The Independent Football
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The scientific reason why US fan football chants sound so awkwardFans in the US have been mocked on social media for chants such as “I believe that we will win” and “U-S-A! U-S-A!”
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World Cup 2026 kits: Every home and away shirt ranked and ratedA needlessly detailed look at the shirts on display at this summer’s World Cup in North America, ranked from most unpleasant to most majestic
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Portugal v DR Congo LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo begins sixth World Cup campaign after Messi shinesRonaldo aims to inspire Portugal in Group K opener against DR Congo in Houston a day after fellow superstars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and...
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World Cup 2026 fixtures, results and group tablesWhich teams will reach the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup and who is heading home early?
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Turkish commentator axed from World Cup after ‘unacceptable’ Iran-New Zealand mix-upIran and New Zealand faced each other at the World Cup on Monday evening
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40 years later, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal still divides football fansIn soccer, memorable goals are generally linked to the players who scored them
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Why Hull City could face points deduction in Premier League after promotionHull are back in the Premier League after winning the richest game in football - but that success has simultaneously left them in financial trouble
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Manchester United eye new left winger in double raid on relegated West HamCrysencio Summerville and Mateus Fernandes are both targets after West Ham’s relegation
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Artist creates 30-foot England badge on Suffolk beach ahead of World Cup clashToby Clark says England has to bring the trophy home, ‘otherwise I’ve wasted my time’
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Hearts face daunting Champions League qualifying draw amid transfer and manager turmoilAfter a devastating final-game loss in the Scottish Premiership, Heart of Midlothian’s longer path toward the lucrative Champions League will start...
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Danny Rohl leaves Rangers for RB Salzburg with replacement lined upRangers are set to poach Hearts manager Derek McInnes to replace the German
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Bernardo Silva seals move to European rival after leaving Man CityThe 31-year-old announced in April that he was to leave Manchester City at the end of his contract
