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FIFA yet to decide on First Nations flags at WWC

The Matildas will eagerly await a decision from FIFA on whether the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags can be…

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July 5, 2023

Messi to Miami talks took three years – owner

Inter Miami CF owner Jorge Mas said it took him three years of negotiations to bring Lionel Messi to the…

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July 4, 2023

The UEFA Champions League starts in Iceland, where tiny clubs dream (and spend) big

KOPAVOGUR, Iceland — Antonio Barretta had just realised a childhood dream. The delivery driver from San Marino, playing for the…

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July 4, 2023

Can you make a soccer match carbon neutral? Here’s how it could work

As far as footballing matters were concerned, there wasn’t a lot left to play for when FC Dordrecht played host…

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July 4, 2023

Who makes our best XI of young bargain signings in Europe’s top leagues?

The transfer window is open across Europe’s top leagues so there’s no better time to look at some young talent,…

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July 3, 2023

Vieira named Strasbourg coach on 3-year deal

French club Strasbourg appointed Patrick Vieira as their new manager on a three-year contract, the Ligue 1 club said on…

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July 3, 2023

Ex-Barca, Arsenal star Fabregas retires aged 36

Former Barcelona and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has announced his retirement from professional football aged 36. Fabregas calls time on…

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July 2, 2023

Iniesta bids farewell to Japan in rare start

Andres Iniesta said goodbye to Japanese football on Saturday with his first league start of the season as title-chasing Vissel…

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July 2, 2023

FIFA opts out of rainbow armband for WWC

The anti-discrimination “OneLove” captain’s armband banned at the men’s World Cup in Qatar will be worn in an amended version…

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July 1, 2023

Germany’s Hitzlsperger reflects on decision to come out as gay, inclusion in football, more

Thomas Hitzlsperger enjoyed a remarkable playing career, spanning 12 years and six clubs. His form across spells with Aston Villa,…

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July 1, 2023

Antoine Semenyo out for two months, Man City hopeful over Erling HaalandOctober 19, 2026
Antoine Semenyo is injured and faces an eight-week absence for Manchester City, Enzo Maresca confirmed. Erling Haaland, who suffered a knock at the weekend against Ipswich Town, is in the mix to play AEK Athens on Tuesday in the Champions League. Semenyo sustained a knee injury in City’s 3-2 Premier League win over Ipswich, after… Read more: Antoine Semenyo out for two months, Man City hopeful over Erling Haaland
Noni Madueke on Arsenal’s late win over stubborn Nottingham Forest: ‘Champions’ sprirt’October 19, 2026
Arsenal forward Noni Madueke has said that the club showed the spirit of champions in their hard-fought Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Forest had defended imperviously for most of the match and limited the Gunners to just one shot on target. But Madueke broke the deadlock in the 80th minute, with his… Read more: Noni Madueke on Arsenal’s late win over stubborn Nottingham Forest: ‘Champions’ sprirt’
Saido Berahino retires: Ex-West Brom, Stoke striker ends career aged 33October 19, 2026
Former West Brom and Stoke City forward Saido Berahino has announced his retirement from football at the age of 33. Berahino made over 133 appearances in the Premier League across both clubs, with a majority of those coming during his time at West Brom. He progressed through the ranks at West Brom before making his… Read more: Saido Berahino retires: Ex-West Brom, Stoke striker ends career aged 33
Harry Maguire: Man United ‘moved on’ from Lisandro Martínez rantOctober 19, 2026
Harry Maguire has insisted that the Manchester United dressing room have left Lisandro Martínez‘s outburst in the past. Martínez was back in the side as United were held to a 1-1 draw at Elland Road against Leeds United on Sunday, although he came off at half-time. The Argentina defender had previously aimed a verbal tirade… Read more: Harry Maguire: Man United ‘moved on’ from Lisandro Martínez rant
Mou doesn’t understand ‘obsession’ with elbow from Madrid’s GülerOctober 19, 2026
José Mourinho claimed he hadn’t seen “any images” of an alleged elbow from Arda Güler — which saw no intervention from the referee — in Real Madrid‘s 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, saying he didn’t understand the “obsession” with the incident in his postmatch news conference. Sevilla coach Luis Garcia Plaza was furious at… Read more: Mou doesn’t understand ‘obsession’ with elbow from Madrid’s Güler
Roberto De Zerbi on latest Tottenham training ploy: ‘We removed phones’ from mealsOctober 19, 2026
Roberto De Zerbi has revealed phones were banned from meals during Tottenham‘s warm weather training camp in Marbella in his latest attempt to turn a vastly-assembled squad into a team. Spurs committed more than £380 million ($505m) on new signings this summer with 10 players joining, but they will start Monday’s home fixture with Coventry… Read more: Roberto De Zerbi on latest Tottenham training ploy: ‘We removed phones’ from meals
Dominic Calvert-Lewin ‘showed respect by standing’ as others took knee for racism campaign – Daniel FarkeOctober 19, 2026
Leeds boss Daniel Farke has said that striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin showed “respect” after not taking the knee prior to Leeds United‘s draw with Manchester United on Sunday. Players have taken the knee across Premier League fixtures this weekend as a part of the league’s “No Room for Racism” campaign, but Calvert-Lewin joined the few who… Read more: Dominic Calvert-Lewin ‘showed respect by standing’ as others took knee for racism campaign – Daniel Farke
Mikel Arteta puts stale Arsenal display down to Nottingham Forest tactics: ‘They put a Christmas tree there’October 19, 2026
Mikel Arteta has defended his Arsenal team after they only managed one shot on target in their 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Noni Madueke’s deflected strike in the 80th minute was the only time the Gunners mustered a shot on goal, and although it was enough for a valuable win, Arteta’s side were… Read more: Mikel Arteta puts stale Arsenal display down to Nottingham Forest tactics: ‘They put a Christmas tree there’
Barcelona’s Eric García, Jules Koundé ruled out of PSG clash with injuryOctober 19, 2026
Eric García and Jules Koundé have both been ruled out of Barcelona’s Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. García will also miss Sunday’s Clásico against Real Madrid after being ruled out for up to four weeks with a thigh injury picked up in Saturday’s win at Real Betis. Koundé will be assessed ahead… Read more: Barcelona’s Eric García, Jules Koundé ruled out of PSG clash with injury
Michael Carrick on Man United’s worst start since 1986: Situation ‘doesn’t look great’October 19, 2026
LEEDS, England — Michael Carrick said Manchester United‘s situation “doesn’t look great” after a 1-1 draw at Leeds left the club in the bottom half of the Premier League and still searching for a first win since August. United have collected just seven points from their seven league games this season and are now on… Read more: Michael Carrick on Man United’s worst start since 1986: Situation ‘doesn’t look great’