Second ex-Newcastle player speaks of sex abuse

Former Newcastle United footballer David Eatock says he was abused by coach George Ormond.

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Highlights: Hearts 2-0 Rangers, Scottish Premiership

Hearts score either side of half-time to go second in the Scottish Premiership with victory over Rangers (UK only).

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Queens Park Rangers v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Wolves.

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Jose Mourinho: Man Utd manager watches West Ham win from 'secret location'

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho refuses to divulge where he watched his team's EFL Cup win over West Ham.

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Newport County: Graham Bean quits because he 'cannot work' with Graham Westley

Newport County secretary Graham Bean quits the club as he says he "cannot work" with manager Graham Westley.

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Gareth Southgate: England boss seeks redemption for Euro 96 penalty miss

Gareth Southgate says England have the potential to give him closure by winning the European Championship in 2020.

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Barcelona held by third-tier Hercules

Barcelona are held to a draw at third-tier side Hercules in the first leg of their Copa del Rey tie, three days before Saturday's El Clasico.

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Ligue 1: Younes Belhanda goal sees Nice beat Guingamp to replace Monaco at top

Younes Belhanda's goal returns Nice to the top of Ligue 1 - replacing Monaco - with a 1-0 win over Guingamp.

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EFL Cup: Man Utd and Liverpool kept apart in semi-finals

Manchester United will play Hull, while Liverpool take on Southampton in the semi-finals of the EFL Cup.

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Football abuse hotline receives 860 calls in first week

A dedicated football sex abuse hotline has received a "staggering surge" in calls, the NSPCC says.

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Muirhead scores twice as Hearts go second

Robbie Muirhead scores twice as Hearts beat Rangers to go second in the Premiership in what could be Robbie Neilson's last match in charge.

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Ronnie Moore: Eastleigh manager leaves National League club

Eastleigh manager Ronnie Moore leaves the National League club because of "personal circumstances over the past few weeks".

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Can you name the England manager? Play our new quiz

Who is the only ex-England boss to have featured in the pop charts, and who once fell off a bike on TV? Play our new quiz.

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Enzo: Zinedine Zidane's son scores on Real Madrid debut

Zinedine Zidane's son Enzo scores 18 minutes into his Real Madrid debut - with his first shot for the Spanish club.

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Fifa corruption probe: House searches in Switzerland

Swiss authorities conduct searches linked to bribery allegations over Germany's 2006 World Cup bid.

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Diafra Sakho: West Ham striker ruled out for six weeks with thigh injury

West Ham and Senegal striker Diafra Sakho will be out for six weeks with a thigh injury, his club confirm.

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Chapecoense plane crash: The victims, the survivors and those left behind

Brazilian football team Chapecoense has been torn apart by Monday's plane crash in Colombia, which killed most of its players and coaching staff.

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Jose Mourinho: Manchester United manager given one-match touchline ban

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is given a one-match touchline ban and fined £16,000 after he was sent off in his side's 1-1 draw against West Ham.

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Cahill earns historic cup win for Melbourne City

Tim Cahill scores the winner as Melbourne City win their first trophy with a 1-0 win against Sydney FC in Australia's FA Cup final.

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Watch Liverpool's Woodburn score for Wales U19s

After his historic goal for Liverpool against Leeds United, we look back at two of Ben Woodburn's recent goals for Wales Under-19.

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Gareth Southgate appointed England manager

The FA confirm that Gareth Southgate has been appointed as England manager on a four-year deal.

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Gareth Southgate named England manager: Five reasons to like appointment

BBC Sport looks at five reasons why England fans can be optimistic about the appointment of Gareth Southgate as manager.

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Gareth Southgate appointed England manager on four-year contract

Gareth Southgate is appointed as England manager on a permanent basis following a spell of four games as interim boss.

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Who is new teen star Ben Woodburn?

He is the youngest goalscorer in Liverpool history, but who is 17-year-old Wales youth international Ben Woodburn?

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Hearts' Neilson set to become MK Dons boss

English League One club MK Dons are set to appoint Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson as their new manager.

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Football child sex abuse: Ex-Newcastle player Derek Bell 'wanted to kill abuser'

Former Newcastle player Derek Bell says he wanted to kill the coach who sexually abused him during the 1970s.

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Footballer Derek Bell: ‘I tried to kill my abuser’

Former footballer Derek Bell has told BBC 5 live that he went to his abuser’s house with a 12 inch knife.

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Chapecoense plane crash: Thousands of fans hold vigil for team

Thousands of fans in Chapeco, Brazil, hold vigil for football team members killed in plane crash.

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Ben Woodburn: Jurgen Klopp 'afraid' of media hype

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his only worry for Ben Woodburn is the media intrusion in his life after he became the side's youngest ever scorer at 17 years and 45 days.

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Get Inspired with Darren Campbell: Watford's Troy Deeney on his football journey

Watford captain Troy Deeney discusses his journey in football for Radio 5 live's Get Inspired with Darren Campbell show.

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Eric Bristow: Former darts champion apologises for football sex abuse comments

Former darts world champion Eric Bristow apologises for suggesting football sex abuse victims are not "proper men".

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FA 'pulled all funding' from child protection project

The FA scrapped a 2001 scheme meant to ensure children were protected from sexual abuse.

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Ben Woodburn: Liverpool record-breaker to be protected by Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants to protect Ben Woodburn after the 17-year-old became the club's youngest scorer.

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Barcelona v Real Madrid: Who would you pick in a combined best XI?

Ronaldo? Messi? Ramos? Pique? If you could pick the best team from the Barcelona and Real Madrid squads, who would you choose?

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Walsall end Blades' 15-game unbeaten run

Neil Etheridge saves Billy Sharp's late penalty as Walsall beat Sheffield United, ending the Blades' 15-game unbeaten run in League One.

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Scottish Cup round-up: Albion Rovers face Celtic after dramatic win

Albion Rovers' late winner against Queen of the South secures a Scottish Cup tie against Celtic as St Mirren fire five past Spartans.

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Southgate to be named England boss on Wednesday

Gareth Southgate will be confirmed as permanent England manager on Wednesday on a four-year deal.

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Chapecoense plane crash: Football rallies around Brazilian team

Top world football sides pay tribute and offer support to a Brazilian team caught in a plane crash.

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Nigeria beat South Africa to book women's final place

Nigeria edge South Africa 1-0 to reach the final of the African Women's Cup of Nations against Cameroon, in a repeat of the 2014 final.

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Women's football: Highlights - Netherland 0-1 England

Substitute Jodie Taylor scores England's winner with a well-taken lob following Jordan Nobbs' through ball in their 1-0 friendly win over Euro 2017 hosts the Netherlands in Tilburg.

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Chelsea begin investigation into historical sex abuse allegations

Chelsea begin an investigation into allegations of historical sexual abuse concerning an individual who was employed by the club.

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Fan threats no worse in Scotland, say Kilmarnock's Kris Boyd and Will Boyle

Kilmarnock's Kris Boyd and Will Boyle do not think Scottish fans are more prone to threats of violence, despite the findings of a recent survey.

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Rival clubs offer players to Chapecoense after plane crash

Three of Brazil's leading clubs say they will offer players to Chapecoense, after the majority of their squad died in a plane crash.

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Giroud to miss Gunners' League Cup tie

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Arsenal and Southampton.

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Bennell charged with sex offences

Former football coach Barry Bennell charged with eight offences of sex assault against boy under 14, say prosecutors

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Football abuse: Helpline gets 250 calls, MPs told

A helpline for football child sexual abuse receives more than 250 reports in a week, MPs are told.

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Man Utd want 'revenge' against West Ham

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Manchester United and West Ham United.

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Meet the record-breaking Welsh football team

BBC Wales Sport goes behind the scenes as The New Saints win a record breaking 16 Welsh Premier League games in a row.

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Connor Wickham: Crystal Palace forward to have knee surgery

Crystal Palace forward Connor Wickham will have an operation on an anterior cruciate ligament knee injury.

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Hillsborough: No evidence of South Yorkshire Police spin, IPCC says

A police force accused of telling a press officer to "schmooze" the media during the Hillsborough inquests has no "case to answer", a watchdog has said.

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Football child sex abuse scandal one of FA's biggest crises - Greg Clarke

The football child sex abuse scandal is one of the biggest crises in the history of the Football Association, says chairman Greg Clarke.

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Chapecoense - ‘A fairytale story with a tragic ending’

The incredible rise of Brazilian football club Chapecoense reaches a "tragic ending", after a plane crash in Colombia kills the majority of their team.

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Sex abuse scandal one of FA's biggest crises - chairman

The football child sex abuse scandal is one of the biggest crises in the history of the Football Association, says chairman Greg Clarke.

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Bristow loses Sky role after football abuse victim comments

Former darts world champion Eric Bristow loses his role with Sky Sports after suggesting football abuse victims are not "proper men".

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Brazilian club side in Colombia plane crash

A plane carrying 72 people, including a Brazilian football team, crashes near Medellin in Colombia.

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Abuse victims not 'proper men' - darts player Bristow

Former darts world champion Eric Bristow is criticised after suggesting abused footballers are not "proper men".

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Violent threats three times higher in Scotland

More than a third of footballers in Scotland say they have had violent threats from the stands on a match day, a survey finds.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says any team would miss Philippe Coutinho

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the Reds will not use the absence of Philippe Coutinho through injury as an "excuse" as the Brazilian is ruled out for up to six weeks.

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Wigan win for first time under Joyce

Yanic Wildschut scores one goal and makes another as Wigan stretch Huddersfield's winless run to four games.

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Scottish Cup: Rangers host Motherwell, Hamilton at Kilmarnock

Rangers v Motherwell and Kilmarnock v Hamilton are the two all-Premiership ties in the Scottish Cup fourth round.

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Jackett quits after five weeks as Rotherham boss

Kenny Jackett resigns as manager of the Championship's bottom club Rotherham United after five games in charge.

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Jose Mourinho: Manchester United manager charged with improper conduct by FA

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is charged by the Football Association after he was sent off in his side's 1-1 draw against West Ham.

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Fan banned after Akinfenwa racism allegation

A football club bans a supporter indefinitely following allegations of racist abuse at a recent game, it emerges.

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MK Dons approach Hearts about boss Neilson

Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson is the subject of an official approach from MK Dons.

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Newcastle's Colback fined £25,000 for betting

Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback is fined £25,000 after accepting an FA misconduct charge related to betting.

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Tony Pulis loses £3.7m Crystal Palace court battle

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis loses a £3.7m High Court battle with former club Crystal Palace.

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Hull City v Newcastle United

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Hull City and Newcastle United.

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Liverpool v Leeds United

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Liverpool and Leeds United.

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'All Notts County first team' to play for reserves

League Two club Notts County will play "all first-team players" in a reserve team fixture against Chesterfield.

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Ex-coach at centre of football abuse scandal in hospital

Ex-Crewe football coach Barry Bennell, at centre of sex abuse scandal, in hospital after incident attended by police

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Football Association child sex abuse review 'not enough'

The FA has been too slow in reacting to allegations of sexual abuse in football, a senior MP says.

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Rodgers Celtic's 'messiah' as Aberdeen flop

Brendan Rodgers' Celtic reign gathers pace as Aberdeen flop in the Scottish League Cup final, writes Tom English.

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Boss Sampson on paternity leave as England women take on the Netherlands

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's friendly between Netherlands women and England women.

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Moussa Sissoko: Tottenham expected more - Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham's Moussa Sissoko is failing to live up to expectations since his £30m summer move, says boss Mauricio Pochettino.

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Palace's Zaha to switch from England to Ivory Coast

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha submits request to Fifa to switch his international allegiance from England to Ivory Coast.

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Barcelona's Real Sociedad draw was 'worst game' under Luis Enrique

Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique says the performance in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad was their "worst game" during his time in charge.

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Premier League: Can Arsenal make it a double and will Mourinho become Sir Alex?

Arsenal set the right records while Jose Mourinho breaks the wrong ones and which striker is feeding off scraps?

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Match of the Day 3: Are Arsenal missing Jack Wilshere after Santi Cazorla injury?

Martin Keown and Trevor Sinclair discuss whether Arsenal are missing Jack Wilshere, who is on loan at Bournemouth, with Santi Cazorla currently injured.

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'A born goalscorer' - Garth Crooks' team of the week

Who is Garth Crooks pleased to see play in the Premier League again? And who was born to score goals? Check out the team of the week.

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Analysis: Why Man Utd's title hopes are over

Jose Mourinho is right - Manchester United are unlucky, but they won't win the title, says Match of the Day 2 pundit Martin Keown.

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Barcelona six behind Real Madrid after draw

Barcelona head into the first El Clasico of the season six points behind Real Madrid after failing to beat Real Sociedad.

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Jose Mourinho will get it right at Man Utd, says Rui Faria

Jose Mourinho's successful record proves he will turn things around at Manchester United, says assistant Rui Faria.

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Ronald Koeman: Everton boss criticises Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku

Everton boss Ronald Koeman is "worried" by Everton's performances after a run of one win in eight Premier League games.

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Celtic: Brendan Rodgers wants another century of trophies after League Cup triumph

Brendan Rodgers wants Celtic to start accumulating their 'next century of trophies' after earning their 100th major honour by winning the League Cup.

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Dani Alves: Juventus defender breaks leg in defeat to Genoa

Juventus defender Dani Alves breaks a leg during his side's surprise 3-1 defeat to Genoa, the Italian champions announce.

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Southampton 1-0 Everton: Puel 'happy' for debutant Josh Sims

Southampton boss Claude Puel is pleased with 19-year-old debutant Josh Sims, after the forward set up Charlie Austin to score the only goal in a 1-0 Premier League win over Everton.

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Man Utd 1-1 West Ham: Rui Faria confident of better results

Manchester United assistant manager Rui Faria believes results will improve after they drew their fifth game in seven league matches.

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Man Utd 1-1 West Ham: Bilic praises Hammers' commitment

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic praises his side's commitment to earn a "great" point in the 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

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Mathieu Debuchy: Arsenal defender fears severe injury - Arsene Wenger

Arsenal right-back Mathieu Debuchy fears he has suffered a severe hamstring injury, manager Arsene Wenger says.

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Southampton 1-0 Everton: Poor start cost Everton - Koeman

Everton manager Ronald Koeman says his side paid the price for a "very poor" start to their game at Southampton, conceding the only goal of the game after 41 seconds to lose 1-0.

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Mourinho sent off as Man Utd held by West Ham

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is sent off for a second time in a month as his side draws 1-1 with West Ham.

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Southampton ruin Koeman's St Mary's return

Southampton striker Charlie Austin scores after just 41 seconds as Everton boss Ronald Koeman loses on his return to St Mary's Stadium.

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Highlights: Dundee 2-1 Inverness CT

Dundee climb off the foot of the Scottish Premiership with victory over 10-man Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Dens Park.

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Highlights: Hearts 3-0 Motherwell

Bjorn Johnsen scores twice as Hearts cruise to a win over Motherwell and move within a point of third place in the Scottish Premiership.

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Highlights: Partick Thistle 1-2 Rangers

Joe Dodoo's dramatic late double snatches victory for Rangers over Partick Thistle at Firhill in the Scottish Premiership.

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Highlights: Ross County 1-1 Hamilton Academical

Ali Crawford's sublime free-kick snatches a point for Hamilton Academical against Ross County in the Scottish Premiership.

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Atletico up to fourth after win at Osasuna

Atletico Madrid cap off a great Sunday for the Simeone family by beating Osasuna to move back into fourth spot in La Liga.

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Arsenal 3-1 Bournemouth: Arsene Wenger happy to win 'tricky' game

Arsene Wenger praises Bournemouth after his Arsenal side beat them 3-1 at the Emirates, saying he was happy to win a "tricky" game.

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Rodgers guides Celtic to Scottish League Cup success

Celtic lift the Scottish League Cup for the 16th time - their 100th major trophy and first under Brendan Rogers - by easing aside Aberdeen.

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Arsenal 3-1 Bournemouth: Cherries will always attack - Eddie Howe

Eddie Howe says it is "not Bournemouth's style" to set up defensively, after they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal despite an attacking performance at the Emirates.

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Everyone's talking about... Swansea 5-4 Crystal Palace

Swansea's nine-goal thriller against Crystal Palace was undoubtedly the highlight of Saturday's games, giving Bob Bradley his first win as Swans boss.

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Simeone stars as Genoa beat leaders Juve

Diego Simeone's son Giovanni scores two early goals as mid-table Genoa stun Serie A leaders Juventus.

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Sanchez double helps Arsenal up to fourth

Alexis Sanchez scores twice as Arsenal end a run of three successive draws with a Premier League victory over Bournemouth.

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Watford 0-1 Stoke City: Referee didn't help Watford - Walter Mazzarri

Watford manager Walter Mazzarri felt the referee had a "bad day" which cost his side during his team's 1-0 defeat to Stoke City.

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Watford 0-1 Stoke City: Different style worked for Stoke - Mark Hughes

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes felt his side's 1-0 victory over Watford was "really satisfying" after missing a number of key players and a change of shape.

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Philippe Coutinho: Liverpool forward to have scan on ankle injury

Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho will have a scan on Monday to discover the full extent of the ankle injury he suffered in the win against Sunderland.

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Stoke earn battling win at Watford

An own goal by goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes earns Stoke City a deserved win as 10-man Watford suffer a first home defeat since August.

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Fifa should 'see sense' over poppy ban - culture secretary

Fifa should drop action against England and Scotland for wearing poppy armbands, says Karen Bradley.

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Bayern Munich: Franck Ribery signs a one-year extension to his contract

Former France international Franck Ribery extends his contract with Bayern Munich by another year to June 2018.

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Swansea 5-4 Crystal Palace: 'Crazy' win is turning point - Bradley

Swansea manager Bob Bradley says the dramatic 5-4 win against Crystal Palace can revitalise his side's Premier League campaign.

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Wayne Rooney on brink of Manchester United history

BBC Sport takes a look at how Wayne Rooney could pass another milestone in his Manchester United career.

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Alan Pardew makes Crystal Palace success about him - Martin Keown

Match of the Day 2 Extra discuss Alan Pardew's struggles with Crystal Palace this season, with Martin Keown suggesting the manager's media persona affects the players' unity.

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Premier League: Saturday's reports & reaction

Reports and reaction from six Premier League games as Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City all win and Swansea beat Crystal Palace.

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Football Association sets up sexual abuse inquiry

The Football Association sets up an internal inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse in football.

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Jurgen Klopp: Sunderland most defensive team I ever saw, says Liverpool boss

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praises his side for beating Sunderland, who he says are the "most defensive" team he has seen.

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Antonio Conte: Leaders Chelsea must stay humble, says manager

Chelsea are a different team from the one that began the season but must stay "humble", manager Antonio Conte says.

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Wayne Rooney on brink of Man United history

BBC Sport takes a look at how Wayne Rooney could pass another milestone in his Manchester United career.

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Odemwingie tweets red card apology during game

Rotherham striker Peter Odemwingie apologises for his red card in the defeat by Leeds on Twitter while the game is still going on.

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Why Crystal Palace players are letting Alan Pardew down - Phil Neville

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew is not to blame for their six-game losing streak, says MOTD pundit Phil Neville

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Chelsea 2-1 Spurs: This victory wasn't easy - Antonio Conte

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says his side must "continue to work and trust in what we are doing" as their victory against Spurs sees them back at the top of the table.

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Crystal Palace: Connor Wickham knee injury is serious, says manager Alan Pardew

Crystal Palace's Connor Wickham faces a long spell out after suffering a "serious" knee injury in the defeat at Swansea.

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Mock funerals and smoke grenade protests – what you missed in the EFL

Two of the EFL's longest winning records go by the wayside as clubs up and down the country do their bit to fight intolerance.

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Bayern win to keep up pressure on RB Leipzig

Mats Hummels scores his first Bundesliga goal for Bayern Munich as they beat Bayer Leverkusen to close the gap on RB Leipzig.

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Monaco thrash Marseille to top Ligue 1

Monaco complete a good week by following up their win over Tottenham with a thrashing of Marseille to move top of Ligue 1.

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Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham: Spurs were the better team - Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham were the better team despite losing 2-1 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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Watch: Scottish League Cup final preview

Michael Stewart and Michael Grant join BBC Scotland's David Currie to preview the Scottish League Cup final between Aberdeen and Celtic.

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Brighton come from behind to beat Fulham

Glenn Murray gets his 11th goal of the season as Brighton come from a goal down to beat Fulham in the Championship.

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Chelsea fight back to end Spurs' unbeaten run

Chelsea remain top of the Premier League table after coming from behind to inflict a first league defeat of the season on Tottenham.

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Swansea 5-4 Crystal Palace: Bradley praises players positivity

Swansea City boss Bob Bradley says the 5-4 victory against Crystal Palace - his first win at the club - could be a turning point in their season.

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Football sex abuse: Crewe launch child abuse investigation

Crewe Alexandra launch independent review of how club dealt with historical child abuse allegations

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Leicester City 2-2 Middlesbrough: Leicester draw feels like defeat - Karanka

Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka says Boro's 2-2 draw with Leicester feels like a defeat and that the result is "unfair" on his "poor team".

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Leicester 2-2 Middlesbrough: Claudio Ranieri hails Foxes' character

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says his side showed great character to come back from a goal down to draw 2-2 with a last-minute penalty at home to Middlesbrough.

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Liverpool 2-0 Sunderland: David Moyes 'frustrated' by Anfield defeat

Sunderland manager David Moyes admits he is "a bit frustrated" after his side kept Liverpool at bay for 75 minutes, before losing 2-0 to the Reds at Anfield.

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Liverpool 2-0 Sunderland: Jurgen Klopp say Black Cats most "defensive" he has seen

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Sunderland were the "most defensive" team he has possibly ever seen and fans had a vital role to play in his side's 2-0 win at Anfield.

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Swansea City 5-4 Crystal Palace: Alan Pardew rues 'period of madness'

Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew says there was a "period of madness of goals" during a dramatic see-saw game which saw his side beaten 5-4 at Swansea - a sixth consecutive Premier League defeat.

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Blackburn end Newcastle's nine-game winning run

Newcastle United's nine-game winning run is ended as Charlie Mulgrew scores the game's only goal for strugglers Blackburn.

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Ronaldo scores twice as Real go seven points clear

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Real Madrid ride their luck to go seven points clear at the top of La Liga.

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Swansea beat Palace in epic nine-goal thriller

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Swansea City and Crystal Palace.

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Liverpool see off Sunderland to move top

Liverpool move back to the top of the Premier League with a win against Sunderland but could face a run of games without Philippe Coutinho through injury.

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Leicester booed in late draw with Boro

Islam Slimani's injury-time penalty rescues a point for Leicester as they twice come from behind against Middlesbrough.

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Hull hit back to hold West Brom

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Hull City and West Bromwich Albion.

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Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho taken off with ankle injury

Liverpool forward Philippe Coutinho is taken off on a stretcher with a protective brace around his leg after being injured against Sunderland.

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Football sex abuse: Victims in other sports 'could speak up'

More child sex abuse victims from other sports could come forward, a leading police officer warns.

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Burnley 1-2 Manchester City: Sean Dyche 'amazed' not to get penalty

Burnley manager Sean Dyche is "amazed" at the decision not to award his team a penalty for a foul on Jeff Hendrick, as the Clarets lost 2-1 at home to Manchester City.

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Burnley 1-2 Manchester City: I am still learning the English game - Pep Guardiola

Man City boss Pep Guardiola says his side are still learning in the Premier League and believes "the influence of the referee's is huge for the way we play" as their 2-1 victory at Turf Moor puts them back on top of the table.

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Aguero double sends Man City top

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero scores twice to help his side come back from a goal down to beat Burnley.

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Rangers rally to beat Partick in injury time

A late brace from substitute Joe Dodoo snatches victory for Rangers against Partick Thistle at Firhill.

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Football sex abuse: Crewe 'knew of claims against Barry Bennell'

Crewe Alexandra were aware of abuse allegations against youth coach Barry Bennell, a former director says.

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Rooney will not face FA charge over conduct while on England duty

Captain Wayne Rooney will not face disciplinary action following his late-night conduct while on England duty.

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FC United of Manchester: Protest club may apply for overdraft

Protest club FC United of Manchester may need to apply for an overdraft in order to address its "worrying" financial position.

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Every Player Counts: Danny Mills & Jack Rutter help EFL launch disability football programme

Former England defender Danny Mills and Paralympics GB player Jack Rutter help launch the 'Every Player Counts' disability football programme.

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Highs and lows of the 'Voice of the Toon'

BBC Sport looks back over the highs and lows of Mick Lowes' 25-year career commentating on Newcastle United.

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Champions League 'so complicated' - Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says his impressive Champions League record is no guarantee of success for Manchester City this season.

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Interviews in full: Footballers speak out over sexual abuse

Chris Unsworth, Jason Dunford, Steve Walters and Andy Woodward claim to have been sexually abused by former Crewe Alexandra coach Barry Bennell.

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RB Leipzig go six clear at top of Bundesliga

RB Leipzig extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga table to six points after an easy win at Freiburg.

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Lansbury treble helps Forest sink Barnsley

Henri Lansbury's hat-trick helps Nottingham Forest make it back-to-back Championship away wins by beating 10-man Barnsley.

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Arsenal v Bournemouth: Howe could be Gunners boss one day - Ake

Bournemouth loanee Nathan Ake believes manager Eddie Howe is an ideal candidate to become the next Arsenal boss when Arsene Wenger eventually leaves the club.

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Football sex abuse claims: Police widen their inquiries

Three police forces say they are looking into allegations of historical child sex abuse within football.

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QPR boss Ian Holloway chooses three words to describe himself

QPR boss Ian Holloway reveals to Football Focus reporter Mark Clemmit the three words he would use to describe himself.

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Jack Wilshere: Arsenal will offer midfielder a new contract says Arsene Wenger

Arsenal will offer Jack Wilshere - who is on a season-long loan at Bournemouth - a new contract, says manager Arsene Wenger.

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Steven Gerrard: Jurgen Klopp & Rafa Benitez lead praise of Liverpool great

Jurgen Klopp, Rafael Benitez and other managers pay tribute to former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard, who retired on Thursday to end a 19-year playing career.

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Mario Balotelli: Nice striker suffers calf injury in training

Ligue 1 leaders Nice will be without Mario Balotelli for at least three matches after the striker suffered a calf injury.

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From gates of 100 to top of the Turkish table

How has a team that was attracting crowds of about 100 until recently gone to the top of the Turkish Super Lig?

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Liverpool v Sunderland: Moyes to 'park double-decker' at Anfield

Sunderland manager David Moyes plans to "park the double-decker bus" in their Premier League match with Liverpool at Anfield tomorrow, but believes that the "two centre-forwards like we've got scoring goals" in Jermain Defoe and Victor Anichebe can offer their own threat.

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Cup ambition for Celtic, not me - Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers says winning the Scottish League Cup would be more important for Celtic than his own career.

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Two Scottish Cup third-round ties postponed

Beith Juniors v Greenock Morton and St Mirren v Spartans Scottish Cup ties are called off, with an inspection due in Methil.

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Chelsea v Spurs a 'very special' match - Eden Hazard

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is relishing Saturday's London derby against Tottenham, saying the fixture is "very special" for him.

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Man City captain Kompany to miss up to six weeks

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will be out for four to six weeks with a knee injury, says manager Pep Guardiola.

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Man City Women to face Danes Fortuna in Champions League last eight

Manchester City will face Danish champions Fortuna Hjorring in the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League.

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Sunderland's Jermain Defoe: I pinch myself over 150-goal tally

Sunderland's Jermain Defoe says he is having to "pinch himself" after scoring his 150th Premier League goal in last Saturday's 3-0 win over Hull.

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Roger East: Referee emails Eddie Howe apology after Stoke penalty 'mistake'

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe receives an email apology from referee Roger East after he failed to award a penalty at Stoke.

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John Mikel Obi: Chelsea midfielder could leave in January

Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi hints he may leave the club in the January transfer window.

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Slaven Bilic: West Ham manager 'not fearful' of losing job & has owners' support

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says he is "not fearful" of losing his job and has the support of the club's owners.

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Coach abused me and took away my career

An ex-footballer who claims he was abused by former Crewe Alexandra coach Barry Bennell says his career and relationships have been ruined.

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Hughes reveals Bony's Chinese Super League sale clause

Stoke boss Mark Hughes says on-loan striker Wilfried Bony has a clause in his contract allowing him to be sold to Chinese Super League clubs in January.

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Alan Pardew: Crystal Palace manager confident over future despite poor form

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says he is confident his future remains at the club despite five successive defeats.

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Forest Green Rovers: The completely vegan football club

Forest Green Rovers replace beef burgers with quinoa on match day.

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The New Saints: Welsh Premier League wins record close

The New Saints will set a new Welsh Premier League record of 16 consecutive wins if they beat Airbus UK Broughton on Friday.

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Coleman hopeful 'absolute machine' Bale can be back in three months

Chris Coleman is optimistic Real Madrid's Gareth Bale will be fit for Wales' World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in March.

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Football sex abuse claims: Two more ex-players speak out

Two more ex-footballers tell the Victoria Derbyshire programme they were abused as children by a coach.

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'Perfect player' Rooney deserves respect - Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Wayne Rooney is "the perfect player", after he breaks Manchester United's European scoring record.

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Vardy was off target in training but will end drought - Ranieri

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri backs Jamie Vardy to end a goal drought which has left him struggling to score in training.

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African Footballer of the Year nominee Ayew's road to success

How BBC AFOTY 2016 nominee Andre Ayew built his career, starting at FC Nania, a club close to his family's heart, before ending up at West Ham.

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Lawro's Premier League predictions v comedian Lloyd Griffith

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on comedian Lloyd Griffith in this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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Football sex abuse claims: Greg Clarke says FA must protect next generation

The Football Association says it must ensure no "new generation of victims", after four ex-players say they were abused as children by coaches.

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Celtic have proved they can compete in Champions League - Craig Gordon

Craig Gordon says Celtic have proved they are not inferior to the Champions League elite, despite finishing bottom of Group C.

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Joleon Lescott: Ex-England defender leaves AEK Athens after three months

Ex-England defender Joleon Lescott leaves Greek club AEK Athens after just three months, after his contract is terminated by mutual consent.

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Sexual abuse in football - what we know so far

How the football sexual abuse scandal has grown since former player Andy Woodward spoke publicly a week ago about his ordeal.

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Youth football volunteer Andy Alcorn wins NI Unsung Hero

Andy Alcorn is named the BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero for Northern Ireland for his work with young footballers in the Coleraine area.

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AFOTY 2016: Three things about 2016 nominee Sadio Mane

We present you with three facts about BBC AFOTY 2016 nominee Sadio Mane, two are true but one is false, can you guess which?

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Swansea disagreements 'will not affect team'

Swansea boss Bob Bradley says disagreements between the club's Supporters' Trust and board will not affect his team.

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Pat Nevin analysis: Are penalties getting harder to score?

BBC football analyst Pat Nevin looks at the ways goalkeepers have improved their odds of saving penalties over the years - but are more spot kicks being missed than in the past?

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Barnet's Joe Payne scores from halfway line against Enfield Town

Barnet youngster Joe Payne scores a goal from just inside the opposition half against Enfield Town in the Middlesex Senior Challenge Cup.

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Steven Gerrard retires: England & Liverpool captain on highs and lows

Former England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard tells Gary Lineker which were the highest moments of his 19-year football career as the 36-year-old announces his retirement.

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Leicester City 'clapper' ban fans not so happy

A group of die-hard Leicester City supporters is banned from using the club's famous cardboard "clappers" at games.

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Bournemouth can beat Arsenal without Wilshere - Arter

Harry Arter believes Bournemouth will feel no pressure against Arsenal, even without Jack Wilshere in their side.

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Football abuse victims 'could number hundreds'

There may be "hundreds" of sexual abuse victims in the world of football, ex-player Paul Stewart says.

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Scotland drop 10 places to 67th in world rankings

Scotland slip 10 places to 67 in the latest Fifa world rankings following defeat by England, who also drop a place.

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Newcastle & Wolves top supporter banning order tables

Almost 2,000 football-related arrests were made in 2015-16, the first rise for three years

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Steven Gerrard: Liverpool great retires after a 19-year career

Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard retires after more than 850 appearances spread over a 19-year career.

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Failures found in council's £10.25m loan to Northampton

A string of failures is found in a council's decision to offer a multimillion-pound loan to Northampton Town Football Club.

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Ed Balls: Norwich City manager Alex Neil has board's backing, says chairman

Norwich City boss Alex Neil has the board's backing despite four straight Championship defeats, says chairman Ed Balls.

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Karl Robinson: Charlton Athletic name ex-MK Dons boss as new manager

League One side Charlton Athletic appoint former Milton Keynes Dons manager Karl Robinson as their new boss.

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Barton training with former club Burnley after Rangers exit

Midfielder Joey Barton is training with former club Burnley as he attempts to improve his fitness after leaving Rangers.

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Football sex abuse claims: NSPCC launches dedicated football hotline

The NSPCC launches a dedicated football hotline after four ex-players speak publicly about being sexually abused by a coach as children.

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AFOTY 2016: Sadio Mane's road to success

We look at the path BBC AFOTY 2016 nominee Sadio Mane took to building his successful career, starting at FC Metz before ending up with a move to Liverpool.

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Rainbow Laces: Football & rugby to support campaign over weekend

Football and rugby will link up with gay rights charity Stonewall this weekend in a show of support for LGBT fans and players.

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Borussia Monchengladbach 1-1 Man City: Guardiola 'lucky' his side cannot face Bayern Munich

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he is "lucky" he cannot face old club Bayern Munich in the Champions League next round, as both clubs qualify second in their groups.

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Rodgers pleased with 'improvement' despite Celtic exit

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says his players need "big credit" despite exiting European football with a 2-0 defeat by Barcelona.

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Arsenal 2-2 Paris St-Germain: No need to panic, says Arsene Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says there is "no reason to panic" but says the Gunners need to "transform draws into wins".

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Toure returns to face Barcelona

Celtic trio Tom Rogic, Kolo Toure and Emilio Izaguirre should return to face Barcelona, who welcome back Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

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Bolton Wanderers: Saudi takeover bid denied by chairman Ken Anderson

Bolton Wanderers chairman Ken Anderson refutes rumours of a takeover by a Saudi-based group.

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Steven Gerrard says MK Dons managerial vacancy came too soon for him

Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard says MK Dons' managerial vacancy came "a bit too soon" for him.

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Henrik Larsson: Former Celtic striker resigns as Helsingborgs boss

Ex-Celtic striker Henrik Larsson steps down as Helsingborgs head coach following the Swedish side's relegation from the top flight.

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Adebayo Akinfenwa: FA investigates alleged racist abuse towards Wycombe striker

The FA is investigating alleged racist abuse towards Wycombe striker Adebayo Akinfenwa during his side's match at Cambridge.

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Alberto Cavasin: Leyton Orient sack manager after seven weeks in charge

League Two side Leyton Orient sack boss Alberto Cavasin after a run of eight defeats in 10 games in all competitions.

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MSP misses committee to help officiate Champions League match

A leading Scottish Conservative MSP missed a parliamentary committee to referee a Champions League match in Portugal.

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Fonte out of squad for Sparta Prague match - team news

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Sparta Prague and Southampton.

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Ex-England player White latest to claim coach sex abuse

Former Manchester City and England forward David White is the latest ex-footballer to say he was sexually abused as a child by a coach.

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Midfield trio doubtful for Dundalk

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Dundalk and AZ Alkmaar.

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AFOTY 2016: Three things about 2016 nominee Riyad Mahrez

We present you with three facts about BBC AFOTY 2016 nominee Riyad Mahrez, two are true but one is false, can you guess which?

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Europa League: Henrikh Mkhitaryan set to start for Manchester United

Henrikh Mkhitaryan could start for Manchester United in their Europa League tie against Feyenoord on Thursday.

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Gareth Bale: Wales and Real Madrid forward suffers ankle injury

Wales and Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale suffers an ankle injury, the Spanish club confirms.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic contract: Man Utd to extend striker's one-year deal

Manchester United will extend striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's one-year contract by a year, says manager Jose Mourinho.

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Court calls for Neymar prison sentence over corruption case

Spanish prosecutors have call for Barcelona forward Neymar to be sent to prison for two years for his part in a corruption case.

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Manchester United fans release video of overnight Old Trafford stay

Fans who hid overnight in the toilets at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium release a video of the stunt.

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Swansea's Ki to miss two weeks with broken toe

Swansea City's South Korean midfielder Ki Sung-yueng is ruled out for around two weeks with a broken toe.

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Ex-England footballer Paul Stewart speaks of sexual abuse

Former England and Tottenham footballer Paul Stewart speaks of being abused as a youth player.

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Fifa investigates Wales & NI over poppy displays

Fifa is investigating the Football Associations of Wales and Northern Ireland over poppy displays during recent games.

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Paddy McNair: Sunderland defender to miss rest of season with knee injury

Sunderland and Northern Ireland defender Paddy McNair is ruled out for the rest of the season with a cruciate knee ligament injury.

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Danny Drinkwater: Leicester midfielder charged with violent conduct by FA

Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwater is changed with violent conduct by the Football Association, for an alleged elbow on Valon Behrami.

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Didier Drogba to leave Montreal Impact at the end of the MLS season

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will leave Montreal Impact at the end of the MLS season after 18 months with the club.

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Leicester 2-1 Club Brugge: Numbers behind Foxes' stunning achievement

Leicester are through to the last 16 of the Champions League, just eight years after they were playing in League One.

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Borussia Dortmund 8-4 Legia Warsaw: The highest-scoring Champions League game in history

BBC Sport looks at some of the best facts and stats behind Borussia Dortmund's record-breaking 8-4 win over Legia Warsaw - the highest-scoring Champions League game in history.

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Monaco 2-1 Tottenham: We couldn't compete on two fronts - Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham struggled to compete in the "two difficult competitions" of the Premier League and the Champions League, after they were knocked out following a 2-1 defeat to Monaco.

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African Footballer of the Year: Mahrez's road to success

We look at the path BBC AFOTY 2016 nominee Riyad Mahrez took to building his successful career starting on the streets of his home town in Algeria before ending up at Leicester City.

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Football must embrace disabled players and supporters - Danny Mills

Former England defender Danny Mills says football must do more to embrace disabled players and supporters as a new initiative is launched.

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Mauricio Pochettino critical of Tottenham mentality after early Champions League exit

Tottenham lacked the quality and mentality to reach the knockout stage of the Champions League, says boss Mauricio Pochettino.

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Delighted Ranieri turns focus to Premier League

Leicester City must use their excellent Champions League form as inspiration to climb the Premier League table, says Claudio Ranieri.

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Charlton hit five at Bristol Rovers

Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Bristol Rovers and Charlton Athletic.

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Gareth Southgate should be named England boss soon, says Danny Mills

Gareth Southgate should be named England boss quickly and get the same deal as predecessor Sam Allardyce, says Danny Mills.

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Crewe 'distressed' by abuse claims

Crewe Alexandra chairman John Bowler speaks to the BBC's Dan Roan, after a second former footballer spoke out about being sexually abused at the club.

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Borussia Dortmund v Legia Warsaw

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Legia Warsaw.

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BBC Sport Unsung Hero: Mike Whittle is the 2016 winner for the South

Winsor United's Mike Whittle, who has volunteered at the club for over four decades, is named BBC Sport Unsung Hero for the South.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Is Man Utd striker worthy of a statue?

BBC Sport looks at the reasons why Zlatan Ibrahimovic will have a statue erected in his honour.

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United States: Bruce Arena named coach to succeed Jurgen Klinsmann

Bruce Arena is appointed United States head coach for a second time, succeeding Jurgen Klinsmann who was sacked on Monday.

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Brendan Rodgers: Celtic have learned from 7-0 mauling in Barcelona

Celtic will not show Barcelona too much respect on the pitch, says manager Brendan Rodgers as he looks to avenge September's 7-0 loss.

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Cardiff City: Vincent Tan converts £8m of debt into equity

Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan converts a further £8m of debt the Championship club owes to him into equity.

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Neuer and Robben miss Bayern trip to Rostov

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between FC Rostov and Bayern Munich.

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AFOTY 2016: Three things about 2016 nominee Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

We present you with three facts about BBC AFOTY 2016 nominee Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, two are true but one is false, can you guess which?

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Vincent Kompany: Manchester City captain out for 'weeks' with knee injury

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has injured his knee and could be out for "weeks", says manager Pep Guardiola.

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Maren Mjelde: Chelsea Ladies sign Norway captain until 2018

Norway captain Maren Mjelde signs for Chelsea Ladies from Norwegian club Avaldsnes IL, agreeing a deal until 2018.

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Kompany missing as Man City face Gladbach

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Borussia Monchengladbach and Manchester City.

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Arsenal v Paris Saint Germain (Wed)

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain.

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Crewe 'making inquiries' over footballer abuse

A football club is "making inquiries and reflecting within" after a former footballer spoke about the sexual abuse he suffered from a coach.

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Serge Aurier: PSG defender refused entry to UK before Arsenal game

Paris St-Germain defender Serge Aurier is stopped from entering the UK and is set to miss their Champions League tie at Arsenal.

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Referees get three-month ban for 'poor performance'

Two referees and an assistant referee are banned by Caf for poor performances in recent 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

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Hamilton & Hearts serve up six-goal thriller - watch highlights

Rakish Bingham and Jamie Walker both score doubles as Hamilton and Hearts share six goals in a Monday night thriller. (UK only)

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Ibrahimovic to get his own statue in Sweden

The Manchester United forward will have a statue erected in his honour after being named Sweden's top player for a 10th straight year

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Fans hid in Man Utd toilet overnight in effort to watch Arsenal game

Two fans hide overnight in toilets at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium in an attempt to watch a game the following day.

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FA's Southgate interview 'is not overcomplicating matters'

Former Football Association executive Adrian Bevington defends the FA's process to appoint the next England manager.

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African Footballer of the Year: Aubameyang's road to success

We look at the path BBC AFOTY 2016 nominee Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang took to building his successful career starting at Dijon before ending up at Borussia Dortmund.

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West Brom 4-0 Burnley: Tony Pulis says Baggies scored at right times

West Brom manager Tony Pulis says his side scored at the right times in their 4-0 home win over Burnley.

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West Brom 4-0 Burnley: Sean Dyche says performance not good enough

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says his side's performance in their 4-0 defeat at West Brom was not good enough.

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Steven Gerrard: Liverpool icon now not in running for MK Dons job

Talks between Steven Gerrard and MK Dons have ended, with the League One side continuing their search for a new manager elsewhere.

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Hamilton and Hearts serve up six-goal thriller

Callum Paterson's late goal gives Hearts a share of the points in a six-goal thriller with Hamilton at New Douglas Park.

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Jurgen Klinsmann: United States sack former Germany boss

Former Germany player and boss Jurgen Klinsmann is sacked as coach of the United States.

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Wales trio Allen, Ramsey and Bale on Uefa shortlist

Wales players Joe Allen, Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale make the 40-man shortlist for Uefa's team of the year.

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Police contacted over Woodward abuse

People contact police after a former footballer spoke about the sexual abuse he suffered from a club coach when he was a child.

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Nick Bunyard: Banned non-league manager 'bet £2,200 on his side to lose one match'

A banned non-league manager staked more than £2,200 on his team to lose a specific game, an FA statement reveals.

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Kane confident as Spurs battle to avoid elimination

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Monaco and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Ronaldo faces old club, two short of 100 European goals

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Sporting Lisbon and Real Madrid.

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Justin Bieber joins Lionel Messi at Barcelona training

Lionel Messi returns to training after illness and is joined by pop star Justin Bieber as Barcelona prepare for Wednesday's trip to Celtic.

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Ranieri eyes 'fantastic achievement' in Europe

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Leicester City and Club Brugge.

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Riyad Mahrez: Leicester winger does not 'want to think' about relegation

Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez does not "want to think" about relegation after the champions lost their sixth league game this season.

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Hector Bellerin: Spain defender signs new Arsenal deal

Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin signs a new long-term deal with the Premier League club.

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Hal Robson-Kanu goal nominated for FIFA Puskas Award 2016

Hal-Robson Kanu's strike for Wales against Belgium at Euro 2016 is among 10 nominated for the FIFA Puskas Award which aims to decide the best goal of the year.

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Alleged racist abuse at Akinfenwa investigated

Cambridge and Wycombe will take "appropriate action" against those involved in alleged racist abuse towards Adebayo Akinfenwa.

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FA will take no action against Jordan Henderson and Adam Lallana

The FA will not take any action against England's Jordan Henderson and Adam Lallana after reports they visited a strip club while on international duty.

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Dalian Atkinson: Living at speed on and off the pitch

Fast cars and girls were of equal importance to football in the early career of Dalian Atkinson.

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West Bromwich Albion v Burnley - team news & preview

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Burnley.

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It would be a dream come true to be in Premier League - award winner Phillips

October's EFL Young Player of the Month, Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips, aims to help his hometown team back to the Premier League.

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Champions League: Barcelona's stalemate with Malaga gives Celtic hope

Barcelona's goalless stalemate with dogged Malaga gives Celtic hope ahead of their European showdown, writes Liam McLeod.

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AFOTY 2016: Yaya Toure's road to success

We look at the path BBC AFOTY 2016 nominee and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure took to building his successful career.

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Football Focus Forum: Should Gareth Southgate get England job?

Dan Walker, Jason Roberts and Danny Mills discuss whether Gareth Southgate should be made permanent England manager.

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MOTD3: Is this Victor Moses' moment?

Match of the Day's Mark Lawrenson says this is Victor Moses' "moment" after the Chelsea wing-back's successful run of games in the first team.

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Berahino returns to French conditioning camp

West Brom striker Saido Berahino says he is positive about his prospects despite being sent back to a French conditioning camp.

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Van Persie double as Fenerbahce beat Galatasaray

Robin van Persie adds to his impressive collection of derby goals by firing Fenerbahce to victory over bitter rivals Galatasaray.

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Garth Crooks' team of the week: Luiz, Defoe, Toure, Mata, Alonso, Courtois

Whose goal had pros purring all the over country? And who spared a referee embarrassment? Both make Garth Crooks' team of the week.

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Chelsea: Victor Moses goes from outcast to key role under Antonio Conte

Chelsea's Victor Moses is ideally suited to his new role as wing-back and is more than just a stop-gap, says MOTD2 pundit Kevin Kilbane

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Nice win to go three points clear

Nice move three points clear at the top of Ligue 1 as Valentin Eysseric scores the only goal of the game against Saint-Etienne.

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Perisic grabs a point for Inter in Milan derby

Ivan Perisic rescues a dramatic derby draw for Inter Milan in Stefano Pioli's first game in charge.

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Middlesbrough 0-1 Chelsea: One mistake punished Boro - Karanka

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka says his team showed they can compete with the best after they lost 1-0 at home to Chelsea, with "one mistake" that led to Diego Costa's goal the only difference between the sides.

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Middlesbrough 0-1 Chelsea: Boro toughest opponent in winning run - Conte

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says his side's 1-0 victory at Middlesbrough proved to be the most difficult in his side's six-game winning run as the Blues go top of the league table.

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Costa strike sends Chelsea top

Diego Costa's 10th goal of the season moves Chelsea top of the Premier League after a dominant win over Middlesbrough.

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Henrik Larsson's son Jordan attacked after club is relegated

Henrik Larsson's son is assaulted by angry Helsingborgs fans after the five-time Swedish champions were relegated from the top flight.

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Newcastle five points clear in Championship

Newcastle United move five points clear at the top of the Championship with a 2-0 win against Leeds at Elland Road.

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Gareth Southgate 'the only candidate' for England - Adrian Bevington

Gareth Southgate is "the only candidate" for the England manager's job, says former FA executive Adrian Bevington.

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Bournemouth's Ibe robbed at knifepoint after training

A Premier League footballer was robbed at knifepoint of a watch reportedly worth £25,000 after his car was struck.

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Yaya Toure's goal-scoring return to the Man City team had everyone talking

Manchester City's Yaya Toure had everyone talking at the weekend as he put two past Crystal Palace in his first league appearance of the season.

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'RB Leipzig can do a Leicester City' - Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel

RB Leipzig can emulate Leicester City's achievements and win the Bundesliga title, says Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel.

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Which Premier League team has English football’s worst record in 2016?

Crystal Palace's miserable 2016 continues, Wenger again fails to get the better of Mourinho, plus the best of the stats from Saturday's matches.

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Wayne Rooney: Ian Wright tells England and Man Utd striker to 'fight back'

Match of the Day pundit Ian Wright says Wayne Rooney should "fight back" against the recent criticism he has received in the press.

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Born in the year 2000 - Juve player makes history

Moise Kean becomes the first player born in the year 2000 to play in Europe's top four leagues after coming on in Juventus' win over Pescara.

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Tottenham 3-2 West Ham: Slaven Bilic agrees with Spurs penalty decision

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says Tottenham's Son Heung-Min was "clever" to go down, but the foul on him was a penalty after Harry Kane's injury-time spot kick inflicted a 3-2 defeat.

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Harry Kane is one of the world's best strikers, says Mauricio Pochettino

Harry Kane is one of the best strikers in the world, says Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino.

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Jose Mourinho: Man Utd are unluckiest team in Premier League

Jose Mourinho says Manchester United are the unluckiest team in the Premier League after Arsenal's late equaliser in a 1-1 draw.

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Tottenham 3-2 West Ham: Spurs showed character - Pochettino

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino praises his side's "character" after they twice came from behind to beat West Ham 3-2 .

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EFL 2016-17: Holloway, Ince & Evans among five things you may have missed

More penalty pain in the Ince household and Ian Holloway's homecoming make the list of five EFL things you may have missed.

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QPR's Holloway avoids 'crying weasel' look on winning return

Ian Holloway says he had to compose himself on his return as QPR boss to avoid looking like a "blubbering weasel".

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Spurs snatch dramatic late win over West Ham

Tottenham maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League season as Harry Kane strikes twice in a 3-2 win over West Ham.

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Yaya Toure 'not surprised' by recall to Manchester City side

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure says he was not surprised by his recall after ending his three-month exile with two goals against Crystal Palace.

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Sunderland 3-0 Hull City: Missed chances frustrate Phelan

Hull manager Mike Phelan is frustrated by his side's missed chances in their 3-0 Premier League defeat to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

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Watford 2-1 Leicester: Ranieiri positive despite defeat

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieiri insists he is "very positive" and praises his players' spirit, despite the Premier League champions losing 2-1 at Watford.

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Wayne Rooney claims he suffered 'disgraceful' treatment on England duty

Wayne Rooney describes his treatment as "disgraceful" after photos were published of him at a wedding at the England team hotel.

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Crystal Palace 1-2 Man City: Pep Guardiola really pleased with 'nice guy' Yaya Toure

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he is "happy" for "nice guy" Yaya Toure after the Ivorian scored two goals on his first league appearance of the season in their 2-1 win away to Crystal Palace.

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Crystal Palace 1-2 Man City: Pardew says dressing room is angry about form

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says his players were "angry" in the dressing room after Manchester City inflicted a fifth straight league defeat.

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Everton 1-1 Swansea: Bradley keen to see more commitment

Swansea City manager Bob Bradley sys he wants to see more commitment from his side after they conceded late on at Everton to deny Bradley his first win with the Swans.

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Stoke City 0-1 Bournemouth: Eddie Howe praises 'resilient' Bournemouth

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe praises his side's resilient performance in their first Premier League away win of the season against Stoke on Saturday.

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Southampton 0-0 Liverpool: Good point for Saints - Puel

Southampton boss Claude Puel says the 0-0 draw at home to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool represents a "good point" for his players.

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Sunderland 3-0 Hull: Moyes salutes 'great striker' Defoe

Sunderland manager David Moyes describes former England international Jermain Defoe as a "great striker" after the forward scores his 150th Premier League goal.

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Everton 1-1 Swansea: Koeman disappointed with first half performance

Everton boss Ronald Koeman says he is disappointed with the Toffees' first half display after they came from a goal down to earn a late draw with Swansea at home.

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Southampton 0-0 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp - Not the best day, not the worst

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side did "ok" in drawing 0-0 at Southampton, despite failing to score for only the third time this season.

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Barcelona held at home by nine-man Malaga

Barcelona play out a goalless draw with Malaga in La Liga as they miss influential forwards Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

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Rangers grab stoppage-time victory over Dundee

Harry Forrester scores with a stoppage-time header to give Rangers victory and send Dundee to the foot of the Premiership.

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Lambert's first Wolves game ends in draw at Preston

Paul Lambert starts his reign as Wolves boss with a goalless draw against Preston at Deepdale.

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Holloway begins second QPR spell with win over Norwich

Queens Park Rangers beat 10-man Norwich as Ian Holloway begins his second spell in charge of the R's with a win.

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Toure double earns Man City win at Palace

Yaya Toure marks his shock return to the Manchester City team with two goals as his side grab a late win at Crystal Palace.

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Leaders Liverpool held at Southampton

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Southampton and Liverpool.

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Sunderland revival continues with win over Hull

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Sunderland and Hull City.

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Leicester's poor away form extended by Watford

Watford score their fastest Premier League goal on their way to a victory over champions Leicester City.

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Late Everton strike denies Bradley first Swansea win

Seamus Coleman's late goal denies Swansea a first victory under manager Bob Bradley, as their winless streak stretches to 11 games.

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Bournemouth beat Stoke for first away win

Bournemouth earn their first away win of the season as Nathan Ake's header ends Stoke's six-game unbeaten Premier League run.

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Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal: Mourinho - Draw feels like a defeat

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho describes Saturday's 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford as feeling "like a defeat".

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Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal: Gunners showed steel - Wenger

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is pleased to see his side score late to claim a 1-1 draw at Manchester United, and admits his team displayed "more steel than style" during the game.

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Arsenal snatch late draw at Man Utd

Olivier Giroud's 89th-minute equaliser earns Arsenal a point and denies Jose Mourinho's Manchester United a victory they deserved at Old Trafford.

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Jose Mourinho: Some England players were in 'worse places than hotel bar'

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho defends his striker Wayne Rooney after the forward is alleged to have dropped in on a wedding party at The Grove hotel while on England duty.

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Scotland caps will come for Celtic's Armstrong - Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers expects Stuart Armstrong to become a top Scotland player but insists he must be left to develop at his own pace.

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Having more sex makes Manchester City players better - Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola denies Samir Nasri's claim that he has banned his Manchester City players from having sex after midnight, instead saying more sex makes "better players".

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The Syrian keeper who escaped the war to rebuild his life in Mansfield

Former professional goalkeeper Fahd Saleh is building a new life in England after fleeing Syria and the threat of torture.

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Jordan Nobbs: Arsenal midfielder wins England player of the year award

Arsenal misdfielder Jordan Nobbs is named England player of the year at the Football Association Women's Football Awards.

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Man City boss Guardiola denies sex ban story

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola denies telling his players to refrain from having sex after midnight.

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Brighton stretch unbeaten run to 11 games with draw against Villa

Glenn Murray scores his 10th goal this season as Brighton draw with Aston Villa to stretch their unbeaten league run to 11 games.

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Leipzig win thriller at Leverkusen to go top

RB Leipzig go top of the Bundesliga after coming from behind to beat Bayer Leverkusen in a thrilling game.

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Celtic win at Kilmarnock to go 13 points clear

Stuart Armstrong's first-half goal guides Celtic past Kilmarnock, and stretches their lead to 13 points at the Scottish Premiership summit.

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Falcao scores again in Monaco win

Radamel Falcao continues his brilliant season with a goal as Monaco beat Lorient to go top of Ligue 1.

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Tom Cairney: Fulham fan sends pocket money to favourite player

Fulham fan Giacomo Marshall, eight, sends his own pocket money to his favourite player Tom Cairney, alongside some tips for improving his game.

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Eden Hazard: Chelsea forward speaks about Jose Mourinho relationship

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard says that he still hopes his former manager Jose Mourinho "can win some games, but not too much".

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Pat Nevin analysis: Why Chelsea's Hazard is reborn in Conte's 3-4-3

BBC football analyst Pat Nevin investigates why Antonio Conte's Chelsea have had so much success playing a 3-4-3 formation, with Eden Hazard flourishing under the new system.

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Bayern's Ribery in contention to start at Dortmund

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's German Bundesliga game between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.

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Man Utd v Arsenal: Jose Mourinho says media respect Wenger but not him

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that despite winning the Premier League 18 months ago the media still respects Arsene Wenger more than him.

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AFOTY 2016: Riyad Mahrez on Warcraft and playing in the World Cup

BBC Afoty 2016 nominee Riyad Mahrez says he was forced to watch the film "Warcraft" and talks about his experience playing at the 2014 World Cup with Algeria.

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Real's Benzema & Ramos set to return for Madrid derby

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Spanish La Liga game between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid.

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Two men given banning orders after London Stadium trouble

Two men are given football banning orders following crowd trouble at West Ham's 2-1 win over Chelsea at the London Stadium.

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Meet the player who can hire and fire managers

Norwegian second-tier side Kongsvinger face the biggest game in their history, with their unorthodox director-manager-player dynamic working in stunning fashion.

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Saturday's Premier League & Championship team news

Read all the team news, best statistics and previews for Saturday's Premier League and Championship fixtures.

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Scottish Premiership match previews

Previews for the weekend's Scottish Premiership action, including team news and match statistics.

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Jose Mourinho: Manchester United boss says he gets no respect from the media

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho hits back at his critics before Saturday's game against Arsenal at Old Trafford.

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Where are the most dangerous places in England to manage?

As managerial dismissals since the start of 2012-13 nears 200, BBC Sport looks at the clubs that have the least job security.

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Lee Cattermole: Sunderland midfielder to miss four months

Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole will be out for at least four months following surgery on torn cartilage in his hip.

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Qatar chief confident of trouble-free World Cup after Euros violence

Qatar '22 World Cup chief Hassan Al Thawadi says there will be alcohol on sale in certain areas at the competition.

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Jack Butland: England goalkeeper could face Stoke selection battle

Stoke boss Mark Hughes says goalkeeper Jack Butland could face a selection battle on his return from injury.

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Gareth Southgate set for England job interview

Gareth Southgate will have an interview for the England job with Football Association officials on Monday.

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Roman Eremenko: CSKA Moscow midfielder handed two-year ban for taking cocaine

CSKA Moscow midfielder Roman Eremenko is banned from football for two years after testing positive for cocaine.

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Crystal Palace to support families of Croydon tram crash victims

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says the club will help support those affected by last week's Croydon tram crash.

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Holloway, Keegan & Johnson - the bosses who went back

BBC Sport looks at bosses, like QPR's Ian Holloway, who make multiple stops at one club on the managerial merry-go-round.

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England v Scotland: Fifa probe more issues over poppies at Wembley

Fifa's disciplinary committee assesses more aspects of England's game against Scotland, including pre-match events.

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Jose Mourinho: Why Man Utd boss risks losing dressing room - John Hartson

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho should think carefully before criticising his players publicly again, says MOTD pundit John Hartson.

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Premier League 'agrees major deal for Chinese TV rights'

The Premier League agrees a new TV rights deal in China, worth up to £560m, the BBC understands.

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FA Cup: Cracking goals from the first-round replays

Watch eight of the best goals from the FA Cup first-round replays, which saw a total of 65 netted over the 16 games.

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The magic of the black box - how Saints sell stars and still get better

Southampton are able to thrive despite selling their best players and losing two managers in three years - find out how.

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Price of Football 2016: Bumper TV deal to 'accelerate' reduction in ticket prices

Premier League fans can expect an acceleration in the reduction of ticket prices from next year, according to a football finance expert.

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Robbie Keane: Former Republic of Ireland striker announces LA Galaxy departure

Former Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane will leave LA Galaxy when his contract expires at the end of the year.

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Highlights and report: Cambridge fight back to avoid shock at Dover

Cambridge fight back to earn an extra-time win over National League Dover and a place in the FA Cup second round.

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FA Cup: Dover Athletic 2-4 Cambridge United (aet) highlights

Late goals deep into extra-time from Medy Elito and Ben Williamson give Cambridge United a 4-2 win away against Dover Athletic in their FA Cup first-round replay at the Crabble.

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Man Utd v Arsenal: Tunnel battles, pizza & goals

BBC Sport picks out some iconic moments between Manchester United and Arsenal in the Premier League, ahead of their showdown at Old Trafford on Saturday.

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Kosovo police 'foil IS attack' on Israeli football team

Police in Kosovo stop a group suspected of planning to attack the Israeli football team last week.

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The size of the task facing Scotland boss Strachan

What do Scotland need to do to realise continuing head coach Gordon Strachan's dream of World Cup qualification?

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Checkatrade Trophy: Team selection fines 'stunt young talent', says Luton Town manager

Luton Town boss Nathan Jones accuses the EFL of "stunting young talent" with selection rules for EFL Trophy games.

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Lawro's Premier League predictions v 80s pop legend Rick Astley

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on 80s pop legend Rick Astley in this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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Gordon Strachan's best bits as Scotland head coach

Gordon Strachan is staying on as Scotland head coach. Here is a selection of his best bits.

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Bob Bradley: Swansea City not a club in crisis

Following reported comments by midfielder Ki Sung-Yeung, manager Bob Bradley has insisted Swansea City are not a club in crisis.

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Paul Pogba: Rick Astley reacts to midfielder's mash-up

Singer Rick Astley reacts to a mash-up video featuring his song 'Never Gonna Give You Up' and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp dismisses Wayne Rooney controversy

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says pictures of Wayne Rooney at a wedding while on England duty are "nothing" and adds that today's players are the most professional ever.

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Disciplinary case opened over England & Scotland wearing poppies

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against England and Scotland for wearing poppies in Friday's World Cup qualifier.

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Strachan to stay on as Scotland boss

Gordon Strachan will remain as Scotland head coach after he is given the backing of the Scottish FA's board.

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Price of Football: Fulham fan's ambition to eat as many pies as possible

BBC Sport meets Fulham fan Jonny Smith, who has made it his mission to eat one pie from every football ground in England, Scotland and beyond.

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Gerrard & MK Dons in contact over manager's job

Ex-England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and MK Dons are in contact over their vacant managerial role.

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Harry Kane and Hugo Lloris want long-term Spurs stays - Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is not concerned that Harry Kane has yet to agree a new contract with the club.

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Safe standing: Celtic's new rail seating explained

BBC Sport's Richard Conway visits Celtic Park to look at how their new safe-standing area works, as Premier League clubs meet to discuss the introduction of safe seating to England's top flight.

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Safe standing: Premier League clubs to have further talks

Premier League clubs are to have further talks about introducing safe standing at top-flight football grounds.

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Philippe Coutinho future at Liverpool - Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp plays down concerns over the future of Philippe Coutinho following speculation about the playmaker's future.

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Manchester United income falls after failing to qualify for Champions League

Manchester United's income falls following their failure to qualify for this season's Champions League.

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Real deals? Take our Price of Football quiz

Football clubs offer all sorts of deals to fans, but which are true and which are false?

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Watch: Why did Messi lead boycott of Argentina's media?

Lionel Messi leads the Argentina squad in boycotting the media following numerous allegations against players.

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Saido Berahino: West Brom striker looks 'sharper' and is near return

West Brom striker Saido Berahino is close to returning from injury and looks "mentally a lot clearer", says boss Tony Pulis.

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Swansea City: Poor on the pitch, in turmoil off it - what's going wrong?

With Swansea City in turmoil on and off the field, BBC Wales Sport looks at the reasons for the club's struggles.

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England players to be banned from nights out while on international duty

England players are banned by the Football Association from having nights off while on international duty.

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A day in the life of an FA Cup hat-trick hero: a 6.30am start and tea in the car

Brackley FA Cup hat-trick hero James Armson reveals he changed into his kit in the car before knocking out Gillingham.

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The match that pitted white players against black players

In 1979 West Bromwich Albion held a match pitting a white team against a black team, writes Adrian Chiles.

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Gremio punished for coach's daughter's 'pitch invasion'

Brazilian club Gremio are punished after the daughter of coach Renato Gaucho 'invaded the pitch' after the team won a cup tie.

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Watch: Stunning Duggan strike earns Man City Champions League last-eight spot

Toni Duggan scores an outstanding goal to earn a draw against Brondby and seal Manchester City's place in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals.

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Hector Bellerin: Arsenal defender out for four weeks, says Arsene Wenger

Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin is ruled out for four weeks with an ankle injury he sustained against Tottenham.

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Daniel Prodan: Rangers signing who never played for first team dies, aged 44

Former Rangers and Romania defender Daniel Prodan dies from a heart attack at the age of 44.

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Price of Football: Cefn Druids - the club with no season ticket holders

BBC Sport's Price of Football study visits Welsh Premier League club Cefn Druids, who are learning to thrive despite not selling a single season ticket.

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Joey Barton gambling charges: Ex-Rangers player to attend Scottish FA hearing

Joey Barton faces a disciplinary hearing at Hampden on Thursday after being accused of breaking Scottish FA rules on gambling.

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Former footballer Andy Woodward tells of sexual abuse

A former footballer talks publicly about the sexual abuse he suffered as a junior from a club coach.

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BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang profile

Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is hoping to win the coveted BBC African Footballer of the Year award for the first time.

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FA Cup: James Armson's hat-trick sends Brackley past Gillingham

Watch Brackley Town's James Armson score a superb hat-trick against Gillingham in the FA Cup, placing his team in the second round to face Blackpool.

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FA Cup: Brackley Town 4-3 Gillingham highlights

A hat-trick from James Armson helps National League North side Brackley Town to a shock 4-3 win at home against League One Gillingham in their FA Cup first-round replay at St. James Park.

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Price of Football 2016: Scottish season-ticket prices fall

The cheapest season ticket available in three of Scotland's top four tiers has dropped, the BBC's Price of Football study shows.

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England: Gareth Southgate is a 'really strong' candidate to become next manager

Gareth Southgate is a strong candidate for the England manager's job, says Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn.

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Price of Football 2016: What do results mean for fans, clubs & the sport?

We look at what the results of the BBC's Price of Football 2016 study might mean for fans, clubs and the future of the sport.

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Non-league Brackley knock out League One Gillingham

Live coverage of Wednesday's FA Cup game between Brackley Town and Gillingham.

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Price of Football 2016: How much is the Championship?

It can now be more expensive to buy an away ticket at a Championship game than the Premier League, a BBC study finds.

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Price of Football 2016: Costs rise but WSL remains most affordable league

The Women's Super League remains the cheapest league in the UK despite a rise in ticket prices, according to a BBC study.

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Price of Football 2016: Premier League cuts cost of tickets

The cost of attending Premier League football has come down in the first season of a record TV rights deal, the BBC's Price of Football study finds.

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Price of Football 2016 calculator: How much does football cost you?

Enter your team to see how the cost of following your club compares with other teams and how much you might spend this year.

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Price of Football 2016: Away tickets can cost more in Championship than Premier League

The Price of Football study looks at how much away tickets cost for Championship fans compared to the Premier League, after the top league introduced a £30 cap on away ticket prices.

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Price of Football 2016: How the Premier League is cutting the cost of tickets

BBC Sport's Natalie Pirks reports on the BBC's Price of Football study, which shows the cost of attending Premier League football has come down.

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FA Cup: Brackley Town take shock lead against Gillingham

James Armson gives National League North side Brackley Town a shock lead at home against League One Gillingham in their FA Cup first-round replay at St. James Park.

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Mourinho was fined for 'putting extra pressure' on ref

Jose Mourinho was fined for putting "extra pressure" on referee Anthony Taylor ahead of Man Utd's trip to Liverpool last month.

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David Flitcroft: Bury part company with manager after 11-game winless run

League One side Bury part company with manager David Flitcroft after a run of 11 games without a win in all competitions.

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Rooney apologises 'unreservedly' over late night

The FA is to review its policies on how players spend free time after pictures emerged appearing to show Wayne Rooney at a wedding.

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AFOTY 2016: Sadio Mane on action films and El Hadji Diouf

BBC AFOTY 2016 nominee Sadio Mane talks about what types of films he like to watch and why El Hadji Diouf is his footballing idol.

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Celtic AGM: Peter Lawwell predicts major changes in European football

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell predicts "there will be change" to the European club football landscape in the coming decade.

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Barcelona president 'convinced' Lionel Messi will stay at the club

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is "convinced" Lionel Messi will end his career at the club.

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Twelve clubs fined for fielding under-strength teams

Luton and Portsmouth are fined £15,000 for breaches of EFL Trophy rules, with 12 clubs in total being punished.

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BAME coaches still 'at a disadvantage' for top football jobs

A report says coaches from BAME backgrounds are still 'at a disadvantage' when it comes to getting top football jobs.

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Jonjo Shelvey: Newcastle United midfielder pleads not guilty to FA charge

Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey pleads not guilty to a charge of using racially abusive language about an opponent.

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Former Southampton player Benali gets freedom of city

A former Southampton footballer who ran and cycled to every Premier League and Championship stadium in two weeks is officially granted the freedom of the city.

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Steve Evans: Mansfield Town appoint former Leeds boss as manager

Former Leeds United boss Steve Evans is appointed as manager of League Two side Mansfield Town.

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Rodgers plays down Gerrard link to Celtic

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says he will not "speculate on" a possible move for former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.

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O'Neill praises Evans' 'unbelievable' commitment to NI

The commitment of Jonny Evans - who played for Northern Ireland despite the arrival of a new baby - is "unbelievable", says boss Michael O'Neill.

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Mannequin challenge: Spain's reply to Jamie Vardy's celebration

The Spanish team reply to Jamie Vardy's mannequin challenge celebration with their own version after a 2-2 draw with England.

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English Football League cancels talks over 100 teams plan

The English Football League cancels talks over plans for 100 teams in five divisions after discussions with the FA broke down.

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Man City women 'will have to dominate' in Denmark

Preview followed by match report of Wednesday's Women's Champions League game between Brondby and Manchester City.

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FA Cup: Newport 4-1 Alfreton Town highlights

Newport County survive a comeback from non-league Alfreton Town as they win in extra time to seal their place in the FA Cup second-round.

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Messi leads Argentina media boycott over Lavezzi marijuana claims

Lionel Messi leads the Argentina squad in a media boycott after criticism and "grave" claims that Ezequiel Lavezzi smoked marijuana.

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FA Cup: Wimbledon 5-0 Bury highlights

Dominic Poleon scores in each half as AFC Wimbledon thrash Bury to set up an FA Cup second round tie at National League North Curzon Ashton.

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NI manager Michael O'Neill takes positives from defeat by Croatia

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the 3-0 scoreline in the friendly defeat by Croatia was "a little harsh" and takes positives despite the defeat

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FA Cup: Coventry 2-1 Morecambe highlights

Two goals from Marvin Sordell ensure Coventry progress into the FA Cup second round with a replay win over Morecambe.

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FA Cup: Halifax Town 2-1 Dag & Red highlights

Substitute Matty Kosylo's wonderful 90th-minute goal puts sixth-tier FC Halifax Town into the FA Cup second round at the expense of 10-man Dagenham & Redbridge.

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FA Cup: Bristol Rovers 4-2 Crawley highlights

Bristol Rovers clinch an FA Cup second-round spot as Matt Taylor scores twice during Rovers' 4-2 extra-time victory at home to Crawley.

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FA Cup: Crewe 1-4 Cheltenham highlights

Cheltenham run riot at Crewe to book an FA Cup second-round date at Sutton United thanks to goals from Danny Wright, Jack Barthram, Billy Waters and Dan Holman.

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Costa Rica 4-0 USA: Jurgen Klinsmann hurt by worst qualifying defeat in 36 years

Coach Jurgen Klinsmann says he was "hurt" by the USA's worst qualifying defeat fir 36 years, a 4-0 loss to Costa Rica.

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Gerrard could play and coach at Liverpool - Lawrenson

Liverpool should offer Steven Gerrard a playing and coaching role following his LA Galaxy exit, says Mark Lawrenson.

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Herrera elbowed me in the face - Dier

England midfielder Eric Dier says he was was elbowed in the face by Spain's Ander Herrera during the sides' 2-2 draw at Wembley.

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Gareth Southgate: Interim England manager says he has proved he can handle job

Gareth Southgate says he has proved he can handle big occasions during his spell as England's interim manager.

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Swindon Town: Does Tim Sherwood manage the Robins or not?

Swindon Town director of football Tim Sherwood appears to spend Tuesday's FA Cup defeat to Eastleigh managing the team from the bench.

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England 2-2 Spain: England player ratings from Wembley

Marks out of 10 for the players at Wembley as England concede two late goals in Gareth Southgate's final game as interim manager.

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Adam Lallana: Liverpool midfielder injured on England duty

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Southampton after limping off during England's draw with Spain.

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Price of Football 2016: Results from BBC study at 22:00 GMT on November 16

Our 2016 Price of Football study is released on Wednesday on the BBC Sport website and across the BBC at 22:00 GMT.

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Solihull Moors defeat Yeovil Town on penalties

National League Solihull Moors reach the FA Cup second round for the first time as they beat League Two Yeovil on penalties.

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Mannequin challenge: Jamie Vardy leads England players in standing-still craze

England players do the mannequin challenge in their draw with Spain, becoming the latest sports stars to embrace the craze.

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FA Cup: Collins scores Notts County's second goal

Aaron Collins doubles Notts County's lead against Boreham Wood in their FA Cup first-round replay.

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FA Cup: Notts County 2-0 Boreham Wood highlights

Watch highlights as League Two Notts County beat National League side Boreham Wood 2-0 in their FA Cup first round replay.

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FA Cup: Swindon 1-3 Eastleigh highlights

Watch highlights as National League Eastleigh go to League One Swindon Town in their FA Cup replay and beat the side who play two tiers above them 3-1.

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Eastleigh stun Swindon in FA Cup

Andy Drury scores as National League side Eastleigh stun League One Swindon to move into the second round of the FA Cup.

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FA Cup: Mandron penalty extends Eastleigh's lead

Mikael Mandron converts from the penalty spot to put Eastleigh 3-0 up at Swindon in their FA Cup first-round replay.

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FA Cup: Forte opens the scoring for Notts County against Boreham Wood

Jonathan Forte opens the scoring for Notts County in their FA Cup first-round replay against Boreham Wood.

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FA Cup Andy Drury's chip doubles Eastleigh's lead at Swindon

Andy Drury doubles Eastleigh's advantage at Swindon Town as the non-league side go 2-0 up in their FA Cup replay.

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FA Cup: Jai Reason puts non-league Eastleigh ahead at Swindon

Jai Reason puts non-league Eastleigh ahead at Swindon in their FA Cup first-round replay.

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Italy v Germany

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's International Friendlies game between Italy and Germany.

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Bobby Campbell: Bradford City record goalscorer dies at the age of 60

Former Bradford City and Northern Ireland striker Bobby Campbell dies at the age of 60.

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Atletico Madrid investigate after player claims she was filmed in shower

Atletico Madrid are helping police after an opposing player says someone tried to film her in the shower at the club.

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AFOTY 2016: Yaya Toure on horror films, fighting with Kolo and Nations Cup glory

BBC AFOTY 2016 nominee Yaya Toure tells us about his love of horror films, fighting with brother Kolo and winning the 2015 Nations Cup.

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Steven Gerrard: Ex-Liverpool captain to leave LA Galaxy

Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard confirms he will leave MLS club LA Galaxy.

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Get Inspired: Alex Scott meets aspiring young footballers

Arsenal and England footballer Alex Scott meets some young aspiring players at a special training session.

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Jodie Taylor: Arsenal striker makes England squad on return from injury

Arsenal striker Jodie Taylor has been included in Mark Sampson's squad for against the Netherlands.

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Scott Sinclair: Celtic forward hopes Euro displays lead to England call-up

Scott Sinclair believes his performances for Celtic in the Champions League can lead to an England call-up.

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Gary Speed: Leeds and Newcastle to unite for tribute to late midfielder

Leeds United and Newcastle United will combine to pay tribute to former midfielder Gary Speed at Sunday's game.

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ATP World Tour Finals: Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares beat Bryan brothers

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares are within sight of the semi-finals after beating Americans Bob and Mike Bryan at the ATP World Tour Finals.

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The Premier League Show: Ronald Koeman says he used to fight with Van Gaal

Everton boss Ronald Koeman admits he and Louis van Gaal used to fight when the Dutch pair were manager and technical director respectively at Ajax.

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Manchester City: Pep Guardiola's rules for a good night's sleep

Pep Guardiola wants his Manchester City players to refrain from having sex after midnight, according to on-loan midfielder Samir Nasri.

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Choose your Scottish Premiership team of the month

Select 11 players from a squad of 23 to make up your Scottish Premiership Team of the Month for October.

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FA Cup: Curzon Ashton 3-1 Westfields highlights

Watch highlights of Curzon Ashton's 3-1 first round replay victory over Westfields in the FA Cup.

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Steve Evans: Mansfield Town contact ex-Leeds and Rotherham manager's agent

Mansfield Town make contact with the agent of ex-Leeds boss Steve Evans about their managerial vacancy, reports BBC Radio Nottingham.

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FA Cup: Stourbridge 3-0 Whitehawk highlights

Stourbridge hit three second-half goals as they beat Whitehawk to earn an FA Cup second-round tie against League One side Northampton.

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Will Keane: Hull City striker out for a year with knee ligament damage

Hull City striker Will Keane is ruled out for 12 months with knee ligament damage.

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Mannequin Challenge: Dan Walker and Football Focus team take part

Dan Walker is in three places at once as Football Focus does the Mannequin Challenge.

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England v Spain: Can Gareth Southgate secure the England job with a win?

Dan Walker is joined by Martin Keown and Gary Caldwell for this week's Focus Forum as they look ahead to England's friendly against Spain at Wembley on Tuesday.

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Paige Williams: Why England youth international chose the Italian dream

How a 17-hour car journey and some language lessons led to double success for England Under-23 defender Paige Williams.

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Joe Hart: England goalkeeper learning from Euro 2016

England keeper Joe Hart admits he could have been over-hyped during Euro 2016 and says he is trying to "channel" his pre-match energy.

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'Germany does not own the game' - San Marino call for apology from Muller

San Marino officials want an apology from Germany forward Thomas Muller and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge after comments made about the team.

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England U21s' 15-game unbeaten run ended by France

England Under-21s see their 15-match unbeaten run come to an end as Celtic striker Moussa Dembele scores twice for hosts France.

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Stourbridge earn second-round tie against Northampton

Stourbridge score three second-half goals to beat Whitehawk and earn an FA Cup second-round tie against Northampton.

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Curzon through to face AFC Wimbledon or Bury

Curzon Ashton will host AFC Wimbledon or Bury in the second round of the FA Cup following victory over Westfields.

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Schweinsteiger meets with MLS side Chicago Fire

Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger meets with MLS side Chicago Fire as he looks likely to move in January.

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Russell Slade: Charlton Athletic part company with manager

Charlton Athletic part company with boss Russell Slade after less than six months in the job, BBC London understands.

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BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016: Andre Ayew profile

BBC African Footballer of the Year nominee Andre Ayew divulges his favourite TV show, his best friends are on the Ghana team and his best moment playing for his country.

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Mansfield Town: Adam Murray quits as manager

Adam Murray has left his position as manager of League Two side Mansfield Town.

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England v Spain: Southgate excited by 'challenge'

England interim coach Gareth Southgate describes Tuesday's friendly at Wembley with 2010 World Cup winners Spain as a "really exciting challenge".

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Northern Ireland's O'Neill 'has not given Scotland job second thought'

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill downplays any suggestion he could be interested in any possible managerial vacancy with Scotland.

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Video replays to be used in semi-live trial at Italy v Germany friendly

Video replays will be used for key decisions as part of a semi-live trial in Italy's friendly with Germany on Tuesday.

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The New Saints to face St Mirren in cup semis

The New Saints are away to St Mirren, while Queen of the South host Dundee United, in the Irn-Bru Cup semi-finals.

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Frank Lampard to leave MLS side New York City

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says he is leaving MLS side New York City.

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Henderson to captain England against Spain

Midfielder Jordan Henderson will captain England against Spain on Tuesday, with Wayne Rooney not starting the friendly at Wembley.

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Netherlands captain Van den Berg joins Reading Women

Netherlands captain Mandy van den Berg joins Reading Women from Liverpool on a permanent deal.

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Carroll called into Northern Ireland squad for friendly

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's international friendly game between Northern Ireland and Croatia.

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