For anyone seeking proof that attack can be the most effective form of defence, Frank Lampard can point to this performance. Coventry rose out of the relegation places and into 14th after a second consecutive victory highlighted their manager’s readiness to combine ambition with calculated risk. Jack Rudoni’s early spot-kick set an upbeat tone, which […]
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Manchester United monitoring Atletico Madrid forward Giuliano Simeone, Chelsea prepared to match Bournemouth‘s valuation of Alex Scott, while Premier League sides pursue Inter midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic. Manchester United intend to assess Atletico Madrid’s 23-year-old Argentine attacker Giuliano Simeone when the clubs face each other in the Champions League. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish), external Chelsea […]
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Mark Chapman discusses the latest football stories alongside Andros Townsend, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith. A Manchester City supporter joins the panel to examine the response to the club’s victory at Anfield, their first match since being found guilty of violating the Premier League’s financial rules. Following his strong weekend display, could Jordan Henderson provide […]
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Manchester United have made their poorest start to a league campaign in four decades, but Michael Carrick says he is embracing the challenge. United travelled to Madrid without Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw after both suffered minor injuries during the weekend draw with Tottenham. Although Carrick acknowledged that his team are going through a difficult […]
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Ellen White and Ben Haines return alongside former England star and Brighton midfielder Fran Kirby. The trio reflect on England’s 3-1 win over Greece in the opening leg of their World Cup play-off semi-final. They discuss the impact of the debutants, Maya Le Tissier’s strong display at right-back, and whether the Lionesses need to be […]
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England’s failure to make the most of their scoring opportunities has been a recurring issue since 2023, when they lost to Spain in the World Cup final. During that competition, they advanced from the group stage without producing their best football, recording narrow 1-0 victories over lower-ranked Haiti and Denmark. England then needed a penalty […]
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The Republic of Ireland have maintained a perfect record at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, winning all three matches staged there, including a dramatic 3-2 success over the Netherlands earlier this year. Cork-born O’Sullivan was suspended for that fixture, but she is excited about playing in her hometown again. “Playing here is something I truly enjoy. It […]
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Doug Loft, the former captain of Port Vale and Gillingham, has passed away aged 39. A Gillingham statement, external confirmed that he died after suffering a medical emergency over the weekend. After arriving from Brighton & Hove Albion, Loft made 196 appearances for Vale between 2009 and 2014 before going on to play 70 matches […]
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Mikel Arteta has expressed his disappointment after Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi suffered ankle problems during a recovery session following Arsenal’s victory over Leeds on Saturday. The pair are scheduled to undergo scans on Monday to establish the severity of their injuries. Arteta confirmed that neither player would be available for Tuesday’s Champions League home […]
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The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is expected to advise clubs to adopt stricter spending limits in its long-awaited State of the Game report, scheduled for publication on Tuesday. The 250-page draft, followed by a final edition in the spring after an eight-week public consultation starting this week, will present a troubling assessment of the finances […]
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