Football news, match reports and fixtures (2024)

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      Loftus-Cheek double powers Milan to win
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      Arsenal No 2 in sights of Norwich for manager’s job
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    Blue cards in football would be a backward step

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    We need to eradicate dissent but risking the quality of the spectacle is not the way

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    Brentford announce £30m signing of striker Thiago
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      Uefa faces growing threats no matter when Ceferin leaves

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    Bellingham injured but scores twice to beat Girona
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