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Are Moyes and Everton’s owners on the same page?
Everton manager David Moyes has questioned whether the club’s owners share his view of last season, after chief executive Angus Kinnear described missing European qualification as a “failure”. Moyes said he had not been set a target of reaching Europe and believed the priority was a secure first season at the new stadium, exposing differing…
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Russian commander killed and wife fights for life ‘with legs blown off’ in St Petersburg car bombing
A senior Russian air force officer was killed in a suspected car-bomb explosion in St Petersburg, while his wife was critically injured. The incident is significant because it follows other attacks on Russian military-linked figures during the war in Ukraine, although no group immediately claimed responsibility. Reports identified the victim as a 53-year-old lieutenant colonel…
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If MPs want to take on Nigel Farage over his dodgy finances, they need to clean up their own act | Frances Ryan
The article argues that MPs’ acceptance of hospitality and event tickets risks reinforcing public cynicism about political standards, particularly during the cost of living crisis. It says the issue may become more prominent when parliament returns, as Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over his own financial arrangements. MPs have declared about £400,000 in free tickets and…
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Putin warns Britain over Ukraine support and military sites
Russia warned that it could target British military installations and equipment if the UK maintained its support for Ukraine, particularly the reported sharing of long-range missile technology. The warning reflects heightened tensions over Western military assistance to Kyiv and raises concerns about possible Russian retaliation beyond Ukraine. Moscow said British and French support for Ukraine’s…
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Fan backlash as gay World Cup star joins Saudi club
Spain forward Esther Gonzalez has faced criticism after joining Saudi Women’s Premier League club Al Qadsiah, shortly after leaving Gotham FC for what were described as personal reasons. The move matters because Gonzalez is openly gay and Saudi Arabia criminalises same-sex relationships, prompting concerns about her safety and accusations that the circumstances of her Gotham…
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Liverpool agree £120m fee for Bradley Barcola after breakthrough talks with PSG
Liverpool have reached an outline agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for France winger Bradley Barcola in a deal potentially worth £120m. The move would strengthen Liverpool’s attack before Tuesday’s transfer deadline and could become the club’s second most expensive signing, although the deal’s final structure remains incomplete. Liverpool would pay just over £100m up front, with…
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Chelsea in talks to sign Atalanta defender Ahanor
Chelsea are in talks to sign Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, with the Italian club prepared to sell if their €40m (£34.3m) valuation is met. The potential move would continue Chelsea’s squad rebuild under Xabi Alonso and add a young, increasingly established left-sided defender. Ahanor, 18, made 28 Serie A appearances for Atalanta last season and…
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Why Herrera is playing for free in Spanish third division
Ander Herrera has returned to his boyhood club Real Zaragoza, now in Spain’s third division, 15 years after leaving for a career that included Manchester United, Paris St-Germain and Boca Juniors. The 37-year-old says the move fulfils his final footballing dream and matters because he hopes his experience can help revive a club he believes…