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USMNT to face Mexico and Canada in friendlies to kick off 2030 World Cup cycle
The US men’s national team will begin the road to the 2030 World Cup with four home friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, held over 11 days between 26 September and 6 October. The fixtures mark the team’s first matches since reaching the last 16 at this summer’s World Cup and the first since…
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Trump offers Iran ‘last chance’ deal as repeated pauses fail to end war
President Donald Trump has warned Iran that ongoing negotiations represent its “last chance” to reach a deal, as the diplomatic process struggles to bring a lasting halt to hostilities despite repeated pauses. The warning comes as Tehran disputes Trump’s characterisation of the talks, creating confusion over the true state of the negotiations and raising the…
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‘We are cool’ – Szoboszlai plays down Liverpool row
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has downplayed an apparent on-pitch argument with team-mates Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas over the captain’s armband, insisting the matter has been “cleared” and there is no ill feeling between the trio. The incident, which occurred after a pre-season win over Wrexham in New York, drew attention after footage showed the…
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Chelsea, Jordan Henderson and a transfer pivot for the ages
Chelsea have signed veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson, in a move the Guardian’s Football Daily column wryly likens to the club recreating Sunderland’s 2010 side, given he now lines up alongside fellow former Black Cat Danny Welbeck. The piece frames the signing as part of a notable shift in Chelsea’s recruitment approach under Xabi Alonso, from…
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Man City lose forward Kerolin to Barcelona
Barcelona have signed Manchester City forward Kerolin on a contract until 2030, ending the Brazilian’s brief but successful spell in Manchester. The 26-year-old was instrumental in City’s first Women’s Super League title in a decade last season, also helping the club win the Women’s FA Cup, making this a significant departure for the WSL champions.…
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What did Premiership start tell us about Scottish sides’ Euro hopes?
Scottish Premiership sides used their opening domestic weekend as a warm-up before four clubs enter European qualifying action on Thursday, with mixed signs of readiness ahead of what promises to be a tough week. Rangers, Hearts, Hibernian and Motherwell all face European fixtures this week, while Celtic must wait a fortnight for their Champions League…
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Inside the rise and fall of buyers’ agency Trelease Associates: Wild texts, A-list parties, a lewd act with a tennis ball… then the sudden death of trusted aide accused of $675k theft
A Daily Mail investigation examines the rise and fall of Sydney buyers’ agency Trelease Associates, run by Daniel Trelease, detailing a scandal involving explicit text messages, lavish celebrity-attended parties and an alleged lewd act involving a tennis ball. The report centres on the sudden death of a trusted aide, named as Jacqueline Clow, who had…
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Man Utd admit ticket touting investigation error
Manchester United have admitted mistakes in how they carried out a ticket touting investigation, acknowledging it caused “distress” to some loyal supporters. The club had begun restricting accounts last month after identifying activity such as one device accessing 1,088 accounts, but many genuine fans found themselves fearing they would lose their season tickets without understanding…
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Carrie Underwood to Return as ‘Sunday Night Football’ Opener for 14th Year With Rock Spin on Iconic Anthem
Carrie Underwood will return for a 14th consecutive year as the performer of NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” show-open anthem, “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night,” with the announcement made on 4 August. This year’s version will feature a rock-influenced reworking of the track, reflecting Underwood’s own affinity for the genre, and continues her long-standing role…
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Meet the £1m-rated non-league star Abdulmalik
Boreham Wood, an English National League club, has received a £1m bid from Swedish top-flight side Djurgården for 23-year-old forward Abdul Abdulmalik, one of the more unusual transfer sagas of the summer. The figure matters because it would equal the record direct sale by a National League club, matching the fee Leicester City paid Fleetwood…