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Antonio Conte News and Updates
Antonio Conte is an Italian football manager and former player who currently manages Serie A side Napoli. As a midfielder, Conte made his mark at local club U.S. Lecce before becoming a legend at Juventus. His illustrious playing career includes five Serie A titles, one Coppa Italia, a UEFA Champions League, and a UEFA Cup. He also represented Italy in the 1994 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000. Conte¿s managerial journey began in 2006, leading Bari to a Serie B title. He later guided Juventus to three consecutive Serie A titles and achieved Premier League success with Chelsea.
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Romelu Lukaku scores on Napoli debut after sealing £38m move from Chelsea - as Antonio Conte's side strike twice to beat 10-man Parma after defender is forced to take over in goal
31/08/24 23:38
Romelu Lukaku scored on his Napoli debut to help Antonio Conte's side come from behind to beat newly promoted Parma. Lukaku completed his £38million move to Napoli from Chelsea on Thursday, having been placed in the Blues' 'bomb squad' available for sale. The Belgian completed the permanent switch to Napoli having spent the last two seasons on loan in Serie A at Inter Milan and Roma....read
Billy Gilmour completes £12.5m move to Napoli from Brighton on transfer deadline day - after Antonio Conte's side signed his compatriot Scott McTominay
30/08/24 22:11Scotland international's arrival follows that of his compatriot Scott McTominay , who completed his own switch from Manchester United on Friday.
Romelu Lukaku COMPLETES his £38m move to Napoli as the unwanted Chelsea striker reunites with Antonio Conte on a three-year deal
29/08/24 14:30Positive talks were held this week and the 31-year-old Belgian, one of those in the Blues' 'bomb squad' available for sale, has been reunited with his former head coach Antonio Conte.
TEAMSHEET: Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge in 2016 ended in humiliation after Chelsea thrashed his Man United 4-0... but can YOU name Antonio Conte's Blues team in Mail Sport's football memory game?
26/08/24 05:59Every day we'll challenge you to name a different starting XI from the Premier League era. We'll give you a team's rough formation, and the number of letters in each player's name. Then it's up to you!
Serie A giants Napoli closing in on £18million deal for Scotland and Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour
22/08/24 19:05Billy Gilmour is poised to complete a move to Napoli after the Italian giants agreed a deal with Brighton which could be worth up to £18million.
Napoli and Chelsea chiefs 'set to meet in London TODAY as they aim to reach an agreement over Romelu Lukaku', with the Blues striker eyeing another return to Serie A
22/08/24 06:58Napoli sent an official bid on Monday that has not been accepted, but Fabrizio Romano has revealed that further talks are set to take place as both clubs look to move forward with a deal.
Napoli 'closing in on deal for Romelu Lukaku' with Serie A side's directors flying to London for talks with Chelsea ahead of move that would see striker reunited with Antonio Conte
21/08/24 17:47As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Napoli directors will meet with Chelsea in London in the next 24 hours as they look to secure a deal.
Napoli launch bid for Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku as Antonio Conte eyes reunion with the Blues striker - with the two clubs also locked in talks over potential deal for Victor Osimhen
20/08/24 05:29Lukaku has spent the last two seasons on loan at Inter Milan and Roma, respectively, and could now be set to head back to Italy to play for a third different club.
Chelsea 'close to signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli in swap deal'... with former Blues boss Antonio Conte 'wanting TWO players plus £39m for striker'
14/08/24 23:57The Blues have already just under £200m this summer on 12 players, with Pedro Neto the latest to walk through the door after his £54m move from Wolves.
Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku 'returning to train with Blues stars not included in the side's pre-season USA tour squad' ahead of a 'potential reunion with Antonio Conte at Napoli'
29/07/24 13:05The Belgian, who still has two years remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge, has spent the last two seasons on loan in Serie A.
Napoli ready to increase offer for Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour after £8m bid was rejected... with Antonio Conte also keen to reunite with Romelu Lukaku again
20/07/24 22:55SIMON JONES: Gilmour who has two years left on contract, is wanted by Antonio Conte and further discussions are expected this week with the Italians confident of reaching agreement.
Napoli 'to make shock move for Brighton's Billy Gilmour' - as Antonio Conte seeks to be reunited with his former Chelsea star
20/07/24 12:34Manager Antonio Conte worked with Gilmour at Chelsea, which is where the 23-year-old made his breakthrough.
Wayne Rooney and Jurgen Klopp had one - but did Becks? After ex-USA star Landon Donovan admits his patchy hair at EURO 2024 was the result of a transplant, Mail Sport looks at 10 of football's best
23/06/24 14:04Landon Donovan sported a bizarre and disjointed hairstyle as a result of the procedure on punditry duty at the European Championship - but where does it rank among football's best?
Romelu Lukaku reveals who was the BEST manager he ever had... with the Chelsea striker potentially set to reunite with his former boss
06/06/24 10:24Romelu Lukaku has revealed who is the best manager he has had during his career. It comes as his disastrous second spell at Chelsea could end this summer.
Napoli confirm the appointment of Antonio Conte as new manager - with former Chelsea and Tottenham boss penning three-year deal with Serie A side
05/06/24 10:11The 54-year-old coach is the fourth head coach to be appointed since the departure of Scudetto-winning manager Luciano Spalletti following the 202-23 season.
Antonio Conte 'could reach a deal to become Napoli coach this weekend' as the club's interest in Europa League-winning manager Gian Piero Gasperini cools 'amid new Atalanta deal'
25/05/24 07:06The former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager has been closely linked with the role at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona since April amid a torrid season for the 2023-24 Scudetto-winners.
Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham stars fly to Australia to play at the MCG - and Spurs fans are FURIOUS about the trip
20/05/24 02:59Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham Hotspur stars finished fifth in the Premier League, earning them the right to play in the Europa League - but their fans soon switched from celebrating to criticising.
Ange Postecoglou's pre-meditated rant was about something more significant than some Spurs fans wanting his team to lose, writes IAN LADYMAN
15/05/24 01:00IAN LADYMAN: Postecoglou's demeanour was of a man irked about something more than a handful of supporters suggested his team may wish to lose to prevent Arsenal winning the title.
Antonio Conte 'reaches an agreement to become Napoli's next coach on £5.5million-per-season deal' as ex-Chelsea and Tottenham boss closes in on return to the dug-out
27/04/24 09:39Conte has been out of coaching since he left Tottenham by mutual consent in March 2023 after they exited the Champions League and the FA Cup.
Arne Slot has been compared to Pep Guardiola, is 'the most attack-minded coach in the Netherlands since Johan Cruyff' and 'holds all the power at Feyenoord'... what Liverpool fans can expect if he replaces Jurgen Klopp
23/04/24 17:40The Feyenoord boss has emerged as a strong contender to succeed Klopp. Slot is a cutting-edge operator with an exciting brand of football, and could prove to be a shrewd appointment.
Eric Dier reveals Ange Postecoglou does NO tactical work in training... as he opens up on his experience playing under the Tottenham boss
08/04/24 21:49The defender was a key man under Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte while in north London, racking up 365 appearances in total for the club.
Daniel Levy, your £3m bonus is obscene while you price out loyal fans, writes PAUL NEWMAN - a lifelong Tottenham supporter and season ticket holder
04/04/24 01:00PAUL NEWMAN: Just as we are told one of the most expensive season tickets in football is going up next year comes news that Levy has seen his enormous salary rise from £3.3 to £3.6million
Antonio Conte is 'the first name on Bayern Munich's list ahead of Xabi Alonso' to replace Thomas Tuchel... and the former Tottenham boss could be reunited with Harry Kane and Eric Dier at the Allianz Arena
20/03/24 01:00Antonio Conte has emerged as Bayern Munich's preferred candidate to replace Thomas Tuchel, according to reports in Italy.
Juventus suffer 40-day collapse and Massimiliano Allegri is to blame, Roberto D'Aversa replicates Zinedine Zidane's headbutt and Teun Koopmeiners is becoming a star... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from Serie A this weekend
11/03/24 18:02ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Another weekend of Italian top flight action is over with Inter Milan further extending their lead at the top of the table. Mail Sport picks out 10 things we learned from the weekend.
Richarlison reveals details of awkward conversation with Antonio Conte at Tottenham after he was late for a team meeting, with breakdown in communication leading to hilarious interaction between the pair
07/03/24 15:45Conte was appointed Spurs manager in November 2021, lasting 16 months until he was sacked in March 2023 after slating the club, staff and players in a press conference.
YouTube influencer shares incredible POV footage of what it's like to play with Eden Hazard, Kaka and Didier Drogba in 'Match for Hope'
24/02/24 15:33A host of footballing legends were on show in Friday's star-studded 'Match for Hope' in Qatar and one of the players involved has given fans an insight into what it was like to play with them.
Harry Kane has had SIX managers sacked in just over four years as Thomas Tuchel is shown the exit door at Bayern Munich (so does Gareth Southgate now have to watch out?!)
21/02/24 15:32Harry Kane has had six managers sacked since November 2019 after Bayern Munich confirmed on Wednesday that Thomas Tuchel will leave the club at the end of the season.
Ex-Chelsea and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte 'wants to replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich', with Italian identifying them as his 'dream club' as he eyes return to management
20/02/24 07:43Antonio Conte is reportedly keen on becoming the next Bayern Munich manager as the pressure ramps up on Thomas Tuchel. Bayern have lost their last three games in all competitions.
Eden Hazard reveals the one manager he didn't like working under at Chelsea... but admits that the coach was able to get the best out of him
19/02/24 05:00The winger featured under various different managers including Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Rafa Benitez, Maurizio Sarri, Roberto Di Matteo and Guus Hiddink.
Harry Kane 'deserves to win trophies', claims Antonio Conte, as the former Tottenham boss insists the England captain is 'a more complete player than before' after £100m summer switch to Bayern Munich
15/02/24 21:31The England captain became Spurs' all-time top goal-scorer in 2022-23 before departing the north London outfit in the summer, sealing a seismic £100million switch to Bayern Munich.
Antonio Conte insists he 'does NOT regret' rant calling out Tottenham players' mentality and blaming Daniel Levy for their lack of silverware - as Italian says he has 'good feelings' for the club, 11 months on from his sacking
14/02/24 13:58Antonio Conte has revealed his true feelings on his infamous rant about Tottenham and his former players following a 3-3 draw at Southampton last season and admits he 'doesn't regret' anything.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Antonio Conte wants to stay in Italy after his failed stint at Tottenham... he has not shut the door on Napoli and could accept their proposal to take over this summer - but he still loves Juventus
13/02/24 16:34ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: He is currently out of work after his break up with Tottenham and has decided to return to live in Turin, to be close to his daughter Vittoria and her family.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists AC Milan 'are happy with' Stefano Pioli despite links between the Serie A giants and former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte
03/02/24 11:32Zlatan Ibrahimovic has given his backing to current AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli, despite the club being linked with a move for Antonio Conte.
Antonio Conte 'agrees to take a huge new job from next season after talks with Zlatan Ibrahimovic' - having been out of work since leaving Spurs 10 months ago
30/01/24 09:24Conte has been jobless since being sacked by Tottenham last year following a brutal tirade against his players. His clinical communication style left supporters with an icy impression.
Roma appoint Daniele De Rossi as head coach just HOURS after sacking Jose Mourinho, as club legend signs deal until the end of the season with the Italian side
16/01/24 09:44De Rossi, who, though he made over 600 appearances in Roma's midfield, has limited coaching experience having worked with the Italian federation and Serie B side SPAL.
Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilon is in talks with Brentford over a potential loan deal - as 27-year-old Spaniard had his contract with Man United cancelled
15/01/24 00:56The 27-year-old defender made a strong start to life at Spurs after being signed from Real Madrid after he went on loan to Sevilla in 2019.
Nottingham Forest appoint England U19s boss Simon Rusk as specialist set-piece coach with owner Evangelos Marinakis intent on improving Reds' effectiveness in both penalty areas
14/12/23 09:18TOM COLLOMOSSE: Rusk was manager of Stockport in 2021 and also worked with Brighton Under 23s from 2015-21, after a playing career spent largely in the lower leagues.
Nottingham Forest are considering former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner as an option if they sack under-fire Steve Cooper... with the Austrian looking for a new club after leaving the Bundesliga side last season
11/12/23 09:53The 49-year-old left Eintracht Frankfurt at the end of last season and was an early contender to replace Antonio Conte at Tottenham, while Crystal Palace also showed an interest in the past.
Former Spurs and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte TEASES end to his sabbatical and a return to old side Juventus... as he reveals 'you can always dream and hope'
25/11/23 10:34Former Tottenham and Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte has teased a possible return to management with his old side Juventus. Conte has been without a job since leaving Spurs
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: If Chelsea and Manchester City did cheat their way to glory, the Premier League must have the guts to ensure their punishment fits the crime
18/11/23 18:00RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: With Everton whacked to the boundary rope over financial breaches, you can only wonder how they are feeling over at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea 'could be handed a points deduction' after leaked documents revealed 'a string of payments during Roman Abramovich's tenure that may have breached financial fair play'
15/11/23 09:28The investigation revealed a series of payments worth tens of millions of pounds during Roman Abramovich 's tenure as club owner, which may have undermined financial fair play rules.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Tottenham have handled Harry Kane's exit awfully well, but Ange Postecoglou's thin squad will be challenged when the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup come around
24/10/23 17:15RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Dejan Kulusevski is certain that Tottenham's place at the top of the Premier League has been assisted by missing out on European football.
Jamie Carragher argues Spurs fans would be 'delighted' with a place in the Champions League spots on Monday Night Football... and Wolves manager Gary O'Neil praises Ange Postecoglou's outlook
23/10/23 19:10Jamie Carragher has argued Tottenham fans will be 'delighted' should their side finish in the Champions League spots at the end of the season.
Antonio Conte reveals he rejected 'HUGE' offer from Saudi Arabia as he plots a return to management in Italy...but reveals he regrets ever leaving Juventus
16/10/23 19:55Antonio Conte has revealed he rejected a 'huge' offer to manage in Saudi Arabia as he plots a return to coaching in Italy after leaving his post as Tottenham manager in March.
Antonio Conte takes a dig at Tottenham claiming he would 'like to coach a team who has recently won' - after the Italian manager is heavily linked to take over at Napoli
14/10/23 13:20The Italian manager is currently out of work following his unceremonious exit from Spurs in March. Conte has also been heavily linked to take over at Napoli.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Rudi Garcia has damaged Napoli by bringing tension and making it clear that no player is irreplaceable... Antonio Conte is their No 1 choice to succeed him but his fiery style could cause an explosion
12/10/23 17:00ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Aurelio De Laurentiis is ready to hire a new coach - just months after bringing Rudi Garcia - seeking a manager who can bring more technical prowess to the Serie A team.
Napoli 'to propose mutual contract TERMINATION with Rudi Garcia' after chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed he's having a 'bad time' with the manager
11/10/23 10:52While Spalletti guided them to their first league title in three decades, they have made a slow start under Garcia this season, sitting fifth in the standings - seven points off leaders AC Milan.
Antonio Conte 'is keen to take over at Napoli' with the former Tottenham boss 'top of the list to replace under-fire Rudi Garcia' after poor start to the season from the Serie A champions
10/10/23 23:58Despite storming to the Serie A title last year and reaching the Champions League quarter finals, Napoli could be close to parting with a second manager since the end of the 2022-23 campaign.
MATT BARLOW: Eden Hazard was the jewel of Chelsea's glittering success and the best footballer in England... so why has the playmaker quit aged 32?
10/10/23 21:30For a time, Hazard was simply the finest footballer on these shores. If one clip can encapsulate his individual brilliance, it is a goal against Arsenal on the way to his second Premier League title.
How are Tottenham getting on without Harry Kane after the talismanic Spurs captain joined Bayern Munich for £100m?
09/10/23 18:03What happens when you take 30 league goals away from a team that had already slumped to an eighth-placed finish last season? For Tottenham, you get set free - at least according to the stats.
Tottenham star reveals Ange Postecoglou's pre-match dressing room talk that helped Spurs battle back against Arsenal as the Australian is credited for bringing the club 'together like a family'
25/09/23 16:25Ange Postecoglou has been credited for creating a feel-good factor at Tottenham after Spurs twice rallied to come from behind against Arsenal in Sunday's north London derby.
James Maddison has 'single-handedly' changed the way Tottenham play, Jamie Redknapp claims, as pundit hails performance in North London Derby
24/09/23 19:48Jamie Redknapp has hailed James Maddison's performance in the North London Derby, believing that he 'single-handedly' changes the way that Tottenham play.
Antonio Conte and Nuno's sides rolled over in recent years, while Andre Villas-Boas was hit for five... Spurs managers have endured nightmare first trips to Arsenal, so can Ange Postecoglou fare any better?
24/09/23 09:41Ange Postecoglou has endured a dream start to his Spurs reign and heads into his first north London derby with optimism as they travel to Arsenal on Sunday, but the history books offer glum reading.
DANNY MURPHY: This north London derby promises to be different - with Spurs' new-look attacking side ready to take on rivals Arsenal without Harry Kane... but how will Ange Postecoglou approach the must-win match?
24/09/23 00:00DANNY MURPHY: This promises to be a north London derby with a difference - Tottenham might go for it with Ange Postecoglou in charge rather than Jose Mourinho or Antonio Conte.
Yves Bissouma won't even let a flat tyre be an excuse as he leads by example as one of Ange Postecoglou's biggest players in Tottenham's impressive start to the season
23/09/23 23:48JAMES SHARPE: Yves Bissouma has revealed how a flat tyre and London traffic led to Ange Postecoglou telling him how to be a leader at Tottenham .
ROB DRAPER: Ange Postecoglou took over as manager of his mates' team aged 12 and won his first title... No wonder he's changed the face of Tottenham already
23/09/23 21:30ROB DRAPER: Before Ange seems a long time ago now. The dark cloud that descended over the club in the reigns of Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte- seems to be lifting.
Tottenham are 'set to trigger a one-year extension' clause in Son Heung-Min's contract - in a bid to keep the South Korean at the club until 2026
21/09/23 17:38Following the summer transfer saga that surrounded Harry Kane , who had just 12 months remaining on his deal in the north London, the club will be looking to avoid a repeat in the future.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy admits he made a 'MISTAKE' hiring Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte
21/09/23 15:54On Tuesday night, the Spurs chief sat down with Son-Heung Min and Ange Postecoglou at a fans forum to answer some questions from supporters.
SIMON JORDAN: After many missteps, Spurs find a proper manager who feels like the perfect fit
20/09/23 17:00SIMON JORDAN: Perhaps Tottenham needed to hit rock bottom and suffer the darkness of Antonio Conte to see the light of Ange Postecoglou.
Tottenham announce Ivan Perisic has suffered an ACL injury in 'non-contact training' and will undergo surgery in a huge blow to Ange Postecoglou's side
20/09/23 12:10The midfielder came off the bench for Tottenham and played a vital role in the club's comeback against Sheffield United on Saturday, but he will now undergo surgery and likely miss the season.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy admits it was a 'MISTAKE' to appoint 'trophy managers' Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte as he praises 'breath of fresh air' Ange Postecoglou
20/09/23 10:11Levy received heavy criticism for his appointment of Mourinho, who replaced Mauricio Pochettino in 2019 and Conte, who went into the club after Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked.
Lionel Messi brands Tottenham star 'the BEST in the world' after another stunning display in fresh start under Ange Postecoglou
08/09/23 23:46Heavily-criticised under former managers Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte, the 25-year-old has flourished in a team with stronger attacking instincts and able to hold the ball for longer.
Tottenham cult hero RETIRES from football at the age of 34 after going a year without a club... with the midfielder having also featured for QPR and West Brom
05/09/23 12:51The Brazilian was a regular starter for the side during his four years at White Hart Lane, and featured in a number of star-studded clashes that helped establish the midfielder as a cult hero.
Loyalty gets you nowhere in football, so why should Mohamed Salah stay at Liverpool?
31/08/23 17:00IAN LADYMAN: A story goes that Ange Postecoglou took a look at midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg trying and failing to take a ball on the half turn in midfield and decided he wasn't for him.
Tottenham defender Djed Spence completes £1m loan move to Leeds after making just six appearances last season following £20m switch from Middlesbrough
30/08/23 08:38In his debut season at Tottenham Spence made just six appearances and spent the second half of the campaign on loan in Ligue 1 with Rennes.Tottenham defender Djed Spence is closing in on a £1m loan move to Leeds after making just six appearances last season following £20m switch from Middlesbrough
29/08/23 15:01The 23-year-old has struggled for game time in north London after his exceptional 2021-22 campaign prompted Spurs and then-manager Antonio Conte to secure his services .
Mike Dean admits he didn't step in on 'major, stupid' VAR decision to protect his 'mate' Anthony Taylor from 'grief' over a 96th-minute equaliser he should have disallowed
25/08/23 07:40The former Premier League referee was the VAR official when Cristian Romero pulled Marc Cucurella's hair before Kane scored a last-minute equaliser as Spurs drew 2-2 at Chelsea in April 2022.
Richarlison has failed to fire at Tottenham so far but Harry Kane's exit is an opportunity - so how does Ange Postecoglou bring his Brazil form to Spurs?
23/08/23 19:00Richarlison is an idol to so many, a £60million spearhead of probably the biggest footballing country on the planet, who only scored one Premier League goal last season.
Roberto Mancini's shock Italy exit came at the end of a worn-out relationship and an internal split - but who is best placed for the job now?
14/08/23 19:14ALVISE CAGNAZZO: The news confirmed at the weekend lifted the lid on a worn-out relationship, a stark contrast to Italy's Euro 2020 triumph, and marked the end of his five-year stint.
Tottenham ACCEPT £12.9m bid for Davinson Sanchez from Spartak Moscow, but other clubs including Galatasaray remain keen on the out-of-favour defender
25/07/23 07:58The 54-time Colombian international faced the embarrassment of being booed by his own fans last season when he lasted just 23 minutes before he was subbed off during a 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth .
Cristian Romero admits Tottenham were a 'divided club' and in a 'bad way' under Antonio Conte... before he praises Ange Postecoglou for changing the mood already
24/07/23 21:30Cristian Romero is the first Tottenham star to reveal how bitter divisions inside the camp sent last season into a tailspin.
Tottenham flop Davinson Sanchez emerges as target for Spartak Moscow... with Russian side targeting £10m deal, six years after he joined Spurs for £42m
24/07/23 15:35Sanchez has struggled to live up to weight of his record fee and has only made more than 30 Premier League appearances in a single season once, during his debut campaign.
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma enjoying new lease of life under 'uncle' Ange Postecoglou... as he hails new boss for lifting morale and improving style after Antonio Conte's dramatic exit
19/07/23 23:06Yves Bissouma is relishing a fresh lease of life under Tottenham's new regime and hailed the avuncular leadership of Ange Postecoglu for reviving morale.
Leeds close in on permanent signing of Chelsea midfielder Ethan Ampadu, who is the club's LONGEST-SERVING player - despite having made only 12 appearances for the Blues
17/07/23 11:14The 20-year-old joined the Blues from Exeter City in 2017, and has since made a mere 12 appearances during his loan-strewn career at the west London side.
Cesar Azpilicueta will end his glittering 11-year Chelsea career today as he gets set to sign for Atletico Madrid on a free transfer after turning down Inter Milan
06/07/23 09:19The 33-year-old has one year left on the extension he signed with Chelsea last summer, but will be allowed to depart for nothing, calling time on his trophy-laden Chelsea career.
MATT BARLOW: Micky van de Ven is tall, quick and just 22... £34m-rated Dutch defender has been compared to Virgil van Dijk and could be the ideal signing for new Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou
05/07/23 18:00MATT BARLOW: Van de Ven is 22 and recently captained the Netherlands in the Under-21 Euros. He is tall and strong with extreme pace, hence the Van Dijk comparisons, and naturally left-sided.
Ange Postecoglou makes promises to Tottenham fans about what to expect under his management - as he gets to work on his first day as Spurs boss
01/07/23 09:41Postecoglou, 57, was named Antonio Conte's successor last month and has been tasked with taking Spurs up the Premier League table after a lowly eighth place finish last term.
Tottenham confirm seven stars have been released by the club, including a former PSG star who was a fan favourite - plus a winger who has signed for Standard Liege
30/06/23 23:00New coach Ange Postecoglou is looking to lead the club into a new era after a turbulent campaign under Antonio Conte - who left in March before being replaced by assistant Cristian Stellini.
Cristian Stellini shares his thoughts on the season 'with a THOUSAND problems' at Tottenham - as he reveals the impact of Antonio Conte's illness and the death of Gian Piero Ventrone on Spurs' turbulent campaign
14/06/23 16:03The Italian manager came to Spurs in 2021 as assistant manager under Antonio Conte, and was handed the reins after the former Inter Milan boss was fired in dramatic circumstances in March.
Antonio Conte takes a thinly-veiled swipe at his old club Tottenham and accuses them of lacking ambition - insisting the club 'decided to settle for less' when he left north London
14/06/23 10:17The Italian manager, who left Spurs by mutual consent after publicly criticising his players during an explosive tirade in March, claims the club 'decided to settle for less' by letting him go.
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Paul Pogba's brother and five others 'will face trial' in £11m extortion plot that targeted the France World Cup winner - more than two years after ex-Man United star was kidnapped and held by armed men
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Erik ten Hag's Man United transfer business savaged by Dutch legend who criticises Matthijs de Ligt signing and warns boss he needs 'a lot of wins' to avoid sack
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Former Man City and Real Madrid striker Robinho 'fails with appeal to reduce prison sentence' after serving the first six months of his nine-year punishment for gang rape
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Jurgen Klopp 'was in talks to take huge international team job' after their disappointing end to continental tournament - just weeks after his emotional exit from Liverpool
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Cristiano Ronaldo launches new attack on Erik ten Hag, saying he's said things 'you cannot say' as Man United boss
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Emiliano Martinez SLAPS a camera, Cristian Romero hits back at Colombia fans and Lionel Scaloni has his say after Argentina's shock defeat
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Andre Onana is mobbed by hundreds of Ugandan fans as Man United keeper leaves stadium separate from Cameroon team after draw with Zimbabwe
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Barcelona and Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal says Premier League star is the one player he would love to play alongside
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Matthijs de Ligt is taken off at half-time after 'unacceptable' mistake in Netherlands' draw with Germany as Man United defender's international break goes from bad to worse
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Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
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EXCLUSIVEDouglas Costa reveals the real reason he joined OnlyFans and what content he intends to make - and explains why ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could join him on the platform
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Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
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Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
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Kicking it up a notch! Tyson Fury copies Oleksandr Usyk with unconventional training methods as Gypsy King takes part in karate session ahead of Saudi Arabian rematch
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Simone Biles returns to gymnastics practice as Olympics hero gears up for arena tour
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Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
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Revealed: Lionel Messi receives his LOWEST rating in 16 years for EA Sports FC 25 with Virgil van Dijk, Martin Odegaard and Harry Kane all ranked above all-time great
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Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'
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Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with star still looking for a new club
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YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
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Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
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Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
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Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
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Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
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After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
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The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
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The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
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Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
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Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
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Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
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Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
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Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
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The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
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Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
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Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
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Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
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Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
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Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
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Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final
Struggling mid-match
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EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
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Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner
Relying on routine
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Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way
Landmark achievement
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Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
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'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
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Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
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Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
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Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
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Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals
Anticipated viewing
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Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
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Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
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Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
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Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set
Brit wonderkid
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Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
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Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
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Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
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Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
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Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
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Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
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Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United
Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
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Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
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Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet
Incredible dexterity
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Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing
Taking in the sights
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England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland
Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
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Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
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Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure
Latest Saudi signing
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Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
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Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
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Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
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Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed
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Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
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Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
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Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football as 39-year-old Portugal star hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes
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United icon urges Marcus Rashford to LEAVE Old Trafford if he has any hopes of saving his career... as he describes the England star's downfall as 'sad'
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Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
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Arne Slot is shining as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, Man United's cracks continue to show, and which surprise package could push for Europe? FIVE THINGS we have learned so far
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Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford
Happy England star
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Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
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Casemiro's wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time in Liverpool defeat
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Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
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Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
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Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
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Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
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Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
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Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
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Get your elbows out! McLaren boss Zak Brown reveals the secret recipe Lando Norris must follow if he is to snatch title glory from Max Verstappen
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Mikel Arteta reveals he was 'amazed' Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's draw with Brighton - but Fabian Hurzeler insists it was a'clear red'
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Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
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Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s
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Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
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Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
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England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give him the permanent job'
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Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
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Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
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Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
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Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
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EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion
Another venue instead
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Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
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Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
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Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title
