Real Madrid star under fire after Bernabeu struggle
Real Madrid’s narrow 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich has left the tie finely balanced, but much of the focus has shifted to Alvaro Carreras after a difficult night against Michael Olise.
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Russia offers payouts to athletes frozen out of the Winter Olympics
Russia says it will financially reward athletes who missed the Winter Olympics, turning their absence from Milan and Cortina into another symbol of the country’s long running struggle to regain a full place in international sport.
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Athens could open a new chapter in marathon running
World Athletics is preparing to give the marathon its own world championship from 2030, with Athens being explored as the likely stage for the first edition and London still in the picture to host the last championship marathon under the current setup.
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Thierry Henry breaks silence on 2003 Ballon d’Or snub
More than 20 years later, the debate over the 2003 Ballon d’Or still hasn’t gone away. Thierry Henry’s calm and candid response in 2023 sheds new light on the controversial decision that denied him football’s top individual honour.
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Harry Maguire extends with Manchester United
Harry Maguire has agreed a new deal at Manchester United, giving the club continuity in defense and underlining its faith in his leadership during a rebuilding period.
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Spanish football organisation in massive trouble: FIFA opens case after anti Muslim chanting
Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish Football Association after anti Muslim and xenophobic chanting during Spain’s friendly against Egypt in Barcelona. The incident has drawn condemnation from Spanish and Egyptian football officials, and Spanish police are also investigating.
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Guardiola reveals top striker he never coached
Pep Guardiola has worked with football’s biggest stars but he once called Harry Kane “one of the best strikers I have ever seen,” despite never coaching him.
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Top 25 greatest goalkeepers in football history, ranked
The greatest goalkeepers are remembered for far more than spectacular saves. They define eras, rescue teams in the biggest moments,
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Cristiano Ronaldo selects stadium with best atmosphere he played in
Cristiano Ronaldo has named Celtic Park as the stadium with the best atmosphere he has experienced, praising the club’s supporters as “incredible” despite a career spent playing at some of football’s most iconic venues.
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Ceasefire calms the backdrop for Iran’s World Cup plans, but the bigger problems remain
The two week ceasefire between the United States and Iran may ease some of the immediate pressure around the 2026 World Cup, especially on travel, security and planning. But Iran is still due to play group matches in Los Angeles and Seattle, visa disputes have already surfaced, and Tehran’s own travel restrictions show how quickly politics can still spill into sport.
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