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Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney is an English professional football manager and former player who is the manager of EFL Championship club Birmingham City. Rooney is the record goalscorer for Manchester United and holds the record of the most appearances for England by an outfield player.
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Wayne Rooney reveals bizarre bedtime routine that leaves his gaming team-mates STUNNED - as they joke Man United's legend's strange habit is due to 'the PTSD of Sir Alex Ferguson'
26/04/24 13:41
Wayne Rooney has bemused fans by revealing the unique thing he does every night when he goes to bed. Rooney, who was part of the punditry team for Everton's huge Premier League win over Liverpool on Wednesday, made the admission while playing FIFA Pro Clubs with streamers Girth N Turf. 'If I'm in bed on my own, I sleep with the hairdryer on,' Rooney said on the Twitch stream. I sleep with the hairdryer on the whole night....read
Aitch reveals his VERY unlikely friendship with Wayne Rooney and details the boasting message the footballer sent before their 'great night' at his swanky mansion
26/04/24 10:13The Bamba hitmaker, 24, appeared spoke to Robert Bruce and Shayna Marie on Capital XTRA Breakfast, where he regaled the tale of their meetSavage put-downs in the TV studio, brutal jokes with his new gaming team-mates - and hinting at a future in boxing! Wayne Rooney's enjoying a new lease of life away from the dugout
25/04/24 19:00The Manchester United legend hung up his playing boots back in 2021 before taking up managerial roles at a number of different clubs which, eventually, ended unsuccessfully.Wayne Rooney tells Virgil van Dijk Liverpool have to 'get on with it' after he AGAIN complained about the Reds' early kick-offs schedule following derby defeat against Everton
24/04/24 23:34Rooney criticised Van Dijk's post-match comments, with the former Man United and Everton star hitting out at the Liverpool captain for twice referencing their early kick-off on Saturday.THE NOTEBOOK: Jack Dowling unites Goodison Park, Idrissa Gana Gueye halts Liverpool's creativity and Sean Dyche changes it up after 550 games
24/04/24 21:34Goodison Park was united before kick-off as Everton fitness coach Jack Dowling received applause from all corners of the stadium for a mega-achievement of completing 26 marathons in 26 weeks.Wayne Rooney SLAMS Liverpool's 'school-boy' defending for Jarrad Branthwaite's goal in Merseyside derby defeat
24/04/24 21:00Jurgen Klopp's men fell behind in the Merseyside derby after failing to clear their lines before Jarrad Branthwaite poked the ball home in the 27th minute.Coleen Rooney cuts a casual figure as she steps out on late night shopping trip with husband Wayne and their four sons
24/04/24 00:45Coleen Rooney cut a casual figure as she enjoyed a late night shopping trip with her husband Wayne and their four sons on Tuesday.Man United U18s secure a league and cup double after victory against rivals Man City - as new technical director Jason Wilcox watches on alongside Red Devils legend Wayne Rooney
23/04/24 21:48Having already won the Premier League North title last week with a win at Wolves , United's young stars backed it up with an impressive display over their neighbours.John Terry names Man United and Man City legends among the four toughest opponents he faced during his playing career... but which Arsenal talisman did he 'fear the most'?
23/04/24 08:02Terry was voted into the Premier League Hall of Fame on Monday , alongside Manchester United legend Andy Cole, where he joins former team-mate Ashley Cole for inductees in 2024.Prince Albert of Monaco makes surprise visit to restaurant in a small Cheshire village that's home to footballing royalty - without wife Princess Charlene
22/04/24 14:28Prince Albert of Monaco, 66, shocked customers when he was spotted solo dining for lunch at celebrity hotspot, San Carlo, a restaurant based in Alderley Edge.'What the hell happened to you?' Wayne Rooney is trolled by WWE star Drew McIntyre in front of 16,000 fans as Manchester United legend attends wrestling show
21/04/24 12:03As reported by The Sun , Rooney made a surprise appearance at the event with two of his sons. Ahead of his fight against Jey Uso, McIntyre spotted Rooney in the front row.Anthony Joshua meets WWE champ Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre rips Wayne Rooney in front of his family at ringside as wrestling took over the O2 Arena… with Gladiator star Apollo getting involved in the action too!
20/04/24 11:48Anthony Joshua, Wayne Rooney and British rapper ArrDee were spotted at the O2 on Friday evening watching WWE Live, with Joshua heading backstage to meet some big names.Wayne Rooney leaves gaming team-mates in hysterics with deadpan comment after 'fat granny s***ger' jibe as the Man United and England legend plays EA Sports FC Pro Clubs
19/04/24 08:20Football legend Wayne Rooney has again left his new gaming team-mates in hysterics with the Man United and England legend brushing off a jibe on a live stream.EPISODE 20: It's All Kicking Off! - Does England DESERVE to host the Euros?
18/04/24 15:09'It's All Coming Up' is the punchy, short and sharp little brother of 'It's All Kicking Off', featuring Mail Sports' Football Editor, Ian Ladyman, and former Premier League winner Chris SuttonEPISODE 44: It's All Kicking Off! - Eddie Howe could be close to underachieving, the respect for the FA Cup & what next for Wayne Rooney?
18/04/24 15:01In the latest episode of 'It's All Kicking Off' - all eyes are on the FA Cup .MAN CITY NOTEBOOK: Champions League bonuses offer no comfort after Real Madrid pain, the £300m Etihad expansion project begins... and England's next Gen to visit sister club Girona
18/04/24 11:00JACK GAUGHAN: It will come as no consolation to Man City players after the penalty shootout defeat by Real Madrid but they are a couple of victories away from guaranteeing qualification again.Wayne Rooney calls his gaming team-mate a 'Ginger ****' leaving YouTuber in hysterics - after Man United and England legend's 's***' debut while playing EA Sports FC Pro Clubs
15/04/24 08:05Wayne Rooney was known for being a funnyman during his glittering football career and he left his new set of team-mates in hysterics as he diversifies his portfolio since retiring.Wayne and Coleen Rooney face fresh neighbour battle as wealthy farmers plan to build huge barn for noisy farm vehicles near the couple's £20million 'Morrisons' mega mansion
15/04/24 07:11Wayne Rooney could be dragged into yet another row with his neighbours over plans to expand their farm near Wilmslow in Cheshire, MailOnline can reveal.Marcus Rashford is 'set to STAY at Man United' with PSG showing no interest in the move due to his 'struggles on and off the pitch' as it is believed transfer talk was 'used to improve the terms of his contract'
14/04/24 09:54Marcus Rashford will reportedly stay at Manchester United this summer despite previous links to PSG.Wayne Rooney reveals why he isn't appearing on Match of the Day as planned this weekend... as the ex-Man United star admits he's 'GUTTED' not to making his debut on the show
13/04/24 22:22The 38-year-old was in line to make his debut in the iconic BBC show on Saturday but was forced to pull out, with Martin Keown filling in for him.Birmingham 3-0 Coventry: Ivan Sunjic and Jay Stansfield give Blues fans something to cheer about - as emphatic derby victory drags Gary Rowett's side out of the relegation zone
13/04/24 17:48ADAM SHERGOLD AT ST ANDREW'S: From the optimistic start under John Eustace, the disasterclass under Wayne Rooney and then Tony Mowbray being put out of action, certainty has usually been lacking.Millionaire Eddie Stobart heir is making our lives a misery: Villagers launch fight against son of haulage tycoon who 'flies wealthy clients in and out of his farm estate in helicopters three times a day'
10/04/24 13:34EXCLUSIVE: William Stobart, son of haulage tycoon Eddie Stobart, rents out a helipad on his sprawling farm estate in Over Peover near Knutsford, Cheshire, to a string of wealthy clients.Owen Hargreaves compares Arsenal to Man United's 2008 Champions League winning side and claims the Gunners have 'no weakness' under Mikel Arteta
09/04/24 19:21Owen Hargreaves has sensationally compared Arsenal's current squad under Mikel Arteta to Manchester United's 2008 Champions League winning team under Sir Alex Ferguson.Man United legend Wayne Rooney questions whether Marcus Rashford should 'move away and have a fresh start' as he insists misfiring England star 'doesn't look happy'
09/04/24 16:03Wayne Rooney has advised Marcus Rashford to think about a 'move away' from Manchester United after struggling to find form under Erik ten Hag's guidance this season.Birmingham City chief Tom Wagner admits the club made a MISTAKE sacking John Eustace 'too early'... after his successor Wayne Rooney was axed for winning just TWO of his 15 games in charge during disastrous 83-day reign
09/04/24 11:03TOM COLLOMOSSE: Birmingham City chief Tom Wagner admits the club sacked John Eustace too early last autumn, which paved the way for Wayne Rooney's dire 15-game spell as manager.Man United youngster punched and elbowed by Liverpool player in U18s grudge match in January mimics Wayne Rooney's boxing celebration after scoring in return fixture in thumping 9-1 victory
06/04/24 13:06A Manchester United Academy player mimicked Wayne Rooney's boxing celebration after scoring against Liverpool months on from being attacked by an opposing player in the reverse fixture.Inside the rise of Cole Palmer: From pride in his Caribbean heritage and his love of music to mimicking Wayne Rooney in the garden, the Chelsea star has overcome adversity to become one of football's leading lights
05/04/24 21:00If Cole Palmer isn't already a household name, the onus is on the household to get with the times. We're looking at a man who could play a defining role in the next decade of English football.Rio Ferdinand reveals BRUTAL way Sergio Busquets mocked him during Champions League final defeat by Barcelona in 2011... and claims: 'I've never been so embarrassed!'
04/04/24 15:24Manchester United came up short against the power of Pedro, Lionel Messi, and David Villa, losing 3-1 at Wembley despite a Wayne Rooney goal.Man United's next generation: As the twin sons, 17, of one legend sign Old Trafford contracts, can you recognise the other ex-players' kids who are trying to carve out their own careers in football?
04/04/24 13:48The boys put pen to paper after turning 17, having made the switch across from rivals Man City last summer in a deal worth £1.25million.Rio Ferdinand blames TWO reasons why England failed to win anything during his career - as he reflects on why Three Lions lost to Brazil during the 2002 World Cup quarter-finals
04/04/24 12:43England's team in the 2000s was a sight to behold, with some of the world's best players in David Beckham, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes, and Wayne Rooney.Phil Foden's brilliant hat-trick goal against Aston Villa draws comparisons to a Wayne Rooney classic from Man City team-mate Jack Grealish and pundit Rio Ferdinand
03/04/24 23:22Phil Foden's stunning goal that sealed his hat-trick in Manchester City's 4-1 win over Aston Villa has drawn comparisons to a similar Wayne Rooney strike in 2005.Harry Redknapp plays 'Winner Stays On' game and picks Wayne Rooney over Eric Cantona and Brazil legend Ronaldinho
23/03/24 14:07The 72-year-old's surprise selection comes despite not having had the opportunity to manage the former Manchester United striker during his time on the touchline.Luke Littler ranks Man United legends in 'winner stays on' game... as teenage darts sensation compares Gary Neville and Roy Keane... as well as Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo!
21/03/24 18:51Littler will once again take to the stage on Thursday night in Dublin's edition of the months-long tournament, first taking on Michael Smith as he looks to solidify his grip on a play-off place.Carlton Cole reveals Wayne Rooney and Jermain Defoe tricked him into taking VIAGRA on the way to England training... but jokes it made him 'really quick' during the session
21/03/24 14:57The former West Ham striker featured for the Three Lions just seven times in his career, but was the victim of a prank on one of his call-ups to represent his country.Wayne Rooney became a world-beater, while Theo Walcott failed to live up to the hype... Kobbie Mainoo is set to be the 14th male player this century to make his England debut before turning 19, but how did the other 13 fare?
20/03/24 22:26Should he play against Brazil or Belgium in the coming days, Mainoo would become just the 14th male player this century to make his England debut before turning 19.Birmingham appoint Gary Rowett as interim manager until the end of the season... with Wayne Rooney's replacement Tony Mowbray to take leave of absence after stepping away for 'medical treatment'
19/03/24 22:47Rowett will become the fourth man to take charge of Birmingham's first team this season following John Eustace, Wayne Rooney , Tony Mowbray and caretaker Mark Venus, Mowbray's assistant.Sir Jim Ratcliffe reveals who Sir Alex Ferguson told him is the BEST player he ever coached... but he's NOT the 'most naturally gifted player' the Ineos chief has ever seen at Man United
19/03/24 11:02Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who sealed his £1.3billion minority takeover at the end of last year, gets on well with Ferguson and the topic of the best player the Scot has ever coached came up.Birmingham are set to appoint their FOURTH manager of the season with Gary Rowett lined up for a return - after Wayne Rooney's replacement Tony Mowbray stepped away to have medical treatment
19/03/24 10:12Rowett will become the fourth man to take charge of Birmingham's first team this season following John Eustace, Wayne Rooney , Tony Mowbray and caretaker Mark Venus.Amir Khan tips Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy to fight in the boxing ring after 'Wagatha Christie' case... as the former world champion offers to train Man United legend
17/03/24 10:14Khan believes Vardy would make a great opponent for Rooney amid the 'Wagatha Christie' case that saw Rebekah Vardy lose her £3million libel case against Coleen Rooney in 2022.Wayne Rooney's son Kai, 14, bags a stunning HAT-TRICK and claims TWO assists for Man United's youth team in 6-4 thriller against Everton
16/03/24 18:47Wayne Rooney's son, Kai, put on an impressive display on the pitch in an under-14 match for Manchester United.As Mail Sport reveals FA Cup replays are to be scrapped, MATT BARLOW asks... how could they deny us iconic moments like these?
14/03/24 21:28MATT BARLOW: English football is revving up its salami-slicer once more. Gone this time are Ronnie Radford and the most iconic goal of FA Cup history on the mud heap at Edgar Street.England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and wife Megan splash out on a boozy birthday bingo extravaganza to celebrate his 30th, with Tony Bellew and Wayne Rooney joining the party
11/03/24 11:24On Saturday afternoon, the England international took part in Everton's 2-0 defeat to Man United - where Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes struck for the hosts.Wayne Rooney SLAMS 'risky' Bruno Fernandes move to allow Marcus Rashford to take Man United's second penalty against Everton... despite the forward scoring from the spot
09/03/24 17:48Erik ten Hag's United side strolled to a comfortable 2-0 victory against the Toffees on Saturday afternoon, with Fernandes and Rashford both on the score sheet for the hosts at Old Trafford.Wayne Rooney wades in on who he would prefer in his team out of Erling Haaland and Harry Kane - as Man United and England legend admits it's a 'flip of a coin' after making decision
09/03/24 16:53Wayne Rooney has weighed in on the debate between Harry Kane and Erling Haaland , and revealed who he would rather have on his team.Wayne Rooney believes Man United will MISS OUT on top-four finish due to their inconsistency... as Rio Ferdinand warns Erik ten Hag's side it will be a 'different story' against Liverpool if they don't improve on Everton win
09/03/24 16:12The Manchester United legend was speaking after they beat another one of his former sides, Everton , 2-0 in the early kick-off on Saturday.Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott name their England XI for this summer's Euros - as former Man United team-mates argue over one key area for the Three Lions
09/03/24 15:45Wayne Rooney, Joleon Lescott and Rio Ferdinand have named their combined England XI for Euro 2024 after disagreeing on who should be named in midfield.Fans slam the muted celebrations from Old Trafford crowd when Marcus Rashford put Man United up 2-0 against Everton as one supporter suggests the crowd did NOT realise they had scored
09/03/24 14:49Football fans have slammed the muted celebrations from Old Trafford after Marcus Rashford scored to put the Red Devils 2-0 up against Everton.Wayne Rooney insists he doesn't have much sympathy for Marcus Rashford after his struggles this season... and suggests he should LEAVE Man United despite being the 'one player' that can beat his scoring record
09/03/24 12:20Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney insists he doesn't have much sympathy for Marcus Rashford and has questioned whether he needs to leave Old Trafford.Wayne Rooney admits Alejandro Garnacho's Man United bicycle kick goal was 'BETTER' than his but insists iconic derby strike was 'bigger' for the club
09/03/24 12:10Wayne Rooney heaped praise on Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho after admitting the Argentinian's bicycle kick against Everton was better than his iconic strike.Coleen Rooney appears in high spirits in her beloved workout gear as she grabs a coffee after her Pilates class
06/03/24 12:59The 37-year-old WAG stepped out in an oversized white polo neck fleece as she headed home after working up a sweat in the gym.Wayne Rooney and Fara Williams to receive this year's Legends of Football awards in recognition of their commitment to playing for England after earning 297 international caps between them
05/03/24 22:30EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The former England stars, who won 297 international caps between them, will be inducted into the Legends of Football Hall of Fame in October.Wayne Rooney joins TNT Sports to cover Man United's clash with Everton as a pundit... but the former England star remains intent on a return to management after being sacked by Birmingham
04/03/24 15:35When United take on Everton this weekend Rooney will offer his insight and analysis as two of his former clubs face off in the early kickoff at Old Trafford.Anthony Joshua reveals who he'd back to win a fight between Sky Sports pundits Roy Keane and Micah Richards... before the former Man City star claims he also wants to fight Wayne Rooney
03/03/24 18:19The duo were at the Etihad to cover City's 3-1 derby victory over United and discussed the possibility of fighting each other in a future boxing match after Joshua gave his verdict.Alejandro Garnacho reveals whether he thinks his overhead kick against Everton was BETTER than Wayne Rooney's against Man City... and Man United star is in no doubt which was harder to pull off!
03/03/24 13:41Ever since Alejandro Garnacho fired Man United ahead against Everton with an overhead kick, fans have wanted to know how he thinks it compares to Wayne Rooney's 2013 effort.Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'could be Wayne Rooney's opponent' according to boxing legend after promoter Kalle Sauerland confirmed talks for the Man United legend to fight
02/03/24 14:55Analyst and former boxer Paulie Malignaggi believes Ibrahimovic could be the surprise opponent if Rooney steps into the ring. Rooney and Ibrahimovic spent one season together at Old Trafford in 2016-17.Rio Ferdinand names his ultimate Manchester XI since 2000 as he omits Roy Keane, picks Wayne Rooney in unconventional role - and includes himself in the line-up
02/03/24 10:06Ahead of Sunday's showdown, Ferdinand named his combined team since the turn of the century and left out former team-mate and Red Devils legend Roy Keane.Dwight Yorke fears he may have to BUY a football club to secure a head coaching gig in English football as the ex-Manchester United star laments the 'struggles of black managers'
01/03/24 09:18Former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke fears he may only be able to manage in English football if he buys a club. He was a key part of Ferguson 's treble winning side.Rashford the winger vs Rashford the striker: Man United fans are growing more and more frustrated seeing him play as a No 9... but the stats suggest maybe they should reconsider!
29/02/24 22:00Another frustrating night as Manchester United's No 9 away to Nottingham Forest brought fresh questions in a week that ends with a daunting trip to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.Coleen Rooney keeps casual in workout gear as she gets a caffeine fix after her daily gym session
29/02/24 14:31The WAG, 37, kept casual in low-key workout gear as she grabbed a coffee after her daily gym session in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, on Thursday morning.Wayne Rooney urges Marcus Rashford to be 'more ruthless' in front of goal... as Man United legend insists under-fire England star must 'simplify his game' to start scoring again
28/02/24 23:55Wayne Rooney has urged Marcus Rashford to be 'more ruthless' in front of goal after the Manchester United forward endured a difficult night against Nottingham Forest.Wayne Rooney insists he wants to manage in the Premier League 'in the next 10 years' despite being sacked after three months at Birmingham... and singles out two clubs as his 'dream jobs'
28/02/24 21:38Wayne Rooney has not given up on his dream to manage in the Premier League and singled out Everton and Manchester United as his dream clubs.KSI reveals what Wayne Rooney bizarrely texted him at 4am one morning as ex-England captain refuses to rule out joining Misfits Boxing promotion
27/02/24 19:19The Manchester United legend last week confirmed that KSI's Misfits Boxing promotion had been in touch over a possible bout in the near future.Wayne Rooney to appear as a pundit on BBC's coverage of Man United vs Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup... as the Red Devils legend outlines his excitement to be involved in the 'very special' competition
27/02/24 09:02He has since managed Derby County, DC United and Birmingham City, before Rooney was dismissed by the Blues last month after after just 84 days in charge, having won two out of 15 games.AFC Wimbledon's Ashleigh Goddard won Wayne Rooney's Street Striker before launching her pro career... but Londoner had to learn how to walk again after a freak accident in match left her with life-altering injuries
26/02/24 14:49The iconic Sky show, which aired over a decade ago, saw Rooney lead a nationwide search to find the country's best young footballer, with Goddard coming out on top in the second season.Coleen Rooney wraps up in a £2,400 Prada padded coat as she stocks up on the family food shop in Cheshire
26/02/24 13:30Coleen Rooney wrapped up up in a £2,400 Prada padded coat as she stocked up on the family food shop at her local Waitrose in Alderley Edge, on Monday.Troy Deeney shocks fans as he ranks 10 Premier League strikers in TikTok video... as former Watford star puts Liverpool legend in LAST despite his impressive record in the top-flight
24/02/24 17:35Taking to TikTok, the recently sacked Forest Green Rovers boss jumped on the Premier League 'blind ranking' trend, where users assign rankings without knowing which player is next.Gary Neville leaves Jamie Carragher and Wayne Rooney in stitches after revealing his Valentine's Day present... but Roy Keane is less than impressed!
21/02/24 14:52Neville was joined on the latest Stick to Football podcast by co-hosts Carragher, Jill Scott and Roy Keane, with Rooney making an appearance and discussing a variety of topics.Wayne Rooney reveals he was 'trusted' to defend more than Cristiano Ronaldo while at Man United... as he opens up on playing with the forward two years on from their public fall-out
21/02/24 10:34Rooney and Ronaldo spent five years playing together with the Red Devils from 2004 to 2009, winning countless trophies including three Premier League titles and the Champions League.Wayne Rooney reveals he used 'go to an abandoned, empty house, knock the windows through and drink' at age of 14 on Merseyside - as Man United and England legend opens up about how boozing 'took its toll' on his career
21/02/24 09:59Wayne Rooney has lifted the lid on his battles with drinking alcohol and the depths he would go to do so growing up as a teenager in Liverpool.Wayne Rooney recalls the moment Roy Keane told him to 'go f***' himself after changing the TV channel from rugby league to X Factor... as ex-Man United star reveals former team-mate was left 'fuming' over the incident
21/02/24 08:58The former Red Devils spent a year-and-a-half together at Old Trafford before Keane ended up leaving to join Celtic in 2005 after falling out with Sir Alex Ferguson .Wayne Rooney knew Birmingham fans 'would never accept' him after he replaced John Eustace... but insists the Blues 'were in a false position' when he took charge and was never given the chance to succeed
21/02/24 08:50Wayne Rooney has revealed he knew Birmingham fans would not accept him from the moment he arrived at St Andrew's and insisted the Blues were 'in a false position' when he joined.Wayne Rooney reveals he applied for a university law course after his active role in wife Coleen's Wagatha Christie trial against Rebecca Vardy - where the former England captain tried to give her barrister questions to ask!
21/02/24 08:15Rooney's wife, Coleen, accused Vardy of leaking stories about her to the media in 2019 after setting up an elaborate Instagram 'sting' to try and catch her out.Wayne Rooney says he would 'WALK to Manchester City' to take a job as Pep Guardiola's assistant... despite how it would infuriate Man United fans
21/02/24 08:00Wayne Rooney would 'walk to Manchester City' if Pep Guardiola asked him to be his assistant and hailed him as the best manager in the Premier League.Wayne Rooney reveals the wacky world of Louis van Gaal at Man United: No eating until 90 minutes after you've trained, a three-course meal for the manager - and sitting outside his office like you're at school
21/02/24 08:00Wayne Rooney has given a detailed insight into how former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal used to run training sessions and implement strict rules on players during his reign.Inside COLLAPSE of Wayne Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson's bond: Man United icon says 'it was never the same' as he provides insight on transfer request, where he questioned Phil Jones and Chris Smalling deals
21/02/24 08:00Wayne Rooney has revealed that his relationship with former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was 'never the same' after he handed in a transfer request.YouTube prankster who gatecrashed the Baftas 'worked at £38,000 a year private school' and complained about not having a girlfriend before he began carrying out outrageous stunts including invading the Brits and Ballon d'Or for online followers
20/02/24 13:35The online influencer 'Lizwani' is otherwise known as Raphy Lizwa and says he worked at fee-paying Stowe School - while gaining access to VIP events before boasting about it online.Inside the life of Birmingham City boss Tony Mowbray - affectionately known as 'Mogga' - as the father-of-three suddenly steps away from role to receive medical treatment
19/02/24 17:21After one month of taking charge, the 60-year-old Tony Mowbray has stepped away from his role at Brimingham City to have 'medical treatment'. He will be supported by his family.Tony Mowbray admitted he would stop working his 15-hour days in football 'if he had issues at home' as he reflected on first wife's death at 26 - but now he is determined to return as Birmingham manager after his medical treatment
19/02/24 13:59News broke on Monday morning that the Birmingham boss would be stepping away from his position at St. Andrew's to receive medical treatment for six to eight weeks after just eight games in charge.Sunderland, Middlesbrough and West Brom lead the way as Tony Mowbray's former clubs wish him a 'speedy recovery' after the Birmingham boss stepped away for 'medical treatment'
19/02/24 13:22News broke on Monday morning that the Birmingham boss would be stepping away from his position at St. Andrew's to receive medical treatment for six to eight weeks after just eight games in charge.Birmingham City manager Tony Mowbray suddenly steps away from the job for 'medical treatment' - just a month after he replaced Wayne Rooney - with players 'left stunned'
19/02/24 10:35Birmingham City boss Tony Mowbray has stepped away from his role to have 'medical treatment' - just over a month since he replaced Wayne Rooney.
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- Rooney reveals bizarre bedtime routine that leaves his gaming team-mates STUNNED - as they joke his habit is due to the 'PTSD of Sir Alex Ferguson'
- Police confirm they are reviewing footage after viral video emerges of a man bizarrely biting a young boy's ear at the World Snooker Championship
- Goldbridge hits back at Rashford after he claimed he has received 'abuse for months'... with Man United fans pinning the blame on the content creator
- Pochettino admits he hasn't 'crossed paths' with Boehly 'in MONTHS'... and reveals they communicate through the club's 'sporting directors'
- 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!
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- Police confirm they are reviewing footage after viral video emerges of a man bizarrely biting a young boy's ear at the World Snooker Championship
- Goldbridge hits back at Rashford after he claimed he has received 'abuse for months'... with Man United fans pinning the blame on the content creator
- Rashford offers worrying update as he speaks out over 'months and months of abuse' after being booed by Man United fans
- Pochettino admits he hasn't 'crossed paths' with Boehly 'in MONTHS'... and reveals they communicate through the club's 'sporting directors'
- Sam Kerr's racial harassment court proceedings delayed until May 20 after her defence requests more time in bid to have case thrown out
- England fans are banned from taking FRUIT into Euro 2024 stadiums as Germany 'seek to boost sausage sales'... with offenders potentially blocked
- Kevin De Bruyne is 'ahead of Gerrard, Lampard, Toure and Silva' as Premier League's best midfielder EVER, claims Jamie Redknapp
- Arne Slots says he would be 'CRAZY' not to take next step in his career with Liverpool after the Dutchman watches his Feyenoord side win
- Phil Foden dazzles as unstoppable Man City move with menace towards Premier League summit, they refuse to bask in all they've achieved
- Luke Littler taunts Liverpool supporters over derby defeat as Man United fan is jeered, then romps to victory in enemy territory
- EXCLUSIVEDougie Freedman is on Newcastle's shortlist to replace Dan Ashworth as sporting director... but face competition from Man United
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- Sam Kerr's racial harassment court proceedings delayed until May 20 after her defence requests more time in bid to have case thrown out
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- All-female refereeing team set to officiate Serie A match for the first time ever this weekend... as they are placed in charge of Inter Milan
- Rashford offers worrying update as he speaks out over 'months and months of abuse' after being booed by Man United fans
- Luke Littler taunts Liverpool supporters over derby defeat as Man United fan is jeered, then romps to victory in enemy territory
- Jazmin Sawyers ruled out of Paris 2024 Olympics through injury... as the British long jump star suffers ruptured Achilles in training
- John Terry reveals untold story of how he led Chelsea mutiny and threatened to refuse to fly for a game in Malaysia because of first class row
- Newcastle star Matt Ritchie, 34, gets set for life after football as he passes his lorry-driving licence - and fans joke he could drive the team bus next year!
- Football star Mauro Icardi and wife Wanda Nara risk Instagram ban after posting VERY raunchy video of them naked in the shower Very risky
- Boxer Ryan Garcia appears to buy new mystery 'Love' a $1.5m diamond ring after engagement to Australian porn star Revealed
- Tennis star's tantrum... over coffee! French player Corentin Moutet rages at an umpire for refusing to offer his preferred drink Bizarre moment
- Chip off the old block! Andrew Flintoff's son Rocky, 16, smashes his first century for Lancashire with powerful hitting Like father, like son!
- John Terry and wife Toni pose with their lookalike twin son and daughter Georgie and Summer, 17, as Chelsea icon celebrates Hall of Fame induction
- Arsenal lovebirds go viral as they get caught up in the moment celebrating 5-0 win over Chelsea that sends them three points clear at the top of the table
- David de Gea delivers three-word update on his future, with the ex-Man United goalkeeper STILL a free agent 10 months after leaving Old Trafford
- Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova reveals struggles with family heartache have pulled her away from tennis while she is getting divorced
- Thiago Silva's wife aims dig at Chelsea after their miserable defeat to Arsenal... as the Brazilian was brought off the bench with Blues 5-0 down
- England legend Stuart Broad receives CBE at Windsor Castle... as 6ft 6in former bowler has to stoop for Princess Anne to place honour around his neck
- Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova, 24, reveals she's getting divorced from husband of two years - and he's taking the cat! Sad news
- Man United great Andy Cole joins Chelsea legends Ashley Cole and John Terry as trio are honoured at Premier League Hall of Fame inductions event
- Former Chelsea executive Marina Granovskaia arrives at court to enter the witness box at the trial of football agent Saif Rubie
- Marcus Thuram trolls rivals AC Milan as Frenchman celebrates winning Serie A by draping an Inter Milan shirt over a Rossoneri corner flag
- Anthony Gordon sensationally reveals that a former Liverpool icon is his footballing hero Claimed he 'leaved and breathed' Everton
- Jude Bellingham wins the 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year award for his remarkable debut season at Real Madrid
- Inter Milan celebrate their 20th Serie A title as they defeat city rivals AC Milan in a bad-tempered derby... with three players sent off in stoppage time
- Barcelona may ask to REPLAY Sunday's El Clasico - if it can be proved Lamine Yamal's phantom goal WAS over the line - reveals chief Joan Laporta
- Cardiff City 'claiming £104m in compensation from Nantes' over Emiliano Sala's tragic death in 2019 plane crash after calculating relegation cost of move
- Did VAR get the decision which ruined 'great FA Cup moment' WRONG? Fans claim image shows lines being drawn over Man United star's foot
- Cry Me a River! Everton star Ashley Young taunts fuming Nottingham Forest over the THREE penalties he was lucky to avoid giving away
- Christian Horner bites back at Lando Norris' 'BORING' Max Verstappen claim... insisting the Red Bull driver's dominance is a 'golden moment' for F1
- Logan Paul hits back at Ronda Rousey after the UFC legend claimed he is receiving special treatment from WWE in latest rant on her former employers
- Fans claim VAR 'ruined one of the greatest FA Cup moments ever' after Coventry's last-minute winner against Man Utd was ruled offside
- LaLiga president Javier Tebas tweets articles showing that goal-line technology can make mistakes after Barcelona goal against Real Madrid
- Roy Keane rips into 'Championship side' Man United after they threw away three-goal lead before shootout win over Coventry at Wembley
- Blackburn keeper Aynsley Pears guilty of horrendous blooper as he miskicks into his own net to consign Rovers to defeat in relegation six-pointer
- Coventry boss Mark Robins jokes that his side would be in the FA Cup final if Haji Wright had cut his toenails... as Sky Blues suffer Wembley heartbreak
- EXCLUSIVESir Jim Ratcliffe wins his race against the clock to run London Marathon and makes it to Wembley for Man United's FA Cup semi-final
- Team GB Olympic hope Emile Cairess finishes third in the London Marathon behind Alexander Munyao and Kenenisa Bekele
- London Marathon runners pay emotional tribute to Kelvin Kiptum - the Kenyan athlete tragically killed in car crash aged 24 - ahead of race he won last year
- Theo Walcott makes bold Arsenal prediction after Gunners secure victory over Wolves - as Jamie Redknapp names his favourites for the title next season
- Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta joins Pep Guardiola in slamming football chiefs for risking the health of players with congested fixture schedule
- THE NOTEBOOK: Nicolas Jackson feeds the doubters after Wembley shocker, Mauricio Pochettino gives coy response over FA Cup replays
- Chelsea fans fume as striker Nicolas Jackson fails to shoot despite being put clean through on goal in FA Cup semi-final against Man City at Wembley
- Luke Littler loses to Luke Humphries for the first time since World Championship final... as world No 1 beats teenager in European Darts Grand Prix
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Lando Norris admits he can understand if fans stop watching 'BORING' Formula One... as Max Verstappen continues dominant streak
- Jurgen Klopp finds Man United 'contract' signed by iShowSpeed after the club accidentally left it on the desk following FA Cup epic with Liverpool
- The most incredible diets in sport: Erling Haaland 6,000-calorie regime includes cow heart and liver and Cristiano Ronaldo eats SIX meals a day
- Fernando Alonso responds to suggestions Taylor Swift took a jab at him in her new album The Tortured Poets Department
- Play is halted after a child carrying a FLARE runs across the pitch during a League of Ireland clash between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers
- Kobbie Mainoo sends fans wild as he posts throwback snap in Man United top to mark 19th birthday... but what else has the star been up to in celebratory photos?
- Iga Swiatek backs Emma Raducanu to return as one of tennis' top stars... after the Brit showed promise in her hard-fought Stuttgart Open defeat
- Joel and Avram Glazer arrive in London ahead of Man United's semi-final clash with Coventry as boxer Derek Chisora stops his 'old friend' for a selfie
- Emiliano Martinez dubbed the 'executioner of France' after heroics in Villa's win against Lille... as L'Equipe bemoan 'return of the Argentine nightmare'
- 'Good harvesting this week my fellow farmers': Mats Hummels takes a swipe at the Premier League after FOUR English teams crashed out of Europe
- AC Milan players are confronted by the club's ultras after their defeat to Roma in the Europa League... as Stefano Pioli's side are knocked out the competition
- Micah Richards' Champions League predictions come back to haunt him as fans mock his inaccurate quarter-final forecast Not-so Mystic Micah
- Liverpool lacked the 'belief' required to pull off comeback at Atalanta, says Peter Crouch after his former club crashed out of the Europa League
- Emiliano Martinez claims it was his 'destiny' to be shoot-out hero for Aston Villa... as his antics help Unai Emery's side reach semi-finals
- Liverpool supporters are left stunned by Atalanta's away end for crunch Europa League tie... with the 1,000 Reds fans allowed in to be situated in the corner
- Former Manchester United academy stars in attendance for the launch of Red Devils' pioneering aftercare programme for Old Trafford departures
- Did Man City fans wreck Champions League dream? They were leading shootout before crowd kept ball to knock Bernardo Silva 'out of sync'
- Martin Odegaard screams at officials after Arsenal are denied a late corner in defeat to Bayern... despite the ball seemingly striking TWO home players
- Darts sensation Luke Littler shows off his impressive football skills in YouTube crossbar challenge... as the teenage star shines on the pitch
- Kate Abdo admits she 'felt HURT' by Jamie Carragher's joke about her 'not being loyal' - as she insists partner Malik Scott 'does NOT want to fight him'
- Jadon Sancho 'could not have seen' his spot in Champions League semi-finals coming, Rio Ferdinand claims... after the forward turned his season around
- Ex-Man City star Ferran Torres' ex-girlfriend, who is the daughter of PSG manager Luis Enrique, trades him in for a team-mate
- Barcelona's dressing room split: Ilkay Gundogan's dismantling of his team-mates is nailed down on THREE big-name culprits
- Ian Maatsen sends a pointed message to parent club Chelsea after he scores crucial goal in Dortmund's Champions League quarter-final win
- Revealed: What Ronald Araujo's hand gesture after getting sent off means... as Barcelona star fumes over early red card against PSG
- Fans claim Ousmane Dembele 'HATES' Barcelona as he is seen laughing as his old side capitulates against PSG to crash out of the Champions League
- Fans amazed after an England U15s teamsheet from 2017 emerges online and it was stacked with talent... but how many stars do YOU know?
- Rio Ferdinand blasts Joao Cancelo for 'SILLY' challenge on Ousmane Dembele that led to PSG penalty in chaotic Champions League quarter-final
- Noni Madueke snatches the ball away and gives Nicolas Jackson a rollicking as new footage emerges from Chelsea's penalty spat against Everton
- THREE Chelsea players involved in an on-field bust-up as a disagreement over who took the Blues' penalty against Everton turned physical
- Mauricio Pochettino beams as he speaks with his former player Dele Alli in heart-warming interview during Everton star's MNF debut
- Former Premier League star switches sport as he accepts wildcard entry into ranking event in a very different discipline Surprising move
- Scottie Scheffler wins The Masters! World No 1 storms to secure his second Green Jacket in three years - and a record £2.8million prize Masterful from Scheffler
- 'Up the f***ing Reds!': Wrexham stars drink with fans as they dine at a local restaurant after sealing League One promotion Back in the third tier
- Man City star Jack Grealish reveals new night-time routine he shares with girlfriend Sasha Attwood after installation at their £5.6m Cheshire pad
- Wayne Rooney calls his gaming team-mate a 'Ginger ****' leaving YouTuber in hysterics Man United legend had a 's***' debut while playing EA Sports FC Pro Clubs
- Fans savage Bukayo Saka for limping AGAIN after his 'stinker' during Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa Jokingly claim it's his 'signature move' in games
- SOUL OF SPORT: Crowds flock to Aintree to enjoy a Grand National Festival of fashion, frivolity and racing which culminated in Saturday's epic
- Wayne Rooney reveals why he isn't appearing on Match of the Day this weekend... as-Man United legend admits he's 'GUTTED' not to making his debut
- Alejandro Garnacho LIKES two posts from Man United fan account accusing Erik ten Hag of 'throwing him under a bus' and 'blaming' him for Bournemouth draw
- EXCLUSIVEDOUGLAS LUIZ shops in Tesco with girlfriend Alisha Lehmann. Back home he's seen people stabbed and shot: His brutally honest interview
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'This is the ride of our lives!': Ryan Reynolds says he is 'crying tears of joy' after Wrexham secure promotion to League One
Incredible day - Mike Tyson sends warning shot to Jake Paul ahead of their July 20 fight, as 57-year-old boxing legend posts video of him throwing some practice punches
- Alex Pereira KNOCKS OUT Jamahal Hill with brutal first-round finish as Brazilian defends light-heavyweight title in style at UFC 300 Dominant display
- Alfie Haaland hits out at old rival Roy Keane after the Irishman branded his son 'no better than League Two player' despite striker topping scoring chart
- Chelsea's sale of a hotel to stay within Premier League spending rules after the highest operating loss EVER leaves social media furious
- Newcastle and Mike Ashley at war! Former Magpies owner 'fails in bid to stop exclusive JD Sports deal' surrounding next year's shirts
- Sir Alex Ferguson reveals the one match that made him miss management after retiring following his legendary Man United spell
- Inside the lives of the Grand National WAGs: Horse racing's star-crossed lovers, an Italian entrepreneur, fellow jump jockey and a jet setting duo
- Furious Zach Johnson appears to tell clapping fans to 'F*** OFF' at The Masters after the former USA Ryder Cup captain missed a putt
- Revealed: The top five '6', '8' and '10's' in the Premier League are ranked - and Manchester City's Rodri makes all three lists Best of the best
- Quick-thinking nanny hailed for 'saving Harry Kane's kids after calmly stopping car' in collision... but driver who hit car 'could escape with with a fine'
- Furious Rafael Leao tells journalist to 'do your job well' in awkward exchange after AC Milan star was hooked off early during Europa League defeat
- Jamie Carragher tells Erling Haaland to CHANGE if he wants to win the Ballon d'Or - as he names three Premier League legends he's not at the same level as
- Man United star Rasmus Hojlund reacts to Liverpool's defeat to Atalanta... as striker posts celebratory picture after his former side's victory at Anfield
- Jamie Carragher blasts Liverpool's 'awful performance against Atalanta and urges Jurgen Klopp to focus solely on the Premier League
- EXCLUSIVEFernando Alonso commits his future to Aston Martin by signing new two-year deal with British team... as he snubs interest from Red Bull
- Premier League clubs vote unanimously for major new change to the offside rule - but it WON'T be ready for the start of next season New VAR approach
- Prince William celebrates Aston Villa's opening goal against Lille with Prince George at Villa Park - as duo watch Europa Conference League
- Athletic Bilbao celebrate their Copa del Rey triumph in style as hundreds of thousands of fans line the streets after first trophy for 40 years
- Diego Simeone is involved in feisty touchline bust-up with Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl during Champions League win
- Paul Scholes takes aim at star Man United duo for wearing HOODS in training as he despairs at slipping 'standards' at his former club in Instagram rant
- Kylian Mbappe is SLAMMED in L'Equipe's notorious ratings after PSG's defeat by Barcelona as they hit out at the forward for failing to deliver
- Jurgen Klopp has a VERY awkward press conference showdown with Dutch reporter, who he quizzed over Jordan Henderson's 'horrible' interview
- The Masters faces a first-day WASHOUT with a storm closing in on Augusta National and heavy rain expected throughout Thursday Finishes on Sunday
- EXCLUSIVECounter terrorist police urge Premier League clubs to be alert and review safety procedures ISIS terror threat ahead of European quarter-finals
- Pep Guardiola is spotted wearing a £1.1MILLION watch while managing Man City against Real Madrid - and there's only 50 of them in the world
- Fans slam 'JOKE' of a penalty given to Bukayo Saka in footage of the Arsenal star winning a spot-kick in 2021 Not dissimilar to tumble against Bayern Munich
- Golf WAGs reunited! Jena Sims Koepka makes light-hearted dig at PGA Tour rival Layna Finau - as they embrace ahead of watching The Masters
- Tyson Fury claims he could 'sink 15 pints of Peroni and weigh 25 stone' and STILL beat Oleksandr Usyk in fight for undisputed world heavyweight title
- Thierry Henry blames Declan Rice for Bayern Munich's opener at the Emirates - and picks out the Arsenal star's 'not clever' decision which cost the Gunners
- 'It's Rory Delass!' Republic of Ireland's Megan Campbell wows fans with her catapult 38-metre throw-ins to unsettle England in Euro 2025 qualifier
- Ryan Reynolds streams Wrexham's win against Crawley Town on a GREEN SCREEN while in costume shooting his latest film The Hollywood treatment
- Ex-Man United star Wes Brown - who earned £50,000-a-week as a player - speaks out for the first time since being declared BANKRUPT
- Arsenal fans take turns PUNCHING a Bayern Munich supporter who had infiltrated the Emirates amid their Champions League ban
- Bukayo Saka is left FUMING as they are denied injury-time penalty after Manuel Neuer appeared to trip winger... but pundits are split on decision
- Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy opens up on his addiction to cocaine for the first time Brave admission from the former midfielder
- Bayern Munich kick a ball around a £3,500-per-hour, chandelier-clad function room at London's five-star Landmark Hotel ahead of clash with Arsenal
- Tiger Woods heads out onto Augusta National course for another pre-Masters practice round... after rival players raved about his form
- 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook 'IS eligible to win BBC SPOTY award' after the British runner completed 10k mile trek across the ENTIRE length of Africa
- Ex-England cricketer Kevin Pietersen removes watch and wedding ring for trip to London amid fear of being mugged in barb at Mayor Sadiq Khan
- Atletico Madrid star reveals the footballers'-favourite foods he's BANNED from his diet ahead of Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund
- Cristiano Ronaldo sees red! Veteran raises his FIST towards the referee after being sent off for appearing to elbow and stamp on his opponent during loss
- Eric Dier reveals Ange Postecoglou does NO tactical work in training... as he opens up on his experience playing under the Tottenham boss
- Everton FUME at losing two more points as they say they're 'extremely concerned' by 'inconsistency' of Premier League sanctions
- Lift-off for Club Rugby World Cup: Plans take a huge step step forward after European bosses make concession Exciting development
- Kobbie Mainoo's strike against Liverpool draws comparison to historic Manchester United goal, with fans spotting 'crazy' similarities
- Fans are convinced Tottenham star James Maddison should have been sent off for 'punching' Nottingham Forest midfielder... but Roy Keane disagrees
- Joe Kinnear dead: Former Wimbledon and Newcastle manager passes away aged 77 after long battle with vascular dementia
- Gary Neville is seen claiming that Liverpool shouldn't have been awarded a late penalty, with United fans left divided over whether it was the right decision
- Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool's 2-2 draw at United is NOT 'two points lost' despite Reds wasting a host of chances at 1-0 up... with Arsenal staying top of the table
- Jamie Redknapp claims that Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven is as good as William Saliba and stresses he can emulate Virgil van Dijk
- United are 'playing like a small club', blasts Roy Keane after their draw with Liverpool... as he quips Erik ten Hag must have 'some wine' before post-match interview
- Jurgen Klopp takes swipe at United by claiming title rivals Arsenal will win with ease at Old Trafford if Erik ten Hag's side play as badly as they did against Liverpool
- Toto Wolff admits Mercedes are in 'no man's land' and claims the season is already over... while Lewis Hamilton will be eager for his Ferrari move
- Mauricio Pochettino fumes Chelsea are 'not mature enough to compete' after being held by basement boys Sheffield United... as he insists he's at the start of a five-year project
- Crystal Palace fans fume with Daniel Munoz after the Eagles star swapped his shirt with Erling Haaland at HALF-TIME of their 4-2 defeat to Manchester City
- Ivan Toney and Brentford teammate Nathan Collins have a heated argument on the pitch - as tempers flare after the Bees' 3-3 draw with Aston Villa
- Luke Littler joins in with Man United chant just moments before his homecoming Premier League victory... with teenage star giving fans something to cheer
- Paulo Dybala mocks Matteo Guendouzi by during ill-tempered Rome derby by showing former Gunners star a mystery message on his SHINPAD
- UFC star Jon Jones breaks his silence following allegations he assaulted and made death threats to drug testers... heavyweight champion posts video
- Conor McGregor is offered alternate comeback fight by UFC 300 star's trainer, who believes a clash with The Notorious 'would stop the fight world'
- Mario Balotelli pretends to SMOKE after a lighter is thrown on the pitch as the former Man City star produces another iconic goal celebration
- Aguero's iconic title-winning goal and Newcastle's incredible comeback against Arsenal... the 10 most BONKERS Premier League matches
- EXCLUSIVEVinnie Jones claims footballers have become 'rockstars' as he talks on the burdens they face... and opens up on his own mental health struggles
- Fuming Liverpool fans label ITV news reader as 'unprofessional' after hilarious comment on the Premier League title race
- Uruguayan footballer left with blood POURING down his face after being hit by a ROCK thrown from the stands in Copa Libertadores fixture
- The picture that sums up Man United's woes: FOUR players pointed towards unmarked Cole Palmer on the edge of the box before he fired home Chelsea's winner
- There's the Wallys! Darts fans brawl in the crowd - including one dressed as Where's Wally - and miss the first nine-darter of this year's Premier League