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Daily Star Sport – BLUES MAKE ENZ MEET CHELSEA The lead story for the back page of the Daily Star says CHELSEA are closing in on Enzo Maresca after being given the nod to speak to the Leicester boss. “Chelsea get green light for Maresca job talks” the headline reads. Elsewhere, LAMPARD CAN BURN BRIGHT – This article discusses how Frank Lampard could be in the running to take over Burnley after Vincent Company heads…

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Sun Sport – BLUES TIE UP LOOSE ENZ The back page of The Sun leads on Chelsea finalising a deal with Enzo Fernandez. The paper says the Italian, 44, has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Mauricio Pochettino after guiding Leicester City to promotion. Now the Blues have asked the Championship title winners to speak to their boss about becoming their new manager. SunSport understands that Maresca is close to leaving Leicester with talks between…

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Express Sport – Chelsea in the Enzo Zone The back page of the Daily Express reports Chelsea have agreed a deal with Leicester City to make Enzo Maresca their new manager, according to reports. The Italian is set to be handed a bumper five-year contract and the Foxes are in line to receive a healthy compensation fee. Elsewhere, Manchester United have reportedly identified Jarrad Branthwaite as a priority transfer target this summer but are determined…

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Arsenal have been slammed for an ’embarrassing’ subtle dig at Manchester United after Saturday’s FA Cup final. United shocked Manchester City at Wembley to secure the final major domestic trophy of the year after Liverpool won the Carabao Cup and Pep Guardiola’s side clinched the Premier League title. Arsenal, meanwhile, finished the season with just the Community Shield to add to their trophy cabinet after missing out on the top-flight title on the final day.…

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US golf star Grayson Murray has died aged 30, the PGA Tour have confirmed. The devastating news comes just 24 hours after Murray, a two-time PGA Tour winner, pulled out of the Charles Schwab Challenge during the second round of play. After bogeying the 16th hole at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, it’s claimed Murray informed his playing partners of his decision to withdraw from the tournament, citing illness. Murray won the…

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Yoro made his first-team debut for Lille as a 16-year-old back in 2022 and has gone on to establish himself as one of the most promising young centre-backs in French football. Lille secured Champions League qualification with a fourth-placed finish in Ligue 1 this term and Yoro, now 18, was instrumental at the back for Paulo Fonseca’s side, making 32 appearances in the top flight. The tall and imposing youngster also played a key role…

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United academy graduate Mainoo capped off a phenomenal breakout season, scoring what proved to be the decisive goal as the Red Devils got revenge for last year’s painful defeat to win the competition for a 13th time. Erik ten Hag’s men entered the half-time break with a two-goal lead after Alejandro Garnacho had earlier capitalised on a defensive mix-up between Stefan Ortega and Josko Gvardiol to open the scoring at Wembley. Second-half substitute Jeremy Doku pulled a…

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Even Sergio Aguero couldn’t help but applaud Kobbie Mainoo’s ‘incredible’ goal as Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-1 to get their hands on the FA Cup this weekend. After losing 2-1 in last year’s all-Manchester affair, United came out all guns blazing and stunned City as Alejandro Garnacho and Mainoo both netted in the first half at Wembley. The holders fought back after the break, with Erling Haaland rattling the crossbar and second-half substitute Jeremy…

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On Sunday, Leeds United will battle Southampton at Wembley with promotion to the Premier League at stake. Both clubs are looking to make an immediate return to the top-flight, and join Championship champions Leicester City and runners-up Ipswich Town. The Championship play-off final has often been described as the most lucrative game in the world, with the winner able to enjoy the treasures of football’s richest league. But exactly how lucrative is it and how…

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Chelsea appear to have confirmed they will participate in next season’s Europa Conference League despite suggestions they may be forced to decline the place. Despite finishing in sixth place in the Premier League, the West London club have been relegated to Europe’s third-tier competition after Manchester United’s surprise FA Cup win over Manchester City – with the Red Devils instead earning the final Europa League spot. Due to UEFA’s more stringent financial sustainability regulations (FSR)…

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The squads for this summer’s Euro 2024 are gradually starting to be announced with just three weeks to go until the big kick-off on June 14. A total of 24 teams will compete for European Championship glory in Germany, with several sides having revealed either their provisional squads or indeed their final list of 26 players. Amongst them are pre-tournament favourites England, with the likes of Adam Wharton, Jarell Quansah and Curtis Jones joining the…

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Euro 2024 is almost upon us with the finest teams and players across the continent eyeing European Championship glory in Germany this summer. And what does every good Euros need? A sweepstake of course! Thankfully for you, Metro.co.uk has created the perfect sweepstake kit to use with your family, friends and work colleagues, featuring all 24 teams taking part in the competition. So, how does it work? It’s dead easy – all you need to…

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With the curtain set to fall on the 2023-24 season after next weekend’s Champions League final, attention is starting to turn towards this summer’s European Championship which kicks off in Germany on June 14. Beaten World Cup finalists France, hosts Germany, Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions and 2016 winners Portugal are among the early favourites to win the competition. Spain have been handed a testing group, with holders Italy, Croatia and Albania, but De la Fuente…

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Michael Owen has picked his England team for Euro 2024 Michael Owen has left Arsenal star Bukayo Saka out of the England team he would pick for Euro 2024. The Three Lions are gearing up for this summer’s Euros in Germany after Gareth Southgate announced a 33-man provisional squad last week. Five uncapped players – Jarrad Branthwaite, Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, Adam Wharton and James Trafford – made the longlist but there was no room…

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Mirror Sport – Paqueta facing huge ban  Lucas Paqueta has been charged by the FA for “intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee” in matches since he joined West Ham from Lyon for £50million in August 2022 Summary West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged with misconduct related to alleged breaches of FA betting rules. Paqueta had attracted interest from Manchester City last summer after a strong debut season in the Premier…

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Marcus Rashford has been left out of England’s Euro 2024 squad which is set to be named by Gareth Southgate later today. The Manchester United star has endured a difficult season for his club, during which he was disciplined by his manager Erik ten Hag and struggled to maintain his fitness. Rashford returned from his latest injury setback last week during United’s 3-2 win over Newcastle and also played the last 15 minutes against Brighton…

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Crystal Palace sensation Adam Wharton has been called up to the preliminary England squad for Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate named his 33-man squad on Tuesday, which will be whittled down to a maximum of 26 ahead of the tournament in June. Wharton has received his first ever call-up, taking the place of Three Lions stalwart and former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson. It is quite simply a remarkable achievement given that just five months ago, barely…

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Gareth Southgate has named a 33-man provisional England squad for the upcoming European Championships as the Three Lions look to end 58 years of hurt at Euro 2024. The England men’s team will bid to end their long wait for a major trophy in Germany this summer. The Three Lions have reached the latter stages of three successive tournaments, suffering semi-final and quarter-final defeats at the last two World Cups either side of a run…

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Gareth Southgate says Marcus Rashford’s form for Manchester United this season is the reason why he has been left out of England’s squad for Euro 2024. Rashford has scored just eight goals in 42 appearances for United this term, while he was also disciplined by Erik ten Hag in January after missing a training session having attended a nightclub the previous evening. The 26-year-old has been a key figure under Southgate having been included in…

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Paul Merson insists he was ‘really shocked’ that Gareth Southgate left Marcus Rashford out of his provisional England squad for Euro 2024. The Manchester United forward has endured a disappointing season, scoring seven goals and making two assists in 33 Premier League appearances. Despite his struggles at club level, Rashford has featured regularly for England this season but was left out of the 33-man provisional squad ahead of this summer’s Euros. ‘I think it’s huge…

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The i Sport – Man City 3-1 West Ham: Manchester City win the Premier League: 115 charges The i’s back page leads on Manchester City winning their fourth Premier League title. The back page notes that despite all their success, they still have 115 charges looming over their heads. Manchester City say they will “never get bored” of winning after becoming the first English side in history to win four titles in a row. Beaten…

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Sun Sport – Man City 3-1 West Ham: Crown N’ Out The Sun’s back page leads on Manchester City winning their fourth Premier League title. MANCHESTER CITY have made history by being crowned Premier League champions for the fourth season in a row. Pep Guardiola and Co continued their relentless form to wrap up the league title courtesy of a 3-1 victory over West Ham. Man City leapfrogged the Gunners on Tuesday after beating Tottenham…

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