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Liverpool manager Arne Slot issues instructions to Cody Gakpo during a Premier League match
Soccer

Slot faces calls to drop Gakpo for Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha

Arne Slot is under pressure to drop Cody Gakpo for Rio Ngumoha after the teenager's impressive cameo against Nottingham Forest highlighted the Dutchman's struggles.

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni gesturing on the pitch during a Champions League match against Real Madrid
Soccer

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni handed provisional Uefa ban over racism claim

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni suspended for one game as Uefa investigates alleged racism towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr in the Champions League.

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaking at a press conference
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Ukraine to boycott ceremony after IPC clears Russia for Paralympics

Ukraine confirms it will boycott the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony after the IPC rules that Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete under their own flags. The decision has drawn criticism from the host nation, Italy, and support from Czech and Polish officials.

England men's cricket team standing for the national anthems during a Test match
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England confirm South Africa Test tour dates but T20 series postponed

Dates for England's three-Test tour of South Africa in 2026-27 have been confirmed, including Boxing Day and New Year fixtures, but the T20 series has been cancelled.

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva gesturing on the pitch during a Premier League match
Soccer

Bernardo Silva risks suspension for Man City vs Arsenal title clash

Bernardo Silva is two bookings away from a suspension that could rule him out of Manchester City's pivotal Premier League match against Arsenal.

Luis Diaz in action for Bayern Munich during a Bundesliga match
Soccer

Luis Diaz risks Bayern Munich fines over German language contract clause

Luis Diaz faces potential financial penalties at Bayern Munich due to a specific contract clause requiring him to learn German. The former Liverpool winger could be fined up to £44,000 if he fails to show progress with the language.

General view of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, home of the New England Patriots
Soccer

England and Scotland World Cup games at risk in stadium funding row

England and Scotland's World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium face uncertainty as local officials demand £5.8m in security costs before granting a licence.

A Premier League football shirt featuring a betting sponsor logo on the sleeve during a match
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Unlicensed betting firms face ban from sponsoring UK sports teams

Ministers propose banning unlicensed betting firms from sponsoring UK sports teams to improve customer safety and data protection.