That Peter Crouch Podcast: That Andres Iniesta photo

In episode one, Peter Crouch claimed that ex-Barcelona and Spain star Andres Iniesta had asked him for a picture on holiday - many doubted, but he has now delivered.

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Hearts 0-0 Hibs: Neil Lennon 'furious' over coin attack in Edinburgh derby

Hibs boss Neil Lennon says the fan who threw a coin in his face should be "singled out" for punishment after a volatile Edinburgh derby.

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Rangers move fourth in Premiership despite 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock

Rangers "can't keep relying on Alfredo Morelos", says Steven Gerrard after watching his side miss the chance to go third in the Scottish Premiership.

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Lenglet nets late Copa del Rey winner for Barca at third-tier side

Barcelona need an injury-time winner from Clement Lenglet to edge past third division side Cultural Leonesa in the first leg of the Copa del Rey.

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Interim boss Solari begins Real spell with cup victory

Santiago Solari begins his interim spell in charge of Real Madrid with a comfortable Copa del Rey last-32, first-leg victory over UD Melilla.

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Rui Patricio: Wolves agree £16m fee with Sporting Lisbon for goalkeeper

Wolves agree an 18m euro (£16m) fee with Sporting Lisbon for Portugal keeper Rui Patricio.

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Arsenal to host Spurs in Carabao Cup quarter-finals

Arsenal are drawn against north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

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Spectacular Wing strike sends Boro through to quarter-finals

Lewis Wing's spectacular edges Middlesbrough past Crystal Palace and through to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

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Ruthless Celtic put five past Dundee

Five players net for Celtic as the Scottish champions dismantle bottom side Dundee to climb within four points of Premiership leaders Hearts.

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Lennon hit by object from crowd as Hibs denied last-minute derby winner

Hibs manager Neil Lennon is struck in the face by an object thrown from the crowd as Hearts have a stoppage-time effort disallowed in a ferocious Edinburgh derby.

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Arsenal see out late Blackpool fightback to reach quarters

Arsenal reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after surviving a late fightback from League One visitors Blackpool as both sides finish the game with 10 men.

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Rangers post £14.3m loss but chairman says club had 'positive' year

Rangers announce a £14.3m loss for the year up to June 30 - but chairman Dave King insists the Ibrox club have had a "positive" year.

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'Solving stadium issue is key for Spurs' future'

A stressful stadium move is causing unease at Tottenham but with rising costs and other issues at play, getting it wrong could have far-reaching consequences for the club, writes Simon Stone.

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Build a bigger dressing room or be relegated - FA's warning to clubs

The FA writes to non-league clubs warning they will be relegated if they do not increase the size of their dressing rooms.

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Italy World Cup winner sentenced for firearms offences in mafia trial

Former Juventus player Vincenzo Iaquinta is given a two-year jail term for firearms offences.

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Halloween: We asked you to create Frankenstein's footballer

For Halloween, we asked our BBC Football Instagram followers to build a footballer capable of terrifying any opposition, from bits of the some of the beautiful game's biggest names.

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Arsene Wenger: Former Arsenal boss will not manage in England again

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will return to management "in the New Year" - but not in England.

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Brexit: What effect could leaving the European Union have on football transfers?

With Britain set to leave the European Union during the current football season, how could Brexit affect transfers?

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Florent Cuvelier: Morecambe midfielder back in game after spell delivering pizzas

Morecambe midfielder Florent Cuvelier talks about delivering pizzas while he looked to get back into football.

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Lifting Scotland's alcohol ban 'definitely' worth exploring

Lifting the ban on the sale of alcohol at Scottish football matches is "definitely a conversation worth having", says Scottish FA chief Ian Maxwell.

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Manchester City v Fulham: Gundogan could return for City cup tie

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Fulham.

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MacLean to miss Edinburgh derby after accepting ban for grabbing Kouassi's groin

Hearts' Steven MacLean will miss Wednesday's Edinburgh derby after accepting a two-match ban for grabbing Eboue Kouassi's groin area.

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Rooney & Ibrahimovic nominated for MLS MVP award

Former Manchester United strikers Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic nominated for the MLS MVP Award.

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Chelsea Women aim for Champions League quarter-finals

Preview followed by coverage of Wednesday's Women's Champions League game between Fiorentina and Chelsea Women.

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FA backs call to honour first British black female player

The Football Association backs a call to honour Emma Clarke, Britain's first black female footballer, with a blue plaque.

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Leicester City owner's son 'extremely proud to have such an extraordinary father'

Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha says he will carry on the "big vision and dreams" of his father.

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Ten Benin youth players and ex-FA boss given prison sentences for age cheating

Prison sentences are given to 10 Benin youth players and former football federation president Anjorin Moucharafou for age cheating.

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Man Utd manager Mourinho avoids FA punishment

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will not be punished by the FA after it fails to prove he swore in Portuguese during his side's win over Newcastle.

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Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward set to make early return from injury

Lionel Messi could return from injury earlier than expected for Barcelona after taking part in light training on Wednesday.

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The Squad discuss whether Brazil are still a top 5 team.

The Squad discuss whether Brazil still deserve to be in the top 5 of the FIFA world rankings.

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Leicester City helicopter take-off was 'not abnormal'

An aviation expert says new footage shows the helicopter performing well until it clears the stadium.

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Gremio 1-2 River Plate: Riot police lead referee off pitch after Libertadores VAR controversy

Watch the moment a referee was escorted off the pitch by riot police after Argentinian side River Plate beat defending champions Gremio from Brazil in the Copa Libertadores semi-final with a controversial penalty which sealed the win on away goals.

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Watch Marco van Basten's European Championship final goal for the Netherlands

On his 54th birthday BBC Sport looks back at Marco van Basten's brilliant goal for the Netherlands in their 2-0 1988 European Championship final win against the USSR.

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World Cup expansion could happen four years early

The expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams could be brought forward from 2026 to 2022, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

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Goalkeeping gaffes and belly flops: Seven sporting howlers from 2018

From stomach-curdling early celebrations to horrific goalkeeping mistakes, BBC looks back at seven nightmare moments from sport in 2018.

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Can you name the team from their fans' display?

Here are 15 colourful displays from football fans in the stands - but how many can you identify in our quiz?

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Riot police protect referee from players after VAR penalty as River Plate win

Riot police protect referee Andres Cunha as River Plate beat Gremio with a VAR penalty in an incredible Copa Libertadores semi-final.

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Will Derby's loan stars haunt Chelsea? When loanees face their parent club

Derby loanees Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori could play against parent club Chelsea on Wednesday, so should the Blues be worried?

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Can you name the Chelsea team for Lampard's last game?

Frank Lampard returns to Chelsea on Wednesday as Derby manager - but can you name the XI from his final game for the Blues?

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Rooney's revival, Wright-Phillips' record but no Zlatan - all you need to know on MLS play-offs

From Wayne Rooney's impact at DC United to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and LA Galaxy missing out, here's what you need to know for the MLS play-offs.

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PSG interested in signing Sanchez - gossip

PSG interested in signing Alexis Sanchez from Man Utd, Michael Laudrup turns down Real Madrid, Loris Karius loan not being cut short, plus more.

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Fifa: Governing body admits to IT data hack earlier this year

Football's world governing body Fifa says information was hacked from its IT systems earlier this year.

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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will not 'risk' players at West Ham

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will not "risk" the welfare of his players in search of his first trophy as Spurs manager.

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League One Burton shock Forest to reach EFL Cup quarter-finals

League One Burton Albion reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals for the first time with a thrilling 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.

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Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace winger says he was sent death threats after Arsenal draw

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha says he was sent racist abuse and threats after winning a penalty in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

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'Club or clubs' investigated for money laundering says security minister

At least one professional football club is under investigation for alleged money laundering, security minister Ben Wallace reveals.

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Fifa ban former Ghana FA president for life

Kwesi Nyantakyi, one of African football's most powerful figures, is banned for life for breaking corruption and bribery rules.

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Leicester helicopter crash: Foxes will face Cardiff on Saturday following death of owner

Leicester City's Premier League match at Cardiff on Saturday will go ahead following the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash.

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Chelsea coach Ianni fined £6,000 by FA for celebration against Man Utd

Chelsea coach Marco Ianni is fined £6,000 by the FA for his celebration after a 96th-minute equaliser against Manchester United.

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My life in the USA - Rooney on anonymity and 'tough and physical' MLS

Wayne Rooney tells Football Focus about how he is finding life in the USA following his summer move from Everton.

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Spurs' Alli & Eriksen set for Carabao Cup starts at West Ham

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

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'I said sorry & walked into the sea' - Nade recounts the night he tried to end his life

Christian Nade opens up about the dark feelings he had and why he could not speak to the man who saved his life.

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Santiago Solari: Real Madrid need character in first game as boss

Interim coach Santiago Solari says Real Madrid need to show character in his first game in charge against Melilla on Wednesday.

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Chelsea v Derby County: Eden Hazard set to miss cup tie

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Derby County.

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'Part of the fabric of the club' - veteran Man Utd writer Meek dies

David Meek covered the Red Devils' fortunes for the Manchester Evening News from 1958 until 1996.

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'I will miss his guidance and wisdom' - Pearson pays tribute to Leicester owner

Former Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson pays tribute to club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha following his death.

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Chilean player proposes to girlfriend as goal celebration

Eduard Bello celebrates scoring for Chilean side Deportes Antofagasta by running into the crowd and proposing to his girlfriend.

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Paul Lambert: New Ipswich Town boss does not want to be judged on past

Paul Lambert says he does not want to be judged on "past success and failure" after taking charge of Ipswich Town.

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England Women: Former US Under-23 player Chioma Ubogagu named in squad

Former United States Under-23 forward Chioma Ubogagu is selected for England Women's squad for next week's friendlies against Austria and Sweden.

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Alli signs deal to stay at Tottenham until 2024

Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has signed a new contract to keep him at the club until 2024.

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Hearts striker Naismith out of Scotland's Nations League games

Hearts striker Steven Naismith will miss Scotland's two Nations League matches against Albania and Israel next month with a knee injury.

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50 Great World Cup moments: Maradona's 'magnificent' second goal v England - 1986

BBC Sport looks back on Diego Maradona's magnificent second goal for Argentina against England in the quarter-finals of the 1986 tournament in Mexico.

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Former NI winger McCourt scores in final home game

Former NI international Paddy McCourt scores in his final home game for Finn Harps as they beat Limerick in the first leg of the League of Ireland play-off.

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Frank Lampard: Derby County boss set for 'special' Chelsea return in Carabao Cup

Derby's Carabao Cup tie at Chelsea will be "special" for ex-Blues midfielder and current Rams boss Frank Lampard.

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Tottenham 0-1 Manchester City: Pochettino blames pitch for Lamela late miss

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says the pitch was to blame for Erik Lamela's late miss in the loss to Manchester City.

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Football 'worth £1.25bn' to Scottish society

A study commissioned by Uefa says the game boosts the economy, cuts crime and promotes health.

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Leicester City helicopter crash: Book of condolence to be opened

Tributes to those who died can be paid at the ground or online, the club confirms.

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Soccer and soju: The football match that kicked off Korean peace

How a friendly chat on the sidelines opened the door for North and South Korea to start talking.

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'Solari the stopgap with bigger name to come' - what is going on at Real Madrid?

The relatively unknown Santiago Solari has been placed in charge of Real Madrid - but he is not likely to be in the role for long, writes Andy West.

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League Cup quiz: Name the top scorers since 2010

Manchester City won the Carabao Cup last season and have four players on the list, but can you name the top scorers each season since 2009-10?

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Leicester owner 'like a dad' to me, says match-winner Mahrez

Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez says Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was "like a dad to me" after dedicating his goal at Tottenham to the Leicester owner.

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Gossip: Real want Pochettino by end of November

Real Madrid want Pochettino by end of November, Besiktas want to return Karius to Liverpool, Mourinho to get £100m in January, plus more.

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Icardi double sends Inter second in Serie A

Mauro Icardi scores twice as Inter Milan climb to second in Serie A with a comfortable victory at Lazio in Rome.

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Tottenham 0-1 Manchester City: Mahrez dedicates goal to Leicester owner

Manchester City's match-winner Riyad Mahrez dedicates his goal in his side's win over Spurs to Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.

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Tottenham 0-1 Manchester City: Guardiola praises 'great victory'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola describes his side's 1-0 Premier League win over Tottenham as a "great victory".

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Hoddle 'overwhelmed' by support since heart attack

Ex-England manager Glenn Hoddle has been "overwhelmed" by the support shown for him after suffering a heart attack, his family says.

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Mahrez winner at Spurs sends Man City top

Manchester City return to the top of the Premier League with Riyad Mahrez scoring the winner against Tottenham at Wembley.

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Chelsea's Rudiger calls for stricter racism action

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has called for harsher punishments by football associations on those found guilty of racist abuse.

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Tottenham Titans v Man City Mavericks? The Premier League game with a hint of NFL about it

"Touchdown Citizens!" The Wembley pitch provides a Premier League match with a hint of NFL.

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Tottenham v Man City - rate the players

Rate the players as Tottenham face Manchester City in a meeting of two of the Premier League's title challengers.

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Real Madrid sack head coach Julen Lopetegui

Real Madrid sack head coach Julen Lopetegui after their 5-1 thrashing by Barcelona in El Clasico.

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Gary Lineker: Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha 'gave so much to the club and the city'

Gary Lineker pays tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha saying he was not the "archetypal owner", but one who gave "so much to the club and the city".

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Watch: Leicester City players pay tribute to owner inside stadium

Leicester City players pay their respects inside the King Power stadium as the family of the club's late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha lay a wreath in the centre of the pitch.

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'It will live with us forever' - Shilton describes 'horrendous' helicopter crash

The helicopter crash in which Leicester's owner died was "one of the most horrendous things anybody could ever see", says Peter Shilton.

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WSL highlights: Miedema puts Arsenal top & Eriksson wows

Arsenal's Dutch striker Vivianne Miedema scores her 10th and 11th league goals of the season as the Gunners go top of the league.

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Andrew Considine: Aberdeen defender out of hospital after neck injury

Aberdeen confirm the neck injury sustained by Andrew Considine against Rangers is "not as serious as first thought".

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Glenn Murray - The undroppable fantasy football player?

Listen to the Squad discuss Glenn Murray reaching his 100th goal milestone for Brighton.

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Hearts' MacLean could face ban for allegedly grabbing Kouassi's groin area

Hearts striker Steven MacLean could face suspension with the Scottish FA poised to review an alleged grab at Eboue Kouassi's groin area.

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Defoe may start for Bournemouth in Carabao Cup

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Bournemouth and Norwich City.

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Watch: Leicester players pay their respects at stadium

The senior Leicester City squad filed past the sea of tributes at the King Power Stadium in silence.

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Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha: Vardy, Schmeichel, and players thank #TheBoss

Leicester City players have been paying tribute to owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who was killed in a helicopter crash outside King Power Stadium on Saturday.

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Grassroots Football Survey: One week to go until FA survey closes

The 2018-19 FA Grassroots Football Survey is open until Monday, 5 November.

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England winger Jadon Sancho scores twice as Borussia Dortmund stay top of Bundesliga

England winger Jadon Sancho scores twice as unbeaten Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund are held to a 2-2 draw against Hertha Berlin.

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Leicester City owner's family visits stadium

Owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among five people who died in the crash near the club's ground.

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Blame me after semi-final defeat but team must step up - Gerrard

Manager Steven Gerrard says he will take the blame for Rangers' fifth successive semi-final defeat, but warned his players they must "step up".

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'Many things' combine to give Pochettino 'worst feeling' as Spurs boss

Mauricio Pochettino says "many things" have happened to make him disappointed despite Spurs making their best start to a Premier League season.

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Palace midfielder McArthur retires from Scotland duty

Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur ends his international career, citing a number of injury problems in the last year.

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Why Rashford needs a run at centre-forward for Man Utd - Shearer

Marcus Rashford is in a tough situation but deserves to keep his place and position in the Manchester United attack, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer.

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Thai cave boys watch Man Utd win

The boys, members of a youth football team, had been trapped in a cave in Thailand for two weeks.

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Leicester players lead tributes to 'passionate' owner

Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel leads his team-mates in paying tribute to "dedicated and passionate" owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died on Saturday.

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I'm no hero says man who saved Hoddle's life

The sound engineer who used CPR treatment to keep former England manager Glenn Hoddle alive after he collapsed on Saturday says he is 'no hero.'

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Gossip: Real set to sack Lopetegui

Real Madrid set to replace Lopetegui with Conte, Guardiola warns Spanish giants over Pochettinho, Juventus play down Pogba move, plus more

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Fans' tributes to Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

Leicester City fans pay tribute to owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who has died in a helicopter crash.

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Zlatan's Galaxy fail to make MLS play-offs

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and LA Galaxy miss out on the MLS play-offs after losing 3-2 to Houston Dynamos, despite leading 2-0 at half-time.

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Glenn Hoddle: He's such a nice guy - Ian Wright & Alan Shearer show support

Match of the Day 2 pundits Alan Shearer and Ian Wright send their well wishes to friend Glenn Hoddle after the news that he suffered a heart attack on Saturday.

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Who played a pass like Zidane? Garth Crooks' team of the week

Which player's pass was out of the Zidane portfolio? Whio has stood firm by showing plenty of courage? Who scored a Ricky Villa-style goal?

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Leicester City confirm chairman's death

Chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was one of five people who died in a helicopter crash, the club confirms.

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'Humble and generous, but a private enigma' - who was Leicester City's owner?

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha is revered in Leicester as the man who presided over one of sport's great triumphs - but who was the billionaire Thai businessman?

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Marseille 0-2 Paris St-Germain: Kylian Mbappe sends PSG to record-equalling win

Kylian Mbappe scores as Paris St-Germain beat rivals Marseille equalled Tottenham's record of 11 consecutive wins at the start of a league season.

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Napoli 1-1 Roma: Dries Mertens rescues point for hosts

Dries Mertens scores a last-minute equaliser as second-placed Napoli hold Roma.

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Barkley back and three teams unbeaten - stats round-up

Ross Barkley continues his impressive form and an unbeaten start isn't always a winning end, while teams at the bottom break unwanted records.

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26 steps for a penalty - time for Pogba to rethink his technique?

After Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba's 26-step run-up for a penalty against Everton, does he need to change his technique?

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Lopetegui on the brink of Real Madrid sacking after El Clasico thrashing

Four months after his World Cup dream dramatically ended, Julen Lopetegui's hit rock bottom in Sunday's Clasico thrashing.

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Arsenal boss Emery understands Ozil's angry reaction

Unai Emery says it was "normal" for captain Mesut Ozil to be angry when he was replaced at Crystal Palace

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Man Utd 2-1 Everton: Jose Mourinho happy with side's quality

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho praises the "quality" his side showed in their a 2-1 victory against Everton.

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Man Utd 2-1 Everton: Marco Silva says Anthony Martial dived for penalty

Marco Silva believes striker Anthony Martial dived for the penalty which gave Manchester United their first goal in a 2-1 win against Everton.

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Veteran Pizarro scores for 19th year in row

Claudio Pizarro becomes only the second 40-year-old to score a Bundesliga goal - but his Werder Bremen side are thrashed by Bayer Leverkusen.

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Aberdeen into final as Gerrard's Rangers beaten

Lewis Ferguson's late header inflicted Rangers' fifth consecutive semi-final defeat and booked Aberdeen a Scottish League Cup final date with Celtic.

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SWPL: Glasgow City beat Spartans to claim 12th title in a row

Glasgow City secured a record 12th consecutive league title with a straightforward 4-2 win over Spartans.

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Pogba & Martial see Man Utd edge past Everton

Paul Pogba scores a penalty rebound as Manchester United edge past Everton to move within five points of the Premier League's top four.

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Women's Super League: Bristol City Women 0-4 Arsenal Women

Prolific Vivianne Miedema scores twice as Arsenal comfortably beat Bristol City to make it six WSL wins out of six.

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Burnley 0-4 Chelsea: Sean Dyche says Premier League 'big boys' are class apart

Sean Dyche says it is hard to compete against the Premier League's "big boys" after Burnley suffered a 4-0 defeat by Chelsea at Turf Moor.

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Crystal Palace 2-2 Arsenal: Alexandre Lacazette handball cost Eagles win - Roy Hodgson

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says a clear handball by Alexandre Lacazette in the build-up to Arsenal's second goal cost his side victory at Selhurst Park.

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Crystal Palace 2-2 Arsenal: Unai Emery says draw is 'not bad'

Arsenal boss Unai Emery says he is disappointed not to win at Crystal Palace, after the Gunners conceded a late equalizer, but admits a point at Selhurst Park is "not bad".

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Burnley 0-4 Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri 'very happy' for goalscorer Alvaro Morata

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says he is "very happy" for Alvaro Morata after he scored Chelsea's opener in their 4-0 victory at Burnley.

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WSL Highlights: Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool

Watch highlights from Chelsea's win against Liverpool in the FA Women's Super League.

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Palace snatch late draw to end Arsenal's 11-game winning run

Crystal Palace captain Luka Milivojevic scores twice from the spot in a dramatic draw which ends Arsenal's 11-game winning run.

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Chelsea score four at Burnley to go second

Chelsea coped without Eden Hazard as they ease to victory at Turf Moor to continue their unbeaten start to the season and move up to second in the Premier League.

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Heart of Midlothian 0-3 Celtic: Holders power into League Cup final

Holders Celtic book their place in the Scottish League Cup final after a controversial penalty, a goalkeeping howler and a 20-yard stunner.

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Watch: Eriksson's brilliant overhead gives Chelsea Women victory over Liverpool

Magda Eriksson scores with an overhead kick as Chelsea ruin Liverpool boss Vicky Jepson's first game in official charge.

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WSL: Magdalena Eriksson puts Chelsea ahead with an overhead kick

Magdalena Eriksson's spectacular overhead kick puts Chelsea ahead against Liverpool in the WSL.

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Glenn Hoddle suffered heart attack but 'responding well' in hospital

Former England manager and Tottenham midfielder Glenn Hoddle is in a serious condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack on Saturday.

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Quiz: Can you name the Scottish League Cup's unluckiest semi-finalists?

More than a dozen teams have made it to the semi-finals of the Scottish League Cup without ever getting to the final. But can you name them against the clock?

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SWPL 1: Glasgow City's Leanne Ross on brink of 12th consecutive title

Leanne Ross, Scotland's most decorated footballer, looks to lead Glasgow City to an "extra special" 12th league title on Sunday.

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'It's horrible, horrible, horrible' - Leicester fans react to helicopter crash

Leicester supporters react to news of their owner's helicopter crashing shortly after take-off.

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Leicester City helicopter crash: 'I have seen staff in tears' - eyewitness reports

Reaction after the helicopter belonging to Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha crashes in a car park outside the club's ground.

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What will we miss without Messi v Ronaldo in El Clasico?

A mixture of charts and stats showing exactly what we will miss without Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in Sunday's El Clasico.

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Leicester: It's a serious situation - commentator on helicopter crash

Gary Lineker speaks to Alistair Mann who was at the King Power Stadium to find out what he knows after the news that Leicester's owners helicopter has crashed.

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Scottish League Cup semi-finals: Celtic, Hearts, Rangers & Aberdeen

After countless rows over dates, times, venues and tickets, Hearts, Celtic, Aberdeen and Rangers are ready for Sunday's League Cup semi-finals.

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Slavisa Jokanovic: Fulham boss 'not worried' about job despite defeat

Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic is not concerned for his job despite a fourth consecutive defeat in the Premier League.

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Monaco 2-2 Dijon: Thierry Henry still waiting for first win

Thierry Henry is still waiting for a first win as a manager as his Monaco rescue a late draw against Dijon.

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Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes

Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes in car park outside the club's ground shortly after taking off after match

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Daniel Amartey: Claude Puel hopes midfielder injury is not serious

Manager Claude Puel says his 'first thoughts' are with Daniel Amartey following the Leicester player's ankle injury.

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Chris Hughton's thoughts with friend Glenn Hoddle

Brighton boss Chris Hughton, says his "thoughts and prayers" are with the former Spurs team-mate Glenn Hoddle, who was taken ill on Saturday.

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Real Madrid boss Lopetegui bites back ahead of El Clasico

Under-pressure Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui would not discuss his future as his side prepare for El Clasico against Barcelona.

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Brighton 1-0 Wolves: Chris Hughton delighted with third win in a row

Brighton manager Chris Hughton says his side had to work hard for their 1-0 win against Wolves, but is delighted to claim a third consecutive Premier League victory.

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Leicester salvage draw against 10-man West Ham

Wilfred Ndidi scores a 90th minute equaliser to break West Ham's resolve after they looked likely to take all three points despite Mark Noble's first-half sending-off.

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Ronaldo double seals Juventus comeback win

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as unbeaten Serie A leaders Juventus come from behind to beat struggling Empoli.

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Thai cave 12 to watch Manchester United v Everton at Old Trafford

The 12 children who were rescued from a cave in Thailand this year will watch Manchester United against Everton on Sunday.

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Watford 3-0 Huddersfield: David Wagner says Terriers not good enough in defence

Huddersfield manager David Wagner says they did not defend well enough during their 3-0 defeat by Watford.

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Magpies match unwanted 120-year-old record - Saturday's Premier League stats

Liverpool match best Premier League start, Wilson involved again, and are the omens against Newcastle? Saturday's best stats.

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Watford 3-0 Huddersfield: Javi Gracia happy with win but not performance

Javi Gracia is happy with his side's 3-0 win against Watford but believes their performance could have been better.

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Brighton 1-0 Wolves: Nuno Espírito Santo believes his side deserved more from game

Wolves boss Nuno Espírito Santo believes his side's performance was worthy of more following their 1-0 loss to Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

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Southampton 0-0 Newcastle: Mark Hughes praises 'rock solid' defensive display

Mark Hughes praises Southampton's defensive display but demands a "killer edge" going forward as his side played out a goalless draw with Newcastle.

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Southampton 0-0 Newcastle: Rafael Benitez satisfied with draw

Manager Rafael Benitez believes Newcastle's 0-0 draw away at Southampton is a "positive" result for considering their start to the season.

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New boss Lambert watches Ipswich's 3-0 loss at Millwall

New Ipswich boss Paul Lambert can only watch from the stands as Millwall convincingly beat the Championship strugglers.

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Liverpool 4-1 Cardiff: Neil Warnock predicts Klopp's team to win Champions League

Cardiff boss Neil Warnock he thinks Liverpool are more likely to win the Champions League than the Premier League this season after his side lost 4-1 at Anfield.

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Liverpool 4-1 Cardiff City: Jurgen Klopp wants better concentration from Reds

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool must improve their concentration levels despite their 4-1 win against Cardiff City at Anfield.

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Fulham 0-3 Bournemouth: Slavisa Jokanovic 'not thinking' about Cottagers future

Slavisa Jokanovic say he is not thinking about his future as Fulham manager despite their 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth, which sees them remain in the relegation zone.

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Sharp hits hat-trick as Sheff Utd go top of Championship

Sheffield United move back to the top of the Championship table as Billy Sharp scores a hat-trick to help them beat Wigan.

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Fulham 0-3 Bournemouth: Eddie Howe praises improved away performance

Eddie Howe says their 3-0 win at Fulham was even better than their 4-0 victory at Watford.

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Premier League: Liverpool, Watford, Bournemouth & Brighton win

Liverpool go top after thrashing Cardiff, Roberto Pereyra scores wonder goal in Watford win, Glen Murray gets his 100th Brighton goal.

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Kilmarnock 1-1 Hamilton: Steve Clarke's side move second after home draw

Kilmarnock pass up the chance to make it five wins in a row after they are held at home by Hamilton Academical.

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Newcastle remain winless with draw at Saints

Newcastle remain winless in the Premier league after playing out a goalless draw at Southampton

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Struggling Fulham well beaten by Bournemouth

Bournemouth continue their strong start to the Premier League season with a 3-0 win at 10-man Fulham.

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Two stunning Watford goals as Huddersfield go bottom

Two sublime goals from Roberto Pereyra and Gerard Deulofeu help Watford beat Huddersfield, who drop to the foot of the table.

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Sublime Mane goals help Liverpool go top with win over Cardiff

Liverpool move three points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after two sublime goals by Sadio Mane help see off Cardiff.

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Murray's 100th Brighton goal sees off Wolves

Glenn Murray scores his 100th goal for Brighton to help his team record a third consecutive victory by beating Wolves.

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Sancho scores twice as leaders Dortmund held

England winger Jadon Sancho scores twice but unbeaten Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund are held by Hertha Berlin.

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Middlesbrough 1-1 Derby County: Jayden Bogle own goal earns Middlesbrough point

Jayden Bogle and George Friend both score own goals as Middlesbrough and Derby share the spoils at the Riverside.

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Glenn Hoddle: Ex-England manager in hospital after falling ill

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle is in hospital after falling ill shortly after appearing as a pundit on BT Sport on Saturday.

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Harrogate boss Simon Weaver on trying to put the town on the sporting map

Harrogate Town are flying in the National League - boss Simon Weaver talks about chatting to the England manager and working for his dad.

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Newcastle United situation depressing - Jermaine Jenas

Football Focus pundit Jermaine Jenas says he does not see a positive future for his former club Newcastle United.

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How Watford striker Gray escaped 'the fashion' of knife crime

"It could have got a lot worse than what I've got on my face right now." Watford striker Andre Gray tells BBC Sport how he got away from gang crime as a youngster.

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De Gea 'focused on winning games, not contracts'

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is focused on "winning games, rather than contracts", despite being yet to agree a new deal.

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Klopp and Republic pair donate to injured Liverpool fan's care

Jurgen Klopp and two Ireland footballers donate 5,000 euros each towards Sean Cox's care.

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Ex-England boss Eriksson named Philippines head coach

Ex-England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is appointed head coach of the Philippines, two months after ex-Three Lions captain Terry Butcher quit.

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Brendan Rodgers: Celtic want to 'continue winning feeling' against Hearts

Holders Celtic want to "continue that real winning feeling" when they face Hearts in the League Cup semi-final, says Brendan Rodgers.

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Craig Levein: Hearts full of confidence for semi-final meeting with Celtic

Manager Craig Levein insists Hearts have "a good chance" of beating Celtic in Sunday's League Cup semi-final at Murrayfield.

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Lewis - Doric, lunch with Steven Gerrard & cup hopes at Aberdeen

Aberdeen goalkeeper Joe Lewis talks history, Steven Gerrard & League Cup hopes ahead of Rangers semi-final.

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Paul Lambert: Ipswich Town name ex-Norwich & Aston Villa boss as manager

Ipswich Town appoint ex-Norwich City and Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert as their new manager after sacking Paul Hurst.

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When Kewell was lighting up the Premier League - watch five great goals

A wonder strike, flying header and a cheeky lob - watch five of Harry Kewell's best goals for Leeds and Liverpool in the Premier League.

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Bob Marley's son hails 'dopest' football kit as Dublin side's reggae-themed shirt inspires parodies

An Irish club's reggae-inspired kit is sought by fans and inspires slew of online parodies.

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Manchester City Women 1-1 Reading Women: Reading deny City chance to go top of WSL

Man City Women miss the chance to go top of the Women's Super League as Reading Women hold them to a draw.

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QPR 1-0 Aston Villa: Pawel Wszolek gives R's fourth win in five

Pawel Wszolek scores the only goal as QPR beat Aston Villa to record their fourth win in five Championship games.

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Barcelona v Real Madrid: The curious incident of the pig's head at the Nou Camp

As Barcelona and Real Madrid prepare to meet in La Liga on Sunday, witnesses revisit their infamous 2002 encounter at the Nou Camp.

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Eye tests & sweat rate: The science behind record-breaking Wolves' settled line-up

Wolves' record-breaking start to the season has been no accident, as BBC Radio 5 live presenter Jonathan Overend discovers on a behind-the-scenes tour at Molineux.

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Tottenham: Games played at Wembley until end of year

Tottenham will continue playing games at Wembley until the end of this year, a club statement has revealed

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'Managing is 10 times better' - Notts County's Harry Kewell on turning from player to manager

Notts County manager Harry Kewell chats to Football Focus about how being a player compares to being a manager.

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Mauricio Pochettino reacts to Real Madrid job rumours

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is asked about being linked with becoming Real Madrid boss in the future.

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Any sports betting levy ‘should focus on saving lives’ not go into grassroots

The proceeds of any levy on sports betting should "focus on saving lives", say anti-gambling campaigners.

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Cantona says he 'suffers' watching Man Utd and that a former player should be manager

Eric Cantona says he "suffers" watching Manchester United and the club are "losing a generation of young players" due to the current style of play.

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Teenager Middleton extends Rangers stay until 2023

Glenn Middleton has agreed a contract extension with Rangers until 2023.

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Fans pay respects at funeral of Kevin Beattie

Fans line the streets to pay their respects to Ipswich Town great Kevin Beattie.

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'I think I'd been drinking' - Warnock on that time he said Sol Bamba was better than Van Dijk

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock says he "must have had a few drinks" when he said Sol Bamba was a better defender than Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk.

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Women's 2019 World Cup prize fund doubled but players' union says increase is insufficient

The prize money for the 2019 Women's World Cup has doubled to $30m (£23.4m), says Fifa.

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Premier League predictions: Singer Richard Ashcroft takes on Mark Lawrenson

Wins for West Ham and Crystal Palace and a wake-up call for Tottenham - singer and Manchester United fan Richard Ashcroft gives his Premier League predictions.

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Vicky Jepson: Liverpool Women appoint new manager, with Chris Kirkland as assistant

Women's Super League club Liverpool name Vicky Jepson as their new manager, with Chris Kirkland as assistant manager.

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'It'd be so cool if it's true but it's not' - Klopp laughs off Warnock praise

Jurgen Klopp reacts to Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock saying it will be "virtually impossible" for his team to beat Liverpool.

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'We have short memories in football' - Pochettino backs under-fire Lloris

Mauricio Pochettino backs Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris saying "we have short memories in football".

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Wales striker Vokes signs new Burnley contract

Burnley and Wales striker Sam Vokes signs a new three-year contract at the club, running until 2021.

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Mourinho 'not confident' over De Gea deal

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is "not confident" keeper David de Gea will sign a new contract - but says he is "not worried".

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Guardiola 'has no doubt' it is a five-horse race for the title

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola "has no doubt" there is a five-horse race for the Premier League title after nine games.

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Fans gather for ex-Ipswich and England defender Kevin Beattie's funeral

Fans line Ipswich Town's Portman Road ground to "salute" Kevin Beattie.

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Ross Barkley on new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri - 'I watched clips of his Napoli team'

Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley tells Football Focus how he did his research on new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri's style of play in pre-season.

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Fifa opposes plan to play La Liga game in US

La Liga's hopes of holding a game in the United States look less likely after the Fifa Council said it was opposed to the idea.

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David Beckham on Invictus Games: 'It's so special and so inspiring'

David Beckham visits the Invictus Games in Sydney and explains why it was important to bring his sons Romeo and Cruz along with him.

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Injury time substitutions could be banned to curb time wasting

Banning substitutions in injury time is one measure being considered by football's lawmakers in order to curb time wasting.

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Can you name squads from last El Clasico without Messi & Ronaldo?

Sunday's El Clasico is the first for 11 years without Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo - but can you name the squads from that game?

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'My family love London' - Willian talks home life & staying at Chelsea

Chelsea star Willian chats to the Premier League Show's Caroline De Moraes ad reflects on his "perfect" life in London.

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Ipswich Town: After Mick McCarthy and Paul Hurst - where next?

With Paul Hurst lasting just 149 days as Mick McCarthy's successor, what has gone wrong at Ipswich Town?

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Beating Liverpool is 'virtually impossible' - Cardiff boss Warnock

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock says it will be "virtually impossible" for his side to beat Liverpool at Anfield this weekend.

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Difficult to sleep after loss - Milan boss Gattuso says job is on the line

AC Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso accepts his job should be debated after a "terrible, embarrassing performance" against Real Betis.

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'Their goalscoring is frightening' - Can Dortmund end Bayern's reign?

Borussia Dortmund have had an electrifying start to the season with 37 goals in 12 games. Is this their season?

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Celtic: Record defeats in Barcelona, rare clean sheets and leaky defences

Brendan Rodgers' European record as Celtic manager does not make for good reading. But what do the statistics say? And what do the pundits think?

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Pep Guardiola: One of my dreams is to see Elton John live - Man City manager

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says one of his dreams is to see Elton John perform live in concert.

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Rodgers confident Celtic can beat Leipzig at home

Beating RB Leizpig at home is "within Celtic's capabilities" and is a must if they are to progress in the Europa League, says manager Brendan Rodgers.

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Progress from group more important than record - Gerrard

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says progressing from their Europa League group is more important than their new 11-game unbeaten record.

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Ex-Man United striker Dublin 'racially abused by woman'

The ex-footballer and TV presenter says the abuse isn't "acceptable in 2018".

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Bolt has a touch like a trampoline - ex-Republic striker Keogh

Usain Bolt's first touch is "like a trampoline" and he will never make it as a footballer, says former Republic of Ireland striker Andy Keogh.

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Liverpool fan Reid relishes Anfield encounter

Bobby Reid is a Liverpool fan but hopes to help Cardiff City beat them on Saturday in the Premier League at Anfield.

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'Tactical problem' limiting Loftus-Cheek's Chelsea appearances, says Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri admits he has a "tactical problem" and is struggling to fit Ruben Loftus-Cheek into the side

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Mourinho fears losing De Gea to Juve - Friday's gossip

Manchester United fear losing David de Gea to Juventus on a free, Alexis Sanchez wants to leave United in January, Anthony Martial rejects latest contract offer, plus more.

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Rangers 0-0 Spartak Moscow: Steven Gerrard's side joint top of Europa League despite draw

Rangers' hopes of Europa League progression remain on track despite a frustrating night at Ibrox against Spartak Moscow.

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Uefa delegates threaten Fifa walkout over Fifa plans for expanded Club World Cup

Uefa president's and his colleagues will walk out of the Fifa Council meeting on Friday if it pushes for a vote on new Club World Cup and Nations League.

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Europa League: Real Betis end AC Milan's winning start

AC Milan's winning start to the Europa League campaign comes to an end as Real Betis win at the San Siro.

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RB Leipzig 2-0 Celtic: Brendan Rodgers side lose in Europa League

Celtic's Europa League hopes are dented after the concession of two sloppy goals in four first-half minutes against RB Leipzig in Germany.

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Man charged after player hit by microphone during Hearts-Aberdeen match

The incident happened during the Scottish Premiership fixture between Hearts and Aberdeen on Saturday at Tynecastle Stadium.

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'The best Austrian since Alaba' - Euro Leagues podcast team on Lazaro

Valentino Lazaro's start to the season since changing position for Hertha Berlin has seen him catch the eye.

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Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli extends contract until 2021

Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli extends his contract with the Premier League club until 2021.

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Premier League predictions: Lawro v Richard Ashcroft

BBC Sport football pundit Mark Lawrenson takes on singer Richard Ashcroft to predict this weekend's Premier League results.

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Paul Hurst: Ipswich Town sack manager after less than five months

Championship side Ipswich Town sack manager Paul Hurst after just one win from 15 games since his appointment in May.

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EFL boss Shaun Harvey wants to relax fans' alcohol ban

EFL chief executive Shaun Harvey wants to lift the long-established ban on supporters drinking alcohol in the stands.

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Fantasy football: Tips for picking your Premier League team

Will Mohamed Salah bring home the points again? And is it time to ditch David de Gea? Here are this week's fantasy football tips.

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Football Focus: Worst moment of my career - Luka Milivojevic talks penalty misses

Crystal Palace midfielder Luka Milivojevic chats to Football Focus about feeling guilty after missing a penalty against Everton.

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Liverpool earn £71.9m from Champions League run

Liverpool top British clubs' earnings with £71.9m in last season's Champions League after their run to the final in Kiev.

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FA Cup: Haringey v Wimbledon to be shown on BBC

The FA Cup first-round tie between Haringey Borough and AFC Wimbledon will be televised live on BBC Two.

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Which English players have started for non-British clubs in the Champions League?

Can you name the English players to have started in the Champions League for non-British clubs?

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England reach highest Fifa ranking for five years

England have moved up to fifth in the latest Fifa world rankings, their highest ranking in five years.

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El Clasico: Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo absent - who can light up El Clasico?

Real Madrid have no Ronaldo and no goals, Barcelona have no Messi - so how will El Clasico look without its modern superstars?

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Former Arsenal striker Van Persie to retire at end of season

Former Arsenal, Manchester United and Netherlands forward Robin van Persie says he will retire from football at the end of the season.

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Thursday's gossip - Martial ready to stay at Man Utd and sign new deal

Anthony Martial to stay at Manchester United, Manchester City considering move for Juventus full-back Alex Sandro, plus more.

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Manchester United to contest FA's Mourinho charge

Manchester United are vigorously contesting a charge against manager Jose Mourinho, for comments he made in Portuguese to a television camera after his side's win over Newcastle.

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Tottenham in Champions League: Is there hope of a Spurs comeback?

It does not look good for Spurs' Champions League prospects following their draw with PSV but a look at past seasons may provide them with some hope of a revival.

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'I will be Mancunian for the rest of my life' - Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says "it would not be possible to train another team in England like Manchester City."

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My family was at the Manchester Arena the night of the attack - Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola's wife and two daughters were at the Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena the night a bomb was detonated on 22 May 2017.

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Guardiola on football, family, love and the six songs that define him

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola speaks exclusively & in depth with BBC Radio 5 live about his life, career and favourite music.

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Di Maria rescues point for PSG - plus round-up

Angel Di Maria scores a stunning stoppage-time equaliser to earn Paris St-Germain a 2-2 draw at home to Napoli in the Champions League - plus round-up.

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Marcelo Brozovic: Inter Milan midfielder hides behind wall to stop Luis Suarez free-kick

Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic has an ingenious idea to stop a Luis Suarez free-kick, by lying down behind the wall... and it worked.

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Borrusia Dortmund 4-0 Atletico Madrid: Jadon Sancho on target for Germans

England international Jadon Sancho scores his first Champions League goal as Borussia Dortmund record an impressive win over Atletico Madrid.

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Derby hit four to stun West Brom

Derby County win handsomely at The Hawthorns to deny West Bromwich Albion top spot in the Championship.

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Leeds go back to top of Championship by beating lowly Ipswich

Leeds United return to the top of the Championship with a dominant win over lowly Ipswich Town.

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Fifa plans expanded Club World Cup to be played every year

Fifa is proposing a new and expanded Club World Cup that could be held every year and feature some of the Premier League and Europe's top clubs.

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Rangers opponents Spartak in turmoil as top players left at home

Spartak Moscow caretaker Raul Riancho says he has left seven players behind in Russia to prepare to face Rubin Kazan rather than take on Rangers.

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Celtic: Scott Brown out for three weeks with calf strain

Celtic captain Scott Brown will be missing for up to three weeks with a calf strain, manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed.

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Kilmarnock make complaint over 'unprecedented' comments by referees' chief

Kilmarnock complain to the Scottish FA about "unprecedented" comments made about winger Jordan Jones by head of refereeing John Fleming.

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Sporting Lisbon v Arsenal: Monreal and Kolasinac out of Europa League game

Arsenal defenders Nacho Monreal and Sead Kolasinac will miss Thursday's Europa League Group E tie with Sporting Lisbon due to minor hamstring injuries.

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Manchester United charge by Uefa after fans invade pitch at Old Trafford

Manchester United are charged after fans invade the pitch during and after their 1-0 Champions League home defeat by Juventus.

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Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea boss forgives coach for Mourinho scuffle

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says he will give coach Marco Ianni "another opportunity" after he was charged with improper conduct during the 2-2 draw with Manchester United.

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Eden Hazard: Chelsea forward out of Europa League match with back injury

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard will miss Thursday's Europa League home game with BATE Borisov because of a back injury.

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Dundee 0-3 Hearts: Calvin Miller horribly misses a penalty

Dundee full-back Calvin Miller drags a penalty wide with his side 2-0 down to Hearts, on their way to a 3-0 defeat.

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Usain Bolt: Australian FA helping Central Coast Mariners fund deal with Olympic champion

The Australian football association is working with Central Coast Mariners to help fund a contract with Usain Bolt.

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Hearts confident for Celtic semi-final after Dundee win - Levein

Hearts go into their Scottish League Cup semi-final against Celtic with confidence after easing six points clear at the top of the Premiership, says manager Craig Levein.

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Dundee: Jim McIntyre says there 'might be pain ahead'

Manager Jim McIntyre says there "might be a bit of pain" ahead for Dundee before things get better.

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Purplebricks co-founder will write blank cheque for 'Champions League music' at Larne

How the takeover of Larne FC by Purplebricks co-founder Kenny Bruce could be one of Northern Irish football's biggest stories in decades.

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Man Utd 0-1 Juventus: Why Juve can win the Champions League, and Man Utd won't - Phil Neville analysis

Manchester United lack the quality they need to beat the best in Europe says ex-defender Phil Neville, but Juventus have everything they need to be successful

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Manchester United 0-1 Juventus: Romelu Lukaku's moment is not sweet - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says Romelu Lukaku is lacking in confidence but "the goals will arrive" for the Belgium international striker.

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Spain left-back Alonso signs new Chelsea deal

Defender Marcos Alonso has signed a new contract at Chelsea, keeping him at the club until 2023.

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Wednesday's gossip column - Alonso extends Chelsea stay

Marcos Alonso to sign new deal at Chelsea, Mauro Icardi to stay at Inter Milan, Real Madrid to sack Lopetegui, plus more.

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A nine-day journey on a tractor and 48-hour stints in a bunker - the two-time refugee facing Liverpool

As Red Star Belgrade prepare to take on Liverpool, this is the remarkable story of their defender Milos Degenek, who was made a refugee twice by the age of six.

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Manchester United 0-1 Juventus: Chiellini & Bonucci's Harvard University class

The stats don't lie: Why Jose Mourinho thinks Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini should be teaching at Harvard.

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Highlights: Dundee 0-3 Hearts - Premiership leaders stretch advantage

Hearts comfortably beat bottom side Dundee to go six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership (UK users only).

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'Lukaku's moment is not sweet' - but Mourinho backs striker

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says Romelu Lukaku is lacking in confidence but "the goals will arrive" for the Belgium international striker.

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Norwich 2-1 Aston Villa: Jordan Rhodes double gives Norwich win over Villa

A Jordan Rhodes double sees Norwich City beat Aston Villa and consign new boss Dean Smith to his first defeat.

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Leaders Boro held to draw by Rotherham in Championship

Championship leaders Middlesbrough are held to a draw by a Rotherham side who pick up their first away point of the season.

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Dundee 0-3 Hearts: Scottish Premiership leaders go six points clear

Clinical Hearts move six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership after two early goals help inflict Dundee's ninth loss in 10 league games.

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Neville speaks to Instagram about threats to England striker Carney

England women's manager Phil Neville says he has spoken to Instagram after the abusive messages sent to midfielder Karen Carney.

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Barcelona v Inter Milan: Spaniards without Messi for Champions League match

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Barcelona and Inter Milan.

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Mourinho walks to Old Trafford as Man Utd bus delayed again

Manager Jose Mourinho walks to Old Trafford before Manchester United's Champions League game with Juventus as their bus again got stuck in traffic.

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AEK Athens 0-2 Bayern Munich: Under-pressure Kovac gets another boost

Bayern Munich score two goals in three second-half minutes as they defeat AEK Athens to further ease the pressure on coach Niko Kovac - plus a round-up.

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CSKA Moscow fans hurt as escalator 'collapses' at Rome metro station

Ten people are reported to have been badly injured at the Repubblica station, Italian media report.

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Fifa set to revive controversial plans for new Club World Cup and Nations League

Fifa is set to revive controversial plans for a new Club World Cup and Nations League, that had previously been backed by Saudi Arabian cash.

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Champions League: PSV Eindhoven v Tottenham - Dele Alli out injured

Tottenham are still without midfielder Dele Alli, who has a hamstring injury, for their crucial Champions League game at PSV Eindhoven.

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Liverpool v Red Star Belgrade: Mane in contention following surgery

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Liverpool and Red Star Belgrade at Anfield.

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Scotland to play world champions United States in friendly

Scotland begin their preparations for next summer's Women's World Cup with a friendly against holders United States in Paisley on 13 November.

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HMRC investigating players, clubs & agents over tax

HM Revenue & Customs says 171 footballers, 44 football clubs and 31 agents are being investigated to make sure they are paying the correct tax.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: I'm a happy man, says Juventus striker at news conference

Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo says he is "a happy man" and that his "lawyers are confident" as he is asked about a rape allegation.

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Ozil becomes highest-scoring German in Premier League - can you name the top 10?

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has become the highest-scoring German in Premier League history - who else makes the top 10? Try our 'wunderbar' quiz.

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Man Utd v Juventus: Cristiano Ronaldo returns as Juve target European glory

As Juventus look to get closer to Manchester United off the field, they arrive at Old Trafford with ex-United favourite Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks.

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Tuesday's gossip column - Real keen on Conte

Former Chelsea boss favoured by Real Madrid, Chelsea coach may face further action, Fulham open Sessegnon talks, plus more.

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Bolt deal with Mariners 'unlikely' without financial help

Sprint legend Usain Bolt is "unlikely" to sign a deal with Central Coast Mariners without a financial contribution from a "third-party", say the club.

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Arsenal 3-1 Leicester: Unai Emery praises Gunners' 'high quality' football

Manager Unai Emery praises Arsenal's second-half performance in their 3-1 Premier League win over Leicester City.

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Arsenal 3-1 Leicester: Claude Puel 'angry' that Foxes were denied penalty

Leicester City manager Claude Puel says it was clear his side should have been awarded a penalty for handball in the 3-1 Premier League defeat at Arsenal.

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Euro 2020 qualifiers the 'bigger picture' for Scotland

The Euro 2020 qualifying campaign is "the bigger picture" but James McFadden still believes Scotland will win their Nations League group.

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FA Cup first round draw: Non-league Hampton & Richmond Borough face Oldham

National League South side Hampton & Richmond Borough have the chance of pulling off an FA Cup shock after they draw League Two club Oldham Athletic the first round.

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Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegation: Juventus forward says 'lawyers confident'

Cristiano Ronaldo says his "lawyers are confident" as he answers questions at a Juventus news conference about a rape allegation.

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Man Utd: Romelu Lukaku says team must start with 'more intensity'

Manchester United must start games with "much more intensity", says striker Romelu Lukaku.

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Walker is ready to play, says Guardiola

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Shakhtar Donetsk and Manchester City.

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Bale trains ahead of Viktoria Plzen tie

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

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Man Utd: Jose Mourinho says 'last time I spoke in Portuguese, I was in trouble'

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho jokes about answering questions in Portuguese before Tuesday's Champions League game against Juventus.

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Mourinho not charged for part in Chelsea fracas

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will not be punished for his part in the stoppage-time fracas at Chelsea.

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Jose Mourinho: Manchester United manager wants to 'see out' contract at club

Jose Mourinho says he is "happy" at Manchester United and wants to "see out" his contract at the club after being linked with a return to Real Madrid.

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Sanchez out, Ronaldo back for United's Juventus clash

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

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Arsenal: We've got a clear ambition to win major trophies - Vinai Venkatesham

Arsenal's managing director Vinai Venkatesham says he has a clear ambition for the club which to win major trophies.

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Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui vows to "fight" on

Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui could not say if he will still be in a job for Sunday's El Clasico at Barcelona but vows to "fight" to turn around the club's faltering form.

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Watch Women's Super League round-up: Stanway hat-trick as Man City hit six

Watch a round-up of the best goals from the weekend's action in the Women's Super League as both Manchester City's Georgia Stanway and Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema score hat-tricks.

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West Ham's Yarmolenko suffers Achilles tear

West Ham's Andriy Yarmolenko faces several months out after tearing his Achilles tendon in Saturday's defeat by Tottenham.

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Watch: Sneaky throw-ins, brilliant goals & a centre-back 'hat-trick'

It was a controversial weekend in the Premiership, with St Mirren, Aberdeen and Hamilton all aggrieved at refereeing decisions. (UK only)

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Arsenal must improve a lot of things to catch leaders - Emery

Arsenal manager Unai Emery says supporters should not to get carried away at their start to the season as his team can still improve.

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Gossip: Real boss Lopetegui close to being sacked

Real Madrid boss Lopetegui close to being dismissed, Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic has two games to save job, plus more.

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Defender Taylor hopes Villa form catches Giggs' eye

Aston Villa defender Neil Taylor hopes regular first-team football will lead to a recall by Wales manager Ryan Giggs.

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Highlights: Celtic 4-2 Hibernian

Celtic win a six-goal thriller and replace Hibernian in second spot in the Premiership. (UK only)

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Bundesliga: England under-21s Reiss Nelson scores twice for Hoffenheim

England Under-21s forward Reiss Nelson continues his stunning start to the Bundesliga season as he scores twice for Hoffenheim during their 3-0 win at Nuremberg.

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Champions League: Is this the best Juventus team of all time?

Football Focus takes a deeper look into Italian giants Juventus, questioning if Cristiano Ronaldo was the biggest signing in their history.

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Rooney scores again as DC United reach play-offs

Wayne Rooney scores twice to take his tally to 14 for the season as DC United secure a place in the the MLS play-offs.

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'I forgot to do my research to be honest' - Pickford on penalty save

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford reveals all to Match of the Day 2 pundits after saving Luka Milivojevic's penalty during their 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.

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The millennium babies making an impact - the best Premier League stats

The youngsters who might make you feel old, Huddersfield fans need entertainment and another hit-making Manchester duo.

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Rangers' Steven Gerrard relief at first away league win against Hamilton

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says the pressure is off after his side "grind out" a first away league win by beating Hamilton Accies 4-1.

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Inter Milan 1-0 AC Milan: Mauro Icardi scores late winner in derby

Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi scores a dramatic injury-time winner as they beat city rivals AC Milan at the San Siro.

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Garth Crooks' team of the week: Salah, Fernandinho, Ake & Lloris

Who does Garth Crooks absolutely adore? Who has extraordinary ability? And which overrated player still makes the team of the week?

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Coach? Players? President? Who is to blame for the mess at Real Madrid?

Real Madrid are without a win in five games and coach Julen Lopetegui is reportedly facing the sack. Guillem Balague looks at who is to blame for the mess.

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Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace: Tactical changes paid off - Marco Silva

Everton boss Marco Silva says his tactical substitutions decided the game as his side scored twice in the last three minutes to snatch a dramatic victory over Crystal Palace.

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Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace: Roy Hodgson admits late defeat is 'harsh blow'

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says his side "accept their fate" after Everton scored twice in the last three minutes to snatch a dramatic victory at Goodison Park.

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Watch: Amazing strike sees England star nominated for goal of the year

Watch as former Bristol City, Portsmouth and Yeovil player Molly Clark's goal for England Women is nominated for beach soccer's goal of the year.

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Everton score twice in last three minutes to beat Palace

Everton score twice in the last three minutes to snatch a dramatic victory over Crystal Palace in a tight Premier League game at Goodison Park.

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Team news and preview - Arsenal v Leicester

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Leicester City.

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WSL highlights: Arsenal 6-0 Reading - Vivianne Miedema scores a hat-trick

Vivianne Miedema scores her second hat-trick of the season as Arsenal hit Reading for six in the Women's Super League.

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Arsenal Women 6-0 Reading Women: Leaders maintain 100% start in style

Vivianne Miedema's second hat-trick of the season helps maintain Arsenal's 100% winning WSL start as they thrash Reading.

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Three late goals as Rangers win at Hamilton

Rangers score three times in the final 10 minutes to give Steven Gerrard his first Premiership away win as manager.

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Birmingham City Women 0-0 Chelsea Women: Carney misses penalty

England forward Karen Carney misses a penalty as WSL champions Chelsea Women are held to a goalless draw at Birmingham City.

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Sprint legend Bolt 'offered contract by Mariners'

Eight-time Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt has been offered a deal by Central Coast Mariners, says his agent Ricky Simms.

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'Wembley sale opposition bizarre and led by old men'

Opposition which caused the £600m sale of Wembley to collapse is "bizarre" and led by "old men", says ex-FA chairman Greg Dyke.

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Celtic 4-2 Hibernian: Brendan Rodgers says club 'stood still' in summer

Celtic "stood still" this summer and failed to "go into another gear", says Brendan Rodgers after his side beat Hibernian 4-2.

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How Finland's 'big star' Morelos became a Rangers hero

"Tough, eye-catching, the big star" - the man behind Alfredo Morelos' move to Rangers discusses the Colombian's rise.

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Real Madrid: How bad does it look for manager Julen Lopetegui?

A fourth defeat in five games leaves Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui under mounting pressure - a week before they face rivals and La Liga leaders Barcelona.

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Strasbourg 2-1 Monaco: Thierry Henry loses first game as manager

Thierry Henry's first game as Monaco boss ends in defeat at Strasbourg in Ligue 1.

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Strasbourg 2-1 Monaco: Thierry Henry loses first game as manager

Thierry Henry's first game as Monaco boss ends in defeat at Strasbourg in Ligue 1.

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Messi suffers arm injury in Barcelona's game with Sevilla

Lionel Messi was forced off with an arm injury shortly after scoring in Barcelona's match against Sevilla at the Nou Camp.

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Huddersfield Town 0-1 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp admits Reds had to 'work hard' for win

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his side to had to work "really hard" for their 1-0 victory over Huddersfield at the John Smith's Stadium.

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Huddersfield Town 0-1 Liverpool: Wagner pleased with Terriers' 'bravery'

Huddersfield manager David Wagner is proud of his side's "bravery" and says their performance was "even" with Liverpool's despite their 1-0 home defeat.

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Huddersfield Town 0-1 Liverpool: Mohamed Salah's strike earns narrow win

Mohamed Salah ends his worst scoring run in a Liverpool shirt to earn a hard-fought Premier League victory at Huddersfield.

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Juventus 1-1 Genoa: Cristiano Ronaldo reaches landmark 400 goals

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score 400 goals in Europe's top five leagues as Juventus drop points for the first time.

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Premier League quick stats: Man City, Chelsea, Lamela, Sessegnon, Southampton

Manchester City's five-goal victories, Manchester United conceding late, and who is the first Premier League scorer born this century?

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Mbappe scores again as PSG go 11 point clear

Paris St-Germain continue their perfect start to the Ligue 1 season as Kylian Mbappe scores again.

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Cardiff City 4-2 Fulham: First league win a great feeling - Neil Warnock

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock says it's a "great feeling" to record a first league win of the season with a thrilling 4-2 win against Fulham.

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West Ham United 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Manuel Pellegrini pleased with Hammers' performance

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini is pleased with his side's performance in a "very close" match against Tottenham at the London Stadium.

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Newcastle 0-1 Brighton: Rafael Benitez disappointed Newcastle didn't take their chances

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez believes his side created enough chances to win the game, but weren't "clinical" enough in their 1-0 defeat to Brighton.

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Aston Villa win first game under new boss Smith

Tammy Abraham gets the only goal as new Aston Villa boss Dean Smith wins his first game in charge against Swansea City.

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Newcastle 0-1 Brighton: Chris Hughton very satisfied with 'big' away win

Brighton manager Chris Hughton says his side had to work hard to "earn a big" 1-0 away win against strugglers Newcastle at St James' Park.

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Manchester City 5-0 Burnley: Kompany challenge was a red card - Sean Dyche

Burnley manager Sean Dyche claims an early tackle by Manchester City's captain was "a red" card and is unhappy about the refereeing for the game's second goal as his side suffer a 5-0 Premier League defeat at the Etihad.

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West Ham United 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Mauricio Pochettino praises 'unbelievable' Hugo Lloris

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is one of the "best in the world" after making three excellent saves during their 1-0 victory over West Ham.

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Hearts overcome Aberdeen to extend lead

Hearts overcome a series of pre-match injuries and a missed penalty to beat Aberdeen and extend their Premiership lead to three points.

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Manchester City 5-0 Burnley: Pep Guardiola joy at 'beautiful, beautiful goals'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delights in the "'beautiful, beautiful goals" his side scored in their 5-0 Premier League win over Burnley at the Etihad.

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Bournemouth 0-0 Southampton: Back-to-back clean sheets a positive - Eddie Howe

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says keeping a clean sheet is a huge positive as his side draw 0-0 with Southampton at the Vitality Stadium.

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Celtic 4-2 Hibernian: Odsonne Edouard double helps champions to victory

Celtic survive a late scare to stay within three points of Premiership leaders Hearts after an enthralling victory over Hibernian.

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What happened in the Premier League on Saturday?

Manchester City cruise back to the top of the Premier League after thumping Burnley, while Newcastle slip to the bottom

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Man City two points clear after beating Burnley

Manchester City open up a two-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a crushing 5-0 win over Burnley.

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Defeat against Brighton sees Newcastle slip to bottom

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion.

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Cardiff claim first league win of the season

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

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Watford deserved winners at high-flying Wolves

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Watford.

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Lamela scores as Spurs win at West Ham

Erik Lamela's header gives Tottenham victory over West Ham at London Stadium.

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Bournemouth and Southampton ends goalless

South coast neighbours Bournemouth and Southampton play out a goalless draw in the Premier League, in a game of few clear-cut chances.

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Don't blame me for scuffle at Chelsea - Mourinho

"Don't do what everyone does and say 'it's Mourinho who does things', says Man Utd boss after Chelsea altercation.

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Brighton's Murray taken to hospital after head clash

Brighton striker Glenn Murray is taken to hospital for "precautionary scans" after suffering a head injury during his side's game at Newcastle.

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England teenager Sancho scores as Dortmund beat Stuttgart

Jadon Sancho and Paco Alcacer continue their remarkable form with goals as leaders Borussia Dortmund thrash Stuttgart.

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Wolfsburg 1-3 Bayern Munich: Robert Lewandowski helps champions end winless run

Robert Lewandowski scores twice as Bayern Munich end their four-game winless run with victory at Wolfsburg.

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FA Cup fourth qualifying round: Dunston UTS 0-4 Gateshead

National league side Gateshead make it into the hat for Monday's FA Cup first round draw as they put four past Dunston UTS of the Northern League Division One.

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Chelsea 2-2 Manchester United: Maurizio Sarri says Blues in 'wrong' over Jose Mourinho bust-up

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says his assistant has apologised to Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho after a touchline bust-up at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 2-2 Man Utd: Maurizio Sarri's assistant very impolite - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says Chelsea's technical assistant Marco Ianni was "very impolite" after celebrating in front of him.

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Late drama as Barkley snatches draw for Chelsea against Man Utd

Ross Barkley scores in stoppage-time as Chelsea snatched a draw against Manchester United to maintain their unbeaten Premier League start.

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Leeds miss chance to go top after defeat at Blackburn

Leeds United miss the chance to return to the top of the Championship table after losing at Blackburn Rovers.

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Real Madrid 1-2 Levante

Real Madrid suffer their fourth loss in five games and set a new unwanted record with a defeat by Levante at the Bernabeu.

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Watch: Football Focus

Dan Walker and guests look ahead to the weekend's football, including the game between Chelsea and Manchester United.

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'Wayne Rooney? Never heard of him'

The former England captain is adjusting to his new US club but remains unknown among some Americans.

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Hibs 'won't celebrate for a week if they beat Celtic'

Hibs "won't celebrate for a week like we used to" if they upset Celtic in Glasgow on Saturday, says boss Neil Lennon.

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Martial still eyeing Man Utd exit - gossip

Manchester United duo linked with exit, Guardiola plays down return for England international, Sarri backs star man, plus more.

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'It's hurtful and scary' - sports stars open up on social media abuse

After England footballer Karen Carney receives rape and death threats, sports stars open up about social media abuse.

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Middlesbrough win at Sheff Wed to go top of Championship

Mo Besic and Britt Assombalonga score as Middlesbrough hang on to beat Sheffield Wednesday and go top of the Championship.

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Celta Vigo 0-1 Alaves: Basque side go top of La Liga with win

Alaves go top of La Liga after beating Celta Vigo, although five teams are in contention to overtake them this weekend.

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Frankfurt's Jovic youngest to score five goals in Bundesliga

Luka Jovic becomes the youngest player to score five goals in a Bundesliga game as Eintracht Frankfurt thrashed Fortuna Dusseldorf.

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Arsenal confident that 'self-sustaining business model' will bring major trophies

Arsenal are "confident" that their "self-sustaining business model" will finance major success, the club's new managing director says.

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National League side on brink - because no-one says they own them

There are fears Nuneaton Borough will go out of business soon as no-one is claiming ownership of the club. Why?

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Joe Hart: Man City name training pitch after their former goalkeeper

Manchester City name a pitch at their training ground after former keeper Joe Hart, who now plays for Burnley.

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Is Eden Hazard happy at Chelsea? Question tickles Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is in stitches when asked about the happiness of playmaker Eden Hazard at the club.

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Amputee Football World Cup 2018: 'To represent your country is just good fun'

Ahead of the Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico which begins on 27 October, how do the England team fancy their chances?

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'You don't want a Joshua fight every two nights' - Klopp criticises Nations League

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp criticises the Nations League and compares it to making Anthony Joshua box every other night.

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Manchester United fined for late Champions League kick-off against Valencia

Manchester United are fined by Uefa for the late kick-off of their Champions League draw with Valencia.

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Rui Patricio: Wolves close to agreeing fee with Sporting Lisbon for goalkeeper

Wolves are close to agreeing a £15m fee with Sporting Lisbon for Rui Patricio, who is praised for "maturity" during an uncertain time.

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Karen Carney: Chelsea and Football Association report abuse to police

The rape and death threats sent to Karen Carney have been reported to the police by Chelsea and the Football Association.

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Mourinho has to be respected - Chelsea boss Sarri

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho "has to be respected" because he has "won everywhere", says Chelsea counterpart Maurizio Sarri.

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Real Madrid face African trip to UD Melilla in Copa del Rey round of 32

Real Madrid will visit the African continent in the Copa del Rey after drawing third tier UD Melilla in the last 32.

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'Give me a break' - Benzema denies kidnap reports

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema denies reports he was involved in an attempted kidnapping in Paris.

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FA Cup first round: Full details and numbers for Monday's draw

The draw for the FA Cup first round will be live on BBC Two and online on Monday evening - find out your club's number.

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'You run a skip company don't you?' - case of mistaken identity for football manager

Torquay United boss Gary Johnson is caught in a case of mistaken identity during an appearance on BBC local radio.

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'We will not accept this coverage' - Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich accuse the media of "disrespect" and of breaking the German constitution in recent criticism during an extraordinary news conference.

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Ruthless or rub of the green? Do stats show Arsenal really are 'back'?

Arsenal are flying high under new manager Unai Emery, but do the statistics suggest they are performing better than expected?

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'England's win in Spain shows you can't get drunk on stats'

England's win over Spain - achieved with 27% possession - proved the futility of "getting drunk on stats", says Burnley boss Sean Dyche.

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Norwich academy resurgence continues as Lewis wins Young Player award

As Jamal Lewis wins the EFL Young Player of the Month award, BBC Sport look at how Norwich's faith in youth is bringing rewards.

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Premier League predictions: Chelsea v Man Utd - Shane Warne predicts who will be victorious

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne predicts this weekend's Premier League scores - including a big win for his team Chelsea against Manchester United.

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Fans 'win games' for Manchester United - Juan Mata

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata says the fans are the difference between winning and losing a game for the Premier League side.

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Ex-Crewe Alexandra coach cleared of sexual abuse

Paul McCann had been accused of grooming and abusing a teenage boy in the late 1980s.

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The legacy of Marbella Ibarra - Mexico's murdered women's football pioneer

Killings are at an all-time high in Tijuana and the murder of women's football pioneer Marbella Ibarra has shocked Mexico. Why was she so highly regarded?

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This weekend's fantasy football tips - now's the time to go for Chelsea

Are you happy with your fantasy team or panicking about transfers? Here are our tips for who you might want to pick this week.

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Quiz: Which SPFL managers have left their jobs this season?

Thirteen managers have already left their jobs since the start of the season. But how many can you name against the clock?

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'How I tricked Sir Alex into playing me while I had pleurisy'

Tony Fitzpatrick reveals how he and his parents persuaded St Mirren manager Alex Ferguson to play him while suffering from pleurisy.

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Gazza's hometown club aim to make history in FA Cup derby

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne tells his hometown club Dunston UTS to enjoy their big day in the FA Cup as they prepare to host neighbours Gateshead.

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Would Man Utd sacking Mourinho be justified?

The last Premier League weekend was dominated by talk Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was about to lose his job - but would it be justified?

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Chelsea v Manchester United: Is Jorginho the key to 'Sarri-ball' revolution?

BBC football analyst Pat Nevin explains how Maurizio Sarri has revolutionised the way Chelsea play, and why Italian midfielder Jorginho is pivotal to the Blues' promising season so far.

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Sanchez considering Man Utd exit - gossip

Sanchez considers leaving Man Utd, Chelsea wants to start Hazard contract talks, Real Madrid line up Conte to replace Lopetegui, plus more.

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Stephen Dobbie: Scotland call-up 'maybe not best option' for Alex McLeish

Stephen Dobbie - Europe's top marksman this season - says he is "maybe not the best option" for Scotland head coach Alex McLeish.

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Harry Maguire: Leicester defender remains focused and 'ambitious'

England defender Harry Maguire says he wants to win trophies and play in the Champions League, but owes Leicester City for giving him a platform.

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'Players now are more selfish' - what's it like managing at the top level?

From the impact on your family to shaping your message to the media, former Swansea boss Carlos Carvalhal gives an insight into the unseen world of the modern manager.

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Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe gets tattoo for Bradley Lowery

Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe gets a tattoo in memory of his friend Bradley Lowery, the Sunderland fan who died aged six after a long illness.

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Russia footballers charged with assault on trade ministry official

Aleksandr Kokorin and Pavel Mamaev face up to seven years in jail in a hotly discussed court case.

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PSG v Red Star Belgrade: Uefa open investigation into crowd trouble

Uefa open an investigation into crowd trouble during Paris St-Germain's 6-1 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade this month.

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The Premier League Show: Five common myths about goalkeeping

Card-carrying members of the Goalkeepers' Union, Lloyd Griffith and David Preece, expose five common misconceptions about the art of goalkeeping for The Premier League Show.

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Hart has nothing to prove on Man City return - Dyche

Joe Hart "has nothing to prove" when he returns to Manchester City as an opponent for the first time on Saturday, says Burnley boss Sean Dyche.

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Kyle Lafferty: Rangers confirm Northern Ireland striker will miss Hamilton match

Rangers confirm that Kyle Lafferty will not face Hamilton Accies on Sunday as they admit the striker did not comply fully with international protocol.

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Ianis Hagi: Is Gheorghe's son Romania's next big thing?

BBC Sport looks at Ianis Hagi - son of Romania great Gheorghe, and who is following in some famous footsteps...

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Karen Carney: Football Association appalled by rape and death threats on Instagram

The Football Association urges police to tackle abuse on social media after death threats are made to England's Karen Carney.

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Youth Olympics: Russia score bizarre own-goal in futsal gold medal match

Russia's Danil Karpuik scores a bizarre own-goal in the early stages of the Youth Olympics men's futsal goal medal match.

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Derek McInnes urges Aberdeen fans to buy semi-final tickets after allocation reduced

Aberdeen have sold less than half of their League Cup semi-final tickets despite complaining about their initial allocation for the tie against Rangers.

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Two police officers could face charges over Taser death of ex-footballer Atkinson

The former Aston Villa striker died in August 2016 following a confrontation with police.

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Roma fan cleared of Anfield attack on Liverpool supporter

Sean Cox was attacked before a Champions League semi-final between Liverpool and Roma in April.

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Scottish Premiership: Does Scotland have a title race this season?

One of four teams could be top of the Premiership this weekend but what can the table after eight games tell us about how it might end?

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I've got a baby's bum to change when I go home - Hayes' 'maternal side' inspires Chelsea win

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says showing her "maternal side" helped pick her players up after a 5-0 loss against Arsenal.

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Luke Shaw: Man Utd defender agrees new five-year deal at Old Trafford

Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw agrees a new five-year deal with the Premier League club.

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Premier League should be 'taxed' to improve grassroots facilities - Former FA chairman

The Premier League should be "taxed" to improve grassroots football facilities following the collapse of the Wembley sale, former FA chairman David Bernstein says.

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Cedella Marley: How Bob Marley's daughter helped Jamaica reach the Women's World Cup

Jamaica's Reggae Girlz have qualified for the 2019 Fifa Women's World Cup - and have Bob Marley's daughter to thank.

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Scottish Premiership: Who has won the most points in 2018?

Every Scottish Premiership team has played either 24 or 25 league games in 2018. But which side has the best record in the calendar year?

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Mistakes 'really hurt' Glasgow City in Barcelona defeat

Glasgow City's own errors proved their undoing in their Champions League first-leg defeat by Barcelona, says Scott Booth.

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Hearts: John Souttar & Uche Ikpeazu both ruled out for five months

Hearts suffer a double injury blow with defender John Souttar and striker Uche Ikpeazu both ruled out for five months.

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Jim McIntyre 'can lift Dundee as he did Ross County' - Jackson Irvine

Jim McIntyre is an "excellent motivator" who can lift Dundee out of relegation trouble, says former Ross County midfielder Jackson Irvine.

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FA Cup fourth qualifying round: Cup heroes revisited, Houdini acts and a Barnet bus bonanza

BBC Sport unearths some of the stories to look out for in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round.

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Premier League predictions: Lawro v cricket legend Shane Warne

BBC Sport football pundit Mark Lawrenson takes on Australia cricket legend Shane Warne to predict this weekend's Premier League results.

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Bolt 'turns down' contract with Maltese champions

Usain Bolt's agent says the eight-time Olympic champion has turned down a two-year deal from Maltese champions Valletta FC.

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Premier League Show: Gary Lineker steals Harry Maguire's spotlight at school

Gary Lineker takes Harry Maguire back to his former Chesterfield school to meet the current pupils his former teachers.

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Could Giroud move across London again? Thursday's gossip column

West Ham want Olivier Giroud, Neymar regrets Paris St-Germain move, north-west duo eye Bergwijn, Juventus show interest in Matthijs De Ligt, plus more.

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Highlights: Barcelona 5-0 Glasgow City

Women's Champions League highlights as Barcelona win the first leg of their last 16 tie with Scottish champions Glasgow City

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Women's Champions League: Chelsea 1-0 Fiorentina

Karen Carney's early penalty earns Chelsea Women a 1-0 Champions League first-leg lead against Italian side Fiorentina.

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Kyle Lafferty: Kenny Miller questions who wins after Irish FA invoke five-day rule

Nobody benefits from the Irish FA's decision to block Kyle Lafferty playing for Rangers, says his former Ibrox team-mate Kenny Miller.

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Crewe Alexandra: Youth coach Carl Everall suspended over safeguarding issue

Crewe Alexandra suspend youth coach Carl Everall while an investigation into a safeguarding issue is undertaken.

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Glasgow City thrashed by Barcelona in Women's Champions League

Glasgow City's Women's Champions League ambitions appear to be over for another season after last year's quarter-finalists Barcelona thrashed them 5-0.

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Jim McIntyre: Dundee appoint former Ross County boss as new manager

Dundee appoint Jim McIntyre as their new manager.

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Thierry Henry: Arsene Wenger unlocked a lot of stuff in my mind

New Monaco manager Thierry Henry says former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger "unlocked a lot of stuff in my mind".

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London Stadium should be making money and rent is not too low - Karren Brady

West Ham vice-chairwoman Karren Brady says the London Stadium should be making money, not incurring huge losses.

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Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger has offers from 'all over the world'

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he expects to be back in work on 1 January and has offers from "all over the world".

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Liverpool forward Mane has hand surgery

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has surgery on a hand injury he sustained while on international duty.

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Guardiola 'the reference' for Henry as Monaco boss

Thierry Henry says Pep Guardiola, his former boss at Barcelona, will be his reference as he begins his managerial career at Monaco.

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Duffy says O'Neill still has Republic players' total backing

Shane Duffy says the Republic of Ireland players still have faith in manager Martin O'Neill despite Tuesday's latest defeat by Wales.

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Harry Wilson: Scoring makes everything better, says Wales match-winner

Wales forward Harry Wilson is delighted after his free-kick earns a 1-0 Nations League win away to the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.

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Shahid Khan withdraws offer to buy Wembley

Fulham owner Shahid Khan withdraws his offer to buy Wembley Stadium from the Football Association.

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Quiz: How long have the SPFL's longest serving managers been in charge?

Can you put the current longest-serving managers in Scottish football in the order they took their jobs?

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Kyle Lafferty: Irish FA blocks Rangers striker from playing against Hamilton

Northern Ireland international Kyle Lafferty will not be able to play for Rangers against Hamilton Academical this weekend after the Irish FA invoked Fifa's five-day rule.

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Think more about second career, Chiellini urges players

Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini, who has two degrees, urges players to think more about careers after football as he launches a campaign to help.

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Real Madrid protest against Girona-Barca game being played in US

Real Madrid write to the Spanish FA stating their opposition to La Liga staging a game between Barcelona and Girona in the United States.

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Win over Republic shows Wales can cope without Bale & Ramsey - Allen

Wales' 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland showed they get results without star men Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, says Joe Allen.

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Ashley associates eye Morton as 'feeder club for English leagues'

Associates of Mike Ashley - former Rangers directors Sandy Easdale and Derek Llambias - aim to take control of Greenock Morton.

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Neil McCann: Dundee approach to Jim Jefferies failed ahead of manager exit

Dundee approached Jim Jefferies to work with Neil McCann before parting with their manager, the former Hearts boss reveals.

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Harry Maguire, a unicorn and a petition to get them on the new £50 note

Harry Maguire riding an inflatable unicorn on the new £50 note - could it happen?

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That Peter Crouch Podcast: A listener's joke about tall people does not amuse Crouchy

A listener's joke about tall people and lightbulbs doesn't amuse Peter Crouch.

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Wales captain Williams 'outstanding' - Giggs

Wales captain Ashley Williams put in a "magnificent" performance in their 1-0 Nations League win over Republic of Ireland, says boss Ryan Giggs.

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Who gets in your combined Chelsea-Man Utd team?

There will be a host of talent on show at Stamford Bridge on Saturday - but who would make your Chelsea and Manchester United combined XI?

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Cabin for an office and kicked off your own training pitch - what's it like managing one of EFL's smallest clubs?

"We simply had to stop being a Lidl and become a Waitrose" - Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman on managing one of the smallest club's in the Football League.

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Vote: Who is the third-best player in the world?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have won the past 10 men's Ballon d'Or awards - but who is the third-best player in the world?

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Republic of Ireland boss O'Neill sees 'positives' despite defeat

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says there were "a lot of positives" in his team's display despite the 1-0 defeat by Wales.

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Man Utd prioritising new De Gea contract - Gossip

Lionel Messi could leave Barcelona in 2020, Man Utd prioritising David de Gea contract, Tottenham want Nathan Ake, plus more.

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West Ham suspend 'Football Lads' march coach

Premier League club West Ham suspend a coach after he attended a march by a group that has been criticised by anti-racism campaigners.

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Two wins in four days: Gibraltar come from behind to win again

Three days after claiming a first competitive win in 22 years, Gibraltar win again, coming from behind to beat Lichtenstein.

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Belgium 1-1 Netherlands: World number one side held in friendly

Belgium, jointly ranked the number one side in the world alongside France, are held to a draw in a friendly against the Netherlands.

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Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt, Tunisia, Senegal, Madagascar qualify for the finals

Madagascar qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals for the first time in their history while Tunisia, Senegal and Egypt also seal their spots in Cameroon.

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Superb Wilson free-kick gives Wales win over Republic in Dublin

A depleted Wales beat the Republic of Ireland as Harry Wilson's beautiful free-kick illuminates an otherwise drab Nations League match in Dublin.

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Griezmann double gives France win as Germany beaten again

Antoine Griezmann scores twice as France come from behind to claim a second Nations League win and continue Germany's abysmal run.

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Brazil edge past Argentina with injury-time winner

Miranda heads an injury-time winner as Brazil beat South American rivals Argentina to win a four-team friendly tournament in Saudi Arabia.

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Liverpool's Keita set for scan after injury

Liverpool's Naby Keita will have a scan when he returns to the Premier League club after being injured playing for Guinea.

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Under 21s: Nelson scores 'absolute cracker' as England cruise past Scotland

Watch Reiss Nelson's brilliant free-kick for England U21s as they beat Scotland 2-0 to extend their unbeaten run to 35 qualifiers.

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Neil McCann: Dundee manager leaves role after 18 months in charge

Neil McCann leaves his role as Dundee manager with the side bottom of the Scottish Premiership after seven defeats in eight games.

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Why possession might be overrated & all aboard England's 'Love Train' - 2018 World Cup findings

Fifa's technical study group reveals how possession was over-rated, how long-range shooting worked and why playmakers were vital at the 2018 World Cup.

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Brentford name Frank as new boss

Brentford appoint Thomas Frank as their new head coach, stepping up from his prior coaching role to replace Dean Smith.

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Liverpool back among 'European royalty', says chief executive Moore

Liverpool are back where they belong among "European royalty", says the club's chief executive Peter Moore.

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'Glasgow City can score goals against Barca'

Glasgow City can hurt Barcelona in the last 16 of the Women's Champions League, says head coach Scott Booth.

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Motherwell U21s to meet Ross County - Scottish Challenge Cup draw

Motherwell colts host Ross County in the Scottish Challenge Cup quarter-finals, while Bohemians and Connah's Quay Nomads are drawn to face Scottish opposition.

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Arsenal and Scotland midfielder Little out for up to 10 weeks after leg fracture

Arsenal and Scotland star Kim Little suffers a fractured fibula and is to miss up to 10 weeks, the club say.

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New Villa assistant Terry 'four or five years' from managing

Ex-Chelsea and England captain John Terry, the new assistant boss at Aston Villa, says he is a long way from being ready to become a manager.

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Mourinho charged by FA over 'abusive' Newcastle comments

Jose Mourinho is charged over comments he made to a television camera after Manchester United's game against Newcastle United on 6 October.

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'Scotland must lower expectations' - Lambert

Scotland need to stop living in the past when it comes to the national team, says former international Paul Lambert.

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National League leaders Salford investigate 'serious crowd trouble'

Salford City are investigating allegations from Braintree Town of "serious crowd trouble", BBC Radio Manchester reports.

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We're technically short, we're not short of heart - Martin O'Neill

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says James McClean's desire to play for the team is an example of the 'heart and desire' within his squad.

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Youth Olympics: Brazil beat hosts Argentina in futsal semi-final

Watch highlights as Brazil beat home side Argentina 3-2 in their Youth Olympics futsal semi-final in Buenos Aires.

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'Can you play for free?' - the players out of work in the summer

Nedum Onuoha says he was asked to play for free in the Championship this season, as the number of players out of work this summer continues to rise.

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Wales must prove worth without Bale & Ramsey - Giggs

Wales manager Ryan Giggs has challenged his side to "prove people wrong" by beating the Republic of Ireland without Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey.

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Where does this England win rank? Have your say

It was undoubtedly a landmark performance for England, but where does the win in Spain sit among victories from the past 18 years?

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Nations League: NI boss Michael O'Neill rues missed chances in Bosnia defeat

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill is disappointed as his team hit the woodwork three times in a 2-0 defeat by Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Sterling's best game? New hope? - England have lift-off

Was this the moment the Nations League went from "the most senseless competition in football" to earning a place in the hearts of England fans?

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Southgate praises 'courage' of England side

England manager Gareth Southgate praises the "courage" of his side after they beat Spain to claim their first Uefa Nations League victory.

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Gossip: Olympic sprinter Bolt offered pro contract by Maltese club

Usain Bolt offered two-year deal at Valletta, Barca join race for Alderweireld, Man Utd and Tottenham interested in Ake, plus more

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Nations League: Northern Ireland a work in progress - O'Neill

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says his side need to be more clinical in attack after a 2-0 defeat by Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Turan charged over nightclub 'attack'

Barcelona loanee Arda Turan allegedly broke a pop star's nose in a nightclub fracas last week.

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Spain v England player rater

Rate the players for England's Nations League match against Spain in Seville.

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Scotland U21 v England U21 to be shown live on BBC

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Euro U21 qualifying game between Scotland U21 and England U21.

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