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Uefa will not use red cards for players who cover mouth
Players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will not be shown red cards in Uefa competitions.
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Former Arsenal midfielder Cazorla retires at 41
Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla retires from playing at the age of 41.
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Austin Wiley is close to joining Bayern Munich after leaving Hapoel Jerusalem
One of the best EuroCup players is on the verge of moving to the EuroLeague.
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McKinley Wright IV extends his contract with Dubai until 2029
A huge signing has been made by the team that made its EuroLeague debut last season.
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McInnes biggest factor in McCrorie's Rangers return
Ross McCrorie is adamant Derek McInnes has the qualities to be a success at Rangers, saying the manager was the number one reason he turned down offers to remain in Engla...
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Why are Man City breaking the bank for Anderson?
Elliot Anderson will become the most expensive British player, but why are Manchester City prepared to pay a record fee to sign the midfielder?
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Hull sign goalkeeper Butland from Rangers
Promoted Hull City sign goalkeeper Jack Butland from Rangers on a two-year deal.
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Sporting director Hughes set to leave Reds next year
Richard Hughes is overseeing Liverpool's current transfer window, but is expected to exit the club next summer.
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England have 'big concerns' - so who would you pick to face Mexico?
Who should play at right-back? Does Anthony Gordon deserve to start? Select and share your England team to face Mexico.
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Man City’s £824m rebuild topped by British-record Anderson move
Manchester City’s transfer spending has hit £824m in three years after signing Elliot Anderson in a British-record £116m deal.
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Shearer at £237m? Where Anderson transfer stands in adjusted rankings
Elliot Anderson becomes the third-most expensive signing in Premier League history after Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz with his £116m transfer from Nottingham Forest t...
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Pollock remains on bench as Furbank makes England XV to face South Africa
George Furbank will make his first England start since 2024 after being selected for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against South Africa, while Henry Pollock rema...
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Anderson's record-breaking £116m Man City move announced
Elliot Anderson's record-breaking £116m transfer to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest has been announced.
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Would Glasner tarnish Palace legacy with move to new enemies Forest?
Will Oliver Glasner tarnish Crystal Palace legacy with Nottingham Forest move?
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The World Cup's free agents looking for their next move
Fourteen players still at the World Cup have no club to return to once the tournament is over.
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'We want to win World Cup for him' - Portugal carry Jota's memory
One year after his death, Portugal are using Diogo Jota's memory to help inspire them at the 2026 World Cup.
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Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
The 1am kick-off time for England's World Cup match on Sunday falls outside changes to licensing laws.
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Tonali's sale to Spurs - are Newcastle on wrong side of history with rules?
With midfielder Sandro Tonali set to join Tottenham for £100m, the Newcastle side has been taken apart over the past year.
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16.3m tune in to watch England beat DR Congo
England's dramatic win over DR Congo in the World Cup last 16 attracts an audience of 16.3m on the BBC.
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First Afcon, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in 'football hell'
Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's ch...
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