Fifa World Cup 2022: Which footballers have served in the military?
From World Cup winners to all-time greats, a number of footballers have served in their country's military.
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RAF Fifa World Cup 2022: How is the British military involved in the tournament?
The RAF and Royal Navy are heading to the country to help provide security.
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Football F-16 fighter jets escort Qatar-bound Poland World Cup football team
Two F-16 fighter jets can be seen flying alongside the squad as they flew to Qatar for the World Cup.
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Navy Royal Navy warships begin World Cup security mission in Gulf
Sea vessels HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Bangor will conduct round-the-clock patrols of sea lanes leading to the Gulf state.
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Football UKAF's late comeback wins Remembrance clash against Everton Academy
Flight Sergeant Karl Milgate's team were a goal down at half-time but came from behind to win.
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Football UKAF prepare for Remembrance fixture at Wolves' training facility
The team were fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to use the Premier League facilities.
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Football All-military team to officiate EFL fixture for first time
Officials from the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF will referee Saturday's fixture between Cambridge United and Bolton Wanderers.
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Football Everton Academy v UK Armed Forces: How to watch Remembrance Football
UKAF's 2022 Remembrance Football fixture will be available to watch from 10 November.
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Remembrance Hollywood star Rob McElhenney supports Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal
Ryan Reynold's partner in crime's support led to 3,000 pins being sold in a day.
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Football Portsmouth's Fratton Park to host Navy-RAF fixture
League One side Portsmouth's Fratton Park stadium will play host to the Royal Navy and RAF Inter Services fixture in March 2023.
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Football RAF and Women's Super League official calls for more female referees after women's football boom
Corporal Lauren Impey was speaking after winning the Official of the Year award at the RAF Sports Awards.
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Aircraft Typhoon jets head for Qatar to help provide security for World Cup
A joint RAF-Qatari squadron has its first operational deployment – security for the world's most-watched sporting tournament
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Football British Army experience for Tottenham Hotspur at Sandhurst and Aldershot training day
The Army Football Women's team have trained with the Tottenham Hotspur Women's team to build a collaborative relationship.
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Football UKAF put Kentish Cup disappointment behind them with thumping win
A 4-1 victory over Hartbury saw a number of debutants impress for UKAF.
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Football Royal Marines beat RAF Regiment to win 2022 Combat Cup
The tournament, which usually features the Infantry as well, took place at RAF Cosford.
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Football Andy Cole brings Premier League quality to kid's football coaching
The former Manchester United striker taught football skills to one military kid who had won a BFBS competition.