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Chelsea’s Clean Sheet Crisis Leaves Xabi Alonso Facing a Defining Week
Stamford Bridge has gone 21 Premier League games without a clean sheet, the worst run in 65 years, with Bournemouth’s visit on Saturday the first chance…
9 hrs ago
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Greig Hopcroft
Manchester United’s JJ Gabriel Turns 16 as Barcelona and Real Madrid Chase Intensifies
The teenage forward can now sign professional terms with a European club for the first time, and Manchester United are reportedly ready to fight any…
23 hrs ago
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Greig Hopcroft
Harry Kane Equals Peter Shilton’s England Appearance Record in Wembley Rout of Czech Republic
The captain scored twice and set up a third as England won 3-0, levelling a cap record that has stood for 36 years, with the outright mark now in sight.
Oct 7
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Greig Hopcroft
Manchester City’s Punishment Battle: Why Expulsion Remains on the Table but Few Believe It Will Happen
Premier League executives admit they would be stunned if City were voted out of the division, even as rivals push for a sanction that spans years, not a…
Oct 6
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Greig Hopcroft
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Arsenal Women Admit They Are Out of the WSL Title Race After Manchester City Mauling
Renee Slegers says a 4-2 defeat at the Etihad has left her side’s worst start to a season since 2014 demanding a full review, with Arsenal already ten…
Oct 5
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Greig Hopcroft
Erling Haaland Injury Scare Leaves Manchester City Facing an Anxious Wait Before Liverpool Showdown
The Norway striker was withdrawn early during Sunday’s Nations League defeat in Portugal, leaving City with a nervous wait before a big week against…
Oct 5
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Greig Hopcroft
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Andy Robertson’s 100th Cap Milestone Lights Up Scotland’s Nervy Win Over North Macedonia
Kieron Bowie’s early goal and a John McGinn penalty sealed victory in Skopje, but Scott McKenna’s red card leaves Scotland light for Tuesday’s crucial…
Oct 4
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Greig Hopcroft
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England Crush Croatia 7-0 as Kane and Saka Inspire Record-Breaking Nations League Rout
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scored twice each and Jude Bellingham ran the show as Thomas Tuchel’s side produced their biggest ever away win in Rijeka.
Oct 4
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Greig Hopcroft
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic at 45: From Bicycle Kicks to Boardroom Battles at AC Milan
As the Swedish great turns 45 today, his life after retirement at Milan has proved just as eventful, and just as combustible, as the one he left behind…
Oct 3
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Greig Hopcroft
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Cristiano Ronaldo Walks Out on Portugal Camp as Jorge Jesus Stands Firm
Benched against Norway and left out again for Denmark, Ronaldo flew home vowing to tell the truth in due time. Portugal won 4-2 without him, and the…
Oct 3
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Greig Hopcroft
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Manchester City Lodge Appeal Against Guilty Verdict as Guardiola Tells Fans ‘We Will Get Through This Together’
City formally contested the independent commission’s ruling just before Friday’s deadline, branding it unsafe, while Pep Guardiola broke his silence…
Oct 2
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Greig Hopcroft
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Gibbs’ Game: Guardiola’s Legacy Will Never Look the Same Again
Manchester City face the consequences of a guilty verdict, Ronaldo’s online cult comes calling and Saudi money has turned boxing into a circus.
Oct 2
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Eddie Gibbs
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