Mitchell Fretton

Mitchell Fretton

News writer

If I'm not writing about football, you can find me watching, playing or chatting about the beautiful game. Never made it as the next Gareth Bale, but working in the sport is just as sweet. Took an unconventional route into journalism after giving up teaching and have never looked back.

Articles by Mitchell Fretton

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Brighton Roberto De Zerbi
De Zerbi only highly rated because of Guardiola, says Capello
Former England boss Fabio Capello has questioned Roberto De Zerbi's reputation as a top coach despite his success at Brighton.
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Arsenal Women Fran Kirby
Arsenal drop Kirby interest & eye move for Caldentey
Arsenal have ended their interest in Chelsea's Fran Kirby after holding initial talks and have set their sights on Barcelona's Mariona Caldentey.
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Paris Saint-Germain Victor Osimhen
PSG prioritise Napoli duo to compensate for Mbappe exit
Paris Saint-Germain want to sign Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to compensate for Kylian Mbappe's departure, according to reports.
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Bayern Munich Thomas Tuchel
Kane and fellow Bayern stars pushing for Tuchel to stay
A host of Bayern Munich players including Harry Kane are urging the club to keep Thomas Tuchel in charge next season.
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Aston Villa Premier League
📽️ | Tom Hanks in attendance at Aston Villa vs Liverpool
Dedicated Aston Villa fan Tom Hanks has been pictured in attendance as Unai Emery's men look to secure a Champions League spot against Liverpool.
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Wrexham League Two
📽️ | Reynolds aims subtle dig at NFL with latest Wrexham praise
Ryan Reynolds has described Wrexham as the "most wonderful city" and aimed a sly dig at the NFL in a recent interview.
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Real Madrid Luka Modric
Modric and Kroos expected to leave Real Madrid this summer
Real Madrid midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are likely to leave the club this summer, according to reports.
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Leeds Championship
Two arrested after Leeds fan 'slashed' following Norwich clash
Police have arrested two fans after a man was 'slashed' following the Championship play-off clash between Leeds United and Norwich.
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Chelsea FC Women WSL
Chelsea could sell stake in women's team
Women's Super League champions Chelsea are attracting interest from potential investors, according to reports.
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Jadon Sancho Arsenal
Arsenal urged to snap up Sancho amid Man Utd woes
Former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Petit has told his old club to take a chance on Jadon Sancho and sign him this summer.

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Manchester United Premier League
Vidic explains why Ratcliffe will improve Man Utd next season
Nemanja Vidic says Sir Jim Ratcliffe will turn Manchester United into winners and expects improvements in the Premier League next season.
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Bethany England England
England admits to playing through injury during World Cup
Tottenham Women's captain Bethany England has revealed she had to manage an injury while playing for the Lionesses at the World Cup.
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Manchester United Women FA Cup
Ratcliffe told he should be 'ashamed' after snubbing FA Cup final
Manchester United fans tore into Sir Jim Ratcliffe for opting to watch the men's team against Arsenal rather than the Women's FA Cup final.
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Neymar Saudi Pro League
Neymar reaffirms Al-Hilal commitment during title celebrations
Neymar has doubled down on his commitment to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal after they were crowned champions on Saturday.
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Premier League Micky van de Ven
Man Utd legend Vidic reveals favourite Premier League defenders
Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic has revealed his favourite defenders currently playing in the Premier League.
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Barcelona Lucy Bronze
📽️ | Lionesses celebrate Barca title with giant conga line
Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh led a giant conga line to celebrate Barcelona winning their fifth-straight Liga F title.
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Arsenal Aaron Ramsdale
Revealed: Ramsdale one of seven stars Arsenal may axe
Arsenal are keen to offload up to seven first-team players ahead of the 2024-25 season including out of favour goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
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Erik ten Hag Manchester United
Ten Hag slams critics in passionate defence of managerial record
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has given a passionate defence of his managerial record after receiving criticism this season.
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Christian Pulisic AC Milan
Pulisic matches Kaka with remarkable AC Milan achievement
Christian Pulisic became the first AC Milan midfielder to score more than 10 goals in a Serie A season since Kaka in 2005-06.
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Luka Modric Real Madrid
Agent reveals when decision will be made on Modric's future
Luka Modric's time at Real Madrid may finally be coming to an end after his agent revealed plans for the Croatian's future.