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Ryan Smart

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Sports Trends Writer at SPORTbible

Writer @sportbible | Previous @BamberBridgeFC @LancashireFA | Sports Journalism graduate @UCLan | @pnefc @lancscricket fan

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  • 5 days ago | sportbible.com | Ryan Smart

    Home> Football> Transfer NewsGyokeres remains a Sporting player - but the saga appears to be nearing an end. Viktor Gyokeres' future has taken another twist amid continued interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Juventus. The 27-year-old has been persistently linked with a move away from current club Sporting Lisbon during 2025. He has had an incredible season for the Portuguese club, netting 52 goals in all competitions.

  • 5 days ago | sportbible.com | Ryan Smart

    Real Madrid defeated Pachuca 3-1 to register their first win of the 2025 Club World Cup - but fans have been left less than impressed with one player. Goals from Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler and Federico Valverde secured the three points for Xabi Alonso's side, who go top of Group D. Los Blancos bounced back from their disappointing 1-1 draw with Al Hilal on Thursday, which saw Valverde miss a penalty in second half stoppage time.

  • 5 days ago | sportbible.com | Ryan Smart

    Home> Football> La Liga> Real MadridAlexander-Arnold started his second Real Madrid match against the Liga MX side. Real Madrid fans have made their minds up on Trent Alexander-Arnold after watching him in the first half of their Club World Cup clash against Pachuca. Alexander-Arnold made his Los Blancos debut on Thursday against Al Hilal, weeks after signing from Liverpool.

  • 5 days ago | sportbible.com | Ryan Smart

    Aspinall has broken his silence after Dana White's shock announcement. Topics: Tom Aspinall, UFC, MMA, Dana White, Jon JonesTom Aspinall has spoken out for the first time since being named as the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion following the shock retirement of Jon Jones. UFC president Dana White announced in a press conference on Saturday that Jones had officially retired from mixed martial arts, bringing the curtain down on a 17-year career.

  • 5 days ago | sportbible.com | Ryan Smart

    A two-word phrase was effectively banned from being used in professional football after what a Premier League player did during a match. After matches finish, or while communicating on the touchline, you might notice how players often hold one hand over their mouth while speaking. It is done to avoid key tactical information being picked up on television cameras and to stop opposing players from being able to lip-read what is being said.

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Ryan Smart @RSSport2
28 May 25

Benkenstein had to go but the comments tell you that he’s part of a much wider problem at the club. The disconnect right now between members and the board is unlike anything I’ve ever seen

Lancashire Lightning
Lancashire Lightning @lancscricket

Lancashire Cricket can confirm that Dale Benkenstein has left his position as Men’s Head Coach by mutual consent. Club Statement. ⤵

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart @RSSport2
25 May 25

It was under four years ago that Dane Vilas hit the winning runs at Liverpool and Lancashire were top of division one in September. The speed of the decline since then has been astonishing

Lancashire Lightning
Lancashire Lightning @lancscricket

Defeat at Grace Road by an innings and 3 runs. 🌹 #RedRoseTogether https://t.co/gT7GLsJFHm

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart @RSSport2
22 May 25

Don't understand this. Football's all about winning something, winning trophies. In 20 years no-one's going to remember Arsenal finishing second. Everyone will remember Spurs winning a trophy

Telegraph Football
Telegraph Football @TeleFootball

One night does not rewrite the previous ten months when everything is considered ✍️ @thomgibbs https://t.co/ZDRVZwbLTY https://t.co/BoaCQrHv1J