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When Bellamy watched on as Ronaldo caused lockdown
Craig Bellamy says Cristiano Ronaldo is "beyond a superstar" before his Wales side face the Portugal legend in the opening match of their Nations League A campaign.
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Kaptein fantastic strikes as Chelsea battle to WCL win over Austria Vienna
Wieke Kaptein’s early goal gave Chelsea a winning start to their Champions League campaign proper against Austria Vienna, but it was a far from comfortable evening for them. “Probably the…
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Burnham says ban on alcohol for football fans in stands is 'discrimination'
The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.
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Andy Burnham signals he may lift ban on alcohol in football stands
Prime minister says measure is discriminatory when fans of other sports are not similarly restricted Andy Burnham has signalled he may lift the ban on drinking alcohol in the stands at…
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Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape
Essex cricketer Robin Das is charged with two counts of rape and will appear in court in October.
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Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent after on-pitch collapse in June
Danish midfielder has been recuperating in homeland Eriksen: ‘I’m pleased we were able to find a solution’ Christian Eriksen and the German side VfL Wolfsburg have agreed to terminate his…
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Former NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid possibility of 30 years in prison with plea deal
38-year-old had been facing attempted murder charge Former player will accept aggravated assault charge Former NFL star Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder…
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Itauma 'humiliated' but may never lose again - Hrgovic
Moses Itauma may never lose again if he can get over the "humiliation" of his IBF heavyweight title defeat, says Filip Hrgovic, who stunned the Briton in August.
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GB's Reid and Thomas reach finals at Europeans
Great Britain's Chantelle Reid and Damar Thomas will fight for gold at the European Boxing Championships after semi-final victories on Wednesday.
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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
Assault survivor Miriam Haley said the "devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away".
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Harry Kane admits England’s World Cup 2026 exit ‘hurt more than any other’
‘It wasn’t the team that we wanted and said we’d be’ England host Spain in Nations League on Saturday Harry Kane has described England’s World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina as his…
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Netherlands v Germany: Klopp and Xavi begin revival projects with derby
Jürgen Klopp and Xavi Hernández face each other in Nations League as they take the reins following disappointing World Cups Before the latest instalment of a time-honoured international…
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The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner
Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years later, he was a World Cup winner with England.
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Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.
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Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent
Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.
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‘I want to go’: Lewis Hamilton hopes F1 is able to end season in Middle East
‘I love going to the Middle East,’ says Ferrari driver Qatar and Abu Dhabi races could still be cancelled Lewis Hamilton said he hopes the Formula One season can still end at the two…
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Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory
Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a new-look Portugal thrive before hanging up his boots.
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Ulster's Hume faces 'number of weeks' on sidelines
Ulster centre James Hume is ruled out of Ulster's United Rugby Championship season opener against Edinburgh with a hamstring injury.
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Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke
The award-winning musician says he faces a "tough journey ahead" after a "quite severe" brain injury.
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‘I had a headache for days’: Hrgovic reveals brutal toll of Itauma world title fight
‘I didn’t celebrate. I went home to rest. It was a hard fight’ Hrgovic stopped Briton to win the IBF heavyweight title Filip Hrgovic, the new IBF world heavyweight champion, has offered a…
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Giants’ Jaxson Dart will have season-ending surgery after serious knee injury
QB suffered MCL, PCL and meniscus damage Surgery expected to result in full recovery Dart injured on opening drive of Rams defeat New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will undergo knee…
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Cristiano Ronaldo vows to play on for Portugal and targets 1,000 career goals
Player reflects on critics, says ‘they’ve tried to kill me’ Jorge Jesus launches passionate defence of 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo said he considered quitting international football after…
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Prem agrees to revamp refereeing in boost for England’s Rugby World Cup hopes
League agrees new interpretations to help Borthwick Scrum and breakdown targeted as areas of inconsistency Steve Borthwick has secured a boost to his preparations for the World Cup next…
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GB sniff Road Worlds chance with Pogacar absence
British riders stand a strong chance of glory at cycling's Road World Championships this weekend, with young talent beginning to blossom at elite level.
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