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Ronaldo Departs Portugal Camp as Jesus Denies Rift with Captain

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's international camp following a dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus over playing time. The 41-year-old forward promised to explain his departure publicly, while Jesus denied any serious conflict with his captain.

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Haaland unfazed by City verdict as Norway prepare for Wales

Erling Haaland shows no signs of distraction following Manchester City's guilty verdict on 114 financial rule breaches. The striker will play for Norway against Wales on Thursday, with teammates describing him as focused and unchanged by the controversy surrounding his club.

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Pato-backed consortium completes Northampton Town takeover

Sports Alpha Capital has completed its takeover of Northampton Town with approval from football authorities. The consortium, backed by former Brazil international Alexandre Pato, takes a 70% stake while leaving the club debt-free.

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Pocognoli faces goalkeeper question and tactical dilemmas after Switzerland rout

Scotland's 3-0 defeat to Switzerland on 29 September exposed goalkeeper Angus Gunn's vulnerabilities and left manager Sebastian Pocognoli facing multiple tactical questions ahead of the North Macedonia fixture. The loss, compounded by a 10th-man disadvantage after Jack Hendry's red card, extends ...

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Mulbarton Wanderers wins FA Cup replay after referee error, draws record crowd

Mulbarton Wanderers defeated Woodford Town 2-0 in a replayed FA Cup tie after the Football Association ordered a rematch due to a referee's procedural error. A record crowd of 806 attended the match at the club's Norfolk ground.

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Fishlock to return as Wales coach if they reach World Cup play-off final

Jess Fishlock will rejoin Wales as a coach if they beat Albania in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final, head coach Rhian Wilkinson has confirmed. The 39-year-old retired from international football last October but continues to excel for Seattle Reign.

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Hogh content with Celtic despite slow start to Scottish campaign

Kasper Hogh expresses contentment with his Celtic transfer despite scoring in only one of nine appearances. Updates from Scottish football include Ryan Naderi's Czech Republic debut and Aberdeen's £1.2m community pitch project.

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Pocognoli faces North Macedonia test after Switzerland nightmare

Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli faces a critical test against North Macedonia on 3 October after his side's 3-0 Hampden defeat to Switzerland left him winless in his first two games in charge.

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Van Dijk on Real Madrid's radar as Bayern pursues Kounde and Olise

Real Madrid eye Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk as a free agent, while Bayern Munich pursue Barcelona's Jules Kounde and prepare a new contract for Michael Olise. Manchester United target Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta and plan fresh terms for Luke Shaw.

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Scotland Suffer Heavy Defeat to Switzerland in Pocognoli's Home Opener

Scotland lost 3-0 to Switzerland in a Nations League match marred by Jack Hendry's early red card. Oli McBurnie battled impressively as a lone striker, earning the highest player rating of 7, while the team struggled with numerical disadvantage throughout.

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Gordon Shines Again as England Beats Czech Republic 2-0 in Nations League

England defeated the Czech Republic 2-0 in the Nations League with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane. Gordon scored his second goal in consecutive matches, while the team kept a clean sheet in their first victory of the competition.

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Manchester City Guilty of 114 Financial Breaches Over Nearly a Decade

Manchester City has been found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges spanning nearly a decade. The independent panel determined the club used sham commercial contracts worth £830.69m to artificially inflate revenues. Sanctions remain to be determined, with City signalling its inte...

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