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City lovers, Spanish kissers, failing cricketers – 10 things we learned in 2023
Manchester City achieved the holy grail of winning the Champions League in 2023, but did so against the backdrop of an unprecedented number of charges for alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules. It was that kind of year in many ways. Spain made history by winning the Women’s World Cup, but was immediately … Read more
Referee Simon Hooper was left devastated after a blunder that infuriated Erling Haaland
Referee Howard Webb has revealed that Simon Hooper was left ‘devastated’ and ‘remorseful’ after the blunder that infuriated Manchester City in the draw against Tottenham earlier this month. Hooper made a huge mistake by fouling as City scored on goal, with Erling Haaland leading the angry protests that led to a charge from the Football … Read more
Watches are a must-have for Premier League players, but not for the reason you think
Many Premier League players now see wristwatches as a smart investment – Getty Images/Oli Scarff Roy Keane tells a story about how he was introduced to a watch dealer by his Manchester United teammate Lee Sharpe. Wrist accessories weren’t exactly Keane’s style, but he was willing to pay the £1,150 he thought was the price. … Read more
Luton versus Manchester City is the biggest financial mismatch in Premier League history
Luton Town’s first season in the Premier League has seen a number of big names visit the small Kenilworth Road ground – Getty Images/Richard Heathcote When Luton Town were promoted to the Premier League, many wondered: how will Erling Haaland and the rest of Manchester City’s treble-winning aristocracy react when they walk into Kenilworth Road? … Read more