Why the FA Cup semis are played at Wembley as Palace and Forest book trips

Why the FA Cup semis are played at Wembley as Palace and Forest book trips

With the FA Cup quarter-finals taking place this weekend, four clubs will book their places at Wembley for the semi-finals. Wembley has hosted the last four every year since 2008, with stadiums like Old Trafford and Villa Park standing in during the famous ground’s rebuild at the turn of the century. But why is Wembley…

Everton's top summer target has played almost every minute in elite defence

Everton's top summer target has played almost every minute in elite defence

Everton are enjoying life under David Moyes and look to have a new priority transfer target on their mind ahead of the upcoming summer window, per a report. Everton looking to make a mark in the summer window With the move to Bramley Moore Dock and a solid on-field product making life as an Everton…

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“I played on Saturday and then went to Paris” – Ronaldo Nazario opens up on how he attended night parties while playing for Real Madrid

Ronaldo Nazario has revealed that he used to attend parties in Paris when he played for Real Madrid. The Brazilian legend recalled traveling from France to Spain hours before training sessions and still doing well. Speaking to Cadena SER, Ronaldo claimed that there was pressure on footballers to attend or host house parties in Madrid….

Lampard wanted "monster" CF at Chelsea, now he's worth more than Palmer

Chelsea flop was ahead of Palmer, now he's only played 192 mins this season

In the context of Chelsea’s recent history, the 2023/24 summer transfer window ended up being extremely important. In the process of spending around £386m, they brought 12 new players to the club which was funded by a lot of sales, namely bringing in £226m, offloading nine players on permanent transfers, whilst also letting go of…

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Kearney: The Gaelic footballer who played for the future of the Lions

Rob Kearney retired from rugby in 2021 as one of the most decorated players in Irish history, leaving the sport after four Six Nations titles, four Champions Cup triumphs and two tours as a British and Irish Lion in 2009 and 2013. For many, he is best remembered for his sensational performances in Lions colours…

Arsenal interim manager Renee Slegers ahead of the UEFA Women's Champions League, group C match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Wednesday October 16, 2024.

Slegers: Women's football deserves to be played on good pitches

Arsenal boss Renee Slegers fears more players will be injured if matches continue to be played on substandard pitches. The Gunners’ 2-0 Champions League defeat at Real Madrid on Tuesday night took place on a rain-sodden surface which was labelled a “disgrace” by former Arsenal striker Ian Wright. It was held at the Alfredo Di…

15 players who have played for Liverpool and Manchester City

15 players who have played for Liverpool and Manchester City

Liverpool and Manchester City have been the Premier League’s top two sides in recent years, battling it out for the title in what has proven to be a great modern rivalry. The two adversaries lock horns once again this weekend, with Arne Slot’s side looking to wrest the Premier League trophy from the champions’ grasp,…

Champions League last 16 draw: Date, format, when matches will be played

Champions League last 16 draw: Date, format, when matches will be played

The inaugural Champions League play-offs have come to a conclusion in Europe’s leading and much-changed club competition, with all eyes now turning to the last 16. The new-look Champions League has already whittled down its numbers, with 20 teams now having exited since the beginning of the league phase in September. Some mighty names have…

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"Doesn't change who I am" – When a 29-yo Rory McIlroy played down his success after a 'huge tournament' win

Rory McIlroy’s lone win at The Players Championship came in dramatic fashion in 2019. However, despite the victory, he downplayed his biggest success at TPC Sawgrass. The 2019 Players Championship took place from March 14 to 17 at TPC Sawgrass, featuring the world’s best golfers in action over four days. In the final round, McIlroy…

Kerolin played on the streets of Brazil - now she's out to conquer WSL

Kerolin played on the streets of Brazil – now she's out to conquer WSL

Football is in Kerolin’s DNA. Growing up in Brazil, the country with football engrained in its national identity, it’s almost difficult to escape. But often for female players the pathway to professionalism is much less trodden. Kerolin represents an exception to the rule. She recalls her football grounding on the streets of Sao Paulo, playing…

Maresca already has a huge Amougou upgrade & he's never played for Chelsea

Maresca already has a huge Amougou upgrade & he's never played for Chelsea

Chelsea are looking rather light in the midfield department, with Roméo Lavia continuing to suffer from injuries, both Cesare Casadei and Renato Veiga leaving in the January window and multiple other midfielders out on loan. This has seen Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernández starting almost every game, with many beginning to question their workload, scared…

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“We played for a little bit of money” – Phil Mickelson recalls playing against a then-rookie Dustin Johnson 

Phil Mickelson recently recalled playing for the first time with fellow LIV golfer Dustin Johnson when he was a rookie on the PGA Tour. Over the years, Johnson and Mickelson have emerged as two of the top golfers in the world. They have traveled a long way and have had decorated careers. Currently, both of…

"Incredible" Liverpool man who played vs PSV may now leave before deadline

"Incredible" Liverpool man who played vs PSV may now leave before deadline

An “incredible” Liverpool player who featured against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night could still exit Anfield before the February 3rd transfer deadline, according to a report. Reds finish top of the Champions League Despite failing to win for the first time in the Champions League this season, the Reds finished top of the league phase…

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Son labels Kane as ‘the best’ he has ever played with as Tottenham ace opens up on relationship with England captain

Harry Kane and Son-Heung Min are the Premier League’s most prolific duo, but it has been almost two years since they teamed up at Tottenham. The England captain departed to Bayern Munich shortly after Ange Postecoglou arrived in North London, leaving Son to take up the captaincy and his leadership role. Their combined goal-scoring exploits…