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Sport
Who are the 5 Iranian football players to appear in the Premier League?
Iran always seems to be at odds with the Western world yet it hasn’t stopped the Middle Eastern nation from becoming one of the strongest Asian sides in football. Iranian football players regularly head to Europe to test themselves in some of Europe’s greatest leagues, including the English Premier League.
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Sport
Noni Madueke could be the next English star
There is something different about Noni Madueke, the person and the player. Even in the current age of English footballers finding their feet and an opportunity abroad, his story is unique. Having grown up at Tottenham, he played for the under-18s three years ahead of schedule.
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Sport
5 candidates to be the next Manchester United manager
In the end, losing 4-1 away to Watford was the final straw for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Manchester United finally pulled the trigger over the weekend, the Norwegian having been very fortunate to survive twin humiliations to rivals Liverpool and Manchester City recently and the hunt for the next Manchester United manager began.
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Sport
Eddie Howe facing uphill task to fix Newcastle defence
Newcastle United fans were left cursing their club’s luck when it was revealed on Friday that Eddie Howe had tested positive for COVID-19. The Magpies’ new manager was therefore unable to attend his first game in charge, a thrilling 3-3 draw with Brentford at St James’ Park.
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Sport
Forget Zidane, Man Utd must appoint Pochettino
Serial Champions League winner Zinedine Zidane has been linked with the vacant manager’s job at Man Utd but it is Mauricio Pochettino who they should pull out the stops to recruit. Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning return to Manchester United over the course of the summer summed up the regime in charge at Old Trafford up better than any decision in recent memory.
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Sport
An XI of the best Irish players in Premier League history
With just the Irish Sea separating their home from England, it is not particularly surprising to see so many Irish footballers in the Premier League. Even if Ireland itself doesn’t achieve much on the international scene, you will still find plenty of Irish stars shining in the English top flight.
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Sport
Where does Mo Salah rank among the Premier League greats?
Before the international break, Mo Salah became the most prolific African player in history of the Premier League, surpassing Chelsea legend Didier Drogba. It now goes without saying Salah is Africa’s greatest footballing export to these shores and it is also arguable he is the best player on the planet right now.
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Sport
5 contenders to be the 2021 NFL MVP
Although there is plenty of time for the picture to change, there are already a few names standing out from the crowd in the race to become the 2021 NFL MVP. Here we look at the top 5 contenders to add their name to the list of NFL MVP winners at the midway stage of the season.
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Sport
What is stopping Frank Lampard from taking his next job?
Football moves fast and it is easy to be forgotten if you don’t keep up. When football managers lose their jobs, more so than when they vacate them voluntarily, they are usually extremely non-committal when answering questions on their next move, because they can’t guarantee there will even be a next move.
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Racing
Betfair Chase 2021 preview
The 2021 Betfair Chase takes places this afternoon at Haydock – one of the top early-season jumps races which has been won over the years by a who’s who of national hunt legends. Eight runners will head to post on Saturday afternoon and we’ve taken a closer look at each runner in our 2021 Betfair Chase preview.
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Sport
Where should free agent Zinedine Zidane go next?
In retrospect, Zinedine Zidane probably shouldn’t have returned to Real Madrid for a second stint as manager. The Frenchman still managed to win a Spanish title in the 2019/20 season but, after an initial tenure that saw him leave after lifting three straight Champions League trophies, Zidane found a club in a state of transition upon walking through the door again.
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