55 h. ago Cole Palmer urged to take initiative ‘from first minute’ by Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca

Palmer appeared critical of the side’s approach in their victory in the UEFA Conference League final last month.

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3 d. ago Manchester United can finally land transfer windfall but face major stumbling block

Manchester United transfer news as Real Betis plot permanent move for Antony which breaks Premier League regulations

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3 d. ago Why a professor of fascism left the US: ‘The lesson of 1933 is – you get out’

Marci Shore made news around the world when her family moved to Canada. She discusses Trump, teaching history and how terror atomises societyShe finds the whole idea absurd. To Prof Marci Shore, the notion that the Guardian, or anyone else, should want to interview her about the future of the US is ridiculous. She’s an academic specialising in the history and culture of eastern Europe and describes herself as a “Slavicist”, yet here she is, suddenly besieged by international journalists keen to ask about the country in which she insists she has no expertise: her own. “It’s kind of baffling,” she says.In fact, the explanation is simple enough. Last month, Shore, together with her husband and fellow scholar of European history, Timothy Snyder, and the academic Jason Stanley, made news around the world when they announced that they were moving from Yale University in the US to the University of Toronto in Canada. It was not the move itself so much as their motive that garnered attentio...

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4 d. ago Relentless Chelsea see chance to test evolving squad at Club World Cup

Keeping up with the pace of change in Maresca’s squad is far from easy and their US trip will be more of the sameThis is the never-ending season but Chelsea show no sign of wanting to slow down. They intend to embrace Fifa’s newly revamped Club World Cup – a potential £97m prize pot for the eventual winners is quite the draw in an age of intense financial scrutiny, after all – and have travelled to the US knowing that the tournament gives them an opportunity to find out more about a squad that has evolved in the short space of time since Enzo Maresca’s side beat Real Betis in the Uefa Conference League final on 28 May.There has been little time to pause for breath before Chelsea get up and running in Group D by facing the Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC in Atlanta on Monday. Some players have had a 10-day break, others have been away on international duty and there has been no sign of anyone in the recruitment department taking a bit of annual leave. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Manchester United receive fresh update on the sale of £86m winger this summer

Antony rediscovered his form during his time on loan with Real Betis and Man Utd want to sell him permanently.

Economics

2 w. ago Eberechi Eze speaks out on Crystal Palace's potential European ban amid transfer links

Crystal Palace face missing out on playing European football for the first time in their history despite winning the FA Cup due to UEFA's rules on multi-club ownership

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2 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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2 w. ago Emotional Antony message speaks volumes as Manchester United transfer hint given

Latest Manchester United news as Antony bids farewell to Real Betis

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2 w. ago Manchester United: Antony hints at transfer decision after delivering Instagram verdict on Real Betis move

The Brazilian enjoyed a fruitful loan spell in Spain, helping Real Betis qualify for Europe and reach the Conference League final

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2 w. ago Antony sends heartfelt message to fans ahead of planned Man Utd future talks

Antony has been rejuvenated since joining Real Betis on loan and was keen on making his stay in Seville permanent but post on social media has now cast that plan in doubt

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2 w. ago Manchester United handed fresh Antony transfer exit update as plan emerges for deal

Real Betis are keen to sign Manchester United flop Antony this summer, but are unable to meet the club's asking price in a permanent deal.

Economics

2 w. ago Real Betis ready to employ unusual transfer tactic to land Man Utd flop Antony

Antony is keen to stay at Real Betis but with the financial realities of a deal with Manchester United proving problematic, reports in Spain suggest a novel solution

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2 w. ago Fiorentina manager sees contract terminated three weeks after signing extension

Palladino saw his contracted on the eve of the club’s Conference League semi-final second leg with Real Betis, which ended in aggregate defeat

Society

3 w. ago Man United players rally to support Antony after emotional statement following Chelsea loss

Manchester United loanee Antony lost the Conference League final to Chelsea on Wednesday night in what could be his last game for Real Betis

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3 w. ago Chelsea close in on £30m Delap and keen to support Maresca with further signings

Chelsea feel manager on right track after first trophy22-year-old Delap favours move to west London Chelsea are closing in on the signing of the Ipswich striker Liam Delap and are plotting further key additions as they seek to mould a winning dynasty and help Enzo Maresca’s young side build on qualifying for the Champions League and their triumph in the Conference League.Maresca, who wants to use his team’s 4-1 victory over Real Betis in the Conference League final as a springboard for future success, enjoys the backing of the club’s hierarchy after a successful first year in charge and will not face demands to win the Premier League next season. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Noni Madueke snaps back at critics after Chelsea win Conference League

Chelsea secured their first trophy under Enzo Maresca with a 4-1 win over Real Betis

Sport

3 w. ago Noni Madueke comments on Enzo Maresca speak volumes after Chelsea's Conference League triumph

Chelsea ended the season by following up Champions League qualification with victory in the UEFA Conference League, as Enzo Maresca's young side came of age in Wroclaw and thrashed Real Betis

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3 w. ago Real Betis president declares 'war' with bitter swipe after Enzo Maresca message

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca received a message of congratulations from his former employers after his side swept aside Real Betis 4-1 to win the Conference League

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3 w. ago Manchester United misfit Antony makes honest transfer admission ahead of return

Manchester United outcast Antony has flourished on loan at Real Betis but admits he is none the wiser as to whether or not he will be with the Spanish club next season

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3 w. ago Police make 28 arrests after Chelsea and Real Betis fans clash before Conference League final

Rival supporters fight as violence breaks out in main square in Wroclaw

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