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How to buy AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 tickets

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 is being held in Australia from March 1 to March 21, with 12 teams competing across five venues on the east and west coasts. Matches are scheduled in Perth (Perth Stadium and Perth Rectangular Stadium), Sydney (Stadium Australia and Western Sydney Stadium) and

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Barcelona candidate unfurls huge Messi banner and reuses Laporta slogan

Marc Ciria has unfurled a huge banner bearing Lionel Messi in Barcelona's city centre as he campaigns to replace Joan Laporta. The poster borrows the slogan Laporta used near the Santiago Bernabeu: "Looking forward to seeing you again." Elections take place on March 15th, with Laporta

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How to buy FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier tickets

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway as qualifiers unfold across the globe. For the first time, 48 teams will compete for places at the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, and every match counts in the race to the finals. A key international

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N.B.A. All-Star Map Mistaken for Medieval France

At the N.B.A. All-Star Game, video screens introducing international players showed maps of their home countries — Giannis Antetokounmpo of Greece; Luka Doncic of Slovenia; Jamal Murray of Canada; Pascal Siakam of Cameroon; and Victor Wembanyama … of the Capetian realm? Eagle-eyed Francophiles noticed that the map behind Wembanyama more

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Benfica fans direct racist gestures at Vinicius as Mourinho comments questioned

Benfica fans were filmed directing racist gestures at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during Tuesday's Champions League clash at the Estadio da Luz. The game was halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius reported alleged racist abuse to the referee following an altercation with Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni. Vinicius

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Ousmane Dembele forced off as PSG fight back to beat Monaco

Ousmane Dembele lasted just 27 minutes of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League knockout play-off first leg against Monaco before being replaced by Desire Doue, who scored twice as Luis Enrique's side came from behind to win 3-2 at the Stade Louis II. Monaco had taken an early

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Different but the same: how Arsenal are keeping disabled fans in the game

Thomas Clements’ eyes begin dancing as he recalls his first trip to Highbury in 1995, when Ian Wright was among the scorers as QPR were defeated. Born with cerebral palsy and using a mobility scooter, Clements works as a PE teacher and smiles: "I’ve done quite well for

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Why Cesc Fabregas should be on Europe's managerial shortlists

Cesc Fabregas was one of the finest midfielders of his generation: he debuted for Arsenal at 16 and, by 23, had won a European Championship and a World Cup with Spain. Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi says he is "even better as a coach" than he was as

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NASA Starport Annual Pickleball Tournament

NASA Starport Annual Pickleball Tournament Saturday, March 13, 2026. Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Location: Gilruth Center Gymnasium. Divisions (both players must meet age requirements): 45 Years & Under (16 Teams) and 46 Years & Up (16 Teams). Tournament format: 2 Person Teams, 20-minute matches, 10-minute transition between

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Mourinho accused of 'justifying racism' over Vinicius Jr remarks

Television pundits on Amazon Prime criticised Jose Mourinho for comments about Vinicius Jr, accusing him of justifying racial abuse. Clarence Seedorf said: "I think he is still emotional. I think he made a big mistake today to justify racial abuse. He's saying it's OK, when

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Vinicius accuses Prestianni of racial slur; Mbappe urges Champions League ban

Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in their Champions League tie, but the match at the Estadio da Luz was halted after Vinicius Junior reported alleged racist abuse by Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni. Vinicius scored the winner early in the second half and was booked for his celebration. Play stopped for

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Jordon Ibe charged with actual bodily harm after airport arrest

Ex-Liverpool player Jordon Ibe has been charged with actual bodily harm after being arrested at Luton Airport and taken into custody on January 30. The charge relates to an alleged assault on December 14. He was released on bail and is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates' Court on

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How to buy Al Ahli vs Al Ittihad Jeddah Derby 2026 tickets

The Al Ahli vs Al Ittihad Jeddah Derby, known as the Red Sea Derby, is set for Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Dating back to 1951, it is Saudi Arabia's longest-running top-flight derby and remains a

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Champions League roundup: PSG recover to edge Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain overturned a two-goal deficit to beat 10-man Monaco 3-2 in the first leg of their playoff tie. Monaco scored inside the opening minute after Nuno Mendes had a stray pass cut out, and Folarin Balogun grabbed a double to make it 2-0 by the 18th minute. Ousmane Dembélé

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Bobby Zamora: Harry Kane unlikely to rejoin Tottenham, could go to Real or Barça

Bobby Zamora has said there is little chance Harry Kane will pull on the Tottenham shirt again. Kane left Spurs in 2023 as the club’s all-time top scorer and has since lifted his trophy curse with Bayern Munich. Zamora argued Kane is happy in Germany and would only return

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Alberto Tomba Returns to the Spotlight at the Winter Games

A few days before he ignited the Olympic cauldron to start the Winter Games, Alberto Tomba greeted his pet rooster near his home outside Bologna and opened a door beside a sign reading “My Happy Place.” He walked into a stone farmhouse he had converted into a wine cellar, saying,

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Bayern legend likens Michael Olise and Konrad Laimer to Robben and Lahm

The right flank at the Allianz Arena is experiencing a renaissance. Lothar Matthaus has praised the emerging partnership between Michael Olise and Konrad Laimer, likening their dynamic to Philipp Lahm and Arjen Robben. Laimer has reinvented himself as a high-functioning right-back under Vincent Kompany, and Olise — frequently cutting inside onto

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Carragher questions Rosenior's Stamford Bridge 'act' as Rooney defends

The arrival of Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge has prompted debate over whether the former Hull City boss has the gravitas to survive Chelsea’s pressure cooker. Rosenior, who managed Hull before taking charge at Strasbourg and was then drafted in to replace Enzo Maresca at the helm of the

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How to watch Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal: live stream, TV channel, kick-off

Wolverhampton Wanderers host Arsenal in the Premier League on 18 Feb 2026, kicking off at 20:00 GMT. English-language coverage is available on Sky Sports in the UK, Stan Sport in Australia, Fubo Canada in Canada, JioStar in India, SuperSport in South and Sub‑Saharan Africa, Astro in Malaysia and

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How to watch Al Nassr FC vs Arkadag: live stream, TV and kick-off time

Cristiano Ronaldo is back in business for Al Nassr, and that spells trouble for visiting minnows Arkadag. Here is where to find English-language live streams of Al Nassr FC vs Arkadag as you prepare for the AFC Champions League Two meeting. Al Nassr FC vs Arkadag will kick off on

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How to watch Qarabag FK vs Newcastle United: stream, TV channel, kick-off

Azerbaijani side Qarabag face Newcastle United in a Champions League fixture that will determine who reaches the round of 16. Kick-off is on 18 Feb 2026 at 12:45 EST and 17:45 GMT. English-language live streams are available on Paramount+ in the USA, TNT Sports in the UK, Stan

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How to watch Club Brugge vs Atletico Madrid: kick-off, TV and live stream

Club Brugge face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League first leg on 18 Feb 2026, kicking off at 15:00 EST / 20:00 GMT. English-language coverage is available on Paramount+ (USA), TNT Sports (UK), Stan Sport (Australia), Fubo Canada, Sony Sports Network (India), SuperSport (South/Sub-Saharan Africa), beIN Sports Malaysia

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Vinícius Júnior calls racist ‘cowards’ after Benfica defeat

Vinícius Júnior said “racists are above all cowards [who] need to put their shirts in their mouth to demonstrate how weak they are” after alleging abuse from Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win in Lisbon. The Brazilian threatened to walk off amid the incident; coach Álvaro

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Raphinha says 'rules are different' as Barcelona protest Girona decision

Barcelona's shock 2-1 loss at Girona on Tuesday night turned on a chaotic late decision when Fran Beltran's 86th-minute strike was allowed to stand. Players surrounded referee Cesar Soto Grado, arguing that Claudio Echeverri had stepped on Jules Kounde’s foot in the build-up, yet the

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Hayes names USWNT SheBelieves Cup roster; Macario omitted

Emma Hayes named a 26-player U.S. Women’s National Team roster for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. Trinity Rodman headlines the group following her return for friendlies and her historic contract extension with the Washington Spirit just a month ago. The squad includes nearly all U.S.-based players abroad;