Tom Burrows

Football News Reporter

Tom Burrows is a football news writer for The Athletic UK. He was previously a staff editor for almost three years. Prior to that, he worked on news and investigations for national newspapers.

England starting XI to face Slovakia: Mainoo? Shaw? Foden at No 10? Our writers' picks

England are into the knockout stages but there remain questions over their best line-up – what should Southgate do?

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Euro 2024 day 13: Georgia shock Portugal, Ukraine out, and the dirtiest game in Euros history

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Georgia 2 Portugal 0: Biggest shock of Euro 2024, Ronaldo's frustration, glorious Kvaratskhelia

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Why Mainoo and Palmer were the beneficiaries of another dour night for England at Euro 2024

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Why Man Utd are hanging their new kit launch on Barry Keoghan’s (and Sabrina Carpenter’s) star power

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Matija Sarkic remembered: 'He was half of me - it's devastating'

Family and friends share their memories of the Montenegro goalkeeper who died suddenly, aged 26, last week

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'Paqueta should be banned for life if he's guilty. Do I see it happening? Probably not'

Kynan Isaac was given a 10-year ban for getting deliberately booked once. Now he is following Lucas Paqueta's case closely

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Portugal 2 Czech Republic 1: Dramatic late winner boosts Cristiano Ronaldo and Co

Portugal snatched a late winner as their Euro 2024 campaign started with victory over the Czech Republic - here's our quickfire analysis

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LeBron, Osimhen and Kane: The masked sporting stars Kylian Mbappe can take inspiration from

Kylian Mbappe asked for masked advice having had his nose rearranged against Austria - plenty of sporting stars have had success with them

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Spain 3 Croatia 0: Lamine Yamal makes history as youngest Euros player - The Briefing

Spain got their Euro 2024 campaign off to an impressive start with victory over Croatia

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Lucas Paqueta: What we're hearing after charge for alleged betting breaches

Lucas Paqueta is carrying on with his career and stepping up preparations with Brazil at the Copa America – but a dark cloud lingers

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Euro 2024 security: How is Germany combating hooliganism and 'hot red' terrorist threat?

Germany has beefed up security plans, with 2.7m fans attending games across 10 stadiums, together with a further 12m in fan zones

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Footballer Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash. Five years on, his club are claiming $130m

The Argentinian striker died more than five years ago yet the legal rows continue, exposing the murkier side of football's transfer window

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Micah Richards denies being Roy Keane's 'stooge' in Arsenal fan headbutt trial

Micah Richards denied being “Roy Keane’s stooge” in court today and was adamant he saw an Arsenal season ticket holder “arch his head back and try to headbutt” his fellow Sky Sports pundit in the Emirates Stadium. Scott Law, 43, from Waltham Abbey, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of common assault, following the incident at the match between Arsenal and Manchester United on September 3 last year. Taking to the witness box this morning, Richards said he “strongly disagreed” with the defending lawyer’s assertion he was “Roy Keane’s puppy”. He explained how he and Keane...

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Officer in Roy Keane headbutt trial accused of 'lying' by defence

The investigating officer overseeing the case involving former Manchester United captain Roy Keane was today accused of “lying” and “showing bias” by the defendant’s lawyer. Arsenal season ticket holder Scott Law, 43, is accused of assaulting Keane, 52, and knocking him back through a set of doors in the Emirates Stadium on September 3 last year. The incident happened at the end of a match between Arsenal and Manchester United that the home side won 3-1 and where Keane was working as a pundit for Sky Sports. Moments before Arsenal’s late victory, Alejandro Garnacho had a goal...

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Roy Keane left 'in shock' by headbutt from Arsenal fan, court told

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane was left “in shock” after he was allegedly headbutted by an Arsenal season ticket holder inside the Emirates Stadium, he told a court on Wednesday. Scott Law, 43, from Waltham Abbey, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of common assault, following the incident on September 3 last year. It came at the end of a match between Arsenal and Manchester United that the home side won 3-1 and where Keane was working as a pundit for Sky Sports. Minutes before Arsenal’s late victory, Alejandro Garnacho had a goal disallowed following a VAR check for what...

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INEOS-owned Nice set to appoint Lens head coach Franck Haise

Franck Haise is close to becoming the new head coach of Nice after the INEOS-owned club reached an agreement with Lens for his appointment. Nice have been searching for a new head coach following the departure of Francisco Farioli, 35, who will join Ajax on June 11. They are now expected to appoint Haise from their Ligue 1 rivals but a deal has not yet been finalised. 53-year-old Haise, who was appointed by Lens in 2020, has an impressive track record. He took Lens from Ligue 2 to this season’s Champions League, and he was awarded manager of the season in 2023 after a remarkable campaign...

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How Champions League venue Wembley has tightened security since England's 'day of national shame'

Three years since the chaotic scenes that overshadowed England’s Euro 2020 final, Wembley hosts the Champions League finale

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Why Netflix has joined Apple, Amazon, Disney and other streamers in the battle for live sport

Netflix is just the latest streaming service to move into the congested battleground that is live sport

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Wayne Rooney confirmed as Plymouth Argyle head coach

Plymouth Argyle have confirmed the appointment of Wayne Rooney as their new head coach. Rooney, 38, has been out of management since he was sacked by Birmingham City after just 83 days in charge of the Championship club. The ex-Manchester United and England striker succeeds former Plymouth manager Ian Foster, who was dismissed in April after less than three months at the helm. Plymouth finished 20th in their first season since 2009-10 back in the Championship, one place above the drop zone. Rooney said: “Taking this role at Plymouth Argyle feels like the perfect next step in my career.

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Lucas Paqueta betting charges explained: What is he alleged to have done? Can he play for Brazil?

The West Ham and Brazil midfielder categorically denies trying to get four yellow cards on purpose

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Wayne Rooney under consideration for Plymouth Argyle head coach job

Wayne Rooney is a candidate to become Plymouth Argyle’s new head coach. Rooney, 38, has been out of management since he was sacked by Birmingham City in January after just 83 days in charge at St Andrew’s. Since then, the former Manchester United and England striker has worked as a pundit for a number of television broadcasters, including TNT Sports, Sky and the BBC. Speaking as a guest on the Overlap podcast in February, Rooney confirmed his “focus is on getting back into management”. Plymouth — who narrowly avoided relegation to League One on the final day of the...

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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed as Euro 2024 pundit for ITV

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou will appear as a pundit on ITV this summer as part of their coverage of this summer’s European Championship. Postecoglou, who is currently in his home country of Australia with Spurs on their trip to play a friendly against Newcastle in Melbourne, has won plaudits during his debut season in the Premier League for his forthright opinions, sense of humour and exciting brand of football. The move is especially interesting as it comes just a week after his public outburst following Tottenham’s home defeat to Manchester City — which dented...

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A season in a day: The 2023-24 Premier League told from Stanley Park to San Sebastian

This is the story of 2023-24 Premier League told from seven locations on the final day of a thrilling, fractious season

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The Premier League's final day: How will the trophy presentation work? Which games will be on TV?

The 2023-24 Premier League season concludes with its final matchday on Sunday - so how does it all work?

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