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Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts
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Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts

"What happened in front of us? Do you want to see it? It's our problems as human beings. It's our problems”

San Siro prepares for last dance with Winter Olympics' opening ceremony
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San Siro prepares for last dance with Winter Olympics' opening ceremony

The iconic old ground is on course to be replaced by a shiny new arena after a century of hosting Inter Milan and AC Milan matches

Arsenal seek fun factor as Frank searches for home comforts
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Arsenal seek fun factor as Frank searches for home comforts

Mikel Arteta's Gunners are still four points clear at the top of the table but have picked up just two points from their past three games

Real Madrid and PSG miss automatic qualification on frenetic group-stage finale
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Real Madrid and PSG miss automatic qualification on frenetic group-stage finale

Barcelona and Man City reach knockout rounds; Real Madrid and PSG both forced into unwanted playoffs

Support and criticism for east African co-hosts of 2027 AFCON
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Support and criticism for east African co-hosts of 2027 AFCON

The 2027 edition will be the first in which all 54 CAF member nations take part with long-time absentees Eritrea competing

Man Utd stun leaders Arsenal to open up title race
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Man Utd stun leaders Arsenal to open up title race

United's win, their first in the league at Arsenal since 2017, lifted them to fourth spot

Pisilli's brace propels Roma past Stuttgart, fans clash at Europa League matches
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Pisilli's brace propels Roma past Stuttgart, fans clash at Europa League matches

Roma midfielder Niccolo Pisilli slotted in to give his side the lead shortly before halftime and added another in stoppage time to seal the win

Morocco says AFCON final incidents will not affect close African ties
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Morocco says AFCON final incidents will not affect close African ties

Senegal's players walked off the pitch in protest at a VAR-awarded penalty before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time on Sunday

​Liverpool see off Marseille to close on Champions League last 16
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​Liverpool see off Marseille to close on Champions League last 16

Arne Slot's men, now unbeaten in 13 matches, climbed to fourth in the 36-team table and will secure a top-eight finish with a win over Azeri side Qarabag at Anfield next week

Real Madrid top football rich list as Liverpool surge
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Real Madrid top football rich list as Liverpool surge

Barcelona climbed back into second place in Deloitte's table despite delays forcing them to play the whole season away from the Camp Nou, which is still being redeveloped

Man City humiliated, holders PSG stumble, Arsenal remain perfect
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Man City humiliated, holders PSG stumble, Arsenal remain perfect

Next week the league phase comes to a dramatic denouement with all 18 matches kicking off at the same time

Pakistan set to make history in FIFA Women’s Series 2026
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Pakistan set to make history in FIFA Women’s Series 2026

This historic milestone marks a turning point for women’s football in Pakistan, highlighting the growing opportunities, recognition, and momentum for the sport in the country

Kostoulas overhead kick saves Brighton against Bournemouth
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Kostoulas overhead kick saves Brighton against Bournemouth

The moment of magic was the 18-year-old's second goal of the season and first since October

Klopp 'surprised and not surprised' by Alonso's Madrid exit
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Klopp 'surprised and not surprised' by Alonso's Madrid exit

Former Real midfielder Alonso lasted less than eight months in the Bernabeu dugout, leaving the club by "mutual agreement" a day after being outplayed in a 3-2 defeat by Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup

FIFA: World Cup received more than 500 million ticket requests
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FIFA: World Cup received more than 500 million ticket requests

The 48-team World Cup is taking place across 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19

Australia's Cavallo says homophobia hindered his chances in Adelaide
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Australia's Cavallo says homophobia hindered his chances in Adelaide

"It became clear that I wasn't allowed on the pitch because of politics. It's hard to swallow when I realized my own club was homophobic”

Paris FC give neighbors PSG a 'slap in the face' in French Cup upset
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Paris FC give neighbors PSG a 'slap in the face' in French Cup upset

Four days after clinching their fourth consecutive French Super Cup, PSG were humbled at the Parc des Princes by Paris FC, who returned to the French top flight this season after a 46-year absence

Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
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Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final

The battle was decided by a deflected Raphinha effort after 73 minutes, as Barca claimed the fourth trophy of coach Hansi Flick's reign

Real Madrid's Mbappe fit to play Super Cup final: Alonso
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Real Madrid's Mbappe fit to play Super Cup final: Alonso

The forward was left out of Madrid's travelling party to Saudi Arabia, with Los Blancos beating city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the semi-final on Thursday to set up a Clasico final on Sunday

Amorim sacked by Man Utd after 14-month reign
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Amorim sacked by Man Utd after 14-month reign

The dismissal of the Portuguese follows growing tensions between Amorim and the Old Trafford hierarchy, including director of football Jason Wilcox, in recent days