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Palmer inspires Chelsea's six-goal Carabao Cup comeback from two down against Leeds
Cole Palmer scored twice after coming off the bench at half-time as Chelsea overturned a two-goal deficit to beat Leeds 6-3 at Stamford Bridge, advancing to the Carabao Cup fourth round under Xabi Alonso.
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French Football Federation turns against Infantino, joins European opposition to his re-election
The French Football Federation's executive committee has officially decided to oppose Gianni Infantino's re-election at the FIFA Congress scheduled for March 18 in Rabat, joining around ten European nations including England and Italy.
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Audi lodges formal appeal against Tsunoda's Italian GP penalty reprieve to promote Bortoleto into points
Audi has confirmed it will officially appeal the FIA stewards' decision not to penalise Yuki Tsunoda for causing an extra formation lap at the Italian Grand Prix. A successful appeal would promote Gabriel Bortoleto from 11th into the points.
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Chandhok: Antonelli avoiding Ferrari was the best decision his father ever made
Karun Chandhok argues that Marco Antonelli's choice to steer his son through the Mercedes junior programme, rather than Ferrari's, has shielded Kimi from crushing national pressure — a decision that looks increasingly shrewd as the 20-year-old dominates the 2026 season.
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Gallagher ends 363-day Test absence as Scotland name side to face Canada
Bristol Bears flanker Evie Gallagher returns to Scotland's starting XV for the first time in 363 days when they host Canada in the WXV Global Series, having missed the 2026 Women's Six Nations with a hamstring injury.
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Richarlison seeks legal action to cancel Tottenham contract and join Vasco da Gama
Richarlison is reportedly pursuing legal action to force Tottenham into cancelling his contract, with Brazilian outlet Globo claiming the striker wants to return home and sign for Vasco da Gama after being left out of Spurs' Premier League squad.
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Taufete'e ends three-year USA exile as Eagles open Pacific Nations Cup against Japan
Joe Taufete'e, once nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, returns to the USA Eagles squad for the first time since August 2023, coming off the bench in Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup opener against Japan in Osaka.
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United poach Eze, Cassim and Konde from City and Liverpool as Amass earns first-team lifeline
Manchester United have completed or are finalising the signings of three academy prospects from their rivals, while teenage left-back Harry Amass has been kept at the club and handed a first-team training opportunity ahead of the Champions League opener against Sabah.
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Szoboszlai and Mac Allister's instinctive bond fuels Liverpool's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid
Dominik Szoboszlai says he and Alexis Mac Allister share an unspoken understanding on the pitch, with both midfielders scoring in Liverpool's 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
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Rice dismisses fitness fears after hamstring issue frustrated him at the World Cup
Declan Rice has brushed aside concerns over his workload at Arsenal, revealing a neural hamstring problem and illness hampered him during England's run to the World Cup semi-finals last summer. The midfielder says a full rest has him ready to sustain another 60-plus game season.
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Araujo's backheel assist against Atletico signals Liverpool have found their makeshift right-back
Ronald Araujo set up Dominik Szoboszlai's equaliser against Atletico Madrid with an improvised backheel, convincing Andoni Iraola that the on-loan Barcelona defender can solve Liverpool's right-back problem with both defensive solidity and unexpected attacking contribution.
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Wiese reveals icy atmosphere on shared Springboks-All Blacks flight to Baltimore decider
Springbok No.8 Jasper Wiese has lifted the lid on the frosty mood aboard the charter flight carrying both squads to Baltimore, where South Africa and New Zealand meet at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday in the fourth and final Test of their series.
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Barcola Misses Sitter and Exits with Cramps on Champions League Debut with Liverpool
Signed for €140 million this summer, Bradley Barcola endured a difficult evening Wednesday at Anfield: a missed chance one-on-one with Oblak, early exit due to cramps, and a wave of criticism on social media, despite Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid.
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Ljungberg accuses Arsenal fans of forgetting Martinelli after £60m Saudi exit
Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has criticised the club's supporters for pushing Gabriel Martinelli out, saying fans forgot how much the Brazilian contributed across his seven-year, 278-game spell at the Emirates.
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Mudryk ankle injury leaves Spurs paying for a player who cannot help De Zerbi's winless start
Mykhailo Mudryk has sustained an ankle injury in training just one match into his Tottenham loan from Chelsea, ruling him out for up to two months. The setback compounds a miserable opening to Roberto De Zerbi's first full season, with Spurs winless and goalless after three Premier League games.
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Real Madrid weigh Mac Allister swap with Camavinga as Atlético circle and City eye Alvarez return
Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister and considering a swap involving Eduardo Camavinga, while Atlético Madrid are said to be ready to rival them. Separately, Manchester City have held talks with Barcelona over Erling Haaland and are exploring a reunion with Julián Alvarez.
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Croft says Russell deserved equal strategy call after Mercedes cost him Monza win
Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft argues George Russell had every right to feel aggrieved after Mercedes pitted team-mate Kimi Antonelli during a virtual safety car period at Monza but left the race leader out, a decision that ultimately handed Antonelli victory.
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Nathan Jones accuses linesman of staring at him 'like I'd volleyed his cat' after disallowed goal costs Charlton
Charlton manager Nathan Jones launched a colourful attack on assistant referee Bhupinder Gill after Tyreece Campbell's first-half goal was ruled offside in a 0-0 Championship draw with QPR at The Valley on Wednesday — his second public criticism of officials in four days.
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Christian Wade backs Newcastle Red Bulls to become one of rugby's best after Red Bull Salzburg immersion
Christian Wade says a pre-season visit to Red Bull's 'James Bond-style' Athlete Performance Centre in Salzburg has convinced him Newcastle Red Bulls have everything in place to become one of the best teams in the world.
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Dembélé scores twice and playfully taunts Kvaratskhelia, left on the bench all evening
Starting and decisive against Slovan Bratislava (6-1) on Wednesday in the Champions League, Ousmane Dembélé scored a brace and provided two assists before gently ribbing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who remained on the bench throughout the match.
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