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‘I want to get to the top’: Inside the training academy behind Cape Verde’s magical World Cup runStudents say this is just the start of their nation’s transformation into a footballing powerhouse
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Former Champions League footballer dead at 44 after drowning in a lakeGabriel Muresan has passed away at the age of 44 after drowning in a lake
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Will England get a Bank Holiday if team wins the World Cup? Potential date revealed ahead of Norway quarter-finalThe Friday after the World Cup final has been earmarked to potentially celebrate an England victory, it is understood
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France vs Morocco LIVE: Michael Olise appeal rejected by Fifa as Atlas Lions hit with injury blowMorocco will be out for revenge against France in a repeat of the 2022 World Cup semi-final in Qatar
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France v Morocco referee: Who is under-fire Argentine official Facundo Tello at World Cup 2026?Tello will take charge of France’s clash with Morocco as part of an all-Argentine officiating crew
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I’ve covered Fifa for years – ask me anything on Infantino and this World Cup’s crisis of trustChief football writer Miguel Delaney will be answering your questions on the Trump-Balogun row, the future of the World Cup, and whether Fifa's...
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Dan Burn ‘more than ready’ to battle Erling Haaland during England v Norway clashThe Newcastle United defender played a key role off the bench as the Three Lions beat Mexico 3-2
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Man Utd reveal location of new 100,000-seater stadium replacing Old TraffordManchester United are aiming to build the biggest stadium in the country have already bought most of the land required for the development
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Fifa hit back after Egypt’s ‘fix’ claim over controversial Argentina decisionsFootball’s governing body has come under fire by the Egyptian FA over the decisions made by match officials during the World Cup last-16 encounter...
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England’s win over Mexico got higher US viewing figures than USA v BelgiumNearly 45 million people tuned in to watch the Three Lions’ epic at the Aztec Stadium beating the viewership numbers for the United States’ own...
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How should England line-up against Norway? Our writers pick their XIs for World Cup quarter-finalThe Three Lions next face the threat of Erling Haaland and Norway in Miami on Saturday - but which way should Thomas Tuchel lean with his line-up?
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The lasting legacy Didier Deschamps and France could leave with another World Cup crownGreatest of all time status is within reach for Deschamps and his side – though Morocco will pose a huge challenge
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Who should win the men's Ballon d'Or? BBC Sport pundits have their sayThe Ballon d'Or winner will be announced in London on Monday - but who is going to claim the showpiece award?
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Salech hails Moylan partnership for CardiffCardiff City are six points of the Championship play-off spots and the relegation zone [Shutterstock] Yousef Salech believes he and Jack...
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Football DailyRick & Lloyd are joined by Oliver Kay & Joe Smith after a surreal day at Old Trafford.
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