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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35 h. ago ‘A Spurs legend forever’: players hail Ange Postecoglou in wake of sacking

Son leads players’ tributes to the Australian managerSupporters’ trust expresses ‘concern’ at another changeSon Heung-min has praised Ange Postecoglou as a “Tottenham Hotspur legend” as the club’s supporters’ trust expressed “concern” with another change in manager.Postecoglou ended Spurs’ 17-year wait for silverware with Europa League success over Manchester United in Bilbao on 21 May, but it failed to earn the Australian a third season. A club statement on Friday announcing Postecoglou’s departure highlighted a woeful Premier League campaign where Tottenham finished 17th, their lowest top-flight finish since relegation in 1977. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Ange Postecoglou proud of bringing ‘glory’ back to Tottenham

Spurs have dismissed Ange Postecoglou.

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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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6 d. ago Monday’s briefing: Matheus Cunha and Caoimhin Kelleher set for transfers

The transfer market is heating up.

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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 Ruben Amorim explains why Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho start for Man United vs Hong Kong

Man United head coach Ruben Amorim has recalled Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho to the starting XI at the Hong Kong Stadium.

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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 Ruben Amorim explains Man United team selection vs ASEAN All

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim plans to rotate his team during the clash with the ASEAN All-Stars XI in Kuala Lumpur.

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1 week ago Jose Mourinho shows where his loyalties REALLY lie with verdict on Spurs and Man Utd

Tottenham beat Manchester United in last week's Europa League final, with Jose Mourinho, who managed both teams, now offering his verdict on the clash in Bilbao

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1 week ago Manchester United's secret Ruben Amorim 'meeting' details emerge after Europa League final defeat

Latest Manchester United news includes details of an executive committee meeting in Monaco after Europa League final defeat to Tottenham

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1 week ago James Maddison backs Ange Postecoglou amid speculation over Spurs boss’ future

The 28-year-old midfielder backed his head coach after seeing his qualities at close hand as he inspired his side to Europa League glory.

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1 week ago Ruben Amorim stresses importance of keeping Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United

The 30-year-old was a rare shining light in United’s worst league season since suffering relegation in 1973-74.

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim reveals Bruno Fernandes could stay at Man Utd on one condition

Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final has rounded off a horror season and now there are fears the club could lose its talisman Bruno Fernandes

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim's two fears just before Man Utd's Europa League Final defeat emerge

Ruben Amorim watched his Manchester United team come up short in the Europa League final against Tottenham on Wednesday and some of his prior concerns have now come to light

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2 w. ago Ange Postecoglou makes clear statement on Spurs future at Europa League trophy parade

Ange Postecoglou has sent a message about his future as Tottenham Hotspur staged an open-top bus parade to celebrate their win over Manchester United in the Europa League final

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2 w. ago Bruno Fernandes set Man Utd exit deadline as he weighs up £200m Saudi Arabia transfer

Bruno Fernandes cast doubt on his future at Manchester United following the Europa League final and Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal are interested in signing him

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