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Liverpool eye £30m Frimpong | £40m Rash dash! | Late FIFA chief humiliated by walkout May 15, 2025

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David Garrido is joined by Jonathan Liew, Sports Writer for the Guardian and Ian Ladyman, Football Editor at the Daily Mail to discuss the biggest stories on the back pages. Liverpool eye £30 million Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. Manchester United seek at least £40 million for Marcus Rashford and Aston Villa don’t get first refusal. Representatives from several European FIFA member associations walked out on president Gianni Infantino at annual congress in protest of his late arrival to summit.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
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Are Amorim's quotes a distraction? | Kulusevski has surgery | Rory-DeChambeau rivalry May 14, 2025

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Sports Broadcaster Henry Winter and The Times' Martin Hardy review the major stories from the back pages, which include Ruben Amorim's future at Manchester United after his recent press conferences ahead of the Europa League final.
The panel also discuss Tottenham's injuries after Dejan Kulusevski underwent surgery and the news that Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is in an induced coma after abdominal surgery due to an injury sustained against Leicester City.
The duo also look at the rivalry between Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau and the future of Florian Wirtz ahead of his potential summer move.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
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Arsenal target Gyokeres | Amorim to pay for staff tickets to EL final after more cuts at Man Utd | Wirtz flies in for City talks May 13, 2025

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The Sun's Football Editor Charlie Wyett and The Mirror's Chief Football Writer John Cross review the major stories from the back pages, which include the news that Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres is being lined up as Arsenal’s main striking target this summer, and a deal could be completed for £60 million. Another leading topic discussed is that Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will pay for staff tickets to the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur after the club has made more financial cuts. Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz was rumoured to have flown in for talks with Manchester City on Tuesday, and both feel this would be the perfect replacement for Kevin De Bruyne and a real capture for Pep Guardiola as they look to rebuild for next season.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
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Blades head to Wembley! | Blackmore announces shock retirement May 12, 2025

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Teddy Draper is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein and The Independent's Miguel Delaney to discuss the highly anticipated Europa League final match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Also discussed is Rachael Blackmore's career and announcement of her retirement.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
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Erling Haaland's return for City | Do Spurs or United deserve Champions League? | Steven Gerrard considered for Rangers Job May 09, 2025

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Chris Latchem is joined by ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Times' Martyn Ziegler to discuss Erling Haaland's comments about returning from injury against Southampton this weekend and whether Pep will play him.
Also discussed is whether Tottenham or Manchester United even deserve Champions League football next season after their performances this season.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
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Man Utd and Spurs reach Europa League final | Could Mount be Man Utd's hero in Bilbao? | How long has Postecoglou got left? May 08, 2025

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David Garrido is joined by the Guardians sports writer Jonathan Liew alongside The Sun's Charlie Wyatt, as they give their verdict on Manchester United's and Tottenham Hotspurs Europa League semi finals, and predict how the final between the two teams will look. They also look at Mason Mount's struggles at Manchester United and if he could Uniteds 'hero' in Bilbao. They go on to debate how long Ange Postecoglou has left at Spurs, and how Europa League victory could impact this.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
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PSG end Arsenal's Champions League dream | Maddison's season over with injury | Could Amorim's honesty be an issue? May 07, 2025

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Teddy Draper is joined by sports journalist and broadcaster Henry Winter alongside The Sun's Jack Rosser, as they give their verdict on Arsenal's Champions League exit after losing 3-1 on aggregate against PSG, they also discuss how big of a miss James Maddison will be to Spurs after his season comes to an end prematurely due to injury, and whether Ruben Amorim's honesty in the media could create potential friction for him at Manchester United.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
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Inter progress to UCL final after another classic against Barca | Arsenal to 'make history' in Paris | Saudi interest in Bruno Fernandes? May 06, 2025

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Riath Al-Samarrai of The Daily Mail joins The Athletic's David Ornstein to react to Inter Milan's incredible 7-6 aggregate victory against Barcelona, which sees the Italians progress to the final in Munich. Mikel Arteta and Declan Rice spoke ahead of Arsenal's semi-final second leg against PSG, and seemed confident of overturning the narrow deficit in the French capital. There is also reported interest from Saudi Arabia in Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Alexander-Arnold confirms Liverpool exit | Forest keep top five hopes alive with a 1-1 draw | Kane's wait for a trophy is over May 05, 2025

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Teddy Draper is joined by The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Mirror's John Cross as they discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure from Anfield with verbal terms agreed with Real Madrid. They also, react to Nottingham Forest's draw 1-1 away to Crystal Palace to keep in the hunt for a top five finish and Harry Kane winning his first trophy in his career as Bayern Munich were confirmed as Bundesliga champions over the weekend.
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

De Bruyne's departing gift |Pep to take a break after contract | Latest transfer speculation May 02, 2025

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On Back Pages tonight Teddy Draper is joined by ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Independent's Miguel Delaney. The trio discuss Kevin De Bruyne's departure from Manchester City as they defeat Wolves to move into third, Pep Guaridola admitting he is taking a break after his contract ends and the latest transfer news ahead of the summer window
Back Pages is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/back-pages
You can also listen to Back Pages on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Back Pages".
For more on the stories we discuss on Back Pages, head to skysports.com
For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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