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Mirror Sport – Twist of fate Everton and Nottingham Forest’s defence after ‘FFP rules breach’ as points deduction looms The back page of the Daily Mirror newspaper reports that Premier League sides Everton and Nottingham Forest are both anticipated to provide mitigating factors as they aim to avoid points deductions for financial breaches. Both teams are expected to be informed they have breached the competition’s profitability and sustainability regulations (PSR), with potential penalties including points deductions. Everton have already been docked a Premier League record 10 points on a separate matter, which they are appealing. Everton’s existing points deduction relates…

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Express Sport – End Zone The back page of the Daily Express leads on Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit took to social media to announce he is switching from rugby union to test out the NFL. Wales and Gloucester winger Louis Rees-Zammit is set to sensationally leave rugby union with immediate effect to join the NFL’s International Player Pathway programme. Rees-Zammit, who scored 14 tries in 32 Wales caps, is now aiming to earn a spot on one of the 32 rosters in the NFL. The IPP aims to help premier athletes earn a spot on an NFL roster and increase…

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Star Sport – Sean of the dead Everton’s £500m takeover ‘on brink of collapse’ while prospect of losing more points looms The back page of the Daily Star says Everton’s proposed £500million takeover is reportedly on the verge of collapsing amid the looming threat of more sanctions. The Toffees are staring down the barrel of potentially another points deduction after allegedly falling foul of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules for the second time this season, having been slapped with a 10-point deduction in November. Sean Dyche’s side are 17th in the table, just a point above the relegation…

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Sun Sport – Park Strife Newcastle chairman set to be hit with £59m lawsuit amid accusations of ‘malicious’ campaign to ‘destroy’ Saudi spy chief The back page of the Sun newspaper reports NEWCASTLE chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan is set to be hit by a £59million lawsuit after being accused of orchestrating a “malicious” campaign against a dissident former Saudi spy chief. Former intelligence chief Dr Saad Aljabri has claimed the Toon boss acted under the direct instructions of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in a bid to “destroy” him. Legal papers lodged at a Canadian court have asked for Al-Rumayyan to…

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WSL game selected for TV coverage Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool – Sunday 18 Feb Albion’s home game with Liverpool in the Women’s Super League has been selected for live TV coverage. It will be broadcast on Sky Sports on Sunday 18 February, kick off 12pm. https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/3855053/wsl-game-selected-for-tv-coverage

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England manager Sarina Wiegman extends deal until 2027 Lioness boss Sarina Wiegman has signed a new contract with the England women’s national team, keeping her in charge of the Lionesses until 2027.  Wiegman took over as England manager back in September 2021 and guided the team to a first major trophy when they won the Euro 2022. England also reached the 2023 World Cup final, which they lost to Spain. “I am so happy to have the chance to lead England through to 2027 after an incredible two and a half years,” said Wiegman, 54. “Looking forward, we have unfinished…

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Jose Mourinho is SACKED by Roma – despite him asking for a new contract – after ex-Chelsea and Man United boss was repeatedly sent off and led his team down to ninth in the table Daily Mail says Roma have sacked Jose Mourinho, with the club languishing in ninth place in Serie A. His final game in charge was Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to AC Milan – which a suspended Mourinho had to watch from the stands – meaning the Stadio Olimpico-based outfit had won just one of their past six league games, while they were also dumped out of the…

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Jose Mourinho sacked by Roma as Serie A club release shock statement Talk Sport says Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Roma after two-and-a-half years at the Serie A club. The veteran manager guided the Yellow and Reds to Europa Conference League glory in 2022, but leaves them ninth in the table after a disappointing 2023/24 campaign. Mourinho departs after a damaging week which saw Roma dumped out of the Coppa Italia by arch-rivals Lazio and then beaten 3-1 by AC Milan in the league. Club owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin said: “We would like to thank Jose on behalf…

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Jose Mourinho sacked by Italian side AS Roma Sky News says Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Italian side Roma after two-and-a-half years in charge. The Portuguese manager, 60, joined the Serie A side in May 2021 and won the Europa Conference League in May 2022. The former Chelsea, Manchester United, and Real Madrid boss also guided the Italian club to the Europa League final last year, where they were defeated by Sevilla on penalties. But Roma have won just one of their last six Serie A games this season – leaving them ninth in the table – and were…

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Mirror Sport – Breaking Points The back page of the Daily Mirror leads on reports Everton is set to be deducted points again by the Premier League and Nottingham Forest also face point losses. The back page also reports on Andy Murray who could be set to end his tennis career after his flat performance at the Australian Open.

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Daily Express Sport – Boiling Points The back page of the Daily Express leads on reports Everton is set to be deducted points again by the Premier League and Nottingham Forest also face point losses. The back page also reports on Andy Murray who could be set to end his tennis career after his flat performance at the Australian Open.

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Star Sport – It’s an Effing shambles! The back page of the Daily Star leads on the Premier League charging Everton and Nottingham Forest for breaching rules with more points deductions expected. The back page also reports Andy Murray could say goodbye to his tennis career after his defeat in the Australian Open.

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Sun Sport – Hit For Six The back page of the Sun newspaper reports that Everton and Nottingham Forest are set to be punished by the Premier League with more point deductions over breaking financial rules. The back page also reports on the Fifa Best Awards as Pep Guardiola takes home the best male coach.

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