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We don't get Man City guilty verdict without hacker Rui Pinto, but it doesn't make him a hero
The Manchester City case, which has rocked English football to its core, wouldn't have been possible without Football Leaks and its founder, Rui Pinto. However, he is a complicated figure, with light and dark to his actions.
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How top Premier League clubs view Man City's guilty verdict
Four clubs -- Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United and Tottenham -- retained their legal rights in the Premier League's case against Man City. Now that a guilty verdict has been issued, what will they do in response?
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MESSI'S LAST TANGO
Messi's final Argentina match was an emotional send-off worthy of a legend
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Messi retires from Argentina: His final goal, his farewell speech, his tears
KANE EQUALS ENGLAND APPEARANCE RECORD
England teammates praise Kane, 'it's definitely possible' he could win the Ballon d'Or
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Harry Kane's England milestones: From his first cap to becoming all-time record goalscorer
World Cup 2030 Early Power Rankings: Who is No. 1?
NEW ERA OR FALSE DAWN?
A new era is underway at Scotland under Sebastien Pocognoli. But, familiar failings remain
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POTENTIAL FLOODING OF MARKET AWAITS
Mock draft: How would Premier League teams pick if Man City cheating scandal took a turn?
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How a mass Man City player exodus would warp the transfer market
AN EVENTFUL WINDOW FOR ENGLAND
England's Nations League takeaways: Kane makes history, Tuchel steadies ship
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Nicol: England must keep their winning mentality
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Kiribati races to make the World Cup -- before the country disappears beneath the Pacific
RONALDO'S WALKOUT
Ronaldo's Portugal walkout is nothing new; he has a long history of rows with coaches
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Robson: Ronaldo could have left Portugal team four years ago
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Top Headlines
- Mikel Arteta signs new Arsenal contract
- Garriock: FA 'in favour' of AFC Nations League
- South Korea considers military exemption cuts
- Brazil legends pay tribute to Messi as he retires
- Man City glory can't be taken away - Walker
- Bellingham: Kane is England's greatest ever
- Spain WC winner Pedro announces retirement
- Spurs' Tel equals France U21 goalscoring record
- Getafe president: Carvajal signing is off
- ▶️ Breaking down the Ronaldo-Jorge Jesus feud
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Ranking every FIFA World Cup from 1930 to 2026
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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World Cup 2030 Way-Too-Early Power Rankings: Who is No. 1?
The 2026 World Cup is over, and we're already itching to look ahead to 2030. So, we asked our reporters to vote for the top teams they expect to contend in four years' time. Who made the cut?
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The Far Post Podcast
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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