Advent calendar 2018: The World Cup final that had everything

Relive the dramatic World Cup Final between France and Croatia which saw a record broken, own goals, great goals and a goalkeeping howler.

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Neil Warnock 'really proud' of Cardiff City's character

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock praises his players' character after they fought back to beat Wolves.

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Rainbow laces: The fans kicking out homophobia in football

Why getting rid of homophobia in football isn't just a job for LGBT people.

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Jose Mourinho: It's unfair to compare us with past Manchester United sides

Jose Mourinho accepts Manchester United must do better but feels it is unfair to compare the current side with the glory eras of the past.

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Football gossip: Fabregas, Barbosa, Christensen, De Gea, Collins

Cesc Fabregas expects offers in January, agent key to David de Gea future, Inter forward Gabriel Barbosa up for sale, plus more.

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Euro 2020 qualifying draw: How does it work?

The Euro 2020 qualifiers will be drawn on Sunday in Dublin - how does the format work and who is likely to qualify?

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Cardiff 2-1 Wolves: Neil Warnock ready to celebrate birthday after Cardiff win

Cardiff boss Neil Warnock says he will have a more enjoyable 70th birthday on Saturday after his "improving" side beat Wolves 2-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium.

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Cardiff 2-1 Wolves: Nuno Espirito Santo bemoans Wolves' bad form

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo admits his side are 'in a bad moment' as they lose 2-1 to Cardiff extending their winless Premier League run to six games.

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FA Cup: Solihull Moors 0-0 Blackpool highlights

Watch highlights as Solihull Moors reach the FA Cup third-round draw for the first time in their short history after drawing 0-0 with League One Blackpool.

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Solihull Moors 0-0 Blackpool: Non-league side into third-round draw

Live coverage of Friday's The FA Cup game between Solihull Moors and Blackpool.

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Cardiff City 2-1 Wolves: Junior Hoilett stunner takes hosts out of bottom three

Junior Hoilett produces a stunning winner as Cardiff come from goal down to beat Wolves and move out of the relegation zone.

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Dundee Utd 0-5 Ayr Utd: Lawrence Shankland scores four in win

Ayr United move five points clear at the top of the Scottish Championship after thumping an inept Dundee United.

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FA Cup: Solihull Moors get goal controversially disallowed against Blackpool

Midfielder Darren Carter plays a short corner and is controversially ruled offside as National League Solihull have a goal disallowed against League One Blackpool.

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Bradley Johnson: Derby County midfielder given four-game ban for alleged biting

Derby midfielder Bradley Johnson is given a four-game ban by the FA for an alleged biting incident involving Stoke's Joe Allen.

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Fifa looks into Afghanistan women's football abuse claims

Fifa is looking into claims that members of the Afghanistan women's team suffered sexual and physical abuse by male employees.

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Premier League predictions: Lawro v Creed II star and Everton fan Dolph Lundgren

Actor Dolph Lundgren, who is reprising his famous role as ruthless Russian boxer Ivan Drago in his new film, takes on Mark Lawrenson in this week's Premier League Predictions.

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Paul Elliott resigns as Professional Footballers' Association Charity trustee

Paul Elliott resigns as a trustee of the Professional Footballers' Association Charity.

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Cameroon stripped of hosting 2019 Africa Cup of Nations

Cameroon are stripped of hosting next year's Africa Cup of Nations, says the Confederation of African Football.

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Partick Thistle were kidnapped by the SAS. But how much did Gary Caldwell know?

"We were blindfolded with ear muffs on. They bounced us off walls in total darkness." What happened when the SAS "kidnapped" Partick Thistle?

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Scottish League Cup final: Can Aberdeen thwart Celtic's James Forrest?

Celtic's James Forrest is the form player in Scottish football. Why is he belatedly flourishing? And how do Aberdeen deal with him in Sunday's League Cup final?

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'It hurts to play against him' - Who is Andre Schurrle 'looking forward' to seeing at Stamford Bridge?

Football Focus chat to Fulham forward Andre Schurrle as he prepares to face former club Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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Marouane Fellani is finally getting the credit he deserves - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says Marouane Fellani is finally getting the credit he deserves at the club after impressing in a number of positions on the pitch.

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Liverpool v Everton: Best squad I've faced in Merseyside derby - Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his team will face the "best-tuned" Everton squad during his reign in Sunday's Merseyside derby.

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Women's FA Cup second round: Famous names, flawless Wasps and a Wales legend

Flawless starts, controversial replays and famous former winners feature in BBC Sport's Women's FA Cup second round preview.

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Brahim Diaz: Manchester City will do 'absolutely everything' to keep Brahim Diaz, says Pep Guardiola

Manchester City will do "absolutely everything" to keep midfielder Brahim Diaz at the club, says boss Pep Guardiola.

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Rangers chairman Dave King says some shareholders have links to organised crime

Rangers chairman Dave King has told a court he suspects some shareholders in the club have links to organised crime.

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Tottenham stadium: 6,000 Spurs fans get chance to see new White Hart Lane

Tottenham will give 6,000 fans the chance to visit their new stadium through a "familiarisation event" held on 16 December.

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Bolton Wanderers: Players to speak to chairman Ken Anderson over unpaid wages

A group of Bolton Wanderers players will speak to chairman Ken Anderson on Friday to talk about unpaid wages.

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La Liga takes Spanish FA to court over battle to play Girona-Barcelona in Miami

La Liga is taking the Spanish Football Association (RFEF) to court in its fight to play Girona's home league game against Barcelona in Miami.

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Alexis Sanchez: Jose Mourinho fears Man Utd forward will be out for long time

Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez could be out for a "long time" with a hamstring injury, says manager Jose Mourinho.

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Allan McGregor: Rangers' Europa League campaign underpinned by goalkeeper

Would Rangers still be in the Europa League were it not for the performances of goalkeeper Allan McGregor? BBC Scotland looks back at his influence on the campaign so far.

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Europa League: Celtic aim to finish group with win over RB Salzburg

Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic will not play for a draw against Salzburg even though one point will secure their passage to the last 32 of the Europa League.

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Griezmann Mbappe: French authorities could stop baby being named after World Cup winners

Parents who have named their baby boy Griezmann Mbappe after France's two World Cup winners could be stopped from doing so by French officials.

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League Cup: The inside story of Aberdeen's 2014 final win over Inverness CT

As Aberdeen prepare for Sunday's League Cup final against Celtic, we asked some of those who lifted the trophy in 2014 to share their stories from the day.

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'Seize the opportunity' - Advice to youngsters from Afoty nominees

Watch the nominees for this year's African footballer of the year award give their advice to young players dreaming of a career in football.

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Neil Warnock: The Cardiff City boss' 'incredible journey' to 70

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock reflects on his "incredible journey" to 70 and why he kept putting off retirement.

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Unai Emery: Arsenal's boss is 'football obsessive' who 'makes or breaks you'

Arsenal, undefeated in 18 matches, are being led boldly into their next era by Unai Emery. But just who is the Spanish manager?

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Man Utd: Remember when they changed their grey kit at Southampton?

BBC Sport looks back at Manchester United's infamous visit to The Dell in 1996 when they changed their kit at half-time after going 3-0 down to Southampton.

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Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool superstar giving away thousands to help Egyptians

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and BBC African Footballer of the Year nominee is placing philanthropy firmly on the map in his homeland Egypt.

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FA Cup second round: Tim Flowers leads Solihull Moors against Blackpool

Tim Flowers was a Premier League winner, Britain's most expensive keeper and an England international - but can he lead Solihull Moors to FA Cup glory?

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African Footballer Of The Year: Mohamed Salah's beautifully crafted goal for Liverpool

Watch 'African Footballer of the Year' nominee Mohamed Salah score a beautifully crafted goal for hs Liverpool against Tottenham.

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West Ham: Manuel Pellegrini warns Reece Oxford over his future

West Ham defender Reece Oxford is told by manager Manuel Pellegrini that his future may lie away from the London Stadium.

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Referee attack: Four arrested over assault on Daniel Sweeney

Four men are arrested over an assault which left a referee badly injured after an amateur game in the Republic of Ireland

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Sol Campbell: Macclesfield manager talks job applications & training plans

Macclesfield boss Sol Campbell describes how he travelled at home and abroad in preparation for his first manager's job.

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Copa Libertadores: Buenos Aires derby moved to Bernabeu in Madrid

The second leg of the Copa Libertadores final between Boca Juniors and River Plate is moved to the Bernabeu.

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Premier League predictions: Lawro v Creed II star and Everton fan Dolph Lundgren

BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Creed II star and Everton fan Dolph Lundgren to predict this week's Premier League results.

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Rosenborg 0-1 Celtic: Scott Sinclair header helps side close in on knock-out stages

Scott Sinclair's header sees Celtic close in on a place in the Europa League knock-out stages after victory over Rosenborg in Trondheim.

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Rosenborg 0-1 Celtic: Scott Sinclair header sees Scottish champions close in on knock-out stages

Scott Sinclair's header sees Celtic close in on a place in the Europa League knock-out stages after victory over Rosenborg in Trondheim.

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PSG v Liverpool: Fireworks charges brought against French champions by Uefa

Uefa will investigate fireworks set off by Paris St Germain fans during their Champions League victory over Liverpool on Tuesday.

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Sol Campbell: Macclesfield Town's new boss will 'work his socks off'

Sol Campbell tells Macclesfield fans that in him they have a manager who has been "one of the best players in the world" and will "work his socks off" for the club.

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Neil Warnock at 70: Cardiff City boss on his colourful career

As he nears his 70th birthday, Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock reflects on a colourful career spanning more than 50 years.

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Sol Campbell: Macclesfield Town manager says appointment is not a gamble

New boss Sol Campbell says in him, Macclesfield have "an international footballer" who has been "one of the best players in the world".

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Isaac Success: Watford forward signs new five-year deal

Nigeria forward Isaac Success has signed a new five-year contract with Watford to keep him at the club until 2023.

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Schalke and police investigating alleged sex attack at Bundesliga game

A female fan claims she was sexually assaulted at a Bundesliga game and then told by a steward to "watch on television if she could not handle" it.

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Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has made peace with Cardiff rival Neil Warnock

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo says there will be no repeat of his row with Neil Warnock in April.

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Manchester City survey fans about safe-standing season tickets

Manchester City have asked fans if they would be willing to pay up to £580 for a safe-standing season ticket at an expanded Etihad Stadium.

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The Last Stand: Gundeep Anand created the UK's coolest street football tournament

Gundeep Anand talks about how he created street football tournament The Last Stand to bring people together, and how social media has helped take it to a whole new level.

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The New Anfield Rap

The Anfield Rap is back! Liverpool legend John Barnes is on the mic and joined by Ian Rush, John Aldridge and Robbie Fowler.

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Arsenal v Tottenham: Pick your combined XI for the north London derby

Who would you pick in a combined north London XI as Arsenal prepare to host Tottenham on Sunday?

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David de Gea: Man Utd activate one-year extension on keeper's contract

Manchester United activate the one-year extension on Spain international goalkeeper David de Gea's contract.

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Aston Villa 5-5 Nottingham Forest: Reds end 153-year wait as hosts make history

BBC Sport takes a look at some of the things you might have missed from Wednesday's remarkable 5-5 draw between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest.

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Cyprus clubs gave unidentified substances to players, says Fifpro

Three footballers have serious heart conditions after being given "unidentified substances" by their Cypriot clubs, claims FifPro.

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Eibar: The female president & football philosophy behind Real Madrid conquerors

Introducing the female president and the football philosophy behind Real Madrid's conquerors Eibar - the smallest team in the top five European leagues.

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Joe Allen: Stoke City midfielder says Derby's Bradley Johnson did not bite him

Stoke midfielder Joe Allen says he was not bitten by Derby's Bradley Johnson when they clashed on Wednesday.

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Barcelona v Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino believes Spurs can win

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes his team can beat Barcelona to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.

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Paris St-Germain 2-1 Liverpool: Klopp's side need to improve attack to make Champions League progress - Stephen Warnock

Liverpool will need to improve going forward if they are to keep their Champions League hopes alive, says former Reds defender Stephen Warnock.

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Chris Smalling: Spag bol, quinoa & avocados - Manchester United star's vegan favourites

Vegan spaghetti bolognese, quinoa & porridge - Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling chats to Football Focus about what it's like to be vegan in the dressing room.

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Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly: the Senegalese who could have been world champion

Former France youth Kalidou Koulibaly has no regrets about choosing Senegal above the reigning world champions.

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African Footballer Of The Year: Kalidou Koulibaly's booming header for Napoli

Watch 'African Footballer of the Year' nominee and Senegal international Kalidou Koulibaly score a booming header for Napoli against Juventus.

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Matchday Warm Up: Level One

Sean Dyche has a warm up routine to put you through your paces! Can you keep up?

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LGBT: Survey shows greater desire to challenge anti-LGBT language at sports events

More than half of British people think it is important that anti-LGBT language is challenged at sporting events, but only a quarter are willing to do it.

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PSG 2-1 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp angered by antics from home players

Before, during or after a game, there is never a dull moment when Jurgen Klopp is around - and the German was angry after Liverpool's defeat by PSG.

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Football gossip: Sanchez, Dembele, Sousa, Almiron

Sanchez eyes Manchester United exit, Italian clubs ponder move for Tottenham's Dembele, Southampton hold talks with Sousa, plus more.

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PSV Eindhoven 1-2 Barcelona: La Liga side top Champions League group with game to spare

Barcelona's 2-1 victory at PSV Eindhoven ensures they will reach the Champions League knockout stage as Group B winners.

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Aston Villa 5-5 Nottingham Forest: Tammy Abraham scores four in 10-goal draw

Aston Villa and 10-man Nottingham Forest play out an incredible 10-goal draw as Tammy Abraham hits four for the hosts.

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Atletico Madrid 2-0 Monaco: Antoine Griezmann on target as hosts progress

Antoine Griezmann scores to help Atletico Madrid beat Monaco and reach the last 16 of the Champions League.

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David de Gea: Man Utd set to activate one-year option on contract

Manchester United are set to activate the one-year option on extending goalkeeper David de Gea's contract.

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Rangers v Villarreal: Steven Gerrard says his side have surprised Europa League opposition

Steven Gerrard says "nobody will be taking Rangers lightly" as they look to topple Europa League Group G leaders Villarreal at Ibrox on Thursday.

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Jose Mourinho water bottle incident: No action over celebration

Jose Mourinho will face no action over throwing a crate of water bottles in celebration of Manchester United's late winner against Young Boys.

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Scottish League Cup final - Aberdeen v Celtic: Dons 'want to go down in club history'

Aberdeen goalkeeper Joe Lewis says winning a trophy is the only way the current side will "be remembered" in the club's history.

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Vorskla Poltava v Arsenal: Hosts throw doubt on Arsenal game going ahead

Vorskla Poltava vice-president Oleg Lisak says there is no guarantee the Ukrainians will play Arsenal in the Europa League on Thursday.

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Javi Gracia: Watford boss signs four-and-a-half-year contract

Watford manager Javi Gracia signs a new deal to keep him at the club until 2023.

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Eddie Wolstenholme: Referees' assessor talking in hospital after Turf Moor collapse

Referees' assessor Eddie Wolstenholme is talking in hospital after collapsing before Burnley's game with Newcastle on Monday.

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AEK Athens v Ajax: Greek side charged by Uefa for crowd disturbances

Greek side AEK Athens are charged with throwing objects and crowd disturbances during Tuesday's Champions League home defeat by Ajax.

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Chelsea v PAOK Salonika

Chelsea will be without forward Eden Hazard as they look to win their Europa League group against Paok Salonika of Greece.

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Robbie Keane: Watch striker's goals from World Cup 2002

After he announced his retirement from football, watch all three goals scored by Robbie Keane for Ireland at the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan.

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Prince William and Kate arrive at Leicester helicopter crash site

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit the site outside Leicester City's stadium where five people died.

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Ballybrack FC: Fernando LaFuente says he has been 'watching my own death'

Fernando LaFuente says he has been "watching my own death" after a club he had played for reported he had died.

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Tottenham Hotspur v Inter Milan

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says it is "painful" that Juan Foyth is ineligible to play in their must-win Champions League game with Inter Milan.

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Robbie Keane calls time on professional playing career

Former Republic of Ireland striker and record goalscorer Robbie Keane announces his retirement from professional football.

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Falkirk's Dennon Lewis: 'Disgusting' racist abuse 'is a line crossed'

Falkirk forward Dennon Lewis says he has "never gone through a period like this in my life" following racist abuse from his own club's fans.

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If you draw your boss for Secret Santa, maybe don't do what Peter Crouch did!

If you draw your boss for Secret Santa, maybe don't do what Peter Crouch did to Rafa Benitez!

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Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp excited by translator's 'erotic' voice

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp compliments the translator's "erotic voice" during a pre-match press conference ahead of their Champions League clash against PSG.

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Man Utd 1-0 Young Boys: Critics should try management - Jose Mourinho

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho is unhappy with criticism of his reaction to Marcus Rashford missing a chance during their 1-0 win over Young Boys.

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England football: Viv Anderson looks back at his historic career

It's 40 years since Viv Anderson the first black footballer to play for the England national team, made his debut on 29 November 1978.

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Man Utd 1-0 Young Boys: Jose Mourinho's problems not ended by win - Chris Sutton

Manchester United are into the last 16 of the Champions League but even winning brings questions for boss Jose Mourinho, says BBC Radio 5 live’s Chris Sutton.

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FA Cup second round: How to follow the action on BBC Sport

The FA Cup second round takes place this weekend - and BBC Sport has it all covered on television, radio and online.

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Kick It Out says reports of racism and homophobia continue to rise

Reports of discriminatory abuse in football increased 11% last season - a sixth successive annual rise.

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Juventus' Medhi Benatia: Moroccan was expelled by France's top academy but still made it to top

Expelled from France's top academy as a teenager, Morocco captain Medhi Benatia took the long road to the top.

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African Footballer Of The Year: Medhi Benatia's determined goal for Juventus against Roma

Watch African Footballer of the Year nominee and Morocco international Medhi Benatia score a determined goal for Juventus against Roma.

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Jose Mourinho: The bottle-throwing, stat-trashing, De Gea-loving one

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho celebrates like Kurt Cobain before launching into a spiky defence of his record after the win over Young Boys.

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Gareth Southgate: England manager supports FA's Respect campaign

England boss Gareth Southgate calls for "positive encouragement" of young players as he backs the FA's Respect campaign.

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Exeter City 0-1 Macclesfield Town

The Sol Campbell era at Macclesfield Town gets off to an ideal start with a superb win at Exeter City.

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Bayern Munich 5-1 Benfica: Robert Lewandowski passes 50 Champions League goals

Robert Lewandowski surpassed 50 Champions League goals as Bayern Munich cruised past Benfica to book their place in the knockout stages.

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Preston North End 1-1 Middlesbrough: Preston and Boro cancel each other out

Middlesbrough drop out of the Championship automatic promotion places as Preston's unbeaten run stretches to nine games.

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Matt Ritchie: Newcastle winger vows to move on from 'horrendous' miss

Newcastle winger Matt Ritchie says he will remember his "horrendous" miss against Burnley for the rest of his life.

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Leeds United 1-0 Reading: Stuart Dallas goal sees Leeds climb to second

Leeds climb to second in the Championship with a narrow win over Reading and need a late penalty save to hang on to all three points.

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Juventus 1-0 Valencia: Mandzukic scores goal as Juventus progress

Mario Mandzukic scores his third goal in as many games for Juventus as they beat Valencia to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League.

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Hull City 0-0 Norwich City: Canaries held to draw against Tigers

Norwich's six-game winning run comes to an end as the Championship leaders are held to a goalless draw at lowly Hull.

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Roma 0-2 Real Madrid: Bale goal helps holders through as group winners

Gareth Bale's goal set Real Madrid on their way to victory over Roma in the Champions League as they cemented their position at the top of Group G.

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AEK Athens v Ajax: Firebomb, violence & police clashes during game

A firebomb was thrown and police clashed with Ajax supporters during the Dutch club's 2-0 Champions League win at AEK Athens.

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Vorskla Poltava v Arsenal

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Vorskla Poltava and Arsenal.

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Probe launched after club falsely reports player's death

An investigation is launched by the Leinster Senior League after a Dublin club falsely reports the death of one of its players.

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Neymar & Mbappe fit to start for Paris St-Germain against Liverpool

Paris St-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel confirms that Neymar and Kylian Mbappe will start Wednesday's Champions League tie against Liverpool.

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Ian Wright: Ex-England striker on troubled childhood and becoming a pro

Ian Wright opens up on his childhood, having to deal with a cruel stepfather and the teacher that changed his life.

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Champions League: Permutations for Man City, Man Utd, Liverpool, Tottenham

As the Champions League returns, we look at the permutations for the remaining group games.

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Mo Salah: Egypt footballer weighs in on cats and dogs row

The footballer rejects Egypt's plans to send strays abroad amid fears they will be used for food.

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Harry Redknapp: Why people are falling in love with the I'm a Celeb star

Having become the bookies' favourite on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, some people are only just discovering Harry Redknapp – here’s what they’re Googling about him...

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Champions League: Will Jose Mourinho & Manchester United make it to Old Trafford on time?

After Manchester United's struggles in getting to Old Trafford on time for Champions League matches, we work out how long it should take to make their half-mile journey.

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River Plate v Boca Juniors: Postponed Copa Libertadores final second leg will not be held in Argentina

The postponed Copa Libertadores final second leg between River Plate and Boca Juniors will take place on 8 or 9 December but will not be held in Argentina.

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Dele Alli 'gets bored' without pressure, says Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham and England midfielder Dele Alli "gets bored" if he is not under pressure, says boss Mauricio Pochettino.

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Sol Campbell: Macclesfield Town name ex-England defender as manager

Ex-England defender Sol Campbell is named manager of Macclesfield Town, the bottom club in the English Football League.

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Dave King: Rangers have 'no intention' of reversing Celtic ticket allocation at Ibrox

Rangers chairman Dave King has "no intention" of reversing a decision to cut Celtic's ticket allocation for their Ibrox meeting next month.

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Borussia Dortmund bus attack: Sergei Wenergold jailed

Sergei Wenergold is given 14 years for attacking the Borussia Dortmund football team bus in 2017.

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Referee attacks: Keith Hackett wants life bans for players who assault officials

Assaults on referees should result in clubs being expelled from competitions and players being banned for life, says former top official Keith Hackett.

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Lyon v Manchester City

Midfielder Phil Foden could start for Manchester City in Lyon after manager Pep Guardiola said he is "definitely ready" for a Champions League start.

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Matt Ritchie: In defence of those accused of football's worst misses

As Newcastle's Matt Ritchie joins the club of those to have made horror misses, we try to offer a defence for them.

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Brendan Rodgers: Celtic players not responsible for Rangers fans' behaviour

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says it is "unfair" to blame his players for crowd disorder after their win over Rangers in September.

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African Footballer of the Year: Thomas Partey's great counter-attacking goal for Atletico

Watch African Footballer of the Year nominee and Ghana international Thomas Partey score a great counter-attacking goal for Atletico Madrid.

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European Super League: How Barcelona, Bayern Munich and basketball feature

Barcelona against Bayern Munich happens regularly every season - in basketball. But will football follow the lead?

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Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey: The midfielder who left Africa in secret to move to Spain

From dusty pitches in Ghana to the Europa League final, Thomas Partey has come along way on his footballing journey.

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Burnley manager Sean Dyche expects questions about poor Premier League form

Burnley boss Sean Dyche knows "questions will be asked" after his side's poor start to the season but says their mentality is intact.

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Burnley 1-2 Newcastle: We must keep confidence high - Rafa Benitez

Rafael Benitez says Newcastle's 2-1 at Burnley was "almost perfect", and calls on his side to "keep the confidence high".

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Burnley 1-2 Newcastle: Clarets mentality is not an issue, says Sean Dyche

Sean Dyche says mentality is not an issue with his Burnley side, but admits they "need to get results" following their 2-1 defeat to Newcastle at Turf Moor.

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Genoa bridge collapse: Derby unites a city struck by 'momentous disaster'

August's Genoa bridge collapse shocked a country. As the city's teams met on Sunday, there were tributes, reflections and tales of survival against the odds.

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Ashley Cole: LA Galaxy release former Arsenal, Chelsea and England left-back

Former England left-back Ashley Cole is released by LA Galaxy after his contract at the Major League Soccer club expires.

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Burnley 1-2 Newcastle United: Magpies expose defensive frailties to win third successive game

Newcastle move up to 13th in the Premier League as they capitalise on Burnley's defensive frailties to record their third successive victory.

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Stephen Kenny will 'learn from Mick McCarthy' before replacing him in Republic job

Stephen Kenny says he will "learn from Mick McCarthy" over the next two years before replacing him as Republic of Ireland manager in 2020.

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Ian Wright: Arsenal manager Unai Emery 'not afraid' drop players

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright says there are "so many good things" about manager Unai Emery.

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Eddie Wolstenholme: Referees' assessor collapses in tunnel at Turf Moor

Referees' assessor Eddie Wolstenholme collapses in the tunnel at Turf Moor and is taken to hospital.

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Manchester United v Young Boys

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he will "walk" to their Champions League game against Young Boys if the traffic situation is not better.

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Sean Cox: Liverpool v Roma attack victim's wife on impact of serious assault

The wife of Liverpool fan Sean Cox, seriously injured by an attack outside Anfield in April, tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan what she hopes the future holds.

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Celtic back to their best, says Rodgers before Rosenborg & Aberdeen tests

Brendan Rodgers believes Celtic are recapturing the best form they have shown during his time as manager.

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Leon Barnett: Northampton Town defender retires aged 32 because of heart condition

Northampton Town defender Leon Barnett is forced to retire at the age of 32 because of a heart condition.

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Leicester City v Southampton

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

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Borussia Monchengladbach can 'have the league' for 50m retweets

The official Twitter account for the Bundesliga tells Borussia Monchengladbach they can "have the league" if they get 50 million retweets on a post.

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Manchester United players earning half a million more than Manchester City rivals

Manchester United's average player wages top rivals Manchester City by half a million, according to new data.

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WSL round-up: Best goals and a shocking back-pass

Manchester City's Steph Houghton and Reading's Brooke Chaplin feature in the WSL round-up, while leaders Arsenal win their ninth consecutive match in the Women's Super League.

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Gianluca Vialli: Former Chelsea striker and manager reveals he faced cancer

Ex Chelsea and Watford manager Gianluca Vialli, who says he is now well, hopes to inspire others with his book about living with cancer.

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Nobody leads dressing room celebrations like Diego Maradona

Head coach Diego Maradona celebrates with his Sinaloa Dorados team after reaching the final of the Ascenso MX - the Mexican second tier.

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St Mirren's Adam Hammill scores stunning long-range strike against Hearts

Adam Hammill scores a stunning opening goal for St Mirren as they beat Hearts to finally get back to winning ways. (UK only)

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Copa Libertadores: River Plate 'mafia' blamed for Boca Juniors bus attack

River Plate hooligans are blamed for an attack on the Boca Juniors bus before the Copa Libertadores final second leg.

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Sadio Mane, Afoty 2018 nominee: 'Unassuming, shy and deadly in front of goal'

An Afoty nomination caps a fine 12 months for club and country for Liverpool's Senegal forward Sadio Mane.

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Is Ozil’s Arsenal place in doubt and do Chelsea have a Kante conundrum?

MOTD2 pundit Matt Upson looks at how the Gunners’ new formation helped them beat Bournemouth without Mesut Ozil and examines whether the Blues should keep N'Golo Kante in his new advanced role.

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Manchester United: Does Jose Mourinho know his best XI?

Paul Ince and Matthew Upson discuss why Manchester United have made so many changes to their starting XI this season, after their disappointing goalless draw with Crystal Palace.

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Premier League: Can you name players with the best penalty conversion rates in the Premier League?

Can you name the players with the best penalty conversion rates in Premier League history?

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Football gossip: Dembele, Gomes, Hazard, Fabregas, Rice, Alba

Dembele asks to leave Barcelona, Everton keen to keep Gomes, Hazard could leave this summer, plus more.

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Copa Libertadores: The 36 hours that shamed Argentine football

It was to be the biggest match in the world - but after River Plate fans attacked the Boca Juniors bus, the postponed Copa Libertadores final has shamed Argentina, writes Mani Djazmi.

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Garth Crooks' team of the week: Leroy Sane, Dele Alli, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andre Gomes

Who showed composure and leadership? Which player is really a bit special? And who has a spring in his step again?

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Premier League stats: Manchester United's goals have dried up since Sir Alex Ferguson left

Man Utd's struggles in front of goal continue, plus the best of the Premier League stats.

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Sevilla top La Liga ahead of Barcelona after beating Real Valladolid

Sevilla go one point clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga following victory over mid-table Real Valladolid.

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Wolves 0-2 Huddersfield: Aaron Mooy is a top-class player - David Wagner

Huddersfield boss David Wagner says Aaron Mooy is "top class" after the Australian scored twice to help The Terriers to a first away win of the season at Wolves.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Huddersfield: Nuno Esperito Santo rues poor display

Nuno Esperito Santo says his Wolves side were "never together" during their 2-0 defeat by Huddersfield, describing the performance as "one of the worst we've ever had".

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Huddersfield Town: Mooy double lifts Terriers off the bottom

Aaron Mooy's double helps Huddersfield to claim a merited victory at Wolves lifting them off the bottom of the Premier League.

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Bournemouth 1-2 Arsenal: Win vital to top four chase - Unai Emery

Arsenal manager Unai Emery says that Arsenal needed 'important' win to stay in pursuit of a top four finish this season.

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Copa Libertadores: Boca Juniors call for final against River plate to be delayed further

Boca Juniors have asked for Sunday's rescheduled Copa Libertadores second leg against River Plate to be delayed further.

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Bournemouth 1-2 Arsenal: Eddie Howe says luck was against Cherries

Eddie Howe believes "luck was against" Bournemouth after they had a goal ruled out for offside during their 2-1 defeat by to Arsenal.

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Bournemouth 1-2 Arsenal: Gunners win to move within a point of top four

Arsenal move to within one point of the top four and extend their unbeaten run to 17 games with victory at Bournemouth.

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WSL Highlights: Arsenal Women 4-1 Brighton & Hove Albion Women

Watch highlights as league leaders Arsenal come from a goal behind to beat Brighton 4-1 and maintain their 100% start in the Women's Super League.

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Republic of Ireland: McCarthy named manager with Kenny taking over in 2020

Mick McCarthy is named Republic of Ireland manager but will be succeeded by Stephen Kenny after the Euro 2020 campaign.

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Arsenal Women 4-1 Brighton & Hove Albion Women: Gunners win ninth game in a row

Leaders Arsenal overcome an early Ini Umotong goal to ease past Brighton and keep their 100% WSL record intact.

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Aston Villa 4-2 Birmingham City: Hosts win six-goal Second City derby thriller

Aston Villa come from behind to beat Birmingham City in one of the finest Second City derbies ever played.

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Eddie Howe on Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola and Premier League ambitions

Eddie Howe has taken Bournemouth from the edge of non-league to the brink of the Champions League. He talks in depth about how he has done it – and what lies ahead.

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Alredo Morelos: Rangers boss Steven Gerrard will 'fall out with people' to keep striker

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard will "fight tooth and nail" to keep striker Alfredo Morelos at Ibrox for as long as he can.

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Football gossip: De Gea, Pogba, Benitez, Hazard, Hughes, Neves

De Gea set to join French giants PSG, Inter Milan keen on Pogba deal, Benitez linked with China switch, plus more.

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Copa Libertadores final postponed after team bus attack

Clashes delay one of Argentina's biggest games, between Boca Juniors and River Plate.

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Caen 0-1 Monaco: Radamel Falcao free-kick gives Thierry Henry first win as boss

Thierry Henry claims his first victory as Monaco boss, thanks to Radamel Falcao's second half free-kick at fellow Ligue 1 strugglers Caen.

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Unai Emery: 'Peaky Blinders is teaching me English'

Arsenal manager Unai Emery reveals gangster drama Peaky Blinders is helping him perfect his English.

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Atletico Madrid 1-1 Barcelona: Ousmane Dembele gets last-minute equaliser for Barca

Ousmane Dembele's late equaliser cancels out Diego Costa's header and keeps Barcelona top of La Liga.

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Claudio Ranieri & Mark Hughes: what next for the Premier League bosses?

What does the future hold for one manager at the start of his reign and another shrouded in speculation that he may be nearing the end?

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Tottenham 3-1 Chelsea: Blues played very badly - Maurizio Sarri

Maurizio Sarri says his Chelsea team played "very badly" and admits they have "problems to solve" after they were convincingly beaten 3-1 by Tottenham at Wembley.

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West Ham 0-4 Man City: Pep Guardiola says City were lucky to win

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola tells Gary Lineker they were lucky to win against West Ham, despite putting four goals past the Hammers at the London Stadium.

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Tottenham 3-1 Chelsea: Mauricio Pochettino says Spurs 'can do big things'

Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino says they 'can do big things' after their impressive 3-1 win against Chelsea at Wembley.

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Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Chelsea

Tottenham outplay Chelsea to inflict the Blues' first Premier League defeat of the season and move above their opponents in the table.

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Copa Libertadores final: Attack on Boca bus delays kick-off

Copa Libertadores final kick-off delayed by an hour after attack on the Boca Juniors team bus.

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Premier League quick stats: Manchester City, Murray, Liverpool, Ranieri

Man City's capital punishment, Murray tops the charts and Mohamed Salah's resurgence - Saturday's best stats.

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Republic of Ireland: Kenny to replace McCarthy as manager in 2020

Mick McCarthy will be unveiled as Republic of Ireland boss on Sunday but he will be replaced by Stephen Kenny after the Euro 2020 finals.

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West Ham 0-4 Man City: Manuel Pellegrini says Hammers created enough chances

West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini says his side created enough chances to score against Man City and believes they can take a lot of positives from their 4-0 home defeat.

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Brighton 1-1 Leicester City: Chris Hughton rues failure to find second goal

Brighton manager Chris Hughton believes his side should have secure victory before Jamie Vardy equalised in the second half.

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PSG 1-0 Toulouse: Champions win 14th consecutive Ligue 1 game

PSG warm up for their game against Liverpool by beating Toulouse to extend their record-breaking start to the Ligue 1 season.

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Everton 1-0 Cardiff: Marco Silva happy with unbeaten run

Marco Silva praises Everton's focus after their 1-0 win over Cardiff, and says he is happy to extend their unbeaten run.

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Brighton 1-1 Leicester City: Claude Puel praises 'fighting spirit'

Leicester City manager Claude Puel praises his side's "fighting spirit" following their 1-1 draw with Brighton during which James Maddison was dismissed in the first half.

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Everton 1-0 Cardiff: Neil Warnock says he cannot fault 'super' Bluebirds

Neil Warnock says he cannot fault his "super" Cardiff team after their 1-0 defeat at Everton, but admits the Toffees were the better side.

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Fulham 3-2 Southampton: Aleksandar Mitrovic one of best strikers in Europe - Claudio Ranieri

New Fulham boss Claudio Ranieri hails Aleksander Mitrovic as on the of the best strikers in Europe, after their 3-2 win against Southampton.

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Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace: Roy Hodgson 'proud' of performance

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson praises his players' organisation and discipline following their 0-0 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

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Watford 0-3 Liverpool: Javi Gracia says game was closer than scoreline

Watford manager Javi Gracia says the game was "closer than the scoreline" after the Hornets lost 3-0 at home to Liverpool.

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Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace: Jose Mourinho rues 'lack of intensity'

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says his side did not have enough intensity during their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.

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Watford 0-3 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp praises 'stubborn' Reds

Jurgen Klopp says his Liverpool team "stayed stubborn" and "had to work" for their 3-0 win over Watford at Vicarage Road.

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What happened in the Premier League? Wins for Man City, Liverpool; Man Utd drop points

There were wins for Manchester City and Liverpool, while Claudio Ranieri started life as Fulham boss with a thrilling victory.

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Rangers 3-0 Livingston: Steven Gerrard's side move into second place

Rangers move up to second place in the Premiership, with Daniel Candeias, Alfredo Morelos and Scott Arfield on target against Livingston at Ibrox.

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West Ham 0-4 Manchester City: Champions cruise to London Stadium win

Manchester City record an eighth consecutive victory in all competitions as they swat aside West Ham in the Premier League.

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Watford v Liverpool

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

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Fulham v Southampton

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

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Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace: Eagles frustrate Mourinho's men

Manchester United suffer more frustration as they are held to a goalless draw by a spirited Crystal Palace, and fail to win at Old Trafford for the sixth time this season.

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Brighton 1-1 Leicester: Vardy penalty rescues a point for 10-man Leicester

Jamie Vardy scores his first goal since September to earn ten-man Leicester a draw against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

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Everton beat Cardiff 1-0 to move into Premier League top six

Everton move into the Premier League top six with a hard-fought win over Cardiff, who remain in the bottom three.

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Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos 'vehemently opposed' to doping

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos strongly denies doping after a report that he breached the rules after the 2017 Champions League final in Cardiff.

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Rotherham United 2-2 Sheffield United: Jamie Proctor strike denies Blades top spot

Rotherham United twice come from behind to earn a point against South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United.

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Jordan Dawes: England stars show support for young goalkeeper after stroke

England's Fran Kirby and Carly Telford are among the well-wishers after an 18-year-old goalkeeper suffers a stroke.

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Hamilton Academical 0-3 Celtic: Champions move three points clear at the top

Celtic open up a three-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership after a comfortable victory at Hamilton Accies.

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Eibar 3 Real Madrid 0: Santiago Solari's winning start ends with dismal defeat

Santiago Solari's winning start as Real Madrid coach ends with a dismal defeat at Eibar as the Basque outfit claim their first La Liga win over their opponents.

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Liverpool defenders Virgil van Dijk & Joe Gomez could be among best ever - Martin Keown

Football Focus' Martin Keown says Liverpool defenders Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez could become one of the best partnerships the Premier League has ever seen.

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Huddersfield Town: Could e-scouting help Premier League side?

What if you could showcase your skills without having to wait to be spotted? E-scouting may offer the opportunity you've been waiting for...

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Mick McCarthy expected to be named as new Republic of Ireland manager

The new Republic of Ireland manager is to be announced on Sunday with former boss Mick McCarthy widely expected to be appointed for a second spell.

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Tottenham v Chelsea: N'Golo Kante misses out on your combined XI

Harry Kane and Eden Hazard lead the line in your combined Tottenham and Chelsea XI, but there is no place in midfield for N'Golo Kante

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Football gossip: Kante, Hazard, De Bruyne, Lennon, McCarthy, Weigl, De Jong

Kante pays more tax than Amazon and Starbucks combined, Zabaleta set to remain a Hammer, no De Jong deal until summer, plus more.

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Fantastic football tricks from Street Style World Final 2018

Watch football freestyler Erlend Fagerli dazzle his way to win his first ever Street Style World Final.

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Bear Grylls tests Gareth Southgate in TV mission

The TV adventurer takes the England manager to the wilderness to test his "composure and poise".

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Burnley's Aaron Lennon says he hopes speaking about mental health helps 'normalise' subject

Burnley forward Aaron Lennon hopes speaking out about mental health issues has helped to normalise the subject.

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Ipswich Town 1-2 West Bromwich Albion: Baggies go second in Championship

West Bromwich Albion move up to second place in the Championship with victory at bottom club Ipswich Town.

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Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos 'did not breach anti-doping rules' after Champions League final

Real Madrid deny captain Sergio Ramos broke anti-doping rules after the 2017 Champions League final in Cardiff.

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Rangers manager Steven Gerrard hopes Celtic will not turn down Old Firm tickets

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says he hopes Celtic will not turn down their allocation for the Old Firm match at Ibrox next month.

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Pablo Zabaleta: 'If you want to learn English, go to Blackpool!'

West Ham's Pablo Zabaleta says he was given advice on the best ways to learn English; including listening to BBC radio, watching Coronation Street and taking a trip to Blackpool.

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Didier Drogba: 'Mourinho changed my life, he is someone really special to me'

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba feels their 2004/05 team, who won the league for the first time in 50 years, will be remembered forever.

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Man Utd fined again by Uefa after Juventus pitch invasion

Manchester United are fined by Uefa after pitch invasions in last month's Champions League game against Juventus.

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I was asleep when Gareth Southgate called - Lewis Dunk on England call

Brighton defender Lewis Dunk reveals he missed the initial call from manager Gareth Southgate about his call-up to the England squad as he was asleep.

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Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United can be in top four by end of year'

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says his side can break into the Premier League's top four by the end of December.

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Premier League predictions: Mumford & Sons take on Mark Lawrenson

Mumford & Sons remember their trip to watch England take on Croatia at the World Cup and give their predictions for this weekend's Premier League matches.

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Referee attack: Three players given 40-year bans for assault on Daniel Sweeney

Three Mullingar Town players and a spectator receive lengthy bans following the assault on a referee at an Irish amateur league game.

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Benjamin Mendy: Manchester City defender faces three months out

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy faces up to three months out of action following knee surgery.

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Paco Alcacer: Borussia Dortmund sign Barcelona striker for £22.7m

Borussia Dortmund sign Paco Alcacer from Barcelona after activating a £22.7m option in his loan deal following his prolific start to the season.

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Women's FC Basel team not invited to club anniversary gala

The female players sold tombola tickets while the men's team had a three-course meal at the event.

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Glenn Hoddle: Former England boss out of hospital following cardiac arrest

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has left hospital following his cardiac arrest in October.

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Neil Lennon: Hibernian boss plays down Republic of Ireland job link

Neil Lennon insists he is in "a very good job" at Hibernian as he plays down a link with the Republic of Ireland manager's job.

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Sol Campbell: Macclesfield Town in talks with ex-Arsenal defender over manager's position

Macclesfield Town are in talks with former England defender Sol Campbell about their vacant managerial position.

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Sadio Mane's Liverpool deal a statement - Jurgen Klopp

Forward Sadio Mane's new contract at Liverpool is a sign of the Anfield club's progress, says manager Jurgen Klopp.

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Women's Super League - injured players face sack after three months

Women's Super League players can be sacked by clubs with three-months' notice if they are out injured for as little as that length of time.

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Neymar & Kylian Mbappe could return for Paris St-Germain v Liverpool

Neymar and Kylian Mbappe will not play against Toulouse on Saturday but PSG boss Thomas Tuchel says they could face Liverpool on Wednesday.

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Mark Hughes: Southampton boss says 'noise' surrounding future 'doesn't faze him'

Southampton boss Mark Hughes says the "noise" surrounding his future is "predictable" and "doesn't faze him".

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Carlos Tevez: Striker hugs Boca Juniors pitch invader during training session

Carlos Tevez steps in when a pitch invader is tackled by police during a packed-out Boca Juniors training session in Argentina.

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Trevor Carson: Motherwell goalkeeper out with deep vein thrombosis

Motherwell goalkeeper Trevor Carson is out for "an extended part of the season after developing deep vein thrombosis," the club say.

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Michael Devlin: Aberdeen defender struggling to be fit to face Celtic in cup final

Michael Devlin has "a lot to do" to be fit in time for next month's League Cup final against Celtic, says Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Life, football, family & ugly feet on 'Planet Zlatan'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic reflects on his career including time in Serie A, the Premier League at Manchester United, life in Los Angeles and the "amazing" connection he has with Paul Pogba.

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Fantasy football: Tips for picking your Premier League team

With the return of the Premier League, are you happy with your fantasy team or panicking about transfers? Here are our tips for this week.

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Championship: How much do you know about the 2018-19 season so far?

Which surprising name tops the assists charts and who are the set-piece specialists? Test your knowledge of this season's Championship in our quiz.

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N'Golo Kante: Chelsea midfielder signs new five-year deal

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante signs a new five-year deal to keep him at the club until 2023.

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Rafael Benitez: Does Newcastle Utd manager have St James' Park future?

Rafael Benitez's contract expires in the summer and, with little financial backing forthcoming, Guillem Balague asks whether he might leave – or even be sacked.

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Liverpool and Egypt's Mohamed Salah: African Footballer of the Year 2018 nominee

BBC Sport profiles Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, a nominee for the BBC African Footballer of the Year award 2018.

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Peter Crouch on the celebration he regrets...and it's not the robot!

Peter Crouch on the celebration he regrets...and it's not the robot!

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Jose Izquierdo: Brighton forward on love for lost brother and 'the pet pig''

Jose Izquierdo opens up to BBC Sport about his fascinating career, the loss of his brother and the fame of his micro-pig Peter.

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Football gossip: Rashford, Bolt, Neves, Eriksen, Heaton, Wagner, Almiron

Marcus Rashford ready to talk to Real Madrid, Mauricio Pochettino not worried about Christian Eriksen's contract situation, plus more.

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Liverpool throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark extends contract with club

Liverpool's Danish throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark extends contract with club until June 2019.

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Sadio Mane: Senegal forward agrees new long-term Liverpool deal

Liverpool and Senegal forward Sadio Mane agrees terms on a new long-term deal which will keep him at Anfield until 2023.

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Ifab: New rule for substitutes leaving the pitch proposed by football's lawmakers

Substitutes will have to leave the pitch at the nearest goal-line or sideline, instead of walking to their technical area, under new proposals recommended by football's lawmakers.

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Prince William and Kate to visit Leicester helicopter crash site

Prince William and Kate Middleton will visit the site where five people, including Leicester's chairman died.

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Neal Ardley: Notts County set to appoint former AFC Wimbledon boss as manager

Notts County are to appoint ex-AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley as their new manager BBC Radio Nottingham reports.

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Berndan Rodgers: Celtic 'working really hard' on transfer targets

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admits he did not hide his summer frustration very well as he looks to strengthen the champions' squad in January.

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Robert Rowan: Brentford plan tributes to former technical director

Brentford add former technical director Robert Rowan to their squad list after his death at the age of only 28.

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Premier League predictions: Lawro v Mumford & Sons

BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Mumford & Sons to predict this weekend's Premier League results.

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Claudio Ranieri: New Fulham boss plans to 'tinker clever' in the Premier League

New Fulham boss Claudio Ranieri plans to "tinker clever" with his side to keep them in the Premier League.

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Marko Arnautovic is 'happy' at West Ham - Manuel Pellegrini

Marko Arnautovic is "happy" at West Ham says manager Manuel Pellegrini, amid reports the Austrian forward could leave the club.

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Leicester City boss Claude Puel says it is time to focus on football

Leicester City manager Claude Puel says it is time to "restore all focus on football" as they move on from the death of their owner.

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Kieran Tierney: Celtic defender 'gutted' to be pulled out of Scotland double-header

The Celtic defender says he was willing to play in Scotland's Nations League double-header and was "gutted" to miss out.

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Oldham Athletic: Latics become first club in EFL to offer sensory packs to autistic fans

League Two side Oldham Athletic become the first club in the EFL to offer sensory packs to their autistic fans.

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'Planet Zlatan' - Ibrahimovic on Pogba, life in LA and his 'ugly' feet

Fresh from his debut MLS season, Zlatan Ibrahimovic opens up on his life and stellar career to BBC Radio 5 live's Football Daily.

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Lionel Messi: Is Barcelona forward really cut out for captaincy?

For all his brilliance, Lionel Messi’s suitability as a captain has long been questioned. So should he lose the Barcelona armband?

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Qatar World Cup 2022: Four years out, what do we know so far?

In four years' time, the Qatar World Cup will be under way - but what do we know so far about the tournament?

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Atletico Madrid and Ghana's Thomas Partey: African Footballer of the Year 2018 nominee

BBC Sport profiles Ghana and Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, a nominee for the BBC African Footballer of the Year award 2018.

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Kevin Harper: Albion Rovers manager is Scotland's first black boss in 15 years

When Scottish League Two strugglers Albion Rovers appointed Kevin Harper earlier this month, he became Scotland's first BAME manager since 2003.

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Nicklas Bendtner: Ex-Arsenal striker drops appeal against jail sentence

Former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner drops his appeal against a 50-day jail sentence for assaulting a taxi driver.

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Ryan Giggs: Wales manager's first year - a work in progress?

It started with a win but ended in defeat - a look back at Ryan Giggs' first year in charge of Wales

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Didier Drogba: Chelsea and Ivory Coast legend retires from playing

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba confirms his retirement from playing, ending "an amazing 20 years".

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Hartlepool United 3-4 Gillingham (aet): Gills progress with extra-time win against Pools

Gillingham come from 2-0 down to beat National League Hartlepool 4-3 in extra time and avoid an FA Cup giant-killing.

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Gordon Taylor: Charity watchdog to 'engage' with PFA over concerns

The Charity Commission says it will work with the Professional Footballers' Association to establish the facts amid criticism of PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor.

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Sports TV betting review under way following 'public concerns'

"Public concerns" over the frequency of sports betting adverts on TV have prompted a review by the body which represents gambling companies.

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Joleon Lescott was 'best football gamer' in England squad

Joleon Lescott tells Nick Bright he was the "best gamer" in the England squad as BBC Sport looks ahead to the start of the inaugural ePremier League in January.

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FA Cup: Watch all the best goals from first-round replays

Watch some of the best goals from the FA Cup first-round replays, including a lovely lob from Barnet's Craig Robson and a superb strike from Doncaster's John Marquis.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'They said I was too old, I made the Premier League look old'

LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic reflects on his time at Manchester United, and the "amazing" connection he had on the pitch with Paul Pogba.

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FA Cup: Bristol Rovers 1-2 Barnet highlights

Watch highlights as National League Barnet come from a goal down to beat League One Bristol Rovers in their FA Cup first-round replay.

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FA Cup: Hartlepool United 3-4 Gillingham highlights

Watch highlights as Gillingham avoid an embarrassing FA Cup giant-killing by coming back from 2-0 down to beat National League side Hartlepool 4-3 after extra time.

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FA Cup: Salford City 1-3 Shrewsbury Town highlights

Watch highlights as managerless Shrewsbury Town ease past high-flying National League side Salford City in their FA Cup first round replay.

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Didier Drogba is happy & proud to have 'made history' at Chelsea

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba relives the moment "history was made" at Chelsea after the club won their first league title in 50 years in 2005.

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FA Cup: Greg Docherty doubles Shrewsbury lead against Salford City

Greg Docherty drives home from a narrow angle to put League One Shrewsbury Town two goals up against National League side Salford City in their FA Cup first-round replay.

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FA Cup: Hartlepool's McLaughlin strike stuns League One Gillingham

Midfielder Paddy McLaughlin reacts quickest to score National League Hartlepool United's second goal and stun their League One opposition Gillingham in the FA Cup first-round replay.

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Wales 'deserved' Albania defeat, says Giggs

Wales manager Ryan Giggs and record cap-winner Chris Gunter, who captained Wales in Albania, reflect on the 1-0 defeat.

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FA Cup: Doncaster Rovers 7-0 Chorley highlights

Watch highlights as five goals in the opening 36 minutes helped Doncaster Rovers avoid an FA Cup first-round upset as they thrash sixth-tier Chorley.

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FA Cup: Slough Town 1-1 Sutton United highlights (8-7 pens)

Watch highlights as George Wells scores the deciding penalty as Slough win a thrilling shootout 8-7 to upset Sutton after a 1-1 draw in their FA Cup first-round replay.

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FA Cup: Bradford City 1-1 Aldershot Town highlights (4-1 pens)

Watch highlights as Bradford goalkeeper Richard O'Donnell spares the League One side's blushes, saving two spot kicks as the Bantams beat National League Aldershot 4-1 on penalties in their FA Cup first-round replay.

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Charlton Athletic's Lyle Taylor secures hat-trick with sublime chip

Watch Charlton striker Lyle Taylor's sublime chip which secured his hat-trick for Charlton Athletic in their 5-0 win over Mansfield Town.

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FA Cup: Crawley Town 2-6 Southend United highlights (aet)

Watch highlights as League One Southend United score four extra-time goals to move into the second round of the FA Cup at the expense of spirited League Two opponents Crawley Town.

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FA Cup: Cheltenham Town 2-0 Ebbsfleet United highlights

Watch highlights as Cheltenham progress to the second round of the FA Cup with a battling replay win over Ebbsfleet.

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FA Cup: Forest Green Rovers 0-3 Oxford United highlights

Watch highlights as Oxford secure an FA Cup second-round date with Plymouth after goals from James Henry, Jamie Mackie and Marcus Browne earn victory at Forest Green.

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FA Cup: Charlton Athletic 5-0 Mansfield Town highlights

Watch highlights as Charlton Athletic thrashed Mansfield Town to reach the FA Cup second round.

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FA Cup: Billericay Town 1-3 Chesterfield highlights

Watch highlights as a Tom Denton hat-trick helps Chesterfield beat Billericay to reach the second round of the FA Cup.

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FA Cup: FC Halifax Town 1-0 Morecambe highlights

Watch highlights as Cameron King's fine individual goal earns National League side FC Halifax Town a first-round FA Cup replay win over League Two Morecambe.

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FA Cup: Oxford City 0-2 Tranmere Rovers highlights

Watch highlights as two first-half goals from James Norwood and Paul Mullin sees League Two Tranmere progress past National League South's Oxford City.

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FA Cup: Cameron King puts National League Halifax ahead after brilliant run and finish

Halifax Town of the National League take the lead over League Two's Morecambe via a brilliant run and finish from Cameron King in their FA Cup first round replay.

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WSL round-up: Amazing acrobatics & Arsenal win eight in a row

Chelsea's Scottish international Erin Cuthbert scores one of the goals of the season, while top of the table Arsenal maintain their perfect start to the Women's Super League.

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Nations League: Windsor defeat 'a sore one' for NI - O'Neill

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill says his team didn’t deserve to lose after a 2-1 defeat by Austria in their final Nations Cup game in Belfast.

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England 2-1 Croatia: Harry Kane hails perfect end to 2018

Harry Kane says victory over Croatia was the perfect ending to a fantastic year as England reach the finals of the inaugural Uefa Nations League.

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WSL Highlights: Everton Ladies 0-4 Arsenal Women

Watch highlights as a second-half brace from Vivianne Miedema helps Arsenal thrash Everton and maintain their 100% start in the Women's Super League.

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African Champions League final: View from the stands

Follow the emotions of an Esperance fan as she watches her favourites beat Al Ahly in the Champions League final.

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African Footballer Of The Year: Watch goals from our 2018 AFOTY nominees

Watch some of the best goals scored by BBC Sport's African footballer of the year nominees in 2018.

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Should young British players follow Jadon Sancho abroad?

Football Focus pundits Alex Scott and Paul Ince discuss the opportunities for young British players away from the Premier League.

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Nations League Wales didn’t take chances against Denmark - Ryan Giggs

Manager Ryan Giggs said there were elements of Wales' performance in the 2-1 defeat to Denmark that he "enjoyed."

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Gareth Southgate: Semi-final would cap 'brilliant year' for England

England are intent on reaching another semi-final to cap off a "brilliant year", says manager Gareth Southgate.

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Ashley Williams: Wales ‘want to finish off properly’ in Nations League

Captain Ashley Williams says he will be "disappointed" if Wales do not top their Nations League group by beating Denmark on Friday.

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Michael O'Neill: It is a game Northern Ireland should have won

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says he is disappointed his side failed to take their chances in the 0-0 draw away to the Republic of Ireland.

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Refs plan to use rock, paper, scissors in support of suspended official

Referees at some grassroots football matches are planning to use the rock, paper, scissors game at kick-off to show support for a suspended official.

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Ryan Giggs: ‘Incentives’ for Wales to win Nations League group

Manager Ryan Giggs says Wales "have a lot of incentives" to top their Nations League group.

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Video assistant referees (VAR) in English football - the story so far

Match of the Day pundits debate how successful the video assistant referee system has been so far in England.

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VAR in the Premier League: How Charlie Austin MIGHT react

BBC Sport imagines how Southampton striker Charlie Austin might react to the news that VAR will be used in the Premier League from next season.

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Craig Bellamy scores two memorable goals for Wales against Denmark

Watch as ex-Wales striker Craig Bellamy scores two memorable goals against Denmark ahead of Friday's Nations League decider in Cardiff.

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McGinn becomes seventh player to pull out of Scotland squad

Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn becomes the latest player to drop out of the Scotland squad to face Albania and Israel through injury.

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Wayne Rooney on England, leaving the Premier League, and life in the US

Wayne Rooney talks to Football Focus about England, leaving the Premier League, and life in the US playing for DC United.

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Gareth Southgate: Disappointing that Wayne Rooney has to defend his England inclusion

England manager Gareth Southgate says it is "disappointing to see Wayne Rooney have to defend his inclusion" in the squad for his farewell game.

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Callum Wilson: Alan Shearer has been 'very supportive'

Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson says "legend" Alan Shearer has been "very supportive" of his career despite giving him "stick on Match of the Day".

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Mathieu Flamini: 'Footballers should support causes'

Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini on why he speaks out about sustainability and climate change.

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Reiss Nelson and Jadon Sancho: Friends not rivals

Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson, who have been making their mark in the Bundesliga, tell BBC Sport that their friendship motivates them, but it's not a "rivalry".

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Leicester City crash helicopter 'didn't respond to pilot command'

Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha died in the crash alongside four others.

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Fulham sack Jokanovic and appoint ex-Leicester boss Ranieri

Fulham sack manager Slavisa Jokanovic and replace him with Premier League-winning boss Claudio Ranieri.

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Footballers must 'take lead' to help save planet - Flamini

Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini calls on footballers to use their influence to help important causes.

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Anti-bullying Week: Jordan Pickford says 'be a buddy, not a bully'

England and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been speaking out against bullying.

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Callum Wilson: Hunger took me from non-league to England squad

Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson says "hunger and desire" took him from non-league football to a first England call-up.

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Cardiff 'not the place' Schmeichel wanted to return to

Denmark's Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has mixed emotions about returning to Cardiff City Stadium to face Wales.

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Freestyle skills: How to do the 'around the world'

John Farnworth explains how to perform the trick 'around the world'. Watch more skills on CBBC's new show Match of the Day: Can You Kick It?

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Quiz: Who managed against the country of their birth?

Can you name these 10 people who have managed a national team against the country of their birth?

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What’s the state of play in the Nations League and who needs what?

Who can be promoted and relegated in the Nations League, can England win it and what do the home nations need to do?

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'Bundesliga has belief in young players' - Sancho & Nelson on life in Germany

Childhood friends Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson speak to BBC Sport in a season when they have caught the eye with their form in the Bundesliga.

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That Peter Crouch Podcast: Your football confessions - vote on who should be forgiven

When have you gone too far shouting abuse at a footballer? Here's a selection of your anecdotes... and apologies.

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Liverpool to make club record Dembele bid - gossip

Liverpool to make club record Dembele bid, Mata and Herrera discussing new Man Utd deals, Spurs want Barella, plus more.

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Barry plays, aged 37, for beaten West Brom U21s in Checkatrade Trophy

Gareth Barry plays for West Brom's Under-21s at the age of 37 in the Checkatrade Trophy but fails to save them from elimination.

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I did not want to leave house - England's Keane on form struggle

Everton's recalled England defender Michael Keane says a difficult personal campaign left him reluctant to leave his house.

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Referee David McNamara suspended for 'rock, paper, scissors'

A referee has been suspended for three weeks for deciding a Women's Super League kick-off with a game of rocks, paper, scissors instead of a coin toss.

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Scotland slip to narrow defeat against world champions USA

Scotland deliver a spirited display against world champions the United States in Paisley, but are unable to avoid a first defeat in six games.

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Celebrations, kits & nicknames - Spider-Man creator Stan Lee's football influence

Goal celebrations, kits and footballer nicknames - superhero creator Stan Lee's work had a big impact on the world of sport.

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Wayne Rooney: England striker says it will be 'strange' playing at Wembley

England's all-time leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney says it will be "strange" playing at Wembley in his farewell appearance for the country.

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Premier League: Susanna Dinnage to be named new executive chairman

Susanna Dinnage is set to be named as the new executive chairman of the Premier League, replacing Richard Scuadmore.

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Wayne Rooney and FA 'felt it was right' to have England farewell game

Wayne Rooney says he and the FA agreed it was "right" for him to make a farewell appearance at Wembley against the United States.

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Scotland: Ryan Jack out for Nations League double-header with Albania & Israel.

Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack withdraws from the Scotland squad after being called up as a late replacement over the weekend.

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Clubs asked for £250k each to give Scudamore £5m farewell gift

All 20 Premier League clubs are asked for a £250,000 contribution to outgoing executive chairman Richard Scudamore for a £5 million farewell gift.

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Robert Rowan: Brentford technical director dies at age of 28

Robert Rowan, the technical director of Championship club Brentford, has died at the age of 28.

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Hoffenheim: Reiss Nelson named Bundesliga's Rookie of the Month

Arsenal forward Reiss Nelson, who is on loan at German club Hoffenheim wins the Bundesliga's Rookie of the Month award for October.

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Notts County boss Kewell sacked after 10 weeks

Harry Kewell is sacked by Notts County 10 weeks after being appointed as manager of the League Two side.

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England boss Southgate made Honorary Yorkshireman

Watford-born England boss Gareth Southgate gets the accolade for his "impact on Yorkshire".

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'United States won't take foot off pedal against Scotland'

The United States aim to end a "tough, grinding year" on a high with victory over Scotland on Tuesday, says Carli Lloyd.

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10 out of 10? Test your Joe Cole knowledge

Test your knowledge on former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole, who has announced his retirement.

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Richie Wellens: Swindon Town appoint ex-Oldham boss as manager

Swindon Town appoint ex-Oldham Athletic boss Richie Wellens as their manager after Phil Brown's departure.

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Kieran Trippier: Tottenham defender withdraws from England squad with injury

Tottenham defender Kieran Trippier has withdrawn from the England squad for the upcoming matches against the United States and Croatia with a groin injury.

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Premier League: Is it unusual that no manager has been sacked yet?

At this stage of last season a quarter of Premier League clubs had sacked their managers - fast forward 12 months and club owners seem to be demonstrating unusual restraint.

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Joe Cole retires: Former England, Chelsea & West Ham midfielder quits at 37

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole, who has been playing for Tampa Bay Rowdies, retires at the age of 37.

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Joe Cole: England midfielder scores 'wonderful' volley in 2006 World Cup

Watch England midfielder Joe Cole score a stunning volley from 35 yards out against Sweden in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

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‘Football tougher than jungle’ – Redknapp in I’m a Celebrity

ITV confirms the 10 names heading to the jungle in Australia - from soap stars to a football boss.

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Quiz: Can you name the 15 Americans to play most in the Premier League?

With England playing USA on Thursday, can you name the 15 Americans to play 50 times or more in the Premier League?

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Vote for the best goal of the FA Cup first round

There were some crackers in the first round of the FA Cup - but which goal was the best?

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Gossip: Man Utd players question Matic selection

Nemanja Matic's Manchester United selection questioned, Samir Nasri move in doubt, Antonio Conte to wait on next job, plus more.

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Rooney says England farewell is a 'huge honour'

The former Manchester United striker says his farewell appearance for England will be his chance "to say thank you to the fans".

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Arsenal forward Welbeck has second ankle operation

Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck undergoes a second operation on his broken right ankle.

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Uefa will reopen FFP cases if evidence of 'abuse'

Uefa says it would consider reopening Financial Fair Play (FFP) investigations "on a case-by-case basis" if there is evidence of "abuse".

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FA Cup: Hampton & Richmond 1-2 Oldham Athletic highlights

Watch highlights as Callum Lang's late winner for Oldham denies National League South side Hampton & Richmond progression to the second round of the FA Cup.

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FA Cup: Callum Lang volley gives Oldham victory over Hampton & Richmond

Callum Lang scores a 95th-minute winner to break Hampton & Richmond hearts and seal Oldham's passage to the second round of the FA Cup.

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Oldham score two late goals to survive FA Cup first-round scare

Two late goals ensure League Two side Oldham avoid an FA Cup upset at non-league Hampton & Richmond.

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Man Utd boss Mourinho 'behaving like a big baby'

Jose Mourinho is "behaving like a big baby" and Manchester United will only improve under a different manager, says Chris Sutton.

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FA Cup: Chris Dickson gives Hampton & Richmond lead against Oldham

Chris Dickson scores from the penalty spot to give National League South side Hampton & Richmond the lead over League One Oldham Athletic in the FA Cup first round.

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Dublin friendly will have an edge - NI's O'Neill

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says Thursday's game against the Republic of Ireland will not be played as a typical international friendly.

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Guiseley to face Fleetwood in FA Cup second round

National League North side Guiseley are paired with League One team Fleetwood Town in the second round of the FA Cup.

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Republic boss O'Neill expecting 'pang' of confliction

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill admits he may feel the "occasional pang" of confliction when his side take on Northern Ireland in Thursday's friendly.

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Republic boss O'Neill to 'have a word' with McClean

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says he will speak to James McClean after the midfielder was warned by the FA over his use of an offensive word in a social media post.

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Liverpool's Sturridge charged with breaching FA betting rules

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is charged by the FA with misconduct over alleged breaches of its betting rules.

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West Ham reinstate under-18s coach after investigation

West Ham coach Mark Phillips is reinstated following an investigation into posts he made on social media.

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Gareth Bale: Wales assessing Real Madrid forward's ankle injury

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale's ankle injury will be assessed ahead of Wales' Nations League game against Denmark.

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Ashley Young: Manchester United in talks to extend right-back's contract

Manchester United are in talks with right-back Ashley Young about a one-year contract extension.

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France: Manchester United's Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial withdraw

Manchester United pair Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial withdraw from the France squad for games against the Netherlands and Uruguay.

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Celtic: Ryan Christie signs new three-year contract

Scotland midfielder Ryan Christie agrees a new three-year contract to remain with Celtic.

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Solari to be appointed Real Madrid manager on permanent basis

Real Madrid are set to appoint Santiago Solari as the club's permanent manager after four wins in four games under the Argentine.

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Livingston 0-0 Celtic: Should Dolly Menga have been sent off?

Should Livingston's Dolly Menga have been sent off after appearing to butt Celtic's Ryan Christie? (UK only)

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Manchester United-Manchester City: the stats and a gulf in class

Is there a gulf in class between Manchester United and Manchester City? BBC Sport looks at whether the stats back this up.

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Man City boss Guardiola asked to explain pre-derby ref comments

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is asked by the FA to explain comments on the referee before Sunday's derby with Manchester United.

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Steph Houghton: England captain dedicates 100 caps to family

Steph Houghton dedicates reaching 100 England caps to her family after the "sacrifices" they have made during her career.

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Former Man City midfielder Nasri to have West Ham medical

Former Manchester City player Samir Nasri to undergo medical at West Ham ahead of a proposed move to the club.

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Referee's jaw broken in 'appalling' attack after amateur game in Ireland

A referee is recovering in hospital from a suspected broken jaw and other injuries after an "appalling" attack by players after a match in the Irish amateur league.

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Whelan to captain Republic but no place for Clark in squad

Midfielder Glenn Whelan will captain Republic of Ireland against Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday.

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Burns receives first call-up by Northern Ireland boss O'Neill

Livingston's on-loan defender Bobby Burns is called up to Michael O'Neill's squad following an impressive spell in full-time football.

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Why Jokanovic deserves more time at Fulham, despite his stats - Shearer analysis

Statistically, Fulham are one of the worst teams in Premier League history but they should stick with their manager, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer.

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Neal Ardley: AFC Wimbledon boss leaves position after more than six years in charge

AFC Wimbledon manager Neal Ardley leaves the League One club by mutual consent after more than six years in charge.

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England centurion Houghton can win 70 more caps - Neville

Captain Steph Houghton will win another 50-70 caps for England says head coach Phil Neville, after she made her 100th appearance on Sunday.

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Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund beat Bayern Munich to extend league lead

Marco Reus scores twice as Borussia Dortmund beat Bayern Munich 3-2 to extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga.

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Copa Libertadores final: River Plate draw at Boca Juniors in thrilling first leg

Club rivals River Plate and Boca Juniors manage to draw out the first leg of the Copa Libertadores final at La Bombonera stadium after River Plate twice had to come from behind.

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Arsenal sign Denmark defender Arnth from Linkopings

WSL leaders Arsenal sign experienced Denmark defender Janni Arnth from Swedish side Linkopings.

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'Overseas game a good option for Serie A' - Juventus' Ricci

Playing a regular season game abroad would be a "good option" for Serie A, says Juventus' chief revenue officer Giorgio Ricci.

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Phil Brown: Swindon Town sack manager after eight months in charge

Swindon Town sack manager Phil Brown with the club in 17th place in League Two.

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Scottish Premiership catch-up: Poor defending, poor weather, poor spelling

Motherwell crumble at Ibrox, Hibs are blown away at Pittodrie, and Harry Cochrane is struggling to make a name for himself.

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Gossip: Man City line up £50m De Jong move

Manchester City lining up £50m Frenkie de Jong move, Everton, Newcastle and West Ham keen on Porto's Yacine Brahimi, plus more.

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FA Cup: Best goals from FA Cup first round

Watch some of the best goals from the first round of the FA Cup, including a screamer from Guiseley's Will Hatfield and a superb Walsall team goal finished by Andy Cook.

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Chapron: The French referee who saw the red mist, on that kick

The BBC World Football Podcast speaks to Tony Chapron, the referee who went viral after kicking out at a Nantes player.

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Match of the Day 2: Are Manchester City better than last season?

Match of the Day 2 pundits Alan Shearer and Jermaine Jenas discuss the contrasting performances between the two Manchester sides after City's comprehensive victory in the derby.

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Who joins 'leaner & meaner' Rondon in Garth's team of the week?

Who has a left foot like a Liverpool legend? Which player could be on his way to being world class? Who is looking mean and lean?

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Real Madrid beat Celta to narrow Barca lead

Real Madrid narrow the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to four points with a hard-fought victory at Celta Vigo.

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Cavani hat-trick for PSG as Henry's Monaco suffer another big defeat

Edinson Cavani inflicts more misery on Monaco and their manager Thierry Henry with a hat-trick as Paris St-Germain go 13 points clear at top of Ligue 1.

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Higuain sent off as Juve win at Milan

Gonzalo Higuain misses a penalty and is sent off as his former side Juventus beat AC Milan at the San Siro in Serie A.

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Boca-River Plate Libertadores final first leg ends in draw

River Plate twice come from behind as they earned a draw with Argentina rivals Boca Juniors in Sunday's first leg of the Copa Libertadores final.

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Mind the gap: History at the top, misery at the bottom - Premier League stats

The top three make history, the bottom five struggle and the best of the weekend's Premier League stats.

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Emery unsure when Arsenal and England striker Welbeck will return

Arsenal boss Unai Emery confirms Danny Welbeck has had surgery on a broken ankle but does not know if the England striker will return this season.

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FA Cup: How bad was this challenge? - Final Score pundits react to sending off

Final Score pundits Kevin Kilbane and Trevor Sinclair both agree that Chorley defender Matt Challoner deserved a red card for his 'dangerous' challenge on Doncaster's Herbie Kane, but also highlight that the incident was inside the box and referee Ross Joyce should have awarded a penalty to the away side.

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Did Man City score 'the perfect goal'? Reaction to move that took up 2.13% of match

Manchester City sealed a derby win over United with a 44-pass goal... and people got a bit excited.

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FA Cup: Kane wonder goal, Guiseley lions & goalhangers - FA cup funnies

Watch the quirkier moments from the first round of the FA Cup so far, including Guiseley's sensational win over Cambridge United, and a brilliant goal from Doncaster's Herbie Kane.

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Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United: Pep Guardiola admits City wanted to win against United

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits his players wanted to "perform well" against rivals Manchester United after their convincing victory at the Etihad Stadium.

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Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United: Jose Mourinho praises performance with 'mistakes'

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he has "zero words" to say against his players after their battling derby defeat to Manchester City at Etihad Stadium.

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Barca lose seven-goal thriller in first home defeat for more than two years

Barcelona lose at home for the first time in more than two years as the Spanish champions are beaten by an impressive Real Betis.

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FA Cup: Port Vale 1-2 Sunderland highlights

Watch highlights as Sunderland narrowly beat League Two Port Vale to progress to the second round of the FA Cup.

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Rangers put seven past 10-man Motherwell

Rangers move to within two points of top spot in the Premiership after they hammer 10-man Motherwell at Ibrox.

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FA Cup: Barnet 1-1 Bristol Rovers highlights

Watch highlights as ten-man Bristol Rovers force an FA Cup first-round replay as they draw with National League side Barnet.

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FA Cup: Shrewsbury Town 1-1 Salford City highlights

Watch highlights as National League promotion hopefuls Salford City earn an FA Cup first round replay after holding League One Shrewsbury Town to a draw.

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FA Cup: Chorley 2-2 Doncaster Rovers highlights

Watch highlights as League One Doncaster twice fight back from behind to earn a replay against 10-man National League North side Chorley.

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FA Cup: Guiseley 4-3 Cambridge United highlights

Watch highlights as League Two Cambridge United nearly battle back from 4-0 down but are ultimately knocked out by non-league Guiseley in the FA Cup first round.

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England Women 0-2 Sweden Women: Lionesses lose in skipper Steph Houghton's 100th cap

England Women lose at home for the first time since 2015 as Sweden spoil Steph Houghton's 100th cap with a 2-0 win at Rotherham.

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FA Cup: Mansfield Town 1-1 Charlton Athletic highlights

Watch highlights as League One play-off chasers Charlton Athletic avoid an FA Cup upset as they come from behind to to earn a first-round replay with Mansfield Town.

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Can you name the Premier League's most-used subs?

How many of the top 10 players with the most Premier League substitute appearances can you name in three minutes?

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FA Cup: Alfreton Town 1-4 Fleetwood Town highlights

Watch highlights as Paddy Madden scores twice as Fleetwood Town reach the FA Cup second round with victory at non-league Alfreton.

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FA Cup: Weston-super-Mare 0-2 Wrexham highlights

Watch highlights as Luke Summerfield and Stuart Beavon score at Weston-super-Mare to send Wrexham into Monday's FA Cup second-round draw.

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FA Cup: Hitchin Town 0-2 Solihull Moors highlights

Watch highlights as National League side Solihull Moors see off seventh-tier Hitchin Town's bid to reach the FA Cup second round with two late goals.

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Sixth-tier Guiseley hold on to shock League Two Cambridge

League Two Cambridge nearly battle back from 4-0 down but are ultimately knocked out by non-league Guiseley in the FA Cup first round.

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FA Cup: Kane curls in 'special' Doncaster equaliser

Herbie Kane scores a "special" goal to bring Doncaster level against non-league side Chorley in their FA Cup first round tie.

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Liverpool 2-0 Fulham: Red's 'exceptional' points haul delights Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp describes his side's 30 points from their first 12 Premier League games as "exceptional" after a 2-0 victory over Fulham at Anfield.

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Celtic top after goalless draw at Livingston

Celtic move top of the Premiership on goal difference as tenacious Livingston frustrate the champions in West Lothian.

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FA Cup: 'Stunning' Will Hatfield strike puts non-league Guiseley ahead against Cambridge United

Will Hatfield's stunning strike gives Guiseley of the National League North the lead against League Two Cambridge United in the FA Cup first round.

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Manchester City v Manchester United The family split by the Manchester Derby

The Manchester Derby not only splits the city of Manchester but families as well. The Jeffrey family, who are half red and half blue, go head to head to see who will win bragging rights ahead of the Sunday's Premier League game.

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Tottenham stadium: Spurs granted extension to stay at Wembley

Tottenham have been given permission to continue playing at Wembley until their new White Hart Lane stadium is ready.

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War of Two Halves: The Hearts team that fought in the trenches

Tynecastle is hosting an interactive play 'War of Two Halves', the story of the Hearts side that joined up to fight in World War One.

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Chelsea v Everton - team news & stats

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton.

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Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers - team news & stats

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

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Female referees: What is it like to officiate games?

Female officials have been criticised recently and abuse still exists, but the landscape is improving, according to three referees at different levels of the game.

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Liverpool v Fulham - team news & stats

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

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Juventus step up bid for Pogba - Sunday's gossip

Juventus are ready to give Manchester United the choice of one of three players, Chelsea keen on Denis Suarez, plus more.

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Cardiff 2-1 Brighton: Sol Bamba admits to telling the referee 'porkies'.

Cardiff City's Sol Bamba owns up to telling the referee 'porkies' after Martin Atkinson failed to book the defender for taking his shirt off when he scored the winning goal for the Bluebirds in their victory over Brighton.

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Aguero & Lukaku to return? Manchester derby team news & preview

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

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Leicester City 0-0 Burnley: Claude Puel praises Leicester players after 'tough week'

Leicester City boss Claude Puel is "proud" of his players after an emotional return to the King Power Stadium for the first time since the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.

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Southampton 1-1 Watford: Hughes criticises referee's performance

Mark Hughes says referee Simon Hooper's performance in Southampton's 1-1 draw against Watford was "not good enough" after the official disallowed a Charlie Austin goal.

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Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham: Win at Palace is massive for Spurs - Pochettino

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says his side's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace is a "massive" three points in Spurs' pursuit of a top four Premier League place.

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FA Cup: World's worst free-kick, burgers, shocks & funnies

Watch the quirkier moments from the first round of the FA Cup so far, including Cup upsets from non-league sides Stockport County and Maidstone.

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Newcastle 2-1 Bournemouth: Three points 'massive boost' for Magpies - Rafael Benitez

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez is pleased with the performance of his side as two goals from Salomon Rondon helped the Magpies to a 2-0 win over Bournemouth.

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Cardiff 2-1 Brighton: We're getting better every game - Neil Warnock

Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock believes his side are improving in every game, after the Bluebirds move up to fifteenth place in the Premier League following a home victory over Brighton.

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FA Cup: Walsall 3-2 Coventry City highlights

Watch highlights as Walsall survive a Coventry fightback to triumph 3-2 in a pulsating FA Cup derby marred by a pitch invasion and bottle-throwing incident.

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FA Cup: Tranmere Rovers 3-3 Oxford City highlights

Watch highlights as Kabongo Tshimanga scores a stunning hat-trick for Oxford City before a late James Norwood goal for Tranmere prevents a major FA Cup upset.

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Atletico Madrid 3-2 Athletic Bilbao

Diego Godin scores an injury-time winner as Atletico Madrid twice come from behind to beat Athletic Bilbao and go second in La Liga.

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FA Cup highlights: Exeter City 2-3 Blackpool

Watch highlights as Blackpool progress into the second round of the FA Cup thanks to three first-half goals at Exeter City.

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FA Cup: Grimsby 3-1 MK Dons highlights

Watch highlights as Grimsby book their place in the second round of the FA Cup for the first time in five seasons after coming from behind to beat MK Dons.

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FA Cup: Bury 5-0 Dover Athletic highlights

Watch highlights as Bury cruise into the second round of the FA Cup as they see off the National League's bottom side Dover 5-0.

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Mulgrew, McDonald and O'Donnell out of Scotland squad

Charlie Mulgrew, Kevin McDonald and Stephen O'Donnell will miss Scotland's Nations League double-header with Albania and Israel through injury.

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Boca Juniors v River Plate: Match postponed because of heavy rain

The first leg of the Copa Libertadores final between Boca Juniors and River Plate has been postponed because of torrential rain and flooding in Buenos Aires.

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FA Cup: Scunthorpe United 2-1 Burton Albion highlights

Watch highlights as Scunthorpe book their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 success over League One rivals Burton.

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FA Cup: Yeovil Town 1-3 Stockport County highlights

Watch highlights as National League North Stockport pull off one of the biggest shocks in the FA Cup first round as they beat League Two side Yeovil at Huish Park.

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FA Cup: Lincoln City 3-2 Northampton Town highlights

Watch highlights as Bruno Andrade scores an injury-time winner against Northampton to send Lincoln City into the second round of the FA Cup.

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FA Cup: Rochdale 2-1 Gateshead highlights

Watch highlights as Ian Henderson's 100th goal for Rochdale proves decisive in a 2-1 FA Cup first-round victory over Gateshead.

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FA Cup: Barnsley 4-0 Notts County highlights

Watch highlights as four second-half goals give Barnsley victory at home against Notts County in the FA Cup first round.

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West Bromwich Albion 4-1 Leeds United: Baggies score four second-half goals to win

West Bromwich Albion score four second-half goals to thrash Leeds and stop them returning to the top of the Championship.

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FA Cup: Luton Town 2-0 Wycombe Wanderers highlights

Watch highlights as goals from Andrew Shinnie and Harry Cornick see Luton comfortably navigate their way into the second round of the FA Cup by defeating fellow League One side Wycombe.

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Foyth's first goal for Tottenham enough to sink Palace

Defender Juan Foyth scores his first ever goal for Tottenham to give Spurs a hard-fought win at Crystal Palace.

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Dortmund twice come from behind to beat Bayern

Leaders Borussia Dortmund twice come from behind to beat German champions Bayern Munich in a five-goal thriller.

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Two injury-time goals send Norwich top of table

Norwich fight back from 3-2 down in injury time to beat Millwall move to the top of the Championship.

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Premier League quick stats: Newcastle, Southampton, Warnock, Pritchard, Gabbiadini

Newcastle win again, Cardiff leave it late against Brighton, West Ham and Watford secure away draws, plus more.

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All goals are own goals as Coleraine beat Linfield

All the goals are own goals in Coleraine's 2-1 win away to Linfield in the Irish Premiership.

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Southampton v Watford: Furious Charlie Austin rages at referee Simon Hooper

Southampton striker Charlie Austin vents his fury after referee Simon Hooper disallows his goal in their 1-1 draw with Watford.

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Derby County 0-3 Aston Villa: Dominant visitors score three goals at Pride Park

Aston Villa make their second-half dominance count to end Derby's six-game unbeaten run in the Championship.

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Leaders Hearts slump to defeat by Kilmarnock

Ross Millen's first goal for Kilmarnock gives Steve Clarke's side victory over Premiership leaders Hearts at Tynecastle.

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Good day for teams at bottom - what happened in the Premier League

It was a good day for teams at the bottom of the Premier League with wins for both Cardiff City and Newcastle United.

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FA Cup: Chesterfield 1-1 Billericay Town highlights

Watch highlights as National League South side Billericay Town earn a replay after a 1-1 draw away at Chesterfield in the FA Cup first round.

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FA Cup: Maidstone United 2-1 Macclesfield Town highlights

Watch highlights as National League side Maidstone score two second half goals to knock out League Two Macclesfield in the FA Cup first round.

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FA Cup: Aldershot Town 1-1 Bradford City highlights

Watch highlights as National League side Aldershot Town earn a replay against League One Bradford City after a 1-1 draw in the FA Cup First Round.

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FA Cup: Metropolitan Police 0-2 Newport County highlights

Watch highlights as Newport County ease past Metropolitan Police, who have Louis Birch sent off, to reach the FA Cup second round.

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FA Cup: Stockport County & Maidstone United cause first-round shocks

Non-league sides Stockport County and Maidstone United knock out EFL opposition in the FA Cup first round.

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Holebas rescues point for Watford at Southampton

Jose Holebas' second goal of the season rescues a point for Watford at Southampton as they climb up to seventh in the Premier League.

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Emotional scenes as Leicester draw in first home game since helicopter crash

Leicester City and Burnley draw 0-0 on an emotional day at King Power Stadium where the Foxes club chairman and four others are remembered.

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West Ham point denies Huddersfield back-to-back wins

West Ham's Felipe Anderson scores a late equaliser at John Smith's Stadium to prevent Huddersfield claiming their second win in six days.

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Rondon double gives Newcastle win over Bournemouth

Salomon Rondon's double helps Newcastle record consecutive league wins for the first time since April.

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Iran women allowed to attend Asia Champions League final

Hundreds enter a Tehran stadium, in what could be an end to decades of exclusion from top matches.

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Did Bamba take his shirt off? You decide...

How do you avoid getting booked for taking your shirt off? Just tell the referee you didn't do it.

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Respects paid at Leicester's first home game since tragedy

Leicester City supporters and players pay their respects to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha at the team's first home game since his tragic death.

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Fans and players pay emotional tribute at Leicester

Fans and players pay an emotional tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha ahead of Leicester City's first home game since their owner's death.

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League One leaders Portsmouth into second round - highlights & report

League One leaders Portsmouth reach the FA Cup second round with victory at National League club Maidenhead United.

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FA Cup: Maidenhead United 0-4 Portsmouth highlights

Watch highlights as League One leaders Portsmouth ease through to the FA Cup second round with a 4-0 victory at National League club Maidenhead.

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Last-minute winner takes Cardiff out of bottom three

Cardiff City earn a second Premier League win of the season after coming from behind to beat 10-man Brighton following Dale Stephens' first half red card.

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FA Cup: Jamal Lowe get Portsmouth's third with clever turn and finish

Jamal Lowe's clever turn and finish gives Portsmouth a three goal lead against Maidenhead United in their FA Cup first round tie.

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FA Cup: How on earth has he missed that? - Portsmouth's Tom Naylor misses sitter

Portsmouth's Tom Naylor hits the bar when it would have been easier to score against Maidenhead United in their first round FA Cup tie.

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World War One: Trees planted to honour fallen footballers

League football was suspended during World War One, but what became of the North West's star players?

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Jose Mourinho: Five clues the Manchester United boss has got his mojo back

In the build-up to Sunday's Manchester derby, BBC Sport assesses whether Jose Mourinho's fortunes are changing at United.

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Leicester fans in '5,000-1' helicopter tribute walk

Leicester City supporters will march in memory of the club owner who inspired their Premier League win.

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Video of 'pushy' dad helping son save goal goes viral

A children's game gains a Premier League-sized audience after a father's "hilarious" intervention.

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Tunisia's Esperance beat Egypt's Al Ahly to win African Champions League

Saad Bguir is the unlikely two-goal star as Esperance of Tunisia defeat Egyptian side Al Ahly 3-0 to win a third CAF Champions League title.

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Gossip: Sanchez wants to leave Man Utd

Alexis Sanchez wants to leave Manchester United, Huddersfield eye Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton, plus more.

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FA Cup: Haringey Borough 0-1 AFC Wimbledon highlights

Watch highlights as Mitchell Pinnock's deflected effort seals a late first-round victory for AFC Wimbledon over Haringey Borough.

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Haringey Borough 0-1 AFC Wimbledon: League One side score last-minute winner

League One AFC Wimbledon avoid an FA Cup first-round upset as a last-minute deflected goal sees off non-league Haringey Borough.

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Mackay-Steven winner sends Aberdeen above Hibs

Gary Mackay-Steven's clinical finish secures Aberdeen's win as they overtake visitors Hibernian into fifth place in the Scottish Premiership.

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Sheffield United 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday: Cameron Dawson penalty save earns Owls draw

Cameron Dawson's first-half penalty save earns Sheffield Wednesday a point from a goalless draw at city rivals Sheffield United.

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Fifa investigating Man City third-party ownership allegations

Fifa is investigating allegations Manchester City broke rules banning third-party ownership in their links with Danish club FC Nordsjaelland.

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Dele Alli makes a young fan's day

Watch the moment Dele Alli surprises 14-year-old Mark, a young Spurs fan with Down's Syndrome at his school in Tottenham.

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Warnock believes record low points total will secure Premier League survival

Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock believes a record low points total could be enough for Premier League survival.

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Premier League Predictions: WWE's Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler

WWE's wrestlers Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler give their predictions for this weekend's Premier League results.

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Raheem Sterling: Manchester City forward signs new three-year contract extension

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling signs a three-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2023.

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Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha: Leicester City to honour chairman with statue at King Power Stadium

Leicester City will erect a statue of late chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha at King Power Stadium following his death in a helicopter crash last month.

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