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Why Frank is exactly the right manager for Tottenham

Spurs are interested in hiring the Dane after sacking Ange Postecoglou, and his track record at Brentford proves he deserves the chance

<p>Spurs are interested in hiring Thomas Frank</p>

<p>Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig applauds the fans </p>

Transfers: Liverpool’s new Wirtz bid, Sesko talks plus Man Utd news

Follow all the latest transfer news and done deals ahead of the summer window

<p>Jack Grealish looks set to leave Manchester City this summer</p>

Richard JollyFootball

Grealish is at a crossroads – and the next step is far from obvious

<p>As Thomas Tuchel takes charge against Andorra he also has plans for England’s wider World Cup preparations</p>

With a year left, Tuchel faces the reality of World Cup preparations

<p>Aleksander Ceferin is coming under pressure as Uefa president (Mike Egerton/PA)</p>

Uefa mutiny brewing as rebels plot challenge to Ceferin’s presidency

ACFC

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Why Arsenal want Martin Zubimendi so badly

The Newcastle tactics that proved Eddie Howe is an elite manager

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Why Matheus Cunha is Man United’s best signing in years

The real reason Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong

Premier League

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Spurs captain Son leads reaction to Postecoglou’s sacking

<p>Ange Postecoglou with the Europa League trophy at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium</p>

Postecoglou reacts to Tottenham sacking: ‘We are forever connected’

<p>Ange Postecoglou oversaw Spurs’ worst-ever Premier League finish</p>

Spurs explain Postecoglou sack despite ‘one of the greatest moments’

<p>Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Tottenham</p>

Postecoglou sacked by Tottenham

European football

<p>Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring Portugal's winning goal</p>

Ronaldo sends Portugal past Germany to Nations League final amid drama

<p>Luis Enrique, right, with Ousmane Dembele after Paris St Germain’s Champions League success over Inter Milan (Mike Egerton/PA)</p>

Why the Champions League is just the start for PSG’s new breed

<p>Luis Enrique was hoisted high on the shoulders of the PSG squad after Champions League triumph</p>

Why Enrique is the best coach in the world after emotional triumph

International football

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Why are England playing Andorra in Barcelona?

<p>England are back in World Cup qualifying action</p>

England hunt more World Cup qualifying success against Andorra

<p>Holders Argentina have already qualified for the 2026 edition after beating Brazil 4-1 back in March</p>

World Cup 2026: Who is through and how does qualifying work?

Football League

<p>Sheffield Wednesday face a troubled financial future</p>

Wednesday charged over failing to pay players as EFL sounds warning

<p>Charlton are back in the second tier of English football</p>

Charlton seal Championship return with Wembley win over Leyton Orient

<p>Jobe Bellingham helped Sunderland reach the promised land of the Premier League</p>

How Sunderland are set up to survive in the Premier League

Football betting

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Best Football Betting Sites UK 2025: Top 10 Ranked and Reviewed

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Best Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Online Bookmakers For June 2025

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Free Bets and Betting Sign Up Offers UK | June 2025

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How to bet on football