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Fans cheer for Palestine at football match in Spain

The Palestinian national football team played their first match in Europe in a generation against Basque Country in Bilbao, Spain.

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Major League Soccer announces plan to shift season to July through May

The league announced Thursday its plan to transition from a February through October schedule to July through May, starting with the 2027-28 regular season. The change matches the schedules of international leagues like the Premier Leagu...

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Osimhen's double set Nigeria past Gabon into DR Congo final

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a masterclass in decisive timing, scoring two crucial goals in extra time to propel Nigeria to a 4-1 victory over Gabon in a tense World Cup qualifying semifinal playoff on Thursday, keeping ...

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Anguissa suffers long-term injury blow as Napoli’s crisis deepens

Anguissa has been a key figure this season, contributing four goals and two assists in 15 appearances across Serie A and the Champions League.

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It's a 'dream come true' for these 2026 FIFA World Cup volunteers

250,000 people across Canada applied to volunteer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto. CBC's Dale Manucdoc spoke to some team members about the excitement at the new volunteer centre at Humber Polytechnic’s Lakeshore campus.

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Morocco prepares volunteers ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

As the Africa Cup of Nations fast approaches, Morocco is stepping up preparations by training hundreds of young volunteers to help ensure the tournament’s success.

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Cristiano Ronaldo says next year's World Cup will be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo announced Tuesday that next year's World Cup in North America would be his last. The 40-year-old soccer star has played in five World Cups.

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Mbappe, PSG to start court battle over pay dispute

Mbappe who moved to Spanish giants Real Madrid as a free agent last year argues that PSG owe him 55 million euros in unpaid salaries and bonuses.

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Messi, Argentina team to join Angola's 50th independence anniversary

Lionel Messi and his teammates will play an exhibition game against the Angolan national team on Friday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup 'definitely' his last

Cristiano Ronaldo said on Tuesday he expects his record sixth World Cup next year at age 41 will be his last.

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#TheMoment an 'icicle-kick' helped win Canada's premier league final

Soccer player David Rodriguez tells The National about the moment he scored a bicycle kick in the snow, dubbed an icicle-kick, in Canada’s Premiere League final to tie the game and propel his team, Atlético Ottawa, to win the championship.

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Mbappe, PSG to start court battle over pay dispute

Mbappe who moved to Spanish giants Real Madrid as a free agent last year argues that PSG owe him 55 million euros in unpaid salaries and bonuses.

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Salah, Hakimi, Chawinga and Nnadozie make FIFA 2025 Awards shortlist

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Malawi’s Temwa Chaŵinga and Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie lead African nominees for this year's FIFA The Best Football Awards 2025.

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UK police braced for clashes as Aston Villa host Maccabi Tel Aviv

Pro-Palestine groups calling for Israel’s removal from FIFA are expected to protest outside Villa Park in Birmingham.

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FIFA sets new record with most nationalities fielded in a football match

FIFA has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the most nationalities participating in a football exhibition match, with 69 nationalities taking part

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Football star David Beckham knighted by King Charles III

The former football player was recognised for his services to sport and charity.

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Football star David Beckham knighted by King Charles III

The former football player was recognized for his services to sport and charity.

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Scoring goals, planting trees: Gambia’s green football win

In The Gambia, young football players are turning their passion for sport into climate action.

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Champions League: PSG prepare for heavyweight clash with Bayern

Tuesday's game at Parc des Princes will be a repeat of the 2019-20 Champions League final in Lisbon, where Kingsley Coman scored the only goal as Bayern secured a sixth European crown.

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Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé awarded Golden Boot for first time

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe was presented with the 2024-25 Golden Boot award on Friday in front of him team mates at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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Vincent Kompany signs new Bayern Munich deal running to 2029

The Belgian said he was grateful and honoured by the trust the club was placing in him and was looking forward to continuing his journey with the team.

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Afghan women's historic debut at FIFA Unites tournament in Morocco

A significant moment for the Afghan women following their debut at the FIFA Unites tournament, currently taking place in Morocco.

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Liverpool coach says he's not worried about Mo Salah's form

The legendary 33-year-old player has been way below his record-breaking performance of last season.

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Lionel Messi signs new contract with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport’s biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadi...

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Vincent Kompany signs new Bayern Munich deal running to 2029

The Belgian said he was grateful and honoured by the trust the club was placing in him and was looking forward to continuing his journey with the team.

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Bayern Munich extends coach Kompany's contract to 2029

The Belgian said he was grateful and honoured by the trust the club was placing in him and was looking forward to continuing his journey with the team.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Jr to play his first U16 tournament for Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo's son has been called up to Portugal's Under-16 squad for the first time.

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Morocco beats Argentina to win its first Under-20 World Cup title

Striker Yassir Zabiri scored twice as Morocco won its first Under-20 World Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv fans banned from UK match

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticised the decision by local authorities and police to keep Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters out of the stadium due to security fears , linking the decision with anti-semitism.

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English soccer club bars Israel Maccabi fans over protest fears

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said fans of Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv should not be barred from a soccer match in Birmingham next month. Aston Villa said traveling Maccabi fans - who were involved in violence a year ago in A...