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Sports Reporter @Independent. Mainly football and MMA. Views are mine.

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Sports Reporter for The Independent. Previously published in the Daily Mail, The Mirror, BBC Sport and more.

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How Brighton’s sister club turned into the ‘cheat code’ of European football

How Brighton’s sister club turned into the ‘cheat code’ of European football

Four years ago, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise hadn’t seen the light of top-tier football in close to 50 years. …

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Underdog once more, Leon Edwards has a secret weapon at UFC London

Underdog once more, Leon Edwards has a secret weapon at UFC London

Leon Edwards is back in the role he’s become all too familiar with in the UFC. “Rocky” returns to home turf a…

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Saudi World Cup 2034: Sportswashing like you've never seen it before

Saudi World Cup 2034: Sportswashing like you've never seen it before

As the 2034 World Cup edges towards Saudi Arabia’s grasp, sportswashing is once again threatening to rear its…

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'We all thought she was going to die' - AEW star Anthony Ogogo relives London 2012 trauma

'We all thought she was going to die' - AEW star Anthony Ogogo relives London 2012 trauma

When Anthony Ogogo bagged boxing bronze at London 2012, he was going through the worst time of his life.

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Jadon Sancho is turning into one of the signings of the season under Enzo Maresca’s care at Chelsea

Jadon Sancho is turning into one of the signings of the season under Enzo Maresca’s care at Chelsea

Derby day provided a timely reminder of a certain talent that resides within Chelsea’s attacking ranks.

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Kadeena Cox chases more Paralympic medals after proving what her mum always knew

Kadeena Cox chases more Paralympic medals after proving what her mum always knew

Kadeena Cox stole the headlines by winning medals in two different sports at Rio 2016 and she's looking to ce…

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Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: Who leads the race after nominees announced?

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| Yahoo Singapore Verified
The race for the Ballon d'Or is entering its final stretch with the 30-name shortlist for the men's award now confirmed following the 2026 World Cup. Spain's triumph over Argentina in the final will surely bode well for the likes of 2024 winner Rodri and Lamine Yamal in their pursuit of the individual accolade, who will look to start the new club season with some spellbinding performances to complement their part in winning football's most coveted trophy.
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Clasificación del Balón de Oro 2026: ¿quién lidera la contienda tras el Mundial?

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By Will Castle Verified
| Yahoo en Español Verified
La contienda por el Balón de Oro entra en su recta final después de que los mejores jugadores del mundo dejaran una huella significativa durante el Mundial de 2026. Lionel Messi, ocho veces ganador del premio, demostró que, a sus 39 años, aún puede ganarse un lugar: anotó ocho goles que impulsaron a Argentina a la final y le permitieron alcanzar brevemente el título de máximo goleador de todos los tiempos de la competencia, hasta que Kylian Mbappé lo superó.
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Mike Dean admits to mini-games while refereeing Premier League matches

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By Will Castle Verified
| MSN Australia Verified
Will Castle Mike Dean has admitted he would play secret mini-games while refereeing Premier League matches in a mystifying revelation that has outraged fans. Dean has not refereed since retiring in 2022 after a 22-year officiating career, during which he took charge of 553 top-flight games.
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