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    Club that once dominated England’s transfer market opts to rely on current, strong squad

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  • Monday, 26 August, 2024
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  • Thursday, 15 August, 2024
    English women’s football set for boost after major structural overhaul

    New governing group for the professional game is seeking to increase the number of fans and unlock commercial opportunities

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  • Friday, 9 August, 2024
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  • Monday, 5 August, 2024
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    Home of English rugby will be rebranded from September as part of agreement with German insurer

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  • Tuesday, 23 July, 2024
    Football players and leagues to lodge anti-Fifa complaint with Brussels

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  • Sunday, 21 July, 2024
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    New billionaire owner has embarked on sweeping changes in an effort to restore club’s fortunes

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  • Friday, 19 July, 2024
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    Friedkin family’s deal to buy Everton FC collapses

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  • Friday, 19 July, 2024
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  • Wednesday, 17 July, 2024
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  • Tuesday, 16 July, 2024
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