Isaac Stacey Stronge

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Articles by Isaac Stacey Stronge

Tottenham report: Roberto De Zerbi may be prevented from signing former star by 'sporting malaise'

Tottenham’s current predicament is making it difficult to line up signings, even with Roberto De Zerbi’s name behind them

2d agoTransfer

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Arsenal provide worrying Declan Rice hint with huge Manchester City game on the horizon

Arsenal are experiencing a tough few weeks both on and off the pitch

2d agoOther Premier League

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Liverpool in talks with future captain over huge deal: report

Liverpool are trying to fend off interest from Real Madrid, again

2d agoTransfer

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Newcastle United report: 'Offers coming in' for goalkeeper unwanted by Eddie Howe

Newcastle United could soon be able to recoup some money on a failed signing

2d agoTransfer

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Brighton & Hove Albion emerge as shock next club for Manuel Neuer: report

Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly considering what would be one of the most eye-catching deals of the summer

2d agoTransfer

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Arsenal star eyed by Real Madrid, as Gunners have to sell to balance books: report

Arsenal may be forced to see one of their brightest talents head to Real Madrid

3d agoRumor

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‘The bookmakers considered it more likely the Loch Ness Monster would appear or that Bono would be elected Pope’ Leicester City legend Claudio Ranieri reveals the key player to 2016 title win

Claudio Ranieri believes one player was key to his 2016 success

4d agoFeature

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'Liverpool handballed. That should have been a red card and a penalty for us. But the referee didn’t see anything. Today, with VAR, it would have been us playing in the final' Radja Nainggolan believes Trent Alexander-Arnold nearly cost his former side

Ex-Roma man Radja Nainggolan is one of the few frustrated that VAR wasn’t around earlier

4d agoOpinion Var Controversy

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‘Difficult to leave Real Madrid? Not so much, actually. If I’d known earlier that this new stage of my life would be so satisfying, I would have retired back in 2018!’ Former Los Blancos star has no regret over hanging up his boots

Even Real Madrid’s most legendary, longest-serving players enjoy life away from the intense spotlight

5d agoFeature

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'In training, Xabi Alonso showed me things I could improve. Sometimes mentally, you can feel unstable, but I kept working. Maybe if he had played me more often, I wouldn’t be living this happy moment at Lyon' Endrick opens up on tough Real Madrid start

Real Madrid youngster Endrick has made a strong impression during his first few months on loan with Lyon

5d agoFeature

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'When I first started at Arsenal, I told my agent, ‘I want to move to America and try something different one day.’ I’d never say never but I would happily spend my next five years here' Rob Holding on why he’s in no rush to come back to England

Rob Holding spent two years at Crystal Palace but played just one game for the senior side

5d agoFeature

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‘We were on a plane to LA and David Beckham was coincidentally there, so we got the trophy out and took some pictures with him!’ Leicester City legend on memorable celebrations following famous 2016 title win

Ten years on from Leicester City’s famous win, we suspect some of the players are still recovering from the celebrations

5d agoFeature Anniversary Celebration Premier League

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‘I was away on international duty when Kylian Mbappe started training with the first-team squad. When I returned, my team-mates told me about him. I immediately realised he was different’ Ex Liverpool man on the first time he caught a glimpse of Mbappe

At just 16 years old, the senior professionals around Kylian Mbappe knew he was a special talent

6d agoFeature

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Manchester City learn appealing asking price for Bernardo Silva replacement: report

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva is set to leave the club at the end of this season

6d agoTransfer

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Tottenham Hotspur players stunned by what Roberto De Zerbi has already done at training ground

Tottenham’s players are already impressed with new boss Roberto De Zerbi

6d agoOther

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See a Premier League game this weekend! Secure your seat now with last-minute deals still available

Up for watching a game in style this weekend? Here are five Premier League options for you over the next few days

6d agoOther Premier League

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'I started learning about Bobby Charlton’s history. I like learning about the history of the players that I don’t know very well' Real Madrid youngster Endrick explains his fascination with the Manchester United legend

Real Madrid and Brazil star Endrick named Sir Bobby Charlton as one of his idols after scoring his first senior international goal

Apr 6Feature International Debut Player Development

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‘We’ve got a WhatsApp group now called Reunion 2026. I’ve been chatting with Riyad Mahrez, hopefully we all find the right time to get together and do something. We definitely will’ Ex Leicester City star reveals plans for title-winning squad to meet up

Leicester City’s most famous squad are keen to celebrate the milestone

Apr 6Feature Milestone Celebration

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‘I sacrificed myself. I think that was the reason why I did my knee actually, because after that it just wasn’t right. But I wouldn’t change it for the world’ Tottenham Hotspur star admits he put his body on the line for Europa League triumph

Spurs lifted their first trophy in 2008 by beating Manchester United last season

Apr 6Feature UEFA Europa League

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‘It was hard to believe they wanted me - it took me a few weeks to realise it was serious’ Diego Forlan on earning his big Manchester United move in 2002

Diego Forlan swapped Independiente for Manchester United in a 2002 move

Apr 5Transfer

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‘Sir Alex Ferguson called after we won the title. He said the most important thing I did was never let the team feel the burden of responsibility, always calm, always smiling’ Former Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri recalls the historic title win

Andrea Bocelli, a call from Sir Alex Ferguson and Gary Lineker on air with no trousers – Leicester City went all out in their Premier League title celebrations

Apr 5Feature Title Celebration Premier League

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‘I answered the door to Jose Mourinho in my underwear. I remember apologising for opening the door like that! He laughed and just wanted to welcome me’ Former Real Madrid star reveals embarrassing first interaction with his boss

We’ve all had bad first days, but few were quite like this Real Madrid man

Apr 5Feature

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‘When a player costs that much, it can go to their head. His desire to give everything is what gives other players like Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer confidence’ Former Chelsea man explains how Moises Caicedo justifies his £115m price tag

Moises Caicedo’s move from Brighton to Chelsea was a British record at the time

Apr 4Transfer Record Signing Transfer Fee

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‘It was huge for my career. It was about fine margins, and playing in those big games where everyone was watching, you learn a lot about yourself. Are you at that level?’ Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers on playing Champions League football

Morgan Rogers played his first Champions League season with Aston Villa last term

Apr 4Feature UEFA Champions League

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‘We’ve been out and done some sightseeing. At the start we’d take the tourist bus to have a look around’ Bournemouth star Junior Kroupi reveals how he’s settling into life on the south coast

Junior Kroupi swapped Lorient for Bournemouth in 2025

Apr 4Feature

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‘We had three things at Real Madrid: luck, humility and hard work. The key was to understand we had to do more than what we’d already done, in order to win’ Marcelo looks back at Los Blancos clinching La Decima in 2014

Real Madrid bagged a record 10th Champions League title against bitter rivals Atletico Madrid

Apr 4Feature Champions League Title La Decima UEFA Champions League

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‘The Club World Cup felt like pre-season, but we had to tell ourselves it wasn’t. It was a big tournament and we were there to win it, not play around’ Chelsea star’s honest reflection on last summer’s triumph in the United States

Chelsea won the first edition of the newly revamped Club World Cup last summer

Apr 3Feature FIFA Club World Cup

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'I had Rooney, Gerrard, Owen, all on the back of shirts as a kid, dreaming that one day I’d have my name on the back. Then I did.' Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison recounts living out England dream

The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder hasn’t had the easiest international career, but it’s one he rightly has immense pride in

Apr 3Feature

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'I still don’t know how we lost to Wales at Euro 2016. Maybe some people were treated like superstars' Belgium star lifts the lid on loss to Wales at Euro 2016

The Belgium midfielder hints at the Red Devils’ reason for crashing out of the tournament 10 years ago

Apr 3Analysis Euro 2016 Tournament Exit UEFA European Championship

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“My cross wasn’t perfect, but I could never have imagined such a spectacular finish as that” Former Manchester United star Nani describes his assist for Wayne Rooney’s overhead kick

Nani doesn’t believe his assist for Wayne Rooney’s overhead kick was up to scratch, but Manchester United fans may disagree

Apr 3Feature Iconic Goals Premier League