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Celebrities ‘People’ should consider for its next “Sexiest Man” cover

The latest honoree is Jonathan Bailey, the first openly gay man to be named "Sexiest Man." It's usually easy to guess which hottie it will be, but if People is looking for suggestions that might not be the usual suspects, let’s get into who should grace the cover of People’s "Sexiest Man Alive" issue.

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'I do believe…': Journalist shares latest on Man United pursuit of £60m-plus rated star

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. Manchester United have been linked with the player recently, but Dean Jones believes that the talk of a move to Manchester United is just a rumour.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 4

The one Chelsea player in the Team of the Week is not who you expect

We’re almost onto the next game, but it’s time for a quick look back at last weekend one more time. Stats site WhoScored have made their team of the week.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 4

Locatelli: ‘Spalletti and I share the same objective at Juventus’

Manuel Locatelli insists ‘everything is fine’ with Luciano Spalletti, as they share the same objectives at Juventus ahead of tonight’s must-win game with Sporting CP.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / November 4

Report: Liverpool key star dreams of joining Euro giants even though he has not said it openly

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has been heavily linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The player is reportedly on the radar of Real Madrid.

Tottenham Hotspur News / Caught Offside / November 4

Report: Chelsea told how much they need to pay for 'super player' on Spurs wishlist

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are currently the favourites to sign the Spanish striker Samu Aghehowa from FC Porto. The 21-year-old is one of the best young players in the world, and he could prove to be an exceptional acquisition.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 4

Chiellini: ‘Spalletti the right person for Juventus, no Vlahovic doors closed’

Giorgio Chiellini insists Juventus ‘believe Luciano Spalletti is the right person’ to start a new era, while ‘nobody closed the door’ for an extended Dusan Vlahovic contract.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / November 4

Liverpool Issue Strong Warning in PSG, Real Madrid Target Transfer Race

) Defensa Central reports that Liverpool want to avoid a bidding war with Real Madrid for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and are ready to meet the Eagles’ valuation to secure a quick deal.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 4

Slot confirms where Florian Wirtz will play vs Real Madrid after Gakpo dropped

Arne Slot has confirmed that Florian Wirtz will play on the left wing for Liverpool against Real Madrid. The German international, who signed from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer in a £116m package deal, comes in for Cody Gakpo.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 4

Spalletti explains new Juventus roles for Koopmeiners and McKennie

Luciano Spalletti explains how he is using Teun Koopmeiners and Weston McKennie on his Juventus Champions League debut against Sporting CP this evening.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / November 4

Tottenham Hotspur willing to pay €80m premium for game-winning African star

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to bring in some attacking reinforcements in the upcoming windows. We have seen this frustration coming along from the supporters at Hotspur Way for the offensive problems that we have seen on display of late.

Report: Newcastle preparing mega-money move for 'extraordinary' La Liga talent

Newcastle United are interested in signing Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid. The 22-year-old is one of the most coveted young midfielders in the world, and Newcastle are preparing a €70 million offer to sign him.

Former Tottenham hero expresses gratitude to Thomas Frank; ‘Thankful’ for career reset

Christian Eriksen has opened up on his special relationship with Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank, expressing deep gratitude for the role his fellow Dane played in reviving his football career.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 4

Tottenham star handed shock inclusion in the TOTW despite Chelsea defeat

Troy Deeney picks Guglielmo Vicario in Premier League Team of the Week after his inspired performance for Tottenham vs Chelsea Tottenham Hotspur’s misery at home continued on Saturday as they lost 1-0 to London foes Chelsea.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 4

Tottenham slammed for ‘garbage’ transfer business; £60m star in the crosshairs

TalkSPORT pundit Jamie O’Hara suggests poor recruitment as one of the main reasons behind the current struggles for Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur have been nowhere near good enough since resuming their campaign after the October international break.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 4

'Football intelligence' – Chelsea wonderkid is like a Jorginho – Billy Gilmour hybrid

Chelsea head off to Azerbaijan to face Qarabag, and while we won’t know until tomorrow exactly who is travelling, there’s a strong suspicion that some key players will be rested for the long trip east.

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Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / November 4

‘He really is special’ – Liverpool eyeing £88m Bundesliga gem who ‘everyone is talking about’

Liverpool are reportedly among a number of English and European clubs eyeing a move for an up-and-coming Bundesliga talent. The German top flight was a much-utilised market for the Reds during the summer transfer window, with Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz both joining from Bayer Leverkusen and Hugo Ekitike acquired from Eintracht Frankfurt.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / November 4

Aston Villa set to agree £100m release clause for playmaker

Aston Villa have issued a strong message to Europe’s elite clubs circling Morgan Rogers, making it clear that the 23-year-old winger is not for sale, at least not cheaply.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 4

MLS playoffs: How the West stacks up after Game 2

As the seeded best-of-three first-round playoff matchups head into their final stretch, several teams have pushed toward the conference semifinals while others have dropped out of contention.

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Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 4

MLS playoffs: How the East stacks up after Game 2

The 2025 Major League Soccer playoffs are underway. 16 of the top teams in the league—eight each from the Eastern and Western conferences—entered the postseason with the hope of lifting the 2025 MLS Cup. Here’s where the Eastern Conference stands after two of a possible three round one game days.

MLS coaching changes: What's next for these three franchises?

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 4

Enzo Maresca compares Romeo Lavia to a world class right back

Chelsea had a wave of injuries at the start of this campaign, but things are gradually getting back under control as we head towards Christmas. In his presser today, Enzo Maresca spoke about one of his vulnerable stars, Romeo Lavia.

Soccer News / Stretty News / November 4

Steve Bruce impressed with major changes he’s noticed at United, Amorim’s acted ‘a bit like Arteta’

Steve Bruce has commended Ruben Amorim for his ruthlessness when it comes to facilitating player sales. It comes after a busy summer window on both the incomings and outgoings front, which saw the Red Devils shell out over £200 million on new signings whilst recuperating around £89 million from departures.