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The race for a striker is hotting up - who is still available?

BBC Sport tries to make sense of the search for a frontman, with the race for a striker hotting up before the Premier League season begins.
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football

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Ex-Wales and Newcastle forward Davies dies aged 83

Former Wales forward Ronald 'Wyn' Davies, whose clubs include Wrexham, Bolton, Newcastle and both Manchester teams, dies at the age of 83.
Published 23 minutes ago on BBC Football

How history-chasing Italy could threaten England at Euro 2025

With Italy waiting for England if they reach the semi-finals of Euro 2025, BBC Sport looks at how the Azzurre could threaten the Lionesses' quest to retain their title.
Published 48 minutes ago on BBC Football

Newcastle turn to Wissa after ending Ekitike pursuit

Newcastle are expected to accelerate their interest in Brentford striker Yoane Wissa in the next 24 hours after withdrawing from their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football

Why Hegerberg wasn't offside in penalty incident

BBC Sport looks at why Norway were awarded a penalty in their quarter-final against Italy, despite forward Ada Hergerberg being in an offside position.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football

Liverpool close in on Ekitike in £70m-plus deal

Liverpool are in advanced talks to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth more than £70m.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football

What to look out for in Wafcon 2024 quarter-finals

BBC Sport Africa previews the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football

Why did Norway get a penalty when Hegerberg was offside?

BBC Sport explains why Norway's Ada Hegerberg was given a penalty in their quarter-final match against Italy.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football

Liverpool to bid for Hugo Ekitike after encouragement he prefers Anfield move

Liverpool are poised to bid for Hugo Ekitike, with the Eintracht Frankfurt striker understood to favour a move to Anfield over Newcastle
Published 3 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League

Smith joins Arsenal for world record £1m fee

Canada forward Olivia Smith becomes the most expensive signing in women's football history by completing a £1m move from Liverpool.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football

Italy score 90th-minute goal to beat Norway - highlights

Italy captain Cristiana Girelli scored a 90th-minute winner as Italy beat Norway 2-1 to set up a potential semi-final against defending champions England.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football


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