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1 month ago | 
theguardian.com | Sarah Bertram |Henry Dyer |Harrison Taylor |Albert Alsina |Monika Cvorak
An undercover Guardian investigation has revealed that a Labour member of the House of Lords, Lord David Evans of Watford, offered access to ministers during discussions about a commercial deal worth tens of thousands of pounds. Lord Evans was recorded also explaining to undercover reporters – who were posing as property developers looking to lobby the government – about how to approach Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister and housing secretary.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Sarah Bertram
In 2024 the world of football was filled with incredible skill as well as some unique moments. From stunning strikes to own goals and animals on the pitch, here are some of the most entertaining moments the sport had to offer.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Marcus Christenson |Sarah Bertram
A panel of 197 judges, including legends of the game such as Leonardo Bonucci and Philipp Lahm, have submitted their verdicts on the best male players in the world in 2024.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Sarah Bertram
2024 saw everything from impressive new records to total flops with animals interrupting events, athletes fighting and competitors slipping up (literally). Here is a look back at some of the most entertaining moments 2024 had to offer
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Suzanne Wrack |Sarah Bertram |Henry Rounce
A panel of 99 judges have submitted their verdicts on the best female players in the world in 2024. Together their votes determined a list of the top 100 players in the world. Here, Guardian football writer Suzanne Wrack talks through the top 10 players and why they made it to the top of the list this year. • The 100 best female footballers in the world 2024
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Sarah Bertram |Laure Boulinier |Monika Cvorak
Conflicting reports emerged after violence erupted in Amsterdam around a Uefa football game between the Dutch club Ajax and Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv. The Guardian has analysed footage posted across social media to try to construct a timeline and understand what led to the clashes.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Jamie Jackson |Sarah Bertram
The Guardian's Manchester football correspondent Jamie Jackson explains why Erik ten Hag has been sacked as Manchester United's manager despite being backed by the club in the summer. After only a handful of games, Manchester United's 2024-2025 season didn't get off to a promising start, with the team sitting 'closer to relegation than the top four'. Ten Hag spent £200m in the summer but the new players have been unable to impress so far and Ten Hag hasn't been able to progress the team
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Barney Ronay |Sarah Bertram
The Guardian's chief sports writer, Barney Ronay, explains why it does – and doesn't – matter that England's new head coach, Thomas Tuchel, is not English. On one hand, international football should be a demonstration of a country's use of systems and resources, including coaching.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Sarah Bertram
The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the men’s winner, David Jakins, was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket. St John Burkett, a spokesperson for the championships, said he didn't believe Jakins had cheated but added that the claims were being investigated.
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Aug 18, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Sarah Bertram
Alain Delon, the celebrated actor who starred in a string of classics such as Plein Soleil, Le Samouraï and Rocco and His Brothers, has died aged 88. Identified with French cinema’s resurgence in the 1960s, Delon lent his beautifully chiselled features to parts that included cops, hitmen and romantic leads, working for some of the country’s greatest directors French screen star Alain Delon dies aged 88 Mesmeric and beautiful, Alain Delon was one of cinema’s most mysterious stars
