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Ex-Arsenal & Wales star Ramsey announces retirement from football

Former Arsenal and Wales star Aaron Ramsey has officially retired from professional football with immediate effect. The 35-year-old playmaker, who remains one of the most decorated players in Welsh history, calls time on a glittering career that spanned nearly two decades and included three FA Cup triumphs with the Gunners.

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O’Neill sparks outrage with NI selection

Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers manager Michael O'Neill has provoked a fierce backlash from Championship relegation rivals. Balancing his dual roles, the 56-year-old is accused of a major conflict of interest after heavily utilising key players from clubs battling Blackburn for survival in a 1-1 friendly draw, while resting his own prospect until the 80th minute.

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UEFA set to freeze Euro 2028 ticket costs in blow to FIFA's pricing model

UEFA is set to freeze ticket prices broadly for Euro 2028, ensuring football remains accessible across the UK and Ireland. This commitment is in direct contrast to FIFA’s widely criticised pricing strategy for the 2026 World Cup in North America. By prioritising affordability and larger allocations for national associations, European football's governing body aims to protect fans from the hyper-inflation currently seen in global sports.

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Best owners in football? Why Reynolds & Mac may boast that tag

Former Wales international James Chester has explained why Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac may be “the best owners in football”. A couple of Hollywood superstars arrived at Wrexham when completing a stunning takeover in 2021. They have overseen three successive promotions across a five-year reign, with huge investment being made in the football club and local community.

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Bellamy addresses Wales future amid Celtic links

Craig Bellamy has addressed links to the Celtic job following a crushing blow to his aspirations with the Welsh national team. The 46-year-old has garnered significant praise for his rejuvenation of the squad, guiding them to a World Cup play-off semi-final where they were eventually eliminated on penalties by Bosnia.

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UEFA slammed for 'pointless' Wales vs N. Ireland clash

Former Northern Ireland international Chris Brunt has sensationally hit out at UEFA over the scheduling of what he describes as a "pointless" friendly against Wales. Both nations saw their World Cup dreams extinguished during the play-off semi-finals, yet they are still required to travel to Cardiff for a fixture that has no bearing on tournament qualification.

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Wales and Ireland's World Cup dreams ended!

It was a night of equal misfortune for Wales and the Republic of Ireland, who were eliminated from World Cup qualifying. Both teams lost leads in the final minutes before losing painful penalty shootouts to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Czechia, respectively.

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Lewa, Donnarumma & 11 stars at risk of missing the World Cup

The final international window before the end of the 2025-26 club season is here. For most of the globe's traditional powerhouses, this month is about finetuning ahead of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. But not every team has the luxury of such forward planning, with several big-hitters still yet to punch their ticket to the tournament.

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Liverpool icon Toshack diagnosed with dementia

Liverpool and Wales legend John Toshack has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 77. The news was shared by his son, Cameron, who detailed the footballing icon's daily struggle with the disease. Toshack is one of the most decorated figures in British football history, having enjoyed a trophy-laden playing career at Anfield before embarking on a successful managerial journey across Europe.

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UK pubs get late night World Cup boost

Football fans across the United Kingdom have received a major boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup after the government confirmed a significant relaxation of licensing laws. Pubs in England and Wales will be permitted to extend their operating hours for knockout matches. This legislative victory ensures supporters can stay at their locals into the early hours as the tournament unfolds across North America.

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'What a t***' - Woods blasts Keys for 'tribute' to Yorath

Laura Woods has branded fellow sports presenter Richard Keys a "t***" for his apparent tribute to Leeds United and Wales legend Terry Yorath. The 75-year-old's death was announced on Thursday, with his daughter, Gabby Logan, rushing to his side the night before as she left her Match of the Day duties mid-show. Keys and Logan have feuded in the past, and now Woods has slammed the former for his questionable eulogy.

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Logan’s father passes away after mid-show MOTD departure

Gabby Logan was forced to vacate her Match of the Day presenting post mid-show on January 7, with it being announced that her father Terry Yorath has sadly passed away at the age of 75. Logan had fronted the latest broadcast of the BBC’s Premier League highlights package, but was replaced by Mark Chapman following a family emergency.

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Wrexham move into top half but lose Moore to suspected injury

Wrexham made it back-to-back Championship victories with a 2-1 win over Preston North End on Monday, but Phil Parkinson's side will be sweating on the fitness of talisman Kieffer Moore after the striker limped off with a suspected injury at the SToK Cae Ras. Goals in either half from Nathan Broadhead and Oliver Rathbone saw the Red Dragons build on their eight-goal thriller against Sheffield United by inflicting the Lilywhites' first defeat since late November.

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Rush reveals he thought he was going to die after collapsing

Liverpool icon Ian Rush has revealed he thought he was going to die after collapsing at home. The legendary Reds and Wales forward was rushed to Countess of Chester hospital on December 11 after contracting 'superflu'. Rush, who is now an ambassador for the Merseyside club, suffered from breathing difficulties and spent the first two days in intensive care.

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Giggs names Bale as greatest Welsh footballer despite Man Utd success

Ryan Giggs has named Gareth Bale as his country's greatest-ever player despite his impressive trophy haul for Manchester United. Giggs won 13 Premier League titles during a trophy-laden career at Old Trafford, which included four FA Cup triumphs and two Champions League successes. Even so, the Welshman believes that Bale is the best player to have ever played for Wales.

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Ramsey reveals 'surprise' over Pumas ripping up contract

Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has, after enduring a missing dog ordeal in Mexico, aired his surprise at seeing Liga MX side Pumas rip up his contract. The Wales international played just six games for the Central American outfit after stepping out of his comfort zone in Europe. He returned to the UK after seeing his beloved pet go missing in October.

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World Cup play-off draw: Italy block path for Wales & N Ireland

Italy block the qualification path for Wales and Northern Ireland when it comes to reaching the 2026 World Cup, while the Republic of Ireland will face Czechia in the play-off semi-finals. There are four more places at FIFA’s flagship event up for grabs in the UEFA section, with routes to the United States, Canada and Mexico being mapped out for all of the hopefuls.

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England learn venue of first Euro 2028 game - it’s not Wembley

The schedule for Euro 2028 has been released, with England - if they qualify - set to take in their first game of that tournament away from Wembley at the Etihad Stadium. The home of Manchester City will play host to the Three Lions after a competition opener that heads to Wales and the Principality Stadium - with the countdown on to an event that will also see fixtures take place in Scotland and Ireland.

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Inizialmente chiamata Società Podistica Lazio, la società biancoceleste viene fondata il 9 gennaio 1900 nella futura Piazza della Libertà di Roma da un gruppo di atleti, tra cui il podista Luigi Bigiarelli.

Nata prima della Roma, la squadra non ha scelto di chiamare come il nome della città come omaggio alla storica regione Latium e alla civiltà latina, culla della futura capitale.

Claudio Lotito è il presidente della Lazio dal 2004. Imprenditore e politico romano, il numero biancoceleste ha conquistato diverse edizioni della Coppa Italia e della Supercoppa Italiana come patron del club.

La Lazio gioca le sue partite interne allo Stadio Olimpico, chiamato così dopo l'assegnazione delle Olimpiadi a Roma nel 1960. Nello stesso impianto giocano anche i cugini della Roma.

Solamente il Meazza di Milano ha più posti a sedere dell'Olimpico, impianto che ospita le gare della Lazio. La società biancoceleste può contare su 70.634 posti nello storico stadio di Viale dei Gladiatori.

La Lazio ha vinto due Scudetti nella propria storia. Il più recente è quello conquistato al termine dell'annata 1999/2000, mentre il primo storico campionato vinto risale al 1974.

Nonostante non abbia mai vinto la Champions League, la Lazio ha conquistato l'ultima edizione della Coppa delle Coppe del 1999, nonchè la Supercoppa Europea dello stesso anno.

La Lazio non è mai andata oltre i quarti di finale della Champions League. I biancocelesti ci sono riusciti nella loro prima partecipazione del 1999/2000.

Oltre a due scudetti e due coppe europee, la Lazio ha vinto altri dodici trofei nel corso della sua storia, ovvero sette edizioni della Coppa Italia e cinque della Supercoppa Italiana, per un totale di sedici coppe.

Sante Ancherani, uno dei pionieri della Lazio, scelse i colori del bianco e del celeste per la loro signorilità. Il presidente Fortunato Ballerini decise di confermarli in onore della Grecia, patria delle Olimpiadi.

La Lazio ha scelto l'aquila come simbolo del club per rappresentare vittoria, prosperità e potenza. Inoltre l'aquila era uno dei simboli delle legioni romane.

Ciro Immobile è il miglior marcatore biancoceleste di tutti i tempi. Per l'attaccante italiano ben 207 goal in otto stagioni con la maglia della Lazio.

Stefan Radu, difensore rumeno, è il giocatore con più presenze in maglia biancoceleste. Nel corso di sedici stagioni, dal 2008 al 2023, ha giocato 427 partite con la Lazio.

Simone Inzaghi è l'allenatore con più panchine alla guida della Lazio. Il tecnico è rimasto in panchina per 251 partite, tra il 2016 e il 2021.

In dodici stagioni la Lazio non ha giocato nella massima serie. L'utlima annata in Serie B è quella del 1987/1988: da allora i biancocelesti hanno sempre militato in A.