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Papers: Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd target Bowen
soccer 19 May 2026 16:18

Papers: Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd target Bowen

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

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FIVE things Carrick needs to address at Old Trafford
soccer 19 May 2026 16:13

FIVE things Carrick needs to address at Old Trafford

Michael Carrick has been confirmed as the head coach of Manchester United having signed a new contract which will run to 2028 - what are the FIVE things he will immediate...

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Stewart's remarkable rise from Scottish semi-pro to World Cup
soccer 19 May 2026 16:02

Stewart's remarkable rise from Scottish semi-pro to World Cup

BBC Scotland charts Ross Stewart's remarkable decade-long rise, which could culminate in him firing Southampton to the Premier League before appearing at the World Cup.

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Ghana to face Ivory Coast in Afcon 2027 qualifying
soccer 19 May 2026 15:56

Ghana to face Ivory Coast in Afcon 2027 qualifying

Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

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Trey Lyles on Real Madrid winning the Euroleague title: “We arrived at the Final Four at just the right time”
basketball 19 May 2026 15:31

Trey Lyles on Real Madrid winning the Euroleague title: “We arrived at the Final Four at just the right time”

The Canadian star of Real Madrid spoke to the media before leaving for Athens.

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Stewart's 'deserved' recall & World Cup disappointment for Miller
soccer 19 May 2026 15:00

Stewart's 'deserved' recall & World Cup disappointment for Miller

Reaction to the announcement by manager Steve Clarke of Scotland's World Cup squad.

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Fenerbahce renews EuroLeague license, calls for unity in European basketball
basketball 19 May 2026 14:52

Fenerbahce renews EuroLeague license, calls for unity in European basketball

The Turkish powerhouse confirmed the renewal of its EuroLeague license while expressing support for future cooperation and unity across European basketball.

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Cem Ciritçi confirms Biberovic and THT will stay at Fenerbahce
basketball 19 May 2026 14:34

Cem Ciritçi confirms Biberovic and THT will stay at Fenerbahce

The Fenerbahce executive also spoke about the Olympiacos semifinal, Jasikevicius’ future and the club’s transfer plans after the Final Four.

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Villa target 'special' win with Europa League master Emery
soccer 19 May 2026 14:30

Villa target 'special' win with Europa League master Emery

Aston Villa go into their first European final in 44 years on Wednesday - but their head coach Unai Emery is a Europa League master who knows exactly what is required on ...

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No theatre or Scotland curveballs from loyal Clarke
soccer 19 May 2026 14:23

No theatre or Scotland curveballs from loyal Clarke

As Ross Stewart receives a Scotland recall while Oli McBurnie, Kieron Bowie and Lennon Miller miss out, Tom English delves into the thinking behind Steve Clarke's World C...

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Ronaldo in Portugal squad for record sixth World Cup
soccer 19 May 2026 14:12

Ronaldo in Portugal squad for record sixth World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record sixth World Cup after being selected in Portugal's squad for this summer's tournament.

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Bowen: West Ham relegation worries were 'starting to creep in' last season
soccer 19 May 2026 14:07

Bowen: West Ham relegation worries were 'starting to creep in' last season

Jarrod Bowen says West Ham's relegation worries were "starting to creep in" last season with the club now on the brink of losing their Premier League status.

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TNT opts not to make European finals free to watch
soccer 19 May 2026 13:57

TNT opts not to make European finals free to watch

TNT Sports has decided not to provide a free-to-air option to watch the finals of the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League.

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Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup?
soccer 19 May 2026 13:46

Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup.

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Lionesses quiz: Name every player in England's latest squad
soccer 19 May 2026 13:40

Lionesses quiz: Name every player in England's latest squad

England boss Sarina Wiegman has named her latest England squad for the Lionesses' Women's World Cup qualifiers in June.

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He's changed the face of English football - Rooney on Guardiola
soccer 19 May 2026 13:29

He's changed the face of English football - Rooney on Guardiola

Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd discuss the influence Pep Guardiola has had on English football and consider the impact his expected departure from Manchester Cit...

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Rangers hope World Cup cash will pay for better VAR
soccer 19 May 2026 12:58

Rangers hope World Cup cash will pay for better VAR

Rangers hope money being made by Scotland at the World Cup can go towards improving video assistant referees (VAR), and officiating standards in general, in the domestic ...

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Mike James reportedly set for Barcelona move amid coaching uncertainty
basketball 19 May 2026 12:56

Mike James reportedly set for Barcelona move amid coaching uncertainty

Veteran EuroLeague star agrees to join Barcelona despite doubts over Xavi Pascual’s future.

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Gordon 'deserves' Scotland WC place, says Clarke
soccer 19 May 2026 12:00

Gordon 'deserves' Scotland WC place, says Clarke

Steve Clarke believes 43-year-old Craig Gordon "deserves" his place in Scotland's World Cup squad, despite missing most of Hearts' season.

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World Cup quiz: Name every player in Scotland's squad
soccer 19 May 2026 11:57

World Cup quiz: Name every player in Scotland's squad

Scotland face Haiti on 14 June in their first World Cup match since 1998 - but can you name all 26 players in Steve Clarke's squad?

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