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Diogo Jota lifts the Premier League trophy amid Liverpool's celebrations at the end of last season
Adam Bate 03/07/25 10:50am

Diogo Jota was an inspiration to others in rising to win it all

Adam Bate pays a personal tribute to Diogo Jota following the Liverpool and Portugal forward's death in a road traffic accident in Spain.

France Under-21 international Thierno Barry has a rare blend of gifts that make him a major transfer target this summer
Adam Bate 02/07/25 10:00am

Why rare talent Barry has emerged as Everton target

With Everton reportedly interested in Villarreal's Thierno Barry, we take a look at what the French forward could bring to the Premier League.

Italy head coach Andrea Soncin is ready for Euro 2025
Adam Bate 01/07/25 10:00am

Soncin is the Serie A striker turned tactician leading Italy's women

Meet Andrea Soncin, the former Serie A striker whose tactical ideas are going to be key to Italy's hopes at Euro 2025.

Netherlands coach Andries Jonker believes this could be their best ever team on paper ahead of Euro 2025
Adam Bate 03/07/25 10:00am

Jonker on what women players do better than men - but Xavi is still the best

Andries Jonker explains the difference between coaching men and women, why Xavi is the best player that he has coached and his hopes for a glorious end to Euro 2025.

Hannah Hampton finds herself under intense scrutiny ahead of Euro 2025 but she deserves to be England's No 1
Adam Bate 30/06/25 10:30am

Hampton deserved to oust Earps – but can she handle pressure now?

In conversation with former England international Sue Smith, Adam Bate looks at the challenge facing Hannah Hampton as she replaces Mary Earps in trying circumstances.

England players celebrate after Jonathan Rowe's winning goal against Germany
Adam Bate 29/06/25 7:05am

England's football transformation underlined by U21 success - what next?

Following England's triumph over Germany to retain their U21 crown, Adam Bate reports from Bratislava on a sea change in English football and what it means.

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has spent the past season on loan from Napoli at Galatasaray
Adam Bate 17/06/25 11:00am

Why is Osimhen not THE striker target for Premier League clubs?

Victor Osimhen is still one of the best strikers in the world but just how good he could be might remain a mystery to Premier League clubs, writes Adam Bate.

Fer Lopez of Celta Vigo looks set to swap LaLiga for the Premier League and a move to Wolves this summer
Adam Bate 16/06/25 10:30am

Wolves sign Celta wonderkid Lopez – the former Suffolk schoolboy!

With Fer Lopez leaving Celta Vigo for Wolves this summer, Adam Bate speaks to the player's old coaches - in Suffolk!

Adam Bate 20/06/25 10:00pm

Wirtz deal shows advantage of Liverpool operating from position of strength

Liverpool spending big on Florian Wirtz show they have the edge on their rivals - they can prioritise quality rather than problem solving.

Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike has been linked with a move to the Premier League
Adam Bate 10/06/25 10:00am

Man Utd target Ekitike looks ready for next step after firing for Frankfurt

Hugo Ekitike has been linked with Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd after starring for Eintracht Frankfurt. Adam Bate speaks to the player's former coach to find out more.

Dean Holden reflects on his time in Turkey and how it has made him a better coach
Adam Bate 06/06/25 9:10am

Holden: Adventures in Turkey and much more

Dean Holden talks to Sky Sports about his adventures in Turkey, lessons from Steven Gerrard and why he is taking inspiration from Andoni Iraola for his next job.

Rayan Cherki has signed for Manchester City (pic courtesy of Man City FC)
Adam Bate 04/06/25 1:02pm

Cherki is creator who can light up Premier League with Man City

With Rayan Cherki now a Man City player, Adam Bate speaks to former Lyon coach Jean-Francois Vulliez to find out more about what makes him such a special talent.

Rayan Ait Nouri spent five seasons at Wolves - can he step up for Manchester City? (Picture credit: Manchester City)
Adam Bate 02/06/25 1:30pm

Ait Nouri could be ideal fit for Guardiola’s Man City

Examining why the technical skills of Wolves wing-back Rayan Ait Nouri could make him the right player for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.

PSG captain Marquinhos holds the trophy after their Champions League success
Exclusives and features 31/05/25 11:13pm

PSG's record breakers are best in Europe - and getting better

Best beating ever? Paris Saint-Germain produced a Champions League final performance for the ages - and it could be just the start, argues Adam Bate.

Andres Iniesta is a Barcelona and Spain legend and knows what it takes to make the difference in major finals
Exclusives and features 31/05/25 7:48am

Iniesta reveals secrets of how to deliver in a final

Andres Iniesta explains what it takes to deliver in big finals and what he thinks makes his former team-mate and coach Luis Enrique so good.

Netherlands international Jeremie Frimpong has big boots to fill replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool
Adam Bate 30/05/25 5:00pm

Frimpong is not Trent but he could flourish at Liverpool

Jeremie Frimpong is a very different player to Trent Alexander-Arnold but maybe that is the idea - he could flourish at Liverpool.

Anita Asante, Dr Rebecca Randell, Tatiana Pinto and Tamires at the Gatorade Moment of Sweat event in Lisbon
Adam Bate 02/06/25 1:24pm

Advice for women players not supported by science

Are women athletes receiving the right information about what is best for their bodies? Research suggests not. We look at why this needs to change...

Florian Wirtz took Bayer Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title in 2024 but could 2025 bring a big move?
Adam Bate 30/05/25 3:00pm

Why game-changer Wirtz is in demand - and how he fits in at Liverpool

Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz is attracting interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs but what makes him so good? Adam Bate tries to find out...

Netherlands' Tijjani Reijnders celebrates after scoring against Spain in March 2025
Adam Bate 30/05/25 1:00pm

Reijnders could be key part of Man City's rebuilt midfield

Examining what Tijjani Reijnders will bring to Manchester City's midfield with exclusive insight from the AC Milan star's former coaches.

Trent Alexander-Arnold had it all at Liverpool but Real Madrid retains its allure for the game's best players
Adam Bate 05/05/25 9:50am

Trent move highlights relentless appeal of Real Madrid

Real Madrid's allure is about more than football and more than money. It is the story of how they style themselves as the only destination for the world's best players.

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Image from Diogo Jota tribute: Liverpool forward who died in car accident was an inspiration in how he rose to the top

Diogo Jota tribute: Liverpool forward who died in car accident was an inspiration in how he rose to the top

Netherlands coach Andries Jonker believes this could be their best ever team on paper ahead of Euro 2025

Jonker on what women players do better than men - but Xavi is still the best

How unique Bronze became an emblem of England's success

Features

Image from Diogo Jota tribute: Liverpool forward who died in car accident was an inspiration in how he rose to the top

Diogo Jota tribute: Liverpool forward who died in car accident was an inspiration in how he rose to the top

Netherlands coach Andries Jonker believes this could be their best ever team on paper ahead of Euro 2025

Jonker on what women players do better than men - but Xavi is still the best

How unique Bronze became an emblem of England's success

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