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Sports Will a Title with Egypt Bag Salah the Ballon d’Or?

Will a Title with Egypt Bag Salah the Ballon d’Or?

“The new KINGS on the block,” wrote Didier Drogba on Twitter in response to a picture of him with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané. Less than 24 hours…

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Sports 'England Is Perfect for Him': Mateta's Winding Road to Crystal Palace

'England Is Perfect for Him': Mateta's Winding Road to Crystal Palace

“Igrew up in Sevran so I’m used to insults,” reflected Jean-Philippe Mateta. “There, insults are like saying hello. When you play neighborhood football with…

Sports Reading Defender Omar Richards in Line for Free Transfer to Bayern Munich

Reading Defender Omar Richards in Line for Free Transfer to Bayern Munich

Omar Richards is expected to sign a pre-contract agreement with Bayern Munich that would lead to the Reading defender joining the European champions at the end…

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Sports From Dele Alli to Patson Daka: Eight Players Who Could Move in January

From Dele Alli to Patson Daka: Eight Players Who Could Move in January

Dele Alli Any chance of the England midfielder forcing his way into José Mourinho’s plans seemed to evaporate during Tottenham’s Carabao Cup win over Stoke…

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Sports Siblings Lauren and Reece James Go From Back Garden to England History

Siblings Lauren and Reece James Go From Back Garden to England History

“Lauren had to learn quickly,” says Nigel James. “Otherwise she didn’t get the ball. When she and her brothers were having a kickaround, they wouldn’t let her…

Sports Leroy Rosenior: 'I Seem to Have a Knack of Getting People to Listen'

Leroy Rosenior: 'I Seem to Have a Knack of Getting People to Listen'

Leroy Rosenior is probably no longer the most recognized member of his family, with his son Liam making his name as a coach alongside Wayne Rooney at Derby and…

Sports Montpellier’s Stephy Mavididi: ‘Training With Ronaldo Helped Me So Much’

Montpellier’s Stephy Mavididi: ‘Training With Ronaldo Helped Me So Much’

Since leaving Arsenal in 2018 and becoming the first Englishman to play for Juventus since David Platt, Stephy Mavididi has become used to life on the…

Sports Work Permits for EU Players, Youth Signings Hit Under Post-Brexit Rules

Work Permits for EU Players, Youth Signings Hit Under Post-Brexit Rules

The Football Association has announced a radical post-Brexit shake‑up that will mean Premier League and EFL clubs cannot sign foreign players until they are 18…

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