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Who is to blame for Maccabi Tel Aviv fan-ban blunder?
Today’s Big Question MPs call for resignation of West Midlands Police chief constable over ‘dodgy’ justification of ban from Aston Villa match, but role of Birmingham Safety Advisory Group also under scrutiny
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Amorim follows Maresca out of Premier League after ‘awful’ season
In the Spotlight Manchester United head coach sacked after dismal results and outburst against leadership, echoing comments by Chelsea boss when he quit last week
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Ashes to ashes, ducks to ducks: the end of Bazball?
Talking Point Swashbuckling philosophy of England men’s cricket team ‘that once carried all along with it has become divisive and polarising’
By The Week UK Published
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Marty Supreme: Timothée Chalamet is ‘captivating’ as a ping pong prodigy
The Week Recommends Josh Safdie’s ‘electrifying’ tale about a table tennis hustler is hotly tipped for Oscars glory
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Five years after his death, Diego Maradona’s family demand justice
In the Spotlight Argentine football legend’s medical team accused of negligent homicide and will stand trial – again – next year
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Will 2026 be the Trump World Cup?
In the Spotlight US president already using the world’s most popular football tournament to score political points
By The Week UK Published
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‘Laughing stock’: Anthony Joshua’s £140m bout with Jake Paul
Talking Point Boxing fans have expressed concerns the YouTuber may not survive the fight with British heavyweight
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Will Japan’s first female prime minister defy sumo’s ban on women?
Under the Radar Sanae Takaichi must decide whether to break with centuries of tradition and step into the ring to present the trophy
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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David Beckham’s rocky road to knighthood
In The Spotlight Football star has waged a ‘20-year campaign’ for the honour
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What India’s World Cup win means for women’s cricket
In The Spotlight The landmark victory could change women’s cricket ‘as we know it’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi: how they compare on goals, career stats and awards
In Depth Stars continue to break records and push their 20-year rivalry even as they enter the twilight of their careers
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated
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Why are Israeli football fans facing bans?
Today's Big Question Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters have been prevented from travelling to the club’s game with Aston Villa in Birmingham due to safety concerns
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How padel took over the world
In The Spotlight Smaller courts than tennis, thicker rackets than pickleball and glass walls on all sides – padel is enjoying a huge rise in popularity
By Abby Wilson Published
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The most abusive Ryder Cup in history
In The Spotlight ‘Snarling’ fan atmosphere at US golf venue was ‘off the scale’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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