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Wigan’s future secured after local billionaire Danson completes takeover

Wigan’s future secured after local billionaire Danson completes takeover

Mike Danson steps in to rescue financially troubled clubβ€˜We look forward to a fresh start and planning for the season’ Wigan Athletic’s future has been secured after a company backed by the local billionaire Mike Danson purchased the financially troubled club. Danson, the entrepreneur who founded GlobalData PLC and has a 25% stake in the Super League club Wigan Warriors, completed the purchase on Wednesday ... »

From Beckham to Bale: the history of British players at Real Madrid

From Beckham to Bale: the history of British players at Real Madrid

After his Β£88.5m move, Jude Bellingham will join a select group of British footballers to play at the BernabΓ©u Jude Bellingham will become the latest British player to represent Real Madrid after his move from Borussia Dortmund to the Spanish capital. We look at those that have gone before him. Continue reading… »

Huddersfield set to announce new deal for Neil Warnock

Huddersfield set to announce new deal for Neil Warnock

EXCLUSIVE: Neil Warnock is set to be unveiled as Huddersfield Town manager on Wednesday, on a one-year deal that should see him in the dugout beyond his 75th birthday. »

Calvin Ramsay joins Preston on loan from Liverpool as young right-back seeks to revive career

Calvin Ramsay joins Preston on loan from Liverpool as young right-back seeks to revive career

After joining Liverpool from Aberdeen in an initial Β£4.2million move, the right-back made just two appearances in a season plagued by injury – firstly a back issue and then a knee injury. »

Norwich City: sporting director Stuart Webber resigns after six yearsΒ 

Norwich City: sporting director Stuart Webber resigns after six yearsΒ 

The club announced that the 39-year-old had agreed to part ways with the Canaries ‘at the turn of the year’, and would continue to stay in the post for the remainder of his notice period. »

David Squires on … the greatest football season in sportswashing history

David Squires on … the greatest football season in sportswashing history

Our cartoonist looks at a watershed season for state-owned PR projects around the football world Like what David does? Consider supporting our journalismAnd you can buy his cartoons from the Guardian Print Store Continue reading… »

Brentford line up move for Wolves centre-back Nathan CollinsΒ and value him at around Β£20m

Brentford line up move for Wolves centre-back Nathan CollinsΒ and value him at around Β£20m

EXCLUSIVE BY ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Brentford are lining up a move for Wolves defender Nathan Collins. Collins only joined Wolves last summer from Burnley for Β£20.5m. »

Ryan Mason STAYING at Tottenham after holding talks with Ange Postecoglou

Ryan Mason STAYING at Tottenham after holding talks with Ange Postecoglou

SAMI MOKBEL: Mason took charge of the first team at the end of the last season following the departures of Antonio Conte and the subsequent sacking of his assistant Cristian Stellini. »

Pep Guardiola ‘sets Man City departure date’ after sealing historic Treble

Pep Guardiola ‘sets Man City departure date’ after sealing historic Treble

The Catalan coach is widely-regarded as one of the best in the world, and has enjoyed overwhelming success with Manchester City since joining in the summer of 2016. »

Lionel Messi is STILL the bookies’ favourite to win his eighth Ballon d’Or ahead of Erling Haaland

Lionel Messi is STILL the bookies’ favourite to win his eighth Ballon d’Or ahead of Erling Haaland

Lionel Messi is still the favourite to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or ahead of Erling Haaland despite Manchester City’s historic treble success. »