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WSL game selected for TV coverage Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool – Sunday 18 Feb Albion’s home game with Liverpool in the Women’s Super League has been selected for live TV coverage. It will be broadcast on Sky Sports on Sunday 18 February, kick off 12pm. https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/3855053/wsl-game-selected-for-tv-coverage

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England manager Sarina Wiegman extends deal until 2027 Lioness boss Sarina Wiegman has signed a new contract with the England women’s national team, keeping her in charge of the Lionesses until 2027.  Wiegman took over as England manager back in September 2021 and guided the team to a first major trophy when they won the Euro 2022. England also reached the 2023 World Cup final, which they lost to Spain. “I am so happy to have the chance to lead England through to 2027 after an incredible two and a half years,” said Wiegman, 54. “Looking forward, we have unfinished…

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Jose Mourinho is SACKED by Roma – despite him asking for a new contract – after ex-Chelsea and Man United boss was repeatedly sent off and led his team down to ninth in the table Daily Mail says Roma have sacked Jose Mourinho, with the club languishing in ninth place in Serie A. His final game in charge was Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to AC Milan – which a suspended Mourinho had to watch from the stands – meaning the Stadio Olimpico-based outfit had won just one of their past six league games, while they were also dumped out of the…

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Jose Mourinho sacked by Roma as Serie A club release shock statement Talk Sport says Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Roma after two-and-a-half years at the Serie A club. The veteran manager guided the Yellow and Reds to Europa Conference League glory in 2022, but leaves them ninth in the table after a disappointing 2023/24 campaign. Mourinho departs after a damaging week which saw Roma dumped out of the Coppa Italia by arch-rivals Lazio and then beaten 3-1 by AC Milan in the league. Club owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin said: “We would like to thank Jose on behalf…

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Jose Mourinho sacked by Italian side AS Roma Sky News says Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Italian side Roma after two-and-a-half years in charge. The Portuguese manager, 60, joined the Serie A side in May 2021 and won the Europa Conference League in May 2022. The former Chelsea, Manchester United, and Real Madrid boss also guided the Italian club to the Europa League final last year, where they were defeated by Sevilla on penalties. But Roma have won just one of their last six Serie A games this season – leaving them ninth in the table – and were…

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Mirror Sport – Breaking Points The back page of the Daily Mirror leads on reports Everton is set to be deducted points again by the Premier League and Nottingham Forest also face point losses. The back page also reports on Andy Murray who could be set to end his tennis career after his flat performance at the Australian Open.

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Daily Express Sport – Boiling Points The back page of the Daily Express leads on reports Everton is set to be deducted points again by the Premier League and Nottingham Forest also face point losses. The back page also reports on Andy Murray who could be set to end his tennis career after his flat performance at the Australian Open.

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Star Sport – It’s an Effing shambles! The back page of the Daily Star leads on the Premier League charging Everton and Nottingham Forest for breaching rules with more points deductions expected. The back page also reports Andy Murray could say goodbye to his tennis career after his defeat in the Australian Open.

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Sun Sport – Hit For Six The back page of the Sun newspaper reports that Everton and Nottingham Forest are set to be punished by the Premier League with more point deductions over breaking financial rules. The back page also reports on the Fifa Best Awards as Pep Guardiola takes home the best male coach.

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Mikel Arteta’s side have been linked with the Newcastle striker (Picture: Getty)

Rio Ferdinand has urged Arsenal to go ‘all out’ in the January transfer window and sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.

The Magpies could be forced into selling one of their star players after the club confirmed losses of £150m in their latest financial reports.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are desperate to land a new striker and have been linked to Isak with a move for their top target Ivan Toney thought to be unlikely.

Isak has impressed this season with the Sweden international registering 10 Premier League goals across 16 appearances.

‘Alexander Isak was running in behind constantly [against Manchester City], if I’m Arsenal, I’m going all out and buying him,’ Ferdinand said on his FIVE podcast.

The former Manchester United defender was challenged by that remark due to how much Isak would cost but he added: ‘Why? They can’t spend… they’re struggling with [profit and sustainability rules].

‘I think there’s another jump up before [he goes to a club like Real Madrid]. I saw somewhere they have to sell before they can buy again.’

Alexander Isak has scored 10 Premier League goals so far this season (Picture: Getty)

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was asked about Arsenal’s interest in Isak on Saturday and admitted that the 24-year-old has ‘so much more to offer’.

‘He can go on to achieve incredible things in his career,’ Howe said about Isak. ‘He’s still getting back to 100 per cent fit, he is not totally there yet after his injury troubles this season.

‘But the last two performances and the goals he has scored offers a glimpse into his capabilities.’

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