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Duncan Watmore argues for using elite sport lessons in public health at UNGA
Former Sunderland and Middlesbrough forward Duncan Watmore spoke at the UN General Assembly's Global Health Futures Day, arguing that elite sport lessons can inform public health.
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Pocognoli's Scotland endure turgid first half but rally to draw in Slovenia
Sebastien Pocognoli's first match as Scotland coach finished 0-0 in Slovenia after a poor first half and a much-improved second; 17 shots but no goals. Next: Switzerland at Hampden
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Errors by City-linked players spark debate after England's 3-2 loss to Spain
England's 3-2 defeat to Spain featured costly errors from players with Manchester City ties, prompting debate over whether City's guilty verdict was a distraction.
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Kane penalty miss as Tuchel’s England lose 3-2 to Spain at Wembley
Thomas Tuchel’s England were beaten 3-2 by Spain at Wembley in the Nations League. Harry Kane missed a penalty and early defensive errors led to Spanish goals.
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Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel Nations League tie
Republic of Ireland players will wear black armbands 'in recognition of all lives lost in the Gaza conflict' and proceed with the Nations League fixture in Hungary after a squad vo
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Mohamed Salah left out of Egypt squad for South Sudan tie over artificial turf
Egypt will rest Mohamed Salah for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Juba on 29 September because the match is scheduled on artificial turf, the EFA says.
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Little appetite inside Premier League to strip Man City of past trophies, but threat remains
BBC Sport reports Premier League clubs and the organisation have little appetite for stripping Manchester City of eight trophies, though an independent panel could still act.
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Purslow warns Manchester City ruling could spiral out of control
Christian Purslow says the Premier League's guilty finding against Manchester City risks triggering compensation claims and legal fallout as clubs seek advice.
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Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha left out of England squad for Spain tie
Rio Ngumoha, 18, is not in England's matchday squad for Saturday's Nations League opener with Spain at Wembley. He had been in the full squad and made his debut earlier this month.
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Republic of Ireland delay press conference ahead of Israel fixture
Republic of Ireland postponed a pre-match press conference and training before their Nations League game with Israel amid boycott calls and squad uncertainty.
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Wes Burns says Craig Bellamy’s calls were vital during long ACL recovery
Wales winger Wes Burns credits head coach Craig Bellamy’s regular calls during his recovery from a torn ACL in Jan 2025. Burns is back in the squad for Nations League duty.
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Mourinho faces midfield control and cohesion problems at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho's second spell at Real Madrid has hit early turbulence after the derby defeat left Real fourth; midfield control and attacking cohesion are the main issues as a three
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Pocognoli begins Scotland reign with youthful overhaul — patience needed
Sebastien Pocognoli has refreshed Scotland's squad with young and uncapped players after Steve Clarke's exit. Captain Andy Robertson has praised the energy.
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Ukraine to host Northern Ireland in Trnava as home fixtures remain staged abroad
Northern Ireland's Uefa Nations League game against Ukraine will be played in Trnava, Slovakia. Ukraine have staged home matches outside the country since 2022.
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England's record vs top-10 teams under spotlight ahead of Spain at Wembley
England face Spain in their Nations League opener at Wembley as questions grow over their record versus top-10 nations — six wins in 15 and World Cup knockout exits since 1998.
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Shea and Pierce Charles deliver late winner and penalty save in Northern Ireland's 1-0 win in Tbilisi
Shea Charles scored a 99th-minute winner and brother Pierce saved a Khvicha Kvaratskhelia penalty as Northern Ireland secured a 1-0 Nations League B victory away to Georgia.
2 weeks ago
Rui Pinto’s Football Leaks and the documents that led to Manchester City charges
Rui Pinto, founder of Football Leaks, published confidential club documents that helped trigger Premier League charges and a finding that Manchester City were guilty on most of 115
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Calciopoli revisited: Juventus relegated and stripped of two titles in 2006
BBC Sport's retrospective looks at Calciopoli, the 2006 scandal in which Italian champions Juventus were relegated from Serie A and had two titles removed.
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