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Chelsea’s Maresca handed one-match touchline ban for dissent and goal celebration

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has been handed a one-match touchline ban and fined £8,000 for misconduct following his behaviour during the club’s...

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Frenkie de Jong extends Barcelona contract until 2029

Barcelona have confirmed that midfielder Frenkie de Jong has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until 2029. The 28-year-old Netherlands...

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Qualified nations for 48-team 2026 World Cup as of Tuesday

Host Nations: Canada, Mexico, United States Africa: Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia Asia: Australia, Iran, Japan,...

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Boulter Knocked out of Japan Open by Cirstea

Britain’s Katie Boulter was knocked out of the Japan Open after a straight-sets defeat to Romania’s Sorana Cirstea in the second round, losing...

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Mercedes confirm Russell and Antonelli for 2026 F1 season

Mercedes have confirmed that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will continue as their Formula 1 driver line-up for the 2026 season. The announcement,...

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Ronaldo sets World Cup qualifying record as Portugal held by Hungary

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to break the all-time World Cup qualifying goals record, but Portugal were held to a 2-2 draw by Hungary,...

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Qatar seal World Cup spot with 2-1 victory over UAE

Qatar booked their place at next year’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada with a tense 2-1 win over the...

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2026 FIFA World Cup Campaign: Nigeria qualify for FIFA World Cup Africa Playoff Tourney  

A Victor Osimhen hat-trick and a sensational pile-driver by substitute Frank Onyeka that ensured a 4-0 win over Benin Republic in Uyo on...

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France held by Iceland as early World Cup qualification put on hold

France were denied early World Cup qualification after being held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in Reykjavik. Les Bleus, needing a win...

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Cape Verde make history as Island nation qualify for first World Cup

Cape Verde have made history by becoming the second-smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup after a 3-0 victory over Eswatini...