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Nottingham Forest post outrageous tweet after crucial loss to Everton Nottingham Forest have posted an outrageous official tweet after losing 2-0 at fellow Premier League relegation rivals Everton on Sunday. Forest slammed ‘three extremely poor decisions’ and have sensationally called out VAR official Stuart Attwell for being a Luton Town supporter. Pundits have already hit back at Forest for their unprofessionalism, with Jamie Carragher saying their statement reminded him of ‘a fan in a pub’. The Football Association (FA) has launched an investigation into the controversial social media post after Forest questioned the integrity of the game.

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Eddie Hearn shouts ‘f**k you’ in furious backstage row with Ryan Garcia’s dad after Devin Haney fight Eddie Hearn clashed with Ryan Garcia’s father in a furious backstage row that ended in a friendly hug following the Devin Haney fight. Garcia produced a stunning win over Haney in New York in the early hours of Sunday morning to secure the biggest win of his career to date. Matchroom chief Hearn has previously worked with Haney but was full of praise for Garcia’s performance, with many questioning the 25-year-old’s mental well-being leading into fight night following some very erratic behaviour. Hearn…

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WSL fixtures tonight – 19/04 – Can Brighton jump into 7th place? Friday night sees the Women’s Super League (WSL) back in action as 8th-place Brighton take on 10th-place Everton. A win for Everton could see them move into 8th – depending on goal difference, whilst a win for Brighton would see them jump into 7th place.  WSL fixturesKick-off Where to watch?Brighton vs Everton19:00The FA Player WSl table as it stands The Women’s Super League table as it stands before Friday’s match. Wsl fixtures this weekend View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barclays WSL (@barclayswsl)

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Chelsea star worth €35-40m tells club he wishes to leave this summer Chelsea star Ian Maatsen has told the club that he wants to join Borussia Dortmund on a permanent deal this summer, according to reports. The left-back joined Dortmund on loan in the January transfer window and the German side are thought to be desperate to keep him at the Westfalenstadion. Maatsen scored his first-ever Champions League goal this week as Dortmund reached the semi-finals with Blues fans urging Chelsea not to offload him. Speaking after the match, Maatsen said he was intent on becoming a regular at Chelsea…

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Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson is gearing up for a busy summer as the club celebrates their promotion from League Two to League One with a resounding 6-0 win over Forest Green Rovers. The Welsh club, known for their global fanbase thanks to the documentary ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, will now face the challenge of sorting out the future of their out-of-contract players. “We’ve got a lot of players out of contract, so we need to sit down and resolve that,” Parkinson said. “Our first job is treating the out-of-contract players respectfully. Last year we didn’t have many out of contract, but…

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Europa League quarter finals – Can Liverpool fight back? After a disastrous first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals, which saw Liverpool lose 3-0 at Anfield, the Reds will be looking to overturn the deficit and fight back tonight.  They’ll be up against the odds, but the Reds are no stranger to a huge turnaround. In 2019, Liverpool overturned a 3-0 deficit to Barcelona – going on to win the league. Boss Jurgen Klopp says his team are “1,000% focused” on the second leg.   “I’m long enough in this business to know that it’s two legs,” he said. “It’s over…

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Harry Kane reacts to knocking Arsenal out of the Champions League Bayern Munich star and Tottenham hero Harry Kane was left delighted after his side knocked Arsenal out of the Champions League on Wednesday. Kane, who left Spurs after a 19-year spell in the summer to join the Bundesliga giants, didn’t get on the scoresheet in the second leg but it didn’t matter as Bayern booked their spot in the last four thanks to Joshua Kimmich’s winner. The England captain scored in the first leg – a 2-2 draw at the Emirates – and has now offered his reaction as…

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Real Madrid beat Manchester City on penalties to reach Champions League semi-finals Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City on penalties to reach the Champions League semi-finals and end Pep Guardiola’s quest for back-to-back trebles. A penalty shootout was required after the quarter-final tie finished 4-4 on aggregate, and it was Real who held their nerve to advance to the semis. The Premier League and La Liga giants played out an entertaining 3-3 draw at the Bernabeu last week and continued to deliver blows to each other at the Etihad. Rodrygo put Real Madrid ahead on 12 minutes and for a…

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Thierry Henry blames two Arsenal stars for Bayern Munich winner as Gunners exit Champions League Thierry Henry says Arsenal’s performance against Bayern Munich ‘was not good enough’ and pointed the finger at two players for their roles for the decisive goal in the Champions League tie. Bayern clinched a narrow 1-0 win at the Allianz Arena to beat Arsenal 3-2 on aggregate following a 2-2 draw in the first leg in north London. There was little to choose between the sides in Bavaria and Joshua Kimmich’s 63rd-minute header proved decisive, sending Bayern through to the semi-finals and Arsenal out of…

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Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has heaped praise on his young teammate Conor Bradley following the Reds’ thrilling Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea. The 19-year-old defender put in an impressive performance in the high-stakes match, catching the eye of his more experienced counterpart. Robertson, who has been a mainstay in Liverpool’s defense for several seasons, commended Bradley for his composure and maturity on the pitch. “Conor was outstanding out there today. He showed great composure and confidence against a top team like Chelsea,” Robertson said in a post-match interview. Bradley, who joined Liverpool’s academy in 2019, has been making steady…

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The NFL world was rocked today with the shocking revelation that Patriots owner Robert Kraft may have played a role in the Falcons’ decision not to hire Bill Belichick as their head coach last January. ESPN reported that Kraft allegedly called Falcons owner Arthur Blank to warn him not to trust Belichick after the interview process. Blank, who considers Kraft his closest friend in ownership circles, reportedly spoke to Kraft at least twice over the phone after interviewing Belichick. The Patriots had recently parted ways with Belichick after a 24-year partnership, leaving him without a job during the 2024 head-coaching…

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Ousmane Dembele responds to being booed and jeered by Barcelona fans during PSG’s Champions League win Ousmane Dembele insists being booed and jeered during PSG’s Champions League victory over Barcelona will not change his ‘love’ for the Spanish club. Dembele, who left Barca last summer, helped PSG overturn a one-goal deficit and progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League at the expense of his former side. Barcelona took a slender lead from the first leg in Paris and looked in control of the tie when Raphinha scored an early opener on Tuesday night. But the hosts were reduced to…

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Arsene Wenger makes Bayern Munich v Arsenal prediction ahead of Champions League quarter-final clash Arsene Wenger has backed Arsenal to ‘glide through’ to the Champions League semi-finals at the expense of Bayern Munich. The Gunners, currently second in the Premier League, are in Munich for the second leg of their quarter-final tie with Bundesliga giants Bayern. The quarter-final is perfectly poised after the two sides shared an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium last week. Bukayo Saka put Arsenal in front after just 12 minutes but Bayern Munich then led through goals from Serge Gnabry and former Tottenham captain…

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PSG stun Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund knock out Atletico Madrid on thrilling Champions League night Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to knock Barcelona out of the Champions League while Borussia Dortmund also progressed to the semi-finals on a thrilling night of European action. Barca led 3-2 after the first leg in Paris and extended their lead in the tie even further when Raphinha scored an early opener. But Ronald Araujo’s straight red card on 29 minutes gave PSG hope of a comeback and they equalised before half-time through ex-Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele. Vitinha gave the visitors the lead ten minutes…

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Xavi blames ‘disastrous’ referee for Barcelona’s Champions League exit Barcelona boss Xavi says the referee was to blame for his side’s Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain. The Catalans were dumped out of the competition after an eventful evening in Barcelona, that saw PSG leave Spain with a 4-1 win and a 6-2 aggregate victory. Barcelona took the lead through Raphinha, putting the Spaniards 3-1 up on aggregate in the tie. But Ronald Arajuo was sent off for bringing down Bradley Barcola in the first half, and PSG made their man advantage count with four uninterrupted goals.

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In a thrilling FA Cup quarter-final match between Manchester United and Liverpool, fans were treated to a nail-biting 4-3 showdown that had everyone on the edge of their seats. Match of the Day 2’s Mark Chapman, along with former football stars Theo Walcott and Stephen Warnock, broke down the incredible match in a post-game analysis that had viewers buzzing. The match started off with a bang as Liverpool took an early lead with a goal from Mohamed Salah. However, Manchester United quickly responded with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, putting them ahead 2-1 at halftime. The second half…

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The New England Patriots are gearing up for the NFL Draft on April 25, and they have their sights set on some top wide receiver prospects. With their highest selection in decades at No. 3 overall, the Patriots are looking to add talent to their roster, particularly at the wide receiver position. One standout prospect that the Patriots may target is Adonai Mitchell from Texas. Standing at 6-2 and weighing 205 pounds, Mitchell is projected to go in the first or second round of the draft. Known for his explosive athleticism and impressive physical traits, Mitchell could be a game-changing…

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Christian Horner’s accuser to be grilled again this week ahead of Chinese Grand Prix F1

Christian Horner’s accuser to be grilled again this week ahead of Chinese Grand Prix The woman at the centre of the Christian Horner scandal is set to be grilled by investigators again this week as part of her appeal process. In February, the Red Bull team principal, husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, was cleared after a female employee of the Formula 1 champions accused him of inappropriate behaviour. The accuser, who has since been suspended on full pay by Red Bull, exercised her right to appeal the outcome of the investigation. According to The Sun, a new independent…

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Liverpool target Ruben Amorim shoots down suggestions he will take Sporting star with him Liverpool managerial target Ruben Amorim says he has not given any thought to bringing Viktor Gyokeres with him should he leave Sporting in the summer. The 39-year-old is now the leading candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp in the Anfield hotseat after previous favourite Xabi Alonso announced he would be staying at Bundesliga title winners Bayer Leverkusen. There had been suggestions Amorim had already reached an agreement with Liverpool, but he strongly denied those rumours at a press conference last week. Still, the speculation linking the Portuguese…

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Shove affairs and heated rivalries can push women’s game forward Rivalries and tribalism are two of the things we love about the game and there’s none stronger than that between Arsenal and Chelsea. The teams met in the Continental League Cup final, with an extra-time goal earning the Gunners a 1-0 win in a match which ended with a shove from Blues boss Emma Hayes on opposite number Jonas Eidevall. Tensions had been simmering for a while between the two clubs and the narrative involving those two teams gives us all something extra to enjoy while we’re watching. Arsenal historically…

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David Seaman slams Arsenal star for putting ‘everyone on edge’ against Aston Villa Oleksandr Zinchenko was singled out for criticism by David Seaman following his poor performance in Arsenal’s defeat to Aston Villa. Two late Villa goals stunned Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday and dealt a huge blow to their chances of winning the Premier League. The Gunners started the weekend top of the table but now they and Liverpool are two points behind Manchester City who are the firm favourites for the title with just six games to go. Mikel Arteta’s side had been imperious in 2024, winning…

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