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“Ian Wright joining Arsenal was a real body blow for Crystal Palace – we could have been one of the big boys had he stayed at Selhurst Park!” Steve Coppell on his sliding doors moment in management

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When a football manager has little or no budget to work with, their other skills are brought to the fore. That was certainly the case for Steve Coppell during his first spell as Crystal Palace boss, when his tenure was built on necessity, ingenuity and the ability to spot talent where others weren’t looking. With … Read more

Kylian Mbappe: Dictator meme shows ‘lack of awareness’, says Real Madrid forward

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Kylian Mbappe has criticised a viral meme which superimposes his face on the body of a dictator, saying it shows “a lack of political and human awareness”. The Real Madrid and France forward, 27, said he understood there was a “funny side” to the AI-generated meme, but that it downplayed serious issues. It is seemingly … Read more

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Real Madrid right-back returns to midfield

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The former Liverpool player’s inclusion in midfield was largely circumstantial, with suspensions for Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva leaving Mourinho short on options. Alexander-Arnold lined up alongside Federico Valverde but had a mixed evening, creating two chances and attempting more crosses than any other Real player – but failing to win a tackle. … Read more

Real Madrid somehow cling on to beat Inter on José Mourinho’s big night | Champions League

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Sometimes football is silly, sometimes it doesn’t make much sense, and sometimes it’s fun for it. On a night when there were 37 shots and the goalkeepers shared 13 occasionally absurd saves between them, José Mourinho’s current side beat his former team Inter on his Champions League return to Real Madrid. Just don’t ask exactly … Read more

Real Madrid v Inter, Millwall v Newcastle: Champions League and Carabao Cup – live | Football

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Key events GOAL! Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Villarreal (Guirassy 80) A ball slipped in behind for Fabio Silva, who slides across the face, and Guirassy, who’s never stopped making runs and angles, slides in from five yards. Share GOAL! Millwall 0-1 Newcastle (Willock 81) They didn’t threaten much in the first half, but Newcastle, enjoying life … Read more

How to watch Real Madrid vs Inter Milan for FREE: Live stream details

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Watch Real Madrid vs Inter Milan for free as two of Europe’s biggest clubs meet at the Bernabeu in their opening league phase fixture in the Champions League 2026/27. FourFourTwo has all the details on live streams and TV channels, wherever you are in the world. Real Madrid vs Inter Milan: key information Both teams … Read more

Has the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool?

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Alexander Isak was the £125m striker who finally arrived at Liverpool by tormenting Ipswich Town – while Cody Gakpo’s virtuoso performance had them giving thanks he never left. The nuts and bolts of a comfortable Friday in Suffolk were that Liverpool won 2-0 – thanks to two Isak goals in the first nine minutes, giving … Read more

José Mourinho sick as a Parrott as Real Madrid sunk by Real Betis and Irish supersub | European club football

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Real Madrid’s perfect start in La Liga ⁠ended on Friday when Real Betis beat them 1-0, with the ⁠substitute Troy Parrott ⁠scoring ​nine minutes from time and goalkeeper Álvaro Valles saving a stoppage-time ⁠penalty from Kylian Mbappé. The clash began at a high tempo but the pace ⁠dropped after the interval in the heat in … Read more

Walsh caps Champions League progress for Chelsea despite Real Sociedad grind | Women’s Champions League

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Chelsea ensured there will be three Women’s Super League teams in the league phase of the Champions League as Keira Walsh’s second-half strike against Real Sociedad extended their three-goal margin from the first leg of the third-round qualifier. The 5-2 win against the Spanish side in Chelsea’s first game at Wimbledon’s Cherry Red Records stadium … Read more

European football: Bellingham sparks Real Madrid’s cruise to maintain perfect start | European club football

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Real Madrid maintained their perfect start to the season in La Liga with a comfortable 4-0 home ⁠win over promoted Málaga on Sunday, scoring three times inside 30 minutes before adding a late fourth. Jude Bellingham’s brilliant solo opener, an own ⁠goal by the Málaga goalkeeper ⁠Alfonso Herrero and ​a sharp Kylian Mbappé volley effectively … Read more