Tom Burrows

Jude Soonsup-Bell on Chelsea, Spurs and his new international career with Thailand The former Chelsea and Spurs youngster - an England youth international - has switched to play for the country of his mother's birth

🔹 Pride at representing Thailand
🔹 Missed penalty on his international debut
🔹 Scored two in his second game, an Asian Cup qualifier
🔹 His time at #CFC and #THFC
🔹 A new start at #GTFC

My interview with former #CFC striker Jude Soonsup-Bell

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Nice players physically assaulted in confrontation with hundreds of fans following Lorient defeat After Sunday's 3-1 loss around 400 Nice supporters gathered at the club’s training ground.

Sense of shock among the Nice squad after facing a hostile reception from hundreds of fans at their training ground last night, with particular anger directed at Boga, Moffi and sporting director Maurice.

After Lorient defeat, Nice have now lost six in a row

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Domenico Tedesco interview: ‘Everywhere you go, you have Fenerbahce fans. You feel this electricity’ The Athletic spoke to Fenerbahce's head coach before the Intercontinental Derby against Galatasaray on Monday

Excl interview with Domenico Tedesco ahead of the Intercontinental Derby

🏆 Trying to win Fenerbahce's first title for 11 years
🇹🇷 Following Mourinho + the level of refereeing in Turkey
💻 On being labelled a 'laptop coach'
🇧🇪 Belgium spell + fallout with Courtois

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Chelsea’s one-game wonders: ‘I didn’t realise how big an achievement it was’ The Athletic has spoken to some of the players who only made solitary appearances for Chelsea

🔹 A punch from Dennis Wise on the subs bench
🔹 An earful from Roy Keane
🔹 Tactical lessons from Thomas Tuchel

I spoke to the one-game #CFC players about their memories of a day they'll never forget

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Cole Palmer’s celebration trademark: Have others done the same? Will it become more common? Cole Palmer's decision to trademark his celebration has led to a series of other questions

From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: By trademarking his celebration, Cole Palmer joins a select group that includes Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappe.

His move could signal the start of a trend among soccer players.

Will Vaulks wins FIFPRO award for work around mental health in football “It gives me an even louder voice, so that’s my main delight with winning it," Vaulks told The Athletic.

Oxford United and Wales international Will Vaulks has been named as the winner of the FIFPRO player voice award in recognition for his work in suicide prevention.

It is a cause close to Vaulks’ heart, as both his grandfathers, died by suicide when he was a teenager.

✍️ @tburrows16.bsky.social

Will Vaulks wins FIFPRO award for work around mental health in football “It gives me an even louder voice, so that’s my main delight with winning it," Vaulks told The Athletic.

‘It gives me an even louder voice, so that’s my main delight with winning it’

I spoke to Will Vaulks, who won the FIFPRO Player Voice Award for his work in suicide prevention

The cause is close to Vaulks’ heart - he lost both of his grandfathers to suicide

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Cole Palmer’s celebration trademark: Have others done the same? Will it become more common? Cole Palmer's decision to trademark his celebration has led to a series of other questions

Cole Palmer has trademarked his 'shiver' celebration.

He now joins a select group including Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

But how does it actually work, is it common - and could more players follow suit?

#CFC

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Chelsea’s Cole Palmer trademarks signature shivering celebration Other players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Gareth Bale and Erling Haaland have also had celebration trademarks confirmed.

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has successfully trademarked his signature shivering celebration.

Palmer’s application, which included a short clip of him performing the celebration, was approved by the United Kingdom’s government Intellectual Property Office on Friday.

@tburrows16.bsky.social

The ex-Liverpool ‘wizard’ who is Chelsea’s new sporting director: ‘A diamond to have in your camp’ Dave Fallows has worked for Newcastle, Manchester City and Liverpool, and is now part of a five-strong leadership group at Stamford Bridge

'He’s just great, he’s a diamond to have in your camp'

🔹 Helped #BWFC punch above their weight
🔹 Overhauled #LFC scouting dept
🔹 Namechecked by Klopp over Salah signing

A piece on Dave Fallows, why #CFC hired him + how he'll fit into their sporting leadership team

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McLaren waged ‘long and expensive war’ against Alex Palou, says driver’s lawyer The trial, which began at the end of September, saw both legal teams give their closing arguments at London’s High Court on Wednesday.

McLaren waged a ‘long and expensive war’ against Alex Palou, his lawyer said today

Was back at London's High Court for closing submissions in the McLaren v Palou case

My write up from today, with judgement expected by mid-December (at the earliest)

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Lyon exploring January loan move for Real Madrid’s Endrick A simple loan has been mooted, with Madrid paying part of Endrick's wages.

Olympique Lyonnaise are exploring a January loan deal for Real Madrid’s Endrick.

A simple loan has been mooted, with Madrid paying part of Endrick’s wages — according to sources with knowledge of the situation, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

From Mario Cortegana & @tburrows16.bsky.social

Lucas Paqueta.

Lucas Paqueta has avoided a fine after breaching the Football Association’s rules over his co-operation with an investigation into allegations of spot-fixing.

More from @alirampling.bsky.social and @tburrows16.bsky.social ⤵️

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F1 ‘Crashgate’ ‘one of the biggest scandals in sports history’, says Felipe Massa’s lawyer Nick De Marco KC, representing Massa, was speaking at the second day of the ‘Crashgate’ hearing at London’s High Court on Thursday.

'One of the biggest sporting scandals in history'

My write-up from two days in court, where Felipe Massa is claiming £64m over 'Crashgate' in 2008

FIA, FOM & Bernie Ecclestone deny wrongdoing and are asking the judge to strike out his claim

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Brendan Rodgers resigned from his job at Celtic on Monday.

This was followed by an unrestrained and public attack by Dermot Desmond.

Amid criticism of Rodgers, the board, recruitment and more, Celtic have turned ‘toxic’.

@mwalkerfoot.bsky.social

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Football’s lawmakers discuss VAR interventions on second yellows, countdowns on throw-ins Marginal offside decisions and countdowns for throw-ins and goal kicks were also discussed by IFAB on Tuesday.

Football’s lawmakers have discussed the possibility of extending the VAR reach to step in when an incorrect yellow card is given.

They also debated whether to apply a countdown to goal kicks and throw-ins.

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Gazza’s chaotic 39 days at Kettering: Mid-training pizza, a fully clothed shower and a Ferrari promise Paul Gascoigne arrived at the sixth-tier club 20 years ago as a footballing legend. Those who were there at the time relive a crazy period

Twenty years ago today, Paul Gascoigne became Kettering Town manager.

What followed was an extraordinary 39 day spell.

This is the story of that time, as told to @theathleticfc.bsky.social by those who were there

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Colby Bishop on his open-heart surgery: ‘You have to sign a death waiver’ A routine pre-season check revealed a life-threatening issue with the Portsmouth striker's aortic valve. This is his journey back to playing

'For someone to tell you there’s a possibility you might not play football again…I was extremely upset. I went home, my wife was 8 months pregnant at the time, and I broke down'

My interview with Colby Bishop, almost a year since his comeback from open heart surgery

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How football’s relationship with fatherhood has grown up Even if the idea of taking paternity leave remains virtually unheard of in football, the experience of players becoming fathers is evolving

This is a topic close to my heart after becoming a dad again this year (yes, the idea came to mind during a sleepless night...)

A piece exploring footballers and fatherhood, how it works and how it's all evolved compared to some incredible stories of old

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Chelsea’s loan players: How they’re faring across Europe Competition in Chelsea’s first-team squad is fierce before we even consider the players out on loan. But how are they all getting on?

🔹 Ligue 1 young player of the month
🔹 The striker competing with Andre Gray for a starting spot
🔹 £19m midfielder with a goal in his first league start on Saturday

How the 15 #CFC loanees are faring across Europe so far this season

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Chelsea and England playmaker Cole Palmer has successfully trademarked the term ‘Cold Palmer’.

Palmer’s application, submitted to the UK government’s Intellectual Property Office in November, was approved on Friday.

More from @tburrows16.bsky.social ⬇️

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UEFA has approved European league games being staged abroad. So what now? Explaining UEFA's decision yesterday and how the world game views the prospect of playing league games overseas

▪️ Why has UEFA approved European league games going overseas?
▪️ Who will benefit?
▪️ Will the Premier League go abroad?
▪️ How do other European leagues see it?

We explain yesterday’s UEFA’s landmark decision and what the implications could be.

Cole Palmer has trademarked ‘Cold Palmer’. What does it mean for him (and Chelsea)? The Athletic can reveal Cole Palmer has successfully trademarked 'Cold Palmer' and is trying to register other marks

EXCL - Cole Palmer has now successfully trademarked his nickname 'Cold Palmer'

His application dropped any reference to wine following a challenge from historic French winery Chateau Palmer

A piece on what this all means for Palmer and #CFC

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Ex-EFL match official sentenced to 13.5 years over 16 sexual offences against three underage girls In her sentencing remarks in court today, Judge Caroline English told Viccars his behaviour was “persistent, manipulative and predatory”.

A former Football League assistant referee has been sentenced to 13 and a half years in prison after he pleaded guilty to 16 sexual offences against three 15-year-old girls.

Tim Lewis to leave position as Arsenal executive vice-chair Managing director Richard Garlick is set to become CEO in a significant shake-up of the club's board

🚨 EXCL: Tim Lewis leaves Arsenal in shock boardroom revamp. 62yo integral to #AFC rise but new-look hierarchy sees Richard Garlick become CEO, Josh Kroenke increasingly prominent, Ben Winston join & 3 more appointments including 2 from KSE 🚨
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Daniel Levy

Daniel Levy has stepped down as the chairman of Tottenham Hotspur after nearly 25 years in charge.

More from @jaydmharris.bsky.social ⤵️

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Gazza’s chaotic 39 days at Kettering: Mid-training pizza, a fully clothed shower and a Ferrari promise Paul Gascoigne arrived at the sixth-tier club 20 years ago as a footballing legend. Those who were there at the time relive a crazy period

'Everyone finds him interesting because of what he's done, he's a football icon.

'And to be around someone like that and to have had that experience, not many people can say that'

The story of Gazza's 39 days at Kettering Town, told by those who were there

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Gazza’s chaotic 39 days at Kettering: Mid-training pizza, a fully clothed shower and a Ferrari promise Paul Gascoigne arrived at the sixth-tier club 20 years ago as a footballing legend. Those who were there at the time relive a crazy period

🔈 Emotional team talks
🦷 A recreation of dentist chair celebration
🍕 Takeaway pizzas at training
🚿 Gazza in the showers fully clothed
👋 A bitter exit

Twenty years since Paul Gascoigne's only managerial job, a big read on his remarkable 39 days at Kettering Town

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How Bryan Mbeumo became one of the Premier League’s hottest properties The forward has become a pivotal figure for Brentford and is likely to attract interest in the summer transfer window

Bryan Mbeumo is (finally) now a #MUFC player

I wrote this with @jaydmharris.bsky.social last season on the forward’s footballing journey, his steady rise at Brentford + hard work to improve his finishing, his love of chess and teaching himself how to play the piano

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‘It’s Arsenal. They won’t just ignore it’ – Thomas Partey, the allegations and what the club knew Arsenal have been aware of complaints about Partey, all of which he denies, for more than three years. Questions are now being asked

“It’s Arsenal. They won’t just ignore it.”

Thomas Partey, the allegations and what the club knew

For @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️

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