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'We can't pretend nothing is happening': Poland refuses Russia match

“I can't imagine playing a match with the Russian National Team in a situation when armed aggression in Ukraine continues,” said striker Robert Lewandowski

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Russia stripped of Champions League final over Ukraine invasion

The final will now be played at the Stade de France in Paris on May 28th and not the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg.

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Playing the number 9 role: How important is it in modern football?

In partnership with Media City

Manchester City and Liverpool both play without traditional strikers but in Germany it's a different story. How important is the number 9 in football?

World News

UEFA to move Champions League final from Russia amid Ukraine invasion

UEFA officials are set to confirm removing the May 28 showpiece game from St Petersburg at an extraordinary meeting on Friday, a source told AP.

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Ajax reaches settlement agreement with Abdelhak Nouri's family

The young Dutch player suffered severe and permanent brain damage after collapsing during a preseason friendly in 2017.

Football Now

Do great footballers make great managers?

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Football Now explores whether being a great footballer gives you a better opportunity to succeed in management.

World News

UEFA to offer 10,000 free tickets for Champions League final

Free tickets will also be offered for the Europa League, Europa Conference League, and Women's Champions League finals.

Football Now

What is it like to be a professional footballer during the pandemic?

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Having surpassed two years since the first matches were postponed, Football Now looks back at life for footballers during the height of Covid-19.

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Legia Warsaw strike deal to become NFT pioneers in European football

The deal with Capital Block will see the team develop and NFT strategy to engage fans and create drops of some of the clubs most important moments.

World News

Animal charity takes French footballer Kurt Zouma's cats into care

The 27-year-old, currently playing for West Ham United in England, is seen kicking and slapping a cat in a video released by The Sun newspaper.

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Beckham attends Amateur Women's football tournament at Qatar's Education Stadium

Former England international David Beckham attends an Amateur Women's football tournament at Qatar's Education Stadium

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Ecstatic crowds greet victorious Senegal on Cup of Nations return

Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic and chanting fans gather in the streets of Dakar to see the players of their national football team, who return home after winning the Africa Cup of Nations and sit on top of a bus as they parade to the presidential palace

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Fans wait near Dakar airport for the return of the Senegalese AFCON champions

Hundreds of fans are waiting near the Léopold-Sédar-Senghor international airport for the return of the AFCON Champions Senegal

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Greece seeks tougher rules on football supporters' groups after murder

The 19-year-old victim was allegedly killed by supporters of a rival football team last week.

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Overmars quits Ajax over 'inappropriate messages' to female staff

The former footballer admitted that he was "ashamed" of his "unacceptable" behaviour.

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Senegalese celebrate first Africa Cup of Nations victory in Dakar

Thousands football fans in Senegal's capital Dakar celebrate the victory of the country's first Africa Cup of Nations title after Sunday's final against Egypt

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Celebrations in Dakar as Senegal beat Egypt to claim first African Cup

Senegal won a penalty shootout 4-2 after the final in Yaoundé ended 0-0 after extra time, to claim their first Africa Cup of Nations title.

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VAR: Has it improved football or has it made it worse?

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VAR is no longer a new concept but four years after its introduction into European football, is it actually serving its purpose?

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Team drops rapist player after intervention from bestselling author

Raith Rovers have reneged on their signing of David Goodwillie who was found guilty by a judge of raping a woman in 2017.

Sport

Christian Eriksen signs for Brentford, seven months after heart attack

He collapsed during Denmark's match against Finland last June.