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Personnalité sportive de l’année 2022 : les Lionnes d’Angleterre et Sarina Wiegman remportent l’équipe et l’entraîneur de l’année
Les Lionnes d’Angleterre ont été nommées Équipe de personnalités sportives de la BBC de l’année 2022, tandis que l’entraîneur-chef Sarina Wiegman a remporté le titre d’entraîneur de l’année.
Wiegman a guidé l’Angleterre vers la victoire à l’Euro cet été, le premier grand trophée de football féminin du pays.
L’Angleterre est invaincue en 26 matchs depuis la nomination de Wiegman en 2021.
Capitaine de Leah Williamson, la victoire de l’Euro contre l’Allemagne a également marqué le premier grand trophée de football de l’Angleterre depuis le triomphe masculin de la Coupe du monde de 1966.
Jill Scott, qui a pris sa retraite après les Euros d’été, a déclaré : “Un immense merci pour le soutien de chacun. Nous avions vraiment le soutien de la nation derrière nous.
“Ce Noël, penser qu’il y aura des petites filles qui demanderont des chaussures de football et se lanceront dans leur propre voyage. C’est tout ce que nous pouvons demander.”
Wiegman, 53 ans, qui a été nommée en 2021 après avoir remporté l’Euro 2017 avec les Pays-Bas, a mené l’Angleterre vers une célèbre victoire en juillet qui a catapulté le football féminin sous les projecteurs en Angleterre.
“Je me sens humble et reconnaissante de remporter ce prix”, a-t-elle déclaré.
“Sans cette incroyable équipe de joueurs et d’êtres humains, nous n’aurions jamais pu jouer comme nous l’avons fait. Nous avons un personnel incroyable. Cela a été fantastique.
“J’ai eu la chance d’entrer dans ce domaine et de travailler avec ces joueurs. Nous avons joué à Wembley bien sûr et nous avons battu des records. Nous avons fait un changement dans la société.
“Maintenant, les petites filles se promènent avec les noms de nos joueurs au dos de leur maillot.”
Wiegman est la première femme à remporter le prix de l’entraîneur de l’année depuis sa création en 1999.
Les Lionnes ont remporté leurs six matches de l’Euro, en tête de leur groupe et ont battu l’Espagne et la Suède pour organiser une finale contre l’Allemagne.
Ils ont réclamé un spectaculaire victoire 2-1 à Wembley avec Ella Toone ouvrant le score avant que Chloe Kelly ne ramène le célèbre vainqueur en prolongation.
Ils se sont ensuite qualifiés pour la Coupe du monde 2023 avec un bilan de 100 %, sans encaisser de but.
Les hommes d’Angleterre ont remporté le prix de l’équipe de l’année l’année dernière et Gareth Southgate a été nommé entraîneur de l’année après leur propre campagne pour l’Euro, où ils ont atteint la finale mais ont été battus par l’Italie aux tirs au but.
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My Mate’s A Footballer: Patrick Bamford tests podcast co-host Joe Wilkinson’s free-kicks
Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford meets up with his My Mate’s A Footballer podcast co-host, comedian Joe Wilkinson, for a free-kick challenge.
Can Wilkinson finally prove himself to be the elite free-kick “specialist” that he claims he is?
Listen to episodes of ‘My Mate’s A Footballer’ here
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Chelsea expect to be in Women’s Champions League semi-finals, says boss Emma Hayes
Emma Hayes says Chelsea “expect to be” in the semi-finals of the Women’s Champions League after securing their spot for a second season running by dispatching Dutch side Ajax.
Chelsea were beaten in the semi-finals by champions Barcelona last season.
“We expect to be here, I should say that,” said Hayes.
“If you look at our record in the Champions League, even in the last five years, it was only once we didn’t qualify from the group. We’ve made the latter stages every [other] year.
“I don’t make any excuses, we should be at this level and we should be at the semi-finals. Of course we have a little bit more depth to be able to do things like make more changes [on Wednesday] than we’ve ever had.
“But we haven’t won anything, we’re in the place we want to be. I don’t know who the opponent will be – but we’re ready.”
Chelsea could set up another meeting with Barcelona in the last four. The Spanish giants have a 2-1 aggregate lead going into the second leg of their quarter-final tie with Brann on Thursday.
Hayes, who leaves Chelsea in the summer to manage the United States women’s national team, hopes to guide her side to the quadruple this season but will need to rely on every member of the squad after being hit with long-term injuries.
As well as chasing a first European crown, Chelsea are top of the Women’s Super League, face Arsenal in the Women’s League Cup final on Sunday and play Manchester United in the Women’s FA Cup semi-finals next month.
“We love winning. I always say this to the players. No-one cares who scores. Everyone has a role to play,” said Hayes.
“We have to count on each other. Some will play more than others throughout the season. I trust the squad, I trust the players. We’re in the place we want top be.
“There were some that absolutely needed to recover [on Wednesday] so I’m really happy with the whole squad.”
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Thursday’s gossip: Sesko, Branthwaite, Guimaraes, Alexander-Arnold, Diaz, Paqueta, Anselmino, De Zerbi
Arsenal have a 10-man shortlist for a new striker this summer with RB Leipzig’s Slovenian Benjamin Sesko, 20, Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres, 25, and his fellow Sweden international, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, 24, among those being monitored. (Mirror)
Manchester United are keen on Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, 21, as they prioritise improving their defence next season. (Telegraph)
Pep Guardiola is “obsessed” by Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 26, but Manchester City would have to pay 100m euros (£85.7m) to sign the Brazil international. (Fichajes – in Spanish)
West Ham expect Manchester City to move again for their Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta, 26. (Football Insider)
Chelsea are among the clubs interested in Athletico Paranaense goalkeeper Bento, 24, who made his Brazil debut against England last week. (Globo – in Portuguese)
Tottenham want to sign Feyenoord’s Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez, 22, as their replacement for Harry Kane this summer – one year after the 30-year-old England striker’s departure to Bayern Munich. (Caught Offside)
Liverpool forward Luis Diaz, 27, has not given up hope of moving to one of the big Spanish La Liga clubs in the future, according to the Colombia international’s father. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United are interested in signing Argentine defender Aaron Anselmino, 18, from Boca Juniors. (Ole – in Spanish)
Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi is Bayern Munich’s leading managerial candidate if they cannot persuade their former midfielder Xabi Alonso to join from Bayer Leverkusen. (Florian Plettenberg)
Tottenham, West Ham, Brighton and Everton are all plotting moves for Juventus and England Under-21 winger Samuel Iling-Junior, 20. (Football Insider)
Italy midfielder Jorginho, 32, could leave Arsenal this summer to return to his homeland. (Football London)
The Gunners’ hopes of signing winger Xavi Simons, 20, have been hit because Paris St-Germain want to give the Netherlands international more game time when he returns from a loan at RB Leipzig. (Express)
Manchester United will let Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 32, leave this summer. (Football Insider)
Real Madrid cannot afford a rumoured move for Liverpool and England full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 25. (Goal)
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos, 34, is set to sign a one-year contract extension to stay at Real Madrid. (Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders is a contender to take charge at Ajax next season. (Telegraph – subscription required)
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Steph Houghton: Manchester City defender and ex-England captain to retire
Manchester City defender and former England captain Steph Houghton will retire at the end of the current Women’s Super League season.
Houghton, 35, is City’s record appearance holder and is part of the squad in contention to win the WSL title this season.
Houghton has 121 England caps but has not played for her country since 2021.
“I hope I leave the game in a better place than when I started,” Houghton, who began at Sunderland in 2002, said.
“And [I hope] I have contributed in some small way to giving the girls of tomorrow a better future in football.”
Centre-back Houghton spent five years at Sunderland, followed by three-year spells at Leeds and Arsenal, before joining City in 2014.
She made her England debut against Russia in March 2007, going on to appear at two World Cups and two European Championships.
However, Houghton missed out on a place at Euro 2022, having not played for eight months because of an Achilles injury, and was also left out of Sarina Wiegman’s squad for last year’s World Cup.
Houghton also represented Team GB at London 2012 and Tokyo 2020.
“Taking the decision to retire, is such a difficult thing to do,” said Houghton, who was awarded an MBE in 2016 for her achievements in women’s football.
“Whilst age comes to every player, it makes it no easier having to say the words out loud. Football has been my life; my passion and I have loved the career I have had.”
The Lionesses posted on X: “We wish you all the best in your retirement.
“From leading the Lionesses to growing the women’s game – your impact will never be forgotten.”
How Houghton become an ‘icon of the game’
Houghton has played 241 games for City and is their most decorated player having won eight major trophies – four Continental Cups, three Women’s FA Cups and the FA Women’s Super League title in 2016.
She also won two WSL titles with Arsenal in 2011 and 2012, also helping the Gunners to five cup victories.
“Steph is – without question – an icon of the game,” said City head coach Gareth Taylor.
“Although her professional career on the pitch is now coming to an end, her legacy will be felt for so many years to come.
“She’s paved the way for so many to thrive in the future.”
City captain Houghton signed a new one-year deal in June 2023, taking her into a 10th year at the club during which she will stop her playing career.
“I feel incredibly privileged to have been able to work with her since 2020 and know her name will be written into the history books as a true footballing great,” added Taylor.
City are level with leaders Chelsea with five matches left in their WSL season, which is set to conclude on 18 May against Aston Villa.
“I am excited for whatever comes next,” said Houghton, who is married to former Liverpool defender Stephen Darby and helped him complete a 178-mile march for ex-players with motor neurone disease this week.
“In the meantime, I remain focused on giving everything I have left for Manchester City, over the next two months.”
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Stoke City supporters banned for tragedy chanting at Elland Road
The force said the two men were in the away supporters’ section of the upper West Stand at the time, which is immediately above home fans.
Turner, 44, of Longport Road, Stoke-on-Trent, was fined £553 and ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £221 victim surcharge.
Lawton, 28, of Johnson Place, Stoke-on-Trent, was fined £120 and told to pay £85 in costs and a £48 victim surcharge.
Kevin Speight and Christopher Loftus were both fatally stabbed in April 2000, on the eve of Leeds’ UEFA Cup semi-final tie with Galatasaray.
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Nottingham Forest: Steven Reid guilty of expletive-laden abuse of referee Paul Tierney
Nottingham Forest first-team coach Steven Reid has been given an extended two-match touchline ban and fined £5,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Football Association.
Reid confronted referee Paul Tierney following Forest’s defeat by Liverpool earlier this month.
It was found he had used an expletive phrase towards Tierney on more than three occasions.
Forest have also been fined £75,000 for their part in the incident.
The Premier League side were punished for failing to ensure their players and technical staff “did not behave in an improper way after the final whistle”. The club admitted the charge.
The incident followed Darwin Nunez’s 99th-minute winner at the City Ground.
What happened?
Forest had control of the ball outside the penalty area when the game was stopped following a head injury to Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate in second-half stoppage time.
The home side were left incensed by Tierney’s decision to hand possession back to Liverpool via a drop-ball, from which Nunez went on to score.
Mark Clattenburg, Forest’s referee analyst, criticised the decision post-match, telling BBC Radio 5 Live: “If the referee stops the game, he has to give the ball back to the team in possession. That was Forest.”
In his report of the incident, Tierney said: “Following the final whistle I was surrounded by members of Nottingham Forest’s substitutes and backroom staff on the field of play.
“One of those who approached me was Steven Reid, who was not listed on the teamsheet.
“He asked me about a decision and I said to him that I will speak to him inside and not outside on the field of play. He then continued to question me and I repeated that I would speak to him inside. He then said, ‘it’s the same every week, you [expletive]’.”
Tierney showed him a red card for his comment, which Reid admitted was abusive and insulting. However, Reid, 43, denied that he continued to use such language towards Tierney after he was sent off.
But Tierney said Reid went on to repeatedly swear and call him the expletive term at least twice more as they left the field of play, while reports from the assistant referees said that Reid “continued to confront” Tierney. The charge was proven.
After the match, Forest confirmed their owner Evangelos Marinakis did approach Tierney after the match but dismissed reports that he had to be restrained.
It is the fourth time in 18 months that Forest have faced a sanction for surrounding a match official.
In its conclusion, the regulatory commission that imposed the latest sanction said “future breaches of the rules may be treated more severely”.
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Wales boss Rob Page keen to build towards 2026 World Cup
Wales missed out on a place at Euro 2024 after suffering a penalty shootout defeat in their play-off final against Poland on a night of crushing disappointment in Cardiff.
But manager Rob Page, who has found himself under pressure during this campaign, believes the FAW can see the progress his young squad is making.
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