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FAI tight-lipped on venue switch for Israel game
The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] says it will "continue to meet to discuss the operational aspects" of hosting Israel in the Nations League.
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Norway dress up as Vikings for World Cup
Watch behind-the-scenes footage as the Norway squad dress up as Vikings for a team photo before the World Cup.
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Watch: The Monday Night Club
Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football.
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Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.
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Saben Lee is close to signing a two-year deal with Zalgiris
A turbulent summer for the Lithuanians, who are close to securing one of the cornerstones of the team for the upcoming season.
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WSL 2 side Durham face threat of closure
Women's Super League 2 side Durham warn "the club will have to cease operations at all levels" unless a buyer can be found in three weeks.
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Walcott & Defoe’s 2006 World Cup fallout
Walcott, Defoe and Wayne revisit England's most controversial call-up.
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Rashford 'dead cert to start for me' - Walcott
Former England winger Theo Walcott is "most psyched" about Marcus Rashford for the Three Lions at the World Cup.
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Billionaire West Ham co-owner accused of abusing his power and preying on women for sex
Women say David Sullivan told them they needed to have sex with him to feature in his newspapers.
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Eriksen 'doing well and at home' after collapse during Denmark friendly
Christian Eriksen said he has returned home and is "doing well" after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.
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Guardiola's final seasons to air in Amazon series
Pep Guardiola's final two seasons in charge of Manchester City will air in a four-part behind-the-scenes series on Amazon's Prime Video.
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NI squad exciting for the future - McKenna
Northern Ireland captain Rebecca McKenna says new manager Michael McArdle has "brought a breath of fresh air" since taking over at the helm.
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Wilkinson reveals Wales plane was hit by lightning
Boss Rhian Wilkinson says Wales are happy to be at home in Tuesday's Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic after revealing their team plane was struck by lig...
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Giannakopoulos receives a one-month ban, Bartzokas also sanctioned after Greek Finals Game 2
The Sports Judge of ESAKE handed out penalties for what happened in Game 2 (68-58) between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos at Telekom Center in the Stoiximan GBL Finals.
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Rowing boats & regrets - Scotland's undefeated 1974 World Cup campaign
Joe Jordan and Davie Hay remember Scotland's 1974 World Cup campaign, that ended at the group stage despite an unbeaten record.
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Man City and Chelsea remain in talks over Maresca
Manchester City are continuing negotiations with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new manager.
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Beating France would be one of football's biggest stories - Ward
Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward says beating France to qualify automatically for the 2027 Women's World Cup would "be one of the biggest stories in world football".
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Kevarrius Hayes reportedly signs a two-year deal with Partizan
The Belgrade team will gain a significant reinforcement with Hayes' arrival ahead of the new season.
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Atlanta Hawks and Quin Snyder agree to a multi-year contract extension
The Atlanta Hawks finished this season 6th in the East and fell in the first round of the playoffs.
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Origi retires: The Liverpool 'legend' who scored when it mattered most
Jurgen Klop said Divock Origi "is, and will be for me, forever a Liverpool legend".
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