Black managers in English football. It is one of those discussion points that arises a few times a season. A Black manager is hired. A Black manager is fired. We speak about it. But the numbers do not seem to be changing. Research from The Black Footballers Partnership in 2023 stated that 44 per cent...
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This is a smouldering civil war that could tear English football asunder
Much as many might shudder at such spectacles, they accurately reflect the Premier League’s competitive balance, or lack of it. What was once a competition fraught with jeopardy risks becoming an entrenched duopoly. City can claim others have spent similarly lavishly during Abu Dhabi’s 16 years of ownership, with Manchester United investing billions into trying...
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Build-up to international matches and latest football news
O’Neill ‘positive’ about young squadpublished at 14:53 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 14:53 GMT 22 March Romania v Northern Ireland (19:45 GMT) Northern Ireland Image source, Getty Images Michael O’Neill enjoyed a successful first stint as Northern Ireland boss guiding them to the Euros in 2016. But it has not all been plain sailing since...
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Man City 3-2 Fulham: Citizens extend English football record, equal club record in Etihad win
Manchester City set two new records, extending one and equalling another, after beating Fulham 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday. Manchester City have set two new records, extending one and equalling another, after beating Fulham 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The Citizens were made to work for maximum points at the...
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Man Utd news: Jurgen Klopp to United? Stone Q&A
BBC Sport’s chief football news reporter Simon Stone is answering your Manchester United questions. Jason asked: Jurgen Klopp is available – could Manchester United bring him out of retirement? Simon replied: Hiya Jason. Is this a serious question? There is an absolutely legitimate argument about why United didn’t work harder to get Klopp when he...
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England squad: Dominic Solanke gets first call-up in seven years, Harry Maguire left out
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle United) Defenders: Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), John Stones (Manchester City), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Rico Lewis (Manchester City), Kyle Walker (Manchester City) Midfielders: Conor Gallagher (Atletico Madrid), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Morgan...
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UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
The UK has announced it is giving up sovereignty of a remote but strategically important cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean after more than half a century. The deal – reached after years of negotiations – will see the UK hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a historic move. This includes the...
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OTD: When Palace went top of English football – News – Crystal Palace F.C.
Sitting level on points with Manchester United, the only thing that separated Palace from the Red Devils was Cannon’s effort – giving the south Londoners a goal difference of +10. One man in particular found cause for celebration and did so in the most unique of ways. Burridge – Palace’s renegade ‘keeper – told the...
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The 10 worst stadium atmospheres in British football have been ranked
Britain is home to a fine tapestry of football grounds, many of which possess rich history and generate spectacular match-day experiences – be it in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership or elsewhere across the United Kingdom. However, not all grounds are created equal and there are, equally, stadiums that frequently struggle to meet the standard....
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Sir Keir Starmer: Prime Minister received £13,000 worth of free football tickets including Arsenal away games
Premier League Labour: Dr Rosena Allin-Khan – two hospitality tickets worth £900 – 22 April 2024 Dr Rupa Huq – one hospitality ticket for the Brit Awards worth £1,250 – 2 March 2024 Liz Kendall – two hospitality tickets for the Brit Awards worth £1,500 – 2 March 2024 Peter Kyle – one hospitality ticket...
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British football coach, 28, died after drunken fall from second storey Benidorm hotel balcony following night out, inquest hears
An amateur football coach died on holiday after a drunken fall from his hotel balcony in Benidorm. An inquest heard today that project manager Lewis Cooper, from Basingstoke, Hampshire, suffered the mystery 2am plunge from the second storey after returning from a night out. Senior Hampshire coroner Christopher Wilkinson ruled out suicide, with Mr Cooper’s...
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Football pitch collapses as parts of the UK are hit by flash floods
1 min read Last Updated : Sep 24 2024 | 4:13 PM IST A soccer pitch in London collapsed and other parts of the United Kingdom were submerged by flash floods Monday after some areas saw a month’s worth of rainfall in 24 hours. Roads were closed, some train lines in London were...