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EXCLUSIVE: Hooligans target friendly between England and Italy fans in Naples, with Three Lions followers sent threatening email by Napoli's infamous ultras claiming 60 thugs are 'coming' for themÂ
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19/03/23 07:07
EXCLUSIVE - BY MIKE KEEGAN: Concerns over crowd safety have been raised with Gareth Southgate's side travelling to the trouble hotspot Naples with around 2,500 travelling fans for Thursday's clash. Violence exploded last week before Napoli's Champions League match with Eintracht Frankfurt and the city has a longheld reputation for hooliganism. But while Southgate insisted that the FA has had assurances over fan welfare, Sportsmail has seen a threatening email send to England fans group englandfans FC who had arranged a game against their Italian counterparts earlier on the day of the match....read
EXCLUSIVE: Second bids for Manchester United must be placed by the middle of NEXT WEEK with final offers due around Easter as the Premier League giants sit down with Sir Jim Ratcliffe today after lengthy talks with Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani
17/03/23 10:48Second bids for Manchester United have to be lodged by the middle of next week - with final offers due around Easter, Sportsmail understands.Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani will now make a SECOND bid for Manchester United after his team held positive talks with club officials lasting 10 HOURS, including a tour of Old Trafford and presentations at CarringtonÂ
16/03/23 08:34MIKE KEEGAN: The Qatari Sheikh who wants to buy Manchester United will now make a second bid for the club after his team held positive talks with club officials in the city.Qatar representatives hold talks with Manchester United club officials ahead of a potential takeover by Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad... with rival bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe set to make his own presentation at Old Trafford on Friday
16/03/23 02:07MIKE KEEGAN: On a rainy day in the city, a group from across the globe are speaking to various departments at the club and officials from the US bank handling the sale process.REVEALED: Manchester United bidders have been told they have 10 DAYS to submit their next offer... with representatives from rival Qatari and Sir Jim Ratcliffe bids among those heading to Old Trafford this week for presentations
15/03/23 10:00Two other bidders, from the US, are thought to be in the frame. Aside from a full takeover a partial investment would also be considered.MCC give Eton versus Harrow and annual Varsity matches a five-year stay of execution with members narrowly in favour of keeping the contests at Lord's
15/03/23 04:11The Eton versus Harrow and Varsity matches have been given a five-year stay of execution by MCC. Members had been asked for their opinions after bosses faced a backlash for dropping the contests.Tim Davie and BBC bosses hold crisis meetings with staff across radio, TV and news 'to take questions and reflect' on 'Linekergate'
14/03/23 12:20Mr Davie, who is fighting for his own job, is heading up to MediaCity in Salford to talk to BBC Sport staff across radio, tv and news along with Charlotte Moore, his £400,000-a-year 'chief content officer'.'BBC turns a blind eye to some people and holds others up to scrutiny': Emily Maitlis takes a swipe at former bosses who rapped her for impartiality and says Gary Lineker row has exposed 'organisational weakness' - as Tim Davie faces pressure to step downÂ
14/03/23 08:11The former Newsnight presenter, who left the BBC last year, suggested its senior management had been inconsistent in the way it upholds its impartiality rules.Gary Lineker row 'sparks BBC civil war': Staff and management are split after Tim Davie 'caved' to MOTD host over Nazi tweet with fears ex-footballer has 'proved he's bigger than the Beeb' and he has 'emboldened other stars to score political points'
14/03/23 12:42BBC staff are understood to be split after the ex-footballer was reinstated following a backlash over a tweet comparing the Government's migrant crackdown to Nazi Germany.BBC Sport at WAR: Huge rift over Linekergate as management are attacked by angry staff in confidential snap poll seen by Sportsmail over lack of leadership in handling of debacle
13/03/23 10:00MIKE KEEGAN: BBC Sport's senior management has had to deal with a series of highly uncomfortable meetings after a confidential poll revealed to Sportsmail a 'huge rift' between staff.Fury at BBC for humiliating climbdown as Gary Lineker wins Twitter row: Tim Davie apologises and invites the host back to Match of the Day - and presenter celebrates with yet another tweet about migrant crisisÂ
13/03/23 09:51In an extraordinary capitulation, Director General Tim Davie has moved to secure a deal with the footballer turned broadcaster, 62, so he can present FA Cup coverage this weekend.The taxman is keeping an eye on the Gary Lineker situation, with HMRC pursuing the 'freelance' presenter for £4.9m… while Man United No 2 Steve McClaren's Dutch accent is BACK - SPORTS AGENDAÂ
12/03/23 10:36SPORTS AGENDA: Lineker is being pursued by HM Revenue and Customs for £4.9million it says should have been paid on income received between 2013 and 2018.MIKE KEEGAN: Ian Dennis, Alistair Bruce-Ball and John Murray all took a stand under immense pressure to commentate for the BBC over the weekend... they spoke for those who couldn't afford to lose much-needed pay on the back of thisÂ
12/03/23 10:30MIKE KEEGAN: The BBC's trio of five live commentators, Ian Dennis, Alistair Bruce-Ball, then John Murray, all took a stand by doing their commentary jobs under immense pressure.BBC set for Gary Lineker climbdown with presenter due back on Match of the Day this weekend after beleaguered director general Tim Davie flew back from US for crisis talks - amid threat of legal action if FA Cup coverage is compromised
12/03/23 05:01BBC boss Tim Davie has flown back from America for crisis talks with Gary Lineker in a desperate bid to end the chaos that has enveloped the broadcaster since the iconic pundit was suspended.Match of the Day 2 will go ahead in similar format as MOTD with no presenter or commentary after Mark Chapman pulled out in solidarity with Gary Lineker... with WSL coverage also hit by boycotts
12/03/23 10:30Match of the Day 2 is likely to be without host Mark Chapman with the programme expected to have a scaled down format amid an ongoing boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker.BBC set to show Chelsea's top-of-the-table clash with Manchester United in the WSL... but with NO presentation after broadcaster boycotts following Gary Lineker's suspension from the network
12/03/23 09:10The BBC are set to show Chelsea's top-of-the-table clash with Manchester United in the WSL later today, but with no presentation amid the fallout from Gary Lineker's suspension.Gary Lineker is set to be allowed to RETURN to host Match of the Day in a BBC U-turn - as Beeb boss Tim Davie hails 'outstanding broadcaster' and admits 'success for me is getting him back on air'
12/03/23 01:11BBC director general Tim Davie appeared to be backing down on Saturday night, after suspending Lineker for likening the language on government immigration policy to 1930s Germany.BBC Sport in day of chaos as more stars walk out in support of Gary Lineker, silent Match of the Day is slashed to 20 minutes and more programmes are set to be affected on Sunday in light of presenter's axing
11/03/23 10:50The corporation are in the grip of a crisis as on their flagship football show ran on Saturday night without commentary, a studio team and any of their own post-match interviews.Football 1-0 The BBC: Show of strength by Beeb bosses backfires as pundits and punters line up in support of Gary Lineker after he was told to step away from Match of the Day following 'Nazi' tweet
11/03/23 10:30The huge outpouring of support for Lineker among fellow pundits and the football community was well beyond what might have been expected.Match of the Day will just be TWENTY MINUTES long tonight after commentators and pundits boycott BBC's sporting coverage on Saturday in a show of support for Gary Lineker following fallout of his 'Nazi' tweet
11/03/23 08:00On a Saturday of unprecedented developments, the chaos-gripped broadcaster saw its iconic show drastically cut after commentators and pundits refused to appear.BBC insist tonight's episode of Match of the Day WILL go ahead but it will be just 20 MINUTES long and there won't be any commentary - after crisis talks to see if it can be broadcast following mass walkouts amid Gary Lineker tweet row
11/03/23 02:45MIKE KEEGAN AND SAMI MOKBEL: Match of the Day is set to go ahead without commentary after BBC bosses held crisis talks amid fears the staple Saturday night broadcast was under threat.Optus Sport and New Zealand broadcaster Sky contact FIFA to express outrage over possible Saudi sponsorship of the Women's World Cup... over the country's controversial human rights record and ban on same sex relationships
09/03/23 03:47EXCLUSIVE: Sportsmail can reveal that both Optus and New Zealand's Sky made their feelings clear to the governing body when news broke that a deal with Visit Saudi was being considered.Manchester United will make presentations to takeover bidders, with scouting, transfer strategy and first-team operations laid bare as football department play a KEY role in potential sale
08/03/23 09:15MIKE KEEGAN: Manchester United's football department will play a key role in the potential sale of the club over the coming days. Bidders will receive presentations.Manchester United takeover battle set to enter its next stage with representatives of each bidder due to meet officials at Old Trafford on Thursday - with Qatari investors remaining quietly confident of seeing off Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co
07/03/23 10:00MIKE KEEGAN: Sportsmail understands that those who have made it through to the second step of the process are to meet officials at Old Trafford imminently.Premier League clubs have 'grief fatigue' over the number of pre-match tributes they are having to perform… and it appears all bids for Manchester United have fallen short of the Glazers' £6bn valuation - SPORTS AGENDA
05/03/23 10:30MIKE KEEGAN: A number of Premier League clubs are becoming more and more frustrated with the number of tributes and cause-promoting they are being asked to carry out.ÂPremier League chiefs are left FUMING after IFAB decided NOT to give the green light to temporary concussion substitutions next season, with Ligue 1 and MLS also keen to stage trials  Â
05/03/23 06:05The Premier League has reacted with anger after rulemakers IFAB refused the latest attempt to trial temporary concussion substitutes next season.Qatari Sheikh, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and third bidding party are told to attend Old Trafford for talks as Manchester United sale moves into second stage - but suitors are growing frustrated over lack of access to club's elusive financial pictureÂ
04/03/23 09:15MIKE KEEGAN: Sportsmail understands that summits will take place between those now through to the second stage of the process, merchant bankers Raine and United top brass.EXCLUSIVE: Premier League will ramp up pressure on football's rulemakers to green light temporary concussion substitutions - with West Ham and Aston Villa the only top-flight clubs not to vote in favour of them
03/03/23 12:17EXCLUSIVE: Sportsmail understands that a letter will be sent to IFAB ahead of a meeting on Saturday after all but West Ham and Aston Villa voted in favour of a trial.Peterborough explore legal avenues with Reading set to be hit with a six-point penalty for over-spending, after Posh were relegated to League One at an estimated cost of £10m having finished four points behind Royals
02/03/23 06:17EXCLUSIVE: Reading were initially given a six-point penalty which was enforced in that campaign for overspending, with six points suspended pending their compliance with an EFL business plan.Liverpool's ticket allocation for April visit to Man City is SLASHED by 20% amid tension between Premier League rivals after a 15-year-old girl was left 'scarred for life' by a pint cup filled with coins thrown from away end at the Etihad Stadium
01/03/23 05:15EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Safety officials have told City that Liverpool should be given 2,400 seats - a substantial drop from the 3,000 they would normally receive.EXCLUSIVE: Reading are set to be DEDUCTED six points for failing to cut their spending after agreeing plan with the EFL... sending the Royals from mid-table in the Championship to just above the drop zone
01/03/23 12:00EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: They were deducted six points for breaching financial rules last season and had a further six-point deduction suspended until the end of this season.Manchester United takeover 'set to be DELAYED until the end of the season because of indecision among the six Glazer siblings', with bids from Qatari investors and Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'lodged £1.5bn below their £6bn valuation'
01/03/23 01:04According to the Guardian, there is said to be an indecision between the six Glazer siblings with every member of the family having their own intentions around the sale of Manchester United.Manchester United bidders are expecting to hear back from Raine Group THIS WEEK as share price drops by 13% amid fears Glazers want to remain in control of the club despite offers from Qatari investors and Sir Jim Ratcliffe
27/02/23 06:17MIKE KEEGAN: US merchant bankers Raine Group are set to reach out to those who sent in offers to either buy or make an investment in the Premier League giants over the coming days.REVEALED: Qataris handed MAJOR boost in bid to buy Manchester United as there is NO Saudi-backed offer on the table... with those behind Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Jaber Al Thani's bid quietly confident of a takeover ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe
19/02/23 05:36MIKE KEEGAN: Sportsmail understands that, despite parties from the middle east country expressing an initial interest and accessing financial data, no offer has been forthcoming.Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos submit offer for Man United, as Britain's richest man becomes one of two confirmed bidders after Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani revealed Qatar's £4.5bn proposal
17/02/23 10:51Ratcliffe has now made an official bid to buy the club, with hopes, as per sources close to the British billionaire, that he can 'put the Manchester back in Manchester United' if his bid is successful.Qatar CONFIRM bid for Man United has been submitted, as Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the UK-educated chairman of one of the country's biggest banks, vows to invest in the club, stadium and training ground
17/02/23 08:24Sheikh Jassim, a lifelong United fan and the Chairman of QIB, one of the leading banks in Qatar, hopes to return the club back to its former glory and 'fans at the heart of Man United once more.'The global battle to buy Manchester United: As D-Day arrives for takeover offers, who are the possible bidders for the Premier League giants? And what would they get for their £6BILLION?
16/02/23 10:44MIKE KEEGAN: Friday is D-Day in the battle for Manchester United. Sealed bids from some of the planet's richest people are due to land by 10pm on Friday.Qatari investors are confident they will win the race to buy Manchester United ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Saudi and American bids as they prepare to formally lodge an offer on Friday - and the club could be in new hands within SIX WEEKS
16/02/23 07:01As this newspaper revealed, a group of Qatari investors are to make an offer which they feel will be the strongest. It can now be revealed that their bid will be made on the deadline day.Captained by Bellingham with Mbappe leading the line, fans flock to revamped Old Trafford via Man United's own airport terminal and train station... with debt a thing of the past: How Red Devils could look in five years if Qatari takeover bid succeedsÂ
15/02/23 07:26In a bombshell exclusive last week Sportsmail revealed that a group of super-wealthy Qatari investors want to buy Manchester United. Should they succeed, they will waste little time.REVEALED: UEFA will NOT block Qatari investors from buying Manchester United... with takeover bid coming from a separate entity to Qatar Sports Investments group who already own Paris Saint-Germain
14/02/23 10:30Sportsmail revealed last week that a Qatar-based consortium had launched a bid for United, but faced a potential hurdle in UEFA rules which ban one owner controlling multiple teams in their competitions.Neil Warnock takes over as manager of Huddersfield Town, as he steps out of retirement at 74, 10 months after vowing he would NOT return so he could spend more time with wife Sharon
13/02/23 01:02EXCLUSIVE: The 74-year-old retired after 42 years last April and vowed not to return to the dugout. He had left Middlesbrough by mutual consent in November 2021.Is £157bn Elon Musk looking at making a move on Man United as the bidding deadline nears? Tesla and Twitter owner is monitoring the situation, but will he find £4.5bn opportunity difficult to resist?
13/02/23 01:00MIKE KEEGAN: According to sources, the tech-billionaire is believed to be monitoring the situation closely, and wondering if there is an opportunity at Old Trafford that he should not miss.Guardiola was spurred on in his impassioned defence of Man City after a Pep talk with bullish Ferran Soriano, while Jesse Marsch shows a classy touch with texts to Leeds players - SPORTS AGENDAÂ
12/02/23 10:15SPORTS AGENDA: Eyebrows were raised when Pep Guardiola launched an impassioned defence of Manchester City in his press conference previewing the visit of Aston Villa.Referees' chief Howard Webb has called all officials to an emergency meeting and could AXE blundering VAR duo after being left AGHAST as howlers saw Arsenal and Brighton denied
12/02/23 06:40EXCLUSIVE: New refs' chief Howard Webb has summoned all officials to Stockley Park for an emergency summit after two embarrassing - and potentially crucial - VAR blunders in one day.REVEALED: The five serious bidders to buy Manchester United are told to submit a one-paragraph offer - including proof of funds - by next Friday with a group of Qatari investors and Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the race for Old Trafford
10/02/23 10:30Sportsmail revealed that a group of private Qatari investors are to make a bid and believe that theirs will be the strongest offer. Work on that bid is progressing at speed, it can be disclosed.EXCLUSIVE: MCC to vote in May over whether to keep traditional Eton versus Harrow fixture at Lord's... after bungling bosses were forced to apologise for dropping the historic contest without consulting members
10/02/23 05:48EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Bungling bosses at MCC were forced to apologise for dropping the historic contest - along with the Oxford versus Cambridge varsity clash - on the quiet.REVEALED: A group of FIVE serious bidders have emerged to buy Manchester United ahead of next Friday's 'soft deadline', with Qatari bid set to face competition from Sir Jim Ratcliffe and American investors
09/02/23 05:00MIKE KEEGAN: It can now be reported that they are likely to face opposition from four rivals, ahead of next Friday's 'soft deadline' for offers, with some bids already made.Man City are set to install NETTING around Etihad away end to protect their fans after incidents involving Liverpool - including a 15-year-old girl being 'scarred for life' by a pint cup filled with coins
09/02/23 01:30MIKE KEEGAN: The Premier League champions have acted after the teenager was struck by a beer pot weighted with coins that had been hurled from the visiting area.REVEALED: Manchester United have ALREADY opened talks with Qatari investors looking to buy the club ahead of February 17 deadline… but a figure of £4.1bn-£4.5bn may be more likely than Glazers' £6bn valuationÂ
08/02/23 10:30The Glazer family will probably struggle to attract their desired £6billion bid for Manchester United, according to those within the process. They believe between £4.1bn and £4.5bn is more realistic.EXCLUSIVE: Qatari investors targeting Man United are confident that PSG's Qatar ownership WON'T cause any issues with their bid - and are already making plans for big-money squad strengthening
08/02/23 10:36EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Last night, MailOnline broke the story that a number of wealthy individuals from the oil-rich state expect to make an offer for the club ahead of the mid-February deadline.Qatari investors will bid for Manchester United within DAYS and are 'confident' of blowing any competitors out of the water - and they want to hand Erik ten Hag a HUGE transfer kitty
07/02/23 10:00EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Sources have disclosed a group of private, high-wealth individuals have set their sights on a club they view as 'football's crown jewels'.ACCUSED: War declared on Manchester City in the Premier League's biggest ever scandal as champions are charged with over 100 rule breaches and could be stripped of titles or even relegated, with rivals seeking a swift verdict
06/02/23 10:30In a bombshell statement alleging the biggest scandal in the competition's history, officials announced the club would be hauled before an independent commission.Manchester City could face Premier League EXPULSION or points deduction as they are charged with breaking financial rules over 100 TIMES on sponsorship deals, secret contracts and payments
06/02/23 10:25Manchester City have been charged by the Premier League for breaching financial rules more than 100 times in the space of nine seasons.British record Chelsea signing Enzo Fernandez is only looking to rent in London, plus why Sir Alex Ferguson has become a regular at Manchester United away games again - SPORTS AGENDAÂ
05/02/23 10:30MIKE KEEGAN - SPORTS AGENDA: You might have thought new £105m Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez would have looked into putting down roots in London.The Premier League and EFL remain in talks over redistribution as both sides submit offers... but no deal has been reached with top-flight reluctant to agree to 25 per cent share of pooled broadcast revenue
03/02/23 07:31MIKE KEEGAN: The Premier League and EFL remain locked in talks over redistribution - with offers and counter-offers made and received but no deal reached, Sportsmail has learned.Manchester City star Steph Houghton fails in her attempt to become the PFA's first female chair with Leyton Orient defender Omar Beckles being selected insteadÂ
03/02/23 06:00The Manchester City star and former Lionesses defender emerged as the leading candidate to take over as head of the players' board at the unionManchester United launch internal investigation to decide Mason Greenwood's future after charges of attempted rape and assault against him were dropped, as it emerges complainant has wanted to retract her accusations since AprilÂ
02/02/23 09:20MIKE KEEGAN: The 21-year-old was arrested in January 2022 and suspended on full pay by the club a short time later after videos and images were posted online.Standing fans will return for this year's Carabao Cup final between Man United and Newcastle... with new areas at Wembley set to end 35-year period without non-seated supporters in a domestic final
02/02/23 11:21MIKE KEEGAN: This year's Carabao Cup final will mark the return of standing fans after confirmation that both teams would be allocated a standing section at Wembley.EXCLUSIVE: Joao Cancelo had a furious training ground BUST-UP with Pep Guardiola to spark his shock Man City exit, with £61m full back fuming at Arsenal starting XI snub before Bayern loan swoop
30/01/23 01:09MIKE KEEGAN AND JACK GAUGHAN: The full-back is said to have reacted angrily after he learned that he would not be in the starting XI for City's FA Cup clash with Arsenal on Friday night.Leeds United catch shirt thief while he was hunting for autographs from players, while police are yet to make an arrest after break-in at Raheem Sterling's home - SPORTS AGENDAÂ
29/01/23 10:31MIKE KEEGAN: If they fail to land any silverware this season then Leeds United can at least reflect on the role they played in catching Britain's dumbest criminal.Ex-England captain Steph Houghton is the LEADING candidate to become PFA's new chair - after John Mousinho left the role to manage Portsmouth - with chiefs keen to appoint a woman to demonstrate the union's progress
25/01/23 05:00MIKE KEEGAN: Steph Houghton has emerged as the leading candidate to become the PFA's chair. Sportsmail understands that senior officials at the union have approached the Manchester City star.The Glazer family's search for investment in Man United is likely to result in a FULL sale - with the process set to move to a more formal stage in the next three to four weeks as Raine Group sound out potential buyers to rival Jim Ratcliffe
24/01/23 05:00EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: It is understood that talks of a potential takeover, overseen by US merchant bankers Raine Group, will move to a more formal stage in the next three to four weeks.Sky Sports' Wout Weghorst body double proves unconvincing (right down to the boots!) and the Premier League's Man City probe looks to be going cold over Liverpool and United sales - SPORTS AGENDA
22/01/23 10:53SPORTS AGENDA: Newcastle's Amanda Stavely is among those deciding on future media access, while Sky used a poor substitute when they couldn't get pictures of Wout Weghorst.EXCLUSIVE: Chris Armas set to join Leeds' backroom team after they lost Mark Jackson to MK Dons, with the former Man United coach expected to arrive once his visa is approvedÂ
20/01/23 06:58EXCLUSIVE: Former Manchester United coach Chris Armas is set to join Jesse Marsch's backroom team at Leeds.Wigan handed suspended three-point deduction after being late paying players' salaries three times last year... with the Championship strugglers also required to deposit 125% of the monthly wage bill into a club account
19/01/23 06:06MIKE KEEGAN: Wigan Athletic have been handed a three-point suspended penalty after failing to pay their players' wages on time on three separate occasions.UK broadcasters have AGREED a deal with FIFA to televise the women's World Cup in July after a 'major breakthrough' with the governing body - with BBC and ITV likely to share coverage of the tournament
19/01/23 05:20EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: A deal has been agreed to televise the women's World Cup in the UK, following an apparent climbdown from FIFA. The tournament is set to start in July.MIKE KEEGAN: Temporary concussion substitutes will NOT be trialled in the Premier League, as Sportsmail columnist Chris Sutton branded IFAB 'Buffoons' for rejecting the decision
18/01/23 06:46MIKE KEEGAN: Temporary concussion substitutes will NOT be trialled in the Premier League after 'idiotic' rulemakers rejected proposals in a move which 'beggars belief'.Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman will face a UK Anti-Doping investigation after his High Court appeal failed... and he could be banned from working in sport again after being struck off for ordering banned testosterone patches
16/01/23 12:53MIKE KEEGAN: After the appeal was dismissed, the probe will now restart, with Freeman facing a minimum four-year ban. He could potentially be stopped from working in sport for life.EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United presented with plans for £1bn rebuild of Old Trafford and new £2bn stadium on land surrounding the Theatre of Dreams, but expansion project is on hold with club up for sale
12/01/23 10:30EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Man United have been presented with a raft of stadium expansion options - which include the demolition of Old Trafford and building of a brand new home.EXCLUSIVE: Bill Foley spotted in France as he closes up a deal to take a 33% stake in Ligue 1 club Lorient before completing a full takeover - just a month after becoming the new Bournemouth owner
11/01/23 05:09EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The Cherries supremo wants to set up a multi-club group similar to that operated by Manchester City and is also looking at another side in Belgium.Temporary concussion substitutes could be put in place in England next season in response to football's dementia crisis... with IFAB rulemakers set to meet next week to vote on trial period
11/01/23 12:44A meeting of rulemakers IFAB next Wednesday may see a vote on bringing in a trial, which would potentially begin as early as next month in America's MLS.EXCLUSIVE: MCC apologise for axing Eton versus Harrow fixture and annual Varsity clash from Lord's following backlash... with members asked which 'minor' matches should now be ditched in bid to protect the pitches
09/01/23 05:14EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The MCC will on Tuesday apologise to its members for dropping the Eton versus Harrow fixture without consulting themEXCLUSIVE: San Francisco 49ers' takeover of Leeds United could face opposition from a Middle Eastern buyer... despite an agreement being in place for the NFL franchise to take full control following January 2024
05/01/23 08:18An agreement is in place for the NFL franchise, which already owns 44 per cent of the club, to take full control following January 2024. That deal is thought to rely on Leeds remaining in the Premier League.ÂKarren Brady DOUBLES her West Ham salary to £2.24m, thanks to a one-off £1m bonus for bringing in Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky... but her pay is still well below male Premier League counterparts like Daniel Levy
29/12/22 05:23The club's vice-chairman pocketed a one-off £1m bonus - which is understood to have been in recognition for her role in bringing in billionaire investor Daniel Kretinsky.FA launches support scheme with 20 county FAs to aid footballers and their families in fight against dementia with figures now able to contact their local football authority for helpÂ
19/12/22 10:30The FA have launched a new support scheme with 20 of their county FAs to help former footballers and their families affected by dementia.Alex Scott criticised for 'U-turn' after enjoying Qatari hospitality in a private box just weeks after her rainbow protest, while David Beckham hails the fan experience despite avoiding them all tournament - WORLD CUP AGENDAÂ
18/12/22 10:34MIKE KEEGAN IN QATAR: BBC pundit Alex Scott was spotted in a private box at the Argentina v Croatia semi-final, enjoying hospitality laid on by the Qatar Supreme Committee.Kingsley Coman becomes the THIRD France star to suffer from a virus after Dayot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot, reveals manager Didier Deschamps, as the World Cup holders face a major availability crisis ahead of Sunday's final against Argentina
15/12/22 10:35Didier Deschamps has confirmed that Kingsley Coman is the third French player suffering from a virus in Qatar, with Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano already doubts for Sunday's final.EXCLUSIVE: ITV commentator Clive Tyldesley left the World Cup early after being snubbed for the quarter-finals and only asked to work on highlights show, two years after being demoted in favour of Sam Matterface
13/12/22 03:38EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN IN DOHA: The broadcaster - senior commentator for ITV for more than two decades - flew back last Wednesday after being overlooked for live commentary.Man United to unveil a statue of club legend Jimmy Murphy outside Old Trafford next May, 65 years to the day since Sir Matt Busby's former assistant led them to the 1958 FA Cup Final just months after the Munich Air Disaster
13/12/22 03:00The sculpture - of a man integral to the rebuild following the tragedy - will stand behind the Stretford End and will be revealed on May 3 next year, following talks with fans.England and Wales fans praised for 'absolutely exemplary' behaviour in Qatar after police reveal there were zero arrests or incidents of trouble involving their supporters... but 115 football-related arrests have been made in the UK during the tournament
13/12/22 09:54The head of UK Football Policing has praised those who travelled for their conduct, with his officers now home after England's departure.
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Peyton Manning RIPS Brandon Aiyuk for dropping pass After the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver held out of the team's training camp
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Ricky Pearsall reunites with the first responders who helped save his life After rookie was SHOT during robbery in San Francisco
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Jets score first touchdown of Aaron Rodgers era on his return from injury But New York falls to defeat by the 49ers on Monday Night Football
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Angel Reese denies she's PREGNANT and insists she is single WNBA star addresses rumors about the wrist injury that cut short her rookie season
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Tyreek Hill reveals reason he closed his car window on cops before they detained him by force Responds to shock bodycam video
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Tom Brady responds to NFL RedZone host who hit out at him on air during his awkward NFL broadcast debut Scott Hanson had his say on former QB
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Travis Kelce's romance with Taylor Swift is HARMING his NFL career, claims Jason Whitlock After underwhelming Chiefs performance
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Detroit Lions accused of using 'stealth' tactics to force Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to throw an interception In opening NFL win
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Tyreek Hill's agent Drew Rosenhaus says Miami Dolphins star's detainment was 'completely unacceptable' After astonishing scenes
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The new Jason Kelce: Curtain raises on Eagles legend's next chapter TONIGHT with his ESPN debut But is he ready to tackle life after the NFL?
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Simone Biles' husband Jonathan Owens gets called 'Mr. Biles' after touchdown Months on from referring to himself as 'the prize' in their marriage
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Tyreek Hill performs HANDCUFF celebration after touchdown for the Miami Dolphins Hours after being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by cops
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce belt out iconic 'love' song at US Open final Charm offensive continues amid shock 'split contract' drama
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Stephen A. Smith FUMES at video of Tyreek Hill being pinned to the ground by 'excessive' Miami cops Drew comparisons with Scottie Scheffler arrest
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Vicious brawl breaks out between Raiders and Chargers fans with woman BODY SLAMMED and man left out cold Shocking scenes
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Tom Brady is brutally snubbed by Fox analyst during heavily-criticized TV debut Awkward exchange in the booth for the former NFL quarterback
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Angel Reese announces her first WNBA season is OVER in bombshell statement The Chicago Sky rookie played in the team's Friday night victory
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Taylor Swift might not sit with Brittany Mahomes - but Patrick does! Chiefs QB joins wife to cheer on Kansas City Current in NWSL
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'Entitled brat' Caitlin Clark ripped for 'embarrassing diva' behavior in Indiana Fever loss The WNBA star admits she must do better
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Aryna Sabalenka beats American Jessica Pegula to win US Open with dominant display in New York She finally wins the trophy she craved
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REVEALED: Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes sat apart at Chiefs game as they 'wanted different vibes' More details emerge on the WAG wars
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TV star and Chiefs super fan Rob Riggle opens up on hanging out with Taylor Swift They were both at Arrowhead for this week's season opener
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TV networks 'are scrambling to sign up Donna Kelce for a new cooking show' after newfound fame thanks to Taylor Swift She is in demand
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Caitlin Clark has hilarious response to bizarre 'razzmatazz' question at Indiana Fever press conference How was she supposed to answer that?
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Donald Trump claims it's the 'beginning of the end' for the NFL as he slams huge new change for this season The NFL introduced a new 'dynamic' kickoff
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TV cameras are SCARED to show Brittany Mahomes after she controversially endorsed Donald Trump Jason Whitlock claims
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Green Bay Packers face anxious wait on Jordan Love injury as video shows star quarterback's knee pop Not looking good
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dine at iconic Brooklyn pizza joint Lucali as the loved-up couple have a weekend in New York Chiefs party goes on
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Topless Noah Lyles hits the catwalk at New York Fashion Week as USA Olympics hero shows off his ripped physique Showing off his style
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Philadelphia Eagles are BOOED taking the field in Brazil after Darius Slay was forced to apologize over controversial remarks First NFL game in Brazil
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Jason Kelce celebrates hard-fought Eagles win vs Packers despite 'sloppy game' The Philadelphia hero is adjusting to watching from home in retirement
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Robert Griffin III blasted by Tyreek Hill over his ESPN firing... before hitting back at Dolphins star ... and his growing number of children
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Danica Patrick, 42, goes Instagram official with her new 'boyfriend' Move over Aaron Rodgers. The former Indy driver has a new man, according to Instagram
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Chiefs gush over Taylor Swift in post welcoming Travis Kelce's girlfriend back to Arrowhead 'Football season is here'
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Ravens star Isaiah Likely caught on camera in X-rated rant Likely had a disappointing ending to a career night in Kansas City before unleashing a profane response
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Chiefs superfan nicknamed 'The Shoe' is brutally mocked on social media after hilarious video 'He's the sole of their team'
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Simone Biles reveals she has 'plenty of Bears gear' to support husband This comes AFTER she was caught wearing Packers apparel
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The NFL's first ever trip to Brazil is lucrative for the league Is tonight's Packers-Eagles game in Sao Paulo game a step too far?
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Loved-up Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift leave Chiefs game together hand-in-hand Kansas City open NFL season with a win over Baltimore Ravens
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Travis Kelce sends Taylor Swift wild by taking an historic catch for Patrick Mahomes Helps the quarterback set another Chiefs record in the process
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Jason Whitlock calls out NBC for snubbing Brittany Mahomes in Chiefs-Ravens broadcast Is it because of her support for Trump?
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Taylor Swift does NOT sit next to Brittany Mahomes at Chiefs game vs Ravens After she expressed support for Donald Trump at next election
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Angel Reese accuses Caitlin Clark fans of being RACIST - and claims they sent her family nude AI pictures of her Bombshell remarks
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Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's high school to honor NHL star and his brother in a 'quiet night of remembrance' After they were killed by alleged drunk driver
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Vince McMahon documentary WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals Lifts the lid on the billionaire's chaotic life
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How much fans will have to pay for beers and hot dogs in each NFL stadium this season... so where does your team rank? REVEALED
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Charles Barkley shares candid update on his future with Inside the NBA Amid TNT's legal battle with the league over media rights
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Jude Bellingham launches his own YouTube channel England and Real Madrid midfielder reveals new behind-the-scenes documentary
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Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson, 23, breaks silence amid shock romance with NFL legend, 72 After he joined Instagram
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Simone Biles makes appearance at the US Open As Olympics hero watches Jessica Pegula reach first ever Grand Slam semifinal
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CBS host Nate Burleson rips NFL fans for Taylor Swift fury over new season promo 'Get out your mama's basement'
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Chiefs owner Clark Hunt speaks out on Taylor Swift drawing up plays for Travis Kelce And reveals whether coach Andy Reid would ever use one
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Louis Rees-Zammit reveals what Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and co messaged him after release by Chiefs Claims he's playing in best role with Jaguars
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Travis Kelce stars in new creepy, twisted trailer for Ryan Murphy's Grotesquerie But Chiefs tight end's role remains a secret ahead of launch
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'World's hottest pro softball player' Brylie St. Clair shows off shooting skills in skimpy outfit Fans go wild on social media and declare her 'the American Dream!
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Umpire FUMES at Olivia Dunne's MLB boyfriend Paul Skenes during heated first-inning altercation Felt the umpire's wrath for a harmless mistake
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Charles Barkley slams 'petty' WNBA players as he claims they have 'f***ed up' Caitlin Clark's rookie season Slammed 'jealousness'
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Commanders VP is SUSPENDED after branding his own team's black players 'homophobic,' calls NFL stars 'dumb as hell' and labels fans 'alcoholics'
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Dave Portnoy taunts Angel Reese as Chicago Sky lose SEVENTH straight WNBA game Reese and Chicago's playoff place seems at growing risk
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White Sox ripped over embarrassing error and are even mocked by announcer as Chicago approaches loss record It just doesn't get any better for them
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Taylor Fritz's girlfriend Morgan Riddle celebrates US Open win over Alexander Zverev But a different tone after earlier Wimbledon controversy
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Travis Kelce attacked by Ravens star in blistering rant before Thursday's NFL game And Taylor Swift is even targeted by the Baltimore player
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Jason Kelce reveals his favorite Taylor Swift song and his three-year-old daughter Elliotte's hilarious lyric change Taylor has taken over his house, too
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WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes fires back after Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman claimed Caitlin Clark controversy ended their friendship
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Olivia Dunne, Jason Kelce and Snoop Dogg star in 'Manningcast the Musical' promo For new season of Peyton and Eli Manning's ESPN show
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Rapper goes on bizarre social media rant after falling for FAKE Tiger Woods post Which claimed golf legend slammed Kamala Harris' 'fake black accent'
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Roger Federer weighs in on Jannik Sinner doping controversy After the world No 1 failed two tests for banned steroid
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ESPN accused of appeasing First Take host Stephen A. Smith Jason McCourty addition raises eyebrows amid tensions between staff and hosts
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Leonard Floyd reveals he received death threats after rupturing Aaron Rodgers' Achilles But will try to sack him AGAIN with the 49ers
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- Caitlin Clark reveals her political allegiances by LIKING Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris... putting firm end to Republican rumors
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