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Sam Cunningham

Sam is i's Chief Football Correspondent. He was highly commended at the 2017 British Journalism Awards for a string of exclusives on the Eni Aluko/Mark Sampson scandal, revealing how the FA tried to cover up allegations of bullying, harassment and racism by the England women’s manager. He worked previously at the Daily Mail as a football reporter.

Article thumbnail: BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at American Express Community Stadium on March 15, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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Brighton will reject any offer below £100m asking price for Chelsea target Moises Caicedo

Chelsea are hoping to sign the midfielder for £80m but Brighton are in a strong position after tying Caicedo to a new deal in March

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Brighton and Aston Villa not permitted to conduct transfer business with sister clubs

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FA should stop Newcastle from hosting Saudi friendly, demands anti-sportswashing group

Article thumbnail: NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Newcastle United's Chief Commercial Officer Peter Silverstone, Sela Vice President of Marketing, Ibrahim Mohtaseb and Newcastle United's CEO Darren Eales pose for a photo during a Media Call at St James' Park on June 09, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
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Didier Drogba: 'Fake agents are scamming young African players - it's human trafficking'

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Aston Villa owners forced to reduce stake in Portuguese club after Conference League clash

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Article thumbnail: Arsenal had to see off a late attempt from Man City to sign Rice (Photo: Getty)
Article thumbnail: Arsenal had to see off a late attempt from Man City to sign Rice (Photo: Getty)
Article thumbnail: Mykhailo Mudryk was offered an eight-year contract by Chelsea (Photo: Getty)
Article thumbnail: Mykhailo Mudryk was offered an eight-year contract by Chelsea (Photo: Getty)
Article thumbnail: BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on May 13, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on May 13, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)