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Mohammed Kudus set to travel to London for West Ham medical after £38m deal and five-year contract was agreed for Ajax star as Hammers splash the last of their Declan Rice money
25/08/23 02:54
Mohammed Kudus will travel to London for his West Ham medical on Saturday after a £38million fee and five-year contract was agreed with Ajax and the player. West Ham's technical director Tim Steidten flew to Razgrad, Bulgaria on Thursday to watch Kudus score a hat-trick in his final game for Ajax against Ludogorets. Though that was in the Europa League, he will still be eligible to represent West Ham in the competition this season....read
KIERAN GILL: Why West Ham couldn't afford to 'do a Tottenham'... the Hammers have bided their time and spent the £105m they received for Declan Rice wisely
24/08/23 10:36KIERAN GILL: Elon Musk did Tottenham a favour last week by removing all pictures posted on Twitter from before 2014.REVEALED: The tiny island at the eye of the Lucas Paqueta storm... Brazilian slice of paradise - which gave its name to the West Ham star - is where bets were placed on stylish midfielder to get booked
21/08/23 05:40A flurry of bets placed on the 0.5mile square island's most famous resident, Lucas Paqueta, to be booked in a Premier League game in March this year triggered a global investigation.EXCLUSIVE: West Ham's own sponsor Betway reported suspicious activity that prompted FA probe into Lucas Paqueta after spike in bets from near Rio de Janeiro on him to be booked against Aston Villa in March
19/08/23 08:56EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES AND KIERAN GILL: Betway's integrity alert system was triggered by a series of bets on the player to be booked against Aston Villa last March.Lucas Paqueta is WITHDRAWN from the Brazil squad after Mail Sport revealed West Ham star is being investigated for alleged betting breaches as his manager admits he removed him to 'resolve these issues'
18/08/23 09:37Brazil national team manager Fernando Diniz has revealed he decided to remove West Ham star Lucas Paqueta from his squad for upcoming international matches against Peru and Bolivia.EXCLUSIVE: Mike Dean on his colourful life with the whistle, hating being a VAR and how he will say it how he sees it as a Mail Sport pundit... and why he WASN'T an 'arrogant' referee, 'just confident'
18/08/23 09:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY KIERAN GILL: Mike Dean insists that you will not be finding any splinters in his backside because there will be no sitting on the fence this season.James Ward-Prowse will NOT wear Mark Noble's famous No 16 shirt at West Ham, instead taking No 7 as he aims to surpass David Beckham's free-kick haul
14/08/23 02:17KIERAN GILL: Ward-Prowse is an artist from dead balls and that is a big reason why West Ham manager David Moyes pushed so hard for this £30million transfer to go through.Mad Hatters glee party! We join the Luton fans for their historic first match in the Premier League… and even a heavy defeat at Brighton can't dampen spirits
13/08/23 09:31KIERAN GILL AT THE AMERICAN EXPRESS STADIUM: Luton's journey back to the top tier was hellishly long. It involved financial oblivion and points deductions and losing 5-1 to Gateshead.Ange Postecoglou insists his Tottenham players didn't need any 'warm fuzzy cuddles' before Brentford draw following Harry Kane's departure
13/08/23 05:14KIERAN GILL AT THE GTECH STADIUM: Though they did not win, Spurs turned on the style at times as the Premier League got its first taste of 'Ange-ball'. Postecoglou was pleased.THE NOTEBOOK: Home fans mock Spurs for Harry Kane leaving, Yves Bissouma looks like his old Brighton self, while Guglielmo Vicario had a nervous debut
13/08/23 03:49There was some inevitable mockery surrounding Kane's move to Spurs here, but they didn't look short of firepower without him. We also saw Guglielmo Vicario - and nothing of Eric Dier.Brighton 4-1 Luton: Roberto De Zerbi's move to the top of the table after beating the Hatters on their return to top-flight football after goals from Solly March, Joao Pedro, Simon Adingra and Evan Ferguson
12/08/23 03:57KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX: Brighton have got their season off to a winning start after goals from Solly March, Joao Pedro, Simon Adingra and Evan Ferguson.Bogota bracelets, scorpion kicks and dodgy barnets! A brief history of England vs Colombia as the Lionesses get set to write the next chapter in World Cup quarter-final clash
11/08/23 11:09KIERAN GILL: So complicated has the history been between these two nations, anything could happen when Sarina Wiegman 's team line up against Colombia in Sydney .David Moyes confirms Man City's £70m bid for Lucas Paqueta, but the West Ham boss claims the offer is 'nowhere NEAR' meeting the club's valuation
11/08/23 02:20KIERAN GILL: David Moyes says Man City have not met their valuation for Lucas Paqueta 'at the moment' after confirming they had received a £70m offer from the Premier League champions.PGMOL introduce drones into the training of match officials to help improve refereeing standards ahead of new Premier League season
10/08/23 09:25The innovative sessions at their camps involve referees and assistant referees overseeing practice matches before then analysing their movements from a bird's eye view.West Ham are still waiting to see if Harry Maguire will choose to join them after £30million fee was agreed with Manchester United
10/08/23 05:42Manager David Moyes is keen on the 30-year-old central defender, though before personal terms can be discussed, the Hammers are awaiting confirmation that Maguire wants to make the move.PGMOL set to introduce monthly TV programme to allow viewers to listen in to VAR decisions in Premier League matches - in a bid to provide inside after a string of controversial calls last season
10/08/23 11:01KIERAN GILL: Refereeing body PGMOL are now promising to pull back the curtain more regularly by providing insight into how decisions are reached, including some incidents where errors were made.West Ham agree £30m deal for Man United's Harry Maguire and David Moyes could name the England star captain... as the Hammers also agree £30m fee for Southampton skipper James Ward-Prowse
09/08/23 09:09KIERAN GILL: The 30-year-old has struggled at United and been stripped of the captaincy. But West Ham will offer the England man game-time ahead of Euro 2024.West Ham agree £30m deal to sign James Ward-Prowse from Southampton with David Moyes set to land one of his top targets
09/08/23 09:47The Europa Conference League champions had a £25m bid for the England international turned away last week, with their latest offer for the midfielder increased to £27m plus a further £3m in add-ons.West Ham star Lucas Paqueta has a secret release clause amid Man City chase but it only kicks in next summer - as the Hammers insist he is NOT for sale despite £70m transfer links
09/08/23 08:57EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: City enquired about Paqueta at the same time that they made a move for Declan Rice, who ended up going to Arsenal for £105m.Scott McTominay would bring athleticism and aggression to West Ham's midfield and signing Harry Maguire could see David Moyes switch to a back three: How the Man United pair could fit in at London Stadium
08/08/23 09:03TransferRoom, the online marketplace used by more than 700 clubs worldwide to arrange signings, saw West Ham advertise their needs recently.Edson Alvarez was rejected as a youth for being too small but the Mexican has grown into a 6ft 2in defensive titan - and the stats show West Ham-bound midfielder shares many similarities with Declan Rice
08/08/23 07:07KIERAN GILL: Edson Alvarez is set to be announced as West Ham's first signing of the summer as the 25-year-old midfielder flies into London to finalise the move.Footballers' families have been forced to sell homes as the financial toll caused by the wait for the Dementia Care Fund is laid bare
07/08/23 04:08KIERAN GILL: While we wait for English football's Dementia Care Fund to be introduced after a summer of false dawns, families of former footballers are going through hell, some are facing financial ruin.Pep Guardiola claims matches will not finish until '8am' after Arsenal equalised in 101st minute at Wembley… as Man City boss criticises rule makers for 'not consulting' with managers or players
06/08/23 07:40KIERAN GILL AT WEMBLEY: The Man City manager saw Leandro Trossard cancel out Cole Palmer's opener in the 11th minute of added time before Arsenal went on to win 4-1 on penalties.Cole Palmer is Man City's newest star after stunning goal in Community Shield at Wembley... so can he break through into Pep Guardiola's Treble-winning side next season?
06/08/23 06:52KIERAN GILL AT WEMBLEY: Cole Palmer came off the bench to score the goal that Manchester City supporters thought had won them the Community Shield on Sunday.Declan Rice shouldn't be judged on his £105m price tag before Arsenal's season has even started... he will add much-needed bite to Mikel Arteta's midfield
06/08/23 06:08KIERAN GILL AT WEMBLEY: Strong start to the season from Roy Keane, the game's grumpiest pundit who was gunning for Arsenal's £105million man Declan Rice.West Ham fear losing out on Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher with the Englishman keen to fight for a starring role under Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino
26/07/23 01:21KIERAN GILL: West Ham are growing increasingly concerned that they will miss out on Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher with the Blues star keen to fight for his place under Mauricio Pochettino.How Man United target Rasmus Hojlund compares to Man City's Erling Haaland as Erik ten Hag targets his very own young, blond, Scandinavian striker
25/07/23 09:30Comparisons between Rasmus Hojlund and Erling Haaland were inevitable once United made Hojlund their top target. So, here are the areas he can be likened to City's star.Kylian Mbappe: PSG give Al-Hilal permission to speak to French superstar over £259MILLION move, with club chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi intent on selling wantaway forward after being left out of pre-season tour
24/07/23 03:47KIERAN GILL: Saudi Arabia's relentless pursuit of football's biggest stars has seen Al Hilal submit an audacious world-record bid worth €300million (£259m) for PSG forward Kylian Mbappe.Southampton tell West Ham they don't want Flynn Downes on loan as part of James Ward-Prowse deal as Saints hold out for £40m cash for their captain
20/07/23 09:39West Ham were hoping to include Downes in a deal for Ward-Prowse, knowing Saints were keen on him with their manager Russell Martin having managed the 24-year-old midfielder at Swansea.Mike Dean joins Soccer Saturday as refereeing pundit on Sky Sports' flagship show to form new-look team... just a day after he retired from Premier League officiating
16/07/23 06:00KIERAN GILL: Dean has joined Sky Sports as one of Soccer Saturday's new pundits a day after making the decision to stop officiating in the Premier League after stepping down from PGMOL duties.Mike Dean QUITS as a VAR as he decides to end his 28-year run in English football... with his last Premier League game coming back in February
15/07/23 04:59Mike Dean has called time on his legendary 28-year officiating career in English football after making the decision to quit his role as a Premier League VAR referee following talks with Howard Webb.Where 35 Brits fell short, 17-year-old Henry Searle is the last one standing - now the Wolverhampton wonderkid is two wins away from ending the 61-year wait for a new British boy's champion at Wimbledon
14/07/23 08:00KIERAN GILL: The son of football legend Sir Stanley Matthews was 17 when he won back then, and that is the age of Henry Searle, the Wolverhampton wonderkid now in the semi-finals.COURT REPORT: Jamie Murray gives Brits something to celebrate on packed day and we saw one of the most Wimbledon moments ever... but what shocking change is the All England Club considering?
09/07/23 10:39KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: There were plenty of thrills for Wimbledon viewers on the final day of the first week, with some matches suspended into the next and poised for drama.Novak Djokovic saves THREE set points on his way to winning two tie-breaks against big-serving Hubert Hurkacz before play is suspended... with defending champion on the brink of Wimbledon quarter-finals
09/07/23 09:38World No 18 Hurkacz played out of his skin on centre court, coming desperately close to clinching both sets against the Serbian legend. But Djokovic's veteran serenity would come through.Bianca Andreescu fails to find that old magic as she bows out of Wimbledon following 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 loss by Ons Jabeur
08/07/23 11:01KIERAN GILL: You may think we are talking about Emma Raducanu but instead, we are discussing her kindred spirit, Bianca Andreescu.The Canadian's story is very similar to the Brit's.COURT CIRCULAR: Was King Charles at Wimbledon? FT glee for fans caught in the rain and a crazy few days for Casper Ruud
08/07/23 10:40COURT CIRCULAR: Stefanos Tsitsipas booked his place in the third round too following his epic win over Andy Murray on Thursday night, as Daniil Medvedev was to good for Marton Fucsovics.COURT REPORT: Last Brit standing Katie Boulter witnessed her boyfriend in a slanging match, and Court 12 held a no-nation clash... but which rock icon is Cam Norrie family friends with?
07/07/23 11:15KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: There was a lot of action on the fifth day of the famous Wimbledon tournament but it was another day to forget for the Brits.Is this it for Andy? Gutted Murray admits this might be his LAST Wimbledon after the two-time SW19 champion suffers a disappointing second-round exit at the hands of Stefanos Tsitsipas
07/07/23 07:38KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: Andy Murray led a British exodus at Wimbledon yesterday before admitting he does not know if he will be back at SW19 next year.COURT REPORT: A doping ban for US rising star Brooksby, reports of crowd crushes... and enjoy Stan the man while you still can!
06/07/23 09:32COURT REPORT: There were plenty of things that we learned from day four, too, with many coming off the court. Here's Mail Sport's Court Report from Wimbledon, by Kieran Gill.Andy Murray has respect for 'good guy' Stefanos Tsitsipas as they prepare to meet at Wimbledon... two years on from accusing Greek of taking 'twice as long to go the bathroom as it takes Jeff Bezos to fly into space' in toilet break row
06/07/23 05:16KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: The ATP have since called time on bathroom breaks, limiting players to one per match and insisting they last no longer than three minutes to stop such tactics.COURT REPORT: Roger Federer THANKFULLY brings his membership card as Ashes fans run the risk at Wimbledon
05/07/23 10:56There were plenty of things that we learned from day three, also, with many coming off the court. Here's Mailsport's Court Report from WimbledonLOCKER ROOM: Novak Djokovic faces Australian Jordan Thompson who doesn't know when to give up... as Jodie Burrage takes on world No 10 Daria Kasatkina
04/07/23 10:18Day Two of Wimbledon saw Andy Murray return to his best as he cruised past his friend Ryan Peniston in the first round while Mailsport have picked out three to watch on Day 3 at Wimbledon.COURT REPORT: 16-year-old star Mirra Andreeva has proved why she's the newest prodigy in women's tennis... PLUS, Andy Murray's act of kindness for a woman wrongly imprisoned
04/07/23 09:30KIERAN GILL: On day one, fans were treated to a blockbuster showing from Novak Djokovic on Centre Court, as Great Britain's Jodie Burrage and Liam Broady also progressed.Andy Murray says he was 'ruthless' during his victory over Ryan Peniston in first round win at Wimbledon... as he's given royal approval by Roger Federer and Princess of Wales on Centre Court
04/07/23 07:37KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: With the royal approval of Roger Federer, Andy Murray breezed beyond Wimbledon's opening round after the dismissal of fellow Brit Ryan Peniston.WIMBLEDON COURT REPORT: Strict searches as the All England Club seek to stamp out Just Stop Oil activists... and a change for the better as women are allowed coloured undershorts
03/07/23 10:06The 2023 edition of Wimbledon got underway on Monday and there was plenty of entertainment for the crowds at the All England Club. Sportsmail looks at some of the big talking points.LOCKER ROOM: Novak Djokovic's nemesis Holger Rune looks to end local wildcard's Wimbledon dream... while defending champ Elena Rybakina needs to put fitness doubts behind her
03/07/23 10:01Wimbledon returned for another year on Monday and it saw Novak Djokovic begin his quest for a 24th Grand Slam as he defeated Pedro Cachin with a routine first round win.Arsenal look to have finally got their man in £105m Declan Rice... some have balked at the fee but he will be worth every penny to the Gunners if he can help deliver their first title in 20 years
30/06/23 09:47KIERAN GILL: You may know that 71 per cent of the Earth's surface is covered by water. What you may not know is the other 29 per cent is covered by Declan Rice.KIERAN GILL: West Ham will have no shortage of money after the £105m sale of Declan Rice... but incoming technical director Tim Steidten MUST make sure it is spent wisely
29/06/23 08:00KIERAN GILL: There has been no shortage of names linked with West Ham, it being no secret that they will have significant money to spend after the sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal.Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina REFUSES to shake hands with Russia's Daria Kasatkina following her defeat at Eastbourne amid tensions between the two warring nations
26/06/23 07:28This Ukraine-Russia match-up caught attention on Monday and it is a scenario which could yet be repeated at Wimbledon after SW19 chiefs reversed their ban on Russian and Belarusian players.Britain's new No 1 Katie Boulter lifts the lid on her new found fame as she poses for the cover of Tatler magazine ahead of her anticipated Wimbledon return
26/06/23 12:29KIERAN GILL IN EASTBOURNE: It is a taste of the spotlight that now shines on Boulter after she replaced Emma Raducanu in the rankings, complete with claiming her first WTA title.Harriet Dart insists women's tennis IS on the rise in the UK after Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage's impressive recent form - despite Dan Evans claiming Emma Raducanu's US Open win 'papered over the cracks'
25/06/23 05:54In Nottingham, Dart was one of four Brits to reach the quarter-finals of a WTA event for the first time in history. She on the state of tennis in the UK: 'It's great that we have a good crop of girls coming through.American tennis prodigy Coco Gauff insists she 'completely understands' the pressure facing Emma Raducanu after playing at Wimbledon aged 15 in 2019 - as she urges her to 'mute the noise' and 'focus on herself'
25/06/23 05:20KIERAN GILL: Raducanu has spoken of her brutal time on the tennis tour, admitting she sometimes wishes she never won the 2021 US Open amid the pressure placed on her.KIERAN GILL: Ons Jabeur is desperate to write the wrongs of last year's Wimbledon final defeat and admits re-watching the loss has made her 'hungrier to win' her first slam
25/06/23 03:51KIERAN GILL IN EASTBOURNE: The reception she receives in this sunny seaside resort is in stark contrast to her homeland, Tunisia where she is accosted for selfies and autographs.First job for new Hammers transfer guru? Replace Declan Rice! Tim Steidten is the man who brought stars to Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen and is now set for West Ham
22/06/23 10:15KIERAN GILL: Chelsea interviewed him. Tottenham liked him. But West Ham are closing in on him. Tim Steidten is the newest technical director set for the Premier League.KIERAN GILL: Fulham have EVERY right to demand £90m for Joao Palhinha... he's a league-leader in tackles, is under contract until 2027 and is in his prime at 28. If West Ham want him to replace Rice, he WON'T come cheap
21/06/23 02:54KIERAN GILL: While Fulham's valuation is a frighteningly-high figure, the Cottagers are well within their rights to name their price for a player they do not want to lose ahead of next season.EXCLUSIVE: Fulham demand £90MILLION for Joao Palhinha as West Ham target the Portuguese midfielder as a possible successor to Declan Rice
20/06/23 06:19EXCLUSIVE: Sources at Fulham say they are using the £100m asking price for Declan Rice as a benchmark. West Ham are one of the clubs interested in Palhinha as a replacement for Rice.EXCLUSIVE: West Ham REJECT Arsenal's £90m offer - with £75m guaranteed - for Declan Rice as they hang on for a deal that hits their £100m-plus valuation
20/06/23 12:24EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL AND KIERAN GILL: The Hammers value Rice at a minimum £100m and believe a deal worth £90m - inclusive of add-ons is not enough.'Sometimes I think to myself, "I wish I'd never won the US Open"': Emma Raducanu admits her shock grand slam success at 18 weighs heavily on her as she opens up on 'sharks' seeing her as a 'piggy bank'
18/06/23 05:03Raducanu, now 20, will miss Wimbledon and the US Open after having wrist and ankle surgery and has dropped to 128th in the world rankings.Arsenal are yet to submit their second bid for Declan Rice with West Ham waiting on a new-and-improved offer worth up to £100m
18/06/23 02:19Arsenal have yet to submit their second bid for Declan Rice with West Ham waiting on their new-and-improved offer, though this is a transfer wrangle that seems set to rumble on.A new leader at Arsenal, an emotional homecoming at Chelsea, take his game to the next level at Man City or join best mate Mason Mount at Man United... four Declan Rice sales pitches, as imagined by Mail Sport
17/06/23 07:00Declan Rice is a wanted man but only the club that agrees to West Ham's demands will get the defensive midfielder this summer, leaving their rivals wallowing in disappointment.Brits enjoy strong day at Nottingham Open as Andy Murray follows Katie Boulter, Jodie Burrage and Heather Watson into the semi-finals
17/06/23 12:14British women's tennis received a boost yesterday as Katie Boulter, Jodie Burrage and Heather Watson reached the semi-finals in Nottingham before Andy Murray joined them in the men's singles.Andy Murray continues strong start to grass court season with 6-3, 7-5 win over Hugo Grenier... as Brit books his place in the Nottingham Open quarter-finals
15/06/23 08:46KIERAN GILL: Andy Murray's immaculate start to the grass court season continued as a seventh straight win took him into Nottingham's quarter-finals in front of the watching Ivan Lendl.Arsenal are making an improved £100m bid for Declan Rice after seeing first offer rejected by West Ham - but payment structure remains No 1 issue as City, United and Chelsea watch with interest
15/06/23 06:09The Gunners have seen their original offer, worth £90million, for the Hammers skipper turned down - but a new package is imminent. The rejected bid was worth £80million plus £10million in add-ons.Declan Rice saga turns into a FOUR-horse race after Arsenal's £80m bid was rejected with Man City, Man United and Chelsea joining chase - as West Ham hope a bidding war sees fee go beyond £100m
15/06/23 02:29KIERAN GILL: West Ham insiders confirmed on Thursday that all four of the Premier League's top teams have indicated their want for Rice, though the club themselves are not commenting.West Ham REJECT Arsenal's lowball £80m opening bid for Declan Rice plus £10m in add-ons - and are unhappy at offer to pay fee over four years instead of two - as Man City emerge as shock rivals
15/06/23 09:20KIERAN GILL AND SAMI MOKBEL: The north London club has been the favoured option ahead of a likely summer move for the West Ham captain, despite overtures from a number of top flight clubs.EXCLUSIVE: FIFA under pressure to reverse stance on temporary concussion substitutes as leading research group they fund declares that current approach is 'not in the interest of player welfare'
14/06/23 10:32Football's world governing body have been placed in an awkward position because they support the Concussion In Sport Group that meet every four years to review research.West Ham give green light for £35.5m flop Gianluca Scamacca to leave after just one season - but want a permanent sale rather than a loan - with Roma leading the interest
14/06/23 02:13West Ham are willing to sanction a sale for out-of-favour striker Gianluca Scamacca with Serie A side Roma the striker's most likely destination following an uninspiring season.EXCLUSIVE: Emile Smith Rowe is set to STAY at Arsenal this summer, with English midfielder told he IS part of Mikel Arteta's plans despite frustrating lack of minutes last season
14/06/23 01:19EXCLUSIVE: Emile Smith Rowe endured a frustrating lack of game time last season, appearing 14 times as a sub in all competitions as Mikel Arteta's side missed out on the title.EXCLUSIVE: David Moyes will STAY ON as West Ham boss following Europa Conference League triumph after holding talks with co-owner David Sullivan
12/06/23 10:31EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: Moyes was given a hero's welcome back to east London but in the background, he had been debating whether the time was right to leave on a high.Andy Murray wins his first grass-court title in SEVEN years with straight sets victory over Jurij Rodionov at Surbiton
11/06/23 05:44Andy Murray has won his first grass-court title since 2016 after an impressive victory against Jurij Rodionov in the Surbiton final.Andy Murray continues his Wimbledon warm-up with gritty win over Jason Kubler as Brit fights back from a set down to reach the semi-finals at Surbiton Trophy
09/06/23 07:29KIERAN GILL: The Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club may not carry the prestige of Roland Garros but for Murray it was a suitable a setting as any for his latest fitness-boosting win.West Ham eye Fulham's Joao Palhinha as top target to replace Declan Rice - while Kalvin Phillips, Scott McTominay, James Ward-Prowse and Harvey Barnes are also of interest following Conference League triumph
08/06/23 03:01Mail Sport understands that Palhinha has been identified as the number one target after impressing in his debut campaign in South London.PLAYER RATINGS: Matchwinner Jarrod Bowen celebrates his twins' births in style, Declan Rice didn't let the pressure get to him and Lucas Paqueta sprinkled Brazilian stardust to set up the winner
07/06/23 10:30Jarrod Bowen scored a dramatic 90th minute winner to clinch West Ham 's first ever European trophy since 1965, defeating Fiorentina 2-1 to win the Europa Conference League.'I absolutely love this club': West Ham captain Declan Rice revels in Europa Conference League glory… and insists he's NOT definitely leaving despite strong interest from Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Manchester United
07/06/23 09:57KIERAN GILL IN PRAGUE: Captain Declan Rice struggled to contain his emotions after leading his side to their first trophy in 43 years.THE NOTEBOOK: West Ham defender Emerson becomes first player to win all three UEFA club competitions, dreams come true for goal hero Jarrod Bowen and kit kerfuffle leaves Hammers in white
07/06/23 09:26KIERAN GILL IN PRAGUE: Jarrod Bowen scored in the 90th minute as West Ham United secured a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final.DECLAN RICE WATCH: West Ham's favourite son joins Bobby Moore in pantheon of all-time greats... leading by example in Prague with the captain's armband on, this was the fairytale ending he deserved
07/06/23 09:25KIERAN GILL IN PRAGUE: Declan Rice hoped for a great goodbye rather than a sorry swansong. As did the sentimentalists who wanted to see him leave West Ham on a high.Pint pot throwers that left Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi bleeding spoil Hammers party in Prague, after 20,000 Irons fans outnumbered their Italian opponents 10 to one in a hub of hysteria
07/06/23 04:54KIERAN GILL IN PRAGUE: It is a shame when the mindlessness of a few morons overshadows the impeccable behaviour of their 20,000 peers.EXCLUSIVE: Wolves star Craig Dawson will receive his Europa Conference League medal in the mail if West Ham clinch European glory in Prague... and he'll be cheering on his old club in front of the TV after playing his part
06/06/23 08:27West Ham will receive 40 medals on Wednesday, whether as winners of the Europa Conference League or runners-up, one of which is expected to be mailed to Craig Dawson.'There is a chance for us to go and create a legacy': Declan Rice eyes West Ham immortality ahead of the club's Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina… as the captain prepares to don the armband for the last time
06/06/23 05:46KIERAN GILL: Rice has spoken of cementing his status in West Ham folklore by becoming the first Hammers captain to lift a European trophy since Bobby Moore in 1965.'It is their mentality and we need to respect this': West Ham defender Emerson warns his team-mates to be wary of Fiorentina's dirty tactics in the Europa Conference League final
05/06/23 09:30Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Italiano has spoken of his side's plan to tactically foul West Ham and Emerson, an Italian international, says it is typical of a team from his homeland.
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- The new Jason Kelce: Curtain raises on Eagles legend's next chapter TONIGHT with his ESPN debut But is he ready to tackle life after the NFL?
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- Stephen A. Smith FUMES at video of Tyreek Hill being pinned to the ground by 'excessive' Miami cops Drew comparisons with Scottie Scheffler arrest
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- Tom Brady is brutally snubbed by Fox analyst during heavily-criticized TV debut Awkward exchange in the booth for the former NFL quarterback
- Angel Reese announces her first WNBA season is OVER in bombshell statement The Chicago Sky rookie played in the team's Friday night victory
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- 'Entitled brat' Caitlin Clark ripped for 'embarrassing diva' behavior in Indiana Fever loss The WNBA star admits she must do better
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- Caitlin Clark has hilarious response to bizarre 'razzmatazz' question at Indiana Fever press conference How was she supposed to answer that?
- Donald Trump claims it's the 'beginning of the end' for the NFL as he slams huge new change for this season The NFL introduced a new 'dynamic' kickoff
- TV cameras are SCARED to show Brittany Mahomes after she controversially endorsed Donald Trump Jason Whitlock claims
- Green Bay Packers face anxious wait on Jordan Love injury as video shows star quarterback's knee pop Not looking good
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dine at iconic Brooklyn pizza joint Lucali as the loved-up couple have a weekend in New York Chiefs party goes on
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- Philadelphia Eagles are BOOED taking the field in Brazil after Darius Slay was forced to apologize over controversial remarks First NFL game in Brazil
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- Robert Griffin III blasted by Tyreek Hill over his ESPN firing... before hitting back at Dolphins star ... and his growing number of children
- Danica Patrick, 42, goes Instagram official with her new 'boyfriend' Move over Aaron Rodgers. The former Indy driver has a new man, according to Instagram
- Chiefs gush over Taylor Swift in post welcoming Travis Kelce's girlfriend back to Arrowhead 'Football season is here'
- Ravens star Isaiah Likely caught on camera in X-rated rant Likely had a disappointing ending to a career night in Kansas City before unleashing a profane response
- Chiefs superfan nicknamed 'The Shoe' is brutally mocked on social media after hilarious video 'He's the sole of their team'
- Simone Biles reveals she has 'plenty of Bears gear' to support husband This comes AFTER she was caught wearing Packers apparel
- The NFL's first ever trip to Brazil is lucrative for the league Is tonight's Packers-Eagles game in Sao Paulo game a step too far?
- Loved-up Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift leave Chiefs game together hand-in-hand Kansas City open NFL season with a win over Baltimore Ravens
- Travis Kelce sends Taylor Swift wild by taking an historic catch for Patrick Mahomes Helps the quarterback set another Chiefs record in the process
- Jason Whitlock calls out NBC for snubbing Brittany Mahomes in Chiefs-Ravens broadcast Is it because of her support for Trump?
- Taylor Swift does NOT sit next to Brittany Mahomes at Chiefs game vs Ravens After she expressed support for Donald Trump at next election
- Angel Reese accuses Caitlin Clark fans of being RACIST - and claims they sent her family nude AI pictures of her Bombshell remarks
- Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's high school to honor NHL star and his brother in a 'quiet night of remembrance' After they were killed by alleged drunk driver
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