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Johan Cruyff missed the 1978 World Cup because he feared for his loved ones.
World Cup 2026
If anyone were asked to name the most influential footballer in Dutch history, Johan Cruyff would almost certainly be the first answer. The Amsterdam-born icon changed not only the course of Dutch football but also the way the game itself could be imagined and played. Yet for all the glory, style, and fame attached to his name, the end of his international career arrived quietly and painfully, shaped less by football than by fear for his family.
World Cup 2026
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Rosenior tears into Chelsea players over lack of 'desire, spirit, and courage'
Liam Rosenior launched a furious attack on his Chelsea players after their 3-0 defeat to Brighton, branding the performance "unacceptable" and accusing the team of lacking desire, spirit , and courage.
Premier League
Premier League
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Mourinho and Mancini emerge as Newcastle options as pressure grows on Howe
Roberto Mancini and Jose Mourinho are both understood to be under consideration by Newcastle United if the club decides to part ways with Eddie Howe at the end of the season.
Transfer News
Transfer News
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Lampard's Coventry crowned Championship champions as Wrexham climb back into play-off places
Frank Lampard's Coventry City wrapped up the Championship title on Tuesday night in emphatic fashion, sealing promotion to the Premier League as champions with a crushing 5-1 victory over Portsmouth.
Premier League
Premier League
2 day
Mbappe and Vinicius rescue unconvincing Real Madrid as Alaves slide deeper into danger
Real Madrid narrowed the gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona to six points with a 2-1 win over Alaves at the Bernabeu, but it was far from a convincing display from a side still struggling to shake off a miserable run of form.
La Liga
La Liga
2 day
Lens smash Toulouse to reach first Coupe de France final since 1998
Lens are through to the Coupe de France final for the first time since the 1997-98 season after a commanding 4-1 win over Toulouse in the semi-finals, a result that also underlined just how formidable they have become at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
Ligue I
Ligue I
2 day
Leicester relegated to League One 10 years after Premier League fairytale
Leicester City's fall has reached another brutal low, with the club relegated to League One after a 2-2 draw at home against play-off chasing Hull, completing a collapse almost unimaginable a decade after their Premier League title miracle.
Premier League
Premier League
2 day
Inter stage another stunning comeback against Como to reach the Coppa Italia final
For the second time in just 10 days, Como threw away a two-goal lead against Inter Milan, and once again the Nerazzurri punished them ruthlessly, this time coming from behind to win 3-2 and book their place in the Coppa Italia final.
Serie A
Serie A
2 day
Brighton tear apart sorry Chelsea to go sixth and deepen Blues' collapse
Chelsea's already fading hopes of reaching next season's Champions League were effectively wiped out after a crushing 3-0 defeat away to Brighton, a result that sent the Seagulls up to sixth and extended the Blues' miserable losing run in the Premier League.
Premier League
Premier League
2 day
Athletic Club edges Osasuna to revive European hopes
Athletic Club kept a clean sheet at San Mames for the first time in eight home matches and gave their push for Europe a badly needed lift with a narrow 1-0 win over Osasuna, moving to within one point of the La Liga top seven.
La Liga
La Liga
2 day
South Africa defender back from injury, but is it already too late for World Cup 2026?
Siyabonga Ngezana is back on the pitch after three difficult months out with injury, but the South Africa centre-back now faces a different challenge : proving to Hugo Broos that he can recover enough momentum in time to earn a place in the 2026 World Cup squad.
World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026
2 day
Football
Bellingham buys minority stake in Birmingham Phoenix Hundred franchise
Football
England international Jude Bellingham has bought a minority stake in Birmingham Phoenix, the Hundred franchise linked to Warwickshire, becoming the latest high-profile sporting figure to invest in a team with strong local roots.
Football
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Standings
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