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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
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Stop running 5km to get fit for football – do this top coach’s running drill insteadA football match is not a consistent 90-minute effort, but a series of stops, starts and sprints. Your training should reflect that, as our senior...
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Scotland fans drink Boston bars dry as Tartan army descends for World CupBar owners say they have ‘never seen anything like it’ as 20,000 Scots celebrate World Cup success
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Lionel Messi explains why he was crying during World Cup hat-trickMessi scored all the goals in Argentina’s comfortable 3-0 win over Algeria but appeared to be wiping away tears after celebrations of his first...
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Harry Kane begins pursuit of Messi, Mbappe and the World Cup’s Golden Boot in the form of his lifeLionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all scored multiple goals in their opening World Cup games – and England’s captain was watching
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Haaland nets double as Man City beat PortoErling Haaland took his tally to five goals for the season for Manchester City [Getty Images] Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City...
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UCL | Real Madrid 2-1 Inter: Costly errors ruin Champions League openerUCL | Real Madrid 2-1 Inter: Costly errors ruin Champions League opener Inter paid the price for embarrassing early errors in their 2-1...
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👽 Haaland in alien mode drags City! Guehi, elbow but no 🟥👽 Haaland in alien mode drags City! Guehi, elbow but no 🟥 City begin their Champions League campaign with a win, led once again by Erling...
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Larne beat Bangor to continue unbeaten startIrish Premiership Larne 1 - 0 Bangor FT Defending Irish Premiership champions Larne continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 1-0...
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Larne beat Bangor to continue unbeaten startDefending Irish Premiership champions Larne continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 1-0 win over Bangor at Inver Park. The home...
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Courtois 8.5, Huijsen 7.5 | Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan: Player ratingsCourtois 8.5, Huijsen 7.5 | Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan: Player ratings Real Madrid have started their 2026-27 Champions League campaign with...
