BENFICA supporters clashed with stewards following their Champions League defeat to Barcelona on Tuesday.

The Portuguese side suffered a 3-1 loss to Hansi Flick‘s team at Estadi Olimpic Lluís Companys.

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They subsequently crashed out of the Champions League by losing 4-1 on aggregate.

Supporters were left furious at full-time and clashed with stewards in the stands.

Some fans and stewards appeared to hit each other, with objects also thrown.

Both sets of supporters clashed outside the stadium before the match.

The fixture was deemed high-risk prior to the clash, with Barcelona leading 1-0 on aggregate.

Raphinha broke the deadlock with an 11th-minute strike before Nicolas Otamendi equalised just a few moments later.

Barcelona then sealed the win thanks to additional goals from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.

After the match, Flick said: “I’m happy, of course. We have respected Benfica, their coach.

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“It was a difficult game for us but we did very well.”

On Yamal, he added: “I’m very happy for him; he hasn’t scored in a while. He was happy too because it was an important goal for us.

“He was great. He’s showing a lot of confidence; the goal came at the perfect time.”

AS a red-faced father pushed me up against the playground wall and screamed in my face, I felt too stunned to fight back.

I’d only reminded his ten-year-old son to return his homework, but now this man was threatening to punch me.

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I was a newly-qualified primary school teacher and the incident left me shaken and stunned.

When I’d gone to university to study education, dealing with aggressive and abusive parents hadn’t been part of the course.

I’d chosen this career because I wanted to help children reach their potential and share how amazing acquiring new knowledge can be.

Naively, I’d assumed parents would be supportive of my efforts to give their child the very best start.

Sadly, while the vast majority of mums and dads are lovely, increasing numbers feel emboldened to treat teachers in an abusive way.

That’s why I wasn’t surprised to hear last week that nearly a third of school leaders have reported parents to the police for abusing them in the past 12 months.

The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) polled 1,600 members and found that 82 per cent have suffered abuse by parents in the past year, with verbal the most common.

But 68 per cent had experienced threatening behaviour, 46 per cent online abuse and 22 per cent discriminatory language, including racist, sexist or homophobic slurs.

One in ten suffered physical violence, while there were widespread reports of trolling on social media.

Nearly nine in ten said it had increased greatly in the last three years and left many considering quitting.

A decade ago, incidents like the one over homework took place maybe once a month at the school I taught at.

By last summer – when I quit – that had risen to multiple times a day.

There were too many instances to count involving parents shouting and swearing when I tried to speak to them about poor behaviour, friendship issues or general concerns.

The worst occasion was when a parent told me they hoped I’d get cancer and die for asking their child not to chew gum in class.

Shockingly, I have friends who have dealt with worse. One told me a colleague was followed to her car by a dad, who threatened to rape her if she asked his son to complete work again.

And an older male teacher said a parent threatened to spread rumours he was a ‘paedo’ if he made their child join in with PE.

But the abuse I experienced wasn’t just at the hands of hard-nut dads with more testosterone than common sense.

The most threatening parents were the career-driven high earners with a sense of entitlement

The most threatening parents were the career-driven high earners with a sense of entitlement and the attitude that nothing was ever good enough.

The more disadvantaged families were either disengaged or glad someone was trying to help.

Mums would be just as bad as the dads.

Just like social media has led to kids being bullied outside the school gates, I believe the introduction of school messaging apps like Class Dojo has exacerbated abuse.

Parents now have access to you 24 hours a day and get increasingly cheesed off if you don’t respond immediately, even at 2am.

‘Morale is rock bottom’

Sometimes they’ll send you a nasty message, then be as nice as pie in the playground – when you are still reeling from seeing their words when you first woke up.

What surprised me most was the attitude that, as a teacher, everything was my fault, from lost coats to spitting at other kids.

When did we stop holding pupils – and by extension, their parents – responsible for their own actions and poor choices?

Lockdown didn’t help matters as the public perception of teachers was low, despite the fact we were putting ourselves at risk by continuing to go into the classroom.

Post-pandemic clampdowns on things like attendance have damaged relations further, even though it is central government pushing targets on schools.

Tension also comes from the fact that teachers are not just teaching anymore.

Other services are so stretched that we become social workers, food banks, family counsellors – jobs we are not qualified to do, but we try to help.

Some parents appreciate this and work with you as a team to benefit the child.

But others – who often have loud voices – feel aggrieved that their child isn’t getting a ‘great deal’ or they don’t like what the school has put in place.

They don’t want to adhere to codes of conduct or uniform policies and think the school isn’t acting in their child’s best interest, when that’s never the case.

I’m quite a strong-minded person, but as time passed it became increasingly difficult to cope with day-to-day

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It’s especially tricky around topics like funding for special educational needs.

While it must be difficult constantly fighting for what your child needs, it shouldn’t be a fight with schools.

A lack of resources is a huge issue – but it’s something the teacher standing in front of you is powerless to change.

Knowing the right way to tackle incidents of abuse and violence is tricky, as parents aren’t a pub customer you can simply bar if they kick off.

Their child still has to come to school and it isn’t their fault if their parent acts badly.

I’ve had varying levels of support from my headteachers in these situations.

Some were completely at the whim of parents and did whatever they asked, because they struggle with confrontation and don’t feel supported by other services if things escalate.

Others had strict codes of conduct and held parents to account, but I remember when one called the police, they were told it was a civil issue and it would take several hours to respond as it wasn’t an emergency.

There was very little in the way of support, so we’d all try to keep our emotions in check until we could have a private breakdown in an empty classroom or in the car driving home.

What these parents didn’t understand was the more time I spent dealing with their aggression, the less time I had for doing what I do best – teaching their children.

On several occasions, I was pulled out of class to speak to an irate parent.

This could be distressing, but I was expected to go straight back to class and my pupils weren’t daft – they could see I was shaken.

I’m quite a strong-minded person, but as time passed it became increasingly difficult to cope with day-to-day.

Not being able to shield lower-paid colleagues like receptionists and teaching assistants was especially challenging.

‘Hard walking away’

Some incidents would be in meetings, but others would be in the playground in front of children.

What sort of message does that send to pupils, when parents disrespect teachers so publicly?

The decision to quit the profession I love came after a lot of soul-searching.

I’ve worked in some challenging schools and it was hard walking away from those children, knowing that you are often the one constant in their life.

Some of the things I saw day-to-day were harrowing, but dealing with abusive parents was one of the most challenging elements.

But I’d reached a point where I thought: ‘I’m going to be dead by the time I’m 50. This job is killing me.’

The vast majority of teachers I know feel a similar way. Morale is rock bottom.

No wonder record numbers are quitting, with 39,971 teachers leaving state-funded education in England for reasons other than retirement in 2022/23.

Six months on, I miss teaching so much. Thinking of my pupils makes me tearful, but the situation was no longer sustainable.

I must stress that I’ve also had the pleasure of working with absolutely incredible parents who want to forge a strong relationship and if they do challenge you, it’s appropriate and respectful.

I’d always make time to listen to them.

Like parents, teachers want the best possible outcome for the next generation and will go above and beyond to get that.

There’s never any need to resort to abuse.

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A BOY has been stabbed in the back outside a school in Portsmouth – with two teenagers arrested.

The horror incident at 3.46pm yesterday near Springfield School in Drayton saw the victim, aged 15, “seriously assaulted”, according to police.

A force spokesperson said: “(The victim) was treated for two small stab wounds, one to the elbow and one to his back, at hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

“His injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.

“A 14-year-old boy was initially arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.

“A 16-year-old boy has subsequently been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Both remain in custody at this time.”

District Commander, Superintendent Paul Markham said: “You will see officers in the area while we progress our enquiries.

“We’re also engaging with Springfield School, which is close to where the assault took place, to provide reassurance to the school community.

“Anyone with any concerns can speak to one of our uniformed officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team who will be patrolling regularly.

“It’s important that we also highlight that tackling serious violence including knife crime, robustly dealing with offenders and working in partnership to prevent offending remain a priority in the city.”

Anyone with information on this incident can contact police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44250106313.

SALFORD’S staff have finally received their owed wages as their new owners supply funds – after getting a further advance of central cash to make sure players were covered.

But another spectre is hanging over the club – relegation.

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Red Devils stars’ salaries are believed to have been made a week late following a transfer from consortium member Saia Kailahi’s personal bank account.

However, it is also thought Rugby League Commercial let the club receive its £130,000 allocation of funds 10 days early to plug any gap, after it was given £500,000 in November.

But SunSport has been told off-field staff – including boss Paul Rowley – have now received their money ahead of Friday’s Challenge Cup tie with Bradford.

Kailahi is thought to have met his bank in Australia as the group attempts to transfer £1.9 million, which would cover the club’s wages for the season, after being told he can only transfer just under £49,000 at any one time.

As a result, SunSport understands March’s payroll will be met through a number of transfers made before the scheduled March 27 date.

Sources say a larger sum will be made later after they learned bank regulations on the other side of the world restrict their attempts to send the sum as one.

Salford’s pay drama is the latest cash crisis at a club that has been beset by several since it moved into what is now known as the Community Stadium.

And it is understood they may count against them in the forthcoming IMG gradings, which are announced at the end of the season.

The finance pillar is judged on the three latest available set of accounts, which takes in the period from 2022-2024.

As a result, cash dramas that occurred until November will count against them – and as they kept their Super League status by just 0.39 points ahead of Toulouse, that may place their top flight statis in jeopardy.

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Kailahi, a childhood friend of Salford assistant coach Krisnan Inu, is thought to be the rugby league man in the three-man consortium, with Swiss moneyman Dario Berta its head.

And it is believed he and Curtis Brown are primarily looking to buy the Salford Community Stadium and the land around it, with plans to build a 5,000-seater arena and a hotel.

If a deal with the city’s council can be agreed, they would also look to develop the 12,000-capacity venue, with a view to it hosting concerts in future.

KIERAN TRIPPIER has warned Liverpool that Newcastle are far better prepared for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final than they were two years ago.

And that even extends to changing their hotel — in the hope it changes their luck.

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Toon right-back Trippier says the emotion of the 2023 showpiece at Wembley was overwhelming for Eddie Howe’s squad as they lost 2-0 to Manchester United.

It was Newcastle’s first major final since 1999 and the pressure was on to deliver a first major domestic trophy since 1955, with the local players particularly feeling the heat.

Trippier, however, says the squad are much more relaxed now as they prepare to take on Arne Slot’s men.

The Magpies claimed a 1-0 win at West Ham on Monday in their last game before Sunday’s final.

And former England defender Trippier, 34, said: “There was a lot of noise the first time in the final.

“But now the lads have experienced it, we know how to handle it. It’ll be a different feel this time. The most important thing is to stay calm, stay relaxed.

“The emotion in the first cup final got the better of us, I can’t say an individual but as a group.

“It was the first final for some of the players, playing at Wembley, the cup final for Newcastle, the fans are all excited, etc.

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“But the lads have gained that experience and are fully prepared, calm, relaxed for this final.

“I’m not picking anybody out — but if you look at the Geordie lads in our team, for example, it means so much to them, because they’re from Newcastle.

“Family and friends, everyone’s buzzing because it’s the first final in so many years.

“So the emotion was very, very high for a large part before the final.

“But this time around it’s more calm, more relaxed — and that’s from the supporters as well.

“But all we can do is just give everything in that final.”

Newcastle have made logistical changes too, moving away from the Hilton hotel that is right next door to Wembley.

The Hilton is so close to the stadium it leaves players trapped inside on the morning of the game.

Trippier added: “Staying at the Hilton was too close, shall we say. It’s about learning. The club learned a lot from the first time around.

The emotion in the first cup final got the better of us, I can’t say an individual but as a group.

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“A lot more things are well organised this time. I’m not saying it was bad last time but we’re more prepared because we’ve been in this position now.

“We played United in the last cup final and we’re more relaxed.

“Now we’ve just got to review this game and look forward to another special occasion at the weekend against Liverpool.”

After back-to-back defeats — in the Prem by Liverpool and Brighton in the FA Cup — as well as losing forward Anthony Gordon to suspension plus defenders Sven Botman and Lewis Hall to injury, Newcastle still saw off the Hammers to go into the final on a high.

Bruno Guimaraes converted Harvey Barnes’ 63rd-minute cross to seal three points and take Toon back into the Premier League’s top six.

They are now just two points off the top four in the race for the Champions League places, which has proved to be a tough balancing act alongside their run to the Carabao Cup final.

Boss Howe and his players know they will have to perform much better than they did at the London Stadium if they are to make history against Liverpool on Sunday.

Trippier added: “We know how close it is at the top of the table, so it was a big win, especially before the final.

“You want to win any game before a cup final, you don’t want to go in on the back of a defeat.

“But we know we can improve and we’ve got to show that same character on the weekend.”

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DONALD Trump has extended his punishing trade war to now impact on the entire world as fears grow for key UK industries.

The US president announced he is placing 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports coming in to the US – with the EU already hitting back hard.

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The European Union has announced a huge two-stage retaliation against the US which will cover €26 billion in EU exports.

From April 1, the European Commission says it will reimpose tariffs in response to Trump’s global tariffs.

This will have a direct impact on many iconic American brands such as Harley-Davidson.

Then from mid-April, further countermeasures will be applied if Eu member states all approve.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said today: “We deeply regret this measure.

“Tariffs are taxes. They are bad for business, and even worse for consumers.

“These tariffs are disrupting supply chains. They bring uncertainty for the economy.

“Jobs are at stake. Prices will go up. In Europe and in the United States.

“The European Union must act to protect consumers and business.”

They added that any decision can always be reversed if the Trump administration is ready to “find a negotiated solution”.

Trump’s tariffs are also set to have a huge impact on the UK steel industry.

They have already warned the decision to impose a transatlantic trade war “couldn’t come at a worse time”.

The British government has already said they don’t want to retaliate and would rather come to an amicable solution.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced last week that tit-for-tat tariffs only risk slowing down the whole global economy.

She said she didn’t think tariffs “serves anyone well”.

Adding: “We don’t want to see tariffs. I will continue to make the case with all my international counterparts for free and open trade.”

President Trump initially only targeted Mexico, Canada and China with his trade war before opening them up to the world.

His plan is designed to protect US manufacturing and bolster job opportunities by making internationally made products more expensive and less attractive to buy.

It will also threaten to make the cost of many things such as cars more expensive.

On Tuesday, Trump again threatened Canada with historic financial punishment as they threatened to impose their own 25 per cent tariffs on electricity in three US states.

The brewing trade war between the two neighbouring countries deepened this week after Trump doubled the 25 per cent levy on Canadian steel and aluminium.

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It came in response to the Ontario government’s threat of an electricity surcharge.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford soon said he was temporarily suspending his province’s planned purchase on electricity exported to the US after Trump’s fiery response.

Ford made a U-turn on the threats after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agreed to go back to the table on trade talks.

Ford said that Canadian delegates will travel to Washington within the next day or two to meet with Lutnick.

Trump’s seismic trade war came as he spent the day on the White House lawn trying out Teslas with right-hand man Elon Musk.

Musk brought an entire fleet of the electric vehicles to let the president have his pick of the motors.

Trump’s support for his advisor comes after Tesla faced backlash and vandalism over Musk’s new role in the Oval Office.

As the head of the brand new Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), Musk has slashed federal jobs and budgets in Trump’s first few months of his second term.

Growing fears and concerns over Doge’s plans have sparked a series of attacks on Tesla across the country, including vandalism at Tesla showrooms and charging stations.

Tesla stock has lost more than half its stock since peaking in December – wiping out over $800 billion from the company’s total value, according to CNBC.

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NO matter how much you scrub the limescale on your shower screen, it can seem impossible to remove.

One woman has shared the DIY hack she uses to tackle stubborn water stains in her bathroom.

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In her viral video, Instagram user Laura Sibley (@fromwifetolife) demonstrated the budget-friendly cleaning technique.

“If you hate cleaning your shower screen, I have the answer,” she told her followers.

She explained that her “simple and cheap hack” makes all watermarks “slide right off like magic”.

Laura said she was “seriously impressed” by the results every time she showers.

The Instagrammer revealed that instead of tackling limescale with cleaning products or white vinegar, she opts for a baking item.

And no, it’s not baking soda.

Laura recommended using a sheet of grease proof paper to scrub your shower screen.

She demonstrated how to scrunch up the paper and rub it until “the water slides off” the surface.

You can pick up a roll of Greaseproof Baking Paper from Asda for £1.45, which breaks down to just 14p per metre.

And since you can tackle your screen with the same piece, this hack only using part of your roll.

Laura described cleaning her shower screen as her “least favourite job” since her household has “ridiculously hard water”.

However, the Instagrammer now swears by this hack for easing the process.

She explained how the task is now less “faffy” and can be completed in seconds.

Laura showed her followers her new and improved shower screen after completing the task.

Instagram users shared their thoughts on the method in the comments section.

“OMG, I’m doing this today,” wrote one inspired viewer.

Another impressed follower described the technique as “actual witchcraft”.

“What is this magic?” asked a third commenter.

“That’s a great hack,” said another Instagram user.

“No flipping way. How did you know to do this? You need to write a book,” commented one viewer.

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