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'This is not Wrexham': Jon McClure takes charge of world's oldest football club

Jon McClure, frontman of Reverend and the Makers, has taken charge of Sheffield FC, the world's oldest football club founded in 1857. A new podcast documents the club's 2025-26 season as it pursues promotion while planning a return to Sheffield after 25 years in Dronfield.

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Test Your Football Knowledge With Three Daily Quizzes

Test your football knowledge with three interactive daily quizzes: identify mystery players with minimal clues, answer five questions in five minutes, and solve a challenging brainteaser puzzle.

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Infantino Opens Door to External Governance Review Amid FFE Backlash

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent external review of the organisation's governance and a structured consultation with member associations, signalling a significant shift in stance following backlash over his failed Fifa Forward Enterprise investment plan.

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Scotland Squad Takes Shape for Pocognoli's First Nations League Campaign

Sebastien Pocognoli's Scotland squad for the Nations League blends experience with youth, shaped by injuries to McTominay, Shankland and Adams. Goalkeeping has stabilised, but right-back remains problematic. The squad begins competitive action away to Slovenia on 26 September.

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Over 160 Irish athletes call on national team to boycott Israel Nations League matches

More than 160 Irish sportspeople have signed an open letter urging the Republic of Ireland to boycott their Nations League matches against Israel on 27 September and 4 October. The FAI has voted to proceed with the fixtures despite boycott pressure, citing potential financial and sporting harm.

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Xhaka admits obtaining forged Covid certificate as Swiss prosecutors investigate

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admits obtaining a forged Covid certificate in 2022 and is withdrawn from the national team. Lucerne prosecutors are investigating possible document forgery, with questioning expected in early October.

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Pick Your Wales XI to Face Portugal in Lisbon Showdown

Wales manager Craig Bellamy faces Portugal in a Nations League opener on 24 September with several key players unavailable through injury. Fans can select their own starting XI and formation to challenge Ronaldo's side.

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Wilson, Darlow and Broadhead ruled out of Wales Nations League squad

Wales manager Craig Bellamy faces fresh injury setbacks with Harry Wilson, Nathan Broadhead and Karl Darlow all unavailable for the Nations League campaign. Veteran Leicester keeper David Cornell and Huddersfield forward Joe Taylor have been called up as replacements.

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Gibbs-White to join England squad as Palmer withdraws with injury

Morgan Gibbs-White will join England's Nations League squad as a replacement for Cole Palmer, who is withdrawing due to injury. The Nottingham Forest midfielder had narrowly missed initial selection but will now feature as Tuchel reshapes his midfield options.

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Northern Ireland Return to League B with Youth, Kvaratskhelia Test and Bradley Absence

Northern Ireland return to UEFA Nations League's second tier for the first time since 2020, beginning a four-game campaign against Georgia, Hungary and Ukraine. The squad is one of the youngest in recent years, with an average age of 24, but faces the significant absence of Liverpool captain Cono...

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Wolves-West Brom derby passes without major incident despite mural vandalism

Wolverhampton Wanderers beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 in their first league meeting in over five years, with police reporting the derby passed without major incident despite vandalism of a commemorative mural beforehand.

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McInnes transforms Rangers into derby force as Celtic's struggles deepen

Rangers secured a second Old Firm derby victory in seven days, defeating Celtic 1-0 at Celtic Park to extend their winning streak and cut the league gap to two points. Derek McInnes became the first Rangers manager since Graeme Souness in 1986 to win his opening two matches against Celtic, while ...

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