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What is a blue card in soccer? IFAB reconsiders sin-bin rule change

IFAB, football's rulemaking body, wanted to introduce a sin-bin element to the game, but the blue card proposal is in jeopardy after public backlash regarding the proposed law change.

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Latest Liverpool team news: Will Mohamed Salah face Nottingham Forest?

Liverpool won the Carabao Cup and progressed in the FA Cup while nursing a hefty injury list. How many of their stars will be back for the return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest?

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Verstappen secures pole at F1 season opener in Bahrain

World champion Max Verstappen ensured it was normal service resumed in Bahrain as he put his Red Bull on pole position for the opening race of the 2024 season.

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Why do footballers cut holes in their socks?

Fans of the Premier League will have seen players such as Bukayo Saka, Kyle Walker and Conor Gallagher playing with holes torn in the back of their socks. Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham also does it. So what's going on?

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Why do Chelsea and Leeds have a rivalry?

Chelsea host Leeds in the fifth round of the FA Cup. But why do two clubs 200 miles away from one another in England have a bitter football rivalry?

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Haaland scores five as Man City hammer Luton in FA Cup

Erling Haaland scored five as Manchester City romped to a 6-2 FA Cup fifth-round win at Luton Town. Mateo Kovacic completed the scoring after Jordan Clark scored a fine brace for the hosts.

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Everton see points deduction reduced to six from 10 on appeal

Everton launched an appeal against their 10-point Premier League deduction for breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). It was reduced to a six-point penalty.

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Why do Liverpool fans boo the UK national anthem?

The UK national anthem was played at Wembley Stadium before the 2024 Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea. Why did Liverpool fans boo God Save The King?

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Arsenal destroy Newcastle to underline Premier League title credentials

Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka were on target as Arsenal kept their title bid on track with a majestic performance against Newcastle. Mikel Arteta's men hammered Newcastle 4-1 at Emirates Stadium.

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Foden sinks Bournemouth as nervy Man City close gap to Liverpool

Manchester City extended their Premier League unbeaten run to 11 matches at Bournemouth. Phil Foden scored the only goal to move the champions a point behind leaders Liverpool.

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Who is Omari Forson? Man United teenager gets full Premier League debut

Rasmus Hojlund's injury is a body blow for Manchester United. But it has allowed Erik ten Hag to give a Premier League opportunity to 19-year-old attacker Omari Forson.

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Osimhen snatches draw for Napoli after Lewandowski strikes for Barca

Robert Lewandowski and Victor Osimhen each brought their finishing prowess to the fore as Napoli and Barcelona played out a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

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Why Erling Haaland is an inspiration to Man City's breakthrough star

Oscar Bobb produced some eye-catching moments on his first Premier League start for Manchester City. But his fellow Norwegian Erling Haaland was a familiar matchwinner against Brentford.

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Jack Catterall pledges to beat up 'concussed, confused' Josh Taylor in rematch

Jack Catterall was calm and mild-mannered when he sat down with The Sporting News to discuss his huge April fight. But something about Josh Taylor flicks a switch in the Englishman.

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De Jong penalty leaves PSV and Dortmund all square

Luuk de Jong equalised from the penalty spot to give PSV a 1-1 Champions League draw against Borussia Dortmund. Donyell Malen broke the deadlock against his former club in the first half.

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Haaland fires Man City to nervy Premier League win over Brentford

Manchester City returned to second in the Premier League after Erling Haaland scored the only goal against Brentford. The Norway superstar has 17 goals in England's top flight this season.

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Will Kylian Mbappe sign for Real Madrid? Latest reports suggest contract is agreed

The latest instalment of the Kylian Mbappe transfer saga is ready to commence, with Real Madrid reportedly closing in on the PSG star.

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Julian Alvarez: Guardiola's pet project, or Man City's undroppable star?

Julian Alvarez made it 24 starts out of 24 in the Premier League for Manchester City in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea. He has provided valuable goals and assists but his performances increasingly don't measure up.

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Why are Liverpool playing Luton on Wednesday night?

Liverpool will try to solidify their position at the top of the Premier League when they host Luton Town on Wednesday at Anfield. How does this game and the Carabao Cup final fit into their plans?

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Why are Man City playing Brentford on Tuesday night?

Manchester City's Premier League game against Brentford will take place on the same night as some UEFA Champions League knockout action. Why has the game been slotted in on Tuesday, February 20?

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Red-hot Hojlund sees Man United past Luton in Premier League thrillier

Rasmus Hojlund scored twice in the opening seven minutes for Manchester United at Luton Town before Carlton Morris hit back for the hosts.

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Rodri salvages draw for 3rd place Man City against Chelsea

Manchester City was trying to keep the pressure on Liverpool and Arsenal at the top of the Premier League but Raheem Sterling gave Chelsea the lead at the Etihad Stadium against his former club. Rodri salvaged a 1-1 draw for the Champions late on.

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Is Wayne Rooney going to be a boxer? Latest news on Misfits talks

Wayne Rooney has never made any secret of his love for boxing. But is the former England and Manchester United star set to lace gloves for real?

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Trent Alexander-Arnold injury: Will Liverpool star miss Carabao Cup final?

Jurgen Klopp insists Trent Alexander-Arnold was not rushed back from the knee injury he sustained in January.

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Jack Grealish injury: When will Man City and England star return

Jack Grealish suffered a groin injury during Manchester City's 3-1 UEFA Champions League win over FC Copenhagen. How long will Pep Guardiola be without the England winger at this key time of the season?

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Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today for Al Nassr?

Cristiano Ronaldo was nursing an injury during Al Nassr's mid-season friendly commitments. Will he be ready to return when the AFC Champions League resumes?

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De Bruyne, Silva and Foden fire Man City towards Champions League quarterfinals

Bernardo Silva restored Manchester City's lead against FC Copenhagen after Magnus Mattsson cancelled out Kevin De Bruyne's opener. Pep Guardiola's side lost Jack Grealish to injury but Phil Foden completed a 3-1 win in stoppage time.

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Will Kylian Mbappe play against Real Sociedad in the Champions League?

Kylian Mbappe suffered an ankle injury when PSG beat Brest in the Coupe de France last week. Will he be ready to take on Real Sociedad in the Champions League Round of 16?

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Which teams have won consecutive Champions League titles?

Manchester City won their first ever Champions League in 2022/23. As Pep Guardiola's team embark upon this season's knockout stages, we look at the European giants who have managed to go back-to-back.

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Who won 2023 UEFA Champions League final?

Manchester City are seeking to retain their Champions League crown in 2023/24. Here's a reminder of how Pep Guardiola conquered the final frontier for his club in the 2023 final against Inter Milan in Istanbul.

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Haaland and De Bruyne still Guardiola's MVPs at Man City

Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to victory over Everton with the sort of brute physicality that could find a home at Super Bowl LVIII.

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Why does Nigeria star Victor Osimhen wear a mask on his face?

Victor Osimhen will lead Nigeria's charge to beat hosts Ivory Coast in Sunday's AFCON final. But why does the Napoli striker play wearing a protective mask on his face?

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Hamzah Sheeraz dispatches Liam Williams in one-round demolition

Hamzah Sheeraz defended his Commonwealth middleweight title against Liam Williams, moving to 19-0 as he sensationally stopped the former world title challenger inside a round.

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Man City go top as Haaland breaks through Everton wall

Erling Haaland’s excellent second-half brace gave Manchester City a hard-fought 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League.

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Lineups, starting 11 for West Ham vs. Arsenal

West Ham won at Emirates Stadium in December to briefly derail Arsenal's Premier League title bid. Now the Gunners are back on form and looking for revenge in the return fixture.

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Lionel Messi Hong Kong controversy explained

The controversy around Lionel Messi missing Inter Miami's friendly in Hong Kong has continued to rumble on. Organisers have offered supporters partial refunds, while the Hong Kong government has slammed the superstar forward.

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Which teams have been eliminated from AFCON 2023?

The Africa Cup of Nations is heading into its final stages. The tournament has been notable for the number of big names to fall early on.

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Cristiano Ronaldo 39th birthday: Year-by-year career stats

Cristiano Ronaldo turned 39 on February 5. Since joining Al Nassr from Manchester United last season, the Portugal icon has proved to still be a formidable goalscorer. But which year of his career was his best?

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Arsenal down Liverpool to blow Premier League title race open

Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal a deserved lead against Premier League leaders Arsenal before a Gabriel own goal late in first-half stoppage time levelled matters at Emirates Stadium. There was huge defensive howler in the second half, with Gabriel Martinelli the beneficiary.

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Fury vs Usyk, a $10m penalty, Beterbiev vs Bivol: What Turki Alalshikh said

Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh moved quickly to reschedule the undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk

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Why has Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk been rescheduled?

It's not news that any boxing fan wanted to hear, but the multi-million dollar undisputed showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been postponed. The Sporting News looks at the details surrounding the capitulation of the February 17 date.

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Lookman the hero again as Nigeria edge past Angola into AFCON semis

Nigeria are strong favourites to prevail at the Africa Cup of Nations after a tournament full of shocks. Ademola Lookman put them a goal to the good against free-scoring Angola.

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Why are players trying to leave the Saudi Pro League?

Jordan Henderson has jumped ship, Karim Benzema has denied he's leaving and Aymeric Laporte says players are unhappy. What's going on in the Saudi Pro League?

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Is Ronaldo playing today vs. Inter Miami and Messi?

Cristiano Ronaldo will not face his longtime rival Lionel Messi when Al Nassr welcomes Inter Miami in Riyadh on Thursday. An injury to the five-time Ballon d'Or winner led the Saudi Pro League side to reschedule two friendly matches in China last week.

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Confirmed: Ronaldo out of Messi match due to injury

Al Nassr cancelled a brief trip to China due to an apparent injury to Cristiano Ronaldo. As they gear up to face Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on February 1, their star forward remains unavailable for the upcoming match.

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Will Ronaldo face Messi again on a football pitch?

The anticipated match on Thursday, labelled as 'The Last Dance' between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr and Inter Miami, has been thwarted by injury. Does this unfortunate turn of events signal the conclusion of their illustrious rivalry?

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Is the Ronaldo vs. Messi match still happening after CR7 injury?

Due to Cristiano Ronaldo's injury, Al Nassr had to cancel two friendly matches in China last week. The question now arises: will their upcoming game against Inter Miami and Lionel Messi proceed as planned despite the absence of the star forward?

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Why is Gio Reyna signing for Nottingham Forest?

Gio Reyna has been short of game time at Borussia Dortmund this season. With the Copa America on the horizon, a move to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest is on the cards.

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Is Erling Haaland playing for Man City today?

Erling Haaland has not played for Manchester since suffering a foot injury against Aston Villa on December 6. But last season's Golden Boot winner is rapidly closing in on a return.

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When does the transfer window close?

Clubs in Europe's major leagues don't have long left to alter their squads before the January transfer window closes. Here's when deadline day falls across the major nations.

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Benn: 'I’m willing to spend every last penny I have to fight my innocence'

Conor Benn will box for the second time since failing two drug tests when he faces Peter Dobson in Las Vegas on Saturday. The undefeated British welterweight remains completely convinced of his innocence.

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Klopp: I won't decide Liverpool replacement, don't blame FSG

Jurgen Klopp intends to make a clean break from Liverpool and will have no say on selecting his successor after announcing he will step down as manager of the 19-time English champions at the end of 2023/24.

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Mohamed Salah contract: Salary and expiry date

Mohamed Salah signed a new three-year contract at Liverpool last year but has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia. Could Jurgen Klopp's departure see the forward leave Anfield?

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Jaime Munguia vs. John Ryder: Complete list of undercard fights

Jaime Munguia will put his unbeaten record on the line against unbeaten British super middleweight John Ryder this weekend. Here's what the undercard will look like in Phoenix.

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Are there Premier League games this weekend?

The Premier League schedule has been lighter in January on account of the third and fourth rounds of the FA Cup and teams enjoying their mid-season break. When will EPL action return?

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When does the 2024 MLS season start?

Anticipation is high ahead of Lionel Messi's first full season in MLS. Here's all you need to know about when the 2024 schedule gets underway.

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Michael Carrick: Coaching career, style and tactics

Michael Carrick is 90 minutes away from taking Middlesbrough to the Carabao Cup final. The former Manchester United midfielder is one of the most well-regarded young coaches in English football.

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Is there a winter break in the Premier League?

The Premier League aligned itself with other European competitions by introducing a winter break in 2019/20. However, England's top flight does things a little differently.

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Nunez and Jota at the double as Liverpool hammer Bournemouth to go five points clear

Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota scored two goals apiece as Liverpool ran riot after halftime in their 4-0 win over Bournemouth. Jurgen Klopp's team now have a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

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Lineups, starting 11 for Bournemouth vs Liverpool

Liverpool remain without several key players ahead of the trip to Bournemouth but Jurgen Klopp's side could be five points clear at the top of the Premier League at the end of this weekend.

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What would a Matchroom vs. Queensberry Saudi Arabia fight card look like?

Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh threw down the gauntlet to Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren to put on a 5 vs. 5, Matchroom vs. Queensberry fight card in Saudi Arabia. Here are the Sporting News' picks for a blockbuster night in Riyadh.

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FA Cup third-round: Results and schedule in full

Holders Manchester City and their Premier League counterparts entered the FA Cup in round three. Here are the results.

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Will Anthony Joshua fight in the UK again? Turki Alalshikh driving boxing's wild new era

Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn sat alongside one another, shook hands on ad-hoc fight cards and told fans they've never had it so good. Unless you want to go and watch Anthony Joshua in person again.

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Why you should watch South Korea at the AFC Asian Cup

South Korea have dominated age-group football in their region to produce an enviable crop of star players. But the Taegeuk Warriors have not won the AFC Asian Cup in 44 years.

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Why Thomas Partey is not playing for Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations

Thomas Partey was a key player as Arsenal pushed Manchester City hard for the Premier League title last season. His absence is being keenly felt by club and country this time around.

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Ghana squad for AFCON 2023: Full list of players at tournament

At AFCON 2023, West Ham playmaker Mohammed Kudus will aim to spark a Ghana attack that has been shy of goals under former Brighton manager Chris Hughton.

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Who is Sir Jim Ratcliffe? Net worth of UK's richest man

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has taken charge of Manchester United's football operations with a 25% stake in the club. It marks the most significant addition to the sporting portfolio of the UK's richest man.

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De Bruyne and Bobb inspire stunning late turnaround for Man City at Newcastle

Bernardo Silva's delightful backheel put Manchester City ahead at Newcastle but sublime finishes from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon turned the game on its head. Kevin De Bruyne came on to equalise before setting up Oscar Bobb's winner.

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Lineups, starting 11 for Newcastle vs Man City: De Bruyne on the bench as Doku starts

Pep Guardiola said Kevin De Bruyne is ready to start for Manchester City against Newcastle United, but will the champions risk him for this Premier League match?

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Is Kevin De Bruyne playing against Newcastle? Latest on injury return

Kevin De Bruyne has returned from five months on the sidelines following hamstring surgery. But is the Manchester City star ready to start regular games for Pep Guardiola's English and European champions?

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New date confirmed for Man City vs. Brentford in the Premier League

Manchester City were due to face Brentford on the weekend of December 23 but the game was postponed due to their participation in the Club World Cup. Here's all you need to know about when the Premier League match might be rescheduled.

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Who is Radu Dragusin? New Tottenham defender in focus

Tottenham have been busy early in the January transfer window and Genoa defender Radu Dragusin is one of two big-name arrivals.

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What is the Supercopa de Espana? History of Spanish tournament

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are all in action in the Supercopa de Espana this week. Here's how the tournament has changed over recent years.

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Why have Tottenham signed ex-Chelsea forward Timo Werner?

Timo Werner flopped at Chelsea after a prolific spell at RB Leipzig. His return to the Bundesliga side has been less successful, so the Germany forward will now have another crack at the Premier League with Tottenham.

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Why does Henderson want out of Saudi Arabia and where could he go next?

Jordan Henderson's bid to become a transformative presence in football and beyond in Saudi Arabia looks likely to be cut short after just six months. Where might the 33-year-old England and former Liverpool midfielder go next?

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Premier League players at Asian Cup 2023: List of stars at tournament

Son Heung-min and Wataru Endo are among eight Premier League players taking part in the AFC Asian Cup in 2024. Here are all the club games they could miss.

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Nigeria squad for AFCON 2023

Nigeria are aiming to win their fourth African title and first in a decade. Here are the players Jose Peseiro has selected for their bid for glory.

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Will Ivan Toney join Arsenal or Chelsea in January?

Ivan Toney's eight-month suspension is nearly up. Will the Brentford striker be on the move to Premier League heavyweights Arsenal or Chelsea?

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Beterbiev vs. Smith: Bivol, Arthur give expert predictions

Artur Beterbiev will put his IBF, WBC and WBO light heavyweight titles on the line against former super middleweight champion Callum Smith on January 13. WBA champion Dmitry Bivol will be an interested observer.

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Phil Foden has made eloquent midfield case for Man City and England

Phil Foden was once viewed as David Silva's midfield heir at Manchester City. The England star has proved to be a very different player but has shown he can be the answer in central areas during Kevin De Bruyne's lengthy absence.

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Joshua's 2024 mission mapped out by Ngannou megafight

After Deontay Wilder fumbled the bag and with Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are committed to one another, Anthony Joshua will aim to keep the good times rolling against Francis Ngannou after a tough few years.

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Ten biggest upsets in FA Cup history

The third round of the FA Cup brings fresh hope of memorable cup upsets for fans across the UK. Here are 10 of the biggest giant-killings.

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Arsenal vs. Liverpool team news & predicted lineups for FA Cup third-round tie

Arsenal and Liverpool face one another in the pick of the FA Cup third-round ties this weekend. But the two title-chasing Premier League heavyweights will have to weigh up the demands of rest and rotation.

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Who is Luke Littler? The 16-year-old taking darts world by storm

Luke Littler lost to Luke Humphries in the PDC World Darts Championship final on Wednesday. The 16-year-old beat two former winners en route to the showpiece.

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What is the Trophee des Champions?

Paris Saint-Germain face Toulouse in the Trophee des Champions on January 3. Here's everything you need to know about the French football showpiece.

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Why Gareth Southgate could thrive as Man United manager

Gareth Southgate turned around a toxic and failing England national team when he took over following the embarrassments of Euro 2016 and Sam Allardyce's brief tenure. Could he be the man to address a mess of a similar scale at Manchester United?

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Wayne Rooney managerial record after Birmingham City sacking

Wayne Rooney has been sacked as manager of Championship team Birmingham City. The former Derby County and DC United boss won just two of 15 games in charge.

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Where to watch Everton vs Man City, team news and prediction

Manchester City head to Goodison Park as English, European and world champions but have only won one of their past six domestic games before facing an in-form Everton.

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Where to watch Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace, team news and prediction

Chelsea's Christmas Eve defeat at Wolves piled further pressure on head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Can the Blues respond against relegation-threatened Crystal Palace?

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Everton vs. Man City prediction, betting tips & odds

Manchester City have only won one of their past six Premier League matches. Can Everton make another dent in the champions?

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Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace prediction, betting tips & odds

Chelsea again need to fall back on their home form against Crystal Palace after suffering an eighth Premier League defeat this season at Wolves. Palace have only won once in the top flight since late September.

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Full list of undisputed champions in boxing as Inoue joins Crawford in history

How many undisputed boxing champions have there been, and are there four belts or five? The Sporting News provides the full list after Naoya Inoue joined Terence Crawford in the history books.

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Full card results: Inoue vs Tapales

Naoya Inoue underlined his status as a modern-day boxing great with an authoritative 10th round stoppage of Marlon Tapales to become undisputed bantamweight champion. It is a little over a year since Inoue similarly cleaned out the bantamweight division.

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Inoue scores TKO 10 vs Tapales, becomes undisputed super bantamweight champion

Naoya Inoue became a two-weight undisputed king as he stopped Marlon Tapales in Tokyo, adding the IBF and WBA super bantamweight titles to his WBC and WBO belts.

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Boxing on Boxing Day: Inoue and Tapales to join Ali and Johnson in the history books

Naoya Inoue and Marlon Tapales will contest undisputed status at super bantamweight in Tokyo on December 26. While Boxing Day is not always a busy date on the combat calendar, some of the biggest names in history have been in action over the years.

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Day of Reckoning: Joshua demolishes Wallin as Parker shocks Wilder

Anthony Joshua forced Otto Wallin to quit on his stool after five rounds but a mooted Saudi Arabian showdown with Deontay Wilder is in tatters after his heavyweight rival was well beaten by Joseph Parker.

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Joshua's next fight: 2024 dates with Hrgovic or Ngannou possible

Anthony Joshua beat former amateur rival Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia – and the two-time heavyweight world champion could be in line for a massive 2024.

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Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker full card results

Deontay Wilder has boxed one round since losing to Tyson Fury in October 2021. Fellow former world champion Joseph Parker will look to seize upon any ring rust and secure the upset in Saudi Arabia.

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Wilder: AJ has nowhere to run

Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua will box on the same blockbuster Saudi card on December 23. The Bronze Bomber believes his long-time rival has run out of options to avoid him.

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Why is Ben Davison training Anthony Joshua for Otto Wallin fight?

Anthony Joshua has been coached by Robert Garcia and Derrick James since splitting with Rob McCracken. Logistical challenges meant another switch to Ben Davison ahead of Saturday's Saudi showdown with Otto Wallin.

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Remembering Guardiola's 'peak' Barca & Messi v Neymar at Club World Cup

Pep Guardiola leads Manchester City's bid for FIFA Club World Cup against Fluminense on Friday. The competition holds fond memories for the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich head coach.

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Kovacic and Silva on target as Man City cruise in Club World Cup final

Second-half goals from Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva saw Manchester City cruise into the Club World Cup final with a 3-0 win over Urawa Red Diamonds. Pep Guardiola's side will face Copa Libertadores winners Fluminense on Friday.

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When is UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw?

The draw for the first stage of the knockout round of the UEFA Champions League took place on December 18. Holders Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal were among the teams who learned their fate.

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Bivol: Forget about Canelo, I want Beterbiev for 175 lbs undisputed

Dmitry Bivol was fighter of the year in 2022. After spending 2023 away from the spotlight, the WBA light heavyweight champion returns in Saudi Arabia on Saturday against Lyndon Arthur.

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Arthur plotting upset mission against 'favourite fighter' Bivol

Lyndon Arthur has been handed a dream opportunity on a boxing card like no other against WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol. But the Manchester fighter's preparations have taken place in very familiar surroundings.

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Guardiola: Man City were excellent against Crystal Palace

Manchester City have draw each of their past three Premier League home games and won just one of their past six top-flight outings. Pep Guardiola insists the reigning champions are playing well.

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Arsenal produce performance of champions with Anfield looming

Arsenal produced a dominant display against Brighton on a weekend when Manchester City and Liverpool dropped points. It feels like their most significant performance of the season with Anfield on the horizon.

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Arsenal vs. Brighton head-to head-record: Are they a big problem for the Gunners?

Arsenal will aim to put pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool with victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. However, the Seagulls have proved to be a tough proposition for Mikel Arteta's men over recent seasons.

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Crystal Palace late show stuns stuttering champions Man City

Jack Grealish and Rico Lewis put Manchester City 2-0 up against Crystal Palace before Jean-Philippe Mateta scored to set up a thrilling finale. Michael Olise's stoppage-time penalty came as a sickening blow to Pep Guardiola.

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Chukwueze breaks Newcastle hearts as Premier League side exits Europe

Joelinton brilliantly fired Newcastle United ahead against AC Milan but Christian Pulisic levelled before the hour, and Samuel Chukwueze ensured third place in the Champions League group.

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Micah Hamilton: The Man City youngster who scored on Champions League debut

Micah Hamilton joined Manchester City as a nine-year-old and served as a ballboy. On his senior debut in the Champions League, he scored a fine goal against Red Star Belgrade.

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Will Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw miss Liverpool vs Man United?

Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw each suffered injuries as Manchester United limped out of the Champions League against Bayern Munich. They look set to miss Sunday's Premier League trip to Anfield.

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PSV and Arsenal play out entertaining draw

Eddie Nketiah gave Arsenal a halftime lead at PSV in the Champions League before Yorbe Vertessen levelled early in the second period. Both teams were already through to the knockout stages.

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Where to watch Luton vs. Man City: Latest team news and prediction

Manchester City are winless in four Premier League matches. If the reigning champions fail to beat Luton at Kenilworth Road it will mark their worst run since 2009.

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Real Betis vs Real Madrid prediction, betting tips & odds

Real Madrid will look to open up a three-point gap at the top of La Liga when they travel to Seville to take on Real Betis on Saturday.

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Gipuzkoa: How Spain's smallest province is shaping the Premier League

When Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery face each in Aston Villa and Arsenal's keenly anticipated showdown it will serve as the latest example of Spain's smallest province shaping elite Premier League and European football.

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Why Man City aren't hitting the heights of last season

Manchester City head to in-form Aston Villa winless in their past three Premier League games and down in third place. Is four titles in a row beyond Pep Guardiola's great team.

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Mexico group, bracket, and path to final at 2024 Copa America

Mexico are 12-time winners and reigning champions in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. In 2024, El Tri get another crack at the Copa America. They were drawn into a fascinating group, where they'll be challenged by three quality sides.

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USMNT group, bracket, and path to final at 2024 Copa America

The USA will have the backing of an expectant host crowd at Copa America 2024. How far can Gregg Berhalter's side go in the tournament on home soil?

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Villa set new record as Bailey sinks outgunned Man City

Leon Bailey's deflected strike proved to be the difference between Aston Villa and Manchester City. Unai Emery beat Pep Guardiola for the first time in his career and his team are now above the champions in the Premier League table.

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Aston Villa vs Man City lineups, starting 11s for Premier League clash

Manchester City are looking to end a run of three consecutive draws when they travel in-form Aston Villa, albeit without some key players.

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Aston Villa vs Man City prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets

Manchester City are winless in their past three Premier League games and travel to face an Aston Villa team who have won all six of their top-flight home matches this season.

Dom Farrell

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Kulusevski snatches point for Spurs as Man City throw away another lead

Son Heung-min scored at both ends in a crazy start to the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium. Phil Foden and Jack Grealish each gave City the lead but they were pegged back, first by Giovani Lo Celso and then by Dejan Kulusevski in the final minute.

Dom Farrell

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'I was going to kill myself, I've turned my life around': Inspirational Jordan Gill stuns Conlan

Jordan Gill spoke unflinchingly about dark times outside of the boxing ring after a stunning upset win over Michael Conlan in Belfast that can reignite the former European champion's career.

Dom Farrell

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Euro 2024 odds: Assessing the favourites for glory in Germany

Euro 2024 qualifying ended with all of the traditional heavyweight nations booking their place in Germany next year. How do the current favourites with the bookmakers measure up?

Dom Farrell

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Who will win the Golden Boot at Euro 2024?

Some of the best strikers in world football will contest the Golden Boot at Euro 2024. Here are Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and some of the other frontrunners.

Dom Farrell

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Majestic Arsenal hit Lens for six to reach Champions League knockouts

Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard all scored as Arsenal put Lens to the sword before halftime in the Champions League. Jorginho's late penalty crowned a 6-0 win and qualification for the knockout stages as group winners.

Dom Farrell

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Cancelo inspires turnaround as Barcelona beat Porto to qualify

Barcelona qualified for the Champions League knockout stages with a 2-1 win over Porto. Winger Pepe gave the visitors the lead before Joao Cancelo found a superb equaliser and set up Joao Felix for the decisive goal.

Dom Farrell

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Akanji provides key lesson in Man City's Doku debate

Jeremy Doku once again caught the eye for Manchester City in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Liverpool. But Pep Guardiola purring over Manuel Akanji proves the future at the Etihad Stadium is hard to predict.

Dom Farrell

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What's next for Katie Taylor?

Katie Taylor gained a stunning revenge win over Chantelle Cameron to become the undisputed super lightweight champion. Croke Park blockbusters await in 2024.

Dom Farrell

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Nicolson claims first TKO win over Wildheart in Dublin

Skye Nicolson is targetting big fights in 2024 and turned in the most authoritative performance of her professional career when she stopped Lucy Wildheart in the ninth round to retain her WBC interim featherweight title.

Dom Farrell

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Why Amnesty International protested at Man City vs. Liverpool

Manchester City's home game against Liverpool in the Premier League saw a plane fly over the stadium as part of a protest by Amnesty International.

Dom Farrell

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New Haaland record not enough as Alexander-Arnold earns point

Erling Haaland's 50th Premier League goal gave Manchester City the lead over Liverpool but Trent Alexander-Arnold stole a point for Jurgen Klopp's side at the Etihad Stadium.

Dom Farrell

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Liverpool early kickoff record: Is their record any good?

Jurgen Klopp complained that Liverpool had to restart their Premier League campaign after the international break at Manchester City in the 12:30 GMT kickoff slot. Why is this such a common occurrence for the Reds?

Dom Farrell

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Will Brazil still qualify for the 2026 World Cup? What they need to do

Brazil suffered their first ever home World Cup qualifying defeat when bitter rivals Argentina left the Maracana with a 1-0 win. Are the five-time world champions in danger of missing out on the 2026 tournament?

Dom Farrell

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Will there be a Euro 2024 Group of Death?

All major tournaments seem to throw up at least one devilishly tough group. Low seedings for a couple of heavyweight nations mean Euro 2024 should be no different.

Dom Farrell

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Joshua: I'm a different breed to Wilder

Foul-mouthed and focused, Anthony Joshua told his rivals on Wednesday that he is ready to rule the heavyweight division again.

Dom Farrell

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Palmer holds nerve as Chelsea and Man City share eight-goal thriller

Cole Palmer held his nerve to dispatch a stoppage-time penalty for Chelsea, joining Raheem Sterling in scoring against his former employers Manchester City in an astonishing 4-4 draw.

Dom Farrell

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Where to watch Real Madrid vs. Valencia: Latest team news and odds

Real Madrid are aiming to get back to winning ways in La Liga when they host Valencia. Here's all you need to know about the Santiago Bernabeu showdown.

Dom Farrell

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Prem soon come: Cole Palmer ready to haunt Man City

Cole Palmer earned rave reviews from Pep Guardiola after his Manchester City breakthrough. This weekend, he will spearhead Chelsea's bid to take down the Premier League champions.

Dom Farrell

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Is Bukayo Saka playing in Arsenal vs. Burnley? Latest team news

Bukayo Saka is a potential injury doubt for Arsenal heading into the weekend clash with the Gunners. Here's all the rest of the team news heading into

Dom Farrell

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How long is Bukayo Saka out for? Ankle injury update, return date

Mikel Arteta left Bukayo Saka in for the final minutes of Arsenal's Champions League victory over Sevilla, and he may regret that decision as the player went down with what appeared to be an ankle injury and could be forced to miss more time.

Dom Farrell

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Campbell Hatton: What I learned from Virgil Hunter and Manny Robles

It's been a busy 2023 in and out of the ring for Campbell Hatton. The undefeated super-lightweight sat down to tell the Sporting News about lessons learned from Virgil Hunter, Manny Robles and Jack Catterall.

Dom Farrell

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Roony Bardghji sinks Ten Hag's ten men after Rashford sees red

Manchester United led 2-0 and 3-2 against FC Copenhagen but succumbed to a late defeat after Marcus Rashford's first-half red card in the Champions League.

Dom Farrell

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Sikan and super Shakhtar force Barcelona to wait for Champions League qualification

Barcelona will have to wait to seal qualification for the Champions League knockout stages after losing 1-0 to Shakhtar Donetsk. Danylo Sikan headed home the only goal five minutes before halftime.

Dom Farrell

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Jackson hat-trick ends brave resistance of nine-man Spurs in crazy London derby

Nicolas Jackson completed a hat-trick in injury time as Chelsea belatedly ran out 4-1 winners over nine-man Tottenham in a magnificently chaotic London derby.

Dom Farrell

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Erling Haaland injury: What games will Man City striker miss?

Manchester City raced into a 3-0 lead against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium but Erling Haaland suffered an injury and was replaced by Phil Foden at halftime. Here's what we know.

Dom Farrell

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Who has won the most Copa Libertadores trophies?

Fluminense beat Boca Juniors 2-1 in the Copa Libertadores final at the Maracana on Saturday. Which club has the most wins in South America's premier club competition?

Dom Farrell

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Cordina edges majority decision win over Vazquez in thrilling Monte Carlo showdown

Joe Cordina claimed a thrilling majority-decision win over Edward Vazquez to retain his IBF super-featherweight title in Monte Carlo. On the undercard, Adrian Curiel claimed a shock KO-victory over Sivenathi Nontshinga to win the IBF light flyweight championship

Dom Farrell

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Disputed Gordon strike sees Newcastle down Arsenal

Anthony Gordon handed Arsenal their first defeat of the Premier League season as Newcastle edged a feisty encounter 1-0 at St James’ Park.

Dom Farrell

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Who will Newcastle sign to replace Sandro Tonali?

Sandro Tonali was a marquee signing for Newcastle during the previous transfer window. The Italy midfielder's 10-month ban for betting offences means Eddie Howe's side will need to go back into the market.

Dom Farrell

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Newcastle batter Man United in fresh humiliation

Miguel Almiron and Lewis Hall scored fine first-half goals to give Newcastle a 2-0 Carabao Cup lead over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Joe Willock piled more misery onto Erik ten Hag after the break.

Dom Farrell

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Why it's certain Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup

Australia's decision to pull out of the race to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup means the tournament is set to go to Saudi Arabia. We explain why.

Dom Farrell

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Ngannou exposes how heavyweight boxing fumbled the bag on a golden era

Francis Ngannou embarrassed Tyson Fury in Riyadh last Saturday. But heavyweight boxing has been willingly making a show of itself for far longer.

Dom Farrell

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Lionel Messi wins record 8th Ballon d'Or award, Aitana Bonmati wins women's award

Lionel Messi, the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or for a record-extending eighth time, was confirmed as the 2023 men's winner, while Aitana Bonmati was crowned the female winner.

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Messi vs Ronaldo: Does Ballon d'Or settle the GOAT debate forever?

Lionel Messi will burnish his reputation as the greatest player of all time with his eighth Ballon d'Or. There is no shame in Cristiano Ronaldo taking second place in his era.

Dom Farrell

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Biggest Ballon d'Or injustices: Six players who were robbed of the prize

Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or 2023 over Erling Haaland. It would not be the first controversial selection in the history of football's most celebrated individual prize.

Dom Farrell

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Lionel Messi wins 2023 Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi was favourite to win a record eighth Ballon d'Or and he finished above Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in the final vote.

Dom Farrell

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Ballon d'Or finalists revealed: Will Messi or Haaland win?

The Sporting News has picked out the five players with the biggest claims to win the 2023 Ballon D'Or from the 30-player shortlist.

Dom Farrell

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Haaland and Foden feast on United to pile pressure on Ten Hag

Erling Haaland converted a first-half penalty to put Manchester City ahead in the 191st Manchester derby. The Norwegian superstar added his 13th of the season early in the second period before setting up Phil Foden to complete a 3-0 win.

Dom Farrell

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Where to watch Man United vs. Man City: Latest team news and odds

Manchester derby TV channel and live stream details: The Sporting news looks at the team news, odds and how to watch Manchester United vs. Manchester City.

Dom Farrell

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Grealish vs. Doku: Guardiola's Barbenheimer dilemma

Pep Guardiola faces a decision to make over whether to select Jack Grealish or Jeremy Doku in his Manchester City side to face Manchester United. It will say much about the treble-winners' direction of travel this season.

Dom Farrell

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Bobby Charlton and Francis Lee: Manchester derby's golden era remembered

Manchester United host Manchester City on Sunday, with the passing of respective club greats Bobby Charlton and Francis Lee fresh in the memory. In the late 1960s, the two England internationals elevated City and United to greater heights.

Dom Farrell

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Tonali and Zaniolo investigation: Newcastle star banned for 10 months

Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and Aston Villa’s Nicolo Zaniolo were released from duty by Italy during the October international break after being questioned as part of an investigation by prosecutors.

Dom Farrell

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Man United vs. Man City prediction, betting tips and odds

Manchester United host rivals Manchester City in the 191st Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday. Here are some of the best bets.

Dom Farrell

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Is Francis Ngannou a boxer?

Francis Ngannou will look to shock the world when he steps into the ring with WBC champion Tyson Fury. But is he a complete novice?

Dom Farrell

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Nmecha strikes as Dortmund beat Newcastle in Champions League

Borussia Dortmund got their Champions League Group F campaign up and running with a 1-0 win at Newcastle United. Felix Nmecha's goal proved to the difference, while Callum Wilson and Anthony Gordon hit the crossbar for the hosts.

Dom Farrell

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Arsenal hold off Sevilla fightback after Jesus dazzles

Arsenal are returned to winning ways in the Champions League at Sevilla. Gabriel Jesus set up Gabriel Martinelli to open the scoring before doubling the advantage, although Nemanja Gudelj reduced the arrears.

Dom Farrell

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Everton chairman Bill Kenwright dies aged 78

Everton are mourning the death of their chairman and former theatre and film producer Bill Kenwright. The 78-year-old had been on the board at Goodison Park since 1989 and served as chairman from 2004.

Dom Farrell

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Son and Maddison fire Spurs back to top of Premier League

Tottenham returned to the top of the Premier League as Son Heung-min and James Maddison got the goals in a deserved 2-0 win over Fulham.

Dom Farrell

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Catterall: I will retire Josh Taylor

Jack Catterall claimed a unanimous decision win over Jorge Linares that the Venezuelan icon insisted will be the final fight of his career. The Josh Taylor rematch is once again in Catterall's sights.

Dom Farrell

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Jack Catterall claims unanimous decision win over former three-weight king Jorge Linares.

Super lightweight contender Jack Catterall boxed to a unanimous decision win over former three-weight world champion Jorge Linares in Liverpool on Saturday. On the undercard, Aqib Fiaz and Reece Bellotti contest the vacant Commonwealth super featherweight crown.

Dom Farrell

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Alvarez and Haaland on target as Man City edge past Brighton

First-half goals from Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland gave Manchester City a 2-1 win over Brighton. Substitute Ansu Fati pulled one back for Roberto De Zerbi's side and City defender Manuel Akanji was sent off in stoppage time.

Dom Farrell

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Why are Premier League players wearing black armbands this weekend?

All Premier League teams will wear black armbands, it has been confirmed.

Dom Farrell

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Where to watch Sheffield United vs. Man United: Latest team news and odds

Manchester United return to Premier League action after a turbulent period on and off the field. Struggling Sheffield United are bottom of the table and still looking for a first win of the season.

Dom Farrell

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Where to watch Sevilla vs Real Madrid: Latest team news and odds

Real Madrid will look to strengthen their position at the top of LaLiga when they travel to face Sevilla on Saturday. The hosts have only won two of their first eight league games this season and are playing for the first time since sacking head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar.

Dom Farrell

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Eight days for England to save their World Cup: What's gone wrong for Jos Buttler's team?

Champions England have slumped to two defeats in their opening three Cricket World Cup matches. Why are they struggling so much and can they turn it around?

Dom Farrell

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Uruguay vs Brazil prediction, betting tips and odds

Uruguay last beat Brazil in 2001. Can Marcelo Bielsa's side overturn that dismal run with the backing of a passionate home crowd in Montevideo?

Dom Farrell

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Where to watch Uruguay vs Brazil: Latest team news and odds

Uruguay and Brazil were each held to draws in their previous World Cup qualifiers. The two sides meet in Montevideo on Tuesday.

Dom Farrell

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Where to watch Peru vs Argentina: Latest team news and odds

World champions Argentina made it three wins out of three on the road to the 2026 World Cup when they edged past Paraguay last time out. A trip to Peru is next on the agenda for Lionel Messi and co.

Dom Farrell

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Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Portugal prediction, betting tips and odds

Portugal have already secured their place at Euro 2024. Can Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates extend their perfect record in qualification when they travel to face Bosnia-Herzegovina?

Dom Farrell

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Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Portugal vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina?

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 124th and 125th international goals against Slovakia. Will he be in the market for more when Portugal travel to face Bosnia-Hervegovina?

Dom Farrell

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Where to watch Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Portugal: Latest team news and odds

Portugal secured qualification to Euro 2024 with a 3-2 win over Slovakia last time out. Can Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates keep up their perfect record in Group J when they travel to face Bosnia-Herzegovina?

Dom Farrell

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Where to watch England vs. Australia: Latest team news and odds

England and Australia meet each other for just the third time this century and more than 20 years on from the Socceroos' famous 3-1 win at Upton Park. Here's all you need to know about how to watch the Wembley showdown.

Dom Farrell

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Did Antonio Sanabria spit at Lionel Messi?

Lionel Messi was a second-half substitute during Argentina's 1-0 World Cup qualification win over Paraguay. But the Inter Miami star still took the headlines afterwards because Antonio Sanabria was accused of spitting at him.

Dom Farrell

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Meet the Furys: Tommy's YouTube land grab the latest chapter for a boxing dynasty

Tommy Fury's involvement in high-profile bouts with YouTubers Jake Paul and KSI has led many to question his credentials as a fighter. But boxing has been in the blood of his family for generations.

Dom Farrell

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Hazard: A superstar beautifully at odds with the modern game

At 32, Eden Hazard has called time on a sparkling career, leaving plenty of money on the table. He's always was as 21st century superstar who did things a little differently.

Dom Farrell

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Chris Eubank Jr's trainer history after Brian 'BoMac' McIntyre avoids jail

Chris Eubank Jr. has worked with a succession of trainers over the course of his career. He could be looking for another after Brian McIntyre's arrest on gun charges.

Dom Farrell

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Busquets a lesson from history for Guardiola's Rodri puzzle

Manchester City lost all three games of Rodri's domestic suspension, scoring once from a Julian Alvarez free-kick. The Spain international will return after the defeat to Arsenal but Pep Guardiola needs a better contingency plan to play without him.

Dom Farrell

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Arsenal leapfrog champions as Martinelli ends Gunners' Man City misery

Gabriel Martinelli's strike three minutes from time gave Arsenal a battling 1-0 win over champions Manchester City, sending them above the champions in the Premier League table.

Dom Farrell

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Rico Lewis: Man City teen who can solve Pep Guardiola's Rodri problem

Kalvin Phillips, Mateo Kovacic and Matheus Nunes have all struggled for Manchester City in recent outings. But against RB Leipzig, Rico Lewis was majestic in central midfield.

Dom Farrell

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Wood scores stunning KO over Warrington to retain WBA featherweight title

WBA featherweight champion Leigh Wood put his title on the line against British rival Josh Warrington in Sheffield, scoring a stunning seventh-round knockout win after falling behind on the cards.

Dom Farrell

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Who can replace Bukayo Saka against Man City?

Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka is in contention to face Manchester City. But what will the Arsenal boss do if he is without the England winger for the first time in 88 Premier League games?

Dom Farrell

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Newcastle demolish PSG on unforgettable night at St James' Park

Newcastle hammered Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 in the Champions League. Miguel Almiron, Dan Burn, Sean Longstaff and Fabian Schar were on target for Eddie Howe's side.

Dom Farrell

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FIFA World Cup 2030 hosts confirmed for special shared tournament

FIFA has awarded the opening games of the 2030 World Cup to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, with Spain, Portugal and Morocco to host the rest of the tournament.

Dom Farrell

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Wahi seals sensational victory for Lens as Arsenal lose Saka to injury

Elye Wahi fired Lens to a 2-1 Champions League victory over Arsenal. Gabriel Jesus gave the Gunners a 14th-minute lead before Adrien Thomasson hit back for the hosts.

Dom Farrell

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Antony available for Man United ahead of Galatasaray Champions League match

Manchester United winger Antony has spoken to police in Brazil and England regarding accusations of domestic violence, which the Brazil international denies. He can now play for his club again.

Dom Farrell

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Man United vs Galatasaray prediction, betting tips and odds

Manchester United have made a dismal start to the Premier League season and were beaten by Bayern Munich in their Champions League Group A opener. Erik ten Hag's men can scarcely afford another slip-up against Galatasaray.

Dom Farrell

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Lens vs Arsenal prediction, betting tips and odds

Arsenal made an emphatic start to their Champions League return with a 4-0 win over PSV. Lens have put a nightmare opening to the Ligue 1 season behind them with back-to-back wins domestically.

Dom Farrell

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Mudryk and Broja end Chelsea's goal woes to give Pochettino much-needed win

Mykhailo Mudryk ended his long wait for a maiden Chelsea goal and Armando Broja grabbed his chance against Fulham and Mauricio Pochettino's men secured a deserved 2-0 victory.

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