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When is the European play-off draw for the 2026 World Cup?

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The draw for the European play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place later today. Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are among the teams awaiting their fate, as the teams compete for a place at next summer's tournament. When is the...

Every African Footballer of the Year winner as Hakimi takes 2025 prize

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Achraf Hakimi has been named African Footballer of the Year for 2025, following an outstanding season of success at Paris Saint-Germain. The Moroccan was a driving force in PSG's all-conquering campaign, as the French side won a Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophée des Champions...

One-cap England winger open to Scotland switch

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Harvey Barnes has said he is open to the prospect of representing Scotland at international level. The Newcastle United winger earned one cap for England in 2020, but remains eligible to change allegiances given that appearance came in a friendly fixture. Barnes qualifies for Scotland through...

Toney ready to take ‘huge pay cut’ to save World Cup dream

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Ivan Toney is prepared to take a 'huge pay cut' to facilitate a Premier League return in January, with the forward desperate to make England's World Cup squad. Toney has not been called up by England since June with the Al-Ahli forward overlooked for recent...

Manchester United hold talks to sign Germany forward

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Manchester United and Inter Milan are reportedly in talks with the representatives of Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi, over a potential move. Adeyemi is understood to be unsettled at Dortmund amid a strained relationship with head coach Niko Kovac. The Dortmund manager recently criticised Adeyemi following...

Chelsea plot move to bring former defender back to club

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Chelsea are plotting a move to bring Antonio Rüdiger back to west London as the club look to add experience to their youthful squad. Rudiger has made just one La Liga appearance for Real Madrid this season due to a hamstring injury and his fitness...

Iconic Performances: The night Ronaldinho received a standing ovation at the Bernabeu

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Receiving a standing ovation from the supporters is often acknowledged as the ultimate salute to a player's performance, with some showings even earning admiration from opposition fans. Seeing the home of your arch-rivals stand to applaud, however, is almost unheard of. That incredible honour was bestowed...

Liverpool still Guehi favourites despite Barcelona interest

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Liverpool remain the favourites to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace despite rival interest from Barcelona. Guehi's contract at Crystal Palace expires at the end of the season, when he will be available to move clubs as a free agent. Liverpool agreed a £35m deal to...

Manchester United rejected offer of two Chelsea players in summer

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Manchester United turned down the chance to sign Chelsea duo Romeo Lavia and Christopher Nkunku in the summer. Both players were reportedly offered to the Red Devils in part-exchange, as part of Chelsea's bid to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Old Trafford. A £40m deal was eventually...

‘Difficult’ for Manchester United to fund £65m January deal

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Manchester United would find it 'difficult' to fund a £65m deal for Antoine Semenyo in January, despite interest in the Bournemouth winger. Semenyo was a player of interest to Manchester United in the summer, though Bournemouth agreed a new deal with the 25-year-old to end...