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Popovic backs Irankunda to only get better
After his stunning free kick almost delivered the Socceroos a famous win against Brazil, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says that Nestory Irankunda is only going to get better.

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MANCHESTER CITY
THE CHARGES
Source: Man City set to be found guilty of most Premier League financial breach charges

Man City vs. Premier League: 115 financial charges explained


MANCHESTER CITY
THE CHARGES
Ogden: Man City could be ruined after Premier League charges

Marcotti: Man City's charges will damage the Premier League

Spain are reigning world and European champions. They're just getting started

Should England try to emulate Spain or embrace Premier League 'chaos'?

A kit fit for the GOAT: Messi's special jersey for final Argentina match unveiled


UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE SCORES
MUST-SEE INTERNATIONAL WINDOW
Connelly's must-see international football: Klopp vs. Xavi, Cape Verde's return to action, USMNT kids

THE MOST VALUABLE CLUBS
Transfer value tiers: Which club has the most players worth £100M-plus?


FOOTBALL
After Messi and Neymar, who will be next No. 10s for Brazil, Argentina?

International break preview: USMNT's next generation, Messi's farewell, AFCON qualifying

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- Mbappé limps off injured after scoring for France
- Tuchel on Palmer: 'Misses way too many camps'
- Harry Kane says he expects Bayern deal renewal
- Returning Mancini accepts jeers as Italy beaten
- Poch shares 'regret' over Balogun controversy
- Israel forward red-carded for goal celebration
- Chelsea charged by FA over chanting
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Spain's romp to victory in 2026 capped a brilliant World Cup. But where did this summer rank in the all-time record?
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Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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