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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?
TOP HEADLINES
Under pressure
Another bad Man United run of results has Carrick feeling the heat. Should he be?
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Debate over Mary Fowler's Matildas withdrawal requires perspective
Women's football
Why Season 4 of 'Ted Lasso' hits close to home for women's soccer
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Number of departures from Adelaide United a concern
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World Cup 2030 Early Power Rankings: Who is No. 1?
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
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal to sign Mexico's Gilberto Mora?
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Ogden: Haaland will not play in the Championship
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Reacting to the action
Bellingham hits new heights for England as Tuchel gets best out of Real Madrid star
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Nicol: England must keep their winning mentality
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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
- Tearful Messi: I wish I could play forever
- Ronaldo leads Messi tributes after Arg. farewell
- Ex-Spurs defender Vega to run for FIFA president
- Mikel Arteta signs new Arsenal contract
- Isak, Gakpo in doubt for Liverpool-City clash
- City great Silva unretires to play in Hong Kong
- McTominay back in training after heart procedure
- Garriock: FA 'in favour' of AFC Nations League
- South Korea considers military exemption cuts
- ▶️ Hislop: Jesus feud won't damage CR7 legacy
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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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