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▪️ Can Harry Kane maintain his form?
▪️ Are Kylian Mbappe's fitness issues over?
▪️ Can Lamine Yamal become the youngest winner?
▪️ Can Declan Rice or Vitinha win from midfield?
As we enter a pivotal four-month period, Sukhman Singh takes a look at how the contenders for the 2026 Ballon d'Or are shaping up ⤵️
🔗 nytimes.com/athletic/71642…

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An @acmilan legend, Alexandre Pato (@Pato), is at @TheGarden taking in his first ever hockey game! ⚽️


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Still can’t believe that England are going to the World Cup without arguably their best passer. Watching fringe candidates labour at Wembley highlights even more the nonsense of Alexander-Arnold’s omission. He’s a game-changing option from the bench. If you have pace out wide in Gordon/Rashford and Saka/Madueke/Bowen and want to launch a quick counter, TAA can deliver. If England are in a shoutout, he can deliver. Risk/reward. #ENG
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Ben White's return to the England fold after his lengthy self-imposed exile borders on the insulting to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who continues to be overlooked by Thomas Tuchel at right-back.
Reece James injured, Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier retired internationally and now the withdrawal of Jarell Quansah (seen as right-back cover by Tuchel). And Alexander-Arnold still not called. Real Madrid's right-back in the Champions League. A player whose passing can change games. A tournament shootout penalty-taker.
White drafted into squad because of injury to Quansah. Be interesting to see the reaction of England fans - let alone Alexander-Arnold. White has to explain why he turned his back on England for three and a half years. Expect some skilled FA video content.
Gareth Southgate said in March 2024 that White had indicated to him that he didn't want to be considered for England. There's always been speculation about a fall-out between White and Southgate's assistant Steve Holland (Southgate denied this).
Tuchel clearly doesn't rate Alexander-Arnold, a situation that gets ever stranger. White obviously a more defensive full-back; can get forward but lacks Alexander-Arnold's impact. He did well when coming on for Dani Carvajal against Atletico last night. Made Vinicius Junior's second goal.
Harvey Barnes, who has one cap, comes in for the injured Eberechi Eze for the squad to face Uruguay on Friday and Japan on March 31. #ENG
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@unreMARKLEble @Cariad__Cymru Give him a break, Brooklyn is alright
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@Cariad__Cymru Oh-this has zero to do with that. People have been rolling their eyes at him for YEARS-the real time reviews of his attempts at photography and cooking prove it. He’s been a laughingstock for ages.
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I remember when #BrooklynBeckham got a gig on the Today show as a TV chef and his recipe was a breakfast sandwich. Something I’ve been making since I was like, 9. That was his big recipe. Sausage, bacon, egg on untoasted bread. As mediocre as he is.
How did he get this gig, you may be asking? Well, during lockdown he cooked and began to fancy himself a chef. He used his family name and connections to get spots on TV but you can see how hard the hosts are trying to keep this nightmare afloat. #NicolaPeltz #VictoriaBeckham #DavidBeckham
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Manchester United will target the highest-calibre elite managers in the summer.
That is one of INEOS's main goals #mufc
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Arne Slot again showing his ability as a head coach and why the club are right to back him, btw the reigning Manager of the Year. Salah situation has enhanced Slot’s position. He’s handled a difficult situation well. On the field, Slot got line-up, tactics and game management right against Inter Milan. Players and fans showed their belief in Slot at San Siro.
Another win, and another clean sheet, against Brighton & Hove Albion. Two summer signings, Wirtz and especially Ekitike, impressed. Kerkez improving. Unbeaten in five, Liverpool face the test of Spurs away next. Just need to maintain momentum and for Slot's calm control to continue quietening the negative noise outside the club. #LFC
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@casscj70 @90sfootball Yeah, pretty sure thats the 98/99 kit that they wore for European competition.
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@SullyTalkz When’s the last time he played LB? He doesn’t have the legs for it anymore
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