mercredi 30 septembre 2020

Champions League: Which clubs have made the group stages at least twice?

Can you name every side since the Champions League began to have appeared in the group stages on at least two occasions?

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Brighton 0-3 Man Utd: Paul Pogba strikes as United reach Carabao Cup quarters

Manchester United beat Brighton for the second time in four days, with Paul Pogba scoring a free-kick to help seal their progress to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.

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Everton contact Norwich City about defender Ben Godfrey

Everton make contact with Championship side Norwich City about signing central defender Ben Godfrey.

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FA Cup semi-final: Simone Magill gives Everton the lead against Birmingham

Izzy Christiansen and Simone Magill combine to put Everton 1-0 up in their FA Cup semi-final clash against Birmingham.

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Carabao Cup: Newport 1-1 Newcastle (5-6 pens) - Newcastle progress on spot-kicks

Newcastle avoid becoming Newport County's latest cup scalp as they win on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

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Conor Coady: Wolves captain signs new five-year deal

Wolves captain Conor Coady signs a new five-year deal with the Molineux club.

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Benevento 2-5 Inter Milan: Romelu Lukaku scores twice in big win

Romelu Lukaku scores twice as Inter Milan maintain their 100% start to the season by thrashing Benevento.

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Macclesfield Town: Losing club is 'like a death in the family' says Danny Whitaker

After almost 400 games over 12 years, the demise of Macclesfield Town is like a 'death in the family' for club legend Danny Whitaker.

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Wigan Athletic: Administrators agree deal with Spain-based bidder

Wigan Athletic's administrators say an agreement has been reached with a bidder from Spain to purchase the club.

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Tottenham Hotspur v Maccabi Haifa

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says "it is possible" Dele Alli will play in Thursday's Europa League qualifying play-off against Maccabi Haifa.

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Jose Mourinho hopes Tottenham players protected by international managers

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says he trusts England manager Gareth Southgate and Wales counterpart Ryan Giggs to protect his players.

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Leyton Orient v Cheltenham game on after coronavirus isolation ends

Leyton Orient's League Two match against Cheltenham will go ahead after O's players complete a period of self-isolation.

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Why are Manchester United finding it so hard to sign players?

With Gary Neville weighing in on the situation, Simon Stone looks at why Manchester United are finding it so hard to sign new players.

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Ademola Lookman: Fulham sign RB Leipzig winger on loan

Promoted Fulham sign former Everton winger Ademola Lookman on a season-long loan from German club RB Leipzig.

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Michael Cuisance: Leeds close in on signing of Bayern Munich midfielder

Leeds United are closing in on the signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Cuisance.

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Ross Barkley: Aston Villa sign Chelsea & England midfielder on season-long loan

Aston Villa sign England midfielder Ross Barkley from Chelsea on a season-long loan.

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National League clubs told they will receive emergency grant from government

National League clubs have been told they will receive an emergency grant to enable them to start the new season this weekend.

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Klaksvik: The tiny Faroe Islands team on brink of Europa League group stages

The Faroe Islands have had little to cheer on the European footballing stage but that could be about to change.

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Rangers: Steven Gerrard signing hopes could hinge on Europa League progress

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says his hopes of signing another midfielder could rest on beating Galatasaray to reach the Europa League group stage.

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Dundee Utd agree to sign Cameroon midfielder Jeando Fuchs from Alaves

Dundee United strike a deal to sign Cameroon midfielder Jeando Fuchs, according to La Liga side Alaves.

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Klaksvik: The tiny Faroe Islands team on brink of Europa League group stages

The Faroe Islands have had little to cheer on the European footballing stage but that could be about to change.

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mardi 29 septembre 2020

Leicester City's Alves shows off his fast feet in Wonderkids

In the third episode of our Wonderkids challenge, 15-year-old Leicester City academy star Will Alves shows off his fast feet and freestyle moves in three skill-based challenges.

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Kaiya McCullough: Washington Spirit defender leaves US because of racism & coronavirus

Kaiya McCullough has joined a German club after leaving the US because of "racism and coronavirus".

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FA Cup qualifying: How Chatham Town boss turned to football after losing wife to cancer

As Chatham Town get ready for the FA Cup, manager Scott Lindsey explains how football is helping him deal the loss of his wife to cancer.

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Eric Dier runs down tunnel: Tottenham defender says 'nature was calling'

Tottenham's Eric Dier said "nature was calling" when he ran off the pitch in the middle of a Carabao Cup tie against Chelsea.

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Ruben Dias: Manchester City sign Benfica defender on six-year deal

Manchester City sign defender Ruben Dias from Benfica on a six-year deal for about £65m.

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Ruben Dias: Is Man City defender right man to replace Vincent Kompany?

A leader and one of Europe's most promising centre-backs - meet Ruben Dias, the man Man City hope can fill the void left by Vincent Kompany.

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Transfer rumours: Sancho, Jovic, Alaba, Tagliafico, Lamptey

Manchester United have another bid rejected for Jadon Sancho, Pep Guardiola wants a new left-back at Manchester City, plus more.

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Women's FA Cup: Semi-final dates 'ridiculous', says Birmingham boss Carla Ward

Birmingham City boss Carla Ward criticises the "ridiculous" three-day gap between the Women's FA Cup quarter and semi-finals.

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Wesley Fofana: Leicester offer accepted for defender, say Saint Etienne

Premier League leaders Leicester have had an offer accepted for teenage French defender Wesley Fofana, Saint Etienne have announced.

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Thiago Alcantara: Liverpool midfielder self-isolating after positive coronavirus test

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara tests positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating.

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Macclesfield Town expelled from National League four days before start of season

Macclesfield Town are expelled from the National League, 13 days after they were wound up by the High Court.

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Eric Dier: Tottenham defender says new handball rule is a 'massive problem'

The new handball rule is a "massive problem" and "something has to change", says Tottenham defender Eric Dier.

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FA Cup: Fans of 'elite' clubs unable to attend second qualifying round ties

Fans of sixth-tier clubs will be unable to attend their team's FA Cup second qualifying round matches this weekend.

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National League not starting worries players - Jamie Sendles-White

Aldershot's Jamie Sendles-White urges the National League to begin its season on Saturday to avoid more financial uncertainty for players.

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Fulham: Scott Parker 'disappointed' by Tony Khan apology after loss

Fulham boss Scott Parker says vice-chairman Tony Khan's Twitter apology for Monday's 3-0 defeat by Aston Villa was "not helpful".

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Review of FA board diversity to take place over next nine months - Paul Elliott

A review of the make-up of the Football Association board will take place over the next nine months, says the chair of the body's inclusion advisory board Paul Elliott.

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Tottenham goalkeeper coach Nuno Santos fined and banned by FA for angry reaction to VAR penalty

Spurs coach Nuno Santos is fined £8,000 and banned from the touchline for one match for "improper conduct" in Spurs' draw with Newcastle

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Scotland: Ryan Fraser & Ryan Porteous in squad for Israel, Slovakia & Czech Rep games

Ryan Fraser and Ryan Porteous are named in a 26-man Scotland squad for the Euro 2020 play-off semi final against Israel at Hampden next week.

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Matt Ritchie: Newcastle midfielder set for 'lengthy lay-off' with shoulder surgery

Newcastle midfielder Matt Ritchie is facing a "lengthy lay-off" as he is set to have an operation on his shoulder.

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Filip Krovinovic: West Brom sign midfielder on another season-long loan

West Brom agree another loan deal with Benfica for midfielder Filip Krovinovic.

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Alex Telles: Manchester United in talks with Porto over Brazilian full-back

Manchester United are in talks with Porto over a deal for Brazilian full-back Alex Telles.

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Scotland: What happens when a player is called up to Steve Clarke's squad?

How do they know where to go? When are they added to the squad WhatsApp group? And why is 'Uncle Frank' so important? BBC Scotland answers those rarely asked questions...

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lundi 28 septembre 2020

When are Champions League and Europa League draws?

Teams will discover their European fate when the Champions League draw takes place on Thursday and the Europa League draw a day later.

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Layla Anna-Lee: Meet football and MMA presenter

Gundeep Anand chats with football and MMA presenter Layla Anna-Lee about hosting with Idris Elba and voicing the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.

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Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal: Klopp's team superior to us in many aspects - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits his side were outclassed by a "superior" Liverpool team in their 3-1 loss at Anfield.

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Liverpool v Arsenal - rate the players

Rate the players as Liverpool host Arsenal in the Premier League.

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Fulham owner Tony Khan: 'I promise new players and better efforts'

Fulham owner Tony Khan apologises to the club's fans for their start to the season and promises to sign some new players.

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Fulham 0-3 Aston Villa: Fulham will be 'passengers' without new signing - Parker

Fulham manager Scott Parker says his side need new signings in order to compete or they risk being "passengers" in the Premier League after their 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa.

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Genoa: Covid-19 cases at Serie A club rise to 14

Fourteen players and staff members of Serie A side Genoa have now tested positive for Covid-19, the club confirms.

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Fulham 0-3 Aston Villa: Jack Grealish thriving under less pressure - Dean Smith

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says Jack Grealish is a "special talent" benefitting from new signings at the club.

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Coronavirus: Premier League reports ten positive cases in latest tests

Ten people test positive for coronavirus in the latest round of testing conducted by the Premier League.

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Fulham 0-3 Aston Villa: Clinical Villa brush off sloppy Fulham

Aston Villa cruise to a comfortable Premier League win as they take advantage of another horrific defensive performance by Fulham.

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Premier League clubs to vote on how to end season if coronavirus sees it cut short

Premier League clubs will vote on Tuesday to decide how the season would be ended if it cannot be completed because of Covid-19.

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Q&A: What is the new handball rule?

An explanation of the new handball rule introduced for the 2020-21 season.

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What have we learned about the Scotland squad?

As Steve Clarke prepares to name his squad for the biggest game in Scotland's recent history, BBC Scotland looks at what we've learned about the squad.

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Grimsby Town's games with Bradford City & Hull City off after positive coronavirus test

Grimsby's next two fixtures are called off as players and staff are self-isolating after a positive coronavirus test at the club.

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Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.

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Kepa Arrizabalaga: Spotlight on Chelsea goalkeeper unfair, says Frank Lampard

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says a lot of the "spotlight" on under-fire goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is unfair.

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Look at the top picks from the Scottish Premiership vault in September

Take a look back at the top picks from the Scottish Premiership goal vault in September.

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Filip Krovinovic: West Brom set to agree another loan deal with Benfica

West Brom are set to agree another loan deal with Benfica to sign Croatian midfielder Filip Krovinovic.

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Racism in football: 'It's got worse again over the last few years'

Ten people share their experiences of racism across all levels of football.

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Coronavirus: Government warned football structure at risk of collapse

Football is at risk of "the collapse of the national league structure that we have known for over 100 years", the government is warned.

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Bundesliga highlights: Hoffenheim thrash Bayern Munich 4-1 to end long unbeaten run

Watch highlights as Bayern Munich suffer their first defeat since December 2019, beaten 4-1 at Hoffenheim.

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Sportscene panel debate Rangers' two penalties at Fir Park against Motherwell

Sportscene pundits Shaun Maloney and Michael Stewart debate Rangers' two penalties at Fir Park against Motherwell (UK only).

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Gonzalo Higuain misses debut penalty as Inter Miami lose to Philadelphia Union

Gonzalo Higuain misses a penalty on his Inter Miami debut as David Beckham's side lose 3-0 to Philadelphia Union.

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dimanche 27 septembre 2020

Catch up on all the goals from the weekend's Scottish Premiership

Catch up on all the goals from the weekend's Scottish Premiership (UK only).

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Liverpool v Arsenal: Martin Keown's unusual analogy on Football Focus

Before Arsenal's visit to Anfield, Football Focus pundit Martin Keown reveals an unusual analogy for the way Liverpool play, which revolves around the Reds' "mezzanine floor".

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Man City 2-5 Leicester: We were nervous and anxious - Pep Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his team became "nervous and anxious" during their game against Leicester, giving away three penalties and losing 5-2.

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Illan Meslier: Leeds United keeper impressing fans and pundits in Premier League

Who is the young Leeds goalkeeper impressing fans and pundits and why do Premier League forwards need to watch out?

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Manchester City 2-5 Leicester City: Rodgers delighted with 'sensational' second half

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers praises his side's "sensational" second-half display in a 5-2 win at Manchester City that put them top of the Premier League.

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Manchester City 2-5 Leicester City: Jamie Vardy hat-trick inspires visitors to comeback win

Jamie Vardy's hat-trick inspires visitors Leicester City to a stunning 5-2 victory over Manchester City at Etihad Stadium.

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Celtic 3-0 Hibernian: Neil Lennon's men extend unbeaten home record over Hibs

Celtic remain one point behind Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers with a game still in hand after extending their unbeaten home run over Hibernian.

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Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Newcastle United: Jose Mourinho says Spurs 'deserve more respect'

Spurs manager Jose Mourinho says Tottenham "deserve more respect" as a club after conceding from a controversial late penalty in their 1-1 draw with Newcastle United.

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Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Newcastle United: 'We've lost the plot' - Steve Bruce on handball and VAR

Steve Bruce says the current handball rule is "wrong" despite his side being awarded an injury-time penalty against Tottenham, which allowed the Magpies to claim a 1-1 draw.

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Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle: We have lost the plot with handball, says Steve Bruce

Football has "lost the plot" with the new handball ruling and decisions made by officials are causing matches to "lose the spectacle", says Steve Bruce.

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Atletico Madrid 6-1 Granada: Luis Suarez scores twice on debut

Luis Suarez scores twice and sets up another on his Atletico Madrid debut despite only coming on in the 70th minute.

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Hoffenheim 4-1 Bayern Munich: Treble winners suffer first defeat of 2020

Bayern Munich suffer their first defeat since December 2019 as they are well beaten at Hoffenheim.

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Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Newcastle United: Magpies rescue late point amid VAR controversy

Newcastle rescue an injury-time point against Spurs from the penalty spot entirely against the run of play after another controversial handball decision.

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Women's FA Cup: Leicester City 1-2 Manchester City - holders win to set up Arsenal semi-final

Manchester City set up a Women's FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal after being made to work hard by Championship side Leicester City.

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Women's FA Cup: Everton 2-1 Chelsea - Toffees come from behind to beat WSL champions

Everton stun Chelsea with a resolute comeback in the Women’s FA Cup at Goodison Park to reach the semi-finals.

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Bristol City 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday: Tommy Rowe and Jamie Paterson earn Robins win over Owls

Tommy Rowe's finish tees up victory over previously unbeaten Sheffield Wednesday and takes Bristol City top of the Championship.

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Sheffield United 0-1 Leeds United: Blades 'hurting' after defeat - Chris Wilder

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says his team are "hurting", after a late Patrick Bamford goal gave Leeds a 1-0 win at Bramall Lane.

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Sheffield United 0-1 Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa salutes Patrick Bamford's 'qualities'

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa hopes Patrick Bamford will "continue to show his qualities", after the striker scored for the third Premier League game in a row.

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Sheffield United 0-1 Leeds United: Patrick Bamford heads in late winner

Patrick Bamford scores a late header to earn Leeds United victory in the Yorkshire derby against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

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Motherwell 1-5 Rangers: Steven Gerrard's men stretch Scottish Premiership lead

Rangers keep up their unbeaten Scottish Premiership start as they put five past a lacklustre Motherwell at Fir Park.

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Gambling & football: Eight clubs, 130 miles & a mission to end sponsorship 'blind spot'

BBC Sport speaks to former gambling addicts on a five-day, 130-mile walk to highlight football's relationship with betting companies.

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David Wagner: Schalke sack ex-Huddersfield boss after 18-game winless run

Former Huddersfield manager David Wagner is sacked by Bundesliga side Schalke after they went 18 games without a league win.

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Premier League support for EFL clubs could be reached in coming week - Oliver Dowden

A deal for the Premier League to support lower-league clubs during the coronavirus pandemic "could be reached this week", according to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.

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Sheffield United: Jack O'Connell could miss rest of season with knee injury

Sheffield United defender Jack O'Connell could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

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Izzy Christiansen column: Why England call-up was unexpected

England and Everton midfielder Izzy Christiansen discusses her return to the England squad and conversations with Jordan Nobbs and Willie Kirk.

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samedi 26 septembre 2020

West Bromwich Albion 3-3 Chelsea: Tammy Abraham scores stoppage-time equaliser

Tammy Abraham scores a stoppage-time equaliser to complete an incredible comeback and rescue a point for Chelsea, who trailed 3-0 at West Brom.

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Women's FA Cup: Arsenal 4-0 Tottenham Hotspur as Lisa Evans nets hat-trick

Scotland's Lisa Evans nets a late hat-trick as Arsenal beat neighbours Tottenham 4-0 to reach the Women's FA Cup semi-finals.

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Loris Karius: Liverpool goalkeeper nears Union Berlin move

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius is close to joining Bundesliga side Union Berlin on a season-long loan.

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Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton: Ward penalty incident angers Hodgson

Roy Hodgson says the handball law that led to a penalty against Joel Ward in Crystal Palace's 2-1 defeat by Everton is "ruining the game".

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Women's FA Cup: Arsenal 4-0 Tottenham - highlights

Watch highlights as a "superb lob" from Jordan Nobbs and a hat-trick from Lisa Evans help Arsenal beat Tottenham in the quarter-final of the Women's FA Cup.

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Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton: - Handball rule is 'killing game of football' says Hodgson

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says the penalty against his side for a handball was "completely unacceptable" and the rule is "killing the game of football" after his side lost 2-1 at home to Everton.

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Brighton 2-3 Man Utd: What did we learn from 'logic defying' game?

Five goals, two penalties, a 100th-minute winner and more - what did we learn from Manchester United's chaotic win at Brighton?

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Oxford United's coach stalled by alcohol spray

Problems getting to an away game were down to a safety device on the club's bus, the head coach says.

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Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton: Toffees maintain perfect start at Selhurst Park

Everton continue their perfect start to the season with a deserved victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

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Derby County 0-4 Blackburn Rovers: Bradley Johnson shines as Rams slip to third loss

Blackburn score three goals in five first-half minutes on their way to a thumping victory over Derby at Pride Park.

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St Mirren 0-1 Kilmarnock: Nicke Kabamba goal consigns Buddies to fifth straight loss

Nicke Kabamba scores as Kilmarnock inflict a fifth straight on St Mirren to move up to fifth in the Scottish Premiership.

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Livingston 2-0 St Johnstone: Hosts climb off bottom spot

Livingston stun St Johnstone with two goals in a minute to climb off the foot of the Scottish Premiership.

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Brighton 2-3 Manchester United: I've never seen a game end like that before - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has never seen a game end in they way his team's 3-2 win at Brighton did, with United scoring a penalty in injury time.

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Brighton & Hove Albion 2-3 Manchester United: 'It's a sore one' says Potter

Brighton boss Graham Potter praises his side's "courage" and "quality" after losing 3-2 to Manchester United in the last kick of the game thanks to a penalty from Bruno Fernandes.

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FC Augsburg 2-0 Borussia Dortmund: Bellingham plays in surprise Bundesliga loss

Borussia Dortmund suffer a surprise Bundesliga defeat at Augsburg in front of about 6,000 fans.

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Brighton 2-3 Man Utd: Dramatic injury-time penalty gives Manchester United victory

A dramatic injury-time penalty gives Manchester United victory at Brighton and their first three points of the season in a stunning game at Amex Stadium.

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Watford 1-0 Luton Town: Joao Pedro goal gives Hornets victory

Joao Pedro's goal sees Watford beat Luton in the first M1 derby in 14 years as the Hornets maintain their unbeaten league start.

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Wycombe Wanderers 0-2 Swansea City: Ayew and Lowe secure Swans win

Wycombe Wanderers' wait for a Championship point goes on as Swansea City continue their bright start to the season with a 2-0 victory at Adams Park.

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EFL: Some clubs on brink of collapse - chairman Rick Parry

Some English Football League clubs are on the "brink" of collapse but cancelling the season is a "last resort", says chairman Rick Parry.

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Women's FA Cup: Tottenham's Becky Spencer looks forward to 'historic' derby with Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Becky Spencer says Spurs are "making a statement" with the signing of USA striker Alex Morgan, as they look forward to their FA Cup clash with Arsenal.

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vendredi 25 septembre 2020

Barcelona: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and three other questions

Lionel Messi's motivation and the exit of Luis Suarez are just some of the major issues Barcelona must address this season.

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Coronavirus: Leyton Orient chairman Nigel Travis says consistent testing needed

Leyton Orient chairman Nigel Travis calls for a consistent approach to coronavirus testing across football.

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Football Focus: Lucy Bronze & Alex Greenwood on leaving Lyon for Manchester City

Alex Greenwood and Lucy Bronze tell Eilidh Barbour about their decision to leave France and European champions Lyon and return to England with Manchester City.

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Jordan Pickford: Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has 'total confidence' in goalkeeper

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti says Jordan Pickford has his "total confidence", despite the keeper's mistake against Fleetwood Town in the EFL Cup

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Leicester City Women: How Emile Heskey has boosted club on eve of quarter-final

Championship side Leicester City are preparing to host holders Manchester City in the Women's FA Cup quarter-finals.

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Atletico Madrid: Luis Suarez signs from Barcelona on two-year deal

Atletico Madrid complete the signing of striker Luis Suarez from La Liga rivals Barcelona.

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Coronavirus: Cheltenham Town v Grimsby Town off after Mariners players tests positive

Saturday's League Two game between Cheltenham and Grimsby is called off after a Grimsby player tests positive for coronavirus.

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West Ham: David Moyes to manage Wolves game from home

West Ham assistant Alan Irvine says boss David Moyes will still manage Sunday's game against Wolves, but from home as he is still self-isolating.

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Chris Wilder and Jurgen Klopp open to EFL 'bailout' from Premier League

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder and Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp are open to the top flight providing financial support to non-Premier league clubs.

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Wilfred Ndidi: Leicester midfielder to have surgery on adductor injury

Leicester's Wilfred Ndidi is to have surgery on the adductor injury he sustained in Sunday's Premier League win over Burnley.

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Football Focus: Thiago Silva says Frank Lampard is the reason he joined Chelsea

Thiago Silva tells Football Focus' Caroline de Moraes that Frank Lampard is the reason he decided to move to Chelsea after eight seasons with Paris St-Germain.

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Europa League: What a performance! Calhanoglu stars for AC Milan against Norway's Bodo/Glimt

Turkish international Hakan Calhanoglu scores two and sets up a third in AC Milan's 3-2 Europa League win over Norway's Bodo/Glimt.

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Ashley Westwood signs new three-year Burnley deal

Burnley midfielder Ashley Westwood signs a new three-year deal with the Turf Moor club.

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Football Focus: Brighton star Tariq Lamptey on life away from family home

Brighton and Hove Albion right-back Tariq Lamptey talks to Football Focus' Nick Bright about what it was like leaving Chelsea and his family home in London for life on the south coast.

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Carabao Cup: Tottenham handed bye into fourth round after Leyton Orient tie called off

Tottenham are awarded a bye into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after their tie with Leyton Orient was called off.

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Lionel Messi says Luis Suarez deserved more from Barcelona in move to Atletico Madrid

Lionel Messi says Luis Suarez deserved a better send-off from Barcelona but that he is "no longer surprised" by the club's treatment of the striker.

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Shkendija 1-3 Tottenham: Jose Mourinho successfully complains to Uefa about size of goalposts

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho explains how he realised that the goals were too small before Spurs' Europa League play-off victory against Shkendija in North Macedonia.

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Manchester United's Marcus Rashford thanks boy for 'being kind'

Jack says he will donate more to food banks because of Marcus Rashford and asks if he will join Spurs.

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Scotland: Celtic & Rangers games moved to four days before play-off

Celtic and Rangers will both play four days before Scotland's Euro 2020 play-off against Israel after having Scottish Premiership games pushed back because of Europa League involvement.

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Ron Martin: Southend United chairman insists club will clear tax debts

Southend United chairman Ron Martin promises to clear the club's tax debts to avoid seeing the club wound up.

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Steven Gerrard: Rangers boss says Galatasaray are Europa League play-off favourites

Galatasaray will be favourites in next week's Europa League play-off tie at Ibrox despite Rangers thrashing Willem II, says manager Steven Gerrard.

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Reece Thompson signing for Selby Town 'misjudged', says manager

Selby Town manager Christian Fox says the club's plan to sign the striker was "severely misjudged".

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Aaron Hickey: The Scottish teenager who turned down Bayern Munich

BBC Scotland charts 18-year-old Aaron Hickey's rise to prominence at Hearts and move to Bologna over Bayern Munich.

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Fantasy football tips: Stick with Son Heung-min and Harry Kane in gameweek three?

After four goals and four assists last time out, should Son Heung-min and Harry Kane be in your fantasy football team this weekend?

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jeudi 24 septembre 2020

Micah Richards on how Man City star Phil Foden can repair the damage done to his England career

BBC pundit Micah Richards says Manchester City forward Phil Foden is doing the right things to make up for his mistakes on England duty.

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Alex Morgan: Tottenham Hotspur Women signing 'shows club's growth and ambition'

After progressing from an amateur league to signing USA star Alex Morgan, Tottenham's co-head coaches discuss their journey to Saturday's Women's FA Cup quarter-final.

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Bristol City 0-3 Aston Villa: Bertrand Traore scores on debut

Bertrand Traore scores a brilliant goal on his Aston Villa debut as they beat Bristol City in the Carabao Cup.

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Riga FC 0-1 Celtic: Mohamed Elyounoussi goal sends visitors into Europa League play-off round

Mohamed Elyounoussi's 89th-minute goal spares Celtic's blushes as they labour to victory against Riga FC to reach the play-off round of the Europa League.

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Premier League predictions: Lawro v singer-songwriter and Tottenham fan Declan McKenna

Mark Lawrenson takes on singer-songwriter and Tottenham fan Declan McKenna to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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Hapoel Beer Sheva 3-0 Motherwell: Europa League journey over for Scots

Motherwell's Europa League journey ends in Israel, as Hapoel Beer Sheva overcome a spirited showing from the Scottish side.

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Walsall v Leyton Orient: League Two game suspended because of O's Covid-19 cases

Leyton Orient's League Two match against Walsall on Saturday is suspended as O's players and staff isolate following a Covid-19 outbreak.

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Premier League awaits EFL £250m coronavirus 'bail-out' proposals

The Premier League is still waiting for detailed proposals from the Football League around their requested £250m 'bail-out'.

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National League in talks with government over 'critical funding package'

The National League says it is in talks with the Government and FA over a "critical financial support package".

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Christen Press: Man Utd signing on competing with USA rivals in WSL

Manchester United's new signing Christen Press says she is "a little bit competitive right now" after missing six months of football.

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Elite sport must find a way to support itself, says minister Nigel Huddleston

Elite sport will be expected to "look at ways in which it can support itself" through financial difficulties, the UK sports minister says.

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West Brom boss Slaven Bilic accepts FA fine but says 'I have done nothing wrong'

West Brom boss Slaven Bilic says he has "done nothing wrong" despite accepting an £8,000 fine from the Football Association for improper conduct.

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Luis Suarez: After joining Atletico Madrid striker says he expected Barcelona exit

An emotional Luis Suarez says he expected to leave Barcelona this transfer window, but believes he can still play at the top level after joining La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid.

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Uefa to keep five substitutions rule in competitions until end of season

Teams will be allowed to make up to five substitutions in Uefa competitions until the end of the 2020-21 season.

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Football hate crime: Arrests for racism-related offences on the rise

Incidents of hate crime were reported at 287 football matches in England and Wales in the 2019-20 season, says the Home Office.

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Diego Llorente: Leeds United sign Spain defender from Real Sociedad

Leeds United sign Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente on a four-year deal.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: AC Milan striker tests positive for coronavirus

AC Milan's veteran Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic tests positive for coronavirus.

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Carli Lloyd: US midfielder planning to retire after Tokyo Olympics

United States' Olympics and World Cup winner Carli Lloyd is planning to quit international football following the Tokyo Games.

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Adebayo Akinfenwa: No FA charge after 'buffalo' comment towards Wycombe striker

The FA will take no action against a Fleetwood club employee for a comment made towards Wycombe striker Adebayo Akinfenwa.

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Coronavirus: Lower-league clubs need help with testing costs says Exeter City boss

Exeter City manager Matt Taylor wants players in the English Football League tested more often for coronavirus, but says clubs cannot afford them.

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Women's FA Cup: BBC television to broadcast both semi-finals

Both 2019-20 Women's FA Cup semi-finals will be broadcast live on BBC TV on 30 September and 1 October.

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Edouard Mendy: Chelsea sign Senegal goalkeeper from Rennes

Chelsea sign goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Rennes on a five-year deal.

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mercredi 23 septembre 2020

Yunus Musah: Who is Valencia's exciting English teenager?

Yunus Musah has captained England at youth level and is now proving his ability in La Liga after becoming Valencia's first English player.

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Jack Harrison: Why I left Manchester United to make it to Premier League

On-loan Leeds winger Jack Harrison talks about his decision to leave Manchester United's academy to pursue his dream of playing Premier League football.

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Super Cup quiz: As Bayern Munich play Sevilla, can you name every winner?

Bayern Munich play Sevilla in the European Super Cup on Thursday, but can you name the previous 24 winners?

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Asian Champions League: Al Hilal kicked out after naming 11-man squad

Defending champions Al Hilal are kicked out of the Asian Champions League after naming only 11 players for their final group game with Shabab Al Ahli Dubai on Wednesday.

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Angel di Maria: Paris St-Germain forward banned for four matches after Marseille defeat

Paris St-Germain winger Angel Di Maria is banned for four matches for his role in a bad-tempered match against Marseille on 13 September.

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Carabao Cup: Fulham beat Sheffield Wednesday to set up Brentford tie

Fulham will face west London rivals Brentford in the EFL Cup fourth round after a convincing win over Sheffield Wednesday.

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Slaven Bilic: West Brom manager fined for 'improper conduct' in Everton defeat

West Brom manager Slaven Bilic is fined £8,000 for "improper conduct" during Saturday's defeat against Everton.

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David Sullivan: West Ham co-owner says transfers a significant challenge

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan says the club has an "unbalanced squad" and that a lack of transfer activity is a key issue.

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Quinn: Canada's transgender footballer on being 'visible' and playing at the Olympics

Quinn, a defender for Canada's women's football team, came out as transgender earlier this month.

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Liverpool v Arsenal: Kick-off brought forward in line with UK pub curfew

Liverpool's home game with Arsenal is brought forward by 15 minutes with all future midweek Premier League games to finish before the new UK pub curfew.

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Super Cup: Bayern Munich v Sevilla will see return of fans

The Hungarian government insists it is "safe" for fans to attend Thursday's Super Cup between Bayern Munich and Sevilla despite opposition saying they will be "experimental rabbits".

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'He raised me like you' - Jose Mourinho moved by request for photo to honour journalist's late father

Spurs manager Jose Mourinho agrees to take a photo with a North Macedonian journalist to put at his late father's resting place.

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Dundee Utd's Edwards escapes sanction for Morelos challenge - what did the pundits say?

Sportscene pundits Chris Iwelumo and Michael Stewart assess whether Dundee United's Ryan Edwards should have been sent off against Rangers.

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Coronavirus: EFL 'deeply frustrated' as plans for limited fans return are halted

EFL chairman Rick Parry says the league is "deeply frustrated" after plans to allow some fans to return to matches were halted.

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Steven Gerrard: Rangers 'bemused' by Scottish FA charge over Morelos tackle

Rangers say they are "bemused" by a "bizarre" Scottish FA charge given to manager Steven Gerrard for his response to a challenge on Alfredo Morelos in the win over Dundee United.

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Coronavirus & National League: Can football clubs survive without fans?

BBC Sport spoke to fans of National League sides Dover and Yeovil about the crisis in lower league football.

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Birmingham football club for Muslim women

A once derelict patch of wasteland is now a safe space for young Muslim women to play football.

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Neil Lennon: Celtic boss says 'Smart solutions' needed to get fans back in stadiums

Football is on a "dangerous precipice" if some "smart solutions" cannot be found to get fans back inside stadiums, says Celtic manager Neil Lennon.

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Dele Alli: Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho expects midfielder to stay

Jose Mourinho says he is "tired" of questions about Dele Alli and expects the midfielder to stay at Tottenham beyond this transfer window.

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Scott McKenna: Nottingham Forest sign Aberdeen and Scotland defender

Nottingham Forest sign Scotland centre-back Scott McKenna on a four-year contract for what Aberdeen say is "a club-record fee".

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Kevin de Bruyne & Lucy Bronze: Man City players nominated for Uefa awards

Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne and Lucy Bronze are nominated for Uefa Player of the Year awards.

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Ricardo Fuller: 40-year-old former Stoke striker helps Hanley make history

Ninth tier Hanley Town reach the FA Cup second qualifying round for the first time in their history thanks to a goal from a former Premier League striker.

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Nelson Semedo: Wolves sign defender in £37m deal from Barcelona

Wolves sign Portugal right-back Nelson Semedo from Barcelona in a £37m deal.

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Nike to make Australia away football kit in female sizes 'by 2021'

It comes after the football team's new away kit was revealed last week, but without women's sizes.

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mardi 22 septembre 2020

Newcastle United & England's Bobby Clark takes on the BBC Sport Wonderkids challenge

In this episode of BBC Sport's Wonderkids series, Newcastle United & England's Bobby Clark is the latest to show off his silky skills in our three-part challenge.

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Karen Carney column: What Jude Bellingham can bring to Dortmund

In her latest BBC Sport column, Karen Carney discusses the impact Jude Bellingham can have at Borussia Dortmund and where he can develop.

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Carabao Cup: West Ham put five past Hull City to reach fourth round

West Ham cruise into the fourth round of the EFL Cup with an emphatic win over League One side Hull City.

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Carabao Cup: Brentford beat West Brom on penalties in third round

Brentford fight back twice before beating Premier League West Brom on penalties in an entertaining third-round EFL Cup tie.

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Newport County 3-1 Watford

League Two side Newport County shock Championship outfit Watford to reach the EFL Cup fourth round for the first time.

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Transfer rumours: Dembele, Sancho, Alli, Aarons, Lingard, Milik

Manchester United eye Barcelona striker, Leeds eye a new defender, Paris St-Germain confident of signing Dele Alli, plus more.

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West Ham: David Moyes, Issa Diop & Josh Cullen test positive for coronavirus

West Ham United manager David Moyes and two of the Premier League club's players test positive for coronavirus.

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Norway 1-0 Wales

A disciplined display was not enough to prevent Wales going down to a 1-0 defeat to runaway Euro qualifying Group C leaders Norway in Oslo.

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Premier League clubs in talks for season ticket holders to access matches

Premier League clubs consider alternative ways of letting season ticket holders access matches not due to be broadcast live on television.

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Tobin Heath: 'Weight of Man Utd badge key to WSL move'

New signing Tobin Heath says she wants to "wear a badge that has weight and history" and that played a part in her decision to join Manchester United.

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Alexander Sorloth: RB Leipzig sign Crystal Palace striker

Alexander Sorloth leaves Crystal Palace to join German top-flight side RB Leipzig on a five-year contract.

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Thiago Silva: Chelsea's new defender says 'age is just a number'

New Chelsea defender Thiago Silva is not worried by the speed of the Premier League despite turning 36.

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AS Roma lose to Hellas Verona for clerical error over Amadou Diawara

AS Roma are handed a 3-0 defeat for their first game of the season after giving the wrong age for midfielder Amadou Diawara.

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Leyton Orient v Tottenham: Carabao Cup tie called off after positive coronavirus tests

Leyton Orient's EFL Cup game against Tottenham is called off after a number of O's players test positive for Covid-19.

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Delayed return of fans could have 'devastating impact' on sport - Tranmere vice-chair Nicola Palios

The postponement of plans for fans to return to sporting events in England may lead to the "devastating impact" of football clubs folding, says Tranmere Rovers vice-chairman Nicola Palios.

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Covid-19: Scottish Premiership continues, but fans return delayed again

The Scottish Premiership season will continue, but the phased return of fans from 5 October is now "unlikely", says First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

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Luis Suarez: Police probe his Italian citizenship test

Authorities are investigating "irregularities" in the Barcelona striker's citizenship test.

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Edouard Mendy: Keeper has Chelsea medical before move from Rennes

Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is having a medical with Chelsea as he prepares to join the club, Blues manager Frank Lampard says.

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Diego Llorente: Leeds United in talks with Real Sociedad to sign Spain defender

Leeds United are closing in on a deal for Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente, a 27-year-old Spain international.

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Slaven Bilic: West Brom boss charged with 'improper conduct' in Everton defeat

West Brom manager Slaven Bilic is charged with "improper conduct" during Saturday's defeat against Everton by the Football Association.

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Coronavirus: Plans for fans to return to sporting events in October called off

Plans for fans to return to watch live sport in England from 1 October will not go ahead, says cabinet office minister Michael Gove.

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Punched referee shocked as on-field attacker given police caution

A referee who was punched in the face during a match says he is shocked and disappointed after his attacker is given a police caution.

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lundi 21 septembre 2020

Gareth Bale could stay longer than season at Tottenham, says forward's agent

Gareth Bale could stay at Tottenham for longer than the season-long loan the club have agreed with Real Madrid, says his agent.

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Meet Premier League agent - Scott Smith

Meet Scott Smith as he talks to host and founder of the Last Stand football tournament Gundeep Anand about how Smith became an agent, working with the likes of Andros Townsend, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Redknapp.

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FA Cup qualifying stories: St Ives Town, Lancaster City, AFC Sudbury, Weston-super-Mare

Ghanaian midfielder Edmund Hottor spent six years at AC Milan - now he plays for St Ives Town, who are in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup.

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AC Milan 2-0 Bologna: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores twice in season opener

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores twice as AC Milan get off to a winning start in Serie A against Bologna at the San Siro stadium.

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Aston Villa 1-0 Sheffield United: Ezri Konsa header gives Villa narrow win

Ezri Konsa's second-half header proves decisive as Aston Villa break down a resilient 10-man Sheffield United at Villa Park.

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Runar Alex Runarsson: Arsenal sign Dijon goalkeeper

Arsenal sign Iceland goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson on a four-year contract from Dijon to provide cover for Bernd Leno.

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FinCEN Files: Roman Abramovich had secret stakes in rival players

The Chelsea owner held ownership rights on footballers through an offshore company, leaked files show.

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Brazil womens' national team training session invaded by parrot

A macaw interrupts Brazil's women's national team's practice at their training ground, landing on the head of defender Bruna Benites, before flying to one of the goals.

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Tottenham: Jose Mourinho says Gareth Bale's motivation is high

New Tottenham loan signing Gareth Bale could return quicker than expected from injury because his "motivation is high", says manager Jose Mourinho.

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Aberdeen & Celtic fined £30,000 for breach of Covid-19 rules

Aberdeen and Celtic have both been fined £30,000 by the SPFL after players from both clubs breached Covid-19 rules.

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Les Ferdinand: Taking the knee in support of Black Lives Matter 'will not bring change'

QPR director of football Les Ferdinand says the impact of taking a knee in support of Black Lives Matter "has been diluted".

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Edouard Mendy: Chelsea agree deal with Rennes for Senegal goalkeeper

Chelsea agree a deal with Rennes to sign goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, subject to a medical and personal terms.

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FA Cup: Worldwide tours & an army of YouTube fans - this is Hashtag United

Hashtag United's Spencer Owen speaks about his team's meteoric rise before their FA Cup qualifying match.

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Leyton Orient: Club confirms 'number of players' have coronavirus

Leyton Orient confirm that "a number" of first team players have tested positive for coronavirus.

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Billy Kee: Former Accrington Stanley striker rebuilding his life as a bricklayer

Having retired from professional football because of mental health issues, Billy Kee is rebuilding his life working on a building site near Leicester.

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Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City midfielder tests positive for coronavirus

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan tests positive for coronavirus.

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Premier League stats: Son Heung-min and Harry Kane star in entertaining weekend

The second weekend of the 2019-20 Premier League season brought the highest number of goals per game in the competition's history.

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Why John Stones can still save his Man City career - Joleon Lescott analysis

This is a huge season for John Stones but it could see him revive his career at Etihad Stadium, says former Manchester City and England defender Joleon Lescott.

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Watch: Alpaca invades West Yorkshire Premier League match

Carlton Athletic and Ilkley Town of the West Yorkshire Premier League had an unlikely pitch invader on Saturday as an Alpaca stopped the game after running onto the pitch.

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Watch all the weekend's Scottish Premiership goals

Watch all 19 goals from a bumper weekend of Scottish Premiership action.

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Arturo Vidal: Barcelona midfielder having medical at Inter Milan

Inter Milan are set to complete the signing of midfielder Arturo Vidal from Barcelona.

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dimanche 20 septembre 2020

Transfer rumours: Alli, Rudiger, Lacazette, Brewster, Morrison, Vidal

Spurs players stunned by Alli omission, Rudiger future at Chelsea in doubt, Shaw wants more Man Utd signings, plus more.

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Highlights: Celtic 3-2 Livingston

Celtic temporarily move top of the Scottish Premiership by defeating Livingston in a high-scoring Glasgow affair.

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Highlights: Dundee United 2-1 St Mirren

Lawrence Shankland nets a stunning first Scottish Premiership goal for Dundee United, who beat St Mirren at Tannadice.

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Highlights: Kilmarnock 2-1 Hamilton Academical

Nicke Kabamba scores the decisive goal as 10-man Kilmarnock overcome Hamilton Academical at Rugby Park.

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Highlights: St Johnstone 0-1 Ross County

Iain Vigurs' swerving free-kick wins Ross Country three precious away Scottish Premiership points against wasteful St Johnstone.

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Leicester City 4-2 Burnley: We can take positives from 'strange game' - Dyche

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says his side can take positives from their performance in their 4-2 defeat to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.

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Leicester v Burnley - rate the players

Rate the players as Leicester take on Burnley in the Premier League.

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Tariq Lamptey: Brighton's 'kid with no limits' a rising star in the Premier League

Brighton's Tariq Lamptey is proving to be one of the Premier League brightest rising stars.

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Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool: Klopp happy with 'super mature' Liverpool performance

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side were "super mature" in their 2-0 win over Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool: Frank Lampard says Christensen red card changed everything

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says the red card shown to Andreas Christensen changed everything about the game in which his side lost 2-0 to Liverpool.

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Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool: Sadio Mane nets double against 10-man Blues

Sadio Mane scores two second-half goals as defending champions Liverpool win comfortably at Stamford Bridge against 10-man Chelsea.

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Dele Alli: Paris St-Germain target Tottenham and England forward

Paris St-Germain are interested in signing Tottenham's out-of-favour England forward Dele Alli.

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Chelsea v Liverpool - rate the players

Rate the players as Chelsea face Premier League champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

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Aberdeen 0-3 Motherwell: visitors coast to victory after early blitz

Motherwell produce their best performance of the Scottish Premiership season as they put a hapless Aberdeen to the sword at Pittodrie.

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Newcastle 0-3 Brighton: Graham Potter says side were rewarded for positive spirit

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Graham Potter says his side were rewarded for their positive spirit after beating Newcastle 3-0 at St. James' Park.

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Newcastle United 0-3 Brighton & Hove Albion: Bruce upset with 'stupid' Bissouma challenge

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce says he worries for Jamal Lewis after a 'stupid' challenge by Brighton's Yves Bissouma left the defender with a cut near his eye.

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Newcastle United 0-3 Brighton & Hove Albion: Neal Maupay scores twice in superb Seagulls win

Neal Maupay scores twice as Brighton ease to a comfortable Premier League victory over Newcastle at St James' Park.

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Jose Mourinho interrupts Son Heung-min interview to say Harry Kane should be MOTM

Jose Mourinho interrupts Son Heung-min interview to say Harry Kane should have got man of the match in Tottenham's 5-2 win over Southampton.

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Southampton 2-5 Tottenham Hotspur: Jose Mourinho says Harry Kane killed the game

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho says Harry Kane's performance killed the game for his side after he scored one and set up the other four in a 5-2 win over Southampton.

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Southampton 2-5 Tottenham Hotspur: Ralph Hasenhuttl rues lack of pressure on the ball

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl says a lack of pressure on the ball led to his side's big 5-2 defeat at home to Tottenham Hotspur.

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Hibernian 2-2 Rangers: Steven Gerrard's men held to pulsating draw

Rangers concede their first Scottish Premiership goals of the season but move top despite being held to a pulsating draw by Hibernian at Easter Road.

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Nice 0-3: Paris St-Germain: Kylian Mbappe scores on return in PSG win

France striker Kylian Mbappe scores on his comeback to the team as Paris St-Germain beat Nice in Ligue 1.

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Southampton 2-5 Tottenham: Son Heung-min scores four in Spurs win

Son Heung-min scores four goals in a stunning display as Tottenham secure their first Premier League win of the season by thrashing Southampton.

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Pep Guardiola: Man City boss says he has to 'deserve' a new deal

Manager Pep Guardiola says he needs to "deserve" an extension to his Manchester City contract rather than just be handed one.

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How do you rate the players in Sunday's Premiership matches?

Have your say and vote for all the players across Sunday's Scottish Premiership matches.

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Cengiz Under: Leicester City sign Turkey winger on loan from Roma

Leicester City sign Roma winger Cengiz Under on a season-long loan.

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samedi 19 septembre 2020

Diogo Jota: Where will new signing from Wolves fit in at Liverpool?

Where will Diogo Jota fit into a Liverpool side that possesses one of the best attacks in football? BBC Sport takes a look.

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La Liga: Real Madrid begin title defence with rivals Barcelona in turmoil

Real Madrid begin their La Liga title defence on Sunday knowing their fierce rivals Barcelona are in turmoil on and off the pitch.

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Leeds back in Premier League: Two games, 14 goals, loads of drama

Leeds United waited 16 years for their return to the Premier League and now they are back, they are here to have fun.

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Gareth Bale: Tottenham re-sign Real Madrid forward - watch some of his best Spurs goals

Watch some of the best goals Gareth Bale scored for Tottenham Hotspur after they re-sign the Real Madrid and Wales forward on a season-long loan.

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Tottenham sign defender Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid

Tottenham sign Spain defender Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid on a five-year contract.

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Leeds United 4-3 Fulham: Helder Costa's early goal sparks seven-goal thriller

Leeds come out on top in an seven-goal thriller against Fulham in their first Premier League home game for 16 years.

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Celtic 3-2 Livingston: Champions go top of Scottish Premiership

Celtic go top of the Scottish Premiership after holding off Livingston and sending them bottom of the table.

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Brentford 3-0 Huddersfield Town: Josh Dasilva, Marcus Forss & Bryan Mbeumo score in Bees win

Brentford celebrate their first league game at their new Community Stadium home with victory over Huddersfield Town.

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Reading 2-0 Barnsley: Royals overcome nine-man Tykes

Goals from Michael Olise and Yakou Meite help Reading beat nine-man Barnsley for a first home Championship win since February.

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Luton Town 2-1 Derby County: Late Hatters winner makes it two wins from two

Jordan Clark scores a late winner against Derby to make it two wins from two games for Luton in the Championship.

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Leeds United 4-3 Fulham: Free-scoring Leeds will slow down - Marcelo Bielsa

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa believes his side will find it difficult to keep taking all of the chances they are creating, despite an impressive chance conversion rate in scoring seven goals in their opening two Premier League matches.

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Leeds United 4-3 Fulham: 'Fulham are too nice' - Parker not happy with letting in easy goals

Fulham manager Scott Parker says he's not impressed with the way his side let in easy goals in their 4-3 defeat against Leeds United at Elland Road.

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Slaven Bilic: West Brom boss wanted explanation before being sent off

West Brom boss Slaven Bilic felt he deserved an explanation for why Everton's first goal was awarded after he was sent off in the 5-2 defeat.

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Everton 5-2 West Bromwich Albion: Baggies boss Slaven Bilic says he should be able to speak to referee

West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic says he should be allowed to speak to the referee after he was sent off in his side's 5-2 defeat to Everton.

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Everton 5-2 West Brom: Players are more ambitious & motivated this season - Ancelotti

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti says his players are showing they are more motivated and ambitious this season following their 5-2 win over West Brom at Goodison Park.

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Everton 5-2 West Bromwich Albion: Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores hat-trick in big win

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores a hat-trick and James Rodriguez claims his first Premier League goal as Everton thrash 10-man West Bromwich Albion.

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Nottingham Forest 0-2 Cardiff City: Moore double seals Bluebirds win

Kieffer Moore's brace sees Cardiff City heap more pressure on Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi with a 2-0 win.

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Marcus Rashford: Liverpool's Andy Robertson says Man Utd player could get Anfield ovation

Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson says Marcus Rashford could "be the first Manchester United player to get a standing ovation" at Anfield for his free school meals campaign.

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Gareth Bale to Tottenham: Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says he never had problem with forward

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has said he "never had a problem" with Gareth Bale, with the Wales forward set to rejoin Tottenham on loan.

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Stuart Dallas thanks Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa for transforming his career

Leeds United full-back Stuart Dallas says he will "never have enough words" to thank Marcelo Bielsa for transforming his career.

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Bertrand Traore: Aston Villa sign Lyon forward for £17m

Aston Villa sign forward Bertrand Traore from Lyon in a reported £17m deal.

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Football Focus: Macclesfield Town fans on losing the club they love

Football Focus talks to fans and employees of Macclesfield Town FC, who describe the winding up of the club in the High Court this week as "heartbreaking".

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Diogo Jota: Liverpool agree £45m deal with Wolves for forward

Liverpool agree to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Diogo Jota for £41m in a deal which could rise to £45m with add-ons.

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Thiago Alcantara profile: ‘Liverpool are picking up an absolute superstar’

What can Liverpool expect from new signing Thiago Alcantara? How does he compare to their other midfielders?

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vendredi 18 septembre 2020

Leeds United fans explain what it means to be back in the Premier League

Leeds United fans, including boxer Josh Warrington, tell Football Focus about their experiences supporting the club during their 16-year Premier League absence.

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Manchester City: Sergio Aguero could be out for two months, says Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola fears Sergio Aguero could miss the first two months of the Premier League season.

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Phil Neville: 'Massive ambition' to lead Team GB

England manager Phil Neville says "it is still a massive ambition" of his to lead Team GB at the Olympic Games next summer.

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Transfer rumours: Telles, Bale, Mendy, Dembele, Traore, Brewster

Manchester United close in on full-back, relief at Real Madrid, Chelsea face new demands over goalkeeper move, plus more.

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Coventry 3-2 QPR: Kyle McFadzean header gives Sky Blues win

Coventry City pick up their first league victory of the season thanks to Kyle McFadzean's late winner against QPR.

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Bayern Munich 8-0 Schalke: Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane shine in thrashing

Serge Gnabry scores a hat-trick and Leroy Sane scores on his Bayern Munich debut as they open the Bundesliga season with a demolition of Schalke.

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European Championship qualifiers: Northern Ireland end winless run by trouncing Faroe Islands 6-0

Northern Ireland secure their first competitive win for five years by trouncing the Faroe Islands 6-0 in their European Championship qualifier.

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Coronavirus: EFL 'prepared as can be' for return of supporters to league games

English Football League chief executive Dave Baldwin says they are "as prepared as can be" for the return of fans.

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Thiago Alcantara: Liverpool sign midfielder from Bayern Munich for £20m

Liverpool sign Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich on a four-year contract for £20m.

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Matildas replica kit unavailable in female sizes

The women's football team said their away shirt won't come in female sizes until 2022.

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Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin says James Rodriguez can help push for Europe & titles

Dominic Calvert-Lewin tells Leon Osman he is excited to be playing alongside James Rodriguez, and believes the Colombian can help Everton compete for European football this season.

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Odion Ighalo says his 'happiness will never change' at Man Utd

Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo tells Focus on Africa's Mimi Fawaz that his "energy, positivity and happiness never changes".

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had doubts striker would stay

Mikel Arteta says he had doubts when he became Arsenal boss last December that captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would agree a new contract.

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Andriy Shevchenko: Frank Lampard is doing 'a great job' at Chelsea

Former Chelsea and AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko, speaking to BBC's World Football, praises the job manager Frank Lampard is doing at Chelsea.

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Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers confirms talks with Roma for Cengiz Under

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers says the club are in talks with Roma about signing Cengiz Under.

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Mason Greenwood: Manchester United asked for forward to be rested and not called up for England

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United asked for Mason Greenwood to be rested and not called up by England for Nations League duty.

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Liverpool: Thiago Alcantara says goodbye to Bayern Munich

Thiago Alcantara, who has agreed a deal to sign for Liverpool, says goodbye to Bayern Munich in an open letter.

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Robert Lewandowski: Would Bayern Munich striker have won Ballon d'Or?

Bayern Munich get the Bundesliga season under way as Robert Lewandowski bids to build on one of the greatest seasons ever.

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Coronavirus: Football team loses 37-0 in socially distanced match

German club Ripdorf stepped onto the pitch, kicked the ball away and then stood on the sidelines.

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Shamrock Rovers 0-2 AC Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores in Europa League qualifier

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores in AC Milan's 2-0 win over League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers in their Europa League qualifier.

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Serie A: Will Juventus' gamble on rookie coach Andrea Pirlo pay off?

Ahead of the new Serie A season, BBC Sport looks at the reasons why Juventus replaced manager Maurizio Sarri with club legend Andrea Pirlo, a man who has no coaching experience.

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Football Focus: Jamie Vardy on being oldest Premier League Golden Boot winner

Leicester City striker Jamie talks to Football Focus' Dion Dublin about becoming the Premier League's oldest ever Golden Boot winner last season at 33 and celebrating with no fans.

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jeudi 17 septembre 2020

European football round-up: What's happening in Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga

As Europe's major leagues return to action for the new season, BBC Sport take a closer look at what to watch out for.

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Fantasy football tips: Players to bring in for gameweek two

Is it worth breaking the bank to bring in the big hitters from Manchester City and Manchester United?

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Floriana end 10-man Linfield's European hopes

An early deflected strike from Matias Nicolas Garcia gives Floriana a 1-0 win over Linfield in the Europa League second qualifying round at Windsor Park.

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Europa League: Zlatan Ibrahimovic inspires AC Milan to 2-0 win over Shamrock Rovers

Goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Hakan Calhanoglu give AC Milan a 2-0 win over League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers in their Europa League qualifier.

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Viking FK 0-2 Aberdeen: Scottish side set up tie with Sporting Lisbon

Aberdeen set up a Europa League tie with Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon by edging out FK Viking in their second qualifying round match in Stavanger.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 Stoke City: Jacob Brown scores late winner

Jacob Brown scores a late winner as Stoke City beat Wolves in the Carabao Cup to set up a third-round tie with Gillingham.

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Brighton 4-0 Portsmouth: Albion fringe players impress in Carabao Cup win

Three Brighton players score their first goals in English football as they beat Portsmouth in the Carabao Cup.

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Burnley 1-1 Sheffield United (Burnley win 5-4 on penalties)

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Burnley and Sheffield United.

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Jose Maria Bartomeu: Barcelona president set to face vote while Quique Setien sues club

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is set to face a referendum over his position, while former manager Quique Setien sues the club.

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Premier League calls on government to open stadiums on 1 October

Premier League clubs have urged the UK government to stick to its proposal of allowing fans to return to stadiums from 1 October.

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Rangers beat Lincoln Red Imps 5-0 to set up Willem II Europa League tie

Alfredo Morelos scores twice as Rangers ease past Lincoln Red Imps in Gibraltar to set up a Europa League third qualifying tie with Willem II.

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Hashtag United v Soham Town Rangers: FA Cup qualifier live on BBC Sport

Hashtag United's FA Cup first qualifying round game with Soham Town Rangers will be shown live on the BBC.

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Premier League predictions: Lawro v singer and Manchester United fan Raye

Mark Lawrenson takes on singer and Manchester United fan Raye to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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Kiko Casilla: Leeds players wanted him captain - Marcelo Bielsa

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa defends his decision to make Kiko Casilla his captain for the Carabao Cup defeat by Hull.

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Kai Havertz: Chelsea's £71m midfielder not worried by how much he cost

Chelsea's £71m midfielder Kai Havertz says he does not feel pressured by how much he cost and is "very excited" to learn from Frank Lampard.

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino meets Donald Trump to discuss 2026 World Cup

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has met United States president Donald Trump to discuss the 2026 World Cup which is to be jointly held in the country along with Mexico and Canada.

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Gareth Bale set for Tottenham loan move: Real Madrid forward to fly in on Friday

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is set to fly to England on Friday to complete his return to Tottenham Hotspur.

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Premier League rights: New China broadcast deal agreed

The Premier League agrees a new broadcast deal in China to cover the rest of the 2020-21 season.

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EFL chairman Rick Parry says it is not inevitable football clubs will fold in the new year

EFL chairman Rick Parry says a financial solution is needed quickly to "keep every single club alive".

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Neil Warnock: Middlesbrough manager tests positive for Covid-19

Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock tests positive for coronavirus and is to spend time in isolation.

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Thiago Alcantara: Liverpool close in on £27m deal for Bayern Munich midfielder

Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich for £27m.

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Scottish clubs in Europe quiz: Test your knowledge of Euro calamities

Find out how much you remember about Scottish clubs' European football collapses as Rangers prepare to face up to one of Celtic's recent conquerors.

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Chelsea v Liverpool: Choose your combined XI

As they prepare to face each other this weekend, who makes your XI from a combined team of Chelsea and Liverpool players?

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mercredi 16 septembre 2020

Manchester United: Will Old Trafford side push for major honours this season?

As Manchester United prepare for their season opener against Crystal Palace on Saturday, BBC Sport's Simon Stone looks at whether they can challenge for major trophies.

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Could Odsonne Edouard join Jack Grealish & Emiliano Martinez at Aston Villa?

Liam Loftus catches up with Aston Villa blogger Dan Morgan to discuss potential new signings at Villa Park - after Emiliano Martinez arrived and Jack Grealish signed a contract to stay.

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Everton 3-0 Salford City: Keane, Sigurdsson and Kean score in Carabao Cup

Everton will visit League One Fleetwood Town in the third round of the Carabao Cup after overcoming a spirited Salford City at Goodison Park.

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Transfer rumours: Reguilon, Tomori, Sigurdsson, Gimenez, Partey, Garcia

Tottenham close to signing Real Madrid full-back, Everton target Chelsea and England defender, Manchester City seek another defender, plus more.

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St Mirren 1-2 Celtic: Visitors move within three points of top

Celtic recovered from a shock early deficit to edge past St Mirren and close to within three points of Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers.

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Southampton 0-2 Brentford: Championship side spring Carabao Cup shock

A near full-strength Southampton side is knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Championship Brentford.

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Ipswich Town 0-1 Fulham: Aleksandar Mitrovic header sends Premier League side through

Aleksandar Mitrovic scores the only goal as Premier League side Fulham defeat League One Ipswich in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

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West Bromwich Albion 3-0 Harrogate Town: Baggies reach third round of Carabao Cup

West Brom beat EFL newcomers Harrogate Town to progress to the third round of the Carabao Cup.

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EFL: Future of some Football League clubs beyond Christmas in doubt

Some English Football League clubs will struggle to stay afloat beyond Christmas if there is a delay to the wider rollout of fans and a financial rescue package is not secured urgently, BBC Sport has been told.

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Katie Zelem & Lucy Bronze out of England squad, Izzy Christiansen called up

Katie Zelem withdraws from the England squad for their ongoing training camp after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Hamilton Academical: Three players return negative results after initial positives

The three Hamilton Academical players who tested positive for Covid-19 return negative results after NHS screening.

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Eric Dier says Tottenham's packed schedule is a welfare concern

Tottenham defender Eric Dier says the club's packed schedule is a danger to player welfare as they face the possibility of nine matches in 21 days.

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Timo Werner: German forward chose Chelsea 'to win titles'

Chelsea forward Timo Werner says Frank Lampard's vision and the desire to win titles made him choose Stamford Bridge over other options.

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Lokomotiv Plovdiv v Tottenham Hotspur: No problem with Alli - Mourinho

Spurs manager Jose Mourinho says there is no issue with Dele Alli as they prepare for their Europa League qualifier against Lokomotiv Plovdiv.

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Gareth Bale closer to leaving Real Madrid than at any stage - agent

Gareth Bale is closer to leaving Real Madrid now than at any time during his seven years at the Spanish club, according to his agent.

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Euro 2020: Bosnia-Northern Ireland play-off semi-final switched to Sarajevo

The Euro 2020 play-off semi-final between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Northern Ireland is moved to Sarajevo because of the poor condition of the pitch in Zenica.

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Crowd Pilots: EFL confirm 10 upcoming games will host fans

The English Football League announces 10 upcoming matches will feature crowd pilots, with up to 1,000 fans at each game.

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Referee Sam Allison on encouraging more BAME officials and his own positive experiences

BBC Sport speaks to Sam Allison about trying to inspire BAME referees, his experience as a black official and his personal ambitions.

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Rangers: Ryan Jack set to miss Scotland game & doubt for Old Firm

Rangers' Ryan Jack is set to miss Scotland's Euro 2020 play-off with Israel and possibly the first Old Firm game of the season with a calf injury.

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Sam Allison: Refereeing is for everybody, says new EFL official

Referee Sam Allison talks to BBC Sport about his experience as a black official after being promoted to the English Football League.

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Livingston: No positive Covid tests after Hamilton defeat

Livingston return no positive Covid-19 tests following Saturday's defeat by Hamilton Academical, after three of the visitors' players were found to have the illness.

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Macclesfield Town FC wound up in High Court over debts exceeding £500,000

National League club Macclesfield Town are wound up in the High Court over debts totalling more than £500,000.

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Emiliano Martinez: Aston Villa sign Arsenal goalkeeper for £17m

Aston Villa sign Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Premier League rivals Arsenal for £17m.

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mardi 15 septembre 2020

Manchester City and England's Darko Gyabi kicks off BBC Sport's Wonderkids challenge

In this episode of BBC Sport's Wonderkids series, 16-year-old Manchester City and England player Darko Gyabi kicks off our three-part challenge with some fiery skills.

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Cesc Fabregas and nearly Lionel Messi: Francis Cagigao's 24 years at Arsenal

Guillem Balague meets former Arsenal head of recruitment Francis Cagigao, who discusses his 24 years of star-signing for the Gunners.

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Transfer rumours: Alli, Walcott, Aubameyang, Smalling, Partey, Garcia, Smalling, Suarez

Tottenham could use Alli as makeweight in Bale deal, Everton may offload several players, Barcelona plan Garcia move, plus more.

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Carabao Cup: Newcastle 1-0 Blackburn

Newcastle reach the third round of the Carabao Cup with a narrow win over Blackburn Rovers of the Championship.

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Carabao Cup: West Ham United 3-0 Charlton Athletic

Sebastien Haller scores two first-half goals to help West Ham beat League One Charlton in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

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

How you ranked our 10 choices for Gareth Bale's most iconic moment for club and country.

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Bradford City 0-5 Lincoln City: Imps set up Liverpool tie

Lincoln City will host Premier League champions Liverpool in the third round of the Carabao Cup after thumping League Two Bradford.

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Gareth Bale: Tottenham in talks to sign Welshman and closing in on Sergio Reguilon

Tottenham are in talks to re-sign Gareth Bale, and are close to signing his Real Madrid team-mate Sergio Reguilon.

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Reading 0-1 Luton Town: Jordan Clark goal sets up Man Utd Carabao Cup tie

Jordan Clark's first goal for Luton is enough to see off Reading and set up a Carabao Cup third-round tie with Manchester United.

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Carabao Cup: Derby 1-2 Preston

Preston reach the third round of the Carabao Cup after coming from behind to beat 10-man Derby.

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Carabao Cup: Middlesbrough 0-2 Barnsley

Barnsley set up a Carabao Cup third-round tie at Chelsea with a convincing win at Championship rivals Middlesbrough.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal captain signs new three-year contract

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signs a new three-year contract with the club.

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Branislav Ivanovic: West Brom sign ex-Chelsea defender

West Brom sign former Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic on a one-year deal.

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Celtic: Neil Lennon says it's 'vital' for games to go ahead

It is "vital" for Scottish football that clubs fulfil fixtures even when players are unavailable because of Covid-19, says Celtic manager Neil Lennon.

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Alvaro Gonzalez: Andre Villas-Boas defends Marseille player after racism claim

Marseille head coach Andre Villas-Boas defends Alvaro Gonzalez following Neymar's racism claim against the centre-back.

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James Tarkowski: Burnley boss Sean Dyche discusses West Ham interest

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says the "numbers would need to be considerable" for West Ham target James Tarkowski to leave.

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Gary Lineker: Match of the Day presenter signs new BBC deal

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker signs a new contract that will keep him at the BBC until 2025.

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Emile Heskey: Ex-Leicester striker to help City Women development

Former Leicester City striker Emile Heskey returns to the club in a role supporting the development of the women's game.

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Jack Grealish: New Aston Villa deal for England midfielder

Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has signed a new five-year deal with the club.

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Hamilton Academical: Three positive Covid-19 tests returned

Three Hamilton Academical employees are self-isolating for 10 days after returning positive Covid-19 tests.

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Women's Super League: Which star signing will have the biggest impact?

As Alex Morgan's move to Tottenham concludes a busy Women's Super League transfer window, BBC Sport looks at the best signings of 2020.

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Coronavirus: Fans in stadiums to be discussed by UK government this week

The UK government will meet senior sporting officials this week as one rugby union club says it fears some teams may not survive the season.

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Toni Leistner: Hamburg defender confronts Dynamo Dresden fans

Hamburg defender Toni Leistner climbs into the stands to confront Dynamo Dresden fans after his side's 4-1 first-round German Cup defeat.

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Carabao Cup: Uefa Europa Conference League place awaits winners

Premier League teams join the Carabao Cup at the second-round stage knowing the tournament's winners will enter a new European competition.

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lundi 14 septembre 2020

Meet Founder of Season Zine and Chelsea fan Felicia Pennant

From Vivienne Westwood intern to Season Zine editor, meet Felicia Pennant as she catches up with host Gundeep Anand to drop some career advice for young people looking to get into the world of journalism.

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Garth Crooks' team of the week: Salah, Gabriel, Willian, Rodriguez

Who makes Garth Crooks' first Premier League team of the week this season?

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Transfer rumours: Bale, Alcantara, Origi, Messi, Sancho, Torreira, Suarez, Koulibaly

Liverpool to make late move for Thiago, Manchester United want Bale, Messi asked to take a pay cut, five clubs want Liverpool striker Origi, Suarez in limbo, plus more.

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Brighton 1-3 Chelsea: Frank Lampard impressed with Chelsea debutants

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says he was impressed with Chelsea debutants Timo Werner and Kai Havertz after they helped their side beat Brighton 3-1.

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Brighton 1-3 Chelsea: Graham Potter takes positives from defeat

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Graham Potter takes some positives from the 3-1 home defeat by Chelsea to open the new Premier League season.

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Brighton 1-3 Chelsea: Reece James scores stunner as Frank Lampard's side win

Chelsea defender Reece James scores a stunning long-range effort and gets an assist as they begin their Premier League season with victory at Brighton.

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Duisburg 0-5 Borussia Dortmund: Jude Bellingham scores on debut in dominant win

Jude Bellingham marks his Borussia Dortmund debut with a goal and Jadon Sancho also scores as the German giants beat 10-man Duisburg in the German Cup first round.

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Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham score for Dortmund in German Cup

English teenager Jude Bellingham scores on his competitive debut for Borussia Dortmund in the German Cup.

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Premier League: Brighton v Chelsea - rate the players

Rate the players in the Premier League match between Brighton and Chelsea.

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Adam Lallana: Brighton midfielder injured on league debut against Chelsea

Brighton's new signing Adam Lallana goes off injured on his Premier League debut against Chelsea.

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Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves: Nuno Espirito Santo praises Raul Jimenez talent and work-rate

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo praises striker Raul Jimenez's talent and work-rate after his goal helped his side beat Sheffield United 2-0 at Bramall Lane.

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Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves: Chris Wilder praises team spirit after nightmare start

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder praises his side's team spirit after they conceded two goals in the first six minutes of their 2-0 defeat at home by Wolves.

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Sheffield United 0-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Early goals seal win for visitors

Wolverhampton Wanderers score twice in the first six minutes as they make a winning start to the new Premier League season with victory at Sheffield United.

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Covid-19: Four Premier League players and club staff test positive for coronavirus

Four players and club staff test positive in the latest round of Premier League Covid-19 tests.

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Premier League: Sheffield United v Wolves - rate the players

Rate the players in the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Wolves.

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Neymar: Paris St-Germain 'strongly support' striker after racism allegation

Paris St-Germain say they will "strongly support" Neymar after he claimed to have been racially abused in their match against Marseille.

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Lionel Messi top of Forbes money list in 2020, Cristiano Ronaldo second

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi tops the Forbes rich list for highest-earning footballers in 2020, with Cristiano Ronaldo second.

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Charlton Athletic: Businessman Thomas Sandgaard hopeful of takeover of League One club

Businessman Thomas Sandgaard hopes to do a deal to buy Charlton regardless of the latest court hearing involving the club's ownership on Thursday.

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Scotland v Israel: Visitors 'not expecting problem' despite lockdown

Israel "do not expect a problem" fulfilling their European Championship play-off against Scotland despite a national lockdown being put in place.

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Carabao Cup: All non-televised league cup games to be streamed live

All non-televised EFL Cup matches through to the end of the fourth round are to be streamed live on the competition's website.

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Jadon Sancho: Borussia Dortmund confident Man Utd target will stay

Borussia Dortmund are increasingly confident England winger Jadon Sancho will not leave to join Manchester United.

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Aberdeen: Panache, tinkering & a 'Rolls Royce' - how Pittodrie side have roared to form

Aberdeen have surged to four straight league wins after a bleak and controversial start to the season. This is how Derek McInnes' men have done it.

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McCrorie earns Aberdeen fourth straight win

Ross McCrorie scores the only goal as Aberdeen earn a fourth successive Scottish Premiership victory by beating Kilmarnock.

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Wolves: At a crossroads - where do Nuno Espirito Santo's side go next?

Wolves have impressed since returning to the Premier League, but how do they now move up to the next level?

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dimanche 13 septembre 2020

Saturday's Scottish Premiership goals

Watch all of Saturday's Scottish Premiership goals as they were scored across the country.

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Tottenham 0-1 Everton: Toffees have the squad to compete - Carlo Ancelotti

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti believes they now have a squad capable of competing, after the Toffees' new signings impressed in a 1-0 win at Tottenham.

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Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Everton: Dominic Calvert-Lewin heads winner against Spurs

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's brilliant header ensures new-look Everton make a flying start to the Premier League season with victory at Tottenham.

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Highlights: Ross County 0-5 Celtic

Shane Duffy nets a debut goal as Celtic power past Ross County to stay six points behind Rangers in the Scottish Premiership with two games in hand.

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Rangers thrash Dundee United

Rangers hammer Dundee United at Ibrox to stay top of the Scottish Premiership by three points.

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WSL: Reading Women 3-1 Aston Villa Women - highlights

Watch highlights as Reading Women beat Aston Villa Women 3-1 in the WSL.

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WSL: Everton 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur - highlights

Izzy Christiansen's header sees Everton maintain their 100% start to the WSL season with a 1-0 win against Tottenham.

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West Bromwich Albion 0-3 Leicester City: Timothy Castagne debut goal pleases Brendan Rodgers

Leicester City manager Brandan Rodgers praises new signing Timothy Castagne, who scored on his debut in their 3-0 win at West Bromwich Albion.

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Arjen Robben injured on comeback for Groningen against PSV

Arjen Robben's comeback lasts 28 minutes as he is injured during Groningen's 3-1 home defeat by PSV Eindhoven on the opening weekend of the Eredivisie season.

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WSL: Manchester City Women 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion Women - highlights

Watch highlights as Brighton Women frustrate Manchester City Women to claim a 0-0 draw in the WSL.

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West Brom 0-3 Leicester: Jamie Vardy penalty double helps Leicester see off West Brom

Jamie Vardy scores a second-half penalty double as Leicester condemn West Brom to a disappointing return to the Premier League.

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Nuno Espirito Santo: Wolves manager signs new three-year deal

Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Nuno Espirito Santo signs a new three-year contract with the Premier League club.

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Women's Super League: Manchester City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion - Debut frustration for Bronze & Greenwood

New signings Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood are frustrated as Manchester City are held to a goalless draw by a resolute Brighton side.

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Women's Super League: Manchester United beat Birmingham City 5-2 after coming from behind

Manchester United come from behind with three second-half goals after Katie Zelem's equaliser to beat Birmingham City at Damson Park

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WSL: Birmingham City Women 2-5 Manchester United - highlights

Manchester United came from behind to beat Birmingham City 5-2 in their opening game of the Women's Super League season.

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WSL: Chelsea 9-0 Bristol City - highlights

Watch highlights as Chelsea Women produce a stunning performance to thrash Bristol City Women 9-0 in the WSL.

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Women's Super League: Everton 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur - Christiansen scores winner for Toffees

Izzy Christiansen's header sees Everton maintain their winning start to the WSL season with victory over Tottenham.

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Women's Super League: Chelsea 9-0 Bristol City - Nine different goalscorers in Blues win

Chelsea thrash Bristol City 9-0 with nine different goalscorers to register their first win of the 2020-21 WSL campaign.

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WSL: Pernille Harder scores her first WSL goal for Chelsea against Bristol City

Watch Denmark international Pernille Harder score a brilliant first WSL goal as Chelsea thrash Bristol City 9-0.

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Boli Bolingoli: Istanbul Basaksehir sign exiled Celtic full-back on loan

Turkish champions Istanbul Basaksehir sign exiled Celtic full-back Boli Bolingoli on loan until the end of the season.

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Ipswich Town 2-0 Wigan Athletic: Teddy Bishop and Gwion Edwards score goals at Portman Road

Teddy Bishop and Gwion Edwards score the goals as Ipswich beat Wigan in League One at Portman Road.

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Mason Greenwood: Man Utd forward says nitrous oxide inhalation was 'poor judgement'

Manchester United's Mason Greenwood says it was "poor judgement" to inhale nitrous oxide, after "historical pictures" of him doing so were published by the Sun.

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samedi 12 septembre 2020

West Bromwich Albion: What fans expect from Slaven Bilic's Baggies

West Bromwich Albion fans tell Match of the Day 2 what we should expect from Slaven Bilic's Baggies side, who return to the Premier League hosting Leicester on Sunday.

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Women's Super League: West Ham United 1-9 Arsenal

Jill Roord scores her second hat-trick in a row as Arsenal dismantle 10-player West Ham in front of a crowd in Dagenham.

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Meet Alex Morgan - Tottenham's new USA striker who 'transcends her sport'

After signing for Tottenham Hotspur, BBC Sport assesses USA striker Alex Morgan's status as one of the game's greats.

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Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson says forward wants to join 'big' club

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha "hopes a big club comes in and takes him from us", says boss Roy Hodgson.

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Southend United 0-4 Harrogate Town

Jack Muldoon scores twice as Harrogate start life in the English Football League with a convincing victory at Southend.

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Crystal Palace 1-0 Southampton: Referees should use the VAR monitor more often - Hasenhuttl

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl says referees should be encouraged to watch back controversial incidents after Jonathan Moss used the VAR pitch-side monitor to reverse a red card decision on Kyle Walker-Peters.

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Crystal Palace 1-0 Southampton: Roy Hodgson impressed by Palace 'resilience'

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says his team's "resilience and resistance" were key to their Premier League opening day 1-0 win over Southampton.

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Crystal Palace 1-0 Southampton: Wilfried Zaha hits winner at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace make a winning start to the 2020-21 Premier League season as Wilfried Zaha's volley sinks Southampton.

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Ross County 0-5 Celtic: Shane Duffy scores on debut

Shane Duffy thunders home a header on his debut as Celtic thrash Ross County to stay in touch at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

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Rangers 4-0 Dundee United: Injury-hit hosts claim clean-sheet record

Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers set a new early-season shutout record as they cruised to victory over Dundee United.

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Bournemouth 3-2 Blackburn Rovers: Cherries win on Championship return

Arnaut Danjuma's late goal earns Jason Tindall victory over Blackburn Rovers in his first game in charge of Bournemouth.

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Huddersfield 0-1 Norwich: Adam Idah gives visitors late win

A late goal from substitute Adam Idah gives Norwich City a hard-fought win at Huddersfield Town.

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Derby County 0-2 Reading: Lucas Joao scores and assists in Royals win

Two quick-fire goals before half-time help Reading to a routine win over Derby on the opening day of the Championship.

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Emiliano Martinez: Aston Villa set to sign Arsenal goalkeeper for £20m

Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is having a medical at Aston Villa before completing a £20m move.

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Fulham 0-3 Arsenal: Parker says Fulham will 'lose more than we win' after Arsenal defeat

Fulham boss Scott Parker says his side's 3-0 defeat to Arsenal was "learning lesson" and his team "are going to lose more than we win" after coming up from the Championship.

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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 Premier League throughout September.

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Alex Morgan: Tottenham Hotspur Women sign United States forward

Tottenham Hotspur Women complete the signing of United States forward Alex Morgan, subject to her obtaining a visa.

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praises the performance of debutant Gabriel in win over Fulham

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praises the performance of defender Gabriel, who scored on his debut for the club in their win at Fulham.

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Fulham 0-3 Arsenal: Gabriel & Willian impress on debut in Gunners win

Debutants Gabriel and Willian impress as Arsenal blow away promoted Fulham in the opening game of the Premier League season.

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Harry Maguire: Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms defender will remain captain

Harry Maguire will remain Manchester United captain after being given a suspended prison sentence on the Greek island of Syros, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed.

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Premier League 2020-21: Your predictions for this season's table

Here is how you think the Premier League table will look at the end of the season.

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Rangers: How have Steven Gerrard's reached brink of record?

Rangers are one game away from breaking a 114-year-old record. But how have they reached this stage?

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vendredi 11 septembre 2020

Premier League: ‘Signings could open up title race’ - Alan Shearer previews new season

Alan Shearer thinks Manchester City will win the Premier League title back off Liverpool but says predictions are difficult until the transfer window closes on 5 October.

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Football Focus: Second title will be harder than first - Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold tells Football Focus that a second Premier League title will be harder to win than the first, but that he wants many more trophies.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta 'really optimistic' about contract

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is "really optimistic" about captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's contract situation with the club.

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Celtic: Neil Lennon hopes fans back for first Old Firm derby

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has not given up hope that supporters will be permitted to attend the first Old Firm derby of the season on 17 October.

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Jose Mourinho: Tottenham boss 'honestly believes' club will sign a striker

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says he "honestly believes" the club will be able to sign a new striker in the transfer window.

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Paul Pogba: Manchester United midfielder returns to training but doubtful for Crystal Palace

Midfielder Paul Pogba is a doubt for Manchester United's first Premier League game of the new season against Crystal Palace on 19 September.

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Newcastle transfers: Steve Bruce glad to see Mike Ashley 'flex muscles'

Boss Steve Bruce is pleased to see owner Mike Ashley "flex his muscles" in the transfer window and hopes a line is drawn under Newcastle's collapsed takeover.

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Football Focus: How Scott Parker brought 'vulnerable' Fulham together

Fulham manager Scott Parker tells Football Focus how he used his own experience of relegation to bring a "vulnerable" squad together and secure promotion.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Kopp surprised by Premier League substitution move

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp discusses the Premier League's move to revert to three substitutions and stays tight-lipped on transfers.

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Premier League writes to government over moves to 'restrict and potentially delay' return of fans

The Premier League writes the government to express concern at the "decisions taken to restrict and potentially delay" the return of fans.

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Tottenham Hotspur: Jose Mourinho 'honestly believes' he will sign a striker

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says he "honestly believes" the club will sign a striker in the transfer window.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal fans can relax over contract, says Mikel Arteta

Arsenal fans can "relax" about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's contract situation and the club's transfer business is not over, says Mikel Arteta.

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Kalvin Phillips: I had no doubts Bielsa would stay at Leeds

Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips speaks to BBC Sport about "relentless and passionate" manager Marcelo Bielsa, looking forward to playing in the Premier League and getting his first England cap.

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Liverpool: I cannot end speculation, Jurgen Klopp on transfers

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp jokes about not being able to "end speculation" when asked about Bayern Munich's Thiago Alcantara.

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Lukaku has a conspiracy theory on Fifa 21 rating

The official player ratings for Fifa21 have been released and some players have complained

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West Brom and Nigeria's Semi Ajayi: No dream is too big

Nigeria's Semi Ajayi says he always had faith in his ability as he prepares to make his Premier League bow for West Bromwich Albion.

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EFL: Premier League cash injection details expected this month

The EFL hopes to discover this month how much the Premier League will pay to help its clubs out of a looming financial crisis.

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Marcelo Bielsa: Leeds United manager signs new one-year deal

Marcelo Bielsa signs new one-year contract to continue as Leeds United manager, the club confirms.

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Lotte Wubben-Moy: Arsenal re-sign defender after three years in US college football

Arsenal Women re-sign defender Lotte Wubben-Moy after a spell in college football in the United States.

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EFL 2020-21: New season begins after 38-day summer break

Newcomers, an ensemble of fallen giants and a sprinkling of star dust - BBC Sport looks ahead to the 2020-21 EFL season.

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Wigan Athletic: Club allowed to start season under administration

Wigan Athletic are given verbal permission from the EFL to start the league season under administration.

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Quiz: Name the opening-day goalscorers

As the Premier League finally gets under way, can you name the players who made a habit of scoring on opening day?

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jeudi 10 septembre 2020

Premier League predictions 2020-21: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four

We ask 24 BBC pundits to predict who will win the Premier League title, who will finish in the top four, and who might break into the top six.

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Liverpool: Why Premier League title defence will be far from straightforward

It took Liverpool 30 long years to win a 19th top-flight league title. They now face a tough eight-month examination to see if they can defend it.

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Transfer gossip: Could Harry Wilson & Rodrigo de Paul sign for Leeds United?

BBC Sport's Liam Loftus and Leeds United fan Ellis Platten discuss the latest transfer rumours surrounding Marcelo Bielsa's side, including Liverpool's Harry Wilson.

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Transfer rumours: Kante, Aubameyang, Smalling, Wijnaldum, Rose, Ivanovic

Inter Milan want Chelsea midfielder, Aubameyang close to new deal, England international set to leave Premier League, plus more.

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St Mirren reveal a second positive test after Jak Alnwick is revealed as first

A second St Mirren player tests positive for Covid-19 hours after goalkeeper Jak Alnwick is revealed as the first to go into self-isolation.

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Vinai Venkatesham: Arsenal chief executive says he had sleepless nights over redundancies

Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham says he has had sleepless nights over the decision to make 55 staff redundant.

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Lens 1-0 PSG: Ligue 1 champions suffer opening defeat

A depleted Paris St-Germain side begin their Ligue 1 campaign with a surprise loss against newly promoted Lens.

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Ethan Ampadu: I’ve still got a lot to learn, says Sheffield United loan signing

Ethan Ampadu wants to secure his place in theWales side on the basis of his performances at new loan club Sheffield United.

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Alessia Russo: Manchester United boss Casey Stoney key to England forward signing

England forward Alessia Russo says manager Casey Stoney's vision inspired her to sign for Manchester United Women.

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Kenny Tete: Dutch defender joins on four-year deal from Lyon

Fulham sign Netherlands defender Kenny Tete from French club Lyon for an undisclosed fee.

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Michy Batshuayi: Chelsea striker joins Crystal Palace on season-long loan

Chelsea's Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi signs a one-year contract extension and joins Crystal Palace on a season-long loan deal.

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James Rodriguez: Everton's new midfielder promises more to come

New Everton midfielder James Rodriguez says he can still improve and believes the club "means business" under boss Carlo Ancelotti.

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James Tarkowski: Hammers make third bid for Burnley defender

West Ham lodge a third bid for Burnley defender James Tarkowski, in the region of £30m.

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Frank Lampard: Chelsea manager 'thrives' on pressure at the club

Frank Lampard says he joined Chelsea as manager "to win" and "thrives on the pressure" at the club.

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Women's Super League: Foreign stars raise bar but will English youngsters suffer?

With only 30% of this summer's WSL signings being English, will the division's global growth help or hinder the national team?

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Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa to stay at club for Premier League campaign

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa confirms he will stay with the club for their first season back in the Premier League.

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Premier League predictions: Lawro v soul singer and Arsenal fan Celeste

Mark Lawrenson takes on soul singer and Arsenal fan Celeste to make predictions for the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

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BBC coverage of 2020-21 season - including a live televised game

The English domestic season kicks off this weekend and with it the BBC's comprehensive coverage, which includes one live televised Premier League game.

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Danny Drinkwater: Chelsea midfielder says 'time to clean myself up'

Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater says he needs to "clean myself up" in order to get his career back on track after a "sticky" four years.

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Return of fans to sports stadiums delayed until at least 5 October

The return of fans to Scottish sports stadiums is delayed until 5 October at the earliest, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

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Why the Ghanaian village of Juaben is home to a huge number of fans of Aston Villa FC.

The Ghanaian village of Juaben is home to a huge number of fans of Aston Villa FC - and they cannot wait for the new Premier League season to begin.

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EFL 2020-21: Choose who you think will get promoted from the Championship, League One and League Two

Have a go at BBC Sport's promotion predictor for the Championship, League One and League Two.

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Wycombe Wanderers: The 'rejects' behind their rise to the Championship

A vision from god, an arthritic centre-back and a reformed character - the players behind Wycombe's rise to the Championship.

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Liverpool transfers: Jurgen Klopp says Reds cannot 'behave like Chelsea' in market

Manager Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are "different" to some Premier League rivals in the transfer window as they are "not owned by countries or oligarchs".

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Liverpool transfers: Jurgen Klopp defends lack of transfer activity

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says the champions have a different approach in the transfer market than rivals "owned by countries and oligarchs".

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Transfer rumours: Bellerin, Bale, Kean, Mendy, Ritchie, Luiz, Lacazette

Barcelona and PSG target Arsenal's Hector Bellerin, Real Madrid to pay half of wages to help Gareth Bale leave, plus more.

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Alphonse Areola: Fulham sign France goalkeeper on loan from Paris St-Germain

Fulham sign France international goalkeeper Alphonse Areola on a season-long loan from Paris St-Germain.

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Newcastle critical of Premier League and 'considering all options' after failed takeover

Newcastle United say they are "considering all relevant options" after confirming that the Premier League rejected a proposed takeover.

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England to face New Zealand at Wembley on 12 November in international friendly

England will play New Zealand in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Wembley on Thursday, 12 November.

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Jadon Sancho: Manchester United break impasse in potential deal for Borussia Dortmund winger

Manchester United have made progress in their efforts to sign England winger Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.

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Ryan Fraser: midfielder 'got battered' for not signing Bournemouth extension

Ryan Fraser says he "got battered" for opting not to play for Bournemouth after the Premier League restart in June

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Fans attending sporting events in England from October to be reviewed, says Prime Minister

Plans for spectators to attend sporting events in England from 1 October will be reviewed, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms.

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Leeds fined over Championship title-winning celebrations at Derby

Leeds United are fined £20,000 for the use of pyrotechnics when celebrating their Championship title on the pitch at Derby in July.

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Tobin Heath: Manchester United Women sign United States forward

Manchester United Women complete the signing of World Cup-winning United States forward Tobin Heath on a one-year deal.

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Premier League chief Richard Masters says it is 'absolutely critical' fans return

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says it is "absolutely critical" that fans are back inside stadia as soon as possible.

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Sheffield United sign West Brom's Oliver Burke, Callum Robinson goes to Baggies

Sheffield United sign forward Oliver Burke from West Bromwich Albion, with striker Callum Robinson moving the other way in exchange.

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How will Saturday's Scottish Premiership test events with fans work?

For the first time in six months, Scottish football supporters will be able to attend a match on Saturday. But how will it work?

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Alex Greenwood: Manchester City sign England left-back from Lyon

England left-back Alex Greenwood signs for Manchester City after one season with European champions Lyon.

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FA Cup preliminary round: Five stories of non-league clubs in qualifying

Some 320 non-league clubs are set to take part in the FA Cup preliminary round this weekend - here is a look at five of them.

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Alex Greenwood: England defender says it was an 'easy decision' to join Man City

England's Alex Greenwood says that her decision to move from European champions Lyon to Women's Super League side Manchester City was "quite easy".

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Ollie Watkins: Aston Villa sign Brentford striker for club record £28m

Aston Villa complete the signing of Brentford striker Ollie Watkins for a club record fee of £28m which could rise to £33m with add-ons.

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Premier League quiz: Which teams survived after promotion?

Can you name the sides who survived the season after being promoted to the top flight?

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A lot at stake for Scottish clubs on fan return, says SPFL chief Doncaster

There is a "huge amount at stake" for Scottish football as clubs prepare to welcome limited numbers of fans back, says SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster.

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Bury FC: One year on from EFL expulsion - what happened next?

Twelve months on from Bury's English Football League expulsion, what happened next for the town, the club and its fans?

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