Watching Chelsea this season is not for the faint-hearted. Goals have flowed at both ends, advantages have been established almost immediately and clean sheets have proved extremely difficult to achieve. Xabi Alonso has turned Chelsea into one of the Premier League’s most exciting teams to watch. With 15 goals scored and 13 allowed across six […]
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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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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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Álvaro Arbeloa rejected claims that he is struggling with the pressure after Fulham’s defeat at Ipswich left them without a Premier League victory in six matches. The former Real Madrid coach had been close to earning his first managerial win in the competition following Ryan Sessegnon’s superb strike in the 55th minute, but Fulham surrendered […]
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Carlos Baleba joined Manchester United from Brighton in August for $88.7m (£65m), with another $6.8m (£5m) potentially due in bonuses. Although the Cameroon international has not yet made his competitive debut for the club, his value may already feel even greater. Many supporters hope he can resolve United’s early-season difficulties almost single-handedly, placing considerable expectations […]
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Rui Pinto, whose disclosures contributed to the Premier League’s inquiry into Manchester City’s finances, is reportedly willing to assist UK authorities with any legal proceedings if he receives protection from potential threats. Although a crowdfunding campaign was launched on Friday to help him begin a new life after leaving Portuguese police protection, the whistleblower’s main […]
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Rui Pinto says he is making plans to leave Portugal over concerns for his personal security after being notified that his place in the country’s witness protection scheme is ending. The founder of Football Leaks said he has faced “numerous death threats” and believes there is “a genuine danger of an attempt on my life” […]
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More than 10 years after Rui Pinto launched the Football Leaks platform as part of a campaign inspired by the 2015 Fifa controversy, he is once again at the centre of an escalating dispute. The former history student, known for his distinctive spiked hair, once supplemented his income by selling books about the second world […]
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Rui Pinto, whose disclosure of confidential records helped prompt the Premier League to examine Manchester City’s finances, is set to lose his protected-witness status in Portugal. Documents indicate that the decision to withdraw his protection was made on Wednesday. Pinto has also been advised to limit contact with relatives, remain cautious and stay away from […]
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Several Premier League clubs are calling for the ruling involving Manchester City to be released without further delay, while the club prepares for a prolonged effort to defend itself. Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano told the European Football Clubs board on Monday that the club intends to challenge the decision and demonstrate its innocence […]
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