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Arteta investigates Arsenal warm-ups after pre-match injury spate

Mikel Arteta said he is looking at Arsenal’s warm-up routines "big time" as he seeks an explanation for why his title-chasing players keep pulling up before matches. Riccardo Calafiori dropped out of the lineup for the FA Cup tie against Wigan last Sunday after sustaining an injury

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Flying Cameras Everywhere at the Winter Olympics

Robotic cameras buzzed across venues in Northern Italy, following lugers, skeleton pilots, bobsledders, alpine skiers and speedskaters. Fans at the sliding track in Cortina d’Ampezzo applauded each precise turn and soft landing, sometimes shouting, “You’re No. 1!” for the drone pilot. Ralph Hogenbirk sat inside a tent near

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Dortmund sign 17-year-old left-back Kaua Prates from Cruzeiro for €12m

Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of 17-year-old left-back Kaua Prates from Cruzeiro in a deal worth €12m. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the agreement includes a €7m initial fee plus €5m in performance-related add-ons, and that Prates has been given a long-term contract running until the summer of 2031; paperwork and

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Endrick tipped for 'very special' Man Utd transfer after loan form

Real Madrid-owned forward Endrick is on loan at Lyon and is being tipped to move to Manchester United after showing strong form in France. The 19-year-old joined Real in 2024 and struggled for minutes amid fierce competition, managing seven goals in 40 appearances for the Spanish club. At Lyon he

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Chiellini and Comolli suspended after tunnel clash with referee

Juventus directors Giorgio Chiellini and Damien Comolli have been hit with suspensions and fines after a heated half-time confrontation with referee Federico La Penna at San Siro, following Pierre Kalulu’s dismissal. Comolli received the harshest sanction: a ban from all football activities until March 31, 2026, and a €15,

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Football must fix refereeing problems even if it means ditching VAR

One regular weekend of refereeing — that's all supporters ask for, yet it feels out of reach. The FA Cup fourth round showed that removing VAR does not remove controversy: the first half of Aston Villa-Newcastle made a case for technology on offside and penalty calls, and in Italy

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Taylor Swift's special role at the 2026 Winter Olympics revealed

Taylor Swift lent her voice to introduce Team USA’s “Blade Angels” ahead of the women’s figure skating competition at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. “Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to Amber [Glenn], Alysa [Liu] and Isabeau [Levito]: three American Showgirls on ice, who will

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David Squires on … Jim Ratcliffe’s comments and his need for some home truths

Our cartoonist reflects on the Manchester United co-owner’s recent statements and electioneering, via the prism of Cracker’s DCI Bilborough Buy a cartoon | David’s favourite works of 2025 And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now England, Manchester david squires, jim ratcliffe, manchester united, co-owner,

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Wiegman says 'no update' on England future won't distract Lionesses

Sarina Wiegman says the topic of her future will not be a distraction as England begin their bid to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup. She is under contract until the end of next year's tournament and said there is "no update" on

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How to watch Atletico Ottawa vs Nashville SC: kick-off, stream, TV

Atletico Ottawa host Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, kicking off on 17 Feb 2026 at 20:00 EST (18 Feb at 01:00 GMT). English-language live streams are available. If you encounter geo-restrictions, a VPN such as ExpressVPN can change your virtual location to a country where the

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Flick blames Barcelona mistakes after shock 2-1 loss to Girona

Hansi Flick refused to blame a controversial refereeing decision after Barcelona's 2-1 defeat at Girona, instead pointing to defensive mistakes. Pau Cubarsi had given Barca the lead with a headed finish from a Jules Kounde cross, but Thomas Lemar equalised almost immediately and Fran Beltran struck the winner

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Joan Garcia rejects Man of the Match tag after Girona defeat

Barcelona’s title defence hit a massive stumbling block on Monday as Hansi Flick’s side suffered a damaging 2-1 defeat at Girona. The result leaves the Blaugrana trailing arch-rivals Real Madrid in the race for the Liga crown. After shaking off the disappointment of Lamine Yamal's first-half

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Real Madrid need reinvention as special circumstances are needed to rule Europe

All eyes are on Real Madrid again but in a different way than the 15-time Champions League winners are accustomed. Every fan expects Real to be among the best eight in Europe, yet they are in the playoffs for a second season after a 4-2 defeat at Benfica in the

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Bayern: Harry Kane's summer 2026 release clause has expired

Harry Kane’s future beyond the summer of 2026 may already be decided, with Bayern Munich appearing confident an extended stay at the Allianz Arena will be agreed rather than a summer move. Kane moved to Germany in 2023 and is under contract until 2027. Bayern supervisory board member Uli

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How to watch Bristol City vs Wrexham: kick-off, stream and TV info

Bristol City host Wrexham in the Championship, kicking off on 17 Feb 2026 at 14:45 EST and 19:45 GMT. English-language live streams and details on how to watch are available. If you run into geo-restrictions while travelling, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) such as ExpressVPN can help by

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Jude Bellingham injury worse than first feared; set to miss England's final camp

Jude Bellingham's hamstring injury is worse than first feared, and he looks set to miss England's final camp before Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man World Cup squad. He limped out of a La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano on February 1, leaving in tears with under

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Haji Wright hat-trick sends Coventry top of Championship

USMNT star Haji Wright hit a stunning hat-trick for Coventry against fellow promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough, firing Frank Lampard’s side back to the top of the Championship table. The Sky Blues have thrown away a commanding lead at the summit of the English second tier, but remain on course to

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Henry Martín urges response after Club América's 1–0 Clásico loss

Club América captain Henry Martín said the 1–0 Clásico Nacional defeat to Chivas left the squad hurt and embarrassed, calling the loss a wake-up call that can help the team regroup over the remainder of the Clausura 2026 campaign. He did not hide the frustration in the locker room,

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How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta: TV, stream and kick-off

Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta meet at Dortmund's Westfalenstadion in the first leg of their two-legged tie for a place in the Champions League round of 16. English-language coverage is available on Fubo (US), TNT Sports (UK), Stan Sport (Australia), Fubo Canada, Sony Sports Network (India), SuperSport (South/Sub-Saharan

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How to watch Galatasaray vs Juventus: kick-off time and live streams

Galatasaray and Juventus meet in the Champions League round-of-16 first leg in Istanbul. The match kicks off on 17 Feb 2026 at 12:45 EST and 17:45 GMT. English-language streams include Paramount+ (USA), TNT Sports (UK), Stan Sport (Australia), Fubo Canada, Sony Sports Network (India), SuperSport (South/Sub-Saharan Africa)

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal concerned over Estadio Azteca delays

Portuguese media have raised concerns about renovation delays at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, now renamed Estadio Banorte, with less than two months to go before the friendly against Mexico. A Bola says members of Portugal’s coaching staff and federation officials are uneasy about whether the stadium will meet

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Salah and Alexander-Arnold remind of their class as Lens tip Ligue 1 race

The Premier League paused for the FA Cup, but the rest of Europe offered plenty of drama. While the Bundesliga and Serie A look increasingly settled, La Liga and — somewhat surprisingly — Ligue 1 remain in flux, and Scotland produced one of the season’s most entertaining title races. Mohamed Salah

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Kavanagh stood down after errors in Villa's defeat by Newcastle

Chris Kavanagh will not officiate in the next round of Premier League fixtures after a series of high‑profile errors during the FA Cup tie between Aston Villa and Newcastle on Saturday. He has been stood down by Professional Game Match Officials, alongside one of his two assistants at Villa

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Trent proves his worth as Kane reaches 500 goals and Quansah stars

Trent Alexander-Arnold has begun to make an impact after an injury-hit start to life at Real Madrid. Two separate muscle problems kept him out for 21 games and he has appeared in just 18 matches, including last summer's Club World Cup, but he returned from the bench at

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Raphinha returns to Barcelona squad as Rashford misses out with knee injury

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick received a boost ahead of Monday evening's La Liga trip to Girona as Raphinha was officially passed fit after missing the last three matches with an adductor injury. Marcus Rashford, however, remains sidelined with a knee issue as the Blaugrana look to bounce