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Carragher fears over Bellingham’s England role at World Cup
Jamie Carragher fears Jude Bellingham’s role in the England team at the World Cup could “dominate airwaves” this summer.
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Banned referee Artan arrives home in Somalia
Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 World Cup instead after arriving home in Somalia in the wake of being banned from entering the United States.
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Bouteille extends stay with Budućnost
The French forward will remain in Podgorica after spending the 2025-26 season with the Montenegrin club.
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Lithuanian basketball icon Vladas Garastas passes away at 94
Former national team coach led Lithuania to two Olympic bronze medals and a EuroBasket silver.
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Laboured Lionesses must sharpen up or risk missing out on World Cup
England are in a pickle. The reigning European champions can no longer qualify automatically for next summer's World Cup in Brazil. They must negotiate a tricky play-off ...
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El Niño, extreme weather and the future: World Cup Q&A with a climate scientist
One of the key talking points in the lead up to the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico is what weather conditions matches will be played in.
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Keane and Fernandes clear air after row over 'lie'
Roy Keane clears the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to Fernandes accusing him of lying.
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When will an African side win the World Cup?
Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?
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Ex-England midfielder Lee takes up Hornchurch role
Hornchurch appoint former England and Newcastle United midfielder Rob Lee as their new director of football.
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World Cup 1982: Stein, Narey, Brazil & being a cartoon character
Joe Jordan, Gordon Strachan and John Wark recall Scotland's 1982 World Cup campaign.
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Keane reveals call with Bruno Fernandes after recent dispute
Roy Keane revealed he had a "lovely chat" with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after a recent disagreement over the Premier League assist record.
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Keane reveals call with Fernandes after recent dispute
Roy Keane revealed he had a "lovely chat" with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after a recent disagreement over the Premier League assist record.
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Spurs defender Davies signs new one-year deal
Experienced Tottenham Hotspur and Wales defender Ben Davies takes his stay at the north London club into a 13th year.
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Fresh faces to managerial mayhem - NI's qualifying campaign
A World Cup group qualifying campaign with many talking points for Northern Ireland comes to an end with the main objective achieved - keeping the World Cup dream alive.
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Mourinho to fly to Madrid to complete Real return
Jose Mourinho will fly from Lisbon to Madrid this afternoon to complete his return to Spanish giants Real.
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NBA Finals could shape Giannis’ future
New York has long been linked with the Bucks superstar.
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Nikola Jović set to join Serbia during summer qualifying window
Miami Heat forward expected to be available for Dušan Alimpijević.
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World Cup predictions: Our writers make their picks
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly upon us as 48 nations look to battle it out to see who will be crowned champions of the world in New York on July 19 -.
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Podcast: Why this Scotland squad feels different
Scotland’s club mentality, big selection calls and why Steve Clarke has full buy‑in.
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Celtic linked with Tahirovic as Reynolds attracts Rangers - gossip
Midfielder linked with Celtic as Rangers look at right-back while Dundee United face competition for winger.
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