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Why we’re talking about . . .

Maradona and the ‘simple homicide’ trial

Prosecutors claim football legend’s death was result of ‘omissions’ by medics and a psychologist

23 Jun 2022

England captain Harry Kane reacts after Hungary’s third goal at Molineux

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A perfect storm of ‘injury, fatigue and déjà vu’ for England?

After a wretched Nations League campaign the Three Lions seem headed for disappointment in Qatar

17 Jun 2022

Gareth Southgate reacts to England’s 4-0 defeat to Hungary in the Uefa Nations League

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Should Gareth Southgate be sacked?

Fans turned on the Three Lions head coach after humiliating 4-0 loss to Hungary

15 Jun 2022

The Fifa World Cup trophy on display at the draw for Qatar 2022

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The big match

A guide to the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022

Costa Rica and Australia win their play-offs to qualify for the finals in Qatar

15 Jun 2022

Darwin Nunez scored against Liverpool in both legs of the Champions League quarter-final

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Darwin Nunez: the ‘modern striker’ signing for Liverpool

Portuguese club Benfica confirm a deal for the Uruguay international worth up to €100m

13 Jun 2022

Kylian Mbappe has signed a new deal with Paris Saint-Germain

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The most valuable footballers in the world

PSG star Kylian Mbappé leads the way in football’s estimated transfer value list

7 Jun 2022

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Messi vs. Ronaldo: all-time goals, career stats and trophies

Everything you need to know about the star footballers

6 Jun 2022

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Todd Boehly was at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea against Watford on 22 May

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Life after Roman: a new era begins at Chelsea

Todd Boehly reveals his vision for the club, plus a look at the possible ins and outs at the Bridge

31 May 2022

Police sprayed tear gas at Liverpool fans outside the Stade de France

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Champions League final: the blame game begins

Liverpool call for an investigation as Uefa are accused of a ‘narrative of lies’

30 May 2022

An artist’s impression of Real Madrid's new Santiago Bernabéu

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Top ten most valuable football clubs in the world

Real Madrid top Forbes’s football rich list ahead of Barcelona and Man Utd

27 May 2022

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp and Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti

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The big match

Champions League final guide: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s showpiece in Paris

27 May 2022

A remarkable comeback sealed Man City’s fourth title in five years

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A stunning end to the Premier League season

How Man City pipped Liverpool to the title on a wild final day

26 May 2022

A Manchester City fan celebrates on the pitch after his side won the Premier League title

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Football’s pitch invasion crisis: what can be done?

Assaults on fans and players have led to calls for some draconian crowd-control measures

23 May 2022

Will Man City or Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy?

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Premier League goes to the wire: the ‘most exciting’ final day ever?

A look at the title, top four and relegation permutations ahead of Sunday’s fixtures

20 May 2022

Jake Daniels made his first-team debut for Blackpool against Peterborough on 7 May

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Jake Daniels comes out as gay: a landmark moment

Blackpool forward, 17, is the UK’s only openly gay male professional footballer

17 May 2022

The Uefa Europa League trophy at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium in Seville

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The big match

Europa League final: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Rangers preview and predictions

Can the Glasgow side make history in the final in Seville?

16 May 2022

Newcastle play their home games at St James’ Park

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Talking point

‘Grim game of our times’: what is sportswashing?

Leaked photos seem to reveal Newcastle’s ‘Saudi kit’ while golf is at ‘civil war’ over new LIV series

16 May 2022

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel and Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp

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The big match

FA Cup final: Chelsea vs. Liverpool preview and predictions

Premier League rivals go head-to-head in another Wembley final

12 May 2022

Erling Haaland in action against Man City in last season’s Champions League

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Erling Haaland: are Man City signing the ‘next best player in the world’?

City have reached an agreement in principle for the Borussia Dortmund goal machine

11 May 2022

Bukayo Saka scored in Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Tottenham in September

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The big match

Tottenham vs. Arsenal predictions: race for the top four

Expect a ‘seismic’ north London derby with Champions League qualification on the line

10 May 2022

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Why we’re talking about . . .

Emma Hayes’s Chelsea: a trophy-winning machine

It’s the third Women’s Super League title in a row for the Blues

9 May 2022

Karim Benzema has scored 14 Champions League goals for Real Madrid this season

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Karim Benzema: Panenkas, hat-tricks and a Ballon d’Or?

Real Madrid’s French striker was sensational yet again in the Champions League

27 Apr 2022

Chelsea fans protest against the Super League outside Stamford Bridge

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What are the ‘radical’ plans to reform men’s football in England?

Government will appoint an independent regulator – a move deemed ‘not necessary’ by the Premier League

26 Apr 2022

Erik ten Hag will leave Ajax for Manchester United this summer

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Erik ten Hag: can he bring the glory days back to Man Utd?

The Dutchman has a huge rebuilding job on his hands at Old Trafford

22 Apr 2022

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The ‘quadruple’: can Liverpool achieve immortality?

With silverware in their sights, Jurgen Klopp’s team are peaking at the right time

21 Apr 2022

Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring Liverpool’s fourth goal against Man Utd

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Is this the worst Man Utd team for 30 years?

Gary Neville calls his former side a ‘waste of space’ after 4-0 thrashing at Liverpool

20 Apr 2022

Karim Benzema scored Real Madrid’s winner against Chelsea

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The big match

‘What a night, what delirium’ in the Champions League

Karim Benzema’s extra-time header puts Real through after a stirring comeback from holders Chelsea

13 Apr 2022

Man City and Liverpool played out a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium on 10 April

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Premier League: will Man City or Liverpool win the title race?

There’s just one point between the top two with seven games remaining

12 Apr 2022

Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas celebrates the victory over Real Madrid

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In pictures

91,553 fans at the Clasico: a historic night for women’s football

A world record crowd watched the Women’s Champions League clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid

31 Mar 2022

Marcus Rashford has been with Manchester United since the age of seven

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Rashford’s career crossroads: is it time to leave Man Utd?

The striker is reportedly ‘considering his future’ at Old Trafford

29 Mar 2022

North Macedonia players celebrate their victory over Italy in the World Cup play-off

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North Macedonia shock Italy: one of football��s biggest ever upsets?

European champions will miss out on the Fifa World Cup for the second successive time

25 Mar 2022

A goal celebration during the World Cup in Russia

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Why we’re talking about . . .

Russia’s audacious bid for the Euros

Moscow’s move to host 2028 tournament has been dismissed as ‘trolling’ and ‘complete mischief making’

24 Mar 2022

The 2022 FA Cup semi-finals will be held at Wembley on 16-17 April

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Should the FA Cup semi-finals be moved from Wembley?

Man City and Liverpool fans face travel chaos on semi-final weekend

22 Mar 2022

Orphans from Dnipro visiting Hibernian FC in 2016

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Football charity rescues Ukrainian orphans

Children arrive in UK today after evacuation organised by fans’ group

21 Mar 2022

Football

Maradona and the ‘simple homicide’ trial

A perfect storm of ‘injury, fatigue and déjà vu’ for England?

Should Gareth Southgate be sacked?

A guide to the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022

Darwin Nunez: the ‘modern striker’ signing for Liverpool

The most valuable footballers in the world

Messi vs. Ronaldo: all-time goals, career stats and trophies

Enjoy a different view

Life after Roman: a new era begins at Chelsea

Champions League final: the blame game begins

Top ten most valuable football clubs in the world

Champions League final guide: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

A stunning end to the Premier League season

Football’s pitch invasion crisis: what can be done?

Premier League goes to the wire: the ‘most exciting’ final day ever?

Jake Daniels comes out as gay: a landmark moment

Europa League final: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Rangers preview and predictions

‘Grim game of our times’: what is sportswashing?

FA Cup final: Chelsea vs. Liverpool preview and predictions

Erling Haaland: are Man City signing the ‘next best player in the world’?

Tottenham vs. Arsenal predictions: race for the top four

Emma Hayes’s Chelsea: a trophy-winning machine

Karim Benzema: Panenkas, hat-tricks and a Ballon d’Or?

What are the ‘radical’ plans to reform men’s football in England?

Erik ten Hag: can he bring the glory days back to Man Utd?

The ‘quadruple’: can Liverpool achieve immortality?

Is this the worst Man Utd team for 30 years?

‘What a night, what delirium’ in the Champions League

Premier League: will Man City or Liverpool win the title race?

91,553 fans at the Clasico: a historic night for women’s football

Rashford’s career crossroads: is it time to leave Man Utd?

North Macedonia shock Italy: one of football��s biggest ever upsets?

Russia’s audacious bid for the Euros

Should the FA Cup semi-finals be moved from Wembley?

Football charity rescues Ukrainian orphans

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Maradona and the ‘simple homicide’ trial

A perfect storm of ‘injury, fatigue and déjà vu’ for England?

Should Gareth Southgate be sacked?

A guide to the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022

Darwin Nunez: the ‘modern striker’ signing for Liverpool

The most valuable footballers in the world

Messi vs. Ronaldo: all-time goals, career stats and trophies

Enjoy a different view

Life after Roman: a new era begins at Chelsea

Champions League final: the blame game begins

Top ten most valuable football clubs in the world

Champions League final guide: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

A stunning end to the Premier League season

Football’s pitch invasion crisis: what can be done?

Premier League goes to the wire: the ‘most exciting’ final day ever?

Jake Daniels comes out as gay: a landmark moment

Europa League final: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Rangers preview and predictions

‘Grim game of our times’: what is sportswashing?

FA Cup final: Chelsea vs. Liverpool preview and predictions

Erling Haaland: are Man City signing the ‘next best player in the world’?

Tottenham vs. Arsenal predictions: race for the top four

Emma Hayes’s Chelsea: a trophy-winning machine

Karim Benzema: Panenkas, hat-tricks and a Ballon d’Or?

What are the ‘radical’ plans to reform men’s football in England?

Erik ten Hag: can he bring the glory days back to Man Utd?

The ‘quadruple’: can Liverpool achieve immortality?

Is this the worst Man Utd team for 30 years?

‘What a night, what delirium’ in the Champions League

Premier League: will Man City or Liverpool win the title race?

91,553 fans at the Clasico: a historic night for women’s football

Rashford’s career crossroads: is it time to leave Man Utd?

North Macedonia shock Italy: one of football���s biggest ever upsets?

Russia’s audacious bid for the Euros

Should the FA Cup semi-finals be moved from Wembley?

Football charity rescues Ukrainian orphans

North Macedonia shock Italy: one of football��s biggest ever upsets?