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Tottenham begin tour with victory over Auckland FC in front of record crowd
<ul><li><p>Scarlett and Richarlison on target in Spurs’ 2-0 victory</p></li><li><p>40,112 a record crowd for a men’s match in New Zealand</p></li></ul
Japan football great ‘King Kazu’ Miura, 59, scores first competitive goal in four years
<ul><li><p>Kazuyoshi Miura converts cross to score in 52nd minute</p></li><li><p>Former Japan international preparing for his 42nd season</p></li></ul
How the death of Jayden Adams shook a community: ‘Being on the pitch was his happy place’
<p>Those who knew the South African, who died aged 25 not long after playing at the World Cup, describe a humble and hard-working man who cared about
Liverpool start Iraola era in style to beat Sunderland but Gomez injury deepens defensive worries
<ul><li><p>Liverpool defeat Sunderland 4-2 in friendly in Nashville</p></li><li><p>Gomez’s early injury leaves two teenagers in central defence</p></l
From Haaland love to Mexico’s Merlin: 26 memories from the 2026 World Cup
<p>Norway’s striker left his mark, as did Scotland’s fans in Boston, but Turkey’s dark horses fell at the first hurdle</p><p>“I played with him on my
Arsenal make shock approach to sign Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid
<ul><li><p>Brazil forward has one year left on contract at Bernabéu</p></li><li><p>Vinícius future at Real uncertain after Mourinho arrival</p></li></
Defoe’s shock Woking exit came after ‘growing concerns’, says club
<ul><li><p>Director of football claims manager failed to turn up for training</p></li><li><p>Former Spurs striker’s stint ended after four months</p><
Ipswich sign Japan forward Maeda from Celtic
Ipswich Town sign Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a contract until summer 2029.
Growing concerns before Defoe exit - Woking director
Woking director of football Jody Brown says there were "growing concerns" across the club before the National League side parted ways with former Engl
Missing a major football tournament? Fear not, Wafcon 2026 is about to start
<p>The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations starts in Morocco on Sunday, with Cape Verde and Egypt looking to continue feelgood factor from the men’s World C
Premier League: club-by-club guide to transfer business so far – and what they still need
<p>The English transfer record has been smashed, with Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers on the move during a busy summer of signings</p><p>For once, M
West Ham winger Summerville joins Al-Hilal
West Ham confirm the sale of Netherlands winger Crysencio Summerville to Saudi club Al-Hilal.
Seven stars to watch at Wafcon 2026 and why
As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.
IOC says Infantino complaint outside its scope
The IOC says it will not investigate Gianni Infantino as a complaint about the Fifa president is "outside" its scope.
Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned
The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
Feeling lost without the World Cup? Six ways to survive the weekend
<p>What to watch on TV plus other ways to occupy your time now that the party is over</p><p>The 2026 World Cup is over, and the millions of people who
Rodri to have back surgery but Maresca brushes off transfer speculation
World Cup winner Rodri is to have back surgery, says new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca.
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Van Bommel appointed Belgium head coach
Belgium appoint former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel as their new head coach on a contract running through Euro 2028.
Jürgen Klopp vows to change Germany but threatens to quit if family hounded by media
<ul><li><p>Suggests role will be his final job in top-level football</p></li><li><p>Warns journalists to ‘leave my family in peace’</p></li></ul><p>Jü
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