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2022
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Missing XI: The best players not at the 2022 World Cup
Erling Haaland and some of the other stars you won’t see in Qatar.
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Nov 16th 2022, 5:08 PM
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'If I was a man, this would not have happened' - Pauw not for turning as player row drags on
Tyler Toland remains estranged from the Ireland camp.
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Jun 5th 2021, 8:00 AM
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Derry City confirm no supporters permitted to attend Monday's game
The League of Ireland side are set to host St Patrick’s Athletic.
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May 20th 2021, 1:21 PM
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Chilwell joking with Vardy about possible England return
The duo have been in fine form for the Foxes ahead of the international break.
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Nov 13th 2019, 10:11 PM
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'Pigs were flying in El Clasico before Messi and Ronaldo'
Both Messi and Ronaldo will not be on the field but the Barca boss thinks Sunday’s Clasico will be memorable
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Oct 28th 2018, 8:00 AM
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Real Madrid more of a team without Ronaldo, says Bale
“It’s maybe a bit more relaxed, yes,” the Wales international added.
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Sep 17th 2018, 8:08 PM
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Lionel Messi isn't missed as Argentina down Italy
Without their talismanic star, Jorge Sampaoli’s side showed they have strength in depth.
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Mar 23rd 2018, 11:04 PM
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Unbelievable we're talking about Ibrahimovic - Sweden boss
Janne Andersson preferred to focus on the players who sealed their country’s World Cup berth.
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Nov 14th 2017, 3:27 PM
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No Coutinho as Liverpool name first Premier League starting XI of the season
Adam Lallana also misses the Reds’ opening game with a thigh problem.
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Aug 12th 2017, 12:11 PM
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Brazil footballing legend Pele can't light Olympic cauldron due to poor health
“Right now I am not in physical condition to take part in the opening of the Olympics,” the sporting icon said in a statement.
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Aug 5th 2016, 5:57 PM