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35 minutes ago
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Former England striker Andy Carroll signs for Dagenham & Redbridge
Andy Carroll will play sixth-tier football next season after signing for National League South side Dagenham & Redbridge on a free transfer. The former Newcastle, West Ham and Liverpool striker, 36, who became a free agent after leaving Bordeaux this summer, has reportedly taken a minority stake in the club as part of a Qatari-led takeover, and will be managed by the former Manchester City striker Lee Bradbury. Carroll, who won nine England caps, told the Sun: 'I really enjoyed my time in Bordeaux but it's time for me to get settled with my family. I was getting offers from clubs in France, Italy and Spain, but I wanted to come home. It's not every day... ⚔️ 'I could sign for a top club, but me and the managers might not see eye to eye, so I just want to be somewhere I'm going to be happy. It's never been about the money for me, I could have signed for a lot more money. I just love playing football.' The signing coincided with Dagenham announcing a takeover by a consortium of private investors from Qatar, subject to approval by the FA and the National League. Youseph Al Sharif, representing the group, told the club's website: 'I've followed English football closely for years, and I know what clubs like Dagenham represent to their communities. We're stepping into something that matters to people's lives, and we don't take that lightly. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion 'We're here to contribute properly and earn our place. This will take time, but we're committed to building with care, ambition, and respect for everything Dagenham & Redbridge FC stands for.'
Daily Mail
41 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Carlos Alcaraz gets a pizza the action with fans as defending Wimbledon champion dines out in London ahead of men's final clash at SW19
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz loaded up on carbs the healthy way as he dined out with his team ahead of today's men's final at SW19. The 22-year-old Spanish star tucked into a hefty gluten-free, cheese-topped pizza in an Italian restaurant in south-west London on Friday night. Back-to-back Wimbledon winner Alcaraz's gluten-free diet is following in the footsteps of veteran Novak Djokovic, with the 24-time Grand Slam winner crediting it with transforming his performance. The diet is believed to reduce inflammation and boost energy levels. Despite his fame, Alcaraz is known for frequenting local neighbourhood restaurants – such as the Olive Garden in Southfields just down the road from the All England Club – wherever he plays. Dressed casually in grey Nike shorts and a white T-shirt, he swapped his trainers for trendy white Crocs emblazoned with charms spelling his nickname 'Carlitos' across both shoes. Arriving with an entourage of nine, Alcaraz was 20 minutes late for his table. Staff pulled down blinds near his corner table to give the star privacy. But he was happy to pose for pictures with fans, right, who wished him good luck for today's match as he left the restaurant at 11pm. Alcaraz faces world No 1 Jannik Sinner, who is looking to avenge his French Open defeat. Italian Sinner escaped a lengthy drugs ban last year after twice testing positive for steroids. Alcaraz is battling to join an elite club of men who have won the title three years in succesion, which at present includes only Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Even Alcaraz's hero Nadal's only won two Wimbledon crowns. Between 2003 to 2023, Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic accumulated 66 Grand Slam titles between them. However, Djokovic's semi-final defeat is just the latest evidence that a changing of the guard has taken place, with Sinner and Alcaraz perhaps the next big rivalry to dominate the sport. Between them, Alcaraz and Sinner have shared the last six Grand Slam titles and their mesmeric clash last month in the longest-ever French Open final is being touted as one of the greatest of all time. The Spaniard came back from two sets down and saved three match points on his way to a fifth Grand Slam title, in the process taking his head-to-head record over Sinner to 8-4, including winning all of the last four. It was a painful defeat for world number one Sinner but he has not had to wait long to try to set the record straight. 'He is the favourite. He won here two times in a row. He's again in the final. It's very tough to beat him on grass but I like these challenges,' the 23-year-old Sinner said of Alcaraz after beating Djokovic to reach his first Wimbledon final. 'This is the second consecutive Grand Slam that we are in the final and playing each other, which is great from my side. I believe it's good for the sport.' Sinner's three Grand Slam titles have all come on hard courts, two in Melbourne and one in New York. The only other time they have met on grass was at Wimbledon in 2022 when Sinner won their last-16 clash in four sets. 'I expect that on Sunday, just to be on the limit, to be on the line,' the 22-year-old Alcaraz, who is on a 24-match winning streak, said. 'I just hope not to be five hours and a half on court again. But if have to, I will.'
BBC News
an hour ago
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Argentina 17-17 England - Matera sin-binned as visitors press for score
Update: Date: 62 mins Title: Post Content: Argentina 17-17 England Jack van Poortvliet is on at scrum-half. England have a man advantage. Update: Date: 22:12 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbcrugby, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only – texts will be charged at your standard message rate) England playing it all in the Pumas half this half. Got to turn this into points now and a fantastic series win awaits.... Richy B This is classic England rugby, big strong heavy forwards dominating the opposition… but being useless at scoring tries Chris About time the ref did something about the indiscipline, I've never seen so many fouls before a card! Gregg in Bristol Update: Date: 60 mins Title: Post Content: Argentina 17-17 England The crowd are UP. Can Argentina see this out? They will be a man light for half of the remaining game. Update: Date: 59 mins Title: Sin-bin - Pablo Matera Content: Argentina 17-17 England Argentina are down to 14! Veteran Pablo Matera just lies across the ball with England a few metres out and kills the play. He's in the bin for 10 minutes. Update: Date: 58 mins Title: Post Content: Argentina 17-17 England Curtis Langdon charges out of the maul and England look like scoring for a moment but Freddie Steward is wrapped up - there's then another penalty to England. Update: Date: 58 mins Title: Post Content: Argentina 17-17 England Guy Pepper is on for England as George Ford kicks another penalty for a knock on into the corner. Curtis Langdon is secure with the ball and finds the England pack. Update: Date: 22:05 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbcrugby, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only – texts will be charged at your standard message rate) England do realise they have to hold onto the ball if they're going to score a try right? So many handling errors, it's so frustrating! Catie Update: Date: 57 mins Title: Post Content: Argentina 17-17 England Brilliant from England at the breakdown after another good George Ford kick ahead. Can they find a way through? Update: Date: 53 mins Title: Post Content: Argentina 17-17 England Half an hour left, the finishers off the bench could have a say in this one yet. Update: Date: 53 mins Title: Penalty - Argentina 17-17 England Content: George Ford Scores level! The Argentina penalty count keeps on rising and when they gift one bang in front the England number 10 laces through the posts. Update: Date: 50 mins Title: Post Content: Argentina 17-14 England England's kick chase has been excellent all night but Santiago Carreras does brilliantly to nip one inside under heavy pressure. No scores since the break but plenty to keep an eye on. Update: Date: 49 mins Title: Replacement Content: Argentina 17-14 England Theo Dan is now hurt and limps away - on comes #getinvolved favourite Curtis Langdon at hooker. Update: Date: 49 mins Title: Post Content: Argentina 17-14 England A minute of bedlam. Charged down kicks, knock-ons, turnovers, jacklas and steals, it's all a bit hectic but it's fun! Argentina survive. Update: Date: 47 mins Title: Post Content: Argentina 17-14 England The Pumas are defending like, er, beavers here and England come up against a striped wall time and again. George Ford puts in another lovely kick but Tom Willis is wrapped up. Still they come... Update: Date: 21:52 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbcrugby, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only – texts will be charged at your standard message rate) Lee Blackett is a brilliant attack coach and England would do well to have him as part of the coaching set up on a permanent basis David Beckett Have we just witnessed the 40 minutes that cost Theo Dan any semblance of an international rugby career? If only there was a position in rugby that didn't require any need to handle the ball, sadly I don't think hooker is that position. Anon Langdon should have far more caps than he does. Get him in for Dan asap Adam Update: Date: 44 mins Title: Post Content: Argentina 17-14 England England get it back and wheel left, they have a man over and whip it wide but Tom Roebuck loses the ball in a crunching tackle. Argentina want this! Update: Date: 43 mins Title: Post Content: Argentina 17-14 England England have the ball down to within five metres. Big pressure - but Sam Underhill loses the ball and Argentina can clear! Update: Date: 42 mins Title: Post Content: Argentina 17-14 England Argentina prop Francisco Gomez Kodela gives away a second penalty in two minutes and is immediately replaced. We've seen enough. Update: Date: 41 mins Title: Post Content: Argentina 17-14 England Argentina are offside in the first 30 seconds and George Ford boots it into a good area. Update: Date: 41 mins Title: Kick-off Content: Argentina 17-14 England Here we go!
