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The African Cup of Nations is the continent’s premier soccer tournament - but it’s not being broadcast on TV as usual. Behind the blackout is a tale of court rulings and sour deals.
England’s players were instructed to perform the Nazi salute during the German national anthem.
When England played a football match against Germany in 1938, the players were ordered to perform a Nazi salute.
Half the teams in the English Premier League –like West Ham – are sponsored by gambling companies.
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Since 2005 there has been a dramatic increase in gambling sponsorship of sport in the UK, prompting critics to call time on self-regulation in the industry.
With growing fanbase spurred through online communities, the Matildas have never been so popular.
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getonside 2023 is Australia’s fourth time bidding for the women’s world cup, but the campaign feels brand new. With the sport’s growing popularity – and equal pay for the women – is this our chance?
The Washington Nationals celebrate their World Series win in front of fans of the Houston Astros.
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A data scholar explains why playing at home doesn’t provide the boost that it once did.
Cat or Mac, which one is the smartest?
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If artificial intelligence can amaze us with its prowess, there are many areas where it falls flat when compared to human and animal intelligence.
Paul Gascoigne arrives at court with his legal team and personal manager Katie Davies.
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Same old rape myths, same old victim blaming.
Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium with an anti racism banner on match day, April 13 2019.
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Online abuse and institutional racism are ruining the beautiful game.
The Grand Final isn’t just about the players – it’s about the crowd, too.
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The AFL Grand Final is more than a physical contest between professional athletes: it is a day we collectively make meaning, and create culture.
Leeds United goalkeeper Kiko Casilla sporting a shirt with 32Red sponsorship branding.
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Research has shown that betting advertisements can have a huge effect on young people, so why are gambling companies still allowed to sponsor sports?
A match between ASNL Nancy and ESAP Metz in 2017.
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Women’s football has made great strides, but when it comes it comes to media coverage, governance or funding, female athletes still suffer greatly from gender bias.
Eric Cantona at the UEFA President’s award.
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Cantona was right to raise concerns about the future, says an expert on transhumanism.
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The English Football League has no formal obligation to fans, even though its entire existence depends on them.
Manchester City players argue with the referee after a City goal was disallowed in the club’s Premier League match against Spurs, August 2019.
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Technology in sport is a constant source of controversy as players and officials struggle to keep up.
Senegal’s Sadio Mane during the 2019 AFCON final soccer match between Algeria and Senegal in Cairo. He also plays for Liverpool.
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Football coaches can improve their chances of winning tournaments by choosing a team based on a unique combination of factors.
Beninese children play football in Bohicon.
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The real cost of footballs transfer markets: how fake agents traffic African boys with dreams of playing in Europe’s biggest leagues.
Harry Maguire is on the move for a record fee. But generally, there was a lack of buzz this year.
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Clubs are more wary about buying and selling.
Samoan-American quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is a preseason favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, college football’s top award.
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A key tenet of Samoan culture emphasizes community, deference to authority and confronting fears – a mindset that makes an ideal football player. But it can extract a physical toll.
Adam Goodes in The Australian Dream: in the film he talks of finding an identity in football and with The Sydney Swans.
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A new film chronicling the impact of racism on Indigenous football star Adam Goodes is both a damning and hopeful portrait of contemporary Australia.
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Medicals will be happening left, right and centre ahead of transfer deadline day, here’s what a screening actually entails.