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The English Premier League is the top division of football in England. Set up in 1992 as a breakaway from the Football League, it is now the richest and most-watched football league in the world.
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9 September, 2024
Singer Anitta is dating Brazilian footballer Vinicius Souza. Photo: @viniciusouza_8/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is singer Anitta’s football beau, Vinicius Souza?

The pair hard-launched their relationship with an Instagram carousel and appearance at Paris Fashion Week; Souza is a sought-after professional footballer currently playing in the EFL Championship.

Fantasy Premier League (FPL)

FPL: splash your Saka cash on Isak, or bet on Foden and City getting better

Arsenal boss Arteta challenges Jesus to continue goal streak, lead club to glory

While you were sleeping

Liverpool hit Spurs for six, United channel 1980s form, Joshua Fury’s only option

Liverpool will spend Christmas four points clear at the top of the Premier League, Postecoglou rounds on critics, United lose again.

Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring Liverpool’s fifth against Tottenham. Photo: AP
While you were sleeping

Arteta bullish on Arsenal’s title chances, City in relegation mode, Lee goes home

Gabriel Jesus scores again as Arsenal thrash Crystal Palace, Manchester City lose at Aston Villa, and Lee Lok-yin’s darts championship is over.

Everton boss Dyche knows he ‘has to win’ after vote of confidence from new owners

Friedkin Group has completed takeover of Premier League club, and new executive chairman Marc Watts has given Sean Dyche his backing.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong fans stay away from over-priced Barcelona Real Madrid legends clash

Banks of empty seats at 40-000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium, as city’s football supporters grow fatigued with overhyped veterans matches.

Carles Puyol shadows Fernando Morientes in front of rows of empty seats at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Dickson Lee
Fantasy Premier League (FPL)

Tough choice to make for FPL Gameweek 17 captain, but Salah has earned his Spurs

Looking ahead, the Assistant Manager chip could be a game changer, but once activated, that person selected is with you for three weeks.

Spanish La Liga

Guardiola will ‘turn around’ Manchester City, say Barca greats Figo and Puyol

Catalan boss in midst of unprecedented struggle with English Premier League champions City, who have lost eight times in past 11 games.

Postecoglou says life of Premier League boss harder than being prime minister

Ange Postecoglou says managers face ‘an election every weekend’ and society is too quick to ‘throw us in the trash’.

Battling with the demands of geopolitics and endless conflicts or managing a football team, Ange Postecoglou thinks the second one is a tougher job. Photo: AFP
South Korea

Tottenham-bound Yang excited about midseason reunion with Korean superstar Son

The 18-year-old signed for Ange Postecoglou’s side from South Korean club Gangwon, for whom he became the youngest-ever scorer in K League 1.

South Korean footballer Yang Min-hyeok arrives at Incheon International Airport on his way to joining English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. Photo: EPA-EFE
While you were sleeping

Man Utd win dramatic ‘crisis derby’, Chelsea are challengers, Saints sack boss

Ruben Amorim earned a second win of the season over Pep Guardiola, as Manchester City lose an eighth match in 11.

While you were sleeping

Liverpool, Arsenal drop points, Bayern beaten and Taiwan golfer earns LIV spot

A weekend packed with top domestic football action kicked off with big guns across Europe failing to secure wins.

Georgia

Ex-Man City centre-forward Kavelashvili set to be Georgia’s new far-right president

The former Georgian footballer is known for his expletive-laden parliament speeches and tirades against government critics and LGBTQ people.

Mikheil Kavelashvili, who co-founded the People’s Power party, was picked by the governing Georgian Dream party as loyalist. Photo: Reuters
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Form team Liverpool potentially set for Hong Kong, Premier League club keeps mum

Influential figures in Hong Kong football are trying to attract the world’s biggest clubs to Kai Tak Sports Park for 2025.

Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring from the spot in Liverpool’s Uefa Champions League victory over Girona. Photo: EPA-EFE
Fantasy Premier League (FPL)

FPL: sign up Arsenal’s set-piece king Saliba, new Chelsea danger man Fernandez

With Gabriel’s fitness uncertain, the France defender has stepped in from the Brazilian as a threat from corners.

India

Manchester United turn attention to South Asia in bid to discover new talent

Premier League club eyeing young players from India, Nepal, Thailand and United Arab Emirates.

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While you were sleeping

No Messi, Ronaldo in World 11, Coote sacked, West Ham win ‘El Sackico’

With midweek continental action across Europe, the big guns sat Monday out, while the Fifpro Team of the Year nominees were announced.

Lionel Messi (left) and Cristiano Ronaldo (right) are missing from the World 11, establishing a new era in men’s football. Photo: Xinhua

Premier League referee Coote sacked, position ‘untenable’ after Klopp rant

The 42-year-old was suspended last month after the video emerged on social media in which he called the former Liverpool boss ‘arrogant’.

While you were sleeping

Chelsea edge Spurs in 7-goal thriller, Arsenal stumble, Norris eyes drivers’ crown

Maresca plays down Chelsea’s title credentials, Postecoglou says Spurs still believe, and Arteta says crying doesn’t help anyone.

While you were sleeping

City’s suffering continues, United hit 30-year low, Norris leads McLaren 1-2

Manchester’s two Premier League clubs are in for a difficult Christmas, while Lando Norris is hoping to end his F1 season with a title.

Manchester United’s Harry Maguire walks off after his side’s first defeat at home to Nottingham Forest in 30 years. Photo: Reuters

Merseyside derby between Everton, Liverpool postponed due to Storm Darragh

High winds and rain have battered the west coast and the decision to call off the lunchtime kick-off was made on Saturday.

The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool, initially set for Saturday, has been postponed because adverse weather. Photo: AP
While you were sleeping

Premier League’s Christmas rush nears, Norris fastest, Raducanu’s latest reboot

Depending on your sport, it’s the time of year where title credentials get tested, where seasons wrap up, or where dreams are still alive.

While you were sleeping

Spurs loss heaps pressure on Postecoglou, Pacquiao in hall of fame, WNBA up tempo

Bournemouth beat Tottenham 1-0 in a game where they could have scored three or four, and Spurs have Chelsea on Sunday.

While you were sleeping

Arsenal down Utd, Liverpool’s thrilling draw, City back? Finau denies LIV talk

English Premier League leaders pegged back late against Newcastle, as chasing pack all secure impressive victories.

Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar scores a last-minute equaliser during the thrilling 3-3 draw with Liverpool at St James’ Park. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup

Junichi Inamoto, Japan’s first English Premier League player, retires aged 45

The midfielder joined Arsenal in 2001 but made his EPL debut a year later with Fulham after becoming a national hero at the 2002 World Cup.

Japanese player Junichi Inamoto celebrates the goal that put his team 2-1 up against Belgium at the 2002 World Cup. The match finished 2-2. Photo: AP
While you were sleeping

Van Nistelrooy’s winning start, Palace’s rare victory, Tiger Woods eyes comeback

Leicester overcame troubled West Ham in Dutchman’s first match in charge, while US golf icon determined to overcome injuries.

Mohamed Salah

Salah knows Manchester City’s EPL fate, Slot jokes, after ‘last game’ comment

Liverpool manager makes wisecrack to avoid answering more questions about the Egyptian striker’s contract, which expires at end of the season.

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