In a whirlwind of transfer drama, the relentless pursuit of midfielder Mason Mount has sparked a fierce clash between Premier League powerhouses Chelsea and Manchester United. As the plot thickens, Chelsea has emphatically rebuffed Manchester United's audacious third bid, an underwhelming £55 million offer, for the coveted star.

Undeterred by the setback, Chelsea retaliates with their masterstroke, presenting a counter-proposal that tantalizes the senses. Their audacious move boasts a princely sum of £58 million, complemented by an additional £7 million in potential add-ons as if daring Manchester United to match their audacity. Fueling the flames, Chelsea extends an open invitation to engage in a face-to-face meeting, their eyes fixed firmly on a mutually agreeable resolution.

As fans watch Harry Kane taking a penalty or Bukayo Saka jinxing past a defender, they must be struck by the great athleticism the players have.

It’s not just the men’s team either – Georgia Stanway, Lauren Hemp, and England’s Lionesses had the nation on the edge of their seat during this summer and had to be at peak physical fitness as they battled bravely, but ultimately in vain, to lift their first World Cup.

After FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he was trying to solve the dispute that dominated the beginning of Qatar 2022, England captain Leah Williamson might be allowed to wear a One Love armband at the Women's World Cup.

However, when asked if they will appear at the Women's World Cup, Mr. Infantino stated today in London: "When England slammed with sanctions by FIFA, they abandoned plans for Harry Kane to wear the multicolored garment highlighting LGBTQ rights at the men's World Cup in November."

Harry Kane has admitted that he will always be haunted by the penalty he missed in the World Cup for England against France. The captain lifted the ball much high over the bar in the 84th minute of the quarter-final match and cut a broken figure later on.

In Kane's career, it has been a serious individual setback, since he became a significant part of the Tottenham team in the 2014-15 seasons. However, he said that he will not let it undermine or affect his performance.

The England Football Association have confirmed that Gareth Southgate will remain as the coach of the national team until 2024 amidst a lot of speculation that he would be replaced following a disappointing World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

Even though the Three Lions came to the World Cup as one of the favourites to lift the trophy, they were ultimately knocked out in the quarter-final stage by France, who reached the finals. This is one of the biggest failures for Southgate since taking over from Roy Hodgson in 2016. Since then, England have been able to reach the semi-final of the World Cup and final of the European Championship.

The face of the England setup has also changed dramatically with several new youngsters brought into the lineup to replace the old guards like Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard.

England and Wales face off each other on Tuesday, 29th November which is their final game in the group round. Both sides are keen to end this stage of games with a strong lead in points. England looks forward to making a strong statement after their lackluster game against the US. It ended with a score of 1-1 which Gareth Bale provided for the team.

On the other hand, the game that Wales played against Iran also left the fans wanting a better performance. Page described his team’s performance as one that could be improved. Indeed, Wales has had a winless streak in seven matches till now. If England can get three points against their opponent then they will land on a top position in the group.

Both sides have made excellent starts to the season with seven points from a possible nine, so it should be an entertaining encounter on the south coast.

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Preview: Brighton vs. Leeds - prediction, team news, lineups
After securing their highest top-flight placing in the club's history with last season's ninth-placed finish, Brighton have picked up from where they left off this time around, with a 0-0 draw at home against Newcastle United sandwiched by impressive away wins at Manchester United and West Ham United in the opening weeks of the campaign.

You might not realise it, but football and poker are inextricably linked and have been for many years.

Often, a team are referred to as playing poker when making transfer dealings. They try to keep the value of their hand a secret, which is why we have so many undisclosed fees in football these days.

You might hear terms such as going ‘all-in’ on a deal mentioned or ‘raising the stakes’ when it comes to a move. Manchester United certainly raised the stakes this summer, as Antony’s price rose from £50m in the first instance to an eye-watering £86m.

According to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, as relayed by Sport Witness, West Ham United have made a surprise enquiry to Lazio over the potential availability of experienced defender Francesco Acerbi. But their approach has been knocked back, with the 34-year-old Italian international not keen on moving to the London Stadium.

It is well-documented that West Ham are looking to sign not one but two centre-backs before the summer transfer window slams shut to deal with their current central defensive crisis. Thilo Kehrer has been confirmed as West Ham’s sixth summer arrival in what looks like a bargain deal at £10 million upfront.

England international Harvey Barnes was on target as Leicester City secured a 2-1 away win over hosts Preston North End in their pre-season friendly clash on Saturday. The England winger turned out to be the recipient of the winning goal at the end of the game at Deepdale.

Leicester City have two weeks before they play their first Premier League game in the new season. The Foxes will start the upcoming Premier League campaign at home to London team Brentford. In preparation for the new Premier League season, Leicester City divided their team into two for the friendly games against Preston North End and Derby County.