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La Liga president Javier Tebas has slammed the covert European Super League plan that “dissolved like a lump of sugar”. Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona were the three Spanish clubs that signed up for the breakaway league, with Madrid and Barca still attached despite Atletico joining the majority of the founder clubs in withdrawing […]
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Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti said the Super League clubs were wrong to disregard the opinions of players and fans. The ‘Big Six’ signed up for the breakaway league on Sunday, only to pull out 48 hours later following backlash from fans, pundits, other clubs and stakeholders. But Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal […]
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Fernandinho hailed Phil Foden as Manchester City close in on the Premier League title. England midfielder Foden scored in City’s 2-1 comeback win at Aston Villa on Wednesday, which left them eight points away from the title. Rodri completed the turnaround following John McGinn’s opener for the hosts after just 20 seconds, with Pep Guardiola’s […]
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Mikel Arteta wants to keep his Arsenal players focused on the task of facing Everton on Friday night despite a turbulent week off the pitch which saw the club backtrack on plans to join a breakaway European Super League and their supporters plan protests against the owners. The Gunners host Arteta’s former club in the […]
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Stadiums belonging to Super League clubs are set to be shunned when UEFA considers contingency options for staging Euro 2020 this summer, the PA news agency understands. There had been reports before the weekend that Tottenham’s new stadium – one of the most impressive in Europe – might be considered, but any chance of that […]
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Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed his tears of joy when Scotland qualified for the European Championship finals – and his optimism for their chances. The former Scotland boss broke down with Ryan Christie during the Celtic midfielder’s emotional interview in the aftermath of the penalty shoot-out play-off win over Serbia. Sir Alex, marking 50 days […]
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West Ham are reportedly interested in Norwich’s Max Aarons and the full-back has been told he can leave Carrow Road. The England U21 international has been in brilliant form this season during his 42 appearances in the Championship. He’s helped the Canaries to secure an immediate return to the Premier League under Daniel Farke. OPINION: […]
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Paul Merson says it was his desire to live that gave him the strength to speak up about his own battles with addiction and depression during his footballing career. The former Arsenal and England attacking midfielder first spoke of his experiences with depression and gambling addiction last year, and is now encouraging others to open […]
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Manchester United left-back Alex Telles has ‘decided to leave’ Old Trafford, according to reports. He joined the Red Devils for a £13.5million fee back in October but has seen his opportunities limited. Telles’ arrival has coincided with the return to form of Luke Shaw, who has been impressive this season. FEATURE: Ranking the Big Six’s […]
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Micah Richards said “only an idiot” would turn down Manchester United in reference to Alan Shearer’s decision to spurn Sir Alex Ferguson’s advances for Newcastle in 1996. Newcastle paid a world-record transfer fee to land Shearer, who became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer. And in the latest edition of the Match of the Day: Top […]
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