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EFL and Scottish league pushing to stop illegal broadcast of matches in Russia
The English Football League and Scottish Professional Football League have launched investigations and are considering legal action after discovering that their matches have been illegally broadcast in Russia this season. A Russian subscription and streaming service, Football TV, has been shown airing numerous EFL fixtures and Scottish Premiership games featuring Celtic, Rangers and Hearts, despite…
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Premier League: 10 talking points from opening weekend of the season
The Guardian’s round-up of the Premier League’s opening weekend covers several separate storylines from across the division, including transfer tensions, tactical struggles and standout individual performances. It highlights how early-season squad decisions and player availability are already shaping narratives at several clubs before the transfer window closes. – Arsenal’s Ian Wright criticised the club for…
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Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 3: Birmingham City
Birmingham City return to the Women’s Super League after four years away, having won promotion as WSL2 champions on the final day of last season, and have strengthened their squad in a bid to consolidate their top-flight status. Guardian writers predict a 12th-place finish for Amy Merricks’ side, who are seen as the best-equipped of…
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New season, new hairstyle for Haaland! Man City star Erling chops off iconic long hair and shows off new look ahead of Premier League campaign
Erling Haaland has swapped his trademark long hair for a buzz cut, unveiling the new look in an Instagram video ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth. The change has drawn amused reactions from figures including former City manager Pep Guardiola and ex-Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, given how closely the Norwegian’s flowing locks…
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What is a VESA mount and how to know what type your TV has
This explainer clarifies what a VESA mount is and why it matters when buying a wall bracket for a television. VESA stands for Video Electronics Standards Association, and a VESA size refers to the standardised spacing between the threaded mounting holes on the back of a TV, not its resolution or screen dimensions—understanding this helps…
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Brighton thrash Aston Villa as João Gomes sees red
Aston Villa’s turbulent summer culminated in a chastening 4-0 defeat to Brighton at the Amex Stadium, with new signing João Gomes sent off on his debut for a high boot on Georginio Rutter as Unai Emery’s side capitulated. Both clubs had been weakened by off-season upheaval, but only Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton coped, easing to victory…
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‘New season, new trim’ – Haaland reveals buzzcut
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has swapped his long, blonde hair for a buzzcut ahead of the new Premier League season, revealing the drastic change on social media with the caption “New season, new trim.” The move ends a long-running association between the 26-year-old and his distinctive man bun, one of football’s most recognisable hairstyles…
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Stores are selling Halloween stuff in August. Time has lost all meaning | Dave Schilling
In this comedic opinion piece, Guardian columnist Dave Schilling laments that major US retailers such as Target and CVS are already stocking Halloween costumes, decorations and sweets in August, weeks before Labour Day and months before the holiday itself. He argues this creeping commercialisation, combined with worsening summer heatwaves from the climate crisis, is eroding…
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National Treasure 3 Officially in Development at Disney With Approved Script
Director Jon Turteltaub has publicly confirmed that a third National Treasure film is now in active development at Disney, with a completed script that has received his approval. The announcement was made during a live t
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Immigration ruling, De Zerbi’s Spurs fury and National Treasure 3 confirmed
A judge brands the US immigrant-visa suspension “Orwellian” as the USPS tightens postal-vote rules; Roberto De Zerbi slams Tottenham after their 3-0 defeat at Brentford, while Jon Turteltaub confirms National Treasure 3 is finally happening.