As Messi turns 39, how he and Ronaldo keep breaking records
Lionel Messi, 39, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, keep delivering on the world's biggest stage.
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- BBC Sport — FootballWed, 23 Sept · 22:00
Serious business resumes for Wales boss Bellamy
With the Burnley interest firmly behind him, Craig Bellamy is focused on leading Wales in the Nations League, starting against Portugal in Lisbon.
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- Guardian — FootballWed, 23 Sept · 13:00
Slip sliding away: football season-ticket holders fear falling down pecking order
It is a symbol of the connection between the fanbase and club, but there is a growing fear executives would prefer stadiums full of one-off tourists The document known as “the oldest football season ticket in the world” promises its bearer access to every Burnley home game of the 1884-85 season. It is a ticket that…
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- Guardian — FootballSun, 20 Sept · 09:00
Hayen must worry about his Burnley future but fans’ fears are existential
Derby’s stoppage-time equaliser leaves Burnley winless at home since last October and financial problems are mounting The greatest moments of Burnley’s history were beamed on to a big screen before kick-off at Turf Moor, accompanied by famous lines of commentary. The final one, the moment promotion was sealed under…
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- Guardian — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 14:25
Craig Bellamy says he rejected Burnley manager’s job to stay in ‘right place’ with Wales
‘I’ve never done anything for money,’ Bellamy says He was in intensive care last year after appendix rupture Craig Bellamy said he rejected the chance to take charge of Burnley in the summer after deciding the Wales job is “the right place for me”. The 47-year-old was among the managers targeted by the Championship…
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- BBC Sport — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 14:24
Bellamy 'committed' to Wales after Burnley talks
Craig Bellamy says he was "comfortable" turning down the chance to return to club football and reiterated his desire to continue with Wales.
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- Guardian — FootballSun, 06 Sept · 17:16
Jamie Vardy takes party to Burnley after signing deal with Championship strugglers
Vardy a free agent after departing Cremonese Plans to play on despite burgeoning media career Jamie Vardy has returned to English football after signing for Burnley in the Championship as a free agent. Vardy, who will be 40 in January, has signed a contract until the end of the season, having spent last season at Cr…
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