All news by author: Alan Smith
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Tottenham owner Joe Lewis pleads not guilty over insider trading charge
The 86-year-old, who purchased Spurs in 2001 via his ENIC company, was indicted on 19 separate charges of alleged security fraud and conspiracy
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Joe Lewis will be barred from owning Tottenham if guilty of trading charges
The ENIC founder and owner of Tottenham Hotspur has been accused of 19 different charges, which he denies, relating to insider trading in the United States
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'I ran with top marathoner and learned how to run elite times alongside my job'
Clara Evans has represented Wales at the Commonwealth Games and earlier this year broke the 2:30 barrier in the marathon. She tells Mirror Sport that the key to thriving in endurance running is all about hard work and consistency rather than an innate ability
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One year to Paris 2024 - Security, new sport, Russia ban, tickets, drone fears
It is a year today until an opening ceremony like no other takes part on the Seine but as ever with the Olympic Games the build up comes with questions and concerns as safety issues take precedent for organisers
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UEFA give Alkmaar measly penalty for attack on West Ham fans including Knollsy
The Dutch club will not be forced to play a game behind closed doors despite thugs' attempts to attack families of West Ham players after Europa Conference League semi-final in May
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Wrexham fury as locals told match tickets are for international fans only
Tickets for League Two game against Walsall are "sold out for UK members" according to Wrexham but international fans can still buy their tickets as part of controversial scheme
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Gerrard and Henderson's enormous Al-Ettifaq salaries to be funded by new program
Saudi Pro League club is not among the quartet that was recently taken over by the Public Investment Fund but financial packages look set to be provided by the snappily-named Player Acquisition Center of Excellence
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Man Utd takeover latest as saga reaches 240 days to fuel Glazers speculation
Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe remain keen to become the Old Trafford club's next owners but both bidders are in the dark over sale process
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Footballer threw cheesy chips at woman, 60, before breaking nose with punch
Marcus Maddison, who began his career at Newcastle United, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm and will be sentenced next month
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Ryan Giggs seeks immediate return to management after assault charges dropped
The 49-year-old, who stood down as Wales boss before his trial last summer, is looking for a return to management after prosecutors said they would no longer be pursuing a case against him
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Wrexham crack America with Chelsea and Man Utd games but questions grow at home
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have overseen a huge transformation in north Wales but, as manager Phil Parkinson prepares the team for its first season in the Football League since 2008, rifts are beginning to appear among fans and questions around club's finances remain unanswered
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Ryan Giggs domestic violence trial dropped after CPS withdraw charges
The footballer was set to face a second trial at Manchester Crown Court on July 31 but the case was abandoned at a pre-trial review this morning
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Premier League kit prices rise 10% but top clubs set to make just £6 per shirt
Several clubs are charging fans £80 for new shirts, drawing criticism during a cost of living crisis, but manufacturing and retail costs mean the teams are not making huge profits
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How Mendy's life crumbled as lawyer says he'll never 'escape accusations'
Benjamin Mendy, the 28-year-old former Manchester City footballer, was acquitted by a jury of six men and six women at Chester Crown Court on Friday following a retrial
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Benjamin Mendy weeps as he's cleared of all charges in rape trial
The 28-year-old French footballer was acquitted by a jury of six men and six women at Chester Crown Court following a retrial
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Benjamin Mendy tells retrial he 'would never force' women to have sex
The footballer, who was released by Manchester City last month, denies one charge of attempted rape and a separate count of rape
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Cristiano Ronaldo may testify in new Football Leaks trial
The alleged hacker will find out later this week if he has been found guilty of 90 other charges in a different trial that has lasted more than two years
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Premier League pair get UEFA green light after making "significant changes"
Aston Villa and Brighton made "significant changes" behind the scenes to avoid conflicts of interest as UEFA blocks transfers being made between sibling clubs
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Bristol Rovers' Jevani Brown fined after assaulting woman outside nightclub
The 28-year-old said he apologised wholeheartedly for the incident as judge says alcohol played "significant part" in altercation outside Exeter nightclub
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Man Utd hold transfer talks for second goalkeeper to arrive alongside Onana
Zion Suzuki will be viewed as a back-up option as head coach Erik ten Hag pushes to sign two goalkeepers in the summer transfer window with David de Gea's future still in question
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Rice and Timber due for Arsenal medicals ahead of £150m double transfer
Having already signed Kai Havertz from Chelsea, Mikel Arteta is set to land two more of his primary targets once physical examinations are passed today
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Man Utd star Henderson to miss pre-season tour after transfer stance made clear
Dean Henderson, who last summer said he received "criminal" treatment at Old Trafford, is pushing to make a permanent switch to Notthingham Forest
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Four PL 2023-24 rule changes - from offside to clampdown on Martinez antics
The new Premier League season is approaching quickly with players and fans facing a quartet of rule tweaks but VAR role is set to remain the same - and here, Mirror Football highlights the key changes
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Man Utd takeover live - Sheikh Jassim concerns, Onana transfer bid, Mount number
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has confirmed that he's still in the race to buy Manchester United alongside an increasingly concerned Sheikh Jassim, all while Erik ten Hag wants to make Andre Onana his second summer transfer
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Fleetwood Town owner jailed for 13 years over £15m fraud as club makes statement
Andy Pilley, who took over the League One club in 2004, learnt of his sentence at Preston crown court on Tuesday afternoon having been found guilty of four different charges relating to the sale of energy supply contracts
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