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Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal LIVE: Saka and Eze start on bench for crucial Champions League semi-final

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Diego Simeone’s Atletico host Arsenal with both sides in pursuit of a first-ever Champions League trophy

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Mohamed Salah set to play for Liverpool again despite muscle injury

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The Egyptian is expected to recovery from a minor muscle problem before the end of the season

World Cup 2026 injury news and updates as Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Estevao and more battle to prove fitness

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Some of the world’s best players are facing a race to be fit for this summer’s tournament, with the group stages starting on 11 June

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Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk appeals to CAS amid reports of four-year ban

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Mudryk was charged by the Football Association in June last year.

Kobbie Mainoo set to sign new long-term contract with Manchester United

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The midfielder has seen a resurgence under Michael Carrick and looks likely to commit his future to the club

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Kobbie Mainoo agrees new Man United deal after turning his career around under Michael Carrick

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Mainoo has turned his career around at Manchester United since Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim in January

Kobbie Mainoo agrees new Manchester United deal

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The midfielder had fallen out of favour under former boss Ruben Amorim.

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What do Hollywood-owned Wrexham need to reach playoffs and keep their Premier League dream alive?

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Wrexham head into the final game of the season with the playoffs in their sights

Fifa considers major football shake-up with new homegrown player rule

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Fifa has started talks over a potential new, groundbreaking homegrown player rule

Wrexham director claims promotion to Premier League would be ‘greatest sports story ever’

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The Welsh club occupy the final play-off position entering the last round of Championship fixtures

A closer look at the fixture congestion faced by Man City in May

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City feel their bid to complete a domestic treble has been hampered by the rearranging of games against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.

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What do Wrexham need to do to reach play-offs and what are rewards for success?

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On Saturday, they face fellow contenders Middlesbrough clinging on to the final play-off place which would give them a crack at the big time.

Virgil Van Dijk urges Liverpool to tie down ‘best goalkeeper in the world’ Alisson

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Liverpool triggered a one-year contract extension for the Brazilian keeper last month but Arne Slot refused to guarantee he would remain at Anfield next season

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How Fifa and World Cup host cities are preparing to deal with threat of extreme heat

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Some World Cup matches could take place in extreme heat this summer

I’ve given everything and it’s time – Chelsea captain Millie Bright retires

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The former England defender won 20 trophies with the Blues.

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Afghan refugee women to compete as official national team as Fifa bypasses Taliban

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Fifa has passed a regulation change allowing the team of female Afghan refugees to represent the country officially

Chelsea captain and ex-Lionesses star Millie Bright announces retirement

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Bright has enjoyed a trophy-laden spell at Chelsea, and won the Euros with England in 2022

Glenn Hoddle reveals he offered to manage Tottenham with Ossie Ardiles before Roberto De Zerbi appointment

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Tottenham opted to turn to Roberto De Zerbi to try and keep them in the Premier League

Vincent Kompany vows not to change his approach in second leg after Bayern Munich’s epic clash with PSG

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Bayern Munich were beaten 5-4 by PSG in a thrilling contest on Tuesday night

Wayne Rooney highlights major issue from PSG and Bayern’s nine-goal spectacular

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The former European Cup winner branded the defending from both sides ‘immature’ at the Parc des Princes

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New ‘Vinicius Law’ will see players sent off at World Cup if they cover their mouths during confrontations

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The rule change comes after Vinicius Jr reported racial abuse from Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni, who covered his mouth during a Champions League match in February

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The PSG and Bayern Munich lesson that the Premier League must take

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Comment: The nine-goal feast at the Parc des Princes showed what is possible in the game, writes Miguel Delaney, who explains how the Premier League compares in comparison after a less appealing tactical trend for fans

PSG vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Harry Kane sends defiant message after Champions League classic

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PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich: Two of Europe’s heavyweights battled it out at the Parc des Princes with the French champions taking a slender lead into the second leg

How the Champions League provides the opportunity to stop Arsenal’s season from unravelling

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Amid ongoing pressure in the Premier League title race, the Gunners face Atletico Madrid in the European semi-final and have the chance to make history

Is Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Champions League semi-final

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Everything you need to know as Atletico Madrid and Arsenal both continue their bids for a long-awaited Champions League trophy

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Wednesday’s briefing: PSG edge Bayern in thriller as Arsenal prepare for battle

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John Stones is to leave Manchester City while approval was given to red cards for players who cover their mouths when confronting opponents.

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Harry Kane proud of Bayern Munich rally in nine-goal PSG thriller

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The German champions fought back after trailing 5-2 at Parc des Princes and head into the return leg just one goal down.

Harry Kane believes Bayern ‘could have killed the game off’ despite Champions League defeat to PSG

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The Bundesliga champions lost the first leg 5-4 but had plenty of chances to improve on that scoreline

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Paris Saint-Germain clinch victory in nine-goal thriller to earn Champions League advantage over Bayern Munich

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PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich: The first leg at the Parc des Princes was the highest-scoring semi-final game in the competition’s history