Brentford's Toney faces ban over betting breaches
Brentford striker Ivan Toney faces a lengthy ban after being charged by the English Football Association for 232 alleged breaches of betting rules over a four-year period.
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New York City FC secure deal for own stadium
Major League Soccer's New York City FC will finally get their own stadium in 2027 after spending seven years playing at baseball's Yankee Stadium.
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Messi scores in final World Cup warmup game
Superstar Lionel Messi warmed up for the World Cup with a goal in an easy Argentina victory on Wednesday while reigning champions France touched down in Qatar.
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Messi on target as Argentina demolish UAE in World Cup warm-up
Lionel Messi was among the scorers as Argentina wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a 5-0 friendly victory over the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.
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Portugal's Ronaldo to miss World Cup warm-up friendly
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo is suffering a stomach bug and will be left out of the team's World Cup warm-up friendly against Nigeria on Thursday, according to his coach Fernando Santos.
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UK central bank blames Brexit for trade slump
Brexit is hurting the UK economy, Bank of England officials said Wednesday, even as government leaders downplay the impact of the seismic EU withdrawal.
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Maddison praises 'energy' in England World Cup camp
James Maddison said there was great "energy" in the England World Cup squad as Gareth Southgate's men seek to take the final step and win their first major trophy for 56 years.
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Caudrelier blows away race record as tragedy mars Route du Rhum finish
Charles Caudrelier won the Route du Rhum on Wednesday, smashing the record in the transatlantic race though the finish in Guadeloupe was marred by the deaths of two spectators.
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Pakistan reverses morality ban on transgender romance movie
A Pakistani film portraying romance between a married man and a transgender woman was cleared for domestic screenings on Wednesday, officials said, reversing a government ban forced by Islamist pressure.
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Lewandowski issued three-match ban after 'disrespect' towards ref
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has been given three-match ban in La Liga for showing "disrespect" towards a referee, which he will serve when Spanish domestic football resumes after the World Cup.
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