A PREMIER League footballer has been having a secret gay relationship for four years — but won’t come out because he fears the backlash from fans could wreck his career. The international ace, who has told close pals in the game he is bisexual, has a child with his female partner. But he has also been having an affair with an openly gay fashion worker. The player’s 21-year-old lover told last night of the star’s emotional torment. He said: “The Premier League’s a very weird environment for a gay or bi man. “It’s a modern institution nothing like the rest of society. If two men want a consensual sexual relationship in this country, in most cases, no one would blink an eye. “But for us, if anyone found out, it could ruin his career. He feels like he’d face constant abuse and bullying from the terraces.” The Sun knows the identity of the footballer but has chosen not to reveal his name. Talking about their relationship in a … [Read more...] about Man speaks out about the secret anguish of his Premier League footballer lover
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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino fears changing Premier League transfer deadline could cause problems
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino fears moving the Premier League transfer deadline to before the start of next season could cause big problems. Spurs have always had to live with the fact that the rise of Harry Kane and Dele Alli from young hopefuls to England stars has seen them coveted by financially-powerful rivals across Europe. And Pochettino argued that closing the transfer window early in England while it remained open in Spain would leave most Premier League clubs vulnerable to unwanted approaches. A sale would have to be agreed without the prospect of a replacement arriving until the next window, or a potentially unsettled player kept on. Liverpool saw Philippe Coutinho move to Barcelona in January, with Southampton's Virgil van Dijk already having arrived at Anfield. Both transfers had been blocked during the previous transfer window, despite the players' wishes to leave. Fantasy Premier League tips: Gameweek 38 5 show all Fantasy Premier League tips: Gameweek … [Read more...] about Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino fears changing Premier League transfer deadline could cause problems
Mark Hughes: I am Stoke’s most successful Premier League manager
Mark Hughes is disappointed the success of his first two-and-a-half years in charge at Stoke City is being overshadowed by the final two years which led to relegation. Hughes was sacked as Stoke boss in January after a poor 18 months gave way to a tumultuous final six, key signings flopped and hammerings became more regular. Paul Lambert was appointed his successor but has not been able to pull the Potters clear of the drop zone, winning one in 14 games while tasked with firefighting indiscipline. Hughes, meanwhile, was parachuted in to keep Southampton in the Premier League and has all-but pulled off his mission heading into the final weekend. But he has been stung by the level of criticism levelled at him from Stoke, where Peter and John Coates have admitted they were too slow to pull the trigger. He said: "It was difficult season. I'm a little bit disappointed maybe that the success we had in my four and a half years, it seems to me that part of their history certain people … [Read more...] about Mark Hughes: I am Stoke’s most successful Premier League manager
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard names the five toughest Premier League midfielders he faced
Frank Lampard has seen it all in over 15 years in the middle of the Premier League park – and now he’s named his five greatest midfield adversaries. The former Chelsea star, who also played for West Ham and Manchester City in the top flight, has revealed the toughest players he’s come face-to-face with during his glittering career. READ MORE: Chelsea’s racism row is ‘just the tip of the iceberg’ READ MORE: I hate him, that b****** – Toure rates Matic as toughest opponent Lampard has made room for former team-mate Yaya Toure, who has confirmed his time at the champions will come to an end on Sunday. Everton and Wolves have been linked with the 34-year-old as the curtain comes down on his eight years at the Etihad. Unsurprisingly, Steven Gerrard makes the cut – as does Manchester United legend Paul Scholes. Two tough tacklers made up his finest midfield five with Roy Keane and the Irishman’s arch nemesis Patrick … [Read more...] about Chelsea legend Frank Lampard names the five toughest Premier League midfielders he faced
Revealed: The staggering amounts of money Premier League stars actually earn… including a £75,000-a-game bonus on top of £391K-a-week wage
Manchester United gave Alexis Sanchez a contract that could earn him more than £25 million a year should he hit all his bonuses, including £75,000 for every game he starts, according to the latest Football Leaks revelations. The confidential contract information of a number of leading Premier League players has been published by the German magazine Der Spiegel in the book Football Leaks: Uncovering The Dirty Deals Behind the Beautiful Game, laying out the eye-watering terms for some of the big deals of the last two transfer windows. Sanchez, who joined United from Arsenal in a deal in which Henrikh Mkhitaryan went the other way, is alleged to earn a basic salary of £391,000 a week with £75,000 paid as a bonus for every first team game he starts. The book’s allegations, published by The Daily Mail, also allege that the 29 year-old, who has a five-year deal at United, is entitled to a £1.1 million annual signing-on fee. In addition, he could earn £2m … [Read more...] about Revealed: The staggering amounts of money Premier League stars actually earn… including a £75,000-a-game bonus on top of £391K-a-week wage