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Madueke's remarkable season - from petition to World Cup starter
Noni Madueke has gone from fans protesting against him signing for Arsenal to England World Cup starter. BBC Sport look at his rollercoaster season.
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Zeljko Obradovic praises Panathinaikos fans, thanks Dimitris Giannakopoulos
In an emotional press conference to formally confirm his return to Athens, nine-time EuroLeague champion Zeljko Obradovic praises a warm welcome by passionate supporters.
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How football united behind Doku after childbirth criticism
Jeremy Doku wants to fly home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters?
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Iran leave note asking for peace after Belgium draw
Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium.
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Go for Guehi? Tuchel's centre-back dilemma after Croatia concerns
England's attack caught fire against Croatia but their defence in Dallas was far less convincing.
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Who's facing who? Every potential fixture in the World Cup knockout stages!
As we head towards the final World Cup group games, it's time to start looking ahead to the knockout stages and potential routes to the final in New Jersey.
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Trey Lyles exits Real Madrid: “It’s time for this”
Real Madrid loses Trey Lyles to free agency following a standout 2025–26 EuroLeague season as he pursues a return to the NBA.
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A defender's view on how to stop the World Cup's best strikers
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?
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How do you stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane?
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?
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Name the seven Scotland survivors from Clarke's first squad
Seven players from Steve Clarke's first Scotland squad are with the head coach at the 2026 World Cup - can you name them?
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Efes parts ways with Vincent Poirier after two years
Injured French center Vincent Poirier officially separates with Anadolu Efes.
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Messi aiming to break more records in Argentina vs Austria LIVE!
Messi aiming to break more records in Argentina vs Austria LIVE!
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Podcast: Frustration vs potential - can Scotland step up against Brazil?
Scotland fall to Morocco – now Brazil awaits in a huge World Cup test.
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From Belfast to the World Cup - McDermott's American odyssey
Mick McDermott tells BBC Sport NI of his pride at being involved with Ghana at the World Cup, his relationship with Carlos Quieroz and their hopes of shocking England on ...
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Celtic bid for defender as Saracchi talks intensify - gossip
Celtic bid for defender while talks over left-back's return intensify as Portsmouth push for discussions with Dundee centre-half.
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Fournier earns hometown honor as local gym renames arena
Saint Charles renames home arena to honor 33-year-old Evan Fournier, celebrating his roots.
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Cape Verde are the story of this World Cup - they are everyone's second team
Those waking up on Monday morning in the UK will look at one particular result and be stunned. "Cape Verde did it again?!" was probably your reaction.
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Garnett offers to train Wemby: “I was the best at that”
Extending an invitation to Victor Wembanyama, who has previously trained with retired veterans to polish his early footwork, Kevin Garnett publicly offers a summer workou...
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Luka Doncic puts pressure on Lakers to deliver championship core
Seeking to maximize the prime years of Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers face intense administrative pressure to secure roster upgrades.
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Mercedes to discuss Antonelli-Russell battles amid Hamilton title threat
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the team will discuss how Kimi Antonelli and George Russell race each other going forward due to the possible championship threat from Lewis...
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