Steve Douglas
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Steve Douglas
@sdouglas80.bsky.social
Sports writer, Sweden-based Brit
Religious beliefs put captains Morsy and Guehi in spotlight during Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign

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Religious beliefs put two captains in spotlight during Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign
The captains of two Premier League teams are in the spotlight for their choices as the competition celebrates LGBTQ+ inclusion in its campaign to promote equality and diversity.
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December 3, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Pep Guardiola urges Man City hierarchy to give him time to fix faltering team - and insists he won’t “run away” from the challenge

Also spoke about Rafael Nadal’s visit to City’s training complex

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Guardiola urges Man City hierarchy to give him time to fix faltering team as Nadal visits
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged the Abu Dhabi hierarchy to give him the chance to revive his faltering team amid its staggering run of poor results.
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November 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Emi Martinez paraded his two Yashin Trophy goalkeeper awards before kickoff against Juventus in the Champions League.

Then he went out and justified them with a wonder save that took the breath away.

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Martinez parades goalkeeper awards and justifies them with wonder save for Villa in Champions League
Emi Martinez began the night by walking onto the field with his children and parading a pair of trophies for being the world’s best goalkeeper for the last two years.
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November 27, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Head-scratcher: Pep Guardiola has marks on his nose and head after latest bewildering Man City result

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Head-scratcher: Pep Guardiola has marks on his nose and head after latest bad Man City result
Manchester City’s staggering downturn in form is proving a real head-scratcher for Pep Guardiola. Guardiola emerged to speak to the world’s media after the 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in the Champions Lea...
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November 27, 2024 at 10:57 AM
”It’s fun that he likes my celebration. He can steal it if he cannot come up with his own.”

Viktor Gyokeres responds to Gabriel mimicking his goal celebration during Arsenal’s big win in Champions League

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Gabriel mimics Gyokeres in cheeky goal celebration in Arsenal win over Sporting in Champions League
Arsenal defender Gabriel kept Viktor Gyokeres quiet and then had the audacity to steal the in-demand Sporting Lisbon striker’s trademark goal celebration.
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November 26, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Watching Gundogan trudge back in a forlorn attempt to cover a counterattack is a real worry for City.

Signing an athletic midfielder in January is a must
November 23, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Wing 'wizard' Harry Potter to play for Australia's rugby team against Scotland on Sunday.

And yes, he knows the puns are coming

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Wing 'wizard' Harry Potter to play for Australia's rugby team. He knows the puns are coming
A rugby player called Harry Potter is set to make his debut for Australia on Sunday. He knows the puns are headed his way.
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November 22, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Fresh off signing a new contract, Pep Guardiola intends to stay at Man City even if the club gets relegated from Premier League for financial breaches

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Guardiola intends to stay at Man City even if club relegated from Premier League
Pep Guardiola has reiterated his intention to stay at Manchester City even if the club is punished with relegation for breaching financial rules.
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November 22, 2024 at 1:37 PM
'I thought I was going to die': Toby Alderweireld reveals why he ended his Belgium career

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'I thought I was going to die': Toby Alderweireld reveals why he ended his Belgium career
Former Belgium and Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld has revealed that he decided to end his international career after thinking he was “going to die”.
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November 18, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Golfer Tyrrell Hatton called out for being a “terrible influence” after snapping club and repeatedly swearing in third round of Dubai tournament
November 16, 2024 at 12:48 PM