Rejects Roma last week, scores against them this week: Malcom on target in Barca defeat

Just a week after snubbing Roma to join Barcelona, Malcom scores against the Serie A side in a 4-2 defeat in Dallas.

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Tottenham beat Milan in final US tour game

French winger Georges-Kevin N'Koudou gives Tottenham a 1-0 win over AC Milan in their final US tour game.

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How are Real - and Bale - shaping up without Ronaldo?

Real Madrid have begun life without Cristiano Ronaldo, but how has his departure affected them and what does it mean for Gareth Bale?

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Mourinho unsure over Martial return after win over Real Madrid

Manchester United beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the International Champions Cup but Jose Mourinho is unsure when Anthony Martial will return to the squad.

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Gossip: Zidane could replace Mourinho at Man Utd

Zidane could replace Mourinho at Manchester United, Chelsea want Lewandowski, Barcelona eye Mignolet, plus more.

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Rowett 'expects' England keeper Butland to stay at Stoke

Stoke City boss Gary Rowett says the club have not had a "strong offer" for England goalkeeper Jack Butland.

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Continuity key for Rodgers as Celtic target Euro progress

Brendan Rodgers says continuity in his Celtic squad is just as important as attracting new players as they bid to reach the Champions League group stage.

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Accrington to use Ipswich transfer fee for new dressing rooms

Ipswich Town sign Accrington defender Janoi Donacien, with Stanley planning to use the transfer fee to buy new dressing rooms.

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Man City sign Dutch youth international Sandler

Premier League champions Manchester City sign 21-year old Dutch defender Philippe Sandler from PEC Zwolle.

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Managers to receive red and yellow cards for misconduct in 18-19

Red and yellow cards will be issued to managers and coaches for misconduct in the technical area this coming season.

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Man City winger Celina signs for Swansea

Swansea City sign Bersant Celina from Manchester City and Barrie McKay from Nottingham Forest.

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Promoted Institute look to the future after flooding nightmare

Londonderry club Institute are planning for the future after securing promotion to the top flight of Irish League football just eight months after their Riverside Stadium home suffered extensive flood damage.

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Keeper Myhill re-signs for West Brom - 41 days after being released

Goalkeeper Boaz Myhill re-signs for West Brom just 41 days after being released by the Championship newcomers.

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Leeds sign Middlesbrough striker Bamford for £10m

Leeds United sign Middlesbrough striker Patrick Bamford in a deal worth up to £10m.

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Pochettino unsure if Spurs will make signings

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he does not know if the club will sign any players before the transfer window closes on 9 August.

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NZ women's head coach resigns after 13 of squad refuse to play

Andreas Heraf has quit as New Zealand women's head coach and technical director after 13 players refused to play for the Austrian.

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Exit strategy or making a point? What's going on with Mourinho at Man Utd?

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho has cut a disgruntled figure of late. Is it just typical behaviour or is there a more significant meaning?

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Messi has a kickabout with his dog

A video posted by Lionel Messi's wife, of the footballer playing football with his dog, has gone viral.

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New EFL managers: Can you name all 21 clubs with a new boss?

Can you name the 21 English Football League clubs that have appointed a new permanent first-team boss this summer?

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Quiz: Can you name all 42 league stadiums in Scotland?

A cannabis product business, an energy efficiency firm, and a drilling contractor have all given their names to Scottish stadiums. But can you name all 42 grounds in the SPFL?

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Bale 'can help fill Ronaldo void' at Real Madrid, says new coach Lopetegui

Gareth Bale can "help fill the void" left by Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Real Madrid, says coach Julen Lopetegui.

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Gossip: Real not targeting Willian and only want Courtois from Chelsea

Real Madrid only want Courtois from Chelsea, Leicester set to offer Manchester United target Maguire new deal, Everton lead race for Rojo, plus more.

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Troy Deeney: Watford striker on Cardiff City radar

Watford's Troy Deeney is a Cardiff City target as they look to boost their attack ahead of the Premier League campaign.

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Liverpool 'one or two players short of winning title'

Liverpool have "done excellent business" so far and are close to having a team capable of winning the Premier League, says ex-Reds midfielder Charlie Adam.

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Rangers expected to win trophies, says captain James Tavernier

James Tavernier says Rangers are expected to win trophies in Steven Gerrard's first season as manager.

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Leeds sign Man City & England U21 winger Harrison on loan

Leeds United sign Manchester City winger Jack Harrison on a season-long loan deal.

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'Burnley are Aberdeen's focus, not Rangers'

Graeme Shinnie says facing Burnley in Europa League qualifying is Aberdeen's priority before the Premiership opener against Rangers.

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Mansfield Town: Football Association looking into racism allegation

Claims that Mansfield captain Krystian Pearce was racially abused in a friendly against Sheffield Wednesday, are being investigated.

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Keeper Stekelenburg signs new Everton contract

Everton goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg signs a new two-year deal committing him to the Premier League club until 2020.

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Aleksandar Mitrovic: Fulham sign Serbia striker from Newcastle

Fulham complete the signing of Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic from fellow Premier League side Newcastle United.

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Cameroon in talks with former England boss Eriksson

Cameroon confirm discussions with former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, to take over as coach of the Indomitable Lions.

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Fulham set to sign £20m Mawson from Swansea

Swansea defender Alfie Mawson is set to join Fulham in a deal which could cost the Premier League newcomers up to £20m.

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Man City winger Mahrez could be fit for Community Shield

Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez could be fit for Sunday's Community Shield with Chelsea despite suffering an ankle injury.

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Defender Cardoso leaves Rangers after one season

Centre-half Fabio Cardoso leaves Rangers a season into his three-year deal after a "mutual termination" of his contract.

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Lemar 'very happy' to complete Atletico move

Thomas Lemar says he is "very happy with the decision" he made to join Atletico Madrid, after passing a medical to complete the move.

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Mesut Ozil: German fans protest in support of Arsenal midfielder

Hundreds of German fans gather in support for Mesut Ozil after he quit international football, citing "racism and disrespect".

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'I didn't set out to be different' - meet the man behind 'The Beast'

He is the lower-league striker everyone seems to know - but who is the man behind 'The Beast'? BBC Sport sits down with Adebayo Akinfenwa.

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Scottish FA sued over abuse

The SFA is facing legal action from people who say it failed to protect them from abuse.

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Rangers boss Gerrard 'in a rush' to make signings

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says he is "in a rush" to add more new faces the Premiership opener with Aberdeen on Sunday.

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Liverpool Ladies renamed as Liverpool FC Women

Women's Super League club Liverpool Ladies rename themselves as Liverpool FC Women.

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Premier League transfer record: Do you know how it has progressed?

Can you name the players involved each time the Premier League transfer record was broken?

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Celtic champions? Rangers to challenge? Predict the Scottish Premiership table

Predict your Scottish Premiership table for season 2018-19 and share your selections with your friends.

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Maguire open to Man Utd move - Monday's gossip

Leicester's Harry Maguire open to Man Utd move, Everton keen to tie down Jordan Pickford, AC Milan want Antonio Conte, plus more.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: LA Galaxy striker scores his first MLS hat-trick

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores his first MLS hat-trick as LA Galaxy come from behind to defeat Orlando City 4-3.

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Man City will 'find solution' for Nadim after transfer request

Manchester City Women will "find a solution" to Nadia Nadim's transfer request, says manager Nick Cushing.

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Kyle Lafferty: Rangers bid 'turned Hearts striker's head' - Craig Levein

Kyle Lafferty's "head has been turned a little bit" by Rangers' bid to sign him, says Hearts manager Craig Levein.

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England keeper Pope to see specialist over dislocated shoulder

Burnley's England goalkeeper Nick Pope will see a specialist on Monday to determine how badly dislocated his shoulder is.

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Three all-Premiership ties in Scottish League Cup last 16

There will be three all Premiership ties in the second round of the Scottish League Cup, with the Old Firm both facing away ties.

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Hearts thrash Inverness CT to qualify at Highland side's expense

Hearts score three times in four minutes as they thumped Inverness Caledonian Thistle to reach the last 16 of the League Cup.

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Man Utd: Jose Mourinho wants two signings, but only expects one

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he hopes one target from the list of five options he gave the club will arrive before the 9 August transfer deadline.

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MP Collins urges Fifa to conduct inquiry into Qatar World Cup bid

Fifa should conduct an "independent investigation" over claims the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team ran a secret campaign in 2010 to sabotage competing host bids, says Damian Collins MP.

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Tottenham comeback against Barcelona in vain as they lose shoot-out

Tottenham come back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Barcelona in Los Angeles before losing a penalty shoot-out to the Spanish side.

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Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp says 'outstanding' Daniel Sturridge has role to play if fit

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is prepared to put striker Daniel Sturridge on an individual training programme to ensure he stays fit.

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Wayne Rooney scores first DC United goal in win over Colorado Rapids

Former England striker Wayne Rooney scores his first goal for DC United in a 2-1 win over Colorado Rapids in the MLS.

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Mourinho on transfer concerns, defeat which gave 'nothing' & waste of fans' money

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he gave the club a list of five players for one position and is hoping one will arrive before the transfer deadline.

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Mahrez injured as Man City fight back to beat Bayern

A young Manchester City team fight back from 2-0 down to beat German champions Bayern Munich 3-2 in Miami.

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Man Utd: Nemanja Matic to miss start of season - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic will miss the start of the season, says manager Jose Mourinho

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Shaqiri scores stunning overhead kick as Liverpool thrash Man Utd

Xherdan Shaqiri scores an overhead kick as Liverpool thrash Manchester United 4-1 at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

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Qatar 2022 bid team accused of sabotaging World Cup rivals

The Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team ran a secret campaign in 2010 to sabotage competing host bids, according to a report published by the Sunday Times.

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Games in a cricket stadium & players from Canada’s third tier – can Championship coach inspire Guyana?

They have yet to make an appearance at the Concacaf Gold Cup, let alone the World Cup, but Derby coach Michael Johnson is relishing his new role in charge of Guyana.

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Man Utd 'must dig deep for Lewandowski' Sunday's gossip column

Manchester United need Sanchez-sized wages to tempt striker, Chelsea playmaker set to stay, plus more.

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Chelsea beat Inter on penalties after 1-1 draw

Cesar Azpilicueta marks his first Chelsea appearance since returning from the World Cup with the decisive penalty against Inter Milan as the Blues run out 5-4 winners after a 1-1 draw.

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Richarlison scores as Everton lose to Rennes

New signing Richarlison scores on his first start since his £50m move from Watford, but Everton suffer a 4-1 friendly defeat to Rennes.

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Motherwell fight back to beat Clyde & win group

Motherwell stage a late comeback to beat Clyde 3-1, avoid an embarrassing League Cup exit, and win Group G.

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Kilmarnock & St Mirren through in Scottish League Cup

Premiership rivals Kilmarnock and St Mirren both confirmed their place in the League Cup last 16 after both sides won their final group games.

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New Celtic Women boss aims high after near-fatal stroke

Eddie Wolecki Black has spent over two years defying doctors after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Now he wants to use that same determination to lead Celtic to the title.

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Alloa search for replacement ref among crowd before cup tie

Alloa Athletic use their stadium loudspeaker to seek a replacement match official among the crowd before their Scottish League Cup tie can begin.

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Lacazette nets twice as Arsenal thump PSG 5-1

Substitute Alexandre Lacazette and captain Mesut Ozil help Arsenal humble Paris Saint-Germain 5-1 in Singapore.

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Juan Carlos Osorio: Mexico manager quits after three years

Mexico manager Juan Carlos Osorio, who led his side to the last 16 of the World Cup, quits after three years in charge.

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Hamilton defend 'five-figure' stadium deal with cannabis product company

Hamilton Academical defend their decision to rename New Douglas Park after company involved in the sale of cannabis-based products.

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Chelsea lining up Pickford? Saturday's gossip column

Chelsea target England goalkeeper, world record needed for Leicester defender, Wolves eye Man Utd defender, plus more.

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Middlesbrough v Sunderland friendly abandoned due to storm conditions

Storm weather conditions force the abandonment of Middlesbrough's pre-season game against Sunderland amid safety concerns.

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Lucas Evangelista: Nantes create Fortnite clip to announce new signing

Nantes create a clip of the hit video game Fortnite to introduce Brazilian midfielder Lucas Evangelista as their new signing.

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Highlights: Antrim deny Man Utd in Super Cup NI shootout

Holders County Antrim hold their nerve to defeat Manchester United 5-3 on penalties in Friday's final of the Super Cup NI Junior section in Ballymena.

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Manchester United v Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp laughs off title-winning jibe

Jurgen Klopp quips that one of his "life goals is to make Jose Mourinho smile" after the Man Utd manager suggested Liverpool "had to win the Premier League".

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Man Utd denied in Super Cup NI Junior final as Co Antrim retain title in shootout

County Antrim hold their nerve in a 5-3 penalty shootout win over Manchester United in the Junior final at Super Cup NI.

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Financial Fair Play: QPR's £42m settlement 'no disincentive' for EFL club spending

QPR's fine for breaking Financial Fair Play rules will not deter clubs from overspending, say two football finance experts.

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GAA to vote on tribute game for former Man Utd and Celtic midfielder Miller

GAA chiefs are to vote on changing their rules and allowing the Liam Miller tribute match to be staged at their Páirc Uí Chaoimh ground in Cork.

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From 7,000 away fans to just 800 - Celtic criticise Rangers over ticket allocation

Celtic call on Rangers and the SPFL to meet to discuss future Old Firm derby ticket arrangements.

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Hearts reject Rangers' £200,000 Lafferty bid

Rangers fail in a bid to take Kyle Lafferty back to Ibrox as Hearts reject a £200,000 offer for the Northern Ireland striker.

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Stanislav Cherchesov: Russia coach signs contract extension

Stanislav Cherchesov signs a two-year contract extension as head coach of the Russia national team.

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From Imran Khan to George Weah - seven sports stars who became politicians

Former cricketer Imran Khan has won Pakistan's general election, but which other sports stars have switched careers to politics?

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Premier League transfers: Club-by-club guide to deals so far

Which players have Premier League clubs signed and which deals have you missed this summer?

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Monaco sign Russia midfielder Golovin from CSKA Moscow

Monaco sign Russia's World Cup midfielder Aleksandr Golovin from CSKA Moscow on a five-year contract.

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Huddersfield keeper Coleman joins Shrewsbury on loan

Shrewsbury Town sign Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Joel Coleman on a season-long loan deal.

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Ex-Fifa man Valcke loses appeal to Cas over 10-year ban

Former Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke, loses his appeal to Cas against his 10-year-ban from football.

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Motherwell's Wolecki Black to become Celtic Women's manager

Eddie Wolecki Black, whose Motherwell Ladies side lead Scotland's second tier, is to become Celtic Women's new head coach.

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Carl Ikeme: Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper announces retirement

Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, who was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in July 2017, announces his retirement from football.

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Financial Fair Play: QPR agree £42m settlement after breaking spending rules

QPR agree a settlement of almost £42m after the club's claims that Financial Fair Play rules are unlawful were dismissed.

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Davy Klaassen: Everton midfielder joins Werder Bremen

Netherlands international midfielder Davy Klaassen completes his move from Everton to Werder Bremen for a reported £12m.

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Ex-Chelsea boss Scolari takes charge of Palmeiras for third time

Former Chelsea and Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is appointed manager of Palmeiras for a third time.

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Rangers players 'heroic' in Europa League win - Gerrard

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard praised the "heroic individual performances" that delivered a valuable 1-0 Europa League away win against NK Osijek.

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Highlights: Hibernian 3-2 Asteras Tripolis

Watch Hibernian battle back from two goals down to beat Asteras Tripolis on an enthralling European night at Easter Road.

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Bournemouth target Lerma requests transfer

Colombia midfielder Jefferson Lerma hands in a transfer request at Levante after the Spanish side reject a bid from Bournemouth.

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'Mismatch off the pitch, but not on it' - Sutton praises Aberdeen display

Aberdeen's Europa League qualifier with Burnley was a "mismatch off the pitch" but "very, very close" on it, according to former Celtic striker Chris Sutton.

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Man Utd still hope to sign Perisic - Gossip

Manchester United want Perisic, Chelsea ready to sell Morata for £62m, Everton bid £27m for Mina, plus more.

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London 2012 legacy generates more than £130m

More than £130m has been generated in London by National Lottery and taxpayer-funded events following the 2012 Olympics.

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Burnley keeper Pope sustains 'serious' shoulder injury

Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope sustains a "serious" shoulder injury in the Europa League tie against Aberdeen, says manager Sean Dyche.

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Gerrard's Rangers take first-leg advantage in Croatia

Alfredo Morelos heads Rangers to an away victory and the upper hand in their Europa League qualifying tie against NK Osijek.

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An inquiry into historical sex abuse finds no evidence of a conspiracy

An independent inquiry into sex abuse in youth football finds no evidence of an institutionalised conspiracy.

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Hibs fight back from 2-0 down to beat Asteras Tripolis in Europa League

From two goals down, Hibernian mount a stunning fightback to take a narrow lead into the second leg of their Europa League tie with Asteras Tripolis.

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Man United reach Super Cup NI Junior final by ending County Armagh hopes

Manchester United will face holders County Antrim in Friday's Junior Section final at Super Cup NI after beating County Armagh 2-0 in the semi-final in Coleraine.

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Brave Crusaders beaten 5-1 in Slovenia

Crusaders battle bravely before succumbing 5-1 to Olimpija Ljubljana in the Europa League second qualifying first leg in Slovenia.

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Nadim submits Man City Women transfer request

Manchester City Women's Afghanistan-born Denmark striker Nadia Nadim hands in a transfer request at the top-flight club.

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Hudson winner gives New Saints edge in Europa League tie

Blaine Hudson's late winner gives The New Saints a narrow lead in their Europa League second qualifying round tie with Gibraltar's Lincoln Red Imps.

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Birmingham manager Monk signs fan's cheeky tattoo

Kevin Tomlinson pledged to have Garry Monk's face tattooed on his bottom if Birmingham beat Fulham.

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Abuse victim calls for Scottish FA chief to quit over comments

Abuse victim Peter Haynes says Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell should quit after making "offensive, poorly judged and insulting" comments.

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England will not defend U20s world title after U19s lose to Norway

England will not be able to defend their Under-20s World Cup title after the Under-19s lost in a play-off to Norway.

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Barcelona women's team relegated to economy

On their first mixed tour, Barcelona's men flew first class while the women were seated elsewhere.

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Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal (3-1 penalties): Gunners lose Singapore shootout

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Antonio Adan scores the winning penalty after saving three spot-kicks in Singapore.

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Sir Alex Ferguson: Former Manchester United manager's heartfelt message after surgery

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson sends a heartfelt video message thanking hospitals after surgery.

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Leicester to resist any Man United move for Maguire

Leicester City will resist any move from Manchester United for England defender Harry Maguire, instead hoping to tie him to a new deal.

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Sir Alex Ferguson: Ex-Manchester United manager thanks hospitals after surgery

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has thanked Salford Royal and Alexandra hospitals for "such great care" after his emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage.

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Mesut Ozil: German FA boss admits regret over row with midfielder

The head of Germany's football association says regrets that the body's criticism of Mesut Ozil was "misused for racist slogans".

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Scottish FA apologises to victims of sex abuse

Chief executive says Scottish football is a safe place for children but improvement is needed in light of report.

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Marco Silva: Watford want to take a stand over Everton's approach

Watford have said their ongoing dispute with Everton over their "illegal" approach for former manager Marco Silva is not about compensation but "making a stand".

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Referee checks goal on photographer's camera during Copa Peru match

A referee improvises with his own version of VAR by checking a photographer's camera during a Copa Peru match.

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Wright-Phillips becomes fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 goals

Bradley Wright-Phillips becomes the fastest player in Major League Soccer history to reach 100 goals - and he celebrates with a new shirt.

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Newcastle agree deal for Japan striker Muto

Newcastle United agree a deal with Mainz, reported to be worth £9.5m, for the German side's Japan striker Yoshinori Muto.

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Neymar barges youngster who tackled him off the ball

Watch as Neymar barges an opponent off the ball after the youngster tackles him during a five-a-side game.

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'A joy to watch' - Rodgers praises Celtic after Champions League win

Celtic could have scored "five or six goals" in an "absolutely magnificent" Champions League qualification win over Rosenborg, says boss Brendan Rodgers.

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Alphonso Davies: Bayern Munich sign 17-year-old for MLS record fee

Bayern Munich sign Vancouver Whitecaps teenage forward Alphonso Davies for $13m (£9.84m) - a record fee paid for an MLS player.

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Man City 1-2 Liverpool: Riyad Mahrez scouting report

BBC Sport looks at the start of record signing Riyad Mahrez's Manchester City career after his £60m move from Leicester.

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AC Milan 1-1 Manchester United (8-9 penalties): United win after 26 penalties

Manchester United and AC Milan need 26 penalties to separate them as United ran out 9-8 winners after a 1-1 draw.

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Chelsea sign 38-year-old ex-England keeper Green

Chelsea make the surprise signing of former England goalkeeper Robert Green on a one-year deal.

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Gossip: Man Utd want £65m Maguire

Manchester United want Maguire and Rebic, Liverpool agree Vida deal, Courtois agrees terms with Real Madrid, plus more.

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Salah & Mane score as Liverpool beat Man City

Mohamed Salah wastes no time in returning to goalscoring form as Liverpool come from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in New Jersey.

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Llorente and Moura doubles see Spurs beat Roma

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says his side are "disadvantaged" this pre-season despite beating Roma 4-1.

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Cliftonville striker Donnelly suspended for three months

Cliftonville striker Rory Donnelly is given a three-month ban by the Irish Football Association, half of which is suspended until the end of the season.

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Tite: Brazil coach signs new four-year contract

Brazil manager Tite has signed a new four-year contract, keeping him in charge until the end of the 2022 World Cup.

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager on pressure, expectation and Loris Karius

Speaking to BBC Sport, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he doesn't care about the pressure after spending £170m on players.

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he 'doesn't care about pressure'

Jurgen Klopp says he "doesn't care" about the "increasing pressure" at Liverpool after spending nearly £170m on four new players this summer.

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Edouard's double gives Celtic first-leg win over Rosenborg

Odsonne Edouard scores twice as Celtic fight back from behind to beat Rosenborg in the Champions League second qualify round.

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Fulham sign Andre Schurrle on loan from Borussia Dortmund

Fulham sign German World Cup-winning forward Andre Schurrle on loan from Borussia Dortmund.

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Martial leaves Man Utd tour for birth of child

Forward Anthony Martial leaves Manchester United's pre-season tour of the USA to attend the birth of his child.

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Child protection 'not fit for purpose' in Scottish football

Child protection policies in Scottish football are "not fit for purpose" and must change to prevent future cases of sexual abuse, says a report.

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Swansea's Andre Ayew to hold Fenerbahce loan talks

Swansea striker Andre Ayew is on his way for talks with Fenerbahce ahead of an expected season-long loan with the Turkish club.

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Former player and manager Leonardo returns to AC Milan

Former AC Milan player and manager Leonardo returns to the Serie A club as general manager.

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Jonny Castro Otto: Wolves sign Atletico defender on loan

Wolves have completed the loan signing of defender Jonny Castro Otto from Atletico Madrid.

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Steve Bruce: Aston Villa majority owners give manager full support to continue in role.

Steve Bruce is given "full support" to remain Aston Villa boss by majority owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens.

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Football's least fashionable position - do we need to show defenders more love?

The 10 best players of 2018 list features only one defender, do we need to show them some love?

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Marseille and Liverpool fined for crowd trouble, with French side facing a European ban

French side Marseille face a two-year suspension from European competitions unless the behaviour of their fans improve, Uefa announce.

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Brighton sign Iran winger Jahanbakhsh for club record fee

Brighton sign Iran winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh from Dutch club AZ Alkmaar for an undisclosed club record fee, reported to be £17m.

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Aberdeen v Burnley

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Aberdeen and Burnley.

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World Cup 2018 best goal: Benjamin Pavard wins Fifa vote

Benjamin Pavard's stunning strike in France's World Cup win over Argentina is voted the best goal of the tournament in Russia.

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Brazilian Allan extends Liverpool deal before joining Eintracht Frankfurt on loan

The Brazilian midfielder has signed a contract extension with Liverpool before joining Eintracht Frankfurt on a season-long loan.

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Swiss defender Schar set for Newcastle medical

Newcastle are close to completing the signing of Switzerland defender Fabian Schar from Deportivo La Coruna.

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Europa League 'exciting' for Burnley players

Burnley's players are feeling excited as they prepare to play in the club's first European match for 51 years, says James Tarkowski.

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£36.5m Malcom passes Barcelona medical

Brazilian winger Malcom passes medical with Barcelona ahead of £36.5m move from Bordeaux.

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Arsenal chief Gazidis 'working hard' amid AC Milan links

Arsenal say chief executive Ivan Gazidis is "working hard" and has "always been fully committed", amid reports linking him with AC Milan.

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Jordy Clasie: Southampton midfielder rejoins Feyenoord on loan

Southampton's Dutch midfielder Jordy Clasie joins former club Feyenoord on a season-long loan.

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Ranjan Varghese: Gateshead bought by Hong Kong-based businessman

Hong Kong-based businessman Dr Ranjan Varghese buys National League club Gateshead from Richard and Julie Bennett.

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Who are Manchester City's biggest Premier League title challengers?

Manchester City forward Leroy Sane tips Chelsea to be the champions' nearest challengers next season.

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Mourinho avoids Premier League title question

Jose Mourinho refuses to answer whether he thinks his Manchester United squad are strong enough to compete for next season's Premier League.

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Arsenal 'want to be like home' for Ozil, says manager Emery

Arsenal can be like "home" for Mesut Ozil after the midfielder quit the German national team, says Gunners boss Unai Emery.

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No manager, no players, no name - how do you build a team from scratch?

Meet the man who has less than two years to find players, a manager, a stadium and a team base before his club join the MLS.

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Liverpool: Emre Can says Jurgen Klopp wished him luck when he left

Former Liverpool midfielder Emre Can on Jurgen Klopp, Cristiano Ronaldo and trying to win the Champions League at Juventus.

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Watch: Man Utd beat Rangers in Super Cup NI

After their surprise defeat by County Londonderry, Manchester United rekindle their Super Cup NI Junior Section hopes by beating Rangers.

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Real Madrid eye Lloris? Wednesday's gossip column

Real Madrid want Lloris, Usmanov to sell Arsenal stake, Man Utd and Chelsea chase Thiago, Martial wants Premier League stay, plus more.

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Karim Bellarabi: Bayer Leverkusen winger collapses during friendly

Bayer Leverkusen's Karim Bellarabi collapses from exhaustion in a pre-season friendly and will remain in hospital overnight for observation.

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Hearts and Inverness set up final-game showdown

Inverness Caledonian Thistle need a point to qualify for the last 16 of the League Cup at Hearts' expense after snatching a late win over Raith Rovers.

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Richarlison: Everton sign Brazilian from Watford for £50m

Everton sign Brazilian winger Richarlison from fellow Premier League side Watford in a potential £50m deal.

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Rangers must run Celtic 'a lot closer' - chairman King

Chairman Dave King says he expects Rangers to run Celtic "a lot closer" this season under Steven Gerrard.

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Gaelic Athletic Association to 'consider' Miller tribute game proposal

The GAA describes a meeting with the organisers of the tribute match for late footballer Liam Miller as "open and constructive".

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Women's Super League: Teams confirmed for WSL and Championship after appeals

All appeals against the Football Association's WSL and Women's Championship licence decisions are rejected.

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Barcelona pip Roma to sign Brazilian winger Malcom

Barcelona reach a deal to sign Bordeaux winger Malcom for £36.5m - a day after Roma announced they were on the verge of signing him.

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Transfer deadline day: When does window close in summer 2018?

This summer's English transfer window will close on 9 August, more than three weeks earlier than usual.

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Fabri: Fulham sign goalkeeper from Besiktas on three-year deal

Premier League newcomers Fulham sign Spanish goalkeeper Fabri from Besiktas on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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Racist attitude shown towards Ozil not acceptable - Erdogan

Turkey president Recep Tayyip Erdogan gives his support to Mesut Ozil and says the "racist attitude" shown towards the player is not acceptable.

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John Motson to come out of retirement to join Talksport

Former BBC commentator John Motson is to come out of retirement to take up a role at radio station Talksport.

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Harry Kane: England forward on Fifa's best player shortlist

England's Harry Kane features on a 10-man shortlist for the Best Fifa Men's Player award for 2018

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Barnes agrees new Leicester deal - then joins West Brom on loan

Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes signs a new four-year deal and then joins West Bromwich Albion on loan for 2018-19.

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Celtic striker Dembele to miss Rosenborg Champions League tie

Celtic striker Moussa Dembele will be out for "two to three weeks" with a hamstring problem, says manager Brendan Rodgers.

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Tom Ince: Stoke City sign Huddersfield winger for initial £10m fee

Huddersfield Town winger Tom Ince signs for Stoke City for an initial £10m, which could rise to £12m with add-ons.

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Chelsea Women boss Hayes on best women's coach shortlist

Chelsea Women coach Emma Hayes is named on the Best Fifa Women's Coach shortlist after guiding them to the double last season.

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Killie 'not over-reliant' on goals from veteran Boyd

Manager Steve Clarke insists Kilmarnock are not overly dependent on the goalscoring prowess of veteran striker Kris Boyd.

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'We have the highest ambitions, 100%' - Klopp says Reds' 'next step' is trophies

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his team's "next step" is to win trophies but he "cannot give guarantees" they will do so.

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Celtic v Rosenborg: Manager-less Norwegians battling turmoil

Rosenborg target a first Champions League group stage berth in 11 years amid a shock managerial dismissal and a reported player revolt.

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Too many officers? Football policing policy 'needs review'

Critics say deploying one officer for every 50 fans at some matches is "unsustainable".

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Can you name every Premier League club's record signing in four minutes?

This season's Premier League clubs are out making deals before the new season - can you name the biggest buy they have each made in their history?

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Premier League: Are 'traditional' managers making way for head coaches?

Six of next season's 20 Premier League clubs have a "head coach" in charge of the team - so could the "manager" as we know it be becoming a thing of the past?

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Chelsea our biggest threat, says Man City forward Sane

Manchester City forward Leroy Sane says Chelsea will be the champions' nearest challengers next season.

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Bournemouth agree £10.7m fee for defender Rico

Bournemouth agree a deal to sign Spanish full-back Diego Rico from La Liga side Leganes for £10.7m.

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Super Cup NI: County Londonderry stun Manchester United

Lee Harkin scores two wonderful goals as County Londonderry claim a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in the Junior section of the Super Cup NI.

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Henry agrees to become Villa boss - Tuesday's gossip

Thierry Henry to become new Aston Villa boss, Manchester United will consider selling Anthony Martial, plus more.

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Paul Madeley: Leeds United legend dies, aged 73

Former Leeds United and England defender Paul Madeley has died, aged 73.

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Criticism and sympathy - how Ozil saga divided German football

Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil's decision to quit international football has brought criticism from some, and sympathy from others.

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Hampden Park or Murrayfield? SFA says negotiations over national stadium are ongoing

Negotiations on the future of Scotland's national football stadium are ongoing, says the SFA, and a decision is expected within weeks.

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Defending champions England out of U19s Euros after thrashing

Defending champions England go out of the European Under-19 Championship in Finland with a 5-0 defeat by France.

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Chancel Mbemba: Porto sign defender from Newcastle

Porto sign defender Chancel Mbemba from Premier League side Newcastle for a reported £7.14m fee.

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Malcom: Roma agree deal to sign Bordeaux winger

Roma agree a deal to sign Brazilian winger Malcom from Ligue 1 side Bordeaux for a reported £32m fee.

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Hearts fined and docked Scottish League Cup points for ineligible player

Heart of Midlothian are docked two League Cup points and fined by the Scottish Professional Football League for fielding an ineligible player.

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Izzy Christiansen: Manchester City Women midfielder completes Lyon move

England midfielder Izzy Christiansen completes her move to European champions Lyon from Manchester City Women.

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Orient fed up with 'fox in the box' - and ask local male dogs for help

Leyton Orient call on fans with male dogs in a bid to stop foxes invading their Brisbane Road pitch.

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'Stay strong' - Salah's message to team-mate Karius

Mohamed Salah tells Liverpool team-mate Loris Karius to "ignore those who hate" after more criticism following his latest pre-season match.

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The Welshman and the water bottle that helped England make history

England goalkeeping coach Martyn Margetson reveals the secrets behind their historic penalty shootout win.

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Ex-football coach Higgins guilty of abuse charge

Ex-Southampton FC coach Bob Higgins was accused of indecently assaulting 24 boys between 1971 and 1996.

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German FA rejects Ozil's racism claim

Germany's football association rejects allegations of racism from Mesut Ozil but accepts it could have done more to protect him from abuse.

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Perth Glory 0-1 Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri makes winning start as manager

Maurizio Sarri makes a winning start as Chelsea boss after Pedro's early goal proves enough to beat Perth Glory 1-0 in a friendly in Australia.

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Dortmund star Pulisic comes to the rescue of young fan who wanted a selfie

Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic stops security guards dragging away a young fan who had run on to the pitch for a selfie after the club's game with Liverpool.

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Europa League: Aberdeen v Burnley winner to face Turkish side in third round

Aberdeen or Burnley will play Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir if they progress to the Europa League third qualifying round.

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Parma striker banned for two years for match-fixing

Italian striker Emanuele Calaio is banned for two years for match-fixing while his club Parma are deducted five points.

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David Luiz surprises Chelsea fan at family barbecue during Australia tour

Young Chelsea fan Hudson McCarthy invited the team round for a barbecue during their tour of Australia - so David Luiz and friends obliged.

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Richarlison has Everton medical before £50m move

Watford forward Richarlison has a medical at Everton and the Toffees hope to complete a deal that could eventually be worth £50m within 24 hours.

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Celtic draw AEK Athens in Champions League qualifying

The Scottish champions will face AEK Athens, if they overcome Rosenborg in the second qualifying round.

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Joao Moutinho: Wolves to sign Portugal midfielder from Monaco

Premier League side Wolves are to sign experienced Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho from Monaco for £5m.

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Gossip: Chelsea consider £65m Barca bid for Willian

Chelsea consider Willian offer and deal for Martial, Rojo tipped for Old Trafford exit, Grealish set for Spurs, plus more.

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Liverpool 1-3 Borussia Dortmund: Naby Keita scouting report

BBC Sport looks at the performance of new Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita, who will wear Steven Gerrard's old number this year.

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Man Utd in goalless draw with San Jose Earthquakes

Alexis Sanchez makes his first appearance of Manchester United's US tour as they are held by San Jose Earthquakes in Santa Clara.

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Dortmund come from behind to beat Liverpool in North Carolina

Borussia Dortmund come from behind to defeat Liverpool in Charlotte in the International Champions Cup.

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Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres lose on J-League debuts

Spain legends Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres both lose on their J-League debuts.

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East Fife 4 Forfar 5 - comedy result finally comes true (sort of)

A penalty shootout in a Scottish League Cup tie finally produced the result that comedian Eric Morecambe predicted.

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James McClean: Stoke City sign West Bromwich Albion winger for initial £5m

Stoke City sign Republic of Ireland winger James McClean from fellow Championship club West Brom for an initial £5m.

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Dunfermline beat Dundee in Scottish League Cup

Dunfermline move to the top of League Cup Group D, with Jackson Longridge's early header enough to beat Dundee.

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Chelsea boss Sarri 'wanted to dismantle Napoli'

New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri wanted to "dismantle" Napoli's team by taking players with him, says the Italian club's president.

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Rangers sign Kent on loan from Liverpool

Rangers complete the season-long loan signing of Liverpool's 21-year-old winger Ryan Kent.

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Arsenal's Ozil defends photograph with Turkish president

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil says not posing for photographs with the Turkish president would have been "disrespecting his ancestors' roots".

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Neymar was in 'mourning' after World Cup exit

Brazil striker Neymar says he could not look at a ball after his nation's quarter-final defeat by Belgium at the World Cup.

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Gossip: Chelsea refuse to be 'bullied' into Hazard sale

Chelsea will not be bullied over Hazard, Martial set to stay at United, Cech linked with move to Roma, plus more.

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Klopp 'does not care' about being called a hypocrite for spending

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp "doesn't care" about allegations of hypocrisy over his transfer spending.

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'There's no league that I'd say no to' - Hart wants permanent move

Manchester City keeper Joe Hart says his next move needs to be "permanent" rather than going out on loan again.

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Watch: Celtic beat United U19s in Super Cup NI opener

Highlights of the Super Cup NI curtain raiser as Celtic U19s come from a goal down to beat Manchester United 3-1 at the Coleraine Showgrounds.

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Queen of the South legend Ball dies at 75

Queen of the South's record appearance holder Allan Ball died aged 75, the club has confirmed.

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Celtic U19s come back to beat Man Utd

Two goals from striker Ewan Henderson help Celtic come back from a goal down to beat Manchester United 3-1 in the Super Cup NI curtain raiser.

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Boyd scores 30-minute hat-trick in Scottish League Cup

Kris Boyd scores a hat-trick as a substitute as Kilmarnock fight back to defeat Dumbarton in the Scottish League Cup.

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Player-manager Miller scores first Livingston goal

Kenny Miller scores his first Livingston goal as they overcome Annan, while Dundee United are on the brink of Scottish League Cup elimination.

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Club furious as stock cars drive on £250,000 pitch

Ballymena United says it holds the council responsible after stock cars drove over a brand new pitch.

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Swansea lose two penalty shootouts on same day

Swansea City lose pre-season penalty shootouts against Genoa and FC Magdeburg in the Interwetten Cup.

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Izzy Christiansen: Manchester City Women midfielder set to join Lyon

England midfielder Izzy Christiansen is set to join European champions Lyon from Manchester City Women.

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Watford's Cleverley to miss start of season

Watford midfielder Tom Cleverley will miss the start of the season after long-awaited surgery on his Achilles.

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Quiz: Big World Cup, big move

Test your knowledge of players who have moved after World Cups - and the sometimes unusual circumstances surrounding the deals.

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Manchester City v Borussia Dortmund: Jadon Sancho scouting report

BBC Sport looks at the performance of Borussia Dortmund's ex-Manchester City teen Jadon Sancho against his former club.

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'Despite our decision, no-one can doubt his quality' - Guardiola praises outbound Hart after Dortmund loss

Pep Guardiola praises goalkeeper Joe Hart's "quality" as he features in Manchester City's pre-season defeat by Borussia Dortmund.

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Barca launch third bid for Willian - Saturday's gossip

Barcelona make £55m bid for Willian, Real Madrid prepare £112m offer for Hazard, Palace place £70 price tag on Zaha plus more.

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Motherwell boss lacks etiquette with Salford money talk - Neville

Gary Neville accuses Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson of lacking "etiquette" after discussing Salford City's spending power.

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Russian club deny racism after cancelling deal for black player

Russian club Torpedo Moscow cancel plans to sign defender Erving Botaka-Yoboma - but deny they have done so because he is black.

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Richarlison: Everton close to agreeing deal worth up to £50m for Watford forward

Everton are close to signing Watford's Brazilian forward Richarlison in a deal that could eventually be worth £50m.

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Solly March: Brighton winger feels staying up will be harder after signing new deal

Winger Solly March feels staying in the Premier League will be "harder" for Brighton this year after signing a new four-year contract.

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England Under-19: England held to frustrating Ukraine draw

England will have to wait to secure a place in the semi-finals of the European Under-19 Championship after drawing with Ukraine.

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Leicester City sign Liverpool goalkeeper Danny Ward for £12.5m

Leicester City sign Liverpool goalkeeper Danny Ward for £12.5m after the Reds make Alisson the world's most expensive keeper.

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Roma fined as owner Pallotta gets three-month Uefa match ban

Roma owner James Pallotta is banned from all Uefa games for three months - and the club fined - over behaviour around May's defeat by Liverpool.

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Adama Diakhaby: Huddersfield sign Monaco midfielder on three-year deal

Premier League side Huddersfield sign French midfielder Adama Diakhaby from Monaco on a three-year deal.

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Pep Guardiola on Joe Hart and Chelsea's Jorginho

Pep Guardiola discusses the professionalism of third-choice goalkeeper Joe Hart in Manchester City's pre-season training and Jorginho's decision to join Chelsea instead of City.

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Villa agree 'significant investment' deal

Aston Villa agree a deal with businessmen Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens that will see "significant investment" into the club.

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Motherwell: National League Salford pay more than Premiership sides - Robinson

Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson says Salford City "blew us away with money" when the two sides were competing to sign a player.

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Son Heung-min: Tottenham forward signs new five-year contract

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min signs a new five-year contract to keep him at the club until 2023.

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AC Milan: Italian giants' European ban overturned by Court of Arbitration for Sport

Italian giants AC Milan have had their one-year ban from European football for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations overturned.

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'A player for the future' - Brighton sign South Africa striker Tau

Brighton sign South African striker Percy Tau on a four-year deal - and will loan him out for the upcoming season.

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Hearts will 'accept' sanction for fielding ineligible player

Hearts manager Craig Levein says they will "accept and deal with" the punishment they get for fielding an ineligible player against Cove Rangers.

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Rangers: Osijek will be Europa League second qualifying round opponents

Rangers will face Osijek in the Europa League second qualifying round after the Croatian side beat Petrocub of Moldova 3-2 on aggregate.

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McGinn Celtic move out of my remit, says Lennon after 12-5 aggregate win

Hibernian manager Neil Lennon is no clearer over the future of John McGinn, saying the midfielder's potential move to Celtic is "out of my remit".

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Florian Jozefzoon: Derby County sign Brentford winger for undisclosed fee

Derby County sign winger Florian Jozefzoon from Championship rivals Brentford for an undisclosed fee.

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More than 1,800 fans hurt at matches in 2016-17

Falling over, being hit by a ball, celebrations and insect bites were among the causes of injuries reported by fans at football games in 2016-17.

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Potter wants 'responsible' Swansea transfer deals after 'gambles' of the past

Swansea City must avoid any more expensive "gambles" in the transfer market, says new manager Graham Potter.

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Guardiola wants to 'find a solution' for keeper Hart to leave Man City

Pep Guardiola says he wants to "find a solution" so goalkeeper Joe Hart does not have to see out the final year of his contract at Manchester City.

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Mata scores as Man Utd draw against Mexican side on US tour

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said Thursday's pre-season draw with Club America in Arizona "pushed us to levels we are not prepared for".

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Is playing in Germany the future for the brightest young English players?

Does the Bundesliga now provide the brightest pathway for England's young players? Why are so many choosing to head east?

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Neville and Accrington owner in Twitter row over Salford 'stealing' league place

Gary Neville is accused of trying to "steal" promotion for Salford City in a social media row with Accrington's owner.

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Alisson: Liverpool's world-record signing from Roma is 'goalkeeper of the future'

New Liverpool signing Alisson is "the goalkeeper of the future" who was the best player in Serie A last season, writes James Horncastle.

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Gossip: Man City ready to sell Sterling if he does not sign deal

Manchester City prepared to sell Sterling if he does not agree a new deal, Japan want Wenger, Chelsea target Donnarumma, plus more.

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Impressive Coleraine thwarted by Subotica - highlights & report

An excellent goalkeeping display helps Spartak Subotica record a 2-0 victory at the Showgrounds to send Coleraine out of the Europa League.

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Highlights: Valiant Coleraine bow out of Europe

Coleraine put in an impressive performance against Serbian outfit Spartak Subotica but exited the Europa League after a 2-0 defeat at the Showgrounds.

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Alisson: Liverpool sign Brazil goalkeeper from Roma

Liverpool sign Roma's Brazil goalkeeper Alisson on a "long-term" contract.

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Hibs progress in Europa League after eventful 10-goal second leg

Hibernian progress to the second round of Europa League qualifying after a crazy 10-goal second leg against Runavik in the Faroe Islands.

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Cliftonville knocked out of Europa League

Cliftonville bow out of the Europa League at the first qualifying round stage as they lose 2-1 away to FC Nordsjaelland and 3-1 on aggregate.

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Derry shock Minsk but bow out on aggregate

Derry City bow out of the Europa League qualifiers despite a battling 2-1 win against Dinamo Minsk in Belarus.

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Celtic: Rosenborg boss quits six days before Champions League tie

The manager of Rosenborg quits six days before the Norwegian club face Celtic in the Champions League.

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Hearts face action after fielding ineligible player in cup tie

Hearts face a hearing after "inadvertently" fielding an ineligible player in their Scottish League Cup win over Cove Rangers.

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Aberdeen should not lose players to English lower leagues - McInnes on Rooney exit

Aberdeen "should not" be losing out to English lower league clubs for players, says manager Derek McInnes.

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Rosenborg a Champions League threat - Celtic's Ajer

Celtic's Norwegian defender, Kristoffer Ajer, warns they face a "great" team in Rosenborg in next week's Champions League qualifier.

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Colin Doyle: Hearts sign Republic of Ireland goalkeeper after Bradford exit

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Colin Doyle becomes Hearts' 14th signing of a busy summer after leaving Bradford City.

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Alexis Sanchez: Forward given 'green light' to join Man Utd team-mates in USA

Manchester United say forward Alexis Sanchez has been given the go-ahead to join up with his team-mates in the United States.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic on that Galaxy goal, Man Utd and Rooney

Zlatan Ibrahimovic talks to BBC Sport about his debut LA Galaxy goal, Manchester United and Wayne Rooney.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Pogba, Rooney, leaving Man Utd and that debut goal for LA Galaxy

Zlatan Ibrahimovic speaks to BBC Sport about Paul Pogba, Wayne Rooney, leaving Manchester United and that debut goal for LA Galaxy.

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Rangers: Ibrox club contact Police Scotland over racist abuse footage

Rangers contact Police Scotland after footage emerges of a fan seeming to racially abuse a child before the club's Europa League tie in Macedonia.

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Premier League transfers: Your guide to the window so far

There have been plenty of Premier League transfers you might have missed. So who have each team signed and sold - and who do they need to bring in?

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Roma defend decision to sell goalkeeper to Liverpool

Selling Alisson to Liverpool does not show "a lack of ambition", says Roma's director of football Monchi, who admits the transfer of the Brazilian is "tough" for fans to take.

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Hinkle recalled to US training squad after refusing to play because of LGBT shirt

Jaelene Hinkle is recalled by the United States for their 2018 Tournament of Nations training squad after refusing to play for her country on religious grounds.

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Non-league Salford sign Aberdeen striker Rooney

Salford City sign striker Adam Rooney from Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen for an undisclosed fee.

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'Football is my little baby - injuries won't make me walk away'

Giuseppe Rossi has lost almost three and a half years of his career to knee injuries, he told BBC Sport about his determination to keep coming back.

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Chelsea eye Higuain as part of double deal - Thursday's gossip

Liverpool beat Chelsea to Alisson, Man Utd could move for Robert Lewandowski and Thiago Alcantara, Tottenham want Jack Grealish, plus more

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VAR in English Football League a 'fair way away'

The English Football League is open to the possibility of implementing Video Assistant Referees, but it is "a fair way away".

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Debutants score as Hearts win first competitive game of season

Two debutants score for Heart of Midlothian as they beat Cove Rangers in their first competitive game of the season.

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Gianfranco Zola: Former Chelsea striker appointed Maurizio Sarri's assistant

Former Chelsea and Italy striker Gianfranco Zola returns to Stamford Bridge as assistant to new manager Maurizio Sarri.

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Celtic shrug off early red card to power through in Champions League qualifiers

Celtic brush off an early red card to comfortably beat Alashkert and secure a place in the second qualifying round of the Champions League.

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Fulham teenager told he must do national service in Singapore

Benjamin Davis is the first Singaporean to sign a professional contract with a Premier League club.

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Mourinho hopes World Cup winner Pogba 'understands why he was so good'

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hopes World Cup winner Paul Pogba "understands why he was very good" during the tournament.

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Oxlade-Chamberlain to miss most of 2018-19 season

Liverpool and England's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is expected to miss the majority of the new season, says Reds boss Jurgen Klopp

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Wembley Stadium sale plan ridiculous says Gary Neville

Plans to sell Wembley Stadium for £600m are criticised by former England player Gary Neville, who says the money could be raised elsewhere,.

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Rafael Benitez: Spain wanted Newcastle boss at World Cup

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez was approached by the Spanish Football Federation about taking temporary charge of Spain at the World Cup, BBC Sport understands.

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Maurizio Sarri: New Chelsea boss wants to keep forward Eden Hazard and improve him

New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says he wants to keep Eden Hazard at Stamford Bridge and "improve" the Belgium forward.

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Arsenal U21s face Coventry in Checkatrade Trophy

Arsenal Under-21s will face Cheltenham, Coventry and Forest Green in the group stages of their first Checkatrade Trophy.

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Alisson: Liverpool offer for Brazil goalkeeper accepted by Roma

Liverpool agree a fee in the region of £66.8m for Roma and Brazil goalkeeper Alisson.

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Juventus launch third kit made from recycled ocean plastic

Juventus reveal the design for their 2018-19 third kit, made entirely from recycled ocean plastic.

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'A hell of a lot to do': Gerrard says Rangers need more attacking threat

Manager Steven Gerrard says Rangers have "a hell of a lot of work to do" as an attacking force after a goalless draw sees them into the next round of Europa League qualifying.

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'Only a matter of time' before Klopp wins trophies, says Ayre

It is only a "matter of time" before Jurgen Klopp starts to win trophies at Liverpool, says former chief executive Ian Ayre.

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Hazard top of Real Madrid wish-list - gossip

Hazard number one target for Real Madrid, Chelsea could move for Schmeichel, Bournemouth eye £57m double deal, plus more.

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Scottish FA 'open' to joint 2030 World Cup bid

The Scottish FA are open to submitting a home nations joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, but no discussions have taken place.

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Two-thirds of pitches at grassroots level 'inadequate'- FA

Only one in three pitches at across the country at grassroots level is of adequate quality, says the Football Association.

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Wayne Rooney on Everton, Man Utd, England and the MLS

Wayne Rooney talks to BBC Sport about his decision to leave Everton, Manchester United's title prospects, England's World Cup campaign and the MLS.

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Siobhan Chamberlain: Manchester United keeper's neck injury 'not serious'

Manchester United say England keeper Siobhan Chamberlain is recovering well after hospital treatment for a neck injury.

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I didn't want to be 'dead weight' at Everton - Rooney

Wayne Rooney speaks exclusively to BBC Sport about Everton, his family being his priority, England and his plans for after his playing career is over.

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Crusaders go out of Champions League after 9-0 aggregate loss

Crusaders go out 9-0 on aggregate to Bulgarian champions Ludogorets after losing 2-0 in the second leg of their Champions League first qualifying round tie.

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Rhian Brewster: Liverpool forward signs new long-term contract

Liverpool forward Rhian Brewster signs a new long-term contract with the club, reported to be a five-year deal.

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Oh no, not again - Crusaders defender scores comical Champions League own goal

Crusaders defender Rodney Brown lobs in a comical own goal in the second leg of the Champions League first qualifying round against Bulgarian champions Ludogorets at Seaview.

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TNS fall just short of extraordinary Champions League comeback

The New Saints stage an extraordinary second-leg comeback against Shkendija in their Champions League qualifier but fall agonisingly short.

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World Cup 2018: Panama manager Hernan Dario Gomez resigns

Hernan Dario Gomez resigns as Panama manager after leading the country to its first World Cup.

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Second League of Ireland side votes to strike

Limerick become the second League of Ireland side to vote for strike action over payment of wages.

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Yves Bissouma: Brighton sign Mali international from Lille

Brighton sign Mali international midfielder Yves Bissouma from Ligue 1 side Lille for an undisclosed fee.

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Rangers progress in Europa League after goalless draw

Rangers progress to the Europa League second qualifying round after a dull goalless draw with Shkupi in Macedonia.

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England beat Turkey 3-2 in European Under-19 Championship opener

England come from behind to beat Turkey 3-2 in the opening game of the European Under-19 Championship in Finland.

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Nearly £450,000 of taxpayers' money spent trying to find London Stadium sponsor

Nearly £450,000 of taxpayers' money has been spent trying to find a sponsor for West Ham's London Stadium.

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Alisson: Liverpool make an offer for Roma goalkeeper

Liverpool make an offer for Roma's Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson, reported to be £62m.

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Arsenal caught up in fraud probe at carmaker sponsor

Premier League club Arsenal has been tangled up in a fraud investigation at Chinese carmaker BYD.

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'I want to be Scotland's number nine' - McBurnie

Oli McBurnie says wearing the number nine jersey for Scotland is 'the proudest moment of his life' and he is determined to hold on to it.

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Goalkeeper Hart in Manchester City tour squad

Goalkeeper Joe Hart is named in the Manchester City squad for their pre-season tour to the USA.

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Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson quits after country's first World Cup

Heimir Hallgrimsson steps down as head coach of Iceland after a successful seven-year spell with the national team.

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Premier League & EFL goalscorers at the World Cup - how many can you name?

How hot is your knowledge of England-based goalscorers at this summer's World Cup in Russia? Take our quiz.

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The 10 players most likely to earn a World Cup move

BBC Sport looks at 10 players who might get a move - including several Premier League targets - following a good World Cup.

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Barcelona report record revenues

The Spanish football giant also says it is on track to achieve revenues of €1bn by 2021.

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World Cup 2018: Neymar, Neuer & Batshuayi - the most watched moments from Russia

Relive the most watched moments from the 2018 World Cup in Russia, including amazing celebrations, player theatrics and goalkeeping howlers.

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Bolt may play football in Australia

The champion sprinter is negotiating a trial with a top-tier club, his agent confirms.

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CR7 Day - when 'The Myth' became a reality for Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo - who his new employers referred to as 'The Myth' - is presented as a Juventus player.

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Vive la France! Hundreds of thousands of fans welcome home world champions

World Cup winners France are welcomed home by hundreds of thousands of supporters as they parade down the Champs Elysees in Paris.

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David Button: Brighton sign goalkeeper from Fulham

Brighton sign goalkeeper David Button from Premier League newcomers Fulham for an undisclosed fee.

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Why Russia 2018 was the best World Cup - statistically

Was Russia 2018 the best World Cup ever? All the numbers you need to know behind a dramatic and unforgettable tournament.

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Who makes your team of the World Cup?

With thrilling games, superb individual performances and huge shocks, Russia 2018 has been a classic World Cup. But who gets into your best XI?

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Diego Maradona presented as Dinamo Brest chairman

Diego Maradona is presented as chairman of Belarusian team Dinamo Brest in a colourful reception.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus newcomer ready for the challenge

Cristiano Ronaldo says he is excited and motivated to play for Juventus, who he has joined for £99.2m from Real Madrid.

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I'd give all my possessions for Chelsea glory - Sarri

Maurizio Sarri says he would 'give all his possessions to win something' with Chelsea after replacing Antonio Conte as their manager.

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Henry quits Sky to focus on management ambition

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry announces he is leaving his media role with Sky Sports to focus full time on coaching.

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Players my age usually go to Qatar or China - Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo says he is "grateful for the opportunity" given to him by Juventus, as players of his age "usually go to Qatar or China".

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Visa issue forces Man Utd's Sanchez to miss start of US tour

Striker Alexis Sanchez misses the start of Manchester United's tour of the United States as he has been unable to get a visa.

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World Cup 2018: How France star Kylian Mbappe made his rapid rise to the top

Watch how France's teenage striker Kylian Mbappe made his rapid rise to star in their 2018 World Cup campaign.

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World Cup 2018: BBC Sport's closing montage

Relive all the best moments from the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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World Cup 2018: Fans in Russia pick their favourite moment

BBC Sport asks fans in Russia to pick their favourite moment of the 2018 World Cup.

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World Cup 2018: Record-breaking online & viewing figures for BBC

A total of 44.5 million people tuned in to watch the BBC's television coverage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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France's top honour for World Cup team

Victorious French World Cup team to receive their country's highest accolade, the Légion d'Honneur

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France 'had one tactic' and 'did not play football', claims Croatia's Lovren

Croatia defender Dejan Lovren believes his side "played much better football" than France despite losing 4-2 in the World Cup final

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Pussy Riot protesters charged over World Cup pitch invasion

Four anti-Putin activists face fines for disrupting the World Cup final between France and Croatia.

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World Cup 2018: Were 'perfect hosts' Russia misjudged?

There were fears the World Cup would be tainted by hooliganism and racism - but were they overstated given the way the tournament went?

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World Cup: Why Russia 2018 may be the last great summer of football

With Qatar 2022 just before Christmas and the 2026 event featuring 48 teams, Richard Conway wonders what lies ahead for the World Cup.

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European Championships: England begin defence of U19 title in Finalnd

England Under-19s will begin the defence of their European title when they play Turkey in Finland on Tuesday.

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Paris celebrations turn violent on the Champs Elysees

Police used water to disperse crowds when violence erupted after France's win over Croatia.

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World Cup Catch-up: France toast Croatia & party like it's 1998

Watch all the best action from match day 25 of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, as France face Croatia in the final in Moscow.

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A biblical rainstorm & men in suits obscuring the crucial moment - the bizarre end to the World Cup

A biblical rainstorm, contrasting presidents and men in suits obscuring the crucial moment - the World Cup presentation ceremony was almost as entertaining as the final.

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'Final that had everything' caps epic World Cup

The highest scoring final since 1966 was a fitting end to one of the best World Cups in recent memory.

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Be brave, give young England players a chance, Southgate asks Premier League clubs

Premier League managers need to be "brave enough" and give England young players a chance in the first team, says England manager Gareth Southgate.

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Jorge Sampaoli: Argentina 'mutually agree' to terminate manager's contract

Argentina and manager Jorge Sampaoli "mutually agree" to terminate his contract in the wake of the team's disappointing World Cup.

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World Cup 2018: Surprise! Didier Deschamps news conference interrupted by jubilant France players

France manager Didier Deschamps has his press conference interrupted by his jubilant players following their 4-2 victory over Croatia.

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World Cup 2018: Soggy celebrations: Rain fails to dampen France's trophy lift

Watch the reaction to the torrential rain which took the spotlight as France were crowned 2018 World Cup Champions in Moscow.

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World Cup 2018: How France won the World Cup - MOTD analysis

Match of the Day pundits highlight the key attributes and tactics that helped France win the World Cup after they beat Croatia 4-2 in the final.

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World Cup 2018: The World Cup final that had everything

An own goal, VAR, a goalkeeping howler and more - the 2018 World Cup final between France and Croatia had everything.

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World Cup 2018: England manager Gareth Southgate reflects on 'incredible experience'

Gareth Southgate reflected on an 'incredible experience' with England, but warned they must continue to improve following their fourth placed finish.

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World Cup 2018: France 4-2 Croatia - player ratings

Who played well and who disappointed as France beat Croatia in a thrilling final to win the World Cup.

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World Cup win is 'supreme coronation' - France boss Deschamps

France's World Cup win was the "supreme coronation" after the "hurt" of losing at Euro 2016, says coach Didier Deschamps.

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World Cup 2018: Goal of the tournament pick your favourite from BBC Sport's top 10

We have been treated to some incredible goals in the 2018 World Cup - here is a selection of some of BBC Sport's favourites.

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World Cup 2018: Epic celebrations at full-time as France win World Cup

Wild scenes after the final whistle at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow as France celebrate beating Croatia 4-2 to win the World Cup final.

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Mbappe will be the best in the world - Ferdinand

Kylian Mbappe, on the scoresheet as France won the World Cup, will be the world's best player, says ex-England defender Ro Ferdinand.

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World Cup 2018: Harry Kane wins Golden Boot

England captain Harry Kane wins the Golden Boot as he finishes as the World Cup's top goalscorer with six goals.

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World Cup 2018: France 4-2 Croatia highlights

Watch highlights as France win the World Cup for the second time by beating Croatia 4-2 in a tremendous final in Moscow.

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World Cup 2018: France beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup final

France win the World Cup for the second time by beating Croatia 4-2 in a tremendous final in Moscow.

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World Cup 2018: Howler from France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris gives Croatia lifeline

Hugo Lloris is pressured into a mistake by Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic, who taps in to peg back the score in the World Cup final to 4-2 for France.

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World Cup 2018: Kylian Mbappe stretches France lead to 4-1 over Croatia

19-year-old Kylian Mbappe stretches France's lead to 4-1 against Croatia making him the first teenager to score in a World Cup final since Pele in 1958.

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World Cup 2018: Paul Pogba's curling shot puts France 3-1 up against Croatia

Paul Pogba's curling shot leaves Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic rooted to the spot and puts France 3-1 up in the World Cup final.

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World Cup 2018: France VAR penalty: 'You can't say 100% this is a penalty' - Rio Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand says "you can't say 100% this is a penalty" after France are awarded a controversial VAR penalty against Croatia in the World Cup final.

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Ridiculous? Or the right decision? Pundits on World Cup final penalty

Ridiculous? Or the right decision? What did pundits make of the World Cup final penalty decision?

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World Cup 2018: Antoine Griezmann tucks away controversial VAR penalty

Referee Nestor Pitana awards France a controversial VAR penalty which Antoine Griezmann duly tucks away to give France a 2-1 lead in the World Cup final against Croatia.

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World Cup 2018: Ivan Perisic fires Croatia level against France in the final

Ivan Perisic flashes in a first-half equaliser for Croatia against France in the World Cup final.

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World Cup: France v Croatia - rate the players

Give your player ratings out of 10 for France v Croatia in the World Cup final.

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World Cup 2018: Own goal from Croatia's Mario Mandzukic gives France early lead in the final

Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic flicks a header past his own keeper from Antoine Griezmann's free kick to give France a 19th-minute lead in the World Cup final.

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Aberdeen game abandoned after serious injury

Aberdeen's pre-season friendly at Cove Rangers is abandoned after Cove midfielder Jordon Brown suffers a serious head injury.

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West Ham complete club record deal for Anderson

West Ham sign Brazilian midfielder Felipe Anderson from Lazio for a club record fee.

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Rooney comes off bench to make winning DC United debut

Wayne Rooney comes off the bench to make his first MLS appearance and help DC United record their biggest home win of the season against Vancouver Whitecaps.

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Unlikely heroes, waistcoats & a buried curse: How England fell for football again

From the unlikely heroes and the indomitable captain to the manager's waistcoats and supporters' songs, BBC Sport looks back on the summer England fell back in love with football.

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Pogba offered to Barcelona - Sunday's gossip column

Chelsea offer Alvaro Morata in deal for Gonzalo Higuain, Paul Pogba on the move, Arsenal eye Juventus midfielder, plus more.

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Belgium 2-0 England: Harry Kane 'proud' of the prospect of golden boot

England captain Harry Kane says he would be "extremely proud" to win the golden boot at the 2018 World Cup following their 2-0 defeat to Belgium in the third place play-off.

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World Cup 2018: Eden Hazard propels Belgium to third & Kylian Mbappe v Luka Modric

Watch all the best action and funnies from day 24 of the 2018 World Cup, as Belgium beat England in the third-place play-off match.

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World Cup 2018: Kylian Mbappe v Luka Modric - Two World Cup stars go head-to-head in final

Two stars of the 2018 World Cup, France's Kylian Mbappe and Croatian captain Luka Modric go head-to-head in the final - but who will come out on top?

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Premier League: Watch all the goals as Everton win 22-0 against Austrian side ATV Irdning

Everton enjoy a goal rush in new manager Marco Silva's first game in charge as they win 22-0 against Austrian minnows ATV Irdning.

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Young England team have bright future, predicts technical chief

England can win a major tournament in the next six years, according to the Football Association's technical director Dan Ashworth.

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Adrian Chiles: My Croatian roots & why I feel blessed they're in the final

BBC Radio 5 live presenter Adrian Chiles - whose mother is Croatian - tells his story of how he will watch a "special" team that he loves in the World Cup final.

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World Cup 2018: How England's players rated in Russia

Which England players had a tournament to remember and who under-performed? Find out Phil McNulty's ratings - and yours.

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World Cup: Gareth Southgate says England are 'not a top-four team yet'

England are "not a top-four team yet" but are "proud" they reached the World Cup semi-finals, says manager Gareth Southgate.

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World Cup 2018: Young England squad will benefit from Russia performance

With reputations enhanced and optimism around the England side, Phil McNulty looks at where they need to improve in the future.

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It might be time for something different - Hazard

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard says "it might be time to discover something different" after six "wonderful years" at the club.

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Belgium 2-0 England: We went beyond what we thought possible - Gareth Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate praises the attitude and performance of his side during the 2018 World Cup and believes they gave it everything during the third place play-off game against Belgium.

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22-0?! Everton thump Austrian minnows in Silva's first game

Marco Silva's reign as Everton manager begins with a 22-0 pre-season win in Austria.

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Kenny Miller begins Livingston reign with win - Scottish League Cup round-up

Livingston player-boss Kenny Miller begins his tenure with victory at Airdrieonians, as League Two Annan Athletic beat Premiership Hamilton.

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England's Kane on brink of World Cup Golden Boot

England striker Harry Kane is in a commanding position to finish as top scorer at the World Cup, with one match remaining.

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World Cup 2018: Belgium 2-0 England highlights

Watch highlights as England's World Cup campaign ends in disappointing fashion as they are beaten by Belgium in the third-place play-off in St Petersburg.

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World Cup 2018: Jordan Pickford save denies 'goal of the tournament'

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford makes a brilliant save to deny a potential 'goal of the tournament' contender in their third-place play-off with Belgium at the World Cup.

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World Cup 2018: Eden Hazard breakaway goal seals victory for Belgium against England

Watch Eden Hazard's breakaway goal, which seals a 2-0 victory for Belgium over England in the 2018 World Cup third-place play-off match in St Petersburg, Russia.

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England finish fourth after play-off defeat by Belgium

England's World Cup campaign ends in disappointing fashion with a third-place play-off defeat by Belgium in St Petersburg.

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World Cup: Belgium v England - rate the players

Give your player ratings out of 10 for Belgium v England at the World Cup.

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World Cup 2018: Relieve France v Croatia semi-final from 1998

Watch highlights of France and Croatia's only previous World Cup encounter, when the sides met in the 1998 semi-final.

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France v Croatia, World Cup final: How nation of four million reached final

The story of Croatian football success is mostly one of achievement in spite of numerous obstacles put in front of the players.

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West Ham sign Paraguay defender Balbuena

West Ham sign Paraguay defender Fabian Balbuena from Corinthians on a three-year deal.

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Juventus Women sign England forward Sanderson

England international forward Lianne Sanderson signs for Juventus Women, where she will join up with ex-Lionesses team-mate Eni Aluko.

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Jorginho: Napoli midfielder joins Chelsea on five-year deal

Chelsea sign Napoli's Italian international midfielder Jorginho on a five-year deal.

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Why chequered past haunts Croatia captain Modric

Midfield magician Luka Modric faces a perjury charge back home in Croatia.

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World Cup 2018: Can you name France 1998 & 2006 final players?

France will appear in their third World Cup final on Sunday - but can you name the players that started the previous two?

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Daley Blind: Ajax agree deal for Man Utd & Netherlands defender

Manchester United agree to sell Daley Blind to Ajax for a fee that could eventually rise to £18.5m.

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Maurizio Sarri: Who is the new Chelsea manager and what is his football history?

New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri never made it as a player but as a manager he is changing the way the game is played, writes James Horncastle.

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Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea name ex-Napoli boss as Antonio Conte's successor

Chelsea appoint former Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri as Antonio Conte's replacement on a three-year contract.

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How Southgate's team came to represent 'modern England'

Poet, author and journalist Musa Okwonga explores how Gareth Southgate's team represented "modern England" and captured the imagination of a nation.

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Barca offer player plus cash for Kante - Saturday's gossip

Barcelona make cash-plus-player offer for N'Golo Kante, new PSG deal for Neymar, Spurs to miss out on Malcom, plus more.

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St Mirren beat Kilmarnock on penalties in League Cup

St Mirren beat Kilmarnock 3-2 on penalties after an entertaining Scottish League Cup opener finishes goalless at Rugby Park.

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Wayne Rooney: DC United set to field ex-Man Utd striker v Vancouver Whitecaps

Wayne Rooney is set to make his DC United debut at their new Audi Field Stadium, two weeks after completing a move from Everton.

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Erik Durm: Huddersfield Town sign Borussia Dortmund right-back

Huddersfield Town sign Borussia Dortmund full-back Erik Durm on an initial one-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

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Xherdan Shaqiri: Liverpool sign Stoke forward after triggering release clause

Liverpool sign Stoke's Switzerland forward Xherdan Shaqiri after triggering his £13.5m release clause.

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Neymar: Real Madrid say they have 'no intention' of making offer for PSG striker

Real Madrid deny "constant reports" linking them to Paris St-Germain striker Neymar for the second time in less than two weeks.

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Croatia chase history, France heal wounds - your guide to the World Cup final

Croatia can become the lowest-ranked team to win the World Cup, while France are aiming to make up for Euro 2016 heartbreak when they meet on Sunday.

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World Cup 2018: When England played off for third place at the Italia '90 World Cup

BBC Sport looks back at the last time England played in the World Cup third/fourth-place playoff match in 1990, when they faced hosts Italy in an incident-packed encounter.

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England's World Cup reputation restored amid the pain - with hope for the future

The years of hurt continue for England but at last there are real signs of progress, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Lincoln City friendly against Lincoln United postponed because of hot weather

League Two side Lincoln City call off a friendly with non-league neighbours Lincoln United for a rather unusual reason.

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Lawro's World Cup predictions: The final weekend

BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson gives his predictions for the World Cup final and third/fourth place match.

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We've raised expectation and belief, says England boss Southgate

Gareth Southgate is happy with raised expectations after England's World Cup run - because belief has also increased.

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League of Ireland side's players to go on strike over unpaid wages

The first-team squad at League of Ireland side Bray Wanderers are going on strike in a dispute over unpaid wages.

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England's Greenwood & Chamberlain in Man Utd Women squad

England pair Alex Greenwood and Siobhan Chamberlain are among 21 players signed by Manchester United Women.

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Sporting want £50m in compensation for Patricio transfer to Wolves

Sporting Lisbon say they want 57 million euros (£50m) in compensation for Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio following his transfer to Wolves.

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Can you name all teams to finish third in World Cup in two minutes?

Does anyone remember who finished third at World Cups? Try our quiz to see if you do.

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World Cup 2018: Reasons to watch England v Belgium

The World Cup third-fourth place play-off may not be as enticing as the final but there are still reasons to tune in.

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Jannik Vestergaard: Southampton sign centre-back from Borussia Monchengladbach

Southampton sign 6ft 6in Denmark centre-back Jannik Vestergaard from German side Borussia Monchengladbach.

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A genius, a 'lucky' boss, a pre-match ritual - why omens look good for France to repeat 1998 glory

With a reborn leader in Paul Pogba, a "lucky" manager and a once-in-a-generation talent, France look in good shape for the World Cup final.

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Antonio Conte: Chelsea manager's exit continues title-winning trend

Chelsea's sacking of Antonio Conte means for the sixth time in eight seasons the Premier League's title-winning manager has left his job within about a year.

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World Cup 2018: Who makes your team of the tournament?

With thrilling games, superb individual performances and huge shocks, Russia 2018 has been a classic World Cup. But who gets into your best XI?

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Antonio Conte: Chelsea sack Italian after two years in charge

Chelsea sack manager Antonio Conte after two years in charge at Stamford Bridge.

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Serie A: Eleven Sports gain TV rights from BT in three-year deal

BT Sport lose the live TV rights to Serie A in the UK and Ireland with Eleven Sports planning to launch two channels

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Were England good, lucky, or a bit of both? Check the stats & cast your vote

They got to a first World Cup semi-final in 28 years, but plenty went in England’s favour along the way. So were they good, lucky or a bit of both?

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Rangers mark Gerrard bow with Europa League win

Rangers mark Steven Gerrard's first competitive match in charge with a 2-0 win over FK Shkupi in Europa League qualifying.

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'England experience epitomises a wonderful World Cup'

Former Three Lions captain Alan Shearer on a nerve-wracking night at the Luzhniki Stadium and how England have reconnected with their fans at this World Cup

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I want to win Champions League with Man City - Mahrez

Record Manchester City signing Riyad Mahrez says he moved to a "big" club to win the Champions League.

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Antonio Conte: Why did Italian's Chelsea reign turn sour?

With Antonio Conte set to depart Chelsea, Simon Stone sheds some light on why the Italian's two-year reign has come to an end.

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West Ham duo Carroll & Reid out for three months

West Ham pair Andy Carroll and Winston Reid will be out for at least three months after having surgery on injuries.

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Unai Emery: Arsenal head coach wants five captains in his team

New Arsenal boss Unai Emery says he wants "five captains" in his team as he tries to find the "best personalities" in the squad.

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World Cup 2018: Fifa investigates England chants during Croatia defeat

Fifa investigates England chants of a "possible discriminatory nature" during their World Cup semi-final defeat by Croatia.

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Antonio Conte: Chelsea set to announce the departure of former Italy manager

Chelsea are set to part ways with Antonio Conte after two years in charge at Stamford Bridge.

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Your club-by-club guide to Premier League pre-season fixtures

Find out who all 20 Premier League clubs are playing in their pre-season matches.

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Barcelona sign Lenglet from Sevilla for £32m

Barcelona sign Sevilla centre-back Clement Lenglet for 35.9 million euros (£32m) and put a 300 million euros (£265m) release clause on him.

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Rui Patricio: Sporting Lisbon complain to Fifa over sale of player to Wolves

Wolves and Rui Patricio are reported to Fifa by Sporting Lisbon over the transfer of the goalkeeper from the Portuguese club.

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World Cup 2018: How England fans in Moscow reacted to semi-final against Croatia

England fans in Moscow go from elation to heartbreak after being beaten 2-1 by Croatia in extra-time and miss out on a World Cup final.

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Fiat workers strike over Juventus' Ronaldo signing

Workers at a plant in Italy are to strike after Fiat's owner decided to pay €112m for the footballer.

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World Cup 2018: England fans reflect on death of dream

Across the country, people are coming to terms with England's World Cup semi-final defeat.

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Jean Michael Seri: Fulham sign Ivory Coast international from Nice

Premier League newcomers Fulham sign Ivory Coast midfielder Jean Michael Seri from Nice on a four-year deal.

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Kenedy: Newcastle sign Brazilian midfielder on season-long loan

Chelsea winger Kenedy returns to Newcastle on a season-long loan following a successful spell at the club last season.

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England World Cup semi-final defeat seen by 26.5m

The semi-final's climax was the most-watched thing on UK TV since the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony.

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Croatia underestimated by English pundits lacking respect - Modric

World Cup finalists Croatia were "underestimated" by English pundits who lacked respect, says captain Luka Modric.

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England beaten by Croatia at World Cup: 'It's the what-ifs that hurt the most'

England fans will be dwelling on moments frozen in time - and they will stick around, writes chief sports writer Tom Fordyce.

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World Cup catch-up: England's dream ends but fans are still singing

Watch all the best action and funnies from day 23 of the 2018 World Cup.

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World Cup 2018: How fans lived England v Croatia

England's semi-final defeat to Croatia was a rollercoaster of emotions as the Three Lions' World Cup campaign came to an end.

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World Cup 2018: England boss Southgate has been majestic - Ferdinand

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand praises Gareth Southgate for instilling an identity and philosophy that the national team previously lacked.

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World Cup 2018: Croatia fans ecstatic after ousting England

Croatia fans say a place in the World Cup final "means everything" to the country of four million.

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England revitalised, pride regained - and a chance missed

Tears are shed as England players and fans are left dazed at the pain of missing out on their first World Cup final in 52 years.

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World Cup 2018: 'England will be better for experience' - England pundit reaction

'Choked but the future is bright' - BBC Sport's World Cup pundits react to Wednesday's agonising semi-final defeat by Croatia.

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World Cup 2018: England are still a work in progress - Southgate after semi-final defeat to Croatia

England manager Gareth Southgate is "incredibly proud" after his side's World Cup came to end with a semi-final defeat against Croatia, but insists the team are still a "work in progress".

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World Cup 2018: Emotional Trippier 'proud of teammates'

England defender Kieran Trippier is "proud of his team-mates" after their World Cup ended at the semi-final stage with a 2-1 extra-time defeat to Croatia.

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World Cup 2018: How the England players rated v Croatia

Who played well and who disappointed as England lost to Croatia to miss out on a place in the World Cup final?

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World Cup 2018: England players in tears after semi-final defeat to Croatia

Watch the England players' reaction to their World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Russia.

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'You gave us something to believe in' - reaction to England's defeat

Stars of sport, music, film and even royalty send their best wishes to the England team after their semi-final defeat by Croatia.

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World Cup 2018: England have shown we can challenge - Harry Kane

England have demonstrated they are capable of challenging at tournaments after losing in the World Cup semi-final to Croatia, says Harry Kane.

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World Cup 2018: Croatia 2-1 England (aet) highlights

Watch highlights as England's bid to reach a first World Cup final since 1966 comes to an end in the last four as they lose in extra time to Croatia in Moscow.

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Watch the goal that ends England's World Cup dream

Mario Mandzukic scores the winner in extra time as Croatia come from behind to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final in Moscow.

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England suffer emotional World Cup exit to Croatia

England's bid to reach a first World Cup final since 1966 ends in the last four with an extra-time defeat by Croatia in Moscow.

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Watch Trippier's pinpoint free-kick that gave England early lead

Kieran Trippier finds the top corner with a stunning free-kick to open the scoring in only the fifth minute against Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals.

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World Cup 2018: Ivan Perisic equalises for Croatia against England

Ivan Perisic equalises for Croatia to make it 1-1 against England in their World Cup semi-final.

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World Cup: Croatia v England - rate the players

Give your player ratings out of 10 for Croatia v England at the World Cup.

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World Cup 2018: England glued to semi-final

Millions dare to dream as England go 1-0 up in World Cup semi-final.

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Fifa warns cameras about focusing on 'hot women'

Fifa wants broadcasters to stop focusing their cameras on "hot women" at football matches.

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World Cup 2018: FA fined £50k for England players' unauthorised socks

Fifa fines the FootbalL Association £50,000 for England players Dele Alli, Eric Dier and Raheem Sterling wearing "unauthorised" socks.

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World Cup 2018: What if football really did come home?

BBC Sport imagines some of the very possible events that could happen if England were to bring football home and win the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus' new signing is a coup on and off the pitch

Cristiano Ronaldo has become one of the four most expensive players of all time after joining Juventus but does his signing represent good value? BBC Sport's Mina Rzouki investigates.

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Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea move is closer as former Napoli boss enters final negotiations

Maurizio Sarri is in final negotiations with former club Napoli as he edges closer to taking charge at Chelsea, says the Serie A club's president.

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World Cup Gossip: England fans descend on Moscow for semi-final

Alex Scott talks to England fans in Moscow and Gareth Southgate lookalike Neil Rowe ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Croatia.

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Liverpool in talks to sign Shaqiri from Stoke

Liverpool are in talks to sign Stoke's Switzerland midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri and could trigger his release clause.

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Andriy Yarmolenko: West Ham sign Ukraine international winger from Borussia Dortmund

West Ham sign Ukraine winger Andriy Yarmolenko from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal.

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Alan Shearer is optimistic about England's chances in their semi-final against Croatia

Alan Shearer is optimistic about England's chances ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Croatia.

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Matteo Guendouzi: Arsenal sign France under-20 international

Arsenal sign France under-20 international Matteo Guendouzi from Lorient for an undisclosed fee.

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World Cup 2018: Do England play better in white or red?

Many fans are superstitious about England's kit colour - so which is more successful?

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Karius mistake in Liverpool friendly win at Tranmere

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp defends goalkeeper Loris Karius after a mistake in the pre-season friendly win at Tranmere.

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Ex-Swansea directors given £100k unfair dismissal payout

Steve Penny and Don Keefe lost their places on the club's board following a takeover in 2016.

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Why Russia 2018 has shown England the way forward

Rio Ferdinand on Harry Maguire's emergence and how England's defensive revolution has been behind their World Cup progress.

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World Cup 2018: Watch the last time England won a semi-final

We take a look back at the last time England won a World Cup semi-final, a 2-1 victory over Portugal in 1966.

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World Cup catch-up: Umtiti scores as France reach final & Drake and Timberlake back England

Watch all the best action from match day 22 of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, as France defeat Belgium to make their third World Cup final in 20 years and international music stars back England to go all the way.

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Will Hazard replace Ronaldo at Real? Wednesday's gossip

Will Eden Hazard replace Cristiano Ronaldo? Liverpool chase Poland international, Spurs want Malcom, plus more.

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England v Sweden: Why fans are right to believe it's coming home

Chief sports writer Tom Fordyce looks at how Russia 2018 has changed England fans' expectations as they dare to dream of World Cup glory.

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Belgium have wealth of young talent to emerge - Martinez

Belgium's future is bright despite their World Cup semi-final defeat and an aging squad, according to manager Roberto Martinez.

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World Cup 2018: England boss Gareth Southgate feels privileged to see impact back home

Gareth Southgate says it is a privilege to see the impact his England side have had on fans as he prepares to lead them into a World Cup semi-final against Croatia.

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World Cup 2018: Kylian Mbappe has Ferdinand, Shearer & Klinsmann purring

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Jurgen Klinsmann analyse Kylian Mbappe's performance in France's World Cup semi-final win over Belgium.

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Riyad Mahrez: Five great Leicester City goals

Watch five of Riyad Mahrez's finest goals for Leicester City as the Algerian winger completes his £60m move to Manchester City.

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France beat Belgium to reach World Cup final

France will face England or Croatia in the World Cup final after edging past European neighbours Belgium in the semi-final in St Petersburg.

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Riyad Mahrez: Manchester City sign winger from Leicester for £60m

Manchester City break their club record to sign Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City for £60m.

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World Cup 2018: France 1-0 Belgium highlights

Watch highlights as France make it through to the World Cup final after edging past European neighbours Belgium 1-0 in the semi-final in St Petersburg.

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'History and immortality await if England can reach out and grab it'

England's players must embrace the fact they are potentially 90 minutes from writing their names into sporting legend, says Phil McNulty.

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World Cup 2018: Samuel Umtiti heads in the opener for France against Belgium

Samuel Umtiti heads in Antoine Griezmann's 52nd-minute corner to put France 1-0 up against Belgium in the World Cup semi-finals.

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Marco van Ginkel: Chelsea midfielder out for eight months after knee surgery

Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel will be out for around eight months after having knee surgery.

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Is £99m for 33-year-old Ronaldo good value for Juventus?

Can £99m possibly be good value for a 33-year-old? Is Cristiano Ronaldo in decline as he joins Juventus?

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Will experience trump youth in England v Croatia semi-final?

Croatia are a team with experience and trophies galore, while England are youthful and vibrant. We look at how the semi-finalists compare.

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Celtic start Champions League campaign with win in Armenia

Celtic begin their Champions League qualifying campaign with a first-leg victory over Alashkert in Armenia.

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World Cup: France v Belgium - rate the players

Give your player ratings out of 10 for France v Belgium at the World Cup.

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