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Milan's San Francesco stadium plans stalled after court appeal

The development of a standalone stadium in the San Francesco area of San Donato Milanese has been put on hold after the Green Party lodged an appeal with the Regional Administrative Court. Milan's decision to again pursue the San Siro site prompted changes to the Red Bird project,

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Ronaldo and Bernardo Silva absent from Portugal squad for USA and Mexico

Roberto Martinez has named a Portugal squad that does not include captain Cristiano Ronaldo or Bernardo Silva as he prepares for friendlies against Mexico and the United States, part of the run-up to the 2026 World Cup. He has chosen a mix of caution and experimentation, leaving his most experienced

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Luis de la Fuente defends RFEF after Finalissima collapse

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has defended the Royal Spanish Football Federation after the collapse of the planned Finalissima with Argentina, saying the responsibility for the fixture's failure lay with the South American nation. The match, which would have paired the European and world champions, never

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How to Watch Timberwolves vs. Celtics: Sunday Night Basketball (March 22)

With the 2026 Playoffs approaching, every remaining regular-season game carries added significance. This week's Sunday Night Basketball brings an interconference matchup in Boston as the Celtics, back at full strength with Jayson Tatum, host the Minnesota Timberwolves, who will be missing their most famous face. The game tips

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Arne Slot confirms Mohamed Salah ruled out of Brighton showdown

Liverpool have been dealt a setback as head coach Arne Slot confirmed Mohamed Salah will miss Saturday's trip to Brighton. The Egyptian forward was forced off in the second half of the 4-0 Champions League win over Galatasaray and initial scans have ruled him out of the weekend

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England-themed relegation warning for Forest over Anderson, Gibbs-White

Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White have been handed an England-themed relegation warning at Nottingham Forest, with no guarantee either will remain at the City Ground this summer. The Reds are battling for Premier League survival. Anderson has been linked with Manchester City, Manchester United and a return to Newcastle, while

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Tuchel to split 35-man England squad across two match camps

Thomas Tuchel said he named a 35-man England squad so he could split the group into two separate camps for the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan as he prepares his final assessment ahead of the World Cup, where he must trim the group to 25. England face Uruguay at Wembley

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Italy: Gattuso names 28-man play-off squad — Tonali in, Bernardeschi out

Rino Gattuso has named a 28-player Italy squad for the World Cup play-offs, announcing the selection on Friday 20 March. The Azzurri will host Northern Ireland in Bergamo on 26 March, with kick-off at 8.45 pm; if they progress they will travel to face the winner of Bosnia v

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Allegri: Let's put what happened behind us; Gimenez will be called up

Massimiliano Allegri previewed Milan’s match with Torino at a press conference held at Milanello, calling the game crucial to revive the Rossoneri’s hopes of climbing the table. He praised Luka Modric, saying the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner has brought technical quality and strong professional leadership, especially for

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Heskey: Kane “in the discussion” for Ballon d’Or if he wins Champions League

Emile Heskey says Harry Kane is "in the discussion" for the Ballon d'Or but may need a Champions League triumph with Bayern Munich and a standout World Cup for England to clinch the award. Since leaving Tottenham in 2023 as their all-time leading goalscorer, Kane has

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Freund sets new timeframe as Neuer's Bayern future remains uncertain

Sporting director Christoph Freund said at a press conference that the club is "in regular contact with Manu" but does not expect a quick decision on a contract extension. He added they will "see what April and early May bring, how he feels once he’s back

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Hamann says Germany can't afford to omit 18-year-old Lennart Karl

Dietmar Hamann has urged Julian Nagelsmann to take Bayern youngster Lennart Karl to the World Cup, saying the 18-year-old already plays like a seasoned pro. Karl has parlayed a handful of senior appearances for Bayern into a place in Nagelsmann's latest Germany squad, earning selection for friendlies against

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Newly promoted Thun on the brink of a first-ever Swiss title

The small town of Thun has quietly become the centre of Swiss football. After promotion back to the Super League in 2025, the club that began the season with the second-cheapest squad is now on the verge of winning the first league title in its history. Thun last lost a

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Arthur: returning to Juventus and hoping for a chance under Spalletti

Arthur says he is set to return to Turin at the end of the season and hopes to get a chance under Spalletti, who likes having a playmaker. He feels comfortable in that role, noting that players such as Lobotka and Pizarro flourished under Spalletti and that it is not

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Luke Littler stages comeback after Gerwyn Price misses five match darts

Luke Littler rallied from 0-5 down to beat Gerwyn Price in the final in Dublin, securing his second win of the season. "I’ve no idea how I managed that," the young Englishman said afterwards on Sky Sports, adding: "I won the first leg and had a

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Bayern reportedly pull out of deal for Hertha teen Kennet Eichhorn

FC Bayern have apparently pulled out of the race to sign 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC. Sport1 says there has been a U-turn for two reasons: Eichhorn’s release clause is reportedly between ten and twelve million euros, and Bayern fear the move would create discontent within their youth

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Nagelsmann's squad hint: Nmecha listed in attack suggests tactical shift

Julian Nagelsmann has announced his final Germany squad ahead of the World Cup selection, following a high-profile Kicker interview in which he warned that some choices would prove unpopular. He said ‘‘There will be decisions,’’ adding they were ‘‘unlikely to be met with much understanding’’ from the public as well

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Nico Schlotterbeck seems to be leaning towards staying at BVB

The question at Borussia Dortmund is whether Nico Schlotterbeck will leave or stay, and a new trend is emerging. A round of talks last Monday between his agent Björn Etzel and BVB officials Sebastian Kehl and Lars Ricken created a fresh dynamic, and the 23-cap Germany international now appears more

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Uli Hoeneß urges Eintracht Frankfurt not to sell top players

Uli Hoeneß, honorary president of FC Bayern Munich, has urged Eintracht Frankfurt to stop selling more of its top players. "Personally, I’m not a big fan of selling good players. I always say at FC Bayern: we’re a club that buys players, not one that sells them,

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Adidas unveils new Germany away kit for 2026 World Cup

The German Football Association and kit supplier Adidas have unveiled the national team’s new away kit for the 2026 World Cup. The deep blue base colour is intended to evoke the historic training tops of the German national team, while the design echoes the styling of the home kit.

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BVB: Young prospect likely to leave as negotiations continue

Nick Cherny may be set to leave Borussia Dortmund after deciding not to renew his expiring contract. The 18-year-old attacking all-rounder, whose season is likely to end prematurely through injury, moved from Arminia Bielefeld’s youth setup in summer 2023 and won the U17 championship with both clubs. For Dortmund’

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Michael Ballack credits Uli Hoeneß for choosing Bayern over Real and Barcelona

Michael Ballack revealed he could have joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2002 but chose Bayern Munich instead. Speaking on Sky’s “Triple – der Hagedorn-Fussballtalk,” he said it was largely Uli Hoeneß who convinced him. Ballack had enjoyed an outstanding season with Bayer Leverkusen, reaching the Champions League final

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Arsenal rushing to meet Max Dowman demand

Arsenal are scrambling behind the scenes to satisfy soaring demand for Max Dowman merchandise after the 16-year-old’s historic exploits on the pitch. Shop staff have been preparing Dowman lettering in batches daily to keep up with demand as fans head to the store straight after the final whistle. Staff

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How to watch Tigres vs FC Cincinnati: kick-off time and viewing options

Tigres UANL need a massive second-leg comeback in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 after a 3-0 defeat at TQL Stadium in the first leg. Kevin Denkey scored twice and Tom Barlow added a late goal as Cincinnati built a healthy advantage. The return leg kicks off on 20

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Roma v Bologna: Kovacs awards two penalties, VAR confirms them

It was an eventful clash at the Olimpico between Roma and Bologna in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16. 45' – Bernardeschi plays a through ball to Zortea, who beats El Shaarawy to the ball; El Shaarawy makes contact with him, though not particularly forcefully, but