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Performers at the 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony

From gravity-defying stunts on the slopes to victories on the ice, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games will conclude with a Closing Ceremony on February 22 in Verona. For the first time the ceremony will be held at a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the revamped Arena di Verona, now the

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Selfies and juggling day jobs: Chatham Town land ‘amazing’ Women’s FA Cup tie

Old-school sweet dispensers stand pitchside at the Bauvill Stadium as players who have just finished a day’s work gather for an 8.30pm training session beneath a wall that reads “If I can dream …”. The Women’s FA Cup trophy sits in the boardroom while Chatham Town Women, the

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Michael Bradley aims to reshape New York Red Bulls in first head coaching role

Michael Bradley kept the New York Red Bulls job quiet until pen had hit paper, telling only his wife and his parents. On the eve of his first senior head coaching match, he spoke from a room in the bowels of Sports Illustrated Stadium about stepping into his first role

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How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony

After weeks of mind-blowing competition and life-changing athletic victories, the Milan Cortina Games conclude with an epic Closing Ceremony in Verona, the "City of Love." Viewers who saw the jaw-dropping Opening Ceremonies in Milan and Cortina won't want to miss the larger-than-life celebration there. The Closing

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Kehl preparing contract talks for Felix Nmecha amid Premier League interest

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl says he is working behind the scenes to secure the future of Felix Nmecha, whose form has drawn interest from Manchester United and Chelsea. After a standout Champions League display in the 2-0 first-leg win over Atalanta, Kehl praised Nmecha’s ability to resolve

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Vincent Kompany criticises Mourinho over Eusebio reference in Vinicius case

Vincent Kompany called the episode a difficult topic after watching the game, saying there are two components: what happened on the pitch and what happened with the fans, plus what followed afterwards, and that those elements need to be separated. He described Vinicius Jr’s reaction as emotional and genuine,

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Mikaela Shiffrin apologizes after profanity during live 'Today' interview

Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin uttered the f-word on live television during a 'Today' show interview from Milan. She had won gold in the women’s slalom the day before and was discussing her late father and a "spiritual journey" when she accidentally swore, then said "

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Liam Rosenior says he approved Cole Palmer's Dubai break

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior revealed he cleared a number of his players to travel during a mid-season pause, with Cole Palmer among those who jetted to Dubai. Palmer missed the FA Cup win over Hull City and was not even named among the substitutes, and is expected back for

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Xabi Alonso rejects Marseille job, holding out for Liverpool role

Xabi Alonso has turned down an approach to become Marseille's head coach, citing the "chaotic" state of the club and a desire for a more stable project after his short-lived spell at Real Madrid. The 44-year-old was sacked by Madrid in early January after a turbulent

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North London derby buildup, Europa League reaction and team news

Good morning, football. Welcome to a rolling preview of the weekend’s action, with manager press conferences to come and buildup to Sunday’s North London derby; the word is out: we have a title race on our hands. Michael Carrick has explained how he is managing Kobbie Mainoo, who

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Ruben Amorim spotted at Qatar Open after Man Utd exit

Ruben Amorim was seen in public for the first time since leaving Manchester United, taking a courtside seat at the Qatar Open in Doha as Carlos Alcaraz completed an intense three-set victory over Karen Khachanov. Dressed in a black jacket, the Portuguese coach looked relaxed, a contrast to the animated

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Matheus Cunha praises Ruben Amorim for role in Man Utd revival

Matheus Cunha has defended Ruben Amorim, saying the former head coach deserves credit for Manchester United's recent turnaround. Despite Amorim’s dismissal in early January, Cunha believes the foundation for Michael Carrick’s unbeaten run was laid by the Portuguese tactician and praised his character and role in

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Barcelona hit huge €200m ask for Julián Álvarez from Atlético

Barcelona’s search for a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski has been complicated by Atlético Madrid’s valuation of Julián Álvarez. Cadena Ser put the asking price at €200 million (£167m), a fee that would be the second-highest in history behind Neymar’s €222m move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.

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Glasner taunted by Crystal Palace fans during 1-1 draw in Bosnia

Disgruntled Crystal Palace supporters taunted manager Oliver Glasner during a 1-1 Conference League draw with Zrinjski Mostar in Bosnia, chanting "you're getting sacked in the morning." Glasner has said he will leave Selhurst Park when his contract expires this summer. Fans had travelled to the 9,

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Could Lens win Ligue 1? How the surprise package are standing up to PSG

On February 8 Ousmane Dembele declared Paris Saint-Germain back to their treble-winning best after a 5-0 win over Marseille, yet PSG find themselves second in the table with Lens leading as just 12 rounds remain. Lens have been almost unrecognisable under Pierre Sage, who succeeded Will Still last summer. Sage

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Friend vows to try to bring Cole Palmer to Manchester United

One of Cole Palmer’s close friends has said he will try to persuade the Chelsea playmaker to return to Manchester United. The England international grew up in Wythenshawe as a Red Devils supporter, made his senior breakthrough with Manchester City and is now a talismanic presence at Stamford Bridge.

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Rosenior urges life bans for anyone found guilty of racism

Liam Rosenior has called for players and coaches found guilty of racism to be banned from football for life and said experiencing abuse on a football pitch "is the worst feeling you can ever possibly imagine". The Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior left the pitch after alleging that

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Ange Postecoglou admits Nottingham Forest move came 'too soon'

Ange Postecoglou has conceded that taking the head coach role at Nottingham Forest was a mistake, saying the move came "too soon" after his sacking at Tottenham. The Australian was dismissed by owner Evangelos Marinakis following a dismal 39-day winless run. His exit from Spurs came just weeks

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Mark Clattenburg apologised for 'clumsy' Vinicius analysis after backlash

Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg apologised for his "clumsy" analysis of the incident involving Real Madrid forward Vinicius and Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni, which prompted allegations of racism. Clattenburg was part of Amazon Prime Video’s coverage of the Champions League fixture at Estadio da Luz. On

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Chelsea lose wonderkid George Jobling to Tottenham after successful trial

Tottenham have continued their domestic recruitment by signing former Chelsea defender George Jobling following a successful trial that impressed Spurs coaches. The 16-year-old, who has captained England’s Under-16s, was not offered a scholarship by Chelsea and has joined without a compensation fee. Jobling has already featured for Tottenham’s

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By Day, Cortina D’Ampezzo Is an Olympic Hub. By Night, It’s a Party.

A late night at the VIP Club — Cortina’s storied nightspot — found scions of wealthy families, men in expensive sweaters and women in backless leotards singing along to Lionel Richie as others sipped champagne and watched the Olympic sliding track glow through the night. Owner Manuel D’Avanzo called the

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Arteta accepts blame after Wolves collapse

Mikel Arteta said he has issues to address in north London after a frustrating night in the West Midlands, adding he was “extremely disappointed, obviously, with the result, with the way the game ended.” He said the second-half performance “didn't show anything close to the standards that are

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Man Utd probe move for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde

Manchester United have identified Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde as the primary solution to their long-standing left-back problems. The 22-year-old La Masia graduate and Spanish international is viewed as a high-potential, long-term fix, but Inter are also monitoring his situation, setting up a likely summer battle for his signature. Talks between

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Nottingham Forest dominate Fenerbahce to give Vítor Pereira perfect start

An evening in Istanbul that Nottingham Forest and the 1,200 travelling supporters will not forget began with a statement. After only three training sessions, Vítor Pereira’s first match in charge produced a convincing victory at Fenerbahçe that put Forest in command of the Europa League playoff tie and

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Murillo labelled Forest's 'best player' amid Man Utd and Chelsea interest

Manchester United and Chelsea have been linked with Brazil international centre-half Murillo, and Nottingham Forest legend Viv Anderson says any club that completes a deal would be getting the Reds' "best player". Talk has even suggested Murillo could become the first £100 million defender, though those figures