16 h. ago 'I thought pain was from running injury then diagnosis left me fearing I'm going to die'

Clara Cirks, 30, from Iowa, US, was diagnosed with a deadly disease after struggling through months of unexplained health problems, which she put down to a running injury

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18 h. ago Chelsea problems laid bare as Enzo Maresca strives for two key things

Sunderland defeat highlights inexperience as Blues struggle with after-effects of Club World Cup

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20 h. ago 'Broken' Man United player, 21, reveals his father has taken his own life: Club give compassionate leave to FA Youth Cup captain who played with Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho

The 21-year-old defender, who spent last season at Fleetwood Town, shared the sad news on social media.

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47 h. ago 'Unfair' Strictly Come Dancing spoiler leaks online as fans shout it's 'a joke'

Week five of Strictly kicked off with bad news following the removal of Stefan Dennis due to injury, with fans left furious over the dance off decision on Sunday's results show

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66 h. ago David Beckham treatment slammed by MLS fans upset by Lionel Messi allegation

Lionel Messi and David Beckham were accused of benefiting from FIFA favouritism following a controvervial decision ahead of the Club World Cup

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3 d. ago ‘It’s what’s in your heart that counts’: Kenny Dalglish on his love for Liverpool and the long shadow of Hillsborough

The Liverpool legend is the subject of a new film directed by Asif Kapadia on the Scot’s remarkable career in football and connection with his adopted city‘We got the bus and went down to Sheffield to visit the supporters who were in hospital,” Kenny Dalglish says as he remembers how he spent the Monday after the tragedy of Hillsborough in April 1989. “All the players were there so we split up and they walked into different wards to see people. We were trying to give them a wee bit of confidence or belief of anything that could help them. And there was a family around a young boy’s bed and he was unconscious.”Sean Luckett was 20 years old and one of the thousands of fervent Liverpool supporters who had travelled to Hillsborough to support the team who Dalglish managed and had played for with such sublime talent since arriving from Celtic in 1977. Ninety-seven Liverpool fans eventually lost their lives after the unbearable crush during the club’s FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham ...

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4 d. ago 'Acted promptly': Scottish Cup redrawn as Borders club withdraw en masse

Only 14 of the original teams remain in nation’s premier knockout competition

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5 d. ago Jeremie Frimpong left gutted after suffering early injury in latest Arne Slot problem

Arne Slot suffered a fresh injury blow as Jeremie Frimpong had to be substituted off inside 20 minutes after the right-back was visibly gutted having picked up an injury

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5 d. ago Sam Kerr is finally back. Her return cannot come soon enough for Matildas | Jack Snape

In the absence of their talisman, Australia have taken more steps back than forward and her presence in the squad this week is timely just four months out from the Asian CupLooking back at a largely forgettable Matildas victory over Taiwan in Perth almost two years ago, the smile stands out. Sam Kerr grinned after scoring the scrappy second goal, then beamed celebrating a job well done with the bench after she was substituted.That was the last appearance for the national team of Australia’s greatest goalscorer. Two months later she suffered a serious knee injury, and a long rehabilitation has left Kerr stranded on 69 goals. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Teacher left with severe brain injury after driver failed to 'properly look'

A court heard how the 'incredibly fit, able, and healthy cyclist in the prime of his life' now lives in uncertainty over whether he will ever fully recover

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1 week ago Ryder Cup hero 'to buy famous old team and bring in Luke Donald as manager'

Ryder Cup hero Justin Rose has teased that he wants to buy a non-league club and hire Luke Donald as manager following their Ryder Cup victory

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1 week ago Simon Cowell 'bashes head' after fainting and falling down steps in latest accident

Music mogul Simon Cowell has finally explained his recent Britain’s Got Talent absence, revealing he suffered a fall that left him with a head injury

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1 week ago On the plane or the sofa? How England’s 2026 World Cup squad is shaping up | Jacob Steinberg

More than half the 26 places appear to be locked down but big names are at risk with qualification secured and the tournament loomingFresh from breaking Gordon Banks’s record for consecutive England clean sheets, Jordan Pickford remains the undisputed pick in goal. A miserly defensive record is a positive for Thomas Tuchel, even if the shutouts have come against poor sides. John Stones, such an elegant centre-back, is back in the team and will start at the World Cup if he stays fit. But who will partner him? Tuchel likes Ezri Konsa, whose versatility also makes him an option at right-back, and Marc Guéhi. Big Dan Burn also looks established despite making his international debut in March. It is more uncertain at left-back but Reece James will play at right-back as long as his body does not let him down. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago England legend Sir Geoff Hurst labels Jude Bellingham's dad as an 'absolute disgrace' after he confronted Borussia Dortmund coach who subbed Jobe off early

Hurst, 83, is best known for scoring a hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final, while he also enjoyed a hugely successful club career for the likes of West Ham and Stoke City .

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2 w. ago Roy Keane admits Man Utd should be 'pretty ashamed' of major decision

Roy Keane has reflected on Manchester United's decision to withdrawn from the FA Cup in 2000 - instead choosing to play in the Club World Cup - and concedes they should be ashamed

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2 w. ago Steve Clarke plans Scotland World Cup dream and club football return as two new players called up

National team boss sets out plans for the future

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2 w. ago Amanda Holden left 'swollen and infected' after incident at home sparks injury

The Inner Circle and Britain’s Got Talent star Amanda Holden was examined by a doctor after the incident at her home, and has since been recovering

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2 w. ago Bellingham must accept Tuchel’s collective structure or risk England exile | Jacob Steinberg

Manager learned at PSG to ignore star power in pursuit of a winning formula that prioritises brotherhoodThomas Tuchel once stood on the touchline at Anfield, watching in disbelief as his self-indulgent Paris Saint-Germain players refused to put in the hard yards against Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool. “Guys, what is this?” he said, but there was never going to be a reaction from individuals with too much power and not enough respect for the basic concepts of teamwork.Intensity? Tracking back? Not for us, thanks. Too many wanted to do their own thing and it ground Tuchel down in the end. The German is a coach who wants structure, identity, sacrifice and energy. At PSG, though, he saw how individualism can bring a dressing room down. How could Tuchel make his mark when he had players who would moan if a teammate looked at them the wrong way? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Thomas Tuchel delivers Ollie Watkins injury update after England star left in agony

England and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins collided heavily with a goalpost during the Three Lions’ dominant 3-0 win against Wales at Wembley on Thursday evening

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2 w. ago ‘It’s frustrating’ – Arsenal scout repeatedly asked club to sign World Cup winner, 24, as he reveals transfer regret

ARSENAL’s top South American scout wishes the club had listened to him about signing Argentinian playmaker Thiago Almada. Almada joined Atletico Madrid in the summer and looks set to star for the reigning champions at next year’s World Cup after nailing down a place in Lionel Scaloni’s best XI. The Spanish giants pounced when Diego...

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