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Fifa bans fans from taking water bottles into World Cup stadiums
Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.
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Man City consider legal action over Real candidate's promise to sign Haaland
After a candidate in Real Madrid's presidential election unveils an Erling Haaland shirt on live TV, Manchester City dismiss the suggestion their striker will move to Spa...
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Man City threaten legal action over Real presidential candidate's Haaland pledge
Man City are considering taking legal action after a Real Madrid presedential candidate said he would sign Erling Haaland, if elected.
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Spurs in talks with Brighton over Van Hecke
Tottenham are in talks with Brighton over the signing of centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke.
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Two goals in 41 games - what next for Delap at Chelsea?
A year after striker Liam Delap joined Chelsea, he struggled to prove himself during an underwhelming and injury-hit season.
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Man City's bid for Anderson rejected by Forest
Manchester City have seen an initial offer for Elliot Anderson knocked back by Nottingham Forest.
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Podcast: What is it actually like to play at a World Cup?
We ask what the experience of playing at a World Cup is as Scotland are set to return.
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Celtic hold talks with Keane, plan discussions with O'Neill - gossip
Talks continue over future of Celtic manager post as Hibernian midfielder is linked with West Ham.
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Remembering Scotland's World Cup bogeymen of finals gone by
Since their first attempt in 1954 there's always been some kind of misfortune lurking in the shadows for Scotland at World Cups, writes Tom English.
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Chelsea legend Tambling dies aged 84
Chelsea's former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling - who netted 202 goals for the club - dies at the age of 84.
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Video vault and Leeds litter picking - inside the mind of Bielsa
It is possible that nobody alive today has watched more football than Marcelo Bielsa, the former Leeds United boss who will lead Uruguay at the World Cup.
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Robodogs and helicopters: One Mexican city's approach to World Cup security
In the shadow of cartel violence, BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security plans in Monterrey.
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A teen with no desire to be Messi: How Lamine Yamal is forging own path
Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?
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Celtic star 'inspiring' next football generation
Family, fans and a former coach said Osmand's success at Celtic could help others in the island.
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Liverpool's Koumas to prove worth after Wales goal
Liverpool teenager Lewis Koumas is determined to prove his worth in a Wales shirt having helped Hull City gain promotion into the Premier League.
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Wales diverted as weather hits Montenegro qualifier
Wales diverted to Italy as bad weather badly disrupts preparations for Friday's Women's World Cup qualifier in Montenegro.
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Man City have opening Anderson bid rejected by Forest
Manchester City have an opening transfer bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest.
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Papers: Carrick wants FIVE new signings this summer
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
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Konate reveals depression after deaths of Jota & father
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate opens up on how the deaths of team-mate Diogo Jota and his father left him battling depression during his final season at the club.
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Why we could see less of Kane for England at the 2026 World Cup...
England have three strikers at this World Cup, and Harry Kane's replacements have never had such an important role.
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