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Uefa investigating Republic of Ireland-Israel row after spitting accusation
Uefa has confirms it is investigating the half-time incident during Sunday's Nations League game between Republic of Ireland and Israel following an accusation of spittin...
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Scanning offers players like Odegaard an edge as game gets quicker
The headset goes on and I am transported from a central London meeting room to the centre circle of a match simulation. I have selected the role of holding midfielder. I ...
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White's Dorking have new co-owners - and ambitions to become 'the world's local club'
Football needs charismatic characters - and Marc White is certainly one of those.
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The small African nation ready for Messi's big night
Benin are about to have their own moment in the limelight as they visit Argentina for Lionel Messi's final game.
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Donley keen to add goals after encouraging NI run
After a four-game window with plenty of positives for Northern Ireland, there was perhaps just one lingering concern - their ability to score goals consistently.
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Who has the deepest squad in the Premier League?
In a Premier League season increasingly shaped by injuries, rotation and congested schedules, what happens when the first choices are unavailable can be incredibly import...
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Podcast: Time for first Hampden win for Pocognoli's Scotland?
Can Scotland build on victory in Skopje and beat Slovenia at Hampden?
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South Korea captain apologises for gloating over military service exemption
Lee Gi-hyuk apologises for gloating about avoiding South Korea's mandatory military service by captaining his country to the football gold medal at the Asian Games.
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Aston Villa remain keen on Raskin - gossip
Aston Villa remain keen on Rangers midfielder, Celtic set for tactical switch and Hearts teens to challenge for first-team places.
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Luka Doncic returns with explosive performance: “Missed it a lot”
Rested and healthy, Luka Doncic is finally back after a long break.
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Quiz: Name England's all-time leading appearance makers
Harry Kane will become England men's joint all-time leading appearance maker if he plays against Czech Republic on Tuesday.
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Born into Celtic, made at Motherwell, Welsh comes of age with Scotland
It takes talent, resilience and good fortune in finding managers who believe in you, but dreams can come true. Stephen Welsh is living proof of it, writes Tom English.
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John Collins grabs Dillon Brooks by throat in heated preseason opener
NBA Preseason 2026 chaos erupts between John Collins and Dillon Brooks.
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Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends
Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?
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Sidy Cissoko on shooting 1,000 threes a week: “More”
Targeting shooting growth, Sidy Cissoko ramps up his offseason three-point volume ahead of the 2026–27 NBA Regular Season with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio star in a tense 2006 crime thriller
Lies. Betrayal. Sacrifice. How far will you go to survive? Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winner.
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One Team in Tallinn - the day Scotland played without opposition
The story of the 1996 World Cup qualifier where Scotland played without their opposition.
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Karlo Matkovic ready to launch from deep: “I see a bucket”
Erasing perimeter pressure, Karlo Matkovic hunts open three-pointers with confidence ahead of the 2026–27 NBA Regular Season with the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Wales focus on Albania as Grainger reunion looms
Wales face Albania in the Women's World Cup play-offs this week knowing a challenging reunion with Gemma Grainger may well be the prize on offer.
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Luka Doncic sparks quick Lakers surge to crush Kings
An explosive start to the NBA Preseason 2026 sees Luka Doncic lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a dominant victory over the Sacramento Kings.
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