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Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Ange Postecoglou has leapt to the defence of Tottenham captain Son Heung-min over an incident during South Korea’s recent Asian Cup campaign that left the attacker with a dislocated finger.Son’s nation exited the tournament in the semi-final stage after a 2-0 loss to Jordan, which resulted in Jurgen Klinsmann being sacked on Friday.A report this week revealed Son dislocated his finger the day before the last-four clash after the Spurs skipper was involved in an altercation with…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsUkraine is pulling back its soldiers from the embattled town of Avdiivka after the White House warned it was “at risk of falling into Russian control” due to an ammunition shortage. Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said the troops were being withdrawn after four months of fight “to avoid encirclement and preserve the lives and health of service personnel”.He added that the troops were moved to “more favourable lines”.“Our soldiers performed their military duty with dignity,…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Jurgen Klopp had branded himself one of the managerial dinosaurs when he identified who he believes is the outstanding coach of the next generation. It is a choice many a Liverpool fan may hope their board will echo. Because while Klopp was not anointing Xabi Alonso his successor at Anfield, a glowing tribute was an endorsement of the work the Spaniard is doing with Bayer Leverkusen.Klopp would, he said, have been effusive in his praise a couple…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USThe FBI raided two high-ranking New York fire chiefs’ homes as part of a corruption investigation.The investigation pertains to questions of whether the two men, Brian Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino, had been paid $100,000 as part of a scheme to expedite building inspections, according to the New York Times.The two FDNY chiefs have reportedly not been accused of wrongdoing, and are not charged with any crimes. It is not clear if either has retained an attorney.Their…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Mauricio Pochettino believes “music can change everything” after Chelsea fans inspired his team’s 3-1 comeback win at Crystal Palace on Monday with a chorus of Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’.The second half at Selhurst Park was delayed when referee Michael Oliver’s radio equipment failed, during which time the stadium PA system belted out the 1977 hit.And away supporters kept the song’s famous refrain “don’t worry about a thing, because every little thing is gonna be alright” going when…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailFormer president Donald Trump has always had a pile of litigation trailing behind him.He built his political persona on a narrative of self-made success before he descended his beloved golden escalators to launch his campaign for the presidency, suing and settling his way into office and through decades of “deals” on which he built a brand.But a months-long trial and a devastating ruling against him on 16 February have pierced the long-running story he tells himself and others,…

Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham are still a “long way” from playing the football he wants after he fended off talk he could leave at the end of the season to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.Klopp announced last month he would depart Anfield at the conclusion of the campaign following nine years at the club.Liverpool have reportedly placed Postecoglou on a shortlist of candidates to replace Klopp, with Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso seemingly at the top of the pile, but the Spurs boss insists his focus is on finishing this season strongly. Source link

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailFormer president Donald Trump has blasted the decision in his New York civil fraud trial, groundlessly accusing the judge who ruled against him of conspiring with the state government to sink his election campaign.Judge Arthur Engoron ruled on Friday that Mr Trump, his family, and his sprawling real estate empire must pay nearly $464m for fraudulent business dealings.In a series of posts on his social network Truth Social that afternoon, the former president called the decision a “witch…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Pep Guardiola accepts the responsibility for Manchester City’s failure to keep Cole Palmer.The champions sold Palmer, one of their highly-rated academy prospects, to Chelsea last summer.The 21-year-old, a member of City’s treble-winning squad last season, has shone since the switch and been the London club’s standout player this term.Guardiola admits he did not give the youngster, who faces City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, the minutes he wanted and understands his reasons for moving.The City manager…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailA crushing final judgment in a sprawling fraud case against Donald Trump and his real estate empire will force the former president, his adult sons, their chief associates and the entities under his control to pay more than $364m to the state of New York.The 92-page ruling from New York Justice Arthur Engoron follows a three-year investigation from state prosecutors and 11 weeks of testimony in a closely watched trial in a lower Manhattan courtroom.The former president, his…