No Fifa plans for Iran-Italy swap at World Cup

Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure".

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Fernandes would win Ballon d'Or at Man City - Pogba

Paul Pogba believes Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes would be in contention to win the Ballon d'Or if he played for a team like Manchester City.

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Wembanyama wins NBA award with 100% of vote

San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama is named the first unanimous winner of the NBA's defensive player of the year award.

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How Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in 'old school battle'

Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy discuss how "two top players" in Erling Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in Manchester City's 2-1 victory against Arsenal.

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Why Man City 'leg-beaters' can make difference against Arsenal - Pulis

Tony Pulis explains why Manchester City's attacking players could prove to be their match-winners in Sunday's Premier League title showdown with leaders Arsenal.

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£111 trains will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup - Fifa

Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect".

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Otter mayhem after 'challenging beast' sneaks into garden centre

A fishing net had to be used to capture the "challenging beast" in a south of Scotland store.

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