The Independent Football
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Fenerbahce chairman jailed over betting scandal amid chaos in Turkish footballThe ruling comes days before the club is due to elect his successor
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Joe Cole outlines key to success for Thomas Tuchel’s England at World CupJoe Cole has given his verdict on England’s chances at this summer’s World Cup
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Veteran Man United goalkeeper pens one-year contract extensionHeaton, 40, has played three times for the Red Devils since returning in 2021
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Iran’s players open up on how war with US has affected World Cup preparations: ‘Our duty is to fight for our people’Iran will play their World Cup matches in the US, a country they are currently at war with
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Sarina Wiegman insists England will not play for a draw in crunch Spain qualifierA draw would take England to the finals and leave the holders relying on the play-offs
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Think ‘soccer’ is the wrong name? History says otherwiseThe word is, in some parts of the world, shunned by some fans
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Jose Mourinho files complaint to European human rights court over Turkish football banJose Mourinho has failed a complaint after being sanctioned during his time in charge of Turkish side Fenerbahce
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Bart Verbruggen on Cruyff, Krul and why Netherlands can win the World Cup: ‘Our defence is one of the best in the world’The 23-year-old, who is No 1 for Brighton and the Netherlands, tells Lawrence Ostlere that the Dutch are in North America to finally win the World...
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EFL chief executive to stand down after next season in major shake-upBirch has been in the role since January 2021 and will end his six-year tenure at the end of the 2026-27 campaign
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Scotland captain Caroline Weir says Fifa and Uefa should answer Israel questions ahead of World Cup qualifiersScotland are due to play Israel twice in World Cup qualifiers
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Omar Berrada lays out Man United transfer strategy ahead of important summerThe Manchester United chief executive has promised not to be held to ransom by agents and will try to replicate last summer’s success
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Why Liverpool have turned to Andoni Iraola to fix their biggest issueThe former Bournemouth manager will be charged with addressing Liverpool’s frailties and transforming their style of play, reconnecting them with...
