All news by author: Jacob Leeks

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Barcelona release statement explaining secret payments to LaLiga ref's company
Barcelona have been accused of making secret payments to a company owned by a former LaLiga referee, who later became the vice president of the committee overseeing match officials
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Jordan Henderson hits out amid fury over leaked Champions League report
Liverpool claimed a dominant win over Everton in the Merseyside Derby on Monday, after captain Jordan Henderson hit out at critics of his side's performances this season
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Potter makes Chelsea transfer admission as Mudryk 'criticises' Cucurella
Graham Potter has struggled to make Chelsea tick since replacing Thomas Tuchel but he has the chance to kickstart his reign when the Blues face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League
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Manchester United suffer double Barcelona blow as Elon Musk 'considers' takeover
Manchester United are preparing to face Barcelona in the Europa League, but boss Erik ten Hag is facing mounting headaches over his selection for the trip to the Nou Camp
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Ex-Man Utd boss Solskjaer finally responds to rumours he supported Liverpool
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer became a club legend at Manchester United thanks to his exploits as a player, but before joining the Red Devils, he has been rumoured to have supported rivals Liverpool
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Cody Gakpo makes honest admission after ending Liverpool goal drought
Cody Gakpo finally scored his first goal for Liverpool as they defeated Everton in Monday's Merseyside derby, in what was the Reds' first win in the Premier League of the calendar year
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Barnes names Man Utd duo who have benefited most from Ronaldo exit
Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United in acrimonious circumstances back in November, but John Barnes believes the Red Devils have thrived since the superstar attacker departed
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Henderson hits back at "one criticism I will never allow" from Liverpool critics
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has insisted criticism of his teammates has been unfair, with one particular area of criticism aimed at Jurgen Klopp's men not cutting the mustard with the Kop skipper.
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Football celebrates LGBT+ history from Justin Fashanu to Harry Kane's armband
February marks LGBT+ History Month and the National Football Museum is celebrating the occasion by highlighting Justin Fashanu, England's first openly gay professional, as the centrepiece
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Arsenal star Zinechenko sends Man City warning as Merson urges calm
Arsenal have the chance to pull away from Premier League title rivals Manchester City when they face Brentford on Saturday, before facing Pep Guardiola's side next week
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Sabitzer given incentive by Man Utd as stance on permanent transfer emerges
Manchester United are already putting their summer transfer plans into motion, with Marcel Sabitzer being lined up for a permanent move to the Premier League giants
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Laura Woods top 5 moments after 'pinching herself' over Graeme Souness admission
Laura Woods has become one of English football's favourite presenters thanks to her work for talkSPORT and ITV, with her putdowns on social media becoming legendary
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Klopp angrily hits back at Henderson question - "I don't like saying this"
Jordan Henderson has found himself on the bench for much of the season at Liverpool, but Jurgen Klopp has hit out at suggestions that decision has led to the Reds' struggles
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Fantasy team of the season so far as Newcastle dominate Man City and Arsenal
Arsenal have stormed to the top of the table, but the Gunners' impressive performances this season has not been reflected in the Fantasy Premier League's team of the year so far
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Joao Felix makes honest Chelsea admission with Atletico Madrid future uncertain
Joao Felix joined Chelsea on loan in the January transfer window, but his hopes of making a permanent switch to the Blues suffered a blow when he was sent off on his debut
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Arsenal handed transfer boost as Gabriel Jesus steps up injury return
Arsenal are hoping to get their Premier League title challenge back on track, with Mikel Arteta being greeted by welcome news in the transfer market as he prepared for visit of Brentford
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Clattenburg listed his five worst player fall outs including John Obi Mikel spat
Mark Clattenburg was one of the top officials in the Premier League, but had a number of run-ins with the players he refereed, including former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel
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Austrian football hero Volkan Kahraman shot dead in horrific city street murder
Former Austrian international midfielder Volkan Kahraman has been tragically shot dead in Vienna, with former clubs Austria Vienna, Feyenoord and Execelsior now in mourning
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Fans fume as Martinez escapes punishment after hitting Bamford in face
Lisandro Martinez was given no punishment despite twice hitting Patrick Bamford in the face with his boot during Manchester United's draw with Leeds on Wednesday
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Torres picks between Ronaldo and Messi and Liverpool and Chelsea
Fernando Torres played for both Liverpool and Chelsea during an eight-year spell in the Premier League, but it is clear which of those two clubs has his allegiance
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Man Utd takeover bid contains major obstacle after 'rejecting' £1billion offer
Manchester United are searching for a buyer, with the Glazer family ready to sell up, but problems are mounting as the Americans attempt to offload the Premier League club
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Al-Hilal stars handed staggering FIFA Club World Cup bonus by Saudi billionaire
Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal became the first club from the Middle East country to ever reach the final of the Club World Cup and are set to be handsomely rewarded for the achievement
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PSG warned Messi contract extension stance is "bulls***" as superstar slammed
Lionel Messi's contract at Paris Saint-Germain will expire at the end of the season, but the Ligue 1 giants have been warned not to hand him a new deal amid concerns over his attitude
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Every Premier League club's all-time top scorer as Kane breaks Tottenham record
Harry Kane has become Tottenham's record goalscorer, surpassing the legendary Jimmy Greaves, but some Premier League clubs have their scoring records still standing decades after being set
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Arsenal sent Man City warning as Brighton deal Mosies Caicedo transfer blow
Arsenal have been told to expect a renewed title challenge from Manchester City after they were charged with more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules