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Donald Trump: Iran should not be at World Cup ‘for their own life and safety’
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (207+ words) By Jamie Gardner, Press Association Chief Sports Reporter United States president Donald Trump says it would not be appropriate for Iran's squad to be at this summer's World Cup "for their own life and safety. The US military and Israel…...
Jeremy Doku sure Man City can turn around Real Madrid tie in Champions League
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (518+ words) By Andy Hampson, Press Association, Madrid Jeremy Doku remains convinced Manchester City can turn around their Champions League tie against Real Madrid despite their 3-0 first-leg mauling. City were stunned by a brilliant first-half hat-trick from Federico Valverde as the Spanish…...
Lamine Yamal breaks Newcastle’s hearts with stoppage-time penalty
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (202+ words) By Damian Spellman, Press Association Lamine Yamal denied Newcastle a priceless victory with the final kick of the game as Barcelona snatched a draw which sends them into next week's return as favourites to make the Champions League quarter-finals. The…...
Pep Guardiola set for touchline ban as he fumes over refereeing decision
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (573+ words) By Damian Spellman, Press Association A fuming Pep Guardiola is facing a two-game touchline ban after being booked for the sixth time this season as Manchester City eased past Newcastle into the FA Cup quarter-finals. The Spaniard confronted fourth official…...
Madonna tells Spanish football club their missing shirt is ‘in my archives’
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (322+ words) Singer Madonna has told Spanish football club Celta Vigo their missing shirt, which she wore during a 1990 performance at the team's stadium, is "hanging in my archives" after they asked for help to find it. The La Liga club's president,…...
New rules bringing excitement to Ladies Football, says Sheridan
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (473+ words) Five rounds into the Lidl National Football League, and the new rules have brought an extra layer of excitement to ladies' football. While teams have tactically improved over the years, this has also brought defensive structures that were hard to…...
Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Rob Mac watch as Wrexham knocked out of FA Cup
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (327+ words) Actors Rob Mac, Ryan Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively watched on as Wrexham were knocked out of the FA Cup by Chelsea. The Welsh Championship team, which is owned by Deadpool star Reynolds and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia's…...
Pep Guardiola says Man City ‘not a complete team’ but are still in title race
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (418+ words) By Andy Hampson, Press Association Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City are "not a complete team" but insists their title hopes are still alive and believes next season will be better. City suffered a damaging blow in the title race as…...
He loves the club – Liverpool boss Arne Slot hails evergreen Andy Robertson
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (512+ words) By Carl Markham, Press Association Liverpool head coach Arne Slot praised the enduring quality of Andy Robertson after the veteran defender scored one and created another for Mohamed Salah in the 3-1 FA Cup fifth-round win at Wolves. The Scotland captain,…...
Pep Guardiola hopes for some luck as Man City prepare for familiar foe
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (497+ words) By Andy Hampson, Press Association Pep Guardiola accepts luck could play a key part as Manchester City prepare to face Newcastle for a fifth time this season. City travel to St James" Park in the FA Cup fifth round on…...