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Uganda Soccer Star Killed In Attack Near His Home
Uganda international footballer and SC Villa captain David Owori has died after an attack near his home in Kampala. His death has prompted calls for those responsible to be caught and renewed concern over security in the city, particularly after another Ugandan international athlete was killed there two months earlier. Police said unidentified attackers critically…
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“It all bleeds into this big thing”: Man/Woman/Chainsaw on their rapid rise to ‘Cannonball’
London six-piece Man/Woman/Chainsaw discuss their rapid development ahead of their debut album, ‘Cannonball’, presenting it as the result of years of live experimentation, shared influences and increasingly assured collaboration. The album matters as a first full statement from a band whose energetic, unconventional art-punk has already earned a growing live following and a record deal.…
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Mexico and Argentina line up behind Infantino to deepen football’s civil war
Mexico’s football federation has publicly backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino, breaking with Concacaf’s wider push for a review of Fifa governance after the World Cup sell-off controversy. Argentina’s federation then also endorsed Infantino, widening divisions between national and regional bodies over Fifa’s leadership ahead of next March’s presidential election. Concacaf, whose members include Mexico and…
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Football transfer rumours: Cristian Romero to leave Spurs for … Arsenal?
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has reportedly attracted interest from Arsenal, Atlético Madrid and Inter, although a move across north London is considered unlikely. The speculation matters because a transfer to Arsenal would echo Sol Campbell’s controversial 2001 switch and add significant drama to the summer window. Elsewhere, Rodri is reportedly being pursued by both Barcelona…
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England footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault over incident at Soho nightclub
England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an alleged incident at a nightclub in Soho. The case matters because it involves a high-profile player and will now proceed through the criminal justice system, where the allegation must be tested. The charge relates to claims that Toney headbutted a fan who had asked…
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Norway’s Klaveness tells Fifa president Infantino to resign: ‘There is no trust now’
Norway’s Football Federation will formally call for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign immediately, saying its trust in him has been exhausted. President Lise Klaveness said the governing body’s leadership had become increasingly troubling and that the controversy over a proposed sale of World Cup stakes to private investors left no route back for Infantino.…
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BBC NI to remain home of Irish Premiership coverage
BBC Sport Northern Ireland has agreed a new three-year broadcasting deal with the Irish FA and Northern Ireland Football League, preserving extensive free-to-air coverage of domestic and international football. The arrangement matters because it keeps Irish Premiership matches, cup competitions and Northern Ireland women’s internationals widely available across television, streaming, radio and digital platforms. BBC…
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Mexico break ranks to join Argentina in backing Infantino
Norway’s football federation has called for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign, arguing that he no longer has the trust needed to lead the organisation. The demand follows his abandoned proposal to sell private-investment stakes in World Cup-related competitions, exposing a widening split among football’s governing bodies over his leadership. Mexico has backed Infantino despite…
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Stanway boosts Thistle promotion bid – watch live on BBC
Partick Thistle midfielder Ben Stanway has signed a surprise one-year deal to remain at Firhill, strengthening the club’s bid to return to the Scottish Premiership. Manager Mark Wilson said Stanway’s attachment to the club and desire to achieve promotion were central to his decision, after Thistle narrowly lost last season’s play-off final. The 21-year-old academy…
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Burnham ordered to be less ‘blokeish’ on social media – and drop the football and pub references
According to the article’s headline, Andy Burnham has reportedly been advised to adopt a less traditionally masculine tone on social media. The suggested changes include avoiding football and pub references, indicating a concern that his current online style may narrow his appeal or affect how he is perceived. The supplied text contains only the headline…