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Football: Soccer-Reading takeover by ex-Wycombe owner Couhig agreed in principle • May 3, 2025, 1:31 AM ET (The Star)
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England's Football Association bans transgender women players from women's soccer teams • May 1, 2025, 6:00 AM ET (CBS)
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