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UEFA chief warns clubs "money doesn't rule"

European football's governing body UEFA is holding its annual congress in Helsinki

Spain

Spanish football manager arrested for match-fixing after his team's 12-0 thrashing

Filippo Vito di Perro, the Italian manager of third division Spanish football club Eldense, has been arrested for allegations of match fixing.

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FIFA reveals allocation plan for 2026 World Cup

Two months after FIFA decided to expand the 2026 World Cup from 32 teams to 48, football’s world governing body has revealed its allocation plan for the…

Spain

Fighting to win - parents brawl at a junior football match in Spain

Several people were taken to hospital after pitch-side punches were thrown at the tots' tournament in Majorca

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Bastian Schweinsteiger officially unveiled

German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger was officially unveiled by his new club the Chicago Fire on Wednesday.

Portugal

Ronaldo bronze bust grabs limelight for all the wrong reasons

A bronze bust of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has become an internet joke, being the latest in a series of failed attempts to capture his model good looks.

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Video technology helps Spain down France

Spain’s Gerard Deulofeu scored one and created another but had to share the limelight with the video assistant referee in a 2-0 friendly win over France in Paris on…

Portugal

Bizarre bust of Ronaldo unveiled

Both the Portuguese President and Prime minister were present with Cristiano Ronaldo at a ceremony in the football star’s hometown, but it was the bizarre bronze bust unveiled of the footballer that h

Iceland

Baby boom in Iceland nine months after Euro 2016 victory over England

Nine months on from Iceland’s historic win over England in the Euro 2016 tournament, clues of how the Nordic nation celebrated their 2-1 victory are starting to show, or more accurately, come into the

Sport

Messi banned for four international matches

Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been banned from the Albiceleste’s next four competitive internationals for swearing at a match official in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Chile The decision means the 29-y

World News

Madeira to rename airport after local hero Ronaldo

Football superstar Christiano Ronaldo’s home island of Madeira is to rename its airport in honour of the Portuguese international legend.

Sport

England and Germany stay on course in World Cup qualifiers

World champions Germany cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Azerbaijan to stay on track for a spot in next year’s football extravaganza after opening up a seven-point lead in Group…

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André Schürrle brace sees Germany thrash Azerbaijan

André Schürrle scored twice as Germany beat Azerbaijan 4-1 in their World Cup qualifier.

Sport

Holland sack coach Danny Blind

The Netherlands have sacked their coach Danny Blind less than 24 hours after the team slumped to a 2-0 defeat in Bulgaria in their World Cup qualifiers.

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Russia 2018 - Ronaldo fires Portugal past Hungary; Lukaku's late late show saves Belgian blushes

France survived a scare in the World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg to maintain their march towards Russia.

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Germany and England pursue unbeaten path to Russia 2018

Germany and England are both expected to ring several changes for their World Cup qualifiers because of injuries

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Russia 2018 - Wales see red in draw with Ireland

Wales' Neil Taylor was sent off after making a horrific challenge on Ireland defender Seamus Coleman

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Russia 2018 - France look to extend lead; Portugal face Hungary

France expect to extend their lead while Portugal look to strengthen their qualification hopes

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There will be no breakaway Super League - Uefa boss Ceferin

Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin said on Wednesday there will be no continental Super League whilst he is in charge of European football’s governing body.

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Wilmots appointed Ivory Coast coach

Marc Wilmots has been appointed head coach of the Ivory Coast.