football
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A preliminary review by the policing watchdog into the force's intelligence gathering found "confirmation bias" influenced the decision to bar supporters of the Israeli football team from attending Villa Park in November.
From BBC
"People message me from different countries and talk to me about football, about opportunities, about ways to get there, and at those times you remind yourself of where you came from," said Durde.
From BBC
Expected goals isn't perfect and there are aspects of football that can never be captured on a spreadsheet but history shows that it has a great track record for predicting a team's long-term success.
From BBC
"I would like to thank and congratulate football fans everywhere for this extraordinary response."
From Barron's
Salah's legacy as Egypt's greatest player is assured whatever happens, but it will be a huge frustration for him if he ends his career without lifting African football's greatest prize.
From BBC
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