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Gary Lineker's career at the BBC is facing uncertainty after he shared a social media post featuring an "anti-Semitic" rat emoji. The former England captain apologized "unreservedly" for the mistake but has yet to quell mounting anger from BBC colleagues and Jewish groups. The
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is poised to be the largest and most ambitious football tournament in history, with 16 host cities in North America, a record 48 national teams, and a new knockout-round and group-stage format. The tournament, scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026,
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As the Premier League season draws to a close, there are only two gameweeks left before the final whistle blows, and Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers face a daunting task in deciding who to pick. The title and relegation spots have been sealed for a while, but the Champions League
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This summer's transfer windows for the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) will close at 7pm, earlier than usual, to accommodate the new FIFA Club World Cup. The extra registration period, starting on June 1 and lasting 10 days, was introduced to aid top-flight clubs in signing
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Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to sign Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, who has a £50million release clause, from the Premier League side. The 20-year-old centre-half has only been with the Cherries for a year, having joined from Juventus last summer, but his impressive performances have caught the attention of several
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Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and husband of tennis star Serena Williams, has taken a significant stake in Chelsea Women FC, investing £20 million for a 9.9% shareholding in the English Women's Super League team. The deal values the team at over £200 million, making it the
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The English Football League (EFL) has announced the dates for the 2025 summer transfer windows, introducing a unique two-window system. The first window will open on Sunday, June 1st, and will run until Tuesday, June 10th at 7pm. Following a brief closure, the second window will reopen on Monday, June
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As the summer transfer window approaches, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is intensifying its pursuit of AFC Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, a 20-year-old Spanish center back. Huijsen has a €50 million release clause in his current contract, which has fast-tracked Real Madrid's interest. The youngster has a pre-existing
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The English Football League has announced an extended summer transfer window, introduced due to the new Fifa Club World Cup competition scheduled to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13. The window will operate for an additional 10 days, from June 1 to June 10,
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The FIFA Congress is set to take place in Asuncion on Thursday, but despite the lack of major policy decisions, the meeting is shrouded in controversy. The leadership of FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under scrutiny due to his close relationship with US President Donald Trump and the potential human
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The Premier League has announced an unprecedented double transfer window for this summer, driven by the Club World Cup. The first window will open on June 1 and close on June 10, while the second will re-open on June 16 and end on September 1. The deadline for transfer window
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The 2025 summer transfer window will temporarily open for 10 days at the beginning of June, allowing Premier League clubs, including Newcastle United, to engage in transfer activity. This change is a result of the agreement between the Premier League, the EFL, and the FA to accommodate clubs participating in
