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‘Moral bankrupts’: Pirlo and Materazzi provoke fury by attending ‘Football Day’ in Russia
Former Italy stars criticised over presence in MoscowThey defend visit as being for sport and childrenThe presence of th...
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How Arsenal became a home for Black players and fans
After two decades, long-suffering Gunners fans from across the diaspora have been rewarded with a Premier League win. So...
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Why NWSL's business expansion creates tension between longtime fans and newcomers
As the NWSL expands its business, awkward and failed deals have irked hardcore fans -- and that friction isn't going awa...
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‘Not that bad’: Argentina’s Scaloni calms Messi injury fears before World Cup defence
Inter Miami star suffers hamstring issue on SundayScaloni will ‘wait to see how it evolves’ with new testsArgentina head...
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Jo Yapp named head coach for historic first women’s British & Irish Lions tour
Former England captain will lead side in New Zealand The 46-year-old preferred to Red Roses’ John MitchellJo Yapp has be...
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Why Mourinho's potential Real Madrid return is aff...
The upcoming elections at Real Madrid have delayed the re-hiring of José Mourinho, and they could end up paying much mor...
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Neymar plays down calf injury: 'What problem?'
Neymar does not expect his calf injury to be a problem at the World Cup.
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Premier League 2025-26 awards: Best game, worst si...
The Premier League season is over! What did Bill Connelly love and hate about it? It's time to serve up his alternative...
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Blossoming among spoil heaps: how 1,000 years of lead mining gave birth to banks of pansies and pennycress
Calaminarian grassland is a rare habitat where plants thrive in soils contaminated by heavy metals. But should these tox...
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Transfer rumors, news: Juventus to move for Salah ...
Juventus are interested in signing Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah on a free transfer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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From the archive:‘I feel like I’m selling my soul’: inside the crisis at Juventus – podcast
We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions...
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Which football club has had the fewest sponsor logos on their shirt? | The Knowledge
Plus: biggest points deficit before a shock, worst-performing managers that helped win a title and keepers on cornersMai...
