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Maradona's 1986 World Cup final jersey back in Argentine hands

Argentina fans rejoiced as one of national hero Diego Maradona's iconic jerseys was "returned" to them during a ceremony in Madrid's Argentinian embassy.

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Welcome to Wrexham: Ryan Reynolds buys football club in new docuseries

A new docuseries titled Welcome to Wrexham follows Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s takeover of Wales’ oldest football club

Football Now

World Cup 2022 Qatar: What accommodation is available for fans?

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With over one million supporters expected to visit Qatar during the tournament, we take a look at the accommodation options on offer for supporters.

Sport

Who is playing who in this year's Champions League?

Holders Real Madrid were drawn into Group F alongside Shakhtar Donetsk, RB Leipzig, and Celtic

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Belgium

Watch: Violent brawl between football fans shakes central Brussels

A cafe in Brussels centre was pelted with chairs, tables and other objects after a brawl broke out between supporters of two European football teams on Wednesday evening.

Ukraine

Six months later, football league returns to war-torn Ukraine

Although the domestic competition will be restarted in Kyiv on National Flag Day, no fans will be allowed to the stadiums, and teams will have to be rushed to a shelter in case of an alert.

United Kingdom

Man United fans protest against US owners ahead of Liverpool game

The protests were spurred by two losses in the two opening games of the new season and doubts over how the Glazer family has been leading the club in recent years.

Football Now

FIFA World Cup 2022: A record-breaking tournament for penalties?

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The implementation of VAR contributed to the high number of penalties at the FIFA World Cup in 2018. Could we see even more four years later?

Football Now

'100 Days to Go' until the FIFA World Cup 2022

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The countdown to Qatar 2022 continues with the '100 Days to Go' landmark being reached. Preparations are in full swing - we're in Doha to check on the progress being made.

Sport

Footballer Benjamin Mendy goes on trial in the UK on rape charges

The French World Cup winner faces eight counts of rape, one of attempted rape and one of sexual assault. He has pleaded not guilty.

Football Now

Football and Disability: How is the game becoming more inclusive?

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Football is a game that brings people together. In World Cup year we join 11-year-old Yussif (& David Beckham) to see how he fights adversity with a smile.

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England's 'Lionesses' of football celebrated in London

England's women footballers celebrated their first major title in front of a packed Trafalgar Square on Monday after beating Germany at Euro 2022.

United Kingdom

England's Euro 2022 victory over Germany 'will change society'

"Listen, the legacy of this tournament is the change in society," said England captain Leah Williamson.

Culture news

LEGOLAND unveils England Lionesses miniatures for Euro final

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort has unveiled its version of England's women's football team ahead of Sunday's European Championship final against Germany. Do the miniatures match-up for the big occasion?

Culture news

Wagatha Christie: Rebekah Vardy loses libel case against Coleen Rooney

Rebekah Vardy has lost her libel case against Coleen Rooney, in a case dubbed the Wagatha Christie trial. But how did the battle start between the former friends and footballer's wives?

Football Now

Which football legends will exit in style at the World Cup?

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It's the 'Last Dance' for a number of football legends at the World Cup. But will Messi, Ronaldo, Modric & Suarez go out in style - or with a whimper?

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Argentinians send space messages for Maradona

Argentine fans are paying tribute to football legend Diego Maradona by leaving recorded messages that will be carried into space by a satellite.

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Who will be the best young player at the World Cup?

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Which young players will light up the FIFA World Cup 2022? Kylian Mbappe was the star in 2018 but who will make their name in Qatar in November?

Culture news

Fifa 23 to feature women's clubs for the first time

As women's football increased in popularity more and more, the Fifa video games will feature women's leagues for the first time ever.

Sport

Cologne calls on UEFA for Belarusian club ban

German football club Cologne demands the exclusion of Belarusian teams from European competitions because of the country's support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.