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Sachin Nakrani
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Deputy Football Editor at @theguardian.com I Random thoughts & rubbish jokes
“A freak of nature”

Those who have worked with James Milner at each of his six clubs reflect on his incredible character, dedication, talent and humanity as he prepares to make Premier League history. For @sport.theguardian.com

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‘Freak of nature’: how James Milner closed in on Premier League record
People who have worked with the midfielder at his six clubs reflect on his career as he prepares to make a 654th top-flight appearance
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February 19, 2026 at 3:17 PM
My big takeaway from the Winter Olympics is that curling never stops and will probably never end.
February 19, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Oh, the grand old duke of york
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February 19, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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'Being detained at your brother's pleasure' will never not be funny
February 19, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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February 19, 2026 at 10:09 AM
We’ve got our AFTV back.

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We’ve Handed It To Man City! (Fuming Lee Judges) | Wolves 2-2 Arsenal
YouTube video by AFTV
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February 19, 2026 at 9:16 AM
February 18, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Vinícius Júnior takes aim at racist ‘cowards’ after Benfica’s defeat by Real Madrid
Vinícius Júnior takes aim at racist ‘cowards’ after Benfica’s defeat by Real Madrid
* Brazilian accuses referee of ‘poorly executed protocol’ * Real Madrid eventually play on after 10-minute delay Vinícius Júnior declared that “racists are above all cowards [who] need to put their shirts in their mouth to demonstrate how weak they are” and attacked the failure of the referee to act after he was allegedly abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win in Lisbon. The Brazilian was seemingly minded to walk off and the Madrid coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, said that they would have joined him, although they did eventually play on after a 10-minute delay. Kylian Mbappé said afterwards that Prestianni should not be allowed to play in the Champions league again. Vinícius had run to the referee, François Letexier, when Prestianni said something to him after celebrating the only goal of the night on 50 minutes. Prestianni covered his mouth as he spoke but Mbappé later backed the Brazilian’s accusation that the word used had been “mono” or monkey. The referee performed the gesture that confirmed that he was activating the anti-racism protocol and the game but following conversations between players, managers and officials the two teams did eventually play on. Continue reading...
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February 18, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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Apparent racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior overshadows Real Madrid’s win in Benfica
Apparent racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior overshadows Real Madrid’s win in Benfica
Vinícius Júnior and his teammates appeared ready to walk off and the game was put on hold for 10 minutes after the Brazilian told the referee that he had been subject to racist abuse after scoring the goal that gives Real Madrid a 1-0 first-leg lead in their Champions League playoff against Benfica. Vinícius had celebrated the strike dancing in the corner of the Estádio da Luz and in the confrontations that followed, Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni said something to him while covering his mouth. Vinícius immediately ran to the referee, François Letexier, who stopped the match and crossed his arms to signal that he was doing so because of an accusation of racist abuse. Both managers came on to the pitch and Vinícius spoke to José Mourinho to explain what had happened. Conversations and confrontations continued as Vinícius sat alone on the bench, but eventually they restarted with the Brazilian on the pitch. The noise that accompanied Benfica’s attempts to get back into it, a red card for Mourinho as he protested a late foul on the edge of the Madrid area, unable to eclipse the feeling that there was something empty, something sadder, about the occasion now, like this match no longer mattered. Its lasting legacy will not be about the football. Continue reading...
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February 17, 2026 at 10:23 PM
My YouTube algorithm has thrown up Harry Hill’s podcast, The Harry Hill Show. No idea this was a thing and so glad I do now given it’s - as you’d expect - weird, silly and very, very funny. Literally cried with laughter during the episode with Stewart Lee on. Do check out.

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The Harry Hill Show - Stewart Lee
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February 16, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Mornin.
Szobo finishes a brilliant move 🎬
February 16, 2026 at 8:33 AM
The Scottish Premiership title race falling right back in line. A real shame.
February 15, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Nottingham Forest confirm Vítor Pereira as fourth head coach of season. By @benfisherj.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Nottingham Forest confirm Vítor Pereira as fourth head coach of season
Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Vítor Pereira as their fourth head coach of the season
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February 15, 2026 at 12:04 PM
This is good by @nickybandini.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com on why Igor Tudor may well be exactly what Tottenham need right now. Here for a good time, never for a long time - and with a record to get the best out of Randal Kolo Muani in particular.

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‘Ferryman’ Igor Tudor has the record to steer Tottenham to safety
The Croat never stays long but is an expert at doing what is necessary and also comes with a reputation as a taskmaster
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February 15, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Milos Kerkez great tonight. And has been for some time. Just needed time to adapt to new club, patience given poor form of team he was coming into and for Slot to stop inverting and letting him play his natural game. All coming together now. And just wait until Gakpo starts regularly passing to him.
February 14, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Liverpool have been pretty unconvincing again tonight but they’ve still managed to score two really good goals. That second one is more than that - it’s superb. Best team goal since that one Mo Salah scored against Man City in 2019? Probably.
February 14, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Really hoping to see this guy at right-back for Liverpool tonight.
February 14, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Really fun episode of The Graham Norton Show on right now. And no doubt about the star of the show - Kaley Cuoco. Mad as a box of frogs. And wonderfully so.
February 13, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Sorry Nadhim this was me and, basically, I desperately needed a wee having just drunk one of those really big bottles of Lucozade. Didn’t mean to scare you.
Nadhim Zahawi thinks London is now unsafe, because the other day a tired-looking man walked past him during the morning rush hour.
February 13, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Listen, if you were young, fit, full of testosterone and really cold at night, you’d spend all your time shagging everything in sight, too.

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Love in a cold climate: Winter Olympic village runs out of condoms after three days
Free condoms for competitors at the Winter Olympics have run out within a record-breaking three days
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February 13, 2026 at 1:43 PM