Richard Laverty

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Ada Hegerberg urges FIFA to take injury burden off players amid 'old men' jab

By Steven Chicken published

The Lyon and Norway goalscoring sensation has been vocal about the need for greater examination of the women's game's ACL epidemic

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England defender Ledley King (R) looks dejected as the French team celebrate after winning their opening football match 2-1, 13 June 2004 at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. France and England are competing in Group B with Switzerland and Croatia.

Tottenham legend Ledley King explains why his finest moment in an England shirt was also the beginning of the end for him

By Richard Laverty published

Tottenham's Ledley King went into Euro 2004 as a first-choice defender – but that didn't last long and neither did his England career after that

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Harry Redknapp, manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks dejected during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on February 26, 2012 in London, England.

‘What do you want me to do? Tell Luka Modric where to stand?’ Tottenham hero Peter Crouch recalls Harry Redknapp’s hilarious response to tactics query

By Richard Laverty published

Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp was told by one of his stars he had to be cleverer: and his response was quintessential Harry

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Burnley's Nathan Tella (right) competing with Luton Town's Reece Burke during the Sky Bet Championship between Luton Town and Burnley at Kenilworth Road on February 18, 2023 in Luton, United Kingdom.

Why has Luton Town vs Burnley been postponed this weekend?

By Richard Laverty published

Luton Town vs Burnley has been postponed this weekend – and it's all because of the venue

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Anthony Elanga of Nottingham Forest celebrates after teammate Taiwo Awoniyi (not pictured) scores the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2023 in London, England.

Why is Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United not on TV?

By Richard Laverty published

Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United is not on TV – and it's all because of… cricket!?

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Theo Walcott speaks about his career to Gary Neville on Sky Bet's The Overlap

Theo Walcott: I should have never gone to the 2006 World Cup

By Richard Laverty published

Newly retired Theo Walcott has been speaking to Gary Neville on The Overlap – and now opens up about his whirlwind international introduction, Arsene Wenger and more

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Australia Women's World Cup 2023 squad: (L-R) Katrina Gorry, Steph Catley, Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord of Australia pose for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 portrait session on July 17, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia.

Australia Women's World Cup 2023 squad: The 23-woman squad for the tournament

By Jessy Parker Humphreys last updated

Australia Women's World Cup 2023 squad face England in the semi-finals of the tournament

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Spain Women's World Cup 2023 squad: Ester Gonzalez of Spain and Real Madrid celebrates after scoring her sides first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group C match between Spain and Costa Rica at Wellington Regional Stadium on July 21, 2023 in Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara, New Zealand.

Spain Women's World Cup 2023 squad: The 23-woman squad for the tournament

By Jessy Parker Humphreys last updated

The Spain Women's World Cup 2023 squad are into the final

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Peter Crouch with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and manager Rafa Benetiz show off the new home kit in the dressing room during the Liverpool FC Adidas Kit Launch at Anfield on July 24, 2006 in Liverpool, England.

Peter Crouch says former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez never gave anyone a ‘well done’: not even Steven Gerrard

By Richard Laverty published

Peter Crouch played for Rafa Benitez at Liverpool – and never saw him congratulate anyone… not even Steven Gerrard

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BT Sport pundit Peter Crouch looks on prior to the Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on March 13, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.

‘Good touch for a big man’: How Peter Crouch shocked new team-mates with his velvet touch

By Richard Laverty published

Peter Crouch was always told he had good control despite his height – but did he take it as a compliment or an insult?

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FPL tips: Fantasy Premier League god Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates after winning during the preseason friendly match between Manchester City and Yokohama F.Marinos at National Stadium on July 23, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.

FPL tips: 3 players should use as an alternative to Erling Haaland as Fantasy Premier League captain

By Richard Laverty published

FPL FPL is here – and since everyone has Erling Haaland as their Fantasy Premier League captain, this is how to get ahead of everyone else in your league

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Tottenham Hotspur's Peter Crouch celebrates scoring the third goal against Werder Bremen during the UEFA Champions League group A football match at White Hart Lane in London on November 24, 2010. Tottenham won the game 3-0 and qualify for the knockout phase of the competition.

Peter Crouch tells FourFourTwo about the time he was told off for leading his team-mate astray

By Richard Laverty published

Peter Crouch wasn't always destined for the top – but one coach accused him of hampering team-mate Ledley King's chances of ever getting there

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Women's World Cup 2023: Are England favourites for the trophy? Chloe Maggie Kelly of England and Manchester City and Alex Greenwood of England and Manchester City celebrate victory after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between England and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium on August 7, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia.

Women's World Cup 2023: Are England favourites for the trophy?

By Richard Laverty published

England are the bookies' favourites for the Women's World Cup 2023 – but this has been the most unpredictable tournament ever

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Manchester United captain Harry Maguire reacts during the UEFA Europa League Quarterfinal Second Leg match between Sevilla FC and Manchester United at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 20, 2023 in Seville, Spain.

Manchester United are lining up £30m French starlet – but he'll only sign when Harry Maguire leaves: report

By Richard Laverty published

Manchester United are on the brink of selling Harry Maguire to West Ham United and reinvesting the money immediately

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Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino looks on during the Premier League Summer Series match between Chelsea FC and Fulham FC at FedExField on July 30, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.

Chelsea in talks to sign 'the next N'Golo Kante' from bitter foes: report

By Richard Laverty published

Chelsea legend N'Golo Kante left in the summer: now Mauricio Pochettino could sign his heir

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England women's star Lauren James stamps on Michelle Alozie of Nigeria at the Women's World Cup 2023 which later leads to a red card being shown following a Video Assistant Referee review during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between England and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium on August 07, 2023 in Brisbane / Meaanjin, Australia.

How many Women's World Cup games will England women's star Lauren James be banned for?

By Richard Laverty published

England women's star Lauren James was sent off at the Women's World Cup for a stamp and now faces time on the sidelines watching on

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Netherlands Women's World Cup 2023 squad: Netherlands players celebrate the team’s 2-0 victory and advance to the quarter final following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and South Africa at Sydney Football Stadium on August 06, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal, Australia.

Netherlands Women's World Cup 2023 squad: The 23-woman squad for the tournament

By Mark White published

The Netherlands Women's World Cup 2023 squad are into the last eight and facing Spain for a place in the semi-finals

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Japan Women's World Cup 2023 squad: Jemina Chiba, Honoka Hayashi, Moeka Minami, Hinata Miyazawa, Fuka Nagano, Riko Ueki, Jun Endo, Hana Takahashi celebrate victory after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Japan and Norway at Wellington Regional Stadium on August 5, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Japan Women's World Cup 2023 squad: The 23-woman squad for the tournament

By Jessy Parker Humphreys published

Japan Women's World Cup 2023 squad have been bulldozing their way through the competition under Futoshi Ikeda

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Sweden Women's World Cup 2023 squad: Rebecka Blomqvist of Sweden celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group G match between Argentina and Sweden at Waikato Stadium on August 02, 2023 in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Sweden Women's World Cup 2023 squad: The 23-woman squad for the tournament

By Jessy Parker Humphreys published

The Sweden Women's World Cup 2023 squad are into the quarter-finals, after dumping favourites USA out of the tournament

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Colombia Women's World Cup 2023 squad: Linda Caicedo (L) of Colombia celebrates with teammate Leicy Santos (R) after scoring her team's second goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group H match between Colombia and Korea Republic at Sydney Football Stadium on July 25, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

Colombia Women's World Cup 2023 squad: The 23-woman squad for the tournament

By Mark White published

The Colombia Women's World Cup 2023 squad are into the final eight of the tournament and eyeing glory

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Referee Casey Reibelt poses for a photo with match officials Ramina Tsoi, Marianela Araya and Saadieh Heba during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group D match between China and England at Hindmarsh Stadium on August 01, 2023 in Adelaide / Tarntanya, Australia.

Should football mic up referees? Here's what we've learned from the Women's World Cup

By Richard Laverty published

The Women's World Cup has seen referees mic'd up – but has it worked as a concept at the tournament?

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New Manchester United kit deal is the biggest in Premier League history – and the club's biggest form of income in the future

By Richard Laverty published

A new Manchester United kit deal will take Adidas into the 2030s with the Red Devils – and is a landmark in English football

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Ranked! Every Premier League from best value squad to worst: Bruno Fernandes #8 of Manchester United and Arsenal battle for the ball during a pre-season friendly match at MetLife Stadium on July 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Manchester United defeated Arsenal 2-0.

Ranked! Every Premier League from best value squad to worst

By Richard Laverty published

Transfermarkt has calculated how value-for-money each Premier League squad is – with some interesting findings at the top and the bottom

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Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half during the Leagues Cup 2023 match between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United at DRV PNK Stadium on July 25, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Is it time to take the MLS seriously?

By Richard Laverty published

From Apple to the All-Stars, the MLS is starting to gain more traction than ever before… but is it all thanks to Lionel Messi?

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Close-up shot of Fabio Cannavaro and the Ballon d'Or trophy, 2006

Fabio Cannavaro opens up about being the last defender to ever win the Ballon d’Or

By Richard Laverty published

2006 Ballon d'Or winner Fabio Cannavaro was the last centre-back to be given the award – but he says now that in many ways, he was lucky

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