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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Rui Pinto will continue to receive witness protection for now after Portuguese officials paused plans to remove it. The special security programmes commission (CPES) admitted that he should have been allowed to make his case before the original decision was reached. The Manchester City whistleblower may now formally contest the proposed termination of his protection, […]
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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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A separate image captured inside Bowker shows a thermometer reading 35.2C, with humidity at 57.6%. An employee working on the ironing line said the extreme heat was seriously affecting workers’ health. Employees at both factories reported being pushed to achieve collective daily production quotas ranging from 300 to 700 garments. One worker questioned how little […]
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SIMPLY APPRECIATE THEM Few things highlight the dramatic contrasts of sport better than the departures of two players who have defined modern football. While one continues to approach his international exit amid resentment, theatrics and public frustration, the other offered—at least for the most part—a far more graceful farewell. Aside from the slightly awkward moment […]
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The campaign to remove Souleiman Waberi from his position as president of the Djibouti Football Federation (FDF) escalated sharply on Monday. Police took control of the federation’s headquarters after several club presidents convened an extraordinary general assembly to dismiss the Fifa council member and his executive committee. According to the FDF, officers initially entered its […]
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Today’s podcast focuses on England’s outstanding display. Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon and Jude Bellingham lead the attack and overwhelm a disappointing Croatia side. The emphatic victory sends a strong message for Thomas Tuchel, who had faced growing pressure following the World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina. In other matches, Scotland make a positive […]
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While he was not the Football League’s first permanent Black manager—Tony Collins had taken charge of Rochdale in 1960—Alexander encouraged a new generation to follow a similar path through his managerial work at clubs including Lincoln City, Peterborough United and Macclesfield. Alexander was born in Nottingham in 1956 to parents from St Lucia. According to […]
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By then, Mikel Arteta, who had spent five years playing alongside Wilshere at Arsenal, was managing the senior side. Arteta led the Gunners to the 2025-26 Premier League trophy, ending their 22-year wait to become champions of England again. Wilshere believed the Spanish coach had also been instrumental in his own development on the touchline. […]
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