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Iranian footballers who defected to Australia say they haven’t spoken to their team since out of a fear of reprisals – and reveal the man whose become like a ‘second father’ to them
Two Iranian women’s footballers who defected to Australia after refusing to sing their national anthem in protest against Tehran’s government have revealed they have cut off contact with their former teammates and family in Iran, fearing reprisals from authorities. Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh, known as Ati and Pasand, were part of a squad that…
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Arsenal v Chelsea: Premier League – live
The Guardian’s live coverage of Arsenal v Chelsea opens by framing the match through the lens of contrasting football philosophies, comparing Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso to the earlier Pep Guardiola-Jürgen Klopp rivalry of “control v chaos”. The piece notes both managers have moved from more rigid ideological positions towards less predictable, hybrid approaches, suggesting…
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Vardy joins Burnley on season-long contract
Jamie Vardy has signed for Burnley until the end of the season, joining a club bottom of the Championship and yet to win a match this term. The 39-year-old striker, Leicester City’s record Premier League scorer, arrives as a free agent after leaving Italian side Cremonese in the summer, bringing experience and leadership to a…
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Armstrong spurns golden chance to win derby as Birmingham and Wolves draw
Wolves striker Adam Armstrong missed a golden late chance to win the Championship derby, blazing over an open goal from 10 yards with three minutes remaining, as his side were held 2-2 by Birmingham. The draw meant Birmingham extended their unbeaten start to the season, twice coming from behind to deny their relegated neighbours a…
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Deadly pizza-parlour meth ring, Emmy love for Bad Bunny and Hargitay, house spiders invade Britain
US prosecutors say a California pizzeria fronted a meth operation while an Australian court prepares to sentence an Englishman for killing his Airbnb host; Bad Bunny and Mariska Hargitay triumphed at the Emmys, and Britons brace for a spider invasion as autumn arrives.
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Fifa president Infantino will stand for re-election
Fifa has confirmed that president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027, ending months of speculation after his plan to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors was abandoned amid a global backlash. The row has severely damaged his previously secure position: as recently as mid-July he faced no meaningful challenge, but the…
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Police investigate Bielik fan clash at Portsmouth
Hampshire Police are investigating an altercation between Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik and a Portsmouth supporter during Portsmouth’s 2-0 Championship win at Fratton Park on Saturday. The incident occurred late in the second half as Bielik went to retrieve a ball from the crowd, sparking a physical confrontation that drew players into the fray and…
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College football Sunday picks feature Ole Miss moving on from Lane Kiffin and Notre Dame hosting Wisconsin
An Outkick betting columnist previews two Sunday college football fixtures, using them to highlight how offseason coaching and roster turnover are reshaping expectations heading into the new season. The picks focus on Louisville versus Ole Miss, notable as the only match-up between two ranked teams that weekend, and Wisconsin at Notre Dame, played at a…
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LSU had a revival, Clemson was at a funeral: Lane Kiffin’s debut sends a loud message to college football
Lane Kiffin’s first game as LSU head coach delivered a resounding 51-10 win over Clemson, played out in front of an electric, Mardi Gras-like atmosphere in Baton Rouge’s “Death Valley” stadium. The result underlined a stark contrast between the two programmes’ current trajectories, with LSU energised by its new coach’s arrival while Clemson, under long-serving…
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How much will Celtic miss Asian Games-bound Yang?
Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun will miss the champions’ next four fixtures after being called up for South Korea’s Asian Games campaign, a notable blow given his rediscovered form. Once close to leaving for Birmingham City in January, the 24-year-old signed a new contract until 2030 in the summer and has continued scoring key goals this…