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Wiegman leaves Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly out of England squad
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Wiegman leaves Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly out of England squad

England manager Sarina Wiegman has omitted Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly from the squad for the Greece play-offs, citing recent form; new call-ups include Lexi Potter.

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2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil: dates, hosts and how qualifying works
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2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil: dates, hosts and how qualifying works

The 10th Women's World Cup runs 24 June-25 July 2027 in Brazil across eight 2014 World Cup venues. Here's who has already qualified and how UEFA's play-offs work.

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Szoboszlai kept quiet as Northern Ireland hold Hungary 0-0; Ballard ruled out
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Szoboszlai kept quiet as Northern Ireland hold Hungary 0-0; Ballard ruled out

Northern Ireland produced a second successive Nations League clean sheet, holding Hungary 0-0 in Belfast. Daniel Ballard is ruled out of the window with a hamstring injury.

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Wales without seven players, including Ceri Holland, for Albania play-off
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Wales without seven players, including Ceri Holland, for Albania play-off

Wales will be missing seven players, led by Ceri Holland, for the Women's World Cup play-off semi with Albania. Two 18-year-olds receive first senior call-ups.

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Billy Gilmour upbeat after World Cup blow, enjoys Miami Marlins moment
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Billy Gilmour upbeat after World Cup blow, enjoys Miami Marlins moment

Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour missed the World Cup after a knee injury at Hampden but says a Miami Marlins first pitch and family time helped — he impressed for Scotland in Slove

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Liverpool ramps up global youth recruitment with Ndiaye and Ndukwe signings
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Liverpool ramps up global youth recruitment with Ndiaye and Ndukwe signings

Liverpool has expanded its global talent operation under Matt Newberry, signing Senegal's Mor Talla Ndiaye and Austria's Ifeanyi Ndukwe as it replenishes its youth pool.

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Fifa rebuts Uefa filing, denies Infantino profited from shelved FFE plan
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Fifa rebuts Uefa filing, denies Infantino profited from shelved FFE plan

Fifa has accused Uefa of a 'misinformation campaign' in US court papers, rejecting claims that Gianni Infantino sought personal profit from the shelved FFE proposal.

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Man City found guilty of charges; Messi to end Argentina career next week
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Man City found guilty of charges; Messi to end Argentina career next week

A BBC panel reacts to Manchester City being found guilty of most Premier League charges. Discussion also covers Calciopoli, England's Nations League and Messi v Benin.

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Northern Ireland held 0-0 by Hungary as O'Neill backs unbeaten start
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Northern Ireland held 0-0 by Hungary as O'Neill backs unbeaten start

Northern Ireland drew 0-0 with Hungary at Windsor Park to stay unbeaten in Nations League B. Michael O'Neill praised a solid start as the side sit joint-top with Ukraine.

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Czech Republic to revisit Wembley 30 years after Euro '96 final
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Czech Republic to revisit Wembley 30 years after Euro '96 final

The Czech Republic meet England in the Nations League, including a Wembley game on 6 October, a visit that coincides with the 30th anniversary of their Euro '96 run.

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Infantino signals support for larger payouts from Fifa's £4.4bn reserves
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Infantino signals support for larger payouts from Fifa's £4.4bn reserves

Fifa president Gianni Infantino told confederations he backs the 'greatest level of additional funding' from the body's estimated £4.4bn reserves amid FFE fallout.

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Raheem Sterling passed over by three Ligue 1 clubs after Feyenoord exit
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Raheem Sterling passed over by three Ligue 1 clubs after Feyenoord exit

Three Ligue 1 sides — including Le Havre — declined to sign Raheem Sterling, who has been a free agent since his release from Feyenoord last year.

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Why Manchester City cannot take Premier League charges to CAS
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Why Manchester City cannot take Premier League charges to CAS

CAS settles sporting disputes from its Swiss base, but Premier League rules require cases to be heard in England and Wales under English law, so Man City cannot appeal to CAS.

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Lexi Potter pushes for England debut after eye-catching Chelsea displays
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Lexi Potter pushes for England debut after eye-catching Chelsea displays

Chelsea midfielder Lexi Potter, 20, has impressed in the WSL and is being discussed as a candidate for her first England call-up ahead of Sarina Wiegman's squad naming.

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Konsa and O'Reilly doubtful for England Nations League tie with Czech Republic
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Konsa and O'Reilly doubtful for England Nations League tie with Czech Republic

Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly missed England training and are doubts for Tuesday's Nations League match with the Czech Republic after playing the full 90 in the 3-2 loss to Spain.

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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha reflects on sudden fame after World Cup heroics
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha reflects on sudden fame after World Cup heroics

After standout World Cup displays, 40-year-old Cape Verde keeper Vozinha says he misses the peace of his old life as followers and public attention have soared.

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FAI investigates alleged racial abuse of Adam Idah after Ireland v Israel match
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FAI investigates alleged racial abuse of Adam Idah after Ireland v Israel match

The FAI is reviewing audio and video after reports that Adam Idah was racially abused during Ireland's 3-0 win over Israel; UEFA did not open an immediate probe.

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Bellamy backs Wales' place in Nations League A ahead of Haaland's Norway visit
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Bellamy backs Wales' place in Nations League A ahead of Haaland's Norway visit

Craig Bellamy says Wales deserve a place in Nations League A despite defeats to Denmark and Portugal, and prepares for home matches with Haaland's Norway and Denmark.

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