FIFA criticised over player welfare following expanded Club World Cup plan
FIFA’s determination to press on with plans for an expanded Club World Cup shows it only pretends to care about player welfare, Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Maheta Molango has said. Football’s world governing body set out more detail about the 32-team, summer 2025 tournament following a meeting of its ruling Council in the Saudi […]
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Carlos Corberan says West Brom needed to ‘create more’ during Stoke draw
West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan was frustrated as Stoke held his side to a 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw at the Hawthorns. The Baggies had to settle for a point against their managerless visitors, who frustrated their hosts. Lynden Gooch gave Stoke a surprise lead after 12 minutes when his cross looped over Alex […]
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Nike learned lesson over World Cup shirt furore, Lioness Mary Earps says
England goalkeeper Mary Earps has said she thinks Nike know it was an “injustice” to not sell her shirt after the World Cup. Sports Personality of the Year nominee Earps said she would “definitely like to think” Nike learned a lesson. After mounting pressure, the sports brand released her green long-sleeved Lionesses shirt, only for […]
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On This Day in 2001 – Michael Owen is named European Footballer of the Year
Michael Owen was named European Footballer of the Year on this day in 2001. The Liverpool striker became the first Englishman to land the Ballon d’Or award since Kevin Keegan claimed it for a second successive time in 1979. Owen became the sixth British winner since its inception in 1956: a list also featuring Stanley […]
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Sir Kenny Dalglish to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at SPOTY
Sir Kenny Dalglish will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023. Dalglish, who scored 167 times in 320 appearances, lifting nine trophies for Celtic before he moved to Liverpool for a British record transfer fee at the time of £440,000, will be handed the award on Tuesday. […]
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta impressed by Brighton’s evolution
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes Brighton’s impressive showing in Europe proves just how strong the Premier League has become. The Seagulls travel to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday just three days on from a late win over Marseille that saw Roberto De Zerbi’s team qualify in top spot from their Europa League group. Arsenal – […]
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Erik ten Hag knows some Manchester United players need a kick in the backside
Erik ten Hag admitted players sometimes need a “kick in the a***” to get the best out of them as out-of-sorts Manchester United prepare to face rivals Liverpool. This has been a challenging second campaign in charge of United for the Dutchman, with defeats in half of their 24 matches in all competitions putting his […]
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Luke Williams asks whether his players are too scared to play for Notts County
Fuming manager Luke Williams questioned whether his players are too scared to play for “a big club like Notts County” following a 3-1 loss at Harrogate. Goals from George Thomson, Abraham Odoh and Matty Daly saw Harrogate deservedly end their seven-game run without a home win, despite Jodi Jones replying with a spectacular free-kick for […]
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Dave Challinor hails Stockport response after eight-goal thrashing of Sutton
Stockport boss Dave Challinor got the response he wanted from his Stockport side after their midweek FA Cup exit but admitted he felt sorry for Sutton after the 8-0 League Two thrashing. Ryan Croasdale’s brace plus Kyle Wootton and Paddy Madden’s efforts put County four ahead by half-time. The rout was completed afterwards by Madden […]
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Ange Postecoglou hails Tottenham’s composure in victory at Nottingham Forest
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou was delighted with his side’s composure as they made it back-to-back wins for the first time since October with a 2-0 Premier League victory at Nottingham Forest. Dejan Kulusevski picked out Richarlison to head home the opener in first-half stoppage-time before turning goalscorer when he capitalised on a poor clearance from […]
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