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How Premier League shirts will change with gambling sponsor ban
Premier League kits are going to have a very different look this season after clubs voted to ban gambling on the front of shirts. BBC Sport looks at the history of sponso...
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Why half of England's World Cup defenders are on the move
England came third in this summer's World Cup - their best performance in a men's competition in 60 years - and now their players are in demand in the transfer market.
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Football is back (without hydration breaks) - how to watch the new season
After a summer of hydration breaks and half-time shows, football as we know and love it is back. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the new season...
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The main contenders to replace Rodri at Man City
As a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri looks increasingly likely, BBC Sport takes a look at the options to replace him.
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Leicester City put up for sale for more than £200m
Leicester City's Thai owners King Power are hoping to sell the club after 16 years, for more than £200m.
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Tielemans apologises to Villa fans for Man Utd remarks
Youri Tielemans apologises to Aston Villa fans after suggesting he had moved to a bigger club in Premier League rivals Manchester United.
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When do the major European leagues start and what are the big stories?
BBC Sport looks at the big stories in Europe heading into the 2026-27 season.
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What has changed in FPL for 2026-27 season?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at all of the key changes coming to Fantasy Premier League for the 2026-27 season.
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Olympiacos officially signs Mbaye Ndiaye to two-year deal
The Senegalese forward joins the reigning EuroLeague champions after three seasons with ASVEL.
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Tenerife signs Arturs Kurucs, Riga Zelli brings Klavs Cavars home
The two Latvian internationals will make their BKT EuroCup debuts in the 2026-27 season.
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Will West Ham bounce straight back up?
BBC Sport analyses the season ahead for West Ham, who will be playing in the Championship for the first time in 14 years.
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Kusturica to miss Serbia’s upcoming games, head coach Alimpijevic explains key absences
Bogdan Bogdanovic and Vasilije Micic were not released by their clubs, while Nikola Topic remains sidelined for medical reasons.
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Why are EFL matches at 3pm on Saturday being shown on TV?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the '3pm blackout' is not being enforced this weekend.
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FAI withdraws Infantino support as IFA backs Uefa
The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] officially withdraws support for under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino, while the Irish Football Association [IFA] confirms...
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O'Hara: Spurs should sign Rashford with De Zerbi 'perfect' for him
Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara wants Spurs to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.
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Taylor on retirement, scrutiny, VAR and referee pundits
Referee Anthony Taylor explains to BBC sports editor Dan Roan why he has stepped away from officiating.
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Rooney to co-host new Man Utd show with Goldbridge
Wayne Rooney will co-host a new Manchester United-dedicated show alongside influencer Mark Goldbrige this season.
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Dallas backs Charles to thrive at Fulham
Former Northern Ireland international Stuart Dallas feels Shea Charles can make his mark in the Premier League with Fulham, while also backing Ethan Galbraith's switch to...
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Sengun and Biberovic out of Turkiye’s World Cup Qualifying squad
Sengun and Biberovic are both absent from Turkiye’s 17-man preliminary squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
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Critical former referees add to culture of fear, says retiring Taylor
Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.
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