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‘They’re going after me’ – Chelsea star says he’s being targeted in Premier League | Football Chelsea star Marc Cucurella says opposition fans and players in the Premier League are ‘going after’ him as they are still ‘hurting’ following Spain’s Euro 2024 final victory over England. The 26-year-old full-back endured a difficult start to life at Chelsea on the back of a high-profile £55million transfer move from Brighton in 2022. But Luis de la Fuente selected Cucurella in his Spain squad for this summer’s European Championship and the defender played an integral role as La Roja got their hands…

England’s Nations League squad features something not seen for 48 years | Football England are back in Nations League action – but Lee Carsley’s squad this week is missing something it’s always had since 1976. The Three Lions face Greece on Thursday in what is likely to be an emotional affair following the dramatic passing of ex-Premier League star and former Greece international George Baldock the evening prior. England then travel to Finland on Sunday as they look to continue their perfect start under interim boss Carsley. The former England Under-21s head coach has already been keen to put his…

Man Utd suffer a fourth injury scare during worrying international break | Football Manchester United could have yet another injury concern with Lisandro Martinez reportedly carrying a knock. Martinez was dropped from the United starting XI in the final game before the international break against Aston Villa. While Erik ten Hag claimed that decision was down to rotation, the 26-year-old was also overlooked when the manager was forced into second-half changes at the back with Harry Maguire and Noussair Mazraoui forced off. Martinez has travelled back to South America for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia. But TYC Sports…

Greece players pay tribute to George Baldock after upset win over England | Football Greece matchwinner Vangelis Pavlidis dedicated his side’s shock 2-1 win against England to his former teammate Geoge Baldock after his tragic death just one day prior. The former Sheffield United defender and Greece international died on Wednesday evening at the age of 31. Police were called to the footballer’s home in Greece where he was found unresponsive having drowned in his swimming pool Despite a request from the Greek FA to postpone the fixture, Thursday’s Nations League fixture went ahead as planned with both sides wearing black armbands to…

England player ratings as Three Lions suffer shock first defeat against Greece | Football England’s positive start under new interim boss Lee Carsley was brought to a crashing halt as the Three Lions suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Greece. Deploying an extremely attacking lineup, England looked vulnerable on the break on several occasions and were eventually punished when Vangelis Pavlidis fired home in the second half. Jude Bellingham thought he had grabbed a dramatic late equaliser to spare England’s blushes but Pavlidis’ injury-time winner condemned England to their first competitive defeat at Wembley in four years and their…

Bukayo Saka injury update as Arsenal star limps off during England defeat | Football Bukayo Saka will be assessed after picking up a leg injury during England’s 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley, Lee Carsley revealed. On a chastening night for interim boss Carsley, the Three Lions slumped to their first-ever defeat against Greece after Vangelis Pavlidis’ injury-time winner. It capped off a disastrous evening for England that also saw Saka limp off while appearing to hold his hamstring midway through the second half. The Arsenal winger was replaced by Noni Madueke and Carsley said that the 23-year-old will now…

‘What is he doing!’ – Roy Keane slams England star after Greece defeat | Football Roy Keane slammed Jordan Pickford for his lack of concentration at Wembley on Thursday as England slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Greece. Deploying an extremely attacking lineup, England looked vulnerable on the break on several occasions and were eventually punished when Vangelis Pavlidis fired home in the second half. Jude Bellingham thought he had grabbed a dramatic late equaliser to spare England’s blushes but Pavlidis’ injury-time winner condemned England to their first competitive defeat at Wembley in four years and their first-ever defeat against Greece. It could…

Kate and William meet families of Southport victims in first joint engagement since end of cancer treatment The Prince and Princess of Wales have made their first joint public appearance since Kate finished cancer treatment, as they met the bereaved families of the Southport knife attack on Thursday. Kate and William spent 90 minutes chatting privately with them after making an unannounced visit to the town. At an undisclosed location, the couple privately met the families of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine – all fatally stabbed during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on…

Row over claims Rachel Reeves could hike capital gains tax as high as 39% Rachel Reeves is being warned that a massive hike in capital gains tax could endanger her hopes of creating economic growth. It comes as a row has broken out over claims that the chancellor has asked Treasury officials to model capital gains tax rates of 39 per cent and 33 per cent, well above the second home rate of 24 per cent. While sources close to Ms Reeves have tried to dismiss Budget speculation and allegations of disarray, the concerns have dropped at a time of…

Sue Gray will skip major devolved nations summit chaired by Keir Starmer to ‘take short break’ Keir Starmer is set to chair his first devolved government summit on Friday – but without his new envoy and former chief of staff Sue Gray. Ms Gray was forced out as Sir Keir’s key adviser and asked to take on a new role as his representative for the nations and regions last weekend. Ms Gray, whose new position was confirmed after weeks of turmoil behind the scenes in Number 10, will be a notable absence as she takes a brief hiatus before changing…