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      Wolves star Daniel Podence faces SIX-MATCH ban after he is charged with allegedly spitting at Brennan Johnson

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      DANIEL PODENCE could face a SIX-MATCH BAN for alleged spitting after the FA confirmed he has been charged.The 27-year-old appeared to spit at Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson in the 90th minute of their clash on Saturday.
      Daniel Podence could receive a six-game ban for the spitting incidentCredit: Reuters
      Brennan Johnson was left furious at PodenceCredit: Alamy
      VAR looked at the incident but did not take any action against Podence.
      But now the FA have confirmed the Portuguese winger has been charged.
      Wolves have until April 12 to respond to the charge.
      Previous spitting incidents involving the likes of Arthur Masuaku and Johnny Evans have both resulted in six-match bans.
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      Crewe’s Perry Ng received the same length of ban after spitting in an FA Cup tie in 2020.
      Meanwhile, Forest have been charged for failing to control their players when they surrounded referee Chris Kavanagh against Wolves.
      Forest coach Alan Tate and his Wolves counterpart Pablo Sanz have also been charged with improper and/or violent conduct.
      Johnson and Podence, the two players involved in the alleged spitting incident, were also the two goalscorers in the game as they played out a 1-1 draw.
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      Johnson, 21, gave Forest a first-half lead at the City Ground, before Podence levelled things up with seven minutes remaining.
      Following Forest’s midweek defeat to Leeds, they now sit just above the relegation zone by virtue of goal difference.
      But manager Steve Cooper was backed by owner Evangelos Marinakis on Wednesday as he insisted they will stick with the Welshman despite an eight-game winless run.
      Wolves sit 14th in the Premier League, just one point above the bottom three. More

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Tottenham ‘all hold transfer talks with Giorgi Mamardashvili’s agent over move for Valencia keeper’

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      GIORGI MAMARDASHVILI’s agent is reportedly in talks with a trio of Premier League sides over a summer transfer.The Valencia goalkeeper has become one of the most highly-rated in Europe after cementing his spot at the LaLiga side.
      Giorgi Mamardashvili is wanted by a host of Premier League sidesCredit: Getty
      Mamardashvili, 22, has now attracted interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham.
      The Georgian star’s agent Levan Seturidze has been in contact with the clubs, according to Cope.
      The report suggests that his representative was in London to discuss a summer switch.
      However getting the goalkeeper away from the Spanish side will be tricky as he signed a new contract in September.

      The deal is believed to include a release clause worth £87.5million.
      Should Valencia demand this to be activated, it would make Mamardashvili the most expensive goalkeeper ever.
      The fee would surpass Chelsea’s £72m fee for Kepa Arrizabalaga in 2018.
      The Blues are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper due to the inconsistent performances from both Kepa and Eduoard Mendy.
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      While United and Tottenham are also keen on replacing their long-term stoppers, David De Gea and Hugo Lloris.
      The interested clubs will also have to fight off advances from Leicester, who are believed to be leading the race to sign him.
      Fabrizio Romano reported the Foxes interest as he also claimed that the player’s agent was in London and in attendance for Chelsea’s game against Liverpool. More

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      Lewandowski struggled to understand Sir Alex Ferguson’s Man Utd transfer offer… before Jurgen Klopp blocked move

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      BARCELONA star Robert Lewandowski struggled to understand Sir Alex Ferguson when he tried to sign him for Manchester United.The legendary boss gave the striker – then at Borussia Dortmund – a call to convince him to move to Old Trafford.
      Robert Lewandowski struggled to understand Sir Alex Ferguson due to his accentCredit: EPA
      Fergie tried to get the striker to join Man UtdCredit: Sportsfile
      Lewandowski was ready to quit the Bundesliga side only for then-manager Jurgen Klopp to block the transfer.
      The 34-year-old moved to Bayern Munich a few years later, where he spent eight seasons, scoring 344 goals in 375 games.
      Now at Barca, Lewandowski recalled the moment he nearly signed for United.
      He told Bild: “I remember the moment exactly. We had a friendly with Dortmund in preparation, I think against Bochum.
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      “I was subbed at half-time. I looked at my mobile phone in the dressing room. There was a text message with the sender +44.
      “Ferguson had tried to call me and then sent me a message. He wanted to talk to me.
      “I was still in the dressing room, I took a shower and called him back, in a quiet corner.
      “My English wasn’t as good as it is today. He has a strong Scottish accent. I was so focused on understanding what he meant. Ferguson tried to be considerate, spoke slowly.
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      “I was 22-years-old, it was a special moment. I spoke to Aki Watzke and Jurgen Klopp in the camp. I wanted to go to Man Utd.
      “But they said: ‘No chance, Robert. We need you. You have to stay’.”
      Lewandowski also opened up on the time Klopp tried to rekindle his relationship with him and bring him to Liverpool.
      The Pole claims the German had approached him after Bayern met the Reds in a pre-season friendly in 2017.
      Lewandowski said: “We spoke on that occasion. Klopp asked me, ‘Don’t you want to come to Liverpool?’ We looked at each other, then I laughed.
      “I don’t know if he was totally serious. But going to Liverpool was never in my mind.”
      Jurgen Klopp cheekily tried to get Robert Lewandowski to join LiverpoolCredit: Bongarts – Getty More

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      Chelsea stars set to be banned from ORGIES under Luis Enrique… but are free to romp on nights before matches

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      CHELSEA stars would be banned from having ORGIES the night before games should Luis Enrique be appointed as manager.But sex with their partners is fine.
      Luis Enrique would ban Chelsea’s star from orgiesCredit: Getty
      The Spaniard is believed to be in London to hold talks with the Blues over replacing the axed Graham Potter.
      Potter was sacked following Chelsea’s defeat to Aston Villa on the weekend.
      And Enrique, 52, is viewed as one of the frontrunners to take up the hot seat at Stamford Bridge.
      His potential appointment would mean that the Blues’ star players will be forbidden from taking part in orgies the night before a game.
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      Although, he would allow them to get frisky with their partners as it is “totally normal”.
      Speaking on Twitch ahead of Spain’s World Cup campaign in Qatar, he said: “It’s something I consider totally normal.
      “I mean, if you’re at an orgy the night before a match, it’s not ideal.
      “But hey.”
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      Enrique, who remains in fine nick himself, even went as far as to talk about his own habits.
      He added: “I consider sex important and as a player whenever I could, with my wife, I did what we had to do.”
      Enrique left his role as Spain’s manager after his side was knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco. More

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      Tottenham freeze season ticket prices for 2023-24 after fan backlash and anti-Levy chants

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      TOTTENHAM have allayed fears they were set to increase season ticket prices by freezing them for next season.There had been suggestions Spurs were considering raising the cost, which would have gone down like a lead balloon among the fanbase.
      Tottenham supporters will not be charged more for their season tickets in 2023/24Credit: AP
      Spurs chief Daniel Levy has faced criticism from supporters in recent monthsCredit: PA
      But after consulting with the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust, the amount being charged will remain the same.
      Yet a club statement read: “Due to global economic events we, like all other sectors, are not immune to rising costs and disruption to supply chains, along with higher energy prices.
      “We are, however, acutely aware that everyone is also currently impacted by the rising cost of living.
      “With this in mind, and following consultation with the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust, we can confirm that season ticket prices for the 2023/24 season will be frozen.
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      “We recognise and greatly appreciate the ongoing commitment our fans continue to make in showing support for the team.”
      Had season tickets gone up, chairman Daniel Levy would no doubt have received even more flak than he has already had this season.
      Fans have chanted for him to “get out of our club” at multiple games this season, angry at the perceived lack of success during his time at the helm.
      The club are currently without permanent managers for the men’s and women’s first team.
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      While managing director of football Fabio Paratici is currently taking a leave of absence after his 30-month ban for his alleged part in the Juventus malpractice scandal was extended worldwide.
      Spurs sit fourth in the Premier League table, but are in danger of missing out on a Champions League place.
      They only sit above Manchester United by virtue of goal difference and have played two games more than Erik ten Hag’s side. More

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      Mike Dean’s future ‘in doubt’ after he is snubbed from selection as Premier League VAR for TWO MONTHS

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      REFEREE Mike Dean’s future is in doubt after he was again not selected as a VAR official.He has now not been chosen to oversee any Premier League match for TWO MONTHS.
      Mike Dean’s future as a referee is in doubt after being snubbed for two monthsCredit: AFP
      ESPN claim that performance levels are part of the reason for him being dropped.
      Dean has not been at Stockley Park since Leicester’s 4-1 win over Tottenham on February 11.
      Since then, Howard Webb has become PGMOL’s chief and SunSport understands it’s his decision to snub the 54-year-old.
      Dean retired as an on-field referee at the end of last season after 22 years in the Premier League.
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      He has since moved to a role in the VAR hub only.
      But he has been unable to stay away from controversy when he failed to intervene to send off Spurs’ Cristian Romero when he pulled the hair of Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella.
      Webb has shaken up the PGMOL following a number of high-profile refereeing errors.
      Lee Mason failed to spot that Christian Norgaard was offside in the build-up to Ivan Toney netting an equaliser for Brentford against Arsenal in a 1-1 draw.
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      This led to Mason, who also stepped away from the pitch to be a VAR man, resigning from his role six days later.
      Human error was also blamed when John Brooks incorrectly disallowed a goal that Brighton had scored against Crystal Palace when he drew the offside line from the wrong player.
      Consequently, Brooks was taken off his appointments for two matches after.
      The Prem’s head of VAR Neil Swarbrick is also retiring at the end of this season. More

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      Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso ‘a shock contender for Chelsea job’ less than 12 months into managerial career

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      XABI ALONSO is reportedly a contender to take up the manager position at Chelsea.The Liverpool legend is new to the managerial world, having only taken up the hot seat at Bayer Leverkusen earlier this season.
      Xabi Alonso is reportedly admired by ChelseaCredit: AP
      Alonso, 41, is said to have gained “admiration” from Chelsea, according to The Guardian.
      The Spaniard has worked wonders at Leverkusen since he took over in October.
      The Bundesliga side was struggling at the bottom of the table, but under Alonso’s guidance, they have climbed up the league to 7th.
      There appears to be no slowing down either, with the Die Werkself winning the last four games.
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      The report suggests that despite this, he is unlikely to be offered the chance to replace Graham Potter, 47, at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea are believed to be more interested in appointing a more experienced manager.
      The club has been linked with Julian Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique.
      The former Spain manager is one of the favourites to take over after Chelsea made initial contact earlier this week.
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      Enrique has reportedly flown to London for talks with the Blues.
      While Nagelsmann is also wanted by Premier League rivals Tottenham and Ligue 1 against PSG.
      The French side are believed to have made contact with the German with a view to replacing current boss Christophe Galtier. More

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      Eagle-eyed Chelsea fans notice problem with picture Mason Mount posted to thank Graham Potter after sacking

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      CHELSEA fans have spotted a problem with Mason Mount’s post to Graham Potter after he was sacked.The Blues sacked Potter, 47, following the defeat to Aston Villa on the weekend.
      Mason Mount used a picture of when Graham Potter was Brighton manager in his farewell messageCredit: instagram: @masonmount20
      Supporters realised that the picture Mount, 24, used was from before Potter was the Chelsea manager.
      In fact, the snap was from last season’s 1-1 draw against Brighton at the Amex Stadium in the Premier League.
      Mount has only played 63 per cent of the available minutes in the Premier League this season.
      Many fans spotted the gaff with the suggestion that Mount could not find a photo from this season because of his reduced game time.
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      One fan tweeted: “Mason Mount thanks Graham Potter. It’s been that long of a season, the picture used was when he coached Brighton.”
      A second supporter commented: “Bro had to search ‘Mount and Potter’ on Google to get the pic.”
      A third wrote: “The most half-assed best of luck I’ve ever seen from a player.”
      A fourth said: “There are actually quite many from Potter’s time at Chelsea together with Mount, strange he picked one from last season.”
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      While a fifth added: “That’s why it took him so long to say goodbye because of searching for his pictures with him.”
      Leicester City has already approached Potter to replace axed boss Brendan Rodgers.
      However, the Englishman turned down the offer as he plans to wait until the summer before making his decision about his future.
      Chelsea, in the meantime, are on the search for their next manager.
      The club has been linked with former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann and Spain coach Luis Enrique. More