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Walker claims media 'overstepped mark' with Goodman coverage

Kyle Walker believes the national media have “overstepped the mark” when it comes to coverage of his affair with Lauryn Goodman. The former Tottenham and Manchester City defender has fathered two children with the ex-Love Island contestant, and admits to wrongdoing, but has been left disappointed at seeing his wife Annie Kilner hounded by the paparazzi.

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📽️ | Ashley Cole hails Walker as PL's best full-back

Chelsea legend Ashley Cole is clearly a huge fan of Burnley defender Kyle Walker, crowning him as one of the best full-backs of the Premier League era. Asked by GOAL to choose among some of the star players to have played in the English top flight in that position, the former England international picked Walker as his No.1.

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Gerrard & Lampard snubbed as Walker names top five England team-mates

Kyle Walker has ended his long and successful career with England, during which he earned 96 caps and played in five major tournaments. The veteran defender, who played in two European Championship finals, has now named the five best players he played with for the Three Lions. Walker chose a list that shows how well things have gone in the modern era under Gareth Southgate, even though he played with members of the "Golden Generation".

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Kane pays emotional tribute as Walker retires from England duty

England captain Harry Kane has led the tributes to Kyle Walker after the veteran defender announced his retirement from international football. The 35-year-old Burnley full-back has decided to end his Three Lions career after earning 96 caps and representing his country at five major tournaments, spanning a 14-year period at the very highest level of the game.

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End of an England era as Walker confirms retirement

After an illustrious international journey spanning 15 years, legendary defender Kyle Walker has officially announced his retirement from the England national team. The 35-year-old Burnley star leaves behind a remarkable legacy of 96 caps, having played a pivotal role in transforming the Three Lions' fortunes across five major tournaments and multiple historic finals.

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Chelsea held team meeting after Wesley Fofana racial abuse

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has revealed that the squad held a team meeting in the wake of the vile racist abuse Wesley Fofana received in a bid to help the group move from the incident. The Frenchman was targeted following his dismissal against Burnley last weekend as he received a second yellow card late on in the 1-1 draw with the Clarets.

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'Non-league stuff' - Chelsea star blasted after Burnley draw

Jamie O'Hara has blasted Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for his "non-league" quality against Burnley, as the Blues threw away a 1-0 lead to draw with the Premier League strugglers on Saturday. The Clarets scored an injury-time equaliser, leaving Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior fuming, and the club counting the cost of more ill-discipline after Wesley Fofana's red card.

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Chelsea condemn racist abuse aimed at Fofana

Chelsea have issued a statement to condemn the racist abuse aimed at defender Wesley Fofana in the wake of Saturday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Burnley at Stamford Bridge. Fofana revealed the abuse he received after the game in several posts on social media which drew a swift and strong response from the Blues who said they were "appalled and disgusted."

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Burnley condemn racist abuse aimed at Hannibal after Chelsea draw

Burnley have condemned the racial abuse suffered by Hannibal Mejbri following his side's 1-1 draw at Chelsea, with the Tunisia midfielder sharing a harmful message he had been sent after full-time at Stamford Bridge. Burnley issued a club statement which emphasised their stance that there is no place for racism in society and that anyone guilty of racist abuse should be investigated and punished.

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'Set fire to four points!' - Rosenior left fuming as Chelsea held

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior was left enraged as his side conceded a stoppage-time equaliser against Burnley on Saturday to drop points at home for the second successive game. The 41-year-old told reporters that it is "not good enough" for his side to simply play well and they must do more to see out victories - after dropping four points from winning positions against newly-promoted Leeds United and Burnley in consecutive Premier League games.

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Fofana's stupid red card costs Chelsea as Palmer goes missing

Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by relegation-battling Burnley on Saturday afternoon, with the 10-man Blues conceding an equaliser in the 93rd minute at Stamford Bridge. Liam Rosenior's men moved back into the Premier League's top four ahead of Manchester United on goal difference, though will feel they missed the chance to steal a march on their rivals for Champions League qualification.

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Why Estevao has been left out of Chelsea squad for Burnley clash

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian has been ruled out of Saturday's Premier League clash with Burnley at Stamford Bridge. The Blues head into the game against Scott Parker's strugglers aiming to take home all three points that will see them move into the top four ahead of Manchester United's match against Everton on Monday.

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Chelsea announce AI front-of-shirt sponsor

Chelsea have announced IFS, a new AI firm, as their front-of-shirt sponsor for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, "marking the beginning of a long-term collaboration". The Blues have not had a permanent sponsor since their deal with mobile phone operator Three expired in 2023.

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Grealish and Walker 'received drunk texts from Katie Price'

Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker apparently received drunk text messages from British media personality Katie Price, according to her ex boyfriend. JJ Slater, who was on the television show 'Married at First Sight', claimed the former 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' star messaged the two England internationals behind his back while they were on holiday together in Cyprus back in October 2024.

Frequently asked questions

La Fiorentina è stata nata nel 1926 per mano del marchese Luigi Ridolfi Vay da Verrazzano come Associazione Calcio Firenze, poi denominata Associazione Fiorentina del Calcio nel 1927 e dunque Associazione Calcio Fiorentina.

Rocco Commisso è il presidente e proprietario della Fiorentina. Dirigente e imprenditore italo-americano, ha acquisito la società viola nel 2019.

La Fiorentina gioca le sue partite interne allo Stadio Franchi di Firenze. Prende il nome da Artemio Franchi, fiorentino ex presidente di FIGC e UEFA.

L'Artemio Franchi ha una capienza di 43.325 posti a sedere. Si tratta dell'impianto più grande della Toscana e uno dei più grandi d'Italia.

La Fiorentina ha vinto due Scudetti nella propria storia, ultimo dei quali nel 1969. Il primo storico titolo della Serie A era arrivato invece nel 1956.

La Fiorentina ha vinto la Coppa delle Coppe nel 1961, unico grande trofeo internazionale della sua storia. La Viola è anche arrivata in finale di Champions nel 1957.

Nel 2009/2010 la Fiorentina ha giocato la sua ultima stagione di Champions League. All'epoca venne eliminata dal Bayern Monaco negli ottavi di finale.

La Fiorentina ha vinto dieci trofei nella sua storia, di cui sei edizioni della Coppa Italia. L'ultimo titolo, proprio una Coppa Italia, risale al 2000/2001.

La Fiorentina gioca in viola da quando affrontò in amichevole, nel 1928, gli ungheresi dell'Ujpesti, che indossavano proprio bianco e viola. Quest'ultimo non è il colore ufficiale di Firenze, in realtà bianco e rosso, ovvero i primi utilizzati dalla squadra.

La Fiorentina ha come simbolo un giglio rosso, ovvero quello distintivo di Firenze. Questo è derivanta dallo stemma araldico di Ugo di Toscana, inserito in uno scudo con sfondo argento.

Kurt Hamrin è il giocatore che ha segnato più reti con la maglia della Fiorentina. Tra il 1958 e il 1967 ha messo insieme 208 goal, mentre Batistuta si è fermato a 207.

Giancarlo Antognoni è il giocatore con più partite giocate in maglia Fiorentina. Il leggendario capitano ha 429 presenze con la squadra toscana tra il 1972 e il 1987.

Fulvio Bernardini è l'allenatore rimasto più tempo a Firenze. Dal 1953 al 1958 ha guidato la squadra toscana, dal 1952 al 1958. C'era lui in panchina per il primo Scudetto dei viola.

La Fiorentina ha quasi sempre giocato in Serie A, ma ha militato anche in B e in C. Nel 2002/2003 ha fatto parte della C2, e in Serie B in sette stagioni nel corso dei decenni.

Retrocessa in Serie B nel 2002, la Fiorentina riparte dalla Serie C2 per inadempienze finanziarie. All'epoca venne rifondata col nome di Florentia Viola, per poi riprendere l'originale nome un anno più tardi.