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Nottingham Forest's appeal against four-point deduction for breaking spending rules will take place tomorrow - amid club's furious statement slamming referees' chiefs
23/04/24 12:01
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Nottingham Forest's appeal against their four-point deduction for breaking spending rules will be heard on Wednesday. In the week Forest stunned the football world by appearing to question the integrity of VAR official Stuart Attwell following their 2-0 defeat at Everton, their attention now turns to boosting their chances of Premier League survival. Forest were penalised four points for failing to stay in line with the Premier League's profitability and sustainability regulations, which has left them a single point above the bottom three. ...read
Unai Emery agrees a new three-year contract at Aston Villa to snub his spot on Bayern Munich's shortlist - and now they look set to turn to Man United flop Ralf Rangnick after Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann rejections
23/04/24 10:33After taking over a side who were just one point clear of the relegation zone, Emery guided them to a seventh place finish and qualification for the Europa Conference League.
Revealed: Nottingham Forest's history with Stuart Attwell dates back TWO YEARS after 'huge' Championship blunder - and led to him not refereeing a single match of theirs last season
22/04/24 01:59Forest stunned the football world on Sunday by saying that because Attwell is a supporter of their fellow strugglers Luton, he should not have been involved in their match at Everton at Goodison Park.
THE NOTEBOOK: Sir Jim Ratcliffe has an eventful day, a Man Utd fan cycles from Mongolia to watch FA Cup semi-final as Red Devils' injury woes continue
21/04/24 09:33TOM COLLOMOSSE: While he did not quite travel the distance Batbold did, Sir Jim Ratcliffe made it to Wembley after completing the London Marathon in an impressive 4hr 30min 52sec.
Coventry boss Mark Robins jokes that his side would be in the FA Cup final if Haji Wright had cut his toenails... as Sky Blues suffer Wembley heartbreak after Victor Torp's extra-time goal was ruled out for offside
21/04/24 08:23After Coventry fought back from 3-0 down to take the semi-final against Manchester United into extra-time, substitute Victor Torp thought he had won it.
Erik ten Hag claims Man United's nervy win over Coventry was 'NOT an embarrassment' despite blowing 3-0 lead as he hails 'huge achievement' of reaching back-to-back FA Cup finals
21/04/24 07:29Erik ten Hag claimed that stumbling into the FA Cup Final was a 'huge achievement' for Manchester United even though they were nearly humiliated by Coventry.
Unai Emery hails Emiliano Martinez as the 'BEST goalkeeper in the world' after match-winning display and antics against Lille, but admits he 'thought Argentine would be sent off'
19/04/24 06:36Unai Emery has hailed Emi Martinez as the world's best goalkeeper after his controversial performance in Aston Villa's dramatic win over Lille.
Leicester fans have fallen out of love with Enzo Maresca and the heat is on Southampton boss Russell Martin as rivals stumble in the Championship promotion race
19/04/24 05:45Promotion to the Premier League is one of the most lucrative prizes in sport but nobody in the Championship seems to want to claim it.
Not since Diego Maradona have Argentina had a pantomime villain to match wind-up merchant Emiliano Martinez... but his £16m move to Aston Villa is one of Arsenal's daftest decisions this century
19/04/24 03:25TOM COLLOMOSSE: The Aston Villa goalkeeper is the biggest wind-up merchant in world football and is disliked in France in much the same way Maradona was in England.
Emiliano Martinez will MISS Aston Villa's Conference League semi-final first leg against Olympiacos after picking up two yellow cards versus Lille despite avoiding red card due to little-known rule
19/04/24 10:32The Argentina goalkeeper is suspended for the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final at Villa Park on May 2 after he was booked during the penalty shoot-out at Lille on Thursday.
Lille 2-1 Aston Villa (agg 3-3, 3-4 on pens): Emiliano Martinez's ludicrous antics detract from his enormous talent as keeper's shootout heroics book Europa Conference League semi-final
18/04/24 07:42TOM COLLOMOSSE: Emi Martinez might be the world's finest goalkeeper but in years to come the Aston Villa star may regret some of the ludicrous antics that detract from his enormous talent.
As Coventry City target FA Cup glory against Manchester United in semi-final - Keith Houchen remembers his incredible diving header for Sky Blues in 1987 triumph over Tottenham in final
17/04/24 09:32Keith Houchen can still remember the scene as though it were yesterday. No rundown of the Cup's greatest moments is complete without Houchen's goal.
Unai Emery leaps to defence of Aston Villa's set-pieces after Lille boss Paulo Fonseca urges referee to 'pay attention' to dark arts in Europa Conference League second leg
17/04/24 07:17TOM COLLOMOSSE IN LILLE: Unai Emery has defended Aston Villa's tactics amid accusations of dark arts from Lille boss Paulo Fonseca.
Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer swinging PUNCHES at each other, Sadio Mane fuming at Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland given a rollicking... team-mates' biggest spats after Chelsea's penalty sideshow
16/04/24 06:04Forget the ludicrous own goals, daft celebrations and referees losing their footing. Nothing in football brings a chuckle quite like two team-mates forgetting about the opposition and having a pop at each other
Nottingham Forest may learn outcome of their points deduction appeal THIS MONTH - as Nuno Espirito Santo blasts the relegation uncertainty caused by their four-point penalty for breaching Premier League financial rules
14/04/24 05:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: Nuno Espirito Santo's men are just one point above the relegation zone following their penalty in March, after they were found to have breached the Premier League's
Why Murillo is heading for the Champions League rather than the Championship with Liverpool, Arsenal and Real Madrid among his suitors
14/04/24 11:00The best young defender in Europe might be relegated at the end of the season but Murillo is heading for the Champions League not the Championship.
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Wolves: Morgan Gibbs-White scores against former club before Danilo strikes but relegation-battling hosts have to settle for a point... with Matheus Cunha scoring twice for Gary O'Neil's side
13/04/24 04:02TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CITY GROUND: Forest's Premier League future may be determined in the boardoom as well as on the pitch but if they are relegated they will regret dropping two points here.
Offside checks in the Premier League will be 30 seconds FASTER from next season because of a major VAR upgrade... Here's how it works and what you will see on TV
11/04/24 09:37TOM COLLOMOSSE: English football will embrace semi-automated offside technology from next season, with the system expected to cut VAR delays by 30 seconds.
Premier League clubs vote unanimously for major new change to the offside rule - but it WON'T be ready for the start of next season
11/04/24 01:12Premier League clubs finally voted to introduce the new device, which has been deployed successfully in European club competition and other top-five leagues, in a unanimous decision.
Wolves boss Gary O'Neil is charged by the FA over furious reaction to ruled-out equaliser against West Ham - with head coach facing potential touchline ban for his actions at Molineux
11/04/24 10:35TOM COLLOMOSSE: Wolves boss O'Neil labelled the call 'possibly the worst decision I have ever seen' and now looks set to pay the price for his outspoken reaction.
Why Lille's Jonathan David is the red-hot striker half the Premier League is watching... with a goal tally in France only Kylian Mbappe can beat, he's the key threat to Aston Villa's European dream
11/04/24 08:24TOM COLLOMOSSE: Aston Villa's dream of landing a first European trophy for 42 years is under serious threat from a man who may be lighting up Premier League grounds next season.
Unai Emery will clock up his 1,000th game in charge against Lille and Aston Villa boss will need to use all his guile to steer his stuttering side in pursuit of Champions League rewards
10/04/24 03:55Unai Emery on Thursday clocks up 1,000 games as a manager but he will need all his qualities to ensure he is celebrating after the 1,010th.
Birmingham's new 'multi-billion-pound' stadium plans could transform the city, West Midlands chiefs insist... as the Championship club aims to build a sports venue similar to Man City's Etihad Campus
09/04/24 02:16Birmingham's plan to build a sports venue similar to Manchester City's Etihad Campus has the potential to transform the region, insists West Midlands marketing chief Joel Lavery.
Birmingham City chief Tom Wagner admits the club made a MISTAKE sacking John Eustace 'too early'... after his successor Wayne Rooney was axed for winning just TWO of his 15 games in charge during disastrous 83-day reign
09/04/24 11:03TOM COLLOMOSSE: Birmingham City chief Tom Wagner admits the club sacked John Eustace too early last autumn, which paved the way for Wayne Rooney's dire 15-game spell as manager.
Wales players rally around Dan James after his penalty miss ended their Euro 2024 dream... with boss Rob Page insisting team can come back stronger from 'cruel' defeat
27/03/24 12:18Rob Page leapt to the defence of Dan James after his missed penalty cost Wales a place at Euro 2024.
THE NOTEBOOK: Wales field NO players from the country's biggest clubs, home fans mock Robert Lewandowski in fervent atmosphere, and Connor Roberts leans on invincible moustache for good luck
26/03/24 11:22TOM COLLOMOSSE AT CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Footballers are a superstitious bunch, which is why Connor Roberts appears to be modelling himself on cult Australian fast bowler Merv Hughes.
D-Day for Rob Page: Tuesday's Euro 2024 playoff against Poland is an acid test for Wales... defeat would represent failure while a victory would see the manager achieve something none before him could
23/03/24 10:30TOM COLLOMOSSE: Rob Page is preparing for a night in Cardiff that could make or break his time as Wales manager. Beat Poland and Page will achieve something no Wales boss has delivered.
Xabi Alonso has Bayer Leverkusen's blessing to LEAVE this summer and 'the hype is definitely justified', says their captain Lukas Hradecky - with in-demand manager wanted by Liverpool and Bayern Munich this summer
22/03/24 11:25TOM COLLOMOSSE: Alonso is wanted by the Reds to succeed Jurgen Klopp in the summer and is also courted by Bayern Munich.
Leicester launch 'urgent legal proceedings' against the Premier League and EFL amid row over alleged breach of spending rules... with the Championship leaders placed under transfer embargo
22/03/24 04:57Leicester have launched 'urgent legal proceedings' against the Premier League and EFL in the ongoing row over their alleged breach of spending rules.
Wales 4-1 Finland: David Brooks and Brennan Johnson strike early in each half as hosts move a step closer to qualifying for Euro 2024... with Rob Page's side to face Poland in play-off final in Cardiff
21/03/24 09:45TOM COLLOMOSSE AT CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Brash Rob Page issued a defiant message to Robert Lewandowski and Poland as Wales moved within 90 minutes of Euro 2024 by sweeping aside Finland.
Leicester is CHARGED by Premier League for breaching Profit and Sustainability rules despite being relegated to the Championship last season - as Foxes brand top flight's timing as 'extremely disappointing'
21/03/24 06:21TOM COLLOMOSSE: Despite a recent wobble, Leicester are second in the Championship with a game in hand on leaders Leeds and have a strong chance of winning promotion this season.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Nottingham Forest's chaotic approach to the transfer market has left them in a mess... they only have themselves to blame after receiving a four-point deduction
19/03/24 12:59TOM COLLOMOSSE: An appeal is being strongly considered, meaning the outcome of the relegation battle could still be unknown after all 38 games have been played.
Morgan Gibbs-White has proved a major hit, but Jesse Lingard and Jonjo Shelvey were DISASTROUS signings... rating Nottingham Forest's FORTY-SIX transfers since 2022 after their four-point deduction for breaking spending rules
18/03/24 04:22The club returned to the Premier League in 2022 and have spent big over the last two years as they look to re-establish themselves in the top flight after more than two decades away.
After years in the wilderness followed by play-off heartbreak Coventry are finally emerging from the darkness as they await a blockbuster FA Cup semi-final showdown with Man United
17/03/24 10:31TOM COLLOMOSSE AT MOLINEUX: Coventry's existence has been in doubt more than once in the last two decades.They are desperate for another crack at the elite level.
Mark Robins eyes FA Cup upset after Championship side Coventry defeat Wolves 3-2 with two stoppage time winners to set up Sky Blues' Wembley return
16/03/24 04:45Mark Robins believes Coventry have an outside shot at FA Cup glory after they won a quarter-final classic at Wolves to book their place at Wembley next month.
Wolves manager Gary O'Neil labels Mark Robins' behaviour as 'disgusting' after the Coventry boss left a young ball boy distressed following late FA Cup winner at Molineux
16/03/24 04:41TOM COLLOMOSSE AT MOLINEUX: Furious Wolves boss Gary O'Neil labelled Mark Robins' behaviour 'disgusting' after the Coventry boss' celebrations at his side's FA Cup quarter-final win.
Wolves 2-3 Coventry: City stun Premier League opponents as stoppage-time goals from Ellis Simms and Haji Wright see Sky Blues come from behind to secure their first FA Cup semi-final spot in 37 YEARS
16/03/24 02:19TOM COLLOMOSSE AT MOLINEUX: Mark Robins has been known best as the man who saved Sir Alex Ferguson's job but now the Coventry manager is writing an even better FA Cup story.
Aston Villa 4-0 Ajax (agg 4-0): Hosts suffer huge scare with Ollie Watkins forced off injured after opening scoring... as Leon Bailey sparks late blitz to book place in Europa Conference League quarter-finals
14/03/24 10:07TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Ollie Watkins gave Aston Villa a huge scare by limping off with a knee injury as his team marched into their first European quarter-final since 1998.
Jordan Henderson has dominated the talk around his side's clash with Aston Villa but the Dutch outfit have another generation of promising youngsters at their disposal... meet Ajax's kids being shown the way by the midfielder
14/03/24 04:44Despite their patchy domestic form, the first leg in Amsterdam indicated Ajax have another generation of promising players who England's top clubs will be following closely.
Unai Emery singles out Jordan Henderson as a threat as Aston Villa prepare to host Ajax in the Europa Conference League... but is puzzled why no Premier League club moved for him in January
13/03/24 02:54Henderson will try to guide the Dutch giants into the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League at Villa Park following a goalless draw in Amsterdam last week.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: John McGinn will be HAUNTED by his red card against Tottenham if Aston Villa fail to qualify for the Champions League.... while it is time for Moussa Diaby to show why the club made him their record signing
11/03/24 07:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: We are about to learn just how well Villa can cope without their captain and most influential player. John McGinn is the man who knits is all together.
Ange Postcoglou insists Tottenham are 'not dead yet' in the race for the Champions League spots after four-goal thrashing of Aston Villa... as Unai Emery fumes his side 'lost control'
10/03/24 04:33TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Had fourth-placed Villa won here, they would have moved eight points clear of Spurs with 10 games remaining and the finishing line would have been in sight.
PLAYER RATINGS: Destiny Udogie dazzles in defence and could be one of Tottenham's best signings, while John McGinn's red card killed Aston Villa's hopes of rescuing the match... as one £25m star underwhelms in defence
10/03/24 03:32TOM COLLOMOSSE: It means Spurs have made up ground on Unai Emery 's side in the Premier League , with Villa now only two points clear of Tottenham in fourth place.
Jordan Henderson proved why he would still be a valuable member of England's squad at Euro 2024 in his first game against Premier League opposition since leaving Liverpool, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
08/03/24 07:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: Every successful squad contains characters like Henderson. Even if he is not in next week's squad, he deserves his spot in Germany this summer.
Ajax 0-0 Aston Villa: Jordan Henderson's hopes of collecting a ninth major trophy are kept alive after goalless draw in Amsterdam... as both sides finish the match with 10-men after late dismissals in last-16 tie
07/03/24 07:39TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE JOHAN CRUYFF ARENA: Ajax and Aston Villa's Europa Conference League clash ended in a goalless draw after a tense encounter in Amsterdam.
Wolves are set to offer Gary O'Neil a bumper new contract as reward for impressive debut season - with the club just four points off a European spot and in the FA Cup quarter-finals
07/03/24 12:58Gary O'Neil will be offered a new contract by Wolves including a significant pay rise after a hugely impressive first season in charge.
Leicester face potential points deduction next season amid concerns about breaking spending rules... with Championship leaders in talks with EFL chiefs ahead of publishing accounts
06/03/24 08:32Football League bosses believe Leicester are at risk of breaking spending rules, placing the club in danger of a possible points deduction in future.
Simone Inzaghi was not even the best footballer in his FAMILY but he is one of the most talented coaches in the world... the Inter Milan boss will be in high demand this summer
06/03/24 07:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: After taking Inter Milan agonisingly close to becoming Italy's first Champions League winners since 2010, Inzaghi has set his sights on taking the lot this term.
Jordan Henderson insists he is determined to maintain his England career despite leaving the Premier League... but reveals he has received no guarantees over Euros place
06/03/24 02:40The former Liverpool skipper will take on Aston Villa for his new club Ajax on Thursday - the first time he has faced a Premier League club since departing Anfield for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq.
Jordan Henderson backs Liverpool 'brothers' to make history as he insists he has NO regrets over leaving the club... and reveals he is still in contact with Jurgen Klopp
06/03/24 12:57The England man is now at Ajax after a short spell with Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League, following his departure from Anfield in July. His side face Aston Villa in the Conference League on Thursday.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Jordan Henderson may feel a tinge of regret as he watches Liverpool's chase for four trophies from afar - he would have been a natural leader for Klopp's kids
06/03/24 11:20TOM COLLOMOSSE IN AMSTERDAM: Henderson would doubtless make all the right noises about his career choices. Yet privately, he would not be human if he did not have even a tinge of regret
Aston Villa may sell at LEAST one key player this summer after losing almost £120MILLION in the last accounting year.... with futures of Douglas Luiz, Lucas Digne, and Jacob Ramsey unclear
05/03/24 10:30The Premier League's profit and sustainability rules (PSR) state that clubs can lose no more than £105m over a three-year period, with points deductions among the possible penalties.
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo and Mark Clattenburg held talks with referees' chief Howard Webb over their gripes with officials before Paul Tierney's clanger in Liverpool defeat
05/03/24 07:19Howard Webb has held talks with Nottingham Forest amid the club's unhappiness at decisions they feel have wrongly gone against them this season.
Referees' analyst Mark Clattenburg to argue Nottingham Forest's case to PGMOL after being left shocked by Paul Tierney's decision to allow Darwin Nunez's late winner for Liverpool to stand
02/03/24 07:23About a minute before Darwin Nunez scored Liverpool's winner nine minutes into stoppage time, play had stopped for a head injury to Ibrahima Konate.
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is set for a FA rap after STORMING down the players' tunnel to confront the match officials following Liverpool's controversial late winner
02/03/24 06:33Furios Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is facing an FA rap for storming the players' tunnel and confronting match officials after Liverpool scored a controversial winner
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool: Darwin Nunez saves Reds' blushes by scoring injury time winner to open four-point gap over Manchester City in Premier League title race
02/03/24 05:01TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CITY GROUND Liverpool left it late to beat Nottingham Forest, as Darwin Nunez netted an injury-time winner at the City Ground.
Aston Villa are braced for interest in their star players this summer... with £50m-rated Jacob Ramsey wanted by Newcastle in January and Arsenal long-term suitors of Douglas Luiz
01/03/24 04:48Aston Villa are braced for interest in their star players this summer as the impact of spending rules bites across the league.
Wolves boss Gary O'Neil blasts 'crazy' decision to stage FA Cup fifth round ties in midweek... after Wolves lose Hee-chan Hwang to injury against Brighton
29/02/24 12:41TOM COLLOMOSSE AT MOLINEUX:Wolves will face Coventry in the last eight thanks to Mario Lemina's goal after 77 seconds but Hwang damaged a hamstring in the second half.
Wolves 1-0 Brighton: Mario Lemina's early strike ensures Gary O'Neil's side reach FA Cup quarter-final and set up tie against Championship Coventry
28/02/24 09:42TOM COLLOMOSSE AT MOLINEUX: Jason Steele missed a glorious chance to equalise in stoppage time after heading forward for a corner - and set up a quarter-final tie here against Coventry.
Leon Bailey shined once again against Nottingham Forest... the winger is the key to Aston Villa's top four bid
25/02/24 10:33If Leon Bailey maintains his form it will certainly help Villa maintain their push for the top four. The Jamaican was electric against Nottingham Forest with a goal and an assist.
Tempers boil over as Blades stars Jack Robinson and Vini Souza FIGHT each other... Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder once called on his team to throw punches but didn't mean it literally
25/02/24 10:30TOM COLLOMOSSE: Chris Wilder called on his team to 'swing some punches' when he returned to the club, and here Jack Robinson and Vini Souza took his instructions a little too literally.
Wolves 1-0 Sheffield United: Pablo Sarabia's flicked header sends the hosts into eighth place despite second half fight back from the bottom of the table Blades
25/02/24 03:25TOM COLLOMOSSE AT MOLINEUX: When team-mates turn on each other instead of the opposition, it does not say much for their chances of staging an unlikely escape from relegation.
Aston Villa defender Pau Torres to undergo a scan after he 'felt a small pain' and was forced off during win over Nottingham Forest
24/02/24 08:49The Spain international was starting only his second game back following an injury lay-off, after making only one substitute's appearance in two months due to an ankle problem.
Aston Villa 4-2 Nottingham Forest: Douglas Luiz's brace and goals from Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey in six-goal thriller boost Unai Emery's top-four hopes as they record a second straight victory
24/02/24 04:58TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Leon Bailey idolised Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho growing up and produced a display worth of those modern greats to strengthen Aston Villa's bid for the top four.
Aston Villa are convinced Unai Emery is at the club for the long haul, despite the Spaniard among the candidates to replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich this summer
22/02/24 08:11Aston Villa believe Unai Emery is at the club for the long haul with Bayern Munich including him on their list of candidates to replace Thomas Tuchel this summer.
Nottingham Forest are set to lose their top medical chief after only seven months in the job... amid groans from Nuno Espirito Santo over player absences due to injury
21/02/24 05:21Fearn joined Forest only last July as part of a backroom shake-up but Mail Sport understands he is now poised to depart the City Ground. Fearn is highly regarded within the game.
Wolves could be without in-form forward Matheus Cunha for the rest of the season as he is ruled OUT of Brazil's friendly with England due to significant hamstring injury
21/02/24 11:42Matheus Cunha faces a fight to play a part in the final weeks of Wolves season after he was ruled out of Brazil's friendly with England next month.
Nottingham Forest 2-0 West Ham: Hammers fans call for under-fire David Moyes to be SACKED as goals from Taiwo Awoniyi and Callum Hudson-Odoi condemn ten-man visitors to another defeat
17/02/24 05:24TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CITY GROUND: David Moyes felt the full force of West Ham supporters' fury as the travelling fans called for their manager to be sacked.
Man United and Liverpool are both keen on Roberto De Zerbi and players marvel at his work... but here's why he could face friction with the superstars
17/02/24 07:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: Dancing around his technical area with his natty black jumpers, spiky hair and immaculately tended beard, De Zerbi has bewitched Premier League boardrooms.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is dealing with his worst ever injury crisis, as Boubacar Kamara joins the growing list after ACL tear last weekend that requires surgery
16/02/24 10:31TOM COLLOMOSSE: Unai Emery is wrestling with the worst injury crisis of his career as he tries to correct Aston Villa's recent wobble without several key players.
West Brom agree £60m takeover with Florida-based entrepeneur Shilen Patel - who is set to buy an 88 per cent stake in the club and end Guochuan Lai's disastrous tenure
15/02/24 10:38TOM COLLOMOSSE: The deal, worth a reported £60million, to acquire Guochuan Lai's 88 per cent majority shareholding has been approved by the EFL, with exchange and completion to take place.
Jannik Vestergaard in talks with Leicester over a new contract after enjoying a remarkable renaissance under Foxes boss Enzo Maresca
15/02/24 05:15Jannik Vestergaard is in discussions with Leicester over a new contract after completing a stunning turnaround with the Championship leaders.
Brighton are ready for Roberto De Zerbi's potential departure at the end of the season with Liverpool and Man United among the top admirers of the Italian's style of play
15/02/24 12:49TOM COLLOMOSSE: Brighton are bracing themselves for the possible departure of head coach Roberto De Zerbi at the end of the season and are drawing up contingency plans.
Wolves are dealt huge blow as in-form Matheus Cunha sustains a 'significant' hamstring injury - as boss Gary O'Neil admits there is 'no timeline' on his return
14/02/24 03:04Wolves forward Matheus Cunha sustained a 'fairly significant' hamstring injury during Saturday's Premier League defeat to Brentford, boss Gary O'Neil has said.
West Bromwich Albion's £60m takeover saga drawing to a close with American businessman Shilen Patel favourite to end Guochuan Lai's disastrous tenure
09/02/24 03:40TOM COLLOMOSSE: The asking price for Albion is thought to be close to £60million - about £28m for the club itself with the remainder covering the debt.
Unai Emery tweaks Aston Villa bonus system to give players extra rewards ONLY if they win a trophy or qualify for Europe at the end of the season
08/02/24 06:33TOM COLLOMOSSE: Since returning to the Premier League, Villa's squad were offered incentives based on league position as well as for eventual success in competitions.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Once a contender to take over at Villa Park, beleagured Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino can now only dream of Unai Emery's success with high-flying Aston Villa
06/02/24 10:30TOM COLLOMOSSE: There is thought to have been contact between Sawiris and Pochettino in London, in the months after the Argentine was sacked by Paris St Germain in July 2022.
Coventry 4-1 Sheffield Wednesday: Kasey Palmer sends racism message to football chiefs as he scores opener in FA Cup win
06/02/24 09:37TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE RICOH ARENA: The Sky Blues forward accused supporters of racist abuse when these sides met at Hillsborough in the Championship on January 20.
Unai Emery reveals Ezri Konsa is facing 'three or four weeks' out with injury suffered against Sheffield United in huge blow for Aston Villa
06/02/24 04:23Ezri Konsa faces a month on the sidelines with a knee injury in a huge blow to Aston Villa's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League. He has been one of the best defenders this season.
Birmingham star Andre Dozzell expresses fury after his team-mate Juninho Bacuna is targeted by racists again, claiming lifetime bans aren't enough for those fans
04/02/24 10:30TOM COLLOMOSSE: Birmingham's Andre Dozzell has called for stronger penalties for fans who racially abuse players after Juninho Bacuna was targeted for the second time this season.
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Revealed: How stunning DAZN TV host Diletta Leotta's male colleague's wife stepped in 'to make things clear' with her over her behaviour
Michael Schumacher's son Mick's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend is spotted on celebrity dating app Raya Have couple split? 
Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
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Inside Wrexham's historic promotion: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's spine-tingling speeches, expletive...
Crystal Palace 3-0 Aston Villa: Oliver Glasner's side reach FA Cup final after stunning goals from Eberechi...
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Ian Wright REJECTS Eni Aluko's apology, as he breaks silence on her accusing him of 'blocking' opportunities...
Ipswich RELEGATED from the Premier League after 3-0 loss at Newcastle - as Eddie Howe makes dugout return...
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Matheus Cunha has Man United fans licking their lips as irrepressible Red Devils' target inspires Wolves to...
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- Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn Live: Start time, undercard, scorecard and round-by-round updates as Chris Eubank Sr arrives with his son for bitter grudge match after branding him 'a disgrace'
- Ian Wright REJECTS Eni Aluko's apology, as he breaks silence on her accusing him of 'blocking' opportunities for women in football
- Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively jet in as Wrexham close in on promotion to the Championship - as Deadpool star pours pints and parties with fans ahead of crunch Charlton clash
- Copa del Rey final thrown into chaos as Real Madrid withdraw from pre-match activities and match official breaks down CRYING in response to critical video shared by Los Blancos' in-house TV channel
- Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night - coming in 0.6lbs under 170lbs limit
- White men 'blocked' from applying for jobs at Premier League clubs including Man United and Liverpool, as they advertise 'only to women and ethnic minority candidates'
- The Eubanks are REUNITED: Father and son bury the hatchet as Chris Eubank Sr walks side-by-side with Jr on night old family feud is settled against Conor Benn
- Inside Chris Eubank Sr's fractured relationship with son Jr after fighter ignored boxing legend father's desperate pleas to abandon 'illegal' fight with Conor Benn
- Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa - FA Cup RECAP: Eagles blow Unai Emery's sorry side away to reach final
- Dimitri Payet insists relationship with former mistress was 'consensual' in new testimony after ex-girlfriend accused ex-West Ham star of 'forcing her to film bizarre sex acts' and 'drink her own urine'
- Humiliating NFL Draft moment as Shedeur Sanders' dreams are crushed by brutal prank call
- Wayne Rooney's son leaves fans in stitches with hilarious drawing of Man United legend
- Chris Eubank Sr launches fresh attack on son ahead of crunch Conor Benn showdown - claiming he 'has never understood what boxing is about'
- How to train like Conor Benn: 156-pound fighter details hour-by-hour plan he is using to beat Chris Eubank Jr
- Chelsea vs Everton - Premier League RECAP: Nicolas Jackson breaks his barren spell with his first goal of 2025 as Blues boost their hopes of securing Champions League football
- PREMIER LEAGUE RECAP: Brighton and Fulham net dramatic late winners as Newcastle send Ipswich back to the Championship
- Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft nightmare continues as humiliated QB plummets out of third round in worst slide in history... despite Trump's demand
- Maya Jama joins Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice ringside for Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn clash - as other stars including Idris Elba and KSI also settle in for grudge bout
- Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest rival, but Chris Sr refuses to attend amid a failed drugs test, 'egg-gate' - and a promoter who's dating the opposition's sister
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