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Football League: Derry fight back to earn draw with leaders Galway • Feb. 15, 2025, 9:32 PM ET (BBC)

Prosiect Cymru: FAW chief Mooney unapologetic over Welsh EFL clubs' European bid • Feb. 7, 2025, 3:10 AM ET (BBC)

Transfer news: Full list of all done deals in February - including transfer deadline day • Feb. 3, 2025, 6:36 AM ET (BBC)

Fermanagh win as Down lose out after Antrim hurlers beat Westmeath • Feb. 3, 2025, 12:03 AM ET (BBC)

Prosiect Cymru: English FA rejects Welsh EFL clubs' European plan • Jan. 24, 2025, 9:39 PM ET (BBC)

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Also Known As	EFL • Football League
Date	1888 - present
Headquarters	London
Areas Of Involvement	football • professionalism

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