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Inside Mary Earps' 'All In': The Controversial Decision That Led To Her Unexpected Retirement.

An Icon at a Crossroads Mary Earps burst onto the international stage as a commanding presence in goal, helping England secure their first major women’s international tournament victory at Euro 2022 and their historic run to the World Cup final in 2023. Her performances not only won trophies but also hearts—a fierce competitor, a passionate leader, and a vocal advocate for women in sport. But beneath the surface, unresolved tensions, challenging management decisions, and personal convictions set the stage for a dramatic and divisive exit.​ In “All In,” Earps chronicles a journey defined by more than just football—it becomes a story of personal integrity, leadership under pressure, and the unvarnished realities of top-level sport. This blog takes you inside Earps’ memoir and dissects the pivotal moments and decisions that ultimately led to her headline-grabbing retirement.​ Mary Earps: From Triumph to Turbulence The Rise Earps’ rise mirrored the ascendancy of the Lionesses. After debuti...
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Manchester United and Chelsea are tracking a Bundesliga defender, according to a report.


Castello Lukeba, an RB Leipzig defender, is said to have piqued the interest of both Manchester United and Chelsea after a good season in the Bundesliga.

Leipzig paid a high price for Lukeba, reportedly €34 million (£29 million), when he transferred from Lyon last summer. However, the German side has frequently functioned as a stepping stone for players who aspire to play at the highest level, and it is not uncommon for young talents to move on fast.

According to FootMercato, Manchester United has been studying the 21-year-old for "several weeks," while Chelsea has recently expressed interest.

Both clubs could say goodbye to at least one senior centre-back this summer, with Manchester United yet to exercise an extension option on Raphael Varane's expiring contract and 39-year-old Thiago Silva expected to depart Chelsea and return to club football in Brazil before retiring.

Leipzig are thought to have no plans to sell Lukeba this summer. However, his contract has a €70 million (£60 million) release clause that will take effect in 2025.

Lukeba has started 20 Bundesliga games in 2023/24, including all of Leipzig's last seven, during an unbeaten streak that has seen the team capture 19 points from a possible 21 to return to the top four and qualify for the Champions League.

The defender also started seven of Leipzig's eight Champions League games this season, including home and away in the group stage against Manchester City, as well as the second leg of the last-16 tie against Real Madrid, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Lukeba has already made one senior appearance for France, coming off the bench in the final minutes of a friendly against Scotland last October. A more permanent spot is more likely to arrive after Euro 2024 than before, but he will be on display at the Olympics on home soil this summer, having been part of Thierry Henry's Under-23 squad last month.

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