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• Former Newcastle goalkeeper Hislop reveals treatment for prostate cancer

  04-12-2025 18:45 via theguardian.com
  Hislop had surgery for ‘fairly aggressive prostate cancer’Cancer has spread to pelvic bone of 56-year-oldThe former Newcastle, West Ham and Portsmouth goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has revealed he has prostate cancer, which has spread to his pelvic bone. Hislop said he had been diagnosed with “a fairly aggressive prostate cancer” about 18 months ago, which required surgery. Further tests showed the cancer had spread.“Roughly 18 months ago, I went for my annual physical an
  
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• Cormack calls for 60-second limit on VAR checks

  06-12-2025 16:58 via bbc.com
  Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack says a 60-second limit should be put on VAR checks in Scottish football.
  
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• Emery praises Villa consistency after beating Arsenal

  06-12-2025 16:32 via bbc.com
  Aston Villa manager Unai Emery praises their consistency after a 2-1 win against Arsenal.
  
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• Brighton owner Bloom denies betting claims

  06-12-2025 16:25 via bbc.com
  Tony Bloom says he "categorically assure" fans that he has never placed bets on matches involving the team since becoming Brighton owner.
  
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• End of Arsenal unbeaten run painful - Arteta

  06-12-2025 16:19 via bbc.com
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side's first defeat since August is "painful" but their level of consistency has been "incredible" after losing 2-1 to Aston Villa.
  
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• 'A good chance' - McFadden on Scotland's World Cup group

  06-12-2025 15:37 via bbc.com
  Former Scotland forward James McFadden joins Football Focus to react to his country's 2026 World Cup group draw.
  
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• Who is Arsenal teenager Salmon?

  06-12-2025 14:20 via bbc.com
  Arsenal add 16-year-old Marli Salmon to their squad for Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa at Villa Park, but who is he?
  
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• When will England & Scotland find out World Cup venues?

  06-12-2025 10:25 via bbc.com
  England and Scotland will discover when and where they will play their World Cup 2026 group stage matches during a draw on Saturday.
  
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• 'We have a chance?' Muller out to spoil Miami's MLS Cup quest

  06-12-2025 08:21 via bbc.com
  Thomas Muller's Vancouver Whitecaps will face Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the MLS Cup final - and the German is relishing another showpiece in his storied career.
  
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• I want to come back to Premier League and win it this time - Pochettino

  06-12-2025 07:09 via bbc.com
  Former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about growing up on a farm, barbecues and his future.
  
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• Borini scores as Salford shock Leyton Orient in FA Cup

  06-12-2025 00:26 via bbc.com
  Former Liverpool and Italy forward Fabio Borini scores for Salford City as they beat Leyton Orient 4-0 to reach the third round of the FA Cup.
  
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• Mainoo in demand for January loan - Saturday's gossip

  06-12-2025 00:05 via bbc.com
  At least 12 clubs want Kobbie Mainoo on loan, Nottingham Forest set to increase Elliot Anderson price, Saudi clubs confident of cut-price Mohamed Salah deal, plus more.
  
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• Man City won't take risk on 'suffering' Rodri's return

  05-12-2025 23:39 via bbc.com
  Manchester City midfielder Rodri is "suffering" and "struggling" as he wants to make a return to action from a hamstring injury, says manager Pep Guardiola.
  
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• Haaland v Mbappe, dream ties and YMCA - the best of the World Cup draw

  05-12-2025 23:20 via bbc.com
  YMCA, Donald Trump and Kylian Mbappe v Erling Haaland - BBC Sport runs through the best bits from the World Cup draw.
  
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• Plotting England and Scotland's routes through the World Cup

  05-12-2025 23:18 via bbc.com
  It took a while, but the World Cup draw is finally done and fans of England and Scotland can start to work out their path to glory.
  
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• Eckert, 32, gets Southampton job and eyes Premier League

  05-12-2025 23:12 via bbc.com
  Tonda Eckert targets a promotion challenge after being appointed Southampton's permanent boss on a contract to 2027.
  
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• Could one win get Scotland out of World Cup group?

  05-12-2025 23:08 via bbc.com
  BBC Scotland digs into Scotland's World Cup progression prospects.
  
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• Unlucky own goal helps Gladbach beat Mainz

  05-12-2025 23:00 via bbc.com
  Watch highlights, as the Bundesliga's bottom side Mainz 05 suffer a narrow defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach.
  
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• Who are favourites to win the 2026 World Cup?

  05-12-2025 22:56 via bbc.com
  The 2026 World Cup draw has been made which means the countdown to the tournament is on - but who are the favourites to win the coveted trophy?
  
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• 'Bring it on' - Clarke reacts to Scotland's World Cup draw

  05-12-2025 21:59 via bbc.com
  Scotland head coach Steve Clarke reacts to being drawn into Group C for the 2026 World Cup alongside Brazil, Morocco and Haiti.
  
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• Kind draw with an edge? Wales' potential World Cup group

  05-12-2025 21:49 via bbc.com
  If Wales qualify for the World Cup, they will be pleased with a relatively kind draw - and a chance to settle a score with co-hosts Canada.
  
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• Old and new foes - a look at England's World Cup group

  05-12-2025 21:41 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport profiles Croatia, Panama and Ghana - England's Group L opponents at the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• Tuchel reacts to England's 'difficult' World Cup group

  05-12-2025 21:05 via bbc.com
  World Cup 2026: Thomas Tuchel reacts to England's 'difficult' group after draw
  
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• Wretched start to six wins in a row: how Aston Villa turned their season around

  05-12-2025 21:00 via theguardian.com
  As Premier League’s most in-form side prepare to host Arsenal their experience is beginning to look like a superpowerIn a parallel universe somewhere, Unai Emery is still wrestling with his black puffer coat in his dugout at the Amex Stadium, trying to force his hands through the sleeves, fresh from hurling it to the ground in wild celebration. The adrenaline of Aston Villa’s 4-3 comeback win at Brighton on Wednesday has probably only just faded. He made cinematic viewing and trigger
  
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• Scotland to face Brazil and Morocco in World Cup group stage in repeat of France 1998

  05-12-2025 20:51 via theguardian.com
  Steve Clarke’s side also drawn with Haiti in Group CFifth time Scotland and Brazil will meet at a World CupScotland face a mouthwatering reunion with Brazil in their first World Cup campaign since 1998 after being drawn in Group C at Friday’s ceremony.Steve Clarke’s players will also face Morocco and Haiti on their return to the big time, opening their campaign against the latter on 13 June. That curtain raiser will be played in either the Boston area or the MetLife Stadium nea
  
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• World Cup 2026 draw: England face two 2018 reunions, Scotland land Brazil

  05-12-2025 20:34 via theguardian.com
  England to play Croatia, Panama and Ghana in Group LFrance joined by Senegal and Norway in Group ITrump awarded inaugural Fifa peace prizeEngland will face a rematch of their 2018 semi-final in the opening fixture of their World Cup campaign next summer, after they were drawn alongside Croatia in Group L.England will also play Panama, another side they faced at the Russia World Cup, and Ghana. Venues and kick-off times will be announced from 5pm GMT on Saturday but the group’s matches are
  
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• When England thrashed Panama at 2018 World Cup in Russia

  05-12-2025 20:25 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport looks back at England's 6-1 win over Panama in 2018, after the two sides are drawn in the same group for the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• England start World Cup against Croatia, Scotland to face Brazil

  05-12-2025 20:16 via bbc.com
  England will begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia, while Scotland are drawn in the same group as Brazil for next summer's tournament.
  
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• 'Fearless' Northern Ireland learn potential World Cup rivals

  05-12-2025 20:08 via bbc.com
  Northern Ireland will face hosts Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B of the World Cup if they come through March's tricky play-off.
  
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• World Cup 2026 draw: USA to face Australia and Paraguay in group stage

  05-12-2025 20:07 via theguardian.com
  World Cup draw 2026: live reaction Turkey, Romania Slovakia or Kosovo is other opponentCo-hosts begin their campaign on 12 June in LAA full 1,098 days since exiting the 2022 men’s World Cup with a loss to the Netherlands in the heat of Qatar, and 189 days until they open the 2026 World Cup in the midsummer heat of Los Angeles, the US men’s national team found out who they’ll face next in the world’s most popular sporting event on a cold, snowy day in Washington DC. Games
  
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