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Weir on World Cup dreams, coaching kids in Fife & Empire Biscuits
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Weir on World Cup dreams, coaching kids in Fife & Empire Biscuits

Real Madrid star Caroline Weir on the pull of home, working with the next generation in Fife and Scotland's bid to reach the 2027 World Cup.

Apr 13
3 min
How do Republic of Ireland stop prolific Pajor?
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How do Republic of Ireland stop prolific Pajor?

Ahead of their crucial World Cup 2027 qualifying double-header against Poland, BBC Sport NI looks at how the Republic of Ireland can nullify the threat of prolific striker Ewa Pajor.

Apr 13
3 min
USMNT World Cup roster watch: Tyler Adams returns as Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi stay hot
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USMNT World Cup roster watch: Tyler Adams returns as Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi stay hot

The USMNT player pool had a mixed weekend of fortunes, highlighted by the return of key midfielders Tyler Adams and Johnny Cardoso from injury.

Apr 13
3 min
Scotland beat Namibia thanks to McMullen masterclass
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Scotland beat Namibia thanks to McMullen masterclass

Brandon McMullen takes three wickets and hits a superb century to lead Scotland to victory over Namibia in World Cup League Two.

Apr 13
2 min
Inter: Zielinski reveals Lautaro’s message after World Cup play-off exit
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Inter: Zielinski reveals Lautaro’s message after World Cup play-off exit

Inter midfielder Piotr Zielinski reveals Lautaro Martinez texted him after the Poland national team lost in the World Cup play-off Final against Sweden: ‘These are the small but big things that chan...

Apr 11
4 min
61 days to the World Cup: The goal that turned Robin van Persie into the 'Flying Dutchman'
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61 days to the World Cup: The goal that turned Robin van Persie into the 'Flying Dutchman'

The downfall of reigning champion Spain in 2014 began with van Persie's header.

Apr 11
3 min
Coach hunt on Facebook, a FIFA village dreams of the World Cup
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Coach hunt on Facebook, a FIFA village dreams of the World Cup

A village of 4,500 inhabitants dreams of the World Cup and is looking for a UEFA-licensed coach via Facebook. Okay, strictly speaking, the Caribbean island of Montserrat, which is a British Overseas T...

Apr 11
2 min
Will Bayern Munich phenom Lennart Karl’s injury prevent him from making the World Cup squad for Germany?
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Will Bayern Munich phenom Lennart Karl’s injury prevent him from making the World Cup squad for Germany?

The FC Bayern youngster is out for a key stretch?

Apr 11
2 min
Rhiannon Roberts column: Changing of the guard and playing in Wrexham
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Rhiannon Roberts column: Changing of the guard and playing in Wrexham

In her debut BBC Sport column, Rhiannon Roberts discusses Wales' upcoming World Cup qualifying double header with Albania, the changing of the guard within the squad and her excitement at playing for her country in Wrexham again.

Apr 11
4 min
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