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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

Crystal Palace was originally founded in 1861 by the members of the Crystal Palace Company, who first founded a cricket club in 1857. The football team remained amateur until turning professional in 1905. Crystal Palace are the oldest football club still actively playing professional football in the world.

Steve Parish, who bought a stake in the club in 2010, has a 10% stake in Crystal Palace. American businessman John Textor, through his company Eagle Football Holdings, owns a 45% majority stake. Josh Harris and David Blitzer own 18% stake each, while investor Robert Franco owns 5% stake in the club.

Crystal Palace play their games at the Selhurst Park, which has been the club's home ground since 1924.

Selhurst Park has a capacity of 25,486. From 1985 to 1991, and from 1991 to 2003, Charlton Athletic and Wimbledon shared the venue with Crystal Palace, respectively.

Crystal Palace are yet to win a single major honour, making it to the FA Cup final twice.

No manager has led Crystal Palace to an English top flight title yet, with their best-ever finish coming in the 1990-91 season, when they finished third.

Former Scottish centre-back Jim Cannon holds the record for making the most appearances for Crystal Palace, playing 600 games while spending his entire career at the Selhurst Park.

Peter Simpson scored 165 goals during his five-season stint at the club (1929-30 to 1933-34) and is Crystal Palace's all-time top goalscorer.

Wilfried Zaha, Ian Wright, Wayne Hennessey, and Christian Benteke are some of Crystal Palace's most famous players ever.

Edmund Goodman, Terry Venables, Alan Pardew, Roy Hodgson, Frank de Boer, and Patrick Vieira are Crystal Palace's most famous managers ever.

Crystal Palace are famously known as The Eagles, a reference to their club badge which consists of an eagle holding a football.