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Premier League Rookie of the Year: Ranking the best new U19 players

The Premier League Rookie of the Year award doesn't exist, but it should. Here are the young players who would be in the running for the 2024-25 prize.

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FINLAND'S EUROPEAN HOPES

Tottenham's Finnish connection hoping to shine at Euro 2025

Finland are the lowest-ranked team in their Euro 2025 group but a pair of Tottenham midfielders are hoping their connection can inspire the team.

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Ruben Amorim pays for staff to attend UEL final

Ruben Amorim has paid for 30 of his Manchester United backroom staff to take their families to next week's Europa League final, sources have told ESPN.

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Why Ruben Amorim is paying for his staff's tickets to UEL final

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SLOT OR KLOPP?

Are Liverpool proof coaches don't matter? Or is Slot just better than Klopp?

Liverpool were supposed to struggle once Jurgen Klopp left. Instead, Arne Slot won the Premier League. Do coaches just not matter?

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KANE REFLECTS ON TROPHY WAIT

Kane on end of trophy wait: 'We'll see what people talk about now'

Harry Kane has brushed off the criticism he has received during his wait for the first career trophy, saying "we'll see what people talk about now."

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Kane: 'It feels good to be a champion'

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WOLVES' NEW STARBOY

Who is Wolves' teen starlet Mane, and can he make his mark on the Premier League?

Wolves wonderkid Mateus Mané made his top flight debut in a loss against Brighton, becoming the club's youngest Premier League debutant. He's also eligible to represent England, Portugal, or Guinea-Bissau, so all eyes are on him.

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ANCELOTTI LEAVES REAL MADRID

If anyone can bring the World Cup back to Brazil in 2026, it's Ancelotti

The worst-kept secret is out: Carlo Ancelotti is going to be the new Brazil manager. His task -- winning a first World Cup for the Selecao since 2002 -- isn't an easy one, but if anyone can do it, Ancelotti can.

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Kirkland: Ancelotti's exit 'inevitable' after missing big trophies

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TRANSFERS

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Hudson-Odoi, Semenyo

Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi and Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo are on Manchester United's radar. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Why Laurens would 'love' De Bruyne to join Napoli

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss reports linking Kevin De Bruyne with a move to Napoli.

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EUROPE'S MOST EXCITING TEAM?

If Flick can make Barcelona more boring, they'll become unstoppable

Barcelona are the most entertaining team around -- their last five games have produced 28 goals. But less excitement could yield even more trophies.

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