West Ham: Why retaining Premier League status is 'an absolute necessity'

BBC Sport's Simon Stone takes a look at West Ham's perilous Premier League position and why they must win their fight against the drop.

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Leroy Sane to join Bayern Munich from Manchester City

Manchester City agree to sell Germany winger Leroy Sane to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.

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Kick It Out says new BAME coaches scheme is 'not the giant leap' needed

Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari says a new scheme to increase the number of black, Asian and minority ethnic coaches is 'not the giant leap' needed.

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Millwall 1-1 Swansea: Play-off hopes fade after draw

Millwall and Swansea City's play-off aspirations take a knock in a 1-1 draw that does neither side much good.

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Clive Tyldesley calls for co-commentators to receive training on racial stereotyping

Clive Tyldesley says "proper training" is needed for pundits after a study found "evident bias" in some broadcasts relating to the skin tone of players.

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Mohamed Elyounoussi: Southampton winger returns to Celtic on loan

Celtic re-sign winger Mohamed Elyounoussi on a season-long loan from Southampton.

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Achraf Hakimi: Q&A with departing Borussia Dortmund full-back

Morocco full-back Achraf Hakimi speaks to BBC Sport about his future, his charity work and why he supports the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Andre Wisdom robbery: Footballer stabbed in buttocks in attack

Police release more details of an "unprovoked" assault against Derby County defender Andre Wilson.

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Mikel Arteta says margin for error 'minimal' as Arsenal chase European spot

Mikel Arteta says the “margin for error is minimal” as Arsenal look to qualify for Europe next season.

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West Ham: David Moyes wants the chance to build 'a new history'

David Moyes says he wants the chance to build "a new history" at West Ham.

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Africa Cup of Nations Cup: Men's competition moved to 2022, women's tournament cancelled

The next men's Africa Cup of Nations Cup is put back a year to 2022, while the women's tournament is cancelled.

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Richard Masters: Premier League chief on Liverpool, Newcastle takeover and more

The Premier League's chief executive tells MPs it was "regrettable" Liverpool fans congregated in the city to celebrate their team winning the title.

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Premier League offers women's football £1m to help start 2020-21 season

The Premier League offers women's football £1m to help enable the 2020-21 season to start, chief executive Richard Masters tells MPs.

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Ian Baraclough: New Northern Ireland boss targets positive continuity

Ian Baraclough says he does not plan to make any dramatic changes to the system that was put in place by Michael O'Neill.

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Eddie Howe: Bournemouth manager 'consumed' by relegation fight

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says he is using "painful" feelings to energise himself and his team in their battle against relegation.

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West Ham to honour Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters with statue

West Ham will honour club legends Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters with a statue at London Stadium.

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Sol Campbell: Southend United manager leaves by mutual consent

Former England defender Sol Campbell leaves his role as manager of Southend United by mutual consent.

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Leicester v Crystal Palace under consideration after local coronavirus lockdown

The Premier League has contingency plans in the event the fixture between Leicester and Crystal Palace needs to be postponed or moved.

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League Two play-off final: Behind the scenes at Wembley's first behind closed doors game

A pre-recorded national anthem and medical screenings - BBC Sport's James Law on the first behind-closed-doors Wembley final.

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Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood agree Lyon contract extensions

England pair Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood agree to extend their Lyon contracts until the end of August.

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Valencia sack manager Albert Celades and sporting director resigns

Valencia sack manager Albert Celades after only nine months in charge, while the club's sporting director Cesar Sanchez resigns.

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How to watch and listen to the Premier League's return

Your comprehensive guide on how to watch and listen to the restart of the Premier League - including channel listings for the BBC's free-to-air matches.

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Premier League: Has the quality dropped since returning to action?

The Premier League returned to action this month, but has there been a drop in quality post-lockdown? BBC Sport crunches the numbers.

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Man City 'Centurions' v Liverpool 'Incredibles' - who makes your team?

This season's Liverpool and 2017-18 Manchester City are arguably the two greatest teams in Premier League history - but who makes your combined XI?

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Transfer rumours: Grealish, Sane, Gomes, Weghorst, Robert, Onan

Manchester City are considering signing Jack Grealish, but Manchester United want the midfielder as a replacement for Angel Gomes, plus more.

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Coronavirus: One positive result in latest round of Premier League testing

There is one positive result for coronavirus from 2,250 tests in the latest round of Premier League testing.

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Joe Hart: I've got nothing holding me back says ex-England goalkeeper

Ex-England goalkeeper Joe Hart says he has "nothing holding him back" as he searches for a new club after his Burnley contract was not extended.

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Black footballers in UK should 'form coalition', says leader of US organisation

Black footballers in England should form a coalition to help fight racism and address inequalities, says USA international Justin Morrow.

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Arthur: Barcelona midfielder to join Juventus at the end of the season

Juventus reach an agreement to sign Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Arthur at the end of the season.

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Watford: Andre Gray apologises after being dropped for Southampton defeat

Watford striker Andre Gray apologises after he was dropped for Sunday's Premier League loss to Southampton after breaching lockdown rules.

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Troy Deeney: Keep up the pressure against racism, says Watford captain

Watford striker Troy Deeney, a key organiser of the Premier League's Black Lives Matter support, says the next challenge is to keep up the pressure for change.

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Aleksandar Mitrovic: Fulham striker banned for three games for elbowing Leeds' Ben White

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is banned for three games for elbowing Ben White in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Leeds United.

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Troy Deeney: Watford captain wants to keep race conversation going

Watford captain Troy Deeney tells BBC sports news correspondent Natalie Pirks that "we have to keep the conversation going" on race.

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Leicester City will adapt if lockdown is extended locally, says Brendan Rodgers

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says his side "will react accordingly" if lockdown measures are extended locally.

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Man Utd keeper Dean Henderson extends loan at Sheff Utd

Sheffield United extend Manchester United keeper Dean Henderson's loan at the club until the end of the season.

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Man Utd FA Cup quarter-final win at Norwich watched by 6.4m

Manchester United's FA Cup quarter-final victory against Norwich was the most watched football match in the UK since the sport's return, with a peak of 6.4m viewers.

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Juventus: Gianluigi Buffon signs year-long contract extension with Serie A side

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon signs a year-long contract extension that will keep him with the Serie A side until he is 43.

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Steve McClaren: Dundee Utd plan to speak with former England boss

Dundee United plan to speak to former England manager Steve McClaren later on Monday as they continue their search for a new head coach.

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BAME coaches: Premier League, EFL and PFA announce scheme to increase numbers

The Premier League, EFL and PFA announce a new scheme to increase the number of black, Asian and minority ethnic coaches.

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FA to make 124 jobs redundant because of coronavirus impact

The Football Association is to make 124 positions redundant because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Craig Gordon: Hearts sign Scotland goalkeeper after Celtic exit

Hearts sign Craig Gordon on a two-year contract, after the goalkeeper rejected a new deal with Celtic.

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League Two play-off final: Exeter and Northampton prepare for showpiece at empty Wembley

Exeter boss Matt Taylor and Northampton manager Keith Curle prepare for their League Two play-off final at an empty Wembley.

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss says fans must wait to celebrate together

Liverpool fans must wait until "the time is right" to celebrate the clubs's first Premier League title together, says manager Jurgen Klopp.

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Scotland: What is your favourite ever national team kit?

After four heats to find out what is Scotland's greatest ever kit, it's now time for the final...

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FA Cup vote: What was the best goal of the quarter-finals?

The FA Cup returned at the weekend and with it came some great goals - but which was the best?

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Watch Man City legend Shaun Goater's best moments on MOTDx Watchalong

Watch Manchester City legend Shaun Goater's most entertaining moments in the latest MOTDx Watchalong episode as his former club beat Newcastle 2-0 in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final.

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Quiz: Name these 12 Premier League-winning captains

As Liverpool's Jordan Henderson becomes the 13th captain to lift the Premier League trophy, can you name the previous 12?

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FA Cup: Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne scores penalty against Newcastle United

Kevin De Bruyne gives Manchester City a first-half lead from the penalty spot against Newcastle United in their FA Cup quarter-final tie at St James' Park.

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Watford 1-3 Southampton: Ralph Hasenhuttl says Danny Ings is better after lockdown

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl praises the professionalism of the "unbelievable" Danny Ings after the striker's two goals in Saints' 3-1 win at Watford.

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FA Cup: Leicester City 0-1 Chelsea highlights

Watch highlights as Chelsea substitute Ross Barkley scores a second-half volley against Leicester City to send his side through the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Watford 1-3 Southampton: Danny Ings double keeps Hornets in trouble

Danny Ings scores twice as Southampton deservedly beat Watford, who remain in deep relegation trouble.

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Leicester City 0-1 Chelsea: Ross Barkley goal takes Blues into FA Cup semi-finals

Chelsea edge out Leicester City to move into the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the fifth time in nine seasons.

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FA Cup: Chelsea's Ross Barkley puts his side 1-0 up against Leicester City

Chelsea's Ross Barkley sweeps home from Willian's cross to give his side the lead against Leicester City in their FA Cup quarter-final.

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Watford drop Andre Gray, Nathaniel Chalobah and Domingos Quina after party claims

Andre Gray, Nathaniel Chalobah and Domingos Quina are dropped by Watford after Gray reportedly held a party at his home.

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Nottingham Forest 3-1 Huddersfield Town: Lewis Grabban leads Reds to win

Lewis Grabban scores twice as Championship promotion hopefuls Nottingham Forest beat struggling Huddersfield Town.

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Arjen Robben: Michael Jordan documentary inspired Groningen comeback

Arjen Robben was inspired to attempt a playing comeback with boyhood club Groningen by a montage of Michael Jordan and his own career

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Sheffield United 1-2 Arsenal: Dani Ceballos' late goal sends Gunners to FA Cup semis

Dani Ceballos' 91st-minute winner takes Arsenal through to the FA Cup semi-finals at Sheffield United's expense.

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FA Cup: Arsenal's Dani Ceballos scores late winner against Sheffield United

Dani Ceballos scores a 91st-minute winner to give Arsenal a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United and send them into the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

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FA Cup: Sheffield United 1-2 Arsenal highlights

Watch highlights as Arsenal's Dani Ceballos scores a late injury-time winner to give his side a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United and send them into to the FA Cup semi-finals.

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FA Cup: Sheffield United's David McGoldrick scores late equaliser against Arsenal

David McGoldrick strikes in the 87th minute to give Sheffield United a late equaliser against Arsenal in their FA Cup quarter-final tie at Bramall Lane.

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Bristol City 1-2 Sheffield Wednesday: Connor Wickham & Massimo Luongo give Owls win

Bristol City's fading Championship play-off hopes are dealt another blow with defeat by Sheffield Wednesday at Ashton Gate.

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FA Cup: Pepe gives Arsenal lead from the penalty spot against Sheffield United

Arsenal midfielder Pepe gives his side a 1-0 lead from the penalty spot against Sheffield United after VAR review in their FA Cup quarter-final at Bramall Lane.

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Charge over Liver Building fire in LFC fans' celebration

The blaze is thought to have been sparked by a firework as Liverpool fans celebrated the league win.

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Malky Mackay: Dundee United permitted to speak to SFA performance director

Dundee United are given permission to speak to Scottish FA performance director Malky Mackay about becoming their new head coach.

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Liverpool quiz: Which player is the king of Instagram?

Liverpool have wrapped up the Premier League but which player is top of the table when it comes to Instagram followers? Play the quiz to find out.

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National Women's Soccer League players kneel to protest against racial injustice

Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage players kneel during the national anthem as the National Women's Soccer League begins.

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Championship: What happened on Saturday as Leeds march on and Neil Warnock makes a winning start at Middlesbrough

Neil Warnock's winning return, Leeds close in on promotion, belief over barbeques for the basement side's boss and the rest of Saturday's Championship news.

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MOTDx: Ben Chilwell reveals what it is like trying to mark Lionel Messi

Leicester City's Ben Chilwell answers the MOTDxyz questions with Elz the Witch and reveals exactly what it's like trying to play against Lionel Messi.

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Norwich 1-2 Man Utd: MOTDx crew go wild for Todd Cantwell stunner

The MOTDx crew react to Norwich midfielder Todd Cantwell's stunning goal in the Canaries' FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Manchester United.

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FA Cup: Allan Saint-Maximin wants to repay Steve Bruce's trust

Newcastle's Allan Saint-Maximin discusses his positive relationship with Steve Bruce, and says he wants "to do everything" to repay his manager's trust.

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FA Cup: Odion Ighalo scores Man Utd's opener against Norwich City

Manchester United's Odion Ighalo strikes home from six yards to give his side a 1-0 lead against Norwich City in their FA Cup quarter-final at Carrow Road.

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Leeds United 3-0 Fulham: Marcelo Bielsa's side go top of Championship, Aleksandar Mitrovic faces retrospective action

Leeds go back to the top of the Championship with victory over Fulham, whose topscorer Aleksandar Mitrovic could face a ban for an off-the-ball elbow.

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Arjen Robben plans comeback with Groningen

Former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich attacker Arjen Robben plans to return to football with boyhood club Groningen.

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Stoke City 0-2 Middlesbrough: Neil Warnock starts Boro reign with win

New boss Neil Warnock guides Middlesbrough to a valuable win over Stoke City in his first game in charge of the Championship strugglers.

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Timo Werner: Chelsea-bound striker becomes RB Leipzig record scorer in final game for club

Chelsea-bound striker Tim Werner scored twice in his final game for RB Leipzig to ensure he leaves the German club as their all-time top scorer.

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Bundesliga final day: Werder Bremen get lifeline, Bayern Munich score 100th goal

Werder Bremen salvage a relegation lifeline while champions Bayern Munich score their 100th league goal of the season on the Bundesliga's final day.

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Derby County 2-1 Reading: Wayne Rooney nets as Rams continue play-off chase

Wayne Rooney is on target as play-off chasing Derby County secure victory against Reading at Pride Park.

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Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves: Today was about fatigue - Dean Smith on Villa defeat

Dean Smith says Aston Villa's 1-0 defeat to Wolves was down to fatigue with his side playing four games in 11 days.

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Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves: Nuno praises players hard work after win over Villa

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo praises his sides hardworking display against Aston Villa after Leander Dendoncker's second-half strike earned them a 1-0 victory at Villa Park.

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Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves: Leander Dendoncker's strike makes it three wins from three

Wolves continue their charge for a Premier League top-four finish as Leander Dendoncker's second-half strike earns them victory at Aston Villa.

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Tom Werner: Liverpool chairman wants title to bring 'sustained success'

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner hopes the club's first Premier League title will ensure "another period of sustained success".

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Swansea City 0-1 Luton Town: Collins strikes to take visitors of the bottom

Luton Town rise off the bottom of the Championship with victory at Swansea City, boosting their own survival hopes and damaging the hosts' play-off hopes.

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Mark Lawrenson compares Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to the legendary Bill Shankly

Former Liverpool title winner Mark Lawrenson says manager Jurgen Klopp has become 'Shankly-esque'.

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Liverpool's Jordan Henderson on how manager Jurgen Klopp celebrated with his players

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says manager Jurgen Klopp always had belief that the team would succeed in winning the Premier League title.

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Fans' behaviour 'unacceptable' says Liverpool FC

Flares were lit as thousands turned up at the city's waterfront, despite restrictions on gatherings.

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Quiz: Can you name all of Scotland's World Cup goalscorers?

Scotland have appeared at nine different World Cups, but can you remember all of the goalscorers?

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Archive: When Man Utd's Eric Cantona was hero and villain against Norwich

Watch short highlights from the last time Manchester United played Norwich in the FA Cup in 1994 as Eric Cantona scores a goal and is lucky not to be sent off at Carrow Road.

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Archive: England v Germany - Euro 1996

Relive England's Euro 96 semi-final against Germany at Wembley, which ends in a penalty shootout.

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Aitch & AJ Tracey select Glastonbury football line-up

In the absence of this year's Glastonbury Festival, MOTDx asked British rappers Aitch and AJ Tracey to select their dream football festival line-up. Who will make the headliner?

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FA Cup: Everything you need to know before the quarter-finals

Who is left and what are the big questions as the FA Cup resumes this weekend.

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Can you name every FA Cup quarter-finalist this century?

Can you name all 44 teams to qualify for the FA Cup quarter-finals this century?

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Kevin De Bruyne: Man City can still have 'unbelievable season'

Kevin de Bruyne tells Gary Lineker Liverpool were better than Man City this year but says winning the FA Cup and Champions League would still complete an “unbelievable season”.

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Georginio Wijnaldum reveals who partied hardest after Liverpool's Premier League win

Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum tells Dion Dublin which team-mate partied hardest as the Reds celebrated their first English league title for 30 years on Thursday night.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it is harder for Man Utd to win trophies now

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it is harder to win trophies now than during the glory days under Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Juventus 4-0 Lecce: Cristiano Ronaldo scores penalty as leaders beat Serie A strugglers

Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 23rd goal of the season as Juventus move seven points clear at the top of Serie A with victory over 10-man Lecce.

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Todd Cantwell: How Norwich star took confidence from getting kicked and going Dutch

Todd Cantwell has stood out for Norwich in the Premier League this season, but it took a few hard knocks on the training ground to prepare him for life at the top level.

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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal manager only wants players 'on the boat'

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he only wants players ready to jump "on the boat" after speculation about midfielder Matteo Guendouzi's future.

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Brentford 1-0 West Bromwich Albion: Ollie Watkins gives Bees victory

Ollie Watkins scores the only goal as Brentford beat leaders West Brom to hot up the Championship automatic promotion race.

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Transfer rumours: Guendouzi, Hart, Forster, Pereira, Ronaldinho

Man Utd's Guendouzi interest, Arsenal track Porto's Pereira, Maradona tries to lure Ronaldinho out of retirement, plus more.

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Swindon Town: League Two champions lift trophy at empty County Ground

Swindon Town celebrate being crowned League Two champions by lifting the trophy at an empty County Ground.

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Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp 'absolutely overwhelmed' by Premier League title win

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan that he was "completely overwhelmed" when his side were confirmed as Premier League champions.

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Ian Baraclough front-runner to succeed Michael O'Neill as Northern Ireland boss

Englishman Ian Baraclough remains the favourite to replace Michael O'Neill as Northern Ireland senior manager.

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Mike Origi on Liverpool: 'it's like me winning the Premier League'

Former Kenya international Mike Origi talks about his pride as his son Divock's Liverpool team secures the Premier League title.

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FA Cup & Premier League predictions: Lawro v Peter Crouch's co-host Alex Horne

Mark Lawrenson takes on Peter Crouch's co-host Alex Horne to make predictions for this weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals and Premier League games.

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Liverpool win Premier League: How Lawro celebrated as Reds' 30-year wait for top-flight title ends

How BBC pundit and Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson celebrated as the Reds' 30-year wait for the league title ended.

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Liverpool: Mayor fears Covid-19 spike over Anfield fan gathering

Joe Anderson says it was "disappointing" to see so many Liverpool fans ignore official advice.

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Erin Cuthbert column: Scotland World Cup exit tore me apart

Scotland forward Erin Cuthbert's latest BBC Scotland column reflecting on the agony of last year's World Cup trauma.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says 'history not a burden any more' after title win

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says "history is no burden any more" after leading the club to their first league title in 30 years.

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Garth Crooks' team of the week: Alexander-Arnold, Fernandes, Traore, Kane, Mane

Which player could be knocking on Gareth Southgate's door again? And who is like Paul Gascoigne and Glenn Hoddle? Find out in his team of the week.

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Quiz: Name the top-flight teams the last time Liverpool won the title

A 30-year wait for a league title is finally over for Liverpool. Can you name the other teams in the top flight the last time they were crowned champions?

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Euros On This Day - 26 June: Southgate's Euro 96 penalty pain, Denmark shock the world & Hazard delights

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 26 June in European Championship history.

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MOTDx FA Cup: Gunners fan Shaughna reveals why she could never date an Arsenal player

Way back in March, Reece Parkinson found out just how much of an Arsenal fan Love Island's Shaughna Phillips is before the FA Cup quarter-finals.

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Liverpool win Premier League: How players reacted

Watch the moment Liverpool players celebrated winning the club's first top-flight title in 30 years.

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Liverpool win Premier League: Andy Robertson and James Milner react on MOTD

Liverpool's Andy Robertson and James Milner give Match of the Day their reaction as the Reds end their 30-year wait for a top-flight title.

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Liverpool win Premier League: MOTD's Micah Richards and Phil Neville react

Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Philip Neville discuss Liverpool's Premier League title win, with Richards saying the Reds have "raised the bar".

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Chelsea 2-1 Man City: Lampard praises Chelsea after 'deserved' win

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard praises his team's work ethic after their 2-1 win over Manchester City and congratulates newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool.

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Thirty years, 239 players and £1.47bn - Liverpool’s pursuit of title number 19

BBC Sport takes a look at the statistics behind Liverpool's 30-year wait to win their 19th top-flight league title.

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Liverpool win Premier League: Reds' 30-year wait for top-flight title ends

BBC Sport takes a look back at the 30 years that have passed since Liverpool's last league title back in 1990 as the Reds are confirmed as Premier League champions.

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Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp hails 'incredible' Premier League title win

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp describes winning the Premier League title with the club as "absolutely incredible".

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Transfer rumours: Arthur, Pjanic, Pedro, Bellingham, Willian

Arthur and Pjanic set for Barca-Juve swap, Pedro to leave Chelsea for Roma, Bayern won't join Bellingham suitors, plus more.

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Southampton 0-2 Arsenal: Arteta's 'door is open' for Guendouzi return

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Matteo Guendouzi was absent from the 2-0 win at Southampton because of "squad management".

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Burnley 1-0 Watford: Sean Dyche pleased with Clarets' ‘mental and physical’ resilience

Burnley boss Sean Dyche praises the "mental and physical" resilience shown by his players as The Clarets beat Watford 1-0 at Turf Moor.

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Burnley 1-0 Watford: Nigel Pearson says Hornets 'didn't do enough' at Turf Moor

Watford manager Nigel Pearson says his side "didn't do enough" to beat Burnley as the Hornets' bid for Premier League survival hit a set-back with a 1-0 loss at Turf Moor.

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Arsenal profit from Alex McCarthy error at Southampton

An error from Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy helps Arsenal achieve their first win since the return of the Premier League.

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Burnley 1-0 Watford: Jay Rodriguez goal dents Hornets' survival hopes

Watford's hopes of Premier League survival were dealt a blow as they lost a hard-fought contest at Burnley.

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Southampton 0-2 Arsenal: Saints conceded goals too easily - Hasenhuttl

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl says his team gave goals away too easily against Arsenal after they lost 2-0 at home to the Gunners.

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Phil Neville 'came to do a three-year job' with England women - Campbell

It was Phil Neville's decision to step down as England manager following the conclusion of his contract, says Baroness Sue Campbell.

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Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia and New Zealand win bid to host

Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 Women's World Cup, governing body Fifa announces.

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Coronavirus: 'Celebrate at home' plea to Liverpool fans

Metro mayor Steve Rotheram says the season can be celebrated when it is safe to do so.

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Newcastle United: Andy Carroll and Javier Manquillo sign new contracts

Striker Andy Carroll and Spanish defender Javier Manquillo sign new contracts with Newcastle United.

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Hearts & Partick Thistle case against SPFL & clubs to be heard on Tuesday

The court action taken against the SPFL and three clubs by Hearts and Partick Thistle will be heard at the Court of Session in Edinburgh next Tuesday, 30 June.

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Frank Lampard: Raheem Sterling management comparison was 'slightly wrong', says Chelsea boss

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard backs Raheem Sterling's call for equal opportunities but questions a comparison made by the Manchester City forward.

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Manchester City v Liverpool to be played at Etihad Stadium

Manchester City are given permission to host their Premier League match with Liverpool on 2 July at Etihad Stadium, instead of a neutral venue.

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West Ham: Pablo Zabaleta, Carlos Sanchez and Jeremy Ngakia to leave on 30 June

Pablo Zabaleta, Carlos Sanchez and young defender Jeremy Ngakia will leave West Ham at the end of the month.

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Lyndon Dykes: Scotland boss Steve Clarke holds 'very positive' talks

National team manager Steve Clarke has held "very positive" talks with Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes about choosing Scotland over Australia.

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FA Cup sixth round on the BBC: How to follow the action

Having started with 736 teams, the FA Cup resumes with an all-Premier League quarter-final line-up.

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Danielle Carter: Arsenal & England forward to leave Gunners after 11 years

England forward Danielle Carter will leave Arsenal Women after 11 years at the club when her contract expires this summer.

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Euros On This Day - 25 June: Zidane's magic show, THAT Van Basten goal and Shaqiri's stunner

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 25 June in European Championship history.

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Norwich 0-1 Everton MOTD Watchalong: Kit man took my Gazza shirt - Ashton

Former Norwich striker Dean Ashton talks about the time his Paul Gascoigne shirt was taken off him by the Everton kitman on the latest episode of MOTDx Watchalong.

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Norwich 0-1 Everton: Survival not realistic, but we will fight - Farke

Norwich manager Daniel Farke says it is "not realistic" to expect his team to avoid relegation with seven games remaining, but promises he and his players will not stop fighting.

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Wolverhampton Wanders 1-0 Bournemouth: Cherries made us work hard for win - Nuno

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo says his team found it difficult to break down a "defensive" Bournemouth after a hard-fought 1-0 home win.

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Norwich 0-1 Everton: Toffees can dream of climbing table - Ancelotti

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti says his team can now "dream" of climbing up the Premier League table, after winning 1-0 away at bottom club Norwich.

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Manchester United 3-0 Sheffield United: Anthony Martial hat-trick sinks Blades

Anthony Martial scores his first senior hat-trick as Manchester United cruise past Sheffield United behind closed doors at Old Trafford.

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Premier League highlights: Norwich 0-1 Everton

Everton defender Michael Keane scores the only goal as Norwich suffer a third straight Premier League defeat.

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Wolves 1-0 Bournemouth: Jimenez boosts Wolves' European hopes

Raul Jimenez scores his 15th Premier League goal of the season to bolster Wolves' bid for Champions League qualification.

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Newcastle v Aston Villa: Ahmed Elmohamady rescues point for Villa at Newcastle

Ahmed Elmohamady's late header rescues a point for Aston Villa at Newcastle, but it is not enough to lift them out of the bottom three.

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Norwich 0-1 Everton: Michael Keane scores winner for Toffees

Norwich are beaten at home by Everton and are running out of time to prevent an immediate return to the Championship.

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Inter Milan 3-3 Sassuolo: Romelu Lukaku scores 25th goal of season in draw

Romelu Lukaku scores his 25th goal of the season as Inter Milan draw with Sassuolo in a six-goal thriller.

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Premier League: Clubs pay £263m to agents in 2019-20

Premier League clubs pay out more than £263m to agents during 2019-20, an increase of £3m on the previous year.

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Leeds United: Osama Bin Laden image removed from Elland Road seat

Leeds say there will be no more "offensive images" after a photo of Osama Bin Laden is removed from Elland Road.

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Premier League: New reporting system for players suffering discriminatory online abuse

Players who suffer discriminatory online abuse will be able to report it via a new system provided by the Premier League.

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Man City: Sergio Aguero says surgery on injured knee 'went well'

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero says 'everything went well' after having surgery on his injured knee.

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SPFL board issues a resolution to clubs seeking temporary Covid-19 powers

The Scottish Professional Football League has issued a resolution to clubs asking them to cede Covid-19-related decisions to its board for next season.

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Sean Dyche: Everyone getting more educated, says Burnley boss as banner condemned

Burnley boss Sean Dyche says "everyone is getting more educated" after a 'White Lives Matter Burnley' banner was condemned.

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Coronavirus: Three positive results in latest round of EFL tests

Three individuals from two Championship clubs tested positive for coronavirus during the past week, the EFL confirms.

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Women’s World Cup 2023: Fifa to name hosts - Colombia or Australia & New Zealand

With Fifa set to decide who will host the 2023 Women's World Cup on Thursday, find out more about the two remaining bids.

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Burnley banner: 'It is time, perhaps, for an uncomfortable conversation'

BBC Radio 5 Live presenter and Burnley fan Tony Livesey talks about the anger he felt seeing a "White Lives Matter Burnley" banner flown over Etihad Stadium.

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Scotland: Pick your all-time Scotland XI & players for top 50 feature

Pick your all-time Scotland XI with players compiled from the great and good of the men's and women's game.

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David Luiz: Arsenal defender signs new one-year contract at club

Arsenal defender David Luiz agrees a new one-year contract with the Premier League club.

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Everton v Norwich quiz: Can you name these players to represent both clubs?

Here are eight players who represented Everton and Norwich - can you name them?

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Euros On This Day - 24 June: Pirlo, Beckham, Figo & Totti

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 24 June in European Championship history.

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Archive: France v Portugal - Euro 2000

Relive a tense semi-final between the world champions France and Portugal at Euro 2000.

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Tottenham 2-0 West Ham: Harry Kane on target after Tomas Soucek own goal

Tottenham pick up their first victory in eight games to leave West Ham with a battle to stay in the Premier League.

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Man Utd: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Dean Henderson will be England keeper

Manchester United's on-loan Dean Henderson will become first-choice England goalkeeper, says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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Nuno Espirito Santo: Wolves manager says Black Lives Matter movement is 'beginning of something'

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo says 'this is not a moment to stop' fighting for equal rights for all races.

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Leicester 0-0 Brighton: Schmeichel is a 'world class' keeper - Brendan Rodgers

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers says goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is "world class", after the goalkeeper's penalty save from Brighton's Neil Maupay.

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Transfer rumours: Arthur, Carvalho, Soares, Ferguson, McGhee

Arthur could be set for a £72.5m move to Juventus, William Carvalho agrees personal terms with Leicester, plus more.

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Leicester 0-0 Brighton: Brighton still need to fight - Graham Potter

Brighton boss Graham Potter says his side are ready to keep fighting against relegation, after a 0-0 draw away to Leicester.

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Leicester 0-0 Brighton: Premier League sides in goalless draw

Neal Maupay's missed penalty proves pivotal as Brighton and Leicester play out a drab Premier League goalless draw at the King Power Stadium.

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'White Lives' banner flyover causes 'heartbreak' and 'anger' in Burnley

Burnley's chief executive and club supporters describe their emotions a day after a 'White Lives Matter Burnley' banner was flown above the club's players.

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Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp wants to play Man City at Etihad Stadium

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he would prefer to play Manchester City at their home ground rather than a neutral venue.

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Burnley chief executive Neil Hart 'disgusted' by banner flown over Etihad Stadium

Burnley's chief executive Neil Hart says he was "disgusted" by the banner reading 'White Lives Matter Burnley' that was flown over Etihad Stadium on Monday.

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Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp on 20-point lead at top of Premier League

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he thought it was "unthinkable" that any team could be 20 points above Manchester City.

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Morgan Schneiderlin: Nice sign Everton midfielder for undisclosed fee

France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin joins Ligue 1 side Nice from Everton for an undisclosed fee.

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David De Gea is 'the best goalkeeper in the world', says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says David de Gea is "the best goalkeeper in the world".

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Blackpool Airport suspends banner flights

Blackpool Airport suspends banner flights from its base after the message 'White Lives Matter Burnley' was towed over Etihad Stadium.

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Burnley captain Ben Mee 'ashamed' by banner flown over Man City stadium

Burnley captain Ben Mee says he is "embarrassed" by a banner reading "White Lives Matter Burnley" that was flown over their match at Manchester City.

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David De Gea: Man Utd keeper is world's best - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says David de Gea is "the best goalkeeper in the world" after criticism from Roy Keane.

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Georgia Stanway: WSL ending was 'tough one to take' for Manchester City

Manchester City midfielder Georgia Stanway says missing out on the Women's Super League title was "a tough one for us to take".

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Neil Warnock replaces Jonathan Woodgate as Middlesbrough boss

Championship strugglers Middlesbrough sack boss Jonathan Woodgate, appointing Neil Warnock as his replacement.

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Scotland kit: What is your favourite from Group D?

Have your say as BBC Scotland look to find Scotland's finest ever kit across June.

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Phil Neville: England women's boss says Pep Guardiola has advised him to manage a club

England women's boss Phil Neville says Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola has advised him to return to coaching in club football.

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Scott McTominay: Man Utd and Scotland midfielder signs deal to 2025

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay signs a contract extension to June 2025, with an option to extend it for a further year.

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Northampton Town: Arsenal's 1989 heroics inspire play-off comeback

Northampton's own dramatic comeback in the League Two play-offs is inspired by Arsenal's 1989 title grab at Liverpool.

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Euros On This Day - 23 June: Poborsky's iconic lob, Xabi Alonso's landmark double and Czechs avenge Euro 96 defeat

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 23 June in European Championship history.

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Man City 5-0 Burnley: Phil Foden will be a Man City legend - Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola praises Phil Foden following a starring role in Manchester City's 5-0 rout over Burnley.

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Man City 5-0 Burnley: It was a 'reality night' - Sean Dyche

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says Manchester City are "top class' following a 5-0 thrashing at the Etihad.

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Man City 5-0 Burnley: Phil Foden & Riyad Mahrez both score twice in rout

Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez both score twice as Manchester City thrash Burnley to ensure Liverpool have to wait a little longer to wrap up the title.

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Jude Bellingham: Borussia Dortmund close in on Birmingham City midfielder

Borussia Dortmund are hopeful of completing the signing of midfielder Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City.

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Cheltenham Town 0-3 Northampton Town (agg: 2-3): Cobblers seal comeback win to reach Wembley

Callum Morton's double seals a stunning play-off semi-final win as Northampton overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Cheltenham.

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When can Liverpool win the Premier League?

Liverpool need just two more victories to guarantee the title, but when is the earliest they can win the Premier League?

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Burnley 'strongly condemns' banner flown above Etihad Stadium before Man City game

Burnley says it "strongly condemns" those behind a banner reading 'White Lives Matter Burnley' which was towed by an aircraft over Etihad Stadium.

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Sean Dyche: Burnley contracts situation 'strange'

The situation with Burnley's out-of-contract players is "strange", says Clarets manager Sean Dyche.

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Exeter City 3-1 Colchester United (agg: 3-2)

Ryan Bowman's extra-time strike secures victory for Exeter in a tense League Two play-off semi-final second leg against Colchester.

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Coronavirus: One positive result in latest round of Premier League testing

One positive coronavirus result is returned from the Premier League's latest round of testing, from 1,829 players and club staff.

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Jose Mourinho: Tottenham manager defends his record on strikers

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho defends his record of nurturing strikers following criticism from former Arsenal player Paul Merson.

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Matteo Guendouzi: Arsenal midfielder will face no FA action over Brighton clash

Arsenal's Matteo Guendouzi will face no action from the FA over a clash with Brighton's Neal Maupay after the Gunners' defeat on Saturday.

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Jose Mourinho reels off his strikers' scoring records under him

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho defends the scoring record of strikers he has coached including Harry Kane, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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Carlo Ancelotti: Everton manager accused of tax fraud by Madrid prosecutors

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti is accused by prosecutors in Madrid of avoiding 1m euros in taxes due for image rights revenue.

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Sheffield United confident Dean Henderson's loan will be extended

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is confident Dean Henderson's loan will be extended to cover the remainder of the season.

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Women's World Cup: Japan withdraws bid three days before vote

The Japanese Football Association withdraws its 2023 Women's World Cup bid, three days before a Fifa vote to determine the hosts.

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Jan Vertonghen: Tottenham defender signs extension until end of season

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen agrees a contract extension until the end of the season, as does Dutch goalkeeper Michel Vorm.

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Covid-19: Arsenal trio affected before Man City game

Three Arsenal players were unable to train before last week's defeat at Manchester City after one of them tested positive for Covid-19.

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Craig Gordon: Hearts in talks with Scotland & Celtic goalkeeper

Hearts are in talks with goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who is deliberating over his future at Celtic.

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Euro 2020: Who made your all-time Euros XI?

While we have to wait another year for Euro 2020, here is who you picked as your greatest European Championship XI.

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Archive: Netherlands v Denmark - Euro 1992

Relive a classic Euros semi-final from 1992 as unfancied Denmark beat defending champions the Netherlands in a penalty shootout.

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Transfer rumours: Jimenez, Kurzawa, Messi, Koulibaly, Vertonghen

Chelsea interested in Kurzawa, Juventus make Jimenez offer, Liverpool want Napoli's Koulibaly, plus more

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Euros On This Day - 22 June: Pearce's penalty exorcism, Republic of Ireland's magic moment and Ronaldo's mic drop

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 22 June in European Championship history.

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Everton 0-0 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp says Reds not 'too snobby' to accept point

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says both teams could have played better in the Merseyside derby which finished 0-0 at Goodison Park.

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Everton 0-0 Liverpool: Nobody deserved to lose - Carlo Ancelotti

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti believes neither side deserved to lose after a hard-fought 0-0 draw against neighbours Liverpool at Goodison Park.

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Joelinton: After 2,130 minutes, Newcastle striker ends his barren run

How Joelinton's perseverance finally saw him end his barren scoring run in the Premier League.

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Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea: Blues need to be more clinical - Frank Lampard

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard says his team need to be more clinical after they had to fight back from a goal down at Aston Villa in a game they dominated.

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Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace to study reasons for Macclesfield Town ruling

Chairman Phil Wallace says Stevenage are not yet ready to give up their fight against relegation from League Two.

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Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea: Dean Smith frustrated after defeat

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith reveals his "frustration" that there was "a bit of fortune" about the two goals his side conceded in their 2-1 Premier League defeat by Chelsea at Villa Park.

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Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea: Second-half fightback gives Chelsea win

Chelsea return to Premier League action by coming from behind to beat relegation-threatened Aston Villa and strengthen their bid for a top-four finish.

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Saudi Arabian Football Federation writes to major sports bodies after WTO report

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation acknowledges it has a "responsibility" to help fight broadcasting piracy.

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Newcastle United 3-0 Sheffield United: Steve Bruce says 'big calls' favoured Toon

Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce says he is "delighted" with his side's 3-0 win over Sheffield United, but adds that "the big calls in the game went our way".

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Robbie Neilson: Hearts want former boss to replace Daniel Stendel

Hearts hope to bring Dundee United head coach Robbie Neilson back to the club to replace Daniel Stendel.

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Newcastle Utd 3-0 Sheffield Utd: Chris Wilder says Blades gave away poor goals

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says his side "gave away some really poor goals" during their 3-0 defeat by Newcastle United.

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Newcastle United 3-0 Sheffield United: Joelinton scores first league goal since August

Joelinton scores only his second Premier League goal and first since 25 August as Newcastle sweep aside 10-man Sheffield United.

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Scotland: Craig Brown's World Cup diary France 1998

Watch an extract of Craig Brown's World Cup 1998 diary from the World Cup in France.

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Cardiff City 2-0 Leeds United: Leeds miss chance to go top of table

Leeds miss the chance to go top of the Championship, while Cardiff give their promotion hopes a huge boost.

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Bournemouth v Crystal Palace live on BBC attracts peak TV audience of 3.9 million

The first Premier League game to be broadcast on the BBC attracts a peak television audience of 3.9 million.

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Real Betis sack coach Rubi three games into La Liga resumption

Real Betis, 14th in La Liga, sack coach Joan Francesc "Rubi" Ferrer three matches into the resumption of the season.

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Rangers sell 32,000 season tickets & hope for August fans' return

Rangers say 32,000 supporters have renewed their season tickets and hope to accommodate some of those fans at Ibrox in "late August".

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Joe Hart: Burnley will not extend ex-England goalkeeper's contract

Burnley choose not to extend the contract of ex-England goalkeeper Joe Hart beyond this month.

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Scotland: Craig Brown relives his France 98 World Cup journey

Former Scotland manager Craig Brown recollects taking the national team to their last World Cup in France 22 years ago.

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'Go and wake your kids up' - Sam Vokes seals Wales win over Belgium at Euro 2016

Sam Vokes heads home Wales' third in their 3-1 win over Belgium in the quarter-finals at Euro 2016.

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Jurgen Klopp will always be special to Liverpool - Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold says manager Jurgen Klopp "will always be special to the club" as Liverpool close in on their first league title in 30 years.

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MOTDx's Timbsy predicts Milivojevic stunner in Crystal Palace win

MOTDx's Michael 'Timbsy' Timbs, Reece Parkinson and The Manor's Scotty Stacks react to Luka Milivojevic's free-kick in Crystal Palace's 2-0 win over Bournemouth.

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Euros On This Day - 21 June: Goalfest in Bruges, Roo beauty & pain for Spain

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 21 June in European Championship history.

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Brighton 2-1 Arsenal: Arsenal players need to learn humility - Neal Maupay

Brighton match-winner Neal Maupay says some Arsenal players need to learn "humility" after an altercation with fellow Frenchman Matteo Guendouzi at the final whistle.

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Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta says defeat is 'unacceptable'

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says their 2-1 defeat by Brighton was "unacceptable" and his team "threw the game away" after leading 1-0.

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Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Arsenal: Graham Potter hails huge result

Brighton manager Graham Potter hails a "huge result" after a 2-1 win over Arsenal saw the Seagulls move five points above the relegation zone.

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Brighton 2-1 Arsenal: Maupay stuns Gunners with late winner

Neal Maupay scores a stoppage-time winner as relegation-threatened Brighton clinch a huge win over Arsenal, who once again lose a key player to injury.

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West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Birmingham City: Baggies go top despite being held by Blues in derby

West Bromwich Albion go back to the top of the Championship table despite being held to a goalless draw by Birmingham City.

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Robert Lewandowski and Erling Braut Haaland net Bundesliga doubles

Robert Lewandowski scores twice for Bayern Munich and Erling Braut Haaland nets a double for Borussia Dortmund as both sides win in the Bundesliga.

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Watford 1-1 Leicester: Nigel Pearson says Craig Dawson strike secured 'point out of nothing'

Watford manager Nigel Pearson says Craig Dawson's late strike gave his side a "point out of nothing" in their 1-1 draw with Leicester City.

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Bernd Leno: Arsenal keeper carried off on a stretcher during Brighton game

Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno is carried off on a stretcher with a suspected knee injury during his side's game at Brighton.

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Dion Dublin says 'I'm sick of T-shirts, I just want action' on racism

Former England striker Dion Dublin tells Football Focus he wants to see "action" to tackle racism.

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Millwall 2-3 Derby County: Jordan Sibley hat-trick earns Rams comeback victory

Louie Sibley's hat-trick caps a sensational performance and earns Derby a vital win over fellow play-off chasers Millwall.

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Championship: iFollow streams of games hit by technical issue

A technical issue hits the streaming of Championship games, prompting some fans to miss the start of the first matches back after the coronavirus pandemic.

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Watford 1-1 Leicester: Brendan Rodgers says equaliser was unfortunate

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says his side were unfortunate to concede a late equaliser as they drew 1-1 away at Watford.

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Watford 1-1 Leicester: Teams share point after superb late goals

Ben Chilwell and Craig Dawson trade excellent stoppage-time goals as a largely tepid lunchtime Premier League encounter explodes into life late on at Vicarage Road.

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Fulham 0-2 Brentford: Late goals from Said Benrahma & Emiliano Marcondes give Bees win

Two goals in three minutes give Brentford a late victory at rivals Fulham as the Championship resumes after 104 days.

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Middlesbrough 0-3 Swansea City: Rhian Brewster brace helps Swans to victory

Swansea City impressed as the Championship resumed as a powerful display at the Riverside earned them a 3-0 win over a poor Middlesbrough.

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BBC Sport pundits Dion Dublin and Micah Richards open up on experiences of racism

Football focus pundits Dion Dublin and Micah Richards speak about their experiences of racism, with Dublin revealing he was racially abused at a supermarket.

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France to allow up to 5,000 fans to watch sport in stadiums

Stadiums will re-open to fans in France from 11 July as the country continues to lift coronavirus restrictions.

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Euros Rewind: When David Beckham's England lost to Portugal

A star-studded England team including David Beckham, Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney lose on penalties to Portugal in the quarter-finals of Euro 2004.

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Vote: Which is the greatest European Championship goal?

We have come up with a shortlist of 12 goals - now we want you to tell us which you think is the best in European Championship history.

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World Refugee Day: Goal Click and UNHCR on football's global impact

Goal Click and the United Nations Refugee Agency team up to tell stories from around the world through the lens of football.

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Euros On This Day - 20 June: Wales thrash Russia, Neville penalty pain & quickest goal

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 20 June in European Championship history.

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Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace star ready to entertain in Strictly slot

Wilfried Zaha tells MOTDx's Josh Denzel that he will do his best to entertain when his Crystal Palace team take on Bournemouth live on BBC One on Saturday night.

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Manchester United: What next for David de Gea and Paul Pogba?

What next for David de Gea and Paul Pogba at Manchester United?

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Norwich 0-3 Southampton: Daniel Farke says Canaries' confidence not at top level

Norwich manager Daniel Farke says his side's confidence is "not at top level" after a 3-0 home defeat to Southampton at Carrow Road.

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Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - rate the players

Give your player ratings out of 10 for Tottenham against Manchester United in the Premier League.

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Norwich 0-3 Southampton: Hasenhuttl praises 'fantastic' Ings

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl praises goalscorer Danny Ings who opened the scoring with a "fantastic finish" in a 3-0 away win over bottom club Norwich at Carrow Road.

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Norwich 0-3 Southampton: Danny Ings scores as Norwich suffer crushing defeat

Three second-half goals from Southampton condemn Norwich to their fourth defeat in five games and dent their Premier League survival hopes.

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World players' union calls for a mandatory mid-season break to help players with workload

The world players' union calls for a mandatory mid-season break to help players cope with revised schedules caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Leroy Sane: Pep Guardiola explains winger's decision to leave Mancester City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is "so disappointed" that winger Leroy Sane wants to leave the club.

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Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp feared coronavirus outbreak could end Premier League title hopes

Jurgen Klopp feared his Liverpool side would be denied the chance of winning the Premier League title when there were calls for the season to be voided because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Eddie Howe: Ryan Fraser's decision to leave Bournemouth 'a huge blow'

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says it is "a huge blow" that Ryan Fraser will not play again for the club after the winger's decision not to sign a new contract with the Cherries.

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Dundee Utd, Raith & Cove Rangers will 'robustly defend' right to promotion

Dundee United, Raith Rovers and Cove Rangers say they will "robustly defend" themselves after a petition was lodged that could lead to a "ruinous" reversal of their promotions.

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Eric Garcia: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola outlines 10-day recovery

Manchester City defender Eric Garcia will be back in action in 10 days after suffering injury against Arsenal.

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Celtic: Fraser Forster & Mohamed Elyounoussi signings 'not unrealistic'

It is "not unrealistic" that Celtic could re-sign Fraser Forster and Mohamed Elyounoussi on loan next season, says Neil Lennon.

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Artificial crowd noise - yes or no? We ask the fans

Television viewers have the option to switch on artificial crowd noise during football matches, but what do fans think?

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Neymar: PSG forward ordered to pay former club Barcelona 6.7m euros

Paris-St Germain forward Neymar is ordered to pay former club Barcelona 6.7m euros (£6.1m) by a Spanish court.

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Leroy Sane: Man City winger wants to leave, says Pep Guardiola

Manchester City winger Leroy Sane wants to leave, says manager Pep Guardiola.

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Matty Longstaff: Newcastle have offered midfielder a 'fantastic' deal, says Steve Bruce

Newcastle offer midfielder Matty Longstaff a "fantastic deal" and are "desperate" for him to stay at the club, says manager Steve Bruce.

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Championship returns: Who will hold their nerve at both ends of table?

With more than 100 games to play in just over a month, the Championship season returns on Saturday.

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Newcastle United takeover: Saudi deal must be blocked, MP tells government

The government is urged to block the Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United until it investigates TV piracy in the country.

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Ryan Fraser: Bournemouth winger has played last game for club, says Eddie Howe

Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser has played his last game for the club, says manager Eddie Howe.

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Archive: Portugal v Germany - Euro 2008

Relive Germany's victory over Portugal in the quarter-finals of Euro 2008.

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Quiz: Can you name every Premier League side's top scorer and provider

Can you name every English top-flight team's top scorer and assist-maker for the 2019-20 season?

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Premier League restart: How you can join in with MOTDx Watchalong

Join MOTDx Watchalong and get involved as fans from around the country come together to watch the BBC's four live Premier League games and FA Cup matches.

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Bournemouth v Crystal Palace: Why Wilfried Zaha is at a career crossroads - Jermaine Jenas

There are few scarier sights for defenders than Wilfried Zaha running at them but playing for Crystal Palace does not show off his ability to the full, says MOTD pundit Jermaine Jenas.

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Euros On This Day - 19 June: Terry's last-gasp clearance, Del Piero delights, and Czechs bounce back to stun Dutch

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 19 June in European Championship history.

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Real Madrid 3-0 Valencia: Karim Benzema moves fifth on club's all-time scorer list

Karim Benzema moves fifth on Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer list with a double in a victory over Valencia.

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Transfer rumours: Luiz, Kante, Havertz, Sanchez, Coutinho, Dyche

Luiz future at Arsenal to be resolved by end of week, Chelsea prepared to sell Kante, Inter Milan in talks about extending Sanchez loan, plus more.

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Jose Mourinho: Spurs 'not in same world' in transfer market

Jose Mourinho says Tottenham are not going to be "in the same world" as other Premier League clubs in this summer's transfer market.

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Paul Pogba: Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking for leadership from midfielder

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to see some leadership on the pitch from record signing Paul Pogba.

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Northampton 0-2 Cheltenham: Visitors take control in League Two play-off semi-final first leg

Cheltenham take control of their League Two play-off semi-final against Northampton with a two-goal away win in the first leg.

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Premier League predictions: Lawro v Sports Team drummer Al Greenwood

Mark Lawrenson takes on Sports Team drummer Al Greenwood to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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Goalline technology: Referees body to review error that denied Sheff Utd

Premier League referees will review the goalline technology error that denied Sheffield United a goal in their draw at Aston Villa, BBC Sport understands.

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Colchester 1-0 Exeter: Hosts win League Two play-off semi-final first leg

Cohen Bramall's free-kick gives Colchester the advantage as they beat Exeter in a drab League Two play-off semi-final first leg.

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Timo Werner: How Chelsea move happened, how he will fit in and what happened to Liverpool deal?

As Chelsea add Germany international Timo Werner to their attacking options, how did the deal come about? And is he worth £102.5m?

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Newcastle: Fans group 'welcomes' belated club announcement on ticket refunds

Newcastle United announce that they will refund ticket holders for remaining games this season.

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Rooney Rule: PFA calls for 'loophole' in EFL appointments to be closed

The Professional Footballers' Association wants all managerial appointments in the EFL to follow a diverse recruitment process.

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Tottenham v Man Utd: Harry Kane, Son Heung-min & Moussa Sissoko to start

Jose Mourinho says Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Moussa Sissoko will all start for Spurs against Manchester United on Friday.

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Coronavirus: One positive result in latest round of Premier League testing

One positive coronavirus result is returned from the Premier League's latest round of testing, from 1,541 players and club staff.

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Transfer Target: How Newcastle could look next season

BBC Sport’s Liam Loftus talks with die-hard Newcastle fan Eisha Acton to discuss which transfers the club will be looking at should their takeover be completed.

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Chelsea-bound striker Timo Werner scores as RB Leipzig draw 2-2 with Dusseldorf.

Chelsea-bound striker Timo Werner scores a brilliant goal as Champions League-chasing RB Leipzig draw 2-2 with relegation-threatened Dusseldorf.

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Marcus Rashford: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises Manchester United forward for free school meals campaign

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Marcus Rashford's efforts to ensure children don't go hungry during the coronavirus pandemic are "more important than any game of football he could play".

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Premier League fixtures: BBC to show Southampton v Man City

The BBC will show Southampton v Manchester City on 5 July as their third free-to-air Premier League match.

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Timo Werner: Chelsea agree to sign RB Leipzig forward

Chelsea reach an agreement to sign 24-year-old forward Timo Werner from RB Leipzig.

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Man City boss Pep Guardiola feels 'shame' about racial inequality

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says education is needed on race after his side took a knee with Arsenal before their Premier League game in support of the Black Lives Matter campaign.

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Serie A: Can Lazio end Juventus' title dominance as Italian football resumes?

Serie A resumes with Juventus' bid for a ninth successive title under threat from Lazio, who are bidding for a third league title in their history.

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Euros On This Day - 18 June: England's Dutch masterclass, McCoist's Scotland scorcher and Ibrahimovic's acrobatics

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 18 June in European Championship history.

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Archive: Spain v France - Euro 2000

Relive a classic quarter-final between Pep Guardiola's Spain and Zinedine Zidane's France at Euro 2000.

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Aston Villa 0-0 Sheffield United: Goalless draw on Premier League return

Aston Villa and Sheffield United play out a low-key goalless draw as the Premier League makes its return after a 100-day absence.

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Marco Stiepermann: Norwich midfielder to return after negative samples

Norwich City's Marco Stiepermann is to return to training after testing negative for coronavirus.

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Barrow promoted back to English Football League after National League vote

Barrow are promoted to the English Football League after National League clubs vote to end the 2019-20 season.

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Aston Villa & Sheffield United players take a knee at kick-off

Aston Villa and Sheffield United's players take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement immediately after kick-off.

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Hearts & Partick Thistle lodge petition with Court of Session

Hearts and Partick Thistle have lodged a petition with the Court of Session to challenge their relegations.

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Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg stripped of Southampton captaincy

Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is replaced as captain by James Ward-Prowse.

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Callum Davidson: St Johnstone to appoint former player as boss

Former Scotland defender Callum Davidson is set to be confirmed as the new St Johnstone manager on Thursday.

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Champions League & Europa League: Tournaments to be completed in 'final eight' format

This season's Champions League and Europa League competitions will be completed with 'final eight' tournaments.

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BBC weatherman and journalist play Match of the Day theme

BBC weatherman Owain Wyn Evans and journalist Steve Rosenberg play the Match of the Day theme tune from their homes as Premier League football resumes.

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Stewart Regan: Scottish football risks 'going down the pan' without change

Scottish football risks "going down the pan" if it does not change, says former Scottish FA chief executive Stewart Regan.

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Archive: Germany v Italy - Euro 2016

Relive Germany and Italy's epic quarter-final clash at Euro 2016 which went all the way to a penalty shoot-out.

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Coronavirus: Twelve positive cases detected at EFL clubs in past week

The English Football League confirms 12 individuals from EFL clubs tested positive for coronavirus in the past week.

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Watford: It's not acceptable that I've learned to adapt in someone else's world - Andre Gray

Watford footballers Andre Gray, Adekite Fatuga-Dada and Enoch Muwonge speak to BBC Breakfast about their own experiences of racism and taking a knee.

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Ryan Fraser: Bournemouth winger declines short-term deal as quartet re-sign

Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser declines to sign a short-term contract extension to cover the rest of the season, as four team-mates re-sign.

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SPFL close to agreeing £2.3m compensation deal with BT Sport

BT Sport is set to receive a total of around £2.3m in compensation from the SPFL for matches missed when last season was halted early.

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Rashford: 'Mum rang me 10 times' after school meals victory

The footballer's mother struggled to put food on the table for her five children.

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Scotland kit: What is your favourite from Group C?

Have your say as BBC Scotland looks to find Scotland's finest ever kit.

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Premier League restart: Your guide on how to watch and listen to the top-flight's return

Your comprehensive guide on how to watch and listen to the restart of the Premier League - including channel listings for the BBC's free-to-air matches.

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Louis Theroux and street artist Banksy had a day out watching Peter Crouch play for QPR

When Louis Theroux went to a QPR match back in 2001, he met an aspiring street artist called Banksy, and they both saw a "lanky, ungainly" young forward called Peter Crouch play for the home side.

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Premier League: What is still up for grabs this season?

The Premier League returns on Wednesday, so what are the outstanding issues still to be resolved? BBC Sport takes a look.

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Euros On This Day - 17 June: Wayne Rooney bursts on to scene, Ronaldo dazzles & Tomas Brolin's brilliance

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 17 June in European Championship history.

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Archive: When Italy's Zaza sent his penalty into orbit against Germany at Euro 2016

Watch Italy forward Simone Zaza's infamous penalty as his side lose to Germany in a shootout in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.

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Marcus Rashford: Man Utd forward says campaigning footballers is 'becoming more normal'

Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford tells the BBC that his generation of footballers want to speak out.

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Partick Thistle take up offer of funded legal action over relegation

Partick Thistle accept "an extremely generous offer" to fund legal action over relegation from the Championship.

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Champions League & Europa League: Uefa to discuss plans to finish the season

Plans to finish this season's Champions League and Europa League will be discussed at Uefa meeting on Wednesday.

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Pep Guardiola: Difficult time following mother's death, says Man City boss

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says it has been a "difficult time" following the death of his mother Dolores from coronavirus.

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'You're on mute!' - or perhaps secretly watching Millwall v Middlesbrough?

Is your camera really not working for the work video call, or are you watching a Wednesday afternoon kick-off in the Championship?

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Premier League restart: Talks have started about fans returning to top-flight stadiums

Discussions have started about fans attending Premier League matches again, says chief executive Richard Masters.

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Wales and Aston Villa defender Neil Taylor says schools have key role in tackling racism

Wales and Aston Villa defender Neil Taylor talks to Elis James about the Black Lives Matter movement and football's NHS charity support.

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Martin O'Neill: Keeping Odsonne Edouard key to Celtic title bid

Keeping Odsonne Edouard is pivotal to Celtic's pursuit of a 10th successive title, says Martin O'Neill, as he likens striker's impact to Henrik Larsson.

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Gary Lineker: Marcus Rashford credit to his sport and his family

Gary Lineker said he supported Marcus Rashford's campaign for the government to give disadvantaged children food vouchers over summer.

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Marcus Rashford: School scheme extended after footballer's campaign

The Manchester United star praises the move, saying: "Just look at what we can do when we come together."

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Norwich: Positive coronavirus test player returns negative sample

The Norwich player who tested positive for coronavirus has now returned a negative sample, says the club's sporting director.

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Archive: Croatia v England - Euro 2004

Relive a great night for England as they beat Croatia 4-2 at Euro 2004 with Wayne Rooney scoring a brace to help Sven-Goran Eriksson's side progress through to the quarter-finals.

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Kevin Ellison: Morecambe release the second oldest player in the EFL, at the age of 41

Kevin Ellison, the second oldest player in the EFL, is released by League Two club Morecambe, at the age of 41.

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Bernardo Silva: Man City star answers questions on Ronaldo, Mancunians and his Christmas tree

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva talks about Cristiano Ronaldo, English people and why he feels Christmassy all year.

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'Black coaches have to work hard as chances are limited' - Kilmarnock's Alex Dyer

Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer speaks to BBC Scotland's Jonathan Sutherland about his experiences in coaching and being grateful for his relationship with Steve Clarke.

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Lawro's Premier League predictions are back - Villa v Sheff Utd & Man City v Arsenal

Mark Lawrenson makes predictions for Aston Villa v Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal as the Premier League resumes.

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Coronavirus: Pressure mounts over school meal vouchers in summer

There is unease among Tory MPs, as footballer Marcus Rashford vows to fight on to secure extension.

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Championship: How well do you remember the 2019-20 season so far?

With Championship fixtures set to resume on Saturday, see how much you remember about the season so far...

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Managing Scotland: Vogts, Brown, Levein & others share tales of the job

Former Scotland managers share their unique stories of life behind leading the nation's football team.

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'Rooney Rule': Clubs using policy 'loophole' - Troy Townsend from Kick It Out

Some clubs are using a "loophole" in a regulation aimed at increasing the number of black managers, says Troy Townsend from Kick It Out.

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EFL: How to follow Championship return, plus League One and League Two play-offs

The EFL season resumes on Thursday with the League Two play-offs, while the Championship returns on Saturday - here's how to follow it.

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Smaller squads, lower wages and shorter deals - is this the worst time to be out of contract?

Smaller squads, lower wages and shorter deals, plus more free agents on the market than ever before - has there been a worse time to be an out-of-contract footballer?

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Euros On This Day - 16 June: NI's GAWA power, Suker's chip & England's late late show

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 16 June in European Championship history.

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Wayne Rooney goal for England v Croatia: It was a 'fmph' finish - Ian Wright

Ian Wright comes up with an innovative description for Wayne Rooney's second goal for England against Croatia in 2004.

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Black Lives Matter: Premier League wants to be on right side of history, says Ian Wright

Premier League players wearing 'Black Lives Matter' on their shirts shows the league wants to be on the right side of history, says Ian Wright.

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Transfer rumours: Tarkowski, Werner, Hakimi, Benrahma, Van de Beek, Partey

Leicester and Crystal Palace battle for James Tarkowski, Manchester City are monitoring Achraf Hakimi, plus more.

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Premier League return: Fans on screens and celebration cameras to be used

Fans on big screens and celebration cameras are some of the broadcast enhancements that will be used when the Premier League resumes.

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Marcus Rashford: Man Utd striker fights on for free school meals U-turn

Marcus Rashford says he will fight on after the government confirms it will not provide free school meal vouchers during the summer.

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Arsenal: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is very happy at the club, says Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he believes striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is "very happy at the club".

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Tales from the Trenches: Tartan Army stories on the march

Tartan Army foot soldiers tell BBC Scotland in their own words what it is like following the national side through thick and thin

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'I was in prison, now I'm training Jadon Sancho'

Mike Boateng wants his jail experience to help other young footballers avoid trouble.

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Premier League: Aston Villa boss Dean Smith says 'the eyes of the world will be on us'

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith says "the eyes of the world will be on us" when his side host Sheffield United in the first Premier League game since the coronavirus shutdown.

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Iker Casillas withdraws application to be Spanish football president

Spain's World Cup-winning captain Iker Casillas withdraws his application for the presidency of the Spanish Football Federation.

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Marcus Rashford: Man Utd star speaks about mother's sacrifices as he bids to end food poverty

Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford speaks about his mother's sacrifices when he was a child, as he campaigns to help stop food poverty.

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Marcus Rashford talks food poverty, his childhood and campaigning for free school meals

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford speaks to BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent about his childhood and food poverty.

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Hearts to mount legal challenge over Scottish Premiership relegation

Hearts will mount a legal challenge against their relegation after clubs fail to back league reconstruction.

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Tottenham to show live video fan wall during Man Utd game

Tottenham will give some of their supporters the chance to be part of a live video fan wall during Friday's home game against Manchester United.

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Fans react: The Premier League is back!

BBC Sport asks fans to give their reaction to this week's return of the Premier League which has been on hold since March.

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Hearts, Partick Thistle & Stranraer relegations confirmed

Hearts, Partick Thistle and Stranraer have their relegations confirmed after 16 of the SPFL's 42 clubs indicated that they would vote in favour of league reconstruction.

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Dean Henderson: Man Utd keeper close to Sheffield United loan extension - Wilder

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says Dean Henderson is close to extending his loan deal from Manchester United until the end of the season.

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Alex Dyer: Kilmarnock confirm manager has signed two-year deal

Alex Dyer will continue as Kilmarnock manager after agreeing a two-year deal, the club have announced.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal decision 'possibly the most important' of my career

Striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says the decision whether to sign a new deal with Arsenal is "possibly the most important" of his career.

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SPFL reconstruction: Hearts, Partick Thistle & Stranraer await fate

Hearts, Partick Thistle and Stranraer will find out on Monday if they might still avoid relegation as clubs submit views on league reconstruction.

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Premier League returns: The 2019-20 season so far in eight graphics

With the Premier League returning, BBC Sport brings you up to speed on where we left off and where we might be heading over the next nine games.

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Euros On This Day - 15 June: Van Basten hat-trick, Gascoigne's Wembley glory and Welbeck's cheeky finish

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 15 June in European Championship history.

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Archive: Netherlands go 'goal crazy' against France at Euro 2008

The Netherlands stun France with four goals in their group stage match at Euro 2008.

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Marcus Rashford calls for government free school meals U-turn

Manchester United and England's Marcus Rashford writes an open letter calling on the government to reverse a decision not to provide free school meal vouchers during the summer.

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Bundesliga: Goalkeeper howler helps Bayern Munich move closer to the title

Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer hands Joshua Zirkzee the opening goal as Bayern Munich secure a 2-1 victory that takes them to within one win of retaining the Bundesliga title.

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Bundesliga: Erling Braut Haaland scores a last-minute winner for Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund keep alive their slim hopes of the Bundesliga title with an injury-time winner from Erling Braut Haaland against relegation-threatened Fortuna Dusseldorf.

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Premier League return: Club-by-club guide

What's changed during the break and what are the big questions for each club as the Premier League returns?

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Transfer rumours: Grealish, Sancho, Aubameyang, Alonso, Havertz, Ndidi

Manchester United will step up efforts for Jack Grealish with Jadon Sancho out of reach, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang speaks on big Arsenal decision, plus more.

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Liverpool winger Taiwo Awoniyi taken to hospital playing for Mainz against Augsburg

Liverpool winger Taiwo Awoniyi is taken to hospital with a head injury while playing for German club Mainz, where he is on loan.

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Dries Mertens: 'Why Napoli forward turned down Chelsea'

Napoli forward Dries Mertens was "quite convinced" by an approach by Chelsea but will stay in Italy, journalist Kristof Terreur tells BBC Radio 5 Live.

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Dries Mertens: Watch Napoli reach Coppa Italia final with 1-1 draw against Inter Milan

Dries Mertens becomes Napoli's outright record goalscorer as they draw 1-1 with Inter Milan to reach the Coppa Italia final.

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Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Former Chelsea forward Diego Costa scores in draw

Diego Costa marks his first Atletico Madrid goal of 2020 by paying tribute to Virginia Torrecilla - a midfielder for their women's team - who had surgery for a brain tumour.

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Women's sport has taken backseat because of coronavirus - Alex Scott

Women's sport has taken a "backseat" to men's sport because of the coronavirus pandemic, says former England and Arsenal defender Alex Scott.

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Lionel Messi: Pitch-invader who tried to get selfie with star 'should be charged'

La Liga says it wants criminal action brought against a pitch-invader who tried to get a selfie with Lionel Messi at a behind-closed-doors game.

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Scottish Championship clubs vote for 27-game season starting in October

Scottish Championship clubs vote in favour of a 27-game season, nine fewer than normal.

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Eniola Aluko accepts Nikita Parris' apology for 2017 goal celebration

Eniola Aluko says she "acknowledges and accepts" fellow England international Nikita Parris' apology for a controversial celebration in 2017.

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Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva set to leave Paris St-Germain - Leonardo

Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva are set to leave Paris St-Germain after the conclusion of the club's Champions League campaign in August.

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Archive: England v Wales - Euro 2016

Relive England's last-gasp win over Wales in the group stage of Euro 2016.

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Euros On This Day - 14 June: Ruthless Spain punish Republic of Ireland, Nedved sparkles and Larsson scores a stunner

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 14 June in European Championship history.

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Norwich player tests positive in latest Premier League coronavirus testing

A Norwich City players is one of two people to test positive for coronavirus in the latest round of Premier League testing.

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Coppa Italia semi-final: Napoli reach the final after edging out Inter Milan

Dries Mertens becomes Napoli's record scorer after his goal edges out Inter Milan and sets up a Coppa Italia final with Juventus.

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Transfer rumours: Sancho, Werner, Arrizabalaga, Upamecano, Jorginho

Borussia Dortmund dismiss Jadon Sancho Liverpool link, Timo Werner has no future at Leipzig, plus more.

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Bayern Munich beat Monchengladbach to move one win away from Bundesliga title

Champions-elect Bayern Munich found a late winner to see off Borussia Monchengladbach and move to within one win of another Bundesliga title.

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Sepp Blatter: Former Fifa president being investigated over loan

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter is being investigated over the mismanagement of a $1m loan given by Fifa to the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association in 2010.

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Erling Braut Haaland comes off bench to head late Borussia Dortmund winner

Erling Braut Haaland's remarkable season continues as he comes off the bench to score a 95th-minute winner for Borussia Dortmund at Dusseldorf.

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Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea winger to face no further action on an allegation of rape

Callum Hudson-Odoi will not face any further action on an allegation of rape, the Chelsea winger confirms.

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David McGoldrick: Sheffield United striker signs two-year contract extension

Sheffield United striker David McGoldrick signs contract extension until summer 2022.

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John Barnes: 'Black managers given less time'

Former Celtic boss John Barnes believes unconscious bias affects how long struggling black managers are given in the role.

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Gareth Bale in squad as Real Madrid get set to return

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Spanish La Liga game between Real Madrid and Eibar.

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SPFL reconstruction: Partick Thistle urge clubs to do 'right thing' and back plan

Partick Thistle urge fellow SPFL clubs to do "the right thing" and back league reconstruction.

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Gareth Bale: How Real Madrid superstar became a Wales legend

Why Gareth Bale is not only a Real Madrid superstar but a Welsh national hero who has taken his country to new heights.

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Euro 2020: Pick your all-time Euros XI

While we have to wait another year for Euro 2020, we want to know who makes your greatest European Championship XI?

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Euros On This Day - 13 June: Zidane breaks English hearts and Bendtner outshines Ronaldo

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 13 June in European Championship history.

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Archive: England v Netherlands - Euro 1996

Relive England's stunning performance against the Netherlands at Wembley in Euro 96, with Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham both scoring twice.

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Gareth Bale quiz: How well do you know Wales and Real Madrid superstar?

Goalscorer supreme and probably the greatest Wales player of all time - how well do you know Gareth Bale?

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Hoffenheim 0-2 RB Leipzig: Dani Olmo scores two in two minutes

Dani Olmo scores twice in two first-half minutes as RB Leipzig move one point behind second-placed Borussia Dortmund with victory at Hoffenheim.

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Transfer rumours: Ramsey, Fati, Chilwell, Soares, Schneiderlin, Havertz

Juventus put Aaron Ramsey up for sale, Barcelona deny talks with Manchester United over Ansu Fati, Everton face big loss on Morgan Schneiderlin, plus more.

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Liverpool title win would be tinged with disappointment - McManaman

Liverpool winning the Premier League in an empty stadium would be "tinged with disappointment", says former Reds midfielder Steve McManaman.

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Premier League players to wear 'Black Lives Matter' on back of shirts

Premier League players' names will be replaced on the back of their shirts with 'Black Lives Matter' for the first 12 matches of the restarted season.

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BBC Sport Euros Rewind: How and when to watch classic matches this summer

Follow BBC Sport Euros Rewind this summer and relive classic matches from European Championships across BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and mobile app.

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Keith Hill: Bolton Wanderers boss to leave after relegation from League One

Manager Keith Hill will leave Bolton Wanderers when his contract expires at the end of June.

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Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez fit for Barcelona run-in

Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi are set to feature for Barcelona as the La Liga leaders return to action at Mallorca.

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Chelsea: Ex-youth players seek High Court date over alleged racist abuse

Four former Chelsea youth team footballers are taking the club to the High Court over alleged racial abuse in the 1980s and 1990s.

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League One play-offs: Wembley to stage final on 13 July as dates are confirmed

Wembley is to stage the League One play-off final on Monday, 13 July, after dates are confirmed for the semi-finals.

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Antonee Robinson: Wigan Athletic defender back in training

Wigan's Antonee Robinson returns to training following treatment on a heart issue detected during his failed move to AC Milan.

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Fifa crowd noise and zoom calls: How to create an atmosphere without fans

BBC Sport reviews the different ways clubs are trying to bring life to empty stadiums as football returns.

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Scotland: Stein, Narey, Brazil & being a cartoon character

Scotland had a dream at the 1982 World Cup, but this was another tale of glorious failure for Jock Stein's national side in Spain.

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England: What is Three Lions' greatest performance since 1966?

BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty reveals his 10 favourite England games - and you can rank them.

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Gareth Bale: Rank Real Madrid and Wales star's top 10 iconic moments

Rank our 10 choices for Gareth Bale's most iconic moment for club and country - as part of BBC Sport's Gareth Bale day.

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Can you name the top 50 La Liga goalscorers since 2000?

Have a go at our quiz and see if you can name the top 50 La Liga goalscorers since 2000.

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Euros On This Day - 12 June: Luis Figo floors David Beckham's England, Luka Modric magic and Ray Houghton's heroics

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 12 June in European Championship history.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's superb flick goal in 3-3 draw with Hungary at Euro 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first goal of Euro 2016 with a brilliant flick in Portugal's 3-3 draw with Hungary in the final match of the group stage.

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2020 FA Cup final renamed Heads Up FA Cup final to promote mental health

This season's FA Cup final will be renamed the Heads Up FA Cup final to raise awareness of mental health.

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Transfer rumours: Werner, Coutinho, Bellerin, Bellingham, Tolisso, Havertz

Werner deal delayed by Coronavirus, Coutinho linked with Premier League return, Bellingham set for Germany, plus more.

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Macclesfield Town: Players and staff struggling with mental health during EFL hearing uncertainty

Macclesfield Town players say their mental health has been "disregarded", as they await Friday's disciplinary hearing.

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'I'll keep fighting' - Marcus Rashford on meals campaign

Manchester United and England forward says he "will keep fighting until no child in the UK has to worry about where their next meal is coming from".

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Summer transfer windows to open before season finishes, Fifa announces

Football leagues will be allowed to open transfer windows before the current campaign is concluded under new regulations issued by Fifa.

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Euro 2020: In darkness, Wales still dream of reliving golden 2016

In our current darkness, football's return offers hope for those dreaming of reliving Wales' greatest moment, Euro 2016.

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Some fans could return before season ends, says La Liga president Javier Tebas

La Liga hopes to have some supporters back in stadiums by the end of the season, says president Javier Tebas.

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Coppa Italia: Italian football returns with Juventus v AC Milan semi-final

Juventus and AC Milan are the first two sides back in action following the suspension of Italian football when they face each other in the Coppa Italia.

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SPFL: 'Enough support' to justify asking clubs about 14-10-10-10 set-up, says Doncaster

It is "clear that there is enough support" for a 14-10-10-10 league set-up to justify an indicative vote of clubs, says SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster.

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Sergio Aguero: Man City striker shows you how to count to 12 in Spanish

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero shows you how to count to 12 in Spanish.

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Dele Alli: Tottenham midfielder banned for one match over coronavirus post

Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has been suspended for one match by the Football Association over a post on social media about coronavirus.

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Scotland kit: What is your favourite from Group B?

Have your say as BBC Scotland look to find Scotland's finest ever kit across June.

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Jill Scott: England midfielder signs new Manchester City contract as player-coach

England's Jill Scott signs a new two-year deal with Manchester City that will see her combine playing with a coaching role.

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Rabbi Matondo: Schalke & Wales winger 'proud' of racism stand

Schalke's Wales winger Rabbi Matondo says he is "proud" of how young footballers have used their profiles to take a stand against racism.

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Things that will definitely, maybe happen when the Premier League comes back

The Premier League returns next week. Old rivalries will be resumed, but there may be some new points of contention.

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Northampton Town: Shaquille O'Neal cardboard cut-out to 'support' Cobblers in play-offs

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal will be "supporting" Northampton Town during the League Two play-offs - in cardboard form.

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Adrian Mutu: The £15m man - what did he do next?

Adrian Mutu, a fleeting Premier League sensation shamed and pursued for millions, on his new life guiding Romania's generation of young stars.

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Premier League plans pre-match tributes to coronavirus victims

A minute's silence is likely to take place before the first Premier League matches to remember those who have died with coronavirus.

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George Floyd: US Soccer overturns ban on players kneeling

The decision comes after the NFL said players should be allowed to protest during the national anthem.

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Euros On This Day - 11 June: Bale stars for Wales, Henry's ridiculous pace & Euro icons go head-to-head

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 11 June in European Championship history.

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La Liga: Sevilla v Real Betis marks return of Spanish top flight

Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui hopes fans stay away for Thursday's Seville derby with Real Betis as La Liga resumes after three months.

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Coronavirus pandemic set to cost Premier League clubs £1bn in 2019-20 - Deloitte

Premier League clubs are likely to see revenue fall by £1bn in their 2019-20 accounts because of the coronavirus pandemic, predicts Deloitte.

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Bayern Munich 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt: Holders reach German Cup final

Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt to set up a German Cup final with Bayer Leverkusen.

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Transfer rumours: Sancho, Zaha, Bertrand, Fraser, Cazorla,

Borussia Dortmund want £115m for Jadon Sancho, PSG show interest in Wilfried Zaha, plus more.

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Sheffield United: Billy Sharp and Oliver Norwood sign new deals

Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp and vice-captain Oliver Norwood sign contract extensions with the club.

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Nikita Parris apologises to Eniola Aluko for 2017 celebration with Mark Sampson

Nikita Parris apologises to former international team-mate Eniola Aluko for her show of support for then-England boss Mark Sampson in 2017

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Rayo Vallecano beat Albacete as football resumes in Spain

A game in Spain which started last December before being stopped because of offensive chanting is finally completed as the country's football season restarts.

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Coronavirus testing: Eight positive for virus in Championship and League One

Six people from four Championship clubs and two Portsmouth players test positive for the coronavirus.

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Premier League coronavirus testing: One positive result from 1,213 tests

One person at a Premier League club has tested positive for coronavirus in the latest round of Premier League testing.

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FA's Paul Elliott says lack of black figures in football is 'utterly unacceptable'

The FA is achieving its diversity targets but the paucity of senior black figures in the game is "utterly unacceptable" says Paul Elliott.

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Coventry City: How Mark Robins’ Sky Blues, the team with no home, won promotion

Coventry City boss Mark Robins says his players and staff have been "magnificent" in helping the homeless Sky Blues win promotion.

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Man City: European ban appeal result expected in July

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) is expected to announce its decision on Manchester City's appeal against their two-year European ban in the first half of July.

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MLS season to resume on 8 July with tournament at Florida's Disney World Resort

Major League Soccer will return to action at Florida's Disney World Resort on 8 July with a month-long tournament.

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Footballer or teacher? The stars who could do both

Ever wondered what it would be like to have a top-class footballer in the classroom? BBC Sport looks at the players who could be great teachers.

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Chelsea donate Women's Super League prize money to charity

Champions Chelsea will give their WSL prize money to a charity which supports women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

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Gordon Strachan: Former Aberdeen & Man Utd player chooses best XI of former club team-mates

Former Aberdeen, Manchester United and Leeds midfielder Gordon Strachan chooses the best players he lined up with at club level.

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Charlton Athletic: Paul Elliott confirmed as owner and chairman

Paul Elliott is the new owner and chairman of Charlton Athletic after completing a takeover of East Street Investments.

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Everton v Liverpool: Merseyside derby can be played at Goodison Park

The Merseyside derby gets the go-ahead to be held at Everton's Goodison Park stadium, while Liverpool can play home games at Anfield.

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Scotland: Be a goal hero roleplay game

Be a Scotland goal hero in BBC Scotland's immersive roleplay game.

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Ross County: Stuart Kettlewell to manage club as Steven Ferguson named CEO

Ross County's Stuart Kettlewell becomes sole manager as Steven Ferguson moves to chief executive at the Scottish Premiership club.

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La Liga returns: What you need to know as Spanish football resumes

It's tight at the top and the bottom - here's what to expect from the remainder of the Spanish season.

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Euros On This Day - 10 June: Zlatan Ibrahimovic stunner, perfect Dimitri Payet and vintage David Villa

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from 10 June in European Championship history.

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Archive - Euro 2012: Andy Carroll's towering header against Sweden from every angle

Watch Andy Carroll's opening goal for England in their Euro 2012 group stage win over Sweden from every angle.

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League Two reaction: EFL 'trying their best' to throw Macclesfield out

Macclesfield Town players say the club have been unfairly treated by the English Football League in the way League Two has been ended.

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EFL: Threat of clubs going bust because of coronavirus has not gone away, says Rick Parry

The threat of clubs going bust because of the financial impact of Covid-19 has not gone away, says Football League chairman Rick Parry.

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Transfer rumours: Sancho, Havertz, Aubameyang, James, Thiago Silva, Hojbjerg

Chelsea believe Dortmund's Sancho will join Manchester United, Arsenal lead chase for Thiago Silva, plus more.

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Saarbrucken 0-3 Bayer Leverkusen: Bundesliga side end minnows' cup dream

Saarbrucken's German Cup fairy tale comes to an end as they are well beaten by Bayer Leverkusen in the semi-final.

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League One reaction: Ipswich owner believes season could have been finished

Ipswich Town owner Marcus Evans believes they could have finished the League One season safely on the pitch.

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Ben Foster: Goalkeeper signs new Watford deal

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster signs a new two-year contract committing him to the club until he is 39.

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French Ligue 1: Season over but Toulouse & Amiens relegation suspended, court rules

France's highest administrative court confirms the Ligue 1 season will end early as planned - but suspends Amiens and Toulouse's relegation.

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Champions League: Lisbon favourite to stage last-eight mini-tournament

Lisbon is the favourite to stage a 'final eight' Champions League knockout tournament in August, if it is given the go-ahead by Uefa.

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N'Golo Kante resumes full contact training at Chelsea after coronavirus fears

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante returns to full contact training having trained alone over coronavirus fears.

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Gareth Southgate 'tremendously proud' of campaigning England players

Gareth Southgate says he is "tremendously proud" of how England players have spoken out on racism and campaigned for charity in recent months.

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Kelly Smith: Ex-England striker says women's game 'pushed aside' by early end to season

Ex-England striker Kelly Smith says women's football has been "pushed aside" after the season was brought to an early end.

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League One & League Two clubs set for vote after EFL framework ratified

League One and League Two clubs are set to vote on the future of the current season after new regulations are ratified.

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Ada Hegerberg: Lyon striker signs 'historic' long-term Nike deal

Lyon striker Ada Hegerberg says signing a long-term deal with Nike represents a "massive step" in her career.

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Adam Lallana: Liverpool midfielder in talks about short-term contract extension

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana is in talks about extending his deal with the club until the end of the season.

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Ince, Wenger & Keegan: Scotland's win at Wembley 20 years on

Remembering Scotland's bittersweet Euro 2000 play-off win at Wembley, BBC Scotland talks to some of those involved about their memories of that epic encounter.

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2023 Women's World Cup: Brazil withdraws tournament hosting bid

Brazil withdraws its bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup on financial grounds as a result of the coronavirus pandemic

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Charlton Athletic: Tahnoon Nimer agrees sale of club to consortium

Charlton Athletic majority shareholder Tahnoon Nimer agrees to sell the club to a consortium led by businessman Paul Elliott.

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Archive - Euro 2016: Northern Ireland's first tournament win in 34 years

The best moments from Northern Ireland's victory over Ukraine at Euro 2016, their first at a major tournament since 1982.

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Karen Carney column: The most important goals of my career

In her latest BBC Sport column, Karen Carney reflects on some of the most important goals she scored during her career.

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La Liga: Getafe manager Jose Bordalas on managing top-flight team as football returns

Getafe manager Jose Bordalas explains that guilt, tiredness and stress are among the emotions he is feeling as La Liga gets ready to return.

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Ben Davies: Players' fears over Premier League's return have eased

Spurs and Wales star Ben Davies says players had feared front-line NHS services would suffer if football resumed, but that has eased.

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Euros On This Day - 9 June: Dutch destroy Italy, glory for Gomez & Denmark cause a shock

BBC Sport rounds up the best archive action from this day in European Championship history.

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Archive: Ukraine v Northern Ireland - Euro 2016

Relive Northern Ireland's first victory at a major tournament in 34 years as they beat Ukraine in the group stage at Euro 2016.

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Raheem Sterling calls for more BAME coaches and leaders in British football

Progress in the fight against racism will only come in football when more black players become managers, England and Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling says.

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Transfer rumours: Fati, Van de Beek, Gerson, Ngakia, Mkhitaryan

Manchester United fail in Fati bid but keep interest in Van de Beek, Chelsea challenge Spurs for Gerson, plus more.

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Racism in sport: 'I was called "bling" because I was black' - Micah Richards

Former England defender Micah Richards says he was unfairly labelled as someone who flaunted his wealth during his career because of his race.

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Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho, Trent Alexander-Arnold & Marcus Rashford on 'most valuable' list

Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Marcus Rashford are named among the top five most valuable players in Europe by analysts.

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Tony Dunne: Man Utd 1968 European Cup winner dies, aged 78

Manchester United's European Cup-winning full-back Tony Dunne dies, aged 78.

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Championship: Leeds United v Fulham among games to look out for in run-in

With the Championship set to return on 20 June, BBC Sport picks out the must-watch matches from the final nine rounds.

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League One: Will clubs vote to continue or curtail 2019-20 season?

A decision about the future of the League One season is likely to be made on Tuesday - how might clubs vote?

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Gareth McAuley: Former NI defender tips Baraclough and Robinson for Northern Ireland job

Gareth McAuley says Ian Baraclough and Stephen Robinson "tick a lot of boxes" as possible successors to Michael O'Neil as Northern Ireland manager.

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Coughing footballer James Hurst told police: 'I've got Covid'

James Hurst, 28, flew into a rage in the garden of his lover's home in Glasgow's Drumchapel in April.

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League Two relegation unlikely to be scrapped by EFL clubs at Tuesday's vote

Stevenage and Macclesfield are likely to be left sweating on their League Two status once EFL clubs meet on Tuesday.

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Tottenham Hotspur: Rianna Dean & Anna Filbey sign new one-year contracts

Tottenham Hotspur forward Rianna Dean and defender Anna Filbey sign new one-year contracts with the WSL club.

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Hearts: Former manager Craig Levein regrets his dual role

Craig Levein admits he "had bitten off more than I could chew" at Hearts by not giving up his director of football post when he became manager.

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Championship: Fulham v Brentford set to be first match on 20 June return

Fulham will play Brentford in the first Championship game to be played when the second-tier resumes on 20 June.

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What’s it like to be an unemployed footballer?

Footballers around the country are now out of contract and facing an uncertain future. BBC Scotland speaks to four in different situations.

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Pep Clotet: Birmingham City head coach to leave role at end of season

Pep Clotet will leave his position as Birmingham City head coach at the end of the season.

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Archive - Euro 2000: Spain's astonishing injury-time comeback against Yugoslavia

Relive Spain's two goals in injury time against Yugoslavia that rescued their Euro 2000 campaign.

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Saarbrucken: The German Cup semi-finalists without a game in 94 days

Saarbrucken are the first fourth-tier side to reach the German Cup semi-final - but they have gone three months without a game.

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Allan Saint-Maximin: 'George Floyd death does not have to happen again'

Issues raised by the death of George Floyd "touch everyone", Newcastle's Allan Saint-Maximin tells the BBC in a wide-ranging interview.

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