KATHRYN BATTE: England vice-captain Millie Bright has insisted there needs to be a spotlight on 'unacceptable situations' in the women's game and says the Lionesses will continue to stand up for what's right. While women's football has witnessed significant growth since England won the Euros in 2022, further down the pyramid players are still encountering issues relating to pay and facilities. Reading withdrew their women's team from the Championship last month due to financial pressures across the club and last week Mail Sport revealed that Blackburn will pay their players just £9,000 a year next season....read
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Blackburn Rovers set to pay their women's players just £9,000-a-year salaries next season with owners Venky's under investigation in India over a tax dispute
EXCLUSIVE BY KATHRYN BATTE: Blackburn Rovers are planning to pay their women's team players salaries of just £9,000-a-year for the upcoming season.
Benni McCarthy is 'set to leave Man United after his current deal expires this month' - despite Erik ten Hag 'requesting that the Red Devils renew the coach's contract'
McCarthy, a former Blackburn Rovers striker, wishes to get back into the dugout as a manager, according to The Athletic.
Revealed: Why Adam Wharton's brother isn't allowed to fly to Germany for Euro 2024... but it hasn't stopped him from taking a mammoth road trip to support the Crystal Palace star
Crystal Palace youngster Wharton caught the eye after a series of impressive displays in midfield last season and was named in the Three Lions' final 26-man squad.
Adam Wharton reveals sacrifices behind meteoric rise to England's Euro 2024 squad just five months after the Crystal Palace midfielder played in the Championship
OLIVER HOLT: Wharton was playing in the Championship for Blackburn Rovers just over four months ago. There are going to be a lot of firsts for him over the next few weeks.
Former Liverpool star 'set to revive his career in Georgia under forgotten ex-Premier League boss'... seven months after leaving his last club following 'physical altercation' with his manager
A former Liverpool star is reportedly eyeing a move to Georgia in a bid to revive his career seven months after leaving his last club in controversial circumstances.
EFL Championship final day RECAP: Ipswich Town are PROMOTED to the Premier League after a 22-year absence - while Leeds settle for the play-offs and Birmingham are RELEGATED to League One
Re-live Mail Sport's live blog from the final day of the EFL Championship season, with Ipswich gaining promotion to the Premier League and Birmingham going down.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya required plastic surgery to address horror facial injury he suffered while playing for Blackburn
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya suffered a horrific nose-altering injury during his time at Blackburn Rovers before making his name in the Premier League.
Blackburn keeper Aynsley Pears guilty of horrendous blooper as he miskicks into his own net to consign Rovers to defeat in Championship relegation six-pointer with Sheffield Wednesday
JASON MELLOR AT EWOOD PARK: John Eustace defended Aynsley Pears after Blackburn's calamity keeper handed Sheffield Wednesday a relegation lifeline.
Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy opens up on his addiction to cocaine for the first time, revealing 'I thought I couldn't do things without it' after he quit football, before media work helped him find purpose
Murphy, 47, enjoyed an impressive Premier League career, playing for the likes of Liverpool , Charlton, Tottenham and Fulham in the top flight, while he also won nine caps for England.
Premier League Hall of Fame: Every player who has been honoured with the prestigious title from Liverpool club legend to Arsenal midfield maestro and latest inductee John Terry
The Premier League is arguably the most competitive and high tempo league in Europe, potentially even the world. Here are the 22 players who have been inducted into its Hall Of Fame
The forgotten 'Class of 93': How England U-15 teammates of drugs trafficker Jamie Cassidy became physiotherapists, tragically died in a car crash or drifted into obscurity
At the age of 15, the Merseyside prodigy who played alongside Michael Owen and Jamie Carragher was England's top scorer for the England under-16 team in the 1993-94 season.
Banned Newcastle star Sandro Tonali joins in the celebrations after FA Cup penalty shootout win against Blackburn as the £52m midfielder FaceTimes a fan in the stands
Martin Dubravka saved two-spot-kicks as Newcastle secured a 4-3 win on penalties, and Tonali did not want to miss out on the jubilant scenes in the away end at full time.
When is the FA cup quarter-final draw? Start time, TV Channel and ball numbers with Manchester City and Newcastle already in the pot with Liverpool, Man United and Chelsea hoping to join
The FA Cup quarter-final is set to take place ahead of tonight's fixtures with Manchester City already booking their place in the pot.
Viewers are convinced Martin Dubravka was OFF HIS LINE for heroic FA Cup penalty save that saw Newcastle knock out Blackburn Rovers... but some praise the 'brilliant non-stop action' without VAR
The Newcastle goalkeeper dived low to keep out Dominic Hyam's final effort in the shoot-out and knock out Blackburn Rovers in their FA Cup fifth round clash.
Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle (AET, 3-4 on pens): Martin Dubravka is the FA Cup shootout hero for Magpies as they edge past Championship strugglers after Anthony Gordon strike was cancelled out
CRAIG HOPE AT EWOOD PARK: A penalty shootout victory for Newcastle United keeps alive a campaign of turbulence, and this match was very much in keeping with those ups and downs.
The bizarre rule why two different VAR systems will be used for the FA Cup fifth round ties... with fans criticising FA for 'unfair' move
Fans have been confused by the two different VAR systems used for this week's FA Cup fifth round ties.
Luton 2-6 Man City - FA Cup fifth round RECAP: Erling Haaland scores FIVE as holders storm into last eight with emphatic win... while Newcastle are taken to extra-time by Blackburn
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates from Wednesday's FA Cup fifth-round action.
Former Blackburn manager Jon Dahl Tomasson appointed Sweden boss, signing a contract covering the World Cup qualifiers after leaving Championship Rovers by mutual consent earlier this month
Former Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has been appointed as the new manager of Sweden. The Dane, Sweden's first foreign manager, left Rovers by mutual consent earlier this month.
Troy Deeney shocks fans as he ranks 10 Premier League strikers in TikTok video... as former Watford star puts Liverpool legend in LAST despite his impressive record in the top-flight
Taking to TikTok, the recently sacked Forest Green Rovers boss jumped on the Premier League 'blind ranking' trend, where users assign rankings without knowing which player is next.
Sunderland, Middlesbrough and West Brom lead the way as Tony Mowbray's former clubs wish him a 'speedy recovery' after the Birmingham boss stepped away for 'medical treatment'
News broke on Monday morning that the Birmingham boss would be stepping away from his position at St. Andrew's to receive medical treatment for six to eight weeks after just eight games in charge.
ON THE ROAD: Blackburn's plight is death by 1,000 cuts as they look to avoid relegation to League One with turmoil continuing
ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT DEEPDALE: It has been a turbulent few weeks at Blackburn Rovers, the former Premier League winners now battling to avoid another relegation to League One.
Arsenal star looks unrecognisable without his trademark beard in throwback pictures... but can you guess who the Gunners hero is?
Arsenal restricted Liverpool to an xG of just 0.37. Among their stingy back five was a crucial performer who looks unrecognisable compared to his early days.
Blackburn announce John Eustace as the club's new manager... after Jon Dahl Tomasson departed by mutual consent following an eight-game winless run at Ewood Park
A statement on Friday confirmed that both Tomasson and his assistant Remy Reijnierse had left the club with immediate effect, after departing by mutual consent.
John Eustace set to become the new manager of Blackburn Rovers after agreeing his contract... and will replace Jon Dahl Tomasson following dismal eight-game winless run
The former Birmingham City boss will join on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with current manager Jon Dahl Tomasson and his assistant Remy Reijnierse set to leave Ewood Park.
John Eustace is on verge of taking over at Blackburn Rovers and replacing manager Jon Dahl Tomasson amid dismal eight-game winless run
As Mail Sport revealed on Wednesday evening, the Championship club are in the process of finalising the departure of coach Jon Dahl Tomasson and his assistant Remy Reijnierse.
Nicklas Bendtner opens up on boozy partying and fall-out with his dad after Arsenal rocketed his wages from £400 to £10,000 a week claiming 'They let me do what suited me... perhaps not always appropriate'
The programme also reveals that the centre-forward's wage at Arsenal once skyrocketed form £400-per-week to £10,000-per-week following his successful loan spell at Birmingham.
Blackburn Rovers manager Jon Dahl Tomasson is set to leave the Championship club after an eight-game winless run at Ewood Park
EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: The Dane has told his players his time is coming to an end and meetings were taking place on Wednesday. The future of club secretary Ian Silvester is also in doubt.
Premier League clubs have shelled out a whopping £3.7BILLION in winter windows since 1992... but which side contributed an eye-watering £632m alone to that total?
The 2024 January transfer window may have been the quietest one in recent memory - but that's not to say that Premier League clubs don't splash out in the winter months.
Crystal Palace complete £22.5m signing of Adam Wharton from Blackburn on deadline day... with the 19-year-old midfielder signing a five-and-a-half-year contract
Crystal Palace have completed the £22.5million signing of midfielder Adam Wharton from Blackburn Rovers.
Duncan McGuire's move from Orlando City to Blackburn Rovers is BACK ON just hours after his switch to Ewood Park fell through while he was mid-flight to England
The saga of Orlando City's Duncan McGuire looks to be drawing to a conclusion as his move to Blackburn Rovers is back on. He was en route to Rovers on Wednesday night only for the deal to be called off.
Divin Mubama will STAY at West Ham despite Championship and European interest in a loan deal... with the Hammers set to hold contract talks with the hotshot striker this month
SIMON JONES: Dutch side FC Twente Enschede also asked about the 19-year-old who has been keen to go on loan to gain more competitive game time.
Crystal Palace agree £22.5m fee for Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton with the 19-year-old set for a medical on Wednesday ahead of a record sale for the Championship side
SIMON JONES: Blackburn Rovers midfielder Adam Wharton will undergo a medical this morning ahead of completing his £22.5million move to Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace agree £22m fee for Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton with the 19-year-old set for a medical on Tuesday ahead of a record sale for the Championship side
CRAIG HOPE: Crystal Palace have agreed a £22million deal for Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton. The 19-year-old will travel to London on Tuesday for a medical ahead of a move.
Crystal Palace make fresh move for Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton as clubs hold talks on £22m deal for 19-year-old midfielder
Crystal Palace are in talks with Blackburn Rovers over an improved £22million offer for Adam Wharton.
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney pens hilarious sick note for fan desperate to watch the League Two side's FA Cup clash with Blackburn tonight: 'They have a weird cough or something!'
Hollywood star and Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has written a hilarious sick note for a fan hoping to watch tonight's FA Cup clash with Blackburn Rovers.
Crystal Palace weigh up late move for Iliman Ndiaye as Roy Hodgson considers signing Marseille forward to bolster his side's attacking options
SIMON JONES: Crystal Palace are weighing up a late move for Marseille striker Iliman Ndiaye. The 23-year-old is currently with Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Crystal Palace ponder making a second bid for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Adam Wharton after Blackburn Rovers rejected an £18.5m offer for the 19-year-old
SIMON JONES: Palace saw an offer around £18.5m rejected on Thursday and Rovers asked to keep Wharton on loan.
Crystal Palace are in talks with Blackburn over starlet Adam Wharton... but face competition with Spurs, Newcastle and Everton having all monitored England U20 midfielder
The England U20 international has been followed by a number of Premier League clubs with Newcastle United, Everton and Tottenham scouts regular watchers at Ewood Park.
Joey Barton and Blackburn Rovers become embroiled in spat after he posted an old video of the town... as the club order him NOT to 'bring our town' into his 'public meltdown' and he hits back
The ex-Manchester City footballer shared a video showing schoolkidswalking through the town's streets and suggested we 'never talk about equity' over 'diversity, equality, and inclusion'.
REVEALED: Why Blackburn teenager Rory Finneran wasn't allowed to wear a sponsor on his shirt as the 15-year-old became the club's youngest ever player in late FA Cup cameo
Blackburn Rovers debutant Rory Finneran was forced to wear a sponsor-less shirt on his first appearance for the club, down to being too young to promote the club's vaping partner.
Blackburn 5-2 Cambridge United: Sammie Szmodics hits first-half hat-trick as hosts reach FA Cup fourth round - with Arnor Sigurdsson and Harry Leonard also on target
MIKE WHALLEY AT EWOOD PARK: Sammie Szmodics' goalscoring prowess has come as a surprise even to his manager - and it got Blackburn out of a tight FA Cup spot.
AC Milan eye Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran with Unai Emery's side open to offers... as Villans move on Finn Azaz to FA Cup rivals Middlesbrough
SIMON JONES: Aston Villa are willing to listen to offers for Jhon Duran if they can find a suitable replacement this window, and the Colombian has interest from AC Milan .
Ex-Premier League striker Nikola Kalinic who was once worth £13m signs for Croatian side Hajduk Split until end of season on 86p salary - and describes it as the 'easiest deal' he has ever made
Nikola Kalinic, who was once worth £13million, played a major part in Croatia's 2018 World Cup campaign, where they finished in second place.
Former Premier League flop and World Cup star signs contract worth less than £1 to return to his boyhood club... and his task is to win them a first title in 19 years!
The forward, who spent two seasons with Blackburn Rovers back between 2009 and 2011, has led a journeyman career and graced some of Europe's biggest clubs.
Sammie Szmodics REJECTED Arsenal for Colchester United and after dealing with the death of a close friend aged just 26, he is now one of English football's most unsung heroes at Blackburn Rovers
EXCLUSIVE: Offered the chance to play for Arsenal or Colchester United, most young footballers would not think twice. Why bother with your local team when you could play for the Gunners.
Antoine Griezmann reveals surprise English Championship club he's playing with on Football Manager... and names Liverpool defender as his new star signing
The Atletico Madrid star is a big fan of the series, previously telling Kylian Mbappe in a viral video that he signed the Paris Saint-Germain star for his Newcastle team.
Man United's women's team 'left frustrated' as yet ANOTHER member of staff leaves to join men's side - with women's head physiotherapist the latest to be poached for Erik ten Hag's back room
Ibrahim Kerem had worked as the physio for United women since 2021 but joined Erik Ten Hag's side last month.
How Socceroos legend Lucas Neill went from earning $76,000 a week in the Premier League to being flat broke and facing three years in jail
One of the stars of the Socceroos' 2006 World Cup campaign, Neill made as much as $40million during his long and successful career - but was left with 'nothing to show for it'.
'What the f***! What the f***! What the f***!': Pascal Chimbonda 'launches 72-swear-word rant at half-time' in 6-0 home loss with Skelmersdale United... as ex-Premier League star tears into players rock-bottom of the NINTH tier
Chimbonda has actually done pretty well with Skelmersdale. He has brought them five points in four league outings where he has been present - compared to the three in 16 before he joined.
- Harry Kane and Declan Rice's brothers hilariously 'force feed' England fans shots of tequila one-by-one in a German bar, telling revellers to 'get it down your gullet' ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final
- Harry Kane leads the line over Alvaro Morata with Rodri the man in the middle... but how many English players make Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Co's combined Euros 2024 final XI?
- Whichever system is selected, Gareth Southgate must implement one thing if England are to beat Spain at Euro 2024, writes MARTIN KEOWN
- Aston Villa are on the brink of £50m deal to sign Everton's Amadou Onana in shock transfer... and the move could be bad news for Man United in their bid to land £75m-rated Jarrad Branthwaite
- Jurgen Klopp secures a new role at Liverpool just months after former manager was replaced by Arne Slot
- Ad Feature Lionel Messi to score in 90 minutes during Argentina's Copa America final against Colombia BOOSTED to 2/1
- Euro 2024 final build up: Latest news and updates ahead of Spain vs England as the Three Lions are put through their paces for the final time ahead of Sunday's showdown in Berlin
- Under-fire Gary Lineker claims he was 'shafted' over his jibe that England were 's***' against Denmark - as he reveals that he doesn't have Harry Kane's number after captain hit back at pundits' criticism
- ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which player looked devastating against New Zealand on the heels of his breakthrough season? And who looked short of match practice in Auckland?
- I don't like long farewells but here's why our greatest-ever bowler James Anderson needed to be rewarded with two and a bit days like this at Lord's, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
- Here we go! England step out for their final training session before meeting Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final... and there's no injury absentees as ALL of Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad take part in Blankenhain
- Which presenter just 'gets it'? Which pundit has been the addition of the tournament? And who has the better commentary team? HENRY CLARK runs the rule over BBC and ITV ahead of the Euro 2024 final
- It's the biggest decision of Gareth Southgate's life... and I'm afraid he needs to drop Harry Kane, writes GRAEME SOUNESS
- Spain defender Marc Cucurella names the England star he hopes 'stays on the bench' when La Roja meet Gareth Southgate's side in the Euro 2024 final
- New Zealand 24-17 England: All Blacks show their class in commanding second-half display to sink Steve Borthwick's spirited side and extend their unbeaten Eden Park run
- Inside the England rugby camp: JAMIE GEORGE reveals his day-to-day diary of how they are preparing to beat the All Blacks - including Whoop bands, sleeping in until 2pm... and playing very little rugby!
- Gareth Southgate wants to win Euro 2024 so much it 'HURTS' as the England boss admits Sunday's result against Spain will define his Three Lions career
- Revealed: Why Spain 'could be at risk of breaking German law' if Lamine Yamal, 17, plays beyond 90 minutes in Euro 2024 final against England
- Lamine Yamal's dad claims his son is NOT worried about taking on England in the final of Euro 2024 - as he reveals what the 17-year-old Spanish wonderkid is like off the pitch
- Marc Cucurella reveals freak virus and burglary contributed to 'a NIGHTMARE start' to his Chelsea career... as he lifts the lid on the reaction in the Blues dressing room to Mauricio Pochettino's shock exit
- 'I enjoyed myself in prison': Man United legend Patrice Evra hits back after being handed suspended 12-month sentence as he shares bizarre video showing him wearing HANDCUFFS and jail uniform
- For decades England have been stalked by fear but now there's nothing to be scared of - Gareth Southgate's gang belong with the European elite, writes IAN LADYMAN
- Man United 'interested in Brentford striker Ivan Toney' despite imminent arrival of Joshua Zirkzee... with Bees striker 'keen on' move to Old Trafford
- England's time is now and there can be no excuses about a development process after their defeat by New Zealand, writes SIR CLIVE WOODWARD
- Harrison Butker snaps back at Serena Williams after tennis star's BRUTAL dig at him to his face at the ESPYs
- Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany announces she's pregnant with couple's third child
- Sadio Mane, 32, celebrates with his teenage wife after she graduates from school in Senegal... six months after ex-Liverpool star's arranged marriage
- NFL legend Jerry Rice tells reporters 'I will f**k you up' while competing alongside Jason Kelce at celebrity golf tournament
- Lionel Messi's wife mocked for 'posting squat videos to strangers on the internet'
- Caitlin Clark smashes ANOTHER record in upset victory over Phoenix... after she was handed shock Olympics lifeline
- Taylor Swift subtly reacts to boyfriend Travis Kelce being named the NFL's No. 1 tight end... after he dedicated cringeworthy karaoke performance to her
- Shohei Ohtani 'decides to sell his new $8million mansion over privacy concerns after two Japanese networks revealed Dodgers star's address'
- Olivia Dunne reacts to boyfriend Paul Skenes getting pulled by the Pirates during his latest no-hitter
- See how Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark and more stars celebrated Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' pregnancy announcement
- Man United legend Patrice Evra handed suspended 12-month PRISON sentence after being found guilty of abandoning his wife and their two children - and he owes over £800k in unpaid alimony
- Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw forward eat and train on his own before loan move away
- NFL star Jonnu Smith reveals the team that plays in 'the WORST place you can be in the world'
- ESPN under fire for cutting to Damar Hamlin after death comment during the ESPYs
- Travis Kelce and brother Jason mobbed by adoring fans as NFL brothers tee it up at ACC celebrity golf tournament on Lake Tahoe
- Travis Kelce kisses golf fan's arm after hitting him with a wayward shot during Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament
- Travis Kelce 'BLOODIES spectator in celebrity golf tournament after accidentally shanking a tee shot off a woman's head'
- Yankees and Orioles get into wild bench-clearing brawl as Aaron Judge rushes in to break up the fight amid 'new rivalry' with Baltimore
- First Take viewers think female ESPN analyst should be the show's new NFL lead after stepping in for Stephen A Smith
- Novak Djokovic is booed AGAIN at Wimbledon after reaching the final - as celebration aimed at his daughter causes confusion for SW19 crowd
- Former NFL star's LA home burglarized after thieves 'smashed through a rear window and ransacked the property'
- 'I enjoyed myself in prison': Man United legend Patrice Evra hits back after being handed suspended 12-month sentence as he shares bizarre video showing him wearing HANDCUFFS and jail uniform
- BBC staff at Euro 2024 'feel unhappy, uncomfortable and embarrassed by Gary Lineker's criticism of Gareth Southgate - and refusal to back down' as questions are raised over drinking wine on £1.35m-a-year star's podcast
- Cooper Flagg will face same 'enormous pressure' as Caitlin Clark 'because he's white', says ESPN analyst
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