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Southgate’s ‘secret weapon’?
The next few days are likely to be nervy for several England hopefuls as they wait for Gareth Southgate to name his final Euro 2024 squad. But one player virtually assured of his place among the 26 heading for Germany is Chelsea's Cole Palmer - marking an incredible rise. The 22-year-old has made only two England appearances - his debut coming in November - but, as England face Bosnia-Herzegovina in...
‘This shirt is my skin’ – Mourinho
Jose Mourinho told Fenerbahce fans "this shirt is my skin" as he was presented as the new coach of the Turkish Super Lig club. Thousands attended the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul on Sunday to watch the signing ceremony, which took place on a huge stage built on the field. "Normally a coach is loved after victories," said two-time Champions League winner Mourinho. "In this case I feel that I...
Ipswich players ‘thankful’ for McKenna stay
Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy says the club's players are "thankful" manager Kieran McKenna will lead the club in the Premier League next season. McKenna, 38, has overseen an incredible rise with back-to-back promotions, with the Suffolk club set to play top-flight football next season for the first time in 22 years. The Northern Irishman was linked with the Chelsea job last month, but instead signed a new four-year deal...
Juventus withdraw from European Super League
Juventus have requested to rejoin the European Club Association (ECA) after withdrawing from plans to form a European Super League. The Italian club were one of 12 who signed up to form a breakaway European Super League in 2021. The 12 teams, including six from the English Premier League, were excluded from the ECA in 2021 as a result, but nine have since been readmitted. Juventus are now set to...
Ronaldo in tears as Al-Nassr lose King’s Cup final
Cristiano Ronaldo was reduced to tears after his Al-Nassr side lost the King's Cup final to rivals Al-Hilal on Friday night in a game with three red cards. The former Manchester United forward collapsed to his knees as nine-man Al-Hilal won 5-4 on a penalty shootout, with the score 1-1 after extra time in Jeddah. The 39-year-old, who set a new Saudi Pro League scoring record with 35 goals, was...
Lib Dems call for more Premier League games on free TV
The Liberal Democrats are pledging to make 10 English Premier League football matches per season free to watch on TV for everyone, if they win the election. The party said the promise was in response to rising ticket prices and streaming subscription costs. The Lib Dems said fans who wanted to watch games on TV may have to pay hundreds of pounds per year as games are split across different...