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      Crystal Palace vs Leicester LIVE: Premier League latest as Hodgson’s survival mission starts with Foxes – TV, stream

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      CRYSTAL PALACE re-appointed former England manager Roy Hodgson during the international break.The iconic Premier League manager will be tasked with keeping the Eagles in the top flight of English football.
      Visitors Leicester City will be hoping to spoil the party as Hodgson returns to Selhurst Park.

      Date: Saturday, April 1.
      Kick-off time: 3pm UK time.
      TV/stream: Not available to watch in the UK due to 3pm blackout.

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      Brighton vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League latest as both sides dream of European football – TV, stream

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      BRIGHTON and Brentford have had Premier League seasons to remember, and both will be eyeing up the chance to play in Europe next season.The Seagulls are currently the more likely to fulfil their European dream as they have games in hand on the teams above.
      Brentford star Ivan Toney will be available and eager to go fresh from making his England debut against Ukraine last weekend.

      Date: Saturday, April 1.
      Kick-off time: 3pm.
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      Bournemouth vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League latest as Cherries host high-flying Cottagers – stream, TV

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      BOURNEMOUTH host Fulham at the Vitality as they look to climb out of the drop zone.Both the Cherries and the Cottagers were promoted from the Championship last season, but both sides have had differing campaigns so far.
      Fulham’s top scorer Alexander Mitrovic won’t be involved following his straight red card in the FA Cup clash with Manchester United.

      Date: Saturday, April 1.
      Kick-off time: 3pm UK time.
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      Antonio Conte breaks silence after Spurs axe as he aims thinly-veiled dig at club

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      ANTONIO CONTE has broken his silence following his axing at Tottenham as he thanked fans – but also appeared to throw a thinly-veiled jibe in the club’s direction. The Italian left Spurs yesterday after a week of speculation that he was set to be dismissed.
      Antonio Conte’s time at Spurs finally came to an end yesterdayCredit: AFP
      The announcement came last night eight days after Conte’s final game in charge – a chaotic 3-3 draw with Southampton.
      The 53-year-old has now released a statement on his Instagram page 24 hours later as he thanked Spurs supporters in a classy message but also seemed to fire a barb at the club.
      He said: “Football is passion. I would like to deeply thank everyone at Spurs who appreciated and shared my passion and my intense way of living football as a coach.”
      His intriguing comment comes after his fiery rant where he attacked “selfish” players and hit out at the club’s lack of success.
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      Reports in the next few days indicated that his relationship with the players had completely broken down with several wanting him sacked.
      Conte added: “A special thought to the fans who always showed me support and appreciation, it’s been unforgettable to hear them singing my name.
      “Our journey together has ended, I wish you all the best for the future.”
      Conte was appointed head coach in November 2021 as he looked to steady the ship after Nuno Espirito Santo’s brief but troubled reign.
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      He managed to get the club into the top four despite their poor start but fans quickly grew uneasy about the style of football.
      Concerns over the manager from sections of the fanbase only grew this season while results grew increasingly inconsistent.
      Conte also had to deal with health issues which saw him miss a handful of games earlier this year.
      The former Chelsea manager often voiced frustration with the club and transfers during press conferences.
      His grievances reached a head following last week’s game at St Mary’s when Conte unleased his now infamous rant.
      His replacement until the end of the season will be Cristian Stellini, the assistant manager who had to stand in for the boss while he underwent and recovered from gallbladder surgery.
      The north London club are reported to be in no rush to find a permanent successor.
      This is despite the fact that three of the biggest names linked to the hot seat – Mauricio Pochettino, Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann – are all currently free agents.
      It is possible several big clubs could be soon looking at the trio with the sackings of Nagelsmann and Conte over the past few days potentially triggering a managerial merry-go round in Europe. More

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      England top list of all-time greatest sporting achievements – but it’s NOT the 1966 World Cup-winning side

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      THE greatest sporting moment of all time is England’s Lionesses winning the 2022 Euros, according to research.A poll of 2,000 sports fans found Liverpool beating AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League Final and Usain Bolt winning gold in the 100 metre race at the 2012 Olympics also made the list.
      England’s Euros win last year was voted as the top sporting moment of all timeCredit: AFP
      Leicester City’s Premier League title win in 2016 and the England cricket team beating New Zealand to win their first World Cup in 2019 rounded out the top five greatest moments.
      While the top 30 list also included Roger Bannister breaking the four-minute mile barrier in 1954, Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal and “Goal of the Century” in the 1986 World Cup Final and Muhammed Ali’s ‘rumble in the jungle’ win over George Foreman in 1974.
      It also emerged 72 per cent of those polled would have liked to witness some of these great moments in person.
      The research was commissioned by Visit Anaheim — which works to promote tourism to Anaheim, California — as it sponsors both the Los Angeles Angels’ Spring Training and their minor league baseball team in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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      Spokesperson Jay Burress, said: “Most sports fans know the highs and the lows that come from supporting a team or an athlete.
      “We wanted to see which moments were the most memorable, but also to see the lengths that fans are willing to go to, in order to see their favourite competition, live and in person.
      “There are so many great sporting moments to choose from but clearly these have stuck with people and had an impact.
      “It’s amazing how sport as a whole can really bring people together and I’m sure there are plenty of more great sporting moments to come in the future.”
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      Dennis Taylor defeating Steve Davis for the World Snooker Championship in 1985 and Mbappe’s comeback hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final also featured in the list of sporting moments.
      But while they can’t guarantee a moment as exciting as those featured on the list, 22 per cent of respondents have a trip planned in 2023 to see a specific sporting event.
      Football was most popular sport to watch (81 per cent), followed by tennis (33 per cent) and cricket (19 per cent).
      And 66 per cent have seen their favourite team play in person.
      A third have gone abroad for a sports game and are willing to travel an average of five hours and 36 minutes, spending £420.60.
      It also found two thirds have a favourite team, with 23 per cent of those taking a spontaneous trip to see them play.
      A host of iconic sporting moments, like Leicester’s miraculous 2016 title win, feature on the listCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And 93 per cent will continue to support their favourite team, regardless of whether they win or lose.
      Of those polled, via OnePoll, 23 per cent have gone as far as planning a holiday around when and where their favourite team is playing.
      Burress added: “There’s nothing quite like seeing your favourite team play in person, and sports are a great thing to plan a holiday around.
      “Still, it’s good to head to a destination where there’s something for the whole family to enjoy, and where there are a variety of activities nearby so you have options once you’ve finished cheering your team on at the stadium.
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      “Sports are a big part of people’s lives and holidays are too which is why combining the two could make a great trip.
      “Who knows, the next time you see your favourite team, it could end up being another one of the greatest sporting moments of all time.”
      Top 30 Sporting Moments of All TimeThe top 30 sporting moments are…
      1.            England Lionesses Euros win (2022)
      2.            Liverpool beat AC Milan in the Champions League Final from 3-0 down (2005)
      3.            Usain Bolt winning gold in the 100m at the London Olympics (2012)
      4.            Leicester City Premier League title win (2016)
      5.            England cricket team beating New Zealand to win their first ever World Cup (2019)
      6.            Roger Bannister breaking the 4-minute mile barrier 1954)
      7.            Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ and ‘Goal of the Century’ goal in the World Cup Final (1986)
      8.            Muhammed Ali’s ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ win over George Foreman (1974)
      9.            Dennis Taylor defeating Steve Davis for the World Snooker Championship (1985)
      10.         Mbappe’s comeback hat-trick in the World Cup final (2022)
      11.         David Beckham’s star-making goal from the halfway line against Wimbledon (1996)
      12.         Unseeded Boris Becker’s Wimbledon win aged just 17 (1985)
      13.         Cristiano Ronaldo’s bicycle kick in the Champions League quarterfinals (2018)
      14.         Roger Federer winning his 20th Grand Slam title (2018)
      15.         Serena Williams winning her first Wimbledon title (2002)
      16.         Michael Schumacher’s seven World Championship wins in Formula One Racing (2004)
      17.         Pele scoring the 1,000th goal in his career (1969)
      18.         Jenson Button and Brawn GP winning the Formula One world championship (2009)
      19.         The football World Cup taking place in Qatar (2022)
      20.         Goran Ivanišević winning Wimbledon as a wildcard entrant (2001)
      21.         Michael Phelps becoming the most decorated Olympian with 22 medals (2008)
      22.         The first Olympic Games in ancient Greece (776 BC)
      23.         Greece winning Euro 2004 (2004)
      24.         Tiger Woods winning the Masters, his first major victory in over a decade (2019)
      25.         Denmark win the European football champions (1992)
      26.         Japan beat South Africa in the Rugby World Cup (2015)
      27.         Wigan Athletic FA Cup win (2013)
      28.         Wimbledon’s FA cup winning side (1988)
      29.         The “Miracle on Ice” in the 1980 Winter Olympics
      30.         Andy Ruiz Jnr knocking out Anthony Joshua (2019) More

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      I was at Arsenal for 11 years and never won the title but my old captain Arteta can bring it home – the fans deserve it

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      AARON RAMSEY has backed ex-team-mate Mikel Arteta to finally lead Arsenal to the Premier League title.The Wales captain, 32, spent 11 years with the Gunners between 2008-2019, winning the FA Cup three times including two final match-winning goals in 2014 and 2017.
      Aaron Ramsey is backing old team-mate Mikel Arteta to guide Arsenal to Premier League gloryCredit: Getty
      Ramsey failed to bring the Prem back to the Emirates but reckons Arteta’s side, who hold an eight-point advantage over Manchester City, will land their first crown since the Invincibles of 2004.
      Ramsey said: “Of course, I hope Arsenal win the title. The club is still a massive part of me. I spent 10, 11 years there and it would be absolutely great for them to go on and win the league.
      “I’m as much a fan as anybody. I still know so many players and members of staff there. And the fans – they deserve it.”
      Ramsey, who now plays for Nice in France, lined up alongside Arteta in the centre of midfield for five years until the now Arsenal boss retired in 2016.
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      The Spaniard was the club captain for two of those years but Rambo says he knew the 41-year-old would go on to be a manager.
      Ramsey added: “Mikel was my captain for a few years there and you could see his leadership qualities and the way that he handled himself was second to none.
      “You could see back then when I was playing with him that he was always going to be a manager one day, the way he thought and saw the game and how intense he was as well.
      “What he has done is absolutely unbelievable, what they are doing at the moment and hopefully they can go all the way.”
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      Arteta undertook his coaching badges with the Football Association of Wales.
      He was still an Arsenal player when the ex-Everton and Rangers ace turned up to start his A licence at Dragon Park in 2015.
      As part of the course, the Basque-born star coached the Wales Under-16 squad which went on to win the Victory Shield.
      Then, after completing the A licence, Arteta joined former Arsenal greats Thierry Henry and Freddie Ljungberg on the 2017 Pro licence.
      And ex-Juventus midfielder Ramsey, who was appointed as Wales skipper for the second time after Chris Coleman took it off him and gave it to Ashley Williams in 2012 following the tragic death of Gary Speed, says he would have chats with Arteta about life in his homeland.
      Ramsey, preparing for the Euro 2024 qualifier against Latvia in Cardiff on Tuesday, said: “We used to talk about the coaching courses and he would tell me how impressed he was with the Welsh setup, their methods and the way that they go about things.
      “They have done a fantastic job in producing some top managers and a lot of people are coming through that programme at the moment. It has been second to none.”
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      Man Utd ‘already negotiating Ruben Neves transfer as Barcelona pull plug on deal to sign in-demand Wolves midfielder’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are “already negotiating” a transfer for Ruben Neves as Barcelona pull out of the race for the Wolves star, according to reports. The midfielder has long been linked with the Premier League’s biggest clubs after consistently impressing at Molineux.
      Ruben Neves has been one of Wolves’ main stars since moving to the club six years agoCredit: Getty
      Neves arrived in the midlands from Porto in 2017 and is close approaching his 250th appearance for the club.
      But with the 26-year-old out of contact at the end of next season, Wolves now face a dilemma of whether to cash in on the star in the summer or potentially let him go for free a year later.
      Fichajes claim Man United are already making quick progress to land their long term target.
      The Red Devils are reported to be in talks already for Neves with the summer transfer window fast approaching.
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      In a further boost for the club, the Spanish outlet claim that Barcelona are no longer interested in the Portuguese international.
      Xavi is reported to think the star does not fit the Catalan giant’s “profile” despite reports often linking him with a Nou Camp switch.
      The Spanish side are believed to be looking for a player to sit in front of the defence, possibly as a replacement for club legend Sergio Busquets who could leave at the end of the season.
      But Neves has often played in a slightly more advance role for Wolves, which has often seen him score amazing goals on his voyages forward.
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      United manager Erik ten Hag has already done plenty of business to revamp his midfield.
      Scott McTominay and Fred have gone from regular starters under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to bench players this season as high quality recruitments took their place.
      Five times Champions League winner Casemiro was brought in last summer alongside former Tottenham star Christian Eriksen.
      An injury to the Dane in January saw United enter the market again to bring in Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich. More

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      Emile Smith Rowe breaks silence on Arsenal pal Folarin Balogun’s decision over England or USA international allegiance

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      ARSENAL ace Emile Smith Rowe insists Folarin Balogun has to do “what’s best for him” regarding his international future.Balogun is currently part of England’s Under-21 side but he can also choose Nigeria and USA, who have expressed an intense interest.
      Emile Smith Rowe wants Arsenal team-mate Folarin Balogun to join him at EnglandCredit: Getty
      Arsenal ace Emile Smith Rowe insists Folarin Balogun must do what’s best for himCredit: Getty
      Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun can play for England, USA or NigeriaCredit: AFP
      The striker has been shining bright in Ligue 1 this season during his loan stint at Reims from the Gunners as he is second in the league’s goalscoring charts.
      Smith Rowe insists he would love to have the 21-year-old in the Three Lions after spending many years playing with him in North London.
      However, the playmaker insists that’s his decision and he needs to look after his best interest.
      Smith Rowe said: “Of course [I would prefer he choose England], but obviously it’s his decision.
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      “That’s down to him to do what he wants to do. It would be nice if he could be with us in the summer [for the European Under-21 Championship] but like I said, that’s down to him and he’s got to do what’s best for him.”
      England boss Gareth Southgate admits he is impressed with Balogun, who has scored more goals than Paris Saint-Germain superstars Lionel Messi and Neymar this season.
      However, Southgate insists the centre-forward, who has registered 17 goals in 27 league appearances, will have to be patient.
      The 52-year-old tactician claims Balogun has yet to make his squad due to a lack of Premier League experience.
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      Southgate said: “It is up to the player to weigh up where his heart feels. Is he prepared to wait a little bit for an opportunity if he backs himself and feels he can push his way into our squad?
      “Because anybody who has followed us will know that we will give young players a chance. So, we cannot go and give first-team call-ups to someone just because we don’t want them to go somewhere else.
      “We like Flo. He has obviously not had an opportunity in the Premier League yet, so we have to weigh up those goals to Ivan [Toney], for example, or Ollie Watkins. Or Eddie Nketiah, who has done really well with the opportunity he has had at Arsenal.
      “I know there are going to be offers as 80 per cent of our players can play for more than one country now, and we are not arrogant expecting everybody to want to come to play for England. We have to make them feel wanted and feel part of that.” More