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Ceri Holland is one of seven players who will miss out through injury when a depleted Wales squad take on Albania in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final next month.

Phil 'The Power' Taylor is set to return to competitive action at the MODUS Super Series International Pairs Tournament in November.

Novak Djokovic says his body is "feeling good" ahead of his return to the court at this week's China Open, following his first-round exit at the US Open.

Aston Villa manager Natalia Arroyo is sacked following two defeats and two draws in their opening four matches of the Women's Super League season.

FIFA has accused European football chiefs of "harassment" against Gianni Infantino and trying to influence the presidential election by "spreading misinformation" against him over the World Cup venture.

Summer signing Marko Ivezic says he is ready for his Hibernian debut following a virus, while Aidan McGeady is hearing that Kieran McKenna could be Celtic's next manager.

Uefa's suggestions that Fifa president Gianni Infantino "violated any law or ethical principle are categorically without merit" says world football's governing body.

Liverpool are becoming increasingly proactive in their search for global young talent. BBC Sport takes a closer look.

Aston Villa's summer signing Johan Manzambi has been nominated for the best young player at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. BBC Sport looks at his rise.

Can Pocognoli's Scotland upset World Cup quarter-finalists Switzerland?

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's first press conference is expected to go ahead in London on Wednesday after a number of issues were resolved.

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