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Erling Haaland Clinches PFA Player Of The Year Award

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In a celebration of excellence in English football’s 2023 season, Erling Haaland, the striker for Manchester City, emerged as the winner of the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award following a remarkable debut year with the treble-winning team.

 

Meanwhile, Rachel Daly, a standout for Aston Villa and the England national team, secured the women’s accolade, an honor bestowed by her peers.

 

The Professional Footballers’ Association orchestrates these awards to recognize the most outstanding male and female players in the sports in 2023.

 

In his spectacular first season with City, Erling Haaland achieved a remarkable feat by scoring 52 goals across all competitions, contributing significantly to Pep Guardiola’s team’s victories in the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League.

 

Facing formidable competition, the 23-year-old triumphed over fellow teammates John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne.

 

Additionally, he surpassed the challenges posed by Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, along with former Tottenham striker Harry Kane, who is currently with Bayern Munich.

The men’s Young Player of the Year title was earned by Saka, with Chelsea’s Lauren James securing the equivalent award in the women’s category.

Both Daly and James played pivotal roles for the England team during their journey to the Women’s World Cup final. Unfortunately, their efforts concluded in defeat against Spain earlier this month.

Daly, from Villa, showcased her prowess by netting 22 goals in the Women’s Super League last season. This achievement is particularly impressive considering her previous role as a left-back in the successful Lionesses’ Euros campaign in 2022.

 

The 31-year-old emerged victorious amidst tough competition from Sam Kerr, Frida Maanum, Guro Reiten, Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw, and Ona Batlle.

 

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Premier League Set To Vote On VAR Removal

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Premier League clubs are poised to make a crucial decision on the future of video assistant referees (VAR) in the next season.

Wolves have taken a significant step by formally submitting a resolution to the Premier League, paving the way for a vote among the 20 member clubs during their annual general meeting in Harrogate on June 6.

In their resolution, Wolves highlighted that while VAR was initially introduced with good intentions, it has resulted in numerous unintended negative consequences that have eroded the relationship between fans and football.

Since its introduction in 2019 to aid on-field referees, VAR has been embroiled in controversy this season due to several contentious incidents.

Wolves weighed in on the matter, asserting, “The price we are paying for a small increase in accuracy is at odds with the spirit of our game.”

In response, the Premier League acknowledged the concerns but affirmed its unwavering support for VAR, pledging to collaborate with the referees’ body PGMOL to address issues and improve the technology.

 

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Raphael Varane To Depart Man Utd

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Manchester United’s Raphael Varane has sent shockwaves through the footballing world with his decision to bid farewell to the club at the end of the season.

The 31-year-old French defender, who made the switch from Real Madrid in 2021 for a hefty £34 million ($43 million), announced his departure on Tuesday.

Raphael Varane, a crucial figure in Manchester United’s recent history, played a pivotal role in securing the club’s first trophy in six years, the 2023 League Cup.

However, despite this triumph, United’s current season has been nothing short of a nightmare, with the team languishing in eighth place in the Premier League and facing slim chances of European qualification, having suffered 14 defeats.

Varane’s time at United has been marred by injuries, with his last appearance dating back to a 4-3 defeat against Chelsea on April 4.

He said “To you guys, supporters of Manchester United it’s been an amazing few years to play for this special club and wear that shirt,” Varane said on social media.

“The first time I went to Old Trafford as a Man United player was insane, the atmosphere was amazing. I fell in love with the club, with the fans. You have to play for Man United to understand what that represents.

“Despite the fact we had a difficult season, I’m very positive for the future. The new owners (United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe) are coming with a clear plan and a great strategy.” he added

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag expressed optimism about Raphael Varane’s potential involvement in the FA Cup final later this month, hoping that Varane could contribute to securing another trophy for the club.

With Newcastle set to visit Old Trafford on Wednesday and United traveling to Brighton for the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday, ten Hag outlined the plan for Varane’s inclusion in the upcoming matches.

Ten Hag said on Tuesday “We plan [for] him. Definitely for the last games. Not tomorrow but we hope for Sunday and then, of course, for the last game (the FA Cup final).”

Manchester United released a statement confirming Raphael Varane’s departure from the club, praising his significant contributions characterized by “great class and experience” during his tenure.

The statement highlighted Varane’s exceptional defensive prowess, which has been a cornerstone of his impact on the team since his arrival.

Varane, heralded as one of the most decorated defenders of his era, boasts an impressive resume, including four Champions League titles and three La Liga triumphs during his illustrious 10-year stint at Real Madrid.

Additionally, he played a pivotal role in France’s 2018 World Cup victory and their journey to the final in the 2022 edition.

Despite his international success, Varane made the decision to retire from international football at the age of 29, citing the immense physical and mental pressures associated with elite-level competition.

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Spurs Fans Prefer Losing To Man City To Arsenal Winning Trophy

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As the business end of the 2023/24 English Premier League (EPL) hot up, it has emerged that fans of the competing clubs differ in their wishes for their clubs.

In a development that have rattled pundits across the world, supporters of EPL side, Tottenham Hotspurs have voted 54 percent to lose to Manchester City, because defeating City would hand the advantage to local rivals, the Arsenal FC.

Biztellers reports that with the 38-game league at the penultimate match, the matchup between Spurs and defending champions, City appears to hold the ace to where who would win.

In an unprecedented move, the supporters of north London side, Spurs, could not hide their disgust for their local rivals, the Gunners winning the trophy, which would become very likely should Spurs defeat City in the Tuesday clash.

At things stand, the Gunners and City are running neck-to-neck with the former top of the log at 86 points after 37 games, and the later next with 85 points having played 36.

The coaching and playing staff might hold different views, though, which leaves the outcome of the clash open to the 90 minutes of action on the pitch.

Biztellers reports that a win would boost the chances of Spurs qualifying for the elite European completion, the European Champions League (UCL) as against losing and being stuck in the less fancied, Europa League.

The season defining clash, igniting attention across the world, goes down this evening in North London.

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