Injured rugby league star Nathan Cleary has thanked his partner, Matildas attacker Mary Fowler, after she travelled to Australia to support him following major surgery. Fowler pulled out of the Australian national team’s latest fixtures and returned to Sydney to be with Cleary during his recovery. On Sunday evening, Cleary shared several Instagram photos showing […]
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For anyone questioning Mikel Arteta’s position as Arsenal’s leading figure after he extended his commitment to the club until 2030, Win the dog offers a clear answer. The chocolate labrador, who featured prominently in the celebrations following Arsenal’s Premier League triumph in May, has become a familiar presence at the club’s Hertfordshire training base since […]
Continue ReadingKylian Mbappe has condemned a widely shared meme that places his face on a dictator’s body, arguing that it reflects poor political and humanitarian judgment. The 27-year-old Real Madrid and France attacker acknowledged that the AI-created image may appear humorous, but said it trivialises deeply serious matters. Some supporters apparently use the meme online to […]
Continue ReadingMikel Arteta revealed that Arsenal were prepared for their delayed midweek Champions League flight because he had intentionally introduced disruptions to the team’s schedule during pre-season. Air traffic control problems affected the Premier League champions as they travelled to Italy for Wednesday’s match against Napoli. The squad reached its destination three hours later than planned, […]
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During his playing career, Frank Lampard was coached by several renowned managers, including Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Guus Hiddink and Rafael Benitez, while his uncle Harry Redknapp also shaped his understanding of the game. Now eight years into management, the Coventry City head coach has identified Mourinho and Ancelotti as the two biggest influences on […]
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Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has said he is experiencing “treatable absence seizures” after collapsing on the field for the second time within four days. Musiala went down eight minutes after entering as a substitute during Bayern’s friendly against Heidenheim on Tuesday evening. The 23-year-old had experienced a similar episode in Saturday’s friendly with RB […]
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A number of European nations, among them England and Wales, have officially retracted the letters endorsing Infantino that were previously submitted ahead of next year’s election. Opposition to Infantino grew stronger on Monday after European governing body Uefa, North America’s Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) issued a joint letter alleging that he and […]
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What does it take to succeed Pep Guardiola? Enzo Maresca is beginning to discover the answer this summer after being selected as the Spaniard’s replacement at Manchester City. He returns to the club after serving as Guardiola’s assistant during the historic Treble-winning 2022-23 season. Widely regarded as one of the finest coaches of his era, […]
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Vinícius Júnior appears to be enjoying the early stages of working with Real Madrid’s new manager, José Mourinho, despite continuing uncertainty over the Brazilian forward’s future at the Bernabéu. The 26-year-old, a central figure in Madrid’s attack during recent seasons, spoke positively after his second pre-season session with Mourinho, even as reports continue to connect […]
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