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'I thought I would fit the project well': Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer on his reasons for leaving boyhood club Man City... after making Premier League history with four first-half goals against Brighton
29/09/24 09:49
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Thinking a few steps ahead, it seems, is something that is second nature to Cole Palmer both on and off the pitch. Brighton certainly couldn't keep up with the Chelsea star on Saturday as he became the first player to score four goals in the first half of a Premier League game in the Blues' 4-2 win at Stamford Bridge. Last month, Wolves didn't find it any easier as Palmer registered a goal and three assists to lead Chelsea to a 6-2 victory to kickstart Enzo Maresca's tenure....read
Ryan Moore lands the prestigious Coral-Eclipse alongside City of Troy but self-crictical jockey admits he got the ride wrong
06/07/24 09:50DOMINIC KING AT SANDOWN: 'I had him in the wrong place and shouldn't have come down the middle of the track,' grumbled Moore, who is always ferociously self-critical.
Inside the mind of the Premier League's top scorer COLE PALMER, who continues to show why Pep Guardiola was wrong to let him go
16/04/24 11:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Thinking a few steps ahead, it seems, is something that has always been second nature to 21-year-old Cole Palmer both on and off the pitch.
Nicolas Jackson will miss Chelsea's game against Liverpool after his flight was DELAYED... with Senegal's players ordered to return to their homeland after AFCON exit
31/01/24 03:51Head coach Mauricio Pochettino revealed Chelsea were looking into getting striker Jackson back in time following Senegal's AFCON last-16 exit on Monday against the Ivory Coast.
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Liverpool are joining Chelsea in the unknown after Jurgen Klopp's decision to step down... they will hope the rebuilding process doesn't take as long as it has at Stamford Bridge
31/01/24 03:04ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Not so long ago, Liverpool v Chelsea was the Premier League's standout rivalry. Title and top four races have been defined by their meetings in years gone by.
Nicolas Jackson could return for Chelsea TONIGHT for the Blues' game against Liverpool after Senegal's AFCON exit... as Mauricio Pochettino suggests the forward can 'arrive and score the winning goal'
31/01/24 08:43Chelsea were yesterday exploring the logistics involved with getting the striker back following Senegal's last-16 exit on Monday, with Mauricio Pochettino ready to involve him if possible.
Luton 4-0 Brighton: Elijah Adebayo HAT-TRICK inspires Hatters to stunning win in front of Tom Lockyer to lift Rob Edwards' side out of the relegation zone and leave Seagulls down in eighth
30/01/24 09:51Luton were blown away by Brighton on their introduction to the Premier League back in August. Fast forward almost six months and they showed how far they have come by getting revenge.
Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto will be fit to face Liverpool in major injury boost for Chelsea... and Mauricio Pochettino could also welcome back Nicolas Jackson after Senegal's AFCON exit
30/01/24 02:20Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto will return to Chelsea's squad for Wednesday's trip to Liverpool and they could also welcome back Nicolas Jackson from AFCON duty
Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa: Premier League rivals cancel each other out at Stamford Bridge... as Chelsea spurn several chances after Douglas Luiz had a goal ruled out for handball
26/01/24 09:39CHELSEA 0-0 ASTON VILLA - ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea and Aston Villa couldn't be separated so will do it all again in a fourth-round replay.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says Armando Broja has 'amazing potential' but admits the young striker may find it difficult to emulate Blues legends Didier Drogba and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
25/01/24 10:30Pochettino has backed Armando to show his potential like Kane though it is not easy as a young Chelsea striker following in the footsteps of Drogba and Hasselbaink.
Mauricio Pochettino reveals Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto could return from injury for Chelsea's game against Liverpool next week following minor lay-offs
25/01/24 01:50The French duo have returned to full training after spells on the sideline and closing in on returns, though will miss Friday's FA Cup fourth round visit of Aston Villa before the Liverpool match.
Ben Chilwell insists he has 'unfinished business' at Wembley as Chelsea defender targets Carabao Cup glory against Liverpool after losing three finals with the Blues
24/01/24 10:30ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Ben Chilwell says he has unfinished business at Wembley after leading Chelsea into the Carabao Cup final.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino reveals he is 'desperate' to win a trophy in England after reaching Carabao Cup final... following painful defeats at last hurdle when he was Tottenham manager
24/01/24 12:28Pochettino is now one more win away from lifting his first piece of silverware with an English club after losing Carabao Cup and Champions League finals during his Tottenham reign.
Cole Palmer's cold celebration gives former team-mate the shivers, Mauricio Pochettino is facing a Robert Sanchez dilemma... and Carrick family are down in the dumps
23/01/24 10:21Chelsea reached the Carabao Cup final with a 6-1 thrashing of Middlesbrough in their semi-final second leg on Tuesday.
CHELSEA RATINGS: Cole Palmer roamed around in trademark style and Axel Disasi enjoyed himself at right back in 6-1 thrashing of Middlesbrough… but which Blues star scored just 5/10?
23/01/24 10:12ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: It was a chastening night for Middlesbrough but this was all about Chelsea's richly assembled side, who, for the first time in a while, clicked on all fronts.
Brighton 0-0 Wolves: Seagulls climb above Manchester United in the table as wasteful visitors spurn the chance to clinch fourth straight league win
22/01/24 09:41BRIGHTON 0-0 WOLVES - ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT THE AMEX: All of a sudden, Brighton have become a very different team with mixed benefits, but the goals have dried up too.
Ivan Toney backed to better Eric Cantona's comeback on his return from an eight-month ban... as Brentford boss Thomas Frank claims the star will 'hit the ground running' to aid the Bees
19/01/24 10:31Eric Cantona, Christian Eriksen and David Beckham were some of the names that sprung to mind as Thomas Frank looked ahead to Ivan Toney's long-awaited Brentford comeback.
Ivan Toney will captain Brentford on his Premier League return against Nottingham Forest tomorrow... with Thomas Frank urging he is '99.9 per cent' certain the striker will stay with the Bees despite Arsenal and Chelsea interest
19/01/24 09:10Striker Toney, who Frank reiterated is 99.9 per cent likely to stay at Brentford this month, was unable to train with his teammates for the first four months of his suspension.
Christopher Nkunku could return to training this week in huge boost for Chelsea, after Mauricio Pochettino had admitted he was 'worried' about latest injury setback
16/01/24 07:23ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Christopher Nkunku has been earmarked for a possible return to training this week in a fitness boost for Mauricio Pochettino. He has been sidelined since December.
Chelsea's stars have been given three days off after edging out neighbours Fulham... and manager Mauricio Pochettino could do with a rest too
14/01/24 11:31ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea's players were given three days off after edging out Fulham, with Mauricio Pochettino feeling they need a chance to catch their breath.
Fulham's Tom Cairney insists he was 'bamboozled' by inconsistent decisions during defeat to Chelsea... after Malo Gusto escaped a red card for studs-up challenge on Willian
14/01/24 10:30ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Tom Cairney said he was 'bamboozled' by the inconsistency in refereeing decisions after Chelsea defender Malo Gusto escaped a red card during their 1-0 win on Saturday.
Marco Silva laments decision not to show Malo Gusto a red card for tackle on Willian during Fulham's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea... and claims it is 'difficult to understand' the inconsistency in Premier League officiating
13/01/24 03:29Defender Gusto was instead shown a yellow following the first-half flashpoint when the game was goalless, allowing Chelsea to keep 11 men on the field and go onto win narrowly.Cole Palmer asked Pep Guardiola to go out on loan before he was told 'you stay or get sold'... after pushing for his move to Chelsea the 21-year-old opens up on his instant Blues impact and breaking into the England side
12/01/24 05:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ADRIAN KAJUMBA: He is equally aware of what is coming next when the topic of his £42.5m move from Manchester City to Chelsea is discussed.
Mauricio Pochettino admits he is 'a little bit worried' about Christopher Nkunku's injury problems with the £53m forward once again sidelined after missing the first half of the season
12/01/24 01:27ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Nkunku has managed just four appearances since joining Chelsea but is still dealing with a hip issue having missed the first half of the season due to a knee injury.
Mauricio Pochettino warns his players that the Chelsea badge counts for nothing against Middlesbrough and insists they must be on top form to avoid shock in the Carabao Cup
08/01/24 10:31Mauricio Pochettino has warned Chelsea to be humble and think about their current 'reality', not the club's history and badge, or they could be in for a shock against Middlesbrough.
Warning signs concern Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea boss calls on his players to 'respect' Middlesbrough in Carabao Cup semi-final
07/01/24 10:31Mauricio Pochettino punched his fist repeatedly into the palm of his hand in that animated way managers do when they want more from their players.
PLAYER RATINGS: Raheem Sterling produces moment of magic as Chelsea cruise past Preston to book their place in the FA Cup fourth round... while Alfie Gilchrist dazzles on his full debut
06/01/24 08:39ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: The Blues started the game in second gear, allowing Preston several chances and missing many of their own.
Chelsea 4-0 Preston: Blues cruise into the FA Cup fourth round as three-goal salvo in 11 second-half minutes downs Championship visitors... with Armando Broja, Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling and Enzo Fernandez on target
06/01/24 07:27ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: For the best part of an hour, Preston performed in a manner that suggested Stamford Bridge could be the scene of some FA Cup magic.
West Ham 0-0 Brighton: Seagulls claim their first clean sheet in the Premier League this season and move above Manchester United into seventh place... as a smattering of boos greet the Hammers at the final whistle
02/01/24 09:26ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT THE LONDON STADIUM: A point at home to Brighton, depleted or not, was not enough for some and a smattering of boos greeted the final whistle.
Roberto De Zerbi insists James Milner can 'play for years' as the Brighton boss backs 37-year-old veteran to chase down Gareth Barry's all-time Premier League appearance record
01/01/24 10:30Milner, who turns 38 on Thursday, will edge closer to Gareth Barry's tally of 652 appearances when he faces West Ham tonight, and move level with second-placed Ryan Giggs on 632.
Wing wizard Michael Olise showed why he is in England's sights with his double against Brentford... and underlined Crystal Palace's players' respect for Roy Hodgson in stunning performance
31/12/23 10:31ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT SELHURST PARK: He is in England's sights and also eligible for Nigeria and Algeria but boss Roy Hodgson is eager to let his star make a call on his own international future.
Roy Hodgson slams 'disrespectful' sack talk as the Crystal Palace boss FINALLY brings an end to the Eagles' eight-game winless run against Brentford as the 76-year-old points to his own 'incredible' CV
30/12/23 10:31ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT SELHURST PARK: The Palace manager went into this game on the back of an eight-game winless run but insisted he pays no attention to 'outside noise'.
Crystal Palace 3-1 Brentford: Eagles pick up all three points thanks to goals from Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze against the Bees... as Thomas Frank's side suffer FIFTH defeat in a row
30/12/23 05:01ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT SELHURST PARK: When Roy Hodgson needed them most, they kicked in for Palace's manager, who inspired the timeliest of victories from his side.
Bournemouth star Hamed Junior Traore 'is suffering from malaria after falling ill on international duty with Ivory Coast' - and is set for a 'lengthy spell on the sidelines after being discharged from hospital'
29/12/23 12:57Traore, 23, a January loan arrival from Sassuolo, has spent a number of weeks in hospital after the illness was picked up on international duty with the Ivory Coast in November.
Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno to escape FA punishment after altercation with a ball boy during his side's 3-0 defeat at Bournemouth
27/12/23 10:56Goalkeeper Leno made contact with the youngster - touching rather than pushing him manager Marco Silva insisted - as he went to retrieve the ball in the second half.
Bournemouth 3-0 Fulham: Goals from Dominic Solanke, Justin Kluivert and Luis Sinisterra see Cherries cruise to victory... with Bernd Leno's ball boy shove capping a day to forget for visitors
26/12/23 04:55ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Bernd Leno did not quite take Boxing Day literally but could still be in hot water after getting physical with one of the Bournemouth ball boys.
Mauricio Pochettino is feeling far from festive as he prepares to bring his Chelsea players in for Christmas Day training 24 hours after their trip to Wolves... with Argentine admitting his side cannot afford a day off
23/12/23 11:06ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Chelsea's players will be in for training on Christmas Day, with Mauricio Pochettino claiming they have so many games to prepare for he cannot give them a day off.
Luton 1-0 Newcastle: Andros Townsend's first-half header secures Hatters' third Premier League win of the season with the winger paying tribute to Tom Lockyer after his goal
23/12/23 04:57ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT KENILWORTH ROAD: But what would have lifted Lockyer just as much was the performance his teammates produced in his absence,
Andros Townsend pays tribute to Tom Lockyer by celebrating with a shirt bearing the Luton captain's name after heading the Hatters in front against Newcastle
23/12/23 03:36ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT KENILWORTH ROAD: Lockyer is now at home recovering following a cardiac arrest against Bournemouth last week.
Mauricio Pochettino delivers blunt warning to stars and agents moaning about lack of game time - insisting Chelsea are not a charity - and admitting he is 'annoyed' by behaviour as Blues languish in 10th
22/12/23 03:39Competition for places in certain departments of Pochettino's squad is hotting up with big summer signings Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia fit again after long-term injuries.
Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton: Danny Welbeck's late, looping header denies Eagles win over bitter rivals after Jordan Ayew's opener and moves Roberto De Zerbi's side up to eighth
21/12/23 09:58ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT SELHURST PARK: Danny Welbeck was sent on for Simon Adingra at half-time and it eventually paid off when the former Man United striker looped in a brilliant header.
Chelsea will issue stadium BAN to fan who ran onto the pitch to CONFRONT Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka in Blues' Carabao Cup quarter-final win amid police investigation
20/12/23 02:44The fan entered the pitch from the Matthew Harding Stand after Mykhailo Mudryk scored a stoppage-time equaliser and taunted Newcastle goalkeeper Dubravka.
Chelsea vs Newcastle PLAYER RATINGS: Djordje Petrovic is the hero for the Blues as they reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals while Kieran Trippier endures a hugely disappointing night
19/12/23 11:06Chelsea beat Newcastle on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. Mail Sport's Adrian Kajumba assesses how both sets of players performed.
THE NOTEBOOK: Invisible man Lewis Hall finds it hard to get noticed, Callum Wilson gives Chelsea fans the Ollie Watkins treatment... and Mykhaylo Mudryk irks coaches before dramatic equaliser
19/12/23 10:54Chelsea booked their place in the semi-finals of the League Cup on Tuesday when they defeated Newcastle United 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the two sides finished the 90 minutes level at 1-1.Police and Chelsea launch probe after fan ran onto the pitch to CONFRONT Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka after Mykhailo Mudryk scored dramatic late equaliser in Carabao Cup quarter-final clash
19/12/23 10:39The supporter ran on from the Matthew Harding stand and barged into Dubravka seconds after Mykhailo Mudryk's injury-time equaliser which forced penalties.
Ollie Watkins reveals celebration against former club Brentford was a response to a FAN who was 'abusing' the ex-Bees striker... after Aston Villa star nets late winner for visitors
17/12/23 04:48After scoring the late winner for Aston Villa, Watkins shoved his hand through the net and jabbed his finger forcefully in the direction of the supporters behind the goal.
Mauricio Pochettino insists his faltering Chelsea side are still a work in progress ahead of Saturday's clash with Sheffield United
15/12/23 10:31ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Time is not something Chelsea managers tend to get too much of. And despite claims that things will be different, Graham Potter lasted just seven months.
Robert Sanchez will MISS the festive period after picking up a knee injury against Everton - with the untested Djordje Petrovic set to deputise for the Spaniard as Chelsea face more injury woes
15/12/23 01:22ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Chelsea have yet to put an official timeline on how long goalkeeper Sanchez will be sidelined though sources expect he will be unavailable for around four weeks.
EXCLUSIVE: Brighton's medical team overhaul continues as club doctor Vicann During leaves the club just two days after head of medical performance Adam Brett's departure
14/12/23 04:41ADRIAN KAJUMBA AND SAMI MOKBEL: Mail Sport revealed on Tuesday that Brighton's head of medical and performance Adam Brett had left the club after nine years at the Seagulls.
Everton and Burnley among clubs across Europe interested in signing ex-Derby youngster Archie Brown... with left back on England U21's radar having shone abroad in Switzerland and Belgium since leaving Rams
13/12/23 04:07Defender Brown has been making a name for himself abroad since leaving the Pride Park club in 2021 having come through their academy. He has been on the radar of sides across Europe.
Nicolas Jackson escapes FA punishment despite grabbing Nathan Patterson's throat during Chelsea's 2-0 loss to Everton... as Blues star avoids retrospective disciplinary action
12/12/23 12:28Nicolas Jackson grabbed Everton's Nathan Patterson around the throat during the bust-up and had to be pulled away from the scene by Mauricio Pochettino and members of Chelsea staff.
Small issues are weighing heavily on Mauricio Pochettino: Boss thinks lack of height makes Chelsea prone to aerial attack, but FFP fears mean they can't throw money at the problem with THREE players wanted
11/12/23 04:43Of the 10 outfield players that started for Chelsea in Sunday's loss at Everton , only four were 6ft or over - Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile , Cole Palmer and Armando Broja.
Burnley have their own gem in James Trafford after shelling out a club-record £19m to sign the young goalkeeper from Man City last summer
10/12/23 10:31James Trafford, 21, has faced criticism in a difficult top-flight baptism but his heroics backed up why he was so highly thought of at City. His 10 saves were crucial to Burnley earning a point.
Roberto de Zerbi claims Brighton aren't a top team and he is not a top coach as Seagulls' inconsistency continues in draw against Burnley
09/12/23 10:31ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT THE AMERICAN EXPRESS STADIUM: Brighton had only Simon Adingra's late equaliser to show for their dominance as they were made to settle for a point.
Brighton 1-1 Burnley: Simon Adingra rescues a point for Roberto De Zerbi's side after Wilson Odobert opener
09/12/23 05:02ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT THE AMEX: Vincent Kompany's Burnley led through Wilson Odobert's first-half strike and were managing to keep Brighton at bay as the clock ticked towards full time.
Mauricio Pochettino admits he is worried about Chelsea's poor record defending crosses ahead of their trip to Everton... as towering Toffees could prove a handful for the Blues
08/12/23 10:30ADRIAN KAJUMBA: McTominay outmuscled stand-in captain Levi Colwill to score from Alejandro Garnacho's cross leaving Pochettino facing questions about his side being bullied.
Mauricio Pochettino admits Chelsea must accept criticism after they were booed by their own fans following a limp Man United defeat
08/12/23 02:00ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Some in the away section turned on Pochettino's players as they went towards them following a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford.
Brighton 2-1 Brentford: 18-year-old Jack Hinshelwood scores the winner with his first senior goal as Roberto De Zerbi's side come from behind to win
06/12/23 09:34ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT THE AMEX STADIUM: The passion in the versatile 18 year-old's goal celebration and as he led more of them at full-time said it all.
Newcastle consider shock move for David de Gea, with Man United's former goalkeeper an option to replace injured Nick Pope - who could be out for four months - if he'll take a wage cut
04/12/23 11:08EXCLUSIVE BY ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Newcastle are considering their options, including a possible move for free agent David de Gea, as they await the results of scans on Nick Pope 's shoulder injury.
Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope set to undergo scans on a dislocated shoulder and could require surgery... but the Magpies are optimistic he will not be out for longer than five months
04/12/23 09:40Pope is facing a lengthy lay-off, with an operation currently considered the most likely course of action, after he was forced off late on at St James's Park.
Fulham 3-2 Wolves: Willian's contentious 94th-minute penalty ends Cottagers' winless run after visitors had twice equalised with THREE spot-kicks scored
27/11/23 10:04ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: If decision do even out over the course of a season, Wolves will eventually be in for a glut of them going in their favour.
Arsenal and Manchester City amongst Premier League clubs watching 15-year-old Denmark prospect Tristan Aldcroft Panduro, with the Copenhagen midfielder also eligible to play for England
27/11/23 10:51Midfielder Panduro is rated as one of Denmark's best young talents and captains their under-16s, doing so most recently in a four-team friendly international competition in Alicante.
Former Cardiff City defender Jack Simpson issues public apology after being banned for calling his Asian team-mate a 'dirty P***'... and pleads for chance to salvage his career
21/11/23 05:57Jack Simpson has issued a public apology and spoken of his hopes that his professional career is not over after being banned for racially abusing a former teammate.
Robert Sanchez insists Chelsea CAN qualify for the Champions League this season... urging his side has the 'spirit, belief and quality' to finish in the top four after drawing 4-4 with Man City
13/11/23 01:00ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Recent weeks have suggested Chelsea are on the up, with five wins and two draws - against title chasers Arsenal and Manchester City - among their last eight results.
Mauricio Pochettino's furious tirade at officials will NOT be punished further by the FA... after the Chelsea boss apologised for 'crossing the limit' at the end of his side's thrilling 4-4 draw with Man City
13/11/23 12:35ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Mauricio Pochettino will avoid any further punishment from the FA after his furious full-time reaction following Chelsea's dramatic draw against Manchester City.
PLAYER RATINGS: Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling influential after inspiring Chelsea to draw with former club Man City... but Josko Gvardiol struggled in an uncomfortable outing
12/11/23 08:19Chelsea and Manchester City played out a breathless spectacle with Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling netting against their former club. ADRIAN KAJUMBA has rated the players...
The curious case of hat-trick hero Nicolas Jackson... who still has his doubters despite netting three times against Tottenham
10/11/23 10:31He may have walked away with the match ball but Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson also walked off with his detractors still unconvinced following his treble at Tottenham on Monday night.
Mauricio Pochettino insists Chelsea and the FA decided Reece James would not join Gareth Southgate's England squad... as the Blues boss claims his skipper is 'desperate' to join the Three Lions
10/11/23 02:23ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Southgate suggested Chelsea right-back James had turned down a call up as 'he doesn't feel he is quite ready' having only recently returned from a hamstring injury.
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Edin Terzic learned the ropes under Jurgen Klopp and Slaven Bilic... Now Dortmund's boss and lifelong fan is ready to take down Newcastle again
07/11/23 01:10ADRIAN KAJUMBA: 'He's got a love for that club that is pretty similar to me at West Ham,' former Hammers captain and now sporting director Mark Noble said of Dortmund fan-turned-boss Terzic.
Liverpool turn up the heat on Luton Town after Hatters fans were heard tragedy chanting during 1-1 draw - as Bedfordshire Police get involved and the FA 'strongly condemn' unsavoury singing
06/11/23 08:36Liverpool were forced to contact Luton on Monday questioning their response to the tragedy chanting that marred Sunday's draw between the two sides.
Liverpool contact Luton to question their response to the tragedy chanting heard during their Premier League clash... with the FA launching an investigation and police holding discussions with the Hatters
06/11/23 04:11The taunts were sung by some home fans during the 1-1 Premier League draw at Kenilworth Road, and the FA says it is now looking for information from Luton.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk reveals Luis Diaz told team-mates he didn't want them to suffer with him after kidnap of his parents... as he claims the 'horrible' situation will motivate the squad
06/11/23 04:00Captain Virgil Van Dijk opened up about the shock that spread through the Liverpool camp after they learned forward Diaz's mother and father had been snatched off the streets in Colombia.
Emotional moment Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp embraces Luis Diaz on the pitch after star unveiled message calling for kidnappers to release his father - as teammates say they 'feel his pain' and hail his 'character and inner strength'
06/11/23 12:55The 26-year-old winger scored an extraordinary 'emotional' late equaliser at Luton Town yesterday, raising his shirt to reveal a message demanding 'Libertad Para Papa' - 'Freedom for Papa'.
Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Virgil van Dijk have led the protests over scheduling with football gripped by crisis amid more injuries than ever before... so why is nothing been done?
06/11/23 12:25Jurgen Klopp is constantly aghast at fixture scheduling. Virgil van Dijk claimed that while 'players are getting paid well, it should not come at the cost of our health'.
Luis Diaz issues emotional appeal to father's kidnappers to free him as Liverpool star says his family are 'desperate' with worry
05/11/23 11:49Luis Diaz's father has been held for over a week by a guerrilla group, the national Liberation Army (ELN), in his homeland. Diaz posted a statement after scoring in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Luton on Sunday.
Rob Edwards rues 'what if' moment for Luton Town after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser in 1-1 draw with Liverpool - as Hatters boss insists they have the 'belief' to avoid relegation after a 'fighting' display
05/11/23 08:39ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT KENILWORTH ROAD: Rob Edwards was full of pride after his Luton Town held Liverpool to a draw at Kenilworth Road.
Jurgen Klopp comforts Luis Diaz after Liverpool forward scores equaliser at Luton following kidnapping of his dad... and he celebrates by unveiling 'freedom for Papa' shirt
05/11/23 07:54Jurgen Klopp paid tribute to Luis Diaz after he came off the bench to score an 'emotional' equaliser for Liverpool at Luton.
THE NOTEBOOK: Darwin Nunez registers season record nine shots in one game but still draws blank, Teden Mengi impresses at the back and Jurgen Klopp labels Luton's dressing room 'Mount Everest'
05/11/23 07:44Luis Diaz rescued a point for Liverpool with his late equaliser securing a 1-1 draw away at Kenilworth Road against Luton Town.
Adored... but ignored: As Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino prepares for his reunion with Tottenham we reveal the story of his brutal sacking and how close he was to an emotional return
04/11/23 10:30Time heals all. Spurs chairman Levy and Pochettino have since worked through their differences - and there were a few.
Roy Hodgson regrets blast at kids as the Crystal Palace boss admits he was WRONG to criticise young stars for their performances against Tottenham
02/11/23 10:30Boss Hodgson singled out Matheus Franca, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and Naouirou Ahamada after the 2-1 home loss, saying: 'They didn't do anything for us at all, really. We became much weaker.'
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Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra 'are giving each other a second chance' and 'not all is lost in their marriage', claim reports in Spain after Man City boss 'spent time in Barcelona'
Agonising moment moment snooker player loses black ball frame at World Championship with cruel slice of luck Player left a mixture of disbelief and disgust 
Jamie Vardy will LEAVE Leicester this summer and could be set for a move to the US with wife Rebekah as fairytale 13-year spell ends on a sour note
EXCLUSIVE Eni Aluko faces ITV AXE over accusing colleague Ian Wright of 'blocking' female pundits from TV work Big development 
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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Chelsea 1-0 Everton: Nicolas Jackson nets first goal since December to boost Blues' Champions League bid
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Copa del Rey final thrown into chaos as Real Madrid withdraw from pre-match activities and match official...
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Bruno Fernandes has gone from unsuitable Man United captain to their 'glue' and 'social connector'... he...
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Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn fight thrown into MORE chaos as new row surfaces on eve of grudge bout
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Inside Leeds United's return to 'The Promised Land' - and what they will do next: Four summer signing...
NATHAN JONES INTERVIEW: How the charismatic Charlton boss bounced back from a disastrous 95 days at...
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Enzo Maresca insists Cole Palmer's slump is NOT his fault... as Chelsea boss blames 'mental' issue for...
- 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's weigh-in farce shows Conor Benn showdown is more of a marketing masterpiece than a bona fide brawl, writes JEFF POWELL
- The cheapest ticket going for £675, pubs preparing to be drunk dry and even special edition pies! Mail Sport hits the streets of Liverpool as fans gear up for wild title celebrations to banish Covid memories
- Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night - coming in 0.6lbs under 170lbs limit
- Former Arsenal star admits defeat in addiction battle as he urges other players to 'NOT follow' in his footsteps
- 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'
- Patrice Evra calls out Luis Suarez for a CAGE FIGHT, 13 years on from infamous racism row - and Man United legend even says former Liverpool star can BITE him
- Ruben Amorim breaks his silence on Man United's £62.5m move for Matheus Cunha - and reveals he has already decided who will leave this summer
- Chris Eubank Jr reacts to prospect of losing $500k for missing weight by less than one ounce, as Conor Benn warns he has 'no sympathy' and sends message on necklace at final face-off
- 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'
- Wayne Rooney leaves fans in stitches as he fails to find Liverpool and Manchester on a map in 'fascinating' test of his geography skills
- Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft nightmare continues as humiliated QB plummets out of third round in worst slide in history... despite Trump's demand
- TNT Sports receive 102 complaints over 'BIASED' commentary by Rio Ferdinand and Robbie Savage in Man United's comeback win over Lyon
- Chris Eubank Jr could NOT have lost more weight, insists Tony Bellew - as he reacts to boxer tipping the scales over the limit ahead of Conor Benn showdown
- Stable boy at the centre of betting controversy to receive winnings on 'one-in-a-million' wager as bookmakers FINALLY agree to payout
- Humiliating NFL Draft moment as Shedeur Sanders' dreams are crushed by brutal prank call
- 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
- 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
- Unai Emery reveals Marcus Rashford is AHEAD of Ollie Watkins in Aston Villa's pecking order as boss outlines new roles for on-loan Man United star
- Emma Raducanu loses second-round Madrid Open clash amid British wipeout in Spain - with Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal knocked out in straight-sets thrashings
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