FA People's Cup: Semi-final goals analysed by Football Focus' Kevin Kilbane

Ex-Republic of Ireland midfielder Kevin Kilbane joins Football Focus presenter Dan Walker to analyse some of the goals from the FA People's Cup semi-finals.

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Derby beat QPR in Rowett's first home game

Gary Rowett's first home game as Derby manager ends in victory as the Rams' slim play-off hopes are boosted by beating QPR.

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Ben Gibson: Boro chairman connection made people doubt me

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson says he has always been "written off" by people who think he was picked due to being the nephew of Boro chairman Steve Gibson.

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Can Man City Women add Champions League to trophy haul?

Manchester City Women are on course to win five major trophies in less than nine months, after going through to the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time.

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EFL Trophy final: Coventry fans can make all the difference - Mark Robins

Coventry manager Mark Robins says their fans can make "all the difference" in their EFL Trophy final against Oxford United, making reference to their 1987 FA Cup final victory.

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Meet Deaf Rhinos, the deaf football team from Greater Manchester

Meet Deaf Rhinos, the deaf team from Greater Manchester playing in the FA People's Cup semi-finals.

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Brendan Rodgers wants to 'give more years' to Celtic

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says he wants to "give more years" to the club, with the Glasgow giants on the brink of winning their sixth consecutive Scottish Premiership title.

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Ben Turner: Burton Albion defender found guilty of racially abusing opponent

Burton defender Ben Turner is banned for five games after a disciplinary panel finds him guilty of racially abusing an opponent.

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Leicester 'not safe' from relegation - Shakespeare

Leicester City are not yet safe from Premier League relegation, says manager Craig Shakespeare.

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Pep Guardiola: Arsenal at Emirates is 'always difficult'

Pep Guardiola says playing at the Emirates is "always difficult" as he found with his Bayern Munich and Barcelona teams, but says his players are not worried about playing there.

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Coutinho & Firmino in contention for Merseyside derby

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

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Wenger 'not helping' Arsenal, says ladies' coach Smith

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is "not helping" the club by delaying an announcement on his future, says Arsenal Ladies legend Kelly Smith.

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Manchester United: Jose Mourinho 'regrets' Bastian Schweinsteiger treatment

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he regrets the way he treated Bastian Schweinsteiger after not including him in his 23-man squad earlier this season.

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'Traitor' Higuain set for Napoli return

Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain is set to return to former club Napoli for the first time following his record £75m move.

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FA People's Cup: top 10 magic moments from the semi-finals

Pile-ons, tekkers and when tackles go wrong - relive 10 magic moments from the FA People's Cup semi-finals.

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FA People's Cup: U14 skins England U21 internationals in kickabout before semi-finals

London Elite's Adam amazes England Under-21 internationals with some silky skills during in a friendly kickabout before the FA People's Cup semi-finals.

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Howe wins first Premier League manager award

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is named Barclays Manager of the Month for the first time.

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'Don't underestimate power of Anfield' - Bosses on Merseyside derby

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Everton manager Ronald Koeman look ahead to to Saturday's Merseyside derby, with the Toffees looking for their first win at Anfield for 18 years.

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Man Utd's Smalling & Jones face long injury lay-off

The injuries suffered by defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones on England duty are "long term", says their Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.

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Women's Champions League: Manchester City 'need Lyon tie to see where their game is at'

Manchester City Women's Champions League semi-final against Lyon will show where their game is at, says boss Nick Cushing.

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Republic not protecting McCarthy - Everton boss Koeman

Everton manager Ronald Koeman accuses Republic of Ireland counterpart Martin O'Neill of "not protecting" midfielder James McCarthy.

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Jurgen Klopp does not blame Gareth Southgate for injury to Adam Lallana

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he does not blame Gareth Southgate for Adam Lallana's injury sustained on England duty.

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Southampton's Claude Puel talks about compatriot Arsene Wenger

Claude Puel says Arsene Wenger encouraged him to join Southampton in the summer, and adds that he hopes the Arsenal manager is still with the Gunners next season.

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Chelsea and Paulo Ferreira's extraordinary loan system

BBC Sport take a look at Chelsea's extraordinary loan system run in part by former player Paulo Ferreira.

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Taylor 'desperately sorry' for tackle - Bruce

Wales and Aston Villa left-back Neil Taylor is sorry for the tackle that broke Seamus Coleman's leg, says Steve Bruce.

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Life too short to worry about Berahino - Pulis

West Brom boss Tony Pulis wishes former striker Saido Berahino all the best at Stoke City and says life is too short to worry about the past.

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Fifa completes internal investigation & passes on further evidence

Fifa passes on further evidence to Swiss and US authorities as it completes its internal investigation into alleged corruption.

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Exeter boss backtracks on 'he could play with broken arm' quip

Exeter boss Paul Tisdale rules out broken arm victim Craig Woodman, despite once saying he could play with such an injury.

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Premier League: Richard Scudamore says clubs are 'aggrieved' by lack of recognition

Premier League clubs "feel aggrieved" at the lack of recognition for their community work, chief executive Richard Scudamore says.

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Kante? Ibrahimovic? Hazard? Pundits pick Player of the Year - and you can vote for yours

With voting for the PFA Player of the Year award about to close, 15 BBC pundits reveal who they think should land the prize.

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Celtic boss Rodgers backs Brown for Scotland

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says he will "find a solution" for captain Scott Brown playing for Scotland against England.

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Aberdeen look to delay Celtic title celebrations

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Scottish Premiership game between Dundee and Aberdeen.

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Van Dijk 'unlikely' to return this season

Southampton centre back Virgil van Dijk is unlikely to play again this season as he recovers from a damaged ligament in his foot.

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Saido Berahino: Drugs ban from a spiked drink, says Stoke striker

Stoke striker Saido Berahino tells Football Focus the eight-week drugs ban he served this season came after his drink was spiked.

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Michel Platini: Fifa boss Sepp Blatter wanted to make me his last scalp

Former Uefa president Michel Platini accuses Fifa counterpart Sepp Blatter of being determined to make him "his last scalp".

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FA and PFA to commission study into potential links between football and brain disease

The FA and the PFA are set to commission a study into potential links between degenerative brain disease and playing football.

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Saido Berahino: Stoke City striker explains his drugs ban

Stoke City striker Saido Berahino says he "didn't know how" drugs got into his system, which led to him serving an eight-week suspension when he was at West Bromwich Albion.

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Premier League predictions: Omid Djalili takes on Mark Lawrenson

Comedian and Chelsea fan Omid Djalili is this week's challenger for Mark Lawrenson, predicting another win for the table-toppers this weekend against Crystal Palace.

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Premier League predictions: Lawro v comedian and actor Omid Djalili

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on comedian and actor Omid Djalili in this week's Premier League predictions.

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Impossible for me to manage Barcelona - Pochettino

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says it would be "impossible" for him to ever manage Barcelona because he is an "Espanyol man".

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Leyton Orient: Has Omer Riza just taken the hottest seat in football?

After Leyton Orient move on to their fifth manager of the season, BBC Sport takes a look at some of the hottest seats in world football.

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Fifa proposes six-team World Cup play-off for 2026

Fifa is proposing a six-nation play-off to decide the last two places at the expanded 48-team World Cup in 2026.

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When tempers flare in Scottish football

We look back on some manager bust-ups, players going head-to-head and scuffles from recent years in Scottish football.

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Bastian Schweinsteiger: Chicago Fire midfielder asked if club can win World Cup

Former Man Utd midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is left confused after being asked by a reporter if new club Chicago Fire can win the World Cup.

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Impossible for me to manage Barca - Pochettino

Tottenham manager and Espanyol fan Mauricio Pochettino says it would be "impossible" to ever manage La Liga giants Barcelona.

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Sunderland striker Watmore saves elderly boat crash trio

Duncan Watmore hauls passengers from the water after their boat is ripped in half.

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Everton's Funes Mori suffers injury blow

Everton's Ramiro Funes Mori could miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury on international duty.

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'Jesus didn't please everyone' - Ronaldo sculptor defends bust

Emanuel Santos says his statue of the football player unveiled in Madeira is "a matter of taste".

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Cristiano Ronaldo's statue: Internet reacts to bizarre statue of Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo's bizarre statue at Madeira airport has overshadowed the renaming ceremony in his honour, causing the designer to come out and defend himself.

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West Ham: Slaven Bilic 'focused' on manager's role at Hammers

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic shrugs off speculation about his future at the club, saying he is just "focused on the next game".

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Premier League Show: Liverpool & Everton on similar level - Tony Bellew

Evertonian boxer Tony Bellew says Liverpool and Everton are at a "very, very similar level" during a round-table discussion about the upcoming Merseyside derby on the Premier League Show.

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Morton boss Jim Duffy 'embarrassed' by fracas with Hibernian's Neil Lennon

Greenock Morton manager Jim Duffy says he is "embarrassed" by his conduct during a clash with Hibernian boss Neil Lennon.

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Arsenal: Arsene Wenger future 'not completely sorted out yet'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is "very clear" about his future at Arsenal, but the situation "has not been completely sorted out yet".

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Fifa investigates Taylor's tackle on Coleman

Fifa opens proceedings against Neil Taylor following the Wales full-back's challenge on Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman.

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Carlton Cole: Former West Ham striker joins Michael Essien at Indonesian club

Striker Carlton Cole is to be reunited with ex-Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien after joining Indonesia club Persib Bandung.

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James McClean pitches in with kids with Down's syndrome

Republic of Ireland footballer plays match in Derry after manager's appeal on social media.

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Arsene Wenger thinks Sanchez & Ozil want to stay but is coy on own future

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he thinks Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez will stay at the club but says his future is not yet finalised.

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Danny Webb: Leyton Orient boss resigns after two months in charge

Leyton Orient boss Danny Webb resigns after two months in charge of the League Two bottom club.

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Man City confident of reaching Champions League semi-finals

Preview followed by match report of Thursday's Women's Champions League game between Manchester City and Fortuna Hjørring.

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Liverpool v Everton: How well do you the Merseyside derby?

It is the Merseyside derby on Saturday so test your knowledge of the men who have defined this fixture over the Premier League years.

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Empathy, clarity, honesty - how Dyche is building more than just team spirit

Ex-England goalkeeper and BBC Sport pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis looks at how manager Sean Dyche's philosophy is shaping Burnley's future.

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Championship leaders Hibs draw with Morton

Hibs remain 10 points clear at the top of the Championship after drawing with Morton, with both sides having a player sent off.

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger should stay on as manager, says Alex Iwobi

Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi wants Arsene Wenger to remain as manager and says criticism of the Frenchman is "unfair".

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Pogba among Man Utd absentees for West Brom game

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

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Newcastle United tea lady Kath Cassidy dies aged 90

Newcastle United's "legendary" tea lady Kath Cassidy, has died at the age of 90, after working at St James' Park for 52 years.

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Burnley: Premier League side post £3.7m loss for year to June 2016

Burnley post a net loss of £3.7m for the year to June 2016 - a result they attribute to funding their Championship promotion campaign.

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Vauxhall drops UK home nations sponsorship deals

The car maker wants to put money into marketing specific models.

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Bizarre Ronaldo statue overshadows airport naming event

The questionable likeness was revealed at a ceremony to name Madeira airport after the footballer.

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Coventry City: 'Wembley should not be about protesting', say Sky Blues fans

Coventry fans are advised to temper their protests against owners Sisu during Sunday's EFL Trophy final at Wembley.

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Erik Lamela: Tottenham midfielder out for the season

Tottenham midfielder Erik Lamela is ruled out for the remainder of the season because of a hip injury.

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Manchester City Women 'expect to win' Champions League quarter-final

Manchester City Women's boss Nick Cushing says his side will be looking to win their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Fortuna Hjorring.

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Video assistant referees could be used in EFL Cup next season

Video assistant referees could be used in English football as early as August, bringing forward the start of a planned trial.

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Tottenham may play at White Hart Lane in 2017-18

Tottenham could continue playing at White Hart Lane next season, according to chairman Daniel Levy.

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Kenya player takes gun-threat case to Fifa

Kenya international Clifton Miheso complains to Fifa over his claim he was forced at gunpoint to end his Golden Arrows contract.

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Wife blames China player's affairs for error

A Chinese player's wife claims his extra-marital affairs are behind his embarrassing mistake in a World Cup qualifying defeat to Iran.

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Lionel Messi: Barcelona 'indignation' at forward's Argentina ban

Barcelona describe Lionel Messi's four-match international ban with Argentina as "unfair and totally disproportionate"

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Chris Hughton feels there is an 'enthusiasm for change' over roles for black managers

Chris Hughton feels there is a "real enthusiasm for change" to give equal opportunities for black and minority ethnic (BME) managers in England.

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Ian Cathro: Hearts' Craig Levein should leave match day to coach - Steven Pressley

Hearts director of football Craig Levein should leave match-day team matters to coach Ian Cathro, says Steven Pressley.

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Brazil first team to qualify for World Cup finals

Brazil become the first side to seal their place at the World Cup finals in Russia next year following a 3-0 win over Paraguay.

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Humble & quiet, intelligent & athletic - how do you create the next N'Golo Kante?

What shaped him? Just how good is he? And what are Premier League clubs doing to create the next N'Golo Kante?

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Seamus Coleman: O'Neill says Republic star expected to leave hospital on Wednesday

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill says Seamus Coleman is expected to be released from hospital on Wednesday.

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Argentina beaten by Bolivia hours after Messi banned

Argentina lose to Bolivia in World Cup qualifying, just hours after captain Lionel Messi is given a four-game ban.

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Swedes ground Ronaldo before airport accolade

Cristiano Ronaldo scores on his home island of Madeira, a day before the local airport is to be named in his honour, as Portugal lose to Sweden.

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Two wrongs made right - video ref contributes to Spain victory

Video technology is used to reverse two incorrect decisions as Spain beat France in a friendly in Paris.

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Dundee United claim overdue win

Dundee United claim their first league win since early February and move to within a point of Morton by beating Ayr United.

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Checkatrade Trophy: Revamped competition has a future - EFL chief Shaun Harvey

Changing the format of the EFL Trophy was "worth doing" and the competition has a future, says EFL chief executive Shaun Harvey.

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Scotland U21s held to goalless draw

Scotland's under-21 side are held to a goalless stalemate by Estonia in a friendly at the Paisley 2021 Stadium.

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Newcastle United tea lady Kath Cassidy dies aged 90

Kath Cassidy was "legendary" and had been serving tea since 1963.

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Form 'not a priority' for England boss Sampson

Mark Sampson says form "isn't a priority" after announcing he will name England's Euro 2017 squad three months before the finals.

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Latest from Netherlands v Italy

Live coverage of Tuesday's international friendlies game between Netherlands and Italy.

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Benteke scores twice as Belgium & Russia share six goals

A Christian Benteke double is not enough for Belgium as Russia stage a late comeback to draw their international friendly.

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Climate change fears over new Everton stadium

Researcher says rising sea levels call into question the wisdom of Everton's waterfront stadium plans.

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Euro 2017: England women's team mindset is to win Euros - Mark Sampson

England coach Mark Sampson says his team have the right mindset and insists they "can win" Euro 2017 after finishing third at the 2015 World Cup in Canada.

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Adam Lallana: Liverpool midfielder suffers thigh injury on England duty

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana suffers a thigh injury while playing for England that could keep him out for up to a month.

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Euro 2017: England boss Mark Sampson will name his squad three months in advance

England boss Mark Sampson will name his Euro 2017 squad more than three months before the tournament begins in the Netherlands.

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Coleman injury can 'motivate Everton' against Liverpool

Everton will draw motivation from the horrific leg break suffered by Seamus Coleman when they travel to Liverpool, says captain Phil Jagielka.

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Messi gets four game ban hours before kick-off for official insult

Lionel Messi is banned for four international matches - just five and a half hours before Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Bolivia kicks off.

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Pitch invasion sees Senegal v Ivory Coast friendly abandoned

A pitch invasion sees Senegal's Lamine Gassama tackled by a fan as their friendly with Ivory Coast in Paris is abandoned.

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Tevez's Chinese club hit by stadium fire

Investigations start after Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua's Hongkou stadium is damaged by a fire.

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Partizan Belgrade's European ban lifted after three years

Partizan Belgrade have their ban on playing in European competitions lifted after providing evidence they had cleared unpaid debts.

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World Cup qualifying: Syria defeated by South Korea in latest match

Syria's hopes of reaching their first World Cup suffer a blow after they lose their latest qualifier 1-0 in South Korea.

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Chinese Super League: Shanghai Shenhua's Hongkou stadium damaged by fire

Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua's Hongkou stadium has been damaged by a fire.

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Urban myths? Fast tracks? FA 'ups ante' in search for more top-level English coaches

Only one manager in England's top two leagues has won a full England cap, so what is the Football Association doing to increase that?

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Loftus-Cheek scores twice in convincing win for England U21s

Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek scores twice as England Under-21s beat their Danish counterparts in Randers.

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'The day I told Mourinho I wanted to leave Man Utd'

Northern Ireland defender Paddy McNair recalls the day he told Jose Mourinho of his desire to leave Manchester United.

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Man City fined £35,000 over penalty protests

Manchester City are fined £35,000 by the Football Association for failing to control their players during the draw with Liverpool.

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Dinamo's Ademi has doping ban cut to two years

The Court of Arbitration for Sport reduces Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Arijan Ademi's doping ban to two years following an appeal.

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The Netherlands: The demise of a famous football nation

Having sacked coach Danny Blind and languishing in fourth in their World Cup qualifying group, BBC Sport asks what has happened to the Netherlands football team.

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World Cup 2018: Scotland look forward to visit by England

Gordon Strachan's Scotland side look ahead to their next World Cup qualifier at home to England following a 1-0 victory over Slovenia.

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EFL awards: Chris Wood, Dwight Gayle & Anthony Knockaert on Championship shortlist

Chris Wood, Dwight Gayle and Anthony Knockaert are nominated for the EFL's Championship Player of the Year award.

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Northern Ireland 'confident' in bid to reach World Cup

Northern Ireland's exploits at Euro 2016 has given them confidence in their bid to reach their first World Cup since 1986, says striker Jamie Ward.

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Women's FA Cup: Man City host Liverpool, Chelsea visit Birmingham City

Manchester City Women are to host Liverpool in the Women's FA Cup semi-finals, while Chelsea will visit Birmingham City.

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Brady to captain Republic for Iceland friendly

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's international friendly game between the Republic of Ireland and Iceland.

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Robertson targets Scotland win over England

Left back Andy Robertson believes a victory against England will give Scotland a huge chance of reaching the 2018 World Cup.

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Notts County Ladies: HMRC winding-up case adjourned again until July 2017

A winding-up petition against Notts County Ladies is adjourned again, with the club given until July to pay their debts.

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Ghana coach ends seven-week hotel sit-in over bonuses

A former member of Ghana's coaching team, Gerard Nus, ends his sit-in protest as he is paid all his bonuses by the football association.

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Michael O'Neill on massive games facing Northern Ireland

Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland's home World Cup qualifiers against Germany and the Czech Republic will be hugely important.

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'My kids would not talk about their mum' - Ferdinand

The ex-footballer, whose wife died in 2015, says his children would walk away from talking about it.

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'I've not moved on' - Rio Ferdinand shares his struggle with grief

Rio Ferdinand opens up about how hard it has been to cope with his wife's death.

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FA People's Cup: semi-finals sizzle in the sun

A fantastic regional semi-final round of the FA People's Cup draws to a close, with a Wembley trophy lift one step closer.

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Scotland 1-0 Slovenia: Gordon Strachan hails match-winner Chris Martin

Gordon Strachan says Chris Martin 'is in a great club' of Scotland players to have been booed after his precious winner.

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World Cup 2018: NI manager O'Neill lauds strikers Ward and Washington

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill praises goalscorers Jamie Ward and Conor Washington after the 2-0 win over Norway.

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Skipper Steven Davis praises Northern Ireland's game management in win over Norway

Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis praises the team's "game management" as two first-half goals set up a crucial 2-0 World Cup qualifier win over Norway at Windsor Park.

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England 2-0 Lithuania: What now for Gareth Southgate's team?

An honourable defeat by world champions Germany and an expected win over Lithuania - a look at what the future holds for Gareth Southgate's England.

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Jermain Defoe's England return a 'great story', says Gareth Southgate

Jermain Defoe's England return is a "great story" says manager Gareth Southgate after the striker scores in Sunday's 2-0 win over Lithuania.

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'I would have put my house on Defoe scoring'

England manager Gareth Southgate praises striker Jermain Defoe saying he "would have put his house on him scoring" in their 2-0 victory over Lithuania in a World Cup qualifier.

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England: What is Gareth Southgate's best XI? Select yours

Does England manager Gareth Southgate know his best XI yet? BBC's chief football write Phil McNulty has selected his and you can have a go too.

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England 2-0 Lithuania: How the players rated

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses the performances of England's players in their 2-0 win over Lithuania.

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Danny Blind sacked as Netherlands head coach after Bulgaria defeat

The Netherlands sack Danny Blind as head coach following defeat to Bulgaria in World Cup qualifying on Saturday.

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Quiz: Can you name England's oldest goalscorers?

After Jermain Defoe became England's sixth oldest goalscorer with his strike against Lithuania, can you name the five oldest scorers for the Three Lions?

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Plymouth edge Doncaster in battle of top two

Sonny Bradley's header is enough to defeat leaders Doncaster Rovers as Plymouth win League Two's battle of the top two.

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Bradley Lowery: Terminally ill Sunderland fan appears as England mascot

Terminally ill five-year-old Bradley Lowery leads out the England team at Wembley for Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.

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Liverpool through in Women's FA Cup

Liverpool Ladies score twice in the first half as they beat Notts County Ladies to earn an FA Cup Women's semi-final place.

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Chelsea thrash Sunderland to reach the Women's FA Cup semi finals

Ramona Bachmann and Hannah Blundell both score twice as Chelsea Ladies thrash Sunderland Ladies in the Women's FA Cup.

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Holders Arsenal knocked out of Women's FA Cup by Birmingham

Women's FA Cup holders Arsenal Ladies lose in the quarter-finals as a Marisa Ewers goal earns victory for Birmingham City Ladies.

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Manchester City Women reach FA Cup semis for a third consecutive year

Manchester City reach their third consecutive Women's FA Cup semi-final with a late victory at Bristol City.

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Scunthorpe hit back to edge rivals Bradford

Matt Crooks heads a late winner as Scunthorpe United edge a pulsating League One contest with Bradford.

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Griffiths ready to lead line for Scotland

Celtic's Leigh Griffiths starts against Slovenia and feels ready for it despite his lack of first-team football and Scotland goals.

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Seamus Coleman: Republic boss O'Neill says no timescale on defender's recovery

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill says no timescale has been put on Seamus Coleman's recovery from his double leg fracture.

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FA People's Cup: Goals of the day!

A pick of some of the best bits from Saturday's semi-finals

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Southgate must establish an England identity - Scholes

England boss Gareth Southgate must establish an identity for the national side, says former international midfielder Paul Scholes.

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England v Lithuania: Should Jermain Defoe start at Wembley?

Dan Walker is joined by Andy Cole and John Hartson to preview Sunday's internationals, including England v Lithuania, Northern Ireland v Norway, and Scotland v Slovenia.

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John O'Shea: Republic star feels 'lucky' to avoid serious injury from Bale tackle

The Republic of Ireland's John O'Shea says he was lucky to avoid a serious injury from a Gareth Bale tackle in the game against Wales.

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Northern Ireland have injury problems ahead of Norway tie

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - European game between Northern Ireland and Norway.

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Wales can win in Serbia without Gareth Bale says Chris Gunter

Chris Gunter says Wales will prove they are not a one-man team as they attempt to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive without Gareth Bale.

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Leaders Sheffield United draw at Oldham

League One leaders Sheffield United stretch their unbeaten run to 10 games but have to settle for a draw at Oldham.

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Exeter snatch remarkable draw at Yeovil

Exeter stage an incredible comeback, scoring three goals in the final two minutes to draw with local rivals Yeovil.

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Scotland v Slovenia: Srecko Katanec out to match hosts' aggression at Hampden

Slovenia will aim to match Scotland's aggression as coach Srecko Katanec targets all three points from their World Cup qualifier.

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Jason Shackell: Derby County defender out for rest of Championship season

Derby County defender Jason Shackell is to miss the rest of the Championship season following surgery on a back injury.

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England v Lithuania: Southgate wants 'flexible' England team

England manager Gareth Southgate says his team must have the "flexibility" to adapt against different opponents ahead of Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.

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Strachan: 'Must-win match will see Scots at best'

Gordon Strachan believes Scotland's 'must-win' World Cup qualifier against Slovenia will bring the best out of his side.

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Lincoln City come from behind to go top of National League

Lincoln City score three second-half goals as they come from behind to beat Forest Green and go top of the National League.

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Dundee United lift the Challenge Cup with victory over St Mirren

Dundee United claim victory win over St Mirren in the Irn Bru Cup final at Fir Park, with Thomas Mikkelsen heading the winner.

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Bradford City: The German owners hoping to boost Bantams' fortunes

Bradford City's German owner Edin Rahic and manager Stuart McCall speak to Football Focus about their ambitions for the season and the club's reputation for affordable season tickets.

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FA People's Cup: Hammers keeper saves a point

Highlights from a fantastic Under-14s game in Wimbledon between WHU Kicks and Worthing Town, which ends 1-1 after West Ham hit the bar and then save a point at the death.

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Scotland face big selection decisions for Slovenia game

Scotland coach Gordon Strachan has big selection decisions before Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.

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Watch: Taylor tackle on Coleman was 'shocking, reckless & irresponsible'

Former Wales striker John Hartson says he "can't defend" the tackle by Wales' Neil Taylor which broke the leg of the Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman.

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Barcelona to honour Johan Cruyff with statue at Nou Camp

Barcelona will honour former player and manager Johan Cruyff with a statue at their stadium and also name the B team's ground after him.

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Seamus Coleman injury: 'I was in shock' says Republic team-mate Christie

Republic of Ireland defender Cyrus Christie says it was difficult coming on as substitute for Seamus Coleman who suffered a broken leg against Wales.

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Republic & Everton defender Coleman suffers broken leg

Republic of Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman suffers a broken leg in his side's goalless draw with Wales at the Aviva Stadium.

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Helen Ward: Pregnant Wales striker to miss Yeovil Town Ladies' season

Wales' record goal scorer Helen Ward announces she is pregnant and will miss Yeovil Town Ladies' first top-flight season.

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Seamus Coleman: Ireland & Everton defender suffers apparent serious injury

Republic of Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman appears to suffer a serious leg injury in his side's goalless draw with Wales at the Aviva Stadium.

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England U21s slip to defeat in Germany

Nadiem Amiri's goal sees Aidy Boothroyd's England Under-21s side slip to a friendly defeat by Germany in Wiesbaden.

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England v Lithuania: Eric Dier reveals his ambitions to be captain

Tottenham and England defender Eric Dier says he would like to succeed Wayne Rooney as captain of the national side.

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The Premier League show: Juan Mata interview

Gary Lineker meets Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata for The Premier League Show.

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England v Lithuania: Eric Dier urges Wembley fans to be 'respectful'

England midfielder Eric Dier urges fans to support the side "in the right way" during Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.

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Former football youth scout arrested on sex charges

A former youth football scout has been arrested by police investigating allegations of historical sex abuse.

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Man City accept misconduct charge after players' penalty protests

Manchester City accept an FA charge of misconduct over their players' protests after Liverpool were awarded a penalty in Sunday's 1-1 draw.

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Manchester City broke anti-doping rules three times in less than five months

Manchester City broke the Football Association's anti-doping rules three times in less than five months, the governing has said.

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Rangers still aim to catch Celtic in 'reasonably foreseeable future' - Dave King

Rangers' Dave King says changing managers does not alter their plan to overtake Celtic "within the reasonably foreseeable future".

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Everton's new stadium 'could host Commonwealth Games'

The Bramley Moore Dock ground will be a "key part" of Liverpool's 2022 Games bid, the mayor says.

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Revivals and records on the road to Russia

BBC Sport takes a look at some of the stories from around the globe as World Cup qualifying for the 2018 finals in Russia continues.

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Ben Gibson: Middlesbrough defender gets England call-up

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson is called up to the England squad for the first time.

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Bradley 'excited' to be leading out England with Defoe

Bradley Lowery's mum Gemma tells BBC radio 5 live her son was "buzzing" to hear the news he will be a mascot alongside Jermain Defoe.

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Dele Alli: Tottenham midfielder given three-game ban

Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli is banned for three European matches after being sent off against Gent in the Europa League in February.

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England women move back up to fourth in Fifa world rankings

England women climb back up to fourth in the Fifa world rankings overtaking Canada to equal their best ever position.

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Tottenham get planning permission for home games at Wembley

Tottenham move closer to playing home games at Wembley next season after Brent Council approves their application.

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Wales boss Coleman driven by World Cup 'desperation'

Chris Coleman says he and his Wales side will be driven by "desperation" when they face the Republic of Ireland on Friday.

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England's style used to be like rugby - Podolski

England used to be "like a rugby" team but have a brighter future because they "play more football now", says ex-Germany forward Lukas Podolski.

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Ranieri to get 'Golden Bench' coaching award in Italy

Claudio Ranieri will get a special award from the Italian FA for leading Leicester City to the Premier League title.

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Beckenbauer questioned by prosecutors over 2006 World Cup bid

The German football legend denies wrongdoing in a Swiss inquiry into the 2006 World Cup bid.

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World Cup qualifying: Cool penalty gives Syria a realistic chance of a 2018 World Cup spot

Omar Kharbin converted a Panenka-style, stoppage-time penalty to earn victory over Uzbekistan and make an appearance at the 2018 Russia World Cup a realistic goal.

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Italy keeper Buffon set for 1,000th appearance

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will make the 1,000th appearance of his professional career in Friday's game against Albania.

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Jamie O'Hara: Former Tottenham midfielder to join Billericay Town

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Jamie O'Hara signs for Billericay Town.

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Romelu Lukaku could be best number nine in the world - Roberto Martinez

Former Everton manager and current Belgian boss Roberto Martinez believes striker Romelu Lukaku has the potential to become "the best number nine in world football".

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Wales: Goalkeeper Hennessey expects 'hostile' crowd in Dublin

Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey expects to encounter a 'hostile' crowd in Dublin ahead of the vital World Cup qualifier.

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England chants in Germany 'disrespectful' - FA chairman Clarke

Behaviour of a section of England fans during the friendly in Germany was 'inappropriate, disrespectful and disappointing', says FA chairman Greg Clarke.

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Portsmouth to hold takeover talks with ex-Disney CEO

Portsmouth and ex-Walt Disney CEO Michael Eisner are to enter into exclusive talks about a potential takeover.

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Diafra Sakho: West Ham United striker unlikely to return this season

West Ham striker Diafra Sakho is unlikely to play again this season because of the back injury he suffered in November.

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How Syria won their 'most important match'

Syria faced Uzbekistan in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and BBC Sport's Richard Conway was there.

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Martin O'Neill: Republic of Ireland must recapture Italy form against Wales

Republic of Ireland must perform as well as they did to beat Italy when they face Wales on Friday, says manager Martin O'Neill.

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Everton agree deal for new stadium site

The new ground, expected to cost in excess of £300m, would be built near the River Mersey in Liverpool.

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Karen Carney: England midfielder signs new Chelsea Ladies contract

England midfielder Karen Carney signs a new contract with Chelsea Ladies to stay with the club until 2020.

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Wilmots wants Toure's Ivory Coast return

New Ivory Coast coach Marc Wilmots says persuading Yaya Toure to end his international retirement is a top priority.

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Jonas Olsson: West Bromwich Albion defender joins Swedish side Djurgarden IF

West Brom defender Jonas Olsson joins Swedish side Djurgarden IF after having his contract at The Hawthorns cancelled.

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'It's scary' - the former footballer living with MS

Former Cambridge United striker Tom Youngs talks to BBC Sport about the "scary" prospect of living with multiple sclerosis.

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Man City Women 'can do something special'

Preview followed by match report of Thursday's Women's Champions League quarter-final between Fortuna Hjorring and Manchester City.

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State of Sport: Danny Mills says players face pressure to play through pain

Former England international Danny Mills says he and other players were "pressured into playing" despite injury through the use of painkillers.

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Germany 1-0 England: Gareth Southgate 'very pleased' with performance

England manager Gareth Southgate says his side were "the better side" until Lukas Podolski's stunning goal in their 1-0 friendly defeat to Germany.

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Keane: Republic are out to beat Wales

Roy Keane says the Republic of Ireland are not interested in settling for a draw in Friday's World Cup qualifier against Wales.

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State of Sport: Fifa's former doctor says painkiller use risks footballers' health

Elite footballers' "abuse" of legal painkillers risks their long-term health, says Fifa's former chief medical officer.

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How did England's players rate against Germany?

Marks out of 10 for the players in Dortmund as Gareth Southgate's side fall to a narrow defeat to the World champions.

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English and German FAs to share coaching and development ideas

The football associations of England and world champions Germany will link up to share ideas about coaching, youth development and administration.

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Republic of Ireland v Wales

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's World Cup Qualifying - European game between Republic of Ireland and Wales.

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World Cup 2018: NI manager Michael O'Neill ready to face 'underachieving' Norway

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill explains that a win over Norway in Sunday's World Cup qualifier is vital to his side's quest to qualify for the finals in Russia in 2018.

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Sanchez & Ozil contract talks on hold, says Wenger

Contract talks with Arsenal pair Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil will be put on hold until the summer, says boss Arsene Wenger.

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Uefa to consider transfer reforms and squad limits to 'close gap' between rich and poor clubs

Uefa head Aleksander Ceferin says changes should be made to close the gap between rich and poor clubs.

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Huddersfield sign loanee Kachunga for £1.1m

Championship club Huddersfield Town sign on-loan striker Elias Kachunga from German Bundesliga side Ingolstadt for £1.1m.

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Jack Butland: Stoke City goalkeeper fully motivated and close to return after lost year

Stoke City keeper Jack Butland, injured in England's win in Germany a year ago, hopes to play again this season.

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'They call me Mister' - the first woman to coach an Italian national side

Patrizia Panico will make history when she manages the Italian male under-16 national team.

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Quiz: Can you name these obscure German footballers?

With Germany hosting England in an international friendly, we've scoured our picture archive for some of the more obscure German players to feature in the Premier League.

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Former coach Bennell denies 20 sexual offence charges

Former football coach Barry Bennell pleads not guilty to 20 sexual offence charges against boys.

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McClean plans shirt tribute for friend McBride

Republic of Ireland midfielder James McClean is to wear the number five shirt against Wales in memory of Derry City skipper Ryan McBride.

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Germany v England: Gareth Southgate says he is thinking long term

England boss Gareth Southgate says England have to sacrifice "short term things" and think "long term" in order to achieve success.

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Oliver Burke: 'I'm getting better and better'

Scotland international Oliver Burke insists he is "getting better and better" although it has taken him "a long while" to get used to things at RB Leipzig.

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Ronnie Moran: Former Liverpool captain and coach dies, aged 83

Former Liverpool captain and coach Ronnie Moran dies at the age of 83.

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Scotland's Burke relishing German education

Scotland winger Oliver Burke loves "getting better and better" as he continues his football education at Bundesliga RB Leipzig.

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Everton FC: The football club that teaches troubled children

Everton Free School is the first school run by a Premier League club. It is expensive but is it worth it?

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A 9,000-mile round-trip for home games - is coaching Syria the hardest job in football?

Despite conflict entering a seventh year, the 16-team Syrian Premier League is still going and the international team still harbour hopes of making it to the biggest stage of all, the World Cup.

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US to host first Manchester derby outside UK

The first Manchester derby to be played outside the UK will take place in the friendly International Champions Cup in the United States this summer.

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Jake Livermore: West Brom midfielder wants to make people 'proud' after England call

West Brom midfielder Jake Livermore wants to make people proud after overcoming personal difficulties to earn an England recall.

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League One's bottom side Coventry win for first time since Robins' return

Relegation-haunted Coventry beat Port Vale for their first victory since Mark Robins returned as manager.

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Bolton win at Oxford to boost League One promotion push

Bolton strengthen their grip on the League One automatic promotion places with victory at Oxford United.

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Celtic's Scott Sinclair having prolific season in front of goal

Watch a selection of Scott Sinclair's goals for Celtic since he joined from Aston Villa at the beginning of the season.

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Scott Arfield: Canada call was best decision for Scotland-born midfielder

Burnley's Scott Arfield is happy he elected to play for Canada rather than Scotland, with the nations meeting on Wednesday.

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'If you call up a 17-year-old, usually you ask his manager' - Klopp questions Coleman

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he was not told Ben Woodburn was to be given his first Wales call-up.

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Coventry ground move 'agreed in principle'

Coventry City chairman Tim Fisher says the relegation-threatened League One club still plan to leave the Ricoh Arena.

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Jess Fishlock to become first footballer to hit 100 caps for Wales

Jess Fishlock will become the first footballer to reach 100 caps for Wales as she is named in the squad to face Northern Ireland.

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Boy, 12, bailed after Blackpool boss 'hit by object'

A 12-year-old boy is bailed after a football manager was hit by an object at Newport County on Saturday.

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Ivory Coast name Belgian Marc Wilmots as coach

Former Belgium coach Marc Wilmots is appointed as the new boss of Ivory Coast taking over from Frenchman Michel Dussuyer.

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Morrison a Scotland doubt to face Canada

Scotland have four potential debutants and one injury doubt for Wednesday's friendly with Canada, who may field several UK-based players.

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Scott Sinclair: Celtic winger 'back in love with football again'

Scott Sinclair says he has rediscovered his "love" of football at Celtic, having scored 18 times for the Premiership leaders.

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Phil Jones: Man Utd defender pulls out of England squad with injury

Manchester United defender Phil Jones pulls out of the England squad after picking up an injury in training.

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World Cup 2018: Northern Ireland draft Daniel Lafferty into squad

Sheffield United defender Daniel Lafferty is called into the Northern Ireland squad for Sunday's World Cup qualifier with Norway.

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Podolski to captain Germany against England

Lukas Podolski will captain Germany against England in Wednesday's friendly as he wins his 130th and final cap.

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Scotland v Slovenia: Pick your starting XI

Pick your Scotland starting XI from a 28-man squad ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifying match against Slovenia.

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World Cup 2018: Murphy joins list of Republic absentees for Wales game

Republic of Ireland's injury crisis deepens with striker Daryl Murphy ruled out of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Wales.

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Archive: Schweinsteiger's last goal for Man Utd

Watch former Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger score his second and final goal for Manchester United. Schweinsteiger will join MLS side Chicago Fire.

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Teams 'respect' Wales after Euros run - Taylor

Wales defender Neil Taylor says their Euro 2016 run forced them to adapt their style of play in World Cup qualification.

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Chicago Fire say they have signed Schweinsteiger

MLS side Chicago Fire say they have signed Bastian Schweinsteiger from Manchester United, according to the Chicago Tribune newspaper.

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State of Sport: PSG launch League of Legends esports team

Meet Paris St-Germain's League of Legends team, who are representing the club in the fast emerging world of esports.

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Esports 'set for £1bn revenue and 600 million audiences by 2020'

BBC's State of Sport week looks at the rise of esports and why football clubs are moving into the world of gaming.

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss is 'selfish' for silence on job - Chris Sutton

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is like "an uncle who doesn't want to leave the party", says former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton.

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Vardy 'had death threats' over Ranieri sacking

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy says he has had death threats and his family have been targeted after Claudio Ranieri's sacking.

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Tim Sherwood: Swindon Town director of football was banned for foul-mouthed rant

Swindon's director of football Tim Sherwood was given a stadium ban because of a foul-mouthed rant at a referee, the Football Association says.

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Tom Lawrence: Injured Ipswich man replaced by Harry Wilson in Wales squad

Forward Tom Lawrence withdraws from Wales' squad for Friday's World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland because of injury.

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Mohammed Anas: Ghana's viral footballer denies having girlfriend

A footballer whose post-match interview went viral after he thanked his wife and girlfriend denies being unfaithful.

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Team-mates tease Jermain Defoe 'why have you still got England flag on boots?'

England and Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe says team-mates teased him about still wearing an England flag on his boots despite not being selected for more than three years.

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World Cup 2018: Gordon Strachan looks to enthuse Scotland fans

Head coach Gordon Strachan hopes to rekindle enthusiasm for his Scotland side in forthcoming games against Canada and Slovenia.

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Manchester City charged by Football Association after draw with Liverpool

Manchester City have been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following Sunday's 1-1 draw with Liverpool.

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Defoe retains 'dream' of going to World Cup with England

Striker Jermain Defoe says he never gave up on an England recall and sets his sights on playing at the 2018 World Cup.

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State of Sport: Amateur doping findings 'concern' sports minister

The extent of doping in amateur sport - as revealed by a poll for the BBC - is a "concern", says sports minister Tracey Crouch.

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Fifa bans Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey for life for 'match manipulation'

Fifa bans Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey for life for "match manipulation" during a 2018 World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Senegal.

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Leyton Orient in 'mortal danger' as winding-up petition adjourned

Leyton Orient in "mortal danger" as owner Francesco Becchetti is given until 12 June to pay off remaining debts or sell the club.

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Arsenal Ladies face Birmingham in FA Cup quarter-finals

Holders Arsenal Ladies will face 2012 winners Birmingham City away in the quarter-finals of the 2017 Women's FA Cup.

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Arsenal deny approach for Dortmund's Tuchel

Arsenal have denied they have approached Borussia Dortmund about appointing their manager Thomas Tuchel as a replacement for Arsene Wenger.

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Doping in sport: Drug use 'fast becoming a crisis' - Nicole Sapstead

UK Anti-Doping says drug use in sport is "fast becoming a crisis" in response to a poll for BBC Sport into doping in amateur sport.

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Ex-Boro and Sunderland man Arca to make Wembley bow - at 36

Ex-Sunderland midfielder Julio Arca will finally achieve his Wembley ambition, with Northern League side South Shields.

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England and Spurs can cope without Kane – Shearer

England should beat Lithuania whoever plays up front instead of Harry Kane, says former England captain Alan Shearer.

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Scotland v Canada: Celtic's Stuart Armstrong ready for first cap, says Brendan Rodgers

Midfielder Stuart Armstrong's form would justify a first cap for Scotland, according to Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers.

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Ryan McBride: Derry City captain dies aged 27

Derry City captain Ryan McBride dies at the age of 27, the Irish Football Association confirms.

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MOTD3: Why was Man City v Liverpool a 'superb' match?

Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy join Mark Chapman on MOTD3 to discuss the "superb" 1-1 draw between Manchester City and Liverpool.

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Chelsea took some WWE punishment - but do they feature in Garth's team of the week?

Chelsea took some heavy hits, but who stood out? And which forward pair would be "too scary for words"? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.

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Barcelona beat Valencia in six-goal thriller

Lionel Messi scores two as Barcelona beat 10-man Valencia to move two points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid.

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Arsene Wenger: Everyone's talking about the Arsenal manager's future

BBC Sport looks at the future of Arsene Wenger at Arsenal after his side lost 3-1 away against West Brom - a fourth defeat in five league games.

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The invincible goalscorer - 47 games, 50 goals, no defeats

The Premier League's goalscoring charm revealed, Mahrez and Vardy improvement, and Lukaku breaks a 31-year Everton record - the weekend in stats.

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Man City draw with Liverpool one of my most special days - Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side's 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Etihad Stadium was "one of his most special days in management".

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Zidane's son Enzo misses penalty & is sent off for Real reserves

Zinedine Zidane's son Enzo misses a penalty and is sent off as Real Madrid reserves lose to Athletic Bilbao B in Spain's third tier.

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Muller extends Bayern's lead to 13 points

Thomas Muller's goal sends Bayern Munich 13 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga as they beat Borussia Monchengladbach.

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Man City 1-1 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp feels Reds 'needed a bit more luck'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp feels his side "needed a bit more luck" but was "more than OK" with his side's performance after their 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

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Man City 1-1 Liverpool: Pep Guardiola says draw 'one of the most special days of my life'

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola describes his side's 1-1 draw with Liverpool as "one of the most special days" of his life.

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Arsenal Ladies: Women's FA Cup defence starts with 10-0 win over Tottenham

Women's FA Cup holders Arsenal Ladies thrash local rivals Tottenham 10-0 to reach the quarter-finals.

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Highlights: Rangers 4-0 Hamilton Academical, Scottish Premiership

Rangers comfortably win new manager Pedro Caixinha's first match in charge against Hamilton Academical (UK only).

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Highlights: Aberdeen 2-0 Hearts, Scottish Premiership

Aberdeen score either side of half-time to defeat Hearts in the Scottish Premiership (UK only).

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Atletico overcome top-four rivals Sevilla

Atletico Madrid comfortably beat third-placed Sevilla to move within two points of Jorge Sampaoli's side.

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Tottenham 2-1 Southampton: Spurs in a fantastic position - Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says his side are in a "fantastic position" after their 2-1 win over Southampton keeps them second in the table.

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Tottenham 2-1 Southampton: Defeat difficult to accept - Puel

Southampton boss Claude Puel says his side's 2-1 defeat away against Tottenham is "difficult to accept".

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Cuadrado sends Juventus 10 points clear

Juan Cuadrado's early header gives Juventus a narrow win against Sampdoria as the champions go 10 points clear at the top of Serie A.

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Mbappe scores twice as Monaco stretch lead

Striker Kylian Mbappe scores twice to take his Ligue 1 goal tally to nine in his past seven games as leaders Monaco beat Caen.

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Steve Agnew: Middlesbrough caretaker manager wants job on permanent basis

Middlesbrough caretaker manager Steve Agnew says he wants the job on a permanent basis.

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Middlesbrough 1-3 Man Utd: Steve Agnew praises 'excellent' attitude

Middlesbrough caretaker boss Steve Agnew says he is proud of his side and praises their "excellent attitude" despite losing 3-1 at home against Manchester United.

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Middlesbrough 1-3 Man Utd: Jose Mourinho 'super happy' after win

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he is "super happy" after his side beat Middlesbrough 3-1 to move up to fifth in the Premier League.

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Win takes Celtic to brink of title

Goals from Jozo Simunovic and Stuart Armstrong move Celtic to within three points of a sixth straight Premiership title.

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'They were hard-boiled sweets' - Bowyer hit by missiles at Newport

Blackpool manager Gary Bowyer says he was struck by missiles thrown by Newport County supporters during his side's 3-1 victory at Rodney Parade.

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World Cup 2018: Scotland better than current group place - Barry Bannan

Barry Bannan believes Scotland are in a "false position" as they prepare for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.

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Manchester City v Liverpool: Pep Guardiola & Jurgen Klopp on their rivalry

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp share their admiration for the coaching philosophy of each other before Sunday's Premier League meeting at the Etihad.

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Middlesbrough v Manchester United - preview & stats

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Manchester United.

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Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton - preview & stats

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton.

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Manchester City v Liverpool - preview & stats

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool.

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'Play like kids,' Caixinha tells Rangers

New manager Pedro Caixinha encourages Rangers to play with freedom after he opens his account with a 4-0 win over Hamilton.

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Scotland v Canada: Matt Phillips and James Morrison could miss friendly

Matt Phillips and James Morrison are both doubts for Scotland's game with Canada after missing West Brom's win over Arsenal.

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Hart makes two mistakes as Torino draw with Inter

England goalkeeper Joe Hart makes two costly errors as Torino draw with Inter Milan in Serie A.

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Bournemouth 2-0 Swansea: Paul Clement says Cherries 'deserved' their win

Swansea manager Paul Clement says Bournemouth "deserved" their 2-0 win, but that his Swansea side have made plenty of progress since he took charge.

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Bournemouth 2-0 Swansea: Eddie Howe 'delighted' with back-to back wins

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says he is "delighted" with his side's back-to-back league wins for the first time in a year following their 2-0 win against Swansea City.

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Nice draw to lose ground on title rivals

Nice lose ground on their Ligue 1 title rivals as they are held to a draw by mid-table Nantes.

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Bournemouth up to 11th with Swansea win

Benik Afobe scores to increase Swansea's relegation worries as Bournemouth move nine points clear of the Premier League's bottom three.

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Everton will 'do maximum' to keep Lukaku - Koeman

Everton boss Ronald Koeman is hopeful he can still persuade striker Romelu Lukaku to stay at Goodison Park.

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Leipzig's miserable run continues with defeat at Werder Bremen

RB Leipzig lose ground on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich with a costly defeat at Werder Bremen.

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Michail Antonio: West Ham winger set to miss England duty with injury

West Ham winger Michail Antonio is set to be withdrawn from the England squad due to a hamstring injury, Hammers boss Slaven Bilic says.

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Sanchez's ankle 'in absolutely terrible state'

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez's right ankle is in a "terrible state" and he may have ligament damage, says manager Arsene Wenger.

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Everton 4-0 Hull City: Ronald Koeman pleased with 'good run' of results

Everton manager Ronald Koeman says he is pleased with his side's "really good run" after their 4-0 victory over Hull City gives them a sixth successive Premier League win at Goodison Park for the first time since April 2014.

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West Ham 2-3 Leicester: Slaven Bilic 'frustrated' with West Ham defeat

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says he is "very frustrated" with his side's 3-2 defeat at home against Leicester.

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Crystal Palace 1-0 Watford: Walter Mazzarri says Watford did not deserve to lose

Watford boss Walter Mazzarri believes his side should have had a free-kick in the build-up to the only goal of the game during their 1-0 defeat by Crystal Palace.

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West Ham 2-3 Leicester: Craig Shakespeare 'proud of results so far'

Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare says he is "delighted" to go into the international break with three points after their 3-2 win away against West Ham.

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Stoke 1-2 Chelsea: Antonio Conte says the season 'isn't finished yet'

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says the Blues season "isn't finished" despite a 13-point lead in the Premier League after a 2-1 victory away at Stoke City.

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Stoke 1-2 Chelsea: Mark Hughes says Blues are 'champions elect'

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says his side deserved more from their 2-1 loss at home to Chelsea, but that the league title must be the Blues' now.

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Sunderland 0-0 Burnley: David Moyes rues "missed opportunity"

Sunderland boss David Moyes says their goalless home draw with Sunderland is a "missed opportunity" for his side in their battle for Premier League survival.

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Sunderland 0-0 Burnley: Sean Dyche says point is reward for hard work

Sean Dyche said Burnley's point at Sunderland was just reward for their hard work away from home in recent weeks.

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Crystal Palace 1-0 Watford: Sam Allardyce praises Palace's 'huge amount of effort'

Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce feels his team are looking "very solid" and praises their "huge amount of effort" after their 1-0 victory over Watford at Selhurst Park.

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Jonathan Hogg: Huddersfield midfielder suffers neck fracture

Huddersfield Town midfielder Jonathan Hogg will miss the rest of the season after suffering a neck fracture.

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Newcastle top Championship after draw at Birmingham

Newcastle move back to the top of the Championship table despite being held to a goalless draw at Birmingham City.

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Cahill snatches late Chelsea victory at Stoke

Gary Cahill makes up for conceding a penalty with a late winner as Chelsea move a step closer to the Premier League title.

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Leicester end 11-month wait for away league win

Leicester hold on to claim their first away league win of the season and ease their relegation fears with victory over West Ham.

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Lukaku scores twice as Everton thrash Hull

Romelu Lukaku ends a week in which he turned down a new contract offer with two goals as Everton beat 10-man Hull City.

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Third straight win boosts Palace’s survival prospects

Crystal Palace earn their third successive victory thanks to an own goal by Watford's Troy Deeney at Selhurst Park.

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Burnley draw at Sunderland to earn rare away point

Sunderland are held to a goalless draw at home to Burnley, who continue their wait for a first away win this Premier League season.

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Caixinha enjoys winning start to Rangers tenure

Rangers mark Pedro Caixinha's first match as manager with a comfortable Premiership victory over Hamilton, who slip to bottom.

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Arsene Wenger will reveal decision on his future 'very soon'

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he has made a decision on his future at the Gunners but will not reveal whether he will stay or go until "very soon".

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss will announce future plans "very soon"

Arsene Wenger will announce his plans "very soon" after reaching a decision over his Arsenal future.

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World player of the year Lloyd makes debut in Man City win

Carli Lloyd makes her Manchester City debut as they beat Reading in the Women's FA Cup fifth round.

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West Brom 3-1 Arsenal: Arsene Wenger calls for "togetherness"

Arsene Wenger calls for Arsenal to show "togetherness" after West Brom subjected them to a fourth defeat in five Premier League games.

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West Brom 3-1 Arsenal: Pulis not taking credit for sub Robson-Kanu's goal

West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis says he is not taking the credit for substitute Hal Robson Kanu's goal that he scored a minute after coming on.

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Forest rescue injury-time draw against Derby

Daniel Pinillos rescues a point for relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest with a 94th-minute equaliser against Derby.

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McGeady earns Preston late draw at Blackburn

Aiden McGeady scores deep into injury-time as Preston deny relegation-threatened Blackburn a vital Championship win.

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West Brom inflict fourth loss in five league games on Arsenal

Craig Dawson scores twice as West Brom inflict a big blow to Arsenal's hopes of a top-four finish with victory at The Hawthorns.

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Aberdeen beat Hearts to delay Celtic title party

Shay Logan and Jonny Hayes are on target as Aberdeen consolidate second place in the Premiership with victory over Hearts.

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Premier League, Championship & Scottish Premiership match previews

All the latest team news and stats for the weekend's fixtures in the Premier League, Championship and Scottish Premiership.

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Man Utd fined £20,000 for failing to control their players

Manchester United are fined £20,000 by the Football Association for failing to control their players in the FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Chelsea.

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Notts County owner in child safety Twitter row

Notts County owner Alan Hardy becomes embroiled in a Twitter row after breaching the FA's guidelines on child protection.

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Agnew has a 'clear view' of Boro survival

Middlesbrough caretaker boss Steve Agnew says he is a "creative coach" and has a "clear view" of how to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

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Man City getting better and better - Guardiola

Manchester City will be better next season while the club is improving all the time, manager Pep Guardiola says.

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Bale set to return for Real Madrid after ban

Gareth Bale returns from a two-match suspension as Real Madrid aim to move five points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

from BBC Sport - Football http://ift.tt/2mCKsCy

Germany v England: Mesut Ozil, Emre Can, Shkodran Mustafi & Leroy Sane in squad

Germany boss Joachim Low names four Premier League players in his squad for the friendly against England in Dortmund.

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Henry texts message of support for Newport survival bid

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is supporting Newport County's bid for League Two survival, Exiles caretaker boss Mike Flynn reveals.

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Man Utd drawn against Anderlecht in the Europa League quarter-finals

Manchester United are drawn against Belgian side Anderlecht in the Europa League quarter-finals.

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Wayne Rooney or Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Who would win in a boxing match?

Boxer and Manchester United fan Anthony Crolla gives his prediction on who would win in a boxing match between forwards Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

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Chelsea's Pedro 'dreaming' of winning the Premier League

Chelsea midfielder Pedro says it would be a dream come true if the Blues can hold onto the dominant lead and lift the Premier League title.

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Champions League: Leicester face Atletico Madrid in quarter-final

Leicester City are drawn against Spanish side Atletico Madrid in their maiden Champions League quarter-final.

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FA Cup: Chelsea v Tottenham semi-final live on BBC One

The FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Tottenham at Wembley Stadium will be broadcast live on BBC One.

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Ben Woodburn: Liverpool teenage must for Wales in Dublin - Saunders

Liverpool teenager Ben Woodburn should wins his first Wales cap against the Republic of Ireland, says Dean Saunders.

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Former Man Utd captain Roy Keane says Jose Mourinho talks rubbish

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane says Jose Mourinho is "talking rubbish" by complaining at the club's fixture schedule.

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Bristol City v Huddersfield Town

Live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Bristol City and Huddersfield Town.

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Sheffield Wednesday v Reading

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Sheffield Wednesday and Reading.

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Injured Pogba to miss Man Utd and France games

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will miss Sunday's Premier League match at Middlesbrough with a hamstring injury.

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Lyon knock Roma out of Europa League - round-up

Roma fall just short of a comeback as Lyon knock them out in the Europa League last 16, while Schalke, Celta Vigo and Ajax all win.

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Jose Mourinho: Manchester United are not ready to dominate Premier League

Manchester United "are not ready to be a dominant force", manager Jose Mourinho tells BBC Sport's Premier League Show.

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Caixinha wants coach with Rangers know-how

New Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha is looking at candidates to join his backroom staff but says veteran striker Kenny Miller remains focused on playing.

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Mark McGhee: Six-match touchline ban for former Motherwell boss

Former Motherwell boss Mark McGhee is given a touchline ban totalling six matches by the Scottish FA.

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Watch: Mourinho names three players he would 'never have sold'

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says Angel di Maria, Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck should not have been sold by the club.

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Ben Woodburn: Liverpool youngster 'won't be daunted' by Wales call-up

Ben Woodburn's experience of playing and training alongside internationals at Liverpool will hold him in good stead with Wales, says Chris Coleman.

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Mark Warburton: Nottingham Forest 'risk' is worth taking

Mark Warburton says the potential at Nottingham Forest means becoming their 26th boss since 1993 is a risk worth taking.

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Middlesbrough sack Aitor Karanka: The stats which led to Boro firing Karanka

After Middlesbrough sack manager Aitor Karanka, BBC Sport looks at the statistics which led to the Spaniard departing the Riverside Stadium.

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Lawro's predictions: Boxer Crolla backs Man Utd at Boro - and Rooney to beat Zlatan

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on boxer and Man Utd fan Anthony Crolla in this week's Premier League predictions.

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Watch five great Premier League goals from Jermain Defoe after his England recall

Watch five of Jermain Defoe's best goals, including a screamer for Sunderland against Newcastle, after the striker was recalled to the England squad after over three years.

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Champions League draw: Leicester to find out last-eight opponents on Friday

Leicester City will find out on Friday who their Champions League quarter-final opponents will be as the draw takes place in Nyon.

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Jermain Defoe: England striker has outstanding record, says Gareth Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate praises Jermain Defoe's "outstanding" goalscoring record after recalling the Sunderland striker.

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Eddie Howe on striking a balance with Bournemouth players

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says he tries to strike a balance with his players, from being supportive off the field to very direct about what he expects on it.

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Romelu Lukaku must respect Everton contract - Ronald Koeman

Romelu Lukaku must respect his Everton contract despite the striker rejecting a new deal on Tuesday, says manager Ronald Koeman.

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England squad announcement: Jermain Defoe scores for England v Slovenia at 2010 World Cup

Jermain Defoe scores for England against Slovenia at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, having been recalled at the age of 34 for the first time since 2013.

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WSL 1: Melanie Reay replaces Carlton Fairweather at Sunderland Ladies

Melanie Reay named new head coach of Sunderland Ladies as Carlton Fairweather leaves the Women's Super League club.

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Jamie Vardy: Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare defends striker

Striker Jamie Vardy "never has and never will be" a cheat, says Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare.

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Jermain Defoe: England recall Sunderland striker aged 34

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe is recalled to the England squad, more than three years after his last international appearance.

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Joe Thompson: Rochdale midfielder diagnosed with cancer for second time

Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson is diagnosed with cancer for the second time, having recovered from it in 2014.

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Slaven Bilic: Leicester's 'bad' decision to sack Ranieri vindicated by results

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says Leicester City's sacking of Claudio Ranieri was a 'bad' decision that has been vindicated.

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Watch highlights of Karanka's final game in charge of Middlesbrough in the FA Cup

Goals from David Silva and Sergio Aguero give Manchester City a deserved 2-0 win over Middlesbrough and earn Pep Guardiola's side a place in the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Madagascar FA chief Ahmad elected as new Caf president

Madagascar FA chief Ahmad is elected Confederation of African Football president, ending Issa Hayatou's 29-year reign.

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Liverpool teenager Woodburn in Wales squad

Liverpool's Ben Woodburn receives a first call up to Wales' squad for the World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland on 24 March.

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Middlesbrough sack manager Karanka

Middlesbrough have sacked manager Aitor Karanka, with the club in the relegation zone.

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Footballer Adam Johnson loses appeal

Ex-England footballer Adam Johnson loses Court of Appeal challenge against sexual offence conviction

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Champions League: Manchester City out - Pep Guardiola criticises players

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticises the approach of his players during the first half of the 3-1 defeat to Monaco that saw Manchester City knocked out of the Champions League.

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'I couldn't convince them to attack': Guardiola takes blame for Man City exit

Pep Guardiola says his failure to convince his players to attack and be aggressive in Monaco is the reason for their Champions League elimination.

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Samir Nasri: Sevilla midfielder says Jamie Vardy cheated for red card

Sevilla midfielder Samir Nasri accuses Jamie Vardy of cheating following his red card in Leicester's Champions League victory.

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St Mirren beat Dundee United to boost survival hopes

Championship bottom side St Mirren move to within a point of Ayr after beating Dundee United, who miss the chance to go third.

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Marcus Rashford: Manchester United striker to be called up to England senior squad

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford will be named by Gareth Southgate in the England squad on Thursday.

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Robert Snodgrass buoyed by form of Scotland squad members

Robert Snodgrass is heartened by the form of Scotland's players but warns against underestimating upcoming opponents Slovenia.

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Manchester United without Rooney for Rostov return leg

Manchester United will be without injured captain Wayne Rooney for the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie against FC Rostov.

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Caf elections: Issa Hayatou v Ahmad Ahmad

Caf President Issa Hayatou faces the stiffest challenge of his 29-year rule in Thursday's vote.

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England's women 'need more athleticism' to compete with world's best

England's women players are technically excellent but need to develop greater athleticism, believes FA head of women's football Baroness Campbell.

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Motherwell: Stephen Robinson appointed manager at Fir Park

Motherwell appoint Stephen Robinson as their new manager following his stint as interim boss.

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Manchester United: Paul Pogba targeted by 'envious' critics, Jose Mourinho says

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says recent criticism of midfielder Paul Pogba is motivated by "envy".

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Dundee: Paul Hartley out to avoid Celtic title party at Dens Park

Dundee boss Paul Hartley insists his side "need the points just as much as Celtic" before Sunday's visit of the Premiership leaders.

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Manchester United: Jose Mourinho defends Paul Pogba

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hits back at critics of midfielder Paul Pogba saying his critics are envious of his large salary.

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World Cup winner Gotze ruled out for season with illness

World Cup winner Mario Gotze has been ruled out for the rest of the season as he recovers from a "metabolic disorder".

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Bilbao goalkeeper suffers head injury in training

Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Alex Remiro is taken to hospital after being hit on the head during a training session.

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Monaco v Man City: Pep Guardiola says his team will attack

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side will attack as much as possible in the second leg of their last 16 Uefa Champions League tie against Monaco.

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Rostov pitch 'closed' by Russian Premier League

A week after Jose Mourinho criticised the FC Rostov pitch, the Russian Premier League has "closed" the club's stadium.

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Leicester City: Craig Shakespeare says everyone can be proud of Champions League victory

Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare says everybody at the club can be proud of their achievements in the Champions League after they reached the quarter-finals.

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Leicester the team we want to avoid, says Juventus keeper Buffon

Juventus keeper Gianluigi Buffon says English champions Leicester are the team he wants to avoid in the Champions League quarter-finals.

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Anger at return of goalkeeper convicted of murdering ex-girlfriend

Ex-Flamengo goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes was jailed for ordering the 2010 murder of his ex-girlfriend.

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AFC Wimbledon win first home meeting with MK Dons

AFC Wimbledon earn a first league win over arch-rivals MK Dons, thanks to goals by Jake Reeves and Lyle Taylor.

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Dortmund sweep past minnows to set up Bayern clash

Borussia Dortmund set up a German Cup semi-final against Bayern Munich with a comfortable win against minnows Sportfreunde Lotte.

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Foxes 'achieved the impossible again' - Morgan

Leicester City "achieved the impossible again" by reaching the Champions League quarter-finals, says captain Wes Morgan.

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Late rally boosts Wolves' survival hopes

Wolves score twice in the last 10 minutes as they beat Brentford and move four points clear of the Championship drop-zone.

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Fulham denied top-six spot by Blackburn

Fulham waste a chance to move into the Championship's top six as Blackburn snatch a late draw at Craven Cottage.

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Harry Kane: Tottenham striker suffers ankle ligament injury

Striker Harry Kane suffers ligament damage to his right ankle, his club Tottenham Hotspur say.

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The best form of defence is attack - Guardiola's method to beat Monaco

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

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Guardiola set to surpass Van Gaal's European record

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will become the manager with the best record in 100 games of European competition on Wednesday.

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Rowett unconcerned by Derby 'hire and fire' reputation

Gary Rowett is not fazed by the club's reputation for sacking managers after making the easy decision to become boss.

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Romelu Lukaku: Everton striker rejects new contract at Goodison Park

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku turns down the most lucrative contract offer in the Premier League club's history.

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Torres set to return for Atletico Madrid

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Atlético Madrid and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

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Manchester United charged with failing to control players against Chelsea

Manchester United are charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players during Monday's FA Cup quarter-final loss at Chelsea.

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Sheridan's appeal over sacking 'astonishes' Notts County chairman

Notts County chairman Alan Hardy is shocked former manager John Sheridan is appealing against his sacking from the club.

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Brazilian club signs keeper convicted of ex-girlfriend's murder

Goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes, sent to prison for killing his ex-girlfriend and feeding her body to dogs, signs for Brazilian club Boa Esporte.

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How new faces add to unbalanced Scotland squad

Makeshift selections will still be needed as in-form midfielders force themselves into the Scotland squad, writes Richard Wilson.

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Swansea sign ex-Chelsea & Barca striker Gudjohnsen's half-brother

Swansea City sign Arnor Gudjohnsen, the 16-year-old half-brother of former Chelsea and Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen.

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Neil Warnock: Cardiff boss did not see Wigan as a 'threat' under Warren Joyce

Cardiff boss Neil Warnock did not consider Wigan Athletic to be a "threat" once they appointed Warren Joyce as manager.

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Mark Warburton: Nottingham Forest appoint former Rangers boss as manager

Former Rangers boss Mark Warburton is appointed Nottingham Forest manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

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FA Cup: Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United - Everybody loves N'Golo: Pundits purr over Kante

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard and Phil Neville praise man of the match N'Golo Kante as the French midfielder scores the games only goal in Chelsea's 1-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Manchester United.

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FA Cup: Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United - Funnies, action and analysis

Funnies, action and analysis from Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

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N'Golo Kante: Chelsea player 'best midfielder in the world' - Frank Lampard

Chelsea's N'Golo Kante is the "best central midfielder in the world", according to Blues legend Frank Lampard.

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'Judas' Mourinho says he's still Chelsea's number one

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho tells Chelsea fans he remains their "number one" manager after his side's FA Cup defeat at Stamford Bridge.

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Antonio Conte: Chelsea boss says Eden Hazard was targeted by Man Utd

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte accuses Man Utd of deliberately targeting Eden Hazard during his side's 1-0 FA Cup quarter-final victory.

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Rangers: Barry Ferguson would relish Pedro Caixinha assistant role

Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson would be interested in being the Scottish assistant earmarked for Pedro Caixinha.

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FA Cup: Antonio Conte - 'Hazard couldn't play'

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte claims Eden Hazard "couldn't play" after he was fouled a number of times in Chelsea's 1-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Manchester United.

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Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd: I don't speak about the referee - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he "does not speak" when questioned about the decision to send off Ander Herrera after 35 minutes of his team's 1-0 defeat at Chelsea.

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FA Cup: Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United highlights

N'Golo Kante scores the only goal of the game as Chelsea defeat 10-man Manchester United to progress to the FA Cup semi-finals.

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FA Cup semi-final draw: Chelsea v Tottenham, Arsenal v Man City

London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham are drawn against each other in the FA Cup semi-finals, with Arsenal facing Manchester City.

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FA Cup: N'Golo Kante gives Chelsea the lead against 10-man Manchester United

N'Golo Kante puts Chelsea 1-0 up against ten-man Manchester United in their FA Cup quarter-final.

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Watch: Herrera sent off after second yellow card

Manchester United's Ander Herrera is sent off after being shown a second yellow card in their FA Cup quarter-final against Chelsea.

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'World citizen' Caixinha eyes repeat of Mexico success at Rangers

New Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha thinks he will be able to adapt to Scottish football because of his success in Mexico.

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Mandzukic and Cuadrado return for Juventus

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Juventus and FC Porto.

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Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare 'not looking to future' despite player backing

New Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare says he is "not looking beyond this season" despite being backed by players to get the job longer term.

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World Cup 2018: Scotland must beat Slovenia to revive hopes, admits Gordon Strachan

Scotland cannot afford anything less than a World Cup qualifying victory over Slovenia, head coach Gordon Strachan admits.

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Scotland's World Cup 2018 qualifier against Slovenia is a 'must win' - Gordon Strachan

Gordon Strachan insists his Scotland side "must win" their next World Cup qualifier at home to Slovenia as he announces his squad.

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Newport's Rose banned for knocking red card out of referee's hand

Newport County midfielder Mitchell Rose is handed a five-match ban after a charge of misconduct was upheld by the Football Association.

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Leicester City v Sevilla (Tue)

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

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Great Chelsea v Manchester United FA Cup goals

Watch some of the best goals from past FA Cup meetings between Chelsea and Manchester United.

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Leicester v Sevilla: Craig Shakespeare and Claudio Ranieri bare nor grudges

Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare says there are "no grudges" between him and former manager Claudio Ranieri.

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Ibrox control setback for King

Rangers chairman David King could be liable to buy all the shares in the holding company, held by the rest of its shareholders - at 20p a share.

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World Cup 2018: Egan and Kelly handed Republic call-ups for Wales game

John Egan and Liam Kelly are given their first call-ups in the Republic of Ireland squad to face Wales in a World Cup qualifier.

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Ex-coach Bennell in court over abuse charges

The ex-Crewe Alexandra youth coach is alleged to have abused three boys between 1980 and 1987.

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Football Association 'let down' women's football - Martin Glenn

The Football Association "let down" women's football in the past, says chief executive Martin Glenn.

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Manager Joyce departs Wigan after four months

Championship strugglers Wigan Athletic part company boss Warren Joyce after just four months with the Latics.

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Derby set to appoint Rowett as manager after sacking McClaren

Gary Rowett is expected to be appointed as Derby County manager before Saturday's game with Nottingham Forest.

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Japan legend Miura, 50, breaks oldest goalscorer record

Kazuyoshi Miura becomes the the oldest player to score in Japan's league after netting a goal at the age of 50 years and 14 days.

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Scotland: Armstrong, Fraser and Cairney called up by Scotland

In-form Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong is called up to the Scotland squad by Gordon Strachan for the games against Canada and Slovenia.

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Alan Pardew: Former Crystal Palace manager not in Norwich City job running

Alan Pardew is not in the running to become the new Norwich City manager, BBC Radio Norfolk understands.

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Do you recognise these Chelsea & Man Utd faces from 2004? Take the quiz

Can you identify some of the less recognisable players who featured in Jose Mourinho's first game in English football?

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Rangers strike late to snatch draw at Celtic - watch highlights

Clint Hill's late goal cancels out Stuart Armstrong's opener to earn Rangers a draw at Celtic Park. (UK only)

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The stat that might send Swansea down and the players you want to score

Burnley's course towards a very unwelcome Premier League record, the stat says Swansea are going down, plus more from the weekend.

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Celtic 1-1 Rangers: We were denied clear penalty - Brendan Rodgers

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says Rangers' Clint Hill told him he "got away with" not conceding a penalty in their draw.

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Celtic 1-1 Rangers: Caretaker Graeme Murty thinks players answered their critics

Graeme Murty says his players responded positively to criticism as he ends his spell as Rangers caretaker with a draw against Celtic.

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SWPL: 'Nervy' Celtic start league challenge with win over Hamilton

'Nervy' Celtic start their SWPL challenge with a 2-1 win over Hamilton Academical at the Superseal Stadium.

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Scottish Premiership highlights: Hearts 4-0 Hamilton

Hearts get back to winning ways with an emphatic home victory over Hamilton Academical.

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Scottish Premiership highlights: Aberdeen 1-0 Motherwell

Niall McGinn scores in time added on to give Aberdeen all three points at home to Motherwell.

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Scottish Premiership highlights: Partick Th 1-1 Inverness CT

Bottom club Inverness CT gain ground on the four sides directly above them with a point against Partick Thistle.

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Scottish Premiership highlights: Ross County 1-2 Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock withstand Ross County pressure to steal the three points from Dingwall.

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Liverpool 2-1 Burnley: Klopp 'fine' with ugly win - extended interview with Reds boss

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp tells MOTD2 presenter Mark Chapman and pundits Chris Sutton plus Mark Lawrenson that he is "fine" with how his side played in Sunday's "ugly" 2-1 win over Burnley.

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Barcelona: Gerard Pique says 'we're not robots' after Deportivo defeat

Barcelona's Gerard Pique says his team aren't "robots" after following up their Champions League heroics by losing to Deportivo La Coruna.

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PSG respond to Barca loss with win over Lorient

Paris St-Germain respond to the agony of their Champions League exit at Barcelona by beating Lorient to go second in Ligue 1.

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MOTD2 Analysis: Why an 'ugly win’ mattered so much to Liverpool

Former Liverpool defender and Match of the Day 2 pundit Mark Lawrenson explains why an 'ugly win’ mattered so much on Sunday.

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Ramos header puts Real Madrid back on top

Sergio Ramos heads a winner as Real Madrid recover from a Keylor Navas error to beat 10-man Real Betis and go top of La Liga.

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Liverpool 2-1 Burnley: Jurgen Klopp pleased with first 'ugly' win

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he was "really pleased" with his side's first "ugly win" after coming from behind to beat Burnley 2-1 at Anfield.

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Celtic's Stuart Armstrong pushing for Scotland call-up

Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong is being tipped for a call-up to the Scotland squad for the Canada and Slovenia matches.

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Steve McClaren: Derby County sack manager for a second time

Steve McClaren is sacked as manager of Derby County just five months after he was reappointed.

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Which players impressed in the Old Firm derby?

After Rangers earn a 1-1 draw at Celtic Park, BBC Scotland pundits Pat Bonner and Derek Ferguson give their views on how the players performed.

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Rooney adds to Man Utd striker crisis for Chelsea trip

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United.

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Jordan Henderson: Liverpool captain has 'no chance' of England call-up

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been ruled out of a return to the England squad next week as he recovers from a foot injury.

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Millwall fans target Tottenham's Son Heung-min in FA Cup tie

Millwall fans should be dealt with "harshly" after Tottenham's Son Heung-min is subjected to racist chanting, says Lions boss Neil Harris.

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Liverpool 2-1 Burnley: Clarets need a touch of luck - Sean Dyche

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says his side need a "touch of luck" to secure their first away win of the season, after losing 2-1 to Liverpool at Anfield.

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Depay scores from near halfway as Lyon thrash Toulouse

Memphis Depay scores a sensational goal from near the halfway line as his double helps Lyon thrash Toulouse.

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Barca title hopes hit after loss at Deportivo

Barcelona's La Liga title hopes are hit as they follow their win over Paris St-Germain with a defeat at Deportivo La Coruna.

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FA Cup: Tottenham 6-0 Millwall highlights

Son Heung-min scored a hat-trick as Tottenham Hotspur reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup with an easy 6-0 win over League One Millwall.

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Two hat-tricks for Inter as they thrash Atalanta

Mauro Icardi and Ever Banega each score a hat-trick as Inter Milan thrash Atalanta in Serie A.

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Shakespeare appointed Leicester boss until end of season

Leicester caretaker boss Craig Shakespeare is appointed manager on a full-time basis until the end of the season.

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FA Cup: Vincent Janssen nets first goal from open play

Vincent Janssen nets his first goal from open play for Tottenham in their FA Cup quarter-final against Millwall.

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FA Cup: Dele Alli taps in Tottenham's fourth goal

Dele Alli taps in Spurs' fourth goal after he is found at the far post by Christian Eriksen in their FA Cup quarter-final against Millwall.

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FA Cup: Lovely Son volley extends Spurs' lead

Son Heung-min deftly scores his second goal with a lovely volleyed finish in Tottenham's FA Cup quarter-final against Millwall.

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Pat Nevin analysis: Can Manchester United exploit Chelsea's 'weakness'?

BBC football analyst Pat Nevin investigates whether Chelsea have a "weakness" which Manchester United could exploit in Monday's FA Cup quarter-final at Stamford Bridge.

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FA Cup: Wonderful Son strike doubles Tottenham's lead

Son Heung-min doubles Tottenham's lead with a wonderful strike in Tottenham's FA Cup quarter-final against Millwall.

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FA Cup: Tottenham's Christian Eriksen opens the scoring against Millwall

Christian Eriksen scores the opening goal after coming on as a substitute for Harry Kane in Tottenham's FA Cup quarter-final against Millwall.

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FA Cup: Harry Kane forced off with injury early on in Tottenham v Millwall

Harry Kane picks up an injury early in the first half in Tottenham's FA Cup quarter-final fixture with Millwall.

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Harry Kane: Tottenham striker injures ankle in FA Cup quarter-final with Millwall

Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane is forced off after seven minutes against Millwall with an ankle injury.

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FA Cup semi-final draw follows Chelsea v Man Utd

The draw for the FA Cup semi-finals will take place at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea host Manchester United on Monday.

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Our confidence came back against Lincoln - Wenger

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal showed against Lincoln that they have their confidence back following Tuesday's heavy loss to Bayern Munich.

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FA Cup: Danny Cowley 'proud' of Lincoln City's FA Cup journey

Lincoln City manager Danny Cowley says his side should be "proud" of their FA Cup journey following their 5-0 defeat to Arsenal.

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Paul Clement: 'Swansea still have lot of work to do to survive'

After seeing his side lose at Hull, Paul Clement says Swansea City remain in danger of relegation from the Premier League.

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Preview - Celtic v Rangers

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Premiership game between Celtic and Rangers.

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Preview - Tottenham Hotspur v Millwall

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final between Tottenham Hotspur and Millwall.

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Preview - Liverpool v Burnley

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley.

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FA Cup: Arsenal 5-0 Lincoln City highlights

Arsenal cruise into the FA Cup semi-finals after putting an end to non-league Lincoln City's amazing run in the competition.

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Hull City: Marco Silva calls for groundshare with Hull FC to be scrapped

Hull City boss Marco Silva says it is "impossible" for the club to continue to share the KCOM Stadium with rugby league side Hull FC.

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Dominant Hearts see off Hamilton

Hearts produce a slick display to cruise past struggling Hamilton in the Premiership and snap a five-game winless run in all competitions.

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FA Cup: Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez scores a wonderful solo goal against Lincoln

Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez is given space by Lincoln City to run towards goal and bend a brilliant strike deep into the far corner in the FA Cup quarter-final.

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Man City face 'season defining' week - Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City face a week which will "define their season" as they look to finish the season with a trophy.

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FA Cup: Walcott opens the scoring for Arsenal against non-league Lincoln

Theo Walcott's shot is taken out of the goalkeeper's reach by a deflection in the FA Cup quarter-final fixture with Lincoln City.

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Bournemouth 3-2 West Ham: Howe relieved after first win of 2017

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says he feels "relief" after his side beat West ham 3-2 to secure their first win in 2017.

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Bournemouth 3-2 West Ham: Bilic 'disappointed' by missed chances

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic says he is 'disappointed' by his side's missed chances in their 3-2 defeat by Bournemouth.

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Everton 3-0 West Brom: Scoreline didn't reflect game - Tony Pulis

West Brom boss Tony Pulis feels the scoreline did not reflect how well his side played after they lost 3-0 against Everton at Goodison Park.

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Hull 2-1 Swansea: Marco Silva says Hull were 'obliged' to win

Hull City manager Marco Silva says his side had an "obligation" to win 2-1 at home against fellow strugglers Swansea City.

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Hull 2-1 Swansea: Injuries to key players hurt us - Paul Clement

Swansea City head coach Paul Clement says first-half injuries to two key players "hurt" the team, in their 2-1 defeat to Hull City.

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Monaco move five clear of Nice at top of Ligue 1

Monaco open up a five point lead over second-placed Nice at the top of Ligue 1 with victory over Bordeaux.

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Everton 3-0 West Brom: Toffees display was outstanding - Ronald Koeman

Everton boss Ronald Koeman is full of praise for his side after they comfortably claimed a 3-0 win over West Brom at Goodison Park.

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Huddersfield boost automatic promotion hopes

Rajiv van La Parra scores the only goal as Huddersfield Town beat Brentford to stay in the automatic promotion hunt.

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Fulham stun Championship leaders Newcastle

Teenage full-back Ryan Sessegnon scores twice as play-off chasing Fulham stun Newcastle with victory at St James' Park.

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Niasse double gives Hull victory over Swansea

Substitute Oumar Niasse scores two goals as Hull City beat fellow Premier League strugglers Swansea City.

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King hat-trick earns Bournemouth thrilling win over West Ham

Joshua King scores a hat-trick as Bournemouth boost their Premier League survival hopes by beating West Ham.

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In-form Everton ease past West Brom

Morgan Schneiderlin scores his first Everton goal against the club that tried to sign him as Everton cruise to victory over West Bromwich Albion.

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Aberdeen win to go nine points clear of third-placed Rangers

Aberdeen strike late to beat Motherwell and move nine points clear of third-placed Rangers in the Premiership.

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Bayern win opens 10-point gap in Bundesliga title race

Bayern Munich extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 10 points with a comfortable win over Eintracht Frankfurt, as their rivals lost.

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