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'He is human' - Messi misses from the spot as he chases scoring record
Lionel Messi badly misses a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time World Cup record goalscorer.
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Can 'familiar face' Maresca carry on Guardiola's work at Man City?
One of Pep Guardiola's more memorable quotes from his time as Manchester City boss is "we cannot replace him." It was 2021 and a tearful Guardiola was talking about Sergi...
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Why do some World Cup shirts keep tearing during matches?
Puma shirts have torn four times during the World Cup so far, so what exactly is going on?
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'You always have regrets' - Rooney on managerial career
Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney says he harbours regrets about his managerial career and cannot see himself making a return to the dugout.
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Several NBA teams are interested in Tarik Biberovic
Many NBA franchises have inquired with the Memphis Grizzlies, the team that holds the rights to the recently crowned Turkish champion.
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Why Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags are not laid down at World Cup
The flags of Saudi Arabia and Iraq are not laid on the ground during World Cup pre-match ceremonies because they include religious wording.
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Martynas Pocius announces his departure from Real Madrid: “An incredible learning experience”
Just days after Sergio Rodríguez did the same, the Lithuanian has submitted his resignation with a message of affection to him.
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What is BBC's 3D Live Match Experience and how does it work?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the unique way of following matches during the 2026 World Cup via the BBC.
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Man Utd agree land deal for 100,000-seater stadium
Manchester United's plans for a new stadium close to Old Trafford move a significant step closer after the club buy a 25-acre site to build it on.
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Dusty May leaves Michigan to become Dallas Mavericks head coach
After claiming the 2025-26 NCAA title, May makes the jump to the NBA.
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Olympiacos parts ways with Frank Ntilikina
With the departures of both Moustapha Fall and Frank Ntilikina now confirmed, Olympiacos continues its offseason roster overhaul as it prepares for the upcoming campaign.
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West Ham sign defender Riesen on three-year deal
West Ham United sign Switzerland defender Nadine Riesen following her departure from Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Is VAR being used differently at the World Cup vs the Premier League?
The stats show that there have been more VAR reviews at the World Cup than in the Premier League. So why does perception suggest the opposite?
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George to captain England in Nations Championship as Itoje rested
England head coach Steve Borthwick has rested captain Maro Itoje for the inaugural Nations Championship, with Jamie George set to take the armband for the fixtures agains...
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Goalkeeper Keating turns down new Man City deal
England goalkeeper Khiara Keating turns down an offer of a new deal at Manchester City and is uncertain about her future.
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The key differences between Tuchel and Southgate's England teams
Analysing the similarities and differences between how Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel led England.
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Besiktas retains Berk Ugurlu, Ulm brings in Adam Atamna
Veteran Berk Uğurlu stays with Besiktas Gain, while ratiopharm Ulm signs rising French talent Adam Atamna from LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne.
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Man Utd secure land to build new 100,000-seater stadium
Manchester United have secured the majority of the land required to build their new 100,000-seater stadium as the club ramps up plans to create the largest facility in th...
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Germany defender Schlotterbeck out of World Cup
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck is ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with an ankle injury.
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Slovenian tactician Jaka Lakovic gets La Laguna Tenerife nod
La Laguna Tenerife officially hires Jaka Lakovic to lead the club through the upcoming 2026–27 editions of Liga Endesa and BKT EuroCup.
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