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Revealed: How much Chelsea will earn in windfall if Graham Potter succeeds Gareth Southgate as England boss - with Blues still obliged to pay his £200,000-a-week salary
18/07/24 09:44
EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Chelsea would pocket a windfall worth up to £1million should England decide to replace Gareth Southgate with Graham Potter. Potter departed Stamford Bridge last April after less than seven months in charge. However, Mail Sport understands that the west London club remain obliged to pay his salary, thought to be around £200,000-a-week, until October. Should the FA swoop, the wage they pay Potter would then be deducted from the amount outstanding from Chelsea....read
Match of the Day's Gary Lineker 'plotted a transfer from his £1.4m BBC job to join rivals ITV... but they wouldn't have him'
17/07/24 09:00EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Mail has been told a representative for the Match of the Day presenter made the overtures to ITV in the past 18 months.
Revealed: What England and Gareth Southgate plan to do next after the Three Lions boss announced he was quitting without telling his players first
17/07/24 01:00Eddie Howe, Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino and Lee Carsley are among the early contenders to replace the 53-year-old, who confirmed his departure with a heartfelt statement.
Police confirm 77 England fans were arrested at Euro 2024 as behaviour of 'vast majority' praised after Three Lions fans descended on Germany
16/07/24 01:52MIKE KEEGAN: Fears had been raised ahead of the tournament that Germany's proximity to the UK and the relaxation of Covid restrictions could trigger a spark in violence.
Man United 'highly UNLIKELY' to pursue Gareth Southgate after his England exit - as the club view an ex-Chelsea boss as their top target if things go wrong with Erik ten Hag
16/07/24 01:23EXCLUSIVE: Mail Sport understands that Old Trafford officials have thrown all their energy into backing the Dutchman after deciding to keep him earlier this summer.
Gareth Southgate offered a new job after quitting as England manager - after Three Lions' heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat
15/07/24 10:03EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Ahead of England's devastating late 2-1 loss to champions Spain, Gareth Southgate said he would take a few days to consider his future.
SPORTS AGENDA: Beeb steer clear of Gareth Southgate after Gary Lineker's podcast jibe - while US official insists the 2026 World Cup WILL be safe after Donald Trump incident
14/07/24 09:30MIKE KEEGAN IN GERMANY: Agenda understands many within the Three Lions camp took a dim view of the jibe. No request for a chat between Southgate (right) and Lineker (left) was logged.
England players' WAGs and families will sit in a 'neutral zone' for Euro 2024 final after being hit by flying beer earlier in the tournament as security is increased for Spain tie
12/07/24 09:00Mail Sport understands that UEFA have reacted to concerns raised after loved ones were 'hit from all angles' at a previous match ahead of Sunday's showcase with Spain at the Olympiastadion.
England could have FIFTY-THOUSAND supporters at the 71,000-capacity Olympiastadion for Euro 2024 final - with officials believing Three Lions fans will outweigh Spain counterparts two-to-one in Berlin
11/07/24 05:53England are set to enjoy huge support at Sunday's Euro 2024 final - with early indications suggesting as many as 50,000 could be backing the team when they face Spain in the Olympiastadion.
THE NOTEBOOK: The Netherlands' 'Orange Army' outnumber England fans, but it's a Man United duo left singing in the rain as the Three Lions reach Euro 2024 final
10/07/24 09:37MIKE KEEGAN IN DORTMUND: Ollie Watkins fired England into the Euro 2024 final with a 90th-minute winner to hand Gareth Southgate's men a famous 2-1 victory over the Netherlands .
Dutch hooligans injure five England fans 'after trying to steal St George's flag' in series of attacks on Dortmund bars as sickening violence mars build up to Euros semi-final
10/07/24 04:27Videos have surfaced on X of swaths of people dressed in the iconic bright orange football shirts throwing stools and benches outside a local cafe ahead of the semi-final match tonight.
Netherlands fans buy 25 TIMES more tickets than English supporters on leading resale sites ahead of tonight's semi-final - with the Three Lions set to face a 'sea of orange' in Dortmund
10/07/24 03:42MIKE KEEGAN IN DORTMUND: Dutch fans have outbought England supporters by 25 to one for tonight's Euro 2024 semi-final in Dortmund on the leading resale marketplace.
Premier League allow Man City to wear golden badges from Club World Cup success for ANOTHER season - despite ongoing legal battle with champions over alleged financial rule breaches
10/07/24 12:53Mail Sport understands that the Pep Guardiola's club approached the Premier League to ask if they could continue to wear the gold badges on their shirts honouring their Club World Cup victory.
Gareth Southgate issues rallying cry to England to play without fear as Three Lions bid to make history against the Netherlands with first overseas final
09/07/24 09:30SAMI MOKBEL AND MIKE KEEGAN: The 1966 World Cup and Euro 2020 finals were both held at Wembley, but Wednesday night's showdown with the Netherlands represents an opportunity to reach Berlin.
Gareth Southgate reacts to Felix Zwayer officiating England's semi-final with the Netherlands after it emerged the referee has previously served a ban for MATCH FIXING and clashed with Jude Bellingham
09/07/24 05:18It was announced by UEFA on Sunday that Zwayer, 43, would officiate the match in Dortmund, despite serving a six-month ban after being found to have accepted a €300 (£253.82) bribe.
Netherlands suffer travel CHAOS ahead of crucial semi-final against England - with Ronald Koeman's squad left stranded on a train station platform and requiring a police escort to airport for emergency flight
09/07/24 04:35MIKE KEEGAN: The Netherlands' plans to face England have been hit by issues on Germany's infamous train network - with Ronald Koeman and his squad left stranded on a station platform.
FIVE England stars up for the axe: Our experts name their teams to face the Netherlands in the Euros semi-final - with only two picking the same XI and changes in defence, midfield AND attack!
09/07/24 01:00Approaching the sixth game of the tournament, you would expect Gareth Southgate to know his best team by now, but he is still yet to find the magic formula in Germany.
Revealed: England's semi-final referee is a convicted 'match-fixer' who was called out by Jude Bellingham - but is still eligible to ref at Euro 2024 after taking two months off after the row
08/07/24 10:24MIKE KEEGAN: And, after he oversaw Borussia Dortmund's contentious 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in 2021 then Dortmund star Bellingham, hit out at his appointment and was subsequently fined.
Premier League ref Anthony Taylor returns to England from the Euros - after thousands of fans signed a petition demanding a replay of Germany vs Spain - as he looks set to be overlooked for the final
08/07/24 09:22MIKE KEEGAN: Mail Sport understands his departure from the country is down to the slim likelihood he would be chosen for the final thanks in no small part to England's progression.
Thousands of furious fans sign a petition demanding UEFA to order a REPLAY between Germany and Spain at Euro 2024 after controversial decision by Premier League referee
07/07/24 09:16Tens of thousands of fans have signed a petition calling on UEFA to order a replay of Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final between Germany and Spain. Germany lost the game 2-1 after extra time.
SPORTS AGENDA: Police in Germany relieved as Turkey crash out of Euro 2024, the huge price to watch England's semi-final... and Anthony Taylor faces wrath of host fans
07/07/24 08:01MIKE KEEGAN: Police in Germany breathed a sigh of relief after the Netherlands came from behind to defeat Turkey and set up a semi-final against England in Dortmund on Wednesday.
England's support set to be outnumbered for the first time at Euro 2024 with Netherlands expected to have a 60% share of the crowd for the Dortmund semi-final clash
07/07/24 05:58The Dutch have already scored an early victory after it emerged that at least half of Dortmund's famous 'Yellow Wall' will turn orange. UEFA have allocated 50 per cent of the area to Dutch fans.
THE NOTEBOOK: Three Lions cricket footage featuring Harry Kane and Declan Rice in high demand... while Swiss officials made bizarre plans should they have beat England
06/07/24 10:28THE NOTEBOOK: Footage of England's players engaged in keenly contested cricket matches at their Germany training camp has been in high demand.
Jude Bellingham CLEARED to play against Switzerland as England star cuts a delighted figure in training after being handed £25,000 fine and a suspended one-match ban by UEFA for crotch-grabbing celebration
05/07/24 10:47England midfielder Jude Bellingham has been handed a suspended one game UEFA ban and fined €30,000 (£25,000)for his controversial gesture against Slovakia.
Jude Bellingham set to ESCAPE a ban for crotch-grabbing Euros celebration, as hero of England's win is warned 'cut it out' and 'stop making excuses'
04/07/24 08:11MIKE KEEGAN: The playmaker is being investigated by UEFA following a seemingly-lewd gesture he made after scoring a 95th minute overhead kick against Slovakia last Sunday.
England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland will see 40,000 fans descend on Dusseldorf - despite Three Lions only being allocated 6,700 tickets (...and there's NO booze restriction this time round either)
03/07/24 05:30MIKE KEEGAN: Tens of thousands are due in Germany's party city for Saturday's clash, which will see no repeat of the booze restrictions previously deployed for Three Lions' matches.
Half of the Euro 2024 quarter-finals will be overseen by English officials - after all EIGHT Premier League representatives are selected for fixtures in Germany
03/07/24 11:59MIKE KEEGAN: Anthony Taylor, assistants Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn, along with VAR Stuart Attwell have been selected to take charge of Spain versus hosts Germany.
Man United set to make a QUARTER of their workforce redundant, after wide-scale cost review recommends Red Devils make cuts across all of their departments
03/07/24 11:17MIKE KEEGAN: At a series of meetings earlier Wednesday, staff were given the bombshell news that up to 250 of the club's 1,100 employees will be losing their jobs.
FOUR England stars up for the axe: Our experts name their teams to face Switzerland in the Euros quarter-finals - with seven different XIs and one making FIVE changes
01/07/24 04:00On the back of the dramatic Slovakia result and ahead of the Switzerland game, Mail Sport's football experts have picked their sides for the quarter-final tie on Saturday evening.
Jude Bellingham UNDER INVESTIGATION - and could face a ban - for his X-rated gesture in England's win over Slovakia, UEFA confirm, for 'violation of decent conduct' rules
01/07/24 02:09MIKE KEEGAN: UEFA have launched a disciplinary probe amid claims the England star directed his gesture towards the Slovakia bench in Gelsenkirchen.
Sky Sports to conduct review of their usage of fan footage as they urge staff to be 'more vigilant' after England supporter was caught on camera putting 'mystery powder' up his nose
01/07/24 01:06EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The bearded man perform the act as hundreds of fans in Newcastle's Times Square celebrated Jude Bellingham's stunning, injury-time overhead kick.Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice hope to avoid charges at Euro 2024 for x-rated gesture and 'bald ****' jibe in bad-tempered Slovakia win, leaving both available to face Switzerland
01/07/24 11:48MIKE KEEGAN: After his 95th minute overhead kick saved the Three Lions from defeat, Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham was seen making an apparent crude gesture towards to the Slovakia bench.
SPORTS AGENDA: Trent Alexander-Arnold hits back in £50,000 padel court row at his Cheshire home, Qatar fire shots at Germany... while police are left stretched in Gelsenkirchen
30/06/24 10:16MIKE KEEGAN IN GERMANY: A £50,000 facility was built at the bottom of his garden without planning permission. And Alexander-Arnold could be forced to demolish it.
THE NOTEBOOK: Ed Sheeran enjoys England's dramatic comeback as Three Lions fans rush to put their flags on show in Gelsenkirchen
30/06/24 06:51England secured their spot in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 in the most dramatic of circumstances with a 2-1 victory over Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday.
Security around England WAGs and families are told to watch out for flying beer cups at Euro 2024 Slovakia clash in bid to avoid repeat of incident with angry fans after Slovenia draw
29/06/24 03:31Insiders are confident that the scenes which marred the end of the final group game will not take place again, not least because fans will not be permitted to bring beers to their seats.
England fans WILL be able to buy normal strength beer for Slovakia clash, as UEFA and police perform U-turn on plan to serve low alcohol pints again
28/06/24 02:00MIKE KEEGAN IN ERFURT: England fans WILL be served normal strength beer at their Euros last-16 clash with Slovakia after local police and UEFA performed a u-turn.
England defender Ezri Konsa reveals plastic cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's 0-0 draw with Slovenia... as he opens up on his brother being hit by a projectile
27/06/24 09:30MIKE KEEGAN: Konsa revealed projectiles were 'coming from all angles' in the stands - with panicked stars forced to check in on their loved ones after the game to ensure they had not been harmed
Legendary commentator Clive Tyldesley admits he 'doesn't know why' ITV has axed him after 28 years... and insists he has 'NO intention' of retiring after fans react angrily online
27/06/24 06:55MIKE KEEGAN: The 69-year-old will make an abrupt exit at ITV after close to three decades with the channel following Saturday's last-16 Euros clash between hosts Germany and Denmark.
Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families soaked in beer when angry fans threw cups at Gareth Southgate and his team after Slovenia draw
27/06/24 12:17MIKE KEEGAN: Mail Sport understands that a group in the bottom tier of the stadium in Cologne exchanged angry words with those that sat above them after the 0-0 draw.
England's Anthony Gordon is pictured with cuts on his chin and wrist after he fell off his BIKE on a ride around their camp - but there will be no ban on cycling at Euros
27/06/24 11:51During their recovery time, the team had been riding bikes around their training base at the Spa & Golf Resort Weimarer Land in Blankenhain, Germany, with Gordon having taken a fall.
England face Euro booze ban AGAIN as their last-16 game is only the second fixture to be picked as 'high risk'... before they even know the opponents!
26/06/24 03:00Earlier today, UEFA said there would be no repeat of the measures, but it can now be disclosed that the restrictions will return, in a move which can only be interpreted as a swipe at England's fanbase.
England fans to be served full-strength German beer on Gelsenkirchen return in the last-16... after being hit by alcohol restrictions for Serbia game over hooligan fears
26/06/24 01:00When England fans head back to Gelsenkirchen for the knockout match on Sunday they will be able to buy full-strength ale and will not be limited to buying two drinks at a time.
The FA are set to be CHARGED by UEFA after beer cups were pelted at Gareth Southgate by fed-up England fans following 0-0 draw with Slovenia
26/06/24 08:44Following the final whistle of the Three Lions underwhelming stalemate with Slovenia the manager went to applaud England's fans who had provided noisy backing throughout.
THE NOTEBOOK: Fans get free sun cream, John O'Shea jets in to do his England homework... while John Stones and Jordan Pickford tie tournament record
25/06/24 09:07MIKE KEEGAN: England failed to silence their critics despite securing top spot in Group C after being held to a 0-0 draw by Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday.
US-owned Birmingham City ask for their match against Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham to be moved to AMERICA
24/06/24 11:44The club's American bosses raised the prospect of taking the visit of the Hollywood-owned North Wales side across the Atlantic in the forthcoming season.
SPORTS AGENDA: Golfers eager for England's Euro 2024 title bid to go out of bounds... while Qatari presence at the tournament goes under the radar
23/06/24 08:00MIKE KEEGAN IN GERMANY: The club shop and bar are also out of bounds - though a stables has been converted into a shop and temporary watering hole.
England's footballers have turned to the PFA to negotiate new commercial rights deals... after Gareth Southgate sacked Terry Byrne following revelations that the agent owed him a six-figure sum
23/06/24 04:01MIKE KEEGAN IN ERFURT: Terry Byrne had looked after the Three Lions since 2006. Southgate parted ways with the agent after it was revealed Byrne owed him a six-figure sum.
PFA chief claims England 'need to protect' Jude Bellingham after revealing the shocking statistics behind the Real Madrid star's career... and insists player welfare needs to be considered for the 'quality' of the sport
21/06/24 04:21MIKE KEEGAN IN FRANKFURT: Molango, here for talks with various officials after the PFA went legal on FIFA over an 'overloaded calendar', continues. 'Jude is football,' he says.
Manchester United hygiene inspection uncovers 'mould growth' and 'rotting metal shelves'... and they STILL can't get their five-star rating back after it plummeted when corporate guests suffered food poisoning
21/06/24 10:38In December, Mail Sport revealed that United had been slapped with a one-star rating after guests were served raw chicken at an event. Inspectors said the club needed 'major improvement'
Gareth Southgate says England 'can't make excuses for that level of performance' as manager refuses to blame the pitch after Denmark draw
20/06/24 11:26MIKE KEEGAN IN FRANKFURT: On multiple occasions players slipped while Kyle Walker was forced to call for new boots as the turf at the Frankfurt Arena cut up badly from start to finish.
THE NOTEBOOK: Scooters and proper beer win over England fans in Frankfurt before Three Lions let them down in 1-1 draw with Denmark
20/06/24 07:03MIKE KEEGAN IN FRANKFURT: England's underwhelming start to Euro 2024 continued as Gareth Southgate's men drew 1-1 with Denmark on Thursday.
EUROS DIARY: Storm hits England camp in Germany, Sir Alex Ferguson takes centre stage at charity dinner and former Arsenal defender lands punditry role
19/06/24 10:09MIKE KEEGAN: England's players have been treated to an after-dinner performance, courtesy of Mother Nature.
Anti-racism campaigners frustrated as UEFA's investigation into alleged monkey noises directed at England stars in win over Serbia will only finish AFTER the Euro 2024 group stages
19/06/24 08:32In a development that is understood to have triggered frustration among anti-racism campaigners, the governing body say dealing with the allegation is 'not a fast process'.
UEFA launch investigation into claims that monkey noises were aimed at England players during 1-0 victory against Serbia at Euro 2024
17/06/24 05:15The governing body has appointed an inspector to carry out a disciplinary probe 'regarding alleged discriminatory behaviour' following a report thought to have been made by a witness in the stands.
Inside the police fight to halt hooliganism: With England in town, Mail Sport spends three days with fans in Dusseldorf - and witnesses a concerning war-baiting trend
17/06/24 04:01SPECIAL REPORT BY MIKE KEEGAN: On the back of a surge in anti-social behaviour at grounds in the UK and the fact that this Euros would be the first accessible major tournament.
FA will speak to UEFA about transport chaos after England's win over Serbia with thousands of fans left waiting into the early hours for trains in abysmal scenes in Gelsenkirchen
17/06/24 10:54MIKE KEEGAN: Thousands were left waiting for trains into the early hours while others had to abandon public transport and walk four miles on foot from the fan park amid abysmal scenes
THE NOTEBOOK: Phil Foden song becomes a favourite on the terraces, thirsty fans are forced to shell out extortionate prices for low-strength beer, and former England boss Fabio Capello attends in high company
16/06/24 09:30England held their nerve and rode our waves of late pressure to open their Euro 2024 account with a 1-0 win over Serbia. Mike Keegan was at the game in Gelsenkirchen to bring you the insider details.
EUROS DIARY: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gets a new job, hosts fear Albanian invasion ahead of second-ever Euros showing... and why Gelsenkirchen is a GHOST TOWN just 48 hours before England's opener
14/06/24 06:33Mail Sport's MIKE KEEGAN provides his daily digest of all the news from Europe's biggest competition you might have missed from Germany.
Harry Kane told to ensure England stars follow referee's instructions if Euro 2024 opener is marred by racism - after previous incidents involving Serbian fans at major tournaments
14/06/24 04:00MIKE KEEGAN: Fans of the Three Lions' opponents have a history of disturbing incidents and UEFA have reminded officials of their three-step protocols ahead of the tournament kick-off.
EUROS DIARY: Joe Hart joins another broadcaster for Euros punditry, England receive a warm welcome from locals and one nation faces a politics storm
13/06/24 09:30MIKE KEEGAN: The former England and Manchester City goalkeeper retired from football at the end of the season last month following a glittering end to his career at Celtic.
Serbia hooligans clash with German police at Euro 2024 training session in Augsburg before England clash... after security officials ruled the fixture 'high risk' over fears of fan trouble
13/06/24 04:10MIKE KEEGAN IN BLANKENHAIN: Police fear 500 Serbian hooligans will try and cause trouble, while low-strength alcohol will be served in the stands in attempt to keep things under control.
PFA join legal case against FIFA over 'broken' calendar ahead of next year's expanded Club World Cup, amid fears player concerns with their increasing workloads are 'not being listened to'
13/06/24 09:41Officials say they are seeking to challenge existing rules that allow FIFA to set the schedule and 'in particular to create and schedule the Club World Cup in 2025'.
Inside the four-hour Ibiza summit where Man United told Erik ten Hag he WOULDN'T be sacked… as we reveal why his players make buzzing bee noises behind his back
13/06/24 01:00MIKE KEEGAN: Their mission was to meet Erik ten Hag, currently holidaying in the Balearics following a long and often miserable season, and discuss the future of Manchester United .
What's next for Erik ten Hag at Man United: His transfer war chest revealed, four targets named… and almost the entire squad up for sale
12/06/24 02:31In an ideal world for Erik ten Hag and Manchester United , the manager will breeze back into Carrington early next month with a new lease of life and a clean slate.
Erik ten Hag to STAY on as Man United manager as Dutchman survives INEOS' end of season review despite club sounding out new managers after eighth-placed finish and FA Cup triumph
11/06/24 09:18MIKE KEEGAN: The Premier League giants have thrown their weight behind the Dutchman and are discussing a new contract, despite sounding out potential candidates.
Revealed: England's 'high-risk' clash with Serbia set to be the ONLY game at Euro 2024 where low-alcohol beer is served to fans in drastic move to prevent trouble amid hooliganism concerns
11/06/24 08:00MIKE KEEGAN: Around 40,000 England fans are expected at the Gelsenkirchen clash but those present will only be able to buy significantly-weakened drinks in a controversial move.
England disappoint thousands of local children by only opening up training session to 500 fans... two weeks after 15,000 watched Germany at the same venue
11/06/24 06:24MIKE KEEGAN: With Kane (left) the main attraction and Bellingham one of the most famous players in Europe, they were confident that England could pull a capacity crowd.
SPORTS AGENDA: National League more than doubles its solidarity payment from the Premier League... and fans in the USA lead the way for buying Euro 2024 tickets on secondary markets
09/06/24 08:00MIKE KEEGAN: Focus for the National League will now switch to the EFL, and the ongoing attempts to secure a system of three-up, three-down from League Two.
Manchester United will make a decision over Erik ten Hag's future this week as it has emerged Thomas Tuchel is to take a break from football despite holding talks with Sir Jim Ratcliffe
09/06/24 02:31MIKE KEEGAN: Former Chelsea boss Tuchel met new investor Ratcliffe in Monaco last Tuesday. At the meeting, Tuchel outlined his plans should he be tasked with replacing Erik ten Hag,
Inside the 'Cityfication' of football: The four-in-a-row champions are pariahs of the Premier League yet clubs around the world are littered with their talent, writes MIKE KEEGAN
09/06/24 01:00MIKE KEEGAN: On Monday, the Premier League will face a legal challenge from Manchester City armed with statements from around a dozen clubs, supporting the competition's defence.
Premier League teams agree to trial TWO forms of salary cap next season... but both Manchester clubs and Aston Villa remain in opposition to 'anchoring' limits
06/06/24 05:19At Thursday's AGM in Harrogate, clubs agreed to implement UEFA's Squad Cost Rules (SCR) and the controversial 'anchoring' system on a 'shadow basis' for 2024-25.
The FA FINISHES paying for Wembley after clearing sizeable 17-year debts on £757m national stadium... opening the door for taking England internationals on the road
06/06/24 04:20EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The development brings to end a long-running saga which saw costs spiral, rows and delays before the ground finally reopened in 2007, seven years after it closed.
Revealed: At least THREE clubs - including Newcastle - sympathise with Man City's legal case against the Premier League as civil war brews ahead of next week's hearing
05/06/24 08:17EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Newcastle have abstained in recent votes on the matter, but a victory for City would no doubt be viewed also as a victory for those at St James' Park.
Man United set to ban staff from eating at the players' canteen at Carrington in a move at odds with Sir Alex Ferguson's ethos... as INEOS look to create an elite performance environment
04/06/24 08:38EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: As part of the ongoing overhaul under Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, those who do not directly work with the first team will no longer be able to dine with them.
Manchester City launch legal action against the Premier League over its financial rules in move which could help club defend their 115 alleged breaches of top flight regulations
04/06/24 03:17MIKE KEEGAN: Outraged bosses have filed a 165-page legal document claiming they are victims of 'discrimination' and regulations 'the tyranny of the majority'.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes another big change behind-the-scenes at Man United... as a former Chelsea and Man City employee switches to Old Trafford in a key role
04/06/24 09:02Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made another significant change as he continues to transform Manchester United 's off-the-field operation.
'Rob Burrow had the heart of a lion, it's no surprise how he dealt with MND battle' - Sam Burgess lauds 'courageous' former rival and team-mate after his death aged 41
03/06/24 02:48When it comes to the devastating loss of Rob Burrow - and the brutal reality of MND - Sam Burgess is better placed than most to comment.
Parents outraged with 'rip-off' Euro 2024 sticker albums with dirty war between Panini and Topps meaning England players are missing - and it could cost £1k to fill in both books
27/05/24 09:30IAN HERBERT AND MIKE KEEGAN: Panini blocked American-owned rival Topps from printing stickers of stars such as Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, and John Stones.
SPORTS AGENDA: Premier League referees enjoy boozy end-of-season bash, Man United criticised over fan survey and Hollywood royalty watches Southampton get promoted to Premier League
26/05/24 08:00MIKE KEEGAN: Mottram Hall hosted the PGMOL event, which saw whistleblower Simon Hooper among those 'smashing a beer' before teeing off.
Man United fans who posed as disabled supporters to get 'gold dust' tickets are BANNED for three years following club investigation
25/05/24 01:22EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN AND LIAM MORGAN: Mick Groom and Neil Collins were accused of taking 'gold dust' tickets they were not entitled to use.
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Wife of Yankees exec and former Mets GM Omar Minaya is 'mysteriously found dead at couple's New Jersey'
Omar was not present
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Rays' Taylor Walls reenacts Donald Trump's famed 'Fight! Fight! Fight!' chant
Cardinals INSIST similar celebration was 'not a political statement'
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Travis Kelce looks in peak form as he returns to Chiefs training camp
Tight end looked to be in top form after checking out girlfriend's European tour
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Aubrey Plaza tore her ACL in a game of knockout during WNBA All-Star weekend as actress is spotted courtside on crutches
With Sue Bird
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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
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Angel Reese gives her shoes to a young fan in heartwarming moment after WNBA All-Star Game
Made a young girl's night on Saturday
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Patrick Mahomes leads praise for Arike Ogunbowale as WNBA All-Star MVP breaks points record in sensational display
With 34 points
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Is this the next Olivia Dunne? Meet Kate Faasse, the UNC soccer star who set social media wild
Could she dethrone the social media sensation?
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Watch the moment Caitlin Clark drops a DIME to Angel Reese in WNBA All-Star Game
As Rookie of the Year rivals combine on the court
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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese BOTH set WNBA All-Star Game records on historic night for rookie sensations
Double success
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Jake Paul KNOCKS OUT Mike Perry in sixth round of grueling battle to set up showdown with Mike Tyson
After brave effort from ex-UFC star
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Injured Lionel Messi hobbles onto field in protective boot as Inter Miami celebrate his 45th major title
After Copa America win with Argentina
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Team USA survives HUGE scare vs South Sudan as LeBron James and Co fight back from 14 POINT halftime deficit to beat world No 33 right at the death
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift compared to Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey
49ers star Kyle Juszczyk said they've 'all stayed so genuine and real'
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Caitlin Clark targeted by Angel Reese and Chennedy Carter in thinly-veiled shot on social media
It came hours before the WNBA All-Star game
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Michael Jordan and Beyonce send messages of support to Team USA gymnast
Jordan Chiles revealed they sent words of encouragement to her
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Phil Mickelson reveals VERY awkward Tiger Woods chat at British Open
The US rivals practiced next to each other on the range at Royal Troon
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Angel Reese says she lives a 'double life' as a 'girly girl' who also has 'that dog mentality'
She made the admission before the WNBA All-Star game on Saturday
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Patrick and Brittany Mahomes throw gender reveal party as couple announce if they're having boy or girl
With adorable Tic-Tac-Toe game
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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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- Brittney Griner reveals she wants her newborn son to call her 'POPS' not mom, leaving fans to question 'why is he in the WNBA?'
- 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'
- 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
- 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
- Travis Kelce is greeted by HUGE cheers as he arrives for day two of Chiefs training camp... while girlfriend Taylor Swift continues her Eras Tour in Europe
- 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
- 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!
- 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
- Jadon Sancho 'close to agreeing personal terms over shock PSG move' just days after making his first Man United appearance in nearly a year
- Transfer news RECAP: Jadon Sancho 'close to agreeing personal terms' on move away from Old Trafford, Man City 'join race' for Eberechi Eze and Arsenal make bid for goalkeeper
- Joey Barton charged with alleged 'malicious communications towards Eni Aluko' - as former Man City midfielder claims British legal system is 'becoming a Banana Republic' after previously comparing pundit to serial killers Fred and Rose West in January
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