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Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support for under-fire Gianni Infantino
Several Concacaf countries are weighing whether to formally withdraw their backing for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, mirroring a move already under way in Europe. All 41 Concacaf members had submitted letters endorsing Infantino’s re-election before the World Cup, but many are now reconsidering that support after an emergency confederation meeting last Friday, where members reportedly…
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Still got soccer fever after this year’s World Cup? This rare Sheffield Wednesday novelty camera needs your attention – Amateur Photographer
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Alverca: the Portuguese club thriving with help from Vinícius Júnior
Alverca, a small Portuguese club historically overshadowed by Benfica, have rapidly climbed to the top flight of Portuguese football, aided by an ownership stake held by Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior. The club folded in 2005 after relegation but reformed, worked its way back up through the divisions, and secured back-to-back promotions to reach the…
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Record number of new managers for Premier League season like no other
The 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off with a record nine clubs fielding new permanent managers, surpassing the previous high of eight set in 2016-17. The scale of turnover has reshaped the league’s managerial landscape, with high-profile moves including Andoni Iraola taking over at Liverpool, Enzo Maresca succeeding Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, and Xabi…
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Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 15
BBC Sport has published the 15th instalment of its daily “Who am I?” quiz, which challenges readers to identify a Premier League footballer using a series of progressively revealing clues. Players score points based on how few clues they need before guessing correctly, with the game designed to be a quick daily engagement feature rather…
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A youngster to watch at each Premier League club this season
Ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season, BBC Sport has picked one young player from every top-flight club who could break through this year. The selections range from established academy graduates with first-team experience to recent signings expected to make an impact, offering a guide to emerging talent worth following, including for Fantasy Premier League…
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The summer that changed Welsh football
A new BBC documentary series, Iconic: The Summer that Changed Welsh Football, revisits Wales’ journey to Euro 2016, the country’s first major tournament in 58 years. The piece features reflections from players, manager Chris Coleman, and fans on how the campaign transformed the national team’s fortunes and self-belief after decades of near misses and heartbreak.…
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‘My son said he was off to play football… then police arrived at my door to say he was a HITMAN who’d been arrested in a Huddersfield hotel room with a gun and £2,000 cash’: Middle-class mother tells of every parent’s social media worst nightmare
A Norwegian mother, Ellen Kongsnes, has spoken out after her son Johannes Natland was arrested in a hotel room in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, and revealed to be working as a hitman, in what she describes as every parent’s worst social media nightmare. Natland had left the family’s home in Stavanger, south-west Norway, on 17 March…
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Benjamin Nygren edges Celtic past Dundee for winning start to title defence
Celtic began the defence of their Scottish Premiership title with a hard-fought 1-0 home win over Dundee, Benjamin Nygren’s second-half header proving decisive. The victory continues Celtic’s dominance of Scottish football, having now won the title 14 times in 15 seasons, with captain Callum McGregor unfurling the championship flag before kick-off at Parkhead. Nygren, who…
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LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg voted as next MLS commissioner
The Major League Soccer board of governors has voted to appoint LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg as the league’s next commissioner, succeeding Don Garber, who has held the role since 1999. Berg will become only the third commissioner in MLS history, taking over once Garber formally steps down; the timing remains unclear, as it could…