All news on the topic: Football

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Stephen Graham risks football match ban after profane rant at referee
Veteran actor Stephen Graham is said to be facing a probe by the Football Association after hurling a string of insults towards a non-league referee from the sidelines
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Wayne Rooney’s ex-Premier League teammate sentenced to 20 years for bribery
Former Everton player and China manager Li Tie will spend the next 20 years behind bars after landing a hefty sentence for giving and receiving bribes throughout his career
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FC Barcelona nearly duped by Lewandowski transfer scam, barely escapes costly mistake
When an apparent fraudster impersonated a famous football agent and asked FC Barcelona for 1 million euros, sources say the club attempted to send the money.
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Prince William tries his hand at American football and earns praise for his ’unbelievable arm’
Prince William tried American football on Tuesday afternoon, gaining praise for his throwing arm.
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Half of Premier League clubs are violating the code on gambling advertisements aimed at children
A review of gambling regulations reveals that clubs are promoting gambling on pages targeting or featuring minors.
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A children’s football team was attacked with acid by a group on mopeds, authorities report
A children’s football team and their parents had ‘acid thrown on them’ as they got ready to begin a training session.
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Syria’s youth soccer teams, once the pride of the nation, have been marred by the discovery that many players were too old to compete
For a decade and a half, Syria’s “under-20” soccer teams routinely outperformed the national squad in big tournaments.
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Italy’s PM leads tributes following the death of ‘football icon’ and World Cup hero Salvatore Schillaci
Italy’s Prime Minster has led tributes to Salvatore Schillaci after the ‘football icon’ and World Cup hero died at the age of 59.
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UEFA warns that England might face a ban from the Euros due to Sir Keir Starmer’s proposals for a football regulator
With the next Euros due to be hosted by the UK and Ireland, a letter to the culture secretary from European football’s governing body says there should be "no government interference in the running of football".
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England reveal new interim manager to replace Gareth Southgate for next matches
England have confirmed that Lee Carsley will take charge on an interim basis as they search for a permanent successor to Gareth Southgate, who left his role last month
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Gareth Southgate resigns as England manager after Euro 2024 final defeat
Gareth Southgate has announced he has stepped down as England’s manager after eight years.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s safety ’a concern’ after Portugal’s win is marred by Euro 2024 pitch invaders
Portugal boss Robert Martinez expressed concerns about the safety of his players after several fans got onto the pitch to seek a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo during and immediately after Portugal’s 3-0 win over Turkey in Dortmund on Saturday.
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Half of players using snus would like to stop - study
Almost one in five male professional players who took part in a new survey are using snus, nicotine pouches or both - and nearly half would like to stop using snus within 12 months.
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Footballer raped sleeping woman and sent naked photos to team
Michael Emery allegedly asked teammates ‘Anyone want a go?’ hours after non-league side won at Wembley
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Abramovich loans fund owner of Dutch football club, leaked documents suggest
Files indicate oligarch enabled Valery Oyf to take over Vitesse Arnhem, raising fresh questions about his influence on football
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Identity of Premier League club boss to remain concealed in historical child sex abuse case
Leading football figure has been accused of raping two teen girls
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Premier League footballer receives medical attention after friends discover him in flat following laughing gas addiction diagnosis
It is believed the player had fallen off the wagon having attended rehab in a bid to kick the habit
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Manchester City and England footballer Jack Grealish fined for speeding in a 30mph zone
Jack Grealish was caught speeding by a mobile speed camera while driving a Range Rover Sport in July 2023 - and through his barrister, he apologised and said it was a "mistake".
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Benjamin Mendy settles six-figure debt, leading to dismissal of ex-Manchester City footballer’s High Court case
The former Manchester City and France defender had been a wanted man with HMRC, who had sought a bankruptcy order against him over an outstanding figure of £710k
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Two Premier League footballers arrested on suspicion of rape and assault
Two Premier League footballers were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of rape and assault.
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The Attorney General is contemplating whether the sentences for the murder of Cody Fisher should undergo review
The Attorney General has confirmed that it is considering reviewing the sentences of Remy Gordon, 23, and Kami Carpenter, 22, who stabbed footballer Cody Fosher to death in Birmingham
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Football fans being betrayed by ’Tory time-wasting’ over independent regulator
Shadow Sports Secretary Thangam Debbonaire said that the joy of the game has been ’diluted with worry about troubles off the pitch’ after delays to promised reforms
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Joe Kinnear dies aged 77 after ex-Newcastle and Wimbledon manager’s dementia battle
The family of ex-Newcastle and Wimbledon manager Joe Kinnear confirmed he passed away on Sunday afternoon at 77 years of age following a battle with dementia
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Newcastle striker Alexander Isak’s luxury house targeted by ’professional burglars’
Alexander Isak is the latest Premier League footballer to see his home targeted by thieves after his Newcastle teammate Joelinton also fell victim earlier this year
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Man Utd fans fume at Marcus Rashford footage as Erik ten Hag singles out star
Marcus Rashford only made a short cameo as Manchester United collapsed to lose 4-3 at Chelsea on Thursday evening but has still received severe criticism from fans
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