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Celebrity footballers set to arrive in Cherys for Soccer Aid

10+ min ago  (562+ words) Chinese car brand signs up as principal partner for 2026 event at London Stadium, with plug-in hybrid Tiggo SUVs expected to play a key role behind the scenes Chinese car brand Chery has signed up as a principal partner for this…...

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Iran-US war chaos threatens another team’s place at the World Cup

1+ hour, 11+ min ago  (287+ words) Iraqi airspace has been closed since the United States and Israel launched air attacks on Iran Iraq's participation in this year's World Cup inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico is in doubt, with travel chaos from the escalating conflict in neighbouring Iran…...

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Bernardo Silva claims all 50-50 refereeing decisions are going against Man City

1+ hour, 29+ min ago  (588+ words) Manchester City suffered a blow to their title hopes after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest on Wednesday Bernardo Silva has voiced his frustration over what he perceives as a consistent pattern of 50-50 decisions going against Manchester…...

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Man United star issues rallying cry after loss at Newcastle

1+ hour, 47+ min ago  (499+ words) Man United slipped to a 2-1 defeat against 10-man Newcastle on Wednesday night Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has sharply criticised his side's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle, branding it a "collective off day" where they were "nowhere near good enough in every…...

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The six Man City games that could hand Arsenal the Premier League title

1+ hour, 58+ min ago  (398+ words) Pep Guardiola's side slipped off the pace against Arsenal after Nottingham Forest snatched a point at the Etihad Stadium, with Bernardo Silva detailing how the "unpredictable' side of the Premier League has stunted their progress The number perhaps reflects the…...

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Championship play-offs expansion confirmed by EFL

2+ hour, 44+ min ago  (115+ words) Championship play-offs expansion confirmed by EFL - The English Football League (EFL) Championship play-offs are set to expand from the 2026-27 season following a vote on Thursday. - The new format will include clubs finishing seventh and eighth in the league table. - These…...

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Iran football team changes stance on national anthem at Women’s Asian Cup

3+ hour, 19+ min ago  (161+ words) Iran football team changes stance on national anthem at Women's Asian Cup'The Independent Iran football team changes stance on national anthem at Women's Asian Cup - The Iran women's football team sang their national anthem before their Asian Cup match against…...

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Slot offers Wirtz injury update as he addresses Liverpool’s attacking struggles

3+ hour, 44+ min ago  (448+ words) The Liverpool boss hopes the German will be available for a cameo in Friday's FA Cup fixture against Wolves Liverpool manager Arne Slot claimed that Florian Wirtz "could be available for a few minutes" during the FA Cup tie against…...

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Arsenal brush off critics with ugly win over Brighton to keep title within reach

9+ hour, 23+ min ago  (783+ words) Brighton 0-1 Arsenal: Bukayo Saka's strike proved the difference on a night where title rivals Manchester City were held by Nottingham Forest Arsenal toil to just about do enough, but it may mean an awful lot more. That might yet tempt…...

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Newcastle provide hope for season ahead as Carrick’s Man Utd problems become clear

9+ hour, 34+ min ago  (826+ words) Newcastle United 2-1 Man Utd: A superb William Osula goal gave 10-man Newcastle a deserved win as Carrick's side struggled in midfield and attack So much can change in a year, and yet sometimes nothing changes at all. Just ask Eddie…...