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Ireland player breaks rank and says Isreal game should not be going aheadJason Knight has spoken out about the ‘difficult’ situation the Republic of Ireland find themselves in ahead of Sunday’s game on neutral territory...
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UK Football Police Unit accused of ‘bringing Hillsborough’ into alcohol debateA spokesperson for the UK Football Policing Unit ‘it was not our intention to link the issue of alcohol with the Hillsborough tragedy’
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Why are Republic of Ireland playing against Israel?The Republic of Ireland face a double-header against Israel in the Uefa Nations League, with their ‘home’ fixture taking place in Serbia amid...
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How Ireland v Israel become the world’s most controversial fixtureThe tension and anger ahead of the Nations League double header is seen as ‘unprecedented’ for a match between two countries not in conflict,...
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Thomas Tuchel has realised England’s ultimate challenge and only Spain have the answerTuchel has moved on from the World Cup and must now develop an ideology for England to harness ahead of Euro 2028
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Scotland’s new era is a genuinely bold step into the unknownThe appointment of the 39-year-old Sebastien Pocognoli is a risk, but one that needed to be taken to breathe new life into the national team
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Israel striker sent off for gun celebration in Nations League defeat to AustriaSaied Abu Farchi was shown a second yellow card during the 3-1 loss to Austria after using the corner flag to simulate a gun during his goal...
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Jurgen Klopp denied debut Germany win as former player Cody Gakpo strikes lateNetherlands 1-1 Germany: Gakpo haunted his former Liverpool manager in stoppage time to cancel out Felix Nmecha’s controversial opener
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Cristiano Ronaldo draws blank as Wales edged out by Portugal in Nations LeaguePortugal 1-0 Wales: Joao Felix’s deflected effort proved the difference for the hosts as Ronaldo had a second-half effort ruled out by VAR
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Arsenal dealt injury blow as Kai Havertz limps off in Germany clashHavertz was chosen to lead the line in Jurgen Klopp’s first match as Germany manager
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‘I used to love Nemanja Vidic’: James Garner on his football inspirations and finally getting an England call-upGarner was on holiday when he finally received a call-up to the senior England squad, having missed out on Thomas Tuchel’s initial selection
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Portugal v Wales LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo question hangs over Selecao for Nations League clashRonaldo is still in the Portugal fold under new manager Jorge Jesus despite criticism of his performances at the World Cup
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Real Madrid veteran takes a dig at Barcelona ahead of El Clasico: ‘We respect players, unlike the other side’Real Madrid veteran takes a dig at Barcelona ahead of El Clasico: ‘We respect players, unlike the other side’ The upcoming Clasico is set...
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Liverpool already have a star better than Michael Olise and Lamine YamalLiverpool already have a star better than Michael Olise and Lamine Yamal For some time now Rio Ngumoha has been one of the most promising...
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Barcelona legend calls Vinicius’ absence a big loss for Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico – “He’s important”Barcelona legend calls Vinicius’ absence a big loss for Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico – “He’s important” With El Clasico just around the...
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Jordi Alba talks Yamal, Vinicius, Ballon d’Or and score prediction ahead of El Clasico – “I’m predicting a win”Jordi Alba talks Yamal, Vinicius, Ballon d’Or and score prediction ahead of El Clasico – “I’m predicting a win” With El Clasico just...
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Enzo Maresca could unleash a midfield masterstroke as Manchester City face Aston VillaEnzo Maresca could unleash a midfield masterstroke as Manchester City face Aston Villa Manchester City take on Aston Villa today at Villa...
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Aitor Mañas’s first Alavés goal denies bottom side Málaga a first win of the seasonAitor Mañas’s first Alavés goal denies bottom side Málaga a first win of the season Substitute Aitor Mañas scored his first goal for the...
