to hold on to Rolando Mandragora dropped into the defensive line and found Robin Gosens with a beautiful ball over the top and played a sharp cut back for captain Luca Ranieri The result was probably fair to both sides Both squads will like their chances going into next week's second leg in Florence © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"6j","src":"6k","url":"6l"},{"type":"6i","value":"6m"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"6p","url":"6q"},{"type":"6o","value":"6r"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands While that goal likely had the Italians rattled, they made sure not to go home without something to hold on to. Rolando Mandragora dropped into the defensive line, and found Robin Gosens with a beautiful ball over the top. The German trapped the ball at his feet, and played a sharp cut back for captain Luca Ranieri. Despite being a defender, the Italian fired home an important goal, keeping Fiorentina in the game. The result was probably fair to both sides. Real Betis finished with 1.91 xG, while Fiorentina accumulated 1.05. Both squads will like their chances going into next week's second leg in Florence. Kick off is Thursday, May 8th at 9:00 P.M. Betis edge Fiorentina 2-1 in thrilling Conference League semi-final first leg, with Antony’s volley stealing the spotlight in Seville Adit Waikul Author Betis finally reaped the benefits of their efforts with two late goals to seal the win scored an absolute screamer in the 90+1-minute to complete a late comeback for his team and take home all three points The win is extremely crucial for Betis as they are currently battling to finish in the UCL qualification spots in the league table. Five teams from LaLiga will be playing in the Champions League next season and Betis are currently in sixth place only one point behind fifth placed Villareal The win serves as a step in the right direction as there are only four games remaining in the current campaign and Betis will go all out to finish in the top 5 Antony is not the only Manchester United loanee who has been performing well Marcus Rashford has also been in fine form for Aston Villa Both of these players will be returning to Old Trafford at the end of their current loan deals and United manager Ruben Amorim will have to make a decision about the future soon IPL 2025: Match 57, KKR vs CSK Match Prediction - Who will win today's IPL Match? IPL 2025: When and where to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings in India? Watch: AB de Villiers slams journalists for criticising Virat Kohli over low strike-rate in IPL Haven’t seen him smiling: Adam Gilchrist shows concern for LSG skipper Rishabh Pant Antony has been a big hit in Spain since joining on loan from United after a difficult first half of the campaign at Old Trafford the loan deal which took the Brazilian winger to Betis did not include an option for the Spanish club to automatically make his stay permanent this summer "We need to crowdfund so he can stay at least another year," Isco said smiling when asked about Antony after Betis' 2-1 win against Sevilla in Sunday's derby Antony has scored four goals since joining Betis. Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesAntony has a contract with United until June 2027 He has scored four goals and set up four more in 12 appearances for the Spanish outfit Betis have already made it clear that they are keen for Antony to continue at the club next season and Isco believes he has made a huge impact at Betis "I'm happy to be able to enjoy Antony," the former Spain international said "He has surprised us all with his humility and with his willingness to help and add Antony, who despite not scoring stood out against Sevilla on Sunday, delighted the home crowd when he waved the club's flag around after the derby win as part of his team's celebrations "I'm very happy for Antony," Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini said in his post-match press conference who had gone through a complicated spell." Antony scored only 12 goals in 96 appearances for the Red Devils since his £85 million transfer from Ajax in 2022 "He is young, he has a lot to give to football," Pellegrini said of Antony. "It has helped his game to play alongside players like Isco, [Giovanni] Lo Celso, William Carvalho..." "What I am most happy about is having found myself and I found myself here," Antony said after Sunday's game "I'm grateful for the affection I've received since I arrived Sunday's win was Betis' sixth straight league triumph and allowed the side to cement their sixth place in LaLiga. Betis play at league leaders Barcelona on Saturday. Watch ABC Elections Analyst Antony Green will crunch the numbers on election night for the final time on May 3, after more than three decades in the role. Here's a look back at some memorable moments. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Antony curled in his most outrageous Real Betis goal yet to seal a last-gasp win at Espanyol and keep their Champions League hunt on track. 3 CommentsFiorentina goalkeeper David de Gea joked that former team-mate Antony beat him with a right-footed effort for the first time as the Brazilian rifled in a stunning goal in Real Betis' Europa Conference League win against the Italian club The on-loan Manchester United winger fired brilliantly past De Gea in Seville to help his side to a 2-1 semi-final first-leg victory It was Antony's sixth goal since leaving Old Trafford on loan to join the Spanish club in January The left-footed winger joined United in 2022 from Ajax for a fee of £87m and spent a season alongside De Gea prior to the Spaniard's departure on a free transfer in 2023 "I trained with Antony 1,000 times and he never scored a goal with his right foot in any training session," De Gea told Spanish broadcaster Movistar "I'm happy for him because he was coming from a difficult moment at United and now he's showing the best of himself." Betis are keen to keep Antony beyond the end of his loan deal Former Betis winger Joaquin joked he will help "kidnap" the former Ajax forward in order to keep him at the club "I'll provide the car if he has to be kidnapped and we'll see later," said Joaquin Abde Ezzalzouli put Betis ahead in the sixth minute with his effort crashing in off the crossbar and over the line Antony doubled the side's lead before Fiorentina captain Luca Ranieri pulled a goal back for the visitors arriving in the box to arrow a low drive past the outstretched hand of Francisco Vieites The Italian club had several chances to level the tie but were unable to find an equaliser as their nine-match unbeaten run ended glancing a header inches wide at the near post to leave them with an uphill battle at home in Florence next week The winner of the tie will likely face Chelsea in the final on 28 May after they won 4-1 away to Djurgarden in the other semi-final first leg Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser View comments | 3Top storiesLive Watch Arsenal in Champions League training - Calafiori and Odegaard involved before PSG Stunning stats and 'Ronaldo behaviour' - is Yamal cut out to rival Messi Real seek to sign Alexander-Arnold for Club World Cup A gritty crime saga set in Liverpool starring Sean Bean Stacey Dooley explores Britain’s shoplifting epidemic Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week Is the risk that Mercedes took with Antonelli paying off Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China 'Calamity keeper' or 'human wall' - which Donnarumma will Arsenal face Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights VideoZhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights Alexander-Arnold leaves as modern Liverpool great - but fans will feel hurt 'Scheffler and DeChambeau wins further raise US PGA excitement levels' Match-fixing scandal to Crucible champion - fall and rise of Zhao 'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney VideoEuropa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney Ask Me Anything the new BBC Sport service designed to serve you Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy Nine bolters with a shot of making the Lions squad How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool VideoHow 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool Solskjaer on Besiktas Saints 'punch' favourites Leinster in game for the ages VideoVardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer Poppy's tears Elton John & Happy Gilmore - McIlroy on Jimmy Fallon show Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Man Utd have reportedly rejected Real Betis' offer to extend Antony's loan deal with a permanent transfer hinging on their European aspirations Manchester United flop Antony scored a stunning goal to give Real Betis a slender advantage over Fiorentina in the Conference League semi-finals re-discovering his form after joining the Spanish side on loan in January Antony has scored seven goals and providing four assists in his 20 games across all competitions for Real Betis Roberto Fernández opened the scoring in the 28th minute for Espanyol before former Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso restored parity in the 85th The two sides looked set to share the spoils but Antony picked up the ball just outside the box before exquisitely curling the ball beyond ‘keeper Joan Garcia Betis’ win keeps them within touching distance of a spot in next season’s Champions League with the top five in La Liga set to play in Europe’s premier club competition Antony completed a move away from Old Trafford during the January transfer window and the former Ajax ace signed on loan for Spanish side Real Betis The 25-year-old Brazilian winger was unable to establish himself as a regular in the Manchester United first-team squad under Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim YO SOY TU PADRE.#LALIGAHighlights #StarsWarsDay pic.twitter.com/BHiD23FL4I Antony was handed a fresh start with Betis back in January, with the La Liga outfit agreeing to cover a large portion of his United wages during his loan spell The United star has been able to put his career back on track and Antony has impressed during his time at the Villamarin Stadium under Manuel Pellegrini Antony, who is under contract with United until 2027 has scored seven times and picked up four assists in 20 matches for Betis during his six-month loan spell READ MORE: Man Utd fans all in agreement about Ruben Amorim’s player who showed major weakness vs Brentford, ‘no two ways about it’ Manchester United star Antony played the full 90 minutes for Real Betis in his side’s 2-1 comeback victory over RCD Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Sunday. Roberto Fernandez fired RCD Espanyol into a first-half lead and the Spanish side took a 1-0 advantage into half-time, with Manuel Pellegrini’s men left chasing the match. Betis climbed back into the match late in the second half after former Tottenham star Giovani Lo Celso cancelled out Roberto Fernandez’s first-half opener. Antony then made his presence felt only six minutes after Giovani Lo Celso’s equaliser, with the United winger netting the winner in the 91st minute. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Antony Santos (@antony00) Pellegrini’s side ensured their victory over RCD Espanyol and Betis walked away with all three La Liga points at the RCDE Stadium on the weekend Antony took to Instagram and perfectly summed up his feelings after he curled his sensational strike past a helpless Joan Garcia in injury time he wrote in Portuguese: “Vivendo meu sonho com vocês!!” Antony’s message roughly translated from Portuguese to English said: “Living my dream with you!!” READ MORE: Man Utd fans have lot to say about Luke Shaw after performance vs Brentford, ‘time to accept’ claim is made Antony’s long-term future at Old Trafford remains uncertain and the Brazil winger has been able to send his harshest critics a message with his Real Betis form. The Betis attacker has established himself as an important first-team player for ex-Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini and he is impressing with his confidence. Betis are sixth in the La Liga table and Pellegrini’s men are only one point behind fifth-place Villarreal and four points adrift from fourth-place Athletic Club. Pellegrini’s side will now switch their attention to their Conference League campaign and will now face Fiorentina in their second-leg semi-final clash on Thursday. Play Duration: 35 minutes 50 seconds35m Brought to you by You’re about to hear a side of Antony Green you’ve never heard before.  The longtime Chief Election Analyst for the ABC is about to hang up his boots, after calling close to 100 elections in his time. He’s the guy we look to as the polling booths close, crunching the numbers, understanding the swings, and with a brain and knowledge bank that would rival the best computers. Antony is an icon, and arguably the most trusted person in Australia. But who is he behind the numbers? Get ready to find out, as we Take 5 and analyse the man himself across five songs. Published: 18 Apr 2025Fri 18 Apr 2025 at 12:00am Published: 11 Apr 2025Fri 11 Apr 2025 at 12:00am Published: 3 Apr 2025Thu 3 Apr 2025 at 11:00pm Download the ABC listen app to hear more of your favourite podcasts US EditionUK EditionScottish SunIrish SunSearchMy Account Antony has given his clearest signal yet that he would like a lengthier stay at Real Betis The Brazilian winger was the hero for Betis as he netted the winner in second-half stoppage time to secure a 2-1 victory over Espanyol With the ball at his feet on the right edge of the 18-yard box Antony unleashed a step-over before he nudged it with the outside of his left foot and unleashed a vicious curling effort that flew in the top corner The joy on Antony's face was there for all to see as he was immediately mobbed by his Betis teammates Antony's latest strike continued his impressive resurgence since he joined Betis on loan from Manchester United in January. the 25-year-old insisted he was 'happy' in Seville and has felt the love from Betis' supporters "And the fans have found me too. I'm happy. "I was joking with the coach (Pellegrini), saying that I scored a golazo with both of my feet. "I am someone who really likes to feel love from the fans. I want to thank them for that." it helped Betis to a win that kept them within touching distance of a spot in next season's Champions League Manuel Pellegrini's side sit sixth on 57 points one place and point behind Villarreal who occupy the last Champions League spot in LaLiga Qualification for Europe's elite club competition could be the key that decides whether Betis can afford to sign Antony on a permanent deal with United no doubt aiming to recoup as much of the £81million as possible Betis boss Pellegrini conceded just as much in April as he hailed how seamlessly Antony had slotted in to the team. "We've all seen what Antony has done here with the team, and I hope he can stay, although we know it won't be easy," Pellegrini said. "He's fitted in very well with the team's collective play and has had important individual performances. "I think the important thing now for Antony and everyone else is to focus on winning the next three points and trying to achieve a bigger goal, which of course would perhaps change the club's financial situation, playing in the Champions League or reaching higher levels in European competitions." Antony can endear himself to Betis' supporters even more should he play a starring role in getting the club to the Europa Conference League final on Thursday. Betis hold a 2-1 advantage over Fiorentina going into the second leg thanks to Antony's second-half strike. Should Betis get past their Italian rivals, they would be 90 minutes away from winning their first piece of European silverware. Antony has six goals and four assists in 19 appearances for Real Betis since joining on loan in January Fiorentina goalkeeper David de Gea joked that former team-mate Antony beat him with a right-footed effort for the first time as the Brazilian rifled in a stunning goal in Real Betis' Europa Conference League win against the Italian club The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made substituted for Sergi Altimira at 78 minutesNumber 4 Yellow Card at 6 minutesSubstituteshome team Yellow Card at 6 minutesSubstitutesNumber 16 Zaniolo Match OfficialsReferee: Michael OliverVideo Assistant Referee: Jarred GillettAssistant Referee 1: Stuart BurtAssistant Referee 2: James MainwaringFourth Official: Chris KavanaghAssistant VAR Official: Michael SalisburyMatch StatsKey Rolando Mandragora (Fiorentina) is shown the yellow card Isco (Real Betis) wins a free kick on the left wing Delay in match because of an injury Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) Amir Richardson (Fiorentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half Delay in match because of an injury Moise Kean (Fiorentina) Fran Vieites (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time Marc Bartra (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half Moise Kean (Fiorentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half Marc Bartra (Real Betis) header from the centre of the box is close Assisted by Aitor Ruibal following a corner Man Utd are closing in on their first summer departure with Atletico Madrid ‘very close to completing a move’ for Antony The Red Devils allowed the Brazil international to leave Old Trafford and move to Real Betis on loan until the end of the season in the winter transfer window Man Utd spent around £87m on Antony in the summer of 2022 but he made very little impact in his two-and-a-half seasons at Old Trafford Antony contributed just five Premier League goals and three assists in 62 appearances with the 25-year-old making no league starts this season before the Red Devils offloaded him to Betis But the Brazilian has been impressing in La Liga with the winger contributing six goals and two assists in 19 matches in all competitions for the Spanish outfit Real Betis have been keen to make the move permanent in summer with Man Utd hoping to permanently remove him from their books And now reports in Spain claim that Atletico Madrid are ‘very close to completing a move’ for Antony with the Spanish understood to have ‘submitted a €40 million offer to Manchester United to secure his services.’ Real Betis ‘hoped to negotiate a permanent purchase at the end of the season’ but rivals Atletico Madrid ‘has preemptively made a compelling offer that has convinced United’ Atletico have been ‘monitoring the Brazilian player’s progress for weeks’ and manager Diego Simeone is ‘convinced that Antony can provide the speed and directness his team needs to make a competitive leap forward in both LaLiga and the Champions League’ ‘The 40 million euro offer from the Red and Whites who are willing to part with the player for a sum that allows them to recoup part of the initial investment made when they signed him from Ajax and talks are expected to progress rapidly in the coming weeks.’ Real Betis are ‘unable to compete financially with Atletico’s financial muscle’ and the Verdiblancos had hoped their ‘good relationship with the player and with the United team could facilitate a more affordable negotiation’ And now it looks likely that Atletico Madrid will complete a ‘luxury addition’ for next season and the potential signing of Antony ‘could be one of the first major moves of what promises to be a busy summer at the Metropolitano headquarters’ Former Man Utd assistant manager Rene Meulensteen recently advised Antony to stay at Real Betis as he “has no future” at Old Trafford Meulensteen said: “Antony has no future at Manchester United He’s never really lived up to the expectations or the price tag at United He seems to be a lot happier playing football and in life generally at Betis – which is the most important thing he’d fall straight back into the rut he was in before he left I can’t see him returning under any circumstance; it’s probably best for all parties that he joins Betis on a permanent deal.” © Planet Sport Limited 2025 • All Rights Reserved The Brazilian got on the scoresheet yet again on Sunday and he now has seven goals and four assists from 20 appearances in all competitions His stock is at an all-time high, which is why INEOS are looking to offload him for as much as €40 million with Arsenal emerging as shock suitors recently Betis are also desperate to keep their talisman for longer and have even proposed another loan deal which United are unlikely to entertain The Spanish side are in no position to splurge so much on a single player Spanish media (via F365) have now reported that Atletico Madrid are ready to swoop in for the former Ajax ace and have submitted an opening offer of €40 million for the 25-year-old “The 40 million euro offer from the Red and Whites and talks are expected to progress rapidly in the coming weeks.” Atletico’s bid comes after they have reportedly been “monitoring the Brazilian player’s progress for weeks” with manager Diego Simeone “convinced that Antony can provide the speed and directness his team needs to make a competitive leap forward in both LaLiga and the Champions League” United had spent a whopping €95 million to sign him from Ajax in 2022 on the insistence of former manager Erik ten Hag The Brazil international managed a meagre 12 goals and five assists in two-and-a-half seasons in England and the freedom and lack of pressure has allowed him to excel at Betis Antony had blamed off-field problems for his poor displays but the truth is he was not good enough for the pace and physicality of the Premier League Hopefully, his future can be decided soon and the sum can be reinvested wisely this time around. Maybe Luis Campos could help with that with the Portuguese in talks to join United as their new sporting director with an army of lead figures dotted all over Britain speaks to a fear of annihilation in a time of paranoia If you think nostrils are just holes to breathe through, you’ve not spent enough time with Antony Gormley based like so much of his work on the dimensions of Gormley’s own body Two small holes at the nose are the only perforations in an otherwise uniform metal structure oh no: “Two holes at the nose reinforce the notion of the body as a conduit between physical and transcendent realms.” Gesundheit It’s the kind of overblown over-justification that has always blighted the work of Gormley looming out at you from the lobbies of countless bank HQs stark figures acting as cyphers for the very act of existence in the modern world White Cube is focusing on his first steps towards becoming a household name These are the first footprints left by a giant of contemporary British art is three boulder forms plopped on the ground all grey and weathered and wrapped in lead One is a granite rock from a beach in Ireland the other two are water and air from the same place though you’ll never know which is which unless you pick them up or give them a quick toe punt (don’t try it – the security guards are extremely vigilant at White Cube) Using the material of bullets … Close I Photograph: Photograph by Stephen White & Co © the artistDespite its obvious poisonous qualities the lead wrapping acts as a form of preservation saving these elemental materials from destruction And destruction at the time the work was made must have felt imminent The middle of the gallery is filled with objects arranged in size a grey shape on the wall is a lead-wrapped machete as the gallery gets filled with Gorminators the body-shaped statues that have become his signature One lies face down with legs spread on the cold concrete another pulls its knees into its chest and buries its head in its arms a walking figure in the middle of the space has had its head swapped for a huge 5m-long building the welding lines acting like enormous scars across their bodies Free weekly newsletterYour weekly art world round-up Welding lines like scars …Witness II from 1993 Photograph: Photograph by Stephen White & Co © the artistThe messaging might seem clear These can’t just be left as bodies preserved against imminent death he says things like: “I have always thought of the darkness of the body as being equivalent to the darkness of the universe.” The insistence on the universal and transcendent It pulls it all out of the real and shoves it into the realm of existential nonsense It makes the reasoning behind the work so vague and overblown leaving it pretty meaninglessness in the process because if you can manage to wade through the fog of waffle that engulfs these early pieces These are works of profound fear and paranoia The lead that has replaced the flesh on these bodies is the material of war They cower in fear or lie prone waiting for inevitable annihilation but it still feels upsettingly relevant today Antony Gormley: Witness is at White Cube, London PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Timbers forward Antony has been named to MLS’s Team of the Matchday for Matchday 6. Antony notched a brace in Portland’s 3-1 win over Houston Dynamo FC at Providence Park on Sunday afternoon. Additionally, forward Felipe Mora was listed to the Team of the Matchday bench for his three goal contributions (1G tallied his team-leading third and fourth goals of the season in the March 30 match against Houston It marked his second career brace for the Timbers the Brazilian winger has scored in back-to-back matches for Portland including his goal against the Colorado Rapids on March 22 Antony is currently tied for fourth most in the league scored the first goal of the Sunday Night Soccer matchup and his second of the 2025 campaign The Chilean striker also tallied two assists in the match 2A) in a single match for just the second time in his MLS career Mora tied former Timbers midfielder Sebastián Blanco for third-most goals scored in club history (41) The Timbers will travel to face Austin FC on Saturday Kickoff is set for 4:45pm PT  on the Apple TV app in English and Spanish as well as local radio broadcasts 750 The Game (English) and La GranD 1150AM/93.5 FM (Spanish) A capsule collection made to keep the spirit of Soccer City USA Alive Available for a limited time online and in-stadium playAmorim: Man United are suffering (1:02)Ruben Amorim speaks about the development of his Man United side after their 0-0 draw with Man City Real Betis chief executive Ramon Alarcon has said he is "cautiously optimistic" that Antony will continue at the club beyond this summer Antony, 25, has been a big hit in Spain following his loan move from Manchester United where he endured a difficult first half of the season However, the loan deal which took the Brazil winger to Betis in January did not include an option for the Spanish club to automatically make his stay permanent this summer Alarcon told Canal Sur: "When we spoke about the possibility to bring Antony in January I saw it more distant than I see now him staying It's because both Manchester United and the player have seen that Real Betis is a great place for the player to develop Right now I'm more optimistic than in January." Alarcon said he knows it will not be an easy operation to retain the player who joined United in an £85 million ($108m) transfer from Ajax in 2022 Antony has scored four goals and registered four assists in 13 games for Betis. Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesAntony has a contract with United until June 2027 "It's going to be difficult because he is a player owned by Manchester with financial conditions that are what they are," Alarcon said of Antony Alarcon said that Antony staying at Betis next season in a loan capacity would benefit United the player wants to play to go to the World Cup and Manchester [United] want the player's value to increase," he said Antony scored only 12 goals in 96 appearances He has scored four goals and set up four more in 13 appearances for Betis Antony has not played for the national team since 2023 and has just two goals in 16 appearances Meanwhile, Antony has adapted well to Betis and LaLiga, saying in February that he is "found himself" at the club. Betis are sixth in LaLiga and host Polish side Jagiellonia Białystok in Thursday's Conference League quarterfinal first leg Real Betis dramatically defeated Espanyol 2-1 with Antony's injury-time curler securing a comeback win after Lo Celso's equalizer The victory boosts Betis' Champions League hopes Manchester United loanee Antony capped off a remarkable comeback for Real Betis with a stunning injury-time goal securing a 2-1 victory over RCD Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on May 5th The match was a rollercoaster of emotions showcasing both teams' strengths and weaknesses in a thrilling La Liga encounter dominating possession in the first half and taking a deserved lead through Roberto Fernández's 28th-minute strike Their controlled midfield play and efficient attack kept Betis at bay leaving the Andalusian side frustrated heading into halftime the second half witnessed a complete transformation under Manuel Pellegrini's tactical adjustments injected renewed energy into their performance shifted the momentum decisively in Betis' favor Antony sealed the victory with a sensational curler from outside the box celebrated his winning goal with a heartfelt Instagram post: "Vivendo meu sonho com vocês!!" ("Living my dream with you!!") His performance underscored his growing importance to the team and sent a clear message to his doubters acknowledged Betis' superior individual quality ultimately decided the match He highlighted the "individual talent" in Betis' two goals and recognized the need for his team to improve their ability to "kill off games." Despite the loss focusing on Espanyol's improved form compared to the first half of the season and their comfortable position above the relegation zone The victory propelled Real Betis further into contention for a Champions League spot placing them within striking distance of fourth place the defeat was a setback in their quest for European qualification showcasing the Brazilian winger's rekindled brilliance and confirming his successful loan spell at the Villamarín Stadium Both Lo Celso and Antony scored for Real Betis and Antony's injury-time goal secured the victory Real Betis won the match 2-1 against Espanyol This win significantly boosts Real Betis' chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next season The late goal secured valuable points in the race for a top four finish Antony scored the winning goal in injury time adding to the drama of the match and securing a dramatic comeback victory for Real Betis All trademarks are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved @ 2025 Nishtya Infotech (India) Ltd Marcus Rashford and Antony will return to Manchester United this summer as Ruben Amorim expressed his delight at their performances on loan Real Betis scored three goals in a first-half blitz to beat Girona 3-1 in LaLiga on Monday and keep alive their hopes of European football next season The win took sixth-placed Betis to within one point of Villarreal The top five qualify for the Champions League while the team in sixth will play in the Europa League "We still have our Champions League dreams," Isco who scored his seventh goal of the season on his 33rd birthday with all three goals coming from aerial attacks Johnny Cardoso headed the opener from a corner after six minutes an unmarked Antony side-footed home a cross with 39 minutes gone and Isco nodded in a third just before halftime on loan from Manchester United has now scored five times and assisted on four goals for Betis since joining in January Cristhian Stuani grabbed a consolation for the home side with five minutes remaining Girona have gone 10 league matches without a win and are 16th Ocean-inspired artworks created using kelp-based pigment will be sold to raise funds for conservation located off the west coast of Scotland near Skye Growing on the farm was what Glasgow described as “perhaps the quickest-growing biomass on the planet”: seaweed is used in everything from soil fertiliser to artisanal soaps to glass-making and is part of a burgeoning industry – not just in Scotland Some of the seaweed from that haul last summer, however, had a very particular purpose. It was made into ink to be used by 16 artists in a forthcoming exhibition that will raise money for WWF’s ocean conservation projects The Guardian spoke to five of them to find out how they got on within(fortheoceans) by Antony Gormley Photograph: Courtesy of the ArtistWhen I am in the embrace of seawater I spent the summers of my youth by and in the sea and I regard all the elements as my closest relations Antony Gormley Photograph: Simon Ford/REX/ShutterstockWe have treated the sea in a similar way to the outreaches of our atmosphere – both are out of immediate sight The band of space trash that circles our planet is the aerial equivalent of the microplastics hydrocarbons and all of the human waste that has ended up in our oceans They are the generative engine of the blue planet It is the oceans that have allowed the biosphere to survive through five extinctions and this will undoubtedly be true for the sixth I found the seaweed ink very thick: it reminded me of the plough mud in West Wittering and brought back the smell and atmosphere of my childhood and it took a few goes before getting a result that I felt happy with Artist Caragh Thuring in her studio in Fish Island Photograph: Christian SinibaldiWhen I opened the first pot of seaweed ink the smell hit me instantly: I was back to my childhood scrabbling around on the beach in the west of Scotland But when I go back to that beach today I notice differences: there are no sea anemones I’m always interested in what’s happening beyond where we can see; what’s happening below the surface When I was a child in Toward there was a US base on the Holy Loch so I was used to seeing submarines emerge from under the waves There’s a slippery greasiness to the ink; I didn’t want to mix it with anything else because I wanted it to give the full impact of coming from the sea Emma Talbot visiting the seaweed farm Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi/The GuardianThe seaweed ink is like watercolour and I’m using it on silk: I love the idea of using natural products I went to Scotland to visit the seaweed farm and was fascinated to see the process that produced the ink Also I love the colour it produces – it’s sepia I also like how this new product feels futuristic but also links to something really ancient Every Dream of the Future Calls for Your Return Photograph: Courtesy of the ArtistThere’s something important about being by the sea a reminder of the vastness of nature and the tininess of humans the built environment feels far away: nature sometimes doesn’t feel real but when you look out to sea or go in a boat a creature who can shift between being a seal and being a human – and I feel that’s a metaphor because we need a different relationship with nature Artist Laura Ford in her studio She is creating a sculptural installation for the exhibition as well as a painting Photograph: Christian SinibaldiI live by the sea in Sussex; we have a tiny boat and sometimes when we’re out in it a seal comes close and it sometimes feels a bit uneasy And in my painting there’s a little figure with a snorkel on who’s underwater I’ve also made a sculpture of a seal – it’s beautiful and fun and ludicrous I want people who see it to think how it shouldn’t be reclining on a chaise longue I’d like you to enjoy it but also feel a sense of anxiety: because there’s so much going on with the sea that isn’t healthy Artist Anya Gallaccio pins up some of the work she has created using the ink in her studio in West Kensington Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi/The GuardianIt’s been exciting to work with seaweed ink grinding them in the way pigments were made in the past and for this project I’ve included ground-down stones and mussel and oyster shells I’ve found on the beach I’ve used it to create an abstract seascape on paper Art for Your Oceans will be on show at Sotheby’s in London from 7 to 15 May The art will be sold to raise funds for WWF ocean conservation initiatives in the UK and beyond There has been a double update on the future of Real Betis loanee Antony with Atletico Madrid joining the race and Fabrizio Romano giving an update on Manchester United Antony left Manchester United in January to join Real Betis on a six-month loan The winger was aiming to revitalise his career when making the move Antony has quickly staked his claim as one of Betis’ most crucial players having notched six goals and four assists in 19 games so far He fired a brilliant right-footed strike into the top corner as Betis beat Fiorentina 2-1 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday Betis are hoping to sign Antony permanently though they could now miss out on such a deal Spanish journalist Marcos Benito has revealed that Atleti have made an ‘enquiry’ as they look to sign the Brazilian before LaLiga rivals Betis “Sources told me yesterday that Atletico de Madrid has set its sights on a Brazilian winger as well,” Benito said “They told me that they have their eye on Antony a player currently at Betis from Manchester United “I am also told that United would be willing to sell him for a figure around €40-50million (up to £43m / $56.5m) and that Atletico de Madrid has already enquired about him.” Betis will likely be concerned about this update as Atleti could convince Antony to join and play for bigger trophies than the Europa Conference League Amorim in dreamland with star to accept Man Utd deal and sign for life Man Utd, Barcelona, Real Madrid converge on bargain signing as transfer ‘approved’ Romano has also weighed in on the 25-year-old’s situation the transfer guru revealed that United’s head of recruitment travelled to watch Antony against Fiorentina there was Manchester United’s co-director Christopher Vivell in attendance to follow players as he always does at the top level but also they are monitoring the situation of Antony “He looks [a] completely different player at Betis Nothing will be decided now because both clubs [United and Betis] are really focused on the present and European competitions the desire at Betis is to do everything possible to keep Antony at the club for sure they are more than happy with the player.” Meanwhile, United are accelerating talks as they try to sign a dominant free agent before Real Madrid and Barcelona Marcus Rashford is another United player who is out on loan just like Antony Arsenal’s stance on signing Rashford after the end of his Aston Villa spell has been revealed 'I'M Game's' screenplay is crafted by Sajeer Baba while Jakes Bejoy has been roped in to compose the music Antony Varghese in 'I'M Game' Actor Antony Varghese is all set to reunite with the RDX director Nahas Hidayath for his upcoming film I’m Game to announce that Antony Varghese has joined the film This film is also set to mark the return of Dulquer Salmaan into Malayalam cinema after a hiatus of more than an year Nahas Hidayath’s last directorial RDX was a huge hit and I’M Game’s screenplay is crafted by Sajeer Baba Varghese shared the poster and wrote on social media it’s going to be a wild ride!” A post shared by antony varghese (@antony_varghese_pepe) is an action film scripted by Adarsh Sukumaran and Shabas Rasheed The core idea of the movie is revenge and it tells the story of three skilled martial artists They had parted ways at one point in their life but they reunited again to fight a common enemy Mahima Nambiar and Aima Rosy Sebastian also play main roles in the film the actor said that he would make a comeback to Malayalam cinema He also announced that he would collaborate with Nahas Hidayath and Soubin Shahir Directed by Venky Atluri and starring Dulquer Salmaan, the movie was received well with its engaging storyline and impressive cast. Meenakshi Chaudhary stars alongside Dulquer Salmaan While there has been criticism against the actor for not doing enough work in Malayalam Dulquer Salmaan said that he is not intentionally staying away from the Malayalam film industry Published ${response.data.published_date} ⚊ Updated ${response.data.updated_date} Anna Antony and Griffin Jordan each made their debuts on national television one to remember capturing PBA Junior National Championship titles Antony took down the top seed in California’s Katelyn Abigania Antony became the first two-handed player to win the girls division title Jordan defeated California’s Ernesto Reynoso to win the PBA Junior Boys National Championship Jordan earned the top seed by averaging more than 247 during match play and became the first one-handed to win the boys division title Jordan also won the doubles portion of the televised event teaming up with EJ Tackett to take down the duo of Abigania and Diandra Asbaty The 12 finalists in each division earned their spots through Regional Qualifier tournaments last year The winner of each event advanced to the PBA Junior National Championship The finalists each bowled 12 games of round-robin match play The top qualifier secured a berth in the championship match which was televised in the U18 Boys and U18 Girls divisions while the second through fifth qualifiers competed in a stepladder livestreamed on BowlTV The PBA Junior National Championships were contested March 14-15 at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno Griffin Jordan’s road to the PBA Junior National Championships started right at home He defeated his twin brother Landin Jordan — the 2022 champion of the event — in the title match of last year’s Regional Qualifier “That was my mentality going into this and I never wavered My confidence stayed that way the whole time and my mental game is just on top of the world right now.” He staved off Florida’s Christian Mouton with a match-winning strike in the position round to earn the top seed and the automatic spot in the televised championship match Jordan faced defending champion Ernesto Reynoso then defeated Mouton 268-251 to advance to the title match I feel like most people know that,” Jordan said of Reynoso I probably came in as the underdog and that just made me want to win more.” Jordan said he broke down the pair well for himself something he said he learned from watching his brother Landin compete on multiple TV shows Jordan started with six strikes against Reynoso Just as he did in the position round against Mouton Jordan responded with two strikes to win the title I can do it twice — and I did it twice,” Jordan said After years of sitting on the sidelines watching his brother celebrate on the lanes “For me to finally be able to have mine — and to be on the lanes instead of in the stands watching — made me so proud of myself and so proud of all the hard work I put in,” Jordan said The emotions came pouring out of Jordan after he defeated Mouton to clinch his spot in the championship match and I knew my dad was going to be very proud of me as well,” Jordan said He's been to almost every tournament I've bowled He basically built me from the ground up and taught me pretty much everything I know All the hours that we put in at the bowling alley together really made me happy.” Full standings are available here Complete standings are available here so she opted to compete in the U18 Girls division against a plethora of annual Junior Team USA members player to have reached the finals in all five years of the event to win the PBA Junior Girls National Championship title Antony lost twice to Abigania during match play “I’ve got to win the war instead of just the battle,” Antony said of facing Abigania “She beat me in match play and the position round I can’t let her beat me all of these times.” “But now I can rub it in their face that I'm the national champion,” Antony said Antony made history by becoming the first two-handed player to win the girls division the two-handed pioneer who inspired her to bowl “I’m happy that Jason Belmonte got to see it,” Antony said He’s one of the main reasons that I bowl two-handed I thought it looked really cool and I modeled my game after him Complete standings are available here Girls Match: Katelyn Abigania/Diandra Asbaty def 119-106 (five-frame match)Boys Match: Griffin Jordan/EJ Tackett def Arkansas’ Jackson Dyess climbed the stepladder to win the title.  He usurped Darrick Ferd Monteverde in the position round then defeated Derrald Ferd Monteverde in the opening match of the stepladder Dyess took down Blake Glines and Jos Weems to meet top seed Krisofer Wagner in the championship match to capture the first PBA Junior U15 Mixed National Championship The entirety of U15 Mixed division match play and stepladder finals were livestreamed on BowlTV and is available to rewatch in the BowlTV archives U15 Mixed Division - 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All Rights Reserved  Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time For more than 90 state and federal elections Antony Green has been a fixture on the ABC But as he prepares to call his last election on Saturday night It’ll probably hit me more when the next bunch of elections come around and I’m not as involved as I was.” Antony Green sits on the ABC election set ahead of what he says is his last election trying to get any kind of sentiment out of him ahead of the big day does he listen to anything to pump himself up Friday is devoted to rehearsals and avoiding interviews.” “My usual routine is to take a sleeping tablet the night before and have as much sleep as possible and have a nice lie in,” he says “And then go and have a cooked breakfast in a cafe somewhere and then go to work and rehearse from about one or two in the afternoon.” Does he eat anything in particular to keep his energy up “Whatever sweets and lollies and chocolates that are lying around.” There have been lots of jokes about snakes and whether I’m a kookaburra or not.” (He was caught on camera once with a snake in his mouth.) “I’m going to wear my black tie with the coloured blocks which I haven’t worn for a couple of years but I thought I’d drag it out for one last turn Green’s complete matter-of-factness about his farewell broadcast belies how prized he is not only by the ABC – journalist Leigh Sales called him “the smartest hire in the history of ABC News” – but by the public in general mugs and knitwear all adorned with his image Green started his almost 40-year career at the ABC in 1989 when he answered a job ad for an election researcher but it wasn’t until 1991 that he made it on air to talk about NSW electoral boundaries and then that year’s federal election he has transformed the way elections are presented on television He helped develop the ABC’s election computer system and is now synonymous with its fabled results touch screen (standing in front of that screen For all that, though, he dismisses any notion of celebrity – or the jollification of election calls in general (the Beetoota Advocate satirists, for example, have prime place in Network Ten’s coverage) “It’s tough to fill five or six hours,” he says “We have the advantage in that the computer system allows us to say something sensible about the numbers The easiest way to do an election coverage is get a bunch of people on camera to disagree with each other I call that the Footy Show version of the election coverage I like to try and make sure I’m saying something worthwhile.” Green won’t miss the rehearsals when his on-air role is over.Credit: Dominic Lorrimer He doesn’t think the election will be a particularly easy call – he says 7.30pm will be a critical time for anyone tuning in at home – despite Labor leading in the polls “You go on the numbers from the computer – you make a mistake if you get your views predetermined by what polls say the classic was 2019 [when Scott Morrison had a shock victory] when at about 25 past seven I said these results are like the poll this morning but the opposite way around – you go off the numbers you see and that’s what I’ll be doing “The hardest elections to do are the elections where there is no change since the last election do you watch particular seats?’ We’ve got a computer system that analyses the numbers Our computer system highlights things that are changing – are there seats changing – so the hardest elections to do are ones where you don’t see any change.” Green will remain at the ABC as an election consultant Casey Briggs will take over his on-air role starting with the South Australian election in March next year I’ll enjoy being involved and not having to participate in those rehearsals,” Green says “Rehearsals drive me nuts more than the coverage.” Find out the next TV, streaming series and movies to add to your must-sees. Get The Watchlist delivered every Thursday \\u201CI don\\u2019t particularly feel anything \\u201CIt\\u2019s just another election for me It\\u2019ll probably hit me more when the next bunch of elections come around and I\\u2019m not as involved as I was.\\u201D Friday is devoted to rehearsals and avoiding interviews.\\u201D \\u201CMy usual routine is to take a sleeping tablet the night before and have as much sleep as possible and have a nice lie in,\\u201D he says \\u201CAnd then go and have a cooked breakfast in a cafe somewhere and then go to work and rehearse from about one or two in the afternoon.\\u201D \\u201CWhatever sweets and lollies and chocolates that are lying around.\\u201D There have been lots of jokes about snakes and whether I\\u2019m a kookaburra or not.\\u201D (He was caught on camera once with a snake in his mouth.) one that hasn\\u2019t been seen for a few years \\u201CI\\u2019m going to wear my black tie with the coloured blocks which I haven\\u2019t worn for a couple of years but I thought I\\u2019d drag it out for one last turn It\\u2019s a bit wide for these days\\u2026\\u201D Green\\u2019s complete matter-of-factness about his farewell broadcast belies how prized he is not only by the ABC \\u2013 journalist \\u201Cthe smartest hire in the history of ABC News\\u201D \\u2013 but by the public in general but it wasn\\u2019t until 1991 that he made it on air to talk about NSW electoral boundaries and then that year\\u2019s federal election He helped develop the ABC\\u2019s election computer system and is now synonymous with its fabled results touch screen (standing in front of that screen \\u201CThese are very early figures\\u201D or \\u201CSorry he dismisses any notion of celebrity \\u2013 or the jollification of election calls in general (the Beetoota Advocate satirists \\u201CIt\\u2019s tough to fill five or six hours,\\u201D he says \\u201CWe have the advantage in that the computer system allows us to say something sensible about the numbers If you haven\\u2019t got the computer system If I\\u2019m doing something on television I like to try and make sure I\\u2019m saying something worthwhile.\\u201D He doesn\\u2019t think the election will be a particularly easy call \\u2013 he says 7.30pm will be a critical time for anyone tuning in at home \\u2013 despite Labor leading in the polls \\u201CYou go on the numbers from the computer \\u2013 you make a mistake if you get your views predetermined by what polls say but the opposite way around \\u2013 you go off the numbers you see and that\\u2019s what I\\u2019ll be doing \\u201CThe hardest elections to do are the elections where there is no change since the last election do you watch particular seats?\\u2019 We\\u2019ve got a computer system that analyses the numbers Our computer system highlights things that are changing \\u2013 are there seats changing \\u2013 so the hardest elections to do are ones where you don\\u2019t see any change.\\u201D I\\u2019ll enjoy being involved and not having to participate in those rehearsals,\\u201D Green says \\u201CRehearsals drive me nuts more than the coverage.\\u201D streaming series and movies to add to your must-sees. By NATHAN SALT As Antony climbed down off the shoulders of team-mate Adrian having whipped the Real Betis fans into a frenzy there was someone he wanted to make a beeline for Real Betis had just beaten city rivals Sevilla in LaLiga for the first time in nine years and for those of a green and white persuasion it was a day of uninhibited celebration For Antony it was vindication - again - of his decision to leave Manchester United for Betis on loan in January and he wanted to celebrate the derby win with one of the men responsible for him being here cheesy grin that had long since disappeared in Manchester to Álvaro Ladrón de Guevara García who was waiting in his black suit near to the tunnel The pair warmly embraced and stayed there for a moment or two there were never doubts about their quality They are top players that were in a bad moment,’ García told Mail Sport ‘In this winter transfer window of course we knew we needed a winger because we have a lack of dribbling We looked at the market and we drew up a list of names of players that normally are forbidden for us because of the price and salary As Antony climbed down off the shoulders of team-mate Adrian having whipped the Real Betis fans into a frenzy and has seen Betis rise from 11th to fifth in LaLiga News of his arrival was met with scepticism but he has completely turned that around It’s difficult for a Brazilian to go to Manchester; here in Seville it’s easier ‘We thought that giving Antony importance in this team it’s not like we are sure that if Antony comes we will be fantastic News of Antony’s arrival in January was met with as much optimism as it was scepticism Some spent the day following his flight on tracking websites as if a rockstar was jetting into town Others winced that they were about to foot the bill for United’s £86million mistake Here was a player that looked to have had his confidence destroyed in Manchester his form and how a player of Antony's character could affect the squad,’ Daniel Saldaña a reporter for Andalusian newspaper El Mira More lucrative ones to both Manchester United and to Antony A meeting at the stadium laid out to Antony and his advisors exactly how they felt he could transform their team as well as his own game to become one of the best attackers in Spanish football Some winced that they were about to foot the bill for Manchester United’s £86million mistake Betis laid out to Antony and his advisors exactly how they felt he could transform their team as well as his own game to become one of the best attackers in Spanish football Winning man of the match on his debut in a 2-2 against Athletic Club soon quelled fears of a Manchester United repeat Antony Fever struck down the fanbase overnight Immediately the club’s megastore was overwhelmed Antony shirts have sold more than any other player since his mid-season arrival and as soon as you walk through the door of the megastore now you are met by a life size mannequin wearing ‘Antony 7’ Get to the checkout and Antony 7 shirts are hung up with some level of reckless abandonment During Mail Sport’s visit his jersey sells by the box load After scoring a wonderful goal in their Conference League semi-final first leg against Fiorentina soaring past his former Manchester United team-mate David de Gea expect a few more box loads to fly out the door ‘Character’ came up a lot when Mail Sport asked around about Antony an ego that he was too good for the club and the level he was perceived to be dropping too Antony has shown himself to be just another guy,’ Saldaña added 'He is held in high esteem in the dressing room as he has arrived with a low profile humble and eager to contribute to the team ‘Every day he stops at the end of training sessions to meet the fans a sign of his desire to repay the affection he has received in these first few months in Seville ‘We speak with Antony and he is just so humble,’ he added Maybe when people see Antony on TV they think one thing but once he met the players they really met the person and it was totally different Antony Fever struck down the Real Betis fanbase overnight ‘There are players we are ready to sign that fit 100 per cent on the sports side but we meet them and say “this player is not for Betis” Club sources spoke of Antony’s charitable side and how he got out of his car while driving home to take a photo with the elderly folk of the Los Bermejales Residence Home he sits opposite what Betis term their ‘star signing’ of the season a rare neurodevelopment disease that affects around 3,000 girls in Spain While Calzado isn’t in the dressing room every matchday it is as much a reminder to Antony as it is to the other players of the need to leave ego and privilege at the door Manchester United would be wise to serve up something similar to their highly-paid stars Scepticism would be the wrong word to describe the mood in the dressing room when the move for Antony was announced Real Betis have shown a habit of being able to resurrect careers in others such as Isco and Giovani Lo Celso and so it was more a curiosity of what sort of player - how broken ‘We'd seen videos of Antony and knew what he's capable of,’ ex-West Ham midfielder Pablo Fornals said recently Antony scored in Real Betis' 2-1 Europa Conference League semi-final first leg win over Fiorentina on Thursday Real Betis have shown a habit of being able to resurrect careers and so it was more a curiosity of what sort of player - how broken ‘The question is whether he could replicate it here He's dispelled all those doubts because the kid has come with ambition and a hunger that has also helped the team a lot and has boosted everyone's confidence.’ Positive reinforcement has been key to Antony too It was noticeable that mistakes of his are not met with groans from the stands or negative body language from the touchline or team-mates In fact against Sevilla when he did cough up possession it was a quick pep talk from Pellegrini or one of his coaches and a pat on the back that was in order Which is why nobody inside the dressing room is surprised that since making his debut on February 2 he ranks second in LaLiga for chances created (32) Only one player outside of Real Madrid and Barcelona has completed more dribbles than Antony (18) since touching down in Spain And it is stats like these that have Atletico Madrid sniffing around him this summer ‘Every day that passes I think is the best decision I could have made,’ Antony said in the days leading up to the derby ‘I learned a lot of good things at Manchester United Seville reminds me of many things about Brazil It's very important for people who come from my country.’ Daily editorials on Antony - and ratings such as those in the Catalan press after the 1-1 draw with Barcelona that picked him out as the most impressive player - wax lyrical about the player that is reminiscent of the explosive talent that emerged at Ajax Daily editorials on Antony wax lyrical about the player that is reminiscent of the explosive talent that emerged at Ajax Antony shirts have sold more than any other player since his arrival and as you walk through the door of the megastore now you are met by a life size mannequin wearing ‘Antony 7’ 'Antony 7' shirts are everywhere in Seville and he has gone straight to Betis fans' hearts Betis have won nine of 13 LaLiga matches since his arrival soaring from 11th to fifth in the table and on the brink of the top table After two and a half seasons of ridicule in England Antony is celebrated like one of the greats it is impossible not to get swept up in the adulation The elephant in the room is that all at Betis know that it remains highly improbable they can buy Antony outright in the summer even if they return to the Champions League for the first time in 20 years Including a 1-0 victory at Real Mallorca on the day Antony's loan deal was confirmed A first ever European trophy may yet follow too Betis season-ticket holders sat behind Mail Sport ‘It’s funny to us to hear about Manchester Team-mates are acutely aware of how difficult it will be - and some are even willing to forgo salary to keep him ‘He has to stay,’ Betis captain Isco said as the two did a TV interview with bottles of Cruzcampo in hand ‘We have to do a crowdfunding campaign so he can stay at least one more year We’ve noticed a change since he arrived; he brings us a lot.’ Whatever it takes!’ Team-mate Cucho Hernández told reporters as he left training last week Club legend Joaquin came up with his own drastic plan in the past week when he said: ‘I’ll provide the car if Antony has to be kidnapped… but he has to stay ‘Why would he want to go back to Manchester?’ One staff member remarked But Antony is experienced enough to know it is a chess game between now and the end of the season and one he has no real interest in playing publicly which perhaps sums up his coy responses to questions around him staying but it's still too early to decide,’ Antony said Betis staff disagree and are hard at work working on a renewal while those back in Manchester push for an outright sale Six months ago Antony proposed to his partner Rosilene Xavier and the pair are now planning out their marriage with their children who regularly attend games with shirts donning ‘Papa 7’ on the back Now it is the turn of everyone at Real Betis to do everything possible to ensure there is no divorce from the team come the summer having fired them to within 90 minutes of a European final and is in a city that doesn’t rain all the time why would he want to go back to Manchester The comments below have not been moderated By posting your comment you agree to our house rules Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline To do this we will link your 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Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group Real Betis dramatically defeated Espanyol 2-1 in a thrilling La Liga match with Antony's late goal securing a crucial victory and boosting their Champions League hopes La Liga witnessed a dramatic clash between Espanyol and Real Betis at the RCDE Stadium A nail-biting match that swung wildly between both sides ended in a stunning 2-1 victory for Real Betis thanks to a breathtaking late goal from the former Manchester United star This game showcased not only incredible individual brilliance but also highlighted the high stakes battle for Champions League qualification in the Spanish top flight dominating possession and dictating the pace in the first half Their efforts were rewarded in the 28th minute when Roberto Fernandez slotted a precise shot into the bottom left corner controlling the midfield and creating several half-chances before the break struggled to create any significant attacking momentum ending the first half without a single shot on target The second half saw a completely transformed Real Betis Tactical adjustments and renewed energy shifted the momentum decisively in their favor courtesy of a magnificent curling effort from Giovani Lo Celso he unleashed an unstoppable curling strike from the right finding the top left corner with pinpoint accuracy This stunning goal completed a remarkable comeback and secured all three points for Real Betis a dramatic victory that will be talked about for years to come Antony’s performance was truly exceptional Antony's overall contribution was phenomenal he boasted an impressive 84% pass accuracy (41/49 completed passes) successfully completed one of two crosses attempted His defensive contributions were also impressive and making two tackles and two interceptions His performance underlines why interest in him is likely to intensify after this amazing display This victory propelled Real Betis to 57 points keeping them firmly in contention for a Champions League place Their remaining fixtures will be crucial as they continue their battle with other top-six hopefuls face a challenging fight to secure European qualification with limited games left The game served as a turning point for both teams—Betis with renewed momentum and Espanyol needing a rapid improvement in form and results The Espanyol vs Real Betis match was a captivating encounter Antony's late winner will be remembered as one of the most stunning goals of the season The result significantly impacts both teams' pursuit of European football setting the stage for a thrilling end to the La Liga season The game served as a reminder that anything is possible until the final whistle Antony scored a late goal to secure a 2-1 victory for Real Betis against Espanyol in a thrilling La Liga match Real Betis defeated Espanyol with a final score of 2-1 Antony's late goal proved decisive in the La Liga encounter a crucial encounter for both teams' Champions League qualification hopes The victory significantly boosts Real Betis' chances of qualifying for the Champions League strengthening their position in the La Liga standings The defeat significantly diminishes Espanyol's chances of securing a Champions League spot for the La Liga 2023-2024 season scored in the latter stages of the Real Betis vs Espanyol match with high tension and drama until Antony's decisive late goal securing a crucial 2-1 victory for Real Betis in a tight and exciting La Liga match against Espanyol This match was a key encounter for both Real Betis and Espanyol in their pursuit of Champions League qualification in the La Liga 2023-2024 season When Antony was packed off on loan from Manchester United to Real Betis the Spanish club were convinced they were signing a player who would improve the club's fortunes and not the forlorn figure who had struggled so badly in the Premier League Antony arrived at United for an eye-watering fee of nearly £81 million ($105.02 million) in 2022, but by the time he left in January he had lost the spark that had made him a joy to watch at Ajax Amsterdam Once hailed for guiding the Dutch club to the Eredivisie title, the Brazilian winger failed miserably to justify his price tag and was loaned to Betis having picked up more bookings than goals scored in two-and-a-half seasons at Old Trafford But Betis had a plan for him and although they were ridiculed for their David Lynch-inspired video to unveil their new signing it is the Seville-based club that is now having the last laugh Antony has four goals and four assists in 12 games in all competitions with Betis fighting on two fronts as they bid to win the UEFA Conference League and secure Champions League qualification for next season I see that it's the best decision I've made," Antony told DAZN [Seville] reminds me a lot of things from Brazil -- the sun I'm very happy and that's important for us as Brazilians." Antony has enjoyed a career renaissance since arriving on loan at Real Betis. Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesThe 25-year-old has rediscovered his confidence on the ball which was largely absent during his time at United Betis were 10th when he arrived but now -- on the back of a six-game winning streak which included a 2-1 derby victory over Sevilla -- Manuel Pellegrini's side are sixth Betis have not played in the Champions League since the 2005-06 season and would like to keep Antony at the club beyond the current campaign "We have to crowdfund so he can stay at least another year," his teammate Isco said he's surprised us all with his humility and desire to help." Betis do not have the option to buy Antony but if it were up to him he would make the Villamarin Stadium his new home "I am very grateful to United for everything .. "I'm also preparing myself to be here today Antony's agent has said he "completely disagrees" with Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim's analysis that his client lacks the physicality needed to compete in the Premier League The Brazil winger, who joined Real Betis on a six-month loan from United in January scored only 12 goals in 96 appearances for the Red Devils since his £85 million ($109m) transfer from Ajax in 2022 Amorim said that Antony struggled because of the physical demands of the Premier League "We respect the opinion of coach Ruben Amorim, but we completely disagree with his analysis," Antony's agent Júnior Pedroso told Marca Antony signed a six month loan with Betis in the January transfer window. Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/JAR Sport Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images"Associating Antony's lack of success at Manchester United solely with the issue of his physique is a very superficial argument and does not correspond to reality." who took over the coaching job at United in November did not give Antony an opportunity to prove his worth "The truth is that Antony has not had enough prominence or the confidence necessary to display his best football," he said "Of the 15 games in which Amorim managed Manchester United This represents only 18.6% of the total possible minutes (1,350 minutes) How can you judge an athlete without enough time for him to demonstrate his worth?" Antony said last month that his move to Betis was what his career needed after not making an impact at Old Trafford scoring two goals and setting up two more in five LaLiga appearances "It has been an incredible experience for both him and his family." Pedroso said "It seems that he has been at Betis for years He feels completely comfortable in Seville and is delighted with the city and the club All this reinforces that the decision was absolutely correct that has a style of play that adapts well to Antony's qualities and an experienced coach like Manuel Pellegrini who knows how to make the most of attacking players." The loan deal which took Antony to Betis did not include an option for the Spanish club to automatically make his stay permanent this summer However, Betis have already made it clear that they are keen for Antony to continue at the Seville-based outfit next season The 25-year-old has a contract with United until June 2027 playAntony: Real Betis move helped me rediscover my love for football (2:33)Manchester United's on-loan winger Antony explains how his move to Real Betis helped him escape the personal problems he was having in Manchester Antony has said issues in his personal life "got in the way" of his ability to find his best form at Manchester United and ultimately led to his Old Trafford departure The Brazil winger struggled to live up to his £100 million ($132.6m) price tag and joined Real Betis on loan in January It capped off a miserable spell in Manchester during which he was at the centre of abuse allegations He was given a leave of absence from United in September 2023 And Antony says the police investigations took its toll and affected his performances on the pitch "I think that, apart from my football life, my personal life got in the way a lot, because of the things I went through, the moments I lived there." Antony told ESPN Brasil when reflecting on his time at United "It's not for nothing that I went to a World Cup it's not for nothing that I was sold to United for a lot of money my feeling at United was that I had good moments Antony struggled to live up to his expensive price tag at Old Trafford. Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty ImagesAntony joined United in August 2022 to reunite with his former manager at Ajax He starred under Ten Hag in Amsterdam but struggled to win the trust of the Dutchman at Old Trafford Despite failing to win a regular place at United "Erik Ten Hag is a coach I'm very grateful to," Antony said even though the opportunities didn't come the way I wanted to I'm very grateful for everything he's done with me "He's a coach who will certainly be in this story because he helped me a lot." Following Ten Hag's sacking in November successor Ruben Amorim sanctioned Antony's move to Betis after just a handful of appearances under his tenure The forward is expected to be made available for transfer again in the summer as the Portuguese looks to revamp his squad "I've only had a short time working with [Amorim] "United are going through a difficult time at the moment but I needed a new challenge and I wish him all the luck in the world in this final stretch of the season."