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Pirlo out of running for Italy job over link to Russian betting company
Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn as the front-runner for Italy’s national football coach job after days of political backlash over his links to Russian betting firm Fonbet. Although the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) had not formally confirmed his appointment, it had been widely expected, but criticism from senior Italian and European politicians over his role as…
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Brighton captain Symonds signs new ‘long-term’ deal
Brighton & Hove Albion captain Maisie Symonds has signed a new long-term contract, tying down the Women’s Super League club’s most established player. The 23-year-old midfielder, who joined from Chelsea in 2021, has become a key figure both on and off the pitch since taking the captaincy last season, with head coach Dario Vidosic saying…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Reportedly Lining Up First Drama Series With Matthew Vaughn, Damian Lewis & Some Big Name Guest Stars
After a disappointing World Cup, it appears that Cristiano Ronaldo has his next project. According to The Sun, the Portuguese superstar is working with Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn on a show about a UK soccer agent starring Damian Lewis and a number of big stars from the sport. Coming from an original idea by soccer…
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On voter fraud, the goalposts never stop moving
The article text was not available: the supplied page only shows an access-denied notice. As a result, its arguments and evidence cannot be summarised reliably or neutrally. From the title, it appears to concern changing standards used to assess claims of voter fraud. However, the article’s specific claims, examples and context are not provided.
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US deports Kenyan former NFL player Daniel Adongo
Former NFL player Daniel Adongo, a 37-year-old Kenyan national, has been deported from the United States by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which described him as a “dangerous individual” with an overstayed visa and a history of arrests. Adongo shot to fame in 2013 when he switched from rugby to American football with no prior…
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York appoint Lindsey after shock Maynard sacking
York City have appointed Scott Lindsey as their new head coach, just one day after sacking Stuart Maynard, who had led the club to the National League title and promotion to the Football League last season. The club’s board cited a “difference in direction and vision” for Maynard’s dismissal, a decision that has raised eyebrows…
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Caitlin Clark is missing from ESPN’s new WNBA documentary and the filmmakers won’t say why
ESPN has released a lengthy documentary on the WNBA running roughly two-and-a-half hours, but the film reportedly omits Caitlin Clark, arguably the league’s most high-profile and commercially significant player, and its makers have declined to explain the decision. The omission has drawn criticism given Clark’s outsized role in driving attention, ratings and attendance for the…
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Shakira & Burna Boy’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem ‘Dai Dai’ Could Block ‘Rein Me In’ From Breaking All-Time U.K. Chart Record
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” is locked in a close race with Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” for the top spot on the UK Official Singles Chart, after last week matching the record for the longest run at No. 1. Should “Rein Me In” hold its position for a 19th week,…
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Government under fire on defence and the economy as Streeting threatens to quit
Wes Streeting says he’ll resign over defence spending failures amid a bleak growth warning and widening North-South health gap; plus Lindsey Graham’s Iran strikes tears, a Tasmanian nurse’s death and the BBC dropping the Commonwealth Games.
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Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest – what is Vinicius Jr’s future?
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr faces an uncertain future after entering the final year of his contract, with the club having so far failed to agree renewal terms despite renewed talks. The situation has caught the attention of Arsenal, who reportedly view the Brazilian as their top target for a left-sided attacker, though sources on…