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Iraq Eyes International Football Comeback with Gulf Cup

Iraq on Friday welcomed football teams from across the region for the Gulf Cup, ending nearly three decades of repeated bans on international matches in the war-torn and corruption-plagued country. The tournament in the southern city of Basra brings together eight teams, with Friday's opening match seeing the host nation…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 7, 2023

Brooklyn supports brother Romeo's career move after swerving Beckham Christmas

The media personality left a sweet message on Romeo's Instagram post that confirmed his move to Brentford Football Club, despite Brooklyn's fans recently claiming that he is 'snubbing' his family

Daily Mirror · Jan 7, 2023

Borna Barisic on turning 30, Michael Beale's Rangers freedom and Luka Modric

BORNA BARISIC completed his football bucket list just days after his 30th birthday. His next goals have yet to be set but time is on his side for…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2023

Gerry Dulac: NFL world is used to tragic events, but Damar Hamlin was different

PITTSBURGH — As in all facets of life, the National Football League is no stranger to heartache. Tragedies occur in the work force, whether involving drug addiction, senseless violence or just untimely, unfortunate accidents. Very rarely they occur at the workplace.

Tribune News Service · Jan 6, 2023

Man Utd fans aim homophobic Chelsea chant at Frank Lampard during FA Cup clash

Manchester United's FA Cup clash with Everton was marred by the singing of a homophobic chant towards Frank Lampard, with the song having been classed as a hate crime by the CPS

Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023

2023 Women's World Cup, A-Leagues reform, and Football For Good: New Year's Resolutions for the Australian game

Having ended 2022 on a sour note, what can Australian football work towards in 2023? Samantha Lewis lists some of the game's New Year's Resolutions.

ABC News · Jan 6, 2023

Friday Night Notes: Cormani McClain watch, early 2024 recruiting rankings and more

For what it's worth, McClain posed for photos with some Alabama commits after the game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2023

Extraordinary museum dedicated to Brazil football god Pele filled with Brit icons

The display, at the museum in Santos, includes comments about the 1966 World Cup which would upset Three Lions fans - but there is one unlikely hero from the World Cup many will be delighted to see

Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023

Football is dangerous. That won’t change unless fans insist on it.

It’s our money, every dollar, that makes the owners rich. It is us that puts these men on the field, that asks them to make their bodies bigger, to hit each other harder. If the game does not change, we have to stop watching.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

'The current state of the NHS leaves me sick to my stomach - it's terrifying'

In this week's column Val, the mum of Mirror columnist and football legend Robbie Savage, says telling people to stay away from A&E because it’s full of flu and Covid patients leads to deaths

Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023