All news by author: Matthew Cooper

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Messi hails 'best in the world' Guardiola after Man City complete Treble
Lionel Messi has branded Pep Guardiola the "best coach in the world" and revealed he remains in "frequent contact" with the Manchester City boss
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Man Utd takeover not just a two-horse race as Glazers weigh up alternatives
Manchester United was put up for sale by the Glazers back in November, but there has still been no official confirmation about the future of the club's ownership
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Tottenham fan handed three-year ban for mocking Hillsborough in Liverpool clash
Tottenham supporter Kieron Darlow, 25, has been banned from attending football matches for three years after he admitted making gestures mocking the Hillsborough disaster during Spurs' 4-3 loss to Liverpool on April 30
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Eddie Howe urged to make "next level" Newcastle transfer as warning sounded
Newcastle are looking to strengthen their squad this summer, having qualified for the Champions League for the first time in 20 years, and they have been urged to make a move for Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane
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Huge Ashes scandals including sexting, throwing punches and "blatant cheating"
The Ashes is one of the greatest rivalries in the history of sport and it has seen plenty of scandals over the years, from Kevin Pietersen's controversial sacking to David Warner punching Joe Root in a Birmingham nightclub
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McCoist wouldn't let Grealish near daughters after Man City Treble win
Jack Grealish was front and centre of Manchester City's treble celebrations and Ally McCoist has joked he would not let the midfielder anywhere near his daughters as a result
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Anderson makes 'wait and see' retirement admission ahead of the Ashes
At the age of 40, James Anderson remains a vital member of England's Test team and the veteran seamer has opened up about his plans for retirement ahead of the Ashes
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Neville questions Ten Hag over Man Utd target and transfer priority
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is looking to strengthen his squad this summer and the Red Devils have been heavily linked with a swoop for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount
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Wolff blocked on Horner's phone after Mercedes chief's "obsessed" attack
After Toto Wolff branded Christian Horner "obsessed" with him, the Red Bull chief has joked he has blocked his Mercedes counterpart as a result of their rivalry
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Man City fans 'forced to urinate and vomit on buses' amid Champions League chaos
Manchester City supporter Nick Stapleton has spoken of the chaos experienced by thousands of fans heading to the Ataturk Stadium to watch Pep Guardiola's side take on Inter Milan in the Champions League final
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Max Verstappen has reason to join Ferrari as F1 champion tipped to quit Red Bull
Max Verstappen might be on course to win a third consecutive F1 world championship this season, but he has been tipped to sensationally quit Red Bull and move to Ferrari
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Sancho given brutal Man Utd reality check after face-to-face Ten Hag meeting
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has held talks with every member of his squad ahead of next season and is said to have urged Jadon Sancho to 'prove he can be a key figure'
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Australia win World Test Championship as they crush India ahead of the Ashes
Australia have won the World Test Championship, with Steve Smith and Travis Head both scoring hundreds as they beat India by 209 runs in the final at the Oval
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Man City stars joined by partners and families before treble party gets underway
After beating Inter Milan 1-0 to win the Champions League and complete a historic treble, Manchester City's stars celebrated their triumph with their families
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When is Man City's open-top bus parade after Champions League and Treble win
Manchester City will hold a parade in Manchester city centre on Monday, celebrating the fact that Pep Guardiola's side have become the first club since Manchester United to complete the Treble
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Ferdinand sends emotional parting message to Humphrey after final BT Sport game
Manchester City's 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final was presenter Jake Humphrey's final BT Sport broadcast and Rio Ferdinand sent an emotional parting message
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Broad makes huge Anderson claim as England star opens up about partnership
Stuart Broad has opened up about his partnership with James Anderson ahead of the Ashes, with the pair the most successful seamers in the history of Test cricket
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Man Utd's Williams takes swipes on Instagram after Man City complete treble
After Manchester City completed the treble by beating Inter Milan to win the Champions League, Manchester United's Brandon Williams took to Instagram to remind fans the Red Devils did it first
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Meet two Soccer Aid stars who almost became pro footballers before superstardom
Celebrities and football legends will join forces for the Soccer Aid charity match today and two celebrities playing for England and the World XI almost went pro before choosing different careers
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William Saliba to sign new Arsenal contract as Declan Rice sends message
Arsenal are set for a return to the Champions League next season after finishing second in the Premier League and Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his squad
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Jamie Carragher makes transfer prediction as Liverpool receive Manu Kone update
Having failed to qualify for next season's Champions League, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is looking to rebuild his squad having made a start with the signing of Alexis Mac Allister
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Carragher outlines exciting Liverpool expectations for rest of transfer window
Liverpool have already made one signing this summer, adding World Cup winning midfielder Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton, and Jamie Carragher is expecting more
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Champions League final marks TV end for BT Sport as presenter Humphrey bows out
BT Sport are set to be rebranded as TNT Sports next month, meaning the Champions League final will be their last major broadcast of live football
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Jurgen Klopp changes transfer plans as Liverpool revive Chiesa interest
Liverpool endured a disappointing season that saw them fail to qualify for the Champions League and they are hoping to make several new additions this summer, having already signed Alexis Mac Allister
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Man Utd takeover bidder withdraws as investment "no longer makes sense"
The Manchester United takeover saga continues to drag on, with the Glazer family yet to name a preferred bidder more than six months after putting the club up for sale