All news by author: Matthew Cooper

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Goalkeeper scores goal of the season after being brought on to play outfield
There was a stunning goal in the Scottish Championship as Arbroath played their back-up goalkeeper as a striker and watched him score a goal of the season contender in their 2-2 draw with Raith Rovers
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Red Bull star told to quit for Ferrari as F1 favourite 'has run out of time'
Former Formula 1 world champion Alan Jones has given his thoughts on the future of Daniel Ricciardo, claiming the Australian has "lost the chance of getting back to Red Bull"
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EFL boss sacked for SECOND time this season as fans plead "just give up mate"
Fleetwood Town have sacked their manager Lee Johnson, meaning the 42-year-old has now been axed by two clubs already this season having also been sacked by Hibernian in August
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Darts sensation Luke Littler, 16, issues response after picture sparked backlash
Luke Littler has enjoyed a stunning run of form at the World Darts Championship, but the 16-year-old has now apologised to fans after sparking some backlash for posing for a picture with a newspaper
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Why Rodri will be Man City's most important player of 2024
While the impending returns of Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne from injury will be an important boost for Manchester City in 2024, it is holding midfielder Rodri who is their most crucial player
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Star-studded XI of players who could move in the January transfer window
A number of top players could be on the move in the January transfer window as clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea look to bolster options midway through the season
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David Beckham in furious row with ex-F1 boss during explosive New Year’s Eve
Former Manchester United and Real Madrid star David Beckham reportedly had a heated spat with former McLaren F1 boss Ron Dennis on New Year's Eve while at a luxury resort in the Maldives
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Supercomputer predicts final league table including Liverpool and Man Utd misery
A supercomputer has predicted the final Premier League table, with Liverpool set to fall short in their title bid and Manchester United tipped to miss out on a Champions League place
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Sinfield and Burrow recognised in New Year's Honours for MND charity work
Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow have both been awarded CBEs in the New Year's Honours list, with Lionesses stars Millie Bright, Mary Earps and Lauren Hemp and cricketers Stuart Broad and Marcus Trescothick also honoured
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Arsenal reject Premier League approach for Nketiah as transfer stance made clear
Eddie Nketiah has been linked with a move away from Arsenal in the January transfer window, but the 24-year-old striker is not up for sale as things stand with the Gunners knocking back an inquiry from Crystal Palace
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Cristiano Ronaldo responds to snub from list of top 10 best footballers in 2023
Former Real Madrid and Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has responded after he was not named one of the top ten footballers of the year by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics
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Michael Schumacher 10 years on from accident, pioneering care and 'unfair life'
It is now 10 years since seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher was involved in a life-changing skiing accident which left him seriously injured
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Erik ten Hag's daring Man Utd prediction comes true to solve transfer headache
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag made a bold prediction back in August, with the Dutchman backing teenage midfielder Kobbie Mainoo to star when he came back from an ankle injury
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Luke Littler confirms Darts World Championship aim with brilliant Man Utd quip
Luke Littler, 16, is hoping to win the World Darts Championship, with the Manchester United fan joking that he can hopefully show the Red Devils "how to win a trophy"
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Schumacher's ex-rival marks anniversary of accident with heartbreaking admission
December 29 will mark the 10-year anniversary of the skiing accident which left Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher seriously injured and requiring constant medical care
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Transfer News live - Man Utd sent wonderkid message, Arsenal make Toney decision
We are now just five days away from the January transfer window getting underway the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United all expected to be do business
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Raphael Varane offered Man Utd transfer exit after Sir Jim Ratcliffe investment
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has purchased a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United and will have the final say on the clubs transfer business, with the window set to reopen next week
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Chelsea plot major transfer overhaul with five exits including £40m Gallagher
Midfielder Conor Gallagher is one of five players Chelsea could sell in the upcoming January transfer window in order to help the club finance a number of new signings
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Gray singles out Pickford and blames him for all three Man City goals
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has come in for criticism following his side's 3-1 loss to Manchester City at Goodison Park, with the defeat leaving them just one point above the relegation zone
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Guardiola offers Haaland injury update as Man City star ruled out again
Erling Haaland is currently sidelined with a bone stress reaction in his foot and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered an update on the forward's recovery
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Man Utd target drops major hint over future and sets date for possible transfer
Manchester United are interested in signing a Belgian wonderkid and the 18-year-old has addressed the rumours, admitting "you never know" what could happen heading into the January transfer window
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Ex-Liverpool star 'played with brain tumour' and forgot how to read and write
Former Liverpool and Leeds footballer Dominic Matteo unwittingly played with a brain tumour for his entire career, before it was discovered by doctors in November 2019
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Arsenal vs Brighton not on Sky Sports or TNT as live TV coverage explained
Arsenal vs Brighton is not being broadcast live on TV in the UK, with West Ham vs Wolves and Liverpool vs Manchester United the two games selected by Sky Sports
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Chelsea's first 11 transfers under Abramovich after Boehly's dismal £1bn spree
Chelsea signed 11 players after Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003, including Joe Cole, Juan Sebastian Veron, Hernan Crespo, Claude Makelele and Glen Johnson
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Real Madrid make decision on Modric's future amid unhappiness with current role
Luka Modric's Real Madrid contract is due to expire at the end of the season and the La Liga giants are not planning to offer the veteran midfielder another extension