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Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe has confirmed that Dave Bassett and Dennis Wise will be in charge of the team for Saturday's match against Norwich, despite being in contention for the permanent position. Lowe emphasized that the board is considering all options for the crucial appointment, which has been
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Leicester Tigers, led by director of rugby Pat Howard, ensured a spot in the semi-finals of the Anglo-Welsh Cup with a dominant 27-13 victory over Northampton Saints at Welford Road on Saturday. The Tigers' victory was all the more impressive given the absence of their star flanker Lewis Moody,
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Despite a month-long layoff, the Cardiff Blues struggled to find their footing in a lackluster match against a depleted London Irish side. The Exiles' saw some promising performances from their up-and-coming players, particularly Keiron Dawson and the youthful midfield duo of Ross Laidlaw and Shane Geraghty. However, the game&
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The Football Association is facing a significant financial loss after Nationwide Building Society announced they will not be renewing their £5 million-a-year sponsorship deal, effective after the World Cup next summer. Nationwide has been one of the FA's five major sponsors, backing England, the FA Cup, women'
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Swiss police, led by Magistrate Dr. Thomas Hildbrand, have conducted a raid on the offices of FIFA President Sepp Blatter and Finance Chief Urs Linsi as part of an investigation into bribery and corruption allegations. The probe, which began three years ago, has revealed that FIFA officials, including Blatter and
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The Football Association (FA) has sparked outrage after forcing the cancellation of a charity football match between White Rose Ladies FC and the Crusader men's team, citing rules that prohibit mixed-sex matches over the age of 11. The match was organized to raise funds for Pam Young, a
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In a major partnership between the world's top soccer governing body and a leading beverage manufacturer, FIFA and Coca-Cola have signed a comprehensive 16-year sponsorship deal. The agreement, which will commence in 2007 and run through to 2022, includes a significant financial investment and a joint initiative to
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Football Association (FA) regulation proposals have sparked a heated dispute between the FA, the Premier League, and the Football League, with FA Chairman Geoff Thompson and Chief Executive Brian Barwick coming under fire from both sides. The controversy centers on dual representation, where agents act for multiple parties in a
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Labour leader Gordon Brown has expressed his confidence in winning the right to host the 2018 World Cup, with a senior source stating that the Government is "going all-out" for the bid. If Labour wins the next election, Mr Brown expects to be Prime Minister when the contest
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Wembley Stadium's chief executive, Michael Cunnah, has openly admitted that the FA Cup final, scheduled for May 2006, could be under threat due to the risk of record low winter temperatures. Cunnah expressed concerns that a deep freeze could hinder the construction of the pitch and foundations, which
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Tranmere goalkeeper John Achterberg is calling for the introduction of goal-line technology into the English football league, following a controversial incident during a recent FA Cup match against Bradford City. The experienced Dutchman argues that the technology would eliminate doubts surrounding goal-line decisions, which can have a significant impact on
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The news has sent shockwaves throughout the football community, with the news that Middlesbrough's Abel Xavier is facing charges of taking a banned performance-enhancing drug, Dianabol, an anabolic steroid. The former Portugal international, who has played for numerous clubs including Everton, Liverpool, and Middlesbrough, is expected to appear
