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William Saliba has set the bar high as one of football’s elite defenders. Now, according to Old Trafford legend Mikael Silvestre, Manchester United has its own gem in 19-year-old Leny Yoro, who is being touted as the ‘next William Saliba’. Leny Yoro: Manchester United’s Young Defender Destined for Greatness This season has been a turbulent ride for Manchester United, currently languishing in 14th place in the Premier League and trailing Liverpool by an astonishing 33…

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In an exhilarating La Liga clash, Real Betis staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on Saturday evening, a result that has compelling implications for the title race. Brahim Diaz initially put the visitors ahead, scoring just ten minutes into the match, but it was former Madrid star Isco who played a pivotal role in securing Betis’s victory. Isco apologises to Real Madrid fans for what he did…

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As the summer transfer window approaches, Liverpool and Chelsea are poised to engage in a competitive bid for the young Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. The 21-year-old has been a standout performer in recent seasons and is increasingly seen as a hot prospect in the Premier League. Liverpool and Chelsea Set to Battle for Rising Star Carlos Baleba Brighton & Hove Albion secured Baleba for £23 million from Lille in 2023, and after two impactful seasons…

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Football icon Graeme Souness has sparked intrigue in the Premier League by naming his ‘favourite’ player, sidelining household names like Mohamed Salah, Cole Palmer, and Bukayo Saka. Despite Salah’s commendable tally of 42 goal involvements this season, Souness has opted for Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister as the standout performer. Graeme Souness names his favourite Premier League player In an interview with the Daily Mail, Souness stated, “It is easy to pinpoint Mo Salah for his…

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Chelsea legend John Terry has expressed his insights on why the club has experienced a noticeable “drop-off” under manager Enzo Maresca in the latter part of the ongoing 2024-25 season. John Terry explains why Chelsea performances dipping after promising start to season The Blues made a remarkable start to the season, demonstrating championship-winning potential and even drawing comparisons to Premier League title challengers. However, recent performances have seen Chelsea slip down the standings, now locked…

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Thomas Tuchel told for Man Utd Star deserves England Call-Up from United manager who said Harry Maguire deserves England recall – Manchester United Boss Ruben Amorim. Thomas Tuchel’s Selection Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers As England manager Thomas Tuchel prepares to announce his first squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, Harry Maguire, the Manchester United defender, has been deemed deserving of a recall. This comes after a lack of representation…

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed his disappointment over a Manchester United transfer decision from last summer. The former United manager and player, who won six Premier League titles and the Champions League during his Old Trafford tenure, oversaw the club for three years before his exit in November 2021. After a hiatus of over three years, Solskjaer returned to management at the beginning of 2025, taking the reins at Turkish Super Lig outfit Besiktas. Solskjaer…

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La Liga – ‘Fraudsters’ The back page of the Sun reports Manchester City have been accused of an ‘Enron-style’ financial deception by LaLiga boss Javier Tebas. Outspoken Tebas claims the Etihad outfit had ‘hidden losses that would have impacted their Financial Fair Play status concealed in related Abu Dhabi-owned companies. Prem champs City have dismissed the

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Imposters The back page of the Daily Star reports football pundit Roy Keane has slammed Bruno Fernandes and the current Man Utd squad saying they are imposters. La Liga boss has slammed Manchester City again saying they act ‘like Enron.’

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La Liga goes to war with City The back page of the Daily Mail reports the Spanish football chief has lashed out at Manchester City’s finances. West Ham beat Leicester 2-0 in last night’s Premier League match, seeing them climbing to 15th on the table, whilst the Foxes stay put in the relegation zone.

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Gabby Logan is the latest presenter to sign up for the 2025 Women’s Football Awards The 2025 Women’s Football Awards has today announced that broadcaster Gabby Logan will be joining the hosting line-up for the event this May, marking a new addition to the prestigious ceremony.  The event, Europe’s largest awards celebration for women’s football, has partnered with Metro for a third year running to recognise all levels of the game once again – from…

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Jose Mourinho has been handed a four-match ban and a fine of £35,000 for comments he made following Monday’s feisty clash between Fenerbahce and Galatasary. Jose Mourinho handed ban and fine for ‘derogatory and offensive statements’ Jose Mourinho has been handed a four-match ban and a fine of £35,000 for comments he made following Monday’s feisty clash between Fenerbahce and Galatasary. After a 0-0 draw in the top-of-the-table Turkish Super Lig clash, Mourinho launched into…

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 Thierry Henry believes Liverpool’s ‘consistency’ makes them favourites to win the Champions League but admitted the tournament is still wide open. Liverpool already have one hand on the Premier League title after their comfortable 2-0 win over Newcastle in midweek saw them move 13 points clear of Arsenal in second place. And next month, the Reds will have an opportunity to claim their first trophy under Arne Slot when they face Newcastle again, this time…

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Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has hit the ground running at Aston Villa Marcus Rashford makes decision on Man Utd future after Aston Villa loan move | Football Marcus Rashford has decided he wants to complete a permanent move from Manchester United to Aston Villa when the summer transfer window opens for business. The 27-year-old forward revealed in December he was actively seeking a new challenge away from United, the club he joined as a…

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Arsenal may be forced to sell one of Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli to generate the funds required to sign a big-name striker in the summer transfer window. Arsenal ready to sell first-team star to fund summer transfer move for striker The Gunners’ failure to strengthen up front has been highlighted by fans and pundits alike as a key factor in Mikel Arteta’s side once again dropping off the pace in the race for the…

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Arsenal’s plans for a summer transfer rebuild look set to be affected by their ongoing injury crisis, according to reports. Mikel Arteta is planning a summer rebuild Mikel Arteta’s side have seen their Premier League title hopes implode in recent days following dropped points against West Ham and Nottingham Forest. The Gunners have looked particularly toothless in attack which is perhaps no surprise given they have only three fit and available forwards after injuries to…

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Ali Carter believes Jack Lisowski is the ‘closest thing we’ve got to Ronnie O’Sullivan’ on the World Snooker Tour, after beating Jackpot at the World Open this week. The Captain edged past Lisowski 5-4 in the third round in Yushan, despite impressive breaks of 131, 119 and 87 from the eventual loser. Carter was thrilled to get past a friend of his who he rates extremely highly, comparing the 33-year-old to the seven-time world champion.…

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The fifth round of the FA Cup is played this weekend, with just eight clubs remaining in the competition by the end of Monday night. There have already been some huge casualties in the tournament, with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea all eliminated early on. The dream of silverware is still alive for underdogs like Plymouth Argyle, Cardiff City and Millwall, but there are still some big fish in the FA Cup…

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Not so long ago England were the best and most feared team in white-ball cricket. After another failure at an ICC event – this time an early Champions Trophy exit – they are at risk of becoming a laughing stock. The 2019 and 2022 World Cup wins felt a lifetime ago as England slumped to an agonising defeat to minnows Afghanistan and crashed out of the Champions Trophy at the group stage. This was…

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Give up yet, Mikel? The back page of the Telegraph asks Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta if he’s ready to give up the title race yet – it comes after Liverpool’s latest win sent them 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Man Utd’s comeback during a thrilling match against Ipswich makes the back page as does Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Spurs.

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Manchester United’s fight back against Ipswich leads the back page. United went down early following a blunder at the back between the goalie and defender, then a horror lunge was a United player get shown a red card … but somehow United managed to make it through and get the win. The rest of yesterday’s Premier League action is rounded up on the back page, with Liverpool’s win sending them 13 points clear at the…

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Martin Keown makes worrying Arsenal prediction after Nottingham Forest draw | Football Martin Keown is fearful that Arsenal could slip out of the Premier League top four if they don’t find a quick solution to their lack of attacking threat. Martin Keown makes worrying Arsenal prediction In desperate need of a positive result, it was familiar attacking woes that came back to haunt Mikel Arteta’s side as they played out a 0-0 draw with third-place…

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