Welbeck’s potential transfer to Chelsea would offer further evidence of the club adopting a different recruitment approach this summer. Their interest comes after they tried to recruit 33-year-old midfielder Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, although the Black Cats declined to part with the Switzerland captain. While signing 23-year-old Rogers aligns with the club’s preference for younger […]
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It is hardly unexpected that Martin has been tasked with winning promotion in what will be only Leicester’s second campaign in England’s third division during the club’s 142-year existence. “The main objective is to earn promotion,” he said. “[We also want] to adopt a style that everyone can understand, trust and connect with, while giving […]
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Andrea Pirlo has announced that he is no longer under consideration for the Italy coaching position after several days of criticism concerning his association with a Russian gambling firm. Although the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) had not officially confirmed him as the next national coach, his appointment had been widely regarded as nearly certain. However, […]
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In May, Brighton made their first appearance in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley, with Symonds captaining the team against Manchester City. Symonds has played for England at youth levels through the under-21 side and earned her maiden senior-team call-up in March 2025. After agreeing to the new contract, she said: “I’m delighted because […]
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York City have named ex-Crawley Town manager Scott Lindsey as their new head coach, just a day after dismissing National League-winning boss Stuart Maynard. Maynard steered the Minstermen to promotion by winning the National League last season, but the club parted company with him on Sunday after the board cited differing views over York’s future […]
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Tottenham went through three managers last season, with Thomas Frank dismissed less than eight months into his tenure following a dreadful opening to the campaign. Caretaker boss Igor Tudor departed after only 44 days, before De Zerbi was appointed with seven matches left in the season. Frank found it difficult to build a connection with […]
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Accessible for the next 29 days The League Cup group phase has concluded, confirming the knockout fixtures after a series of dramatic moments. Charlotte Cohen is accompanied by former Dundee and Ross County boss Tony Docherty and Arbroath midfielder Ryan Flynn as they assess Dunfermline’s strong development under Neil Lennon, St Johnstone’s surprising elimination following […]
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Three of Rangers’ seven new arrivals this summer operate in central midfield, while none of the 11 players who have left play in that position. The club already had six central midfielders in the senior squad, or nine when including the three returning from loan spells. As attack-focused midfielders, Thelo Aasgaard, who recently represented Norway […]
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Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso says he has devised a way to use British-record £117m arrival Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer and expects the England midfielder to make an immediate difference. Rogers became the costliest British footballer in history after completing his transfer from Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge last week. The 24-year-old is taking […]
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People familiar with Real’s plans say senior dealmakers Jose Angel and Juni Calafat have monitored Diomande for roughly five years, although his displays at the World Cup did not prompt an immediate response. PSG had previously led the pursuit of the Ivory Coast international, but stepped aside after Real formally entered the race, confirming their […]
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