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Steven Gerrard dismisses Mason Greenwood link as ‘fake news’
Steven Gerrard dismisses Mason Greenwood link as ‘fake news’
Steven Gerrard has rubbished speculation he will allow Mason Greenwood to rebuild his career at Al-Ettifaq as reports suggest Saudi Arabian clubs are set to swerve a move for the forward. The 21-year-old England international is searching for a new team after it was mutually agreed he would leave Manchester United on Monday following a six-month internal investigation into his conduct. But reacting to a headline which claimed Gerrard was considering a move for Greenwood, the former England midfielder and now manager at Al-Ettifaq said simply on his Instagram story: “Fake news.” Both the BBC and Telegraph cite senior sources at the Saudi Pro League who indicate the serious nature of the allegations involving Greenwood are likely to preclude one of their clubs from signing him. Greenwood was suspended by United in January 2022 over allegations relating to a young woman after images and videos were posted online. Charges including attempted rape and assault were discontinued by the Crown Prosecution Service in February this year but reports he was set to be retained by United were met with a public outcry. United’s handling of the case was described as “pretty horrible” by their former captain Gary Neville, who accused his former employers of lacking leadership and dragging out the inquiry. Greenwood said in a statement on Monday he “did not do the things I was accused of” but added he had “made mistakes in my relationship, and I take my share of responsibility for the situations which led to the social media post”. United said in their statement: “All those involved, including Mason, recognise the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United.” The PA news agency understands the club are working with Greenwood’s family to find the right environment for him to continue his career, with discussions under way to find the correct solution. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-08-23 02:28
Emerging markets beaten back in August as China chills the mood
Emerging markets beaten back in August as China chills the mood
By Rodrigo Campos and Marc Jones NEW YORK/LONDON Higher global interest rates, difficulties in China, a stronger dollar
2023-08-31 22:56
Cardinals place Arenado and Contreras on injured list, ending their seasons
Cardinals place Arenado and Contreras on injured list, ending their seasons
Third baseman Nolan Arenado and catcher Willson Contreras have been placed on the 10-day injured list by the St. Louis Cardinals, officially ending their seasons
2023-09-23 10:02
Oregon State, Washington State say Pac-12's actions show departing schools should not run conference
Oregon State, Washington State say Pac-12's actions show departing schools should not run conference
Oregon State and Washington State claim the actions of the Pac-12 and Commissioner George Kliavkoff in response to members announcing their intent to leave the conference show those departing schools relinquished their rights to decide the long-term future of the league
2023-10-26 04:36
Ryan Preece cleared to race Darlington after scary Daytona crash last week
Ryan Preece cleared to race Darlington after scary Daytona crash last week
Ryan Preece has been cleared to race in the Southern 500 at Darlington after his frightening crash at Daytona a week ago
2023-09-01 21:26
Iran Warns of New Fronts Against the US If Gaza War Drags On
Iran Warns of New Fronts Against the US If Gaza War Drags On
Iran’s foreign minister warned that new fronts would open against the US if it keeps up unequivocal support
2023-10-28 06:31
When did Taylor Swift and Matty Healy first meet? 'Anti-Hero' hitmaker 'no longer in contact' with The 1975 frontman
When did Taylor Swift and Matty Healy first meet? 'Anti-Hero' hitmaker 'no longer in contact' with The 1975 frontman
Taylor Swift and Matty Healy dated for two months after she broke-up with Joe Alwyn
2023-07-06 18:19
Chelsea-Liverpool chaos was the perfect result for one team: Brighton
Chelsea-Liverpool chaos was the perfect result for one team: Brighton
So this is what happens when you don’t have a midfield plan fully in place. In either team. End-to-end, sometimes intermittently and sometimes non-stop, but in either case when one side attacked, they invariably reached the final third to present some potential of danger. Perhaps Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp will be content enough to not have lost the opener of the season, perhaps both will feel they can win the upcoming off-pitch battle even though they couldn’t get over the line on it. On the balance of what we saw at Stamford Bridge, longer term that’s the more important confrontation to win and the one which can add the most points across the course of the season: landing the right holding player to add much-needed stability to these technical, speedy sides. Chelsea and Liverpool seem to both want the same two players, though at this point who wants which the most is anybody’s guess - even without considering the back-and-forth over which destination the players themselves want. What is certain: put Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia into the lineups here and it’s a very different chance of victory for whoever scores first, a very different task for one team trying to break down the other. Read this without having seen the game and it might seem to suggest Conor Gallagher and Alexis Mac Allister gave terrible performances – they absolutely didn’t. Both were aggressive, combative, tracked runners, made big tackles in key areas and passed out from deep with aplomb. But neither are true defensive midfielders, neither have the innate, automatic and natural instincts to be where they need to be at every moment: call it positional sense, spatial awareness or just an understanding of the team tactics; either way, neither have it right now and both are better-served playing elsewhere. Brighton’s hierarchy, we can be sure, watched on with a smile inching ever-wider each time either side scythed through on the counter-attack. The price tag for Caicedo surely won’t be coming down after this opening 90 minutes of the Premier League season, and Southampton too will feel utterly justified in sticking to their valuation for Lavia. For the Blues, Gallagher’s opportunity to start at the base of midfield came with notable knock-on considerations: he has been the subject of transfer interest this month to the tune of £40m or so - not enough for Pochettino to consider selling - while he also freed up Enzo Fernandez to play higher upfield. The Argentine was largely impressive, pushing forward to good effect in both link play and chance creation, amassing more touches of the ball than any individual other than centre-back recycler Thiago Silva. Gallagher scurried about relentlessly, not in his usual box-to-box manner but laterally, frustrating Mohamed Salah in the channel or nicking the ball away from Diogo Jota. Now 23, there’s still a question over whether Gallagher is good enough, consistent enough, impactful enough to command a regular starting role at Chelsea. This game showed the endeavour and intent to do so, if also the certainty that all that sprinting back to make recovery tackles was as a direct consequence of simply not being in the right position initially. Against that Mac Allister started life as the Reds’ newest No10 in a role most recently occupied by the former No 3. Such is the imbalance and upside-down nature of Klopp’s midfield after a total summer reset, the man who was signed to bring control and creativity from the middle has to initially be deployed as the principle defensive support – and this Liverpool side is one which really, really needs its holding players to do a lot of support work. Attacking-wise, they are excellent at times. In transitions and against direct passes or runners from deep, they remain a mess. As Fabinho showed toward the back end of last term, an in-form anchor can make a lot of difference; as he also showed, Liverpool now need one with far more athleticism and recovery speed than the Brazilian possesses. Mac Allister, like Gallagher, performed the job well in terms of both distribution and dirty work. The Argentine also has the added caveat to his game that he is merely weeks into learning a new team and system; the Englishman, for his part, is learning a new management approach. In spells, these two sides looked like what they are: tremendously talented, attack-minded big teams who will expect to win many matches and be among the top four in 10 months’ time – but also ones with gaping holes in the plan, particularly right through the heart of midfield where so many through-balls, so many dribbles, so many runners were able to penetrate. A draw on the road isn’t bad for Liverpool; a draw from behind isn’t terrible for Chelsea. But the manner of the game and its inherent uncertainty until the very final minute was nothing less than pitch-perfect for Brighton. 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2023-08-14 02:40
Is Pokimane OK? Twitch queen decides to 'take some time away' from streaming, fans offer 'deepest condolences'
Is Pokimane OK? Twitch queen decides to 'take some time away' from streaming, fans offer 'deepest condolences'
Here is why Pokimane canceled her scheduled stream
2023-08-14 22:28
Is the Dead Space Remake on PlayStation 4?
Is the Dead Space Remake on PlayStation 4?
Are you wondering if the Dead Space Remake is on PlayStation 4 or not? Here's everything you need to know.
1970-01-01 08:00
Celtic mark Rodgers' return with flying start, Rangers rocked
Celtic mark Rodgers' return with flying start, Rangers rocked
Champions Celtic marked Brendan Rodgers' return as manager with a 4-2 victory over Ross County, while Rangers crashed to a shock 1-0 defeat at Kilmarnock in the opening weekend of...
2023-08-06 03:08
Manchester United eye Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel amid David de Gea contract talks
Manchester United eye Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel amid David de Gea contract talks
Manchester United are considering a move for Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel - despite ongoing contract talks with David de Gea. While Erik ten Hag wants the Spanish goalkeeper to stay, the Dutch coach is also intent on creating competition and ensuring he has different tactical options. Kobel is one of those who fits the profile required, especially given his ability with his feet, something that has been an issue for De Gea this season. Dortmund, aware of long-standing interest from a number of clubs, including Chelsea, are intent on offering Kobel a new deal themselves. The Switzerland international’s current contract runs until 2026 but has established himself as one of the leading goalkeepers in the Bundesliga this season, and among the most promising in the game. While the 25-year-old did make headlines following a high-profile error in Dortmund’s showdown with Bayern Munich, he is seen as having been influential to a first proper title challenge in years. Read More Mikel Arteta knows why Arsenal suffered title agony - here’s what must come next Erik ten Hag finally within sight of matching a past Manchester United great... no, not that one Bruno Fernandes warns Alejandro Garnacho he cannot relax at Manchester United
1970-01-01 08:00