An ex-Premier League wonderkid who was offered a decade-long deal with Spanish giants Barcelona has just been released from the 15th different club of his career. The midfielder, now aged 32, was on the youth programme at Crystal Palace when the Catalan club came in with the offer when he was 14 years old. However, his career has taken a different path, with a number of other clubs, including several loan spells, and gigs with teams in Canada, Belgium, France and Turkey....read
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Former Premier League boss Iain Dowie, 59, admits he is 'very lucky' to be alive after suffering a cardiac arrest during a spin class as he opens up on 'terrifying' scenes in front of his wife
In recent years Dowie has worked as a pundit and was speaking pitchside for the BBC for Larne's game against Coleraine in the NIFL Premiership when he opened up on his horror episode.
All 20 Premier League clubs ranked by their wage bills as top flight sides agree to explore introducing a salary cap from the 2025-26 season
All clubs' spending on transfers, wages and agent fees will be limited to around five times the amount earned by the top-flight's bottom club in TV and prize money.
Newcastle are hopeful Kieran Trippier will be fit for season finale after two months out with calf injury following fitness work in Dubai - in boost for England ahead of Euro 2024
Mail Sport can reveal there is confidence that Trippier will feature when Newcastle entertain Brighton a week on Saturday, before games at Manchester United and Brentford.
Man United's 'summer overhaul' will prioritise a new centre-back with two Premier League names at the top of their list... as Sir Jim Ratcliffe plots summer spending spree early
Manchester Untied will look to sign a centre-back this summer and have reportedly made Crystal Palace 's Marc Guehi a top priority.
Baby-faced Adam Wharton might not look like an elite footballer but he plays like one... the Euros may come too soon but he has the exact profile Gareth Southgate and England need
ALEX JENNINGS: He doesn't really look like an elite footballer, the spindly 20-year-old from Blackburn who is a few straggly facial hairs away from passing for someone seven years younger.
Peter Crouch rubbishes claims that Jurgen Klopp has underachieved at Liverpool as former Red says he had 'players that weren't Liverpool' standard when he took over
Former Liverpool star Peter Crouch has rubbished claims that Jurgen Klopp has underachieved at Anfield.
Christian Eriksen is left frustrated by Man United's failure to hold on to victory against Burnley - but insists Erik ten Hag's under-fire players are 'trying their best'
Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen believes his side had 'three points in their hand' against Burnley before Zeki Amdouni's late equaliser at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Phil Foden's firing at full speed for the stratosphere! Man City star is hitting heights beyond Paul Scholes, Kevin De Bruyne and Kaka... and he's even surpassing Yaya Toure's 2013-14 season
JACK GAUGHAN: Imagine if Phil Foden took penalties. Only Ollie Watkins has scored more from open play than Manchester City's No 47 this season.
Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace: Jeffrey Schlupp scores late stunner to rescue point for Oliver Glasner and cancel out Rodrigo Muniz's opener
FULHAM 1-1 CRYSTAL PALACE - ALEX JENNINGS AT CRAVEN COTTAGE:For a team that can often be found on the beach at this time of year, Crystal Palace aren't half riding the crest of a wave.
Man United 1-1 Burnley - Premier League RECAP: Clarets level late at Old Trafford after Andre Onana's howler as Sheffield United are RELEGATED with defeat at Newcastle
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates from around the Premier League grounds on Saturday, including Manchester United vs Burnley.
Arne Slot faces a huge leap up at Liverpool... Big names from Holland often don't cut it here, writes GRAEME SOUNESS. Plus, why it would be no surprise if an agreement has been made to sell Mo Salah
GRAEME SOUNESS: Liverpool have shown a vulnerability and weakness I did not think existed. The season has gone flat and the title has gone now. I did not see this coming.
Revealed: From Man City to Sheffield United - how much will each team earn for their Premier League finish this season?
The Premier League has never been more competitive with positions at both the top and bottom of the table changing on a regular basis. Here is how much each team will earn based on their position.
Former Premier League star SKIPS the birth of his first child to play a match - despite having permission to be at his partner's side - and scores the winner!
The Villarreal forward swerved the birth of baby Emma to go and score a 92th-minute winner against Almeria.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe reveals when Bruno Guimaraes' £100m release clause expires... with Man City and Arsenal both showing interest in the Brazilian midfielder
The Brazilian is admired by Manchester City, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain , and the club expect enquiries for him following the season's end.
Crystal Palace 'slap £60m price tags on Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise' amid interest from Man United, Arsenal and Chelsea... with the Eagles braced for summer bids for star duo
Crystal Palace have reportedly warned Premier League rivals they will have to pay over £60million for both Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise.
Pep Guardiola fends off suggestions that Man City made a 'statement' in dominant Brighton win... and insists none of the title rivals are 'safe' after Liverpool's defeat to Everton
KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX: Pep Guardiola said only perfection will secure Manchester City another Premier League trophy after this Phil Foden-inspired trouncing of Brighton.
Liverpool's Premier League title hopes have gone up in smoke just as Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah started to run on empty, writes DOMINIC KING
DOMINIC KING: After that 1-0 defeat to Palace on April 14, Liverpool's first at home in the Premier League for almost two years, Jurgen Klopp's (left) demeanour was noticeably different.
Dougie Freedman is on Newcastle's shortlist to replace Dan Ashworth as sporting director... but the Magpies could face competition from Man United
EXCLUSIVE: Freedman has occupied the same position at Selhurst Park since 2017 and is held in extremely high regard in Premier League circles. His domestic experience is seen as key.
Jean-Philippe Mateta left £100m-rated Alexander Isak in the shade as the striker ran riot through heart of Newcastle's backline, writes CRAIG HOPE as Crystal Palace secure Premier League safety
CRAIG HOPE AT SELHURST PARK: Even the military horses who caused panic when bolting through the streets of London would have turned back if confronted by Jean-Philippe Mateta.
PLAYER RATINGS: Bruno Fernandes impresses for Man United in win over Sheffield United... but which two players only get a 5/10 rating?
NATHAN SALT AT OLD TRAFFORD: Manchester United made life hard for themselves but ultimately walked out with a 4-2 victory at Old Trafford from their clash with Sheffield United.
Everton 2-0 Liverpool - Premier League RECAP: Jurgen Klopp's final Merseyside derby ends in misery as Toffees put HUGE dent in rivals' title chances
Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates as Liverpool travel to Goodison Park to take on Everton, plus updates from Molineux and Selhurst Park.
Dwight Yorke 'tells Man United to make an £80m raid for Crystal Palace pair' as he says the players have 'some of the BEST potential' he's ever seen
Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has told his former club to make an £80m move for two players from Crystal Palace during the summer transfer window.
Callum Wilson is a 'quality' player who 'can add a different dimension' to Newcastle's attack, insists Eddie Howe - as he warns it 'will cost the club a lot of money' to replace the striker if they sell him this summer due to FFP rules
Eddie Howe has warned Newcastle's hierarchy it will cost a lot of money to replace Callum Wilson, should the club decide to sell him this summer.
Stuart Attwell WILL referee this weekend as the Premier League stand by the under-fire official after Nottingham Forest furiously questioned his integrity on VAR duty
The Premier League has confirmed that Stuart Attwell will referee as planned this weekend, despite Nottingham Forest furiously questioning his integrity while on VAR duty last weekend.
Anthony Taylor and Stuart Attwell are selected to officiate at Euro 2024, despite the pair being at the centre of the Nottingham Forest storm that saw the Premier League outfit denied THREE penalties against Everton
Referee Anthony Taylor and VAR Stuart Attwell - the two officials at the centre of the Nottingham Forest storm - have been selected to officiate at Euro 2024 this summer.
Is Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to his best after his injury lay-off? As Idrissa Gueye inspires the Toffees to seal a crucial victory... but which Euros hopeful takes the top spot in our Premier League POWER RANKINGS?
After a gripping weekend of action, several new faces have been added to our Premier League power rankings, with a new star climbing to the top of our leaderboard.
West Ham hold talks over ambitious move for Liverpool target Ruben Amorim should David Moyes leave the club... with former Wolves and Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui also viewed as a potential replacement
West Ham United have held talks with Liverpool managerial target Ruben Amorim and ex-Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui as potential replacements for David Moyes.
Train strikes 2024: Full list of May dates as Aslef announce drivers at 16 rail companies will stage walkout in fresh travel chaos for commuters
Train drivers across 16 rail companies in Britain will stage a series of one-day strikes from Tuesday 7 May to Thursday 9 May amid a long-running pay dispute, the Aslef trade union announced today.
Fulham 1-3 Liverpool: Reds keep Premier League title hopes alive thanks to second-half goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota - after Alexander-Arnold's sublime free-kick
Liverpool sparked life into their fading Premier League title hopes with a 3-1 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Crystal Palace poke fun at Nottingham Forest's statement slamming 'poor decisions' from Everton loss as they joke they will 'have to accept' conceding two goals to West Ham
After the game Palace couldn't resist poking fun at Forest, who had earlier issued a statement slamming 'poor decisions' in their 2-0 loss to Everton.
Crystal Palace 5-2 West Ham: David Moyes 'embarrassed' as Hammers are battered and humiliated by Oliver Glasner's Eagles after falling 4-0 down inside half an hour… raising further doubts over his future
CRYSTAL PALACE 5-2 WEST HAM - JAMES SHARPE AT SELHURST PARK: A thumping defeat left them humiliated. Moyes's contract is up in the summer. Can it go on like this?
Can Mohamed Salah help Liverpool return to form against Fulham at Craven Cottage today? Superstar winger is 7/2 to score first according to Sky Bet
Ad FeatureLiverpool's Mohamed Salah is the best-backed to score first when his side clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage today. At the time of writing, the superstar winger is garnering a price of 7/2.
Michael Olise BOOSTED to 9/1 odds to score from outside the area for Crystal Palace in their Premier League clash against West Ham at Selhurst Park
Ad FeatureSky Bet are offering four 'Price Boosts' for today's Premier League showdown between Crystal Palace and West Ham at Selhurst Park.
Trent Alexander-Arnold aims 'too excited' dig at Arsenal's mentality after they failed to capitalise on Liverpool title race slip-up... as he tips 'borderline perfect' Man City as heavy favourites
Having seen Manchester City thrash Luton 5-1 on the Saturday, the Gunners then witnessed title rivals Liverpool lose 1-0 at home to Crystal Palace.
Erik ten Hag claims he's been able to pick his best team ONCE in 18 months as Man United boss says critics of his side are 'unrealistic' ahead of FA Cup semi-final against Coventry
JOE BERNSTEIN: In the build-up to facing Coventry City in Sunday's semi-final, Ten Hag unwittingly outlined why his future is in such jeopardy.
Jurgen Klopp finds Man United 'contract' signed by iShowSpeed after the club accidentally left it on the desk following the 4-3 FA Cup epic with Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp was left holding a fake contract signed by iShowSpeed after Liverpool's FA Cup exit last month.
Liverpool haven't scored from open play in over SIX hours of football... Have the Reds lost their killer edge at the worst time? And is Klopp's farewell in danger of turning sour?
With so much to play for, Liverpool were poised to make this season one to remember and deliver an epic send-off for their manager. But the past fortnight has shown how difficult that can be.
Defiant Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool WILL bounce back from a week of bruising blows... as the outgoing manager insists the Reds 'can still win the Premier League'
LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool took three significant blows in the last fortnight including a 2-2 stalemate at Manchester United, plus defeats to Atalanta and Crystal Palace.
Jurgen Klopp insists it's vital Liverpool are 'back to winning ways' amid Premier League title charge despite being knocked out of Europe by Atalanta… and says it's 'insane' that Trent started
Jurgen Klopp was keen to focus on the positives after Liverpool's Europa League exit, highlighting the importance of being 'back to winning ways' despite suffering a 3-1 defeat on aggregate in Atalanta.
EPISODE 38: It's All Kicking Off! - Is Erik ten Hag losing his credibility?
Ian and Chris return for your mid-week 'It's All Kicking Off!' intake.
EPISODE 49: It's All Kicking Off! - Do Crystal palace fans have delusions of grandeur?
A new week can mean only one thing...a new episode of 'It's All Kicking Off!' This week (via video call thanks to Storm Isha), the lads start off by questioning media speculation over David Moyes' job security at West Ham, wondering what more the Scot could do during his second stint in east London. Ian bashes Nottingham Forest for writing a letter of complaint after Ivan Toney sneakily repositioned the ball before scoring directly from the free kick...on what was a dramatic return from suspension. Chris says Crystal Palace fans need to get real after their fans protested against the direction with which they perceive their club to moving. AND Ian lists his top five managerial meltdowns in this week's 5 ASIDE.
Legendary ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger picks out result that could cost the Gunners the Premier League title... and it's NOT their home defeat by Aston Villa
Mikel Arteta's men relinquished top spot over the weekend after losing 2-0 at home to Aston Villa , with late goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins handing Arsenal their first league defeat in 2024.
Cole Palmer enjoys a perfect evening, Alexander Isak punished 'Rolls Royce' Micky van de Ven, and Ollie Watkins could fire Aston Villa into the Champions League... but who takes top spot in our POWER RANKINGS?
The Premier League was dealt it's first big end-of-season change at the top of the table as Manchester City claimed a vital victory to establish a two-point lead, but who tops Mail Sport's Power Rankings?
USMNT star Kevin Paredes signs with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports: US Soccer's Young Male Player of the Year joins the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Vinicius Jr. ahead of Copa America
It comes not long after fellow USMNT international Matt Miazga made a similar move, while Crystal Palace and United States defender Chris Richards is also part of Roc Nation.
Liverpool star Conor Bradley faces a battle to be fit for title run-in after sustaining an ankle injury against Crystal Palace... with full back set to miss several key fixtures for the Reds
LEWIS STEELE: The Northern Irish full back, 20, has had a breakthrough season at Anfield and deputised capably for injured Trent Alexander-Arnold .
Eberechi Eze reveals the SIX teams that rejected him as a youngster before QPR took a chance on him... after scoring the winner for Crystal Palace at Liverpool
Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has named the six clubs that rejected him as a youngster before he made his breakthrough at QPR .
Simon Jordan MOCKS Everton's problems on and off the pitch - and takes aim at Toffees fan Andy Burnham again - after 6-0 thrashing by Chelsea
The Toffees produced an abject performance at Stamford Bridge as they remain 16th in the Premier League table, just two points above the relegation zone.
Trent Alexander-Arnold admits Jurgen Klopp's emotional farewell tour WILL have an impact on the title race... but reveals the Liverpool manager NEVER speaks about winning the Premier League
Trent Alexander-Arnold has admitted Jurgen Klopp's impending departure from Liverpool will have an impact on the title race.
Man City have taken top spot but they face a congested fixture list, potential player burnout and still need to travel to their bogey team... why the title race is NOT over for Arsenal and Liverpool
As things currently stand, City hold a two-point lead over Arsenal and Liverpool, but Mail Sport are on hand to explain why fans of the latter duo shouldn't be too pessimistic.
- Jude Bellingham is caught trying to put off England team-mate Harry Kane before his penalty... with Bayern striker entering Real Madrid dressing room after 2-2 draw to discover what was said
- Marcus Rashford 'spotted cosying up to Colombian-born model Erica Correa on a night out in Manchester'... as Man United prepare to listen to offers for their misfiring star
- PLAYER RATINGS: Harry Kane edges out Jude Bellingham in the battle of the Englishmen... but which Bayern Munich star had a SHOCKER in 2-2 draw with Real Madrid?
- Huge change to VAR that fans desperately want is being considered by Premier League officials in biggest revamp since the system was introduced
- Inside Ayrton Senna's last hotel room - and to where the champion fell: 30 years after witnessing F1's most cursed race, OLIVER HOLT returns to Imola in this incredibly moving tribute
- Ad Feature 28/1 for Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins and Alexander Isak to each score 3+ goals in the Premier League between May 2-20
- Jofra Archer is so valuable to England's chances of winning the World Cup after his injury hell - but one star will be left disappointed by his own omission, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
- Bruno Fernandes hints at 'thinking about' leaving Man United after Euro 2024 - and says they 'have to want me' in bombshell statement as club prepare fire sale with 'only three stars safe'
- Tom Lockyer gives update on football return as he continues his recovery from a cardiac arrest... and opens up on the impact of his baby girl
- NBC Sports chief 'will continue to push' for Premier League games to be played in the USA amid boom in popularity that saw record 2.6m viewers watch Manchester City vs Arsenal last month
- Graeme Souness, David Ginola, Glenn Hoddle and Co team up to launch lifesaving campaign in a bid to recruit 270,000 people to learn CPR - as the football icons open up on their own health scares in brave interviews
- How Cole Palmer is similar to the late, great George Best... and here's why the Chelsea star should beat Phil Foden to the Footballer of the Year award
- What kind of person pretends to be disabled just to watch a match? This is downright disgraceful and those behind it should be ASHAMED of themselves
- Man United will listen to offers for all their squad bar just THREE players with Marcus Rashford, Antony and Casemiro among those who could leave... but how much money can they raise as clubs tighten their belts?
- Mohamed Salah's touchline spat with Jurgen Klopp is inexcusable. He crossed a line no player should ever cross by behaving like a spoilt child, writes OLIVER HOLT
- Bayern Munich 2-2 Real Madrid: Vinicius steals Jude Bellingham's thunder with brilliant double... but Harry Kane's 43rd goal of the season keeps Thomas Tuchel's dreams of European glory alive
- Fans notice Toni Kroos told Vinicius Jr where to run for Real Madrid's opener at Bayern Munich - with one hailing the German's 'football IQ' against his former team
- Steve McManaman claims Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae had a 'night to forget' amid 'sloppy' performance gifting Real Madrid a penalty
- Aurelien Tchouameni gatecrashes Thomas Muller's interview after Bayern Munich drew with Real Madrid - causing the German to joke that the Frenchman was 'listening' for tactical hints ahead of the second leg
- Jude Bellingham was forced off against Bayern Munich with cramp, Carlo Ancelotti reveals... as the Italian admits the Real Madrid star was 'not at his best' in Champions League semi-final first leg clash
- Mystic Dan! Fans ask Sturridge for lottery numbers after former Premier League star makes incredibly accurate prediction ahead of Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
- Steve McManaman claims Jude Bellingham, 20, has had greater influence on the Real Madrid dressing room than Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Nazario and Luis Figo
- How Eric Dier went from Tottenham reject to Bayern Munich's rock at the back to help ignite German giants' quest for Champions League glory... and push for England recall
- Revealed: Why Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane remained on the pitch at half-time in Champions League semi-final... before scoring stunning equaliser against Real Madrid just minutes later
- New footage shows a smitten Travis Kelce kissing Taylor Swift's shoulder at Patrick Mahomes' charity gala
- Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift 'are heading to the Miami Grand Prix with Patrick and Brittany Mahomes this weekend'... with the couples set for another double date after hitting the Las Vegas strip last Saturday
- Olivia Dunne stuns alongside her LSU teammates as they celebrate their national championship victory at glitzy Tigers awards ceremony
- Steve Gleason, 47, reveals his daily 'exorcism' as he battles ALS: Ex-NFL hero goes through a 'barbaric' morning routine - but takes inspiration from a Buddhist monk
- Ex-NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel and new girlfriend Josie Canseco - daughter of baseball legend Jose - make their relationship Instagram official... as the couple share loved-up pictures at Stagecoach music festival
- LeBron James hints at Lakers exit as LA icon refuses to confirm if he's played his last game for the team after NBA playoff exit against the Denver Nuggets: 'I'm not going to answer that'
- Outrage over Barstool Sports' Ryan Whitney's 'gross' and 'tasteless' X post about Bruins' win against Maple Leafs
- Dave Portnoy's mystery date at Celtics game revealed... Camryn D'Aloia, 25, was caught on camera with Barstool founder, 47, in Miami
- Furious F1 fans react to 'laughable' US Grand Prix headliner announcement... after organizers controversially bought back tickets to re-sell at a higher price
- Russell Wilson and Ciara find a buyer for $25m, 11,000sq ft mansion near Seattle - TWO YEARS after NFL star put house on sale
- The WAGs behind Arsenal's success: Partners of Bukayo Saka, Ben White and Martin Odegaard are playing key role in Premier League title charge by breaking stereotypes and helping to build united dressing room
- Caitlin Clark celebrates after winning a half-court shot contest in Indiana Fever practice... before teammate Kelsey Mitchell jokes that she needs to back up as it's her 'regular shot' anyway
- Dave Portnoy spotted with mystery blonde woman at Celtics game... five months after Barstool Sports chief split from model Silvana Mojica
- Bruno Fernandes hints at 'thinking about' leaving Man United after Euro 2024 - and says they 'have to want me' in bombshell statement as club prepare fire sale with 'only three stars safe'
- Huge shake up to NFL schedule could see the Super Bowl move to Presidents' Day weekend - finally giving fans the day after off work
- Hollywood star Bill Murray rides the subway with fellow Cubs fans after watching Chicago's 3-1 win over the Mets at Citi Field
- LeBron James and the Lakers are OUT of the NBA playoffs as last-gasp Jamal Murray two-pointer earns Denver Nuggets 108-106 victory and sends LA packing for the second straight year
- Bayern Munich 2-2 Real Madrid - Champions League semi-final RECAP: Vinicius Jnr grabs vital late leveller from the spot for Carlo Ancelotti's men
- Brittney Griner says US government should have got imprisoned marine Paul Whelan in the trade for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout during teaser for ABC interview that will air tomorrow
- Ally McCoist urges one Man United star to be first out the door in club's mass sale this summer - with just three players named as 'off limits' for fire sale under Sir Jim Ratcliffe
- Ben Stiller feuds with NBA player-turned-analyst Richard Jefferson over Joel Embiid... one week after defending Knicks' celebrity row
- Watch the shocking moment Texans star Tank Dell is caught in shooting as gunman opens fire in packed Florida nightclub
- Ex-Chiefs star and Super Bowl winner Bashaud Breeland is arrested for the second time in nine months after allegedly ASSAULTING police officers and being found with drugs in North Carolina
- Erik ten Hag's problems at Man United started when he ditched Cristiano Ronaldo, insists Wesley Sneijder... with the dressing room left 'wondering if the manager was alright in the head'
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