Recruitment staff at Liverpool talk about players who have “taken the stairs rather than the elevator” to the top. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, two of the greatest signings in the club’s history, certainly fit in that category — overcoming adversity and setbacks on their journeys to Anfield. Liverpool believe new signing Alexis Mac …
Liverpool have completed the signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for an undisclosed fee. The Argentina international, who will wear Liverpool’s No 10 shirt, penned a five-year deal after being given permission to undergo a medical on Tuesday. Mac Allister told Liverpoolfc.com: “It feels amazing. It’s a dream come true, it’s amazing to be here …
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The frenzy is already underway. Real Madrid are eager to prise Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund. Lionel Messi is leaving Paris Saint-Germain and, most likely, bound for Saudi Arabia. A flurry of England internationals, from Harry Kane to Declan Rice, James Maddison to Mason Mount, might also be on the move. The transfer window may …
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As the majority of Europe’s major domestic leagues wind down for the summer, The Athletic’s writers and editors have had their say on the standout players from their various 2022-23 seasons. Here are their verdicts… Erling Haaland, Manchester City Football is more nuanced than just scoring goals but even the artistry of Ilkay Gundogan and …
Did the Premier League season pass you by? Can you barely remember what took place before the World Cup? Are you a bit unsure of what happened with Bournemouth? It’s difficult to describe a 380-game campaign concisely. But here is an attempt: all 20 Premier League teams’ seasons summarised in 10 choice matches… GO DEEPER …
All 20 Premier League clubs’ 2022-23 season summed up in just 10 games Read More »
If Tottenham Hotspur want a manager who can produce attractive football, win lots of matches, make a favourable impression on Harry Kane and bring together a near-mutinous fanbase, why are they missing what seems so blindingly obvious? Or to rephrase the question: what more evidence did they need during this tortuous, sometimes torturous, search for …
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As sales pitches go, Levi Colwill could not have done more to encourage Brighton & Hove Albion in their desire to keep hold of him for at least another year. Halfway through an exclusive interview with The Athletic, the 20-year-old central defender had to be reminded that he is, in fact, a Chelsea player, such …
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The rumbling you can hear in the distance is the sound of the transfer market coming to life: not the whirring of fax machines these days, but the roar of the engines on private jets, soon to be drowned out by the clamour for more, more, more. It never stops, really. But for the majority …
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Raheem Sterling has been left out of England’s squad for their upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers after holding talks with manager Gareth Southgate. The Chelsea forward will not feature against Malta at the Ta’ Qali National Stadium on June 16 and North Macedonia at Old Trafford on June 19 after it was mutually decided he should rest …
Following Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Brentford, Alisson was presented with a goalkeeper shirt to celebrate his 100th clean sheet for the club. The Brazilian, widely considered Liverpool’s player of the season, is not content with a century of shut-outs. “I hope I’m going to reach 200, 300, as many as possible,” he said. It was music …
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