6 d. ago Premier League's first Chinese footballer now worth £20million after switching careers

Sun Jihai made history as the first Chinese player in the Premier League and he remains a cult hero with Manchester City fans for his displays during his six-year spell with the club

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1 week ago Merciless Panthers win second successive Stanley Cup after beating Oilers again

Florida win Game 6 to claim series 4-2Panthers also beat Oilers in last year’s finalThe Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the final on Tuesday night, becoming the NHL’s first back-to-back winners since Tampa Bay in 2020 and 2021, and the third team to do so this century.Sam Reinhart scored four goals, becoming just the fourth player in league history to achieve the feat in a Stanley Cup final game. His third to complete the hat-trick sent rats, along with hats, flying on to the ice. Matthew Tkachuk, one of the faces of the franchise, fittingly scored the Cup clincher. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Why pole vault icon has broken world record TWELVE times amid £1m pay day

Mondo Duplantis has now broken the men's pole vault world record 12 times, with the two-time Olympic champion making history once again at the Diamond League in Stockholm

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2 w. ago Wayne Rooney sparks massive debate after picking players he was better than

Wayne Rooney will go down as one of the greatest players in Premier League history after firing in 253 goals in 559 appearances for Manchester United and winning every trophy available to him

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2 w. ago Liverpool agree £116m Wirtz deal, Spurs sue Ineos and Club World Cup news – football live

Football news and analysis from the around the worldThe Rumour Mill: Garnacho set for Villa? | And email WillThomas Frank and Spurs are a good fit on paper but the north London job will be a tough one for the Dane. Frank is tactically flexible but can be a slow starter and has limited experience in managing sides competing in Europe. Plus he arrives as the love still lingers for Ange Postecoglou after the Australian delivered Tottenham’s first trophy since 2008 and the club’s first European trophy since 1984.Frank has limited experience of balancing the domestic league and Europe, the furthest he ever took Brøndby being the fourth qualifying round of the Europa League. His European record is notably poor: played 10, won three, and two of those were against Juvenes/Dogana of San Marino. His record in domestic cups, similarly, is dismal; his past history makes it unlikely a poor league season could be redeemed by other silverware – although the depth of the Spurs squad perhaps means t...

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2 w. ago Liverpool agree £116m Wirtz deal, Club World Cup, Frank’s emotional farewell – football live

Football news and analysis from the around the worldThe Rumour Mill: Garnacho set for Villa? | And email YaraThomas Frank and Spurs are a good fit on paper but the north London job will be a tough one for the Dane. Frank is tactically flexible but can be a slow starter and has limited experience in managing sides competing in Europe. Plus he arrives as the love still lingers for Ange Postecoglou after the Australian delivered Tottenham’s first trophy since 2008 and the club’s first European trophy since 1984.Frank has limited experience of balancing the domestic league and Europe, the furthest he ever took Brøndby being the fourth qualifying round of the Europa League. His European record is notably poor: played 10, won three, and two of those were against Juvenes/Dogana of San Marino. His record in domestic cups, similarly, is dismal; his past history makes it unlikely a poor league season could be redeemed by other silverware – although the depth of the Spurs squad perhaps means t...

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2 w. ago Tottenham confirm appointment of Thomas Frank as new manager

Dane joins from Brentford after almost seven years thereHe replaces Ange Postecoglou, who was sackedTottenham have confirmed the appointment of Thomas Frank as their new manager. The 51-year-old Dane joins from Brentford on a contract that runs until 2028 and succeeds Ange Postecoglou, who delivered Europa League glory to end Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought but was sacked because of dismal results in the Premier League.Spurs moved to line up Frank before dismissing Postecoglou last Friday, holding talks via intermediaries and plainly keen to avoid a protracted search for the person to lead them forward after a season in which they finished 17th with 38 points. Only once in club history have they had a worse league record: in 1914-15. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Casemiro says season has been one of his 'most successful' despite Man Utd woes

Even though Manchester United achieved their lowest finish in Premier League history, midfielder Casemiro stated that the 2024/25 season has been one of the "most successful" of his career to date

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2 w. ago Uriah Rennie, first black referee in Premier League, dies aged 65

Trailblazing official battled rare neurological conditionRennie oversaw more than 300 top-flight matchesUriah Rennie, the first black Premier League referee, has died at the age of 65. The Jamaica-born official grew up in Sheffield and oversaw more than 300 top-flight matches, starting with his breakthrough appointment as Derby hosted Wimbledon in August 1997. The game was, however, abandoned due to floodlight failure.The Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football Association posted on X: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former chair and trailblazing referee, Uriah Rennie. Uriah made history as the Premier League’s first black referee, officiating over 300 top-flight matches between 1997 and 2008. He broke down barriers, shaped our football community and inspired generations to come. Our thoughts are with Uriah’s family and friends at this difficult time.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Uriah Rennie dead: Trailblazing Premier League referee dies aged 65 as tributes pour in

Uriah Rennie, who made history when he became the Premier League's first black referee, has died at the age of 65 and the world of football has paid tribute to the trailblazer

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3 w. ago Bilbao was a glorious blip for Spurs – and that’s why Levy had to sack Postecoglou | Jonathan Wilson

Tottenham chair was not blinded by silverware and decided finishing fourth-bottom of the Premier League was not enoughIn football, there is always a lot of light and noise. There is always a lot of emotion. That is both its appeal and why it is so difficult for those in the game to make decisions. Ange Postecoglou gave Tottenham one of the great nights in the club’s history when they won the Europa League in Bilbao.A first trophy in 17 years. A first European trophy in 41. It’s easy to understand why the instinct is gratitude, to hope that somehow victory can be self-replicating, that silverware begets silverware and something fundamental in Tottenham’s being was transformed at San Mamés. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liam Delap becomes first player to try and break Chelsea 'curse' in two years after £550m spend

Liam Delap has taken on the No.9 shirt following his arrival at Chelsea from Ipswich Town, but a look through the club's Premier League history suggests that may not have been a wise move

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3 w. ago Simone Inzaghi leaves Inter Milan following historic Champions League final demolition

Inzaghi leaves after his side suffered the worst final defeat in Champions League history

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3 w. ago Paris engulfed in chaos with 2 dead including teenager and hundreds injured after PSG’s Champions League win

Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for the first time in their history on Saturday night - but celebrations were marred by violence and unrest in the French capital

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3 w. ago PSG fans bring Luis Enrique to tears with beautiful tribute to late daughter Xana

Paris Saint Germain made history in the Champions League final with victory against Inter Milan and fans then unveiled a classy tribute to Luis Enrique's late daughter, Xana

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4 w. ago New PSG star born as Champions League winners make history with record triumph

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN 5-0 INTER MILAN: Luis Enrique watched his side produce a masterclass to become just the second French team in history to ever be crowned European champions

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4 w. ago Luis Enrique's touching tribute to tragic daughter after PSG make Champions League history

Luis Enrique and Paris Saint-Germain's fans had touching tributes for the manager's daughter, Xana, who died aged nine in August 2019 following a battle with bone cancer

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4 w. ago How to watch Champions League final FREE tonight as PSG face Inter Milan

Paris Saint-Germain will look to make history on Saturday night by winning their first-ever Champions League title - but they'll face stiff competition in the form of three-time winners, Inter Milan

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4 w. ago Meet the stunning Champions League final WAGs as Inter and PSG chase history

Inter Milan and PSG clash in the Champions League final on Saturday and the occasion is sure to bring extra glam from the stands as their stunning WAGs prepare to go through it all with their beaus

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4 w. ago Champions League final: How to watch PSG vs Inter Milan for FREE tonight

Paris Saint-Germain will look to make history on Saturday night by winning their first-ever Champions League title - but they'll face stiff competition in the form of three-time winners, Inter Milan

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