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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.

EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL
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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.
Why Ruben Amorim is paying for his staff's tickets to UEL final

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?

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."
Kane: 'It feels good to be a champion'

ENGLAND
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.

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

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.
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.

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.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Amorim to pay for staff to attend UEL final
- Last-gasp goal puts Sunderland in promotion final
- Reports: Forest's Awoniyi placed in induced coma
- Sources: Madrid close to signing Trent for CWC
- Ancelotti on Madrid exit, Brazil deal: 'No drama'
- Brazil recalls Marta, 39, despite 2024 retirement
- Cristiano Ronaldo's son makes Portugal U15 debut
- Juan Mata open to owning A-League club
- 📷 Man City unveil new home kit for 2025-26
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