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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 21:05Goalkeeper tactical timeouts to be banned at World Cup
Players at the 2026 World Cup will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 31 May · 21:01Virat Kohli hits winning runs as Royal Challengers Bengaluru retain IPL title
Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 161-5, beat Gujarat Titans, 155-8, by 5 wkts Former India captain scores 75no off 42 balls The India veteran Virat Kohli produced an explosive knock as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans to retain their Indian Premier League title on Sunday.…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 20:47Man City's future looks bright - and Shaw's role is key
Manchester City's domestic double is the start of what they hope will be a hugely successful period for the club - and Khadija Shaw is at the centre of it.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 31 May · 20:22USMNT v Senegal: Updates and analysis from pre-World Cup friendly – live
⚽ International friendly updates, kick-off at 3.30pm ET ⚽ Questions for US’s final tune-ups | US soccer history ⚽ Email Jeff with questions and thoughts Based on the broadcast countdown, kickoff is slated for 3:38 pm Eastern. Just under 15 minutes until the United States men’s first chance to respond after March’s d…
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Guardian — FootballSun, 31 May · 20:19Declan Rice vows Arsenal will ‘go even stronger’ and ‘are coming back for more’
Premier League-winning midfielder defiant after PSG loss Arteta ‘told us he loves us all, to keep our heads up’ Declan Rice has promised that Arsenal “are coming back for more” next season after putting aside their disappointment at losing on penalties in the Champions League final by parading the Premier League tro…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 19:54Ice, Ice Baby and 'start of a new era' - best of Arsenal parade
For the first time in 22 years, Arsenal are the Premier League champions - and the players, staff and fans got to celebrate on Sunday with an incredible bus parade through the streets of north London.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 19:30Stick or twist for Arteta - how do Arsenal take next step?
Arsenal are fresh from their Champions League final heartbreak but thoughts are already moving to what they need to do to improve next season.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 19:02Liverpool to open formal talks with Iraola
Liverpool will open formal talks with Andoni Iraola this week over becoming their new head coach.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 18:59Konate expresses sadness over Liverpool exit
France defender Ibrahima Konate says he will leave Liverpool with "lifelong memories" after experiencing "highs and lows" during his time at Anfield.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 18:44Arsenal fans turn streets red for Premier League title parade
Hundreds of thousands of fans turned out to celebrate the Premier League title after a 22-year wait.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 18:15Wales call up teenage Leeds left-back Lienou
Teenage Leeds United left-back Jayden Lienou is called up to the senior Wales squad for the first time for friendly matches against Ghana and Romania.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 31 May · 18:05Manchester City thrash Brighton to seal Women’s FA Cup and historic Double
A ruthless Manchester City won the Women’s FA Cup for a fourth time and completed the Double as they eventually coasted to a 4-0 win over Brighton, as Khadija Shaw celebrated signing her new contract with a Wembley goal. Shaw and her City teammates provided Brighton with a harsh lesson on the importance of taking yo…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 18:02Chelsea set to sign McCabe following Arsenal exit
Chelsea are set to sign Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe following her exit from Arsenal.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 17:49Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup squad
Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - is named in Algeria's squad for the upcoming World Cup.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 31 May · 17:47Arsenal put Champions League anguish to one side with open-top bus parade
Hundreds of thousands of fans line streets in London Gabriel pays tribute to supporters after final agony Gabriel Magalhães admitted Arsenal’s Champions League penalty shootout defeat was “painful”, but the Gunners quickly put the disappointment to one side as fans descended on north London to attend an open-top bus…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 17:33England players advised to holiday in US pre-World Cup
England head coach Thomas Tuchel wants his players to get used to the weather and US time zones well before they kick off their World Cup campaign on 17 June.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 17:18Uruguay pick Man Utd's Ugarte but Suarez left out
Uruguay include Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte in their squad for the World Cup - but there is no place for veteran striker Luis Suarez.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 31 May · 16:21Arsenal progress under Arteta is clear but flaws still remain for the ultimate glory
Penalty misses from pre-season were repeated in Budapest while summer signings could help Gunners exert more control in biggest games When it was finally over – on the night and for the club season, devastation the overriding emotion for everyone connected to Arsenal – Declan Rice wanted to go back to make the point…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 15:56Fletcher's remarkable Scotland World Cup call after 17 minutes for Man Utd
Tyler Fletcher was expecting to go to the World Cup as a fan this summer - now he could be playing in it for Scotland.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 31 May · 15:00Arne Slot’s axe was brutal but most Liverpool supporters agree he had to go | David Usher
Fan discontent boiled over last season but the head coach wasn’t the only one who made mistakes at the club Inevitable and necessary. Despite the continual briefings coming out of the UK side of the club’s operation, the silence from Liverpool’s American ownership was deafening. No vote of confidence, no contract ex…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 15:00Football Daily
A look back at the iconic 1990 World Cup held in Italy.
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