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27 September 2026
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Schweinsteiger: Germany no longer a top team after Greece defeat
Former Bayern midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says Germany are now average after the 0-1 loss to Greece, and Joshua Kimmich has responded to the remarks.
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Tuchel: Lewis Hall Injury Scare Kept Him Out vs Spain
Thomas Tuchel explains why Lewis Hall was benched in England's 3-2 loss to Spain, as Nico O'Reilly struggled deputising against Lamine Yamal at Wembley.
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Viktor Gyokeres Denies Rift Over Arsenal Playing Time
The striker insists he was never close to leaving Arsenal amid Julián Álvarez swap talk, despite frustration at limited Premier League minutes so far.
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Casemiro: Messi Still Deserves the Ballon d'Or
Casemiro insists Lionel Messi still deserves the Ballon d'Or, citing his World Cup exploits and prolific scoring form for Inter Miami this season.
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Wagner Love hailed as RPL's greatest legionnaire
After his 3:3 testimonial at VEB Arena, Slutsky, Mamaev and Kuznetsov called Wagner Love the best foreign player in Russian league history.
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24 September 2026
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James Garner reveals Nemanja Vidic was his boyhood hero
England call-up James Garner says he loved ex-Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic growing up, and recalls playing centre-back before his Everton versatility.
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Fabián Ruiz: Why Not Dream of the Ballon d'Or?
PSG and Spain midfielder Fabián Ruiz says he has won the most trophies and would be glad if a club-mate took the Ballon d'Or, as he sees none as rivals.
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Dugarry: Mbappé must start winning trophies
Former France forward Christophe Dugarry told RMC that Kylian Mbappé scores plenty but wins no titles with Real Madrid or France, and Zidane would say so too.
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Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in autobiography
The former England striker writes in his book Owning It that he was sexually assaulted a few years ago, and hopes speaking out will help at least one other person.
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Van Dijk: 'Utter nonsense' I pushed for Netherlands back five
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk rejects claims he influenced the World Cup tactics before the Germany game, and Jurgen Klopp defends him against Dutch press criticism.
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Rodri says Kang-in Lee could have seen red in derby
Barcelona midfielder Rodri says Kang-in Lee's tackle on Valverde could have been a red card, but Real Madrid's refereeing complaints and criticism hurt football.
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Mats Rots on life in Heidelberg and the house he shares with his brothers
Netherlands youth defender Mats Rots explains why his brother Tiem now lives in the Groenlo home he bought with Daan before leaving FC Twente for Heidelberg.
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Cristiano Ronaldo won't retire from Portugal after 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, says he consulted Pedro Proença and Jorge Jesus and believes his form still lets him help Portugal, whatever role he is given.
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Rodri: Real Madrid went all out to sign me before Barcelona move
Barcelona midfielder Rodri says Real Madrid's serious summer pursuit made his decision harder, and he also discussed the derby defeat and life under Hansi Flick.
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Gordon backs Tuchel: England should stop copying Spain
Anthony Gordon agrees with Thomas Tuchel that controlling games on the ball is not in England's DNA, and says the team should play to its own strengths.
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Ronaldo says he wants to play 10 more years and reach 1,000 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, told a Portugal press conference he wants to play another decade and hit 1,000 goals, as coach Jorge Jesus promised him a start against Wales.
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Eric Cantona: I wouldn't have joined Man Utd under Ratcliffe
Eric Cantona says he would not have signed for Manchester United had Sir Jim Ratcliffe owned the club in 1992, reacting to the owner's remarks on immigration.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: I will reach 1,000 goals, not an obsession
The 41-year-old Portugal forward stands on 979 career goals and wants the record badly, while also targeting the Nations League under new coach Jorge Jesus.
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23 September 2026
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Xavi Backs Spain Player for Ballon d'Or, Praises Messi
Netherlands coach Xavi says a Spain player should win the Ballon d'Or as world champions, naming Lamine Yamal, while calling Messi's World Cup at 39 magnificent.
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David Sousa happy at Casa Pia after first win at Estoril
The Brazilian centre-back, 25, says the 2-1 win at Estoril made him happy and hopes to keep writing his story at Casa Pia, who are 17th in the Primeira Liga.
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Harry Kane to look 'more seriously' at NFL kicking career
The England captain says an NFL placekicker role could be paired with a future MLS move, but his focus for now is on Bayern Munich and a new contract.
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Harry Kane: Argentina defeat hurt more than any England exit
England captain Harry Kane says the World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina hurt more than his 2022 penalty miss, as England prepare to face Spain at Wembley.
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De Laurentiis aims dig at Spalletti: coaches are just employees
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis warned coaches at an award event in Rome that they remain employees, with a pointed remark about Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Stays With Portugal, Targets 1,000 Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, considered quitting Portugal after the World Cup but stays, aiming for 1,000 career goals and a Nations League title, he said.
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