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‘It was Cole’s idea to play twice in a day. He cleared it with Pep and wanted to play. He was brilliant and made no mention of sharing a pitch with Rodri and Phil Foden’ Why Cole Palmer played twice in one day
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Chelsea man could not get enough when he was coming through the ranks at Manchester City

‘I couldn’t speak with Mourinho when I left Roma – maybe one day we’ll have the chance to sit down, and he can truly explain what happened’ Pedro reflects on his Jose Mourinho split
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The World Cup winner left Mourinho’s Roma for cross-town rivals Lazio in 2021

‘I wasn’t happy and planned my escape from Gareth Southgate’s Middlesbrough. I ignored my club’s calls because I was angry they’d sent me there. I went to Chelsea instead’ Nemanja Matic on his trial with Boro
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder on how he could have ended up playing under Gareth Southgate

‘Alex Ferguson asked me to walk out with Manchester United at the FA Cup final - I was a kid and was like, ‘It would be pretty cool though, dad?’ but my dad said no!’ Joe Cole on how he could have ended up alongside Red Devils legends
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The future England international could have had a front row seat for a memorable FA Cup final

‘Jose Mourinho said I had a good face and an ugly face but I had no problem with how honest he was. Playing for him was like joining a cult’ Joe Cole on playing for the Special One at Chelsea
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Joe Cole spent three seasons playing under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea

‘To be honest, I thought I’d win the Premier League at Manchester United. Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata and David de Gea were there, Bastian Schweinsteiger had just signed…’ Red Devils flop on his expectations moving to Old Trafford
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Manchester United’s post-Fergie era saw plenty of talented players come and go without winning major honours at Old Trafford

‘It’s crazy to think I was linked with Barcelona, but you can’t let yourself dwell on these things’ Max Aarons opens up on his Camp Nou move that never happened
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Bournemouth defender was wanted by the Catalan side back in 2020

‘Jamie Carragher would be lying on the changing room floor exhausted after every game and every training session. That was something I’d never seen before’ Liverpool goalkeeper on why Carra ‘went so far’ for the Reds
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The iconic Liverpool defender turned out 737 times for the Reds

‘The country is fueled by the Lionesses’ successes of back-to-back European Championships. That has thrown down a challenge for the men’s team’ Martin Tyler on England’s World Cup 2026 prospects
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The legendary commentator has had his say on the Three Lions’ chances next summer

‘When I agreed to make my documentary, I went up to Anfield and met Kenny Dalglish. His only rider was some Irn-Bru and a Dairy Milk’ Asif Kapadia on making his Kenny Dalglish documentary
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The director has previously documented the likes of Ayrton Senna, Diego Maradona and Amy Winehouse
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