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Platini begins legal proceedings against Fifa
Former Uefa president Michel Platini initiaites civil and legal proceedings against Fifa and current president Gianni Infantino over corruption allegations from 2015.
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Borthwick names England training squad amid 'ongoing conversations' on Itoje
England captain Maro Itoje has not been included in head coach Steve Borthwick's training squad ahead of July's Nations Championship amid "ongoing conversations" around t...
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Ataman slams Olympiacos: “Unable to field a single real Greece National Team player”
Condemning offensive crowd chants from Olympiacos fans, Panathinaikos Aktor head coach Ergin Ataman also shares his view on the Greek national team players from both side...
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Pau Gasol opens up on NBA Europe goals: “It will become a reality”
Addressing the NBA Europe development, Pau Gasol asserts that the project will become a reality to establish a sustainable, business-oriented growth model for the entire ...
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Keith Jordan moves to EuroCup champions, Trento and London extend players
Several roster moves are happening across the projected BKT EuroCup field, including JL Bourg acquiring 28-year-old Keith Jordan.
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Palmer and Joao Pedro feature in Madonna video
Chelsea forwards Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro make a surprise appearance in a promotional film for Madonna's new album.
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Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation
Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.
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Next Galactico & Liverpool target: FIVE breakout stars to watch at the WC...
Five breakout stars to watch at 2026 World Cup including Nico O'Reilly, Yan Diomande, Luka Vuskovic, Johan Manzambi and Nico Paz.
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Tonye Jekiri reportedly nearing contract extension with Partizan after midseason move
Partizan Mozzart Bet is close to signing 31-year-old Tonye Jekiri to a contract extension heading to the 2026-27 season.
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England vs Croatia Q&A: Bellingham or Rogers? Who starts out wide? Send them in!
England vs Croatia Q&A: Bellingham or Rogers? Who starts out wide? Send them in!
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The flag Iranians are not allowed to wave at the World Cup
Iran football fans living in Los Angeles explain why they want to wave Iran's pre-1979 Islamic revolution flag and dismiss the one that is on their team's shirt.
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Next Up: The players who could become stars at this World Cup
Next Up: The players who could become stars at this World Cup.
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Crespo on Messi, returning to England and life as a manager
Goals, passion and intensity define Hernan Crespo as a player. They are the qualities he wants his teams to show as a coach.
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Dzeko: I did not think I would be playing at 40
“I did not think I would be playing at 40,” admits Edin Dzeko. But here he is. Not just playing but getting ready to captain Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 World Cup,...
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Hapoel Jerusalem faces major crisis with players leaving Israel
Several key import players leave Israel ahead of Tuesday's Winner League Playoffs matchup, leaving Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem with a heavily depleted roster.
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Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game
Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.
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Why France's Olise is moving into Ballon d'Or picture
After a first international hat-trick against Northern Ireland, former France striker Louis Saha believes Michael Olise can move into Ballon d'Or contention.
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'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow writes to Robertson
Diogo Jota's widow urges Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry his former Liverpool team-mate "in your heart" when he plays at the World Cup.
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Podcast: Summing up Scotland’s strikers & war of words with Norway
We assess Scotland’s strikers at the World Cup and there's disagreement with Norway.
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'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at the 2026 World Cup
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.
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