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Transfer
Arsenal Lead Race for RB Leipzig Winger Antonio Nusa, UK Paper Talk Reports
Arsenal are reportedly ahead of rival Premier League suitors for the 19-year-old Norwegian, though no formal bid has been confirmed and the story rests on a single UK paper roundup.
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Rui Pinto offers UK cooperation in Manchester City case as Guardian reports whistleblower told to avoid home
Football Leaks source Rui Pinto is prepared to testify for UK authorities in return for witness protection; The Guardian reports he has been advised not to return home, contact family, or visit crowded places.
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Analysis
Reading the Map: How Manchester City's £830m Reshaped the Transfer Market They Bought From
The Premier League's independent panel found that Manchester City inflated revenues by £830m between 2009/10 and 2017/18. Sky Sports' 'Between the Lines' and a BBC analysis trace where that money actually went — and what it bought on the pitch.
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Transfer
Chiesa open to Liverpool exit as Serie A clubs circle in January
Federico Chiesa is weighing a January departure from Liverpool after a difficult first season at Anfield, with multiple Serie A clubs monitoring the Italian forward.
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Feature
The Letter That Pulled HMRC Into the Manchester City File
The Treasury Select Committee has formally written to HMRC asking the tax authority to consider whether the Premier League's guilty verdict against Manchester City carries tax-related consequences — a move that pulls the file from the tribunal room onto a Whitehall desk.
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Match Result
Powell hails Wakefield's 'phenomenal, immense' Super League Grand Final triumph at Old Trafford
Wakefield Trinity head coach Daryl Powell praised his players after they won the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford, calling the title run 'phenomenal' and 'immense'.
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Match Result
Pocognoli's third win as Scotland mark Robertson's 100th cap with victory over North Macedonia
Scotland beat North Macedonia in a match that marked left-back Andrew Robertson's 100th international cap, giving coach Pocognoli his third win in charge.
nations league
Transfer
Bellingham stands out for high-grade England but UEFA sends wrong message on racism
Barney Ronay column praising Jude Bellingham's performances for England while criticizing UEFA's handling of racism incidents in football.
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Match Preview
Bellingham unlocks new level with potential to be 'one of the greatest'
A feature piece examining Jude Bellingham's evolution at Real Madrid and his trajectory toward elite status in world football.
la liga
Match Result
Bowie gets Pocognoli off mark with Scotland victory in North Macedonia
Scotland secured an away win over North Macedonia in the Nations League, with Bowie on the scoresheet to give Pocognoli his first win in charge.
uefa nations league
Match Result
Wakefield Trinity win first-ever Grand Final with commanding 23-10 victory over Warrington Wolves
Wakefield Trinity claimed their first-ever Super League Grand Final title with a 23-10 victory over Warrington Wolves, delivering a commanding performance in the showpiece match.
super league
Match Preview
Ronaldo still 'greatest symbol' of Portugal, says Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes has described Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest symbol of Portuguese football, reaffirming Ronaldo's enduring status with the national team.
international football
Editorial
Keane: Bellingham can become one of the greatest players ever
Roy Keane has praised Jude Bellingham, suggesting the Real Madrid and England star can become one of the greatest players of all time after a standout performance against Croatia.
euro 2024
Transfer
Let there be blanks instead of Manchester City's name on trophies: there was no honour there
Jonathan Wilson argues in a Guardian column that Manchester City's name should be blanked from any trophies they won during the period covered by the 115 charges against the club, asserting there was no real honour in those titles.
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Match Incident
Celtic fans throw tennis balls at club owner Dermot Desmond at golf tournament
Celtic supporters threw tennis balls at major shareholder Dermot Desmond during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews, in a public protest against the club's ownership.
spfl
Match Result
England Player Ratings: Who Was the Best Player on the Pitch?
BBC Sport publishes player ratings for an England national team match, assessing individual performances across the squad.
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Match Result
Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era
A match report on a Scotland game that finished with a 2-goal margin in what was described as a positive night marking a new era for the national team.
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Toney Pleads Not Guilty to Soho Nightclub Assault Charge
Brentford and England striker Ivan Toney entered the plea at Westminster Magistrates' Court, denying an assault charge linked to a Soho nightclub incident, according to Sky Sports, ESPN and The Athletic.
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Team News
Bellamy says Wales' group has 'exploded' after a victory
Wales manager Craig Bellamy said the morale and togetherness within his squad have surged following a recent win, expressing optimism about the group's trajectory.
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Match Incident
Bruno Fernandes backs Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal's 'greatest symbol' despite walkout
Bruno Fernandes has publicly defended Cristiano Ronaldo following a reported walkout incident with Portugal, reaffirming Ronaldo's status as the team's leading figure ahead of Nations League fixtures.
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Team News
Ireland press conference cut short after tense exchanges with Israeli media
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson's pre-match press conference ahead of the fixture against Israel was cut short following heated exchanges with Israeli journalists.
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Analysis
The Quiet Coalition: Why Premier League Clubs Are Unlikely to Vote Man City Out
Senior Premier League figures have privately told outlets that the 20 member clubs are not, in practice, prepared to vote to strip Manchester City of their membership — even if the independent commission's eventual sanction is severe. The political arithmetic is already tilting against expulsion.
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Feature
The Argument That Concedes Everything: Inside Manchester City's State-Backed Defence
City's appeal hinges on a paradoxical claim: the sponsorship deals the Premier League calls inflated were, on the club's framing, always state-backed instruments. The argument may be the league's problem as much as City's.
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Transfer
Arsenal leading race for RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa
British newspaper reports claim Arsenal are at the front of the queue to sign RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa.
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Match Result
Seventh heaven for England as Croatia thrashed in stunning win
England produced a dominant performance to thrash Croatia, extending a winning run to seven consecutive victories.
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Media Report
Celtic fans protest against Dermot Desmond at Alfred Dunhill event
Celtic supporters staged a protest against major shareholder Dermot Desmond at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, expressing discontent with the club's ownership and direction.
scottish premiership
Match Result
Walmsley magic sets up Wakefield opener in Super League Grand Final
Wakefield opened the scoring in the Super League Grand Final after a standout pass from Walmsley.
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Transfer
Juventus target Leoni and Palmisani to rebuild Italian core in 2027
Juventus are reportedly planning moves for defender Leoni and goalkeeper Palmisani as part of a long-term project to re-establish an Italian core at the club by 2027.
serie a
Transfer
Brentford Open Schade Contract Talks as Arsenal, Liverpool Track the Winger
Sky Sports reports Brentford have begun discussions with Kevin Schade's representatives as the 23-year-old enters the final two years of his deal; Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring.
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Transfer
Milan eyeing move for Brighton midfielder Ayari to replace Modric
AC Milan are reportedly interested in signing Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari as a potential long-term replacement for veteran Luka Modric.
serie a
Transfer
Smalling at 35: A Six-Year Roman Chapter Heads to Porto
Six seasons after leaving Manchester United for Roma, Chris Smalling is in talks with Porto as a free agent, carrying a Serie A winner's medal and the first Europa Conference League.
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Kick It Out Records 1,744 Discrimination Incidents in First Year of Football United Strategy
Highest annual figure since records began in 2015, the body says, with a record share of cases resolved and more perpetrators sanctioned than ever before.
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Analysis
Van Dijk at the Bernabéu: A Reported Approach, A Real Defensive Puzzle
BBC Sport reports Real Madrid have identified Virgil van Dijk as a defensive target. A tactical examination of what a thirty-something Premier League centre-half of his profile would, and would not, bring to the Spanish champions.
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