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      Tottenham have BUY-BACK clause to re-sign Harry Kane after £100m exit, chairman Daniel Levy sensationally tells fans

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      DANIEL LEVY claims Tottenham have a buy-back clause to re-sign Harry Kane from Bayern Munich.The Spurs chairman made the sensational claim at a fans’ forum on Tuesday.
      Daniel Levy claims Spurs have a buy-back clause to re-sign Harry Kane from Bayern MunichCredit: Alamy
      Levy reportedly made the claim at a Spurs fans’ forum on TuesdayCredit: AFP
      Kane, 30, departed his boyhood club for the German champions in a £100million transfer over the summer.
      It brought an end to an incredible Tottenham career, during which the England captain netted 280 goals in 435 games.
      However, club chief Levy claims Spurs may not have seen the last of the legendary forward.
      Speaking at a Tottenham fan forum on Tuesday, Levy reportedly declared: “There is a buy-back clause.”
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      It is unclear what the figure is, or when Spurs can reactivate it.
      Kane penned a four-year deal with Bayern until 2027, as the Germans smashed their transfer record with a £100m agreement.
      He has so far netted four goals in five games under ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel.
      But he missed out on the chance to win his first-ever career trophy as Bayern lost the German Super Cup final 3-0 to RB Leipzig.
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      As for Spurs, they seem to be enjoying life post-Kane.
      New boss Ange Postecoglou has guided them to second in the table with four wins from five games.
      Reflecting on the Aussie’s style of management, Levy added: “He’s just a normal bloke, direct and honest, he doesn’t play games, doesn’t say one thing to me and another to someone else, and this club needed to go back to its roots.
      “There was a lot of pressure on me, (Spurs) needed a manager to focus on the team, youth, the club, and be part of the team. He’s a breath of fresh air.”
      Postecoglou also had his say on Kane’s exit, as well as Spurs’ transfer signings.
      The former Celtic supremo said: “We had more targets but Brennan [Johnson] was a great signing, the right profile a great guy, he will play the way we play. 
      “I left Daniel to his own work but pestered the people around him.
      “With Harry leaving it could have been chaotic but I felt everyone dealt with it well. In the cold light of day I felt we ended up in a good place after the window.”
      Levy added: “I want to win as much as anyone else. The frustration of not winning and the pressure from some players and a large part of the fan base impacted me, it was a lot of pressure. 
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      “We came so close with Mauricio Pochettino and we changed strategy and hired win-now managers. It didn’t work, wrong hires. 
      “So maybe it will take longer, maybe we need this strategy and that’s why I hired Ange.” More

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      Premier League set for HUGE TV shake-up with new Sunday kick-off time, 25 per cent more games and 3pm blackout discussed

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      THE Premier League is set for a major shake-up, with 25 more games set to be broadcast in the UK.The 3pm blackout is also expected to be discussed.
      The Premier League is set for a shake-upCredit: Getty
      A series of changes to the already-packed football calendar will see at least 50 extra games televised.
      Officials have proposed an extra slot for Premier League action at 6:30pm on Sundays, meaning six games will be broadcast every weekend.
      In addition to the proposed increase in games on Sunday’s, the next TV agreement is set to make more fixtures available for Friday and Monday slots.
      However, this could cause controversy among fans – especially those travelling for away days.
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      The Community Shield final between Manchester City and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium was brought forward by 90 minutes following a series of complaints from fans making the return journey to Manchester.
      There are also discussions surrounding the possibility of dropping the 3pm blackout in a bid to boost the women’s game.
      The TV football blackout law was introduced before the inception of the Premier League in 1992.
      It is a rule that prohibits any Premier League, Football League or FA Cup match from being broadcast on live television on Saturdays between 2:45pm and 5:15pm.
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      However, the rules could be adjusted now to support the women’s game, with the Women’s Super League continuing to grow.
      According to The Telegraph, club executives gathered in London earlier this week to continue talks regarding a code or charter for what they hope will be the first billion pound women’s football league.
      Baroness Sue Campbell – FA’s director of women’s football – believes the WSL needs “regular opportunities” in order to continue growing. More

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      Trevoh Chalobah’s trainer slams ‘absolute mess’ at Chelsea in leaked private messages and reveals reason for injury hell

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      TREVOH CHALOBAH’s personal trainer has revealed the reason behind Chelsea’s current injury crisis.He also branded the situation as an “absolute mess”.
      Trevoh Chalobah’s trainer branded Chelsea’s injury crisis as an ‘absolute mess’Credit: INSTAGRAM
      Chalobah is one of several Chelsea stars currently injuredCredit: Getty
      The Blues currently have 12 first team stars unavailable due to injury.
      Mauricio Pochettino was forced to name three inexperienced teenagers on the bench during the club’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the weekend as a result.
      Out of the nine substitutes named by Pochettino at the Vitality Stadium, only Ben Chilwell had more than three league starts for Chelsea to his name.
      Both Christopher Nkunku and Wesley Fofana suffered serious knee injuries during the club’s pre-season tour and will endure a significant period on the sidelines.
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      Meanwhile, the likes of Chalobah, Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella, Noni Madueke, Carney Chukwuemeka and club captain Reece James have also been ruled out at a crucial point in the season.
      And trainer Ed Hodge, who works closely with Chalobah, has had his say on the club’s ongoing crisis.
      In a now-deleted tweet showing what appeared to be a private Instagram conversation, Hodge revealed the reason behind all of the injuries at Chelsea.
      He wrote: “Most of the injuries are because the players have been loading muscles time and time again without lengthening them simultaneously… then one lunge into a tackle, or a COD too rapidly and they’re injured.
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      “Hardly any of them do reformer Pilates or terrain work (i.e. stair sprints & hill sprints to strengthen knee ligaments).
      “It’s an absolute mess at the moment, bro.”
      SunSport has contacted Chelsea for comment.
      Chelsea currently sit 14th in the Premier League table with just five points from five games.
      The Blues have drawn two, lost two and won just one league match so far this season.
      Speaking after Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Bournemouth on Sunday, Pochettino said: “We have had bad luck. We had 12 injured today, plus Noni [Madueke], [Marc] Cucurella and [Moises] Caicedo. Then we have three-four young guys and two keepers on the bench.
      “Okay, am I going to cry, am I going to complain? I need to accept this, the challenge and keep being positive. Of course Bournemouth is a good team and is going to compete.
      “Every team is going to compete and be difficult. Fair or not fair that is the circumstance we need to accept and we need to be positive, patient.”
      Nkunku suffered a serious knee injury during pre-seasonCredit: Getty
      Summer signing Lavia suffered an ankle injury last weekCredit: Getty More

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      Kate Abdo fans say ‘this is what life is about’ as they celebrate her return on CBS Sports Champions League coverage

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      FOOTBALL fans hailed CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage as presenter Kate Abdo returned to viewers’ screens on Tuesday night.English broadcaster Abdo, 42, has established herself as one of the most accomplished sports broadcasters.
      Kate Abdo hosts CBS Sports’ coverage of the Champions LeagueCredit: Twitter @CBSSportsGolazo

      Thierry Henry is a regular pundit alongside Jamie Carragher and Micah RichardsCredit: Getty
      She is best known for hosting American channel CBS’ coverage of the Champions League – where she is joined by ex-players Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards.
      The show has received widespread praise for its hilariously relaxed, jovial atmosphere.
      And as the 2023/24 edition of Europe’s elite competition kicked off on Tuesday evening, the four CBS regulars were present in the studio.
      Abdo introduced Henry as a Champions League winner with Barcelona, before offering the same courtesy for Liverpool hero Carragher.
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      She then turned to Richards, who she often jokingly rips into, adding: “The one and only Big Meeks, Micah Richards, also in the house.
      “Good to be back as a team.”
      To which Richards responded: “I’m so happy to be back. Ecstatic would be word I would use.”
      And fans of presenter Abdo were quick to voice their own delight at seeing the broadcaster back on their screens.
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      Abdo is widely regarded one of the best sports broadcastersCredit: AFP or licensors
      She is a familiar face for US football fansCredit: AFP
      (L-R) Abdo, Henry, Carragher and Richards have become a formidable broadcast teamCredit: Getty
      One said: “I watch UCL football for Kate Abdo.”
      Another added: “Kate Abdo twice a week, this is what life is about.”
      While a third replied: “I have been waiting too long to see Kate Abdo again.”
      Abdo is regularly praised for her outfit choicesCredit: EPA
      She has created a superb atmosphere around CBS Sports’ Champions League broadcastCredit: Getty More

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      John Terry ‘exploring buying a stake in Chelsea’ just months after Todd Boehly’s £4.25bn takeover

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      JOHN TERRY is reportedly part of a group “exploring the prospect” of buying a stake in Chelsea.And co-controlling Blues owner Todd Boehly is believed to be open to the investment.
      John Terry is reportedly looking to purchase a stake in ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The ex-Blues captain is part of a group looking to secure a 10 per cent stake in the clubCredit: Getty
      The legendary former Chelsea skipper, 42, and his partners are believed to be keen on purchasing a 10 per cent stake.
      The Telegraph claims that “would incorporate fan investment through the online technology platform PrimaryBid”.
      Their chief executive Anand Sambasivan, who was also co-founder of PrimaryBid, is a Stamford Bridge season-ticket holder.
      However, Terry’s group is just one of a number of potential investors keen but there are question marks over whether “they can raise enough cash”.
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      Terry, who led Chelsea to five Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups, the Europa League and and Champions League during his glittering 22-years at the West London giants, has previously looked into investing in his former employers.
      He was also part of a “True Blue” consortium that was keen to buy the club from Roman Abramovich before Boehly and Clearlake Capital bought it last summer for £4.25bn.
      That resulted in Clearlake owning 60 per cent of Chelsea, while the rest of it is divided between Boehly, Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss.
      Even though ex-defender Terry missed out in 2022, he and one member of the original group remain keen on buying a stake.
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      But other firms from and individuals are also, including US-based Ares Management, the firm that looked to invest in Manchester United in the past.
      This fresh report claims that Boehly “would favour an equity investment, with sources under the impression that a 10 per cent stake in the club is available to help big-ticket growth prospects such as the new stadium project, Cobham redevelopment plans and to expand their multi-club model”.
      It adds that Terry “is still working with tech businessman Harley Kisberg, who was part of the original True Blue group, over a potential bid for a stake” in the Blues.
      And they report that it involves fan investment through PrimaryBid, who are registered with the Financial Conduct Authority and described as an “online investment platform designed to help large pools of investors buy shares in companies”.
      Terry, who is currently helping out at Chelsea’s academy, was in Boehly’s box at Stamford Bridge for their recent victory over Luton Town – although investment talks are not believed to have been discussed.
      JT has also been in talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab about a UK-based role that would potentially see the icon help on player recruitment. More

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      Ten fastest Premier League players of last three years revealed with promoted ace second & unlikely Liverpool star third

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      THE ten fastest Premier League players of the last three years have been revealed.And there are some surprising results, with a promoted ace second and an unlikely Liverpool star third.
      The Premier League’s fastest players over the last three years have been revealedCredit: Getty
      Footy fans in England’s top flight love seeing a superstar floor it down the field.
      There’s nothing quite like someone bombing along the wing before setting up a teammate or – better yet – netting a goal themselves.
      Boffins at Stats Perform have been sweating facts and crunching stats in order to create a list of the league’s top speedsters over the past three seasons.
      Unsurprisingly, Manchester City star Kyle Walker leads the way with a mind-blowing speed of 37.31 km/h.
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      Despite turning 34 next season, he continues to make mincemeat of younger players in a foot race.
      And after penning a new deal with City, Walker is showing no signs of slowing down.
      Meanwhile, second place on the list goes to Chiedozie Ogbene.
      The Irish forward has only made four Premier League appearances in his career, with all of them coming this term with newly-promoted Luton Town.
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      The list of the Prem’s top speedsters
      But that hasn’t stopped Ogbene from making his mark, whizzing along the pitch at an incredible 36.93 km/h.
      Elsewhere, third place goes to another new face in the top flight.
      Dominik Szoboszlai only signed for Liverpool last month from RB Leipzig.
      But he’s already made a huge impact at Anfield, managing to hit a top speed of 36.76 km/h from midfield.
      Also sliding into the list is former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, now at Real Madrid.
      He’s closely followed by Tottenham’s Brennan Johnson, who hit his top speed with former side Nottingham Forest.
      Coming next are Liverpool’s Mo Salah, Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey and Fulham’s ex-Wolves winger Adama Traore – all hitting 36.64 km/h.
      The top ten is rounded off by Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk and Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon, formerly of Everton.
      And if you got all of them in a team with a speedy sweeper keeper, there could be no stopping them. More

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      David Beckham teases new Netflix documentary revealing ‘many stories I’ve never told’ will hit screens in TWO WEEKS

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      ENGLAND legend David Beckham has teased a new Netflix documentary about his personal life and football career.The four-part series, which is set to be released on October 4, explores some of the 48-year-old’s most iconic on-pitch moments.
      David Beckham has unveiled the trailer for his new Netflix documentaryCredit: AP
      The four-part series explores some of the most iconic moments from his careerCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      It also touches on his relationship with his wife, Victoria, and the couple’s family.
      Unveiling the trailer for the documentary, titled ‘BECKHAM’, on Instagram, the former midfielder said: “Ten years since I retired from playing football I’m proud to share the first trailer for BECKHAM, my Netflix documentary series.
      “I’m so grateful to Fisher Stevens for his partnership over the past two years to bring this project to life.
      “Many hours of conversations, many stories I’ve never told and many people from my life and career sharing their memories. I can’t wait for you all to see it.”
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      Former Manchester United stars Gary Neville and Rio Ferdinand both feature in the trailer, as well as legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
      In the documentary, Beckham discusses some off-pitch moments that happened during his spell at Old Trafford – including the infamous incident where Ferguson kicked a boot at his face.
      He also opens up about the red card that saw him go from hero to zero after England lost to Argentina in the 1998 World Cup round-of-16.
      The Three Lions icon explained: “I don’t think I’ve ever talked about it just because I can’t.
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      “I wasn’t eating, I wasn’t sleeping. It took a toll on me that I never even knew myself.”
      Some members of Beckham’s family also feature in the documentary, including his wife Victoria, who recalls the time they started dating.
      Victoria said: “My manager kept saying, ‘try and keep it under wraps’.
      “So we would meet in car parks, and that’s not as seedy as it sounds!”
      Victoria Beckham also features in the exposeCredit: EPA
      The icon opens up about his 1998 World Cup red cardCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Arsenal ‘close to triggering £51m release clause for ‘next Sergio Busquets’ and he could replace Partey in January

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      ARSENAL are reportedly plotting a move for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.The Gunners are ready to meet the midfielder’s release clause of £51m.
      Arsenal are close to triggering Martin Zubimendi’s £51m release clauseCredit: Getty
      Arsenal were previously linked with a move for the 24-year-old – who has been compared to Barcelona superstar Sergio Busquets by Spanish media outlets.
      Mikel Arteta wanted to bring in Zubimendi as competition for Thomas Partey.
      But the move didn’t happen, and the midfielder slammed the door shut on transfer rumours shortly after the summer window opened in June.
      Arsenal instead signed Jorginho from Chelsea in January, before signing Declan Rice and Kai Havertz for combined fees of over £150m in the summer.
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      But with doubts now over the future of Partey after reported interest from French giants Juventus – the Gunners are going to try their luck again for Zubimendi.
      According to Spanish outlet Nacional, Arsenal are ‘close’ to triggering Zubimendi’s release clause, despite the fact that he is a ‘favourite’ of Barcelona manager Xavi.
      The deep-lying midfielder played a key role in helping Sociedad qualify for the Champions League this season and has started this campaign strongly.
      Nacional claim that the Gunners are pursuing his signature in January, meaning they could move on Partey during the same window.
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      Juventus are reportedly keen on signing the Ghana international, who is currently out of action with a groin problem.
      Meanwhile, Zubimendi style of play could add another edge to Arteta’s midfield.
      Speaking in October 2022 in an interview with The Guardian’s Sid Lowe, Zubimendi gave Arsenal supporters an insight into his playstyle – and the Busquets comparisons.
      He explained: “Us pivot midfielders have the bad luck that maybe we don’t get recognised, but if you understand football you know Busquets’ value.
      “We’ve normalised him playing well so much we don’t always appreciate him.
      “He’s set the bar so high that pivots are asked to do things we weren’t before. But that’s nice: you have to aspire to that.” More