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England vs. Argentina: A football rivalry full of history
From the Falkland Islands to Diego Maradona and David Beckham, there is so much history between the two 2026 World Cup semifinalists. Newsiline summarises...
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We shouldn't confuse politics and football - Scaloni
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he is "not going to mix" football and politics before his side's World Cup semi-final against England. Newsiline sum...
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Why the England-Argentina rivalry is one of the ugliest in football
England's World Cup semifinal clash against Argentina is the latest chapter in a sporting rivalry that dates back 60 years to an ill-tempered quarterfinal...
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England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 19...
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Disgraced footballer Nicky Winmar removed from AFL Hall of Fame
Winmar was found guilty earlier this month of three counts of unlawful assault and common law assault. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aust...
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My rookie era: I signed up for over-40s football – it’s liberating to spend hours focusing solely on a game
My years of solo running means I’m fit and fast and I can usually get to the ball first. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and...
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The war, the hand, the goal and the red card: Why England v Argentina is never just football
A place in the World Cup final is at stake in Atlanta. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the original publishe...
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Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal
Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record. Newsilin...
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Quiz: Dust off your passport and join us on a trip
Which of these peaks isn't in the Himalayas? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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Premier League rules World Cup defences - but not attacks
Do the World Cup semi-final line-ups show the world’s best attacking talent plays outside the Premier League? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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How India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers
India won the first women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers...
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Dutch football 'deeply saddened' as axed World Cup referee dies at 38
Dutch football mourns the sudden death of "highly valued referee" Rob Dieperink just months after he was removed from the panel of World Cup officials by...
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VAR was supposed to take the guesswork out of football. What went wrong?
In football, often even the best-informed experts and referees will disagree about the right decision. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Aust...
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India outplay England - but is women's Test cricket struggling for relevance?
The scheduling of the game and the announcement of Brendon McCullum's sacking left the historic Lord's Test between England and India struggling for relev...
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Pay deal rejection sparks A-League men's and women's uncertainty
A-Leagues' athletes and the competition's bosses are at loggerheads over a new pay deal after players voted against the latest proposal. Newsiline summari...
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Bombs, blood, ambushes - football coaching with the army
From kidnappings to invasions, military training takes football coaches out of their comfort zone as part of the Football Association of Wales' Uefa pro l...
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Arthur Fery invites Prince George and Princess Charlotte to play tennis
The Princess of Wales congratulated Arthur Fery on his run to the semi-finals and wished him a happy birthday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Young country footballer 'alert' after serious on-field head knock
A young regional footballer who sustained a head knock and concussion during a match on Saturday is recovering well in a Melbourne hospital, according to...
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Skier training for 2030 Winter Paralympics only a year after discovering sport
Oliberth Reyes has moved to the Snowy Mountains to train to qualify for the 2030 Winter Paralympics despite learning to ski only a year ago. Newsiline sum...
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Football homecoming brings 30yo tradition back to life
A special tribute match at Ensay's oval in regional Victoria resurrected a football tradition and brought generations of a Gippsland high country communit...
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Risks and rewards of playing diplomatic football in the Pacific
In a contest for Pacific influence against China, Australia's football diplomacy comes with risks and rewards. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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Future of Melbourne's western football hub thrown into doubt
More than five years since a trumpeted public-private partnership to build a $150 million stadium in Melbourne's west, the soccer master plan has seemingl...
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Father of Melbourne footballer who died after head clash gives moving tribute at memorial
Nathan Fitzgerald’s father Gary says the loss of his son is a reminder of ‘how precious life is’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podca...
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Footballer Nathan Fitzgerald farewelled in emotional ceremony
The stands were full at Epping Recreation Reserve as teammates, family and friends of footballer Nathan Fitzgerald gathered for a memorial, one week after...
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Crocs, sharks and an Aussie cricket legend: All the action from the Barra Classic
Crocs, sharks and an Australian cricket legend have all turned up for one of Australia's biggest barra fishing tournaments on the Daly River. Newsiline su...
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Sports club ordered to redraw raffle after committee member wins $70k prize
A regional Victorian sports club has been ordered to redraw a fundraising raffle after an ineligible committee member won first prize, a $70,000 ute. News...
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New dinosaur species with neck as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand
The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould
The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips and their honesty in interviews. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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The World Cup just had one of its hottest matches, in a challenge for the sport
A 38-degree Celsius evening match has raised fresh questions about how football manages heat in a warming world. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Women's Test Cricket
Highlights of day one of the Lord's Test match between England Women and India Women. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and lin...
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As a Muslim cricketer, at times I felt like I didn’t belong. I yearn for an Australia where all that matters is how you play | Usman Khawaja
Whenever I wore the baggy green, I was reminded of what that cap represented – a team that was stronger because each player brought something different A...
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England advised to avoid alcohol around matches
England men's players are advised to avoid drinking alcohol on the day before and the day after matches, under new behaviour guidelines. Newsiline summari...
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India to host historic first-ever foreign league match with first Big Bash clash in December
It's a one-year arrangement for now. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full sto...
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Loyal and royal: How the future King became a football superfan
A love of football connects William to the country he will one day reign over in a way polo would not. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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'The whole match was the tie-break' - how Muchova-Gauff semi-final unfolded
Twenty-two points, 18 minutes, one winner - how Karolina Muchova and Coco Gauff's "rollercoaster" semi-final was decided by an astonishing tie-break. News...
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Norwegian football jerseys sold out ahead of Three Lions showdown
Norway's performance has created huge demand for the football jerseys, but this hasn't been met by suppliers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...