Premier League referees should wear microphones, says Chris Sutton

Chris Sutton has said the time has come for Premier League referees to wear microphones. Officials Lee Mason and Stuart Attwell came under fire at the weekend for their performances in top-flight games, and Sutton has said that microphones would allow players, coaches and supporters to better understand referees’ decision-making processes. “If they explain what they are seeing in real […]

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Inter Milan and Pirelli to bring iconic sponsorship deal to an end

Inter Milan and Pirelli to bring their £10m-a-year legendary shirt sponsorship deal to an end this season after 26 years with club’s owners Suning Group already desperate for ‘potential partners’ to ease their financial woes Inter Milan and Pirelli will bring their shirt sponsorship deal to an end this year The Italian tyre manufacturer has been present on Inter’s kits […]

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Liverpool approach critical period as Jurgen Klopp’s ‘mentality monsters’ face toughest test yet

‘Mentality monsters’ was the catchphrase for two glorious seasons at Anfield. It summed up Liverpool’s relentlessness on their way to winning the Champions League and the club’s first title in 30 years. Belief is delicate. It takes time to build but it can evaporate in a moment. If anyone can manufacture it, Jurgen Klopp can. The 53-year-old needs to restore […]

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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel ‘unconvinced’ by Blues striker amid Erling Haaland links

Chelsea: Tuchel explains why Abraham was not in squad When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is reportedly ‘unconvinced’ […]

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Man Utd chiefs ’embarrassed’ by Luke Shaw’s ref comments but he avoids ban

Luke Shaw could have landed in trouble for his comments after Manchester United’s draw – but a legislation loophole helped him out. The Red Devils defender claimed that referee Stuart Attwell “told” Harry Maguire he was denying them a penalty following Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi’s handball as it could cause controversy. It saw the club backtrack on their position the […]

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Footballer ‘viciously assaulted’ during game

An amateur footballer has suffered a “sickening head injury” following an alleged on-field brawl during a pre-season game in Adelaide last week. As revealed by The Messenger’s Daniela Abbracciavento, local police were called to a match between Adelaide Croatia Vukovi and Ghan Kilburn City at Parafield Gardens Soccer Club on Sunday, February 21st. A South Australia Police spokeswoman said an […]

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Maclaren at double as depleted City down woeful Wanderers

Melbourne City overcame a heavily disjointed build-up and the absence of coach Patrick Kisnorbo to notch an impressive 2-0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers. Socceroo Jamie Maclaren netted a brace – taking his A-League season tally to seven goals – as City turned in a blistering performance, defying injuries to not only key imports Adrian Luna and Florin Berenguer but […]

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