VIDEO: Lloyd inspires USA to World Cup final

USA are through to their fourth Women's World Cup final after a dramatic 2-0 win over Germany in their semi-final in Montreal.

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VIDEO: No nerves in England camp - Bronze

England defender Lucy Bronze says her side are not nervous ahead of Wednesday's Women's World Cup semi-final clash against Japan.

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Pearson sacking linked to son’s exit

Leicester sacked Nigel Pearson because of damage to the club's reputation, including his son's involvement in a racist sex tape.

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Wednesday's gossip column

Man Utd to increase bid for Ramos if Real Madrid do the same for De Gea, Crystal Palace after Cabaye, plus more.

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Carvalhal named Wednesday head coach

Sheffield Wednesday name Carlos Carvalhal as their new head coach, replacing Stuart Gray who left the club this month.

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Lionesses call for nation's backing

England ask for the backing of the nation as they prepare to face holders Japan in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup.

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Blatter to miss World Cup final

Fifa president Sepp Blatter will not travel to Canada for the final of the Women's World Cup for "personal reasons".

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Fifa needs 'new names & new thinking'

As the Premier League publishes its review of last season, chief executive Richard Scudamore calls for 'new thinking' at Fifa.

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Leicester sack manager Pearson

Leicester sack manager Nigel Pearson.

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Burton and Day leave West Brom

Terry Burton and Mervyn Day leave West Bromwich Albion as part of a summer backroom reshuffle at The Hawthorns.

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Ivory Coast cut coaches list to five

The Ivory Coast Football Federation cuts its list of potential coaches from 59 down to just five names.

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Wardrobe injury setback for Commons

Kris Commons suffers a broken toe in an accident at home but Celtic hope he will be fit for July's Champions League qualifiers.

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Paraguay win bonus is... a truck?

Paraguay's squad will receive a third pick-up truck if they defeat Argentina in the Copa America semi-final.

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Laing signs two-year Motherwell deal

Motherwell sign up defender Louis Laing and are close to a deal for Wrexham striker Louis Moult.

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Ghana's Muntari to leave AC Milan

Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari's contract with Italian Serie A club AC Milan is ended by mutual consent after three years.

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Cech 'key to Arsenal title hopes'

Petr Cech's arrival means Arsenal are now close to a first Premier League title in 12 years, says ex-Gunner David Seaman.

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Midfielder Quinn signs for Reading

Reading complete their second summer signing after finalising a three-year deal for ex-Hull midfielder Stephen Quinn.

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VIDEO: Vargas stunner puts Chile into final

Hosts Chile book their place in their first Copa America Final for 28 years after a thrilling 2-1 win over Peru in Santiago.

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Addicks sign Sunderland midfielder Ba

Charlton sign midfielder El Hadji Ba from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.

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Chile 2-1 Peru

Eduardo Vargas scores twice as hosts Chile beat 10-man Peru to move into their first Copa America final since 1987.

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Tuesday's gossip column

Chelsea bid for Begovic to replace Cech, Tottenham offer Adebayor for Benteke, Liverpool eye triple signing plus more.

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'Biggest game in England's history'

Captain Steph Houghton says her team's World Cup semi-final against Japan is the biggest game in English women's football history.

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Man Utd make £28.6m bid for Ramos

Manchester United offer £28.6m for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos.

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West Ham's Cresswell signs new deal

West Ham's player of the year Aaron Cresswell signs a contract committing the defender to the club until 2020.

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USA v Germany

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Women's World Cup semi-final between USA and Germany.

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'£71k paid to fix Catania matches'

Prosecutors allege Catania president Antonino Pulvirenti paid £71,000 to fix matches and keep his club in Italy's Serie B.

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Sweden v Portugal

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's European Under-21 Championship final between Sweden and Portugal.

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Olympic boss wants GB football side

British Olympic chiefs will campaign to bring back a GB team after England's historic run to the Women's World Cup semi-finals.

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VIDEO: Arsenal match my motivation - Cech

Petr Cech says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was key in persuading him to join the Gunners from Premier League champions Chelsea.

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Jones signs new Man Utd contract

Manchester United's Phil Jones signs a new contract which will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2019.

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Arsenal sign Cech from Chelsea

Arsenal sign Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech from Chelsea on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.

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Stansfield anniversary to be marked

Exeter City and Yeovil Town will mark the fifth anniversary of former striker Adam Stansfield's death in their season-opener.

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Schlupp set to sign new Foxes deal

Leicester City defender Jeff Schlupp is close to agreeing a new four-year contract with the Premier League side.

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Dicks joins West Ham coaching team

Former West Ham United left-back Julian Dicks joins the coaching set-up of new Hammers boss Slaven Bilic.

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England U17 boss Peacock joins Rams

England Under-17 manager John Peacock replaces Paul Simpson as Derby County's first-team coach.

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England success a tipping point – FA

The FA's Kelly Simmons says "the nation has fallen in love" with England after they reached a first Women's World Cup semi-final.

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Sherwood recruits Wilkins for Villa

Aston Villa appoint ex-Chelsea, Manchester United and England midfielder Ray Wilkins as Tim Sherwood's assistant.

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Newcastle 'step forward' for Cathro

Scotsman Ian Cathro says leaving Valencia to become Steve McClaren's assistant at Newcastle is a positive move.

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Red Bulls win New York derby in MLS

Bradley Wright-Phillips scores for New York Red Bulls as they beat derby rivals New York City FC in Major League Soccer.

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Monday's gossip column

Liverpool to sign Nathaniel Clyne, Chelsea linked with a move for Arda Turan, Arsenal to sign Juventus star, plus more.

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Jara banned for Cavani incident

Chile's Gonzalo Jara is banned for three matches for appearing to poke his finger against Edinson Cavani's bottom.

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Fearless England 'going all the way'

England defender Lucy Bronze says the team have no fears about facing reigning world champions Japan in Wednesday's semi-final.

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Phil Neville gets Valencia role

Former England defender Phil Neville is named as assistant manager at Spanish side Valencia.

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VIDEO: Paraguay stun Brazil to reach semis

Derlis Gonzalez is the hero as Paraguay beat Brazil on penalties to set up a Copa America semi-final meeting with Argentina.

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Blatter told to stand by resignation

Sepp Blatter is urged to stick by his decision to quit as Fifa president amid rumours he is considering re-election.

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'England reached new levels to win'

England raised themselves to new levels to secure a historic win over Canada and reach their first World Cup semi-final, says manager Mark Sampson.

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VIDEO: Emotional Herdman apologies to Canada

Canada head coach John Herdman says he is "sorry" for the hosts 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Vancouver.

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VIDEO: Taylor tearful after 'amazing' England win

England goal scorer Jodie Taylor is emotional after the "amazing" 2-1 quarter-final victory over hosts Canada at the 2015 Women's World Cup.

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VIDEO: Bardsley error gives Canada lifeline

A mistake by England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley gifts Christine Sinclair a goal for Canada to put them just 2-1 behind in their 2015 World Cup quarter-final in Vancouver.

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Brazil 1-1 Paraguay (3-4 pens)

Paraguay beat Brazil on penalties in the Copa America to set up a semi-final against Argentina.

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VIDEO: Bronze heads England 2-0 up

Lucy Bronze heads in off the underside of the bar to put England 2-0 up inside the first 14 minutes against Canada in their 2015 World Cup quarter-final in Vancouver.

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VIDEO: Taylor capitalises to give England lead

Jodie Taylor capitalises on a mistake by Lauren Sesselmann to give England the lead against Canada in their 2015 World Cup quarter-final in Vancouver.

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Sunday's gossip column

Man Utd target Edinson Cavani, Southampton to bid for Jordy Clasie, Manchester City wait on Paul Pogba plus more.

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VIDEO: Japan score late to reach semi-finals

Mana Iwabuchi scrambles in a late goal to give Japan a 1-0 win against Australia in the 2015 Women's World Cup quarter-final in Edmonton.

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Australia 0-1 Japan

Holders Japan reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup with a narrow victory over Australia in Canada.

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Portugal U21 5-0 Germany U21

Portugal produce an outstanding display to overwhelm Germany and reach the final of the European Under-21 Championship.

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Martinez to join Atletico Madrid

Colombian striker Jackson Martinez confirms he will join La Liga side Atletico Madrid from Porto after Copa America exit.

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Dunga apologises for race comment

Brazil coach Dunga apologises for comparing criticism of him to racist abuse suffered by people of African descent.

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VIDEO: Argentina reach semis after penalties

Argentina make it through to the Copa America semi-finals after beating Colombia on penalties.

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World Cup win 'would change lives'

England forward Eniola Aluko asks what it would mean to win the World Cup as her side prepare to face hosts Canada.

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Argentina 0-0 Colombia (5-4 pens)

Carlos Tevez scores the winning spot-kick as Argentina beat Colombia on penalties to reach the Copa America semi-finals.

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VIDEO: USA progress after defeating China

USA go through to the semi-finals of the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada after beating China 1-0 in Ottawa.

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China 0-1 USA

Captain Carli Lloyd scores the winner as USA beat China in Ottawa to set up a semi-final with Germany on Tuesday.

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Tevez completes Boca Juniors return

Former Manchester United, Manchester City and West Ham striker Carlos Tevez rejoins Boca Juniors from Juventus.

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Jara may not be cited for incident

Gonzalo Jara may only face sanction for appearing to poke his finger at Edinson Cavani's bottom if Uruguay file a complaint.

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VIDEO: "How on earth did she miss this?"

Gaetane Thiney misses an incredibly simple chance to score for France late in extra time of their 2015 Women's World Cup quarter-final against Germany.

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VIDEO: Germany beat France to reach semis

Germany beat France 5-4 on penalties after a pulsating match in Montreal to make it through to the 2015 Women's World Cup semi-finals.

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VIDEO: Watch the dramatic shootout in full

Watch the full penalty shootout as Germany beat France 5-4 after a thrilling 2015 Women's World Cup quarter-final in Montreal finished 1-1.

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Germany 1-1 France (5-4 pens)

Two-time winners Germany beat France on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup in Montreal.

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VIDEO: England believe 'pressure on Canada'

England midfielder Jade Brown believes that the "pressure is on Canada" ahead of their Women's World Cup quarter-final.

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England Women v Canada Women

Canada are feeling the pressure of being hosts ahead of their World Cup quarter-final, says England boss Mark Sampson.

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Liverpool keeper Ward loaned to Dons

Aberdeen bolster their goalkeeping options with the signing of Danny Ward on a season-long loan from Liverpool.

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Wolves striker Dicko signs new deal

Wolves striker Nouha Dicko signs a new three-year deal keeping him at Molineux until the end of the 2017-18 season.

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Leicester to sign striker Okazaki

Leicester City are set to sign Japanese striker Shinji Okazaki from German side Mainz, subject to a work permit.

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Iron sign sacked Leicester striker

Scunthorpe United sign striker Tom Hopper, who was recently sacked by Leicester City for his part in a racist sex video.

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#GlastoXI - Your music-themed team

As the UK's biggest music festival gets under way, BBC Sport readers contribute a pop star-meets-footballer XI.

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Bournemouth sign defender Mings

Bournemouth sign Ipswich full-back Tyrone Mings, with Ryan Fraser and Brett Pitman moving in the opposite direction.

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Veteran Hayles joins Chesham United

Barry Hayles has joined Southern League Premier Division side Chesham United as a player-coach at the age of 43.

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Huddersfield sign defender Davidson

Huddersfield Town sign Australia full-back Jason Davidson on a three-year deal after his release by West Bromwich Albion.

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'Impossible' job for Hammers opponents

FC Lusitans face an "impossible" task when they meet West Ham in Europa League qualifying, says their general secretary.

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Fulham sign Blackburn's Cairney

Fulham announce the signing of Blackburn Rovers midfielder Tom Cairney, 24, for an undisclosed fee.

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West Ham sign Payet from Marseille

French midfielder Dimitri Payet joins West Ham from Marseille on a five-year contract in a deal reportedly worth more than £10m.

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Northampton sign sex-video keeper

Northampton Town sign goalkeeper Adam Smith, who was sacked by Leicester City for his part in a racist sex tape.

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VIDEO: Peru into Copa America semi finals

Paolo Guerrero scores a hat-trick as Peru beat Bolivia 3-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Copa America.

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Cech agrees terms with Arsenal

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is having a medical at Arsenal today after the two clubs agreed a fee.

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Liverpool make £12.5m bid for Clyne

Liverpool make an improved £12.5m offer for Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne after an initial £10m bid was rejected.

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English football rotten, says Barton

Joey Barton says the culture in English football is "rotten" after the Under-21s' exit at the European Championship.

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VIDEO: How England made World Cup quarters

BBC Sport looks at England's journey to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup in Canada, where they will face the host nation.

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VIDEO: On this day: Platt's brilliant volley

BBC Sport looks back to the 1990 World Cup when David Platt scored a brilliant volley against Belgium to send England through to the quarter-finals.

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Friday's gossip column

Man Utd set to sign Schneiderlin, Pogba to Barcelona, Pedro to Liverpool or Arsenal, West Ham to sign Song for free, plus more.

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What next for top six this summer?

From top priorities to transfer targets, Phil McNulty assesses what lies ahead this summer for the Premier League's top six.

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Jara incident to be investigated

Chile's Gonzalo Jara is to be investigated over an incident in which Uruguay's Edinson Cavani was sent off in the Copa America.

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Thistle's Higginbotham joins Killie

Forward Kallum Higginbotham joins Kilmarnock after rejecting a new deal with Premiership rivals Partick Thistle.

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VIDEO: Van Persie catches shark on holiday

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie catches a shark while on a deep sea fishing trip on holiday.

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Bournemouth to sign defender Mings

Premier League newcomers Bournemouth are set to sign Ipswich Town defender Tyrone Mings for a reported £8m.

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FA defends England U21 squad policy

England Under-21s were right to leave out key men for the European Championship, says the FA's director of elite development.

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Deulofeu set for £4.2m Everton return

Everton agree a deal to sign Barcelona forward Gerard Deulofeu on a three-year deal for a fee of £4.2m.

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VIDEO: England can win World Cup - Southgate

Gareth Southgate insists England could still winning the World Cup by 2022, despite his Under-21 side's group stage exit from the European Championships in the Czech Republic.

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VIDEO: Women's World Cup set for quarter-finals

BBC Sport look at the line-ups for the quarter-finals of the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada.

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England 'can win 2022 World Cup'

Gareth Southgate believes England can win the 2022 World Cup, despite the Under-21s' early European Championship exit.

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VIDEO: Chile beat Uruguay to reach semi

Copa America hosts Chile reach the semi-finals in an ill-tempered 1-0 win over nine-man Uruguay

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Brighton sign Israel forward Hemed

Brighton sign Israel international forward Tomer Hemed from Almeria for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.

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VIDEO: Kane 'gutted' after Euro U21 exit

Striker Harry Kane says the players are "gutted" after England Under-21s' European Championship campaign came to an end with a 3-1 defeat by Italy.

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Chile 1-0 Uruguay

Hosts Chile move into the Copa America semi-finals after Mauricio Isla's late winner knock out nine-man holders Uruguay.

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Southgate wants to stay as U21s boss

Gareth Southgate wants to stay as England Under-21's coach despite their group-stage exit from the European Championships.

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Thursday's gossip column

Man Utd bid £35m for Ramos, Real Madrid target Koscielny, Turan in demand, Schneiderlin to leave Southampton, plus more.

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Labour criticises Olympics 'fiasco'

Labour calls on the government to publish full details of West Ham's move to the Olympic Stadium "as a matter of urgency".

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Club sues police over match charges

Ipswich Town Football Club is suing police for more than £500,000 of "illegal charging" for match day policing costs.

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Huth seals permanent Leicester move

Leicester City sign German defender Robert Huth on a permanent three-year deal from Stoke.

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Redknapp criticises England U21s

Harry Redknapp says young English players "think they have made it" but need more club game time and must work harder.

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QPR first-team coach Bond to leave

QPR first-team coach Kevin Bond will leave the Championship club when his contract expires at the end of June.

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Fan leaves amateur side £300,000

A lifelong County Durham football fan leaves his favourite club more than £300,000 in his will.

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Golf planned for St George's Park

A nine-hole golf course is planned for St George's Park, it emerges, as Steven Gerrard calls the training centre "boring".

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Northampton set for Indian takeover

League Two side Northampton Town are set to be taken over by an Indian consortium after both parties sign an agreement.

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St George's Park 'boring' - Gerrard

Former England captain Steven Gerrard describes the £105m national football centre St George's Park as "boring".

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Leeds United sign defender Bamba

Championship side Leeds United sign Palermo defender Sol Bamba for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.

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VIDEO: England must go for it - Southgate

England Under-21 manager Gareth Southgate says his side must "go for it" against Italy at the Uefa European Under-21 Championship in the Czech Republic.

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Bradshaw extends Walsall contract

Striker Tom Bradshaw extends his contract with League One club Walsall until the end of the 2016-17 season.

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VIDEO: Bronze: My nan lost voice after my goal

England reflect on their historic World Cup win over Norway and look ahead to Sunday's quarter-final against Canada.

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Wednesday's gossip column

Martinez opts for Atletico Madrid over Arsenal, Man City "lacked ambition" says Pellegrini, West Brom eye Ba, plus more.

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Liverpool agree £29m Firmino deal

Liverpool agree a deal in principal to sign Brazil and Hoffenheim forward Roberto Firmino for £29m.

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Czech Republic U21 1-1 Germany U21

England will play Denmark or Germany if they qualify for the European Under-21 Championship semi-final.

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Brighton sign defender Rosenior

Defender Liam Rosenior joins Brighton and Hove Albion on a three-year deal following his release by Hull City.

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We can make history again – Houghton

England captain Steph Houghton believes her side can "make history again" against hosts Canada in the World Cup quarter-final.

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England U21 v Italy U21

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Euro Under-21 Championship game between England U21 and Italy U21.

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Italy's Pirlo in New York City talks

Italy World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo tells Juventus he wants to be released so he can join New York City.

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England youngster joins German side

Crystal Palace and England Under-18 defender Mandela Egbo signs for Borussia Monchengladbach on a four-year deal.

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Does a comeback ever really work?

Boxing great Oscar De La Hoya is considering coming out of retirement - but is it wise for sporting icons to make a comeback?

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VIDEO: McClean delighted with West Brom move

Republic of Ireland midfielder James McClean is happy to be back in the Premier League following his move to West Bromwich Albion.

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Fojut exits Dundee Utd for Poland

Polish defender Jaroslaw Fojut leaves Dundee Untied to join Pogon Szczecin in his homeland after a year in Scotland.

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Court blocks new Uefa FFP rules

A Belgian court imposes an order blocking European governing body Uefa from activating new Financial Fair Play rules.

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Leeds' Cellino fined for tax evasion

Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino is found guilty of tax evasion by an Italian court and fined 40,000 euros.

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Hearn questions 'secret' stadium deal

Details of West Ham's deal as tenants of the Olympic Stadium should be made public, says ex-Orient chairman Barry Hearn.

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Seven arrests in fixing investigation

Seven people have been arrested in Italy over suspected match-fixing involving Serie B side Catania.

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Cieslewicz brothers face Euro clash

The New Saints' Adrian Cieslewicz is excited at the chance to play against his brother in the Champions League first qualifying round.

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USA Women 2-0 Colombia Women

The United States - twice champions - are into the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup after beating Colombia 2-0.

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VIDEO: 'Shocking' penalty miss by Wambach

USA striker Abby Wambach surprisingly misses a penalty during their 2015 Women's World Cup second-round match against Colombia in Edmonton.

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England 'delivered and made history'

England "made history" in beating Norway to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup, says manager Mark Sampson.

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VIDEO: England have made history - Sampson

England coach Mark Sampson says his team "have made history" by beating Norway 2-1 to win their first World Cup knock-out match and progress to the quarter-finals.

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VIDEO: England into quarters after Norway win

Lucy Bronze's brilliant strike helps England qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2015 Women's World Cup with a 2-1 win over Norway in Ottawa.

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Tuesday's gossip column

Manchester United are ready to spend £150m, New York City in talks with Andrea Pirlo, Man City want Jack Wilshere, plus more.

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VIDEO: Stunning Bronze goal gives England lead

Lucy Bronze scores a stunning long-range effort to give England a 2-1 lead against Norway in the 2015 Women's World Cup second round in Ottawa.

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VIDEO: Houghton heads England level

England captain Steph Houghton heads in from a corner to pull them level against Norway in the 2015 Women's World Cup second round in Ottawa.

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VIDEO: Norway take lead against England

Solveig Gulbrandsen flicks a header in at the near post to give Norway the lead against England in the 2015 Women's World Cup second round in Ottawa.

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Sousa unveiled as Fiorentina boss

Former QPR and Swansea boss Paulo Sousa is unveiled as manager of Serie A club Fiorentina.

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Chelsea's Cech nearing Arsenal move

Goalkeeper Petr Cech is nearing a move to Arsenal and ending his 11-year stay with Premier League champions Chelsea.

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Burnley sign Villa defender Lowton

Championship side Burnley sign full-back Matthew Lowton from Premier League Aston Villa on a three-year deal.

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Pritchard out of Euro U21 campaign

Tottenham's Alex Pritchard is out of the remainder of the European Under-21 Championship after suffering a knee injury.

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Sylla joins Rennes from Aston Villa

Aston Villa midfielder Yacouba Sylla joins French side Rennes on a four-year deal after two-and-a-half years at Villa Park.

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Stekelenburg joins Saints on loan

Fulham's former Netherlands international keeper Maarten Stekelenburg signs for Southampton on a season-long loan.

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West Brom sign McClean for £1.5m

West Brom sign Republic of Ireland winger James McClean for about £1.5m from League One Wigan.

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Chelsea's Traore granted work permit

Burkina Faso striker Bertrand Traore is set to feature in Chelsea's first-team squad after being granted a work permit.

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Kilmarnock sign goalkeeper MacDonald

Jamie MacDonald rejoins former manager Gary Locke at Kilmarnock after the goalkeeper leaves Falkirk.

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Wilson has medical with Rangers

Danny Wilson has a medical with Rangers ahead of a possible three-year contract as the defender leaves Hearts.

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Norwich sign midfielder Mulumbu

Premier League newcomers Norwich City sign former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu on a two-year deal.

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Distin agrees Bournemouth deal

Newly-promoted Bournemouth have agreed a deal in principle to sign 37-year-old former Everton defender Sylvain Distin.

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Bankrupt Parma set for fourth tier

Parma are set to begin next season as an amateur club in Serie D after failing to find a buyer to pay off a £16m debt.

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Neymar out of Copa America

Forward Neymar is ruled out of the Copa America tournament and returns home after Brazil opt not to appeal his four-game ban.

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VIDEO: Silva volley helps Brazil beat Venezuela

A superb volley from defender Thiago Silva helps Brazil reach the quarter-finals of the Copa America in Chile.

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VIDEO: Peru reach last eight with draw

Peru qualify for the quarter-finals of the Copa America in Chile after a goalless draw with Colombia.

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Man Utd eye Ramos & Schweinsteiger

Man Utd are interested in signing Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos and Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.

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Kondogbia set to join Inter Milan

France midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia is set to join Inter Milan from Monaco for a fee believed to be around £25m.

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Canada 1-0 Switzerland

Hosts Canada beat Switzerland in front of 53,000 fans in Vancouver to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup.

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VIDEO: Norway women make spoof documentary

Members of the Norway team star in a spoof documentary poking fun at the stereotypes associated with women's football.

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Brazil 2-1 Venezuela

Thiago Silva and Roberto Firmino goals book Brazil's place in the Copa America quarter-finals as they defeat Venezuela.

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Monday's gossip column

Man Utd want Sergio Ramos, Liverpool bid for Asier Illarramendi, West Ham chase Mousa Dembele, plus more.

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VIDEO: England strength the key - Sampson

England boss Mark Sampson believes his squad's strength in depth will be key to beating Norway in Monday's last-16 Women's World Cup tie.

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France 3-0 South Korea

France will face Germany in a much-anticipated Women's World Cup quarter-final after brushing aside South Korea 3-0.

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Mandzukic set to join Juventus

Juventus are set to sign Mario Mandzukic from Atletico Madrid after posting photographs on Twitter of him arriving in Turin.

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VIDEO: Weight lifted after goal - Lingard

England's goal-scoring substitute Jesse Lingard describes his side's 1-0 win over Sweden in the European Under-21 Championship as a "massive relief".

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Win eases England pressure - Lingard

Jesse Lingard says England's European Under-21 Championship win over Sweden has lifted the pressure on them.

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VIDEO: Australia shock Brazil to make history

Australia shock Brazil to reach the quarter-finals of the 2015 Women's World Cup with Kyah Simon's late goal giving them a 1-0 win in Moncton.

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Brazil 0-1 Australia

Australia shock Brazil at the Women's World Cup to reach the quarter-finals of the tournament in Canada.

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Norway v England

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Women's World Cup round of 16 game between England and Norway.

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Watford's £7m Perotti bid accepted

Watford have a club-record bid of about £7m accepted by Italian side Genoa for Argentina winger Diego Perotti.

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VIDEO: Copa America 2015: Argentina 1-0 Jamaica

Gonzalo Higuain's first half goal confirms Argentina as group winners, while Messi's 100th appearance is marked with a selfie.

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VIDEO: Copa America 2015: Uruguay 1-1 Paraguay

Two first-half headers lead to a draw between Uruguay and Paraguay who both qualify for the last 16 of the Copa America.

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Messi 'sorry' Neymar misses Copa

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is "sorry" banned Brazil forward and Barcelona team-mate Neymar will miss the Copa America.

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China 1-0 Cameroon

China secure their place in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 win over Cameroon.

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Argentina 1-0 Jamaica

Lionel Messi makes his 100th international appearance as Argentina beat Jamaica in the Copa America.

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VIDEO: England have momentum - Williams

Farah Williams says England have "momentum" behind them as they prepare for Monday's Women's World Cup last-16 match against Norway.

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Germany 4-1 Sweden

Germany defeat Sweden with an assured display to seal their place in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals in Canada.

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Sweden U21 v England U21

Gareth Southgate says a Sweden player calling England "overrated" will motivate his side in Sunday's European Under-21 Championship game.

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Taylor ready to boost England hopes

Jodie Taylor says she is ready to boost England's World Cup campaign despite a recent knee injury.

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Bowles diagnosed with Alzheimer's

Former England and QPR forward Stan Bowles is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

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Adam agrees new Stoke contract

Scotland midfielder Charlie Adam agrees a new three-year deal with Premier League club Stoke City.

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'English players are overpriced'

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand questions the value of English players in the transfer market.

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VIDEO: Copa America 2015: Chile 5-0 Bolivia

Alexis Sanchez scores his first goal of the tournament as Chile run riot against Bolivia.

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Liverpool sign £3.5m defender Gomez

Liverpool complete the £3.5m signing of highly rated Charlton defender Joe Gomez on a five-year contract.

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VIDEO: Copa America 2015: Mexico 1-2 Ecuador

West Ham's Enner Valencia scores the second goal in Ecuador's 2-1 win over Mexico, who are eliminated from the Copa America.

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West Brom agree £1.5m McClean fee

West Brom are close to signing Republic of Ireland winger James McClean after agreeing a fee of about £1.5m with Wigan.

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Serbia win Under-20 World Cup

Serbia scored two minutes from the end of extra time to beat Brazil 2-1 and win the Under-20 World Cup in Auckland.

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Chile 5-0 Bolivia

Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez is on target as hosts Chile beat Bolivia 5-0 to finish top of Copa America Group A.

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England practising penalties - Scott

Alex Scott says England have been practising penalties for a month, before their last-16 match against Norway on Monday.

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Banned Neymar out of Copa America

Brazil striker Neymar will miss the rest of the Copa America after being suspended for four games for a red card against Colombia.

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Saturday's gossip column

Man City to go for Jack Wilshere, Angel Di Maria on Man United struggles, Sergio Ramos offered to Barcelona, plus more.

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Spain women want coach to be sacked

Spain women call for their coach Ignacio Quereda to be sacked after they finished bottom of their World Cup group.

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Blatter backs integrity checks

Fifa president Sepp Blatter backs a proposal for the organisation's top officials to pass integrity checks.

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New owners for Hartlepool on Monday

New owners will take charge of Hartlepool United on 22 June, majority shareholders Increased Oil Recovery Ltd confirm.

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Spurs sign Clarets defender Trippier

Tottenham complete the signing of ex-England Under-21 international Kieran Trippier on a five-year deal from Burnley.

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'Borini wants to leave Liverpool'

Liverpool forward Fabio Borini wants to leave the club, according to the player's agent Marco De Marchi.

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VIDEO: Peru claim 1-0 win over Venezuela

Peru claim a 1-0 win over Venezuela at the Copa America. The result leaves all the teams in Group C, including Brazil and Columbia, level on three points.

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Kerry Dixon jailed over pub assault

Former England and Chelsea footballer Kerry Dixon is jailed for nine months for punching and kicking a man who is said to have called him "fatso".

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Chelsea winger Kakuta joins Sevilla

Chelsea winger Gael Kakuta joins La Liga side Sevilla following the end of his contract at Stamford Bridge.

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Jagielka signs contract extension

Everton captain Phil Jagielka signs a one-year contract extension keeping him at the club until the end of the 2017-18 season.

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Morris tips Dundee Utd for Europe

Callum Morris believes an improved United can secure European football next season and challenge domestically.

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Ivorian denies World Cup bribe

Former Fifa executive member Jacques Anouma, from Ivory Coast, tells the BBC that he did not accept a $1.5m bribe over Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid.

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Derby County sign defender Baird

Derby County sign Northern Ireland defender Chris Baird on a two-year deal following his exit from West Bromwich Albion.

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Stoke after more signings - Scholes

Stoke City hope to make 'one or two' more signings ahead of the new season according to chief executive Tony Scholes.

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Artificial pitches 'affecting games'

Players and coaches at the Women's World Cup raise concerns about the artificial pitches being used at venues in Canada.

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Roy Keane 'shouted at taxi driver'

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane made a hand gesture and shouted aggressively after a taxi driver told him to smile, a court hears..

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VIDEO: Kane 'gutted' after Portugal defeat

England's Harry Kane is disappointed after losing the first match of their Under-21 European Championship campaign

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Friday's gossip column

Sergio Aguero happy to stay at Manchester City, Petr Cech to join Arsenal, Chelsea target Axel Witsel, plus more.

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'Flattered' Kane happy at Tottenham

Harry Kane says he is flattered by Manchester United's interest but adds he intends to start the new season at Spurs.

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Provisional one-game ban for Neymar

Neymar is provisionally suspended for one match but could yet be handed a longer ban at the Copa America.

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Derby sign Weimann from Aston Villa

Derby County sign Austrian forward Andreas Weimann from Aston Villa on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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Houghton praises Sampson tactics

Captain Steph Houghton praises manager Mark Sampson's tactics after England reach the Women's World Cup last 16.

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Liberia's Bility to make Fifa bid

The head of the Liberia Football Association says he wants to replace Sepp Blatter as the president of Fifa.

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Belgium may seek 2018 compensation

Belgium may seek compensation for their unsuccessful 2018 World Cup bid if Fifa's decision to give it to Russia is overturned.

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Ciftci faces SFA 'biting' charge

Dundee United striker Nadir Ciftci is charged over an alleged biting incident involving Dundee's Jim McAlister.

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Southampton sign defender Soares

Southampton sign Portugal defender Cedric Soares on a four-year contract from Sporting Lisbon.

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VIDEO: Women's World Cup: Best goals so far

BBC Sport rounds up some of the best goals so far at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada, as the tournament moves from the group stage to the knockout phase.

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Berahino pulls out of U21 Euros

England Under-21s forward Saido Berahino is ruled out of the European Championships after being injured in training.

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Midfielder Mulumbu set for Norwich

Norwich City are set to sign ex-West Bromwich Albion midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu, reports BBC Radio Norfolk.

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Wright content with Saints squad

Tommy Wright is "happy enough" with St Johnstone's squad as they start preparations for the Europa League campaign.

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Newport chairman Scadding resigns

EuroMillions jackpot winner Les Scadding steps down as chairman of League Two Newport County with immediate effect.

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VIDEO: Neymar sent off in Brazil defeat

Brazilian forward Neymar is sent off in his side's 1-0 defeat by Colombia in Group C of the Copa America in Chile.

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Tabanou to have Swansea medical

St Etienne defender Franck Tabanou is having a medical at Swansea City ahead of a proposed move to the Welsh club.

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Thursday's gossip column

Man City want Jack Wilshere, Petr Cech set for Arsenal move, fans worry about Fifa 16 front cover, plus more.

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VIDEO: England progress & France run rampant

Catch up with all the best action and the quirkier moments from day 12 of the 2015 Fifa Women's World Cup in Canada.

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Brazil 0-1 Colombia

Neymar and Carlos Bacca are sent-off after the final whistle as Brazil lose 1-0 to Colombia at the Copa America.

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VIDEO: France's Henry scores wonder goal

France midfielder Amandine Henry scores a sensational strike from 30 yards out against Mexico in their final Group F match at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Ottawa.

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Brazil advance with third straight win

Brazil advance to the last 16 with a win over Costa Rica that maintains their 100% record in the Women's World Cup.

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VIDEO: Sampson praises 'fantastic' England

England manager Mark Sampson and players Fara Williams and Casey Stoney praise their "fantastic" team performance after they beat Colombia 2-1 at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Montreal.

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VIDEO: England reach last 16 after Colombia win

England survive a late scare to beat Colombia 2-1 and book their place in the last 16 at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Montreal.

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VIDEO: Williams penalty doubles England lead

Fara Williams scores from the penalty spot to double England's lead against Colombia in their final Group F match at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Montreal.

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VIDEO: Carney gives England deserved lead

Karen Carney latches on to a loose ball to give England a deserved lead in their final Group F match against Colombia at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Montreal.

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VIDEO: France score after just 35 seconds

Marie Laure Delie scores for France after just 35 seconds in their final Group F match against Mexico at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Ottawa.

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VIDEO: We're here to win Euros - Butland

England Under-21 captain Jack Butland is confident that England will be a success at the European Under-21 Championship and states that they "fear no one".

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VIDEO: Chile midfielder Vidal crashes Ferrari

Juventus and Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal has been released from police custody after his arrest for crashing his car, allegedly while drunk.

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Hosts Czech Republic lose to Denmark

Hosts Czech Republic are beaten 2-1 by Denmark in the opening game of the European Under-21 Championship.

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'Sex tape trio' sacked by Leicester

Leicester City sack three players who appeared to take part in a racist sex tape filmed on the club's end of season tour.

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Aston Villa sign defender Richards

Aston Villa sign Manchester City and England right-back Micah Richards, 26, on a free transfer.

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Neymar faces Barcelona fraud inquiry

A Spanish court agrees to allow a fraud case against Barcelona's Brazilian star Neymar, weeks after the club itself was ordered to stand trial.

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New deal for Southend manager Brown

Southend United manager Phil Brown signs a new three-year contract with the League One club.

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Striker Roche signs for Sunderland

Stephanie Roche, who made headlines after scoring one of the goals of the season, signs for Women's Super League One side Sunderland.

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England U21 v Portugal U21

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Euro Under-21 Championship game between England U21 and Portugal U21.

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Carvalhal set to be named Owls boss

Sheffield Wednesday are set to name Carlos Carvalhal as their new head coach, BBC Radio Sheffield reports.

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'Falcao can be a success at Chelsea'

Radamel Falcao and Juan Cuadrado can bring the best out of each other at Chelsea next season, says Colombia coach Jose Pekerman.

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Nigerian wants to buy Arsenal

Nigerian Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest businessman, is planning an attempt to buy Arsenal in the future.

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Tottenham keen on Burnley's Trippier

Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Burnley about signing right-back Kieran Trippier, says Clarets manager Sean Dyche.

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Torquay appoint Cox as manager

Former Mansfield boss Paul Cox succeeds Chris Hargreaves as the manager of Torquay United.

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VIDEO: Bizarre goal earns Paraguay victory

A bizarre goal from Edgar Benitez gives Paraguay a 1-0 win over Jamaica in group B of the Copa America in Chile.

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VIDEO: Aguero brilliance gives Argentina win

Sergio Aguero's header gives Argentina a 1-0 win over Uruguay that sees the tournament favourites go top of Group B at the Copa America in Chile.

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Chelsea host Swansea on opening day

Chelsea to begin their Premier League title defence with a home game against Swansea on the weekend of 8-9 August.

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2015-16 football fixtures in full

All in one place - links to the fixture lists for all 92 clubs in the top four divisions of English football.

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MK Dons face Rotherham in opener

MK Dons will begin their first campaign in the Championship at Rotherham United on the opening day of the new season.

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Shrews face Millwall in opening game

Promoted Shrewsbury will host newly relegated Millwall on the opening weekend of the 2015-16 League One season.

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League Two fixtures released

Barnet have a tough start to life back in League Two with a trip to London rivals Leyton Orient on the opening day.

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Sheffield promotion to WSL confirmed

Sheffield FC Ladies' promotion to Women's Super League Two is confirmed by the Football Association.

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Vidal held by police after crash

Juventus and Chile player Arturo Vidal is held by police after allegedly crashing his Ferrari while under the influence of alcohol.

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Pascoe sacking 'disappoints' Allen

Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen is dismayed at the club's decision to sack mentor Colin Pascoe from the Anfield backroom staff.

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United States top group with nervy win

United States book their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup as Group D winners, while Australia also qualify.

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Argentina 1-0 Uruguay

Sergio Aguero scores a brilliant near-post header as favourites Argentina defeat Uruguay 1-0 at the Copa America.

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'Mini Messi' ready for Colombia test

Fran Kirby - the England forward described as "Mini Messi" - insists she will not change her style against Colombia on Wednesday.

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VIDEO: Wambach scores wonderful volley

Abby Wambach scores a wonderful volley to give the USA the lead against Nigeria in their final Group D match at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Vancouver.

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VIDEO: Cameroon comeback stuns Switzerland

Cameroon produce an impressive second-half display to turn the game around and beat Switzerland 2-1 in their Group C match at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Edmonton.

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Wednesday's gossip column

Chelsea target Asmir Begovic, Barcelona in talks with Paul Pogba, Loic Remy to seek assurances at Chelsea, plus more.

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Ecuador Women 0-1 Japan Women

Holders Japan progress to the last 16 of the Women's World Cup as Group C winners, while Cameroon also reach the knockout stages.

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VIDEO: England ready for Colombia test

BBC Sport's Tina Daheley reports from Montreal as England remain positive ahead of their final Group F match against leaders Colombia.

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England Women v Colombia Women

England face Colombia in their final group game on Wednesday, with boss Mark Sampson wary of the threat posed by the South Americans.

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Southampton sign Juanmi from Malaga

Southampton sign Spain international forward Juanmi from Malaga on a four-year deal.

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Tunnicliffe banned for Bamford tweet

Fulham midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe is banned for two games by the FA for a comment posted about Patrick Bamford on Twitter.

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Chelsea on verge of Falcao loan deal

Chelsea are on the verge of agreeing a season-long loan deal for Colombian striker Radamel Falcao from Monaco.

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QPR bring back Mackie from Forest

Scotland international Jamie Mackie returns to QPR from Nottingham Forest on a free transfer.

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Stoke set to sign striker Joselu

Stoke City are to sign striker Joselu from Hannover 96 after agreeing a deal with the German club.

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Simpson to face Leicester hearing

Leicester City will decide whether to discipline Danny Simpson after the defender was sentenced for the assault of his ex-partner.

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England U21s 'ready to win Euros'

Southampton's James Ward-Prowse says England U21s are "set up" to win the European Championships in the Czech Republic.

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Robertson is new Rangers chief

Stewart Robertson, previously on the board at Motherwell, is appointed Rangers' new managing director.

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Russia fans aim to 'buy out' Capello

A group of Russian football fans aim to raise £15.5m to buy national team manager Fabio Capello out of his contract.

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Fifa annoyed by handshake decision

Fifa says the Nobel Peace Center hampers "peace-building and anti-discrimination" by withdrawing from Handshake for Peace initiative.

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New season fixtures out on Wednesday

The Premier League and Football League will release their full fixture lists for 2015-16 on Wednesday at 09:00 BST.

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Neil pens 'longer-term' Norwich deal

Norwich City manager Alex Neil signs a "new and improved longer-term" contract following the club's promotion.

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Derby confirm interest in Shackell

Derby County confirm their interest in re-signing centre-half Jason Shackell from fellow Championship side Burnley.

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Blazer used in Fifa probe since 2011

Former Fifa executive committee member Chuck Blazer has co-operated with investigations into Fifa since 2011, it has emerged.

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Sandro 'has not been deported' - QPR

QPR are 'in dialogue' with the Home Office over Brazil midfielder Sandro after claims he played last season without a work permit.

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AC Milan sack manager Inzaghi

Serie A giants AC Milan sack coach Filippo Inzaghi after the club finished 10th in the league in his one season in charge.

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League Cup first round draw

Relegated Premier League sides Hull City, Burnley and QPR all land away ties in the first round of the League Cup.

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VIDEO: Chile and Mexico's six-goal thriller

Chile and Mexico share six goals in an exciting 3-3 draw in Group A of the Copa America.

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VIDEO: Highlights: Bolivia 3-2 Ecuador

Bolivia edge Ecuador 3-2 in an exciting Group A game at the 2015 Copa America.

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Netherlands Women 1-1 Canada Women

Hosts Canada reach round two of the Women's World Cup, finishing top of Group A after a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands.

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VIDEO: Carney: Colombia will frustrate us

Karen Carney believes Colombia will look to frustrate England in their final Group F match and Mark Sampson's side must guard against complacency.

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Colombia will kick and foul - Carney

Karen Carney on threat posed by Colombia, England's very own Lionel Messi and her battle with depression.

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Tuesday's gossip column

Manchester United want at least £25m for De Gea, Liverpool to make second Clyne bid, Everton want Deulofeu back, plus more.

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Germany & Norway advance with wins

Germany and Norway secure their places in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with wins over Thailand and Ivory Coast.

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How much do women footballers earn?

How much do the best female footballers earn? Their incomes vary drastically, as BBC Sport's Alistair Magowan discovers.

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VIDEO: Stunning goal for Ivory Coast's N'Guessan

Ange N'Guessan pulls a goal back for Ivory Coast with a stunning long-range strike against Norway in their Group B match at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Moncton.

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Uefa action over Croatia swastika

Uefa begins action against the Croatian FA after a swastika is marked on to the pitch before a Euro 2016 qualifier.

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Have stars lost touch with reality?

Are today’s trouble-seekers any worse than the wayward stars of yesteryear? Or are we just closer to them than ever before?

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Flores promises 'new' Watford

New Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores says that he want to create a "special" team that "the fans can connect with".

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Two-time World Cup winner Zito dies

Former Brazil midfielder Zito, a two-time World Cup winner who scored in the 1962 final, dies at the age of 82.

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Hangeland signs new deal at Palace

Crystal Palace's former Norway international defender Brede Hangeland signs a new one-year contract at Selhurst Park.

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Russia boss Capello's role in doubt

Fabio Capello's future as Russia manager is in doubt with the nation's FA saying it will "discuss" whether to sack him.

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Villa to meet Grealish over picture

Aston Villa are to meet with midfielder Jack Grealish after images claiming to of be the player emerged online.

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Nigeria's Njoku gets three-match ban

Nigeria's Ugo Njoku is given a three-match ban at the Women's World Cup for an elbow on Australia's Sam Kerr.

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Curacao progress under Kluivert

Curacao coach Patrick Kluivert leads his side through the second round of Concacaf qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.

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VIDEO: Hodgson delighted with Wilshere display

England manager Roy Hodgson pours praise on Jack Wilshere for "controlling the midfield" during his team's 3-2 win over Slovenia

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VIDEO: Venezuela shock Colombia stars

Venezuela claim a surprise 1-0 win over Colombia in Rancagua thanks to Jose Salomon Rondon's goal on the hour mark.

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VIDEO: Neymar inspires Brazil to victory

Neymar scores one goal and sets up another as Brazil come from behind to beat Peru 2-1.

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World Cup is wide open - Duggan

England can win the Women's World Cup and Colombia's victory over France proves the tournament is wide open, says Toni Duggan.

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Brazil 2-1 Peru

Douglas Costa strikes an injury-time winner as Brazil defeat Peru in their opening game of the 2015 Copa America.

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Monday's gossip column

Chelsea sign former Man Utd loanee Radamel Falcao, Robin van Persie vows to fight for first-team place, plus more.

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Wilshere goal 'in England's top 10'

Jack Wilshere's stunning second goal in Slovenia was one of England's top 10 strikes, says former captain Gary Lineker.

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S Africa Fifa cash 'may be bribe'

A key figure in South Africa's football World Cup bid strongly suggests he believes an FBI claim that a $10m bribe was paid to secure the 2010 tournament.

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Germany knocked out on penalties

Favourites Germany are eliminated from the Under-20 World Cup after losing on penalties against Mali in the last eight.

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'Valdes ready to replace De Gea'

Victor Valdes is a ready-made replacement should David De Gea leave Manchester United, says ex-keeper Edwin van der Sar.

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Fifa official issues Blatter warning

The man tasked with leading Fifa out of its latest crisis appears to warn president Sepp Blatter not to rethink resigning.

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VIDEO: Rodriguez gives Uruguay opening win

Watch highlights of Uruguay's 1-0 win over Jamaica in Group B of the Copa America in Chile

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VIDEO: Paraguay deny Argentina victory

Copa America: Paraguay come from 2-0 down to draw against tournament favourites Argentina

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VIDEO: Dublin draw feels like loss - Coleman

Republic of Ireland's Seamus Coleman is down after the 1-1 draw with Scotland but insists they can still qualify for Euro 2016.

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VIDEO: O'Neill happy as NI pick up a point

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill is happy with a point against group leaders Romania as his side push for a Euro 2016 place.

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VIDEO: Scotland's Maloney 'relief' at draw

Shaun Maloney says Scotland are relieved to get a draw in the Euro 2016 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.

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Sunday's gossip column

Manchester City will need to pay £155m for Paul Pogba, Arsenal and Real Madrid join race for Raheem Sterling, plus more.

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Argentina 2-2 Paraguay

Argentina throw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Paraguay in their opening game of the Copa America.

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Kirby England's mini Messi - Sampson

Fran Kirby, who suffered depression and quit the game four years ago, receives high praise after helping England beat Mexico.

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Brazil Women 1-0 Spain Women

Brazil progress to the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup by beating Spain 1-0 in Montreal.

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VIDEO: England off the mark with Mexico win

England claim a crucial 2-1 victory against Mexico in Moncton to to keep their hopes alive of reaching the last 16 at the 2015 Women's World Cup.

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Victory all that matters - Hodgson

England boss Roy Hodgson says victory is more important than the performance in Sunday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia.

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VIDEO: Colombia stun France at Women's World Cup

Watch highlights as Colombia cause the biggest shock of the 2015 Women's World Cup so far as they beat France 2-0 in Moncton.

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France Women 0-2 Colombia Women

Colombia produce the biggest shock of the Women's World Cup so far by beating France 2-0 to go top of Group F.

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Republic not giving up on Euro place

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill says a draw with Scotland does not spell the end of his side's Euro 2016 hopes.

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Nigerian defender collapses and dies

Nigerian defender David Oniya dies on Saturday after collapsing on the pitch during a friendly between his Malaysian club T-Team and Kelantan.

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Slovenia v England

Finishing the season unbeaten will be a great achievement for England after last year's World Cup exit, says Wayne Rooney.

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Delaney's Fifa comments shredded

Republic of Ireland v Scotland programmes are shredded and reprinted to remove comments on Fifa from boss John Delaney.

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VIDEO: Euro 2016 top of my list - Bale

Gareth Bale says ensuring Wales qualify for Euro 2016 is his top priority after he scored the winner against Belgium on his 50th international appearance.

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Scolari takes over Chinese champions

Former Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is the new manager of Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande.

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USA Women 0-0 Sweden Women

USA lead Women's World Cup Group D after a 0-0 draw with Sweden, Switzerland rout Ecuador 10-1 and champions Japan win again.

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VIDEO: Humm scores fastest World Cup hat-trick

Switzerland's Fabienne Humm scores the fastest hat-trick in Women's World Cup history during their emphatic 10-1 win against Ecuador in Vancouver.

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I want to stay at Arsenal - Wilshere

England midfielder Jack Wilshere insists he does not want to leave Arsenal, despite reports linking him to Manchester City.

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Croatia apologise for pitch swastika

The Croatia FA apologises after a swastika is marked on the pitch ahead of the Euro 2016 tie against Italy.

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Defining moment to come - Coleman

Securing a place at Euro 2016 is the only thing that can top Friday's win against Belgium, says Wales manager Chris Coleman.

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Saturday's gossip column

Man Utd prepare to bid for Harry Kane, Man City to up Sterling offer, Real Madrid aim to sign De Gea quickly, plus more.

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Australia Women 2-0 Nigeria Women

Kyah Simon scores twice as Australia keep their Women's World Cup Group D hopes alive by beating Nigeria.

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Croatia 1-1 Italy

Croatia and Italy's Euro 2016 qualifying Group H draw is overshadowed by a swastika spotted on the pitch.

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Latvia 0-2 Netherlands

The Netherlands battle to victory over Latvia, while Iceland go top of Group A with victory over Czech Republic.

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McInnes signs new Aberdeen deal

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes and assistant Tony Docherty sign two-year contract extensions until 2019.

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England Women v Mexico Women

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Women's World Cup game between England Women and Mexico Women.

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QPR agree Emmanuel-Thomas signing

Queens Park Rangers announce the signing of former Bristol City forward Jay Emmanuel-Thomas on a three-year deal.

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Derby sign Wigan goalkeeper Carson

Wigan Athletic and former England goalkeeper Scott Carson joins Championship side Derby County on a two-year deal.

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Northern Ireland v Romania

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's European Championship Qualifying game between Northern Ireland and Romania.

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Depay completes £31m move to Man Utd

Winger Memphis Depay completes his £31m move to Manchester United from PSV Eindhoven.

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UK looks to head off Qatar 2022 row

Diplomatic tensions rise following UK government's claim it could host 2022 World Cup if Qatar is stripped of the tournament.

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VIDEO: Fans snub World Cup in Montreal

The 2015 Women's World Cup is under way in Canada - but why are Montreal's football fans staying away?

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Interpol suspends Fifa partnership

The international police agency Interpol suspends a €20m (£14m) joint anti-match-fixing programme with Fifa over corruption allegations.

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Greaves leaves hospital after stroke

Former England striker Jimmy Greaves leaves hospital as he continues to recover from a severe stroke in May.

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Arsenal charged over Chambers signing

Arsenal are charged with allegedly breaching football agents regulations over the transfer of Calum Chambers from Southampton.

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Taarabt leaves QPR for Benfica

Adel Taarabt leaves QPR after having his contract terminated by mutual consent and joins Portuguese side Benfica.

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Rangers EGM to vote on Ashley loan

Rangers shareholders are due to meet at Ibrox to vote on Mike Ashley's request for his £5m loan to be repaid.

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Liverpool sign Bolton keeper Bogdan

Liverpool sign Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Adam Bogdan on a free transfer after personal terms are agreed.

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Wales v Belgium (Fri)

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier between Wales and Belgium at Cardiff City Stadium.

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Friday's gossip column

Liverpool keen to sign Falcao, Man Utd target Kane and Firmino, Newcastle want Austin and Carroll, plus more.

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Canada Women 0-0 New Zealand Women

The Women's World Cup match between Canada and New Zealand ends goalless after a delay because of a thunderstorm.

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VIDEO: Thailand win epic five-goal thriller

Thailand triumph over Ivory Coast in a pulsating end-to-end encounter at the Women's World Cup in Canada.

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VIDEO: Incredible miss by Ivory Coast striker

Ivory Coast's Ines Nrehy misses an almost open goal against Thailand with the scores tied at 1-1 in the side's Group B match at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Ottawa.

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VIDEO: Germany and Norway in thrilling draw

Germany and Norway share the spoils after an entertaining 1-1 draw in their Group B clash in Ottawa at the 2015 Women's World Cup.

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Bassett wants tougher Fifa action

England defender Laura Bassett hopes Fifa takes stronger action if other players at the Women's World Cup are elbowed.

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VIDEO: Watch Mjelde's stunning free-kick

Maren Mjelde scores a wonderful curling free-kick to draw Norway level against Germany in their Group B encounter at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Ottawa.

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Liverpool reject City Sterling bid

Liverpool turn down a £25m offer from Manchester City for England forward Raheem Sterling.

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Sheffield Wednesday sack boss Gray

Sheffield Wednesday sack head coach Stuart Gray after 18 months in charge.

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VIDEO: Gazza took an ostrich into Spurs training

Paul Gascoigne tells Clare Balding an amusing story about the time he brought an ostrich into training while he was at Tottenham Hotspur.

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Brentford sign midfielder Williams

Brentford sign midfielder Ryan Williams on a one-year deal following his departure from League Two side Morecambe.

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Assistant Cathro leaves Valencia

Assistant manager Ian Cathro exits Valencia and returns to Scotland after a year with the La Liga club.

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'Spurs are a major disappointment'

Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp criticises his old club's form and signings in the years since he left.

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VIDEO: O'Neill shields NI players from hype

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill wants his players to maintain their focus and composure ahead of Saturday's vital Euro 2016 qualifier against Romania.

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Players should run game - Taylor

It is time for players to take a greater role in running the game, says Gordon Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association.

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Ex-footballer 'feared being glassed'

An ex-England footballer accused of assaulting a pub drinker says he feared the man was going to glass him in the face, a court hears.

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Mourinho eager to 'help' Falcao

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants to help Radamel Falcao revive his career and says he is "hurt" by criticism of the striker.

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Man City are 'going places' - Hart

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart says the club is "going places" under chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

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Newcastle 'can join Europe's elite'

New head coach Steve McClaren says Newcastle United can become one of the "top 10 clubs" in European football.

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VIDEO: USA shock world champions Germany

USA come from a goal down to beat world champions Germany in a friendly in Cologne.

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Arter out of Republic's Scots game

Bournemouth's Harry Arter will miss Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland because of injury.

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Orient owner denies Albania charges

Leyton Orient owner Francesco Becchetti will contest the "baseless accusations" against him in Albania.

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Derby trigger Ince's buy-out clause

Derby meet the buy-out clause for Hull's Tom Ince and could sign the winger for a club record transfer fee of more than £3.5m.

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Stoke hopeful of keeping Begovic

Stoke City are still keen to talk about a new contract with first-choice goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

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VIDEO: England hoping to find swagger

The England squad return to training following their opening World Cup defeat to France.

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Adams named as new Plymouth manager

Former Ross County boss Derek Adams is named as Plymouth Argyle's new manager and will be presented on Thursday afternoon.

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Keane signs new LA Galaxy deal

Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane signs a contract extension with Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy.

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Star players 'want to join Man City'

Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak believes leading players now want to join Manchester City for more than just money.

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Thursday's gossip column

Manchester City want Paul Pogba and Raheem Sterling, potential swap deal for Manchester United, plus more.

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Copa America set to begin

Lionel Messi's Argentina will start as favourites when the 2015 Copa America gets under way in Chile on Thursday night.

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VIDEO: Hughes says team spirit key to NI success

Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes believes a strong bond between the players is behind a strong start to the Euro 2016 qualifiers.

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Brazil legend Zico wants Fifa role

Brazil legend Zico says he intends to stand for the presidency of crisis-hit Fifa as it is his "duty".

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Mayweather tops sporting rich list

Boxer Floyd Mayweather has been named the world's highest-paid sportsman of the past 12 months by Forbes magazine.

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Adams takes over at Plymouth Argyle

Derek Adams will be announced as the new manager of Plymouth Argyle on Thursday, BBC Sport has learned.

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Fifa IT data seized by Swiss police

Fifa has handed over computer data to the Swiss authorities investigating the World Cup bids for 2018 and 2022.

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McClaren appointed Newcastle boss

Former England and Derby County boss Steve McClaren is named as the new head coach of Newcastle United.

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West Ham sign Spain U21 midfielder

New West Ham boss Slaven Bilic makes Sampdoria's Spain Under-21 midfielder Pedro Obiang his first signing for the club.

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Everton manager Spence to step down

Everton Ladies manager Andy Spence is to step down and become technical director of the club's centre of excellence.

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Appeal against Messi tax case fails

Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi moves one step closer to going on trial for tax evasion after a Spanish court rejects his latest appeal.

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Leeds sign Motherwell striker Erwin

Championship side Leeds United sign Motherwell striker Lee Erwin on a three-year deal.

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Saints 'not a gossip club' - Krueger

Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger says he wants the club to keep its summer transfer business out of the public domain.

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Atletico 'in talks' with Tevez

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has told Spanish media the club are in talks with Juventus striker Carlos Tevez.

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Villa to offer Benteke new deal

Aston Villa will offer striker Christian Benteke a new deal this summer, says chief executive Tom Fox.

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Redfearn returns to academy role

Former Leeds United boss Neil Redfearn decides to return to his previous role as head of the club's academy.

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Keeper Martin signs for Hamilton

Goalkeeper Alan Martin joins Hamilton Academical on a two-year contract after rejecting a new deal with Clyde.

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World Cup 2026 bidding delayed

The bidding process for the 2026 World Cup is postponed amid allegations around the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

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Ex-footballer in 'fatso' jibe attack

Former England striker Kerry Dixon knocked a drinker off a bar stool and punched and kicked him after allegedly being called a "fatso", a court hears.

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Chairman Oyston to get six-week ban

Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston will be banned from footballing activity for six weeks for sending abusive texts to a fan.

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Blatter reign may end on 16 December

Crisis-hit Fifa looks set to elect a successor for president Sepp Blatter by the end of the year.

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VIDEO: Anything Rodriguez can do...

Almost a year after Colombia's James Rodriguez scored the goal of the 2014 World Cup, his compatriot Daniela Montoya stakes her claim for the same prize at the Women's World Cup.

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VIDEO: Spain & Costa Rica goals - 74secs apart

Just 74 seconds separate goals from Spain's Vicky Losada and Costa Rica's Raquel Rodriguez in their Group E match at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Montreal.

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Wednesday's gossip column

West Ham boss Bilic wants Obiang and Remy, McCarthy could leave Everton, Milan clubs chase Kolarov, plus more.

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Colombia peg back Mexico in Moncton

Mexico and Colombia - England's remaining Group F opponents - share an entertaining draw in their own World Cup opener.

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Smalling wants Jones pairing

Chris Smalling believes he and Phil Jones deserve to be Manchester United's long-term central defensive partnership.

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O'Neill and Keane involved in crash

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill and his assistant Roy Keane are involved in a car crash in Dublin.

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VIDEO: England were excellent - Sampson

Mark Sampson says his side gave "an excellent England performance" despite losing their opening 2015 Women's World Cup match 1-0 to France in Moncton.

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Arsenal season 'disappoints' Sanchez

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez says the FA Cup winners' failure to win more trophies last season is "disappointing".

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VIDEO: England lose opening game to France

A fantastic strike from Eugenie Le Sommer gives France a 1-0 victory over England in the two sides' opening Group F match at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Moncton.

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VIDEO: Le Sommer strike puts France ahead

A fantastic strike from Eugenie Le Sommer puts France 1-0 up against England in the two sides' opening Group F match at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Moncton.

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Enrique to stay as Barcelona coach

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is rewarded for winning a treble in his debut season by having his contract extended until 2017.

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Wanted Fifa suspect hands himself in

Argentine sports marketing executive Alejandro Burzaco, sought by police in connection with the Fifa bribery sandal, hands himself in to police in Italy.

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FAW chief open to Millennium return

FAW chief executive Jonathan Ford says Wales could return to the Millennium Stadium if they reach Euro 2016.

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Carver & Stone sacked by Newcastle

Newcastle caretaker manager John Carver is sacked by the club along with coach Steve Stone.

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Juve sign Khedira from Real Madrid

Germany midfielder Sami Khedira will join Juventus on a free transfer from Real Madrid after agreeing a four-year deal.

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Bilic confirmed as West Ham manager

West Ham name former defender Slaven Bilic as their new manager following Sam Allardyce's departure last month.

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Red card for calling player 'gay'

A midfielder in Norway is sent off for calling an opponent "gay" as officials clamp down on homophobic language.

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Alves commits to Barca with new deal

Barcelona full-back Dani Alves signs a new two-year contract, ending any reported interest from Premier League sides.

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BT reveals Champions League coverage

BT Sport reveals it will broadcast all 351 Champions League and Europa League matches next season.

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Vale striker Pope set for Bury move

Port Vale striker Tom Pope is poised to join promoted League One side Bury, reports BBC Radio Stoke.

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Bosnich avoids driving conviction

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich avoids a conviction for knocking a cyclist off his bike.

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VIDEO: USA off the mark & goals galore

Catch up with all the best of the action and the quirkier moments from day three of the 2015 Fifa Women's World Cup in Canada.

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USA Women 3-1 Australia Women

Megan Rapinoe scores twice as the USA start their Women's World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Australia.

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VIDEO: England can beat anyone - Sampson

England coach Mark Sampson believes that, on their day, his England team are capable of beating anyone, ahead of their opening 2015 Women's World Cup match against France.

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Tuesday's gossip column

Juventus eye Manchester United striker Van Persie, West Ham to appoint Bilic, Cech encourages Arsenal, plus more.

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Peer pressure stops girls, says FA

The FA hopes to encourage more girls to take up the game after finding that 25% stop playing "due to peer pressure".

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VIDEO: Sweden and Nigeria in six-goal epic

Sweden and Nigeria play out an epic 3-3 draw in their opening Group D match at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Winnipeg.

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VIDEO: Warner investigated over Haiti money

The BBC can reveal that the former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner has been investigated by US prosecutors over the disappearance of money meant for victims of the Haiti earthquake.

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Fiorentina sack head coach Montella

Vincenzo Montella is sacked as head coach of Fiorentina despite guiding them to fourth in the Serie A table.

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Gascoigne's 'relief' over alcoholism

In a wide-ranging BBC Radio 5 live interview, Paul Gascoigne speaks about alcoholism, press 'lies' and missing football.

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Aston Villa sale moves a step closer

Aston Villa grant exclusive negotiation rights to an unnamed potential new owner but it is not ex-Chelsea man Paul Smith.

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Reds need proven striker - Aldridge

Liverpool need to sign a "big marquee" striker despite buying Danny Ings, according to ex-Reds forward John Aldridge.

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France Women v England Women

England face France in their Women's World Cup opener aiming to show they have learnt from previous defeats by top-ranked teams.

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Alderweireld tips Wales to qualify

Toby Alderweireld expects Belgium to top their Euro 2016 qualifying group, but says Wales can reach the finals as well.

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VIDEO: Six of the best Danny Ings goals

Watch a selection of Danny Ings' 11 Premier League goals for Burnley this season as the striker signs for Liverpool.

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Russia & Qatar 'may have bought votes'

Russia and Qatar may have had to pay bribes to secure their World Cups, Sepp Blatter's former special advisor has suggested.

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I can help Arsenal - Podoloski

Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski believes he has a future at the Premier League club after a loan spell at Inter Milan.

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West Ham to name boss 'in 48 hours'

West Ham United are close to appointing a new manager after interviewing candidates over the weekend.

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Warrant for arrest of Lee McCulloch

A warrant is issued for the arrest of former Rangers captain Lee McCulloch after he failed to appear in court to face a speeding charge.

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Beckford agrees permanent PNE move

Jermaine Beckford will join Preston on a two-year deal from Bolton after helping the club to promotion to the Championship.

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Stringer returns to Villa Ladies

Aston Villa Ladies re-sign central midfielder Abbeyleigh Stringer from Birmingham City.

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PFA to help Sansom with addictions

Kenny Sansom will be given all the support he needs to beat alcoholism and a gambling addiction, say the PFA.

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Could Fifa really take back the World Cup?

Following Fifa head of integrity Domenico Scala's remarks that it was feasible for Fifa to strip a host country of a World Cup if corruption was proved, we examine how this would work.

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Fifa film flops at the box office

A vanity film about the history of Fifa has flopped in the US, taking just $607 (£397) in its opening weekend.

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Bent and Pearce sign Derby deals

Derby County sign former England striker Darren Bent and ex-Reading defender Alex Pearce on free transfers.

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SSE becomes Women's FA Cup sponsor

The Football Association agrees a four-year title sponsorship deal with energy firm SSE for the Women's FA Cup.

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Sol Campbell plans London mayor bid

Former England footballer Sol Campbell confirms his intention to run as a candidate for the Mayor of London.

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Watford increasing stadium capacity

Watford announce the construction of 700 more seats at Vicarage Road ahead of their Premier League return.

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Man Utd 'most valuable club brand'

Manchester United tops the chart of the most valuable football brands, according to a branding consultancy.

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England's Scott learns from headbutt

England midfielder Jill Scott is confident of keeping the peace during the Women's World Cup in Canada.

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VIDEO: Roy Hodgson 'trusts' Raheem Sterling

England boss Roy Hodgson admits Raheem Sterling's situation at Liverpool has affected his form but says he will not lose faith in the forward.

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Liverpool sign Burnley striker Ings

Liverpool confirm the signing of Burnley's England Under-21 striker Danny Ings.

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Barcelona sign £16m Vidal despite ban

Champions League winners Barcelona sign Sevilla defender Aleix Vidal despite a transfer ban for breaching Fifa rules.

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VIDEO: Germany score 10 - yes, 10!

Catch up with all the best of the action and quirkier moments from day two of the 2015 Fifa Women's World Cup in Canada.

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Monday's gossip column

Man Utd to lose out on Dani Alves, Chelsea face competition for Lazio's Anderson, Spurs want Martial, plus the best of social media.

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Germany Women 10-0 Ivory Coast

Germany began their bid to regain the Women's World Cup by putting 10 past Ivory Coast in Ottawa.

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VIDEO: Germany's Sasic hits first-half hat-trick

Celia Sasic scores a first-half hat-trick for Germany in a dominant display against tournament debutants Ivory Coast at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada.

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Norway Women 4-0 Thailand Women

Former champions Norway open their Women's World Cup campaign by thrashing tournament debutants Thailand in Ottawa.

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Hodgson predicts Scots-Irish battle

England manager Roy Hodgson predicts a "ding-dong" battle when Scotland take on the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.

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England's most boring ever match?

What you could have done on a sunny afternoon instead of following Republic of Ireland v England...

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'Russia & Qatar may lose World Cups'

Russia and Qatar could lose the 2018 and 2022 World Cups respectively if evidence emerges of bribery, says a Fifa official.

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Hodgson to keep faith with Sterling

Roy Hodgson admits Raheem Sterling's situation at Liverpool has affected his form but says he will not lose faith in him.

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Former Rangers defender Jackson dies

Rangers announce the passing of former defender Colin Jackson, who has died of cancer at the age of 68.

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Can Sampson lead England to success?

The England women's boss heads into his first major tournament still learning his trade, writes Alistair Magowan.

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Rangers closing in on manager choice

Rangers plan to appoint a manager in the coming week, director Paul Murray tells BBC Scotland.

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VIDEO: Suarez grateful for Barcelona support

Champions League winner Luis Suarez thanks Barcelona for supporting him during his 4 month ban for biting an opponent

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Hodgson nearly Ireland boss - Howe

Roy Hodgson almost managed the Republic of Ireland before joining Fulham eight years ago, ex-England coach Don Howe reveals.

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Aguero scores first Argentina treble

Sergio Aguero's first international hat-trick helps Argentina thrash Bolivia 5-0 in a warm-up for the Copa America.

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Documents 'show Fifa bribe payments'

A BBC investigation sees evidence of what happened to the $10m sent from Fifa to accounts controlled by Jack Warner.

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New Zealand Women v Netherlands Women

Live coverage of Sunday's Women's World Cup game between New Zealand Women and Netherlands Women.

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VIDEO: Canada win with controversial penalty

Canada's Christine Sinclair scores a controversial stoppage-time penalty to give the hosts a 1-0 victory over China in the opening game of the 2015 Women's World Cup.

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Enrique unsure on Barcelona future

Luis Enrique says he does not know if he will still be Barcelona manager next season, despite leading the club to the treble.

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The highs and lows of a CL final

The BBC's Steve Crossman charts the emotions felt by Juventus fans during their side's Champions League loss to Barcelona.

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VIDEO: China free-kick hits both posts

A superb free-kick from China's Wang Lisi strikes both posts of the Canadian goal as the two sides play the opening game of the 2015 Women's World Cup in Edmonton.

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Sunday's gossip column

Petr Cech to Man Utd, Louis van Gaal's £50m Harry Kane offer, Liverpool to secure Mateo Kovacic, plus more.

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'Wilshere must show self-control'

England manager Roy Hodgson says Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere must show greater self-control to avoid further disciplinary problems.

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Republic of Ireland v England

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's international friendly between Republic of Ireland and England.

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Murphy in line to face England

Republic of Ireland striker Daryl Murphy could play against England before the Euro 2016 qualifying tie against Scotland.

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VIDEO: England have 'belief and confidence'

England defender Alex Scott feels England have "belief and confidence" as the team prepare for their first match of the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada.

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Man Utd defend conduct of stewards

Manchester United have defended the conduct of their stewards for removing walking aids from disabled Arsenal fans.

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FA denies World Cup hosting interest

The FA is "not interested" in hosting the 2018 or 2022 World Cups if they are taken away from respective hosts Russia and Qatar.

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US Dutch win delights Klinsmann

Coach Jurgen Klinsmann hails his young team after two late goals see the United States beat the Netherlands 4-3 in Amsterdam.

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VIDEO: Football Focus for BBC World News

Jacqui Oatley is joined by former England players Rachel Brown-Finnis and Faye White to preview the women's World Cup which starts in Canada on Saturday.

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Saturday's gossip column

Manchester City open Raheem Sterling negotiations, Arsenal in for Gonzalo Higuain & Karim Benzema to Man Utd.

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Premier League clubs 'discriminate'

The Equality and Human Rights Commission could take legal action after claims Premier League clubs are discriminating against disabled fans.

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Neymar hails Barca strikers' bond

Neymar believes his friendship with fellow Barcelona strikers Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez is the key behind their success.

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Billion could see Women's World Cup

The World Cup could reach up to a billion TV viewers as hosts Canada kick off the biggest staging of the tournament on Saturday.

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VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes at England's football HQ

BBC Sport's David Ornstein visits St George's Park National Football Centre as the England team prepare for their friendly against Ireland on Sunday 7 June.

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Everton agree deal to sign Cleverley

Everton announce the signing of Tom Cleverley from Manchester United on 1 July in a five-year deal.

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World Cup 'can restore credibility'

After a week of scandal at Fifa, organisers say the Women's World Cup can restore football's credibility.

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Bishop fined for betting rule breach

Ipswich Town midfielder Teddy Bishop is fined £3,000 and warned about future conduct after a breach of FA betting rules.

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