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Ominous France show potential to be Les Bleus' greatest
World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
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What's going on with penalties - is it time to end the 'stutter'?
Kylian Mbappe's penalty miss in France's win against Morocco is the latest example of a player missing a penalty after stuttering in the run-up.
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Klopp reveals how Liverpool tried to sign Mbappe
Jurgen Klopp says he "flew around in a circle" in a private plane with Kylian Mbappe and his family when he tried to sign him for Liverpool a decade ago.
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Mbappe mirrors Messi magic as World Cup's greatest storyline rolls on
This summer's World Cup has been one of the most fascinating on the pitch in recent memory. Not because of the teams. Because of two men.
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Guehi could miss Norway game with hamstring injury
England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.
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Lynch 'disappointed with goals conceded' as Derry lose to CSKA Sofia
Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch says it is still "all to play for" after his side were narrowly defeated 3-2 by CSKA Sofia at the Natsionalen Stadion Vasil Levski in Sofia ...
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Papers: EU lawmakers call for investigation into Balogun 'scandal'
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
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Glens 'deserve huge credit' after RFS loss - Devine
Glentoran manager Declan Devine says his side will "take huge confidence" into the second leg of their Conference League first round qualifier against RFS.
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Spurs make offer for Kolo Muani - Friday gossip
Tottenham make an offer for Randal Kolo Muani but Juventus remain favourites to sign the forward, Arsenal are ready to finalise a deal for Christos Tzolis, Marcus Rashfor...
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Trade between the Clippers and the Raptors involving Kawhi Leonard on hold amid investigation
A new twist in one of the biggest NBA trades of this summer.
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US confirm Pulisic leg fracture in defeat by Belgium
The United States confirm that forward Christian Pulisic fractured his leg during his side's 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the World Cup last 16.
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Biberovic says an emotional goodbye: “Fenerbahce was not just a club for me”
After eight seasons and numerous trophies, Biberovic is leaving Fenerbahce.
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Aleksej Nikolic moves to Galatasaray
The Slovenian point guard has become the latest addition to Galatasaray, which is building a serious team.
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Partizan activates the opt-out clause and parts ways with Shake Milton
Milton has thus become yet another player to leave Partizan this summer.
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Doue replaces Barcola in star-studded France attack vs Morocco LIVE!
Doue replaces Barcola in star-studded France attack vs Morocco LIVE!
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Norway's Haaland calls for media pressure on England before quarter-final
Norway striker Erling Haaland calls on the media to "put every single pressure" on England before the two sides' quarter-final on Saturday.
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Ex-Leeds keeper Darlow set for Man Utd move
Manchester United are close to signing Wales and former Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer.
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Nikola Kusturica has reached a multi-year agreement to play for UCLA
One of the top European prospects is continuing his career in the NCAA.
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What are the key dates for the 2026-27 football season?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains the full list of key dates for the 2026-27 men's football season.
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Quansah banned for two games after Mexico red card
England defender Jarell Quansah receives a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico.
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