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Derry City Held to Goalless Draw by St Patrick's Athletic

Derry City's winless run stretches to five matches after a frustrating 0-0 draw with St Patrick's Athletic at Celtic Park in the League of Ireland.

By Priya Patel · 23 May 2026
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What the England Squad Leaks Tell Us About Tuchel's Culture

Thomas Tuchel's 26-man World Cup squad was public knowledge before he'd even announced it — and the fallout reveals exactly what kind of England manager he intends to be.

By Priya Patel · 22 May 2026
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Tuchel: Maguire's public World Cup disappointment post 'not necessary'

England manager Thomas Tuchel has responded to Harry Maguire's social media reaction to his World Cup omission, saying the posts were 'not necessary'.

By Priya Patel · 22 May 2026
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Tuchel: Maguire's public World Cup reaction was 'not necessary'

England manager Thomas Tuchel has responded to Harry Maguire's social media posts expressing shock at his World Cup squad omission, calling the public display unnecessary.

By Priya Patel · 22 May 2026
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SFA Back Referee Robertson Over Celtic Park Title-Day Drama

The Scottish FA has released audio from the final-day Premiership decider and said Don Robertson was right to end Celtic v Hearts when fans invaded the pitch.

By Marcus Hopkins · 22 May 2026
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Scotland's Most Iconic Goal: Gemmill vs MacLean in Semi-Final Vote

Scotland's search for its most iconic goal reaches the semi-finals, pitting Archie Gemmill's 1978 World Cup wonder against Kenny MacLean's stunning halfway-line effort against Denmark.

By James Wright · 22 May 2026
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Scotland's Most Iconic Goal: Gemmill vs MacLean in the Semi-Finals

Scotland's search for its greatest-ever goal has reached the semi-finals, with Archie Gemmill's 1978 World Cup wonder facing Kenny MacLean's halfway-line stunner against Denmark.

By James Wright · 22 May 2026
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Chris Richards ankle injury clouds USA's World Cup centre-back options

Crystal Palace's Chris Richards faces a race against time to be fit for the 2026 World Cup after tearing two ankle ligaments against Brentford last weekend.

By Priya Patel · 22 May 2026
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Partick Thistle and St Mirren Draw First Leg of Play-Off Final

The Scottish Premiership play-off final first leg ends all square as Partick Thistle and St Mirren serve up a tense Firhill encounter with Premiership survival at stake.

By Marcus Hopkins · 22 May 2026
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Maguire left out of England's World Cup squad by Tuchel

Harry Maguire says he is 'shocked and gutted' after Thomas Tuchel overlooked the Manchester United defender for England's 2026 World Cup squad.

By Priya Patel · 21 May 2026
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Maguire 'shocked and gutted' as Tuchel drops him from England World Cup squad

Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori have been left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America, with Maguire admitting he is devastated by the call.

By Priya Patel · 21 May 2026
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Chris Richards ankle injury casts shadow over US World Cup hopes

Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards faces a race against time to be fit for the 2026 World Cup after Oliver Glasner confirmed two torn ankle ligaments.

By Priya Patel · 21 May 2026
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The Call That Changes Everything: England's World Cup Squad Verdicts

BBC pundits Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott and Stephen Warnock recall the raw emotion of finding out whether they had made an England World Cup squad.

By Priya Patel · 21 May 2026
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Hearts Slam 'Irresponsible' Remarks Over Celtic Park Pitch Invasion

Hearts have issued a strongly worded statement condemning comments defending the Celtic Park pitch invasion, as Police Scotland continue their investigation into the incident.

By Marcus Hopkins · 21 May 2026
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Hearts Condemn 'Irresponsible' Remarks Over Celtic Park Pitch Invasion

Hearts have called out comments by Celtic manager Martin O'Neill as 'highly irresponsible' following the Celtic Park pitch invasion that marred the Scottish Premiership title celebration.

By Marcus Hopkins · 21 May 2026
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Clarke's Scotland Future and Partick-St Mirren Play-Off Assessed

Steve Clarke could be set to extend his tenure as Scotland manager, while Partick Thistle host St Mirren in a high-stakes Premiership play-off final.

By Sarah Akande · 21 May 2026
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Hearts blast 'irresponsible' remarks as Celtic Park row deepens

Hearts have formally condemned comments defending the Celtic Park pitch invasion, calling them dangerous, as Police Scotland continue their investigation into the incident.

By Marcus Hopkins · 20 May 2026
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Hearts Condemn 'Irresponsible' Remarks Over Celtic Park Pitch Invasion

Hearts have issued a strongly worded statement calling out 'highly irresponsible' comments that sought to downplay the Celtic Park pitch invasion after the Scottish Premiership title decider.

By Marcus Hopkins · 20 May 2026
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Ghana and Ivory Coast drawn together in Afcon 2027 qualifying

The draw in Cairo has produced a mouth-watering Group C clash between West African heavyweights Ghana and Ivory Coast as they battle to reach the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

By Priya Patel · 19 May 2026
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Ross Stewart: From Scottish Juniors to World Cup and Premier League

Southampton striker Ross Stewart's decade-long journey from semi-pro Scottish football to a World Cup squad place and a Championship play-off final is one of football's finest stories.

By Sarah Akande · 19 May 2026
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Scotland World Cup Squad: Stewart & Curtis In, Miller Left Out

Steve Clarke names Ross Stewart and teenage winger Findlay Curtis in Scotland's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, but Lennon Miller misses out.

By Priya Patel · 19 May 2026
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Ross Stewart earns Scotland World Cup recall after four-year gap

Southampton striker Ross Stewart is back in the Scotland fold for this summer's World Cup after five goals in ten games convinced Steve Clarke to end his international exile.

By Priya Patel · 19 May 2026
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Dear England: The BBC Drama Bringing Southgate's Story to Life

James Graham's Olivier Award-winning play becomes a four-part BBC series exploring how Gareth Southgate transformed the England men's team through psychology and purpose.

By Priya Patel · 19 May 2026
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CAF's Mosengo-Omba Accused of Bullying Audit Committee Members

Véron Mosengo-Omba, sole candidate for the DRC's Fecofa presidency, faces allegations of intimidating CAF audit committee members during a 2024 meeting.

By Sarah Akande · 19 May 2026
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Wan-Bissaka and Wissa named in DR Congo's World Cup 2026 squad

West Ham's Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa are both included as DR Congo name their squad for the 2026 World Cup finals.

By Priya Patel · 18 May 2026
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Adam Wharton's World Cup case: what the pundits are saying

BBC Sport pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin say Adam Wharton could nail down a World Cup squad place — but the Crystal Palace midfielder must shine in the UEFA Conference League final.

By Priya Patel · 18 May 2026
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Adam Wharton's World Cup place: can Conference League final seal the deal?

BBC Sport pundits argue Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton could lock down an England World Cup squad spot with a strong showing in the UEFA Conference League final.

By Priya Patel · 18 May 2026