38 h. ago USL hires Premier League director of football for exec role: ‘He can have a really big impact’

Tony Scholes will move to the US after the 2025-26 seasonUSL to start new D-1 league with promotion and relegationTony Scholes is moving from the most popular top-tier league in the world to the newest one, which is still two and a half years away from kicking a ball.The USL, operators of lower-division leagues in the United States, will announce on Monday that Scholes, the Premier League’s director of football, will be named president of its upcoming first division. The USL’s planned new competition will operate in US Soccer’s first division – the same level as MLS – and is set to start play by 2028. In his role, Scholes will oversee the launch of the still-unnamed league and participate in the USL’s implementation of promotion and relegation between that league and the USL’s other men’s professional competitions – the Championship and League One. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Micah Richards at loggerheads with Paul Scholes as he names 'one of the best in the world’

Arsenal maintained top spot with Declan Rice among the goals at the weekend and Micah Richards has lavished praise on the England midfielder - but not everyone is in agreement

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6 d. ago Liverpool sent clear Florian Wirtz message after Jurgen Klopp's 'exaggerated' claim

Florian Wirtz has struggled since joining Liverpool in a £116m transfer in the summer but Micah Richards believes the midfielder will improve as the season progresses

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8 d. ago Gary Lineker's brutal advice to Micah Richards after Match of the Day star's quit decision

Gary Lineker was back at the Copper Box for the opening weekend of the second season of the Baller League, where he watched on as his former side Deportrio were beaten

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8 d. ago Gary Lineker leaves new TV role after 11 months as CEO says 'he has a very busy schedule'

Gary Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer teamed up as part of a brand-new TV show earlier this year, but the former Match of the Day frontman won't be back for a second season

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8 d. ago Gary Lineker sends former MOTD colleague Micah Richards clear advice after quit decision

Former Match of the Day host Gary Lineker joined Micah Richards at Baller League for the season two opener just a few months after they last appeared on MOTD together

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8 d. ago 'Clumsy' Arsenal star wins over Premier League title winner by turning into 'absolute machine'

Arsenal lead the way in the Premier League and are fancied to finally win a title under Mikel Arteta, with one player in particular impressing former defender Micah Richards

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8 d. ago Alan Shearer and Micah Richards in agreement on Man Utd duo ready to ‘hurt'

Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo were both impressive in Manchester United's Premier League win over Brighton and they have been praised for their impact in Ruben Amorim's team

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1 week ago Kate Scott suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on TV that leaves Thierry Henry stunned

Kate Scott, the CBS Sports host, had an extremely close call after splitting her dress during a live broadcast alongside Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards

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2 w. ago Paul Scholes would oppose Man Utd hiring Ruben Amorim 'replacement contender'

Ruben Amorim's future at Manchester United is in doubt, and Paul Scholes may heavily oppose one name in particular who has been linked with replacing the Portuguese head coach

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2 w. ago Paul Scholes names three Man United stars who are 'finished' ahead of Liverpool clash

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has delivered a scathing verdict of three players at Old Trafford who he believes are not good enough to play for the club

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4 w. ago Micah Richards reveals he’s giving up drinking after ‘putting on too much timber’ and needing an epidural

MICAH RICHARDS has revealed he has quit drinking in an effort to lose weight following a back injury. The former Manchester City and England defender-turned pundit revealed on The Rest is Football podcast with Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker that he had also had an epidural injection. During a playful exchange on the show, Newcastle...

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4 w. ago Paul Scholes names surprise pick as Premier League's best midfielder

Paul Scholes' verdict on the Premier League's best midfielder sees Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali praised despite comparisons to Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo

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4 w. ago Paul Scholes: Premier League legend makes Chelsea star claim and reveals surprise preference

Four names made up Scholes’ shortlist

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4 w. ago Micah Richards and Alan Shearer in agreement on £222m Chelsea duo after Liverpool win

After Chelsea overcame Liverpool in the Premier League on the weekend, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards both picked out two of the West Londoners on their performances

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4 w. ago Micah Richards and Alan Shearer agree on Liverpool's biggest problem after Chelsea defeat

Liverpool have lost their last three matches across all competitions, with Arne Slot's side suffering defeats to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea

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4 w. ago Micah Richards fires clear Man United transfer message amid Ruben Amorim point

Micah Richards has sympathised with Ruben Amorim after a difficult start to the season, suggesting the Manchester United boss hasn't been sufficiently backed by the owners

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