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Today's news

Yesterday

12th February 2026

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Pot Luck

Ireland to face Israel in Nations League

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Selection

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Wednesday

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Controversy

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Premier League

Man City ease past Fulham to move within three points of leaders Arsenal

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Champions

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Possible XV

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Comeback

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On the Move

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