South African football news

Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir has confirmed her exit from Real Madrid after four years with the La Liga runners-up without giving a hint of her next destination.

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Australia, the USA and Turkey should not underestimate La Albirroja, who have gone from mockery to one of the most feared teams in South America Paraguay are back at a World Cup after almost two decades of absence and tribulations – and ready to give Australia, the USA and Turkey a run for their money. Their last ap…

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Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! There’s an elemental force to football that can never be bottled and sold off. For reasons only known to Gianni Infantino and attendant pen pushers, the Azteca has been renamed the Mexico City Stadium for the Geopolitics World Cup. You can change a name for admin p…

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Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.

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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at England's next World Cup fixture and how you can follow along via the BBC.

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With Rangers boss Danny Rohl reportedly in talks with RB Salzburg, where might the Ibrox club turn next?

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Put yourself in the shoes of Steve Clarke and pick the side, tactics and decide what your pre-match team talk would be for their World Cup opener.

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Ex-Arsenal forward signs three-year deal with champions ‘The way City plays suits me really well,’ says 31-year-old Beth Mead believes Manchester City’s playing style suits her own and has described her move to the Women’s Super League champions on a three-year contract as a “no-brainer”. The 31-year-old forward, wh…

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Had been calls for Nations League tie to be boycotted FAI agrees to move contest away from Aviva Stadium The Republic of Ireland are to play their upcoming Nations League game against Israel at a neutral venue behind closed doors following protests by players and fans over the death toll of Palestinian civilians dur…

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of England forward Beth Mead on a free transfer from Arsenal.

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Platini among former players to accuse captain of creating distraction as Deschamps defends captain’s right to speak “If there’s one wish I have, it’s for you to ask my players about the opponents, about football,” Didier Deschamps told journalists after announcing France’s World Cup squad. “I understand that you mi…

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Leaving Cole Palmer at home surprised me, but I know Thomas from Chelsea – he’s the type of coach to die on his sword In Thomas Tuchel, England have an elite coach. Don’t underestimate him. In my 12 years working at Chelsea, he and Mauricio Pochettino were my two favourite managers. Thomas is a great communicator, h…

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Watford legend and former Wales international Kenny Jackett dies at the age of 64.

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Jackett spent whole playing career with Watford He managed seven clubs including Millwall and Wolves The former Watford and Wales player Kenny Jackett, who managed clubs including Wolves, Millwall and Swansea, has died aged 64. Jackett won 31 Wales caps during a playing career spent entirely with Watford, his local…

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The Football Association of Ireland confirms the Republic of Ireland's home Nations League fixture with Israel later this year will be held at a neutral venue.

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Of all the bases Scotland fans could have found for their World Cup journey, it had to be the city renowned for chasing the English out of town Sam Adams is the beer of Boston, named after a founding father of the United States who was the fourth governor of Massachusetts. Downtown, there’s a tap room where you can…

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Barney Ronay , Jeff Rueter and Jonathan Wilson as the World Cup kicks off in Mexico Continue reading...

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⚽️ Canada tightens in anticipation | What is enough for US? ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail John Five takeaways from the World Cup opener. These come courtesy of Matt Hughes who was in the Azteca (I can’t bring myself to say Mexico City Stadium). How about this: you’re still tucking into your mor…

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As Edin Dzeko enters the final stage of his career, BBC Sport tells the story of an underappreciated player who survived war to make history for Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Eight years on from being sacked by Spain on the eve of the World Cup, Julen Lopetegui will get his chance on the big stage as head coach of Qatar When the Qatari national team’s flight from Dublin touched down in Los Angeles at 2.12pm on 30 May there was applause on board the Boeing 777‑300ER. For the 26 players ar…

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Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World Cup. Canada hope it will be their time to shine.

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