Football
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Van Dijk calls Ndukwe ‘a real prospect’ as work permit forces Liverpool loan
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk played the first half alongside Ifeanyi Ndukwe against Monaco on Sunday and told reporters afterwards…
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Iran threatens to skip World Cup draw amid U.S. visa standoff
Iran’s football federation is threatening to pull out of this week’s World Cup draw as…
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Verstappen brings momentum to a high-stakes Abu Dhabi decider
Max Verstappen heads into the Abu Dhabi finale with an unexpected opportunity to fight for…
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Why Hansi Flick looked shaken after Barcelona’s win over Alavés
Hansi Flick’s uneasy look after Barcelona’s 3–1 win over Alavés is now better understood, as…
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Arsenal’s long road back to Europe’s elite
For much of Arsène Wenger’s later years at Arsenal, the club remained a Champions League…
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FIFA pushes for wider VAR authority ahead of 2026 World Cup
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, football’s lawmakers are considering a request from FIFA to…
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Real Madrid close to sacking Alonso after sharp downturn in results
Xabi Alonso’s future at Real Madrid has become unexpectedly fragile. After arriving with high expectations…
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Trump linked to surprise FIFA peace prize ahead of draw
FIFA’s sudden launch of a peace prize has unsettled preparations for the World Cup draw,…
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Man United’s summer attempt to sign Gallagher blocked, but situation now shifting
Manchester United made an unsuccessful attempt to bring Conor Gallagher to Old Trafford in the…
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Barcelona’s captain takes indefinite mental-health leave
Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo has stepped away from the squad after requesting time to address…