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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
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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
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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
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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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Pio Esposito ‘felt crushed’ after Italy penalty miss and wants to ‘improve’ his English
Inter talent Francesco Pio Esposito felt ‘crushed’ after missing a penalty kick for Italy in the World Cup play-off Final against Bosnia and Herzegovina: ‘I was staring at a fixed point and coul...
Apr 11
3 min
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Somalia president congratulates World Cup-bound referee Omar Artan
Somalia president Hassan Mohamud congratulated football referee Omar Artan who has made history as the first Somalian to be selected to officiate at the World Cup finals.President Mohamud said Artan had raised Somalia's reputation on the international stage.
Apr 11
2 min
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Expert opinion: why was Jean-Jacques Ndala left out of the 2026 World Cup?
ExclusiveExpert opinion: why was Jean-Jacques Ndala left out of the 2026 World Cup?Jean-Jacques Ndala/@CAFAgainst all expectations, Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala was not included in the list of...
Apr 11
2 min
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Uncapped Chambers 'deserves her chance' - Bell
Northern Ireland midfielder Megan Bell says that she is "really delighted" that uncapped Linfield striker Cora Chambers has been included in the squad for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers against Malta.
Apr 11
2 min
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A tough season, playing angry, and messaging Michael Owen
Ollie Watkins speaks to Kelly Somers about Aston Villa, England and his World Cup dream.
Apr 11
5 min