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Which clubs did Man City's 'inflated' money flow to in transfer market?
BBC Sport follows the trail of transfer money flowing to other clubs during Manchester City's period of financial rule-breaking.
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Who has 'no ceiling' as Northern Ireland shine in Nations League?
After an impressive 3-0 victory over Ukraine in the Nations League, Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill was impressed with his young side.
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Chiesa eyes Liverpool exit - Saturday's gossip
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa is on the radar of a trio of Serie A clubs, Man City striker Erling Haaland is more likely to head to Barcelona than Arsenal if he leaves the club…
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Nations League: Italy earn draw against 10-man France, Northern Ireland stun Ukraine
League A: France 1-1 Italy, Belgium 3-0 Turkey Northern Ireland boost promotion bid with 3-0 win Zinedine Zidane’s first home game in charge of France ended with a 1-1 draw against…
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Why Aston Villa played Sevilla for a trophy you haven't heard of
Aston Villa beat Sevilla in the Antonio Puerta Trophy, named in memory of one of the Spanish club's former players.
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Arsenal shelve plans for major expansion of Emirates Stadium
Club opt for improvements in hospitality and retail An increase to 60,704 capacity had been considered Arsenal have shelved plans for a major expansion of the Emirates Stadium, opt…
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Manchester City whistleblower Rui Pinto to leave Portugal over safety fears
Pinto has witness protection status removed His lawyers will appeal and say his situation is ‘critical’ Rui Pinto has revealed he is preparing to leave Portugal because he fears fo…
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Man City whistleblower set to lose protection amid fears for life
Portuguese computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City set to lose his witness protection despite fears for hi…
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How best to punish City? Restitution over retribution, then hand club to the fans | Jonathan Liew
There are no real precedents and emotions are still raw, but good can come from this mess if ownership models change A 17-year transfer embargo. Replay the entire era with all the …
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Manchester City’s England players are worried about their futures, admits Tuchel
‘It is of course a topic and we speak about it at dinner’ Head coach has right-back dilemma for game in Croatia Thomas Tuchel has suggested Manchester City’s England contingent are…
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Pickford in spotlight against Croatia with England position under threat from Trafford
Goalkeeper returns for Saturday’s Nations League match but is under pressure to respond with strength of competition growing For England’s first meeting with Luka Modric you have t…
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Etihad’s statements on funding appear to contradict Manchester City’s defence
Airline denied links to Abu Dhabi government in 2015 FA confirms it has powers to take disciplinary action Manchester City’s defence in their appeal against the independent commiss…
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Man City confirm appeal against guilty verdict
The club's statement says the ruling contains "clear material errors, of law, principle and fact, and is unsafe".
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John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by Conor McNamara to chat commentator life.
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What can Peterborough fans expect from 'relentless' Savage?
Peterborough United's director of football Barry Fry predicts life under Robbie Savage will be anything but dull.
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Slegers feels support from Arsenal hierarchy despite dismal run but biggest test looms
Board ‘really good and positive’ at ‘difficult time’ Gunners visit WSL leaders Manchester City on Sunday Renée Slegers says she has felt the full support of Arsenal’s board and pra…
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USA v Mexico, Nations League, F1 in Malaysia and NFL – follow with us
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Tuchel would never rule out players not in top flight
England boss Thomas Tuchel says he would "never rule out" selecting someone who is not playing in the top flight, should Manchester City be relegated.
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Football Daily | Manchester City lace up their gloves ready for another round. Bring your dinner
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Seven days after leaking out, the Manchester City saga has become a flood. Peace in our time has disappeared into the distance a…
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Tankards, Clough & 'creaky joints' - Tennent's Sixes returns
More than three decades since its last staging, Scottish football's cult indoor event makes a comeback with the "creaky joints" of former players taking to an ice rink.
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Two Weeks to Kick-Off — Premier League 2026/27 Returns After Spain's World Cup Triumph
Arsenal open their title defence against Coventry on 21 August, Chelsea have spent big under new manager Xabi Alonso, and the Community Shield in Cardiff kicks off the countdown this weekend.
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Spain's Masterclass: How the Spanish Dominated to Reclaim the World Cup
Spain lifted the 2026 World Cup trophy with a 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium — a composed, possession-led masterclass that sealed their second world title.
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England vs France: The World Cup Nobody Wanted, But Somebody Has to Win
Two semi-final losers meet in Miami for the bronze final — with Mbappé chasing the Golden Boot and England chasing their best World Cup finish in sixty years.
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England 6-4 France: A Third-Place Thriller That Proved the Tournament's Best Was Yet to Come
Rice and Saka fired England into a 4-0 half-time lead before Mbappé dragged France back to 4-3 — but Saka's hat-trick and Bellingham's 90+8' finish sealed a breathless 6-4 bronze win in Miami.
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England 1-2 Argentina: How the Three Lions' World Cup Dream Died in Atlanta
Anthony Gordon put England ahead in Atlanta, but Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez struck late as Argentina reached the World Cup 2026 final at the Three Lions' expense.
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Round of 32 Done, Round of 16 Underway — World Cup 2026 Recap & Golden Boot Predictions, 3 July
All ten round-of-32 ties decided as Spain, Argentina and Portugal enter the last 16. Messi and Kane lead the Golden Boot on six — our predictions for who wins it.
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England Cruise, USA Survive, Belgium Edge Senegal — World Cup 2026 Matchday Recap, 1 July
England beat DR Congo in Atlanta, the USA edged Bosnia in Santa Clara, and Belgium defeated Senegal in Seattle as the round of 32 continued across North America.
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England Beat DR Congo and Will Face Mexico in the Round of 16 at the Azteca
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham sent England through in Atlanta. Mexico, co-hosts and conquerors of Ecuador, await in Mexico City on 5 July.
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France Cruise, Norway Survive on Pens, Mexico Roar at the Azteca — World Cup 2026 Matchday Recap, 30 June
France beat Scotland 3–1 in New Jersey, Norway edged Ivory Coast on penalties in Texas, and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2–0 in Mexico City as the round of 32 heated up.
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Six Weeks to Kick-Off — Premier League 2026/27 Countdown While the World Cup Roars On
Arsenal defend their title on a compressed calendar as pre-season begins. City, Liverpool and Chelsea chase while World Cup stars stagger back from North America.
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Morocco Knock Out the Netherlands on Penalties After Dramatic World Cup Thriller
Morocco defeated the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Full match report and analysis.
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Gone Before the Final Whistle — The World Cup 2026 Teams Already Out
Panama and Jordan are eliminated before matchday three. Uzbekistan are all but gone. How FIFA Article 13 and the 48-team format turned two defeats into an early flight home.
Read article →The New Season Starts Now — Premier League 2026/27 Preview After the World Cup
Arsenal defend their title on a compressed calendar. City, Liverpool and Chelsea chase them as the Premier League returns in mid-August after North America 2026.
Read article →Belgium Rout New Zealand, England Top Panama — World Cup 2026 Matchday Recap, 27 June
Belgium hammer New Zealand 5–1, Iran denied by VAR against Egypt, Spain beat Uruguay, England beat Panama, Croatia edge Ghana, Colombia draw Portugal, Congo DR advance, Messi strikes again.
Read article →Messi, Kane and Cabo Verde — The Stories That Closed the World Cup 2026 Group Stage
Lionel Messi scores in a seventh straight World Cup game. Harry Kane passes Gary Lineker. Cabo Verde reach the Round of 32. Iran, Panama and Uzbekistan go home.
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FIFA's Head-to-Head Rule Has Changed the World Cup Group Stage - But Not in the Way Some Headlines Suggest
FIFA Article 13 now ranks head-to-head results before goal difference. It does not auto-eliminate teams after two defeats — but it can seal group fates earlier.
Read article →Norway Edge Senegal, Portugal Fire Five — World Cup 2026 Matchday Recap, 23 June
Norway beat Senegal 3–2, Algeria down Jordan 2–1, Portugal rout Uzbekistan 5–0, Colombia beat Congo DR, Croatia defeat Panama, and England draw with Ghana.
Read article →The Beautiful Game in Difficult Places — Football's Power in the Developing World
From red-earth pitches to World Cup semi-finals — how football serves as a lifeline, a language, and a ladder for communities across the developing world.
Read article →When the Final Whistle Becomes a Ceasefire — Football as a Force for Peace
From the Christmas Truce of 1914 to Didier Drogba's tearful plea in Ivory Coast — the remarkable, real history of football as a peacebuilding tool.
Read article →A Day of Giants — World Cup 2026 Matchday Recap, June 22
Messi breaks the all-time World Cup scoring record. Mbappé battles a thunderstorm. Haaland strikes twice. The greatest day of stars the 2026 tournament has seen.
Read article →The Machine Behind the Magic — How Football Became the World's Biggest Industry
Billion-pound TV deals, sovereign wealth funds, and €222m transfers. How football transformed into a global industry — and what it cost the game's soul.
Read article →The New Champions League — Everything You Need to Know
36 teams, eight league phase games, knockout play-offs, merit-based home advantage. UEFA's biggest format overhaul in 21 years, fully explained.
Read article →Who Is Alireza Beiranvand? The Story Behind Iran's World Cup Hero
From Lorestan to Persepolis to Iran's number one shirt — how Alireza Beiranvand became a World Cup hero and why his Belgium performance mattered.
Read article →England's next opponents are out of World Cup after FIFA rule change
Panama and Jordan are officially eliminated under FIFA's head-to-head tiebreaker rules, even though both still have a final group match to play.
Read on MSN ↗✍️ EditorialFootball Is Inspiring Canada's Next Generation
In Toronto and across Canada, boys and girls are discovering football's power during the FIFA World Cup 2026 era. A GoalCurrent.live community feature with original photography from Toronto.
Read article →🌍 World Cup 2026World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Race — Top Scorers and Stats
Follow the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race with live top scorers, assists, goals per game and tournament stats.
Read article →🌍 World Cup 2026World Cup 2026 Group Stage — All 12 Groups Explained
Complete guide to all 12 World Cup 2026 groups with team analysis, key fixtures, and tournament predictions.
Read article →🏴 Premier LeaguePremier League 2026/27 — Season Preview and Title Predictions
Full preview of the Premier League 2026/27 season — new managers, key transfers, promoted clubs and title race predictions.
Read article →✍️ EditorialFIFA World Cup History — Every Winner From 1930 to 2022
The complete history of the FIFA World Cup — every champion, every host nation, and the greatest moments from 96 years of football's greatest tournament.
Read article →🌍 World Cup 2026England at World Cup 2026 — Can the Lions Finally Win It?
England's World Cup 2026 campaign preview — squad analysis, tactics, key players, group fixtures and honest prediction.
Read article →🌍 World Cup 2026World Cup 2026 Venues — Guide to All 16 Stadiums
Complete guide to all 16 FIFA World Cup 2026 venues across USA, Canada and Mexico — capacities, locations, atmosphere and match schedules.
Read article →🌍 World Cup 2026FIFA World Cup 2026 — The Complete Fan Guide
Everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup — 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 venues across USA, Mexico and Canada.
Read article →⭐ Champions LeagueChampions League 2025/26 — Complete Season Review
Full UEFA Champions League 2025/26 review — group stage through to the Budapest final between PSG and Arsenal.
Read article →⭐ Champions LeaguePSG vs Arsenal — 2026 Champions League Final Report
Full report from the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final at Puskás Aréna, Budapest, between PSG and Arsenal.
Read article →🏴 Premier LeaguePremier League 2025/26 — Season Review: Arsenal Champions
Arsenal ended their 22-year title drought with an 85-point season. A complete review of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign.
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