All news by author: Matthew Cooper

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Pochettino may have secret weapon in Chelsea pursuit of one of 'best in world'
New Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is looking to sign a striker this summer and one of the players being targeted is Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez
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Ricciardo lands new F1 role for three races this season despite Red Bull deal
Daniel Ricciardo might not have an F1 seat this season, but the Australian will now combine his role as Red Bull's reserve driver with a new TV gig
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Saudi league's 10 'blockbuster' transfer targets after adopting LIV strategy
The Saudi Pro League is targeting at least ten more big name signings this summer, following Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al Nassr and Karim Benzema's switch to Al-Ittihad
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Declan Rice set for West Ham exit as Arsenal compete with Tottenham
Arsenal have been heavily linked with a number of transfer targets as they look to strengthen their squad after sealing a return to the Champions League
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Ben Stokes doubles down on England's no-fear approach in emotional Ashes vow
England are hoping to win back the Ashes from Australia and captain Ben Stokes has promised his team will continue with their entertaining and aggressive 'Bazball' approach
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Klopp details Mac Allister's three key strengths and hints at Liverpool role
Alexis Mac Allister has joined Liverpool from Brighton and manager Jurgen Klopp is delighted with the addition of the World Cup-winning midfielder
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Graeme Swann aims fresh dig at "dishonest" Kevin Pietersen after "d***head" jibe
Graeme Swann has aimed a jibe at Kevin Pietersen when discussing Australia appointing Andy Flower as a consultant coach for the Ashes, claiming only "dishonest" players did not like Flower's approach when he was England coach
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Alexis Mac Allister's Liverpool shirt number confirmed after £45m switch
Alexis Mac Allister's shirt number has been confirmed after the World Cup-winning midfielder swapped Brighton for Liverpool in a £45m deal ahead of the summer window
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Messi aims subtle dig at Ronaldo as he explains Saudi transfer snub
Lionel Messi looked set to reignite his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, but the Argentine superstar has decided to join Inter Miami instead
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Ronaldo brutally snubbed in Saudi team of the season as Man Utd flop makes XI
Despite scoring 14 league goals in 16 games since joining Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo was snubbed from the Saudi Pro League team of the season
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Ronaldo responded perfectly when Dybala told him he's hated in Argentina
A LOOK BACK: The two forwards played together at Juventus for three years and Paulo Dybala once told his teammate he was "hated" in Argentina, with Cristiano Ronaldo delivering
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Ten Hag's Man Utd issues laid bare in direct transfer advice to target Rice
Manchester United have been told they are "four or five players behind" Manchester City and Arsenal are in a better position to challenge Pep Guardiola's side
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Chelsea plot Caicedo swap deal transfer but reject Brighton's first suggestion
Chelsea are plotting a swoop for Brighton star Moises Caicedo after ending their pursuit of Sporting CP midfielder Manuel Ugarte, who is set to join Paris Saint-Germain instead
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Arsenal handed £17m boost as Arteta given incentive to revive failed transfer
Arsenal are interested in signing Real Valladolid full-back Ivan Fresneda and have been given a huge boost thanks to their relegation to the second tier of Spanish football
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Man Utd takeover: Ratcliffe's Glazer offer, Sheikh Jassim 'puts team in place'
Manchester United will now turn their attentions to the summer and will hope to be busy in the upcoming transfer market whether a takeover gets rubber-stamped at Old Trafford or not
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Messi makes special request in Saudi transfer talks as Barcelona stance emerges
Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal and Barcelona are hoping to sign Lionel Messi on a free transfer following the Argentine forward's departure from Paris Saint-Germain
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Sister of beauty queen who collapsed at Michael Owen stables shares how she died
Jessica Whalley's half-sister Leonna Mayor says the 25-year-old, who passed away in March while working at the Manor House Stables owned by Michael Owen, suffered a cardiac arrest
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Wrexham's huge wage bill compared to rivals as ambitious target set
Wrexham have been transformed since being bought by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and they are hoping to win promotion to League One next season, having just been promoted from the National League
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Caicedo 'agrees personal terms' with Arsenal as Newcastle eye Tierney transfer
Arsenal enjoyed an impressive season under Mikel Arteta and are hoping to add more depth and quality to their squad, having sealed a return to the Champions League after a six-year absence
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UFC chief Dana White casts doubt on Conor McGregor's future with money admission
UFC star Conor McGregor is set to return to the cage later this year against Michael Chandler and Dana White has opened up about the Irishman's future
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Benzema labelled a bigger legend than Ronaldo on Real Madrid farewell
Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema scored from the penalty spot in his final ever game for the club and was given a rousing farewell by his teammates and fans
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Woods makes hilarious Allardyce comparison after awkward FA Cup final moment
Laura Woods presented ITV's coverage of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United and hilariously compared herself to Sam Allardyce on social media
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Zinchenko reflects on emotional first trip home to Ukraine since Russia invasion
Oleksandr Zinchenko returned to Ukraine for the first time since Russia's invasion, with the Arsenal star and ex-Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko visiting a school that had been bombed
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England suffer huge Ashes blow as Jack Leach ruled out of entire series
England have suffered a huge blow ahead of the Ashes after spinner Jack Leach picked up a back injury which has ruled him out of the entire series
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Jamie Carragher suggests midfield solution as Liverpool get Manu Kone advantage
Liverpool are already hard at work in the transfer market following the appointment of Jorg Schmadtke as their new sporting director, with Jurgen Klopp hoping to strengthen his side significantly this summer