Napoli into Champions League last 16 with win over Braga
Napoli put an end to a jittery start under new coach Walter Mazzarri as their 2-0 victory over Braga confirmed their place in the Champions League knockout stage. Three successive defeats since Mazzarri took over from Rudi Garcia may have knocked confidence but the hosts knew they needed only a draw to prevent their opponents […]
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Erik ten Hag demands Champions League return after Manchester United crash out
Erik ten Hag told his Manchester United players to make sure they get straight back into the Champions League next season after a dismal European campaign ended in an early exit at the hands of Bayern Munich on Tuesday night. Kingsley Coman’s 70th-minute goal, laid on by Harry Kane, gave the Germans a 1-0 win […]
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Jobe Bellingham can follow brother Jude to the top – Mike Dodds
Sunderland caretaker Mike Dodds believes Jobe Bellingham can emerge from his superstar brother’s shadow and go “to the very top” himself after the teenager’s late winner ended Leeds’ seven-game unbeaten run. The 18-year-old headed his fourth career goal in the 78th minute to secure a 1-0 EFL Championship win over the third-placed Whites on the […]
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Jonathan Greening proud despite finally exiting FA Cup
Proud Scarborough boss Jonathan Greening hailed his players’ fortitude after they pushed EFL outfit Forest Green all the way again in a third meeting of the teams in this season’s FA Cup. The first-round tie was ordered to be replayed after Forest Green had been found guilty of failing to inform the FA they had […]
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We stand with you – Chelsea condemn online racial abuse directed at Lauren James
Chelsea have condemned racial abuse directed towards forward Lauren James following Sunday’s Women’s Super League clash with Arsenal. England international James was at the centre of controversy during the game after appearing to stamp on Arsenal midfielder Lia Walti. James was shown a yellow card after the incident in the 70th minute at the Emirates […]
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Brendan Rodgers ready to give fringe players chance to impress on European stage
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has hinted he will hand some players Champions League auditions as they close an unsuccessful campaign against Feyenoord. Celtic have one point from five games and a 2-0 defeat against Lazio last time out consigned them to bottom spot and the Dutch champions to third place in Group E. Rodgers has […]
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Football rumours: Chelsea open to offers for Conor Gallagher
What the papers say Conor Gallagher, 23, could be used to raise funds for new arrivals at Chelsea in January. The Daily Mail reports the club are willing to consider offers for the England midfielder with Brentford striker Ivan Toney, 27, and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, 24, among the potential targets. Brentford are looking for […]
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Domestic football in Turkey suspended after club president punches referee
Domestic football in Turkey has been suspended indefinitely after one of the country’s top referees was punched to the ground by a club president following a Super Lig match on Monday. Halil Umut Meler was approached on the pitch and hit by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, sparking chaotic scenes as players and officials joined […]
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Football rumours: Kalvin Phillips tops Manchester United shopping list
What the papers say The potential ins and outs at Manchester United continue to keep the rumour mill turning. The Sun reports Manchester City’s England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 28, is top of next summer’s shopping list. An Old Trafford move could also be on the cards for RB Leipzig’s Lois Openda, 23. The Mirror says […]
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On This Day in 2006: Alan Pardew leaves West Ham
West Ham sacked manager Alan Pardew on this day in 2006. Pardew had joined the Hammers in September 2003, having resigned as Reading boss after the Royals rebuffed West Ham’s initial request to speak to him about their vacant position. In his first season, Pardew guided West Ham to the Championship play-off final but fell […]
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