Kat Lucas
@kat-lucas.bsky.social
Football news editor and journalist at The i Paper Author, 'Tottenham, from the Lane' > https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tottenham-Lane-Story-Spurs-N17/dp/178531873X E-mail me at: Katherine.Lucas@inews.co.uk Read: https://inews.co.uk/author/katherine-luca
Exc: Understand Hull City are the other club interested in Tottenham forward Manor Solomon - West Ham currently leading the race Solomon expected to leave with Roberto De Zerbi prioritising a new LW #thfc #hcafc #whufc inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Hull City rival West Ham for £20m Tottenham forward
Manor Solomon is one of at least three exits expected before the transfer window ends
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Over the World Cup, between 15-20,000 people were detained by ICE, bringing the total to more than 60,000 It took place outside the major cities, away from the eyes of the world. Story 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
The hidden ICE raids Trump tried to keep 'quiet' during World Cup
Thousands have been arrested away from the World Cup's major tourism spots
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Inside the MAGA World Cup - where Donald Trump's super-fans insist he won I spoke to the US Republicans convinced Balogun affair showed 'his leadership to get the best deal for our team', and that Iranians 'support Trump, who supports their freedom' inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Inside the Maga World Cup - where Trump’s super-fans think he's won
From Balogun to Iran, Republicans insist the tournament has 'shown Trump's leadership' - but the evidence does not entirely stack up
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During the World Cup - 15,000 ICE detentions 👮 - One fatal shooting of a citizen of a co-host 🇲🇽 - Supreme Court rules against transwomen playing football🏳️⚧️ - One banned referee❌ - Balogun🔴 Help - I think I've just been sportswashed. Column⤵️ inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Help! I've been sportswashed by Trump's America
This World Cup has done exactly what it was designed to do for the USA's reputation
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It took two-and-a-half years and three loan spells before Djed Spence started a game at Tottenham A look at how he got from there to becoming an England cult figure #thfc inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
How Djed Spence went from £8m Spurs exile to England cult hero
World Cup's unlikely star could earn a huge summer transfer after years on the periphery
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Exclusive | Inside the football cages of Guantanamo Bay In a series of rare interviews, former detainees about their capture, torture and illegal detention - and their moments of humanity and escapism on the gravel football pitches of the naval base inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Football, Guantanamo Bay and the shadow of shame that hangs over this World Cup
Former detainees tell The i Paper about their years locked up in the notorious US prison - and how manipulative guards used football in its cages as a form of control
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"Astonished" - why? Isn't this just what happens now? inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
I didn't think Fifa could stoop any lower for Trump - but this is astonishing
The decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card shows Gianni Infantino will simply do anything to appease the US President - even ripping up very basic rules
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Most of England's problems are not just down to any intransigence from Tuchel - they are just not fixable. inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Six reasons I fear for England against Mexico
England are into the last-16 and somehow still look like they've never played together
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Ten years ago today, Iceland capitalised on English 'complacency' to beat them at a major tournament 🏴 A decade on, the star of that night explains how Panama should approach tonight 🇵🇦 #WorldCup #PanEng inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
I beat England with a nation of 300,000 people - here's how Panama do it
English 'complacency' could just leave them vulnerable at the World Cup
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Tottenham preparing second Tonali bid 💰 Narrowly ahead of Man Utd in Fernandes race ➡️ Vicario edges closer to exit 🧤 Richarlison decision to be made this summer 📝 How Spurs' summer is shaping up - with up to a £250m budget #thfc inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
World Cup qualifying has become a farce - piece from Hill Dickinson Stadium inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
The Lionesses have been put in a farcical position
England Women miss out on automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup due to a convoluted, bizarre new format
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Exclusive | The wife of a British national detained by ICE warns the "lives and liberties" of England fans are at risk "It’s unethical to support a World Cup in a country treating people in such brutal ways, reminiscent of the militarised police we see in Palestine" inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
My British husband was detained by ICE - I fear for England fans in the US
Sami Hamdi was one of thousands of detainees at ICE's detention centres – his family believe England fans are 'risking their life and liberty' by travelling to the World Cup
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Arsenal went into this final as chronic underdogs because they are content to be that way on the European stage. From Budapest. inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Mikel Arteta has to ditch Southgate mentality to take Arsenal to next level
This summer's transfer window will decide whether Arsenal can ever compete on a level playing field with Europe's true elites
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It was a case of fine margins but the right result - Arsenal did not have enough to win the Champions League Piece from Budapest. inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Arsenal suffer Champions League final shootout heartbreak after penalty controversy
Paris Saint-Germain win the Champions League final in a dramatic penalty shootout
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Here at the Puskas Arena 🏟️ And before kick-off, one more shout for the below, on why there is a £2bn corruption scandal looming over this Champions League final ⤵️ inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
The £2bn corruption scandal looming over the Champions League final. inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Donald Trump's puppet, the Champions League final and a £2bn corruption scandal
Viktor Orban has gone but his legacy looms over events at the Puskas Arena
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🗣️ 'Please, Spurs - don't ruin my f***ing life' 🗣️ 'Overwhelming relief' 🗣️ 'We did it the Arsenal way' A day on the edge with Tottenham Hotspur fans ⤵️ #thfc #coys inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
My day on the edge with Spurs fans: 'We'll probably get relegated next season'
Spurs fans stared into the darkness and wretched themselves back again - this victory is theirs, in spite of everything this club has put them through
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There will be lots said about #thfc today but this could be the most important one, should Everton score first. How many times Tottenham have won a match in the Premier League this season after conceding the first goal: Zero.
Spurs fans - if you are attending on Sunday and would like the chance to be featured in @theipaper.com drop me a DM. #thfc #coys
One of the most extraordinary moments in Premier League history - from here, Arsenal win the title. From the London Stadium. #afc #whuars inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
The most controversial VAR call in history has all but won Arsenal the title
West Ham denied 95th-minute equaliser to put Arsenal on the brink of immortality
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Interview with James Milner 🎙️ 'I couldn't lift my foot for six months' #bhafc inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
James Milner: At 40, I only have one regret in my career
The Brighton midfielder reveals his secrets to staying fit at 40,
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Update: Mark Harris has been relieved of his duties after leaked e-mail row involving FC United of Manchester
Kat Lucas@kat-lucas.bsky.social · 4mo agoNew 🔴⚫ The FA have launched an investigation after league chairman tells fan to 'go f*** yourself' in row over FC United of Manchester fixture FC United stand to lose thousands in revenue with their game against Stockton moved to a neutral venue against their wishes inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
New 🔴⚫ The FA have launched an investigation after league chairman tells fan to 'go f*** yourself' in row over FC United of Manchester fixture FC United stand to lose thousands in revenue with their game against Stockton moved to a neutral venue against their wishes inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
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X account hacked (the giveaway is that I am supposedly hoping to appear on a podcast, which is already a far remove from reality) but please ignore any of my DMs or posts, if you do not already
The staggering incompetence which led Tottenham to this point now has its chance to manifest again Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange continue the search for Igor Tudor's successor - there is zero real evidence they will get this one right #THFC inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
The staggering incompetence of Tottenham's board has reared its head again
Igor Tudor leaves after 43 days in charge - so why should the culprits be trusted to appoint his successor?
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There are two types of patella injury Dejan Kulusevski can have suffered - cartilage damage or an injury to the extensor mechanism. He has now had further keyhole surgery after 10 months out 🤕 Believes he can be back in time to make Sweden’s World Cup squad 🇸🇪 #thfc inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
The strange case of Tottenham's forgotten man
Dejan Kulusevski has been out for close to a year after a minor 'knock' - why?
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