Former England defender Kyle Walker said he felt comfortable with his choice to step away from international football, believing it could help him prolong his club career in the same way as his former team-mate James Milner. The Burnley right-back, who celebrated his 36th birthday in May, ended his Three Lions career in March after […]
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Teenage midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson has earned a place in England’s provisional squad ahead of next month’s Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Head coach Lydia Bedford has selected the 18-year-old North Carolina Courage player in a 24-member group that will attend a warm-weather training camp in Portugal next week. The players will have one […]
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Arsenal supporters wondering what Christos Tzolis could offer the Premier League champions may find a clue in the nickname he quickly received at his new club. In the 2006 action movie 300, King Leonidas leads a small band of Spartans into battle against an enormous invading force. Despite facing impossible odds, his bravery, resolve and […]
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During her break, Beever-Jones began paying closer attention to her physical wellbeing, something she had previously overlooked amid her rapid progress and regular goals. Productive loan periods with Bristol City and Everton preceded an impressive 2023-24 campaign in which she scored 11 times for Chelsea, recorded the WSL’s strongest minutes-per-goal rate and received an England […]
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Kelly hit the ground running after joining Arsenal midway through the 2024-25 campaign, registering two goals and five assists while helping the team secure their second Women’s Champions League trophy. She later played a crucial part in England successfully defending their European Championship crown that summer, notably converting the decisive shootout penalty against Spain in […]
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Inter are nearing an agreement to bring in John Stones on a free transfer after the 32-year-old centre-back departed Manchester City in June. Both Inter and their Italian rivals Juventus showed interest in Stones before the World Cup, but the Nerazzurri have since emerged as favourites to secure his signature following his strong performances during […]
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England centre-back John Stones is reportedly close to reaching an agreement with Inter Milan over a free transfer to the Italian club. The defender became available without a transfer fee after his Manchester City contract expired at the end of June. Several leading European clubs have shown strong interest in Stones, with Chelsea and Juventus […]
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Harry Kane is expected to begin official discussions with Bayern Munich regarding a contract extension with the German champions. The England captain’s existing agreement runs until the end of next season, and Bayern want to secure the forward’s services for a longer period. The 32-year-old is believed to have been informed of the Bundesliga side’s […]
Continue ReadingJermain Defoe, the one-time England forward, called his debut role in management a “revealing” chapter after leaving Woking of the National League, having overseen only six league matches across a four-month spell. The 43-year-old took over from Neal Ardley in March and secured victories in two of those half-dozen fixtures, steering the side to a […]
Continue ReadingHaving made 55 appearances across all competitions for Newcastle United, Anderson first stepped onto the pitch in an FA Cup loss to Arsenal in January 2021, then moved on a temporary deal to Bristol Rovers the following year. That spell proved to be a crucial stage in his development — and included what may remain […]
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