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Wycombe bring class to avoid FA Cup slip at Wealdstone with 11th straight win
Nov 30 · Simon Burnton at Grosvenor ValeSecond round: Wealdstone 0-2 Wycombe Beryly Lubala 29, Richard Kone 84 Wycombe did just enough to keep their bandwagon rolling at a raucous Grosvenor Vale, a goal in each half securing their place in round three and lending an unfairly serene sheen to an awkward tie during which they were blunted for long periods by Wealdstone’s National League strugglers.
commentsFifa ignores own report into Qatar World Cup over workers’ compensation
Nov 30 · Paul MacInnesSubcommittee points to ‘severe human rights impacts’ $50m legacy fund used on international development A long-awaited Fifa report into the legacy of the Qatar World Cup has finally been published, but only after its key recommendation was rejected by the organisation.
Crystal Palace v Newcastle, Brentford v Leicester, and more: football – live
Nov 30 · David TindallUpdates from the Premier League and beyond | And you can drop Here’s a thing – Barcelona are in action right now too!
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Fifa issues glowing Saudi 2034 World Cup report despite human rights fears
Nov 30 · ReutersBid deemed to have medium risk in evaluation report 2034 offering gets higher score from Fifa than 2026 bid Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid received a higher technical score from Fifa than the 2026 joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico, even though the Middle Eastern nation has yet to construct a number of stadiums proposed for the tournament.
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Nov 30 · Will UnwinDutch head coach has rotated his squad to build a collective confidence machine in his first few months in charge After 19 matches under Arne Slot, Liverpool have failed to win just twice, drawing and losing once.
Players:Title fights: from Mahrez’s spot of bother to Arteta’s ultra-caution
Nov 30 · Niall McVeighAs Liverpool and Manchester City lock horns, how do matches between title contenders affect which club emerges as champions?
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Cupcakes, Sandro and a Gladiators champ: inside Harborough before FA Cup tie of their lives
Nov 30 · Ben FisherCompetition’s lowest-ranked team travel to Reading and hope their shock Brazilian signing will be ready for his debut A gauge of how Harborough Town’s history-making run to the second round of the FA Cup has captured so many hearts is perhaps best illustrated by the assistant manager and his 11-year-old spaniel, Martha.
Hard-nosed Liverpool hold firm on Salah but must wonder if it makes sense | Barney Ronay
Nov 30 · Barney RonayAs Manchester City finally become interesting, Liverpool have been rescued from chaos by the likable Arne Slot There are certain fixed rules in scriptwriting.
Players:Matildas ready to ‘fight fire with fire’ in second spiteful clash with Brazil
Nov 30 · Australian Associated PressSermanni calls for hosts to match rivals’ physicality on Gold Coast The Matildas are prepared to “fight fire with fire” to nullify the Brazilian bash-up style when the sides clash again in an international friendly on the Gold Coast.
Modest Slot eyes more Manchester City woe but admits Guardiola influence
Nov 29 · Andy HunterLiverpool head coach ‘could hardly believe’ City’s latest capitulation as he prepares to add to their misery on Sunday Arne Slot had an extensive to-do list on Tuesday.
Ange Postecoglou ‘not in the happiness business’ over Maddison’s playing time
Nov 29 · David HytnerSpurs manager credits midfielder’s ‘enormous self-belief’ Maddison scored twice in rout of Manchester City Ange Postecoglou said that everybody would love to be as self-assured as James Maddison, not least some of his other players at Tottenham, as he reflected on the vice-captain’s importance to the collective.
Davies’ late winner sinks Sunderland and puts Sheffield United top
Nov 29 · Aaron Bower at Bramall LaneWe are hurtling towards the halfway point of a Championship season that is delivering once again – and there was no escaping that this could be a night which has huge significance for so many different reasons.
Players:Downes earns point but VAR denies Southampton victory at Brighton
Nov 29 · Ed Aarons at the Amex StadiumPerhaps all is not lost for Russell Martin?
Players:Scots must win in Helsinki to make Euros after battling to goalless draw
Nov 29 · Louise TaylorEuro round 2 playoff, first leg: Scotland 0-0 Finland Scots struggle to produce chances against old rivals Imagination and incision proved strangers amid a frustrating impasse in Edinburgh as the first leg of this playoff for Euro 2025 qualification remained stubbornly goalless.