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Spanish Football Federation condemns racist chants

Fans are warned against xenophobic remarks and singing during Spain's friendly against Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/CjLObkf via IFTTT

Who are the Japan players England should look out for?

England face Japan in their next friendly match as they continue their preparations for the World Cup this summer. BBC Sport takes a look at the Japanese players to look out for. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/GlPXrhD via IFTTT

Kosovo in euphoria as they dream of World Cup history

Having gained independence in 2008, Kosovo are one game away from qualifying for the World Cup and sparking "the biggest celebrations ever seen in Pristina". from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/dMoutVb via IFTTT

Wales v Northern Ireland - the match nobody wants

Wales host Northern Ireland in a friendly in Cardiff on Tuesday because both teams lost their World Cup play-off semi-finals on Thursday. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/LRydKwq via IFTTT

Seven years since Emiliano Sala's death, what has changed for the 'wild west' of football transfers?

The Argentine striker’s 2019 death in a plane crash shone a light on the opaque world of transfers and player welfare. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/QOtVbZ9 via IFTTT

Flynn hopes Newport won't need another Great Escape

Newport County hero Mike Flynn hopes his beloved side do not need to repeat their last-gasp 2016-17 Great Escape under Christian Fuchs this season. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/NemLhBy via IFTTT

Wales captain Williams excited by new chapter

Captain Kate Williams says she is excited by what the future holds for new-look Wales after a host of fresh faces came in for the 2026 Women's Six Nations. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/3Bqb52f via IFTTT

Cheek injury delays Stokes' return until May

England captain Ben Stokes is still recovering after surgery on a broken cheekbone and will not play for Durham next week as planned. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/F1W8vMA via IFTTT

Sinner beats Zverev again to reach Miami final

World number two Jannik Sinner reaches a fourth Miami Open final thanks to a straight-sets win over Alexander Zverev. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/1GgAtiS via IFTTT

When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system

No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/fYxCu41 via IFTTT

Will there be an upset? Northern Ireland look to stun Italy

Ahead of Thursday's World Cup play-off, Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso and Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill give their thoughts on the game. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/nmWY79B via IFTTT

What Wales must do to keep World Cup dream alive

As Wales host Bosnia-Herzegovina in a World Cup play-off semi-final, head coach Craig Bellamy explains what his side must do to win. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/3xZtA1D via IFTTT

Man Utd down but not out - Skinner sure Bayern lead can be overturned

Manchester United suffered defeat by Bayern Munich in the home leg of their Champions League quarter-final, but manager Marc Skinner refuses to rule them out. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/zI3npf6 via IFTTT

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Following the death of Ricky Hatton, families and former champions tell a new BBC documentary the sport has not filled the void in care for its fighters. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/0D5v4i7 via IFTTT

McCullum and Key very lucky to survive Ashes review - Vaughan

Former captain Michael Vaughan says England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key were fortunate to avoid the sack in a post-Ashes review. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/bPREGiH via IFTTT

Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern

Michael Olise has been in superb form for Bayern Munich this season, has the French winger put himself in contention for the Ballon d'Or? from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/YSfpu9A via IFTTT

Rice 'The Horse' epitomises relentless Arsenal

Declan Rice is called "The Horse" by his Arsenal team-mates and his performance in the 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen again showed why he has more than earned that nickname. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/BdozhNi via IFTTT

Arsenal trial and self-doubt: Valverde's journey to Real legend

Rejected by Arsenal as a teenager, Federico Valverde has transformed himself into a Real Madrid legend - and was the main man in their Champions League win over Manchester City last week. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/dl8pXZH via IFTTT

West Ham were 'heroic' to earn point against Man City - Nuno

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo praises his side's defensive display, stating his players "put their bodies on the line" to earn a 1-1 draw against Manchester City at the London Stadium. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/njAC5Vx via IFTTT

Russell wins eventful Chinese GP sprint race

Mercedes' George Russell wins the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix after a frantic scrap in the early laps with Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/tO0lDXk via IFTTT

'It's a painful one' - Rosenior on Chelsea mistakes after loss to PSG

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says he and his side "need to be better" after they concede three late goals at Paris Saint Germain, to lose the first leg of their last 16 tie 5-2, with the French side firmly in control. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/ZRPomip via IFTTT

Two more connected to Iranian football team stay in Australia

It is understood most of the team left Australia on Tuesday night, but that a player and a member of support staff have joined five players who chose to remain. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/RiIGYDo via IFTTT

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices? from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/Qv37I1t via IFTTT

Important to get early points on board - Caldwell

Northern Ireland midfielder Nadene Caldwell says the squad want to build some momentum into their World Cup qualifiers by getting early points on the board. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/zRkl9Wt via IFTTT

Ski duo named GB's Winter Paralympics flagbearers

Skiing duo Menna Fitzpatrick and Scott Meenagh will be Great Britain's flagbearers at the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony on Friday. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/zIvPg0b via IFTTT

Brazil World Cup is in Wales' sights - James

Captain Angharad James says Wales have a first Women's World Cup "in their sights" as they set out on the long road to Brazil in the Czech Republic on Tuesday. from BBC Sport https://ift.tt/rd7VWvG via IFTTT