6 d. ago Alexis Mac Allister reveals 'what shocked me most' about Everton star's horror tackle

Alexis Mac Allister was one of the stars of the season as Liverpool claimed the Premier League title, but remembers vividly the moment he was smashed by James Tarkowski during April's Merseyside derby

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2 w. ago Inter Milan star reduced to tears after heartwarming Jose Mourinho Champions League moment

Inter Milan ruled Europe in 2010 as Jose Mourinho led them to Champions League glory but his exit was imminent, which led to an emotional embrace with Marco Materazzi

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2 w. ago 'I was idolised by Inter's ultras – they smashed up fan's nose when HE tried to touch me'

The ultras in Italian football are some of the most unique supporters in the game, as one ex-Inter Milan star can attest to after his shocking first-hand experience

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2 w. ago Now or never? Inter ready to seize moment in Champions League final | Nicky Bandini

Simone Inzaghi’s talent-packed team will be underdogs against PSG but believe they have learned from 2023 agonyTaking part in a Champions League final is not a thing anyone should take for granted, but some players more than others at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday will recognise that this might be their last chance. Francesco Acerbi, at 37 years and 110 days, would become the third-oldest man to play in and win the competition’s showpiece if he can help Inter beat Paris St-Germain.“I’m calm, but also agitated,” said the centre-back during the Italian club’s media open day at the start of this week. “The closer it gets the more tense I feel. We hope it will be a beautiful final but in the end the important thing is lifting the cup It’s a thing that drives you out of your mind, gives you goosebumps. I would do anything to lift it.” Continue reading...

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago The Premier League’s ‘existential moment’ and how fans aim to force change

Football supporters have grown increasingly restless with Premier League clubs eager to profit from their emotional connection but, as Miguel Delaney illustrates, this season has seen widespread protests to spark change in a bid to salvage fan culture in stadiums

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2 w. ago Aston Villa to complain over choice of referee Bramall for defeat at Manchester United

Official blew before Morgan Rogers put ball in net for VillaVilla unhappy at selection of inexperienced refereeAston Villa will lodge an official complaint with the Premier League about why a more experienced ­referee than Thomas Bramall was not appointed for their game at Manchester United after the official blew before ­Morgan Rogers put the ball in the net. This meant the video assistant referee could not intervene to rule on whether the forward had illegally kicked the ball from Altay Bayindir’s hands – as Bramall judged – and Unai Emery claimed later that this was the “key moment” that cost Villa Champions League ­qualification.The incident happened in the 73rd minute with the game at Old Trafford goalless and as ­Newcastle were losing to Everton, Villa – despite having had Emi Martínez sent off – were heading for the ­Champions League. Bramall’s ruling caused a furious reaction from Emery and his staff. After this Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen goals – each provok...

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2 w. ago Furious Villa to complain over choice of referee for costly defeat at Manchester United

Official Bramall blew before Rogers put ball in net Villa unhappy at selection of inexperienced refereeAston Villa will lodge an official complaint with the Premier League about why a more experienced ­referee than Thomas Bramall was not appointed for their game at Manchester United after the official blew before ­Morgan Rogers put the ball in the net. This meant the video assistant referee could not intervene to rule on whether the forward had illegally kicked the ball from Altay Bayindir’s hands – as Bramall judged – and Unai Emery claimed later that this was the “key moment” that cost Villa Champions League ­qualification.The incident happened in the 73rd minute with the game at Old Trafford goalless and as ­Newcastle were losing to Everton, Villa – despite having had Emi Martínez sent off – were heading for the ­Champions League. Bramall’s ruling caused a furious reaction from Emery and his staff. After this Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen goals – each provoking sarc...

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2 w. ago Arsenal: Renee Slegers reacts as key decision pays off in Women's Champions League final win over Barcelona

The Arsenal head coach’s double substitution proved to be the telling moment of the Women’s Champions League final

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3 w. ago France drop Renard, Le Sommer and Dali in shock cull before Women’s Euros

Laurent Bonadei drops trio from Nations League squadIt is not a spur of the moment decision, says France coachFrance have dropped their captain Wendie Renard, their vice-captain Eugénie Le Sommer and the experienced midfielder Kenza Dali for their upcoming Nations League games with little prospect of either making a return for this summer’s Euros.Laurent Bonadei’s side face Switzerland and Iceland in the international window. There had been reports of the trio being left out but the announcement still came as a shock. France are one of the favourites for the European Championship in Switzerland but have been drawn in a tough group with England, the Netherlands and Wales. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Is this Instagram post the moment Alejandro Garnacho discovered he was AXED from Ruben Amorim's Europa League final XI?

Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho has been dropped from Ruben Amorim's starting lineup for the Europa League final, just hours after raising eyebrows with a post on social media.

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4 w. ago Jose Mourinho tipped to replace 'Championship manager' Daniel Farke at Leeds

Daniel Farke recently led Leeds to automatic promotion back to the Premier League but questions about his future have been raised and Jose Mourinho has been tipped to replace him

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