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When it comes to kits, aesthetics are important. There's your knowledge bomb for the day. You see a kit like Nigeria's 2018 World Cup kit, you look at all the promo shots, and you go 'woof. Yeah. That's brilliant, that looks fantastic, and I'm going to con myself into thinking I could pull it off.' Aesthetics are important. Promo shoots are handy. Record sales are great for the manufacturer. None of those things make a kit truly iconic. A shirt isn't enshrined in football history until it has...

12 months ago, Neil Warnock confirmed the 2019/20 season was to be ‘absolutely’ his final year in management - yet he now finds himself the permanent occupant of the Middlesbrough manager’s office. Warnock was drafted into the Boro hotseat on a temporary basis in June, with the club languishing just a place above the Championship drop zone. The veteran saved Boro from relegation last season With just eight games remaining, the club were in serious danger of plummeting into the third tier of...

It finally happened. Jesse Lingard scored a goal. The Manchester United youth product registered a goal contribution for the first time in the league this season as Manchester United secured third place and a coveted Champions League spot. The England international - on as a substitute - dispossessed Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel in added time, before slotting home into an empty net to spark jubilation among his teammates and the bench. The famous 'JLingz' celebration of course...

Exclusive - Leeds United are looking to bolster their attacking options ahead of their long-awaited return to the Premier League, with Girona's Cristhian Stuani one of several names under consideration. Marcelo Bielsa's side roared to the Championship title, finishing ten points clear of West Bromwich Albion in second, but there is an acceptance that Leeds need more options going forward to cope with the demands of the top flight. Leeds won the Championship title After Jean-Kévin Augustin's...

Since their formation in 1946, Sampdoria have basically worn - bar a few sponsorship changes here and there - the same kit. Blue is the dominant colour, with the white, red and black hoops in the middle being what makes the jersey so iconic unique. It's a design that will never, ever, change for as long as I Blucerchiati exist. So, what makes their 1990 to 1992 effort so special? First, a brief explanation of why Sampdoria wear such an unusual kit. The club was formed shortly after World War...

At the end of the longest season, Tottenham Hotspur have to say one of the hardest goodbyes as Jan Vertonghen's eight-year spell in north London comes to a tearful end. The Belgian centre-back was an instrumental part of a hugely impressive Tottenham backline under Mauricio Pochettino. This parsimonious defence formed the foundation of Spurs' trio of top-three finishes between 2015 and 2018 along with their run to the Champions League final the following year. So my time at the club comes to...

While there's been a number of standout moments in this disjointed season, one story that has slipped under the radar is the continued impressive performances of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ever since their return to the Premier League in 2018, Nuno Espirito Santo's men have looked the real deal and are edging closer to becoming genuine Champions League qualification contenders - or even unlikely title challengers. That may seem far off, but with Raul Jimenez supplying the goals and Adama Traore...

Real Madrid have confirmed that forward Mariano Diaz has tested positive for the coronavirus, meaning he will miss his side's Champions League tussle with Manchester City - while it could also have implications on the fixture itself. City and Real are due to play the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie when the competition gets back underway again on 7 August, with the Premier League outfit holding a 2-1 lead from the first leg. Mariano medical report.#RealMadrid — Real Madrid...

Exclusive - Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has asked for major backing in the transfer market from the club’s hierarchy if they want him to stay at Goodison Park for the long-term. Ancelotti has also demanded to have a say in every transfer in or out of the club in order to build the squad he needs to meet his and the club’s ambitions. Everton finished 12th in the Premier League in 2019/20 Among the 61-year-old’s top targets this summer is Lazio striker Ciro Immobile, who has scored 34 goals...

Following a season in which: - Liverpool won their first league title in 30 years. - Leeds United were promoted to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years. - Real Madrid won La Liga for the first time in three years. - Football stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the first time, well, ever. We at the DEPR headquarters rank the 25 (yes, 25) best teams in Europe for the 30th and final time this season. And to do so we thought we'd bring out the big guns; the guns that, after...

It didn't look likely in the early parts of the season, but Manchester United managed to secure Champions League football for the 2020/21 campaign on the final day. Prior to the turn of the year, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's job was said to have been at risk, with the Norwegian running on limited time. Yet, the picture looks very different now, following the Red Devils' remarkable charge towards the top four in the second half of the season. Here's an evaluation of United's 2019/20 season (so far),...

News Juventus face a trip away to Cagliari at the Sardegna Arena on Wednesday evening, in what will be their first game since securing a ninth successive Serie A title. The Old Lady clinched another Scudetto on Sunday after a 2-0 win over Sampdoria, in which Cristiano Ronaldo scored to take his tally to 31 Serie A goals for the season. View this post on Instagram We. Are. #Stron9er ????????? CHAMPIONS OF ITALY 2019/20 ??⚪️⚫️ #LiveAhead A post shared by #Stron9er????????? (@juventus) on Jul 26,...

Aston Villa are prepared to stand firm on their £80m asking price for midfielder Jack Grealish after the Villains managed to avoid relegation to the Championship. Dean Smith's side survived on the final day of the Premier League season courtesy of a 1-1 draw with West Ham United, in which Grealish netted the crucial goal, and it gives Villa a stronger negotiating stance this summer. What a day. Keeping my club in the premier league for another year. MY club ❤️⚽️ #AVFC...

Arsenal's hopes of signing Atlético Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey have been dealt a huge blow after the Gunners failed with a second formal bid for the Ghanaian. Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his midfield this summer and sees Partey as the ideal target, and there were hopes that Arsenal would be able to negotiate a cut-price fee as a result of the 27-year-old's hesitance to sign a new contract. Partey's current contract runs until 2023 Arsenal have already seen one bid knocked back, and as...

itch Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo failed to report back to Barcelona on Monday and is instead pushing to cancel his contract and join Juventus immediately. The two clubs have already confirmed that the transfer, which will see Juventus pay up to £75m for Arthur and Barcelona pay close to £60m for Miralem Pjanić, will go through once the Champions League finishes later this summer. Pjanic will move to Barcelona in exchange for Arthur Barcelona will take on Napoli in the last 16 on 8 August,...

Beauty is one of the most subjective values in society, often deepened with the passing of time and the benefit of hindsight. The unearthing of a childhood toy can transport you to days long forgotten in your youth, or the memory of a long-lost holiday romance can be revived by a simple walk along the beach on a blustery evening. In the case of a football shirt, the defining factor of its allure is, more often than not, synonymous with success, and the legends who donned that particular...

tate Newcastle United's proposed Saudi-backed takeover has been delayed because Premier League officials want to further investigate the link between the Saudi Arabian state and the Public Investment Fund. The PIF, which is governed by Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman, is looking to take an 80% stake in Newcastle, with 10% owned by businesswoman Amanda Staveley and another 10% by the Reuben family. Bin Salman's PIF agreed a deal to buy Newcastle in April A deal to sell the club was agreed back...

AC Milan have launched their new Puma home shirt for the 2020/21 season, a design that adds a modern twist to the club’s classic red and black stripes with an all-over pattern incorporated within. The shirt pays tribute to the city of Milan and its rich history of culture, famed for creativity and stunning iconic architecture. AC Milan 2020/21 home shirt The featured patterns are a nod by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II at the heart of the city. It is Italy’s oldest shopping mall and...

Brighton have confirmed the signing of midfielder Adam Lallana from Liverpool on a three-year deal. The 32-year-old joined Liverpool from Southampton in 2014, winning the Champions League and Premier League during his six years with the club. ? It’s official! ✍️ Albion are delighted to announce the signing of Adam Lallana on a three-year contract!#BHAFC ?⚪️ — Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) July 27, 2020 He left Anfield at the end of the 2019/20 campaign following the expiration of...

avid Leeds United have submitted a bid for Gent attacking midfielder Jonathan David, according to the Belgian club's chairman. Marcelo Bielsa's side will be playing Premier League football next season after winning the 2019/20 Championship, but are not the only team in England's top flight to be chasing David's signature. According to Belgian publication HLN, Manchester United and Arsenal have both held 'explaratory talks' with Gent executives, but Leeds are understood to be the only English...