Premier League confirm 15-man shortlist for Hall of Fame 2024 inductions
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Premier League confirm 15-man shortlist for Hall of Fame 2024 inductions
Premier League announce 15-man shortlist of nominations for Hall of Fame
Ashley Cole inducted on Monday morning and set to be joined by two other former players
John Terry, Eden Hazard, Edwin van der Sar and Nemanja Vidic among nominations
By Sean Walsh
12:18 PM GMT
Van der Sar and Vidic have been nominated
Van der Sar and Vidic have been nominated / Shaun Botterill/GettyImages
The Premier League have revealed the 15 newest nominees to be inducted into their Hall of Fame.
20 players and two managers have so far been entered into the Hall of Fame, which was set up in 2021 to honour the achievements of the greatest personnel in the Premier League era.
Ashley Cole was confirmed as an inductee on Monday morning and he is set to be joined by two further players.
Among those nominated are Manchester United legends Nemanja Vidic, Gary Neville, Andy Cole, Edwin van der Sar and Michael Carrick, while Chelsea favourites John Terry and Eden Hazard are also on the list.
Cesc Fabregas and Sol Campbell have been recognised for their accomplishments across London rivals, with Michael Owen - formerly of Liverpool, Newcastle, Man Utd and Stoke - too is nominated.
Manchester City are represented by Yaya Toure and David Silva, who were both part of title-winning teams under three different managers.
2024 will see the fewest people entered into the Premier League Hall of Fame, with the number dwindling year-on-year since the second set of inductions. Eight people were inducted in 2021 and 2022, but this was followed by only five in 2023. Cole's addition plus two others will leave 2024's total at three.
Fans can vote on the two next inductees on the Premier League's website, with polls closing on April 8 at 12pm BST.
2024 Premier League Hall of Fame nominees - full list
Sol Campbell
Michael Carrick
Andy Cole
Jermain Defoe
Cesc Fabregas
Les Ferdinand
Robbie Fowler
Eden Hazard
Gary Neville
Michael Owen
David Silva
John Terry
Yaya Toure
Edwin van der Sar
Nemanja Vidic
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Real Madrid unveil new kit in collaboration with adidas Y-3
Real Madrid have released a striking new fourth kit
The jersey and matchwear collection is the latest collaboration with Y-3
Two goalkeeper kits have also been released
By Jack Gallagher
11:30 AM GMT
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Real Madrid have a new kit / Image courtesy of adidas
Real Madrid have unveiled their fourth kit and matchwear collection for the 2023/24 season in collaboration with Y-3.
Madrid, adidas and Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 brand released a highly-sought after travel collection earlier this year, with Jude Bellingham and Zinedine Zidane famously advertising the apparel together, and previously released a number of memorable jerseys too - notably wearing an all-black Y-3 kit during an El Clasico clash with Barcelona in 2022.
The new jersey
The new jersey / Image courtesy of adidas
Now the trio have released another collection, this time a premium matchwear range which includes a striking purple fourth jersey covered in "a signature rose motif that takes inspiration from the early days of the collaboration between adidas and Yohji Yamamoto, when roses were the graphic of choice and became the iconic signature of the renowned Japanese fashion designer."
The kit itself is described by adidas as being "constructed with moisture wicking HEAT.RDY technology to keep players feeling dry while performing on the biggest stage. Story and identity come together in the Matchwear kit through the colours of Real Madrid, where purple is a key shade within the club’s DNA."
Along with the fourth kit, the new Y-3 collection also included a black and an orange goalkeeper kits, white pre-match anthem jacket, top and shorts, and a number of "fanwear" items including a crossbody bag and a scarf.
An instant classic
An instant classic / Image courtesy of adidas
Expectedly, Madrid's superstar midfielder Bellingham was once again at the front and centre of the promotional images for the new collection, with David Alaba and female stars Naomie Feller and Misa Rodriguez also being involved.
The new adidas, Y-3 and Real Madrid collaboration collection will be available to purchase from March 27.
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Raheem Sterling helps Chelsea secure exciting striker trial
Chelsea will take Nigerian teenager Hafiz Umar Ibrahim on trial
Striker recently netted ten goals in six games at an Italian youth tournament
Raheem Sterling helped convince Ibrahim to make the move
By Tom Gott
2:00 PM GMT
Sterling helped Chelsea get a deal over the line
Sterling helped Chelsea get a deal over the line / Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/GettyImages
Chelsea will take teenage striker Hafiz Umar Ibrahim on a two-week trial after Raheem Sterling helped convince the Nigerian to link up with the Blues.
Ibrahim, 18, currently represents Ojodu City in his native Nigeria and made headlines with a haul of ten goals in six games during a youth tournament in Italy last month, finishing as the tournament's top scorer.
Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt tried to sign Ibrahim but Chelsea have now swooped in to secure his signature on a two-week trial.
As first reported by Soccernet.ng and later backed up by the Evening Standard, Chelsea had Sterling speak with Ibrahim to discuss a move to Stamford Bridge, and the 18-year-old striker has now received all the documents needed to head to England for his trial.
The towering striker, who stands at 6'2 and compares himself to Romelu Lukaku, will begin his trial with Chelsea on Monday.
Ibrahim also has interest from Spain and Italy, where Inter and AC Milan are both understood to be chasing his signature.
Should Ibrahim impress, he is expected to earn a contract with Chelsea's sister side Strasbourg in France.
Scouting Africa has become a bigger priority for Chelsea following the appointment of Joe Shields as co-director of recruitment and talent, with 17-year-old Senegalese midfielder Pape Daouda Diong also joining the BlueCo bubble.
Shields, who has a reputation as one of the finest scouts of young talents in England, was also influential in the deal to sign Jamaican striker Dujuan Richards. The 18-year-old, who goes by 'Whisper', has two goals in five games for Chelsea's Under-21s since joining in January.
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Raheem Sterling makes decision on Chelsea future following Stamford Bridge boos - report
Chelsea fans turned on Raheem Sterling in FA Cup win against Leicester on Sunday
Saudi Pro League clubs interested in signing winger
Sterling wants to make success of spell at Stamford Bridge
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By Sean Walsh
19 Mar 2024
Sterling has struggled recently
Sterling has struggled recently / James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages
Raheem Sterling wants to stay and fight for his place at Chelsea amid links to the Saudi Pro League, according to a report.
The winger joined the Blues in the summer of 2022 from Manchester City for a £47.5m transfer fee. However, he has struggled to replicate the form of his days at the Etihad Stadium
Sterling has most recently come in for intense criticism following his poor performance in Sunday's 4-2 victory against Leicester City in round six of the FA Cup. Despite assisting Chelsea's second goal, Sterling missed a penalty, skewed a shot wide when one-on-one with the goalkeeper and fired a free-kick from 20 yards horribly off target.
Fans booed Sterling as well as the decision not to be the first forward substituted off by Mauricio Pochettino that day, with the 29-year-old taking to social media to apologise to supporters post-match.
Raheem Sterling
Sterling was poor against Leicester / Alex Pantling/GettyImages
The Evening Standard report Sterling is 'determined' to become a success at Chelsea and will snub the chance to leave this summer, with clubs in Saudi Arabia interested in his services.
Sterling is unlikely to receive offers from other clubs in England owing to his £300,000-a-week wages and Chelsea's likely asking price. He has two years left to run on his deal and is ultimately happy in west London.
Since making the switch from Man City, Sterling has made 74 appearances for Chelsea, registering 17 goals and 14 assists. This season alone, he's scored eight times and added 10 assists in 36 matches.
Owing to a fine run of form earlier this season, Sterling was tipped to receive a recall to Gareth Southgate's England squad, but has continued to be shunned by the Three Lions boss - his last appearance for his country came at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Mauricio Pochettino addresses Raheem Sterling boos after FA Cup win
Chelsea delivered a 4-2 win over Leicester in the FA Cup
Fans were quick to boo after Raheem Sterling missed a penalty early in the game
Mauricio Pochettino believes fans need to "support" the player
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By Katie Catherall
17 Mar 2024
Pochettino believes fans should support Sterling
Pochettino believes fans should support Sterling / GLYN KIRK/GettyImages
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has sent a message to fans after crowds at Stamford Bridge aimed boos at Raheem Sterling on Sunday.
Chelsea opened the scoreline in the 13th minute, but then a missed penalty from Raheem Sterling just 13 minutes later altered the tone for the remainder of the game.
Crowds were quick to show their emotion towards the player, aiming angry boos towards the winger before cheering when he was later substitued.
Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino shared his frustrations around the negative reactions, telling fans they need to support players.
Mauricio Pochettino
Pochettino has asked fans to support players / Richard Heathcote/GettyImages
When asked about the boos towards Sterling, Pochettino told BBC Sport : "We need to support him, he's an amazing player.
“He has more than 10 years experience in the Premier League. Of course I think the contribution was good. He was a little bit unlucky with some actions where he should have scored. But we are a team and we need to be there for everyone.”
"Fans are entitled to show their emotion. For us we try to emphasise with our fans not to criticise.
"They want the best for our team and players. But we are in a project. We need support and to really believe. We are trying to build something.
"We are in a process to build the team. I know really well how to manage. What the fans want is to win the game and that we achieved. What the fans want is to go to Wembley and that we achieved. They need to trust me to manage in the way I think is the best way for the club.
"We need to respect their opinion as much as they need to respect my decision."
Chelsea's victory sees them progress to the final four of the FA Cup, where they will face holders Manchester City at Wembley Stadium. They return to action when they host Burnley in the Premier League on March. 30
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