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Man United manager target verbally agrees next move as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'dream' dashed
Manchester United reportedly suffer a fatal blow in their pursuit of a top managerial candidate as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'dream' is crushed.Feb 20, 22:50
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2026 World Cup: England's full route to final revealed after group draw announcement
Sports Mole looks at England's full route to final of the 2026 World Cup.Feb 11, 12:00
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The top 10 biggest World Cup shocks of all time, six months out from the 2026 edition
Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most shocking results in World Cup history, including the Miracle of Bern from 1954 and the Agony of Mineirao in 2014.Dec 5, 20:17
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Top 10 World Cup goals of all time, six months before the 2026 tournament begins
Six months out from the 2026 finals, Sports Mole picks our top 10 goals in the history of the World Cup.Dec 5, 20:08
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The top 10 greatest World Cups of all time, six months out from the 2026 finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico
Sports Mole considers some of the greatest World Cups to have been played and ranks the top 10, one year out from the 2026 finals.Dec 5, 19:59
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World Cup 2026 draw: When is it? How can I watch it? Who are the favourites for the trophy?
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about the upcoming draw for the 2026 World Cup.Dec 2, 08:00
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Azerbaijan 1-3 France: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Malo Gusto inspires Les Bleus to World Cup qualifier comeback
France complete a 3-1 comeback against Azerbaijan at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium on Sunday, finishing unbeaten on top of UEFA Group D in World Cup qualifying.Nov 16, 17:54
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Liverpool transfer news: Ibrahima Konate on "trouble" with fans as new contract admission made amid criticism
Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate provides yet another update regarding his contract situation, making an admission about his future amid criticism of his displays.Nov 16, 17:36
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Liverpool transfer news: Ibrahima Konate addresses “new contract offer” amid Real Madrid interest in summer signing
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate addresses rumours that the club have offered him a new contract in a bid to fend off interest from Real Madrid.Nov 15, 18:44
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Kylian Mbappe ankle injury confirmed: Will superstar forward miss any matches for Real Madrid?
France reveal that Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe has withdrawn from the squad ahead of Sunday's 2026 World Cup qualification fixture with Azerbaijan.Nov 14, 14:44
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France predicted XI vs. Azerbaijan: Possible lineup for World Cup 2026 qualifier
Sports Mole looks at how France could line up for Sunday evening's World Cup 2026 qualifier with Azerbaijan.Nov 14, 10:42
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Preview:Azerbaijan vs France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Azerbaijan and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 14, 10:08
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Eduardo Camavinga out of France squad: Will midfielder miss any games for Real Madrid?
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga withdraws from the France squad ahead of Sunday's 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Azerbaijan.Nov 14, 07:59
Azerbaijan vs. France: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for World Cup 2026 qualifier
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday's World Cup 2026 qualifier between Azerbaijan and France.Nov 13, 22:54
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France 4-0 Ukraine: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Kylian Mbappe hits 400th goal to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Kylian Mbappe scores his 400th career goal on Thursday as France qualify for the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine at the Parc des Princes.Nov 13, 20:00
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Ukraine vs. France: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Ukraine and France.Nov 11, 10:34
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France predicted XI vs. Ukraine: Possible lineup for World Cup 2026 qualifier
Sports Mole looks at how France could line up for Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Parc des Princes in Paris.Nov 11, 10:12
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Preview:France vs Ukraine - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between France and Ukraine, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 11, 09:22
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Greatest football players of all time: The top 10 ranked including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 football players of all time - does Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele or Diego Maradona make it as number one?Nov 10, 14:17
France vs. Ukraine: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for World Cup 2026 qualifier
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about how to watch Thursday's World Cup 2026 qualifier between France and Ukraine.Nov 10, 13:28
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