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Savinho's move to Man City highlights the quirks of multi-club ownership, writes KIERAN GILL, as the Brazilian leaves fellow City Football Group side Troyes having never made an appearance for the French side
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19/07/24 05:00
KIERAN GILL: The winger who wowed on loan at the City Football Group club in Spain last season has now been sold by the City Football Group club in France for whom he never got to play a game to the biggest City Football Group club of them all in England. Confused? That's multi-club ownership for you, with Manchester City the biggest beneficiaries of this very modern football transfer which will see Savinho blurring the wings of Premier League pitches next season after completing his £33.7million move. Savinho has promised to excite the Etihad Stadium as, when asked to describe his own style after being unveiled by City, he said confidently: 'I'm a Brazilian who likes to play on the front foot, to be happy, to play joyful football. I like playing one against one, making assists, scoring goals too, and helping the team. My main characteristic, what I like the most, is being happy and getting fans up off their seats.'...read
Chelsea's first black footballer Paul Canoville offers to mediate Enzo Fernandez racism row as club investigate Argentina song
18/07/24 09:54KIERAN GILL: Chelsea have launched an internal disciplinary procedure into the incident, with this having soured their positive start to pre-season under Enzo Maresca.Patrick Vieira leaves Chelsea's sister club Strasbourg in shock exit after just a year in charge - weeks after Mauricio Pochettino's Blues departure
18/07/24 01:59Vieira (left) had signed a three-year contract when appointed in 2023, his one campaign in charge seeing his young side finish 13th out of 18 teams in Ligue 1. His departure mirrors that of Pochettino.Inside Chelsea's civil war: How Enzo Fernandez's 'racist' song sparked a dressing room revolt - and what might happen to the £107m man at the centre of the storm
17/07/24 04:03KIERAN GILL: History tells us Chelsea are no strangers to internal strife but even for a club so accustomed to chaos, the extraordinary scenes of the last 36 hours will take some beating.Enzo Fernandez accused of 'uninhibited racism' by his Chelsea team-mate Wesley Fofana as club investigate Argentina song filmed by midfielder with three Blues stars unfollowing him
16/07/24 07:27KIERAN GILL: Fernandez's Chelsea team-mate Wesley Fofana, who is French and the son of an Ivorian father, took to X (formerly Twitter) to declare the video 'uninhibited racism'.ITV trump BBC during Euros final battle of the broadcasters with cutting Roy Keane telling it like it is, writes KIERAN GILL
14/07/24 11:45KIERAN GILL: I suspect the Gill household was not alone in starting with the Beeb. That way, our build-up would not involve Sir Geoff Hurst flogging bottles of Budweiser.Wimbledon prize money 2024: How much will Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic earn from Grand Slam final as 15 per cent increase revealed
14/07/24 11:56The winners of the men's and ladies' singles will bank more than £2.5m for the first time, with even first-round losers earning more than £60,000, in the biggest prize pot ever offered by a Grand Slam.Kepa Arrizabalaga is training AWAY from Chelsea's first-team as the exiled goalkeeper targets permanent departure after spending last season on loan at Real Madrid
12/07/24 06:14KIERAN GILL: Kepa Arrizabalaga is training separately to Chelsea 's first-team stars after reporting for the start of pre-season at Cobham ahead of their tour of the United States.REF WATCH: After a week of English doubt over referee Felix Zwayer, it's the Dutch who will be marching with torches, writes KIERAN GILL
10/07/24 09:09KIERAN GILL IN DORTMUND: It took 16 minutes for the angry villagers who had spent the last two days stewing to swap their pitchforks for popcorn. Penalty to England.Emma Raducanu explains why she does NOT regret her decision to pull out of mixed doubles and end Andy Murray's Wimbledon career in the process
07/07/24 08:29KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: Raducanu played it safe after waking up with soreness in her wrist, pulling out of her partnership commitment to Murray as she focused on her own singles push.Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz survives another huge scare on Centre Court as he edges Ugo Humbert out for a place in the quarter-finals
07/07/24 03:36It was a ridiculous display of resilience from the No 3 seed, an exhibition of excellence which can only have tempted a few newspaper folk to recycle that old 'no escape from Alcaraz' headline.Iga Swiatek is knocked out of Wimbledon after defeat to Yulia Putintseva, as her 21-match winning streak comes to an end - and fans on Centre Court BOO the World No 1
06/07/24 06:37World No 1 Iga Swiatek and Wimbledon's back-to-back finalist Ons Jabeur were big-name casualties, with both suffering third round losses within half hour of each other.Brit No 2 Harriet Dart crashes out of third round match against Wang Xinyu after three-set battle... days after her tearful comeback victory against Katie Boulter
06/07/24 03:47Harriet Dart was unable to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time on Saturday after Wang Xinyu battled back from going a set behind to win 6-6, 7-5, 6-3.Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS after 31 years at the club
04/07/24 08:26Bath initially joined the Blues in 1993, working his way up to a role which saw him revolutionise the Cobham production line under the previous ownership.The art of the substitution: Just one assist off the bench, slower to change than 13 other nations… Gareth Southgate trusted his 'gut' in Gelsenkirchen but here's where England boss can up his game
03/07/24 04:01KIERAN GILL: 'It was Arsenal's first Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium,' O'Neill tells Mail Sport. 'Doug Ellis, the owner, was in the dressing room afterwards.Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails' - and it's fellow Brit Harriet Dart up next
02/07/24 03:27KIERAN GILL AND TAMARA PRENN AT WIMBLEDON: The British No 1 comes into the competition on the heels of claiming a second grass court title after successfully defending in Nottingham.Emma Raducanu says she wants to add to special sporting summer of British celebrations at Wimbledon as she wears England kit to practice
30/06/24 09:36KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: As one of 19 Brits in the singles draw, Raducanu appeared relaxed ahead of facing No 22 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia.Chelsea set to sign Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing £30m deal and scheduling a medical - with long-term contract to run until 2030
30/06/24 01:28KIERAN GILL: It is a move which would see the 25-year-old reunited with former manager Enzo Maresca, with Dewsbury-Hall expected to sign a contract until 2030.Novak Djokovic insists he can win an eighth Wimbledon title as knee injury rehab has given him 'enough optimism to compete on the highest level' - while Andy Murray admits he's 'willing' to risk playing in his SW19 swansong
29/06/24 08:51KIERAN GILL AND MATTHEW LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: Djokovic insists he is at Wimbledon to win his eighth title - not merely make up the numbers so soon after a knee surgeryThe definitive guide on how not to choke on penalties - and why England so often do
29/06/24 01:00KIERAN GILL: Chances are the eventual champions of Euro 2024 will need to avoid choking from 12 yards out at some stage, like Italy at the 2020 edition, Portugal in 2016, Spain in 2012.Slovakia 1-1 Romania: Razvan Marin's first-half equaliser sees Tricolorii top Group E ahead of Belgium and qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in 24 years
26/06/24 05:55SLOVAKIA 1-1 ROMANIA - KIERAN GILL IN FRANKFURT: Slovakia and Romania secured the draw that both knew would be enough to see them through.Inside the Euros TV war: How the BBC and ITV are battling it out for dominance in Germany
23/06/24 01:00The BBC and ITV rivalry is real, according to production sources, and there will be no shortage of schadenfreude in Germany whenever a mistake is made by their competition.Aston Villa agree £37.5m fee with Chelsea to sign Ian Maatsen and are in talks to finalise a six-year contract with left-back
19/06/24 05:52The 22-year-old left back, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund , will now only need to finalise personal terms to secure the transfer.TV REVIEW: Gary Lineker looks like a dad at his first BBQ as Cesc Fabregas steals the show on BBC during England Euro 2024 coverage
16/06/24 09:30KIERAN GILL: Micah Richards was interesting when talking tactics. Joe Hart was alert to the wayward balls flying his way in the centre circle but seemingly less aware of the line-ups.Jack Draper WINS his first ATP Tour title as new Brit No 1 comes from a set down to beat Matteo Berrettini in the Stuttgart Open final... before bizarre awards ceremony with e-motorbike
16/06/24 01:57Jack Draper celebrated becoming the new British No 1 with his first ATP Tour title on Sunday, culminating in a strange awards ceremony involving an e-motorbike as a prize.Emma Raducanu REJECTS Team GB wildcard for the Paris Olympics as she continues to ease her way back after injury hell... while Andy Murray also casts doubt on playing at the Games
16/06/24 11:21Raducanu declined her invite as she wants to prioritise getting back to her best, with the 21-year-old explaining: 'I think I'm very single-minded and I do things my own way and at my own time.'TV REVIEW: ITV won't have won many friends in Scotland for their coverage of Euro 2024 opener - and faced criticism for constant 'Visit Qatar' ads - but punchy pundits and clever intro mean it's your move, BBC
14/06/24 09:21TV REVIEW BY KIERAN GILL: ITV love a vibe-setting intro to a tournament and for Euro 2024, they cartooned up a selection of fairy tales by the German storytellers Brothers Grimm.What a way to rebound! Emma Raducanu looks formidable on grass again as she demolishes Ukraine's Daria Snigur, days after split from her billionaire boyfriend
13/06/24 12:25Emma Raducanu defeated Ukraine's Daria Snigur to reach her first WTA Tour quarter-final on grass at the Rothesay Open in Nottingham.Wimbledon to reward first-round LOSERS with £60,000... as the All England Club prepare to announce record prize money for a Grand Slam, with almost £50m to be paid out this summer
12/06/24 09:56EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: Wimbledon's prize fund will be worth around £4m more than the £45m paid out by the French Open, with both winners set to receive £200,000 more than last year.Emma Raducanu expresses sympathy for Ukrainian opponent Daria Snigur ahead of second round clash in Nottingham... but the Brit promises to shove sentimentality to one side as she continues on her comeback trail
12/06/24 09:31KIERAN GILL: Raducanu wants to extend her stay at the Wimbledon warm-up event but her second-round clash with Snigur, ranked 127th in the world, will be tricky.Emma Raducanu hits out at 'INSANE' umpiring calls during her straight sets victory over Ena Shibahara... as British star plays first match on grass in two years ahead of Wimbledon
11/06/24 07:07KIERAN GILL IN NOTTINGHAM: Not with the late wobble she encountered, having originally led 6-1, 5-1, but with the calls that were made during a clash played without Hawk-Eye.Chelsea CONFIRM first signing of the Enzo Maresca era as Tosin Adarabioyo completes move on a free from Fulham after Man United tried to hijack deal
07/06/24 09:00KIERAN GILL: The 6ft 5in centre back has penned a four-year contract with the Blues , who see his ability on the ball and prowess at set-pieces as a key asset ahead of the next season.From managing pop sensation Dua Lipa to Everton's rising star Nathan Patterson! TaP23 are football's newest agency - and determined to shake up the industry from the inside out
06/06/24 09:01KIERAN GILL: It is music management meets football, an expansion from one culture into another - and they're looking to be the best, not the biggest.VAR is here to STAY! Premier League clubs vote to keep video technology - with just ONE team rebelling - as they promise to it will get better on delays, communication and training for refs
06/06/24 12:47KIERAN GILL: At the annual general meeting held in Harrogate, it was instead agreed that they need to focus on how to improve the system and its reputation.Chelsea BLOCK Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk from representing Argentina and Ukraine at next month's Olympic Games in a bid to avoid last season's injury nightmare
05/06/24 04:02EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: The Premier League club want Maresca to go into the next season with a fully-fit squad to choose from, having seen how their last campaign was plagued by injuries.Chelsea in talks with AFC Wimbledon over potential pre-season friendly at Plough Lane in July - which could be incoming manager Enzo Maresca's first game in charge
05/06/24 09:37KIERAN GILL: Mail Sport has learned the Premier League club are working on squeezing in the as-yet-unconfirmed fixture with their League Two opponents before flying out for their tour of America.Wolves' bid to scrap VAR set to be REJECTED at Premier League summit on Thursday... with clubs in favour of keeping the controversial technology - if it can be fine-tuned next season
05/06/24 07:26KIERAN GILL: One senior source at a rival side told Mail Sport that they are in favour of video technology but would like assurances of quicker decisions from the PGMOL.Revealed: How Enzo Maresca plans to make a flying start at Chelsea as he gets to work early despite not officially starting until July 1 after £10m move from Leicester
03/06/24 09:30Leicester City are due a compensation package of around £10million after losing Maresca, 44, as well as six of his backroom staff who will join him at Chelsea, as revealed by Mail Sport last week.Why Chelsea believe Enzo Maresca can be their new Special One: Italian plays keeper as fourth defender, sets up like Pep Guardiola and compiles files on entire club staff
03/06/24 03:00KIERAN GILL: It was supposed to be a straightforward unveiling in the suite of Stamford Bridge's West Stand. Get in. Get to know the Premier League 's newest manager. Get out.Enzo Maresca confirmed as new Chelsea head coach on a FIVE-YEAR deal after emerging as the club's No 1 choice and impressing with his 'champions mentality'... with Leicester set to pocket £10m in compensation
03/06/24 02:01KIERAN GILL: They were struck by Maresca's enthusiasm for the vacancy as well as his vision for how he can help Chelsea recapture their elite status in English and European football.Get the Chelsea dressing room onside, pick a No 1, sort out Conor Gallagher's future and make the most of Cole Palmer's magic: Enzo Maresca's mammoth in-tray at Stamford Bridge
03/06/24 02:00KIERAN GILL: As the 44-year-old gears up for intensive preparations ahead of welcoming his new side back for pre-season, a look at the most pressing items on his quickly growing in-tray.Revealed: Chelsea's incredible claims that failed to cancel Reece James' ban in newly-uncovered appeal after the Blues skipper saw red against Brighton
03/06/24 11:36KIERAN GILL: The FA's independent regulatory commission unanimously refused to buy this justification, upholding the four-game ban handed to James due to this being his second red card.Borussia Dortmund do NOT have first option on Ian Maatsen with Chelsea's release clause open to any clubs interested in the left back
02/06/24 05:04Maatsen enjoyed an excellent loan in Germany, though endured an unfortunate end to the season in the Champions League final after his mistake led to Real Madrid's second goal.Chelsea SEASON PLAYER RATINGS: Which star desperately needs to work on his end product? Who failed to show leadership? And which 2.5/10 defender is left questioning his future?
30/05/24 04:00With the season now over, Mail Sport's KIERAN GILL offers his assessment of every Chelsea player who featured in five or more Premier League games throughout the campaign.Revealed: Enzo Maresca's eight-man backroom staff at Chelsea... including an ex-Blues goalkeeper as his No 2 and a leading set-piece coach
29/05/24 08:33EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: Enzo Maresca is on the verge of being confirmed as Chelsea's new head coach - and the ensemble joining the Italian in his backroom staff can be revealed.The secrets behind the success of Chelsea's next manager: Enzo Maresca has Johan Cruyff quotes as his WhatsApp profile image and even wrote a THESIS on tactics... just don't dare question 'Diet Pep'
27/05/24 04:00KIERAN GILL AND TOM COLLOMOSSE: McKenna was lauded for how he had led Ipswich from League One to the Premier League, and he was gracious throughout the conversation.Chelsea move towards appointing Leicester boss Enzo Maresca as their new manager as talks accelerate, with sources saying Italian is new leading candidate, after one rival for the job got call to tell him he 'hasn't made it'
27/05/24 11:59SAMI MOKBEL AND KIERAN GILL: Mail Sport reported on Thursday that Chelsea had begun the process of holding formal interviews with candidates, with Maresca (centre) now the frontrunner.Roberto De Zerbi considered as the 'favourite' for the Chelsea job with the ex-Brighton boss on a four-man shortlist to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge
26/05/24 08:07Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is a leading candidate for the Chelsea job after Mail Sport confirmed his previously secret inclusion on their four-strong shortlist.Roberto De Zerbi emerges as the fourth mystery candidate on Chelsea's shortlist - joining Thomas Frank, Kieran McKenna and Enzo Maresca
26/05/24 11:11KIERAN GILL: Mail Sport can confirm that the former Brighton boss, 44, is in the running alongside the other candidates as Chelsea close in on their next head coach.Revealed: How Ex-Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino could lift trophy at Stamford Bridge in two weeks' time as he faces awkward return
24/05/24 07:44Sources say Pochettino has not pulled out of the June 9 fixture after he parted ways with the Premier League club by mutual agreement on Tuesday.Lucas Paqueta betting charge: How the case was built as West Ham star could face 10-YEAR ban from football, including fourth booking when he was already being investigated
23/05/24 09:00West Ham can only wonder if Lucas Paqueta's career will be as good as over if he is found guilty of spot-fixing while wearing their famous shirt. It is a miserable situation for the playmaker.Revealed: Chelsea have begun the process of conducting formal interviews with candidates to succeed Mauricio Pochettino after whittling down their shortlist to four… including a mystery manager
23/05/24 07:25Stamford Bridge directors have reduced their managerial shortlist, with Ipswich's Kieran McKenna, Leicester's Enzo Maresca and Brentford 's Thomas Frank still in the frame.Lucas Paqueta charged by FA with breaking betting rules... tiny Brazilian island - which gave its name to West Ham star - is where bets were placed on him getting booked
23/05/24 04:46West Ham's Brazilian star Lucas Paqueta has now been charged with breaking betting rules and the whole investigation began after wagers were placed from an island bearing his name.Revealed: Chelsea's new four-man shortlist to replace Mauricio Pochettino with two candidates DROPPED and Brentford boss Thomas Frank in the picture with a mystery fourth option
23/05/24 01:48Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness and Girona's Michel are understood to have dropped out of contention while they chase their primary targets for Mauricio Pochettino's successor.What the mood of Chelsea's in-the-dark dressing room is REALLY like: WhatsApp chats have a 'what have they done vibe' amid 'devastation and disgust' at Mauricio Pochettino's exit
23/05/24 01:00Before we get to the incredulity shared by the Chelsea squad, it's worth mentioning the risible statistic that was attracting attention among their representatives on Wednesday.Revealed: Kieran McKenna IS interested in succeeding Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea as Ipswich face fight to hang on to highly-rated boss… but Man United could hijack move after FA Cup final
22/05/24 09:00KIERAN GILL: Despite the Stamford Bridge club's ruthless reputation for chewing up head coaches, sources close to McKenna have described a desire to challenge himself at the highest possible level.Inside the final talks - and a shock request - that led to Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea exit... as sources reveal he wouldn't follow their 'puppet' strategy amid a struggle for power
22/05/24 01:00EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: 'Thank you for everything,' he told us after beating Bournemouth on Sunday to finish the season with a fifth straight victory.Mauricio Pochettino LEAVES Chelsea by 'mutual consent' after just one season at Stamford Bridge... despite brilliant end to the season which saw Blues finish in sixth place
21/05/24 05:59KIERAN GILL: The 52-year-old Argentine was subjected to an internal review - led by sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart as well as co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali.Chelsea players in the dark over Mauricio Pochettino's future as club weigh up the manager's position... with Djordje Petrovic insisting the Blues squad 'believe in him'
20/05/24 12:30In front of the watching Behdad Eghbali and Jose E Feliciano, as well as the sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, multiple players approached Pochettino to show their appreciation.Chelsea's season of two halves ends with a European place guaranteed but will it be enough to save Mauricio Pochettino?
19/05/24 05:20CHELSEA 2-1 BOURNEMOUTH - KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Pochettino patrolled the pitch after the full time whistle.Chelsea agree initial £29m deal to sign 17-year-old Brazil prodigy Estevao Willian, nicknamed 'Messinho' - while Tottenham and Aston Villa express interest in Blues midfielder
18/05/24 03:46SIMON JONES AND KIERAN GILL: Estevao is one of several young talents that Chelsea have been monitoring while developing a strong presence in South America.Roberto De Zerbi will LEAVE Brighton at the end of the season, but 'is NOT taking over at Bayern Munich' after German side distanced themselves from move
18/05/24 02:43Roberto De Zerbi will bid farewell to Brighton on Sunday after agreeing to leave by mutual consent, but it is being denied that the Italian has been secretly lined up to take over at Bayern Munich.Mauricio Pochettino admits that he feared he would be sacked by Chelsea after their 4-2 defeat by Wolves in February, revealing that in those 'tough' moments 'you feel loneliness'
17/05/24 09:30KIERAN GILL: The Chelsea managers' lowest moment came back in February when his side lost 4-2 at home to Wolves and supporters chanted Jose Mourinho's name at Stamford Bridge.Southampton 3-1 West Brom (3-1 agg): Saints produce dominant second-half performance in front of prime minister Rishi Sunak to book their place in the Championship play-off final against Leeds
17/05/24 08:59KIERAN GILL AT ST MARYS: Save for a consolation header in stoppage time, visiting West Brom hardly ever posed a threat at St Mary's Stadium.FIFA unveil new system where managers get two challenges per match, similar to tennis or cricket... as Premier League clubs vote on whether to scrap VAR
17/05/24 02:57KIERAN GILL: Football is copying cricket and tennis by trialling a new challenge system in which managers will have the power to twirl their finger in the air to initiate a video review of a decision.Mauricio Pochettino admits he is unsure of the reception he'll get from Chelsea fans after final game of the season despite recent form... but manager says 'at least social media is now being nice to me!'
17/05/24 01:17Pochettino has overseen an excellent end to the campaign, losing one of his last 14, but ultimately knows finishing outside of the top four will be a deemed a disappointment.Billionaire Daniel Kretinsky insists West Ham takeover is low down his list of priorities as he closes in on a £3.5bn purchase of Royal Mail...but he's not nicknamed the 'Czech Sphinx' for nothing
16/05/24 06:39Sources in Daniel Kretinsky's sphere yesterday spoke of a reluctance to expand his English empire by purchasing one of the Premier League 's most iconic clubs.Mauricio Pochettino praises Nicolas Jackson for proving his critics wrong after they 'killed' him with comparisons to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba
14/05/24 09:30KIERAN GILL: Nicolas Jackson is now on 14 goals in the Premier League - none of them from penalties - and his target heading into his maiden campaign was to reach 15.Arsenal fans will be KICKED OUT of Tottenham's clash with Man City tonight as security is tightened amid concerns home tickets are being snapped up by rival supporters
14/05/24 02:16Anyone found to be attending in support of Arsenal - as opposed to being a genuine Tottenham fan wanting to see their team take on Manchester City - will face ejection from the ground.Mauricio Pochettino's winning tactical tweaks shows why he deserves to keep his job as Chelsea manager as injury crisis eases just in time for the Argentine
12/05/24 09:30KIERAN GILL AT THE CITY GROUND: Mauricio Pochettino's future at Chelsea will ultimately be decided at an end-of-season review, but recent form has shown an upturn in performances.Nuno Espirito Santo insists Nottingham Forest are NOT safe from relegation because 'he's seen too many things in football' - despite huge goal difference advantage of 12 over Luton
11/05/24 09:41Nuno Espirito Santo insists Nottingham Forest are not safe from relegation yet, claiming Luton could still stage one the most remarkable turnaround on the Premier League season's final day.Mauricio Pochettino hails huge impact of Reece James on Chelsea comeback and insists 'I never said I was unhappy', having hinted he could leave Blues
11/05/24 09:06Mauricio Pochettino hailed the return of Reece James after his assist for Chelsea's winner, less than three minutes into his first appearance since December.PLAYER RATINGS: Cole Palmer is again the star of the show for Chelsea in thrilling 3-2 win over Forest - but which Blues player was 'largely ineffective'?
11/05/24 06:44Chelsea denied Nottingham Forest the chance to celebrate mathematical safety with a rousing late turnaround.Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino reveals he could QUIT Chelsea and says 'maybe we are not happy' as he casts more doubt over his future
10/05/24 11:08KIERAN GILL: Chelsea's managerial situation is shrouded in confusion after Mauricio Pochettino on Friday admitted he does not know if he will be sacked at the end of this season.Chelsea close in on unwanted Premier League record held by Leeds... but newfound maturity following a video intervention from Mauricio Pochettino bodes well for the future
09/05/24 08:04KIERAN GILL: One of Mauricio Pochettino's methods for improving his young Chelsea players' maturity this season involved a video session at Cobham back in December.Benoit Badiashile insists Chelsea's players are fully behind Mauricio Pochettino despite rough season as recent clean sheets offer optimism
07/05/24 08:15KIERAN GILL: Apart from a 5-0 reality check by Arsenal, Pochettino has overseen an unbeaten run since February which has left the team with a chance of making Europe.How Chelsea flop has gone from being a target of boo boys to playing a crucial part in their push for Europe... and a key change shows why Pep Guardiola wanted him at Man City
06/05/24 06:00Long after full-time, once Stamford Bridge had emptied to leave only the cleaners in the stands, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart emerged from the tunnel full of smiles after one of their regular visits to the Chelsea changing room.PLAYER RATINGS: Noni Madueke pips his Chelsea team-mates to player of the match award as FIVE West Ham players are given terrible 3/10 mark
05/05/24 04:03KIERAN GILL AND KATHRYN BATTE AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea kept up their chase for a European spot by hitting West Ham for five at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.THE NOTEBOOK: Cole Palmer joins an esteemed list after scoring again, West Ham fans show David Moyes appreciation as senior players return for Chelsea
05/05/24 04:01KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Ahead of his 22nd birthday on Monday, Palmer became the third player in the league's history to reach 30 goal involvements in a season.Luton's 1-1 draw with Everton will bring little relief to their disadvantaged position in the relegation race - they'll have to hope others cannot capitalise on their failure to win, writes KIERAN GILL
03/05/24 09:03KIERAN GILL AT KENILWORTH ROAD: Every point counts, but picking up the odd one here and there is unlikely to be enough once this relegation race is at its end for Luton.
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Caitlin Clark reveals why she rejected offer to compete in WNBA All-Star 3-point contest Amid criticism of Indiana Fever rookie for not taking part
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Brittney Griner reveals wife has given birth to baby boy as couple welcome first child 19 months since WNBA star's release from Russian jail
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Jake Paul SHOVES Mike Perry and sparks on-stage brawl as weigh-in ahead of boxing showdown descends into chaos Tempers flare
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Angel Reese BEATS Caitlin Clark in shooting contest to win $100 prize Before rival blanks her as she celebrates with All-Star teammates
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Odell Beckham Jr. and Nike BOTH claim victory after $0 ruling in breach-of-contract suits The NFL star sued the apparel giant for $20m in 2022
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Kylie Kelce shuts down pregnancy rumors as she opens up on past miscarriage The wife of Jason Kelce shares three children with the retired Eagles legend
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Olivia Dunne shares message for Simone Biles before Olympics The LSU gymnast gushed over the seven-time Olympic medalist before she heads to Paris
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Angel Reese FINALLY arrives in Phoenix for WNBA All-Star weekend The rookie skipped the opening event to watch NBA summer league
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Caitlin Clark is slammed for refusing to participate in WNBA All-Star 3-point contest ESPN's Around the Horn host said 'there's really no excuse'
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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova hits out at Donald Trump As she brushes off the former American President's ear bandage as a 'PR stunt'
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Ryan Garcia CHARGED with vandalism and could face one year behind bars After alleged meltdown at five-star LA hotel
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Donald Trump's greatest WWE moments as Hulk Hogan prepares to speak before former President at RNC Famous cameo appearances
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Stephen A. Smith makes brutal prediction about Bronny James' Lakers playing time next season Expressed immediate impression on his game
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NFL legend Willie Anderson bizarrely blames The Blind Side movie for being continuously snubbed for Hall of Fame Astonishing claim
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Olivia Dunne shows off her baseball expertise on MLB All-Star red carpet Alongside pitching prodigy boyfriend Paul Skenes
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Antonio Brown gets VERY handsy with Lil Kim Before controversial ex-NFL star locks lips with the rapper at a wild yacht party
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Mary Lou Retton reveals fat-shaming abuse she suffered after her 1984 Olympic Gold Despite gymnastic legend weighing just 94 POUNDS
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Lionel Messi puts his feet up as Argentina captain relaxes in the sun with wife Antonela After damaging ankle ligaments in Copa America final
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LeBron James and Team USA thrash Serbia in Olympic warmup, despite claims of 'ego and other BS' threatening their gold medal chase
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Belichick blasted as a 'hypocrite' over NFL media U-turn The former Patriots coach was criticized for inking a deal with the CW network's Inside the NFL
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Bosa lists luxurious $1.75m Florida condo with a private beach The NFL player, who signed a $170m 49ers deal last fall, got his mom's real estate help
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'Humiliated' former NFL star Terrell Davis opens up on being handcuffed on a flight He called for United Airlines to be held accountable
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Serena Williams says being ghosted by her first boyfriend made her a better athlete 'He's gonna regret this,' the Grand Slam champ recalled saying
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WNBA inks media rights package worth more than $2billion It's worth roughly four times the value of the league's current media deals
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Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa hints at late husband's feud with his parents as she mourns death of father-in-law 'We hoped things would've been different'
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Ingrid Andress breaks silence after national anthem performance made her laughing stock at MLB Home Run Derby 'I was drunk'
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Usher FINALLY attends Las Vegas Aces game two years on from A'ja Wilson's hilarious plea As pair link up on court after defeat to Chicago
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Andress fans leap to her DEFENSE despite her disastrous national anthem performance at the MLB Home Run Derby Branded 'the worst ever'
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Kobe Bryant fans mourn father's death after ex-NBA star dies following a stroke ''I'm picturing Kobe playing his Dad one-on-one in heaven'
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Simone Biles addresses 'traumas and downfalls' after suffering the 'twisties' in Tokyo Ahead of return to Olympic Games for USA
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Patrick Mahomes insists he's 'DONE' having kids after wife Brittany announced they're expecting their third child last week In a heartwarming video
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Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes arrive at MLB All-Star game after gymnast flaunted their private jet to Texas 'First lady of baseball' stunned in gown
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Jaylen Brown lists his Boston penthouse for $4.75m amid star's Olympics snub and dig at Bronny James In the upscale Seaport neighborhood
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Phillies star Alec Bohm couldn't keep a straight face during Ingrid Andress' disastrous national anthem At MLB Home Run Derby
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Singer Ingrid Andress delivers 'the worst national anthem EVER' It's hard to turn Texans off to The Star-Spangled Banner, but one woman nearly did so on Monday
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Skip Bayless 'is OUT at FS1 and will host his final show later this summer' His departure comes one year after co-host Shannon Sharpe left
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Hard Rock Stadium suffered 'significant damage' Miami Dolphins are continuing to assess the damage caused on Sunday
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Brittany Mahomes posts friendship pics with new BFF Taylor Swift The two met up in Europe with Patrick and Travis Kelce
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CONMEBOL blames Copa America chaos on Hard Rock Stadium officials But not everyone is so quick to give the organization a pass
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Erik ten Hag FUMES at Man United stars Warns players that defeat against Rosenborg was 'not the standard for top football'
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Wife of USA soccer star reveals her traumatic ordeal As she tried to get into the Copa America final with the couple's eight-year-old daughter
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Caitlin Clark responds to Serena Williams' 'white people' joke during the ESPYs Host poked fun at her being well liked by 'white people'
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Richard Simmons 'refused medical attention after falling in his bathroom' the day before fitness guru's death aged 76 REVEALED
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EXCLUSIVEJustin Jefferson IS the father of his ex-girlfriend's baby, judge rules after $140m NFL star was accused of pressuring her to abort the child
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Copa America final descends into chaos Fans COLLAPSE in crush, hundreds sneak in through vents... and up to 7000 ticketless supporters are allowed in
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Vikings star Jordan Addison arrested on suspicion of DUI Weeks earlier, Addison's rookie teammate Khyree Jackson died in a car accident
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Argentina retains the Copa America winning their 16th title But an ugly start to the day in Miami tarnishes CONMEBOL event
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Super Bowl champion Jones dead at 40: Baltimore Ravens legend found at his home in Houston Tributes poured in for the former wide receiver
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Sydney's Travis Bazzana goes No. 1 overall to Cleveland The 21-year-old is the first Australian to be picked in the opening round of the MLB Draft
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The adorable name Kelce calls Mahomes' MOM... as tight bond between Chiefs pair is revealed Their friendship goes back years
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UFC star Dober reassures fans and insists there is 'no shame in failure' after opponent left his face COVERED in blood Took a brutal beating
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Inside Belichick's wild summer: From a new job and a new girlfriend (49 years his junior!) to roasting Brady and watching Swift in Europe
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NBA legend Kerr speaks out on Trump shooting - 40 years after his own father was assassinated In Paris coaching Team USA at the Olympics
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Richard Simmons' body is removed from his Los Angeles home after his death at 76 The medical examiner was seen arriving at the West Hollywood house
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Caitlin Clark posts hilarious birthday message to boyfriend Connor McCaffery Playfully teased him over their rivalry on the basketball court
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Dave Portnoy insists 'bad a**' Donald Trump will easily win the election after surviving assassination attempt Slams Joe Biden's slow response
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Travis Kelce gets hilarious word of encouragement from golf fan as he shanks tee shot Hit more than one wild shot this week
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Cavinder Twins reveal why they returned to Miami College basketball duo prepare to reunite on the court: 'Unfinished business'
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Ryan Garcia apologizes to ex-wife Andrea Celina after threatening to 'f**k up' baby mom and 'destroying' their home Latest ugly incident
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Inside Magic Johnson's lavish summer getaway As NBA legend travels around Europe with wife Cookie and Samuel L. Jackson
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NFL legend Jerry Rice tells reporters 'I will f**k you up' while competing alongside Jason Kelce at Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament
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Travis Kelce stays coy on his chances of joining Taylor Swift on stage again during her Eras Tour 'I can't let anything out the bag'
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UFC fighter Tracy Cortez chops off her HAIR to make weight for Rose Namajunas bout After needing to cut a half pound for flyweight contest
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Swift subtly reacts to Kelce being named the NFL's No. 1 tight end ESPN polled coaches, executives and scouts for their Top 10 tight ends in the league
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Brunson agrees to shock $156.5million four-year extension with the Knicks The point guard was eligible for an extra $113million in 2025
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Whitlock claims Michael Jordan 'wasn't defended' like WNBA star Clark has been The Fever player is in contention for Rookie of the Year
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Yankees and Orioles get into wild bench-clearing brawl Captain Aaron Judge was seen rushing in to break up the fight that erupted in Baltimore
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- Wife of Yankees exec and former Mets GM Omar Minaya is 'mysteriously found dead at couple's New Jersey home as suicide is ruled out'
- Brittney Griner reveals she wants her newborn son to call her 'POPS' not mom, leaving fans to question 'why is he in the WNBA?'
- Who is Xander Schauffele's wife Maya? Meet the US golf star's college sweetheart as she watches him seal his second major win at The Open
- Travis Kelce looks in peak form as he returns to Chiefs training camp after European adventures to see girlfriend Taylor Swift's concerts
- Dustin Johnson's wife Paulina Gretzky is nowhere to be seen at The Open as she soaks up the sun in St Tropez while her LIV husband toils away at Troon
- Caitlin Clark goes viral for battling Kelsey Plum in WNBA All-Star Game - as fans mock Olympian for 'playing hard and still getting cooked'
- LeBron James is unveiled as Team USA's flagbearer for Paris Olympic opening ceremony
- Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez is paraded at his former club River Plate amid racism storm… before the WHOLE STADIUM sing the offensive song aimed at France and their black players
- Rays' Taylor Walls reenacts Donald Trump's famed 'Fight! Fight! Fight!' chant after double... but Cardinals INSIST similar celebration was 'not a political statement'
- It's official! Georgia QB Carson Beck confirms relationship with one of the Cavinder sisters
- Dave Portnoy calls Joe Biden 'lettuce head' as the Barstool boss reacts to the President not seeking reelection this fall
- Humiliating moment Scottie Scheffler tops his tee shot just 150 YARDS after World No 1 looked miserable as he three-putted from six feet to see Open chances slip away at Royal Troon
- Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve - as umpire is forced to SEPARATE the two players
- Stephen A. Smith says Joe Biden's decision to drop out of 2024 presidential race is 'long overdue' and backs a new Democratic candidate
- Man United 'keen to sign Sofyan Amrabat permanently on one condition' after the midfielder's loan spell last season
- Who was Omar Minaya's wife Rachel? What to know about about the ex New York Mets GM's family life as mystery surrounds his spouse's death
- Tiger Woods supports son Charlie, 15, in US Junior Amateur Championship after Open nightmare... but here's why legend has to watch from the galleries after being barred from caddying!
- Two Arsenal first-team stars MISS pre-season trip to USA through injury as Mikel Arteta's squad jet out
- Jadon Sancho 'close to agreeing personal terms over shock PSG move' just days after making his first Man United appearance in nearly a year
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