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Fans question World Cup security after Trump shooting attempt in Washington
Football fans criticise security arrangements in World Cup cohost nation after assassination attempt on US president.
Published On 27 Apr 2026
PSG pose ‘toughest challenge’ to Bayern Munich’s Champions League dream
Published On 27 Apr 2026
Mbappe could miss El Clasico after Real Madrid confirm thigh injury
Published On 27 Apr 2026
Prize money for World Cup, fees for all 48 teams to be increased: FIFA
Published On 27 Apr 2026
Dynamic pricing adding to ‘dystopian’ 2026 World Cup, ex-Liverpool CEO says
Published On 27 Apr 2026
‘Life can be cruel’: Xavi Simons’ World Cup 2026 dream ends with ACL injury
Published On 27 Apr 2026
Spanish football: Zaragoza goalkeeper punches player, starts brawl in derby
Published On 27 Apr 2026
Injured Salah has played his last game for Liverpool: Egypt team official
Published On 26 Apr 2026
Barcelona on the brink of defending La Liga title after beating Getafe
Published On 25 Apr 2026

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Arsenal narrowly beat Newcastle to regain Premier League lead over Man City

Nervy Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 in the EPL to move three points clear of Manchester City, who hold a game in hand.

Eze strike downs Newcastle as Arsenal reclaim EPL summit – updates

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Published on 25 Apr 2026
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Published on 25 Apr 2026
Elsewhere in Europe: Barcelona close on La Liga title
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Published on 25 Apr 2026
Howe: ‘Losing games isn’t good enough’
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Published on 25 Apr 2026
Arteta: ‘We have to be more dominant with the ball’

Brazil and Chelsea star Estevao’s World Cup hopes in doubt after injury

The winger will miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in last week’s 1-0 loss ⁠to Man United.

Ex-Barca defender Bellerin dents Real Madrid’s La Liga challenge at Betis

Ex-Barcelona star Hector Bellerin’s injury-time leveller for Betis stunts Real Madrid’s Liga title title challenge.

Five games to go: The Premier League’s unpredictable season turns again

From Arsenal’s collapse to Chelsea’s chaos, a season defined by disorder now edges towards a familiar ending.

Real Madrid held to 1-1 draw by late Real Betis goal in La Liga – updates

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Published on 24 Apr 2026
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Published on 24 Apr 2026
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Published on 24 Apr 2026
Goal scorer Hector Bellerin’s post-match reaction
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Published on 24 Apr 2026
Alvaro Arbeloa’s post-match reaction

UEFA bans Benfica’s Prestianni for six games for verbally abusing Vinicius

Prestianni suspended for homophobic discriminatory conduct in Champions League match ‌against Real Madrid in February.

US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US has not told the Iranian national team that it cannot play.

Real Madrid head to Betis to keep heat on leaders Barca as Clasico looms

Real Madrid could close gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to six points on Friday, three weeks shy of a Clasico meeting.

Italy officials slam ‘shameful’ idea of taking Iran’s place at World Cup

Italy officials slam suggestion that national football team should replace Iran at World Cup; fans also underwhelmed.

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