Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has received a 10-game suspension for his involvement in clashes on the pitch following his team’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Fifa’s disciplinary committee has also imposed a seven-match ban on his Argentina team-mate Nahuel Molina. Argentina must also contest their next two home fixtures with […]
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Elijah Just is one of several newcomers adapting to life at Swansea. The attacking midfielder, who plays alongside Stamenic at international level, scored three times at the World Cup. Stamenic revealed that he had some involvement in Just’s transfer from Motherwell, speaking with both the player and Swansea chief executive Tom Gorringe while negotiations were […]
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Ed Woodward told MUTV in July 2015 that seeing Bastian Schweinsteiger on the team sheet would intimidate opponents. However, the former Manchester United executive vice-chairman’s confident forecast did not come true, as Louis van Gaal’s World Cup-winning midfield recruit endured a frustrating spell at the club. Schweinsteiger left for Chicago Fire two years later after […]
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After collapsing on Tuesday, Musiala shared an Instagram statement explaining that seizures have become a regular part of his daily life. Absence seizures are a form of generalised seizure most frequently experienced by children and younger adults. They are generally classified into two categories: typical and atypical absence seizures. Dr Meneka Sidhu, a consultant neurologist […]
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Writers’ predicted position: 6th (Note: this ranking reflects the average forecast from the writing team rather than John Brewin’s individual prediction) Last season’s position: 17th Prospects Tottenham’s outlook can best be assessed by considering the failures of the previous two campaigns. A year ago, Thomas Frank’s arrival brought renewed energy and genuine optimism. It seemed […]
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On a warm spring bank holiday, Sergej Jakirovic stood on the balcony of Hull City Hall and celebrated the club’s remarkable promotion to the Premier League with 40,000 jubilant fans. “My only objective before the campaign was to keep the team in the Championship, and I did not achieve it. Instead, we are heading to […]
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Uefa and Concacaf have opened discussions about creating a joint Nations League competition involving all 96 countries across Europe, North America, Central America and the Caribbean, presenting another challenge to Fifa. After joining forces to seek Gianni Infantino’s departure amid controversy over plans concerning the World Cup, the two confederations are now exploring their own […]
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Manchester City are nearing an agreement to sell Savinho to Tottenham in an £85m transfer. The north London side are also working on a separate deal worth approximately £75m for Omar Marmoush, who would arrive from the FA Cup holders. Savinho joined the City Football Group in the summer of 2022 for €40m (£30.8m), initially […]
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Before kick-off at O’Learys – the pool, darts, bowling and karaoke venue where Hibs supporters had gathered – the fans would have gladly accepted a goalless draw. Belgian Pro League club Gent presented a serious challenge. Rik de Mil’s energetic team had made an unbeaten start to the season and overcame Gothenburg to reach this […]
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2026-27 Premier League Preview No. 19: Sunderland Predicted position from the writers: 14th (Note: this ranking reflects the average forecast from the panel rather than Louise Taylor’s individual view) Previous season’s position: 7th Prospects Following a seventh-place finish last season, Sunderland begin the new campaign with European football on their schedule for the first time […]
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