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FA bigwigs are determined that they can now secure the finals after learning from mistakes of previous failed bids The FA are quietly confident of bringing the World Cup to England in 2030. Britain’s football boffins are determined to shrug off the disappointment at losing out on the 2006 and 2018 finals by introducing a fresh strategy to finally bring ...

ARSENAL are preparing to try again with a bid to land Riyad Mahrez in the January transfer window, according to reports in Algeria. The Gunners have been keen admirers of Mahrez ever since his starring role for Leicester when they lifted the Premier League title in 2016. Their interest was reignited in the summer and looked to be on his ...

MARTIN KEOWN has claimed Jose Mourinho’s negatives tactics in the 0-0 draw with Liverpool earlier in the season was the catalyst for their downfall in the race for the Premier League title. Heading into the match at Anfield, Manchester United were level on points with City at the top of the table. Liverpool had won just one of their previous ...

REAL MADRID boss Zinedine Zidane has reportedly held talks with club president Florentino Perez about signing Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne. Real Madrid are looking at overhauling their squad at the end of the season, with Manchester City star De Bruyne supposedly a target. The Belgium international has been in devastating form so far this campaign, helping City open ...

THIBAUT COURTOIS’ representatives have told Real Madrid he is desperate to leave Chelsea for a move to the Bernabeu, according to Guillem Balague. Thibaut Courtois has been linked with a move away from Chelsea for months amid reports he wants to head back to Madrid. The 25-year-old spent three seasons on loan with Atletico Madrid and it has been claimed ...

The attacker talks about his early days in the national outfit as he anticipates another call-up Aston Villa winger Albert Adomah is eyeing a return to Ghana’s national set-up in light of an exceptional season at club level. The 30-year-old has been left in the wilderness since playing against Canada in a friendly fixture in 2015. He made his international ...

BARCELONA and Liverpool will sit down on January 3 to discuss a potential deal for Philippe Coutinho, according to reports. Barcelona are determined to lure Coutinho away from Liverpool when the transfer window reopens next month. Despite missing out on the Brazil international back in the summer, the 25-year-old is still wanted by Barca boss Ernesto Valverde. Coutinho’s sparkling form ...

MANCHESTER UNITED have failed with a £70million bid for Juventus star Paulo Dybala, according to reports. Manchester United are desperate to sign a striker to ease the pressure on Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku started the season in fine form but the Belgian’s performances have recently prompted concern among the Old Trafford hierarchy. Juventus hitman Dybala has emerged as a target with ...

Carvalhal, 52, watched Swansea’s game at Liverpool on Boxing Day from the directors’ box and is in pole position to take charge Carlos Carvalhal has been named the new Swansea manager. Former Sheffield Wednesday boss Carvalhal was axed from Hillsborough on Christmas Eve but has since held successful talks with Swansea. Carvalhal, 52, even watched Swansea’s game at Liverpool on ...

The former Red Devils striker revealed details of a recent chat he had with the legendary Manchester United boss Dwight Yorke has revealed details of a conversation he had with Sir Alex Ferguson about Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese manager is the Red Devils’ third boss since Ferguson retired back in 2013, tasked with the job of turning ...