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Arsenal have activated option to extend William Saliba contract until June 2024. Existing terms were due to end June 2023 & deadline to trigger extra 12 months was Dec 31. Arsenal did so in recent days. Talks continue over fresh deal. https://theathletic.com/4046228/2022/12/30/arsenal-contract-news-saliba/

Raheem Sterling left out of starting line-up for England against Senegal Raheem Sterling  is set to miss out on a place in  England ’s starting XI for their 2022 World Cup last-16 clash with  Senegal . Sterling, 27, has been among England’s top performers under Gareth Southgate but he is set to miss out on a place in England’s team for their first knockout match in Qatar. Any impact the  Chelsea  forward will make will therefore have to be from the substitutes bench. England vs Senegal live Sterling has made a total of 81 appearances for England, scoring 20 goals. He also started England’s first two matches in Qatar, against  Iran  and the  United States , before he dropped to the bench for the win over  Wales . And Southgate has elected to leave him on the bench once again for Saturday’s match against Senegal, as he continues to tinker with his front line. Southgate warned ahead of the round of 16 match that England will not underestimate Se...

The women - who aren't allowed at matches back home - saw men filming them & others watching with binoculars. The concerns have been reported to FIFA. https://theathletic.com/3944659/2022/11/28/iran-world-cup-2022-spies/?source=twitteruk

 Michael Beale travelling north to finalise Rangers move. Agreement in place that will see QPR receive asking price in compensation. #QPR search for new head coach under way & they hope to make appointment soon.  https://theathletic.com/3941961/2022/11/27/michael-beale-rangers-qpr-deal/