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Patrice Motsepe’s Caf presidency under pressure after Afcon U-turn as Eto’o waits in wings

Rivals lining up to position as potential replacements Afcon tournament expected to return to biennial cycle Patrice Motsepe’s leadership of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) is under growing pressure, with officials from across the continent…

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Football regulator chair insists he will resign if politically pressured over Manchester City

Kogan says he has faced ‘absolutely no political pressure’ Regulator wants deal on redistribution through leagues The chair of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), David Kogan, has said he will resign if he faces any political pressure on how to respond…

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Football Daily | Coventry come to life at last – are their slapstick days behind them?

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! After years of circling the drain, Coventry City didn’t so much drop out of the Premier League 25 years ago as face-plant through its floorboards in slapstick style. In the intervening period, they endured…

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Maresca says he would describe Manchester City as ‘cheats’ if he was a United fan

Manager claims City fans suffering more than players Captain Rúben Dias: ‘We’re calm. We trust the club’ Enzo Maresca has admitted he would describe Manchester City as “cheats” if he were a Manchester United or Arsenal fan. The manager’s comments came as he…

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Manchester City v PSG is a reminder of the path not taken in sanctions battles

Gulf-owned clubs have faced Uefa scrutiny – their different approaches since have left one at the top table and one raging against the machine Nasser al-Khelaifi was among those unhappy with the timing of the release of Manchester City’s guilty verdict by the…

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‘It changed me a lot’: how Japan’s academy system supercharged women’s team

The Women’s Asian Cup winners continue to punch above their weight thanks to innovative youth development Japan have constantly pushed the boundaries in women’s football, whether it be with regular success in Asia or their ability to beat the biggest nations…

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Christian Pulisic is no longer a focal point for the US or Milan – and that’s OK

The winger is 28, and younger teammates are rising into the high-pressure spots he has usually occupied Usually, the second weekend of October sees Christian Pulisic flanked by compatriots as the Star-Spangled Banner plays. Last year, he was involved in US…

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The Ballon d’Or doesn’t capture football’s wonder – Michael Olise is proof | Zito Madu

France’s always-cool winger has crowds hanging on his every move – adulation that means more than any title could When I was younger, I wanted to be the captain on my football team because back then, I assumed that the armband was given to the best player. It…

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Viking’s two head coaches on Champions League adventure: ‘For us, it’s the best team in the world’

Norway’s champions, who host Bayern Munich on Tuesday, have excelled under Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen. We paid them a visit “When we recruit players, we say something bold.” The morning’s training session at Lyse Arena has finished and, over…

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David Squires on … the endless growth of football vodcasts and banal digital banter

Our cartoonist looks at the battle for eyeball and earhole supremacy in the game’s rapidly changing media landscape Buy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite works And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

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Fresh concerns over 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia after missile strikes in Riyadh

Situation is being monitored by global players’ union Fifpro Tournament is due to kick off in January with five venues in Riyadh Asia’s elite men’s footballers are on edge as they prepare to travel to conflict-affected Saudi Arabia for January’s Asian Cup…

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Ronaldo’s Asian Champions League match delayed by missile alert in Riyadh

Kick-off put back by an hour after attack intercepted Portuguese forward scores in Al-Nassr’s 3-1 victory Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr had their Asian Champions League match delayed by an hour on Monday after the Saudi-led military coalition said it had…

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Coventry land long-awaited home win as Mfuni seals rout of Newcastle

If ever there was validation needed for attack being the best form of defence, Frank Lampard can point to this game. Coventry climbed out of the relegation zone after their second successive win showcased the benefits of their manager’s willingness to balance…

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‘No negativity’: Carrick still confident at Manchester United despite ‘sticky’ start

United have endured worst league start since 1986-87 Trip to Atlético in Champions League awaits on Tuesday Manchester United have endured their worst league start in 40 years but Michael Carrick insists he is “loving it”. United arrived in Madrid without…

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Burnham’s meeting with Manchester City chair and other contacts with club disclosed

Burnham had formal meeting with Khaldoon al-Mubarak Prime minister was also guest at ‘small number’ of games Andy Burnham had a formal meeting with Manchester City’s chair, ­Khaldoon al-Mubarak, at an investment summit, chatted to him in the stands at a star…

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Coventry City v Newcastle United: Premier League – live

Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off 10 talking points | Table | Top scorers | Email Daniel I don’t know, it kind of feels like a fight to focus on this game, doesn’t it? Yet, at the same time, there’s loads to look forward to about this game…

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Grounded: Rayo Vallecano’s paper planes bring club’s crisis into the open

Long-awaited return to Vallecas lasted just 13 minutes, as supporters made their displeasure to their chair, Raúl Martín Presa, impossible to ignore It took 147 days for Rayo Vallecano to walk out for a competitive game on the Avenida de Albufera and 24…

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Hincapié and Zubimendi out after warm-down injuries but Arsenal get Saliba boost

Defender and midfielder hurt after win against Leeds Saliba resumes training on his own after back injury Mikel Arteta has admitted frustration after Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi sustained ankle injuries during the warm-down after Arsenal’s win against…

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Football Daily | Manchester City, Liverpool and the multibillion-pound mirage

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! While it was hardly Boca Juniors v River Plate at La Bombonera, Sunday’s eagerly anticipated match between Liverpool and Manchester City rated about 8.5 on the official Football Daily feist-o-meter by the…

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Six questions facing England as they target next year’s Women’s World Cup

Starting positions at centre-back and No 10 are up for grabs, while Sarina Wiegman’s future continues to be in the air England have two jobs to do on Tuesday. The first, avoiding an almighty upset and progressing past Greece on aggregate in their Women’s…

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