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Eze the new face in England squad as Sterling misses out

Eze the new face in England squad as Sterling misses out

Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze received his first call-up to the England squad on Wednesday as Raheem Sterling was omitted for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.

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Van Nistelrooy quits PSV 'with immediate effect'

Van Nistelrooy quits PSV 'with immediate effect'

Former Netherlands and Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has quit his job as PSV Eindhoven coach "with immediate effect", the club announced on Wednesday.

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'Good' first season at Man Utd not enough for Ten Hag

'Good' first season at Man Utd not enough for Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag said Manchester United must strive for more even though his team look set to clinch a place in next season's Champions League.

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Influencer admits stalking Premier League star Mason Mount

Influencer admits stalking Premier League star Mason Mount

A social media influencer bombarded Premier League star Mason Mount with messages in a four-month stalking campaign after he broke off their relationship, a court heard on Wednesday.

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Barcelona veteran Alba leaving club after 11 years

Barcelona veteran Alba leaving club after 11 years

Jordi Alba will leave Barcelona at the end of the season after 11 years at the club, the Catalan side said Wednesday.

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Selles to leave relegated Southampton at end of season

Selles to leave relegated Southampton at end of season

Southampton announced on Wednesday that interim manager Ruben Selles would leave the relegated Premier League club at the end of the season.

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Deal with 'shadow side' of sports, UN rights chief says after Vinicius abuse

Deal with 'shadow side' of sports, UN rights chief says after Vinicius abuse

The United Nations rights chief decried Wednesday the racist attacks on Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior during a match in Spain, urging concerted efforts to root racism out of sports.

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Germany gets tough with climate activists

Germany gets tough with climate activists

German police on Wednesday raided homes of climate activists known for their controversial street blockade protests that Chancellor Olaf Scholz has blasted as "completely nuts".

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Over one million people displaced in four months in Somalia: UN

Over one million people displaced in four months in Somalia: UN

More than a million Somalis have been displaced within their own country in just over four months through a "toxic" mix of drought, conflict and floods, humanitarian agencies said Wednesday.

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Stocks sink as stuttering US debt talks fuel default fears

Stocks sink as stuttering US debt talks fuel default fears

Asian and European stock markets slumped Wednesday as investors grew increasingly concerned about stalled US debt ceiling talks aimed at averting a painful default.

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