Sachin Nakrani
@sachinnakrani.bsky.social
Deputy Football Editor at @theguardian.com I Random thoughts & rubbish jokes
An extraordinary anti-doping case and a bit of a worry for five-a-side footballers everywhere.
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Vålerenga call for anti-doping changes after artificial pitch causes footballer to fail drug test
Vålerenga have called for anti-doping regulations to be strengthened after a player in their women’s team was found to have ingested a banned stimulant from rubber crumb in a pitch
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November 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
An extraordinary anti-doping case and a bit of a worry for five-a-side footballers everywhere.
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www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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When he was late arriving to court today I didn't expect it to end this way. I'm very glad he has pleaded guilty, there was no doubt he was the driver, and it was deeply upsetting for the people at the parade and in Liverpool
Former Royal Marine pleads guilty to injuring 29 people at Liverpool FC parade
Former Royal Marine pleads guilty to injuring 29 people at Liverpool FC parade
Paul Doyle who drove into a crowd of celebrating football fans in May, changed plea unexpectedly
A former Royal Marine has pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial to injuring 29 people, including two babies, by ploughing his car through crowds at a Liverpool FC victory parade.
Paul Doyle, 54, deliberately drove his Ford Titanium Galaxy at football fans after tailgating an ambulance down a packed road that was closed to non-emergency service vehicles on 26 May. Continue reading...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
When he was late arriving to court today I didn't expect it to end this way. I'm very glad he has pleaded guilty, there was no doubt he was the driver, and it was deeply upsetting for the people at the parade and in Liverpool
Bravo The Times, bravo.
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Bravo The Times, bravo.
Idrissa Gueye applauded by Everton teammates after apologising for Michael Keane slap. However, subsequent suspension and Afcon duty means he may be missing for the Blues until the new year. By Andy Hunter for @sport.theguardian.com
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Idrissa Gueye applauded by Everton teammates after apologising for Michael Keane slap
Idrissa Gueye received a round of applause from the Everton squad after apologising for his red card in Monday’s victory at Manchester United
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November 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Idrissa Gueye applauded by Everton teammates after apologising for Michael Keane slap. However, subsequent suspension and Afcon duty means he may be missing for the Blues until the new year. By Andy Hunter for @sport.theguardian.com
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www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Chelsea face Barcelona tonight. An intriguing encounter, especially given both sides have a child baller in their ranks. Estêvão v Lamine Yamal. Winner gets an extra hour of screen time.
By @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com
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By @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com
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Estêvão ready to rival Lamine Yamal in battle of the teenage prodigies
When Chelsea host Barcelona, fans can assess two 18-year-olds who are equally tipped as future Ballon d’Or winners
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November 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Chelsea face Barcelona tonight. An intriguing encounter, especially given both sides have a child baller in their ranks. Estêvão v Lamine Yamal. Winner gets an extra hour of screen time.
By @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
By @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com
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“Lights, Canberra, no action” is a sensational headline. Will find out who wrote it when I’m back in the office tomorrow and buy them a Twirl from the canteen vending machine.
Tuesday's GUARDIAN SPORT: Lights, Canberra, no action #TomorrowsPapersToday
November 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
“Lights, Canberra, no action” is a sensational headline. Will find out who wrote it when I’m back in the office tomorrow and buy them a Twirl from the canteen vending machine.
Pro Evo: The Movie.
Illegal streaming site smartly avoiding intellectual property concerns by using generic club crests
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Pro Evo: The Movie.
Imagine sitting in a restaurant, minding your own business, and hearing this conversation coming from a nearby table. Be the craziest and best moment of your life.
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Family Guy Cast on How Their Voices Have Changed #esquire #familyguy
YouTube video by Esquire
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November 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Imagine sitting in a restaurant, minding your own business, and hearing this conversation coming from a nearby table. Be the craziest and best moment of your life.
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"I hope today will bring a moment of truth, optimism and clarity, not led by institutions but by people who have endured the greatest harm" - Baroness Floella Benjamin at the launch of the Windush Justice Inquiry Report.
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In depth: Fight for Windrush justice goes on
Victims of the Windrush immigration scandal and campaigners fighting to secure justice on their behalf gathered in the House of Lords last week.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"I hope today will bring a moment of truth, optimism and clarity, not led by institutions but by people who have endured the greatest harm" - Baroness Floella Benjamin at the launch of the Windush Justice Inquiry Report.
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Look how sad Dom is about the prospect of having to play football for Liverpool again.
November 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Look how sad Dom is about the prospect of having to play football for Liverpool again.
Virgil van Dijk spoke after Liverpool’s loss to Nottingham Forest yesterday. Nothing unusual about that. What was unusual was how visibly angry he was, admitting the champions are a mess and accusing teammates of shirking responsibility & letting down Arne Slot.
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Virgil van Dijk admits Liverpool are in a mess and hits out at teammates
Virgil van Dijk has delivered a scathing assessment of Liverpool’s woeful title defence, the club captain admitting the champions are in a mess
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November 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Virgil van Dijk spoke after Liverpool’s loss to Nottingham Forest yesterday. Nothing unusual about that. What was unusual was how visibly angry he was, admitting the champions are a mess and accusing teammates of shirking responsibility & letting down Arne Slot.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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The bitter irony of Murillo's goal being allowed against Liverpool is that it is the direct consequence of van Dijk's wrongly disallowed goal against Man City, which the PL panel agreed should have stood. When things start going against you...
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The bitter irony of Murillo's goal being allowed against Liverpool is that it is the direct consequence of van Dijk's wrongly disallowed goal against Man City, which the PL panel agreed should have stood. When things start going against you...
“And so here we have it, the ultimate in grotesque sporting spectacles”
@barneyronay.bsky.social on Cristiano Ronaldo meeting Donald Trump at the White House. Somewhere, always, there was also Gianni Infantino and we all deserve so much better than this.
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@barneyronay.bsky.social on Cristiano Ronaldo meeting Donald Trump at the White House. Somewhere, always, there was also Gianni Infantino and we all deserve so much better than this.
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Ronaldo dines with Donald for glamour portion of grotesque Saudi-funded spectacle | Barney Ronay
A pension-pot World Cup is looming for CR9 and with Donald Trump in the White House and Mohammed bin Salman at his back, it seems this is now a safe space
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November 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
“And so here we have it, the ultimate in grotesque sporting spectacles”
@barneyronay.bsky.social on Cristiano Ronaldo meeting Donald Trump at the White House. Somewhere, always, there was also Gianni Infantino and we all deserve so much better than this.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
@barneyronay.bsky.social on Cristiano Ronaldo meeting Donald Trump at the White House. Somewhere, always, there was also Gianni Infantino and we all deserve so much better than this.
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“For the first time in 104 years an Ashes Test match has been wrapped up inside just two days and England, on the receiving end of an eight-wicket thumping, may already be broken”
No messing from @ali-martin.bsky.social in Perth.
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No messing from @ali-martin.bsky.social in Perth.
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Travis Head powers Australia to humbling Ashes Test win over England inside two days
Travis Head’s crushing 123 drove Australia to their target of 205 and snared victory over England in the first Ashes Test by eight wickets
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November 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
“For the first time in 104 years an Ashes Test match has been wrapped up inside just two days and England, on the receiving end of an eight-wicket thumping, may already be broken”
No messing from @ali-martin.bsky.social in Perth.
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No messing from @ali-martin.bsky.social in Perth.
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England on day one vs England on day two.
November 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
England on day one vs England on day two.
FAO: Barmy Army.
November 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
FAO: Barmy Army.
Arne Slot is in a slump. A crisis, even. But he’s been here before and found a way out of it, as Marino Pusic, his assistant at AZ and Feyenoord, has outlined to Arthur Renard for @sport.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
‘He keeps a clear head’: how Slot’s last slump offers blueprint for Liverpool revival
Coach’s assistant during tough time at Feyenoord sees parallels with issues his former boss needs to deal with at Anfield
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November 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Arne Slot is in a slump. A crisis, even. But he’s been here before and found a way out of it, as Marino Pusic, his assistant at AZ and Feyenoord, has outlined to Arthur Renard for @sport.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Rob Edwards did the dirty on Middlesbrough. No doubt. But reading his words on Wolves - the club and the people there - it’s hard to begrudge him this move, even if it’s almost certainly doomed to failure.
By @benfisherj.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com
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By @benfisherj.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com
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Rob Edwards returns to Wolves aware taking his dream job has let Boro down
Wolves are bottom of the Premier League and winless, but Rob Edwards is delighted to be back
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November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Rob Edwards did the dirty on Middlesbrough. No doubt. But reading his words on Wolves - the club and the people there - it’s hard to begrudge him this move, even if it’s almost certainly doomed to failure.
By @benfisherj.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
By @benfisherj.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com
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Liverpool should try and sign Trent Alexander-Arnold on an emergency loan deal.
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Liverpool should try and sign Trent Alexander-Arnold on an emergency loan deal.
Really enjoying this one-day international.
November 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Really enjoying this one-day international.
Just a wonderful bit of timing
November 21, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Just a wonderful bit of timing
*Wakes up, checks the cricket*
a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a wooden wall and says `` here we go again '' .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a wooden wall and says `` here we go again '' .
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November 21, 2025 at 7:24 AM
*Wakes up, checks the cricket*
So much of Uefa’s promotion of the Champions League is based around it being a tournament that is watched in homes across the world and yet, in reality, they continue to make it harder and harder for people without a gazillion TV subscriptions to watch any of it.
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Paramount to show most Champions League games in UK from 2027-31
The American media and entertainment giant Paramount Skydance has won the rights to broadcast most Champions League matches in the UK after a Uefa auction
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November 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
So much of Uefa’s promotion of the Champions League is based around it being a tournament that is watched in homes across the world and yet, in reality, they continue to make it harder and harder for people without a gazillion TV subscriptions to watch any of it.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...