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Football rule book from 1859 sells for £57,000
The bidding had been driven by its historical value and the insight it gave into the development of the modern game
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Everton sign Townsend on two-year deal
30-year-old was a free agent after his contract with Crystal Palace expired at the end of last season
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Tehran imposes curbs as Iran's Covid cases hit all-time high
Islamic republic has been gripped by ‘fifth wave’ of virus driven by the aggressive Delta variant
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South Korean climber feared dead after historic summit in Pakistan
Kim Hong-bin goes missing on Monday after falling into a crevasse while descending from 8,051-metre Broad Peak
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Russia says Taliban ready for 'compromise'
Insurgent group became fed up with war and realise that there is a need for political solutions, says Kremlin envoy
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In Makkah, women set off on Hajj as 'mehram' rule cast aside
Hajj ministry officially allowed women of all ages to make pilgrimage without a male guardian
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India's Covid deaths 10 times higher than reported: study
The study suggests that between 3.4 million and 4.7 million people have died from the virus
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Crash adds edge to escalating Hamilton-Verstappen rivalry
There are 13 races still scheduled in which the battle between the two heavyweights has been started since round one
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Tottenham accusations still hurt, says Gattuso
2006 World Cup winner had looked set to succeed Jose Mourinho as manager of Spurs before the accusations
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Pandemic Olympics: how the Tokyo Games will be different
Event held includes crowds of tourists banned, extravagant celebrations replaced by tough infection controls and more