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Sam Kerr returns to Matildas after two-year injury absence

Australian football superstar Sam Kerr is poised to make her triumphant return to the Matildas squad following a lengthy two-year absence due to serious injury, marking a major boost for the national team ahead of crucial fixtures.

Chiefs pioneer Warren McVea dies aged 79

Warren McVea, the groundbreaking running back who became the first African-American player to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, has died aged 79. Discover the legacy of this football pioneer.

FA fines non-league clubs £1.4m in betting scandal

The Football Association has come down hard on 21 non-league clubs after uncovering widespread illegal betting activities, issuing unprecedented fines that have sent shockwaves through English football.

Footballers Who Scored Most Goals in One Match

Discover the astonishing stories behind footballers who scored the majority of their career goals in just one extraordinary match, from record-breaking debuts to forgotten heroes of the beautiful game.

Sir John Gurdon: Cloning Pioneer Dies Aged 91

Nobel laureate Sir John Gurdon, whose revolutionary cloning work paved the way for Dolly the Sheep and stem cell research, has died aged 91. Discover how the schoolboy once told he'd 'never be a scientist' changed biology forever.

Leeds United's 1975 European Glory Relived

A riveting new documentary captures Leeds United's legendary 1975 European Cup victory against Bayern Munich, exploring the passion, politics and footballing brilliance that defined English football's golden era.

Hollywood star secretly invented Wi-Fi technology

The astonishing true story of how a glamorous 1940s film icon co-invented technology that paved the way for modern Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS systems while maintaining her Hollywood career.

Football manager shocks with bizarre green card incident

In a truly surreal football moment, a manager shocked players and fans by producing a green card during an English match. The unprecedented incident has left everyone questioning what it means for the beautiful game.

The Guardian launches daily football quiz

The Guardian expands its popular Puzzles hub with a brand new daily football quiz, challenging fans' knowledge of the beautiful game while driving digital engagement.

Father-Son Hat-Trick Dynasties in Football

Discover the exclusive club of footballing families where both father and son have scored a hat-trick for the same team. A fascinating look at goalscoring lineage.

Pioneering TV producer Joanna Clarke-Jones dies at 86

Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Joanna Clarke-Jones, the pioneering BBC and ITV producer whose groundbreaking work on 'The Sky at Night' and 'Tomorrow’s World' captivated millions and transformed science broadcasting.

The Bigger Cup Returns: Radical New Format Shakes EFL

The EFL's revolutionary 'Bigger Cup' competition makes its highly anticipated return with a bold new group stage format, offering lower league clubs a financial lifeline and a shot at glory against elite opposition.

Tributes for NHS Nursing Pioneer Dame Damaris Le Grand

The UK mourns the loss of Dame Damaris Le Grand DBE, a revolutionary nurse and healthcare leader whose decades of service transformed patient care and nursing education. Remembering her immense legacy.

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