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Ex-Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges

The 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who recently left Arsenal, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

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AI-powered robots prepare for first World Humanoid Robot Games

Robot teams from China and abroad are training at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics speed skating venue ahead of the first World Humanoid Robot Games, set for 14–17 August.

Netherlands

Dutch group sues FIFA over transfer regulations after Diarra ruling

The lawsuit follows a European Court of Justice ruling in the Lassana Diarra case, which found FIFA’s contract termination regulations violated EU competition and labour laws.

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Real Madrid: Can Alonso carry on Ancelotti’s legacy?

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After a disappointing season by their lofty standards, Xabi Alonso has been appointed as the new manager of Real Madrid.

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Greenland

Greenland starts football's shortest season after international blow

The Arctic island's ambitions of playing competitive international football remain a pipe dream after its pathway to FIFA membership was blocked.

Health news

How does doping affect athletes' health?

Performance-enhancing drugs can be associated with various health risks and side effects, but further research is needed to understand their long-term consequences on athletes’ bodies.

Design

Benfica's Stadium of Light prepares for new revitalising design

The plans will boost Benfica's stadium capacity to 70,000, add three more pavilions and a series of other facilities, such as a community swimming pool, a theatre and a hotel. Work is due to start in mid-2027 and last two years.

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Lion City Sailors: Singaporean team making waves in Asia

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Lion City Sailors from the Singapore Premier League were surprise runners-up in this season’s AFC Champions League Two competition.

Scenes

WATCH: How football is changing young lives in the UK

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Football Beyond Borders is a British charity that uses the power of football to change the lives of young people.

Culture news

Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner of Swansea football club

Straight from the LBC to Swansea might become a new stadium chant for fans of the Swans after legendary rapper Snoop Dogg's decision to buy an ownership stake in the Welsh football club.

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The rise of Uzbekistan football: the White Wolves’ Golden Generation

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Following impressive results at the youth level, including a maiden appearance at last year's Paris Olympic Games, Uzbekistan is enjoying success on a global scale.

Green News

Climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar

Scientists warn extreme heat could endanger players and fans at the 2026 World Cup without major schedule changes.

Europe News

Yamal slammed for hiring people with dwarfism to perform at his party

The Barcelona right winger drew criticism online after a post showing a group of people with dwarfism reportedly hired to entertain his guests at his lavish private party circulated online.

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Trump puzzles Chelsea FC as he crashes Club World Cup trophy party

Cole Palmer shone as he led Chelsea to a 3-0 victory over PSG in the Club World Cup, with US President Donald Trump surprisingly attending the trophy ceremony.

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Witnesses say Diogo Jota was not speeding before deadly crash

Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva died when the car they were travelling in crashed and burst into flames on the A52 highway in the early hours of 3 July.

Football Now

How does English football fix its competitiveness issue?

Every footballer dreams of one day playing in the English Premier League. Due to the Pyramid system, their dreams could come true.

Sport

Ex Real Madrid boss sentenced to one year in prison for tax evasion

The now Brazil national team head coach was found guilty of evading taxes on his image rights in 2014. Although he will probably not serve the prison term, he'll have to pay a fine and is set to be disqualified from receiving tax benefits in Spain for three years.

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Police suspect speeding in crash that killed footballer Diogo Jota

Portuguese media reported Jota was heading to the northern Spanish city of Santander to take a ferry to England where he would rejoin Liverpool after being advised not to fly following a recent lung procedure.

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Thousands gather to bid farewell to Diogo Jota, André Silva at funeral

The funeral proceedings of the late football players Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva took place in the church of Gondomar in their hometown in the east of Porto. Family members, teammates and coaches joined thousands of mourners to pay their final respects to the Silva brothers.

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Family mourns Portugal's Diogo Jota and brother ahead of funeral

Liverpool FC winger Diogo Jota died two weeks after he married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso. He was returning from vacation following a long season in which he helped Liverpool win the Premier League title.