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What is wrong at Liverpool? The problems Slot must fix to salvage title defence That's four losses on the spin.

On Liverpool, what's wrong, really wrong, and not the end of the world:

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Three factors that could decide Ryder Cup as Europe eye famous away victory

This week has the makings of the most competitive Ryder Cup in more than a decade (𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴)

A final look ahead to the action at Bethpage Black and three things that could decide the 45th instalment:
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How Ruben Amorim can avoid cementing status as worst-ever Man Utd manager

Amorim has a mountain of a task to turn this ship around, but he should start by carrying himself like a man who has not already accepted defeat.

A look at what's next for United after last night's sorry episode:

metro.co.uk/2025/08/28/t...

7 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Dan Brown: ‘Quitting the game for six months was the best thing I ever did'

Beginning Open Championship week with an interview with one of the surprise stars of last year.

Great to speak with Dan Brown about his memories from a great week at Royal Troon, and how a change in approach kickstarted it all:

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9 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Meet the new stars hoping to breathe fresh life into England's Euros defence

As England prepare to begin their Euros defence in Switzerland tomorrow, a piece looking at three of the younger members of Sarina Wiegman’s side who could play a crucial role for the Lionesses.

metro.co.uk/2025/07/04/m...

9 months ago 1 0 0 0
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The 2025 US Open is set to be a 'brutal' test - just ask the players

A preview of the carnage to come over the next four days at Oakmont:

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Benjamin Sesko or Viktor Gyokeres - which striker should Arsenal sign? Which striker should Arsenal go for?

Arsenal's search for a striker this summer seems to have come down to two names.

A look into Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres and how both would shape Mikel Arteta's side next season.

With thanks to @runegjerulff.bsky.social & @zachlowy.bsky.social for their insight:

metro.co.uk/2025/06/03/b...

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Grace Clinton bullish ahead of FA Cup final: 'Chelsea aren't invincible'

Forced to watch from the stands last year, Grace Clinton now starts for a Man Utd side that will try and deny Chelsea a domestic treble at Wembley.

An interview with the hugely talented midfielder ahead of this afternoon's FA Cup final.

metro.co.uk/2025/05/18/m...

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Jeremie Frimpong: Liverpool's ready-made replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold?

A little dive into Jeremie Frimpong, Bayer Leverkusen's marauding full-back who appears to be Liverpool's succession plan for the departing Trent Alexander-Arnold:

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And for those who haven't seen the table, it's... busy.

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'It's just bizarre' - Six non-league clubs set for football's craziest final day Buckle up.

You may well have seen the league table on social media, but was is it actually like to be involved in English football's most ridiculous final day?

I spoke with four of the six National League South title hopefuls to try and find out...

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Emma Raducanu's resurgence: Smiles, spikeball and 'small doses of happiness' The young Brit is moving in the right direction.

Regardless of tonight's quarter-final result, Emma Raducanu will move back inside the world’s top 50 for the first time since August 2022.

A piece on what's changed for the Brit after a superb week so far in Miami:
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Refugee Olympian Cindy Ngamba: 'Being part of LGBTQ community makes me stronger' 'I'll always be open about it and always talk about it.'

A pleasure to speak with Cindy Ngamba earlier in the week and before she was named Sports Hero of the Year at the @metro.co.uk Pride Awards.

An inspiring journey which begins its next chapter on Friday when she makes her pro debut at Royal Albert Hall.
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Why Arsenal gambled again with another quiet January transfer window

Another signing-less January transfer window for Arsenal - the club's second in a row despite injuries to key players, a glaring hole up front and trophy aspirations in the league and Europe.

A look at the reasons why:

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Special to witness that.

Hard to think of another sportsperson that has ever been this good/dominant in their sport at age 17 and after just one year.

Truly mind-blowing.

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Littler vs Van Gerwen record and rivalry ahead of World Darts Championship final The pair meet in tonight's final.

The two Lukes - Littler and Humphires - were the centre of the darting world in 2024, but Littler vs MvG feels like just as fitting a final to kickstart 2025.

6-6 in their 12 contests - should be another cracker tonight.

A look back on how we got here:

metro.co.uk/2025/01/03/l...

1 year ago 0 0 0 0
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Meet Davy Zyw: The 37-year-old with MND hoping to become a Paralympian The Scot was diagnosed with MND in 2018.

Grateful to have spent an hour earlier in the week chatting with Davy Zyw.

Nearly seven years after being diagnosed, the Scot now wants to become the first athlete with Motor Neurone Disease to compete at a Winter Paralympics in 2026:

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A day late but chuffed to be shortlisted in the Sports journalism category for the NCTJ awards.

A big thanks to the sports team @metro.co.uk and elsewhere for their support over the past year.

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David Adeleye: Daniel Dubois bounced back to win world title - I can do the same

Spoke with British heavyweight David Adeleye ahead of his return to the ring after 13 months out following his first pro loss to Fabio Wardley.

He's had plenty of time to think - but remains as confident as ever.

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Tiger Woods shares concerning new injury update ahead of 2025 season

Latest injury news from Tiger Woods at the Hero World Challenge is hardly positive...

Genesis in February feels like the next big staging post for a potential return (minus TGL of course)
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Understand your viewpoint but not sure I got that sense from the piece.

Seemed family/friends were willing to go above & beyond to help him, just found it more difficult to intervene as much given the constant travelling associated Murray's job.

1 year ago 0 0 1 0

Finally got around to reading this. An incredibly powerful story and a superb piece of journalism.

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Man City have forgotten how to win - here's three ways Pep Guardiola can fix it Pep Guardiola's side are struggling.

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City look bereft of confidence and in serious trouble

A few thoughts on how #mcfc could get out of it:
metro.co.uk/2024/11/27/m...

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Will superstar footballers really go on strike as sport reaches breaking point? Could football's future be decided with strikes or in the courts?

Two months after Rodri threatened to strike, elite football appears no closer to answering the problem of fixture congestion.

A deep dive speaking to lawyers, legal experts, union bosses and FIFA to determine what's been happening and how this all ends
metro.co.uk/2024/11/24/f...

1 year ago 1 0 0 0
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'I'm an ex-club doctor - footballers are risking injury with new equipment' Are players risking injury with new equipment?

Plugging a piece from Metro's new-look site feels like an apt first post on this new site.

Great to speak with former Wycombe doctor Bob Sangar about his venture into the world of shin pads and his product which he hopes can tackle the concerning rise of mini shin pads.

metro.co.uk/2024/11/21/i...

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