Ranking the 10 best midfielders in world football: How many are better than Declan Rice?

To be crystal clear, this list is reserved for proper midfielders, i.e. No.6s and No.8s – players you’d happily trust in a midfield two. Attacking midfielders and No.10s aren’t eligible, so Jude Bellingham – for example…

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Can you name every West Ham manager in the Premier League era?

If you’re after another challenge after this one, why not try and name every team to win promotion to the Premier League ? If you enjoy our quizzes, head to our new Football Games home where you can search an archive of…

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England scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland ruled out of Australia clash

With first-choice fly-half Fin Smith engaged in a race against time to recover from a calf strain in time for the Wallabies’ visit to Allianz Stadium, England have been forced to rule scrum-halves Mitchell and McParland…

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Explained: Why an unbeaten Ranji side were forced to make 11 changes from the last game

Meghalaya change entire XI for Nagaland clash In the Plate Group of the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy , Meghalaya had secured first-innings leads against Sikkim and Mizoram, and won a thriller against Manipur by three runs.…

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“Silly” power unit rules prevent passing, says Hamilton: “The engine can go faster” | Formula 1

The Ferrari driver spent the final laps of the race trying to attack race leader Max Verstappen . He said he was unable to do so because of the limits on energy deployment. This causes the effect known as “clipping”…

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The day Scott Parker turned into WHU boss to inspire a three-goal comeback

On some levels it makes sense; managerial experience is no guarantee of success and there is merit in appointing somebody who understands the ethos of the club and can connect with a disillusioned fanbase. On the other…

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West Ham turn to Scott Parker after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo as head coach

Parker has been out of work since leaving Burnley last season but there is optimism he will be in place when West Ham visit Cardiff City on Wednesday. The club kept faith with Nuno after their relegation from the Premier…

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Why free-scoring Roma could be Man Utd’s & Carrick’s worst nightmare

The writing was seemingly on the wall when United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth last weekend. Instead, he got to stay in post. Up next was a clash with Chelsea, who condemned United to a 2-0 defeat. Now just two games remain…

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Champagne, cocaine and some very long walks: when pedestrianism ruled the sporting world

Though a lot of people are about to win – or lose – a lot of money, it's hard to imagine any wagers as consequential as the election bet that birthed a sporting craze spearheaded by a chancer who walked and talked his…

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McNamara to succeed Cullen as Leinster head coach

Cullen said in June that he would leave his role at the end of the current campaign after a trophy-laden 12 years with Leinster. McNamara is currently attack coach at Bordeaux Begles, who defeated Leinster in the…

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