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Chelsea manager Alonso insists Cole Palmer is committed to playing for England
<ul><li><p>Palmer pulled out of England squad due to injury</p></li><li><p>Attacker available for Chelsea’s game with Bournemouth</p></li></ul><p>Xabi
NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible'
Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have "gone from improbable to impossible" after
Arsenal eye deal for teenager Mora - Saturday's gossip
Arsenal eye deal for Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora, AC Milan in pole position for Endrick, Nottingham Forest braced for Murillo interest
Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win?
England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?
Sam Kerr on target but Matildas outclassed by youthful Germany in European friendly
<ul><li><p>Australia fall 4-2 to world No 3 side in Karlsruhe</p></li><li><p>Holly McNamara joins Kerr on scoresheet for Matildas</p></li><li><p><a hr
Russo’s return to form is vital but Lionesses still lack bite against low blocks | Suzanne Wrack
<p>England have the edge over Greece after the first leg of their World Cup playoff but remain a team in transition</p><p>It took a labyrinthine move
Wales must improve in World Cup bid - Wilkinson
Rhian Wilkinson accepts Wales must raise their standards after they scrape to a 1-0 victory in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final in Albania.
Lionesses take control of World Cup playoff tie but unfancied Greece still in fight
<ul><li><p>World Cup qualifying playoff: Greece 1-3 England</p></li><li><p>Stanway, Le Tissier and Russo on target</p></li></ul><p>Sarina Wiegman said
Greece v England: Women’s World Cup playoff semi-final, first leg – live
<p>⚽ World Cup qualifying news, 5.30pm BST kick-off in Crete<br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/08/michael-mcardle-northern-i
Will anyone stop re-election of Infantino as Fifa president?
Little more than two months since news broke of Infantino's Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, the chances appear slim that Gianni Infantino might be r
Old soccer meets new football: Australia Cup final heaves with significance | Jack Snape
<p>South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory clash on what promises to be a ‘special and historic night’ and in a triumph of the competition’s concept</p>
What could Rangers' 2012 case tell us about Man City's uncertain future?
From sanctions and stripped titles to starting from scratch, BBC Scotland explains how potential consequences for Manchester City compare with the fin
Zavier Gozo: ‘You have to be uncomfortable to get to the highest levels’
<p>Crystal Palace’s American import had never lived anywhere but Utah before moving to London. Now, he’s aiming for more Premier League minutes</p><p>
Oliver Glasner: ‘There was no plan for me to be Nottingham Forest manager’
<p>On Sunday, Austrian returns to Crystal Palace, the club he left in the summer after leading them to unprecedented success, but accepts there could
Wales captain James has World Cup on her mind
Wales take on Albania over two legs in the semi-finals of the play-offs motivated by reaching a World Cup for the first time.
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
<p>Michael Carrick is wary of ‘Dr Tottenham’, Oliver Glasner returns to Selhurst Park and will Manchester City summon a siege mentality at Anfield?</p
Real seek McTominay move - Friday's gossip
Real Madrid are interested in former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay and France forward Michael Olise, while Chelsea are keen on Frenkie
Infantino given re-election boost as Montagliani seeks final Concacaf term
Gianni Infantino's chances of being re-elected as Fifa president appear to have been given a major boost as Victor Montagliani wants to remain as Conc
Wiegman praises Toone’s attitude after late Lionesses recall for Greece playoff
<ul><li><p>Manchester United midfielder left out of initial squad</p></li><li><p>First leg of World Cup playoff is on Friday in Crete</p></li></ul><p>
Victor Montagliani eyes re-election at Concacaf that would rule out Fifa presidency run
<ul><li><p>Confederation president clarifies his intentions to staff</p></li><li><p>Canadian was eyed as potential rival to Gianni Infantino</p></li><
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