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Bolivia seal playoff spot with win over Brazil, Argentina stunned by Ecuador

Despite the loss, Argentina retained top spot in the standings with 39 points, nine ahead of Ecuador

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Spence becomes first Muslim to play for England

Spence's first England appearance is a landmark moment for British Muslims who are under-represented in professional football in the country, despite making up 6% of the population

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Kane says England 'prepared' amid racism fears in Serbia clash

Kane and his team are in Belgrade to face Serbia in a vital showdown at the Rajko Mitic Stadium, where the capacity has been reduced by 15 per cent due to previous fan behavior

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Messi shines in his final home World Cup qualifier, Paraguay and Colombia clinch spots

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has not given an indication as to when he plans to retire but has said that the match against Venezuela would be his last World Cup qualifier at home

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Messi's final World Cup qualifier grabs the spotlight

"It's going to be very special for me because it will be my last qualifying match. I don't know if there will be friendlies or more matches after that”

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Tough first outing for Solano as Pakistan's U23 football coach

Solano has been suspended for the next game for arguing with the referee

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FIFA silence on sanction for errant South Africa a mystery

Repeated queries to world football’s governing body in Zurich have gone unanswered in the five months since the incident

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Bundesliga faces reckoning as Premier League flexes financial muscle

A total of $446 million plus bonuses was paid out on a star German quartet alone, with the two most expensive moving to the same club: Liverpool

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Morocco set to be first African qualifiers for 2026 World Cup

The Moroccans top the table with 15 points from five matches in a mini-league reduced from six teams to five by the unexplained withdrawal of Eritrea before matchday 1

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Barca drop points at Rayo Vallecano with faulty VAR causing controversy

A malfunctioning VAR ensured the game was clouded in controversy after Pep Chavarria's challenge on Yamal, which led to the spot kick being awarded, could not be reviewed because the system was not working at the time

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Lionel Messi's late flurry sends Inter Miami to Leagues Cup final

Miami won the 2023 Leagues Cup, defeating Nashville on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a final played in Tennessee

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Man Utd misery continues with League Cup shootout defeat to Grimsby

United manager Ruben Amorim finds himself under intense scrutiny after a horror show on the banks of the Humber River

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India faces world football ban for second time in three years

A suspension would mean India national teams and clubs being barred from all international competitions

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PFF chief Gilani unveils vision for Pakistan football

Gilani highlighted the structural reforms, international collaborations and initiatives that mark a significant shift from the federation’s troubled past

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‘I see a lot of talent': Optimistic Solano outlines roadmap for Pakistan football

Solano is focused on first understanding the local talent before defining a playing style

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Chile, Argentina football fans trade blame over stadium violence

More than 100 people were arrested over some of the worst sporting violence South America has seen in years

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PFF aims to host National Challenge Cup in October

A circular will soon be issued to all participating units, allowing them to confirm their entries and begin preparations for what is considered one of the country’s most important football events

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Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award for unprecedented third time

The shortlist Alexis Mac Allister, along with Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal's Declan Rice and Chelsea's Cole Palmer

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Santos sack coach Xavier after humiliating 6-0 home defeat to Vasco

Once synonymous with greatness during the golden era led by the late Brazilian icon Pele, Santos now face an uphill battle to maintain their top-flight status

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Nolberto Solano officially takes charge of Pakistan football team

During his meeting with the PFF officials, Solano discussed on the national team setup and the upcoming training camp in Abbottabad

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