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The Eagle’s Not Landing!
PALACE STUNNED AS LIVE EAGLE MASCOT REQUESTS TRANSFER
Read more: The Eagle’s Not Landing!Crystal Palace are set to face another key departure from their ranks, with the news that their only remaining attacker, Phoenix the eagle, has submitted a transfer request. This is a devastating blow to the club following the departure of Marc Guehi, and the imminent transfer of Jean-Claude Mateta in this transfer window, and after Ebere Eze’s move to Arsenal last summer. Phoenix has been ever present for the side since his introduction in August 2024, and has been pivotal in the club’s success which culminated in last season’s FA Cup win.
(more…)PALACE STUNNED AS LIVE EAGLE MASCOT REQUESTS TRANSFER
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“Peace Football” Tournament Announced
NOBEL COMMITTEE AND FIFA AGREE DEAL
Read more: “Peace Football” Tournament AnnouncedFollowing the awarding of the first “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” to US President Donald J. Trump, it has been confirmed that FIFA and the Norwegian Nobel Committee have agreed a bi-annual “peace football” tournament to further combine their roles in promoting both world peace and the beautiful game. While the decision…
NOBEL COMMITTEE AND FIFA AGREE DEAL
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World’s Strongest Woman Is A Man
THIS IS NOT A SPOOF STORY!
Read more: World’s Strongest Woman Is A ManWhile “The Back Page” will normally feature spoof sports stories, this time truth is stranger than fiction; the annual Official Strongman Games finished a couple of days ago in Arlington, Texas, and the story that has had people in turn smacking their forehead in disbelief, and ranting on social media, was the announcement of the…
THIS IS NOT A SPOOF STORY!
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World Cup 2042 to be hosted on Mars
FIFA STRIKE DEAL WITH SPACEX
Read more: World Cup 2042 to be hosted on MarsAfter a titanic tussle between the Moon and Mars to win the hosting rights for the FIFA competition, the red planet has come out on top after the notoriously professional and uncorruptible FIFA Congress voted unanimously for the first extraterrestrial hosting of the tournament. The controversial decision has left football fans worldwide angry and confused,…
FIFA STRIKE DEAL WITH SPACEX
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Closer to retiring than changing teams – why Verstappen stayed at Red Bull
Read more: Closer to retiring than changing teams – why Verstappen stayed at Red BullAfter signing a contract extension with Red Bull to 2030, Max Verstappen says he was “closer to retiring” from F1 “than changing teams”.
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F1 fans declare silly season over after Max Verstappen Red Bull contract announcement
Read more: F1 fans declare silly season over after Max Verstappen Red Bull contract announcementFormula 1 fans have joked that ‘silly season’ is over after four-time champion Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull.Verstappen had been linked to Mercedes and McLaren for some time amid a string of personnel changes and performance difficulties at Red Bull. But the four-time champion put an end to speculation regarding his…
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What does Max Verstappen’s new contract say about Red Bull and his F1 future? Our writers have their say
Read more: What does Max Verstappen’s new contract say about Red Bull and his F1 future? Our writers have their sayThe wild rumours of a shock switch to Mercedes or McLaren were silenced this morning when Max Verstappen confirmed a new deal to stay with Red Bull for a further three Formula 1 seasons.The Dutchman announced a new contract with Red Bull that runs until the end of F1’s current era in 2030, putting an…
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Premier League predictions 2026-27: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four
Read more: Premier League predictions 2026-27: BBC Sport pundits pick their top fourWe ask 26 BBC Sport football pundits to predict who will win the 2026-27 Premier League title, and which clubs will finish in the top four.
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Rashford wants to play football ‘without name mentioned every day’
Read more: Rashford wants to play football ‘without name mentioned every day’Marcus Rashford says he would like to play football without his “name being mentioned every day” after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation about the Manchester United forward on a podcast.
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‘Tough road back’ to PGA Tour from LIV – McIlroy
Read more: ‘Tough road back’ to PGA Tour from LIV – McIlroyRory McIlroy feels it could be a “tough road back” to the PGA Tour for those players currently signed up to LIV Golf.
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Gozo’s Palace move the latest step in rapid rise as USMNT attention beckons
Read more: Gozo’s Palace move the latest step in rapid rise as USMNT attention beckonsThe Real Salt Lake youngster was one of the most dangerous players in MLS and now sets his sights on the Premier League
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Coventry’s Haji Wright out for up to 12 weeks: How striker’s injury impacts the USMNT
Read more: Coventry’s Haji Wright out for up to 12 weeks: How striker’s injury impacts the USMNTWright, 28, featured in all four of the USA’s games at the home World Cup earlier this summer.
Major Sports this month
December 2025
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Formula 1)
5 – 7 December 2025 | Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi | website
São Paulo ePrix Round 1 (Formula E)
6 December 2025 | São Paulo, Brazil | website
UEFA Champions League Group Stage MD6 (football men)
9 – 10 December 2025 | Europe | website
Next Gen ATP Finals (tennis men)
17 – 21 December 2025 | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | website
Africa Cup of Nations (football men)
21 December 2025 – 18 January 2026 | Morocco | website
English Premier League
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