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Dinamo Zagreb complete an extra-time comeback against Thun

Dinamo Zagreb beat Thun 3-2 after extra time in Champions League qualifying. The Croatian side recovered after trailing by two goals. A late extra-time strike completed a 4-3 aggregate victory. Thun controlled the opening and built its lead within twenty-two minutes. The match changed after Marco Bürki received a red card. Dinamo then scored twice […]

Jul 29, 2026
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English football tests a new rule for goalkeeper injury stoppages

English football will test a new rule for goalkeeper injury stoppages. A team loses one outfield player temporarily when treatment enters the pitch. The trial has permission from the International Football Association Board. The Premier League and several other competitions joined the planned test. It also covers men’s lower leagues and the Women’s Super League. […]

Jul 28, 2026
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Sidny Cabral wins the vote for the best goal at the World Cup

Sidny Lopes Cabral has won the vote for the best World Cup goal. Supporters selected his late finish for Cape Verde against Argentina. The goal came during a memorable round-of-32 match in Miami. Cabral beat Alexis Mac Allister before shooting with his left foot. The ball curled beyond Emiliano Martínez and into the upper corner. […]

Jul 28, 2026
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Chicharito becomes the first player in Atlético Dallas history

Atlético Dallas have announced Javier Hernández as their first player. The Mexican forward will join the club for its 2027 competitive debut. His agreement covers the first two seasons of the new project. Hernández is known throughout football by the nickname Chicharito. He remains Mexico’s leading international goalscorer after a long senior career. Dallas presented […]

Jul 28, 2026
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Hong Kong awards major-event status to two club friendlies

Hong Kong has awarded major-event status to two international club matches. Manchester City will play Inter, while Chelsea will face Juventus. Both games belong to the Hong Kong Football Festival programme. The Major Sports Events Committee announced the decision on Monday. Its M Mark identifies events receiving formal recognition from the city. The two matches […]

Jul 27, 2026
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Sydney FC prepare for Tottenham test at Allianz Stadium

Sydney FC will meet Tottenham Hotspur at Allianz Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Sydney Super Cup match forms part of the Sky Blues’ pre-season programme. Head coach Patrick Kisnorbo wants his squad tested by high-level opposition. Defender Jordan Courtney-Perkins joined Kisnorbo at the pre-match media session. Both spoke about the standard Tottenham will bring to […]

Jul 27, 2026