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Man Utd v Leeds – a historic pre-season encounter at Croke Park
Manchester United and Leeds United will play a pre-season match at a sold-out Croke Park in Dublin, marking the first time two English clubs have played at the stadium. The fixture is significant because Croke Park has long been associated with Irish nationalism and Gaelic games, making the event a notable example of its evolving…
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League One 2026-27 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers
League One’s 2026-27 season is expected to feature several ambitious clubs seeking promotion, led by relegated Leicester City under Russell Martin. The preview identifies Stockport, Sheffield Wednesday, Luton, Bradford and Plymouth among the leading challengers, while warning that Notts County and AFC Wimbledon may face difficult campaigns. – Leicester have cut high earners but retain…
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Which footballer has played for the most clubs in their career? | The Knowledge
The Guardian’s Knowledge column examines footballers with unusually high numbers of club appearances, naming Uruguay’s Sebastián Abreu as Guinness World Records’ official holder for the most professional clubs. Abreu represented 31 sides during a 26-year playing career, while English forward Jefferson Louis is cited as an unofficial leader after playing for 51 clubs over 28…
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Why ‘wanted’ Stanway wasted no time in getting Arsenal tattoo
Georgia Stanway says she joined Arsenal because the club made her feel wanted, despite knowing she was not initially available, and she believes its ambitions in England and Europe match her own. The England midfielder’s arrival from Bayern Munich on a free transfer is a major WSL signing as Arsenal seek their first league title…
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Depay says Corinthians ‘unacceptable’ as contract ends
Memphis Depay has accused Corinthians of unacceptable behaviour after the Brazilian club chose not to renew his contract, despite what he says was a previously agreed extension. The dispute matters because the Netherlands forward has threatened to take action to protect his interests, while Corinthians says the decision was necessary for its financial sustainability. Depay,…
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Hawaii residents furious after ‘unauthorized’ construction for massive zipline begins through idyllic hiking trail
Residents in Hawaii are reportedly angry after construction began on a large zipline route through an idyllic hiking trail in Laie, with opponents describing the work as unauthorised. The dispute matters because it raises concerns over environmental protection, public access and whether development can proceed without proper approval. The article frames the project as a…
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Slot to stay in club football after Netherlands talks
Arne Slot has confirmed that he discussed becoming Netherlands manager but chose not to pursue the role because he wants to remain in club football. The decision leaves the Dutch FA seeking a successor to Ronald Koeman after the Netherlands’ World Cup exit, while Slot remains available following his dismissal by Liverpool. The 47-year-old won…
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Why is the women’s 800m record so tough to break?
The women’s 800m world record of 1:53.28, set by Czech runner Jarmila Kratochvilova in 1983, remains athletics’ longest-standing record and has not been beaten for 43 years. Its durability matters because leading athletes, including Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson, are now approaching a mark long considered beyond reach, while the record continues to attract scrutiny over historical…
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Can PSG do a three-peat and win six trophies this season?
Paris St-Germain begin their campaign against Aston Villa in the Uefa Super Cup aiming to extend an unprecedented run of success. Having won the past two Champions Leagues, they could become only the second team to claim three consecutive titles, matching Real Madrid’s 2016-18 achievement, while also pursuing an unmatched six-trophy season. PSG will compete…
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Emery chases first Super Cup – but does it matter?
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will seek his first Uefa Super Cup when his Europa League-winning side face Champions League holders Paris St-Germain in Salzburg. Emery has lost three previous Super Cup finals, so the match offers both a chance to end that run and to add further significance to Villa’s return to winning trophies…