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Sunday, 09 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 15:25 CST
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Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off

Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the match amid the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran, the country's FA president Adnan Dirjal says.

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'I'm as confused as Cole Palmer' - huddle incident baffles MOTD pundits

Match of the Day pundits Ashley Williams and Joe Hart question why referee Paul Tierney protected the match ball on the centre spot, by getting in the middle of the Chelsea players' pre-match huddle before their Premier League game against Newcastle.

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How history maker Dowman stole show for Arsenal

Ever since he pulled on an Arsenal shirt, Max Dowman has been breaking records - and the 16-year-old played a key role in what could prove to be a vital win over Everton.

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F1 cancels Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends are cancelled because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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Rosenior says referee should focus on job, not Chelsea huddle

There was an unusual addition to Chelsea's huddle before their game against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge - referee Paul Tierney.

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'Shot at history passes Scotland by amid Irish ferocity'

BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English picks through Scotland's failed bid to clinch the Six Nations with defeat in Ireland again.

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'Sensational' Yang shows impact as Celtic keep believing

Hyun-jun Yang sparked for Celtic against Motherwell, but how deep has his impact been?

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'Incredible' Dowman changed 'unbelievable' game - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Max Dowman "is not fazed" by any occasion as the 16-year old comes off the bench to become the Premier League's youngest goalscorer in Arsenal's 2-0 win over Everton.

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Referee disrupting pre-match huddle is 'disappointing' - Rosenoir

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenoir says his team's huddle in the centre circle of the pitch is a "show of respect" to each other rather than to annoy the opposition, after referee Paul Tierney disrupts the pre-match ritual in Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Newca

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Arsenal defeat 'absolutely cruel' on Everton - Moyes

Everton manager David Moyes says his side have shown how much they have improved this season, despite being beaten late on by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

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Tandy overwhelmed with pride as Wales end drought

Steve Tandy emotional after Wales end their Six Nations losing streak with victory against Italy at Principality Stadium.

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Ireland beat Scotland before France win title

Ireland pull away from Scotland in a pulsating Six Nations Triple Crown decider before France beat England to retain the championship.

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Quiz: Who does Dowman join as Premier League's 10 youngest scorers?

Arsenal's Max Dowman became the youngest ever player to score a Premier League goal. But who else is on the list?

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Wales stun Italy to end Six Nations losing streak

Wales finally end a three-year Six Nations losing streak in spectacular style by celebrating a bonus-point win against Italy in Cardiff.

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'Something I've never seen in 50 years of watching football'

There was an unusual addition to Chelsea's huddle before their game against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge - referee Paul Tierney.

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