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“We were on the ropes at high altitude before I stepped up to take a penalty. I didn’t feel nervous and struck it perfectly into the top corner. That ended up taking us to the World Cup” How Diego Forlan kick-started Uruguay’s 2010 World Cup adventure

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Uruguay’s 2010 World Cup campaign was something of a rollercoaster ride for La Celeste. After missing out on the 2006 edition, the team topped a group featuring France, Mexico and hosts South Africa on their way to the semi-finals, where they were eventually eliminated by the Netherlands. This would prove to be Uruguay’s best World … Read more

Women’s U20 World Cup boycott may hurt in short term but can send Fifa a vital message | Fifa

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“And I say to all the women … Pick the right battles. Pick the right fights. You have the power to change. You have the power to convince us men what we have to do and what we don’t have to do. You do it. Just do it. With men, with Fifa, you will find … Read more

“It was crazy for Palace to lose Brennan Johnson – I don’t get it!” Writing in his Top, Top Column, Clinton Morrison reveals he intends to speak to people at Crystal Palace and seek clarity on the decision to lose their 25-year-old forward

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I’ll start this week by writing about Barcelona’s pursuit of Rodri, who proved he’s the best player in that position after his outstanding World Cup. As I’ve said many times, when Pep Guardiola explained that you won’t see the best of Rodri until the World Cup—he was spot on. I thought he was fantastic for … Read more

Transfer news: PSG sign Ferran Torres from Barcelona for about £43m

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Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain at the World Cup, has joined European champions Paris St-Germain from Barcelona. The 26-year-old has signed a deal with the French champions until 2031 for a reported fee of about 50m euros (£42.7m). He scored the extra-time winner against Argentina to help Spain claim their second … Read more

Sacked, Banned, Jailed: George Best after Manchester United

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“I know what to expect from George Best.” Some statements are just destined to make their speaker look foolish from the moment they leave their lips. On September 4, 1976, it was the turn of Lindsay Parsons to find that out. Bristol Rovers’ stalwart full-back was speaking to the press ahead of his side’s Second … Read more

EFL’s big kick-off; Romero joins Atlético; transfer updates and more – matchday live | Football

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Key events With Fifa and Infantino arguably the biggest topics in worldwide football news at the moment, Matt Hughes has explained exactly what is going on, in case you have missed anything… Share While Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation have all called for Gianni Infantino to resign, the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has … Read more

Liverpool Transfer; Liverpool Submit High Bid, Offer Big Salary To Sign £60m Star To Face Off Competition

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Liverpool transfer; Liverpool submit high bid, offer big salary to sign £60m star to Face off competition Another day, another report suggesting a possible deal involving the much sought-after Leeds United star Raphinha and Liverpool. The Reds are willing to agree to a sum of £60 million to recruit the Bazilian international, according to a … Read more

Manchester United gambled on Michael Carrick and the real work starts now

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Manchester United have been punching beneath their weight for some time. Ruben Amorim might not have been the most disappointing head coach appointment, just the man in the plush racing seat when the music stopped on the Red Devils’ aura. Amorim was in the Man United job altogether too long but ultimately left them in … Read more

Michel-Ange Balikwisha set to leave Celtic with three clubs interested – gossip

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PSV Eindhoven have been left bemused by Rangers’ decision to pull out of the £6.5m deal for winger Couhaib Driouech as they believe the 24-year-old’s injury was known to the Ibrox club and he will soon be back to full fitness. (Anthony Joseph on X, external) PSV believe they are getting back a “disillusioned player” … Read more