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• Euro 2022: Five great goals from five players to watch

  05-07-2022 09:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch great goals from players set to star at the Women's European Championship this summer, including England's Lauren Hemp and the Netherlands' Vivianne Miedema.
  
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• Kelly Smith column: Why England must embrace Euros challenge

  05-07-2022 08:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In Kelly Smith's first BBC Sport column, she discusses England's opening game of the Euros, why they cannot afford to lose and how they can go far in the tournament.
  
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• Transfer rumours: Ronaldo, Sterling, Martinez, Depay, Broja, Sinisterra

  05-07-2022 08:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea consider move for Cristiano Ronaldo, Blues also in advanced talks for Raheem Sterling, Spurs make Memphis Depay enquiry, plus more.
  
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• Euro 2022: Who makes your best England team this summer?

  05-07-2022 07:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England are one of the favourites to win this summer's Euros but who should make Sarina Wiegman's best team? Select your preferred England XI.
  
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• The players with a point to prove this season: Pogba, Alli, Van de Beek, Mitrovic

  05-07-2022 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paul Pogba says he wants to show Manchester United "they made a mistake". He's not the only one with a point to prove during the coming season.
  
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• Premier League player arrested on suspicion of rape in north London

  04-07-2022 19:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Premier League and international footballer is arrested on suspicion of rape in north London.
  
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• Duncan Ferguson leaves Everton role for management ambition

  04-07-2022 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Everton assistant boss Duncan Ferguson leaves the club as he looks to become a manager.
  
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• Christian Eriksen set for Man Utd: Midfielder's best Premier League moments

  04-07-2022 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch some of Christian Eriksen's best moments for Tottenham and Brentford as the playmaker looks likely to be heading to Manchester United for next season.
  
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• Christian Eriksen: Denmark midfielder agrees in principle to join Manchester United

  04-07-2022 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen agrees in principle to sign for Manchester United on a free transfer.
  
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• Knockout stage fixtures

  04-07-2022 16:59 via worldsoccer.com
  World Cup knockout stage Round of 16 December 3 15:00 (1) Group A Winner v Group B Second Place, Khalifa Stadium 19:00 (2) Group C Winner v Group D Second Place, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium December 4 15:00 (3) Group D Winner v Group C Second Place, Al Thumama Stadium 19:00 (4) Group B Winner […]
  
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• Safe standing areas can be introduced in Premier League & Championship from 2022-23

  04-07-2022 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Premier League and Championship clubs will be allowed to introduce safe standing areas from the start of the 2022-23 season.
  
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• World Cup Fixtures

  04-07-2022 15:48 via worldsoccer.com
  World Cup group stage fixtures November 21 10:00 Senegal v Netherlands, Al Thumama Stadium 13:00 England v Iran, Khalifa Stadium 16:00 Qatar v Ecuador, Al Bayt Stadium 19:00 USA v Wales, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium November 22 10:00 Argentina v Saudi Arabia, Lusail Stadium 13:00 Denmark v Tunisia, Education City Stadium 16:00 Mexico v Poland, […]
  
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• Gabriel Jesus: The Arsenal signing who offers balance as well as goals in chase for Champions League spot

  04-07-2022 14:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gabriel Jesus' signing has created plenty of excitement among Arsenal fans eager for more goals from their team - but he may not need to be a prolific scorer to be a success.
  
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• Women's European Championship: Relive the best moment of Euro 2017

  04-07-2022 12:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch the best moments from Euro 2017, including Jodie Taylor's opening-day hat-trick for England and Norway's shock win against Germany.
  
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• Kalvin Phillips: What Man City gain and Leeds lose from England midfielder's transfer

  04-07-2022 11:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport looks at the impact the England midfielder's move could have on the club he joins and the one he leaves behind.
  
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• BBC pundits predict Euro 2022: Can England go all the way?

  04-07-2022 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Who will win Euro 2022? Who will be the tournament's top goalscorer? Which team can cause an upset? BBC pundits predict what will happen at this summer's tournament.
  
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• Euro 2022: Does England boss Sarina Wiegman know England's best midfield?

  03-07-2022 15:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The England manager has selection headaches in midfield, so has she found her best line-up in time for the start of the Euros?
  
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• What happened when England last hosted the Women's European Championship?

  03-07-2022 15:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seventeen years after England last hosted the Women's European Championship, the tournament is back in the country but what was it like in 2005 and was it a success?
  
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• Nottingham Forest sign defender Giulian Biancone from Troyes

  03-07-2022 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest sign French defender Giulian Biancone from Troyes on a three-year deal.
  
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• Online abuse: Uefa to work with social media platforms in new campaign

  03-07-2022 12:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Uefa pledges that it will actively tackle online abuse as part of a new campaign to begin when Euro 2022 starts on Wednesday.
  
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• Transfer rumours: Antony, Ronaldo, Martinez, De Jong, Tagliafico, Tielemans

  03-07-2022 08:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ten Hag wants Antony as Ronaldo replacement, Man Utd make Martinez bid, Arsenal battling Man Utd for Gnabry, plus more.
  
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• Manchester United: Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave club this summer

  02-07-2022 20:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo wants Manchester United to let him leave the club if they receive an appropriate offer for him this summer.
  
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• Fighting fans mar Blackpool’s pre-season friendly win at Southport

  02-07-2022 18:38 via theguardian.com
  
  Visiting fans got past stewards to confront home supportersBlackpool won friendly 2-0 after temporary suspension of playFighting fans led to the temporary suspension of Saturday’s so-called friendly between Southport and Blackpool. Recently-appointed manager Michael Appleton kicked-off pre-season with a 2-0 win for the Championship side at their non-league neighbours.CJ Hamilton and Beryly Lubala scored both goals against the National League North side during a bright start to a match that
  
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• Birmingham City sack Lee Bowyer amid takeover uncertainty

  02-07-2022 17:02 via theguardian.com
  
  Bowyer leaves St Andrew’s after 16 months in chargeBirmingham ended last season 20th in ChampionshipBirmingham have parted company with Lee Bowyer amid uncertainty regarding a proposed takeover at St Andrew’s.Bowyer held the head coach role for 16 months, steering the club to safety after his appointment in March 2021 and then guiding them to 20th place in the Championship last term. But with pre-season preparations already under way, Bowyer’s contract has been terminated. Cont
  
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• Lee Bowyer: Birmingham City head coach sacked by Championship club

  02-07-2022 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birmingham City sack head coach Lee Bowyer after 16 months in charge of the Championship club.
  
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• Everton ‘delighted’ after signing James Tarkowski on free transfer

  02-07-2022 15:44 via theguardian.com
  
  Tarkowski left relegated Burnley on ThursdayDefender signs four-year contract at Goodison ParkEverton have made their first signing of the summer with James Tarkowski joining on a free transfer. The former Burnley defender’s arrival had been expected after his contract at Turf Moor expired on Thursday, and he has now signed a four-year deal at Goodison Park.“I’m excited to have joined Everton,” said the twice-capped England defender. “It’s a massive club. I&rs
  
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• James Tarkowski: Everton sign former Burnley centre-back on free transfer

  02-07-2022 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Everton sign centre-back James Tarkowski on a free transfer after his contract at Burnley expires.
  
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• Record crowds, star players, prime-time coverage: Women’s Euro 2022 expects to win big

  02-07-2022 14:42 via theguardian.com
  
  England are set to host the ‘biggest women’s event in Europe ever’, reckons Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman The first ball is still to be kicked, but already records have begun tumbling as England prepares to host the Women’s Euro 2022, which begins on Wednesday.The curtain raiser, between Austria and England at Old Trafford, takes place against a backdrop of soaring ticket sales, with Uefa revealing on Friday that a record 500,000 have already been snapped up for the 26
  
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• Andy Goram, former Rangers and Scotland goalkeeper, dies aged 58

  02-07-2022 13:46 via theguardian.com
  
  Former keeper recently revealed he had oesophageal cancerGoram won 43 caps and won five league titles at IbroxRangers have announced that the former Scotland goalkeeper Andy Goram has died at the age of 58.Goram, who won 43 caps for the national team and five league titles at Ibrox, recently revealed that he had been diagnosed with terminal oesophageal cancer. He said he had been given about six months to live by doctors after declining the chance of chemotherapy, which might extend his life by
  
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• Andy Goram: Scotland and Rangers goalkeeping great dies aged 58

  02-07-2022 13:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Scotland and Rangers goalkeeper Andy Goram dies after "a short battle" with cancer at the age of 58.
  
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• Women's Afcon: Four players you should look out for

  02-07-2022 13:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Women's Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on 2 July.
  
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• Euro 2022: How will England's defence look without Steph Houghton?

  02-07-2022 13:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England will go into a major tournament without the familiar presence of centre-back Steph Houghton - so how will their defence look at the Euros?
  
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• Women’s Euro 2022 team guide No 12: Switzerland

  02-07-2022 13:01 via theguardian.com
  
  Lia Wälti is the backbone and leader of a tight-knit team in a tough group who must target victory in their openerThis article is part of the Guardian’s Women’s Euro 2022 Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 16 countries who have qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from two countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 6 July. Continue reading...
  
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• Reaching Euro 2022 a game changer for Northern Ireland and Rachel Furness

  02-07-2022 09:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Liverpool midfielder has overcome serious injury to reach a finals she feels can transform the women’s game in her countryRachel Furness is unequivocal. “If, 10 years ago, you’d told me Windsor Park would sell out for a women’s international, I’d have laughed,” says Northern Ireland’s midfield playmaker. “I’d have said you were joking but qualifying for the Euros has worked wonders.”So much so that a record crowd of 15,348 gathered in B
  
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• Euro 2022 is here, and can be the living proof women’s football has arrived

  02-07-2022 09:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Women’s game’s growth since Euro 2017 has been remarkable, and England offers the perfect stage to showcase that progressIf a tree falls in the woods but no one is there to see or hear it, does it make a sound?For so long women’s football has been that tree, struggling to be seen or heard. There was so little coverage and attendances were so low that you could be forgiven for wondering if matches had even taken place. Now, all eyes are on the tree. There are journalists camped
  
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• Euro 2022: A pivotal and exciting summer for women's football - Alex Scott

  02-07-2022 01:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With Euro 2022 just around the corner, ex-England defender Alex Scott looks at the rapid pace of change within the women's game.
  
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• Women’s Euro 2022 team guide No 11: Sweden

  02-07-2022 01:01 via theguardian.com
  
  The Olympic silver medallists are second in the world rankings have the strength in depth to go far againThis article is part of the Guardian’s Women’s Euro 2022 Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 16 countries who have qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from two countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 6 July. Continue reading...
  
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• Ireland’s Dutch manager Vera Pauw says she was raped and assaulted as a player

  02-07-2022 00:20 via theguardian.com
  
  Coach claims was she was raped by ‘official’ in the NetherlandsIrish FA offers full support as Pauw criticises Dutch FA responseThe Football Association of Ireland has given its full support to the women’s national-team head coach, Vera Pauw, after her revelations of rape and sexual abuse.The former Netherlands defender Pauw, who has been in her role for nearly three years, has said in a statement on social media that she was raped by “a prominent football official”
  
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• England fight back to seal glory at Under-19 European Championship

  01-07-2022 23:33 via theguardian.com
  
  Final: Israel 1-3 England Carney Chukwuemeka and Aaron Ramsey score in extra timeEngland have won the European Under-19 Championship in Trnava after beating Israel 3-1 after extra time in the final, with goals from Carney Chukwuemeka and Aaron Ramsey in the additional half-hour. Oscar Gloch had given Israel a deserved half-time lead at the Anton Malatinsky Stadium but Callum Doyle equalised soon after the restart.England, tournament winners in 2017, almost won it in normal time when Aston Villa&
  
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• Israel 1-3 England: England Under-19s win European Championships final after extra time

  01-07-2022 23:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as England beat Israel 3-1 after extra time to win the European Under-19 Championship with goals from Callum Doyle, Carney Chukwuemeka and Aaron Ramsey.
  
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• Israel U19 1-3 England U19: Gutsy England crowned European Under-19 champions

  01-07-2022 22:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England fight back from going behind to defeat Israel after extra time to win the European Under-19 Championship.
  
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• Sven Botman: Newcastle sign Netherlands Under-21 international defender from Lille

  01-07-2022 22:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United confirm the signing of Dutch defender Sven Botman from Lille for a fee of £32m with a further £2.5m in add-ons.
  
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• Brennan Johnson: Nottingham Forest and Wales forward signs four-year contract

  01-07-2022 21:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest and Wales forward Brennan Johnson signs a new four-year deal with the club.
  
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• Everton end takeover talks with Peter Kenyon consortium

  01-07-2022 21:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Everton will not be pursuing takeover talks any further with a consortium led by Peter Kenyon as a period of exclusivity comes to an end.
  
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• Five key England issues for Wiegman before hosts kick off Euro 2022

  01-07-2022 21:00 via theguardian.com
  
  With the warm-ups over, the England manager must decide where to play her captain, and who can back up Ellen WhiteArsenal’s centre-back Leah Williamson is arguably one of England’s best players but finding the position that gets the best out of Wiegman’s captain while keeping the team balanced is not easy. Against Belgium Williamson was deployed in midfield, as has been the case with increasing frequency under Wiegman. Against the Netherlands she began in the middle but dropped
  
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• Derby County: David Clowes completes takeover of League One club

  01-07-2022 20:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Derby County are brought out of administration by David Clowes after the local property developer completes his takeover of the Rams.
  
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• Derby out of administration as David Clowes seals ‘exciting’ takeover

  01-07-2022 19:43 via theguardian.com
  
  Nine months in administration ended by lifelong fan’s dealJoint administrator says it involved ‘unparalleled’ complexityDerby County have exited administration after nine months thanks to a takeover by the local property developer and lifelong supporter David Clowes. It marks a positive end to a painful saga for Derby, who had seen three proposed deals collapse since last year.Derby’s administrators, Quantuma, said Clowes has saved the club, who this season will play in t
  
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• Frenkie de Jong on Chelsea’s list as they monitor move by Manchester United

  01-07-2022 19:25 via theguardian.com
  
  Chelsea could target Barcelona midfielder if deal falls apartTalks continuing with Manchester City for Sterling and AkéChelsea are monitoring developments around Frenkie de Jong and could target the Barcelona midfielder if his move to Manchester United breaks down.United have agreed a fee of €65m (£56.2m) plus add-ons for De Jong and negotiations are now centred around the player’s personal terms. It is understood that the Netherlands international is open to moving to Ol
  
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• Mohamed Salah signs new three-year Liverpool contract

  01-07-2022 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah signs a new three-year contract with the club.
  
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• The Fiver | World Cup ball-bots, a better VAR and Fifa’s priorities for Qatar 2022

  01-07-2022 17:39 via theguardian.com
  
  Like this? Forward it to your friend(s) and they can sign up hereThe Fiver upgraded its phone the other day and downloaded the latest instant messenger service called WhatSup or something. Being socially awkward, we obviously didn’t want to do this, but Weird Uncle Fiver got angry and then frighteningly insistent that we should create a chat group to organise the family trip to Pontins in Prestatyn. He’s got a job as a big green crocodile mascot there, you see, and can swing a discou
  
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