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Jordan James says Wrexham link ended in 2025 as he opted for Wolves loan
Wales midfielder Jordan James says interest in a move to Wrexham ended in summer 2025. He joined Championship hopefuls Wolves on loan from Rennes and aims for Premier League promot
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Swansea top tight Championship after eight games as goals hit 277
After eight matches the Championship is unusually close — Swansea lead on 17 points, 277 goals have been scored and Burnley sit bottom with no wins after eight games.
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Sebastien Pocognoli admits 'positive nervousness' ahead of Scotland debut in Slovenia
New Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli says he feels 'positive nervousness' before his first game, a Nations League trip to Slovenia; squad includes eight uncapped players.
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Scotland recall Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas for Czech Republic play-off
Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas return to Scotland's squad for the two-legged World Cup round one play-off with the Czech Republic on 9 and 13 October.
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Odegbami: Nigerian football in its 'worst time' as overhaul begins
Segun Odegbami warns Nigerian football is in its 'worst time' after senior teams missed World Cups; NFF leaders have resigned and reform talks involve Fifa and Caf.
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Lewis Koumas: Liverpool youngster earning praise as Wales head into Nations League
Lewis Koumas has broken into Liverpool's plans and won praise from Wales boss Craig Bellamy ahead of Nations League games with Portugal, Denmark and Norway.
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xG shows Arsenal leading overall despite heavy Brighton defeat
Expected goals (xG) analysis places Arsenal top for overall performance so far, with Manchester City close and Brighton the most clinical attack early in the season.
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Dan Ballard: Nations League offers chances for Northern Ireland's hungry squad
Dan Ballard returns from injury and says Northern Ireland's four-match Nations League window — four games in 11 days — is a chance for young, hungry players.
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Man Utd and Liverpool among clubs tracking Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell
Manchester United and Liverpool have shown growing interest in Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell. Other links: Garnacho watched by La Liga clubs; Bayern eye Gibbs‑White.
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Mikel Arteta agrees fresh long-term contract to stay at Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed an improved long-term deal, with his coaching staff close to extensions. Arsenal sit three points behind Man City after a 3-0 loss to Bright
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Arsenal's Jurrien Timber misses Netherlands training amid groin caution
Jurrien Timber sat out the Netherlands' first session under Xavi Hernandez after returning from a groin problem; Arsenal asked Dutch staff to be cautious ahead of Germany game.
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Celtic posts £4.8m loss as revenue falls 22.7% after Champions League miss
Celtic reported a £4.8m loss for the year to June 30 after failing to reach the Champions League; revenue fell to £111m and summer spending totalled £31.6m.
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Mbappé says he was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 after Klopp courtship
Kylian Mbappé reveals Liverpool came close to signing him from Monaco in 2016; Jurgen Klopp organised a private-jet meeting but Mbappé chose to stay in France.
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McNulty's projected England XI for Euro 2028 hosts
BBC's Phil McNulty names a likely England starting XI for Euro 2028 — with Jordan Pickford, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane projected to start if England qualify.
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Ireland to play Israel Nations League ties at neutral venues amid protests
The Republic of Ireland will face Israel in neutral venues with no Irish fans and reduced TV coverage after an FAI vote to fulfil the Nations League fixtures.
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Welsh FA chief Mooney: Infantino's letter seeks review, not major reform
FAW CEO Noel Mooney says Gianni Infantino's letter proposes an external review to recommend improvements, not sweeping reform, and confirms Wales won't back him.
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Tebas rejects claims of refereeing 'conspiracy' against Real Madrid
La Liga president Javier Tebas says suggesting referees are 'directed' against Real Madrid is 'living in another galaxy' after Jose Mourinho's complaints.
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Mikel Arteta agrees improved Arsenal contract, set to stay into 10th year
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved contract extension that will keep him at the club into at least his 10th year, with a significant pay rise.
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