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Wiegman contract extension keeps England coach through Euro 2029
Sarina Wiegman has signed a two-year contract extension as England Women head coach, running through the end of Euro 2029 and replacing a deal that expired after the 2027 World Cup. The extension also covers the 2027 Nations League, which doubles as Olympic qualifying, while England must first beat Ukraine over two legs in December to reach the World Cup in Brazil.
19 Oct 2026
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UST blanks UE behind rapid opening strike in collegiate football
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Johan Manzambi lifts Aston Villa past Newcastle in narrow away victory
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Arsenal draw stalls Women's Super League campaign after Birmingham City test
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Man Utd transfer plans open for January defensive rebuild
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Johan Manzambi transfer target emerges as Liverpool plot raid on Aston Villa
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Burnley defeat extends historic home winless run against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Burnley suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers, extending their winless run at Turf Moor past the full calendar year mark. Despite Jamie Vardy's opener, defensive errors allowed Fer Lopez and Tawanda Chirewa to secure victory and lift Wolves to sixth in the Championship table.
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Celtic face severe scrutiny after losing 4-1 to Benfica, dropping to 34th in the Europa League standings with zero points. Manager Martin O'Neill defended his squad's second-half display, but four defeats in five matches raise the stakes ahead of Sunday's crucial Premiership fixture against Hearts at Celtic Park.
