Premier League plan to curb Newcastle and Man City spending

Premier League plan to curb Newcastle and Man City spending by preventing them using a global network of clubs to pay players and coaches amid fears such a setup would get round Financial Fair Play regulations New regulations will be agreed later this month following Newcastle’s takeover They will form part of tightened restrictions on related-party sponsorship deals Newcastle’s owners […]

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Roy Keane lashes out at ‘embarrassing’ Harry Maguire celebration in England’s thrashing of Albania

Roy Keane lashed out at Harry Maguire’s “embarrassing” goal celebration after the defender opened the scoring for England against Albania at Wembley. Maguire slid on his knees and cupped his hands behind his ears in a combative celebration to his goal in Friday night’s World Cup qualifier, leaving the television pundits to produce a withering assessment. Maguire’s celebration was interpreted […]

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Italy 1-1 Switzerland: Jorginho misses penalty in stalemate

Italy 1-1 Switzerland: Jorginho misses late penalty after Giovanni di Lorenzo cancelled out early Silvan Widmer strike… leaving European champions facing nervy final game to seal top spot Italy drew 1-1 with Switzerland in their penultimate World Cup qualifier  Silvan Widmer gave Switzerland a surprise early lead at the Olympic Stadium Giovanni di Lorenzo levelled for Roberto Mancini’s side before […]

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England boss Gareth Southgate lists three strengths in ‘brilliant’ Harry Kane performance

England striker Harry Kane put his Tottenham woes to one side with a performance against Albania boss Gareth Southgate described as ‘brilliant’. The Three Lions scored a hat-trick to put his side on course for the World Cup, with a point against minnows San Marino on Monday enough to qualify for next year’s tournament in Qatar.  Southgate’s side thrashed Albania […]

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