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Jose Mourinho: one of football's most captivating and controversial figures

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The self-proclaimed ‘Special One' Jose Mourinho has brought both success - and unrest - to every club he has managed.

Culture news

Five English football teams commission official poems

Five English football teams are commissioning official poems for their clubs as part of a scheme to encourage youth literacy.

Turkey

Turkey's Galatasaray accuses Jose Mourinho of 'racist comments'

The Portuguese coach, who once declared himself to be "the Special One," was fined and suspended earlier in the season for a tirade against local match officials and the league.

The Dialogue

Nasser Al-Khori leverages the power of sport to shape the leaders of tomorrow

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Nasser Al-Khori is the driving force behind Generation Amazing, the foundation is a legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

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Football Now

Season 2024/25: Where has it gone wrong for Manchester City?

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After winning the Premier League four years in a row, Manchester City’s bid for a fifth consecutive title is doubtful.

Sport

Former Spanish football boss Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault

Rubiales was cleared of the charge of coercion for trying to downplay the kiss on the lips of Hermoso during the Women’s World Cup awards ceremony after the final in Sydney.

EuroVerify

Did FC Porto's former president predict Lisbon earthquake?

The front page of an old edition of a defunct Portuguese newspaper has gone viral for allegedly showing an eerily accurate prediction by the late Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa that Lisbon would experience an earthquake on the day of his funeral.

Football Now

The rise of Como 1907: Italy's richest club

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Italy's Lake Como is a top European holiday hotspot. The new team in charge of the local football club, Como 1907, hope to make the city a popular football destination too.

Football Now

What is behind Brazil and Argentina's diverging football paths?

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The two countries are synonymous with South American success - but on the club and international stage, the success of Argentinian and Brazilian football could not be further apart.

Green News

The beautiful game? Football is responsible for as much CO2 as Austria

The most popular sport in the world is coming under scrutiny for rising emissions and lack of climate action.

Europe News

Rubiales' World Cup kiss was not consensual, Hermoso says at trial

Spanish women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso testified at the trial of ex-football chief Luis Rubiales that she did not consent to the kiss in 2023.

Football Now

Barca and Real Madrid: ‘El Clasico’ – football’s iconic rivalry

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Matches between Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are highly anticipated by fans worldwide. Different philosophies, politics, and regional pride make El Clasico a must-watch.

Football Now

What is next for Paris Saint-Germain?

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After failing to win the Champions League crown with a superstar team, Paris Saint-Germain are looking to youth to secure Europe’s most coveted prize.

Football Now

What is the role of agents in modern football?

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A footballer's worth off the pitch is just as important as on the pitch. From securing dream transfers to big brand endorsements, agents shape many footballer's careers.

Sport

Lazio's falconer defies sacking for posting photos of penis implant

Spaniard Juan Bernabé was fired by Lazio football club for posting photos of his penis on social media after undergoing enhancement surgery.

Football Now

Qatar’s Asian Cup legacy one year on

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Hosting global football tournaments has left a long-lasting legacy for the Gulf state.

Sport

Didier Deschamps to step down as France coach after 2026 World Cup

Deschamps led Les Bleus to championship glory in 2018.

Lifestyle

Football-loving Brazilian nun becomes world’s oldest living person

Sister Inah went from a fragile child to the world’s oldest living person – thanks not least to her Catholic faith, love of football and cheerful spirit.

Football Now

What will be the biggest football stories of 2025?

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The inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup is the most anticipated tournament of the year. Despite there being plenty of time until kick-off, there are concerns about fixture congestion.

Football Now

The Best of Football Now in 2024

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Over the year, we brought you some of football’s biggest names and the biggest stories on — and off — the pitch.