© IMAGO Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca believes his side will “dominate English football for the next five to 10 years.” Article continues under the video The Italian was appointed as Mauricio Pochettino’s replacement at Stamford Bridge in July, following an immense season at Leicester City, and he has enjoyed a successful first few months in...
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Football’s Black trailblazers
As Black History Month 2024 runs throughout October, we take a look at some of English football’s Black pioneers from the game’s history… Arthur Wharton (1865-1930) The Ghana-born goalkeeper is widely considered not only England’s, but the world’s first Black professional footballer. He started his career at Darlington and was also part of Preston North...
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The 10 oldest stadiums in British football have been named
Key Takeaways Britain is home to some of the most historic and iconic football grounds in the world – with some being well over 100 years old. Liverpool’s Anfield is one of the oldest stadiums in the UK, being constructed in 1884. Stamford Bridge, built in 1877, has undergone significant changes, evolving with Chelsea’s success...
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Rice to play through pain barrier for Arsenal, latest injury news
Earned it Interim England manager Lee Carsley has announced his final squad as Three Lions boss before handing the reins to Thomas Tuchel. England face Greece and the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League, with qualification to Group A still very much on. And there are two new call-ups, with Lewis Hall and Taylor...
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Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies lays down terms as Manchester United line up blockbuster move for star – Paper Talk
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… DAILY EXPRESS Alphonso Davies has laid down his terms as Manchester United line up a blockbuster summer swoop for the Bayern Munich left-back, according to reports. Manchester United have reportedly enquired about a free transfer move for former Manchester City star Leroy Sane. Image: Manchester United...
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Third-longest serving manager in English football sacked as fans left devastated
Mark Robins has been sacked by Coventry City, the Championship club have confirmed. The Englishman was the third-longest serving manager in English football – after Manchester City‘s Pep Guardiola and Harrogate Town’s Simon Weaver – following seven years and 244 days in charge of the Sky Blues. 2 Robins had been at Coventry since 2017Credit:...
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Donald Trump win provokes trade-offs and dilemmas for UK
But just how Anglophile is he really, some ponder, given his mantra of “America First”? Sir Keir had the conversation on his mobile in his office next to the cabinet room in No 10. Team Trump rang the prime minister, after the government had requested a call with them to send their congratulations. I’m told...
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Wanderers Support Royal British Legion’s New Football Poppy Shirt Campaign | Bolton Wanderers FC
This November, Bolton Wanderers is proud to stand together with football clubs throughout the United Kingdom in support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. As a symbol of respect, Bolton Wanderers’ players will wear shirts featuring an emblem of the poppy in our upcoming match against Stockport County. After the match, these shirts will...
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Varane retires, Rodri injury latest, Carabao Cup, Europa League
I have to rotate – Ten Hagpublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 25 September 14:21 BST 25 September Man Utd v FC Twente (20:00 BST) Simon StoneBBC Sport’s chief football news reporter It was not entirely convincing in the context of talking about his reasons for leaving Marcus Rashford on the bench at Crystal Palace...
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What a Donald Trump victory means for the UK
So prepare for the opposite of smooth – bumpy, noisy and transactional – finding issues where they can do a deal with Trump, who reveres his capacity as a deal maker. For this reason, we have already seen Lammy attempt to set out an understanding about Donald Trump’s instincts. An understanding that Europe has to...
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‘Speak English’: Journalist ripped over bizarre interview
A football reporter from England has been labelled “arrogant” for insisting new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim “speak English” during a press conference in his native Portugal. Amorim, who is serving a notice period at Sporting Lisbon before taking up his new role as United head coach, faces Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the Champions...
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Inter Milan and Barcelona prepare audacious swoop for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez – Paper Talk
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… THE SUN Inter Milan and Barcelona are prepared to make an audacious swoop for Enzo Fernandez – whose future at Chelsea is growing increasingly unclear. Real Madrid’s first-team locker room from the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium will be auctioned off. Tottenham star Pedro Porro will donate...