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Leeds United is a professional football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Founded in 1919, the team plays its home matches at Elland Road. Known for their passionate fan base and rich history, Leeds United has won three English league titles, one FA Cup, and one League Cup. The club's traditional kit colors are white, and their nickname is 'The Whites' or 'The Peacocks.'
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Boxing Day obliteration is the latest example of the Premier League, Sky and TNT Sports axis of greed that destroys everything good about English football. I don't buy their pitiful excuses - and here's the huge cost about to hit them hard

28/10/25 13:07
OLIVER HOLT: The Premier League and their principal broadcast partners, Sky Sports and TNT Sports, represent an axis of greed that is laying waste to the traditions of English football that millions of supporters hold dear....read

Leeds 2-1 West Ham: The star who has repaid Daniel Farke's faith, the main issue Nuno Espirito Santo MUST solve and the Hammers man who can make a key difference
24/10/25 21:27AADAM PATEL AT ELLAND ROAD: Two goals from Brenden Aaronson and Joe Rodon in the first 15 minutes gave Leeds a two-goal lead and before Mateus Fernandes pulled one back.
Daniel Farke insists Leeds are 'fully calm' and claims club are heading in right direction despite poor run ahead of crunch West Ham clash
23/10/25 21:00AADAM PATEL: With eight points from eight games, Leeds are outside the relegation zone in 16th and ahead of Nuno Espirito Santo's West Ham.
Leeds United shun former owner by withdrawing his invitation for Premier League clash with West Ham on Friday after bombshell interview
22/10/25 17:41EXCLUSIVE BY AADAM PATEL: Leeds United have sensationally withdrawn their invitation to former owner Andrea Radrizzani for the game against West Ham on Friday.
Leeds United star, 16, attracts interest from TWO European giants as he waits to sign first professional deal
22/10/25 17:35The youngster, a skilful, technical number ten, has become a regular at U18 level for Leeds and has also been capped by his country at youth level.
FA looking into Burnley star after claims he SPAT at Leeds fans during Premier League clash
20/10/25 14:12EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: This weekend, police confirmed that they were investigating the incident, and Daily Mail Sport understands that the FA has now launched its own review.
Burnley 2-0 Leeds: Which star failed to take their chance, what the Clarets' tactics tell us about their survival hopes - and the selection headache facing Daniel Farke
18/10/25 16:21AADAM PATEL AT TURF MOOR: Lesley Ugochukwu opened the scoring in the first half, netting for the second game in a row before Loum Tchaouna added a stunning goal in the second period.
Premier League RECAP: Reaction as Jean-Phillipe Mateta scores HAT-TRICK in Palace thriller, Erling Haaland nets double for Man City in win over Everton
18/10/25 12:59Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates featuring Manchester City vs Everton and Brighton vs Newcastle.
Predictor picks: Find out who our expert is backing this weekend... and play the game with £1,000 up for grabs
17/10/25 06:01Matchday eight of the Premier League season is fast approaching and that means one thing - it's time to play Predictor!
Explained: Why Premier League TV picks take so long, the enormously complicated 'chess match' that decides them as Sky Sports and TNT do battle with mind games, and the massive impact it has on powerless matchgoing fans
16/10/25 01:00A game of chess. A jigsaw. Jenga. Just some of the puzzles referenced by industry insiders in describing the process of selecting Premier League matches for television.
Premier League announce TV fixture changes for the build-up to Christmas - with five teams to have EVERY match televised from next round of games
15/10/25 17:06It's that time of year when football fans get excited about the festive period, with Premier League games set to come thick and fast after the curtain closes on the November international break.
Premier League faces 'salary cap' rule change: Execs fear plan to rein in football's mega-salaries will 'kill the best league in the world'
15/10/25 16:00MIKE KEEGAN: Top-flight clubs are set to vote on anchoring, which limits the amount of money any side can spend to a multiple of the amount the bottom side received in broadcast revenue and prize money.
Premier League star reveals how Nick Woltemade is gaining a psychological edge over his opponents in impressive start to his Newcastle career
12/10/25 21:47SIMON JONES: In an effort to even up the mis-match, the star tried various tactics including a few verbal volleys, but his efforts came up short on the field during the top flight match.
Andrea Radrizzani interview: I love Leeds United but I made some very bad decisions - these are the calls I regret, and why I secretly loved Marcelo Bielsa's 'Spygate' scandal
12/10/25 16:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY AADAM PATEL: It is over two years since Andrea Radrizzani last visited Elland Road.
Inside Sport: Leeds could face punishment after Tottenham players had objects thrown at them as FA launch probe
05/10/25 11:15Pedro Porro was hit by a vape launched from the crowd as he waited to take a corner while, after scoring the winner, harrowing footage showed a bottle flying past the face of Mohammed Kudus.
Leeds vs Tottenham - Premier League RECAP: Follow all the fallout from Elland Road as Mohammed Kudus' winner sees Spurs go second in the Premier League before rivals Arsenal play
04/10/25 10:00Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the score, team news and updates as Leeds hosted Tottenham at Elland Road in the Premier League , with Aadam Patel reporting from the ground.
Predictor picks: Find out who our expert is backing this weekend... and play the game with £1,000 up for grabs
03/10/25 06:01Predictor is our simple, free-to-play competition where you can win big cash prizes, with £1,000 up for grabs weekly. Simply guess the winner of seven Premier League matches.
STEVE EVANS INTERVIEW: How I lost seven stone in six months WITHOUT the jabs, Sir Alex Ferguson's blunt warning, the 'dark place' I ended up in and what I really think of Joey Barton's fat-shaming jibes
02/10/25 15:59For too long, Steve Evans ignored the signs. He ignored the scales as they edged north of 20st. He even ignored Sir Alex Ferguson.
Leeds 2-2 Bournemouth VERDICT: The summer signing who already looks like a bargain, why one Cherries star was a 'joy to watch' and the weapon that will be key in the hosts' survival battle
27/09/25 16:58AADAM PATEL AT ELLAND ROAD: It looked as if Daniel Farke's side were going to make it two wins in a row, but Kroupi struck right at the death to ensure the clash ended 2-2.
Premier League RECAP: Latest score, news and updates as Liverpool LOSE, Man City win and Chelsea are beaten
27/09/25 12:56Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the score, team news and updates from all of the 3pm games featuring Crystal Palace vs Liverpool and Chelsea vs Brighton.
Former Premier League star labels Lionel Messi's Inter Miami a 'DISASTER' in a scathing rant as he warns players not to sign for them - and claims icon's father 'runs the club'
23/09/25 20:27Messi joined the side in 2023 as he continues to wind down his career after a stellar time with Barcelona and a brief period at Paris Saint-Germain sprinkled in between.
Former Leeds and England striker in talks over shock move to top Spanish side after terminating Elland Road contract over the summer
23/09/25 12:14The 32-year old striker is a free agent and has had interest from a number of English sides, notably in the Championship, and has been considering a move to the MLS.
Brighton vs Tottenham - Premier League RECAP: Points shared in thriller at the Amex
20/09/25 13:45Relive Daily Mail Sport's coverage of Tottenham's trip to Brighton and the rest of Saturday's 3pm kick-offs in the Premier League.
OLIVER HOLT: I've covered all the greatest strikers of the last 30 years and this is my ranking of the 21 best - where do Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland fit in?
19/09/25 16:00When Erling Haaland smashed the record for the quickest player to reach 50 Champions League goals on Wednesday night, it sparked a debate about where he stands in the list of all-time great strikers.
The former Leeds captain, ex-Man United defender and 37-cap England international: 10 bargains your club could STILL pick up
16/09/25 13:39Premier League clubs spent a record £3.11billion on transfer fees over the summer but, two weeks on from the close of the English transfer window, many free agents remain on the market.
Fulham 1-0 Leeds ANALYSIS: Daniel Farke's worrying problem exposed, how Marco Silva played a role in late victory - and the £35m Cottagers debutant who set tongues wagging
13/09/25 19:32AADAM PATEL AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: A drab affair looked to be petering out into a draw before Gudmundsson inadvertently diverted the ball into his own net in the 94th minute.
Premier League RECAP: Newcastle pile more misery on Wolves, toothless Villa fail to score at Everton while Fulham bag late winner at Leeds
13/09/25 12:57Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from all of the 3pm games featuring Everton vs Aston Villa and Newcastle vs Wolves
Inside Lincoln City's plans to reach the Championship: AI, innovation, a hotbed of talent following in Morgan Rogers' footsteps - and why Chelsea could be in for a shock
11/09/25 11:00INSIDE THE EFL: 'I didn't know about that until a couple of weeks ago,' Michael Skubala tells Daily Mail Sport as he's asked about the latest achievement in his coaching career.
Inside Leeds' hit and miss transfer window: How they were taken for a ride four times, their plan to fix gaping hole up front and how Daniel Farke reacted to a lack of firepower
10/09/25 16:00Leeds certainly made a strong start after promotion, bringing in seven signings by the end of the pre-season camp in Germany in July for a combined £90m. But from then, the hierarchy failed.
PREMIER LEAGUE TRANSFERS REPORT CARD: Which Big Six club still have one 'troubling' area? Did any side outdo high-spending Liverpool? And how did YOUR club fare?
02/09/25 22:46Here, Mail Sport's experts examine every Premier League club's window, and grades their incomings and outgoings after the summer transfer window slammed shut on Monday evening.
Lucas Paqueta 'to be slapped with six-figure fine' over FA misconduct charges - with 'guilty verdict set to conclude two-year spot-fixing probe'
02/09/25 21:05Mail Sport broke the story of the FA's probe back in August 2023 when it was suspected that he had been purposefully picking up yellow cards in order to influence betting markets.
Newcastle were as blunt as a spoon in a sword fight in drab draw at Leeds as familiar problems plague Eddie Howe's side with Alexander Isak sat behind a picket line, writes CRAIG HOPE
30/08/25 20:08CRAIG HOPE AT ELLAND ROAD: Had the referee let them carry on, you suspect Monday's transfer deadline would have passed before the ball crossed the goal-line.
Leeds 0-0 Newcastle RECAP: Dominic Calvert-Lewin spurns late chance and Eddie Howe's side draw another blank on the road
30/08/25 14:59Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the score and updates as Leeds take on Newcastle at Elland Road in the Premier League, with Craig Hope and Aadam Patel reporting from the grounds.
Why the long throw-in is the Premier League's favourite secret weapon again: How it revolutionised Liverpool, the THIRTY things you have to get right with every throw and the tricks teams are using to defend them
30/08/25 01:00Only five Premier League clubs have refused to litter the opposition box with a single long throw-in this season. The kicker? Rory Delap's son, Liam, plays for one of them.
Leeds are closing in on loan swoop for Brighton star as Daniel Farke seeks to add attacking firepower
28/08/25 23:19The player came through the academy at Rosario Central, where he made his professional debut as a 17-year-old and quickly earned a reputation as one of Argentina's brightest prospects.
Leeds star aims parting shot at club as his contract is mutually TERMINATED after seven years
28/08/25 18:58AADAM PATEL: Last month, Leeds boss Daniel Farke revealed that he told the player he wasn't a part of his plans for the Premier League and the 31-year-old was made to train away from the first team.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin endures nightmare Leeds debut as Daniel Farke's side suffer major injury blow in shock Carabao Cup defeat
26/08/25 23:56Daniel Farke 's side made the short journey south to face Sheffield Wednesday in what was a largely cagey affair at Hillsborough on Tuesday.
Arsenal dealt HUGE injury boost as star is included in his country's squad for upcoming fixtures - after Mikel Arteta received worrying update about another key player
26/08/25 16:14The star was forced off during the first half of his side's 5-0 thumping of Leeds United at The Emirates on Saturday with what appeared to be a shoulder injury.
Why Chelsea believe they can seal cut-price deal for Alejandro Garnacho, the FOUR youngsters on Arsenal radar and the latest on a new Liverpool bid for Alexander Isak: TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL
26/08/25 16:11Chelsea have been looking to negotiate a bargain for Alejandro Garnacho - and Daily Mail Sport can reveal the cut-price figure being proposed.
Revealed: Man United and Liverpool shirts at Manchester Airport are subject of PRANKS by rival Leeds United and Everton fans
26/08/25 15:51EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Airport staff have been left feeling shirty - thanks to the crafty actions of Leeds United and Everton supporters.
Legendary Leeds United star reveals why his surprise career change means he has no interest in getting back to football right now
24/08/25 09:42Leeds great Mark Viduka currently has played with the ide of getting back into football but admits he has other priorities right now.
Arsenal 5-0 Leeds PLAYER RATINGS: Which Gunners new boy has to improve one key quality? And who was non-existent for the visitors during drubbing?
23/08/25 18:57Here, Daily Mail Sport's ISAAN KHAN runs the rule over both Arsenal and Leeds' stars as the visitors were handed a wake-up call upon re-entry to the Premier League this season.
Arsenal dealt injury scare as Martin Odegaard is forced off in the first half against Leeds United - with Gunners left sweating on his fitness ahead of trip to title rivals Liverpool next Sunday
23/08/25 17:18Arsenal's first home game of the new Premier League season was tainted by the sight of captain Martin Odegaard forced off in the first half of their thumping 5-0 win against Leeds United.
Revealed: The reason Leeds' new signing Noah Okafor held hero status in Milan - and why the club weren't discouraged in pursuit of £18m star despite one big concern
23/08/25 01:00Unbeknown to the players, the Leeds hierarchy had kept an eye on Okafor all summer - even if he wasn't their number one choice from the outset.
Leeds confirm £18m capture of AC Milan star on four-year deal as their summer spree passes £100m mark
21/08/25 11:00Leeds United have confirmed a £18million signing. The 25-year-old Swiss forward passed his medical on Wednesday night and has signed a four-year deal with Leeds.
Which Premier League team is sleepwalking towards trouble... and who has no midfielders? What YOUR team still needs to do in the transfer market before the window closes
19/08/25 17:12After an intriguing opening weekend of Premier League action featuring a host of new stars announcing themselves, Daily Mail Sport analyses each club and asks: What do they still need?
TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Tottenham close in on Eberechi Eze, Leeds's incoming Swiss forward, the latest on Raheem Sterling at Chelsea - and what's next for Man City's Kalvin Phillips
19/08/25 16:03Tottenham and Crystal Palace are closing on an agreement over a fee for Eberechi Eze. Talks had been edging towards £65m on Tuesday.
Leeds close in on £13.5m swoop for AC Milan star - as Daniel Farke lauds his side's 'magic' Premier League return with 'outstanding' victory over Everton
19/08/25 05:22Leeds United are close to agreement on a deal for an AC Milan winger after triumphing 1-0 over Everton on their return to the Premier League on Monday night.
Everton meltdown as David Moyes and James Tarkowski seethe at penalty decision - but Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher insist it was the right call
18/08/25 22:21Everton stars were quick to call out the decision which cost them their first points of the Premier League season after James Tarkowski conceded a penalty in the 84th minute.
Everton were relentlessly outplayed by a clever, fluent, flowing Leeds side, writes OLIVER HOLT after debutant Lukas Nmecha nets late winner from the penalty spot
18/08/25 21:18OLIVER HOLT AT ELLAND ROAD: The clock had just ticked past 70 minutes when Jack Grealish escaped the instructions of David Moyes and jogged on to the Elland Road pitch.
Red-faced Gary Neville caught making dig at Leeds fans live on Sky Sports in hot mic moment - prompting instant apology
18/08/25 21:07Sky Sports were forced into a hurried apology after Gary Neville was unwittingly caught aiming a dig at Leeds fans ahead of their Premier League opener against Everton .
Leeds vs Everton - Premier League RECAP: Debutant nets late winner for Whites from the penalty spot on their top-flight return after controversial handba
18/08/25 17:31Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Leeds host Everton at Elland Road in the Premier League.
Liverpool are the Premier League champions but do they have the best kits this season? Where does YOUR club rank among the 40 home and away top-flight strips?
16/08/25 10:00When the football season arrives, many fans eagerly anticipate the release of their club's new kits. From kids getting their first shirts to collectors eyeing the next classic, kit season is in full swing.
Premier League POWER RANKINGS: How prepared is YOUR team for the new season? Our experts analyse how ready every side is - and why some are in for a rude awakening
15/08/25 07:24PART ONE: Here, Daily Mail Sport's experts review every club in the top flight's pre-season travails, and single out who has made the most of their time before the restart.
Every away day in the top four divisions ranked from worst to best and everything you need to know about pubs, pints, pies and more... where does your club rank, who's No 1 and where should you always avoid?
14/08/25 15:54We've been to every away end in the country in search of the best day out for every fan this season - here is our ultimate guide, which ones you have to get to, which to avoid, and who ranks No 1.
Leeds United 'agree deal to sign Premier League striker, as he heads for a medical', despite interest from Man United, Newcastle and Aston Villa
13/08/25 10:23The next step in the 28-year-old's career has been highly-speculated with Manchester United , Newcastle and Aston Villa having been among his suitors.
Transfer Confidential: Five-way battle for Adam Wharton, Man City eye Gianluigi Donnarumma move, Man United's five stars heading for exit, third winger on Spurs' list revealed and latest on Aston Villa's push to re-sign Marco Asensio
12/08/25 16:07Liverpool have no intention to sell Ibrahima Konate this window despite working on moves for two centre backs, as they continue to work towards a new contract for the France international.
How Jack Harrison fought his way back in at Leeds, how he reacted to the boos and what he can bring to Daniel Farke's side this season
11/08/25 16:00Jack Harrison stepped onto the pitch and into the storm. As the announcer read out his name, the returning winger, a member of the fabled 2020 promotion side, was met with a wall of boos.
Leeds' new No 1 declares himself 'fully fit and ready to go' ahead of Premier League debut as Daniel Farke reveals where Illan Meslier is in pecking order
10/08/25 08:21AADAM PATEL IN DUBLIN: The 27-year-old made his debut on Saturday in Leeds' friendly against Milan in Ireland but played just 45 minutes before Karl Darlow came on for the second half.
Leeds boss Daniel Farke says 'it's up to Jack Harrison' to win supporters back over after the forward was booed during friendly against AC Milan
09/08/25 22:07Harrison came on in the 75th minute in front of a sell-out crowd and was jeered but as his short cameo went on, he was backed by other sections of Leeds fans whenever he touched the ball.
Daniel Farke is right to be worried over one position, new signing set for a big impact and it's hard to see this player sticking around: THINGS WE LEARNED from Leeds' 1-1 draw with AC Milan
09/08/25 17:13Here, Daily Mail Sport's AADAM PATEL reveals five things he learned from the friendly in Dublin.
The return of two up top, full backs on the rampage and tiki taka going out of fashion: Why Arsenal, Man City and the rest of the Premier League's tactics will be so different this season
08/08/25 16:00Every season brings with it new tactics and trends as the game's great footballing minds try to outwit each other all over again. So, what new tactical shifts will shape the coming season?
Inside Daniel Farke's giant survival plan: Why Leeds made physicality and set-pieces the focus of their summer - and the one key position they still want to strengthen, writes AADAM PATEL
02/08/25 23:18The running joke at Leeds United this summer is that if you aren't around 26 years old and tall, then the chances are the club aren't interested.
Flexibility is fundamental for Daniel Farke but he needs a new striker urgently: FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED as Leeds hold Villarreal to a 1-1 draw
02/08/25 16:52AADAM PATEL AT ELLAND ROAD: A lively crowd of 35,273 turned out to see Joel Piroe grab a well-taken equaliser in the second half after the visitors had gone ahead through Etta Eyong.
Inside Leeds' pre-season camp in Germany: Why Daniel Farke wanted Portugal's 2024 Euros base and the strategy behind signing 'giants'
27/07/25 01:00AADAM PATEL IN GERMANY: The players are enjoying a morning bike ride on their recovery day. Whizzing across is Wilfried Gnonto, helmet off and phone out, recording the action and smiling.
Leeds United confirm £15.6m transfer of goalkeeper Lucas Perri from Lyon - with Daniel Farke's new No 1 able to throw the ball 50 METRES
26/07/25 18:50Leeds United have signed goalkeeper Lucas Perri from Lyon in a deal worth £15.6million. The 27-year-old Brazilian is expected to become the new No 1 in place of Illan Meslier.
West Ham star Lucas Paqueta is expected to be CLEARED of spot-fixing charges after two-year FA investigation
25/07/25 20:43KIERAN GILL: West Ham United star Lucas Paqueta appears to have won his seismic two-year fight to save his career after standing accused of spot-fixing by the FA.
Leeds United agree £15.6m transfer for Lyon's goalkeeper Lucas Perri - with Daniel Farke's new No 1 able to throw the ball 50 METRES to his team-mates
24/07/25 12:21The 27-year-old Brazilian is expected to become the new Leeds No 1. Perri's medical will take place at Leeds' pre-season training camp in Germany and he could feature in their next friendly on Saturday.
Daniel Farke's selection dilemma, two key areas that need strengthening to avoid Premier League relegation and the tactical tweaks shown so far: THINGS WE LEARNED from Leeds' 4-1 pre-season victory over SC Verl
23/07/25 10:31AADAM PATEL IN GERMANY: Leeds United bagged their first win of pre-season as they saw off German third-tier side SC Verl 4-1.
Leeds star asks to leave the club after refusing to join pre-season training camp - as Daniel Farke confirms his next destination
22/07/25 19:04AADAM PATEL IN GERMANY: Speaking to the media after his side beat SC Verl 4-1 in a pre-season friendly, Leeds boss Farke confirmed that the star has asked for a move to his homeland.
Leeds pick up their first win of pre-season in game fans were told not to travel to on the back of Man United draw
22/07/25 17:34AADAM PATEL IN GERMANY: Daniel Farke's side started in a 4-2-3-1 shape in a game that was played with two 60-minute halves to allow the players to get more minutes and improve fitness.
Patrick Bamford told he is NOT a part of Leeds' Premier League plans as injury-hit striker is left out of pre-season tour after 'honest' talks with manager
19/07/25 18:26AADAM PATEL IN STOCKHOLM: Bamford signed for Leeds in 2018, winning two promotions with the club but has struggled with injuries over the last few years and failed to score last season.
Hollywood star and Leeds part-owner Will Ferrell attends their drab 0-0 draw with Man United in Stockholm - but raises a cheer in the stands with loving gesture
19/07/25 16:35Ferrell, 58, was in the crowd at the Stockholm Arena in Sweden as the Red Devils got their pre-season preparations under way against the Whites.
Debutant Matheus Cunha will have early concerns over Man United's midfield - and the 'spark' who made an instant impact for Leeds: THINGS WE LEARNED from the Red Devils' drab goalless draw against their old rivals
19/07/25 15:55AADAM PATEL AT STRAWBERRY ARENA, STOCKHOLM: Amorim changed his entire team in the second-half, but in the end neither side could find the back of the net.
Leeds agree £17m deal for another midfielder - just a DAY after landing Newcastle star Sean Longstaff ahead of return to Premier League
19/07/25 14:28The 26-year-old will sign on a four-year deal to become the club's sixth signing of the summer as they return to the Premier League. He will likely pair up with Sean Longstaff in the centre of the park.
Man United vs Leeds RECAP: All the latest reaction after Red Devils kick off preseason with a goalless snooze fest against old rivals - with £62.5m debutant Matheus Cunha hooked off as part of huge half-time reshuffle
19/07/25 12:01Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Manchester United take on Leeds United in pre-season friendly at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm.
Leeds complete fifth signing of the summer as Sean Longstaff arrives from Newcastle for £12m
18/07/25 20:41The 27-year-old has signed a four-year deal at Elland Road and becomes Leeds' fifth signing of the summer window since getting promoted to the Premier League.
Liverpool's SIX striker targets if they can't sign Alexander Isak including shock Premier League name, Aston Villa in for Man United star and Arsenal join race for EFL wonderkid: TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL
15/07/25 16:00TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Liverpool have explored moves for a number of high-profile centre forwards in recent days as well as £150million-rated Sweden international Isak.
Why English teams are raiding Japan for talent: Inside the 'Project DNA' revolution, the bargains available and the role that West Ham played in a Far East takeover
10/07/25 16:00There is more to Kota Takai's move to Tottenham than meets the eye. Not only is £5m the biggest fee ever paid for a player out of Japan's top flight, but part of a fast-developing trend that is no accident.
TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Tottenham set for improved Mohammed Kudus bid, what's going on with Ethan Nwaneri's Arsenal contract, Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga replacements and the latest on Jack Grealish's future
08/07/25 16:00TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Our transfer expert Simon Jones reveals everything you need to know on the biggest transfer moves involving your club.
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          EXCLUSIVERhodri Giggs to marry again 14 years after Man United love rat brother Ryan had an affair with his ex-wife
          
          Pair have been dating for more than a year
        
      
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          Cristiano Ronaldo goes viral after supremely-confident free-kick pep talk fails miserably as star's Al-Nassr are knocked out of the King's Cup
          
          
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          Hammers star was linked with an exit in the summer
        
      
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          Taylor Fritz reveals what he'll never do for girlfriend Morgan Riddle on social media... as tennis' most glamorous couple pose for GQ shoot
          
          
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          Tom Aspinall reveals aftermath of gruesome eye injury suffered at UFC 321 as he fires brutal dig at Cyril Gane
          
          Aspinall retained his UFC heavyweight title
        
      
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          Former Chelsea hero's son earns first call up for England Under-15s amid successful stint in Blues' academy - despite his dad winning 113 caps for Brazil
          
          
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          Wolves goalkeeper gets out of his car to argue with fans of Premier League's bottom team - and tells them: 'I don't speak to my wife because we lose'
          
          
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          Indian cricket star is hospitalised after suffering freak 'life threatening' injury while fielding as Australia claim ODI series victory
          
          Had been taking a catch
        
      
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          Motorcycle star suffered MULTIPLE cardiac arrests after horror crash with a rival: Racer's father reveals terrifying details as he rushes to his bedside
          
          
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          Ed Sheeran parties in New York as pop star watches chaotic El Clasico with Barcelona legend after sponsoring LaLiga giants
          
          Barca beat Real 
        
      
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          Kevin De Bruyne looks close to TEARS as he pulls his hamstring immediately after scoring a penalty for Napoli against Inter Milan
          
          
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          Gary Neville inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame - as former defender joins eight other Man United legends
          
          
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          Sheffield Wednesday fans flock back to Hillsborough for first match since entering administration... as scoreboard operator pokes fun at hated owner Dejphon Chansiri
          
          
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          Sir Alex Ferguson's son, Darren, is sacked by Peterborough with club BOTTOM of League One
          
          
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          Gary Neville aims ANOTHER swipe at Evangelos Marinakis over Nottingham Forest's 'classless' sacking of Ange Postecgolou 
          
          
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          Glamorous sports host suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on TV
          
          Scott, 44, was on duty for CBS Sports' coverage of the Champions League
        
      
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          Meet the Haalands! Premier League superstar Erling and girlfriend Isabel lift the lid on their relationship - and how she fancied his friend first!
          
          
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          Man United flop left with blood pouring down his head after suffering gruesome Champions League injury - as Chelsea fans brand him a 's**t Andy Carroll'
          
          
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          Man City fan and 'devoted dad' dies after travelling to Benidorm to watch them in Champions League
          
          Club put out a heartfelt statement
        
      
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