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    • Tuesday, 26 July, 2022
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      British businesswoman will play important role in shaping future of world’s biggest domestic football competition

    • Monday, 25 July, 2022
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    • Friday, 22 July, 2022
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    • Thursday, 21 July, 2022
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      European football authorities bet they can cash in on game’s growing appeal in America

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    • Sunday, 3 July, 2022
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      Euro 2022 seeks to break commercial records after banner year for women’s game

      This week’s tournament is also under pressure to build on the momentum the game has developed over the past 12 months

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    • Thursday, 30 June, 2022
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      US lawyer will remain as special adviser to club’s new owners following last month’s £2.5bn sale

    • Friday, 17 June, 2022
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    • Saturday, 11 June, 2022
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      Kingdom’s oil riches fund breakaway league and spark allegations of sportswashing

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