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Women’s Champions League: FAW keen to stage 2027 final in Wales

Barcelona lift the Women's Champions League trophy

“The Football Association of Wales confirms its intention to submit a formal bid to Uefa to host the 2027 Women’s Champions League final at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff,” the FAW said in a statement. “Having submitted a declaration of interest to host the 2027 final, the FAW bid will be developed in collaboration with the Principality Stadium and local …

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NBA: Why are Jeremy Sochan and OG Anunoby only current players with British links?

Jeremy Sochan looks on

Despite the lack of British stars in the NBA, the league generates a large British-based audience. In Europe, Great Britain has the second largest number of NBA League Pass subscriptions, only behind Germany. The NBA app also had an average weekly viewer increase of 52% in 2023-24 compared to the previous season from British-based fans. Between 2013 and 2019, London’s …

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Aston Villa: Jhon Duran ‘on fire’ but under Unai Emery’s ‘control’

Jhon Duran celebrates scoring for Aston Villa with his team-mates

Jhon Duran has made a habit of coming off the substitutes bench and scoring for Aston Villa this season. On Tuesday, the Colombia forward made his first start at Villa Park for 11 months and marked it with his side’s second goal against Bologna in the Champions League. Duran’s celebrations were cut short when he was immediately replaced by Ollie …

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‘Extraordinary’ Vinicius Jr favourite for Ballon d’Or

Vinicius Jr points to the Real Madrid badge

After starting with a tap-in to level the scores, Vinicius Jr’s last two strikes against Dortmund were something special. At 3-2, with the threat of a Dortmund equaliser hanging over Real Madrid, he picked up the ball in his own half, raced down the left beating Emre Can with pure pace and fired a shot into the bottom corner from …

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Thomas Frank: Brentford boss ‘happy’ at club amid Manchester United link

Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank says becoming the manager of a big club would “probably not make my life better” and he is “happy” at Brentford. It comes amid reports he is a leading candidate, external to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, who have won just three of their eight Premier League games this season. United beat Frank’s Brentford in their …

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Pakistan vs England: Ben Stokes ready to bowl more on ‘raked’ pitch

England captain Ben Stokes smiles while wearing sunglasses

After England won a run-filled first Test of this series, Pakistan opted to reuse the same pitch in Multan for the second Test. Their spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan shared all 20 wickets as the hosts levelled the series. Captain Shan Masood expressed a desire for the Rawalpindi pitch to turn, and pictures emerged on social media on Sunday …

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Euro 2025 play-offs: Republic of Ireland’s Megan Connolly and Louise Quinn ruled out of Georgia games

Megan Connolly and Louise Quinn

The Republic of Ireland will be without Louise Quinn and Megan Connolly for their Euro 2025 play-off games against Georgia. Centre-back Quinn has injured her hip while Lazio midfielder Connolly is out with a hamstring issue. Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson, who is already without several players through injury, has opted against calling up replacements. Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan …

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Joseph Suaalii: Rugby league convert named in Australia squad

Joseph Suaalii playing for Sydney Roosters

Forwards: Allan Alaalatoa, Angus Bell, Matt Faessler, Nick Frost, Langi Gleeson, Isaac Kailea, Fraser McReight, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Billy Pollard, Tom Robertson, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Will Skelton, James Slipper, Carlo Tizzano, Taniela Tupou, Seru Uru, Rob Valetini, Jeremy Williams, Harry Wilson. Backs: Ben Donaldson, Tane Edmed, Jake Gordon, Len Ikitau, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Samu Kerevi, Noah Lolesio, Tate McDermott, Hunter Paisami, …

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