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Players sent off in major finals
By Ben Hayward published
From the World Cup to the Champions League and the Copa Libertadores, a look at some of the players sent off in major finals...

‘England have the players to win the World Cup – it’ll be tough for Thomas Tuchel to do a bad job, with the squad he has at his disposal’ Former Three Lions winger backs new boss after gentle qualifying draw
By Chris Flanagan published
The German boss begins his tenure in charge with some encouraging fixtures, as England aim to triumph in 2026

When are the international breaks this season?
By Mark White last updated
The international breaks are already decided up until the 2026 World Cup

World Cup 2026: The UEFA qualifying groups IN FULL
By Mark White published
The UEFA qualifying groups for World Cup 2026 are here, as home nations look to book places at the 48-team tournament

Why is Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup?
By Mark White published
The 2034 World Cup is going to Saudi Arabia, after the Gulf State submitted an uncontested bid for the tournament

Two hat-tricks in one match
By Ben Hayward published
It is fairly unusual for two players to score a hat-trick in the same match. Here, a look at some of the times it has happened at the highest level...

‘Scoring in a World Cup is like winning the title – can you imagine millions of people celebrating something you did? It’s insane and made me very proud’: Brazil legend explains how much 2002 goal meant to him
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Brazil stars regularly score at the World Cup, but for one player in particular in proved an especially proud moment in 2002

RANKED! The 100 best individual performances in football EVER
By Ryan Dabbs published
RANKED! From the miracle of Istanbul to the Matthews final, what's the greatest display a footballer has ever given?
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