West Ham midfielder Declan Rice insists he does not expect an automatic England call-up after submitting a written request to FIFA for the transfer of his international registration from the Republic of Ireland. Born in London, the 20-year-old qualified for the Republic of Ireland via paternal grandparents. After playing at youth level, Rice went on to make three senior … [Read more...] about Rice ‘not taking for granted’ call-up after England switch
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FA charge Klopp over ‘bias’ West Ham referee comments
Jurgen Klopp has been charged by the Football Association for comments he made about referee Kevin Friend after Liverpool’s Premier League match at West Ham last week. Klopp intimated after the 1-1 draw on Monday, February 4, that Friend’s performance had been affected by an assistant referee’s mistake for Sadio Mane’s goal. Mane’s opener stood despite Reds team-mate James … [Read more...] about FA charge Klopp over ‘bias’ West Ham referee comments