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'I'm fortunate to be alive' - Merino relives bus attack

Arsenal and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino reflects on the attack on Dortmund's team bus in 2017, when he was 20 years old.

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The rapid rise of a former art dealer to Europe's hottest young manager

How Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler has gone from Germany's fifth tier to being reportedly of interest to Manchester United.

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'A bit early' for Rangers to put pressure on Celtic & Hearts - McInnes

Derek McInnes dismissed the idea that Rangers could put pressure on Celtic and Hearts with a win against Dundee on Saturday evening.

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Spain handed partial stadium closure after discriminatory chants v Egypt

Spain must play their next international friendly with a partial stadium closure after supporters sang a discriminatory chant about Muslims multiple times during a gam...

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Celtic-Hearts showdown tops weekend's Premiership bill

Celtic face Heart of Midlothian in the big game of the Scottish Premiership weekend on Sunday, but there is plenty of interest in Saturday's five games too.

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Does Scott's Disney+ exit unmask wider issue in coverage of women's game?

Alex Scott's sudden departure from her Disney+ presenter role reveals a pressing challenge for broadcasters of women's football.

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Why does Haaland score so many goals? Because he's elite at staying onside

It often goes unnoticed how good Haaland is at avoiding a striker's worst enemy: the offside trap.

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El Salvador coach threatens to remove players from squad, strips perks a month before facing USWNT

Eric Acuna called out his own squad and revoked privileges after back-to-back friendly losses, putting La Selecta in turmoil ahead of a Concacaf W Championship quarter...

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologizes for World Cup privatization plans but still faces scrutiny

Infantino is seeking his fourth and final term in March's election and so far only has one opponent in former Switzerland international Ramon Vega

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FA spending on Wembley hospitality and free tickets for FA Council rises by 25%

Expenditure rises to £564,000 in 2025-26 seasonCost of hosting FA Council meetings also almost doublesThe Football Association spent 25% more on Wembley hospitality a...

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FC Copenhagen Women have a ‘startup-like’ brand. Now they need results

A famous name and record attendances have given FCK a platform but a difficult start in Denmark’s top-flight shows success on the pitch is not guaranteedOn an August...

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Apologetic Infantino ‘not fit’ to lead Fifa, claim European FA heads after meeting

Infantino failed to provide answers to questionsEuropean leaders expect someone will stand against himEuropean football leaders are increasingly confident they will fi...