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Didier Deschamps announces France exit, with World Cup 2026 on the horizon

By Isaac Stacey Stronge published

France will head into World Cup 2026 knowing they have an upcoming vacancy to fill

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Italy players celebrate victory on penalties over France in the 2006 World Cup final.

Major finals decided on penalties

By Ben Hayward published

From World Cups to the Euros and the Champions League, a look at the major men's football finals decided by penalty shootouts...

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Philipp Lahm celebrates with his Germany team-mates after scoring against Costa Rica in the opening game of the 2006 World Cup.

Players who scored World Cup opening goals

By Ben Hayward published

From 1930 through to 2022, a look at the players who scored the opening goals at the men's World Cup...

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Jens Lehmann in action for Arsenal against Barcelona in the 2006 Champions League final.

Players sent off in major finals

By Ben Hayward published

From the World Cup to the Champions League and the Copa Libertadores, a look at some of the players sent off in major finals...

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World Cup 2026 UEFA qualifying groups IN FULL: Robert Pires draws England during the FIFA World Cup 2026: European Qualifier Draw at the Home of FIFA on December 13, 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland.

World Cup 2026: The UEFA qualifying groups IN FULL

By Mark White published

The UEFA qualifying groups for World Cup 2026 are here, as home nations look to book places at the 48-team tournament

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Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe breaks silence on France call-up snub amid dwindling Real Madrid form

By Matthew Holt published

Kylian Mbappe was surprisingly left out of France's squad in November and October

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The 100 best individual performances in football ever

RANKED! The 100 best individual performances in football EVER

By Ryan Dabbs published

RANKED! From the miracle of Istanbul to the Matthews final, what's the greatest display a footballer has ever given?

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The best Black Friday football shirt deals

The best Black Friday football shirt deals

By Jack Lacey-Hatton last updated

BLACK FRIDAY The best Black Friday football shirt deals are now live, with plenty of teams and eras encompassed

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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo greets Spain skipper Iker Casillas ahead of their teams' semi-final clash at Euro 2012.

European Championship-winning captains

By Ben Hayward published

From the inaugural tournament in 1960 to the present day, a look at the captains who led their nations to European Championship glory...

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Argentina and West Germany captains Diego Maradona and Lothar Matthaus during the coin toss ahead of the 1990 World Cup final.

World Cup-winning captains

By Ben Hayward published

A look at the players who led their nations to World Cup glory in the men's game...

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