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England seek second T20 win over Sri Lanka at Cardiff

England face Sri Lanka in the second T20 international at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on 17 September 2026, seeking to extend their 119-run victory from the opening match. Captain Harry Brook's unbeaten 114 powered England to 254 in the first game.

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FA Chair Demands Infantino Disclose World Cup Privatisation Plan Documents

England's FA chair demands Gianni Infantino release all documents related to his scrapped World Cup privatisation plan before the Fifa Council meets on 15 October, citing governance failures and demanding explanation for Folarin Balogun's overturned suspension.

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Parkinson seeks response as Wrexham face Southampton test

Wrexham face Southampton on Saturday seeking to bounce back from a 6-0 defeat to West Ham. Manager Phil Parkinson has earned backing from ownership despite the heavy loss, with the club's history suggesting they possess the resilience to recover.

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Can Hibs replicate Hearts and Motherwell's foreign manager strategy?

After sacking David Gray, Hibernian must decide whether to follow Hearts and Motherwell by appointing a foreign manager or opt for a domestic candidate. The club faces fundamental questions about its identity and structure.

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Anyadike and Munro earn maiden Wales U21 call-ups for European qualifiers

Noah Anyadike and Reece Munro have been called up to Wales Under-21s for the first time, selected by Matty Jones for European Championship qualifiers against Belgium and Austria. Anyadike, 15, is a record-breaker at Cardiff City, while Munro is a Manchester United prospect.

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Hallgrimsson holds individual talks with squad over Israel fixtures

Ireland head coach Hallgrimsson has held individual meetings with squad members about forthcoming Nations League matches against Israel, confirming collective discomfort with the fixtures while pledging commitment to fulfil them.

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Lawlor's return lifts Cardiff ahead of Charlton clash

Dylan Lawlor returns to availability for Cardiff City's Championship fixture against Charlton Athletic on 19 September 2026, providing relief to manager Brian Barry-Murphy as the club battles an extended injury list affecting their defensive options.

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Leicestershire stares at relegation after 28-point pitch penalty upheld

Leicestershire faces near-certain relegation after the Cricket Regulator upheld a pitch-related charge, resulting in a 28-point deduction that leaves them 38 points from safety. Warwickshire consolidated their lead with a second successive two-day victory, while Somerset mounted a dramatic recove...

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Rangers set £800k fee for Penrice as Celtic stars face transfer scrutiny

Rangers will pay £800,000 to sign left-back James Penrice permanently next summer, while Celtic face questions over squad depth and succession planning. Yang Hyun-jun has sacrificed crucial matches for South Korea's Asian Cup bid, and Jermain Defoe remains open to a coaching role at Ibrox.

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Carrick brushes off pressure after United's historic Old Trafford collapse

Manchester United lost 3-2 at home to Brighton in the Carabao Cup, ending a 50-year record of not losing at Old Trafford when leading 2-0. Manager Michael Carrick says he is not bothered by pressure, but the club's mood suggests otherwise.

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Boehly and Walter exit Chelsea as Clearlake takes full control

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their Chelsea stakes to Clearlake Capital, which now holds complete ownership of the club. Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss also divested his holding.

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De la Fuente Extends Spain Deal to 2032 After World Cup Glory

Luis de la Fuente has extended his contract as Spain head coach until 2032, securing his position through the 2030 World Cup on home soil. The 65-year-old has won three major trophies since taking charge in December 2022, including Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup.

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