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The secrets behind the success of Chelsea's next manager: Enzo Maresca has Johan Cruyff quotes as his WhatsApp profile image and even wrote a THESIS on tactics... just don't dare question 'Diet Pep'
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27/05/24 04:00
KIERAN GILL AND TOM COLLOMOSSE: It was late on Sunday when Kieran McKenna received a phone call from one member of the Chelsea hierarchy to let him know the news personally - that he came close but would not become the next head coach of their club. It was done as a courtesy and out of respect for how highly they rated him. McKenna was lauded for how he had led Ipswich from League One to the Premier League, and the 38-year-old was gracious throughout the conversation, but Chelsea had someone else in mind from their shortlist containing Enzo Maresca (right), Thomas Frank and Roberto De Zerbi....read
Chelsea move towards appointing Leicester boss Enzo Maresca as their new manager as talks accelerate, with sources saying Italian is new leading candidate, after one rival for the job got call to tell him he 'hasn't made it'
27/05/24 11:59SAMI MOKBEL AND KIERAN GILL: Mail Sport reported on Thursday that Chelsea had begun the process of holding formal interviews with candidates, with Maresca (centre) now the frontrunner.Roberto De Zerbi considered as the 'favourite' for the Chelsea job with the ex-Brighton boss on a four-man shortlist to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge
26/05/24 08:07Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is a leading candidate for the Chelsea job after Mail Sport confirmed his previously secret inclusion on their four-strong shortlist.Roberto De Zerbi emerges as the fourth mystery candidate on Chelsea's shortlist - joining Thomas Frank, Kieran McKenna and Enzo Maresca
26/05/24 11:11KIERAN GILL: Mail Sport can confirm that the former Brighton boss, 44, is in the running alongside the other candidates as Chelsea close in on their next head coach.Revealed: How Ex-Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino could lift trophy at Stamford Bridge in two weeks' time as he faces awkward return
24/05/24 07:44Sources say Pochettino has not pulled out of the June 9 fixture after he parted ways with the Premier League club by mutual agreement on Tuesday.Lucas Paqueta betting charge: How the case was built as West Ham star could face 10-YEAR ban from football, including fourth booking when he was already being investigated
23/05/24 09:00West Ham can only wonder if Lucas Paqueta's career will be as good as over if he is found guilty of spot-fixing while wearing their famous shirt. It is a miserable situation for the playmaker.Revealed: Chelsea have begun the process of conducting formal interviews with candidates to succeed Mauricio Pochettino after whittling down their shortlist to four… including a mystery manager
23/05/24 07:25Stamford Bridge directors have reduced their managerial shortlist, with Ipswich's Kieran McKenna, Leicester's Enzo Maresca and Brentford 's Thomas Frank still in the frame.Lucas Paqueta charged by FA with breaking betting rules... tiny Brazilian island - which gave its name to West Ham star - is where bets were placed on him getting booked
23/05/24 04:46West Ham's Brazilian star Lucas Paqueta has now been charged with breaking betting rules and the whole investigation began after wagers were placed from an island bearing his name.Revealed: Chelsea's new four-man shortlist to replace Mauricio Pochettino with two candidates DROPPED and Brentford boss Thomas Frank in the picture with a mystery fourth option
23/05/24 01:48Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness and Girona's Michel are understood to have dropped out of contention while they chase their primary targets for Mauricio Pochettino's successor.What the mood of Chelsea's in-the-dark dressing room is REALLY like: WhatsApp chats have a 'what have they done vibe' amid 'devastation and disgust' at Mauricio Pochettino's exit
23/05/24 01:00Before we get to the incredulity shared by the Chelsea squad, it's worth mentioning the risible statistic that was attracting attention among their representatives on Wednesday.Revealed: Kieran McKenna IS interested in succeeding Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea as Ipswich face fight to hang on to highly-rated boss… but Man United could hijack move after FA Cup final
22/05/24 09:00KIERAN GILL: Despite the Stamford Bridge club's ruthless reputation for chewing up head coaches, sources close to McKenna have described a desire to challenge himself at the highest possible level.Inside the final talks - and a shock request - that led to Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea exit... as sources reveal he wouldn't follow their 'puppet' strategy amid a struggle for power
22/05/24 01:00EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: 'Thank you for everything,' he told us after beating Bournemouth on Sunday to finish the season with a fifth straight victory.Mauricio Pochettino LEAVES Chelsea by 'mutual consent' after just one season at Stamford Bridge... despite brilliant end to the season which saw Blues finish in sixth place
21/05/24 05:59KIERAN GILL: The 52-year-old Argentine was subjected to an internal review - led by sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart as well as co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali.Chelsea players in the dark over Mauricio Pochettino's future as club weigh up the manager's position... with Djordje Petrovic insisting the Blues squad 'believe in him'
20/05/24 12:30In front of the watching Behdad Eghbali and Jose E Feliciano, as well as the sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, multiple players approached Pochettino to show their appreciation.Chelsea's season of two halves ends with a European place guaranteed but will it be enough to save Mauricio Pochettino?
19/05/24 05:20CHELSEA 2-1 BOURNEMOUTH - KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Pochettino patrolled the pitch after the full time whistle.Chelsea agree initial £29m deal to sign 17-year-old Brazil prodigy Estevao Willian, nicknamed 'Messinho' - while Tottenham and Aston Villa express interest in Blues midfielder
18/05/24 03:46SIMON JONES AND KIERAN GILL: Estevao is one of several young talents that Chelsea have been monitoring while developing a strong presence in South America.Roberto De Zerbi will LEAVE Brighton at the end of the season, but 'is NOT taking over at Bayern Munich' after German side distanced themselves from move
18/05/24 02:43Roberto De Zerbi will bid farewell to Brighton on Sunday after agreeing to leave by mutual consent, but it is being denied that the Italian has been secretly lined up to take over at Bayern Munich.Mauricio Pochettino admits that he feared he would be sacked by Chelsea after their 4-2 defeat by Wolves in February, revealing that in those 'tough' moments 'you feel loneliness'
17/05/24 09:30KIERAN GILL: The Chelsea managers' lowest moment came back in February when his side lost 4-2 at home to Wolves and supporters chanted Jose Mourinho's name at Stamford Bridge.Southampton 3-1 West Brom (3-1 agg): Saints produce dominant second-half performance in front of prime minister Rishi Sunak to book their place in the Championship play-off final against Leeds
17/05/24 08:59KIERAN GILL AT ST MARYS: Save for a consolation header in stoppage time, visiting West Brom hardly ever posed a threat at St Mary's Stadium.FIFA unveil new system where managers get two challenges per match, similar to tennis or cricket... as Premier League clubs vote on whether to scrap VAR
17/05/24 02:57KIERAN GILL: Football is copying cricket and tennis by trialling a new challenge system in which managers will have the power to twirl their finger in the air to initiate a video review of a decision.Mauricio Pochettino admits he is unsure of the reception he'll get from Chelsea fans after final game of the season despite recent form... but manager says 'at least social media is now being nice to me!'
17/05/24 01:17Pochettino has overseen an excellent end to the campaign, losing one of his last 14, but ultimately knows finishing outside of the top four will be a deemed a disappointment.Billionaire Daniel Kretinsky insists West Ham takeover is low down his list of priorities as he closes in on a £3.5bn purchase of Royal Mail...but he's not nicknamed the 'Czech Sphinx' for nothing
16/05/24 06:39Sources in Daniel Kretinsky's sphere yesterday spoke of a reluctance to expand his English empire by purchasing one of the Premier League 's most iconic clubs.Mauricio Pochettino praises Nicolas Jackson for proving his critics wrong after they 'killed' him with comparisons to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba
14/05/24 09:30KIERAN GILL: Nicolas Jackson is now on 14 goals in the Premier League - none of them from penalties - and his target heading into his maiden campaign was to reach 15.Arsenal fans will be KICKED OUT of Tottenham's clash with Man City tonight as security is tightened amid concerns home tickets are being snapped up by rival supporters
14/05/24 02:16Anyone found to be attending in support of Arsenal - as opposed to being a genuine Tottenham fan wanting to see their team take on Manchester City - will face ejection from the ground.Mauricio Pochettino's winning tactical tweaks shows why he deserves to keep his job as Chelsea manager as injury crisis eases just in time for the Argentine
12/05/24 09:30KIERAN GILL AT THE CITY GROUND: Mauricio Pochettino's future at Chelsea will ultimately be decided at an end-of-season review, but recent form has shown an upturn in performances.Nuno Espirito Santo insists Nottingham Forest are NOT safe from relegation because 'he's seen too many things in football' - despite huge goal difference advantage of 12 over Luton
11/05/24 09:41Nuno Espirito Santo insists Nottingham Forest are not safe from relegation yet, claiming Luton could still stage one the most remarkable turnaround on the Premier League season's final day.Mauricio Pochettino hails huge impact of Reece James on Chelsea comeback and insists 'I never said I was unhappy', having hinted he could leave Blues
11/05/24 09:06Mauricio Pochettino hailed the return of Reece James after his assist for Chelsea's winner, less than three minutes into his first appearance since December.PLAYER RATINGS: Cole Palmer is again the star of the show for Chelsea in thrilling 3-2 win over Forest - but which Blues player was 'largely ineffective'?
11/05/24 06:44Chelsea denied Nottingham Forest the chance to celebrate mathematical safety with a rousing late turnaround.Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino reveals he could QUIT Chelsea and says 'maybe we are not happy' as he casts more doubt over his future
10/05/24 11:08KIERAN GILL: Chelsea's managerial situation is shrouded in confusion after Mauricio Pochettino on Friday admitted he does not know if he will be sacked at the end of this season.Chelsea close in on unwanted Premier League record held by Leeds... but newfound maturity following a video intervention from Mauricio Pochettino bodes well for the future
09/05/24 08:04KIERAN GILL: One of Mauricio Pochettino's methods for improving his young Chelsea players' maturity this season involved a video session at Cobham back in December.Benoit Badiashile insists Chelsea's players are fully behind Mauricio Pochettino despite rough season as recent clean sheets offer optimism
07/05/24 08:15KIERAN GILL: Apart from a 5-0 reality check by Arsenal, Pochettino has overseen an unbeaten run since February which has left the team with a chance of making Europe.How Chelsea flop has gone from being a target of boo boys to playing a crucial part in their push for Europe... and a key change shows why Pep Guardiola wanted him at Man City
06/05/24 06:00Long after full-time, once Stamford Bridge had emptied to leave only the cleaners in the stands, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart emerged from the tunnel full of smiles after one of their regular visits to the Chelsea changing room.PLAYER RATINGS: Noni Madueke pips his Chelsea team-mates to player of the match award as FIVE West Ham players are given terrible 3/10 mark
05/05/24 04:03KIERAN GILL AND KATHRYN BATTE AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea kept up their chase for a European spot by hitting West Ham for five at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.THE NOTEBOOK: Cole Palmer joins an esteemed list after scoring again, West Ham fans show David Moyes appreciation as senior players return for Chelsea
05/05/24 04:01KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Ahead of his 22nd birthday on Monday, Palmer became the third player in the league's history to reach 30 goal involvements in a season.Luton's 1-1 draw with Everton will bring little relief to their disadvantaged position in the relegation race - they'll have to hope others cannot capitalise on their failure to win, writes KIERAN GILL
03/05/24 09:03KIERAN GILL AT KENILWORTH ROAD: Every point counts, but picking up the odd one here and there is unlikely to be enough once this relegation race is at its end for Luton.Mauricio Pochettino hits out at 'stupid' rumours around his future at Chelsea after 2-0 win over Tottenham - but admits he 'doesn't know' if he will be in charge next season
03/05/24 01:25Pochettino conceded he does not know what the hierarchy have planned this summer - when a review of the season is set to take place - but he reminded his critics that his deal has a year to run.Ange Postecoglou snaps back at a Sky Sports reporter after he was asked why his message 'wasn't getting through' during Tottenham's 2-0 defeat by Chelsea
02/05/24 09:58KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Postecoglou (left) questioned his players' mindset after a performance that left this Spurs boss fuming.THE NOTEBOOK: Mark Clattenburg still scarred by Battle of the Bridge, Chelsea fans pay tribute to Tottenham target Conor Gallagher... and Mauricio Pochettino shares a picture of his pooch!
02/05/24 09:39KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Tottenham's Champions League hopes were dealt a damaging blow as they fell to a 2-0 Premier League defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.PLAYER RATINGS: Chelsea shine in 2-0 win over Tottenham with one player's performance full of positivity - while SIX of Spurs sorry XI record just a four out of 10, writes KIERAN GILL
02/05/24 08:47KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson earned Chelsea a 2-0 victory over Tottenham in the Premier League on Thursday night.Mauricio Pochettino claims Chelsea fans 'fall in LOVE' when they meet him as he looks heal the relationship further eight years after leading Spurs during the Battle of the Bridge
01/05/24 09:30KIERAN GILL: Pochettino's Spurs drew 2-2 at Stamford Bridge on May 2, 2016 - a night of unbridled enmity which ended with Leicester City confirmed as Premier League champions.Chelsea fans set to show appreciation for Conor Gallagher and unveil giant banner of the captain ahead of Tottenham clash... as speculation mounts over their homegrown star's future at the club
01/05/24 04:46KIERAN GILL: Organised by the fan group We Are The Shed and funded by supporters, the display will carry the message 'Chelsea since birth' above an image of Gallagher.Chelsea set to be without a season-high 14 PLAYERS for Tottenham clash... as Mauricio Pochettino tries to explain crippling injury crisis that has put two more stars on the shelf
01/05/24 01:49Chelsea have the chance to take a big step towards securing European football for next season on Thursday while Tottenham want to get their top-four push back on track after losing to Arsenal.PLAYER RATINGS: Harry Kane edges out Jude Bellingham in the battle of the Englishmen... but which Bayern Munich star had a SHOCKER in 2-2 draw with Real Madrid?
30/04/24 09:14KIERAN GILL: Thomas Tuchel's side started well at the Allianz Arena, but the Spanish giants struck first as Vinicius Jnr (right) finished well after a delightful through ball from Toni Kroos .Huge change to VAR that fans desperately want is being considered by Premier League officials in biggest revamp since the system was introduced
30/04/24 05:54KIERAN GILL: Mail Sport revealed in January how this initiative was set to be introduced for next season and Webb spoke on Tuesday night on why they want to improve the fan experience.Chelsea's rivals are encouraged by lack of breakthrough over new contract for Conor Gallagher as they prepare to swoop this summer, with midfielder approaching final year of his deal
30/04/24 11:21KIERAN GILL: Chelsea are nearing a summer in which they might not only lose Thiago Silva but also Conor Gallagher, with interested clubs buoyed by the lack of a breakthrough over a new deal.Chelsea now have no warrior in their team of fledglings. Thiago Silva's departing leadership skills will leave a void... and he could even claim to be in their modern best XI, writes KIERAN GILL
30/04/24 06:46KIERAN GILL: Chelsea are not only losing a classy central defender in Thiago Silva. They are losing more prestige, more experience and more professionalism than you fear they can afford.Thiago Silva, 39, breaks down in tears as he announces he is leaving Chelsea - but hints he is ALREADY in line for another role - as Mauricio Pochettino loses his only star above the age of 30
29/04/24 10:09KIERAN GILL: Silva joined the club on a free transfer from PSG in 2020 and has remained a vital member of the squad throughout his four years, starting in their 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday.Simmering Mauricio Pochettino left 'damaged' after another VAR fiasco denied Chelsea a dramatic victory against Aston Villa - but the Blues should take pride
28/04/24 08:53KIERAN GILL: It might have been a foul. It might not have been. What we do know is referee Craig Pawson had a perfect view in real time.Mauricio Pochettino claims VAR has 'damaged English football' after Chelsea saw last-gasp goal against Aston Villa ruled out as he says controversial decision was 'ridiculous'
27/04/24 09:57KIERAN GILL: The visitors had battled back from 2-0 down at half-time and were celebrating wildly when they thought Axel Disasi had secured a stoppage-time winner.Conor Gallagher's beautiful late strike gave Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino the least they deserved with a 2-2 draw... while Aston Villa's second-half display will concern Unai Emery
27/04/24 09:10ASTON VILLA 2-2 CHELSEA - KIERAN GILL AT VILLA PARK: There were fans with flares outside of Villa Park's Trinity Road Stand turning the air claret and blue as the team coaches arrived.Mauricio Pochettino insists he's not the only one on trial at Chelsea following a faltering campaign... after the Blues boss admitted he hadn't 'crossed paths' with owner Todd Boehly 'in MONTHS'
26/04/24 12:54KIERAN GILL: Pochettino (right) was speaking ahead of a trip to Aston Villa in which Chelsea will look to kickstart a winning run to secure some form of European football.Pep Guardiola insists only perfection will secure Man City the Premier League title... as he claims Liverpool's defeat by Everton served as a reality check for his side
26/04/24 05:36KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Pep Guardiola (left) has insisted that his side must be flawless in their remaining Premier League matches to usurp Arsenal at the top of the table.Pep Guardiola fends off suggestions that Man City made a 'statement' in dominant Brighton win... and insists none of the title rivals are 'safe' after Liverpool's defeat to Everton
25/04/24 10:29KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX: Pep Guardiola said only perfection will secure Manchester City another Premier League trophy after this Phil Foden-inspired trouncing of Brighton.THE NOTEBOOK: Pep Guardiola can have Bruno Guimaraes for £100m, 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook is no celebrity fan and Man City's social media post backfires
25/04/24 10:03KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Phil Foden struck twice as Manchester City stepped up their bid for a fourth Premier League crown in a row with a ruthless 4-0 victory at Brighton.PLAYER RATINGS: Phil Foden rewarded Pep Guardiola for granting him freedom and Kyle Walker was relentless, but which Brighton star learnt brutal lesson and earned 4/10?
25/04/24 09:13PLAYER RATINGS: Mail Sport's Kieran Gill rates the players as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 win over Brighton as the reigning champions closed the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to a point.Chelsea receive welcome boost as Cole Palmer trains with his team-mates after missing his side's 5-0 capitulation at Arsenal due to illness
25/04/24 03:40EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: Cole Palmer returned to Cobham on Thursday after his absence in the midweek capitulation to Arsenal underlined how vital he is to Chelsea .Chelsea risk dressing room backlash if Mauricio Pochettino is sacked... with Blues squad supportive of their under-fire boss amid ongoing struggles
24/04/24 06:07Chelsea's hierarchy are set to stage a summer review of the situation and will need to take their squad's attachment to Pochettino into account when deciding whether to make a change.Why Mauricio Pochettino could face the Chelsea sack: Reports he is safe are premature... and owners' review will hold him to account - even if they are to blame too, writes KIERAN GILL
24/04/24 06:00KIERAN GILL AT THE EMIRATES: Mauricio Pochettino (left) is not blameless for Chelsea's failings this season. After their 5-0 defeat by Arsenal, it is difficult to see what Chelsea are trying to do.Mauricio Pochettino accuses his Chelsea players of 'giving up' in 5-0 London derby defeat at Arsenal as Blues boss blasts: 'When we have bad days, we are so bad'
23/04/24 10:41KIERAN GILL AT THE EMIRATES: This performance piled the pressure back on Pochettino, who admitted they will never deserve European football if they perform as pitifully as this.PLAYER RATINGS: Four Chelsea stars split the WORST score - so who was 'soft' and whose performance was 'strange' as Arsenal tore into them?
23/04/24 09:13Arsenal produced a stunning display to beat Chelsea 5-0. Mail Sport's Isaan Khan rates how Arsenal's players performed, while Kieran Gill gives his verdict on the disappointing Blues.Anthony Taylor and Stuart Attwell are selected to officiate at Euro 2024, despite the pair being at the centre of the Nottingham Forest storm that saw the Premier League outfit denied THREE penalties against Everton
23/04/24 09:27Referee Anthony Taylor and VAR Stuart Attwell - the two officials at the centre of the Nottingham Forest storm - have been selected to officiate at Euro 2024 this summer.It's WRONG to pin Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final loss on Mauricio Pochettino... he coached them to a win, but his profligate players let them down yet again with tired Man City there for the taking
21/04/24 06:00KIERAN GILL AT WEMBLEY: He should not be blamed for there being more waste at Wembley than your local tip. Tactically, he coached Chelsea to a win.THE NOTEBOOK: Nicolas Jackson feeds the doubters after Wembley shocker, Mauricio Pochettino gives coy response over FA Cup replays... and has Lucas Paqueta lost his focus ahead of a summer move to Man City?
20/04/24 09:32KIERAN GILL AT WEMBLEY: Jackson was one-on-one with Ortega in the first half and did not even take a shot. It is hard to think that Ivan Toney would not have seized the chances that came.PLAYER RATINGS: Nicolas Jackson scores just 4/10 after missing huge chances for Chelsea - but which Man City star was the unlikely hero in FA Cup semi-final win?
20/04/24 06:29KIERAN GILL AND JACK GAUGHAN AT WEMBLEY: Man City bounced back from the disappointment of the Champions League quarter-final exit to Real Madrid as Bernardo Silva's late goal sunk Chelsea.Mauricio Pochettino insists Gary Neville's 'billion-pound bottlejobs' jibe is NOT motivating Chelsea ahead of their Wembley return against Man City
19/04/24 03:09KIERAN GILL: Chelsea lost to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final in February - a defeat during which Neville took a direct a dig at the way they crumbled in against Jurgen Klopp's kids.Cole Palmer was asking to leave Man City for TWO seasons, reveals Pep Guardiola... as he admits he 'didn't give the Chelsea star the minutes he deserved'
19/04/24 02:02JACK GAUGHAN AND KIERAN GILL: Palmer faces his former City for the third time at Wembley today as Chelsea aim to thwart City's quest to become the first club to win consecutive doHow Chelsea and Cole Palmer are primed to heap more misery on Man City in their FA Cup semi-final showdown... and the dilemma that could make or break the Blues' season
18/04/24 04:00KIERAN GILL: Palmer's calmness amid chaos has earned him the nickname 'Cold Palmer' and has changed the debate from whether he should make England's squad to whether he should start.Raheem Sterling missed Chelsea's last two games after suffering a bout of food poisoning with the winger now back in training ahead of huge FA Cup semi-final showdown against old side Man City
18/04/24 08:35EXCLUSIVE: Sterling's last appearance was as a sub in the 4-3 victory over Manchester United two weeks ago, a comeback which became a Premier League classic after Cole Palmer's late double.Why Mauricio Pochettino can't escape blame in the penalty sideshow that overshadowed 6-0 win over Everton... but he IS right on one thing about Chelsea's selfish spot-kick row stars
16/04/24 06:02KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Mauricio Pochettino's mood did not match that of a manager whose team had triumphed 6-0 after a bizarre penalty incident involving three players.THE NOTEBOOK: Chelsea continue to invest in youth while Ligue 1 boss watches on as Mauricio Pochettino's side demolish Everton at Stamford Bridge
15/04/24 10:02KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: The Toffees are confident that, like when they reduced a 10-point deduction, they can tempt the commission into showing leniency.Mauricio Pochettino FUMES at Chelsea duo for trying to take penalty off Cole Palmer and warns they will be 'out' if they do it again as embarrassing on-field row overshadows 6-0 thrashing of Everton
15/04/24 09:58KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Pochettino wanted to start his post-match press conference by discussing that penalty saga rather than the victory itself.PLAYER RATINGS: Five Everton stars score just 2/10 in 6-0 demolition by Chelsea - but did unstoppable Cole Palmer get a perfect 10?
15/04/24 09:15KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea produced perhaps their most convincing performance of the season as they trashed Everton 6-0.Alejandro Garnacho liking posts criticising Erik ten Hag will not have gone unnoticed by Ineos… as Bournemouth draw leaves the beleaguered Man United boss unsure who he can trust to perform for him
14/04/24 06:00Those in the room for Ten Hag's press conference heard the full reasoning behind why he made that half-time change. It would be a stretch to say he explicitly blamed the teenager.Furious Andoni Iraola claims Bournemouth were ROBBED of a stoppage-time penalty against Manchester United... and insists his side 'deserved to win' after 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium
13/04/24 10:09Andoni Iraola insisted Bournemouth were robbed of a stoppage-time penalty, as Erik ten Hag made a hasty exit from his press conference when quizzed on Man Utd's worst Premier League finishPLAYER RATINGS: Four Man United players receive a 5/10 rating in draw at Bournemouth but which Red Devil is a FOUR for a 'sub-standard' display?
13/04/24 06:45KIERAN GILL AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Bruno Fernandes scored twice to rescue an unconvincing 2-2 draw for Manchester United at Bournemouth as they dropped to seventh.Chelsea DEFEND selling two hotels for £76million to another company run by their owners... as club insiders insist they ran the deal past the Premier League to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules
13/04/24 06:00Insiders at the London club insist that deal was done within the Premier League's rules and ran by the competition beforehand, adding that they used two independent valuers.How Tottenham's thunderbolt Micky van de Ven became the Premier League's fastest EVER player... and the club who said he wasn't quick enough
13/04/24 01:00KIERAN GILL: Tottenham are the beneficiaries of this smiling sprinter's resolve, with one insider revealing that they beat Liverpool to sign the 22-year-old left-sided centre back.Chelsea top new Premier League table on spending on players' agents after splashing £75MILLION. So where does YOUR club place?
12/04/24 02:08Premier League clubs paid £409.59million in agents' fees in the last two transfer windows, with Chelsea topping the table after forking out £75.14m.Ange Postecoglou admits he has not watched back Tottenham's humiliating 6-1 defeat by Newcastle last season ahead of their trip to St James' Park... as he insists his side are preparing for a 'tough game'
12/04/24 02:01KIERAN GILL: Spurs return to the stadium where they were battered, though the visitors will have a very different look with Harry Kane and Eric Dier among those who have since left the club.Chelsea are left shattered by late drama this time as they fail to follow up on win over Man United, writes KIERAN GILL
07/04/24 09:00KIERAN GILL AT BRAMALL LANE: The pigeon that somehow invaded the Bramall Lane press room felt like a fitting reminder of the flapping on show from Mauricio Pochettino's players.
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Team USA serenade A'ja Wilson at Paris Olympics as the WNBA star celebrates 28th birthday Celebrates with personalized champagne
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Olympics commentator CORRECTED live on air after misgendering USA star Raven Saunders But viewers watching on are unimpressed
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Travis Kelce announces launch date of 'Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?' The Chiefs star gave fans a first look at his new show on Amazon Prime
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How Aaron Rodgers held an impromptu reunion with his father Ed at a golf tournament after NFL star's rift with his parents Jets star's family agony
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Lamecha Girma's condition 'revealed' after horrifying fall during steeplechase at Paris Olympics He was taken away on a stretcher
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Appalachian State football star smacks teammate with his own HELMET in wild brawl during practice Viral footage was shared on social media
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What Simone Biles showed 'pommel horse guy' Stephen Nedoroscik when Team USA stars crossed paths at Olympics 'Surreal'
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Falcons forced to cancel practice after Rondale Moore is rushed to hospital as teammates 'pray' for wide receiver Scary scenes
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to crowd Canadian pole vaulter cleared national record 4.85m to make podium
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Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker praises Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid for their support After his controversial commencement speech
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Michael Jordan enters fishing tournament in stunning $8million superyacht NBA legend puffs on a cigar at Maryland competition
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Travis Kelce 'upgrades his kitchen' for Taylor Swift with singer set to spend more time at his $6million mansion Often cook together
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Jeweler behind Simone Biles' GOAT necklace reveals fans will NEVER be able to buy their own - despite 'thousands' of requests Bold decision
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Jonathan Owens reveals his stance on Simone Biles going to 2028 Olympics in LA Amid his desire to have kids with the USA gymnastics legend
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Why Simone Biles broke down in tears after her final event of the 2024 Olympics The American gymnast now has 11 Olympic medals to her name
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Watch as Mariners invite kids from Seattle hospital to hand out signed baseball cards... to MLB stars Fans praise players for the gesture
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif powers past Janjaem Suwannapheng to book place in Olympic final MIKE KEEGAN AT ROLAND GARROS
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Christian McCaffrey's comical blunder fuels uncertainty surrounding Brandon Aiyuk's 49ers future Slip of the tongue from the running back?
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Olympic Village food vendor breaks silence after swimming star claimed athletes found 'WORMS' in the food Hit back at British star Adam Peaty
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MyKayla Skinner begs taunting Simone Biles to call off cruel attacks Claims she's been subject to online bullying and death threats
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Luana Alonso's shock comments about Team USA resurface Amid claims the Paraguayan was kicked out the Olympic village in Paris
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Meet US Olympics superstar Gabby Thomas' boyfriend Spencer McManes He'll cheer her on as she goes for Paris 2024 gold on the track
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Conor McGregor launches shocking attack on Khabib Nurmagomedov and slams Donald Trump After former president's confession to Adin Ross
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Pat Mahomes Sr. celebrates six months' sobriety after recent arrests Marks it with bizarre Instagram post featuring baseball legend
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Serena Williams shames Paris restaurant for turning her and her kids away during 2024 Olympics The five-star hotel replied to tennis icon
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Allowing gender row boxers to compete is dangerously wrong, but the charlatans who exploit them for their cause are even worse OLIVER HOLT
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Olympic champion Armand Duplantis celebrates world record by kissing girlfriend and PUNCHING teammate Wild celebrations
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Simone Biles reveals the damage to her calf as she wears protective BOOT following painful end to Paris Olympics It was a difficult end to a golden Games
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Travis Kelce blames Taylor Swift after fan admits she 'literally almost died' after meeting the Chiefs star 'You just took my wife's breath away,' Kelce told
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Simone Biles endures brutal day at the Olympics as she injures herself Before taking silver on the floor following huge error on the beam
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam As teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Revealed: Real reason glamorous Olympic swimmer, 20, was kicked out of the athletes village After being accused of 'inappropriate conduct'
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Noah Lyles comments mocking the NBA resurface after USA star won 100m Olympic gold in dramatic photo finish And fans love it!
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Three brutal NFL brawls erupt between Detroit Lions and New York Giants As practice ahead of the 2024-25 season turns violent
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif gives first sit-down interview since forcing female athlete to quit after 46 seconds Issues a defiant warning
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USA Olympic star reveals why he deliberately finished LAST in 110m hurdles as fans hail 'genius'' Finished five seconds behind the winner
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Simone Biles toasts Olympic glory with racy snaps alongside fellow Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles: 'Red, white, biles & chiles' Lots to celebrate
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Jon Rahm savaged by analyst Brandel Chamblee after Spanish golfer missed out on Olympic medal following late collapse Brutal verdict
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Manchester City star rounds off his pre-season vacation by landing a huge fish On a five-day family trip
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Controversial boxer Imane Khelif celebrates her latest Olympics win with a poignant Instagram post On the brink of an Olympic medal
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Steve McMichael enters Pro Football Hall of Fame in powerful scenes as the Bears star, ravaged by ALS, is joined by teammates Touching tribute
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Amazing Katie Ledecky video of her playing peekaboo with Michael Jordan as a baby resurfaces A baby GOAT meets NBA's ultimate star
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Ben Gay, former Cleveland Browns running back, dead Former NFL player lost his life in a tragic car accident in Colorado at the age of 44
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2024 Olympics sailing medal race descends into chaos after USA rivals make baffling mistake in final stretch And yet somehow, they STILL won gold!
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Simone Biles draws star-studded crowd at vault finals including John Travolta, Andy Murray and Pharrell Track star Allyson Felix also among the crowd
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'Pommel horse guy' Stephen Nedoroscik wins another bronze! Olympics fans go wild after Team USA's 'Clark Kent' secures second medal in Paris
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These Games are a triumph - in spite of Olympic chiefs! Superstars like Simone Biles provide protection from criticism RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
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Olympics fans laud Simone Biles for post-vault moment with rival After USA star admitted she 'doesn't want to compete with the Brazilian no more'
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Tommy Fleetwood moves within one shot of leaders Jon Rahm and defending Olympic champion Xander Schauffele in Olympics RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
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Simone Biles: Why I've been shaking with anxiety in the Olympic village USA's golden girl gets candid on life in France for the Paris Games
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Dodgers give update on Freddie Freeman after son Max, 3, diagnosed with rare nerve disease Heartbreaking news emerged this week
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Simone Biles' INCREDIBLE opening Houston Astros pitch from 2019 goes viral Is there anything that the USA gymnastics star cannot do?
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Travis Kelce is helping a Chiefs teammate deal with PTSD after 18-year-old was shot dead in alleged 2018 robbery Classy gesture
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Fans have ranked every sports stadium in the United States with California being among the WORST So where does YOUR team rank?
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Simone Biles breaks silence on criticism of husband Jonathan Owens for wearing her Olympic gold medal After fans blasted his 'odd' behavior
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Ryan Garcia brands Olympic boxing a 'joke' as he weighs in on Imane Khelif controversy Amid outrage over gender question marks
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Chinese badminton player proposes to his girlfriend after she wins gold at 2024 Paris Olympics After she took home top spot in mixed doubles
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Simone Biles reveals new Team USA nickname After the five-girl squad won more gymnastics gold at the Olympics earlier this week
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Riley Gaines slams Kamala Harris over Imane Khelif Olympic boxing controversy Reveals why backing VP is 'vote against your daughter's future'
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Dodgers star Freddie Freeman and wife Chelsea give heartbreaking update on son Max, 3, after he was rushed to hospital Shock news
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Simone Biles reveals reason behind wearing a GOAT necklace after winning ANOTHER Olympic gold' 'Haters hate it, so I love it even more'
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Angela Carini arrived at Paris Olympics to honor her late father... instead, her 46-second loss to Imane Khelif has sparked a gender row Debate is raging on
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Imane Khelif left rival thanking GOD for escaping horrific injuries in 2022 fight 'Biological male' now sparking huge Olympics gender row
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Imane Khelif row: NFL star SLAMS Pat McAfee's comments after boxer beat Italy's Angela Carini Not impressed with the ESPN analyst
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympics gold as USA icon prevails in gymnastics all-around event As teammate Suni Lee takes bronze
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American diver jokes about 'staring at the hot athletes' in hilarious TikTok from the Olympic Village After making slew of funny videos in Paris
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Angel Reese poses in a Chanel bikini during whirlwind tropical getaway Before rookie star returns to training with Chicago Sky
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Pornhub reveals HUGE spike in Olympics searches As fans go wild on the porn site after watching stunning athletes in action in Paris
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EXCLUSIVEBelichick's ex Linda Holliday living happily on Nantucket amid Jordon Hudson romance After moving into $4.8M home
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Fans claim Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are MARRIED after spotting new detail in Arrowhead suite Eagle-eyed fans are onto them!
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles pose in Team USA bath robes from Olympic village They enjoy a relaxing night after winning gold earlier in the week
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Olivia Dunne lives it up at Paris Olympics as she shares stunning pictures from France Livvy loves the Games judging by her latest social media post
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USA basketball star goes viral for injury treatment at Paris Olympics - but all is not as it seems! Cameras caught him in a bad way!
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Brazil trainer goes viral for stealing a chair meant for injured fencer Nathalie Moellhausen And she was competing with a TUMOR on her coccyx
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Simone Biles gets BLOCKED by MyKayla Skinner as their bitter Olympics gymnastics feud escalates Biles has crossed a line with Skinner
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Fans rip into Simone Biles' husband Jonathan Owens for 'odd' behavior after gymnast's Olympic win Was it wrong for him to wear her medal?
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Korbin Albert scores outrageous goal for the USWNT against Australia Embattled star has been criticized for anti-LGBTQ post
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- Simone Biles breaks silence after Jordan Chiles ruling sees USA star's Olympic bronze medal put in jeopardy
- Heartwarming moment major spat between Brazilian and Canadian beach volleyball players at the Olympics is defused as DJ plays John Lennon's 'Imagine', sparking mass sing-a-long
- Olympics fans left divided after Team USA high-jumper Shelby McEwen refused to share his gold medal with competitor - before being dealt 'instant karma'
- Olympics fans are left in stitches as new video of viral breakdancer 'Raygun' in qualifying emerges - and ask 'how did she beat 14 others?'
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- Simone Biles rallies behind US gymnast Jordan Chiles who may LOSE her Olympic bronze medal five days after winning it on a technicality as her sister slams bombshell ruling that hands medal to Romanian opponent... but IOC won't be rushed on a decision
- 'Summertime Trav' Kelce and 'Polo Pat' Mahomes arrive for Chiefs' first preseason game in Jacksonville as Kansas City aims for threepeat
- World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
- USA runner who was replaced 4 minutes before 4x400 relay hits back at USATF despite team's historic eighth Olympics gold
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- Caitlin Clark enjoys last weekend before WNBA return meeting Aaron Judge at Yankee Stadium
- Jordan Chiles' sister says RACISM is behind shock decision to strip USA gymnast of her Olympic bronze
- Rachael Gunn: Angry Aussie Olympics boss Anna Meares blames criticism of breakdancer Raygun on SEXISM after her shocking display in Paris
- German athlete reveals she 'vomited NINE times and had diarrhoea' after swimming in the River Seine for Olympic race - despite £1.2BILLION clean-up job
- Donald Trump taunts Imane Khelif by calling Olympic boxer 'he' and claims she's transgender after winning gold
- USA water polo player pulls rivals trunks in SHOCK viral underwater camera clip from Paris Olympics
- Man United agree £43m Matthijs de Ligt deal AND a £17m fee for Noussair Mazraoui in double transfer from Bayern Munich to transform Erik ten Hag's defence
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