jeudi 30 avril 2020

Can you name every goal of the month winner in Premier League era?

There's no football, so why not test yourself and try to name every BBC goal of the month winner in the Premier League era?

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Caroline Weir: My best goals, kits, venues and team-mates

Scotland and Manchester City midfielder Caroline Weir reflects on some of her career highlights, including her favourite goals, venues and kits.

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Women's football: Prejudice & abuse 'major issues' - Fifpro

Prejudice towards women playing football is "continuous across many regions of the world", says players' union Fifpro.

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Transfer rumours: Grealish, Sancho, Fekir, Coutinho, Moses, Semedo

Man Utd prefer Grealish over Maddison, Real Madrid and Barcelona join Sancho race, Arsenal to fight AC Milan for Fekir, plus more.

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English Football League: No fans at games until 2021, according to leaked recording

There are concerns fans will not be able to attend games until 2021, according to a leaked recording heard by the BBC.

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Bundesliga must wait after government delays resumption decision

The German Bundesliga must wait until next Wednesday to find out about a possible restart date.

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Chelsea ask foreign players to return to England by Sunday

Chelsea ask their foreign players to return to England by Sunday in case the Premier League resumes soon.

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Glenn Murray: Brighton striker unsure about top-flight return

Brighton striker Glenn Murray says some proposed protocols around the Premier League's return to action are "farcical".

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Ligue 1: Paris St-Germain awarded French title as season finished early

Paris St-Germain are awarded the Ligue 1 title after it was announced the season would not resume because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Newcastle United takeover Q&A: Will Saudi-led takeover pass owners’ and directors’ test?

A potential Saudi Arabian-led takeover of Newcastle United has already drawn huge criticism for the country's human right abuses, but will that matter to the Premier League?

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PFA: Former striker Dave Kitson wants to take charge at organisation

Former Reading, Stoke and Portsmouth striker Dave Kitson says he is "ready, willing and able to lead" the Professional Footballers' Association.

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Blackburn Rovers: Players and senior management agree 'significant' wage deferrals

Blackburn players and the senior management team agree "significant" salary deferrals in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Andrew Cole on 'daily grind' of self-isolation after kidney transplant

Former England striker Andrew Cole speaks about the "daily grind" of self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic, adding that "no day comes easy".

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Premier League restart: Liverpool mayor fears 'farcical' situation

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson says resuming the Premier League is a "non-starter" and fears a "farcical" situation if fans congregate outside Anfield.

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Quiz: Can you identify these 10 stadiums from the EFL?

Can you identify these 10 stadiums from the three divisions that make up the English Football League?

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Gavin Maguire: Ex-Wales defender says having coronavirus 'is your worst fear'

Former Wales defender Gavin Maguire counts himself fortunate to have overcome coronavirus and gone back to work as a hospital porter.

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Tottenham: Harry Kane has recovered from hamstring injury, says Jose Mourinho

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has recovered from his hamstring injury, says Spurs manager Jose Mourinho.

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Andrew Cole: Ex-Manchester United & Newcastle striker says 'no day comes easy'

Ex-Manchester United, Newcastle and England striker Andrew Cole talks about his "daily grind" in shielding from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Project Restart: Ask us your questions about the potential return of sport from coronavirus suspension

Several sports are looking to return after being suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. What do you want to ask?

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Jose Mourinho: How 'special one' changed Chelsea and Premier League

Fifteen years on from leading Chelsea to a first Premier League title, BBC Sport charts Jose Mourinho's impact at Stamford Bridge.

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Jesse Lingard: Can you keep up with his 40-minute workout?

Man Utd's Jesse Lingard presents a 40-minute workout with three rounds of four sets of exercises, including cardio, core and strength - and a bonus round if you can hack it!

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Coronavirus: What is it like being in lockdown thousands of miles from home?

From Italy to India, players from the UK are experiencing lockdown thousands of miles from home. They tell us about the struggles - and their coping strategies.

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Football Focus: Vote for which classic Premier League match highlights are shown

Choose whether you want to watch highlights of Liverpool's 4-3 win over Arsenal or Aston Villa's 3-2 victory at Everton on Football Focus.

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mercredi 29 avril 2020

Transfer rumours: Pochettino, Sane, Sancho, Ndombele, Pedro, Edouard

Newcastle want Pochettino to replace Bruce, Bayern Munich boss calls Sane, Sancho offered number seven shirt by Man Utd, plus more.

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Trevor Cherry: England & Leeds defender dies, aged 72

Ex-England international defender Trevor Cherry dies aged 72, his former club Leeds United confirm.

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Coronavirus could affect international football for 'two or three years'

Coronavirus could impact on the international football calendar for "two or three years", says Lars-Christer Olsson, of Uefa's executive committee.

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SPFL: Rangers' allegations 'unacceptable' - Neil Doncaster

Rangers' "vague allegations" of bullying and coercion by the SPFL are "simply unacceptable," says league chief executive Neil Doncaster.

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Matches at original venues 'present challenges' to emergency services

The national lead for football policing says playing remaining Premier League and EFL fixtures at original venues would "present challenges".

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Millie Bright: Phil Neville's departure as England boss 'a surprise'

England defender Millie Bright says Phil Neville's departure as Lionesses manager "came as a surprise" and that the players are grateful to him.

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Millie Bright: England defender says Neville departure a surprise

Phil Neville's departure as England manager came as a surprise, says Chelsea defender Millie Bright.

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Man Utd to trial barrier seating at Old Trafford for 2020-21 season

Manchester United receive permission to install 1,500 barrier seats - standing with rails - at Old Trafford as a trial measure.

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From the archive: Celtic beat Rangers 5-0 to clinch title

On this day in 2018, Brendan Rodgers' Celtic beat Rangers 5-0 to clinch the Scottish Premiership title.

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La Liga plans training return as soon as possible after government go-ahead

La Liga is working towards its clubs returning to training as soon as possible after being given the green light by the Spanish government.

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Paris St. Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi & Jerome Valcke set for corruption trial

Paris St-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and ex-Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke will be tried in September in a corruption case linked to media rights for Fifa tournaments.

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English Football League: The best teams to grace the Championship and old Division Two

Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest? Kevin Keegan's Newcastle? Who is the best Championship team of all time?

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Dundee not offered 'sweetener' over vote - SPFL chairman Murdoch MacLennan

Dundee were not offered any "sweetener" to change their vote over ending the lower-league season, insists SPFL chairman Murdoch MacLennan.

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Watford sign midfielder Pape Gueye on five-year deal

Watford sign French midfielder Pape Gueye on a five-year deal from Ligue 2 side Le Havre.

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Ligue 1: Neymar & Mbappe's future and how will positions be decided?

Who will qualify for Europe? Who will go down? Could Kylian Mbappe and Neymar leave PSG?

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Peter Crouch podcast: Ramos the serial winner and Walcott under the spotlight

Peter Crouch talks about going head-to-head with Sergio Ramos and Theo Walcott's surprise inclusion in the 2006 World Cup.

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Coronavirus: How women's sport is being affected by coronavirus

Four sports, five stories - how women's sport is being affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Hearts: Scottish Premiership club agree player wage cuts

Hearts are waiting for paperwork to be finalised after reaching agreement with their players over wage cuts.

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MLS: Ally Mackay of Nashville SC recalls Tennessee tornado drama

BBC Scotland speaks to Ally Mackay, whose home was destroyed by a tornado days after his club Nashville SC made its MLS debut.

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Andy Murray has inspired generation, says Scotland & Man City's Weir

Andy Murray "has inspired a whole generation" of Scots to play sport, says Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir.

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Match of the Day: Top 10 podcast - players outside the 'big six'

Our Match of the Day pundits discuss who are the best players to play for teams outside the "big six".

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The strange tale of how Man City conquered Europe - 50 years on

Fifty years to the day since Manchester City won their only European trophy, we find out about a rather unusual moment of glory.

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What was the best Champions League semi-final? Vote for your favourite

On what should be Champions League semi-final week, BBC Sport take a look at some of the best last-four ties and want you to vote for your favourite.

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mardi 28 avril 2020

Khashoggi fiancée calls for Premier League to block Newcastle Saudi takeover

Hatice Cengiz said the Premier League should block the takeover due to the killing of her fiancée.

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Transfer rumours: Pogba, Aubameyang, Ozil, Rice, Van de Beek, Rodriguez

Man Utd to sell Pogba for cut price deal, Arsenal yet to offer Ozil new deal, West Ham to refuse Chelsea offer for Rice, plus more.

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Peter Ridsdale: Former Leeds, Barnsley and Cardiff chairman says Premier League cash needs to flow down pyramid

Former football chairman Peter Ridsdale says there is "no better time than now" to "correct" some of the issues around finances in the sport.

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Franz Beckenbauer: Trial of German football legend on corruption charges ends without verdict

The trial of German football legend Franz Beckenbauer on corruption charges has been ended without a verdict.

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Derby County players and staff agree wage deferral amid coronavirus pandemic

Championship side Derby County say first team players and staff have agreed a "substantial" wage deferral.

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Alan Pardew: Den Haag coach leaves Dutch club after eight games

Former Newcastle and West Ham manager Alan Pardew leaves Dutch side Den Haag after eight games in charge.

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Premier League: Players from European Union will have to go through points-based system under new plans

Players from the European Union will have to go through a points-based system similar that which currently applies to overseas players, under new Premier League proposals.

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Coronavirus and football: Fifa medical chair does not want restart this season

Fifa's chief doctor warns against restarting the interrupted 2019-20 campaign and suggests governing bodies prepare for action next season.

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'Avoid playing competitive football': Fifa medical committee chair speaks out

Belgian doctor Michel D'Hooghe, chair of Fifa's medical committee, says "there are a lot of arguments to say we should not yet play competitive football".

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Alphonso Davies on Bundesliga return and TikTok

Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies talks about the Bundesliga returning and life as a TikTok star.

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Ligue 1 & 2: France's top two divisions will not resume this season

The Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 seasons will not resume after France bans all sporting events, including behind closed doors, until September.

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National League: Number of promotion places 'could be changed'

National League clubs are notified that the number of promotion places across three divisions could be changed due to the coronavirus disruption.

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Uefa asks European Leagues for decision on domestic seasons by 25 May

European leagues are asked to tell Uefa by 25 May whether they want to complete or cancel their seasons.

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FC Isle of Man: Island team's EFL dream on hold amid coronavirus pandemic

It was supposed to be a big year for football on the Isle of Man before the coronavirus pandemic saw the closure of its borders to non-residents.

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50 sport video games that made us - what you loved & what we missed

You choose your favourite titles from BBC Sport's 50 sport video games and suggest those that should have made it.

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Plymouth Argyle: 10-year-old fan in USA sends pocket money to help League Two club

A 10-year-old Plymouth Argyle fan based in the USA sends pocket money to help the club during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Reading Women become first WSL club to furlough players

Reading have become the first club in the Women's Super League to place its players on the government's furlough scheme, BBC Sport understands.

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Michael Robinson: Ex-Liverpool & Republic of Ireland striker dies aged 61

Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland striker Michael Robinson dies at the age of 61.

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Real Madrid, Liverpool, AC Milan? Who are the all-time champions of Europe?

Match of the Day commentator Steve Wilson has a go at working out which team can claim to be the ultimate European champions.

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Premier League: How much can you remember about season so far?

How much can you remember about the Premier League season so far? Take our quiz to find out.

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#GoalsAtHome: Can you recreate this Juan Mata scissor-kick?

For this week's #GoalsAtHome challenge, we want you to stay at home and recreate this stunning scissor-kick from Juan Mata for Manchester United against Liverpool.

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lundi 27 avril 2020

Transfer rumours: Kean, Coutinho, Dembele, Havertz, Sancho

Everton striker Moise Kean could move to Napoli, Barcelona make Coutinho and Dembele available for swap deals, plus more.

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SPFL calls EGM after requisitions from Hearts, Rangers & Stranraer

The Scottish Professional Football League has called an extraordinary meeting for 12 May after requisitions by Rangers, Hearts and Stranraer.

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National League asks for clubs' views on how to conclude season

The National League writes to clubs to invite them to share their views on the feasibility of continuing with the play-offs.

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Reconstruction: Scottish League Two clubs back 14-14-14

Scottish League Two clubs agree to back a 14-14-14 structure - meaning no other reconstruction plan would pass a vote if they stand firm.

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Fifa proposes use of five substitutions to help with fixture congestion

Teams will be given "temporary dispensation" to make five substitutions to help with the congested schedule they could face when the season resumes, says Fifa.

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European football news: No fans at Italian games until 2021? 1bn euro bill to end La Liga?

Experts from Spain and Italy report on how the the coronavirus pandemic is affecting football clubs, players and fans in their countries.

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England internationals in lockdown learning to love their sport again

We talk to three England internationals - Heather Knight, Jill Scott and Lily Owsley - about life in lockdown.

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'Project Restart': Premier League ramps up plans for resuming season

Plans to resume the Premier League season will step up this week in what has been labelled "Project Restart".

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Moise Kean: Everton set to discipline striker for lockdown breach

Everton are likely to fine Moise Kean after he was filmed at a house party in breach of coronavirus guidelines.

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FA Cup: How two friends finished FA Cup odyssey in their living room

A shock in the quarter-finals, a rivalry in the last four and a record-extending 15th title for Arsenal - how Jack and Alex's FA Cup ending plays out on Fifa.

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Footballers that look like you working from home

Here are a few 'work from home' looks you may be able to relate to right now.

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1970 FA Cup final: The most brutal game in English football history

In the week of its 50th anniversary, BBC Sport looks back at the notoriously ferocious 1970 FA Cup final replay between Chelsea and Leeds.

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dimanche 26 avril 2020

Serie A: Teams set to return to individual training on 4 May

Serie A sides will be allowed to return to individual training on 4 May and team training on 18 May as Italy begins to lift its coronavirus lockdown.

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Transfer rumours: Coutinho, Aubameyang, De Gea, Rakitic, Neymar

Philippe Coutinho is turned down by Liverpool and Arsenal pull out of contract talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

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Rangers: Club intend to provide evidence supporting inquiry ahead of SPFL meeting

Rangers say they will produce evidence supporting their push for an independent investigation of the SPFL "well in advance of a general meeting".

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Diogo Jota: Wolves forward believes Premier League will be completed

Wolves and Portugal forward Diogo Jota believes the Premier League will be completed despite the cancellation of some other European leagues because of coronavirus.

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Transfer window: Will more free transfers take place than big-money signings?

European football experts Guillem Balague and Kristof Terreur discuss what deals are in the pipeline and may take place once the season resumes.

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Scott Brown: Celtic captain says title won't be diminished if season called early

Celtic's record-equalling ninth title in a row would not be a lesser achievement if it is secured by default, says captain Scott Brown.

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Alan Pardew: Den Haag manager rubbishes bonus payment claims

Alan Pardew says he will not take a bonus payment for keeping Den Haag up after the Dutch Eredivisie is abandoned.

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When eight teams went down in Scotland's most brutal reconstruction

With league reconstruction on the agenda again, BBC Scotland looks back at 1975, when Scotland's top flight went from 18 teams to 10.

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Match of Their Day: Danny Murphy picks his classic Premier League games

In the latest Match of Their Day with BBC pundits, Danny Murphy selects his three classic Premier League games.

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Who is the greatest British manager?

BBC Sport's chief football writer has made a shortlist of the greatest post-war British managers, now it's turn to vote for the best.

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Match Of Their Day: Danny Murphy admits he regrets leaving Liverpool

Danny Murphy tells Gary Lineker about his departure from boyhood club Liverpool, admitting that he regrets his decision to leave Anfield when he did.

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samedi 25 avril 2020

Moise Kean: Everton 'appalled' at 'lockdown breach' incident

Everton striker Moise Kean is reportedly pictured at a house party - breaching Government coronavirus guidelines.

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Transfer rumours: Aubameyang, Pogba, Ronaldo, Sancho, Neymar, Mbappe

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's father hints at new Arsenal contract on Instagram, while PSG make a bid for Paul Pogba

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Arsenal to open London Colney training ground to players on limited basis

Arsenal's players will be allowed to return to limited training sessions from next week.

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ePremier League: Diogo Jota beats Trent Alexander-Arnold to win Fifa 20 tournament - highlights

Watch highlights as Wolves forward Diogo Jota beats Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold with a golden goal in the final of the ePremier League Invitational Fifa 20 tournament.

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Aston Villa players defer 25% of salaries for four months

Aston Villa’s first-team players, coaches and senior management will defer 25% of their salaries for four months to ease the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Olivier Giroud: Chelsea striker set to sign contract extension

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is set to sign a contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2021.

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Coronavirus and sport: Chelsea's first-team squad will not take pay cut

Chelsea's first-team players will not be taking a pay cut during the coronavirus pandemic, but will "focus on further supporting other charitable causes".

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#GoalsAtHome: Your best attempts at Didier Drogba's FA Cup screamer

Match of the Day's Steve Wilson commentates on your attempts to recreate Didier Drogba's stunning goal in Chelsea's 2012 FA Cup semi-final thrashing of Spurs.

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Match of the Day: Steve Wilson on most memorable commentary moments

Commentator Steve Wilson picks out some of his standout moments from his years working for Match of the Day.

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Coronavirus and sport: Meetings due to take place to discuss restart

Medical directors are due to meet in the coming week to discuss how sport could restart, even if only behind closed doors.

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11 times athletes showed off their skills in their incredible gardens this week

BBC Sport's iam Loftus is back with another episode of Quarantine & Chill and this time it’s a backyard special featuring Roberto Firmino, Paul Pogba and some backyard racing.

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Christian Vieri slices over the bar for Italy v South Korea in 2002

Italy striker Christian Vieri wastes a wonderful chance to win the game in the final moments of normal time during their second-round match against World Cup co-hosts South Korea in 2002.

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Conor Coady: Wolves captain says it's 'tough' playing matches behind closed doors

Wolves captain Conor Coady tells Football Focus' Dan Walker and Dion Dublin that the Premier League season should be finished but that it is "tough" playing games without fans.

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Norwich City defend furlough decision and could lose up to £35m

Norwich City will "stick to their guns" on a decision to furlough non-playing staff and expect to lose up to £35m.

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All eyes on Germany & no non-league matches until 2021? What next for football?

As Uefa attempts to offer some clarity about what next for football, BBC Sport's Simon Stone takes a look at some of the big questions that remain.

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vendredi 24 avril 2020

ePremier League Invitational Fifa 20: I only want a Messi shirt, says Raheem Sterling

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling says the only shirt he wants before he retires is Lionel Messi's.

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ePremier League: Sweaty palms and barking dogs – Sterling and Alexander-Arnold win tense ePL quarter finals

Watch highlights as Raheem Sterling and Trent Alexander-Arnold reach the semi finals on an eventful penultimate day of the ePremier League Invitational Fifa 20 tournament.

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Rangers call for general meeting of SPFL clubs to consider calling vote investigation

Rangers request a general meeting of all 42 SPFL clubs to consider calling an independent investigation into the league's handling of the vote on ending the lower-league season.

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World Cup Rewind - watch England's 2018 last-16 win over Colombia

Penalty joy, Kane's golden touch and some dark arts. Relive England's World Cup 2018 win over Colombia on Sunday on the BBC.

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Coronavirus and sport: Eredivisie cancelled because of pandemic

The top tier of football in the Netherlands is cancelled because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Dundee vote: SPFL-commissioned investigation finds 'no evidence of impropriety'

The SPFL says an inquiry it ordered into Dundee's vote on the resolution to end the lower leagues has found "no evidence of improper behaviour".

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Discussions ongoing to keep EFL transfer window open amid coronavirus crisis

Discussions are ongoing to extend the summer transfer window for EFL clubs until at least the end of January 2021.

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Liverpool: Milner on his best managers, starting out at 16 and Champions League glory

With more than 500 top-flight appearances behind him, two Premier League titles and one Champions League, James Milner talks about his exceptional career.

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Alisson, Neuer, Cech, Harris: How to be a goalkeeper at home - workout tips and challenges from the pros

Alisson Becker, Manuel Neuer, Petr Cech, Ashlyn Harris, Manuel Lajud, Claudio Bravo and Pepe Rein

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How do you solve a problem like the National League?

BBC Sport takes a closer look at how they might solve promotion and relegation in the National League.

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Graeme Jones: Luton Town part company with manager

Championship club Luton Town "come to a mutual agreement" to part company with manager Graeme Jones.

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Newcastle United takeover: Government urged to 'take a role' in proposed deal

The government is urged to "take a role" and "not sit on the bench" in the potential £300m takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi-backed consortium.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: AC Milan striker says statue vandals are 'kindergarten level'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says people who vandalised a statue of him earlier this year are "at kindergarten level" and that his story will "remain forever".

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What does Morgan Day know about Morgan Day?

Oklahoma-based Morgan Day was amazed on Thursday when she started receiving a stream tweets congratulating her on scoring Glentoran's Irish League title-winning goal in 2005.

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Scott Brown: Celtic captain says players want to finish season

Celtic's players want the chance to secure a record-equalling ninth straight Scottish top flight title on the pitch, says captain Scott Brown.

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Alex Scott column: 'We didn't see Phil Neville's philosophy adapt'

In Alex Scott's BBC Sport column, she discusses where it went wrong for departing England manager Phil Neville and who could be his replacement.

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National League board to discuss next steps after ending season

The National League board will meet on Friday to discuss the next steps after the decision to end their regulation season.

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Phil Neville: England women's boss confirms he will leave role in July 2021

Phil Neville says there is "plenty to work on" as it is confirmed he will leave his role as England women's manager in July 2021.

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Peter Crouch podcast: Kasper Schmeichel on Leicester City's greatest achievement

Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel joins Peter Crouch to discuss the club's greatest achievement, and everything that led to it, on the latest episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast.

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England women: Who could replace Phil Neville as Lionesses coach?

With Phil Neville to leave as England's head coach in 2021, BBC Sport take a look at his potential successors and who you think will replace him.

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Coronavirus: How will pandemic affect football's transfer market?

Changing prices and PR considerations - BBC Sport looks at how coronavirus could change clubs' transfer dealings.

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Quarantine Quiz: The Picture Round

The Quarantine quiz is back on Saturday night, with Stuart Broad and Mollie King as co-hosts, and here's a bonus round to get you in the mood.

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MOTDx: Liverpool's James Milner shows off core strength in 'plank-off' with Timbsy

MOTDx's Michael Timbs interviews Liverpool's James Milner with a series quick-fire questions while they both take part in a 'plank-off'. There was only ever going to be one winner.

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jeudi 23 avril 2020

Jose Mourinho & David Moyes volunteer to help deliver fruit & vegetables

Premier League managers David Moyes and Jose Mourinho volunteer to deliver fruit and vegetables during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Phil Neville: England Women need 'experienced manager' to replace departing boss, says Rachel Brown-Finnis

England need a more experienced manager to replace Phil Neville, says former Lionesses goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis.

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Jose Mourinho takes dizzy penalty for Big Night In challenge

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho takes a dizzy penalty for the BBC's Big Night In challenge.

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ePremier League: Shocks and plenty of goals in last 16 of Fifa tournament

There are plenty of goals and some shocks as the quarter-final line-up for the ePremier League Invitational Fifa 20 tournament is finalised.

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May return for German clubs? Mbappe only worth 40m? Latest European news

Experts from France and Germany report on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting football clubs and players in their countries.

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Wayne Rooney: Derby captain not leading player wage deferral rebellion, says spokesperson

Ex-England captain Wayne Rooney is not leading a player rebellion at Derby over wage deferral talks, his spokesman tells BBC Sport.

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Gary Hoffman set to be named Premier League chairman

Gary Hoffman is set to be named the new chairman of the Premier League at a shareholder meeting on Friday.

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Scottish Premiership: Uefa paves way for SPFL to call top flight

Uefa paves the way for the Scottish Premiership season to be called by outlining reasons for ending campaigns including "insurmountable economic problems" or a ban on sports events.

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Eric Dier: Tottenham midfielder charged by FA after confronting fan

Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier is charged by the Football Association after he climbed over seats to confront a fan in March.

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Liverpool v Atletico Madrid: Mayor calls for inquiry amid coronavirus concerns

The mayor of Liverpool City Region calls for an investigation into whether Liverpool v Atletico Madrid should have taken place on 11 March.

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Arsenal speak to players after quartet break social distancing guidelines

Arsenal have spoken to all their players after Alexandre Lacazette, David Luiz, Nicolas Pepe and Granit Xhaka were pictured breaking social distancing guidelines.

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Uefa set for sporting merit qualification method for European competitions

Uefa will use sporting merit rather club coefficient to decide on qualification for next season’s European competitions if domestic leagues cannot finish because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Michael O'Neill: 'Seeing Northern Ireland play will hit me the hardest', says Stoke City boss

Michael O'Neill believes that leaving the Northern Ireland manager's job will not sink in until he watches his country play under a new boss.

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League One & League Two clubs write to EFL over salary cap introduction

Clubs in League One and League Two write to the English Football League asking for salary caps to be introduced next season.

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Dominic Matteo: Former Liverpool defender fully recovered from brain tumour

Former Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo says he has now fully recovered after treatment for a brain tumour.

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Hibernian: New home shirt to bear 'Thank you NHS' logo

Hibernian's new home shirt will bear the words "Thank you NHS" next season as part of the club's fundraising drive.

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Tottenham's Jan Vertonghen 'more coveted' as a free agent

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen says he would be "more coveted" as a free agent during the coronavirus and hints at a move this summer.

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Women's European Championship: Uefa move tournament to July 2022

The postponed 2021 Women's European Championship will take place from 6-31 July 2022, Uefa confirms.

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Quiz: Can you identify these revamped stadiums?

Numerous clubs have decided to spruce up their home over the years rather than build new grounds. Can you name these 11 revamped stadiums?

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Norman Hunter: Leeds to name stand after club legend who died from coronavirus

Leeds United are to rename a stand at Elland Road in honour of club legend Norman Hunter, who died from coronavirus.

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Drive-through test centres & 20,000 tests - how the Bundesliga plan to start playing in May

The Bundesliga is hoping to return to action behind closed doors next month, but what challenges does it face to make it reality?

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Football Focus vote: Man Utd 3-3 Southampton or Tottenham 4-5 Arsenal

Vote for which classic Premier League match you want to watch on Football Focus.

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mercredi 22 avril 2020

Phil Neville: England women's boss to leave role

Phil Neville is to leave role as England women's manager next summer.

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Transfer rumours: Neymar, Cavani, Mbappe, James, Karius, Partey, Bolasie

Neymar to take pay cut to force Barcelona move, Beckham wants James, Newcastle eye Cavani, Karius to join Wolves, plus more.

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Champions League and Europa League finals likely to be played in August

The Champions League and Europa League look increasingly likely to be played exclusively in August after more talks about the remainder of the 2019-20 season on Wednesday.

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Sterling beats Zaha and Gomes thrashes James - ePremier League Invitational day two

Raheem Sterling beats Wilfried Zaha and Andre Gomes thrashes Reece James on day two of the ePremier League Invitational Fifa 20 tournament.

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Gareth Bale and wife Emma donate £500k to Welsh health charity

Gareth Bale and his wife Emma donate £500,000 to the charitable arm of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to boost funds during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Premier League matches could be free-to-air once season restarts

The Premier League "considering" making some behind-closed-doors fixtures available free-to-air when the season restarts, the culture secretary says.

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Romelu Lukaku apologises for Inter Milan coronavirus claim

Romelu Lukaku apologises to Inter Milan after claiming 23 out of 25 players had suffered coronavirus symptoms in January.

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Fifa 20 ePremier League Tournament: 'Sweaty' controversy in Wilfried Zaha v Raheem Sterling nine-goal thriller

Raheem Sterling and Wilfried Zaha play out a nine-goal thriller in the ePremier League Invitational tournament.

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Phil Neville: England women's boss' future to be revealed on Thursday

Phil Neville's future as England women's manager is set to be revealed on Thursday after dates for the delayed European Championship are confirmed.

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Aberdeen ask clubs to delay ending season and consider completing campaign

Aberdeen want to delay any decision on finalising Premiership league positions until the club undertakes a feasibility study on completing 2019-20 fixtures.

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Auchinleck Talbot awarded Scottish junior title despite being 12 points off top

Auchinleck Talbot have been awarded the West Region Scottish junior title despite sitting third when football was suspended.

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Michael O'Neill: Stoke City boss leaves role as NI manager

Michael O'Neill permanently leaves his role as Northern Ireland manager after eight years.

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National League clubs vote to end season immediately

Clubs vote to end the National League season, with promotion and relegation outcomes still to be decided.

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Peter Crouch podcast: Jamie Carragher’s shove & Crouchy the dog

Peter Crouch was asked questions by listeners in this week's podcast - and some of his answers truly delivered.

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Southend United: PFA 'extremely disappointed' by decision to furlough players

The Professional Footballers' Association says it is "extremely disappointed" by Southend United's decision to furlough players.

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Roberto Martinez: Catastrophic if coronavirus means season is not completed

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez warns there could be "catastrophic" consequences for clubs across Europe if domestic seasons are not completed.

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Man Utd quiz: Name every player from Sir Alex Ferguson's Premier League title wins

Can you name all 128 players who made at least one appearance under Sir Alex Ferguson in his title-winning seasons?

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MOTD podcast: Rank your top 10 most bonkers Premier League moments

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright debate the Premier League's top 10 most bonkers moments and you can rank yours too.

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‘Despondent and disillusioned’ – helping struggling players during lockdown

After working as mentor and fitness coach for more than 5,000 players, Wayne Richardson talks about the challenges footballers are facing in lockdown.

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Robin van Persie scores volley in hat-trick to clinch Man Utd's 20th league title

Watch Robin van Persie score a spectacular volley on the way to a hat-trick against Aston Villa that clinches Manchester United's 20th league title.

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Steven Gerrard, Sergio Aguero & Troy Deeney in Quarantine & Chill

BBC Sport's Liam Loftus looks at how football stars including Steven Gerrard and Serigo Aguero are 'working from home' during lockdown.

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mardi 21 avril 2020

Transfer rumours: Coutinho, Sancho, Werner, Bale, Karius, Jimenez

Chelsea are close to signing Philippe Coutinho and Jadon Sancho has been targeted by Manchester United... again, plus more.

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ePremier League Invitational Fifa 20 tournament: 23 goals on day one

Neal Maupay and Phillip Billing are among the big winners on day one of the Premier League Invitational Fifa 20 tournament.

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National Tea Day: David Luiz and Harry Winks show off their teabag trick shots

BBC Sport brings you some tasty trick shots from the like of David Luiz and Harry Winks, as well as one former England star who probably didn't take part.

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Amnesty International warns Premier League over Newcastle takeover

The Premier League "risks becoming a patsy" unless it looks at a potential takeover of Newcastle United, according to Amnesty International.

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Charlton Athletic Supporters' Trust says club's 'very existence' is 'under threat'

A fans' organisation says the "very existence" of Charlton Athletic is "under threat", with a takeover yet to be ratified.

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Euro 2020 play-offs likely to take place in October - Football Association of Ireland

The Football Association of Ireland says the Euro 2020 play-off semi-finals are likely to take place in October, with the final in November.

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League Two clubs committed to ending season but questions remain

League Two clubs remain committed to finishing the 2019-20 season, but questions remain over their ability to achieve it.

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Sean Dyche: No need for full pre-season says Burnley manager

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says his players would not need a full pre-season regime to return to playing Premier League football.

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Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko: Tottenham players filmed training together

Tottenham Hotspur will talk to Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko after the pair trained together despite the coronavirus restrictions.

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Uefa says some leagues could be cancelled 'in special cases'

Uefa suggests some domestic league and cup competitions could be cancelled “in special cases” because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Women's European Championship: Uefa to confirm tournament moved to July 2022

Uefa is set to announce that the postponed 2021 Women's European Championship will take place from 6-31 July 2022.

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Pescara football club adopts Italian boy's shirt design

A six-year-old wins a competition to design Pescara football club's shirt for next season.

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Manchester United: Brandon Williams tackling his dog and cooking lessons during lockdown

Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna reveals how the club's staff are staying in contact with the squad during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Barcelona: Sponsor to name Nou Camp for coronavirus funds

Barcelona are to give a sponsor naming rights to the Nou Camp for the first time and donate all the revenue to fighting coronavirus.

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Sam Finley: Accrington Stanley midfielder gets eight-game ban for abusing opponent

Accrington's Sam Finley is suspended for eight games after using abusive language towards an opponent.

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SPFL: How would Scottish football fans reconstruct the league?

BBC Scotland asked you for suggestions on how to restructure the leagues, so we go through some of the options you gave us.

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Jordan Nobbs: Arsenal Women midfielder signs new deal

England midfielder Jordan Nobbs extends her contract with Women's Super League side Arsenal.

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Coronavirus will not affect $1bn investment in women's game - Fifa

Women’s football will still benefit from investment worth $1bn (£804m) despite the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, says Fifa.

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Manchester United beat Tottenham in 2018 FA Cup semi-final - Ander Herrera scores winner

Ander Herrera seals a comeback win for Manchester United against Tottenham in their 2018 FA Cup semi-final.

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The most iconic Premier League goal celebrations ever

BBC Sport looks at 20 iconic Premier League celebrations - and you can choose your favourite at the bottom of the page.

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#GoalsAtHome: Can you recreate this amazing Didier Drogba goal?

For this week's #GoalsAtHome challenge, stay at home and recreate this stunner from Didier Drogba in Chelsea's 2012 FA Cup semi-final thrashing of Tottenham.

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OFC Pirin Blagoevgrad: The Bulgarian team being driven by British influence

A little-known Bulgarian team has big ambitions - and there is a group of Britons driving their dream on and off the field.

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Quiz: Who's the best when they stay at home?

In these unprecedented times we all know the best advice is to stay at home and stay safe - but which teams and players are best among home comforts?

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lundi 20 avril 2020

Coronavirus: Liverpool v Atletico Madrid virus link an 'interesting hypothesis'

A government adviser says speculation over a possible link between coronavirus cases in Liverpool and the club's Champions League match with Atletico Madrid last month is an "interesting hypothesis".

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Coronavirus: Football must think creatively in response to pandemic, says Fleetwood chairman

Football in England must think creatively or risk dire consequences, including potential civil war within clubs, says Fleetwood chairman Andy Pilley.

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Gossip: Kane, Sancho, Mbappe, Partey, Aubameyang, Rodriguez

Manchester United can no longer afford Harry Kane, while Kylian Mbappe's value has dropped significantly.

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Andres Iniesta: The Unexpected Hero - five things we learned

Andres Iniesta is an old romantic, his goal sparked a baby boom and his son is best mates with David Villa's, reveals a new documentary.

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Coronavirus: Arsenal players and coaches take 12.5% cut to wages

Arsenal's first-team players and head coach Mikel Arteta take a 12.5% pay cut to assist the club during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Chris Wilder: Sheffield United boss agrees to pay deferral

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder and chief executive Stephen Bettis agree partial pay and bonus deferrals “to assist the club’s cash flow issues” during the coronavirus pandemic.

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League Two clubs to discuss concerns over ability to complete season on Tuesday

League Two clubs will meet on Tuesday amid growing concerns over their ability to complete the season.

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Tanya Oxtoby: Bristol City Women boss can see 'signs' of depression in players

Bristol City Women boss Tanya Oxtoby says she can see "signs" some players are struggling with anxiety and depression.

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Coronavirus: Uefa update due on Tuesday on plans to finish season

Uefa will provide an update on plans to finish the 2019-20 season to all 55 national associations at a video conference on Tuesday.

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Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Man Utd amend season ticket plans

Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Man Utd amend season ticket plans because of the uncertainty over the 2020-21 campaign.

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FA launches ACL injuries audit in women's football

The FA launches an audit and forms an advisory group to study anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, to address why the problem is more common in female footballers.

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Nicola Sturgeon: Fans at football unlikely 'any time soon' - First Minister

Scottish football should not expect to hold matches in front of fans "any time soon", says Nicola Sturgeon.

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Troy Deeney salutes Jordan Henderson & James Milner for #PlayersTogether

Watford captain Troy Deeney tells MOTDx's Josh Denzel how Liverpool's Jordan Henderson and James Milner were the driving force behind the #PlayersTogether initiative.

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Jean-Philippe Gbamin: Everton midfielder has had to be 'reined in' during rehab

Everton's Jean-Philippe Gbamin has had to be "reined in" at times during his recovery from thigh surgery, says the club's physio.

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Laporte: Manchester City defender buys Olympic outfit via charity auction and returns to family

Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte buys the 2012 Olympic outfit worn by late boxer Alexis Vastine at a charity auction and then returns it to his family.

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Premier League relegation: Who's been best worst team?

Chris Sutton has billed Norwich City as the best team to be bottom of the Premier League - who else can compete for the title?

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Pat Bonner: Former Celtic & Republic of Ireland goalkeeper picks his best XI

Pat Bonner picks his star studded XI from his time at Celtic and playing with the Republic of Ireland team.

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Inverness CT 3-2 Celtic: Smelling Van Dijk & a naked bus trip home

Those involved reflect on Inverness Caledonian Thistle's shock Scottish Cup semi-final win over Celtic five years ago.

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My Sporting Hero: Scotland defender Jen Beattie on Roger Federer

Scotland defender Jen Beattie tells BBC Scotland why tennis icon Roger Federer is her sporting hero.

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Liverpool two wins from title: Times teams were denied by unexpected events

It remains possible that Liverpool's record-breaking season may not end with them being confirmed as champions. We look at times when teams were denied their crowning glory.

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dimanche 19 avril 2020

Transfer rumours: Kane, Bale, Neymar, Lacazette, Dembele, Havertz

Juventus eye Tottenham's Harry Kane, Real Madrid to sell Gareth Bale, new PSG deal for Neymar, plus more.

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Coronavirus and sport: Watford set to agree wage deferrals with players

Watford are set to become the third Premier League club to agree wage deferrals with their first team squad.

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Man City: Kluiverth Aguilar, 16, agrees to join in 2021

Manchester City agree a deal to sign 16-year-old Peruvian defender Kluiverth Aguilar from Alianza Lima.

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Coronavirus and sport: Danish club plan football drive-in

With games in Denmark set to resume behind closed doors, one club has come up with an ingenious idea - drive-in football.

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Coronavirus: Chinese Super League team return home to Wuhan after 104 days abroad

Chinese Super League team Wuhan Zall make an emotional homecoming after being unable to return for three months because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus lockdown: 'A superb gesture' - Roma players volunteer to forgo four months' salary

Roma players have volunteered to forgo four months’ salary to help the club financially during the coronavirus pandemic.

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SPFL: Les Gray labels bullying claim at board as 'nonsense'

The SPFL's Les Gray rejects claims the board bullied or coerced clubs ahead of the vote to end the lower league season.

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Wayne Rooney: England and Manchester United's record goalscorer says he was not a 'natural'

England and Manchester United's record-breaking goalscorer Wayne Rooney says he should have scored more career goals despite never being a "natural" finisher.

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Match of Their Day: Ian Wright picks his classic games

Former Arsenal and Crystal Palace striker Ian Wright picks his classic Premier League games.

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Match Of Their Day: Ian Wright relives the game that changed his life

Ian Wright tells Gary Lineker about the game that changed his life, coming back from a broken leg to score twice and take Crystal Palace tantalisingly close to winning the FA Cup final in 1990.

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samedi 18 avril 2020

Ben White: Five-year-old fan offers pocket money to make loan deal at Leeds permanent

Five-year-old Daniel Auton asks Brighton if they would make Ben White's loan deal at Leeds permanent and offers his pocket money.

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Premier League clubs shouldn't be relegated if season isn't completed - Brighton owner

Brighton owner Tony Bloom says he cannot see how clubs can be relegated from the Premier League if the season is not completed.

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Transfer rumours: Sancho, Vidal, Mari, Mbappe, Edouard, Disasi

Borussia Dortmund plan Sancho pay rise, Newcastle consider Vidal bid, Mari wants to stay at Arsenal, plus more.

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Premier League: Ian Wright says people wrong to 'have a go' over restart

The Premier League should not be criticised for discussing how the season should be concluded, says former England striker Ian Wright.

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SPFL: Aberdeen 'burning £1m a month' during lockdown - Dave Cormack

Aberdeen are "burning £1m a month" and need SPFL leadership during the lockdown, says Dons chairman Dave Cormack.

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Hearts: Owner Ann Budge wants reconstruction done in three weeks

Hearts owner Ann Budge says "speed is of the essence" if reconstruction has a "fighting chance" of being agreed.

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Premier League: The youngsters who have shone in 2019-20

BBC Sport picks an XI of Premier League players who have impressed that were aged 21 or younger at the start of the season.

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#GoalsAtHome: Gerard Deulofeu's FA Cup worldie - your attempts at recreating it

Steve Wilson commentates on your attempts to recreate Gerard Deulofeu's amazing curler in last year's FA Cup semi-final for this week's #GoalsAtHome challenge.

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vendredi 17 avril 2020

BBC Sport: What's on this weekend

The majority of live sport might be on hold but there is plenty of action available across the BBC this weekend.

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Transfer rumours: Mane, Neymar, Pogba, Buffon

Mane "won't stay at Liverpool forever", Barcelona prepare for Neymar bid, Pogba expected to stay at Man Utd, plus more.

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Women's Super League: Proposal could see season finished in six weeks at central base

The Women's Super League season could be completed over a six-week period, behind closed doors at one central base.

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Norman Hunter: Eddie Gray tribute to 'truly great' Leeds team-mate who has died aged 76

Former Leeds United winger Eddie Gray pays tribute to his "truly great" and "iconic" team-mate Norman Hunter, who has died aged 76.

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Emma Hayes says WSL should resume when men's game does

Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes says the Women's Super League should resume when the men's professional game does.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea Women boss calls for help to tackle domestic abuse

Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes wants victims of domestic abuse to know "they are not alone".

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Coronavirus: Premier League clubs committed to completing season with no date set

Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the season without a deadline set for when play must resume.

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English Football League plans to stream all remaining games online

The English Football League plans to make all games available for online streaming once the season restarts.

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Quarantine Quiz: The picture round

The Quarantine Quiz is back on Saturday, with MOTDx presenter and Radio 1 DJ Reece Parkinson as a co-host. Why not try our bonus round to get you in the mood?

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Arsenal players set to agree pay cut with Champions League incentive

Arsenal players are set to be the first in the Premier League to agree to a pay cut after being offered Champions League qualification incentives.

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SPFL: £1.8m end-of-season payments distributed to clubs

More than £1.8m has started to be released to cash-strapped lower league clubs after the season was called early, the SPFL confirms.

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Norman Hunter: Leeds United legend dies after contracting coronavirus

Leeds United great Norman Hunter dies in hospital aged 76 after contracting coronavirus.

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Lubomir Moravcik: Celtic attacker's remarkable Old Firm derby debut

Mark Burchill recollects his first glimpses of Lubomir Moravcik's talents for Celtic as Sportscene Classics features the Slovak's Old Firm debut on Friday.

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FA Cup: Stoke thump Bolton 5-0 to reach first ever final

Watch highlights as Stoke turn on the style to beat Bolton 5-0 in 2011 and reach their first ever FA Cup final.

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Coronavirus: 'Spike' in footballers seeking mental health support, says PFA

There has been a rise in the number of footballers in England seeking mental health support during the coronavirus lockdown.

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#PlayersTogether: James Maddison says initiative 'handled brilliantly' by captains

Leicester City's James Maddison tells Football Focus that the #PlayersTogether initiative to distribute funds to the NHS was "handled brilliantly" by Premier League club captains.

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Ten times Phil McNulty got his football predictions very wrong

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty revisits some of the times he has got his football predictions very wrong.

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Premier League quiz: Can you name all players in a PFA team of the year?

Can you name the 162 players who have been named in a PFA team of the year since the Premier Lague began? You have 30 minutes.

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jeudi 16 avril 2020

Transfer rumours: Bellingham, Grealish, Rodriguez, Brozovic

Manchester United want 16-year-old Birmingham midfielder, Everton consider move for Jack Grealish, plus more.

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National League clubs split on vote to end the season

National League clubs are split on whether to vote to end the regular season without playing games that were scheduled up to 25 April.

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Rangers say SPFL vote can't be taken seriously

Rangers say "no fair-minded person" can take the SPFL's vote to curtail the lower leagues in Scotland seriously.

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Coronavirus: Women's football could be hit much harder than men's, Fifpro warns

Women's football could be hit much harder by coronavirus than the men's game, warns world players' union Fifpro.

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Champions League final: Uefa plans for final on 29 August

Uefa is working to plans that would see the Champions League final end the 2019-20 season on 29 August.

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Wigan Athletic: Players to defer part of wages for three months amid coronavirus

Wigan’s first-team players and senior staff agree to defer part of their wages for three months due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Dexter Blackstock: Former striker using company to source and supply PPE

Retired striker Dexter Blackstock is using his company to help people donate PPE to frontline staff dealing with coronavirus.

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How do you celebrate a lockdown league title?

BBC Scotland takes a look at how Dundee United, Raith Rovers and Cove Rangers celebrated their title success after Wednesday's SPFL announcement.

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Partick Thistle decide not to take legal action after SPFL plan relegates them

Partick Thistle say they will take no legal action on the SPFL's resolution to end the lower-league seasons in Scotland, despite believing they have the option to do so.

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Norman Hunter: Leeds legend 'fighting coronavirus hard' but 'severely unwell'

Ex-England and Leeds defender Norman Hunter remains "severely unwell" with coronavirus but is "fighting incredibly hard".

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These face-swaps from Patrice Evra are everything

Patrice Evra has been putting his skills to use during lockdown.

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Racism and football: 'It's more powerful when white players and fans speak out'

New Kick It Out chairman Sanjay Bhandari talks about experiencing "tourist racism" and how prejudice "hurts everyone" in the game.

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Steven Gerrard says SPFL vote 'a mess' and repeats Rangers call for investigation

The SPFL's handling of the vote to curtail the lower leagues has been an "absolute mess" and needs investigating, says Steven Gerrard.

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Premier League clubs to discuss a possible 30 June deadline to the season

Premier League clubs will discuss the option of a 30 June deadline on the 2019-20 season at a meeting on Friday.

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Hearts: Ann Budge angry at SPFL vote outcome

Hearts owner Ann Budge says she has been left "angry" by the the SPFL vote result that threatens to relegate them from the Scottish Premiership.

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Arsenal’s Robin van Persie scores twice and receives elbow against Blackburn in FA Cup

Robin van Persie suffers an elbow to the face after scoring a late double to seal Arsenal’s place in the 2005 FA Cup final.

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Vote for which classic match you watch on Football Focus

Vote for which classic Premier League match you want to watch on Football Focus

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That Peter Crouch Podcast Quiz

You've listened to the show now test your memory by playing the That Peter Crouch Podcast quiz.

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mercredi 15 avril 2020

Transfer rumours: Sane, Giroud, Havertz, Rojo, Lallana

Sane set for Bayern Munich, Havertz open to Liverpool move, Giroud open to pay cut to seal Inter move, plus more.

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Newcastle United takeover Q&A: Who are the main people involved in the potential deal?

As a group of investors move closer to buying Newcastle United, BBC Sports looks at the people involved in the potential takeover deal.

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Coronavirus and football: 'Impossible to know' when restart will be

Football will "no doubt" return behind closed doors but it is "impossible" to know when that will be, according to a body for major leagues.

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Borussia Monchengladbach fans can buy cut-outs for stadium

Borussia Monchengladbach fans will be able to show their support if the Bundesliga resumes behind closed doors - with cut-outs of themselves in the stadium.

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Quiz: How well do you know George Best's Northern Ireland career?

Test your knowledge of the legendary Belfast winger's international career with our 10-question quiz.

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Dundee confirm intention to vote against SPFL plans

Dundee confirm it was their intention to vote against the SPFL's proposals to call a halt to the Scottish league season.

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Match of the Day: Top 10 podcast - best European imports

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright debate who the greatest Premier League European imports are - and you can rank your top 10 too.

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SPFL board to meet as Dundee hold talks over reconstruction & vote

The SPFL board plan to meet again later on Wednesday as Dundee continue to withhold their discuss vote on calling an end to the Scottish season.

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Arsenal executive team to waive part of salary amid coronavirus crisis

Arsenal's executive team will waive more than a third of their salaries over the next 12 months in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Hillsborough: Minute's silence to mark anniversary of disaster

A final memorial service to those who died has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Jimmy Greaves: Former England striker leaves hospital

Former Tottenham and England striker Jimmy Greaves is released from hospital after being treated for an unspecified illness.

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Mark Palios: Tranmere chairman expects 'double figure' EFL insolvencies

Ex-Football Association CEO Mark Palios says a "double figure" number of EFL clubs could go into insolvency because of coronavirus.

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Celtic v Copenhagen: Michael Santos banned for three games

FC Copenhagen's Michael Santos has been given a three-match ban by Uefa for "assaulting another person" during his side's Europa League win over Celtic.

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Quarantine and Chill: 10 of our favourite clips from footballers in isolation

Liam Loftus is back with another episode of ‘Quarantine & Chill’ and this episode is a football special.

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On This Day: Chelsea's Juan Mata scores controversial FA Cup semi-final goal against Spurs

Watch Juan Mata score a controversial goal as Chelsea hammer Tottenham 5-1 in their 2012 FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

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Iconic football shirts: Vote for your favourite

We've picked out 20 of the most iconic football kits of years gone by - now it's time to vote for your favourite.

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Zidane or Ronaldo? Crouch ranks the game's greats - and have your say

In the first That Peter Crouch Podcast of a new series, Crouchy has to put five legends of the game in order of who was best.

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Premier League season: What should happen next? BBC pundits have their say

A festival of football and average points are among the suggestions for getting the Premier League season finished - BBC pundits explore the options.

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Transfer rumours: Griezmann, Martinez, Kane, Coutinho, Niguez, Aguero, Haaland

Inter will want Griezmann for Martinez, Real Madrid target Chelsea's Kante, Man Utd keen on Niguez, plus more.

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mardi 14 avril 2020

Kenny Dalglish: Coronavirus recovery going well for Liverpool legend

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish is "starting to get moany so we know he's getting better", says Kelly Cates after her father contracted coronavirus.

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Bournemouth reverse furlough decision

Bournemouth reverse their decision to furlough staff members, the Premier League club announces.

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England Women: Lionesses donate to #PlayersTogether to help NHS during coronavirus pandemic

England Women's football squad donate to the #PlayersTogether initiative - a fund set up by Premier League players to support the NHS and other frontline staff during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Newcastle United takeover deal worth £300m 'close'

A Newcastle United takeover is very close after new documents show that owner Mike Ashley has entered into a charge agreement with potential buyer Amanda Staveley.

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Dundee: Positive talks held but no SPFL vote stance

Dundee say they have held "positive discussions involving league reconstruction but have not clarified if they will vote to end the season now.

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EFL & PFA proposal could see up to 25% of players' wages deferred in April

The EFL and PFA propose that clubs may defer up to 25% of players' wages in April because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Marouane Fellaini leaves hospital after coronavirus treatment

Former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini leaves hospital in China and says the "hardest part is behind me".

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Dundee's 'no' vote should stand, say Partick Thistle

Partick Thistle say they have received legal advice that Dundee's retracted vote should stand, meaning the SPFL's resolution on ending the lower-league season fails.

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Coronavirus: What is the state of play in Europe’s major leagues?

When are we likely to see football return in France, Germany, Italy and Spain?

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Paul Pogba v Graeme Souness: Man Utd midfielder responds to criticism

Graeme Souness is a long-term critic of Paul Pogba - but now, the Manchester United midfielder has had his say.

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Ivan Rakitic: Barcelona midfielder insists he’s 'not a sack of potatoes'

Ivan Rakitic has found a unique way to criticise Barcelona's treatment of him.

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Odsonne Edouard: The making of Celtic's burgeoning French striker

France youth coach Jean-Claude Giuntini tells BBC Scotland about his part in the development of Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard.

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Coronavirus: Gambling addicts 'at greater risk during lockdown'

Gambling addicts could at greater risk during the coronavirus pandemic despite the lack of top-level sport, says the UK's leading charity for problem gamblers.

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Scottish football: SPFL board meeting to be held as Dundee vote looms

The SPFL will hold a board meeting on Tuesday with the hope of clarity from Dundee over their decisive league vote.

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Quiz: Name the footballers to have sported these outlandish hairstyles

Mullets, perms and ponytails - name the footballers to have sported these outlandish haircuts.

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'Clubs at every level are at risk' - the financial nightmare facing football

With English football suspended indefinitely, BBC Sport's Simon Stone takes a closer look at the financial implications on the game.

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Women's FA Cup: Chelsea’s Magdalena Eriksson scores injury-time own goal against Man City

Magdalena Eriksson scores an injury-time own goal to gift Manchester City victory against Chelsea in their 2019 Women's FA Cup semi-final.

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#GoalsAtHome: Can you recreate Gerard Deulofeu's amazing curler?

For this week's #GoalsAtHome challenge, we want you to recreate an amazing goal from Watford's Gerard Deulofeu in their FA Cup semi-final win over Wolves.

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lundi 13 avril 2020

Key unanswered questions over SPFL vote

BBC Scotland looks at the key issues regarding the SPFL's voting chaos and asks what next for Scottish football?

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Transfer rumours: Mbappe, Haaland, Sancho, Torres, Ighalo, Onana

Real Madrid plan Haaland and Mbappe moves, Borussia Dortmund want Torres, Ighalo will have to take pay cut for Man Utd switch, plus more.

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Fran Kirby: England striker on recovery from illness

England and Chelsea forward Fran Kirby says she contemplated telling her managers she was "done" with football after being diagnosed with pericarditis.

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James Ward-Prowse says Southampton players wanted to 'repay' community

Southampton vice-captain James Ward-Prowse says the players wanted to help the club and "repay" the local community when taking wage deferrals.

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Gianluca Vialli: Ex-Chelsea striker and manager gets pancreatic cancer all-clear

Former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli is given the all-clear from pancreatic cancer.

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Leaked Whatsapps, missing votes & bullying claims - SPFL's five days of chaos

After five days of claim and counterclaim, rumour and innuendo, BBC Scotland attempts to summarise the chaos that has unfolded in Scottish football.

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Healy, McAuley and Espana '82 - Northern Ireland's 10 greatest moments

From the 1958 World Cup to Euro 2016, football statistician Marshall Gillespie collates his 10 best Northern Ireland performances from the archives.

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Tottenham Hotspur reverse furlough decision for non-playing staff

Tottenham reverse their decision to use the government's furlough scheme for some non-playing staff during the coronavirus crisis following criticism from supporters.

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Jade Moore: Marta and humidity offer England star 'fresh challenge' at Orlando Pride

England's Jade Moore explains the factors behind her decision to join Orlando Pride, including the chance to play with Marta.

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Premier League: How you predicted the table will finish at the end of the season

Liverpool to win their first Premier League title, but where will the other teams finish? Here's your top-flight table predictions

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Italian Football Federation hopes to test players for coronavirus in May before season restart

The Italian Football Federation hopes players can be tested for coronavirus at the start of May to prepare for the season to restart.

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Quiz: How much do you know about the 24 Championship teams?

Test your knowledge of the past 10 years at the 24 clubs in the Championship... or just try your club's quiz if you'd prefer!

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Steven Thompson: Former Scotland striker & BBC pundit picks his greatest XI

Former Scotland striker Steven Thompson picks the greatest XI of his former team-mates.

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Harry Kane: Tottenham will not sell striker to domestic rival this summer

Tottenham do not intend to let England striker Harry Kane leave the club this summer and will not sell to a domestic rival.

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FA Cup: Arsenal's David Seaman makes super save against Sheffield United

Watch Arsenal’s David Seaman make an incredible save to deny Sheffield United's Paul Peschisolido during their FA Cup semi-final in 2002.

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Dundee attempted to vote says SPFL as Rangers dispute continues

The SPFL say they received a voting slip from Dundee on their ballot to curtail the lower leagues, but only after the club emailed to say their vote should not be considered as cast.

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FA Cup: Vote for which past FA Cup semi-final is shown again on BBC

BBC Sport has picked out some of the best FA Cup semi-finals of the last five years so now it's up to you to select your favourite and we will show the winner again in full.

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FA Cup: Chesterfield 3-3 Middlesbrough - when Spireites almost made history

Chesterfield almost became the first third tier side to reach the FA Cup, three players from that side tell BBC Sport their stories from the incredible run.

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dimanche 12 avril 2020

Transfer rumours: Sancho, Ndombele, Rodriguez, Mertens, Mkhitaryan

Sancho not interested in Chelsea, Barcelona favourites to sign Ndombele, Chelsea to make second Mertens bid, plus more.

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'Peter Bonetti - Chelsea's 'cat' with brilliant athleticism and flamboyance'

Peter Bonetti, who has died aged 78, was one of the outstanding post-war goalkeepers, writes BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Peter Bonetti: Former Chelsea and England goalkeeper dies aged 78

Former Chelsea and England goalkeeper Peter Bonetti dies at the age of 78 after a long-term illness.

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Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor urges clubs to trust SPFL board and come together

Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor has urged clubs to come together to avoid years of "recrimination" following the SPFL vote saga.

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Match of Their Day: Jermaine Jenas picks his classic Premier League games

Former Newcastle and Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas picks his classic Premier League games

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WSL players during lockdown - quizzes, DJ sets & bedtime stories

During the coronavirus lockdown, WSL players have been keeping fit and entertained with some creative ideas on social media and at home.

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Liverpool: Sir Kenny Dalglish released from hospital after positive coronavirus test

Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish is released from hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Can you spot the differences in our Easter teaser?

Get your game face on and see if you can spot the differences in our Easter-themed football pictures.

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'He's got a yellow card!' - Paul Gacoigne's World Cup semi-final tears

BBC Sport looks back at England's 1990 World Cup semi-final against West Germany, when a yellow card reduced Paul Gascoigne to tears.

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FA Cup: Arsenal’s Per Mertesacker scores equaliser after conceding penalty against Wigan

Watch defender Per Mertesacker redeem himself after conceding a penalty to allow Wigan the lead, by scoring an equaliser as Arsenal reach the 2014 FA Cup final.

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Match Of Their Day: Jermaine Jenas describes being managed by Sir Bobby Robson

Jermaine Jenas tells Gary Lineker about his experiences being coached by Sir Bobby Robson at Newcastle United and his 'special' style of management on Match Of Their Day.

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samedi 11 avril 2020

Transfer rumours: Odegaard, Maja, Ighalo, Rodriguez

Liverpool failed in bid to sign Martin Odegaard, former Sunderland striker Josh Maja linked with Premier League move, plus more.

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Paul Pogba: Man Utd midfielder 'hungry' to return to action

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says he is "hungry" to succeed after missing most of the season with injury.

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Coronavirus: Sheffield United furlough some staff

Sheffield United have furloughed some of their "predominantly casual" staff because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Rangers claim to have evidence of 'serious concerns' over SPFL's handling of vote

Rangers claim they have been given evidence that raises "serious concerns" over the SPFL's handling of the vote on ending the lower-league season.

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Gelson Fernandes on returning to training, the Bundesliga restarting and pay cuts

Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Gelson Fernandes says players "feel lucky" to be back in training and thinks the German football league will be back under way in May.

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Coronavirus: How Premier League has been hit by pandemic

On 11 March, Manchester City's clash with Arsenal became the first Premier League match to be postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic - this is what has happened since.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal striker urged to join 'more ambitious club'

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang needs to "secure a contract with a more ambitious club," according to the president of the Gabon Football Association.

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Fate of SPFL plan rests with Dundee who are yet to cast vote

The fate of the SPFL's proposal to end the lower league seasons early rests with Dundee, who are the only Championship side not to have voted.

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Hull City: Angus MacDonald on his cancer, recovery & return to football

After being diagnosed with bowel cancer seven months ago, Hull City defender Angus MacDonald discusses his diagnosis, recovery and return to playing.

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Football Focus' #GoalsAtHome: Your best Thierry Henry wonder goal recreations

Football Focus asked you to recreate Thierry Henry's stunning goal for Arsenal against Manchester United in 2000 - Match of the Day's Steve Wilson runs the rule over your best efforts.

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Football Focus: Ben Foster's spin class with Cahill, Richards, Osman and Walker

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster puts Football Focus' Tim Cahill, Micah Richards, Leon Osman and Dan Walker through their paces with a brutal isolation bike workout.

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1990 World Cup: England v Cameroon - Gary Lineker scores penalty after Gazza assist

BBC Sport looks back at Gary Lineker's winning penalty, set up by Paul Gascoigne, as England saw off Cameroon 3-2 to reach the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup.

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FA Cup on this day - Piquionne & Boateng push Portsmouth past Spurs

Watch as Frederic Piquionne and Kevin-Prince Boateng fire Portsmouth to a 2-0 extra-time win over Tottenham in the 2010 FA Cup semi-final.

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vendredi 10 avril 2020

Coronavirus: Teams will treat condensed season 'like the World Cup', says Bristol City manager

Football League clubs could treat a condensed end to the season “like a World Cup”, says Bristol City manager Lee Johnson.

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Transfer rumours: Kondogbia, Coutinho, Coman, Ighalo

Valencia's Kondogbia attracts Premier League interest, Spurs keen on a move for Coutinho, Coman could move from Munich, plus more

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Coronavirus: West Ham players to make wage deferrals

West Ham become the second Premier League club to announce their players will defer part of their wages amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Liverpool: Kenny Dalglish tests positive for coronavirus

Former Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for coronavirus and is in hospital.

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Norwich sign Luxembourg forward Danel Sinani

Norwich City agree to sign Luxembourg forward Danel Sinani from F91 Dudelange on a three-year contract.

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SPFL vote rests on one Championship club

The SPFL's proposal to finish the lower league season now hangs in the balance with three teams yet to vote.

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Diary of a Premier League footballer: Michael Keane on life in lockdown

Netflix, nutmegging the dog, dodgy haircuts and Call of Duty - Everton and England defender Michael Keane talks us through a day in his lockdown life with a video diary.

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Coronavirus: 'English football should not restart until players tested'

LMA chief executive Richard Bevan tells BBC Sport that football should not restart again in England until all players are tested for coronavirus.

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Tottenham supporters urge club to 'do the right thing' on furlough plan

Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust (THST) believe "there is still time" for the club to "do the right thing" following their decision to use the government's furlough scheme amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Restarting football too soon 'irresponsible' says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Re-starting football too early amid the coronavirus pandemic would be "irresponsible", says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

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Jimmy Greaves: Tottenham record scorer remains in hospital but has not had stroke

Tottenham say their record goalscorer Jimmy Greaves remains in hospital but "has not tested positive for Covid-19 nor suffered another stroke".

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Premier League injuries: Who could yet play again in delayed season?

With over a month of Premier League football now lost, which players could yet play more of a part than expected if football returns?

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Dynamo Brest: Belarusian club create 'virtual fans' with mannequins

Virtual online tickets, cut-out portraits and mannequins - one Belarusian football club are using mannequins to fill empty stands during the coronavirus crisis.

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Celtic announce salary reductions & deferrals

Celti's first-team squad and manager Neil Lennon are among those taking a voluntary and "significant reduction" in salaries.

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St Mirren join Livingston in backing SPFL plan

St Mirren have joined fellow Scottish Premiership side Livingston in supporting the SPFL's resolution to end the lower-league season now.

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Barcelona: Six board members resign and criticise club

Six Barcelona board members resign and tell president Josep Maria Bartomeu they are unhappy at how the club is being managed.

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Norman Hunter: Leeds United legend in hospital with coronavirus

Ex-England and Leeds United defender Norman Hunter is being treated in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Rangers to resubmit members resolution after SPFL deem it 'not competent'

Rangers are to "immediately resubmit" their members resolution after it was deemed "not competent" by the SPFL's legal adviser.

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Home haircuts: Tips for a DIY trim from footballers' barber

Footballers' barber Jack shares some top tips for maintaining your hair during the lockdown - and rates players' DIY efforts.

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2014 World Cup: Netherlands v Spain - Van Persie's incredible diving header

BBC Sport looks back at Robin van Persie's amazing diving header which set the Netherlands on their way to an emphatic 5-1 win over defending champions Spain at World Cup 2014 in Brazil.

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World Cup Rewind - watch England's 1990 semi-final against West Germany

Mullets, Matthaus and must-see moments - enjoy England's 1990 World Cup semi-final with BBC Sport this weekend.

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Premier League quiz: Can you name top hat-trick scorers?

There have been 35 players who have scored three of more Premier League hat-tricks, but can you name them?

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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal manager 'completely recovered' from coronavirus

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tells Football Focus presenter Dan Walker that he has "completely recovered" after contracting coronavirus last month.

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jeudi 9 avril 2020

Transfer rumours: Messi, Grealish, Mbappe, Pedro, Coutinho

Messi denies Inter link, Everton hope to lure Grealish, Leboeuf warns Chelsea off Coutinho, Mbappe linked with Real, plus more.

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Manner of McCarthy's departure 'unfortunate'

New Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny boss says Mick McCarthy has wished him and the team well after being replaced by the Dubliner last weekend.

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SPFL: Key questions before vote on ending season early

With Friday's deadline for clubs to vote on the football season looming, BBC Scotland examines the key issues.

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The 'Quarantine Quiz' is back - with Alex Scott as a co-host

Alex Scott joins Liam Loftus for Saturday's 'Quarantine Quiz', as part of another packed weekend of sporting content across the BBC.

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Scottish football season suspended until 10 June

The Scottish football season is pushed further back until 10 June at the earliest.

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Premier League NHS initiative a 'no-brainer' says Bournemouth captain Simon Francis

Bournemouth captain Simon Francis says that the Premier League players' NHS initiative was a "no-brainer".

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Premier League clubs to receive millions of pounds in advanced payments

Premier League clubs will receive millions of pounds in advanced payments in an effort to ease their cash flow problems.

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Bolton Wanderers press officer runs marathon in living room for charity

Bolton Wanderers head of communications Paul Holliday tells BBC Sport about running a marathon in his living room.

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Football carries on in Belarus amid coronavirus pandemic.

Dinamo Brest beat defending champions Shakhtyor 2-0 in the first leg of their Belarusian Cup semi-final tie.

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Premier League players' NHS initiative not knee-jerk reaction - Simon Francis

The Premier League players' NHS initiative was not a knee-jerk reaction to the Health Secretary's comments on wages, says Bournemouth captain Simon Francis.

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Bolton Wanderers press officer runs marathon in living room for charity

Bolton head of communications Paul Holliday runs a fundraising marathon in his living room during coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus lockdown: The best bits from Ronaldo’s Galacticos video call

Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Luis Figo, David Beckham and Iker Casillas all got together for a chat

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Norwich's Shae Hutchinson gets 'hero' message from Thierry Henry as he awaits transplant

Norwich striker Shae Hutchinson gets "hero" message from Thierry Henry as the 20-year-old awaits second kidney transplant.

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English Football League: Season 'can be finished in 56 days'

The EFL season can be completed in 56 days when it is safe to resume following the coronavirus pandemic, clubs are told.

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Coronavirus: Southampton first Premier League club to announce players to defer salaries

Southampton become the first Premier League club to announce their players will defer part of their salaries amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Championship Manager 01-02: Fantasy football enthusiasts getting their fix

With the Premier League suspended, more than 1,000 people have signed up to play fantasy football in a parallel 2001-02 universe.

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Vote for which classic match you watch on Football Focus

BBC Football Focus is giving you the chance to choose which classic Premier League match highlights are aired on the show.

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Robbie Fowler scores twice for Liverpool against Aston Villa in 1996 FA Cup semi-final

As Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler turns 45, BBC Sport looks back at his two goals against Aston Villa in the 1996 FA Cup semi-final at Old Trafford.

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Callum Hudson-Odoi shares his tips on enjoying Easter at home

Chelsea player Callum Hudson-Odoi shares his home workout, favourite meal and what he's watching.

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mercredi 8 avril 2020

Transfer rumours: Coutinho, Rodriguez, Grealish, Hart, Anderson, Willian

Chelsea in advanced talks for Coutinho, Man Utd linked with Rodriguez, Besiktas want Hart, plus more.

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NHS: Premier League players' initiative to generate & distribute funds

Premier League players launch a "collective initiative" to help generate funds for the National Health Service

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How a family's Goals of the Century video became an online hit

Brothers Kieran and Lucas and their dad Sean tell BBC Sport about their 'Goals of the Century' video recreating famous football goals that has been viewed six million times online.

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Real Madrid players to take 10-20% pay cut amid coronavirus pandemic

Real Madrid's players, coaches and "main directors" will take a pay cut of 10-20% as the club deals with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Rangers want SPFL financial support instead of league declaration

Rangers insist the SPFL should release prize money early rather than "railroad" rule changes - and relegating clubs by a vote would be "abhorrent".

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Premier League squads 'drop £1.6bn in value'

An estimated £1.6bn is wiped off the value of Premier League squads because of the coronavirus crisis, according to a football statistics website.

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IFA: 'Number of staff' placed on furlough as result of coronavirus pandemic

The Irish Football Association furloughs an unspecified number of staff members until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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From the archive: From the archive: Scotland beat Brazil on this day in 2019

On this day a year ago, Scotland beat Brazil for only the second time at any level as Kim Little's goal earned a 1-0 friendly win.

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Kilmarnock: Scottish Premiership club furlough players and staff

Kilmarnock are to furlough their players, coaching staff and majority of other employees until the end of May.

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SPFL: Clubs to vote on future of lower-league season

SPFL clubs will vote on whether the Scottish Championship, League One and League Two seasons should be ended - but a decision over the outcome of the Premiership has been delayed.

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Jimmy Greaves: Watch great goals of Tottenham, Chelsea, West Ham & England striker

BBC Sport looks back at some great goals from Jimmy Greaves' career and highlights the statistics that make him a footballing legend.

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Sadio Mane: Made in Senegal - five things we learned from the documentary

A new documentary about Liverpool's Senegal winger reveals he had to run away to play football, Klopp didn't like him at first and Senegalese fans are pretty harsh.

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Mason Mount: How midfielder ended Chelsea's long wait for homegrown star

Mason Mount's family rejected overtures from Chelsea when he was in primary school but the midfielder is now one of English football's brightest prospects.

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Ronaldinho and brother under house arrest in Paraguay

Former Brazil forward Ronaldinho is released from prison and placed under house arrest in Paraguay.

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Leeds United report £21.4m annual loss for 2018-19

Championship leaders Leeds United report an annual loss of £21.4m for the year ending June 2019.

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Alan Shearer: ‘Let Premier League players decide the best way to help’

Premier League players will want to play their part in the fight against the financial effects of coronavirus, says Alan Shearer.

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Match of the Day: Top 10 podcast - Premier League managers

Our Match of the Day pundits discuss just who is the best ever Premier League manager?

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Quiz: Scotland's top scorers in last 20 years?

The Scottish top flight has been home to some fine finishers over the past two decades, but how well can you remember them?

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mardi 7 avril 2020

Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires fire Arsenal to 2001 FA Cup semi-final win against Spurs

Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires earn Arsenal a 2-1 FA Cup semi-final win over north London rivals Tottenham at Old Trafford in 2001.

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Jimmy Greaves: Former England, Spurs, Chelsea & West Ham striker admitted to hospital

Former England, Tottenham, Chelsea and West Ham striker Jimmy Greaves is being treated in hospital for an unspecified illness.

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Tottenham remind players of responsibilities over social distancing during coronavirus lockdown

Tottenham remind players of their responsibilities during the coronavirus lockdown after some appear to break social-distancing rules.

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Leagues free to decide whether to use new handball rule when season resumes

Leagues will be able to choose whether to use the new handball law when the season resumes, football's lawmaking body says.

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From the archive: Celtic thrash Kilmarnock to clinch 2012 title

On this day in 2012, Neil Lennon's Celtic put six past Kilmarnock at Rugby Park to clinch a first Scottish title in four years.

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FA chairman Greg Clarke: English football could 'lose clubs and leagues'

English football faces "the danger of losing clubs and leagues" amid economic challenges "beyond the wildest imagination", says FA chairman Greg Clarke.

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St Mirren put playing & non-playing staff on furlough

St Mirren put the vast majority of their playing and non-playing staff on furlough leave, but will make up the shortfall in wages.

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Sportscene Classics: Henrik Larsson's final game & 2003 final day

Henrik Larsson's final game at Celtic Park and the last day of the 2003 season will feature on this weekend's Sportscene Classics.

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Lokomotive Leipzig: Fourth-tier German club sell 100,000 tickets for 'invisible match'

German fourth-tier side Lokomotive Leipzig sell more than 100,000 tickets for a match against an "invisible opponent".

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Sunderland & Crewe Alexandra furlough players because of coronavirus pandemic

Sunderland and Crewe Alexandra announce they have furloughed first-team players because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Atalanta: Champions League dream turns into coronavirus nightmare

In the week when Atalanta should be playing in their first Champions League quarter-final, the team's city deals with the pain of coronavirus.

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La Liga president Javier Tebas suggests restart dates for league

La Liga could resume as early as 28 May in the best-case scenario as the league discusses its options, says its president Javier Tebas.

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Bayern Munich: Thomas Muller signs new contract

Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller signs a two-year contract extension to stay at the club until 2023.

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Premier League players 'prepared to step up' amid coronavirus crisis - Gordon Taylor

Premier League players are "mindful of their social responsibilities" amid the coronavirus crisis, says PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor.

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Aberdeen: Players spoken to by police while training in park

A group of Aberdeen players were spoken to by police, but not issued with a warning, while training close together in a city park.

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Former Fifa executives accused of bribes over World Cup bidding

Former Fifa executives took bribes in return for voting for Russia and Qatar to host the World Cup, according to US prosecutors.

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Premier League teams quiz: Are you the ultimate football fan?

Take the quiz from each of the 20 Premier League teams to see if you are the ultimate football fan.

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Premier League: Predict how the table will finish at the end of the season

Liverpool to win their first Premier League title, but where will the other teams finish? Rank the final top-flight title.

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On this day: Gerard Deulofeu inspires Watford FA Cup comeback against Wolves

Watch as a brilliant substitute appearance by Gerard Deulofeu inspires Watford to fight back from two goals behind to beat Wolves 3-2 in their 2019 FA Cup semi-final.

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#GoalsAtHome: Can you recreate this stunning Thierry Henry goal?

Football Focus is setting you the challenge of recreating this classic Thierry Henry goal at home.

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lundi 6 avril 2020

Radomir Antic: Ex-Barcelona, Atletico Madrid & Real Madrid boss dies, aged 71

Luton Town legend Radomir Antic, who went on to manage Real Madrid and Barcelona, dies aged 71.

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Rangers manager Steven Gerrard and players to defer wages

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard, his staff, the first-team squad and executives have volunteered to defer their salaries for three months to help the club combat football's shutdown.

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Liverpool: Premier League leaders reverse furlough decision & apologise to fans

Liverpool reverse their decision to place some non-playing staff on temporary leave and apologise to fans.

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Bayern Munich players return to training in Germany

Bayern Munich are among a number of Bundesliga clubs to return to for the first time since the campaign was halted by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Son Heung-min: Tottenham star to begin military service in South Korea

Tottenham's Son Heung-min is to carry out his mandatory four-week military service in South Korea later this month.

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Summer transfer window set to move & player contracts ending 30 June set to be extended

The summer transfer window will be moved and expiring contracts extended under proposals agreed by football’s major stakeholders.

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SPFL could challenge Uefa on Euro placings - Tony McGlennan

The SPFL "would have a case" to keep European placings if the Scottish campaign was called off, says former compliance officer Tony McGlennan.

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Non-league: Decision to approve end of season for majority of clubs postponed

Rubber-stamping plans to null and void the season for the majority of non-league is postponed following objections.

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Owen Coyle Jr on his dad, coaching and amputee football

Owen Coyle Jr coaches the England amputee team, works as an agent and aims to follow his father into management.

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Pep Guardiola's mother dies after contracting coronavirus

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's mother, Dolors Sala Carrio, dies aged 82 in Barcelona after contracting coronavirus.

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National League: Complete season 'even if it takes until 2021', says Yeovil chairman

Yeovil chairman Scott Priestnall says the National League campaign should be completed "even if it takes until January".

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Gareth Southgate: England manager to take 30% pay cut

England manager Gareth Southgate will take a 30% pay cut as one of the Football Association's highest earning employees.

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Quiz: Can you name this season's forgotten signings?

These players arrived in the Premier League with high hopes - and have barely played since. But how many can you remember?

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Premier League players to negotiate proposed wage cuts on club-by-club basis

Premier League players are set to start negotiations on a club-by-club basis over proposed wage cuts.

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Coronavirus: How EFL managers and players are helping communities and the NHS

With top-flight football under fire for its response to coronavirus, BBC Sport highlights EFL managers and players doing their bit for the NHS.

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dimanche 5 avril 2020

Bayern Munich players to return to training on Monday

Bayern Munich players will return to training on Monday for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic halted the Bundesliga season.

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Transfer rumours: Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho, Alfredo Morelos, Alexis Sanchez

Real Madrid want England striker Harry Kane, West Ham interested in Alexis Sanchez, Premier League teams buy coronavirus testing kits, plus more.

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Stephen Kenny: New Republic boss says it's not a time to celebrate due to coronavirus

New Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny says he is thinking about the frontline workers fighting coronavirus rather than celebrating his new job.

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Champions League and Europa League could be abandoned if coronavirus restrictions remain in September, says Uefa president

The Champions League and Europa League could be abandoned if coronavirus restrictions remain in place into September, according to Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin.

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Kyle Walker: Manchester City defender faces investigation over lockdown breach

Kyle Walker faces disciplinary action from Manchester City after reportedly breaking lockdown rules by hosting a party involving two sex workers.

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West Bromwich Albion chief executive Mark Jenkins takes temporary 100% pay cut

West Brom chief executive Mark Jenkins will not receive pay while the UK is in lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Republic of Ireland: Damien Duff & Keith Andrews join Stephen Kenny's backroom staff

Former Republic of Ireland internationals Damien Duff, Keith Andrews and Alan Kelly are named in new manager Stephen Kenny's backroom staff.

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On this day: Portsmouth makes FA Cup final for the first time in 69 years

Watch as Kanu's goal against West Brom in 2008 sends Portsmouth through to their first FA Cup final in 69 years.

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Match of Their Day: Alan Shearer picks his classic Premier League games

Former Newcastle striker and BBC Sport pundit Alan Shearer picks three classic games for Match of Their Day.

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Ian Holloway: Grimsby Town boss on painting during coronavirus lockdown

Grimsby Town manager Ian Holloway talks about his love for art - but why it is not quite keeping him "sane" during lockdown.

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Wayne Rooney says players face a no-win situation in wage debate

Derby striker Wayne Rooney says the power struggle over how footballers use their wages to aid the coronavirus fight is "a disgrace".

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Aberdeen: Derek McInnes sees 'common sense' in crowning Celtic champions

There is "a lot of common sense" in crowning Celtic as Scottish Premiership champions if the season cannot finish, says Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes.

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Match Of Their Day: Alan Shearer reveals how close he came to joining Manchester United

Alan Shearer tells Gary Lineker just how close he came to joining Manchester United in 1996, before decided to sign for his hometown team, Newcastle United, instead.

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Celebrity Mastermind: Do you know more about James Bond than Darren Bent?

Darren Bent took on James Bond films for Celebrity Mastermind - see how you get on with the same questions.

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samedi 4 avril 2020

Republic of Ireland: McCarthy 'hugely disappointed' but 'fully understands decision'

Mick McCarthy says he "fully understands" the FAI's decision to bring forward Stephen Kenny's appointment as Republic of Ireland manager.

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Transfer rumours: Southgate, Coutinho, Slimani, Fraser, Lingard

Gareth Southgate agrees pay cut, Arsenal target Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser, Chelsea could sign Philippe Coutinho, Leicester's Islam Slimani could be on the move, and more.

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Across the world in 40 hours - Burns' 'grim' trip home from Australia to NI

From Australia to Northern Ireland, follow Bobby Burns' journey home after the A-League football season was suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Josh Murphy: Cardiff City winger joins delivery volunteers in Norfolk during pandemic

Watch as Cardiff City winger Josh Murphy delivers food packages to the elderly in his local community of Downham Market, Norfolk.

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Premier League warns PFA of £762m penalty if season is voided

The Premier League faces a £762m financial penalty if the season does not resume, players have been told.

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Republic of Ireland: Stephen Kenny to replace Mick McCarthy as manager

Stephen Kenny replaces Mick McCarthy as Republic of Ireland manager with immediate effect after the Euro play-offs were indefinitely postponed.

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Liverpool Women: Vicky Jepson on recruitment, isolation & Zoom

Liverpool Women manager Vicky Jepson has been using time away from football due to the coronavirus to look at recruitment for next season.

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Liverpool place some non-playing staff on furlough

Liverpool place some of their staff on furlough, in response to the ongoing suspension of Premier League because of the coronavirus crisis.

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Aberdeen: Club announce £2m investment & wage deferrals

Aberdeen announce £2m of extra investment as manager Derek McInnes, his coaching staff and players agree wage deferrals of "between 10% and 30%" for four months.

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Coronavirus: Chris Wilder says football must make collective response to crisis

Chris Wilder tells Football Focus that football must get its response to the coronavirus crisis right, and act collectively to find a solution that works for the whole sport.

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Premier League not ignoring public, says Brighton chief executive

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber says the Premier League is not ignoring the plight of the general population during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Richard Foster on football, his studies, writing a book & wife Amy Macdonald

Ross County's Richard Foster is a player some fans love to hate, but there is more to him than meets the eye.

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Tokyo Olympics: Fifa could move age limit for men's football tournament to 24

Fifa could raise the age limit for the men's football tournament at next summer's rearranged Olympics to 24.

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#GoalsAtHome: Your best Dele Alli volley recreations

We asked you to use your time at home to recreate Dele Alli's stunning 2016 volley against Crystal Palace, and you delivered.

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Danny Rose says no problem with Premier League players giving up wages

Newcastle defender Danny Rose says he feels Premier League players' "backs are against the wall" over discussions about wage cuts.

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Jill Scott: Euros delay 'a little worrying for older players'

England international Jill Scott says the potential postponement of the 2021 European Championship is "probably a little bit worrying for the older players".

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On this day: Cahill's winner sends Millwall to first FA Cup final

Watch as Tim Cahill's goal earns Millwall their first FA Cup final appearance, at the expense of 10-man Sunderland in 2004.

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vendredi 3 avril 2020

Uefa lifts Saturday 15:00 football TV blackout in England and Scotland

Uefa lifts the ban on showing games starting at 15:00 on a Saturday live on TV in England and Scotland.

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Transfer rumours: Varane, Costa, Bale, Coutinho, Kane

Manchester City knocked back in Varane pursuit, Coutinho linked with Chelsea move, Bale tipped for Everton, and more.

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World Cup 1986: Denmark 6-1 Uruguay - Falling down a Wikipedia wormhole

At the 1986 FIFA World Cup Preben Elkaer and Michael Laudrup tore apart Uruguay, it is the sort of result that takes you down a Wikipedia wormhole.

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Coronavirus: 150 non-league clubs back protest letter to FA

More than 150 non-league clubs back a letter calling for a "thorough consultation" over the scrapping of their season.

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Hearts: No player asked to take more than 30% cut - Ann Budge

Hearts plan to put all their players on furlough leave, but none have been asked to take more than a 30% wage cut, says chairman Ann Budge.

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Coronavirus: Brentford new stadium completion on hold during lockdown

Brentford confirm the completion of their new stadium is on hold during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Macclesfield Town: Players' wages not paid on time for March

Macclesfield fail to pay players on time for March - the fifth time this season the club has failed to do so.

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What are Premier League and English football's options amid coronavirus?

With the English football season extended indefinitely, what are all the options for finding a conclusion to competitions?

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Portsmouth: Five players now recovered after testing positive for coronavirus

All five Portsmouth players who tested positive for coronavirus have now made full recoveries.

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Coronavirus: Coventry, Doncaster and Leyton Orient put players on leave

Coventry City, Doncaster and Leyton Orient put their players on temporary leave as a result of the financial effects of coronavirus.

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BBC Sport looks back at the time Kylian Mbappe faced Argentina at World Cup 2018.

Ahead of Saturday's 'Rewind' of France v Argentina at World Cup 2018, BBC Sport looks back at Kylian Mbappe's sensational contribution to the round of 16 match.

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Premier League clubs to consult players on £30% wage cut as resumption delayed

Premier League clubs will ask players to take a 30% wage cut as it is announced the season will not resume from 30 April.

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Coronavirus: Premier League players discuss pay and support options

Captains of Premier League clubs are discussing possible moves to give money to charity as they come under scrutiny to help in the fight against coronavirus.

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Hibernian: Players & senior staff agree '20%-50%' salary deferrals

Hibernian players and senior staff agree to defer salaries by "between 20% and 50%" during the coronavirus shutdown.

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Uefa issues Champions League & Europa league warning on early finishes

Uefa warns that nations ending their domestic campaigns early could result in the loss of Champions League and Europa League places.

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From the archive: Celtic's Bonner escapes card for wild challenge

Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner somehow escapes a card for this challenge on Dundee United's Billy Kirkwood in the sides' 1981 Scottish Cup replay, then makes a fine save.

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MOTDx: Callum Hudson Odoi on recovery, Tiger King and Sancho's Fifa

Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi tells MOTDx's Josh Denzel about his recovery from coronavirus and how he's living his life in isolation.

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Gabriel Jesus scores twice as Man City clinch a historic domestic treble

As Gabriel Jesus turns 23, BBC Sport looks back at his two goals against Watford in the 2019 FA Cup final at Wembley.

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'A turbulent year in palatial surroundings' - has Spurs' stadium move been a success?

A year ago today, Tottenham played their first match in their new stadium. BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at whether the move has aided the club's fortunes.

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World Cup 2018: Kylian Mbappe emerges on world stage as Lionel Messi departs

As Lionel Messi departs the World Cup - possibly for the last time - Kylian Mbappe announces himself on the world's biggest stage.

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Can you name every Premier League top scorer?

In the first of BBC football's bumper quiz of the week, we want you to name every Premier League top scorer.

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Premier League: 30 April restart date to be pushed back

The restart date for the Premier League will be pushed back on Friday when all 20 clubs meet to discuss the future of the season.

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Transfer rumours: Wilson, Aubameyang, Ceballos

Callum Wilson says he does not deserve to be linked with bigger Premier League clubs, Dani Ceballos could extend Arsenal stay, plus more.

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Coronavirus: Premier League players must take a pay cut - Matt Hancock

The "first thing" Premier League footballers can do is "take a pay cut and play their part" to help out during the coronavirus pandemic, says health secretary Matt Hancock.

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Play along with BBC Sport's live 'Quarantine Quiz' on Friday night

Test your sporting knowledge with Friday's live BBC Sport 'Quarantine Quiz' followed by a Question of Sport on Saturday.

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Premier League: What is your top-flight club doing to plug the coronavirus cashflow gap?

A round-up of what each Premier League club is doing to tackle the cashflow gap caused by coronavirus.

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Brighton boss Graham Potter, chief executive & technical director take pay cuts

Brighton's head coach Graham Potter, chief executive and technical director take pay cuts as Gary Lineker predicts players will do the same.

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