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Referee hands out record 53 red cards after chaos at under-20s game in Brazil

Sendings-off include 43 players and two board membersGoal celebration is said to have sparked brawlAn under-20s match in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais descended ...

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Uefa faces political flashpoint over Sevastopol’s ascent in Russian football

Promotion to third tier for Crimean club would be clear violation of governing body’s rules amid conflict in UkraineUefa and Fifa face a decisive test of their appet...

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Japan FA’s Kozo Tashima to stand against Infantino for Fifa presidency

Tashima says he brings ‘honest, sound, upright attitude’He is understood to have acted with the blessing of UefaThe Japan Football Association’s honorary preside...

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Fifa wants talks over restricting women’s Olympic football to under-23s

IOC open to dialogue and Fifa wants input from othersFifa concerned about fixture congestion and workload Fifa wants talks with the International Olympic Committee ove...

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Cristiano Ronaldo merely the latest example of a great player who couldn’t let go | Jonathan Wilson

There is no doubt his international career was an incredible one, but it would have been greater still if he had not lingered on the stage so longNothing, perhaps, is ...

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Why every playoff team will or won't win the NWSL Championship

The NWSL Playoffs are here! From star players to squad depth, to defensive flaws -- here's what could make or break every contender.

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Reports: FIFA Council's Tashima to challenge Infantino in March elections

FIFA Council member Kohzo Tashima intends to run for president of the global football body against incumbent Gianni Infantino, Japanese media reported.

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Medical official calls for pitchside emergency upgrades after De Miguel's death

Spanish medical workers are questioning pitchside emergency protocols following the fatal on-field collision involving Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel.

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Ronaldo retires from Portugal after coach bust-up

Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football following a fallout with Portugal boss Jorge Jesus.

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Ronaldo's incredible international career: Best moments, key stats

Here's a look at some of the many highlights of Cristiano Ronaldo's 23-year career.

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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from the Portugal national team following rift with manager

The Portuguese superstar announced his decision to retire from the national team on Thursday, ending his career with Euro 2016 glory and two UEFA Nations League crowns

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Coleman in 'hybrid role' with Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says it was "tempting" to include Seamus Coleman in his squad for this month's Nations League matches against Austria a...