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Dean Holden reflects on his time in Turkey and how it has made him a better coach
Adam Bate 06/06/25 9:10am

Holden: Adventures in Turkey and much more

Dean Holden talks to Sky Sports about his adventures in Turkey, lessons from Steven Gerrard and why he is taking inspiration from Andoni Iraola for his next job.

Rayan Cherki poses for photos ahead of the Nations League finals with France
Adam Bate 04/06/25 1:02pm

Cherki is creator who can light up Premier League with Man City

With Rayan Cherki a target for Man City, Adam Bate speaks to the player's former coach to find out more about what makes France's new star such a special talent.

Rayan Ait Nouri has spent five seasons at Wolves - could he step up for Manchester City?
Adam Bate 02/06/25 1:30pm

Ait Nouri could be ideal fit for Guardiola’s Man City

Examining why the technical skills of Wolves wing-back Rayan Ait Nouri could make him the right player for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.

PSG captain Marquinhos holds the trophy after their Champions League success
Exclusives and features 31/05/25 11:13pm

PSG's record breakers are best in Europe - and getting better

Best beating ever? Paris Saint-Germain produced a Champions League final performance for the ages - and it could be just the start, argues Adam Bate.

Andres Iniesta is a Barcelona and Spain legend and knows what it takes to make the difference in major finals
Exclusives and features 31/05/25 7:48am

Iniesta reveals secrets of how to deliver in a final

Andres Iniesta explains what it takes to deliver in big finals and what he thinks makes his former team-mate and coach Luis Enrique so good.

Netherlands international Jeremie Frimpong has big boots to fill replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool
Adam Bate 30/05/25 5:00pm

Frimpong is not Trent but he could flourish at Liverpool

Jeremie Frimpong is a very different player to Trent Alexander-Arnold but maybe that is the idea - he could flourish at Liverpool.

Anita Asante, Dr Rebecca Randell, Tatiana Pinto and Tamires at the Gatorade Moment of Sweat event in Lisbon
Adam Bate 02/06/25 1:24pm

Advice for women players not supported by science

Are women athletes receiving the right information about what is best for their bodies? Research suggests not. We look at why this needs to change...

Florian Wirtz took Bayer Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title in 2024 but could 2025 bring a big move?
Adam Bate 30/05/25 3:00pm

Why game-changer Wirtz is in demand - and how he fits in at Liverpool

Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz is attracting interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs but what makes him so good? Adam Bate tries to find out...

Tijjani Reijnders has been linked with a move from AC Milan to Manchester City this summer
Adam Bate 30/05/25 1:00pm

Reijnders could be key part of Man City rebuilt midfield

Examining what Tijjani Reijnders will bring to Manchester City's midfield with exclusive insight from the AC Milan star's former coaches.

Trent Alexander-Arnold had it all at Liverpool but Real Madrid retains its allure for the game's best players
Adam Bate 05/05/25 9:50am

Trent move highlights relentless appeal of Real Madrid

Real Madrid's allure is about more than football and more than money. It is the story of how they style themselves as the only destination for the world's best players.

Willian Pacho is proving the perfect foil for Marquinhos at the heart of Paris Saint-Germain's defence
Exclusives and features 30/05/25 10:00am

Rise of Pacho: Why PSG's rock at the back is so key

Former coach Mark van Bommel explains what makes Willian Pacho so important for Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the Champions League final.

Portugal midfielder Vitinha
Exclusives and features 30/05/25 10:00am

Vitinha's story: From Chorley to the Champions League final

Vitinha is now one of the world's best players but as he prepares for the Champions League final, will he remember his only goal in English football - away to Chorley.

Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati reacts at the end of her side's Champions League final defeat to Arsenal
Adam Bate 24/05/25 11:15pm

Bonmati's tears: Brilliant but still beaten by Arsenal

Aitana Bonmati is rightly heralded as the best women's player on the planet but the Barcelona midfielder could not get the better of Arsenal in Lisbon.

Heung-Min Son celebrates with the Europa League trophy after Tottenham Hotspur's win over Manchester United in Bilbao
Adam Bate 22/05/25 6:18am

Could Tottenham be transformed by European triumph?

Ange Postecoglou has delivered the trophy that Tottenham craved but could it also be a turning point for his team? Adam Bate gives his verdict from Bilbao...

Adam Bate 20/05/25 11:30am

Fastest man in the Premier League? Elanga's sprints key for Forest

Anthony Elanga's stunning sprint stats, Pau Torres' importance to Aston Villa and Daniel Munoz's distance covered at speed feature in The Debrief.

Adam Bate 20/05/25 10:00am

Berbatov: Why both managers need Europa League win

Former Man Utd and Tottenham forward Dimitar Berbatov on split loyalties, final memories and why the Europa League final means so much to both clubs - and their coaches.

Portuguese coach Luis Castro discusses the lessons learned from his long career in management
Adam Bate 19/05/25 7:09pm

Castro: What I learned coaching Ronaldo

In this exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Luis Castro reveals what it was like to coach Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr and the lessons he learned from the experience.

Takuma Asano celebrates after scoring a superb goal for Mallorca against Alaves
Adam Bate 14/05/25 11:27am

Asano: One World Cup goal changed my life

From signing for Arsenal to being Japan's World Cup hero, Takuma Asano speaks to Sky Sports about his career and what's next with Mallorca.

Unai Emery's Aston Villa are on the charge as they chase a top-five finish in the Premier League
Adam Bate 14/05/25 10:00am

How Villa's season was transformed under Emery

In this exclusive interview, Unai Emery discusses the big change that has transformed Aston Villa's season and has them chasing Champions League football again.

Did Gabriel Martinelli show that Arsenal could have used him up front more regularly this season?
Adam Bate 12/05/25 11:55am

Did Martinelli show Arsenal he should have been striker option?

Gabriel Martinelli's move to centre-forward for Arsenal, Mats Wieffer's tackling for Brighton and Kevin Schade's impact for Brentford feature in The Debrief.

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The next Haaland? What Sesko would bring to Arsenal

England are defending champions at Euro 2025 this summer

No Earps, Kirby or Bright: Are England in trouble on eve of Euros?

Features

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Ange Postecoglou sacked: Tottenham part ways with head coach in Daniel Levy's 'most controversial decision yet'

Benjamin Sesko is a long-term transfer target for Arsenal

The next Haaland? What Sesko would bring to Arsenal

England are defending champions at Euro 2025 this summer

No Earps, Kirby or Bright: Are England in trouble on eve of Euros?

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