Paquetá could sue FA after spot-fixing acquittal

LONDON, England:Lucas Paquetá, the West Ham United and Brazil midfielder, is weighing the possibility of suing the Football Association (FA) after being acquitted of four spot-fixing charges by an independent commission in July. The FA confirmed it would not appeal the verdict, which halted a thwarted £80 million transfer to Manchester City and…
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Wrexham’s Moore sends Wales top of WCQ group

Wales secured a vital 1-0 victory over Kazakhstan in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying Group J fixture on Thursday, propelled by a decisive goal from Wrexham striker Kieffer Moore. The goal, scored in the 24th minute, marked Moore’s 15th international tally and his 50th cap for Wales, drawing him level with Welsh legend John Charles. This narrow…
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Messi says goodbye in Argentina, ‘we’ll see’ on WC

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Lionel Messi has formally bid farewell to the Argentina national team following their recent international commitments, leaving his participation in the upcoming World Cup unspecified. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner conveyed the announcement during a public statement on Thursday, signaling an end to an era while refraining…
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Antony: I turned down Bayern, wanted Betis return

SEVILLE, Spain: Brazilian winger Antony has officially completed his transfer to Real Betis, signing a four-year contract after turning down an opportunity to join Bayern Munich. The deal, finalized in early September 2025, reportedly includes an initial fee in the region of €25 million, with potential add-ons linked to performance and appearances.…
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Salah hits out at fan account on X over disrespect

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has publicly criticized a prominent fan-run social media account for posting content he described as disrespectful towards teammates Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez. The incident sparked discussion about player-fan relations amid a challenging phase for the club. Salah’s comments came in response to posts by the fan…
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Jesus, Chiesa, Tel notable absentees in CL squads

Gabriel Jesus, Mathys Tel, and Federico Chiesa have been notably excluded from their respective clubs' 23-player squads submitted for this season's UEFA Champions League. Jesus, sidelined since January due to knee surgery, has not featured this season for Arsenal and is absent from their squad. Tottenham Hotspur has left out their £35 million…
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FIFA to use dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets

ZURICH, Switzerland: FIFA has announced the introduction of a dynamic pricing model for ticket sales to the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The new pricing strategy, set to commence with the rollout of tickets in early 2025, aims to adjust prices in real-time based on demand, offering fans a broader…
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