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Matthew Holt

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Grew up in North Lincolnshire idolising the likes of Gary Hooper and Billy Sharp for his beloved Scunthorpe United, before eventually departing for the north-west of England and in particular, Manchester. Joined GOAL in the summer of 2023 and has written for Manchester United, Manchester Evening News, Liverpool Echo and SPORF.

Articles by Matthew Holt

Real Madrid Vinicius Junior
Illness delays Vinicius return as Madrid star ruled out vs Atleti
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has been ruled out of his side's derby clash with Atletico Madrid on Sunday through illness.
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Manchester United D. Dalot
Dalot praises Man Utd's 'aggresive' win over Burnley
Diogo Dalot has praised Manchester United's "aggressive" performance following his side's 1-0 win over Burnley in the Premier League.
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Arsenal Transfers
Could Ramsdale really leave Arsenal in January?
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is willing to stay and fight for his place at Arsenal, after recently being axed as the club's number one.
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L. Bronze England
Bronze: Lionesses determined to succeed USWNT as 'leaders'
England defender Lucy Bronze hopes the Lionesses can 'set the standard' on and off the pitch in women's football.
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Major League Soccer Inter Miami CF
A great night for Messi! Inter Miami given MLS playoff boost
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have been provided with a timely boost to their chances of reaching the MLS playoffs.
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L. Messi Paris Saint-Germain
PSG president Al-Khelaifi fires back at Messi!
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has fired back at Lionel Messi following claims the club did little to celebrate Argentina's World Cup success.
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C. Pulisic AC Milan
'Tough' - Pulisic's verdict after AC Milan's narrow win
Christian Pulisic provided his verdict after AC Milan narrowly overcame Hellas Verona 1-0 in Serie A.
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O. Dembele Paris Saint-Germain
Dembele to leave already?! Arsenal & Spurs monitoring PSG star
Arsenal and Tottenham are said to be monitoring the current situation surrounding PSG winger Ousmane Dembele.
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A. Garnacho Manchester United
Ten Hag explains decision not to start Garnacho
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has explained his decision not to start Alejandro Garnacho against Burnley.
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Wrexham P. Parkinson
Wrexham boss on how Reynolds & co. helped chase down rivals
Phil Parkinson says he is relishing the developing rivalry between his Wrexham side and fellow League Two outfit Stockport County.

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L. Messi Major League Soccer
'Donkey' - Carragher claims Messi sent him insulting DM
Pundit Jamie Carragher has claimed he received a direct message from Lionel Messi in which the Argentine superstar called him a 'donkey'.
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Chelsea Corinthians
Chelsea cool interest in Brazilian starlet Moscardo
Chelsea have reportedly cooled their interest in Brazilian starlet Gabriel Moscardo as a result of Corinthians' huge demands for the teenager.
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G. Lo Celso Barcelona
Barcelona considering surprise move for Lo Celso
Barcelona are said to be considering a surprise January swoop for out-of-favour Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso.
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M. Earps Manchester United Women
Earps admits struggles with Arsenal transfer speculation
Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has admitted the recent scrutiny she has faced has taken its toll amid transfer interest from Arsenal.
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Chelsea M. Pochettino
Pochettino responds to claims Thiago Silva is 'frustrated'
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has responded to claims that veteran defender Thiago Silva has grown frustrated at the club.
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Vinicius Junior Real Madrid
Ancelotti jokes Vini Jr 'cried for hours' over The Best snub
Carlo Ancelotti has joked that Vinicius Jr 'cried for three or four hours' after being snubbed for FIFA's The Best Men's Player award.
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R. Hodgson Crystal Palace
Hodgson to miss Crystal Palace clash with Aston Villa
Roy Hodgson is set to miss Crystal Palace's Premier League clash at Aston Villa on Saturday due to illness.
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J. Bellingham Real Madrid
Ancelotti explains Bellingham's flying start for Real Madrid
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has explained the flying start Jude Bellingham has made following his arrival from Borussia Dortmund.
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Premier League
USMNT star Turner celebrates birth of baby girl
USMNT and Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matt Turner has welcomed a new baby girl into the world.
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Chelsea M. Pochettino
Pochettino explains decision to accept bids for Chelsea duo
Mauricio Pochettino has explained Chelsea's decision to accept bids for both Trevor Chalobah and Ian Maatsen on transfer deadline day.