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Minister forced to deny Andy Burnham is ‘too blokey’ after PM told to tone down beer and football references
Home Office minister Anna Turley has rejected suggestions that Prime Minister Andy Burnham is “too blokey” after reports that Downing Street advisers urged him to reduce football and pub-related content in his social media videos. She said his approach was authentic and accessible, arguing that it helped politicians engage with the public and that enjoying…
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Lewis-Skelly’s chance to threaten Arsenal’s big-name midfielders
Myles Lewis-Skelly is seeking to establish himself as an Arsenal midfielder after making his first-team breakthrough mainly at left-back. His late-season performances in central midfield may have changed the club’s view of his future, despite intense competition and previous openness to offers. The situation matters because the 19-year-old is both a highly rated academy product…
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Sullivan expected to ignore safety advice and attend West Ham game
West Ham expect major shareholder David Sullivan to attend Saturday’s Carabao Cup tie against Portsmouth despite London Stadium recommending he stay away because of concerns over possible fan unrest. The match is the club’s first since allegations of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour against Sullivan were reported; he denies them, and the situation adds to…
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Uganda Soccer Star Killed In Attack Near His Home
Uganda international footballer and SC Villa captain David Owori has died after an attack near his home in Kampala. His death has prompted calls for those responsible to be caught and renewed concern over security in the city, particularly after another Ugandan international athlete was killed there two months earlier. Police said unidentified attackers critically…
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“It all bleeds into this big thing”: Man/Woman/Chainsaw on their rapid rise to ‘Cannonball’
London six-piece Man/Woman/Chainsaw discuss their rapid development ahead of their debut album, ‘Cannonball’, presenting it as the result of years of live experimentation, shared influences and increasingly assured collaboration. The album matters as a first full statement from a band whose energetic, unconventional art-punk has already earned a growing live following and a record deal.…
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Mexico and Argentina line up behind Infantino to deepen football’s civil war
Mexico’s football federation has publicly backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino, breaking with Concacaf’s wider push for a review of Fifa governance after the World Cup sell-off controversy. Argentina’s federation then also endorsed Infantino, widening divisions between national and regional bodies over Fifa’s leadership ahead of next March’s presidential election. Concacaf, whose members include Mexico and…
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Football transfer rumours: Cristian Romero to leave Spurs for … Arsenal?
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has reportedly attracted interest from Arsenal, Atlético Madrid and Inter, although a move across north London is considered unlikely. The speculation matters because a transfer to Arsenal would echo Sol Campbell’s controversial 2001 switch and add significant drama to the summer window. Elsewhere, Rodri is reportedly being pursued by both Barcelona…
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England footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault over incident at Soho nightclub
England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an alleged incident at a nightclub in Soho. The case matters because it involves a high-profile player and will now proceed through the criminal justice system, where the allegation must be tested. The charge relates to claims that Toney headbutted a fan who had asked…
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Norway’s Klaveness tells Fifa president Infantino to resign: ‘There is no trust now’
Norway’s Football Federation will formally call for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign immediately, saying its trust in him has been exhausted. President Lise Klaveness said the governing body’s leadership had become increasingly troubling and that the controversy over a proposed sale of World Cup stakes to private investors left no route back for Infantino.…
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BBC NI to remain home of Irish Premiership coverage
BBC Sport Northern Ireland has agreed a new three-year broadcasting deal with the Irish FA and Northern Ireland Football League, preserving extensive free-to-air coverage of domestic and international football. The arrangement matters because it keeps Irish Premiership matches, cup competitions and Northern Ireland women’s internationals widely available across television, streaming, radio and digital platforms. BBC…