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Meet the Sunday League team that has played 1,800 Premier League matches

Meet the Sunday League team that has played 1,800 Premier League matches

✨ Check out this insightful post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ’‘ Key idea: Along with Cisse's six goals on his debut, Ireland have scored eight goals in three games for Wythenshawe, while Boyd has scored five times on his debut and Lescott, who plays at centre-back, has scored a hat-trick in one game against them.Wythenshawe lead the Premier League with three wins from three and a goal difference of +19. Paul Barrow, 38, who plays on the wing for Collegiate OB, took on former Wigan full-back Figueroa on Sunday - and had to explain to his nine-year-old son…
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England v Australia: Rhys Walsh, Juhamat Shibasaki and Mark Nawakanitawasi start for the Kangaroos

England v Australia: Rhys Walsh, Juhamat Shibasaki and Mark Nawakanitawasi start for the Kangaroos

πŸš€ Read this awesome post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ“Œ Main takeaway: Striker Keaun Kolwamatangi, the fourth arrival, will start on the bench. He has switched allegiance from Tonga, for whom he played in the last World Cup three years ago. He also played for them in the three-match series against England in 2023.β€œIt will be very exciting for them all to wear the green and gold for the first time in a Test match at such an iconic stadium,” Australia head coach Kevin Walters said."I'm excited for them and for all our players. Every member of our…
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Aston Villa warns fans of political messages in the Maccabi Tel Aviv match

Aston Villa warns fans of political messages in the Maccabi Tel Aviv match

πŸ’₯ Discover this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ“Œ Here’s what you’ll learn: West Midlands Police said on Thursday they had classified the match as β€œhigh risk” based on intelligence and previous incidents, including β€œviolent clashes and hate crimes that occurred during the 2024 Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam.”Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was one of many politicians to condemn the move and called for the ban to be scrapped.However, the UK's Football Policing Unit said it was "important that we respect and support the structures in place to make these…
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Hannibal Mejbri: FA reviews claim Burnley midfielder spat at Leeds United fans

Hannibal Mejbri: FA reviews claim Burnley midfielder spat at Leeds United fans

πŸ’₯ Check out this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ“Œ Main takeaway: The FA are looking into claims that Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri spat at Leeds United fans during the Clarets' win over Turf Moor on Saturday.Lancashire Police are also "establishing the facts" about the alleged incident following a complaint made by a Leeds fan in the away section of the stadium.Mejbri (22 years old) came on as a substitute in the 83rd minute and received a yellow card in stoppage time for his confrontation with Gabriel Gudmundsson after a strong challenge on the Leeds defender in…
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West Ham: β€œWe are relegation favorites,” says fan after defeat to Brentford

West Ham: β€œWe are relegation favorites,” says fan after defeat to Brentford

✨ Discover this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: βœ… Key idea: These are difficult times for West Ham off the pitch too.There were a large number of empty seats at the London Stadium on Monday as some fans boycotted the match and stayed away in protest against the club's management.While this was the first boycott, supporters had previously called for chairman David Sullivan and vice-chairman Karren Brady, who have been at West Ham since 2010, to stand down.Thousands of fans demonstrated before last month's defeat to Crystal Palace, and in response the club issued a lengthy statement,,…
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UK Athletics turns a profit for the first time in eight years

UK Athletics turns a profit for the first time in eight years

πŸ”₯ Discover this must-read post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ“Œ Here’s what you’ll learn: The British Athletics Federation announced a surplus for the first time since 2017, after two years facing the risk of bankruptcy.The board reported a record annual loss of Β£3.7m in 2023, but implemented strict measures to achieve a surplus of Β£107,588.UK Athletics (UKA) introduced tighter cost controls and restructured internally – cutting staff numbers from 72 to 62 – and β€œreducing support for some programmes”.UKA has also struck a β€œgroundbreaking” deal with organizers of the London Marathon and Great North Run in 2024 to…
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Louis Rees-Zammit: Wales recall Bristol winger after NFL return

Louis Rees-Zammit: Wales recall Bristol winger after NFL return

πŸš€ Check out this insightful post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ“Œ Key idea: forwardKieron Assirati (Cardiff), Adam Bird (Montpellier), Liam Belcher (Cardiff), Rhys CarrΓ© (Saracens), Ben Carter (Dragons), Brodie Coughlan (Dragons), Christian Coleman (Dragons), Rhys Davies (Ospreys), Tolupe Faletau (Cardiff), James Fender (Ospreys), Archie Griffin (Bath), David. Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs), Dewi Leake (Ospreys), Alex Mann (Cardiff), Jack Morgan (Ospreys), Morgan Morse (Ospreys), Nicky Smith (Leicester Tigers), Danny Southworth (Cardiff), Gareth Thomas (Ospreys), Freddie Thomas (Gloucester), Aaron Wainwright (Dragons).Their backsJosh Adams (Cardiff), Jacob Beetham (Cardiff), Rio Dier (Dragons), Dan Edwards (Ospreys), Jarrod Evans (Harlequins), Kieran Hardy (Ospreys), Joe Hawkins…
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Irish Rugby: John Fogarty says form is ‘not a concern’ for Ireland ahead of All Blacks Test

Irish Rugby: John Fogarty says form is ‘not a concern’ for Ireland ahead of All Blacks Test

✨ Check out this insightful post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ“Œ Here’s what you’ll learn: Ireland will be without lock Joe McCarthy and winger Mac Hansen due to foot injuries, while centers Robbie Henshaw (groin) and Bandi Ake (hip) have emerged as doubts for the New Zealand match. However, Fogarty remains hopeful that skipper Kellan Doris will be fit enough to lead the team at Soldier Field. Dorris, seeded eighth, has not played since undergoing shoulder surgery in early May, ruling her out of the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia in the summer. "I know he's…
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Vincent Kompany has signed a new contract with Bayern Munich until 2029

Vincent Kompany has signed a new contract with Bayern Munich until 2029

πŸ’₯ Explore this must-read post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ“Œ Main takeaway: Bayern started the 2025-2026 season by winning the German Super Cup and sitting at the top of the Bundesliga by five points.Club president Herbert Hainer said: β€œExtending the contract with Vincent Kompany is a strong vote of confidence from the club after the great work it has done so far, and it is also a clear signal of continuity and stability at Bayern.β€β€œVincent is highly respected by the players, the club management and the fans. We are pleased with the early extension of our cooperation.”Kompany made…
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Nottingham Forest: Why is Sean Dyche the right man for Forest?

Nottingham Forest: Why is Sean Dyche the right man for Forest?

✨ Discover this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ’‘ Here’s what you’ll learn: Forrest got himself into trouble after Postecoglou's failed experiment.They wanted the new man ahead of the visit of Porto in the Europa League on Thursday - and Daiche must regain the organization and solidity that was so evident under Nuno Espirito Santo, who guided them to seventh in the Premier League last season.Centre-backs Murilo and Nikola Milenkovic were unnerved by Postecoglou's more open style, while Matz Sales, who shared the Gold Glove with Arsenal's David Raya last season, is yet to keep a clean…
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