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Brazil is ‘a bit of Jesse’ but Lingard to Wrexham not ruled out

Jesse Lingard has been stepping a long way out of his comfort zone, heading to South Korea and Brazil, but a return to Britain - potentially at Wrexham - is not being ruled out. Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen worked with the ex-England international at Old Trafford and can see the obvious appeal of JLingz linking up with Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac.

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Coventry City v Portsmouth - Sky Bet Championship

Not Chelsea! Lampard's most-likely next club after Coventry revealed

Frank Lampard has transformed his managerial reputation by leading Coventry City back to the Premier League, ending a historic 25-year exile. However, despite the title-winning success, the former England international is already being linked with a shock departure. While many expected a Chelsea return, he is tipped to join another London club instead.

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Tom Brady vs Barcelona! La Liga giants line up shock friendly

Barcelona are finalising their pre-season schedule, which includes a surprise match against English side Birmingham City - a club that boasts NFL legend Tom Brady among its investors. Hansi Flick will take his squad to St George’s Park for a training camp before heading off for two lucrative friendlies in Africa, balancing essential tactical preparation with commercial growth.

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Wrexham AFC v Middlesbrough - Sky Bet Championship

Mac proud of Wrexham after ‘funny’ relegation predictions

Wrexham may have missed out on a historic shot at the Premier League, but co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney remain defiant following a season that exceeded all outside expectations. Despite the late heartbreak of missing the play-offs, the Hollywood duo have hit back at the skeptics who tipped the North Wales side for a relegation battle.

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📽️ | Sheff Utd fans troll Spurs over relegation

Sheffield United supporters made sure their voices were heard during the final day of the Championship season, taking a brutal swipe at Tottenham Hotspur as they look ahead to a potential reunion in the second tier. Despite a campaign of mixed fortunes, the Blades' faithful travelled in numbers to witness a hard-fought victory that dampened their hosts' promotion dreams.

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'Completely gutted' - Reynolds reacts after Wrexham play-off failure

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has voiced his heartbreak after the club's pursuit of a historic fourth consecutive promotion came to a dramatic end on the final day of the Championship season. The Red Dragons were unable to secure the victory they needed to book their place in the play-offs, leaving the Hollywood star to reflect on a rollercoaster campaign.

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Ipswich Town v Queens Park Rangers - Sky Bet Championship

Ipswich promoted as Wrexham suffer play-off heartbreak

Ipswich Town have completed their swift return to the Premier League after a dominant final-day victory over QPR sparked wild celebrations at Portman Road. While the Tractor Boys toasted a second-place finish, there was only misery for Hollywood-owned Wrexham, whose late charge for a play-off spot ended in a devastating stalemate.

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🎥 | Wes Morgan reveals all about Leicester's miracle title win

In the latest episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast, Wes Morgan, captain of Leicester City's historic title-winning side, shares the real story behind one of the greatest underdog achievements in football history. The conversation dives deep into the mindset behind the Foxes' impossible Premier League title win, a 5000-1 miracle that shocked the world. The ex-Nottingham Forest defender also discusses his battles with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, his pride at representing Jamaica and more.

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Wrexham AFC v Portsmouth - Sky Bet Championship

Will Wrexham check other results? Stance in play-off chase

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has confirmed he will be closely monitoring rival scores as the Red Dragons hunt a historic fourth consecutive promotion to reach the Premier League. The Hollywood-owned club faces a decisive final-day showdown against Middlesbrough, with their top-six fate hanging in the balance against rivals Hull City and Derby County.

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Could Vardy rejoin Leicester after back-to-back relegations?

In 2016, Leicester City were Premier League champions and gracing Champions League competition. In 2021, they won the FA Cup and Community Shield - allowing another foray into European competition to be enjoyed. Fast forward five years and the Foxes have suffered back-to-back relegations and will be playing in League One next season. What has gone wrong? Paul Dickov has cast an eye over the “upsetting” situation during an exclusive interview with GOAL.

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Lampard makes Coventry transfers vow amid Championship trophy celebrations

Frank Lampard has warned that Coventry City must act swiftly and decisively in the summer transfer market to ensure their return to the Premier League does not end in immediate relegation. Speaking amid the jubilant celebrations of their Championship title lift after a 3-1 win over Wrexham, the manager insisted that work must begin right away to bridge the immense gap to the top flight.

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Drama for Welcome to Wrexham! Play-off race goes to final day

Frank Lampard’s Coventry City marked their promotion to the Premier League with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Wrexham, leaving the Red Dragons facing a nervous final day in their bid for the play-offs. Late strikes from Victor Torp and Ephron Mason-Clark broke Wrexham's resistance after Ollie Rathbone had cancelled out Brandon Thomas-Asante’s opener.

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Lampard addresses Chelsea links following Rosenior sacking

Frank Lampard has reaffirmed his commitment to Coventry City following suggestions he could be targeted for a sensational third stint at Chelsea. After leading the Sky Blues to the Championship title and Premier League promotion, the Blues legend insisted he is focused on his current success rather than the vacancy left by Liam Rosenior’s sacking.

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Lampard's links with Chelsea return addressed by Coventry owner

Coventry City owner Doug King believes Frank Lampard has finally found his "happy place" after leading the Sky Blues back to the Premier League. The Chelsea legend’s stock as a manager is at an all-time high after securing the Championship title, sparking inevitable talk of a third stint at Stamford Bridge following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior.

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Wrexham co-owners Mac & Reynolds send Vegas invite to Lampard & Coventry

Wrexham's Hollywood co-owners Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds have never been shy about celebrating success with a trip to Las Vegas, but their latest invitation comes with a calculated twist. After Frank Lampard's Coventry City secured the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League, the Red Dragons' bosses are looking to exploit the festive mood to aid their own pursuit of a place in the top flight.

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Bellingham buys stake in cricket's Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix

Real Madrid and England superstar Jude Bellingham has made a surprise move into the business side of professional sport by becoming a minority shareholder in cricket's Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix. The 22-year-old midfielder, who remains a hero in the West Midlands after his breakout years at Birmingham City, joins the ownership group ahead of the 2026 cricket season.

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Frequently asked questions

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.

The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.

Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.

Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.

As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.

Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.

At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.

Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.

Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.

The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.

Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.

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