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England’s Late 2026 World Cup Opener Creates Warm-Up Fixture Scramble for FA and Tuchel

England’s delayed start to the 2026 World Cup is complicating the FA’s search for warm-up opponents, with Thomas Tuchel pushing for late friendlies on...

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Arsenal set for Women’s Champions Cup final test against Corinthians as Slegers warns of ‘intense’ challenge

Arsenal face Brazilian champions Corinthians in Sunday’s Women’s Champions Cup final in London, with head coach Renée Slegers warning against complace...

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Russo double seals Arsenal’s emphatic win over AS FAR to set up Corinthians final

Arsenal powered into Sunday’s FIFA Women’s Champions Cup final with a 6-0 semi-final win over AS FAR. Goals from Blackstenius, Maanum, Caldentey (pen)...

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Greenland’s futsal outsiders seize rare chance to be seen on the international stage in Croatia

Greenland’s futsal team are using a rare international tournament in Croatia to showcase their identity and ambition, cherishing the chance to stand a...

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Infantino’s whirlwind week: awkward trophy moments, big calls and football’s ever-noisy sidelines

Gianni Infantino’s week took him from a high-profile appearance in Rabat for trophy and awards duties to a swift return to his Alpine base, with footb...

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World Cups Aren’t Just Built in Stadiums — Their Legacy Depends on the Spaces Fans Can Actually Reach

World Cups are experienced by far more people outside stadiums than inside them, making fan zones, public screenings and informal gatherings central t...

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AFCON’s magic, mayhem and meaning: Five takeaways beyond Senegal’s triumph

Senegal’s dramatic AFCON win made the headlines, but the tournament in Morocco was defined by far more than the final. From vibrant displays of identi...

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Brahim Díaz's Panenka Blunder Costs Morocco, Leaves Final Memories Tarnished

Brahim Díaz's Panenka penalty in the AFCON final — awarded after a VAR review for a tug by El Hadji Malick Diouf — was missed, leaving Morocco heartbr...

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Dream Deferred: Moroccan Press Reacts After AFCON Final Heartbreak

Morocco's defeat in the AFCON final has reignited debate within the national media and among supporters. Despite Walid Regragui's strong record with t...

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From VAR Turmoil to Turf Trouble: Six Lessons from AFCON 2025

AFCON 2025 combined memorable football with operational and officiating problems. Key lessons include a refereeing leadership gap following Noumandiez...

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Sadio Mané’s Calm Prevents AFCON Final From Descending Into Chaos

In the tense closing stages of the Africa Cup of Nations final, Sadio Mané's calm intervention prevented a potential mass walkout by Senegal that woul...

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When Does a Panenka Make Sense? Lessons from Morocco's Missed Spot-Kick

Morocco's late missed penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final has renewed debate about the Panenka. While the chipped penalty can be a brilliant ta...

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