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The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or has taken shape following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup, with Bayern Munich and England striker Kane
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Cape Verde defender Sidny Lopes Cabral has been named the winner of the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after his stunning strike against Argentina in the Round of 32 was voted the competition’s best goal.
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A total of 175 visitors who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, with citizens of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and several other countries among those seeking to remain in the country after the tournament.
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The Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, National League and Women’s Super League have agreed to the trial, subject to approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB).
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Chelsea have opened talks with Brighton over a potential move for experienced striker Danny Welbeck as the Blues look to add more experience to their squad under new manager Xabi Alonso.
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UEFA has confirmed that the draw for the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League league phase will take place on Thursday, August 27, at its headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, setting the stage for another season of Europe’s premier club competition.
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“They say we’re arrogant, but that says more about them than about us. We have always been very respectful towards every opponent we have faced.”
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Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed his bitterness on Monday over the debate which has led to him no longer being a candidate.
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“It’s a great signing. I think that in that position, we needed an important player, and I’m sure that there were not many more better options than Morgan,” the Spaniard told reporters.
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A female assistant referee suffered a concussion after she was knocked to the ground while attempting to separate players during a pre-season friendly between French club Metz and Dutch side Fortuna Sittard.
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