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The Football Interview is a new series hosted by Kelly Somers, who sits down with the biggest names in sport and entertainment for honest and in-depth conversations about football. The show explores mindset, motivation and defining moments that shape players on and off the pitch. Each episode reveals the person behind the player. Viewers can stream new interviews every Saturday across iPlayer, Sounds and the Sport website, while this week’s episode airs on television at 23:55 GMT, following Sportscene in Scotland. Everton’s Number One Looks Ahead Jordan Pickford, Everton and England’s first-choice goalkeeper, has just signed a new contract with…

Forward’s Treble Ends Coventry’s Unbeaten RunKieffer Moore produced a perfect hat-trick to lead Wrexham to a remarkable comeback victory over Championship leaders Coventry City, handing the Sky Blues their first league defeat of the season. Wrexham Rally After Falling BehindCoventry took an early lead, but Moore’s clinical finishing — scoring once with his right foot, once with his left, and once with his head — turned the match on its head. His performance not only completed the turnaround but also showcased the cutting edge that propelled Wrexham to their biggest result since joining the second tier. Statement Win for the…

As Ruben Amorim marks one year as Manchester United’s head coach, he finally has genuine reasons to smile. The 40-year-old’s laughter has endured through every setback of his tenure. Amorim chuckled in Kuala Lumpur when his phone alarm rang mid-conference, just as the South East Asia Football Federation president welcomed United. He laughed again last month when asked if the Pope had contacted him after the Chelsea win, following his joke that not even the Holy Father could change his 3-4-2-1 system. Even last December, when he predicted turbulent times with his “storm will come” remark, he smiled. Before the…

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has criticised the tight fixture schedule facing his team in December. He called it “irresponsible” to ask his players to compete in two matches within three days after the club reached the EFL Cup quarter-finals. Packed December for Palace The Eagles face a demanding schedule. They host Manchester City on Sunday, 14 December, then meet KuPS in the Conference League on Thursday, 18 December. Three days later, on Sunday, 21 December, they travel to Leeds United. Arsenal, their quarter-final opponent in the EFL Cup, reportedly wants to play the tie on Tuesday, 16 December. That…

Enzo Maresca slammed Liam Delap for his “very stupid red card” as Chelsea edged a chaotic 4-3 win over Wolves to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Chelsea led 3-0 at half-time through goals from Andrey Santos, Tyrique George, and Estêvão, before Wolves fought back with strikes from Tolu Arokodare and David Møller Wolfe. Jamie Gittens added a fourth for Chelsea, but Wolves continued to push, earning applause despite their cup exit. Delap, returning from injury, was dismissed after collecting two yellows in seven minutes. “It’s embarrassing,” Maresca said. “I told him to stay calm, but he struggles to listen. The…

When Max Dowman was spotted playing for Billericay Town’s youth team at age six, he had his pick of top academies — but for his Arsenal-supporting family, the choice was easy. A decade later, the 15-year-old midfielder made history by becoming Arsenal’s youngest-ever starter, impressing in the Carabao Cup win over Brighton. “He had a tiny smile,” Mikel Arteta said, praising Dowman’s calm reaction to the milestone. Dowman’s talent has long been known at Arsenal, where he has consistently played above his age group. Last month, he became England Under-19s’ youngest player and goalscorer. With maturity beyond his years, he’s…

Juventus has confirmed Luciano Spalletti as their new manager until the end of the season. The 66-year-old replaces Igor Tudor, who was dismissed after Sunday’s Serie A defeat to Lazio. Tudor had taken charge in March, replacing Thiago Motta, but departed after seven months following an eight-game winless streak. Club officials acted swiftly to appoint Spalletti, hoping his experience can revive their struggling campaign. Spalletti’s return to club football marks another chapter in his long managerial career. He previously guided Napoli to the 2022–23 Serie A title before becoming Italy’s head coach. Spalletti Brings Proven Success and Experience Spalletti has…

Ipswich Town boss says he has had “no conversations” over Parkhead vacancy. Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has moved to end speculation linking him with the vacant Celtic job, insisting he has not spoken to the Scottish club. Addressing reporters ahead of Ipswich’s next match, McKenna said there had been “no conversations” with Celtic and that his full focus remains on his work in Suffolk. The 39-year-old has been widely mentioned as a contender to replace Brendan Rodgers, who left his post earlier this month. Focus Firmly on Ipswich McKenna stressed that he is completely committed to Ipswich’s campaign and…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates Chase McLaurin and Anthony Nelson earned the spotlight after Week 8, each named Player of the Week. Their standout performances helped drive Tampa Bay’s momentum and highlight individual excellence. Kicker Chase McLaurin delivered an exceptional performance, converting five kicks in the game. Three of those were field goals from over 50 yards, showcasing his strength and accuracy. His contributions played a key role in securing the team’s victory and earning recognition across the league. Linebacker Anthony Nelson also made a remarkable impact in his first start of the season. He recorded two sacks, forced a fumble, and…

Arne Slot guided Liverpool to the Premier League title in his first season with remarkable accuracy. The Dutch manager has stumbled in his second season, struggling to find cohesion in his heavily invested squad. Liverpool has lost six of their past seven matches across competitions, casting doubts over Slot’s strategy. Squad Choices Under Scrutiny Slot faced criticism for fielding a team of fringe players and youngsters against Crystal Palace. Liverpool suffered a 3-0 home defeat in the Carabao Cup last 16. Key players including Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, Mohamed Salah, and Hugo Ekitike…