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What will the expanded Club World Cup mean for Africa?

As four African sides prepare for the Club World Cup, BBC Sport Africa looks at what impact the expanded 32-team tournament could have on the continent.
Published yesterday at 10:11 am on BBC Football

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Liverpool agree £116m deal for Wirtz

Liverpool agree a £116m deal, which includes a guaranteed £100m, to sign Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.
Published 22 minutes ago on BBC Football

Much-travelled Grayson named new Hartlepool boss

Simon Grayson becomes the new Hartlepool United manager for the eighth English job of his career.
Published 37 minutes ago on BBC Football

Footballer who played on with stage four cancer dies

Charlie Watson, 20, continued playing for his club Threave Rovers despite his diagnosis.
Published 52 minutes ago on BBC Football

Celtic open talks with Sweden winger Nygren - gossip

Celtic linked with a move for Nordsjaelland and Sweden winger Benjamin Nygren, while Rangers have reportedly been beaten to the signing of Turkey Under-21 international Emirhan Demircan.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football

From U19s to last-gasp saves - NI's Charles has 'not looked back'

One year ago, Pierce Charles was playing at the Under-19 European Championships, and now he has emerged as a key player for Northern Ireland's senior team.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football

Watch England U19s go for European glory on the BBC

Find out how to follow the European Under-19 Championships across the BBC.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football

The NZ part-timers looking to shock Bayern and Benfica

With a squad including estate agents, students and teachers, part-timers Auckland City will go from tourists to facing Bayern Munich with nothing to lose at the Club World Cup.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football

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Tottenham Hotspur confirm former Brentford boss Thomas Frank as their new head coach.
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football

Scotland 'always scanning' for a future head coach - Maxwell

The Scottish FA is "always scanning to see who's available" to be their next national head coach, chief executive Ian Maxwell admits as Steve Clarke enters the final 13 months of his current contract.
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football

Liverpool considering Osimhen move - Friday's gossip

Liverpool are considering Victor Osimhen while Bayer Leverkusen target Reds defender Jarell Quansah, and PSG have warned the Premier League champions off Bradley Barcola.
Published 13 hours ago on BBC Football

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