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3 minutes agoBy Jake Lambourne
Former Norwich centre-back Timm Klose has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36.
The 17-cap Switzerland international, who spent five years at Carrow Road from 2016-2021, has spent the last year playing for Basel's Under-21s.
Klose, who has also been coaching the youth side, will remain with the Swiss giants where he will work as a defensive coach.
Announcing the news on Instagram, he said: "After many years, a great journey is coming to an end.
"It hasn’t always been all rainbows and sunshine, but even the hard and rocky times have shaped me into who I am today."
Before adding: "Last but not least, thanks to all the clubs who had the courage to sign me, Basel, Thun, Nurnberg, Wolfsburg, Norwich and Bristol City.
"I have always given everything for them and tried to leave my heart on and off the pitch.
"Playing for Switzerland, representing my country, has filled me and my family with great pride, it was wonderful, thank you!"
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22 minutes agoBy Jake Lambourne
Arsenal purposely looked to hide the extent of Martin Odegaard's injury following the ankle knock he picked up.
The Gunners skipper is back to full fitness - making his comeback prior to the November international break.
His start in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea was his first Premier League appearance since August 31 after suffering ankle ligament damage on international duty for Norway at the start of September.
And shortly after his injury, Arsenal's stars posed for their annual team photo, which came just days after their north London derby victory over Tottenham.
Eagle-eyed fans noticed at the time that a ball had been placed in front of Odegaard's injured left ankle, with Bukayo Saka also having a ball nestled by his boots.
And according to The Athletic, this was deliberate, as boss Mikel Arteta wanted to hide any swelling to keep the severity of Odegaard's injury under wraps.
Odegaard had been spotted wearing a protective boot and was using crutches immediately after limping off against Austria.
In the player's absence, Arsenal won just three out of seven Premier League matches, with the club losing ground on leaders Liverpool.
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34 minutes agoBy Jake Lambourne
Arsenal Women have been forced to move their Champions League group stage meeting with Bayern Munich due to a fixture clash.
The WSL giants were scheduled to face their German opponents at the Emirates on Wednesday, December 18.
But Mikel Arteta's men were subsequently drawn at home to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-final at the same time and venue on the same night.
As a result, the European tie between Arsenal and Bayern has been moved to Borehamwood's Meadow Park, which will still take place on December 18.
It had originally been thought that the match wouldn't be able to take place there due to the ground not meeting UEFA stadium regulations.
But Arsenal have since revealed that UEFA have granted special dispensation for the game to be played there given the unique circumstance.
Arsenal also stressed that fans that bought tickets for the original Emirates meeting will receive a full refund and will be given priority access to purchase a new ticket for the fixture.
The north Londoners also stated: "As a gesture of goodwill, we would like to offer a complimentary ticket for a future WSL match at Emirates Stadium this season, or a £20 retail voucher that can be redeemed at The Armoury or on Arsenal Direct."
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Today, 15:02By Jake Lambourne
Tottenham Hotspur have 'remastered their brand identity' by making changes to their club logo and signature font.
Over 300 players people, including players, helped redevelop the club's most recognisable features to be more 'playful and daring'.
In a statement, the club said: "Welcome to our remastered brand identity, embracing our rich history and unmistakable heritage.
"Created with the input of over 300 players, staff and faalsons to fully understand what Tottenham Hotspur means to them, our new identity enables a more playful, daring approach for the Club’s brand across the multitude of platforms on which it now features, with a particular focus on clarity in digital environments.
"The world-famous cockerel stands prouder than ever and is supported by a silhouette version, along with the reintroduction of the THFC monogram and new colours, patterns and hallmarks linked to the Club’s heritage."
And the club also detailed the adjustments made to the iconic cockerel badge.
The Premier League outfit's current logo has a cockerel on top of a football, with the details of both symbols included, as well as 'Tottenham Hotspur Football Club' underneath.
Now, they've taken away the writing and also added a version where the objects are blacked out.
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Today, 14:31By Jake Lambourne
Tottenham centre-back Micky van de Ven has been named as the Premier League's quickest player so far this season.
The Dutch defender's fastest time was clocked at 37.12 km/h, according to Squawka.
That astonishing time was set in Spurs' 3-0 win at Manchester United, which saw Van de Ven track back on the brink of half-time to tackle Alejandro Garnahco.
In second spot with a top speed of 36.72 km/h is Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes.
Though there is no room in the top five for his teammate Erling Haaland, whose speed of 35.74 km/h places him sixth in the top ten.
Meanwhile Bournemouth's Mark Travers is the fasted top-flight goalkeeper as of yet, hitting a top speed of 31.14 km/h.
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Today, 13:49By Jake Lambourne
At last, Harry Kane's statue has been unveiled - and fans think it's worse than they originally feared.
The England captain had been made up in bronze in 2020 following a £7,200 commission by Waltham Forest Council, but it had been hidden away for four years.
It had originally been made to be placed outside of Chingford Overground Station, but plans were abandoned after a risk assessment conducted by Transport For London.
Pictures of the Bayern Munich striker's statue have been leaked in the mean time, with many fans fearing it looks absolutely nothing like him.
But now, fans have been able to see the figure in all its glory outside his and David Beckham's former club Ridgeway Rovers' new home, the Peter May Centre in east London.
Kane, who has been back in England for international duty this week, visited the site he helped open in 2016, and was filmed standing alongside the bronze work as two youngsters lifted the cover of it.
The England captain applauded as the statue was unveiled, with the kids standing either side.
Speaking of his delight at the unveiling, Kane posted on X: "A real proud moment for me to go back to where my life in football began and unveil a statue.
Louis, having missed the first due to suspension.
Charlton's Kaheim Dixon is also unavailable to manager Steve McClaren after both players lost their passports.
McClaren explained: "Antonio and Dixon lost passports, it was too late to get new ones and to get visas to come over here, so they are missing."
As a result he will be without the pair as the Reggae Boyz look to overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit.
Jamaica will also be without Brentford's Ethan Pinnock through injury, whilst Mason Holgate is suspended after he was sent off in the first leg.
Antonio has won 21 caps for Jamaica since switching allegiance from England and making his debut in 2021, scoring on five occasions.
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Today, 12:40By Jake Lambourne
England icon Stuart Pearce has called on West Ham and the club's fans to keep the faith in boss Julen Lopetegui following their poor start to the season.
Tipped for a top seven push at the start of the campaign, Lopetegui, who replaced David Moyes in the summer, has overseen just three Premier League wins from 11 matches.
With the Hammers losing on five occasions and sitting in 14th spot - five points above the bottom three - many fans are already demanding the Spaniard be sacked.
But Pearce, who played for the east London outfit between 1999-2001, insists Lopetegui has to be given more time to turn things around.
Discussing West ham's situation, Pearce said: "You've got to understand that they made a big call in the summer to not renegotiate with David Moyes.
"They made that judgement call, they identified Lopetegui to come in and replace him.
"And after 11 games, it's too soon [calls from fans to be sacked], there has been massive changes at West Ham, not just the coaching staff, but behind the scenes, all manner of things have changed.
"They've had a lot of new players come in, I thought they did really good business in the summer, but some of those players have not delivered what you would hope they would have done.
"But I think you've got to be a bit more patient at West Ham, I really do and I've said that to fans that I've bumped into that are a bit fidgety at this moment in time.
"They don't think he's the right man, but I think you've got to sit tight at least until the end of the season."
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Today, 12:10By Jake Lambourne
Former Manchester United left-back Alvaro Fernandez has poured cold water on talk linking him with a January return to Old Trafford.
The 21-year-old, who came through the Red Devils' academy, was sold to Benfica in May 2024 without playing a senior appearance for the club.
Fernandez has impressed for the Portuguese giants this season - chipping in with two goals and as many assists in 16 matches in all competitions.
With United boasting a buy-back option, there has been speculation that the club could look to bring him back to England in the New Year to solve new boss Ruben Amorim's full-back issue.
But Fernandez is keen to continue his development away from United, as he told Marca: "To be honest, I don't pay much attention to it [United rumours].
"I'm focused on what I have to do because I have a game every three days.
"It's always nice to have teams call you and everyone wants to grow, but I'm doing very well here.
"United have a signed purchase option, but I'm very happy here."
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Today, 11:45By Jake Lambourne
Jack Grealish has heaped praise on Lee Carsley following the end of his interim spell in charge of England having been snubbed by Gareth Southgate.
Taking over Southgate, the 50-year-old has overseen five out of six wins - seeing the Three Lions promoted back to League A of the Nations League.
Grealish, who was left out of Southgate's Euro 2024 squad, was subsequently named in all three of Carsley's squad, though injury forced him to withdraw from the most recent international break.
And in an Instagram post to Carsley, he appeared to fire a subtle dig at Southgate.
The Manchester City winger said: "What a guy and manager!
Absolute legend and thank you for bringing back the enjoyment in an England shirt."
Meanwhile Jude Bellingham wrote: "Huge thanks to Lee and his staff for their work in these last few camps.
"Got my smile back in an England shirt, very grateful."
Though the Real Madrid midfielder's 'smile' comment could refer to the Euro 2024 final, which saw England lose 2-1 to Spain.
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Today, 11:20By Jake Lambourne
Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen will reportedly depart the club as a free agent next summer.
The Danish playmaker is in the final year of his contract at the Theatre of Dreams.
Eriksen, playing in his third season with the Red Devils, has chipped in with four goals and three assists from 13 matches in all competitions this campaign.
But according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the 32-year-old isn't expected to be handed a new deal.
That is despite club chiefs prepared to listen to new boss Ruben Amorim's opinion of Eriksen.
Eriksen isn't the only United star in the final year of his contract, with Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans and Tom Heaton all tied down until 2025.
Harry Maguire and Amad Diallo are also contracted at Old Trafford until next summer, though it is believed United are poised to trigger their one-year contract clauses in the pair's deals.
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Today, 10:58By Jake Lambourne
Virgil van Dijk and Frenkie de Jong will play no part in the Netherlands' final Nations League clash with Bosnia and Herzegovnia.
The Dutch FA have announced on social media that the duo have been left out of their final matchday squad due to medical reasons.
Liverpool skipper Van Dijk played the entire match in Saturday's 4-0 win over Hungary ahead of Tuesday night's clash with Bosnia.
Meanwhile Barcelona midfielder De Jong was taken off in the 68th minute for Teun Koopmeiners.
A statement from Ronald Koeman read: "For both Frenkie and Virgil it is better for them to leave the training camp at this moment.
"That decision was taken on medical grounds, with of course the interest of the players coming first."
Liverpool will now be sweating over the fitness of the centre-back, with clashes against Southampton, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Newcastle on the horizon.
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Today, 10:38By Joe Brophy
Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been hit with a seven-match ban for making a racial slur.
talkSPORT revealed last week that the Lilywhites were braced for the lengthy suspension to be passed down after an FA charge.
Bentancur, who was filmed on Uruguayan TV making derogatory remarks about South Koreans in a reply to a question about his Spurs captain Son Heung-min, has also been fined £100,000.
He is still eligible to play in the Europa League during the ban but will be ruled out of several key fixtures.
This includes a home EFL Cup quarter-final versus Manchester United.
An FA statement read: "An independent Regulatory Commission has imposed a seven-match suspension and £100,000 fine on Rodrigo Bentancur for a breach of FA Rule E3 in relation to a media interview.
"It was alleged that the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder breached FA Rule E3.1 as he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or brought the game into disrepute.
He has recruited Carlos Fernandes, Jorge Vital, Adelio Candido, Emanuel Ferro and Paulo Barreira to join him.
The quintet, whom he worked with at Sporting, have joined first-team coaches Darren Fletcher and Andreas Georgson, plus assistant first-team goalkeeper coach Craig Mawson.
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17th Nov 2024, 22:27By Jackson Cole
Jude Bellingham has thanked outgoing England interim boss Lee Carsley for giving him his "smile back" when playing for his country.
Carsley's six-game caretaker spell ended in style as his side beat the Republic of Ireland 5-0 at Wembley to ensure their return to the top flight of the Nations League.
Bellingham was instrumental in the win, claiming three assists in a man-of-the-match performance which had everything but a goal of his own.
The Real Madrid star cut a frustrated figure at times during the summer's European Championship as England got to the final and he has paid tribute to Carsley for helping him enjoy international football again.
"Huge thanks to Lee and his staff for their work in these last few camps," Bellingham wrote on his Instagram story.
"Got my smile back in an England shirt, very grateful!!"
Carsley, who worked with Bellingham at Under-21 level, has been impressed with his player's leadership skills.
He said: "He always plays with responsibility.
This is the first time England have ever won three matches in a row against the Republic of Ireland, with their first showdown coming in September 1946.
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17th Nov 2024, 18:35By Jackson Cole
Hungary coach Adam Szalai has posted a brief but positive message on social media after collapsing during Saturday's Nations League defeat to the Netherlands.
The Group A3 encounter in Amsterdam was halted for more than 10 minutes early in the game after Szalai was taken ill, with a medical tent erected around the dugout before the 36-year-old was taken to hospital in an ambulance.
The Hungarian Football Federation said on Saturday night that Szalai was 'stable and he is conscious' and on Sunday the former Hungary striker posted a positive message on Facebook.
Szalai said: "Thanks for the lots of messages, I'm doing well."
Hungary's players were visibly shaken by the incident and captain, Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai was in tears on the pitch.
Soon after the match had restarted, Hungary fell behind to Wout Weghorst's penalty and Cody Gakpo also scored from the spot in first-half stoppage time before Denzel Dumfries and Teun Koopmeiners completed the scoring in a 4-0 loss.
Szalai, who scored 26 goals in 86 appearances for Hungary before retiring as a player in 2022, joined Hungary's coaching staff under head coach Marco Rossi in October.
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17th Nov 2024, 16:43By Josh Fordham
There are no plans for Paul Pogba to train at Manchester United, talkSPORT understands.
Pogba reached a mutual agreement with Juventus to terminate his contract with the Serie A giants.
The former Manchester United midfielder, whose Juve deal was set to expire in 2026, did not reveal his next destination, though the 31-year-old has been linked to Inter Miami.
Pogba was handed a four-year doping ban - following an initial suspension - in March, but can now resume playing next March after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) last month reduced his punishment to 18 months.
He will be a free agent on November 30 when his Juve contract ends.
Rumours had circulated that he could head back to Carrington to train, but this is understood to be wide of the mark.
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17th Nov 2024, 16:02By Joe Brophy
A reminder that we will have full radio commentary of tonight's England game vs the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League.
Coverage starts now with Adrian Durham ahead of the 5pm kick off.
Commentary will come from Jim Proudfoot, alongside England legend Stuart Pearce, and former Republic of Ireland captain Andy Townsend.
To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
The former Watford striker claimed that he would not want his own children to play like Vinicius Junior rather than the Liverpool star.
However, the two wingers are remarkably even when comparing their two stats in the Premier League and LaLiga respectively this season.
Even in successful dribbles, an aspect Real Madrid talisman Vinicius is renown for, the difference between the pair is minimal.
Across all competitions, Salah, who is eight years older than Ballon d'Or runner-up Vinicius, has 10 goals and 10 assists.
Brazi international Vinicius meanwhile is ahead with goals, having scored two more, but has three fewer assists.
Read Deeney's explanation below...
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16th Nov 2024, 20:07By Phil Spencer
Harry Kane has addressed uncertainty over his future as England captain.
The striker has been Three Lions skipper since 2018, holding the armband under both Gareth Southgate and Lee Carsley.
However, Kyle Walker assumed the role against Greece on Thursday, with Kane named on the bench.
Meanwhile, incoming boss Thomas Tuchel could opt to name a new captain once he takes charge in the new year.
Asked whether he is worried that Tuchel will appoint a different skipper of his own, Kane told talkSPORT: "That's going to be Thomas's decision for sure, but I think, ultimately from my point of view, I'm always, I always feel like I'm picked for England on form and on credit.
"It's not just because I'm England captain that I'm here, I've come in off the back of my best season last season individually, and also this season I've started the year really well.
"You know, maybe if I wasn't playing as well as I have in the recent past, then that could be an argument.
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