Factbox on Newcastle United striker and former England captain Alan Shearer who announced his retirement on Saturday.
Harry Kane, the prolific striker for Bayern Munich, has stated that the Premier League no longer holds the same appeal for him, despite previous speculation about his return to England.
Liverpool secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle United at St James' Park, with Dominik Szoboszlai converting a stoppage-time penalty. The match also served as a tribute to the late Kevin Keegan, a shared hero for both clubs, with fans and former players honouring his legacy. Goals from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock for Newcastle were cancelled out by Cody Gakpo and Szoboszlai's late equaliser for Liverpool.
Keegan's family and Newcastle announced in January that the two-time European Footballer of the Year was undergoing cancer treatment, without disclosing details of his illness.
England's World Cup campaign has increasingly come to rest on the shoulders of Harry Kane, whose goals, link-up play and ability to deliver in decisive moments have repeatedly rescued a side still searching for fluency and conviction.
Argentina staged a dramatic comeback, scoring two late goals to defeat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final, with Lionel Messi orchestrating the turnaround after England had taken the lead.
The Egyptian Football Association on Wednesday criticised refereeing decisions in Egypt's dramatic 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 defeat by Argentina, saying it would not remain silent over what it described as the improper use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland achieved the feat in 111 games, 13 fewer than the previous fastest centurion Alan Shearer.
Alan Shearer broke Newcastle United's goal-scoring record in a 2-0 home win over fellow strugglers Portsmouth.
The former England international, who won the Premier League title in the 1994-95 season with Blackburn, is the only player to have scored 100 goals in the competition for two different clubs.
Former England and Newcastle United captain Alan Shearer will manage Newcastle United for the remainder of the season, according to television reports on Tuesday.
The Newcastle captain scored the only goal in the first leg of their UEFA Cup quarter-final against Sporting Lisbon at St James' Park.
The Newcastle United manager is confident striker Alan Shearer will put off retirement plans and stay on for one more season with the club.
The former England captain told Newcastle United that unless he is a regular in the team in his last premier league season he could look for another club.
Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer said he had turned down an offer of a coaching role at the struggling Premier League club.
The Newcastle United striker has postponed his retirement and will play on next season on a player/coach contract.
Alan Shearer, set to hang up his boots at the end of this season, was persuaded to stay by Newcastle boss Graeme Souness
With Guardiola also signing a contract extension until 2027, Haaland is hoping to develop under the Spaniard, who has led City to 18 trophies since he took charge in 2016.
The 33-year-old was the fans' first choice as Michael Owen's partner at Euro 2004, according to a survey.
Man U boss Alex Ferguson and Newcastle captain Alan Shearer criticised match referee Paul Durkin after a controversial 0-0 draw.
Alan Shearer declined an offer to become part of new manager Steve McClaren's backroom staff.
Chelsea proved unpopular guests at the Alan Shearer homecoming party on Saturday as they won 2-0 at St James' Park to stay in the Premier League title hunt and leave Newcastle United mired in relegation trouble.
Alan Shearer said he is not ready to become manager of Newcastle United after the sacking of Graeme Souness
Alan Shearer has played his last professional game for Newcastle United after announcing he will miss the rest of the season due to an injury.
England's performances at Euro 2016 so far will leave none of their opponents scared at the prospect of a knockout clash with the country, according to former striker Alan Shearer.
Liverpool's Salah named Premier League player of the season, Gravenberch best youngster
Liverpool end victorious season with 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace
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'Before the start of the season I felt Manchester United will be a lot better this year and they were my tip for the title'
Key stats from Liverpool's season after they won their second Premier League title on Sunday and a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title...
Manchester City's Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals to ignite their charge on Tuesday.
Erling Haaland, 22, has scored 36 goals in 35 games this season, breaking the previous record of 34 in a single Premier League campaign.
Erling Haaland arrived at Manchester City nearly a year ago to questions about how a "battering ram" of a centre-forward would fit into mastermind manager Pep Guardiola's nuanced and tactically demanding style.
Bayern said the 30-year-old striker was signed until 2027 after protracted talks between the two clubs.
Arsenal, who had 23 shots to Newcastle's seven, piled on the pressure late on to try to reduce the deficit but Newcastle manned the barricades to take a healthy lead to St James' Park.
The flavour of the season, Luis Suarez, has revealed that he lets his team captain Steven Gerrard to take any penalty shots for the club as he values team success over personal milestones.
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero sets his sights on Chelsea on Sunday bolstered by statistics proving his strike rate since joining the club is the best in Premier League history.
Ronaldo was an unused substitute as United produced arguably its most complete performance of the season. The 37-year-old has scored just two goals in 12 appearances for United this season.
IMAGES from EPL match played between Manchester City and Chelsea on Sunday
