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Why this break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi & Spurs
Tottenham’s unprecedented £400 million spending spree on new players this summer has created immense expectations, but Roberto De Zerbi’s early results have been disappointing, with some fans already questioning his management. The timing of the international break is particularly problematic for De Zerbi, as he is losing his squad for three weeks just when he…
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Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe lost their husbands – this is their story
Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe have shared their experiences after both lost their husbands to suspected suicide. They met at an event promoting a nationwide toolkit designed to make suicide prevention a routine part of sporting culture, highlighting the need for better support for athletes, coaches and staff facing mental-health difficulties. Graham Thorpe, the former…
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England should stop trying to replicate Spain – Gordon
Anthony Gordon says England should stop trying to copy Spain’s possession-based style and instead focus on their own strengths. Speaking before England’s match against Spain, he argued that controlling games in the Spanish manner is not part of the English “DNA”, while the painful World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina could motivate the team to…
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Gordon says England should embrace direct style over possession
Anthony Gordon has backed Thomas Tuchel’s view that England are not naturally suited to controlling matches through prolonged possession. Reflecting on England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, Gordon said the team should improve their control but may be better served by embracing their physical, direct and counter-attacking strengths rather than copying Spain. Gordon admitted…
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Trump kills Chagos agreement whilst US warns of China’s lunar push
Donald Trump has derailed Britain’s planned transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Meanwhile, concerns mount over China’s lunar ambitions as America seeks to maintain space supremacy.
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English soccer star Harry Kane wants to play in the MLS and kick in the NFL at the same time
Harry Kane says he is considering trying American football more seriously later in his career, potentially playing in Major League Soccer while also serving as an NFL placekicker. The idea would make him a rare modern two-sport professional, although he stressed that his immediate priority is continuing his football career with Bayern Munich. Kane reportedly…
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Chinese-owned schools’ sudden closures fuel scrutiny of foreign investment
Malvern St James, Durham High School and Ruthin School closed abruptly after being acquired by Galaxy Global Education (GGE), a Chinese company, prompting parents, teachers and politicians to allege poor communication and possible asset-stripping. GGE denies acquiring the schools for their land and says it underestimated the financial pressures facing independent schools, including the impact…
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Netflix’s 26-Episode Sci-Fi Series Is So Good, You Can Rewatch It Multiple Times
Netflix’s German-language sci-fi series *Dark* is presented as a concise yet highly intricate masterpiece of time-travel television. Across three seasons, it follows Jonas and the residents of Winden as they confront disappearances, tragedies and a recurring time loop, blending complex mysteries with deeply developed characters. The series consists of 26 episodes and centres on the…
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Burnham signals review of football stadium alcohol restrictions
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled his intention to review the 40-year-old ban on alcohol consumption in football stadium stands, arguing that the restriction unfairly discriminates against football fans whilst supporters of other sports face no such prohibition. The proposal has generated mixed responses, with the Football Supporters’ Association and English Football League welcoming a…
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Russian space threat to UK GPS; Airtel Money eyes London float
Russian space threats could cripple Britain’s GPS and cost billions. African fintech Airtel Money prepares for one of London’s largest listings in years.