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There's silencing your critics ⌠and then there's being found guilty of stealing your France teammate's credit card (and that of a team staff member) and handed a three-month suspended prison sentence, before bringing the shush after claiming a second Olympic biathlon gold at these Winter Olympics
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Norway's Sturla Holm LĂŚgreid broke down in tears after winning bronze in the menâs 20km biathlon, apologising for having an affair and saying: 'Three months ago I made the mistake of my life'
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Norwegian biathlete wins Winter Olympics bronze and then tells TV interview of affair
Sturla Holm LĂŚgreid broke down in tears after winning bronze in the menâs 20km biathlon and apologised for having an affair
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/10/norwegian-biathlete-sturla-holm-laegreid-winter-olympics-bronze-and-tells-tv-interview-of-affair
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Heat seekers: amazing thermal images from the Winter Olympics
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Heat seekers: amazing thermal images from the Winter Olympics
Photographers using compact thermal-imaging cameras have crafted eerie and âpoeticâ results at the Milano Cortina Games
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/10/heat-seekers-amazing-thermal-images-from-the-winter-olympics
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Had Green Streets lost by four goals or more, they would have been relegated on goal difference. Under the rules of the Maldives FA, however, any team that fail turn up for a match forfeit the game 2-0, a score that was enough to stay up
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Uproar in the Maldives as football relegation battle decided by last-day no-show
There is uproar in the Dhiraagu Dhivehi Premier League in the Maldives after it was alleged one of the leading clubs sought to escape relegation by failing to turn up for a match
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/feb/09/maldives-relegation-battle-green-streets-stay-up-after-no-show
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Ilia Malininâs golden flight đ¸ Wang Zhao
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Thirty years on from Castel di Sangroâs miracle,
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âWe lived a miraculous thingâ: Castel di Sangro, 30 years on from their epic rise
The smalltown clubâs Serie B adventure captivated football and inspired a famous book. That teamâs spirit remains and is being passed to their successors
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/feb/08/we-lived-a-miraculous-thing-castel-di-sangro-30-years-on-from-their-epic-rise
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'During its 26-year history, Wada has faced thousands of questions about athletes using illicit substances. Today surely marked the first time it was asked if ski jumpers were injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid in order to fly further.' Story:
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âPenis injectionâ doping claims in Winter Olympics ski jumping investigated by Wada
Wada is to investigate claims ski jumpers are injecting acid into their penises to game the suit-measuring system
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/05/penis-injection-doping-claims-in-winter-olympics-ski-jumping-investigated-by-wada
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Ian Holloway's rage against the machines. By
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David Squires on ⌠Ian Hollowayâs epic rant and his rage against the machines
Our cartoonist on the Swindon Town managerâs fiery response after his captain was suspended at short notice
https://www.theguardian.com/football/picture/2026/feb/03/david-squires-on-ian-holloway-epic-rant-swindon-town-rage-against-the-machines
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Love these pics from Uganda (Jinja district), where groups of women have embraced cricket as a way to stay physically active and socially connected later in life. đ¸ Luis Tato
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Tom Garry
8 days ago
Exclusive for
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- the Football Association has proposed radical changes to the Womenâs FA Cup, including seeding four teams and dispensing with a draw after last 32. More details here.
#WomensFACup
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Womenâs FA Cup to have seeded teams and no draw after last 32 under radical proposals
The Football Association has proposed radical changes to the Womenâs FA Cup, including seeding four teams and dispensing with a draw after last 32
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/feb/03/womens-fa-cup-seeded-teams-no-draw-after-last-32-proposals
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Exclusive: Katie McCabe now increasingly likely to leave Arsenal after talks with the club over her future
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Katie McCabe heading for Arsenal exit in summer as club target younger players
Katie McCabe is likely to leave Arsenal when her contract expires this summer after what sources have described as âvery respectful discussionsâ
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/feb/02/katie-mccabe-arsenal-exit-summer-wsl-transfer-latest
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Carlitoâs way (to a career slam)
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Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in Australian Open final to complete career grand slam
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win the Australian Open menâs singles, becoming the youngest male to claim a career grand slam
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/01/tennis-australian-open-final-carlos-alcaraz-novak-djokovic
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And the winner of best short film goes to âŚ
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Murmurs around Melbourne Park had been building. That the menâs Australian Open draw had not met expectations in 2026. Murmur no more
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Carlos Alcaraz breaks Zverevâs heart after surviving cramp to win five-set epic
Alex Zverev served for the match 5-4 up in the fifth set against Carlos Alcaraz but crumbled with the finishing line in sight as Spaniard wins 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7 (4) 7-5
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/30/australian-open-tennis-carlos-alcaraz-alexander-zverev-semi-final-report
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LIV and let die
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LIV and let die: Reedâs return to PGA fold shows why Saudi golf experiment is doomed | Ewan Murray
Despite an estimated outlay of $6bn since 2022, LIV appears to be far away from establishing itself in the the manner of PIF projects in other sports
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/29/reed-return-to-pga-saudi-golf-experiment-doomed
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Goalkeeper chaos goal brilliance: Anatoliy Trubin and Benfica edition
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INCREDIBLE! Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin SCORES at the death to send Benfica into UCL play-offs đ¤Ż
YouTube video by TNT Sports Football
https://youtu.be/E98bvZj_Mro?si=3ew67N099We2ShRH
14 days ago
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Some shot: Aryna Sabalenka in full flow at the Australian Open. đ¸ Xinhua/Shutterstock
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Hereâs this weekâs cartoon for
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David Squires on ⌠Manchester United giving Arsenal the title wobbles
Our cartoonist on anxiety at the Emirates as Michael Carrick oversees another thrilling win
https://www.theguardian.com/football/picture/2026/jan/27/david-squires-on-manchester-united-giving-arsenal-the-title-wobbles?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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'Removing the United States as co-host of the 2026 World Cup would hurt for pretty much everyone. It would be eminently sad. And it would be entirely justified.' By
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Removing US as World Cup host would be eminently sad â and entirely justified | Alexander Abnos
A country where safety is under threat from federal violence on the streets is not fit to stage soccerâs showpiece event
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/27/us-world-cup-hosting-duties-taken-away
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NEW: Reflections on a soccer Saturday, from a state under siege by the FIFA Peace Prize winner.
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A Saturday and a state killing: soccer as Minnesota is torn apart | Jeff Rueter
On the whims of Fifaâs Peace Prize winner, a life usually so focused on sports has found anything but peace
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/26/minnesota-killing-soccer
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A room with a view (apart from during Blackpool matches)
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Soap, wifi, but no football: a room without a view at Blackpoolâs stadium hotel
EFL regulations mean guests at the Blackpool Football Club Stadium Hotel canât watch the game â our writer checks in for a trip into the dark
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/25/football-league-blackpool-hotel-pitch-view
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Nick Ames
18 days ago
For Greenland, futsal offers a rare route to visual, powerful representation abroad. Spent a couple of days in Croatia with a team whose homeland had been threatened and demeaned all week.
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âWe are fighters, itâs in our DNAâ: Greenland find pride in rare tilt at futsal glory
Buffeted by political storms and excluded from continental federations, Greenland find their chances are limited but a tournament in Croatia is a priceless opportunity
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/24/we-are-fighters-its-in-our-dna-greenland-find-pride-in-rare-tilt-at-futsal-glory
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At home with Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
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At home with Jakob Ingebrigtsen: âIâve fed my obsession my whole lifeâ
In an exclusive interview at his home in Norway, athleticsâ âiron manâ tells Sean Ingle why his career feels like â99% lossesâ and why he believes he can break world records from 1500m to the marathon
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/23/at-home-with-jakob-ingebrigtsen-athletics-norway-big-interview
19 days ago
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Re-upping ⌠welcome
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19 days ago
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GTA: Old Trafford sign-off for Casemiro
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Casemiro to leave Manchester United in the summer after four seasons
Casemiro will leave Manchester United when his contract expires in the summer, the club have confirmed
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/22/casemiro-to-leave-manchester-united
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First domino to fall with England ⌠Luke Wright, who will leave his role as a selector after next monthâs Twenty20 World Cup. Story from
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Luke Wright to leave role as England cricket selector amid Ashes fallout
England selector Luke Wright will leave his role after next monthâs T20 World Cup in first major change following Ashes defeat in Australia
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/22/luke-wright-leave-role-selector-england-cricket-sri-lanka
20 days ago
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Pour something, sit back and read
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European footballâs leaders are increasingly concerned about Donald Trumpâs wish to annex Greenland and have held initial discussions about how the sport could respond. Story:
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Concerned European football chiefs discuss response to Trump over Greenland
European footballâs leaders are increasingly concerned about Donald Trumpâs wish to annex Greenland and have held initial discussions about how the sport could respond.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/20/concerned-european-football-chiefs-discuss-response-to-donald-trump-over-greenland
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One phone call and John Roberts had the full story â there was an air of amazement in the room. Tribute by Matthew Engel
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One phone call and John Roberts had the full story â there was an air of amazement in the room
The football and tennis writer, who has died aged 84, was a major force in changing the Guardianâs sports coverage, alongside long stints at the Daily Express and Independent
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/20/john-roberts-guardian-independent-football-tennis
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All aboard the Spurs supertanker, with
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David Squires on ⌠Frank and the Spurs supertanker getting in a tight spot again
Our cartoonist on the latest manager in north London to take the good ship Tottenham in the wrong direction
https://www.theguardian.com/football/picture/2026/jan/20/david-squires-on-thomas-frank-and-the-tottenham-supertanker-getting-in-a-tight-spot-again
22 days ago
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Absolutely glorious imagery in this gallery of World Sports Photography Awards 2026 winners đ¸ Edgar Su, Beatriz Ryder Da Costa, Luis Amaral and
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www.theguardian.com/sport/galler...
23 days ago
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All the chaos. All the ludicrousness. Senegalâs Afcon glory. By
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Pape Gueye fires Senegal to Afcon glory against Morocco after walk-off chaos
An extra-time goal gave Senegal, who walked off the pitch after the award of a controversial penalty, a 1-0 win against Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/18/senegal-morocco-afcon-final-match-report
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'It comes to something when the level of discontent at Tottenham had people who have spent all season watching West Ham wondering if it was all a bit much.' By
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Itâs so toxic at Spurs even West Ham were shocked: Frankâs race looks run | Jacob Steinberg
Saturdayâs visiting fans know a thing or two about being a dysfunctional club but the level of hate inside Spursâ gleaming home surprised even them
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/18/its-so-toxic-at-spurs-even-west-ham-were-shocked-franks-race-looks-run
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There is a growing sense of embarrassment among mid-level and senior officials within Fifa over the awarding of its peace prize to Donald Trump
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Growing sense of embarrassment at Fifa over Donald Trump peace prize
There is a growing sense of embarrassment among mid-level and senior officials within Fifa over the awarding of the peace prize to Donald Trump
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/18/embarrassment-fifa-donald-trump-peace-prize
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Sussex have been placed in special measures by the ECB due to alleged financial mismanagement and breaches of sustainability regulations
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Sussex CCC placed in special measures over alleged financial mismanagement
Sussex have been placed in special measures by the England and Wales Cricket Board due to alleged financial mismanagement
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/18/sussex-cricket-special-measures-alleged-financial-mismanagement-cricket
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I wrote Joy of Six: love.
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The Joy of Six: stories of love in sport
A father helping a son across the line, Kevin Sinfieldâs inspirational friendship with Rob Burrow and more â when devotion to others takes centre stage
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/18/the-joy-of-six-stories-of-love-in-sport
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Tom Garry
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The former manager of Sutton Coldfield Town Women, Ryan Hamilton, has been banned from all football for 12 years after he sent numerous indecent images of himself to players and a member of staff. Some readers may find this article's details distressing.
#FAWNL
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Manager of womenâs football club banned for 12 years after bombarding players with indecent images
The former manager of a fourth-tier womenâs football club has been banned from all football for 12 years after he sent indecent images of himself to players and a member of staff and subjecting them t...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/17/manager-of-womens-football-club-banned-for-12-years-after-bombarding-players-with-indecent-images
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How hard can it be to run 13 miles? With help from the pub, park and peas I am finding out | Barry Glendenning
Goaded by my colleague into a half-marathon, I canât say Iâm enjoying the training but Iâm slowly improving, and at least Great Ormond Street benefits
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/17/how-hard-can-it-be-to-run-13-miles-with-help-from-the-pub-park-and-peas-i-am-finding-out
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'I need to talk about my story.' Igor Thiago, Brentfordâs record-breaking Brazilian, has overcome a torrid childhood, racism and injuries â but is dreaming of Brazilâs No 9 shirt at the World Cup. Interview:
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Igor Thiago: âThe only thing I know how to do in my life is score goalsâ
Brentfordâs record-breaker tells Thiago Rabelo about a torrid childhood, racism and injuries â and his dream of wearing Brazilâs No 9 shirt at the World Cup
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/16/igor-thiago-brentford-brazil-world-cup-interview
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Liverpool goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe was given a six-game ban by the FA after being found to have made a racist comment. Story:
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Liverpoolâs Rafaela Borggräfe given six-game ban after FA finds she made racist remark
The Liverpool goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe was given a six-game ban by the Football Association after being found to have made a racist comment
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/16/liverpool-rafaela-borggrafe-given-six-game-ban-fa-finds-racist-remark
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The era of the three-week grand slam is very much here. How a game of one-upmanship between the Australian and US Opens has set the standard for spectacular lead-in weeks
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The secret is out: how Australian Open helped usher in three-week slam festivals
Grand slam qualifying used to be an oasis for tennis hipsters but a game of one upmanship between the Australian and US Opens has set the standard for spectacular lead-in weeks
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/15/australia-grand-slam-us-open-tennis-festivals
27 days ago
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Michel Platini interview: 'I was destined to become president of Fifa. Everything happened because they didnât want that. The ban was a big injustice and overall it was political. A group of people decided to kill me.' By
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âA group of people decided to kill meâ: Michel Platini on Fifa, Uefa and the fight to clear his name
The former Uefa president â caught between moving on and settling old scores â talks candidly about his downfall, Blatter, Infantino and the snakepit of the gameâs governance
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/15/michel-platini-big-interview-fifa-gianni-infantino-uefa-sepp-blatter
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Sport England suspends account on X, saying the platform 'increasingly promotes and monetises an environment that is hostile to women and girls'. Latest from
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Sport England suspends X social media account and takes aim at Elon Musk
Sport England has revealed that it has suspended its account on the social media platform X
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/13/sport-england-suspends-x-social-media-account-takes-aim-at-elon-musk
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Xabi Alonso out at Real Madrid
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Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after only seven months as head coach
Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid after just over seven months as the head coach after their Super Cup final defeat by Barcelona
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/12/xabi-alonso-leaves-real-madrid-after-just-over-seven-months-as-head-coach
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An Aberdeen fan, who left his own player Jack MacKenzie with a 'severe injury' after throwing part of a seat at a Scottish Premiership match, has been jailed for 18 months
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Football fan who injured own player after throwing seat jailed for 18 months
David Gowans threw the projectile on to the pitch at Dundee United after a match, striking Aberdeenâs Jack MacKenzie
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/12/football-fan-injured-own-player-throwing-seat-jailed
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Lovely piece from
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on Macclesfield Townâs journey and what it means
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Macclesfield realise impossible dream in rise from ashes to a day of historic glory
Rob Smethurstâs resurrection of a troubled but proud club is timely reminder that football can still be the peopleâs game
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/10/macclesfield-realise-impossible-dream-in-rise-from-ashes-to-a-day-of-historic-glory?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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117 places above Macclesfield, Palace become the first holders to crash out to non-league opposition since 1909
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Good old football
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Macclesfield pull off FA Cupâs greatest shock by knocking out holders Crystal Palace
Macclesfield pulled off arguably the greatest FA Cup giantkilling of all time, stunning Crystal Palace, the holders, 2-1 in the third round
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/10/macclesfield-crystal-palace-fa-cup-match-report
about 1 month ago
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