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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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Brighton sign Austria defender Svoboda from Venezia
Brighton sign Austria defender Michael Svoboda from Serie B champions Venezia on a four-year deal.
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Spurs' record spending spree not done - but how are they pulling this off?
It feels like things are changing in N17. Tottenham's spending is set to surpass their record for a single window with the signings of Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali ...
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Bournemouth in talks for Elche striker Rodriguez
Bournemouth enter talks for Elche striker Alvaro Rodriguez for an initial fee of about £18m, rising to £25m with add-ons.
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Bronze renews contract with Chelsea until 2027
England international Lucy Bronze has signed a contract extension with Chelsea until 2027.
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Tonali: De Zerbi played huge role in Tottenham move
Sandro Tonali has revealed the "huge role" Roberto De Zerbi had in his impending £100m move to Tottenham from Newcastle.
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Barcelona announces the departures of Laprovittola and Fall
Two new departures make a total of eight announced by the Blaugrana in recent days.
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Bronze extends Chelsea stay by another year
Defender Lucy Bronze has signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea until 2027, the club has announced.
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Virtus signs ex-NBA player Bobi Klintman
After a series of departures, the Italians have started strengthening the roster for the next season.
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England were 15 minutes from humiliation - the issues Tuchel must solve
Before England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at the issues that remain for Thomas Tuchel.
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The qualities 'elite' Tonali can bring to Spurs
Tottenham's deal to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle continues an exhaustive overhaul under head coach Roberto De Zerbi. At £100m, he will become the most expensive, and...
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England fans face resale prices of at least £2.6k for Mexico tickets
England fans hoping to attend the World Cup last-16 showdown with Mexico face paying a minimum of £2,600 for one ticket on Fifa's resale site.
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How to survive England's 1am World Cup tie with Mexico...
England face Mexico for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals, but with the tie not kicking off until 1am UK time on Monday, we have a handy guide for you on how best.
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Merse: Mexico is heads-or-tails match - they could run England off their feet
Sky Sports' Paul Merson looks ahead to England's last-16 World Cup encounter with co-hosts Mexico on Monday, a game he thinks is too close to call.
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Spurs sign Fernandes for club record £85m
Tottenham complete the signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record fee of £85m.
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Real Madrid and Sergio Scariolo part ways
Scariolo has departed after a season in which Real played in the EuroLeague final but ended without a single trophy.
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