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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Birmingham City defender Rebecca Holloway is among the small number of players remaining from the Northern Ireland squad that secured qualification for Euro 2022, the nation’s first appearance at a major tournament. Although the squad has undergone significant changes since then, Holloway prefers to focus on the opportunities ahead rather than previous accomplishments. “In some […]
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It is unlikely that Vinícius Júnior, accustomed to representing Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, has heard of North Queensland Fury. There would be little reason for him to know the club, and most of the Brazilian squad arriving in Townsville on Thursday are probably unfamiliar with the region’s football history. Until recently, many may […]
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Tottenham and Brazilian forward Richarlison disagree over the final nine months of his contract. Richarlison is reportedly assessing his options after a deadline-day transfer to Everton fell through. Sources suggest the 29-year-old wants Tottenham to release him from the rest of his agreement. The club and the player’s representatives remain in discussions, although the situation […]
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Richarlison has not been named in Tottenham‘s Premier League squad. Tottenham head coach Roberto de Zerbi revealed last week that the Brazilian forward had requested a move away. A return to former club Everton appeared likely before Tuesday’s transfer deadline, but the proposed switch did not materialise. The 29-year-old has consequently been omitted from the […]
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Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has expressed his desire to net the 300th goal of his career after confirming that he will return to football at the age of 46 with Italian third-division team Ravenna. Despite the rain, thousands of supporters assembled on a beach in the city for a celebration called “Ronaldinho Day”, where the former […]
Continue ReadingWhen the match ended, the numbers seemed almost surreal. A nation of just 5.5 million inhabitants, returning to the global stage after nearly three decades away, had just overcome the five-time titleholders to secure a maiden quarter-final berth. During Norway’s triumph over Brazil on Sunday, there was barely a sliver separating the nimble footwork of […]
Continue ReadingThe pursuit of the hexa – a historic sixth World Cup crown – drags on. Sunday’s 2-1 round‑of‑16 defeat by Norway means Brazil have now gone six consecutive tournaments without lifting the trophy. Back home, some are already calling this streak the reverse hexa. Unsurprisingly, the reaction in Brazil has been savage. Neto, a former […]
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