Pundit accuses Southgate of ‘snobbery’ over England snub

Charlie Austin has accused England boss Gareth Southgate of “snobbery” for snubbing Leeds striker Patrick Bamford. Bamford has scored 16 Premier League goals for Leeds in an outstanding season, helping them to a top-ten finish in their first campaign back in the top flight. But he’s not been included in an England squad to date, […]

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Casillas: For two years I’ve celebrated the day I was born again

In May 2019 Casillas suffered a heart attack that has changed his life and priorities The Spain and Madrid legend turns 40 today 20 May He talks to FIFA.com about his concerns, new projects and cherished memories “We footballers believe that, because we’re monitored more, we won’t suffer from heart problems. However, cases like mine, […]

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Gossip: Man Utd switch focus to Ings, Arsenal eye Barca keeper

Man Utd aren’t backing down from Harry Kane. But they are making contingency plans in the shape of Danny Ings…   UNITED TURN ATTENTION TO INGS Wednesday’s whispers suggested that Manchester United are set to miss out on both Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho this summer. So it seems they have changed tack and are […]

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Allardyce to step down as West Brom boss

Sam Allardyce announced after West Brom’s 3-1 defeat to West Ham that he is to step down as manager after their final game of the season on Sunday. The boss had held talks with the Baggies following their relegation from the Premier League and will leave after Sunday’s finale at Leeds. Allardyce replaced Slaven Bilic […]

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Phillips can be Liverpool’s new symbol of effort and excellence

Nathaniel Phillips is channelling the spirit of Jurgen Klopp’s favourite player and Liverpool are loving it. They should reward him soon.   “I really think it’s a win-win situation. It’s a story really only football can write,” said Jurgen Klopp, rather underestimating the literary abilities of anyone unable to fathom the career of Divock Origi. […]

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Klopp: ‘Nothing is decided’ for Liverpool ahead of ‘final’ at Anfield

Jurgen Klopp insisted after Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Burnley that “nothing is decided” ahead of their final game of the season at Anfield against Crystal Palace. The Clarets caused Liverpool problems in the early going but it was the visitors who scored the all-important first goal just before half time. The goal came via an […]

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Ten players Spurs might wildly spaff their Kane windfall on

So you might have heard that Harry Kane wants to leave Spurs. A wise decision. But it’s not quite as simple as that, because Kane was a dafty and signed a big fat contract extension in 2018 and that means that if he does get his wish and escape trophyless banter purgatory at Spurs, someone […]

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West Brom 1-3 West Ham: Hammers move a step closer to Europe

West Ham took a big step to securing European football as they came from behind to beat West Brom at The Hawthorns. The Hammers go into their final game of the season against Southampton knowing a point will confirm a Europa League spot, while the Baggies announced after the game that head coach Sam Allardyce […]

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Crystal Palace 1-3 Arsenal: Gunners ruin Hodgson’s farewell

Gabriel Martinelli and Nicolas Pepe struck in stoppage time for Arsenal against Crystal Palace in Roy Hodgson’s final game in charge at Selhurst Park. There was very little between the sides in the first half but Arsenal took the lead in the 35th-minute. A swift move from the Gunners was finished emphatically by Nicolas Pepe […]

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Spurs greet fans with a slap in the face and a kick in the teeth

Tottenham welcomed fans back and forced them to watch a defeat from the upper-tier while they booed at half-time and full-time. Amazing.   Daniel Levy might believe that Tottenham have “lost sight” of “what’s truly in our DNA” but being vociferously booed off at half-time in the first game with more than a couple of […]

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