The Cimbri are advancing ominously toward the south, yet daily life in Rome continues. An asteroid appears to be on a collision course, but people still work, eat, drink and make plans. The White Walkers are nearing the Wall while the great houses remain consumed by their rivalries. Everyone in the Premier League senses that […]
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Burnham served as Manchester’s mayor from 2017 until earlier this year, overseeing the city during an extended spell of success for Manchester City. During his time in office, he supported investment from the Gulf as a means of expanding Manchester’s economy. City leaders had already adopted this approach before Burnham became the first elected mayor […]
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Lazio joined Inter at the Serie A summit on points after defeating Monza 3-1 on Sunday, while 10-player Roma were held by Como in the Italian league’s first scoreless draw of the campaign. Gennaro Gattuso’s Lazio maintained their impressive early-season form following his unsuccessful spell in charge of Italy, who failed to qualify for the […]
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Sheffield United icon Billy Sharp has confirmed his retirement from professional football at the age of 40. During a 22-year career in which he scored 299 goals, Sharp represented Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Hull City, Scunthorpe United, Reading, Doncaster Rovers and Rushden & Diamonds. He had been without a club since departing Doncaster at […]
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Celtic boss Martin O’Neill has downplayed the training spells involving Perth RedStar goalkeeper Sonny Inzalaco and unattached midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, while the SPFL remains hopeful that visiting supporters can return to Old Firm matches. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill claims he was unaware that 19-year-old Australian youth international Sonny Inzalaco, a goalkeeper for Perth RedStar, had […]
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Yan Diomandé’s goal secured a narrow 1-0 win for Real Madrid against Villarreal, leaving them six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, despite Vinícius Júnior being dismissed for pulling an opponent’s hair. Vinícius came off the bench and found the net, but the goal was ruled out before a VAR review showed him tugging Nathan […]
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Carrick admitted that he was far from satisfied with the number of points collected so far. He said there was no point avoiding the situation. Although a few minor incidents could have produced different results, the team must accept its current position and quickly begin moving in a more positive direction. The fine margins Carrick […]
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The loss leaves Hibs sitting tenth in the Premiership. However, with a new manager introducing a different approach, the Easter Road supporters may need to remain patient. Former Scotland international James McFadden said the transition would require time because the team are moving away from a back-three system, in which wing-backs push forward, deliver crosses […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been temporarily suspended after the Portuguese football federation (FPF) launched disciplinary action against the 41-year-old for leaving the national team camp. Ronaldo issued an apology to supporters on Tuesday, while also expressing criticism of Portugal manager Jorge Jesus. He said he would accept any punishment handed to him. “Disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano […]
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The past cannot be recreated. In the middle tier of the Stretford End, the ticker had reappeared after being updated to “51 years”, with the work reportedly costing an appropriately symbolic £114. Before the Abu Dhabi era began, Manchester City had not lifted a trophy since 1976. The calculation may be open to debate, but […]
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