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RT @TheAthleticFC: Ross Barkley’s career has had more ups and downs than most.
In an exclusive interview, the Aston Villa midfielder speaks to @J_Tanswell about:
🔹 Going teetotal
🔹 Seeking therapy
🔹 A challenging upbringing
🔹 Duncan Ferguson having tea at his family home
🔹 Feeling “he couldn't breathe” in Liverpool
🔹 Joining Chelsea and living in London
🔹 Unai Emery's “No bull***t” at Aston Villa
🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6794019/?source=twitteruk
RT @TheAthleticFC: Ross Barkley’s career has had more ups and downs than most.
In an exclusive interview, the Aston Villa midfielder speaks to @J_Tanswell about:
🔹 Going teetotal
🔹 Seeking therapy
🔹 A challenging upbringing
🔹 Duncan Ferguson having tea at his family home
🔹 Feeling “he couldn't breathe” in Liverpool
🔹 Joining Chelsea and living in London
🔹 Unai Emery's “No bull***t” at Aston Villa
🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6794019/?source=twitteruk
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🚨 England head coach Thomas Tuchel set to name strong starting line-up for tonight’s penultimate #FIFAWorldCup2026 qualifier v Serbia. Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers expected to retain coveted No10 position for 4th straight #ENG match @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6803947/2025/11/13/morgan-rogers-england-serbia/
🚨 England head coach Thomas Tuchel set to name strong starting line-up for tonight’s penultimate #FIFAWorldCup2026 qualifier v Serbia. Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers expected to retain coveted No10 position for 4th straight #ENG match @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6803947/2025/11/13/morgan-rogers-england-serbia/
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🎙️ Pleasure to take part in @UnffclPrtnr podcast with Brentford CEO Jon Varney & Matt Price from Indeed on evolving landscape of recruitment in football + business
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🎙️ Pleasure to take part in @UnffclPrtnr podcast with Brentford CEO Jon Varney & Matt Price from Indeed on evolving landscape of recruitment in football + business
🔊 Listen here
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🚨 Bournemouth may be powerless to prevent Antoine Semenyo sale in January. Contract includes £65m release clause - available to all clubs but must be triggered by set date so #AFCB get time to replace. Applies again in summer at lower price @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6814786/2025/11/17/antoine-semenyo-transfer-clause-bournemouth/
🚨 Bournemouth may be powerless to prevent Antoine Semenyo sale in January. Contract includes £65m release clause - available to all clubs but must be triggered by set date so #AFCB get time to replace. Applies again in summer at lower price @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6814786/2025/11/17/antoine-semenyo-transfer-clause-bournemouth/
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🚨 Arsenal continuing to assess Gabriel amid concerns 27yo could miss 1-2 months through injury sustained on international duty. Initial indications suggest #AFC centre-back set for spell out but tests ongoing. W/ @gunnerblog @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6813855/2025/11/18/gabriel-arsenal-thigh-injury/
🚨 Arsenal continuing to assess Gabriel amid concerns 27yo could miss 1-2 months through injury sustained on international duty. Initial indications suggest #AFC centre-back set for spell out but tests ongoing. W/ @gunnerblog @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6813855/2025/11/18/gabriel-arsenal-thigh-injury/
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RT @MarioCortegana: ⚡️Vinicius Junior informed Real Madrid president Florentino Perez that he does not intend to renew while his relationship with Xabi Alonso remains strained
➕Talks over an extension are stalled
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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6814027/2025/11/24/vinicius-jr-real-madrid-alonso-contract/
RT @MarioCortegana: ⚡️Vinicius Junior informed Real Madrid president Florentino Perez that he does not intend to renew while his relationship with Xabi Alonso remains strained
➕Talks over an extension are stalled
@TheAthleticFC
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6814027/2025/11/24/vinicius-jr-real-madrid-alonso-contract/
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Vinicius Jr tells Real Madrid he won’t renew while Xabi Alonso relationship remains difficult
The Brazilian's position was made clear at a meeting with Madrid president Florentino Perez after El Clasico.
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🚨 EXCL: Man Utd strengthen recruitment operation by appointing Kyle Macaulay as head of senior scouting. 39yo joins #MUFC after spells at West Ham, Chelsea & Brighton. Well-regarded Scot will report to Christopher Vivell. W/ @lauriewhitwell @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6835796/2025/11/25/manchester-united-kyle-macaulay-scouting/
🚨 EXCL: Man Utd strengthen recruitment operation by appointing Kyle Macaulay as head of senior scouting. 39yo joins #MUFC after spells at West Ham, Chelsea & Brighton. Well-regarded Scot will report to Christopher Vivell. W/ @lauriewhitwell @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6835796/2025/11/25/manchester-united-kyle-macaulay-scouting/
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🚨 Real Madrid considered Ibrahima Konate but inform Liverpool they have no interest in signing France int’l. 26yo’s unresolved #LFC contract situation could still go either way. That + loads more on Jan/summer markets in @TheAthleticFC Transfer Radar 2026 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/article/6838191/?source=emp_shared_article
🚨 Real Madrid considered Ibrahima Konate but inform Liverpool they have no interest in signing France int’l. 26yo’s unresolved #LFC contract situation could still go either way. That + loads more on Jan/summer markets in @TheAthleticFC Transfer Radar 2026 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/article/6838191/?source=emp_shared_article
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🚨 Antoine Semenyo ready for winter or summer transfer from Bournemouth, says Ghana boss Otto Addo. Speaking after #WorldCup2026 draw, head coach told @TheAthleticFC: “With all respect for #AFCB surely it’s natural for him to take next step”
@TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6866322/2025/12/05/antoine-semenyo-transfer-bournemouth-january/
🚨 Antoine Semenyo ready for winter or summer transfer from Bournemouth, says Ghana boss Otto Addo. Speaking after #WorldCup2026 draw, head coach told @TheAthleticFC: “With all respect for #AFCB surely it’s natural for him to take next step”
@TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6866322/2025/12/05/antoine-semenyo-transfer-bournemouth-january/
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🚨 David Beckham becomes 1st person to win MLS as player & owner after Inter Miami beat Vancouver Whitecaps in #MLSCupFinal. “One of greatest moments in my career” 50yo tells @TheAthleticFC. Messi-inspired #InterMiamiCF champions only 6 seasons post-launch https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6868658/2025/12/06/david-beckham-mls-cup-win-player-owner-inter-miami/?source=emp_shared_article
🚨 David Beckham becomes 1st person to win MLS as player & owner after Inter Miami beat Vancouver Whitecaps in #MLSCupFinal. “One of greatest moments in my career” 50yo tells @TheAthleticFC. Messi-inspired #InterMiamiCF champions only 6 seasons post-launch https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6868658/2025/12/06/david-beckham-mls-cup-win-player-owner-inter-miami/?source=emp_shared_article
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🚨 Mohamed Salah expected to be left out of Liverpool squad for Inter match. No final decision yet + 33yo training. Would underline Arne Slot support but not viewed as punishment - more common sense after comments + #LFC want forward to stay @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6872322/2025/12/08/salah-liverpool-future/
🚨 Mohamed Salah expected to be left out of Liverpool squad for Inter match. No final decision yet + 33yo training. Would underline Arne Slot support but not viewed as punishment - more common sense after comments + #LFC want forward to stay @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6872322/2025/12/08/salah-liverpool-future/
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🚨 Max Dowman expected to be out for approximately 2 months after suffering ankle ligament damage. 15yo England youth int’l attacker injured in challenge by opponent in #AFC friendly v Manchester United - but anticipated surgery not required @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6877970/2025/12/10/max-dowman-arsenal-injury-news/
🚨 Max Dowman expected to be out for approximately 2 months after suffering ankle ligament damage. 15yo England youth int’l attacker injured in challenge by opponent in #AFC friendly v Manchester United - but anticipated surgery not required @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6877970/2025/12/10/max-dowman-arsenal-injury-news/
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🚨 Al Qadsiah close to agreement with Brendan Rogers to become new head coach. 52yo available after Celtic exit + travelling over as work continues to finalise deal. Ambitious Aramco-owned #AlQadsiah 5th in #SPL & move to new stadium in 2026 @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6890610/2025/12/15/brendan-rodgers-manager-saudi-al-qadsiah/
🚨 Al Qadsiah close to agreement with Brendan Rogers to become new head coach. 52yo available after Celtic exit + travelling over as work continues to finalise deal. Ambitious Aramco-owned #AlQadsiah 5th in #SPL & move to new stadium in 2026 @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6890610/2025/12/15/brendan-rodgers-manager-saudi-al-qadsiah/
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🚨 EXCL: Tottenham Hotspur in advanced talks to name Manchester City executive Rafi Moersen as head of football operations. Deal set to be done for highly-rated CFG director of football transactions to join #THFC from #MCFC in prominent role @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6891142/2025/12/16/carlos-raphael-moersen-tottenham-manchester-city/
🚨 EXCL: Tottenham Hotspur in advanced talks to name Manchester City executive Rafi Moersen as head of football operations. Deal set to be done for highly-rated CFG director of football transactions to join #THFC from #MCFC in prominent role @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6891142/2025/12/16/carlos-raphael-moersen-tottenham-manchester-city/
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🚨 EXCL: Enzo Maresca high among candidates Manchester City considering in case Pep Guardiola exits next summer. #MCFC advancing contingency work for possibility of manager change - 45yo #CFC coach prominent alongside other potential options @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6896778/2025/12/18/pep-guardiola-man-city-enzo-maresca/
🚨 EXCL: Enzo Maresca high among candidates Manchester City considering in case Pep Guardiola exits next summer. #MCFC advancing contingency work for possibility of manager change - 45yo #CFC coach prominent alongside other potential options @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6896778/2025/12/18/pep-guardiola-man-city-enzo-maresca/
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RT @TheAthleticFC: Welcome to The Radar — The Athletic's scouting guide for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
We’ve profiled 34 players — ticking all 24 nations involved — with data insight and tactical analysis on each.
From established Premier League talent to hot prospects, these are the players to keep an eye on in Morocco.
🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6896882/?source=twitteruk
RT @TheAthleticFC: Welcome to The Radar — The Athletic's scouting guide for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
We’ve profiled 34 players — ticking all 24 nations involved — with data insight and tactical analysis on each.
From established Premier League talent to hot prospects, these are the players to keep an eye on in Morocco.
🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6896882/?source=twitteruk
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🎙️ More on Enzo Maresca, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola & more in discussion with @OliverKay @JackPittBrooke @SJohnsonSport:
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🎙️ More on Enzo Maresca, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola & more in discussion with @OliverKay @JackPittBrooke @SJohnsonSport:
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🚨 West Ham express interest about signing Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in January. #WHUFC looking at permanent move for 25yo amid talks for Niclas Fullkrug loan to AC Milan - but early stages + other clubs also considering #WWFC striker @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6908390/2025/12/21/west-ham-jorgen-strand-larsen-transfer-wolves/
🚨 West Ham express interest about signing Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in January. #WHUFC looking at permanent move for 25yo amid talks for Niclas Fullkrug loan to AC Milan - but early stages + other clubs also considering #WWFC striker @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6908390/2025/12/21/west-ham-jorgen-strand-larsen-transfer-wolves/
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🚨 Liverpool fear Alexander Isak suffered significant injury in challenge while scoring in Saturday’s victory at Tottenham Hotspur. #LFC concern relates to 26yo Sweden striker’s lower left leg & intend to confirm once MRI scan results arrive @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6908458/2025/12/21/alexander-isak-injury-liverpool-tottenham/
🚨 Liverpool fear Alexander Isak suffered significant injury in challenge while scoring in Saturday’s victory at Tottenham Hotspur. #LFC concern relates to 26yo Sweden striker’s lower left leg & intend to confirm once MRI scan results arrive @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6908458/2025/12/21/alexander-isak-injury-liverpool-tottenham/
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🚨 Alexander Isak set for period on sidelines with suspected leg break from challenge in Liverpool win at Spurs. #LFC yet to comment on severity but scans poised to confirm fears of fracture to left side; recovery time typically a few months @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6908458/2025/12/21/alexander-isak-injury-liverpool-tottenham/
🚨 Alexander Isak set for period on sidelines with suspected leg break from challenge in Liverpool win at Spurs. #LFC yet to comment on severity but scans poised to confirm fears of fracture to left side; recovery time typically a few months @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6908458/2025/12/21/alexander-isak-injury-liverpool-tottenham/
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🚨 Chelsea make initial enquiry to Antoine Semenyo camp over conditions of Jan switch. #CFC already intended to sign 1 attacker next summer so move for #AFCB forward would be accelerating plans; among multiple contenders @TheAthleticFC after @SkySportsNews https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6826130/2025/12/23/antoine-semenyo-chelsea-transfer-bournemouth/
🚨 Chelsea make initial enquiry to Antoine Semenyo camp over conditions of Jan switch. #CFC already intended to sign 1 attacker next summer so move for #AFCB forward would be accelerating plans; among multiple contenders @TheAthleticFC after @SkySportsNews https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6826130/2025/12/23/antoine-semenyo-chelsea-transfer-bournemouth/
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