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How has world changed since Scotland were last at men's finals?
When Scotland last reached a men's World Cup, the Scottish parliament didn't exist, Google wasn't a thing and a pint of lager was roughly £1.90.
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Why are so few women reaching the top in coaching?
Hannah Dingley became the first female manager of a professional men's side in England in 2023 but she says more needs to be done to help women advance in coaching roles.
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Why Newcastle are signing a 'giant' from French second tier
Ewen Jaouen has undergone a medical before completing a move from Stade de Reims to Newcastle United.
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Man Utd continuing to explore midfield and forward options
Manchester United are continuing to look for opportunities to expand, strengthen and balance their squad with at least one more midfielder and potentially another forward...
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Carragher fears over Bellingham’s England role at World Cup
Jamie Carragher fears Jude Bellingham’s role in the England team at the World Cup could “dominate airwaves” this summer.
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Banned referee Artan arrives home in Somalia
Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 World Cup instead after arriving home in Somalia in the wake of being banned from entering the United States.
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Bouteille extends stay with Budućnost
The French forward will remain in Podgorica after spending the 2025-26 season with the Montenegrin club.
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Lithuanian basketball icon Vladas Garastas passes away at 94
Former national team coach led Lithuania to two Olympic bronze medals and a EuroBasket silver.
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Laboured Lionesses must sharpen up or risk missing out on World Cup
England are in a pickle. The reigning European champions can no longer qualify automatically for next summer's World Cup in Brazil. They must negotiate a tricky play-off ...
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El Niño, extreme weather and the future: World Cup Q&A with a climate scientist
One of the key talking points in the lead up to the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico is what weather conditions matches will be played in.
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Keane and Fernandes clear air after row over 'lie'
Roy Keane clears the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to Fernandes accusing him of lying.
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When will an African side win the World Cup?
Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?
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Ex-England midfielder Lee takes up Hornchurch role
Hornchurch appoint former England and Newcastle United midfielder Rob Lee as their new director of football.
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World Cup 1982: Stein, Narey, Brazil & being a cartoon character
Joe Jordan, Gordon Strachan and John Wark recall Scotland's 1982 World Cup campaign.
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Keane reveals call with Bruno Fernandes after recent dispute
Roy Keane revealed he had a "lovely chat" with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after a recent disagreement over the Premier League assist record.
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Keane reveals call with Fernandes after recent dispute
Roy Keane revealed he had a "lovely chat" with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after a recent disagreement over the Premier League assist record.
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Spurs defender Davies signs new one-year deal
Experienced Tottenham Hotspur and Wales defender Ben Davies takes his stay at the north London club into a 13th year.
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Fresh faces to managerial mayhem - NI's qualifying campaign
A World Cup group qualifying campaign with many talking points for Northern Ireland comes to an end with the main objective achieved - keeping the World Cup dream alive.
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Mourinho to fly to Madrid to complete Real return
Jose Mourinho will fly from Lisbon to Madrid this afternoon to complete his return to Spanish giants Real.
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NBA Finals could shape Giannis’ future
New York has long been linked with the Bucks superstar.
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