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Why Socceroos’ World Cup breakthrough has come at the right time for fractious AustraliaA Socceroos squad from diverse backgrounds has broken through just as Australia’s far-right, anti-immigration party surges in the polls – the...
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Premier League 2026/27 fixtures – live: Opening matches and fixtures for every club set to be announcedArsenal will defend their title as Coventry, Ipswich and Hull find out their itinerary on their top-flight returns
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Canada ‘shaken’ by horror Ismael Kone injury as manager Jesse Marsch fights back tearsIsmael Kone was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg after a nasty challenge against Qatar
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World Cup 2026: Who are the ITV and BBC commentators, pundits and presenters?The star-studded line-ups aim to bring enthusiasm, insight and analysis across a packed summer of football
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How ‘Super John McGinn’ became a distinctly Scottish superman at World CupAfter leading Aston Villa to historic silverware this season, McGinn is looking to create more history and guide Scotland to the knockouts with a...
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Mexico become first country in World Cup knockout rounds with narrow win over South KoreaMexico 1-0 South Korea: Luis Romo’s goal ensured the co-hosts will top their group
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The irony of a World Cup in Trump’s America? The most multinational tournament of all-timeAfter the first round of group games provide moments of high euphoria for minnow countries, Miguel Delaney takes a look at why, this time,...
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Canada’s Ismael Kone breaks leg in horror incident during World Cup win over QatarKone was carried off the field on a stretcher during the game in Vancouver
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How Merlin the duck became Mexico’s viral World Cup ‘mascot’Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show
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How Switzerland’s super-subs made World Cup statement with Bosnia bashingSwitzerland 4-1 Qatar: 20-year-old Johan Manzambi came off the bench to score twice, while fellow sub Ruben Vargas also netted as the Swiss to a...
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South Africa and Czech Republic keep knockout hopes alive with turgid drawSouth Africa 1-1 Czech Republic: Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty earned Bafana Bafana a point and both teams will need a win in their final game...
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Liverpool to make big bid for World Cup star as Mohamed Salah replacementIvory Coast and RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande is being targeted by Andoni Iraola as he looks to overhaul the Reds attack
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Report: Third bid rejected by Chelsea for England starReport: Third bid rejected by Chelsea for England star Chelsea Reject Trevoh Chalobah Bid as Como Chase £35m Deal Chelsea have turned down...
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Former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa begins Fulham journey with lossFormer Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa begins Fulham journey with loss Although he impressed with his coaching at the youth levels, Alvaro...
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Quenda, Emegha and what we learned from Chelsea in Australia[BBC Sport] Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso oversaw an open training session at Sydney's Allianz Stadium on Sunday evening. The ticketed event...
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