1 hour ago Djed Spence waited two years for a start at Spurs. Now he’s indispensable

Neither Antonio Conte nor Ange Postecoglou were convinced by Spence but he’s showing his value nowBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredRed Djed Redemption. Return of the Djedi. The Walking Djed. Call it what you like but, in a season of few success stories at Tottenham, Djed Spence’s emergence as a key player is the feelgood story of the campaign. He even scored his first goal in the Premier League at the weekend.“A kid who had the wildest dreams to play in the Premier League. A kid who had the wildest dreams to score in the Premier League. That dream came true. Never stop believing,” wrote Spence on Instagram after Tottenham’s 4-1 win against Ipswich at Portman Road. Given the first two years of his time at Spurs, that dream did not seem likely to come true this season. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Enzo Maresca sends message to Chelsea fans after protest ahead of big win over Southampton

Around 200 fans gathered ahead of the match to protest against the Chelsea owners

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11 h. ago Chelsea back to winning ways as Southampton’s sorry season continues

Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella scored in a 4-0 victory.

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25 h. ago Mohamed Salah turns it up to 11: devotion, dexterity – and a new deal? | Jonathan Liew

Arguments around the Liverpool star’s future keep adding up, but what if we’re all asking the wrong question?There are numbers, of course, if you choose to want them. Records enough to drown in. Discourse piled sky-high. Here: a colourful infographic setting out his most recent milestones, begging your finger for a double-tap. Here: a TV host in expensive trainers pointing at a very large screen. First for contingent goal involvements. First for final-third shimmies. Look at that shot throb velocity: up a staggering 0.28 on last season. After the break, some nonentities will debate today’s hot question: is Mo Salah enjoying the most venomous Premier League season ever? Stay tuned. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Scott McTominay comments speak volumes as former Man United stars agree on Napoli sensation

Scott McTominay has been hailed by two ex-Man Utd team-mates as the midfielder's fine form for Napoli in Italy this season continues following the Scot's summer exit from Old Trafford

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62 h. ago ‘It feels like we lost’: Newcastle’s Howe left bemused by late Forest revival

‘Best and the worst’ of Newcastle on show in 4-3 victorySaudi owners to make decision on new stadium this weekAs the final whistle blew at St James’ Park and Nottingham Forest’s players collapsed to the turf in despair, Eddie Howe looked simply bemused and confused.Shortly afterwards Newcastle’s manager said that, even though his team had won 4-3, he felt as if they had lost one of the most extraordinary Premier League games of the season. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Josh Campbell scores double as spirited Hibs record rare win over Celtic

Hibernian did what Bayern Munich could not as Josh Campbell’s first-half double earned David Gray’s in-form side a stirring 2-1 home win over Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.Celtic were widely lauded for their display in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw in the Allianz Arena as they exited the Champions League after conceding in stoppage time to the German giants. But Brendan Rodgers’ team were brought back to earth as they suffered only a second domestic defeat of the season at the hands of a Hibs side now unbeaten in 13 matches and tightening their grip on a top-six spot after a dire start to the season. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Victor Wembanyama set to miss rest of NBA season over blood clot fears

21-year-old diagnosed with deep vein thrombosisFrenchman was favourite for defensive player of yearVictor Wembanyama’s season looks to have ended after the San Antonio Spurs announced he is dealing with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.The Spurs said Wembanyama had been diagnosed when he returned from last week’s All-Star Game in San Francisco. DVT occurs when blood clots form in veins; the condition can be fatal if untreated. The Spurs said they expect the 21-year-old to miss the rest of the season. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Trump and Musk’s DOGE purge sees 6,700 IRS staff fired weeks before tax season as Zelensky feud continues: Live

President oversees more layoffs after igniting row with attacks on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky

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5 d. ago Trump and Musk’s DOGE purge sees 6,700 IRS staff fired weeks before tax season as Zelensky row continues: Live

President oversees more layoffs after igniting row with attacks on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky

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6 d. ago ‘We’ve been the worst this year,’ Guardiola says after Real Madrid thrashing

Manchester City manager vows to stay on at club‘We have to try step by step to get better again’In the final minutes of Manchester City’s destruction by Real Madrid thanks to Kylian Mbappé’s hat-trick on Wednesday night, the Santiago Bernabéu crowd broke off from roaring “olé” at every pass, wedged its collective tongue in its cheek and pleaded with Pep Guardiola to stay.As it turned out, that was another wish they had granted here, the City manager confirming that he intends to continue at the Etihad Stadium next season. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Liverpool poised for biggest week of the season as Mo Salah continues one

ASTON VILLA 2-2 LIVERPOOL: The Reds needed to come from behind as Trent Alexander-Arnold's equaliser saw them extend their lead at the top, but Arsenal can close the gap

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6 d. ago Football Daily | Rafael Tolói slips up and loses the plot in a generational meltdown

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!In a quickfire Q&A conducted with Uefa TV last year, Rafael Tolói was asked to describe the final thing he’d like to achieve in football, replying: “I’d like to get Atalanta to [Bigger Cup] or win a trophy.” As luck would have it, the veteran defender who has represented the side from Bergamo with no little distinction for almost a decade wasn’t forced to choose between his two ambitions. He and his teammates would subsequently hoist Big Vase towards the sky over Dublin, rubber stamping a place in Bigger Cup they had already secured anyway by dint of their fourth-placed finish in the Italian league. Having seen his two big dreams come true, all that was left for the 34-year-old Italian international to leave an indelible mark on this season’s competition while representing the club he loves before his contract expires later this season. And how Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Call of Duty Warzone Season 2 Reloaded release date and early patch notes

Activision continues to work to improve Call of Duty Warzone, with Season 2 Reloaded aimed at improving the game's foundations once more — but is there enough content for you?

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7 d. ago Man United have a big Alejandro Garnacho problem Ruben Amorim must fix before it is too late

Manchester United news as Alejandro Garnacho's offensive struggles continue to hold Ruben Amorim's side back this season

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