12 h. ago The smell of victory: boom in classic football shirts shows no sign of fading

What was once simply a garment that declared your affiliation to a club is now a global business earning millions from collectors of vintage kitsOn the second floor of an unprepossessing building on the outskirts of Amsterdam, there is a metal cabinet that destroys footballers’ DNA. The contraption belongs to MatchWornShirt and was part of a deal to sell the kits of Real Madrid players to the public. To allay concerns that the genetic material of Cristiano Ronaldo might escape into the wild, the steel wardrobe was built so that every shirt could be blasted by a germicidal lamp.For new, read old, because MatchWornShirt sells precisely what the company’s name suggests: kits that have been stuck to the bodies of professional athletes. Want the jersey Son Heung-min pulled on against Manchester United in the Europa League final? You can have it, if you beat the current auction price of £22,000. The very shirt Cole Palmer had on when he scored four first-half goals against Brighton last s...

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50 h. ago Ange Postecoglou makes defiant Tottenham promise in first words since being sacked

Tottenham have sacked manager Ange Postecoglou just 16 days after ending the club's long wait for silverware by beating Manchester United in the Europa League final

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50 h. ago Ange Postecoglou makes defiant Tottenham promise in first words after sacking

Tottenham have sacked manager Ange Postecoglou just 16 days after ending the club's long wait for silverware by beating Manchester United in the Europa League final

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51 h. ago Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou and weigh up move for £10m Thomas Frank

Europa League triumph fails to save manager’s jobSpurs say it was one of their ‘toughest decisions’Analysis: Levy wanted more than one-punch knockoutTottenham have sacked Ange ­Postecoglou as their manager, describing it as “one of the toughest decisions we have had to make”, and are considering whether to replace him with Brentford’s Thomas Frank, who has a £10m release clause.Postecoglou led Spurs to Europa League glory on 21 May, beating ­Manchester United in the final in ­Bilbao to end a 17-year trophy drought. It sparked delirium among fans, an outpouring of relief and the feeling among some of them that he deserved the chance to continue in the role. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Manchester United's £122.5m double signing should ease Gary Neville's 'massive consequences' fear

United have made an excellent start to the transfer window two weeks since their Europa League final loss

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9 d. ago Alejandro Garnacho told 'quit whining' and find new club as 'not good enough for Man Utd'

Alejandro Garnacho has stropped and sulked since he was left out of the Europa League final starting line-up by Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim

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9 d. ago Manchester United are about to discover just how damaging Europa League final defeat really was

The impact of losing the Europa League final and missing out on Champions League qualification could be massive for Man United in this summer's transfer window.

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1 week ago Antony told to stay away from English football after becoming a 'ghost' against Chelsea

Antony endured a quiet night for Real Betis as they were beaten in the Europa Conference League final as the Manchester United loanee struggled to stand up on the big stage

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1 week ago Joe Cole hails 'absolute genius' Cole Palmer with Lionel Messi comparison

Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer once again stepped up on the big stage to inspire Enzo Maresca's side to a stunning fightback victory in the Europa Conference League final

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1 week ago Man Utd flop Antony has 'moment of madness' and 'headbutts' Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez

Antony suffered a moment of madness in the Europa Conference League final when he appeared to headbutt Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez out of frustration

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1 week ago Chelsea and Cole Palmer storm back at Real Betis to win Conference League

There were 65 minutes on the clock when a chill spread around Stadion Wroclaw and Real Betis’s flame fizzled out. That was the moment when Cold Palmer finally emerged, decided that enough was enough and took an icy hold on a final that was in danger of running away from Chelsea. That was the moment when disaster was averted, Betis’s hopes of winning the Uefa Conference League faded and it became clear that Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali and the rest of Chelsea’s leadership team would be on the pitch at full time, drinking it all in after claiming their first piece of silverware in the men’s game since their takeover in 2022.The predictability of the outcome did not make the feeling any less sweet for Boehly and Eghbali after a season that began with their differences getting a very public airing. Really, though, this was all about one very special individual. There have been countless signings under this Chelsea ownership but none as smart as the £40m spent on buying Palmer from Manche...

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1 week ago Chelsea beat Real Betis to win UEFA Conference League and make history

REAL BETIS 1-4 CHELSEA: Enzo Maresca's side made history in the Europa Conference League final after producing a rousing second half fightback to beat their La Liga opponents

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1 week ago Inside Real Betis' history making European run as they look to stun Chelsea

Real Betis have the chance to etch their name in history on Wednesday evening as they travel to Poland for the Europa Conference League final

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1 week ago Chelsea and Real Betis fans 'throw bottles and smoke grenades' as they clash in the streets

Chelsea and Real Betis fans have been battling in the streets of Wroclaw ahead of the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday evening

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1 week ago Meet the scorching hot Europa Conference League final WAGs with Chelsea gunning for glory

Chelsea and Real Betis will go head-to-head in Poland on Wednesday for the Europa Conference League trophy - and Daily Star Sport has a look at the stunning WAGs who could make the trip

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1 week ago Conference League final host Emma Dodds' sports star partner and clash with Steven Gerrard live on air

The presenter is fronting TNT Sports' coverage of the Europa Conference League final in Poland tonight

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1 week ago Chelsea fan left bloodied during violent clashes in Poland before Real Betis final

Chelsea and Real Betis will meet in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday night in Poland but further clashes between their supporters have occurred in Wroclaw

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1 week ago Betfair offer: Bet £10 on Europa Conference League final get £50 free bets

Sign up at Betfair today, Bet £10 and get £50 in free bets when you use the Betfair promo code ZSKAOG

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1 week ago Betfred Football Bonus: Bet £10 on Chelsea vs Real Betis get £50 free bets

Betfred are offering £50 in bonuses to anyone who signs up for a new account and bets £10 on Chelsea vs Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final

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1 week ago Betfred Football Bonus: Bet £10 on Real Betis vs Chelsea get £50 free bets

Betfred are offering £50 in bonuses to anyone who signs up for a new account and bets £10 on Chelsea vs Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final

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