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Infantino may face no challenger as Fifa nomination deadline approaches
Two months after the FFE controversy, Gianni Infantino has toured member federations and secured wide backing; with the 18 November nominations deadline looming he may be unopposed
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Everton up for sale as Friedkin Group could seek £750m–£800m
The Friedkin Group has put Everton on the market after buying the club in Dec 2024. Experts estimate a potential £750m–£800m price; debts sit near £468m.
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CAF reviews plan to stage Africa Cup of Nations every four years
CAF says it is reviewing the decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle, with president Patrice Motsepe confirming talks on returning to a two-year format.
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Man City head to Anfield after commission finds club guilty of majority of charges
Manchester City travel to Anfield amid fallout from an independent commission that found the club guilty on most of 115 Premier League financial charges; Maresca insists titles 'no
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Premiership returns: Rangers v Kilmarnock and Reedijk's Hibs debut
Scottish Premiership resumes after an extended break. Rangers host Kilmarnock; new Hibs boss Marink Reedijk takes charge away at Dundee United as top teams regroup.
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Eckert's suspended ban allows him to be in dugout for south coast derby
The FA suspended Tonda Eckert's six-week ban and fined him £28,000, meaning he could be in the dugout for Sunday's Southampton v Portsmouth derby. Last season ended 1-1.
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Rangers' 2012 collapse offers limited parallels for Man City's uncertain future
Manchester City's guilty verdict has prompted comparisons with Rangers' 2012 liquidation. Here are the factual differences and the limited lessons that can be drawn.
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Enzo Maresca says City's titles are 'absolutely not' tainted after verdict
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca defended the club's honours as 'absolutely not' tainted after an independent panel found breaches; City have lodged an appeal.
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Mourinho defends Mbappé over Paris Fashion Week and bicycle pictures
Real Madrid boss José Mourinho called criticism of Kylian Mbappé "ridiculous" after the forward missed France duty with injury then posted photos at Paris Fashion Week and on a bik
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Championship weekend preview: West Brom v Birmingham as Saints meet Portsmouth
October offers a fresh start in the EFL. West Brom host Birmingham, Southampton face Portsmouth amid Spygate fallout, and Bolton travel to Stoke in a key clash.
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Man City fans split between doomscrolling and defiance after guilty verdict
Manchester City supporters describe a mix of shock, defiance and uncertainty after the club was found guilty on the majority of 115 charges; an appeal and possible sanctions remain
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Why Spanish clubs use the 'Real' prefix — royal title explained
The 'Real' prefix means 'Royal' and comes from royal patronage under King Alfonso XIII. Eleven clubs in Spain's top two tiers now carry the title.
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Everton owners Friedkin Group exploring sale of club
The Friedkin Group says it is exploring new investment options for Everton, including a potential sale of a controlling interest, less than two years after its 2024 takeover.
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Carlos Baleba may wait until after international break for Man Utd debut
Manchester United's £70m signing Carlos Baleba has an ankle issue and may not make his debut until after the international break amid pressure on the club.
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Brighton defeat exposes risks in Arteta's latest Arsenal reinvention
Arsenal have shifted to a 3-1-6 possession shape under Mikel Arteta, with Declan Rice dropping deep and Myles Lewis‑Skelly as pivot — Brighton's 3-0 win underlined the gamble's per
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FPL gameweek six: Hold Joao Pedro and weigh a Haaland captaincy, says Pras
BBC Sport FPL expert Pras answers gameweek six dilemmas: keep Joao Pedro on your bench unless Xabi Alonso rules him out, leans Haaland for captaincy and flags bargain defenders.
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Pulis urges Maresca to demand ‘siege mentality’ at Man City after guilty finding
Tony Pulis says Enzo Maresca should forge unity and a 'siege mentality' at Manchester City after the club were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules ahead of Anf
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Tottenham's Xavi Simons joins Harvard course during ACL recovery
Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons has enrolled in Harvard's online 'Crossover into Business' programme while rehabilitating from an April ACL rupture that kept him out of the World
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