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Five stars priced out of summer transfers in 2021
While clearly not the most profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the shifting landscapes of football finances could spell an end to something we’ve become so accustomed to, with huge summer transfers likely to be less frequent than usual in the coming months.
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The 5 greatest uncapped English players ever
England boasts one of the most competitive leagues in world football and one of the toughest national teams to break into. Earning your first international cap remains a dream for any young, aspiring football player but what if, despite fighting your way to the pinnacle of the game and playing in the Premier League, that call up never comes? There are plenty of current English players without a cap but we decided to take a look at five of the greatest uncapped English players of all time who finished their careers without ever pulling on the famous three lions shirt.
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5 best Grand National winners since 2010
The most famous horse race in the world returns on Saturday 10th April, the Grand National at Aintree. One of the highlights of the sporting calendar, last year’s race was a casualty of the COVID pandemic – putting an end to Tiger Roll’s push for history as he tried to seal a third straight win in the race.
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5 outsiders who won the Grand National
The most famous horse race in the world, the Grand National is one of the biggest, longest and hardest races to win so it’s no surprise that some huge outsiders have won the race in its rich 173 year history.
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6 relegated players who could be transfer targets
With the Premier League season gradually coming to a close, clubs will begin eying up potential transfer targets soon. The effects of Covid are expected to be seen in the upcoming transfer window, with transfer fees decreasing and club shopping around in the bargain bin.
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Sergio Aguero deserves a fitting exit from Man City
When Robinho signed for Manchester City on September 1st, 2008, it was supposed to be the dawning of a new, all conquering era. Their takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group made them rich in the blink of an eye and, with comparatively little financial competition at the time, there was a feeling that their ascension to the summit of both English and European football would be rapid after the hastily agreed deal for the Brazilian was completed under Chelsea’s nose.
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The 2021 FA Cup desperately needs a surprise winner
The final four of this season’s FA Cup is now set and the draw has created two rather interesting plots. Although the prospect of a clash between Chelsea and Manchester City is obviously enticing, it is the duel between Leicester and Southampton which is arguably more interesting.
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Three of the best ever Dubai World Cup winners
The eyes of the racing world will be on Meydan on Saturday as 14 runners go to post for the 2021 Dubai World Cup, attempting to add their name to the prestigious list of winners. It’s a welcome return for the race after last year’s cancellation due to the COVID pandemic and it’s back with a bang for the 25th time and a staggering prize purse of $12 million.
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5 huge summer transfers that could happen in 2021
The international break provides a last chance for clubs to take stock of their squads before the conclusion of the season, which will be swiftly followed by the transfer window reopening. January was quieter than normal due to the impact of the global pandemic and it remains to be seen if clubs are ready to splash the cash with games still being played behind closed doors across the continent, hitting teams in the pocket with the loss of matchday revenue.
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Euro 2020 looking promising for Scotland
For years, decades even, Scotland struggled to come up with an explanation for their national team’s failures on the international stage. A root-and-branch review into the structure of Scottish football was even conducted by the country’s former First Minister Henry McLeish as the long wait for major tournament qualification.
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