Chelsea are close to completing the signing of Brighton forward Danny Welbeck, who has received approval to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge. Welbeck, 35, is expected to meet his new teammates in Hong Kong next week for pre-season preparations before agreeing a two-year deal. The prospective signing forms part of new head coach Xabi […]
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Although Hearts allowed six goals over the two matches, they produced some encouraging attacking moments. However, their finishing let them down, as they failed to convert chances worth a combined 2.6 expected goals. Having played only a small number of competitive fixtures, uncertainty could be felt around Tynecastle, with numerous supporters departing long before the […]
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These figures come as no shock to Umar Ali, a player for Bradford-based semi-professional side Route One Rovers. During Ramadan last year, he was subjected to racist abuse from a group of opposing supporters while preparing to enter the match as a substitute. “It was the first match we had played while fasting,” he explained. […]
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New figures from Kick It Out indicate that hostile chants targeting immigrants have become increasingly common at football fixtures across England. The anti-discrimination organisation received 39 complaints about anti-immigrant chanting last season, exceeding the combined total from the two preceding campaigns. Kick It Out said slogans including “stop the boats” and “send them back” had […]
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A fresh-looking Aston Villa side will emerge under Unai Emery this season. Tuesday’s 4-2 loss against Real Sociedad will have frustrated their demanding head coach, although he still has ample time to sharpen the Europa League champions before the new season begins. With Brian Madjo, George Hemmings and Modou Cisse all expected to remain involved […]
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Manchester City winger Savinho is considering a departure from the club as he weighs up a possible switch to Tottenham. The Brazilian has emerged as an important target for Spurs head coach Roberto de Zerbi, while City know that the north London side are interested in the 22-year-old. Savinho is believed to be seeking an […]
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“Welcome back,” Khaldoon al-Mubarak said warmly when Enzo Maresca was named Manchester City’s manager last month. Having already spent two periods at the club, the Italian must now satisfy the chairman and make sure his three-year deal runs its full course. Doing so will require him to build upon Pep Guardiola’s remarkable decade, during which […]
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Born in Kilgetty, Cullen entered Swansea’s academy when he was eight before making his first-team debut under Graham Potter in a 1-0 EFL Cup loss to Crystal Palace in August 2018. His first goal for the Swans came in a thrilling 4-1 victory against Reading on the last day of the extended 2019-20 season, helping […]
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This September, France will welcome a different figure to the technical area for the first time in 14 years. Long before the decision was officially confirmed on Tuesday morning, it was widely understood that Zinedine Zidane would replace Didier Deschamps after the summer. Discussions involving the former Real Madrid coach and French football officials began […]
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Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson has urged his players to toughen up and prepare for a challenging deciding match away to HB Torshavn on Thursday (18:00 BST). The Fir Park club will travel to the Faroe Islands with a 2-0 advantage after producing an assured victory in the opening leg of their Conference League second qualifying-round […]
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