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Football’s next-gen throne battle ready to ignite amid Messi’s final GOAT dagger to Ronaldo

https://ift.tt/xP6ZoOC For the past two decades, the battle for the Ballon d’Or – the top individual award in football – has been dominated by two names: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. November 01, 2023 at 06:08AM

Manchester United’s kit was once too grey, but now ‘too tight’ adidas strip means they’re wearing replica shirts

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https://ift.tt/p2J6ibU Manchester United players are reported to have found their adidas kits too tight to wear and are now donning replicas. The Premier League giants are struggling for form this season, with seven wins and seven defeats coming from their 14 games this season. 4 Onana is said to be wearing a replica kit at United Credit: 2023 AMA Sports Photo Agency 4 Players have found their current strips, including their socks, too tight to wear, it's reported Credit: 2023 CameraSport A 3-0 loss against Manchester City on Sunday sees them sit ninth in the Premier League, and the problems appear to show no sign of stopping. However, recent matches seem to have presented an additional hurdle for Erik ten Hag's players. The Daily Mail reports that some have complained that their adidas kits are too tight, with the sports giants now eyeing a solution. United have not worn their official home socks since the second game of the season, a 2-0 defeat away at Tott...

Noel Gallagher says Antony is a ‘moron’, ‘annoying’ Bruno Fernandes isn’t ‘even that good’ and Manchester United close to being a mid-table team

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https://ift.tt/u6C8aps Noel Gallagher took shots at Manchester United duo Antony and Bruno Fernandes as he revelled in Manchester City's easy win at Old Trafford. He also says that the Red Devils are verging on becoming a mid-table team following their defeat to rivals Manchester City. 4 Antony clashed with Jeremy Doku in the derby and Gallagher said he behaved like an 'absolute moron' Credit: Getty 4 Gallagher is also annoyed with Fernandes' constant complaints to referees Credit: Getty Pep Guardiola's side emerged 3-0 victors at Old Trafford, with Erik ten Hag's strugglers not even close to matching their quality. The power shift in Manchester has been apparent in recent seasons, with the latest derby being City's fifth from the last six. City fan Gallagher has been revelling in the club's success and was not shy to take a pop at their rivals after their dismal performance. When asked on talkSPORT Drive how far behind United are to C...

Chelsea fans set for free travel to Wolves on Christmas Eve amid transport concerns

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https://ift.tt/iagpHEu Chelsea have announced they will offer free travel to fans who buy a ticket for their Premier League clash at Wolves on Christmas Eve. The Blues will make the journey to Molineux on December 24 to play the first fixture on such a date since 1995. 2 Wolves will host the first Christmas Eve fixture in the Premier League for 28 years Credit: 2022 CameraSport 2 Chelsea are offering fans free travel to the match Credit: 2021 Charlotte Wilson/Offside Amid concerns over transport to the match over the festive period, the decision has been met with huge backlash from fans. The Chelsea Supporters' Trust responded to the initial reports of the scheduled date as 'deeply worrying' , with the fixture now confirmed. Barring a late change in the schedule, Mauricio Pochettino side and their fans will head up to Wolverhampton on Christmas Eve. In order to help supporters on their travels, Chelsea announced on Monday that those who buy a ticket will...

Arsene Wenger singles out three Tottenham stars who can guide club to first Premier League title

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https://ift.tt/D2eAx3R Tottenham are flying so high that even Arsene Wenger has had to acknowledge their success. In fact, the legendary Arsenal boss has even backed them for the title. 2 Spurs are flying Credit: Getty 2 Wenger thinks they're the real deal Credit: @beIN Unbeaten Spurs recorded their eighth win from ten games against Crystal Palace on Friday, solidifying their spot at the top of the Premier League. The north London side look revitalised under Ange Postecoglou, and they’re so far showing no signs of relenting. Just behind them in the table is the league’s only other unbeaten side, Arsenal, who finished runners-up last season, a whopping 24 points ahead of Spurs. However, this season the gap has closed dramatically, and Wenger was keen to praise the players responsible. read more on tottenham Speaking on his regular spot on beIN Sports, he said: “If I said after 10 games [they’d be] top of the league… You ask me, and it’s not a tricky question b...

PL great’s brutal take-down as Utd crisis deepens; rival heaps praise on Ange masterstroke: Talking Pts

https://ift.tt/eLQDx6M Things continue to go from bad to worse for Manchester United, with one legend calling out a superstar who continues to flap his arms in frustration. October 31, 2023

Roy Keane says Pep Guardiola’s full-time chat with Manchester City hero Erling Haaland is ‘all for show’

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https://ift.tt/pwDEoyP Roy Keane told Pep Guardiola to 'get down the tunnel' after he was spotted having a typically animated post-match chat with Erling Haaland. Manchester City defeated rivals Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford, with Haaland getting onto the scoresheet on two occasions. 3 Guardiola and Haaland were seen chatting at full-time after their derby win Credit: @SkySportsPL X 3 They appeared to be talking about the striker's technique for his second goal Credit: @SkySportsPL X 3 However, Keane told them to just 'enjoy your victory' Credit: @SkySportsPL X The Norwegian was spotted at full time deep in conversation with boss Guardiola , appearing to talk about his second goal. Haaland headed past Andre Onana towards the back post and appeared to maybe have jumped too early, although still netted. It looked as though Guardiola was offering some advice on how to improve his technique, but Keane was not happy with what he saw. Spe...

City crush Utd in brutal derby beat down; shock surge hits fresh heights: PL Wrap

https://ift.tt/eLQDx6M Manchester City underlined the vast gulf in quality between themselves and Manchester United on Sunday as Liverpool showed their support for absent teammate Luis Diaz, whose parents were kidnapped in Colombia. October 30, 2023

Manchester United fans boo when Rasmus Hojlund is substituted as Antony is then seen shaking head

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https://ift.tt/KJLRIFG Manchester United fans appeared to make their feelings known by booing Erik ten Hag's decision to take Rasmus Hojlund off against Manchester City. With United trailing 2-0 to City at Old Trafford and nearly 15 minutes to go, Ten Hag opted to take his main striker, Hojlund, off. 3 Hojlund was roped off with his side needing two goals Credit: Getty 3 The decision didn't go down well with the home crowd Credit: sky sports Alejandro Garnacho came on in the £72million man's place, with Marcus Rashford moving to the striker position. But the decision did not go down well with the locals as loud boos rung around the stadium. The cameras later caught United forward Antony shaking his head on the bench. Moments later, United's misery was complete as Phil Foden put City 3-0 up with a finish from close range. READ MORE ON MAN UNITED That only compounded the misery that had spread around Old Trafford after a dominant performance from City...

Luis Diaz parents: Colombian police offer $200m pesos reward to help locate Liverpool star’s father

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https://ift.tt/j4XpgyC Colombian police are offering a cash reward to anyone who can help locate Luis Diaz's father. Outlets in the South American country reported the Liverpool forward's parents had been kidnapped in Colombia on Saturday. 4 Liverpool paid tribute to Diaz on Sunday Credit: Getty 4 Diaz played no part in the win over Nottingham Forest due to the family emergency Credit: Getty According to Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, Diaz's mother has been rescued and returned to safety. There had been conflicting reports surrounding his dad's situation, but there had been no confirmation he had been rescued. Now, the Official account of the Director General of the National Police of Colombia has offered $200million pesos (£39,983) to anyone who can help them find Diaz's father, who is also named Luis Diaz. The Director General posted a video making the announcement on the official X account on Sunday. READ MORE ON LIVERPOOL The capt...

Brentford and Domino’s team up to troll Chelsea after their dismal defeat at Stamford Bridge

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https://ift.tt/6geaQ8c Brentford and Domino's both piled on the misery for Chelsea fans after they fell to their fourth Premier League defeat of the season. The Blues were beaten 2-0 at the hands of the Bees in what was a hugely disappointing result for Mauricio Pochettino's side. 3 Chelsea were beaten 2-0 by Brentford in another poor performance Credit: Getty 3 The Bees weren't shy to rub it in to their west London neighbours Credit: @BrentfordFC X 3 Domino's also wanted to get involved and it's not the first time they've trolled Chelsea Credit: @Dominos_UK X Chelsea dominated in terms of chances but, once again, they were unable to take them and find the back of the net. Noni Madueke came closest when his strike hit the crossbar, and despite the efforts of Cole Palmer, the Blues failed to score. The result is Brentford's third consecutive win at Stamford Bridge since they were promoted to the Premier League in 2021. Thomas Frank...

‘Very disappointed’: Blues boss fumes amid worrying trend; five-star Gunners fire — PL Wrap

https://ift.tt/jKzqY5Q Chelsea slumped to another damaging home defeat against Brentford on Saturday as Eddie Nketiah hit a first Premier League hat-trick in a 5-0 win for Arsenal against struggling Sheffield United. October 29, 2023 at 12:55AM

‘Let them dream’: Ange’s perfect message to Spurs fans as remarkable PL streak continues

https://ift.tt/jKzqY5Q Ange Postecoglou told Tottenham fans to dream after his side moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League for the first time. October 28, 2023 at 03:31AM

FIVE points clear! Ange’s Spurs extend remarkable streak as Aussie breaks PL record

https://ift.tt/jKzqY5Q Tottenham moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League as a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday (all times AEDT) continued a remarkable start under Ange Postecoglou. October 28, 2023 at 03:13AM

Ange Postecoglou hilariously rips Gary Neville’s managerial credentials after joking he copied Pep Guardiola

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https://ift.tt/MN4zSe3 Ange Postecoglou again showed why everyone’s falling in love with him by cracking up Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher. The Tottenham manager saw his side beat Crystal Palace 2-1 for their best-ever Premier League start. 5 Carragher made a brave dig post match Credit: Sky 5 But Ange loved it Credit: Sky 5 He had everyone cracking up Credit: Sky A Joel Ward own-goal and Son Heung-min matchwinner made it eight wins and two draws to open the season, bringing the good vibes back after a difficult few years for Spurs post-Mauricio Pochettino. Much of that has been down to Postecoglou’s infectious personality which was on full display post-match. Speaking to Sky Sports after the win, the Australian received a jibe from Jamie Carragher that he was just copying Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, and managed to brilliantly deflect it onto Gary Neville. Former Liverpool defender Carragher cheekily said: “Do you think as the season goes on you ca...