Raul Jimenez: Wolves striker says he hopes to return soon in first statement since injury

Wolves striker Raul Jimenez says he hopes to "return to the pitch soon" in his first statement since fracturing his skull on Sunday.

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Vote for your goal of the FA Cup second round

Which goal of the FA Cup second round was your favourite?

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Tete: Shakhtar Donetsk youngster who tore apart Real Madrid

After helping Shakhtar Donetsk to a stunning Champions League win at Real Madrid in October, Brazilian 20-year-old Tete tells BBC Sport he is eyeing more of the same.

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Advent calendar: Day 1 - Could you run a full marathon in your living room?

BBC Sport looks back at the moments that made us smile in 2020, starting with an incredible feat from Bolton Wanderers head of communications Paul Holliday.

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Thicker lines? Scrap it altogether? How do you solve VAR & offside?

The consensus is that the VAR and offside system is not working after yet another instalment of Premier League drama - but what is the solution?

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FA Cup: Robbie's Savage's best reactions to FA Cup third round draw

Watch Robbie Savage's best reactions during the FA Cup third round draw as Marine are set to play Spurs and Chorley face Derby County.

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West Ham 2-1 Aston Villa: Bowen edges win for Hammers

Jarrod Bowen scores one and makes one as West Ham move fifth with victory at the London Stadium.

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Canvey Island 0-3 Boreham Wood: Fifth-tier side seal first FA Cup third-round appearance

National League Boreham Wood will play Championship side Millwall in their first FA Cup third-round appearance after beating Canvey Island 3-0.

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Leicester City 1-2 Fulham - Parker 'delighted' after Fulham win

Fulham manager Scott Parker praises his side's quality after a "big win" over Leicester City which lifts them out of the relegation zone.

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Leicester City 1-2 Fulham - Foxes got what they deserved after Fulham defeat says Rodgers

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says his side made "too many mistakes" during their "disappointing" 2-1 defeat to Fulham.

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Return of football fans: Are you going to a football match this week?

BBC Sport would like to hear from fans going to live EFL and Premier League games this week.

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FA Cup Third Round draw: Eighth-tier Marine draw Premier League leaders Tottenham

Eighth-tier Marine draw Premier League leaders Tottenham in the third round of the FA Cup, sparking a delighted reaction from Marine boss Neil Young and fans in nearby houses.

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FA Cup: Boreham Wood double lead against Canvey Island

Boreham Wood double their lead as Kane Smith's shot takes a deflection on its way into the net against Canvey Island in the second round of the FA Cup.

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Leicester City 1-2 Fulham: Lookman and Cavaleiro deny Foxes chance to move joint top

Fulham move out of the Premier League relegation places with an impressive victory over Leicester that denies Brendan Rodgers' side a share of top spot.

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FA Cup third-round: Non-league Marine land Tottenham

Northern Premier League side Marine will play Jose Mourinho's Premier League leaders Tottenham in the third round of the FA Cup.

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Anton Ferdinand: 'I've carried the burden for nine years'

Anton Ferdinand speaks about his experiences in a new BBC One documentary, Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism And Me.

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Hibernian's Dempster 'fizzing' after Celtic match in January is moved

Hibernian chief executive Leeann Dempster accuses the SPFL of moving the club's forthcoming fixture with Celtic without telling them.

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Stephanie Frappart to become first woman to referee men's Champions League game

Frenchwoman Stephanie Frappart will make history when she referees Juventus' home game with Dynamo Kyiv in the men's Champions League on Wednesday.

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Top football tweets: Thomas Muller reinvents Stoke cliche, Sergio Reguilon doesn't get cricket and Marine celebrate with cans

Thomas Muller reinvents the "windy night in Stoke" cliche, Sergio Reguilon does not get cricket and Marine celebrate an FA Cup upset with cans from the supermarket.

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Thiago Alcantara set to be out until 2021, Jurgen Klopp says he has no options to rotate

Jurgen Klopp says he doesn't have enough players to rotate his Liverpool squad against Ajax, with midfielder Thiago Alcantara set to miss all of December.

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FA Cup third round draw live on BBC on Monday - which ball number is my club?

The draw for the third round of the FA Cup takes place on Monday evening and is live on the BBC.

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David Luiz: Alan Shearer calls for rule changes after clash of heads with Raul Jimenez

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer calls for changes to concussion protocols after Sunday's serious clash of heads between Raul Jimenez and David Luiz.

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England call up Manchester United's Abbie McManus to training camp

Manchester United defender Abbie McManus joins England's training camp at St George's Park.

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Chelsea: Frank Lampard still learning but is improving Blues - Alan Shearer

Chelsea are not noted for giving managers time, but Frank Lampard is not in a position where he has to ask for patience, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer.

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Women's Euro 2022: How Northern Ireland stand on the brink of history

Northern Ireland were almost written off in Euro 2022 qualifying before a ball was kicked, so how did Kenny Shiels' side move from outsiders to potential history-makers?

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Neil Lennon: Can Celtic manager survive Ross County defeat?

What has gone wrong at a club that have won nine consecutive league titles and are one game from a fourth consecutive treble?

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Match of the Day 2 analysis: Alan Shearer calls for rule changes on head injuries

Match of the Day 2 pundits Alan Shearer and Jermaine Jenas call for rule changes to allow concussion substitutions following the clash of heads between Raul Jimenez and David Luiz during the match between Arsenal and Wolves.

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Match of the Day analysis: How Cavani won the game for Man Utd with 'magnificent' performance

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer analyses how substitute Edison Cavani changed the game for Manchester United.

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Diego Maradona: Boca Juniors and Newell's Old Boys pay tributes before game

Boca Juniors and Newell's Old Boys pay tribute to Diego Maradona before their game in the aptly named Copa Diego Armando Maradona.

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FA Cup: 120th-minute winner sends part-time Marine through

Niall Cummins scores in the very last minute of extra time to send eighth-tier Marine into the third round of the FA Cup.

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Phil Parkinson: Sunderland 'part company' with manager after 13 months in charge

Sunderland "part company" with manager Phil Parkinson after 13 months in charge of the League One club.

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Marine 1-0 Havant & Waterlooville: Eighth-tier side score 120th-minute winner

Eighth-tier Marine score a 120th-minute winner to shock 10-man Havant & Waterlooville and reach the FA Cup third round.

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Neil Lennon: Celtic manager admits to mounting pressure after League Cup defeat

Manager Neil Lennon concedes that his record of success "doesn't count for anything at the minute" as Celtic's poor form continues with a League Cup defeat at home to Ross County.

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FA Cup: Bristol Rovers 6-0 Darlington highlights

Watch highlights as Bristol Rovers put six past non-league Darlington to cruise into the third round of the FA Cup.

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Southampton 2-3 Manchester United: Edinson Cavani's contribution was excellent - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is "very pleased" with the contribution of Edinson Cavani, after the striker set up one goal and scored two more in a 3-2 win over Southampton.

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FA Cup: Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Oxford City (aet) highlights

Watch highlights as Daniel Udoh scores an extra-time winner to send Shrewsbury Town into the third round of the FA Cup and end Oxford City's entertaining run.

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FA Cup highlights: Stevenage shock Hull as they progress on penalties

Watch highlights as League Two strugglers Stevenage produced one of the shocks of the FA Cup second round as they beat League One leaders Hull City on penalties.

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Southampton 2-3 Manchester United: Ralph Hasenhuttl more proud than angry after defeat

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl says he is not disappointed with his team, despite squandering a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Manchester United.

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Southampton 2-3 Man Utd: Sub Edinson Cavani inspires comeback win

Edinson Cavani inspires Manchester United to come from two goals down and win at St Mary's Stadium.

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Celtic 0-2 Ross County: Dingwall side inflict shock Scottish League Cup on Lennon's men

Celtic's stranglehold on Scottish silverware is over - and the pressure has intensified on manager Neil Lennon - after they are bundled out of the League Cup at home by Ross County.

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FA Cup: Stevenage beat Hull City in dramatic penalty shootout

League Two Stevenage shock Hull City with a dramatic penalty shootout win in the second round of the FA Cup.

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Stevenage 1-1 Hull City (6-5 pens): Boro beat League One leaders on penalties

League Two strugglers Stevenage beat League One leaders Hull City on penalties in the FA Cup second round.

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FA Cup: AFC Wimbledon 1-2 Crawley Town highlights

League Two Crawley reach the third round of the FA Cup for the first time since the 2012/13 season with a comeback win at League One outfit AFC Wimbledon.

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Barcelona 4-0 Osasuna: Lionel Messi pays tribute to Diego Maradona

Lionel Messi pays tribute to the late Argentina legend Diego Maradona after scoring in Barcelona's emphatic win over Osasuna.

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Diego Maradona: Police raid house and clinic of doctor

Authorities are trying to establish if there was negligence in the treatment of the Argentine star.

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AFC Wimbledon 1-2 Crawley Town: Watters fires Red Devils into round three

League Two Crawley reach the FA Cup third round for the first time since 2013 with a comeback win at AFC Wimbledon.

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FA Cup: Ashley Nadesan's fine finish puts Crawley Town back on terms

Ashley Nadesan's deft finish puts Crawley Town back on level terms in their FA Cup second-round tie away to AFC Wimbledon.

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Nottingham Forest 0-1 Swansea City: Roberts header secures Swans win

Swansea City climb to fourth in the Championship as Connor Roberts' towering header secures victory at Nottingham Forest.

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Women's Euro 2022: Northern Ireland's Caragh Hamilton on Iceland, injuries and making history

Caragh Hamilton, who made her Northern Ireland debut at 15, is back in love with football after injury nightmares and other passions.

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Falkirk v Rangers: Lee Miller on trying to stop Rangers & coaching from the couch

BBC Scotland talks to Falkirk co-manager Lee Miller as his side bid to become the first to defeat Rangers this season in the last 16 of the Scottish League Cup.

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Boreham Wood keeper Nathan Ashmore on racism, bullying and counselling

Boreham Wood's Nathan Ashmore opens up about standing up to racists and bullies - and the important conversation he is planning with his daughter when she is older.

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Match of the Day analysis: How 'silky' Riyad Mahrez helped Manchester City thrash Burnley

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy analyses Riyad Mahrez's star performance in Manchester City's 5-0 win over Burnley, in which the Algerian forward scored a hat-trick.

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Manchester City 5 - 0 Burnley: Sean Dyche 'expected more' from his players on tough afternoon

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says he "expected more" from his players after suffering a 5-0 defeat away at Manchester City.

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Man City 5-0 Burnley: Riyad Mahrez hat-trick in dominant win

Riyad Mahrez scores a hat-trick as Manchester City put five past Burnley to move up to eighth in the Premier League.

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Derby County 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers: Rooney denied victory in first game as caretaker Rams boss

Wayne Rooney is denied victory in his first game in sole charge of Derby after Matt Bloomfield scores a late equaliser for Wycombe.

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Motherwell 1-2 St Johnstone: Perth side come from behind to reach last eight

St Johnstone stage a dramatic comeback to beat Motherwell in an all top-flight meeting to progress to the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals.

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Norwich City 1-1 Coventry City: Late Biamou strike clips Canaries' wings

Maxime Biamou's last-minute equaliser sees Coventry come away from injury-ravaged Championship leaders Norwich City with a valuable point.

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Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Cologne: Lucien Favre's side lose ground on leaders Bayern

Borussia Dortmund lose ground on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich as Cologne earn their first win of the season.

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FA Cup: Portsmouth 6-1 King's Lynn Town highlights

Watch highlights as Portsmouth thrash non-league King's Lynn Town to book their place in the FA Cup third round.

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FA Cup: Bradford City 1-2 Oldham Athletic highlights

Watch highlights as stunning goals from Danny Rowe and Conor McAleny give Oldham a place in the third round draw.

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FA Cup: Watch Ben Reeves superb volleyed goal for Plymouth against Lincoln

Ben Reeves smashes home a superb volley to extend Plymouth's lead over Lincoln City in the FA Cup second round.

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FA Cup: Danny Rowe smashes Oldham into the lead with a long-range stunner

Danny Rowe hammers home from distance to give Oldham the lead in their second-round tie away to Bradford City.

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Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp frustrated by five substitutions ruling

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says a number of things are "hard to take" at the moment, including the inability to use up to five substitutions, a decision he says was made by the Premier League and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder.

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Fans return to football: Chelsea Supporters Trust angry over ticket prices

Chelsea Supporters Trust (CST) says the club's £75 ticket prices for the game against Leeds is a "clear exploitation of supporter loyalty".

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Stuttgart 1-3 Bayern Munich: Bundesliga leaders come from behind to win

Bayern Munich maintain their two-point advantage at the top of the Bundesliga as Hansi Flick's side fight back to beat Stuttgart 3-1.

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FA Cup: Morecambe 4-2 Solihull Moors (aet) - Morecambe fight back to beat Solihull Moors in FA Cup thriller

Watch highlights as two extra-time goals - and a stunner from Cole Stockton - help Morecambe to beat Solihull Moors in the second round of the FA Cup.

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Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Liverpool: Graham Potter praises Seagulls 'courage' against champions

Graham Potter praises the "intensity and courage" shown by the Brighton players after they secured a vital point against champions Liverpool.

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Morecambe 4-2 Solihull Moors (AET): Two-goal Cole Stockton stars as Shrimps knock out Moors

Cole Stockton scores twice and sets up the other two as Morecambe come from behind to beat non-league Solihull Moors and reach the FA Cup third round.

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Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Liverpool: Pascal Gross denies Reds

Pascal Gross' injury-time penalty rescues a deserved draw for Brighton as Liverpool go top of the Premier League table.

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Reading 3-1 Bristol City: Impressive Royals see off promotion rivals

Reading end a five-match winless run in the Championship with an impressive victory against top-six rivals Bristol City.

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FA Cup: Cole Stockton's stunner puts Morecambe back on level terms

Cole Stockton smashes home a stunning goal to bring Morecambe back on level turns in the FA Cup second round against Solihull Moors.

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FA Cup: A spilled shot sees Solihull Moors take the lead

Morecambe goalkeeper Jake Turner spills a long shot into the path of Kyle Hudlin to give Solihull Moors the opening goal of their second round tie in the FA Cup.

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Diego Maradona: Barry Davies remembers the Argentina great's artistry

Former BBC commentator Barry Davies remembers the talismanic performances of Argentina great Diego Maradona at the 1986 World Cup.

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Marine: Non-league side's unorthodox preparations for FA Cup second-round tie

Eighth-tier Marine have had an unorthodox preparation for their FA Cup second-round tie because of coronavirus restrictions.

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Victor Lindelof: Manchester United defender explains 'Iceman' nickname

Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof tells Football Focus' Kelly Somers why he's called 'The Iceman' and how he could have made his name in ice hockey rather than football.

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Tranmere Rovers 1-0 Brackley Town: Kaiyne Woolery sends hosts into round three

Substitute Kaiyne Woolery scores a beautiful goal to send League Two Tranmere Rovers into the FA Cup third round at the expense of Brackley Town.

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Crystal Palace 0-2 Newcastle United: Eagles have to swallow pill of defeat - Roy Hodgson

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says his side have to "swallow the pill of defeat" after conceding two late goals in their loss to Newcastle United.

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FA Cup: Tranmere Rovers 1-0 Brackley Town highlights

Watch highlights as Kaiyne Woolery scores a beautiful goal to send League Two Tranmere Rovers into the FA Cup third round at the expense of Brackley Town.

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Women's Euro qualifier: Northern Ireland beat Belarus to edge closer to play-off spot

Northern Ireland beat Belarus 3-2 in Belfast to edge closer to securing a place in the play-offs for the European Championship finals in 2022.

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Portugal 1-0 Scotland: Scots suffer another huge blow in Euro 2022 qualification bid

Scotland suffer another huge blow to their Women's Euro 2022 qualification hopes after Portugal inflicted a second-straight defeat in Lisbon.

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England: Phil Neville says Lionesses 'crying out for competitive games'

England are "crying out for competitive games", says manager Phil Neville after his squad played the first of two training-camp matches.

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Barcelona to save 122m euros as players agree to wage cut

Barcelona's players agree to wage cuts that will save the club 122m euros (£110m), the 26-time Spanish champions announce.

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Celtic: Neil Lennon claims club 'totally united' after Peter Lawwell and Dermot Desmond talks

Manager Neil Lennon says he retains the "full support" of chief executive Peter Lawwell and major shareholder Dermot Desmond despite Celtic's Europa League exit by Sparta Prague.

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Diego Maradona: Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser relives 'Hand of God' match

The Tunisian referee from England's infamous defeat by Argentina at the 1986 World Cup says he is "proud and honoured" to have helped Diego Maradona score the 'goal of the century'.

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Tottenham confirm plans for 2,000 fans to attend Arsenal derby match on 6 December

Tottenham announce plans for 2,000 fans to attend the north London derby against Arsenal on 6 December.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers: Former players association says dementia research is 'long overdue'

Wolves Former Players' Association say dementia research "is long overdue" with several of its members having had the illness before dying.

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FA Cup: Gareth Dean tells Brackley Town players 'show what we're capable of'

Brackley captain Gareth Dean urges his team to "show the country what they're capable of" at Tranmere in the FA Cup second round.

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FA Cup: Tranmere Rovers striker James Vaughan's FA Cup memories

Tranmere Rovers striker James Vaughan looks back on his memories of the FA Cup with Dion Dublin before Friday's second-round tie against non-league side Brackley Town.

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Celtic: What now for Neil Lennon after another Sparta Prague humiliation?

One more slip-up before the new year derby with Rangers could spell the end for under-pressure Celtic manager Neil Lennon, writes Tom English.

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Joleon Lescott joins Spanish fourth-tier side Racing Murcia, say club

Former England defender Joleon Lescott joins Spanish fourth tier side Racing Murcia, the club say.

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Euro 2020 qualifiers: Scotland face pressure games with Portugal & Finland

Scotland continue their bid to reach Euro 2022 when they take on Portugal and Finland. After defeat last month in Helsinki, they can't afford any more slip-ups.

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Wayne Rooney takes sole charge for Derby v Wycombe Wanderers

Derby's interim coaches agree Wayne Rooney will take charge of team selection and tactics for Saturday's visit of Wycombe.

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Steve Cotterill appointed as new Shrewsbury Town manager

Shrewsbury Town appoint Steve Cotterill as their new manager.

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World Cup qualifying: England in pot one after staying fourth in Fifa world rankings

England secure one of the top 10 European seeds in the draw for World Cup 2022 qualifying after staying fourth in Fifa's world rankings.

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Neil Lennon: Celtic manager says 'no reason' side won't improve despite another defeat

Boss Neil Lennon has "no reason" to believe Celtic cannot turn around their form, despite a second 4-1 defeat by Sparta Prague ending their European hopes.

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Fantasy football tips: Time to replace Son Heung-min? Alistair Bruce-Ball's advice for gameweek 10

BBC Radio 5 Live's Alistair Bruce-Ball gives his fantasy football tips for gameweek 10.

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Tottenham: Jose Mourinho has added his secret ingredient to Spurs - Jermaine Jenas

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has taken Mauricio Pochettino's blueprint and tried to make it better, says ex-Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas.

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Premier League predictions: Lawro v Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith

Mark Lawrenson takes on Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over cyber attack

Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over the cyber attack on the club last week that forced them to shut down their systems.

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Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 Ludogorets Razgrad: Carlos Vinicius scores twice

Carlos Vinicius scores his first Tottenham goals in a 4-0 win against Ludogorets to remain on course to reach the Europa League knockout stage.

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Braga 3-3 Leicester City: Jamie Vardy sends Foxes into Europa League last 32

Jamie Vardy scores a dramatic injury-time goal to send Leicester into the knockout stages of the Europa League with a draw against Braga.

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Sloppy Celtic out of Europa League after 4-1 loss to Sparta Prague

Celtic's Europa League campaign will end at the group stage as successive 4-1 defeats by Sparta Prague heaps more pressure on Neil Lennon.

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Molde 0-3 Arsenal: Gunners book place in the last 32 of Europa League

Nicolas Pepe puts his red card at Leeds behind him with a goal against Molde as Arsenal win 3-0 to reach the knockout stages of the Europa League.

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Argentina v England World Cup quarter-final: BBC to show rerun from Mexico '86

You can watch England's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina in full on Friday.

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MOTDx: Chelcee Grimes v Tom Grennan in Last Minute Winner

Chelcee Grimes takes on musician Tom Grennan and the wall in MOTDx's Last Minute Winner.

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Premier League festive schedule: How to follow on TV & who gets least rest

The BBC will show a live game on 26 December for the first time after the Premier League confirmed its fixtures over the festive period.

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Diego Maradona: Gary Lineker on the what the Argentine football legend was like

Gary Lineker shares his memories of spending time with Diego Maradona and also playing against him.

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Lucas Digne: Everton waiting on severity of left-back's ankle injury

Everton are waiting to discover the severity of an ankle injury suffered by France left-back Lucas Digne in training this week.

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Coronavirus tiers: Which clubs can have fans back after England lockdown ends?

Clubs throughout England are discovering which tiers they fall into and whether fans can return.

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MOTDx: Would James Milner go on I'm A Celebrity?

MOTDx's Timbsy catches up with James Milner to learn more about the versatile Liverpool player, and asks if he'd ever fancy a stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

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Diego Maradona dies: Guillem Balague on 'the magician, the cheat, the god, the flawed genius'

Guillem Balague has spent much of 2020 working on a Diego Maradona book - and it has opened his eyes about a man he thought he already knew.

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Napoli v HNK Rijeka: Hosts to pay tribute to Maradona at Stadio San Paolo

Napoli will pay tribute to legendary former player Diego Maradona before their Europa League match against HNK Rijeka on Thursday.

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Livingston: Gary Holt resigns as head coach after 27 months in charge

Gary Holt resigns "with great regret" as Livingston head coach after more than two years in charge.

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Anton and Rio Ferdinand discuss racism they encountered growing up

In a BBC documentary to be broadcast next week, brothers Anton and Rio Ferdinand and their father discuss the racism they encountered growing up in south London.

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Diego Maradona: Mourners to visit legend's body as Argentina grieves

A million people are expected to pay tribute to the late Argentine football legend in Buenos Aires.

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Women's Euros: Who needs what to qualify?

Qualifying for the Women's Euro 2022 tournament reaches a crucial stage this week with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales all still in with a chance.

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Anton Ferdinand: 'I've carried the burden for nine years'

Anton Ferdinand speaks about his experiences in a new BBC One documentary, Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism And Me.

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FA Cup second round: 40 teams, 14 non-league clubs, 13 live games on BBC

Across four days, 40 teams - including 14 non-league clubs - will battle for a place in Monday's FA Cup third-round draw, when Premier League and Championship sides enter.

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Chelsea v Tottenham: 'Battle of the Bridge', goal fests & Eto'o celebration

BBC Sport looks back at some of the most memorable Premier League meetings between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in recent years.

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Diego Maradona dies: Three days of mourning begin in Argentina as tributes pour in

Three days of mourning begin in Argentina as tributes pour in for Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, who died on Wednesday.

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Highlights: Hamilton 1-1 Aberdeen

Aberdeen move back into third place in the Premiership as bottom side Hamilton Academical end a run of five successive league defeats.

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Watch all eight of Diego Maradona's World Cup goals

Watch all eight of Diego Maradona's goals across four World Cups as it is announced that the Argentine, one of the greatest players of all time, has died at the age of 60.

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Diego Maradona: The life and career of one of the greatest footballers of all time

Watch the life and career of Diego Maradona, who passed away aged 60 on Wednesday

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Diego Maradona: Watch some of Maradona's best World Cup goals for Argentina

Watch some of Diego Maradona's best World Cup goals as it is announced that the Argentine, one of the greatest players of all time, has died at the age of 60.

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Diego Maradona: Argentina legend Maradona explains his infamous 'Hand of God' goal

Football legend Diego Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time, has died at the age of 60.

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Diego Maradona: How sinking England made him an Argentine deity

Scoring against England turned Maradona almost into a deity in the eyes of some of his compatriots - with disastrous consequences, writes Tim Vickery.

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Diego Maradona: The night Diego Maradona took on Italy in Naples at Italia 90

James Horncastle tells the incredible story of how Diego Maradona tried to turn the Italian fans against their own country as his Argentina team faced the hosts in Naples in the World Cup semi-final in 1990.

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Diego Maradona: Argentina legend dies aged 60

Argentina legend Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, dies at the age of 60.

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Diego Maradona: Obituary - Argentina's flawed football icon

The Argentine icon famous for his 'Hand of God' goal was a footballing great with a myriad of problems.

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Diego Maradona: Argentina legend's career in pictures

From the 'Hand of God' to managing Messi - Diego Maradona's colourful life in pictures.

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Celtic: Neil Lennon says Peter Lawwell 'very supportive' as fans pressure builds

Neil Lennon says Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell remains "very supportive" amid fans' public protests for him to be removed as manager.

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Gordon Taylor: PFA chief executive to stand down at end of season

Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor is to stand down at the end of the season.

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Return of fans to football a 'good feeling' - Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says the return of supporters to games provides "a good feeling" for his players and for the "passion of the fans".

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Women's Super League: Watch the two WSL goals nominated for the Puskas award

Watch both goals as Manchester City's Caroline Weir and Chelsea's Sophie Ingle are nominated for the Fifa Puskas award.

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Rangers: Club have playing assets to ease financial strain - Steven Gerrard

Rangers' team is now "littered with big assets" whose value could help to ease the club's financial strain, says manager Steven Gerrard.

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Sam Ricketts: Shrewsbury Town sack manager after winless run

Shrewsbury Town sack manager Sam Ricketts after a run of eight League One matches without a victory.

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Burnley: Matej Vydra and Jay Rodriguez sign contract extensions to June 2022

Burnley strikers Matej Vydra and Jay Rodriguez extend their contracts with the Premier League club until June 2022.

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Best Fifa Football Awards 2020: Liverpool quartet, Lucy Bronze and Marcelo Bielsa up for awards

Four Liverpool players, England's Lucy Bronze and Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa are up for prizes at the Best Fifa Football Awards 2020.

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Champions League: Chelsea's Olivier Giroud 'a great professional' - Frank Lampard

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard says Olivier Giroud is a "great professional" after he helped Chelsea beat Rennes 2-1 in the Champions League with an injury-time winner.

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Christian Eriksen: How did ex-Tottenham midfielder's Inter Milan dream turn into a nightmare?

Long linked with Real Madrid but now at Inter Milan, Christian Eriksen's dream has turned into a nightmare so far in Italy.

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Dominik Szoboszlai: The Red Bull Salzburg star catching Europe's eye

Dominik Szoboszlai is attracting attention in Europe and leading Red Bull Salzburg's Champions League hopes.

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Dominik Szoboszlai: Hungary youngster sets sights on Euro 2020 with last-minute winner

Dominik Szoboszlai scores an incredible last-minute winner against Iceland to secure Hungary a place in Euro 2020.

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Martin Odegaard: The rise, fall and return of Real Madrid's 'Norwegian Messi'

BBC Sport follows the journey of Norwegian Martin Odegaard, who signed for Real Madrid as a teenager in 2015, but had to follow a tough five-year path to a second chance in Madrid.

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Highlights: Hibernian 2-2 St Johnstone

Hibernian twice come from behind thanks to Paul McGinn goals to earn a point against St Johnstone and move into third in the Scottish Premiership.

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Olivier Giroud: How does Chelsea boss Frank Lampard solve problem?

Olivier Giroud was the match-winner for Chelsea in Rennes, but how does Frank Lampard give the striker the game time he wants?

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Juventus 2-1 Ferencvaros: Alvaro Morata's late winner sends hosts through

Alvaro Morata's late winner helps Juventus overcome a scare against Ferencvaros to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages.

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Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Club Bruges: Erling Braut Haaland & Jadon Sancho score

Erling Braut Haaland becomes the fastest player to reach 15 Champions League goals as Borussia Dortmund brush aside Club Bruges.

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Hibernian 2-2 St Johnstone: Hibs come back twice to move into third

Hibernian twice come from behind thanks to Paul McGinn goals to earn a point against St Johnstone and move into third in the Scottish Premiership.

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Stoke City 2-3 Norwich City: Teemu Pukki double as Emi Buendia sent off

Teemu Pukki's double helps Championship leaders Norwich City stretch their unbeaten run to nine games as they survive a Stoke City fightback.

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Barnsley 0-1 Brentford: Ivan Toney nets winner for Bees

Ivan Toney heads his 11th goal of the season to give Brentford a narrow victory at in-form Barnsley.

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Rennes 1-2 Chelsea: Blues seal early qualification to Champions League last 16

Chelsea reach the Champions League knockout stage with two games to spare as Olivier Giroud's late header seals victory at Rennes.

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Erling Braut Haaland: Will Borussia Dortmund striker fill Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo's shoes?

Erling Braut Haaland just cannot stop scoring. Is the Norway and Borussia Dortmund striker destined to dominate world football?

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Fifa: Gareth Bale and Zlatan Ibrahimovic query EA Sports game image rights

Gareth Bale and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are consulting their lawyers about the use of their names and images in Fifa video games.

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Olympiakos v Manchester City: Champions League not an 'obsession' for Pep Guardiola

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Olympiakos and Manchester City.

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Fans at sporting events - what difference can crowds expect

BBC Sport looks at what fans can expect when they are allowed to return to watch sporting events after the lockdown ends in England next week.

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Dementia in football: PFA vows to change after criticism

The PFA has been “hurt” by criticism of its dementia in football record, but has vowed to change and improve.

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Liverpool v Atalanta: Mohamed Salah available after negative coronavirus test

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, who tested positive for coronavirus during the international break, is back in training and could face Atalanta.

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England women: Karen Bardsley and Katie Zelem join training camp squad

Manchester City goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and Manchester United midfielder Katie Zelem join England women's training camp.

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Lawrie Sanchez accuses FA chief executive Mark Bullingham of being 'disrespectful'

Lawrie Sanchez says FA chief executive Mark Bullingham is 'disrespectful' to ex-players over the role of FA chair.

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Women's Champions League: Chelsea drawn against Benfica, Manchester City face Gothenburg

Chelsea will play Benfica, Manchester City face Gothenburg and Glasgow City take on Sparta Prague in the round of 32 in the Women's Champions League.

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Jack Grealish: Aston Villa captain pleads guilty to careless driving

England and Aston Villa player Jack Grealish admitted to two incidents this year.

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Steve McClaren: Derby County set to make ex-England coach technical director

Steve McClaren returns to Derby County as technical director almost three years after the left the club.

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Lionel Messi - Barcelona playmaker can be convinced to stay says presidential candidate

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font tells BBC World Service he hopes Lionel Messi can be convinced to stay and talks about Pep Guardiola's possible return.

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Fans at sporting events: 'Celebrate' return but 'work to do' - EFL chair Rick Parry

The return of crowds to outdoor sporting events is "something to celebrate for fans", says English Football League chairman Rick Parry.

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Premier League injuries: Why are so many players getting injuries this season?

BBC Sport looks at what is behind the increased rate of injuries in the Premier League this season and which teams are suffering.

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Remo Freuler: Are Liverpool set to face Europe's most underrated player?

He "always goes under the radar", but the time could be right for Atalanta's Remo Freuler to star when they face Liverpool on Wednesday.

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Aston Villa fans top reported hate crime list for 2019-20 season

Aston Villa fans were reported for more alleged hate crimes last season than any other side, according to Home Office data.

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Burnley 1-0 Crystal Palace: Roy Hodgson 'frustrated' by defeat at Burnley

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodsgon says his team's inability to take their opportunities contributed to their 1-0 defeat away to Burnley.

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Burnley 1-0 Crystal Palace: Chris Wood goal gives Burnley first league win of season

Burnley move out of the Premier League relegation zone after beating Crystal Palace at Turf Moor for their first win of the season.

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Ifab: Talks over 'more attractive' offside law

Changes to the offside law have been discussed at a meeting of football’s law-makers with a view to favouring the attacker.

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Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace forward tests positive for coronavirus

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is left out of the squad to face Burnley on Monday because he is self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Fans at sporting events: Maximum of 4,000 set to be allowed in England

Up to 4,000 fans are set to be allowed at outdoor events in the lowest-risk areas when the national lockdown in England ends.

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'Balotelli to Barnsley? Now that is one Mario story I don't believe'

Micah Richards says there is another side to Mario Balotelli, his friend and old Manchester City team-mate, that most people don't see.

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Scotland: Head coach Shelley Kerr isolating ahead of Euro qualifier with Portugal

Scotland head coach Shelley Kerr will not take charge of the nation's Women's European Championship qualifier against Portugal on Friday after being told to self isolate.

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Alan Pardew joins Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia as technical director

Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia appoint former Newcastle, Crystal Palace and West Brom manager Alan Pardew as technical director.

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Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says club will lose £150m if fans do not return soon

Tottenham will suffer an "irrecoverable loss of income" of more than £150m if the stadium remains closed to fans for the rest of the financial year, says chairman Daniel Levy.

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Mick Harford: Former Luton, Lincoln and Wimbledon striker on 'fearing' dementia

Former Luton and Wimbledon striker Mick Harford says he "fears" getting dementia due to heading the ball so much in his career.

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Derby County: Toby, 9, has interview for manager role with Championship side

Nine-year-old Derby fan Toby wows owner Mel Morris in a surprise interview for the manager's role at the struggling Championship club.

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Champions League: What can be decided in fourth round of group games?

Which English sides can progress in the Champions League this week and what results do they need?

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss urges Sky and BT to fix schedule

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says they might struggle to end the season with 11 players and warns "we are all done" unless broadcasters talk to each other about the football schedule.

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Nicolas Pepe and Ezgjan Alioski: Arsenal and Leeds condemn 'vile' social media abuse of players

Arsenal and Leeds condemn the "vile" abuse directed at Nicolas Pepe and Ezgjan Alioski on social media after Sunday's draw at Elland Road.

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Queensland Lions goalkeeper says 'I do' and stars in semi-final win on the same day

For Queensland Lions FC goalkeeper Luke Borean, saying 'I do' to tying the knot and playing in a semi-final on the same day was an easy decision to make.

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Watch: Weekend Scottish Premiership goals

Watch up with all of the weekend's Scottish Premiership goals (UK only).

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Should Premiership champions Celtic be worried by Rangers title threat?

BBC Scotland takes a look at Rangers' remarkable start to the campaign as Celtic drop points again.

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Pep Guardiola deal could entice Lionel Messi to join Man City rebuild, says Guillem Balague

Guillem Balague explains why Pep Guardiola signing a new two-year Manchester City contract could help persuade Lionel Messi to join from Barcelona.

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Match of the Day 2: Liverpool 'game-changer' Diogo Jota's 'incredible' display in Reds win

Match of the Day 2 pundits Danny Murphy and Micah Richards outline the importance of new Liverpool signing Diogo Jota's role in the side after another "incredible" performance.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic stars as Serie A leaders AC Milan beat Napoli

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores twice before suffering an injury as unbeaten Serie A leaders AC Milan win away at Napoli.

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Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper scores own goal against Armenia Bielefeld

Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky scores an own goal after slicing a back pass into his own net in his side's 2-1 win at Arminia Bielefeld in the Bundesliga.

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Bundesliga: Erling Haaland scores four as Borussia Dortmund thrash Hertha Berlin

Watch highlights as striker Erling Haaland scores four for Borussia Dortmund to help his side thrash Hertha Berlin 5-2 in the Bundesliga.

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Highlights: Rangers 4-0 Aberdeen, Scottish Premiership

Rangers extend their Scottish Premiership lead to 11 points with an emphatic win against Aberdeen (UK only).

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Highlights: Forfar Farmington 1-3 Rangers

Watch all the goals as Rangers get the better of Forfar Farmington in SWPL1.

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Highlights: Hibernian 2-2 Celtic

Diego Laxalt scores a late equaliser as holders Celtic come from behind to draw with Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership at Easter Road.

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Nicolas Pepe let Arsenal down with red card, says boss Mikel Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Nicolas Pepe "let the team down" with an "unacceptable" red card during their draw with Leeds.

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Leeds 0-0 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta calls Nicolas Pepe red card 'unacceptable'

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says that the headbutt from Nicolas Pepe was "unacceptable" after the Ivory Coast international was shown a red card in the 0-0 draw with Leeds.

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Leeds United 0-0 Arsenal: Nicolas Pepe sent off in goalless draw

Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe is sent off for a headbutt as Leeds' wasteful finishing costs them a Premier League victory.

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Leeds United 0-0 Arsenal: Marcelo Bielsa 'frustrated' after draw

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa says it was "frustrating" to see his side draw 0-0 with 10-man Arsenal after hitting the woodwork three times.

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Darnell Fisher: Preston defender could face FA investigation

Preston defender Darnell Fisher could face an investigation from the Football Association after appearing to grab the genitals of Sheffield Wednesday's Callum Paterson.

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Sheffield United 0-1 West Ham United: Sebastien Haller's superb strike consigns hosts to another defeat

Sebastien Haller's superb strike consigns winless Sheffield United to another Premier League defeat as West Ham move into the top half of the table.

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Inter 4-2 Torino: Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku inspire comeback

Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku inspire Inter Milan to come from 2-0 down and beat Torino in Serie A.

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Sheffield United 0-1 West Ham: Chris Wilder says Blades have 'huge challenge' to protect Premier League status

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says his team have a "huge challenge" to protect their Premier League status after falling to a 1-0 defeat against West Ham.

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Sheffield United 0-1 West Ham United: Hammers must keep feet on ground - David Moyes

West Ham United manager David Moyes says his side must keep their feet on the ground following a 1-0 victory against Sheffield United in the Premier League.

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Gerard Pique: Barcelona defender out for 'three to five months' with knee ligament injuries

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique will be sidelined for a reported 'three to five months' with knee ligament injuries.

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Fulham 2-3 Everton: Scott Parker says players reacted too late to going behind

Fulham manager Scott Parker says his players were too late to react to going behind in their Premier League match against Everton in which they conceded after 42 seconds and lost 3-2.

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Rangers' 4-0 rout against Aberdeen sends them 11 points clear

Four-goal Rangers move 11 points clear of Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership as Aberdeen are comfortably beaten at Ibrox.

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Fulham 2-3 Everton: Dominic Calvert-Lewin double inspires Toffees win

Dominic Calvert-Lewin continues his excellent scoring form with another two goals as Everton return to winning ways against Fulham.

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Premier League: Fulham 2-3 Everton highlights

Watch highlights as Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores twice for Everton in a 3-2 win at Fulham, with the home side missing a third consecutive penalty.

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EFL: James Vaughan reaches landmark century on tough day for new bosses

BBC Sport takes a look at some of the big talking points on an action-packed day in the EFL that sees tough managerial debuts for some familiar faces.

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Fulham 2-3 Everton: Carlo Ancelotti says Toffees defence must improve

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti says his side must improve defensively following their narrow 3-2 victory over Fulham in the Premier League.

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Leeds United partner with Jay-Z's Roc Nation agency

Leeds United launch partnership with Roc Nation - owned by rapper Jay-Z - as they look to increase support in the US and Asia.

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MOTDx: 'I'd stay at home forever if it meant we stayed up' - Leeds fans on life in the Premier League

Emma Jones chats to fellow Leeds United fans at Elland Road, including boxer Josh Warrington and Kaiser Chiefs' Simon Rix, about life back in the Premier League.

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Republic of Ireland: Goalkeeping coach Kelly 'disgusted' by 'narrative' around video leaks

Republic of Ireland goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly says he is "absolutely furious and disgusted” with reports that he was involved in leaking a controversial pre-match video.

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'I don't know the rules any more' - rule changes fail to eradicate controversy

New rules and technology were meant to cut the number of controversial incidents in the Premier League - but frustrations remain for players and managers.

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Match of the Day: 'How 'impressive' Tottenham beat Manchester City

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Ian Wright believe Tottenham Hotspur are title contenders following their 'very impressive' 2-0 victory over Manchester City.

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Orlando City win bizarre penalty shootout against New York City FC

Orlando City have their goalkeeper sent off in a penalty shootout before a defender makes the winning save as they beat New York City FC to progress in the Major League Soccer play-offs.

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Has Jose Mourinho won over the Tottenham fans?

He was not a popular appointment, but has Jose Mourinho's performance during his first year won over the Spurs support?

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Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola says new contract means nothing without results

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says signing a new contract will not mean his job is secure if his side fail to get results following their 2-0 loss at Tottenham.

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Tottenham 2-0 Man City: Son Heung-min and Giovani lo Celso send Spurs top

Tottenham move top of the Premier League as Jose Mourinho's side claim a hard-fought victory over Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.

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Aston Villa 1-2 Brighton: Dean Smith says nobody knows what a penalty is at the moment

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says nobody knows what constitutes a penalty at the moment after his side were denied a late spot-kick by VAR.

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Bristol City 1-0 Derby County: Wayne Rooney's managerial debut ends in loss

Wayne Rooney is unable to inspire bottom-of-the-table Derby County as his managerial debut ends in defeat against Bristol City.

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Hibernian 2-2 Celtic: Visitors cap comeback with injury-time equaliser

Diego Laxalt lashes home an injury-time equaliser as champions Celtic fight back for a dramatic Scottish Premiership draw at Hibernian.

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Aston Villa 1-2 Brighton: Seagulls secure first ever win at Villa Park

Brighton win at Villa Park for the first time in their history, deservedly edging out Aston Villa in a thoroughly entertaining encounter.

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Villarreal 1-1 Real Madrid: Gerard Moreno penalty denies Real victory

Real Madrid miss the chance to move to within a point of leaders Real Sociedad as they are held to a draw by Villarreal.

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Bayern Munich 1-1 Werder Bremen: Coman earns point for Bundesliga leaders

European champions Bayern Munich stay top of the Bundesliga table despite being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Werder Bremen.

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Middlesbrough 0-1 Norwich City: Teemu Pukki penalty gives Canaries win

Norwich go top of the Championship after a tale of two second-half penalties sees them win at Middlesbrough.

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Scottish football: £70m collective loss down to Covid-19 pandemic

Scottish football is estimated to have suffered a collective loss of £70m due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Aston Villa 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion: Graham Potter 'delighted' as Danny Welbeck scores first Seagulls goal

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter says he is "delighted" striker Danny Welbeck scored his first goal for the club in their 2-1 win at Aston Villa

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Bournemouth 4-2 Reading: Cherries come from behind to go top of Championship

Bournemouth leapfrog Reading at the top of the Championship with a superb second-half comeback victory.

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Newcastle United 0-2 Chelsea: Frank Lampard says his side 'must remain humble' after victory

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his side "must remain humble" after a confident 2-0 victory over Newcastle put them top of the Premier League.

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Newcastle United 0-2 Chelsea: Players need to be 'cunning' to stop Blues - Steve Bruce

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce says his side needed to be "more cunning" to stop Chelsea scoring after their 2-0 defeat.

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Newcastle United 0-2 Chelsea: Frank Lampard's Blues go top of the Premier League

Chelsea move to the top of the Premier League following victory at Newcastle, their fifth straight win in all competitions.

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Scotland U21 players and staff isolating after three positive Covid-19 cases

Eleven Scotland Under-21 players and two backroom staff are self-isolating after three of the players tested positive for Covid-19.

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Erling Braut Haaland wins Golden Boy award for Europe's best under-21 player in top division

Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Braut Haaland wins the 2020 Golden Boy award for the best under-21 player in a European top division.

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Manchester United hit by cyber attack but say fan data safe

Manchester United reveal they have been hit by a "sophisticated" cyber attack.

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Jack Harrison: Leeds winger says more youth players should move abroad

Leeds United winger Jack Harrison says more youth players should think about moving abroad rather than staying in the English academy system.

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Premier League quiz: Who has won English football's top flight?

How many of the 24 teams to have won the English top-flight title can you name?

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Everton's Richarlison can fight for Ballon d’Or - Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti reveals he has told Everton forward Richarlison he can fight to win the Ballon d'Or if he embraces the physical aspect of his game.

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Coventry City 0-0 Birmingham City: St Andrew's hosts drab goalless draw

Coventry City are held to a goalless home draw by their St Andrew's landlords Birmingham City.

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Dementia in football: PFA calls for heading in training to be reduced

Heading in training must be reduced to "give current players protection", says the Professional Footballers' Association.

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Coronavirus: EFL clubs feel 'abandoned' after exclusion from emergency funding, says Coventry City CEO Dave Boddy

Coventry chief executive Dave Boddy says EFL clubs feel "abandoned" by not being included in £300m of emergency funding by the government.

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Sportscene Predictions: Amy Irons v The Pundits

Amy Irons, from BBC Scotland's The Nine, takes on Livingston captain Marvin Bartley in this week's Sportscene predictions.

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Fulham v Everton best bits: Stunning goals, brilliant saves and dancing stewards

Watch some of the best moments from previous Everton v Fulham matches as the two go head-to-head in the Premier League this weekend on the BBC.

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Pep Guardiola: I want Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona, says Man City boss

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he hopes Lionel Messi will finish his career at Barcelona, in response to rumours City may revisit their attempts to sign the player.

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Football Association chair needs business experience says chief executive

An ex-player might not be the right person to be the new chair of the FA because they lack business experience, says chief executive Mark Bullingham.

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Football Focus: Mikel Arteta says Arsenal 'a long way' from where he wants side to be

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tells Alex Scott the Gunners are "a long way" from where he wants them to be and says he wants to bridge the split between the fans and the team.

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Jose Mourinho: Gareth Southgate should name managers who pressurise players

Tottenham Hotspur's Jose Mourinho says England boss Gareth Southgate should name the managers who put pressure on players to withdraw from international duty.

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Jose Mourinho: Tottenham boss responds to England manager Gareth Southgate

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho wants England's Gareth Southate to reveal which managers put pressure on players to withdraw from international duty.

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Lionel Messi: Man City boss Pep Guardiola wants forward to end career at Barcelona

Pep Guardiola wants his former player Lionel Messi to finish his career at Barcelona, despite suggestions he will sign the Argentine for Manchester City.

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Steve Bruce calls Miguel Almiron's agent an 'amateur' after radio claims

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce brands Miguel Almiron's agent "an amateur looking to make a fast buck" after claims made on Paraguayan radio.

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Mohamed Salah: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reminds forward about conduct

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reminds forward Mohamed Salah about his conduct after he tested positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Egypt.

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Scottish Premiership: Things to watch out for this weekend

The things to watch out for in this weekend's Scottish Premiership card.

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Rangers: Steven Gerrard backs Jordan Jones and George Edmundson to return after Covid bans

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says Jordan Jones and George Edmundson can rescue their Ibrox careers despite seven-game bans for Covid-19 breaches.

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Jake Taylor: Exeter City captain celebrates wedding with best scoring run of his career

Score a League Two goal, get married next day, then score another goal - the remarkable month of Exeter City captain Jake Taylor.

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Pascal Struijk: Leeds defender commits to club until 2024

Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk signs a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the Premier League side.

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Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack wants fan return not 'handouts' as club makes loss

Clubs are not looking for Scottish government handouts but want a plan for the return of fans to help stem the losses caused by Covid-19, says Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack.

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Fantasy football tips: Time to ditch your Liverpool players? Alistair Bruce-Ball's advice for gameweek nine

BBC Radio 5 Live's Alistair Bruce-Ball gives his fantasy football tips ahead of gameweek nine.

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Could a club from outside the ‘big six’ really win the Premier League?

As Leicester City make their best ever start to a top-flight season, BBC Sport looks at whether there could again be a surprise Premier League winner.

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#FootballShirtFriday 2020: Football shirt quiz

Test your knowledge of shirts past and present with our #FootballShirtFriday quiz

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Youssoufa Moukoko: Meet Borussia Dortmund's 16-year-old 'wunderkind'

Borussia Dortmund's 16-year-old 'wunderkind' Youssoufa Moukoko could become the Bundesliga and Champions League's youngest player in the coming days.

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MOTDx: The story behind the Marcus Rashford mural

MOTDx's Timbsy heads to Manchester to hear the story behind the mural of England striker Marcus Rashford from the people who made it.

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Transfer gossip: Messi, Camavinga, Ramos, Alaba, James

Man City renew Lionel Messi interest, Everton want Daniel James, Man Utd join race for Eduardo Camavinga, plus more.

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Women's Continental League Cup: Man City progress despite shootout loss too Man Utd

Manchester City move into the last eight of the Continental Cup despite a penalty shootout loss to Manchester United.

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Football and dementia: Ban heading in training if linked to brain condition, says Slaven Bilic

Heading footballs in training should be stopped if it is proven to be linked to dementia, says West Brom boss Slaven Bilic.

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FAI investigating video message played to Republic of Ireland squad before England friendly

The Football Association of Ireland is investigating a video message played to the Republic of Ireland before their friendly against England.

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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss was 'not close at all' to leaving, says Guillem Balague

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was "not close at all" to leaving the Premier League club, says BBC Radio 5 Live's Guillem Balague.

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Newcastle taking legal action against Premier League after failed takeover bid

Newcastle United confirm they are taking legal proceedings against the Premier League following a failed takeover bid in the summer.

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Premier League and EFL 'close' over bailout, says Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden

The Premier League is very close to agreeing a bailout deal with English Football League clubs, says Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.

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MOTDx: Emma Jones v Al Greenwood take on Last Minute Winner

Emma Jones and Sports Team drummer Al Greenwood take on the wall in MOTDx's Last Minute Winner challenge with Jermaine Jenas, as they aim to overtake Eni Aluko at the top of the leaderboard.

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Premier League predictions: Lawro v Idles bassist Adam Devonshire

Mark Lawrenson takes on Idles bassist Adam Devonshire for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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Wayne Rooney keen on Derby County manager role

Wayne Rooney says he would be lacking in ambition if he did not want to become Derby manager.

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'A win thrown away...but hope for the future' - BBC pundits on Northern Ireland's prospects

BBC Radio Ulster analysts Tommy Wright, Keith Gillespie and John O'Neill reflect on Northern Ireland's 1-1 draw with Romania and their prospects for the future.

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Coronavirus and injuries: What is the cost of international duty?

The international break could prove to be particularly costly for Premier League clubs with players returning with injuries and the coronavirus.

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Rangers: Jordan Jones and George Edmundson banned for seven games for Covid breaches

Rangers players Jordan Jones and George Edmundson have been banned for seven games by the Scottish FA for Covid-19 related breaches.

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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss signs new two-year deal

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola signs a new two-year deal until 2023 the Premier League club announces.

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Karen Hills and Juan Amoros: Tottenham Hotspur Women sack co-head coaches

Co-head coaches Karen Hills and Juan Amoros are sacked by Women's Super League side Tottenham Hotspur.

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Maternity leave: New Fifa proposals include transfer ban warning to clubs

New Fifa regulations around maternity cover are hailed as an 'essential step' and clubs face transfer bans for not following them.

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Scotland: What needs to improve before Euro 2020 for Steve Clarke's side?

Former Scotland manager Craig Levein pinpoints where Scotland are at ahead of next summer's Euros.

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England 4-0 Iceland: Jack Grealish loves Paul Gascoigne comparisons

England midfielder Jack Grealish says he "thrives off" people comparing him to Paul Gascoigne following his performances in England's fixtures against Iceland, Belgium and the Republic of Ireland.

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West Ham United Women: Matt Beard leaves head coach role by mutual consent

West Ham United Women head coach Matt Beard leaves the Women's Super League club by mutual consent.

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Joao Felix: Is Atletico Madrid forward now justifying fee to help challenge Real & Barcelona?

How an ageing Luis Suarez and a coming-of-age Joao Felix are leading an Atletico Madrid title challenge which could last the course.

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MOTDx: Jose Mourinho wants to put 'own salt and pepper' on Instagram account

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho tells MOTDx's Jermaine Jenas that he likes to put his "own salt and pepper" on his social media posts.

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Robert Page and Ryan Giggs proud of Wales' Nations League promotion

Assistant coach Robert Page speaks of his - and manager Ryan Giggs' - pride after Wales beat Finland 3-1 to secure Nations League promotion.

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Scotland: Steve Clarke rues missed opportunity after Israel defeat

Scotland's defeat in Israel was a missed opportunity and highlighted "how far we've got to go", says head coach Steve Clarke, as his side missed out on promotion to Nations League A.

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Women's Continental League Cup: Alex Morgan misses deciding penalty at Arsenal

Alex Morgan misses the deciding penalty as Tottenham lose at Arsenal, while Bristol City and West Ham reach the quarter-finals.

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Transfer gossip: Upamecano, Varane, Wijnaldum, Man City, Alaba, Anderson

Upamecano boost for Man Utd and Liverpool, Man Utd could sign Varane, Real Madrid to challenge Barcelona for Wijnaldum, plus more.

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Jamal Musiala: Bayern Munich midfielder should 'stay with England', says Callum Hudson-Odoi

Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi tells Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala to commit himself to England.

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Phil Foden: 'I just wanted to repay Gareth Southgate' - Man City midfielder makes amends

Phil Foden thanks England manager Gareth Southgate for keeping faith in him after the midfielder scores twice against Iceland.

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Nations League: Winless Northern Ireland frustrated by Romania

Northern Ireland end another dismal Nations League campaign without a win as a late Romania equaliser holds them to a draw at Windsor Park.

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Belgium 4-2 Denmark: Romelu Lukaku double helps sends Belgium into Nations League finals

Romelu Lukaku scores twice as Belgium secure their place at the Nations League finals with victory against Denmark.

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Poland 1-2 Netherlands: Dutch fail to reach finals despite win

Georginio Wijnaldum scores a late winner against Poland but it is not enough to send the Netherlands into the Nations League finals.

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Papa John's Trophy: Danny Drinkwater returns as Chelsea lose thriller at Bristol Rovers

Chelsea's Danny Drinkwater plays in his first competitive game of the season as their under-21 side lose 4-3 at Bristol Rovers.

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Israel 1-0 Scotland: Clarke's side miss out on Nations League promotion

Scotland fail to add Nations League promotion to their momentous Euro 2020 qualification as they slip to a limp defeat in Israel.

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Nations League: Winless Northern Ireland frustrated by Romania

Northern Ireland end another dismal Nations League campaign without a win as a late Romania equaliser holds them to a draw at Windsor Park.

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Nations League: Northern Ireland relegated from League B after Uefa awards win to Romania

Northern Ireland are relegated from Nations League B after Uefa awards Romania a 3-0 victory for their cancelled match against Norway.

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Valur 1-1 Glasgow City (3-4 pens): SWPL winners reach Champions League last 32

Glasgow City reach the Women's Champions League last 32 after winning 4-3 on penalties against Valur.

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Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward returns second positive coronavirus test

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah returns a second positive test for coronavirus while on international duty with Egypt.

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Sead Kolasinac: Arsenal and Bosnia-Herzegovina defender tests positive for Covid-19

Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac tests positive for coronavirus while on international duty, the Bosnia-Herzegovina Football Federation announces.

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Gareth Bale ready for Wales' 'massive' Finland match in Nations League finale

Captain Gareth Bale says Wales are ready for their "massive" Nations League finale at home to Finland on Wednesday.

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EFL clubs permitted to use five substitutes for rest of 2020-21 season

EFL clubs are told that they can use five substitutes per game for the remainder of the 2020-21 season.

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Dementia in football: PFA to create taskforce to examine issue of brain injury diseases

The Professional Footballers' Association is setting up a new taskforce to further examine the issue of brain injury diseases in football.

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Jamal Lewis: Northern Ireland player says football must continue fighting racism

Northern Ireland's Jamal Lewis says it is vital that football continues to progress its fight against racism within the sport.

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The Players podcast: Man City stars Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle guess Manchester slang

Watch Manchester City and USA stars Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle try to guess the meaning of some Manchester slang in this week's The Players podcast.

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Uruguay 0-2 Brazil: Richarlison scores and Edinson Cavani is sent off

Everton forward Richarlison scores in Brazil's 2-0 win over Uruguay, who have Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani sent off.

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Frank Lampard on being a manager: 'You have to practise, fail, get better'

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard tells Eddie Hearn why life as a manager presents more challenges than years spent as a player.

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Liverpool injury problems: Do Reds need to sign a defender?

As Joe Gomez joins Virgil van Dijk on the sidelines, do Liverpool need to buy a defender in January - or can they find a solution from within their squad? BBC Sport assesses Jurgen Klopp's options.

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'Turf Moor, happy place' - 'I'm a Celeb' and MOTDx star Jordan North likes Burnley, a lot...

Watch a compilation of Jordan North's appreciation for his beloved Burnley football club on MOTDx, The Clarets superfan and BBC Radio One DJ is currently appearing in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.

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Lionel Messi: La Liga president Javier Tebas 'ready' for Barcelona star's departure

La Liga president Javier Tebas says he is "ready" for the exit of Lionel Messi - while criticising Manchester City, a club he believes could sign him.

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Fifa Club World Cup moved to February because of Covid-19 restrictions

Fifa moves this season's Club World Cup from December to February 2021 because of Covid-19 restrictions.

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Israel v Scotland: Why the final Nations League match matters

BBC Scotland explains why beating Israel on Wednesday to top their Nations League group is so important for Scotland.

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Israel v Scotland: Visitors urged not to 'stand still' after Euros qualification

Scotland midfielder Ryan Jack targets reaching back-to-back major tournaments after his side's historic Euro 2020 achievement.

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Rep of Ireland v Bulgaria: Kenny avoids war of words with Mourinho after Doherty Covid-19 positive

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny does not respond directly to Jose Mourinho's apparent annoyance after Matt Doherty's positive Covid-19 test.

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Fans return to matches: Government exploring potential return for December

The government is exploring the potential for fans to return to sports venues in some parts of England as early as next month.

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Nobby Stiles: Family says football 'must address scandal of dementia' affecting former players

The family of 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles says football needs to "address the scandal" of dementia in the game.

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Switzerland v Ukraine: Nations League game off after positive Covid-19 tests

Ukraine's Nations League game in Switzerland on Tuesday is called off after three of their players test positive for Covid-19.

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Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney: How did Wrexham become Hollywood-owned?

BBC Sport Wales has a look at how one of the year's most unlikely stories came to pass with Hollywood stars taking over Wrexham FC.

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I'm a Celebrity's Jordan North went to 'happy place' Turf Moor and may never stop hearing about it

When I'm A Celeb star Jordan North called Turf Moor his 'happy place', social media had a field day.

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Wales v Finland: How Nations League showdown was set up

BBC Sport Wales looks at how Wales set up their winner-takes-all match against Finland for Nations League promotion.

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Jeremy Wisten: Inquest opens into death of former Man City youth player

Former Manchester City academy player Jeremy Wisten had an "incredible talent", inquest hears.

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Nations League: Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis among four withdrawals for Romania game

Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis pulls out of Wednesday's game with Romania along with Kyle Lafferty, Niall McGinn and Jordan Thompson.

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Lauren James: Man Utd forward gets first England call-up for training camp

Manchester United forward Lauren James receives her first senior call-up for England's upcoming training camp.

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Eric Hall: 'Monster monster' football agent dies aged 73

Eric Hall represented a number of Premier League footballers in the 1990s.

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Marcus Rashford launches children's book club to spread joy of reading

The footballer and campaigner says the escapism of reading "could have really helped me" as a child.

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Glasgow City: Fixture changes would help Champions League hopes - Scott Booth

The Scottish Women's Premier League should consider moving games to help clubs compete in the Champions League, says Glasgow City head coach Scott Booth.

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Greece U21s v Scotland U21s: Scot Gemmill's side aim to make history

Can Scotland Under-21s emulate the full national squad by ending a wait of more than two decades with European Championship qualification?

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Ildefons Lima: The national icon shunned by his country over coronavirus comments

Ildefons Lima has the longest career in men's international football but it might be over after his coronavirus comments upset Andorra's football authorities.

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Marvin Park: The Real Madrid player who was once on Tranmere's books

Described as "a mouse in training but a lion on the pitch", Marvin Park has made Real Madrid's first team this season - eight years after a spell in the youth set-up at Tranmere Rovers.

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Spain v Germany quiz: Can you name all the players from Euro 2008 final?

It's 12 years since Spain beat Germany 1-0 in the Euro 2008 final - can you name all the players?

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MOTDx: Pickles the bear gets makeover

Design collective Art of Football creates an MOTDx version of Pickles the bear, the illustrated character that channels football fan culture.

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Transfer gossip: Sancho, Ramos, Mbappe, Neymar, Milik, Henderson, Mustafi, Traore

Man Utd remain interested in Jadon Sancho, Celtic want England goalkeeper, Everton and Tottenham target striker, plus more.

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Mohamed Elneny: Arsenal and Egypt midfielder tests positive for Covid-19

Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny tests positive for Covid-19 while on international duty, the Egyptian Football Association announces.

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England v Iceland: Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling out of Nations League match

Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling will miss England's Nations League match against Iceland at Wembley on Wednesday because of injury.

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Man Utd women write to FA to complain about Everton cup postponement

Manchester United write to the Football Association after feeling "rules were breached" over the postponement of their Continental Cup fixture with Everton.

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England v Iceland: Select your starting XI for Nations League clash

Gareth Southgate's side take on Iceland in their final Nations League match on Wednesday but who would you select for the starting XI?

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Alex Telles: Manchester United hopeful despite coronavirus reports

Manchester United are hopeful Alex Telles will be available for the weekend despite reports the defender has tested positive for coronavirus.

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Republic of Ireland: Matt Doherty and James McClean test positive for Covid-19

Republic of Ireland duo Matt Doherty and James McClean have tested positive for Covid-19, with the rest of the squad returning negative results.

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David Brooks: Wales and Bournemouth player looks to move on from injury pain

David Brooks hopes scoring Wales' winner against the Republic of Ireland can help him move on from the pain of his long-term injuries.

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Derby County: Wayne Rooney & interim coaches to take charge at Bristol City

Derby's interim coaching team, including Wayne Rooney, could be in charge for Saturday's game at Bristol City.

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Kim Little, Jen Beattie & Lisa Evans return for Scotland qualifiers

Arsenal trio Kim Little, Jen Beattie, and Lisa Evans return to the Scotland squad for European Championship qualifiers against Finland and Portugal.

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Top football tweets: It's Grealish's time to shine for England

Some of the best tweets from the weekend's football, including praise for Jack Grealish, tributes to Ray Clemence and Liverpool's deepening injury crisis

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Scotland: Is Oli McBurnie worth persevering with?

Oli McBurnie has yet to score for Scotland or suggest that he will thrive in international football - but is the £20m striker worth persevering with?

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Arsenal: Premier League club join UN climate action plan

Arsenal believe they can inspire fans across the globe to be more sustainable after signing up to a United Nations plan to help tackle climate change.

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney: Decision day for Wrexham takeover bid

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will find out on Monday if Wrexham fans have backed their takeover bid for the National League club.

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Jack Grealish: Gareth Southgate praises 'outstanding' England midfielder

England manager Gareth Southgate hails Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish's "outstanding" performance in his side's defeat by Belgium.

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Transfer gossip: Pogba, Haaland, Martinez, Rudiger, Calhanoglu, Bakayoko

Pogba admits to Manchester United struggles, Manchester City aim for striker, Rudiger linked with Barca, plus more.

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Nations League: Officials need to get key decisions right - NI boss Baraclough

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough feels the officials' performance in Sunday's 2-1 Nations League defeat in Austria was "very picky".

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Nations League: Belgium v England - rate the players

Rate the players out of 10 for Belgium against England in the Nations League.

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Wales 1-0 Republic of Ireland: David Brooks header seals Nations League win

Wales grind out a 1-0 home win over the Republic of Ireland to stay top of their Nations League group.

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Scottish League Cup: Holders Celtic play Ross County; Falkirk host Rangers

Holders Celtic will face Ross County in the last 16 of the Scottish League Cup, and League One side Falkirk will host Rangers.

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Glasgow City lead SWPL1 by three points as Celtic edge Rangers

Glasgow City go three points clear at the top of the Scottish Women's Premier League after a thrilling 3-2 win over Hibernian as Rangers lost to Celtic.

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Ray Clemence: Former England, Liverpool and Tottenham goalkeeper was 'one of the world's best'

Ray Clemence, who has died at the age of 72, was 'one of the world's greatest goalkeepers'. Phil McNulty looks back at his life.

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Slovakia 1-0 Scotland: End of unbeaten record not a backward step - Steve Clarke

Head coach Steve Clarke says disappointment at losing Scotland's nine-game unbeaten run in Slovakia is tempered by "another good performance".

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Women's Super League highlights: Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea

Watch highlights of a game with a dramatic finale, as Arsenal score late but are held to a1-1 draw by Chelsea in the WSL.

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Slovakia 1-0 Scotland: Steve Clark's side lose nine-game unbeaten run in Nations League

Scotland's nine-game unbeaten run comes to an end following Jan Gregus's first-half goal in Slovakia in Nations League Group B2.

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Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea: Visitors level in late drama to prevent Gunners going top

Beth Mead's late strike for Arsenal is cancelled out by a last-minute own goal as champions Chelsea stretch their long unbeaten record to 27 games.

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WSL: Rianna Jarrett nets winner as Brighton win 1-0 at West Ham

Watch highlights as Rianna Jarrett scores the winning goal as Brighton & Hove Albion win 1-0 away at West Ham United in the Women's Super League.

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Ray Clemence: Former England goalkeeper dies aged 72

Former England goalkeeper Ray Clemence passes away aged 72 on Sunday.

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Slovakia v Scotland: Rate the players in the Nations League tie

Rate the players as Scotland lose to Slovakia in their penultimate Nations League tie.

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West Ham 0-1 Brighton: Jarrett strikes to earn victory in Dagenham

Rianna Jarrett heads the only goal of the game as Brighton triumph in the WSL for only the second time this season to leave West Ham still winless at home.

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Erlend Fagerli, Melody Donchet win titles at Football Freestyle World Championships

Watch action from the 2020 Freestyle Football World Championships, with Norway's Erlend Fagerli and France's Melody Donchet being crowned Street Style winners.

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Erlend Fagerli, Melody Donchet win titles at Football Freestyle World Championships

Watch action from the 2020 Freestyle Football World Championships, with Norway's Erlend Fagerli and France's Melody Donchet being crowned Street Style winners.

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Gareth Southgate says England must 'hunt down' top-ranked sides like Belgium

England manager Gareth Southgate says England must "hunt down" teams like top-ranked Belgium if they are to become the best side in the world.

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Craig Brown: Scotland in good shape under Steve Clarke

Craig Brown praises Scotland's strength and spirit as he happily gives up the mantle of being the last manager to take the men's team to a major finals.

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QPR's Manisha Tailor: 'It is ludicrous I'm the only south Asian female in the role I'm in'

Manisha Tailor, lead foundation phase coach at QPR's boys academy, tells BBC Sport she hopes to pave the way for more south Asian women to become football coaches.

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How Hilmar Leon Jakobsen went from handball star to international striker in months

Within the space of a year, Hilmar Leon Jakobsen has gone from playing handball for his country to starting up front for the Faroe Islands in football.

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Women in football: Megan Rapinoe, Eriksson, Harder and more

Global superstars and a professional gamer are among those to have told us their stories as part of our women in football week.

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Women's Super League: Bristol City level with Ebony Salmon's stoppage-time equaliser against Spurs

Bristol City grab a 92nd-minute equaliser to deny Tottenham a first Women's Super League win on Alex Morgan's first start.

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Women's Super League: Natasha Harding scores 'belter' as reading draw with Everton

Watch highlights as Natasha Harding scores an "absolute belter" during Reading's 1-1 draw with Everton in the Women's Super League.

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Austria v Northern Ireland: Niall McGinn & Jordan Thompson out of Nations League game

Winger Niall McGinn and midfielder Jordan Thompson will miss Northern Ireland's Nations League match in Austria because of injury.

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Scottish League Cup: Four Premiership sides progress as group winners

Livingston, Ross County, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Ayr United and Dunfermline are through to the Scottish League Cup last 16 as first-round group winners.

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Everton Women 1-1 Reading Women: Natasha Harding earns point for Royals

High-flying Women's FA Cup finalists Everton are held to a draw by Reading on the FA's women's football weekend.

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Phillip Cocu: Derby part company with manager with club bottom of Championship

Derby County part company with manager Phillip Cocu with the club bottom of the Championship.

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Women's Super League: Claudia Walker hits winner as Birmingham beat Aston Villa

Watch highlights as Birmingham City beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the Women's Super League derby.

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Gareth Southgate says England must 'hunt down' Belgium

Manager Gareth Southgate says England must "hunt down" teams like top-ranked Belgium if they are to become the best team in the world.

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Aston Villa 0-1 Birmingham City: Claudia Walker's second-half strike wins derby

Claudia Walker scores the only goal of the game as Birmingham City win the WSL's first second city derby against Aston Villa.

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WSL: Man Utd fight back from 2-0 down to draw with Man City in derby

WSL leaders Manchester United Women come from 2-0 down to draw with Manchester City Women to maintain their unbeaten run in the league.

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Slovakia v Scotland: World Cup path re-focuses Steve Clarke before Nations League tie

The 2022 World Cup has "got to be the target" for Scotland from their Nations League campaign, says Steve Clarke.

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Gareth Bale: Wales star 'back in love with football' - Robert Page

Gareth Bale's return to Tottenham has helped him "fall back in love with football", says Wales assistant manager Robert Page.

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Women's Super League: Manchester United come from 2-0 down to draw with Manchester City

Manchester United come from two goals down to save their unbeaten record against rivals Manchester City in the Women's Super League.

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Mason Mount criticism is harsh, says England team-mate Declan Rice

Declan Rice defends lifelong friend and England team-mate Mason Mount, saying he would get in any team in the Premier League.

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Man Utd 2-2 Man City: US star Tobin Heath hits 'stunner' in derby

Watch as Manchester United's Tobin Heath scores a stunning goal in their 2-2 draw with Manchester City.

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'Take heart things are changing' - FA diversity chief Dal Darroch

People should "take heart things are changing" when it comes to diversity in football, says the FA's head of diversity and inclusion programmes Dal Darroch.

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League Cup: Albion Rovers forfeit game at Hamilton after Covid-19 problems

Albion Rovers forfeit Saturday's Scottish League Cup match against Hamilton Academical after Covid-19 issues left the League Two side unable to field a team.

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Slovakia v Scotland: Which 11 players would you pick for the Nations League game?

After the glory of Serbia, Scotland have to rouse themselves for a Nations League tie in Slovakia. But who would be in your team?

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Nations League 2020-21: Who needs what in final group games?

What do England, Scotland and Wales need to win their Nations League groups? How can Northern Ireland stay up?

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England v Belgium quiz: Name the Belgians with most Premier League appearances

Can you name the 20 Belgians to have made the most Premier League appearances?

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Football Focus: Women's Football Weekend will be different this season

Fans of WSL clubs tell Football Focus how this season's Women's Football Weekend will be a lot different to last season and how they're desperate to get back to see their teams.

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Concussion substitute trials set to begin in England during 2021-22 season

Trials for concussion substitutes are set to begin in English football next season despite authorities aiming to implement them from January.

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Pernille Harder & Magdalena Eriksson: Chelsea's football power couple

Chelsea's Magdalena Eriksson and Pernille Harder are team-mates, partners and among the best footballers in Europe. They discuss all in a wide-ranging interview with BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

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Scotland: How a team of heroes celebrated reaching Euro 2020

BBC Scotland takes you through Scotland's night of celebration via the eyes of the players who lived it.

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Choose Scotland. Choose going to the Euros...

After 22 years of waiting for the men's team to qualify for a major tournament, it's finally great being Scottish...

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Scotland: Steve Clarke on 'realising the magnitude' of Euro 2020 qualification

Head coach Steve Clarke speaks to BBC Scotland in Serbia in the wake of his side reaching Euro 2020.

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Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward tests positive for coronavirus

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah tests positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Egypt.

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England v Norway friendly cancelled with visitors unable to travel

England's friendly against Norway, set for 1 December in Sheffield, is cancelled because the visitors are unable to travel.

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Euro 2020: What's next for Northern Ireland after play-off defeat?

Former Northern Ireland winger Keith Gillespie feels Ian Baraclough's side are set "for a difficult few years" after Thursday's Euro 2020 play-off defeat by Slovakia.

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Swindon Town: John Sheridan leaves Wigan Athletic for manager role

John Sheridan leaves Wigan Athletic to become the manager of fellow League One side Swindon Town.

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Alan Browne: Republic of Ireland midfielder tests positive for Covid-19 after England defeat

Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Browne tests positive for coronavirus having played against England on Thursday.

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Steve Clarke: The making of the man who ended Scotland's finals drought

BBC Scotland speaks to those who know Steve Clarke best to find out about the man who has ended the nation's 23-year wait to reach a major men's finals.

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The club rebuilt from scratch - eight senior players to thriving in the WSL

Carla Ward was ready to resign a week after becoming Birmingham City manager - but is taking on the challenge of rebuilding the women's team this season.

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Euro 2020 play-off: Ian Baraclough 'can't ask any more' of NI after Slovakia defeat

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough says Thursday's 2-1 Euro 2020 play-off final defeat to Slovakia is the worst he has felt after a game.

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Belgium v England: Who makes your Three Lions XI?

Who makes your England team to face Belgium in the Nations League on Sunday?

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Scotland: How the drama unfolded as national team qualify for Euro 2020

Relive all the twists of turns of a famous night in Scottish football history as the national men's team finally qualify for a major tournament.

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Euro 2020: Everything you need to know about next summer's tournament

The line-up for Euro 2020 has finally been decided. We take a look at who plays who next summer.

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Mary Phillip: Former England captain on managing Peckham Town's men's team

England women's first black captain Mary Phillip speaks to BBC Sport about her role managing non-league men's side Peckham Town.

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MOTDx: Eni Aluko outscores Jermaine Jenas & Timbsy in Last Minute Winner

Former England striker Eni Aluko takes on Michael Timbs and the wall in MOTDx's Last Minute Winner challenge with Jermaine Jenas' top score in her sights.

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Roberto Martinez: Belgium's best generation deserve to win major tournament

Roberto Martinez says his Belgium team are "the best generation" in the country's football history and "deserve" to win a major tournament.

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Scotland win over Serbia 'for whole nation' - Ryan Christie

Scotland have "given a little something to the country" after a "horrible year" said an tearful Ryan Christie after the national team reached their first finals in 23 years.

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Gareth Southgate hopes for fans for England v Scotland Euro 2020 game

England manager Gareth Southgate says the Euro 2020 clash with Scotland "will be a humdinger of a game" and hopes that supporters will be able to attend.

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Euro 2020: Scotland have qualified... but what happens now for national team?

Scotland have qualified for their first major men's international tournament in over 20 years, so what comes next?

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Transfer gossip: Ronaldo, Boateng, Traore, Rice, Janmaat, Upamecano

London sides interested in Boateng, Traore yet to sign Wolves contract, Man Utd make formal bid for Ronaldo, plus more.

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Sportscene pundits celebrate moment Scotland's heartache ended

Sportscene pundits Steven Naismith and Neil McCann, and presenter Steven Thompson, celebrate the moment Scotland clinched a place at Euro 2020.

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Northern Ireland defeat 'hard to put into words' - Dallas

Stuart Dallas says Northern Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off final defeat by Slovakia was one of "fine margins".

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Danish Cup: Nicolai Geertsen scores goal after acrobatic double scissor kick

Defender Nicolai Geertsen scores with an acrobatic scissor kick after his initial attempt hits the crossbar during Danish side Lyngby's 9-0 thrashing of Slagelse.

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Wales 0-0 USA: Drab goalless draw in friendly at Liberty Stadium

A shadow Wales side are held to a goalless draw by the United States in an uninspiring friendly in Swansea.

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Hungary 2-1 Iceland: Two late goals send hosts to Euro 2020

Hungary score twice in the last two minutes to complete a stunning turnaround and reach Euro 2020.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd back boss as quarterly financial results published early in error

Manchester United remain "absolutely committed" to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, says executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, as the club's first-quarter financial results are released early in error.

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Premier League: What is behind rise in injuries this season?

BBC Sport looks at what is behind the increased rate of injuries in the Premier League this season and which teams are suffering.

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Georgia 0-1 North Macedonia: Visitors qualify for first major tournament

North Macedonia beat Georgia to secure their spot at Euro 2020 in historic win.

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Scotland U21 2-2 Croatia U21: Scots' fate in own hands after comeback

Scotland Under-21s will qualify for a first European Championships since 1996 if they beat Greece on Tuesday, after fighting back to draw with Croatia.

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Luka Milivojevic: Crystal Palace captain tests positive for Covid-19

Crystal Palace captain Luka Milivojevic tests positive for Covid-19 while on international duty with Serbia.

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FA Cup second round: BBC to show 13 ties live including Tranmere Rovers v Brackley Town

The BBC will show 13 live FA Cup second-round matches, including Brackley Town's trip to Tranmere Rovers.

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Valerie Gauvin: Everton Women set to be without France striker for two months

Everton striker Valerie Gauvin is likely to be out for two months through injury.

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Joe Gomez: Liverpool defender out for 'significant part' of season after surgery

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has surgery on a knee injury and is "likely" to miss a "significant part" of the rest of season, the club says.

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Burnley takeover: Premier League club say they remain in talks

Burnley confirm they remain in talks with "interested parties" regarding a potential takeover.

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Dementia in football: Gareth Southgate concerned about suffering from disease

England boss Gareth Southgate says he 'does have concerns' about the prospect of suffering from dementia as a result of his 18-year playing career.

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England v Iceland: FA asks government for travel exemption for visitors

The Football Association has asked the government for permission to host their Nations League match against Iceland at Wembley Stadium.

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Greg Clarke: Former FA chairman resigns as Fifa vice president

Former Football Association chairman Greg Clarke stands down as vice president of Fifa.

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Gareth Southgate admits to dementia concerns after career heading footballs

England manager Gareth Southgate admits he has concerns about suffering from dementia in the future after an 18-year football career.

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England v Republic of Ireland: Stuttgart, stalemates and Sheedy - when these sides meet

The last six meetings have all been draws but what happens when England play the Republic of Ireland?

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Brentford: The women of power at the club aiming to be ‘most inclusive in UK’

How Brentford are leading the way with appointments breaking the status quo in football club offices.

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Yan Dhanda: I never let racist abuse affect me, says Swansea City midfielder

Having been racially abused as a young player, Swansea City's Yan Dhanda is proud to be flying the flag for British Asians in professional football.

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Serbia v Scotland: How daunting a proposition are Euro 2020 play-off final opponents?

Serbia are big, strong and experienced, but have never qualified for a European Championship.

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Archive: Relive Scotland's 1998 World Cup campaign

Relive Scotland's 1998 World Cup campaign as the national side try to qualify for a major men's finals for the first time since then.

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MOTDx: Fulham's Joe Bryan on his left-back idol, staycations and quiet nights out

MOTDx's Reece Parkinson catches up with Fulham left-back Joe Bryan to find out more about the man whose goals secured the Cottagers' place in the top flight.

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Scotland and Northern Ireland set for Euro 2020 play-off finals

Northern Ireland and Scotland can both seal a place at next year's European Championship in Thursday's qualifying play-off finals.

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Gareth Southgate: Greg Clarke had 'no alternative' but to resign as FA chairman

England manager Gareth Southgate says Greg Clarke had "no alternative" but to step down as chairman of the Football Association after using offensive language about black players.

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Portugal 7-0 Andorra: Cristiano Ronaldo and Pedro Neto on target

Cristiano Ronaldo moves one goal closer to the all-time international goalscoring record in men's football as Portugal thrashed Andorra.

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Greg Clarke resignation: Gareth Southgate says football must be at front of societal change

Football needs to be at the forefront of societal change, says England boss Gareth Southgate following Greg Clarke's resignation as FA chairman.

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England v Republic of Ireland: Jude Bellingham could feature, says Gareth Southgate

Jude Bellingham could become the third-youngest player to represent England when they host the Republic of Ireland in a friendly at Wembley on Thursday.

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Covid-19: Women's footballers 'routinely overlooked' during pandemic, Fifpro finds

World players' union Fifpro's survey finds that women's footballers have been "routinely overlooked" during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Diego Maradona: Argentina legend to be treated for alcohol dependency

Argentina legend Diego Maradona will be discharged from hospital and taken to a recovery clinic to be treated for alcohol dependency.

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Robert Page: Wales caretaker boss 'hard as nails, big voice, big presence'

Robert Page steps up to take charge of Wales for the first time this week in Ryan Giggs' absence, but what won him the caretaker role?

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Joe Gomez: Liverpool defender injured on England duty

Liverpool central defender Joe Gomez has been injured on international duty with England.

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Serbia v Scotland: 'Hopes of a nation' inspires Steve Clarke's side

Scotland will not be cowed by the weight of history, says captain Andy Robertson, as he pledged "the hopes of a nation" can inspire his side in the Euro 2020 play-off final with Serbia.

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Callum Robinson: West Brom striker named as Republic Covid case, Aaron Connolly also misses England game

Callum Robinson is the Republic of Ireland player who tested positive for Covid-19 and Aaron Connolly is also ruled out of the England game.

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Wales v USA: Robert Page in charge but absent Ryan Giggs 'only a call away'

Assistant Robert Page will take charge of Wales' friendly against the USA - but manager Ryan Giggs will only be "a phone call away".

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Greg Clarke resignation will not change things at Football Association, says Joleon Lescott

The resignation of chairman Greg Clarke is not going to improve diversity at the Football Association, says former England defender Joleon Lescott.

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Euro 2020 play-off: Why Jonny Evans is Northern Ireland's 'best ever defender' according to team-mates

Aaron Hughes, Gareth McAuley and Stephen Craigan explain why Leicester City defender Jonny Evans is crucial to Northern Ireland's Euro 2020 hopes.

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John Bostock on Barcelona offer, life at Tottenham and career as a whole

John Bostock tells BBC Sport about his journey from teenage 'wonderkid' to football journeyman.

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John Bostock: From 'wonderkid' with a Barcelona contract offer to 13 clubs in 13 years

Former Crystal Palace and Spurs midfielder John Bostock went from 'wonderkid' to 13 clubs in 13 years - he tells BBC Sport what happened.

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Marcus Rashford thanks artist for Withington mural

Creator Akse says he was inspired to do it by the England star's work to tackle child poverty.

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Quiz: Can you name the men to have taken Scotland to major tournaments?

Steve Clarke is attempting to become the ninth manager to lead the Scotland men's team to a major tournament. Can you name the eight who have done so previously?

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Girls' football: Brighton 'confident' of reopening academy during lockdown

Brighton & Hove Albion say they are "confident" of being able to reopen their women's academy during England's lockdown.

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Jack Grealish: Is he England's future or odd man out?

Grealish has impressed again for Aston Villa this season, but can he force his way into the England side?

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MOTDx: Why Hard In The Paint started painting football shirts

MOTDx's Josh Denzel visits artist Jermaine Bates, aka Hard In The Paint, who is making a name for himself creating custom hand-painted football shirts for Premier League stars.

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The Players podcast: Host Bex Smith on 'handing the mic' to women players

Bex Smith is bringing a new, candid take on women footballers with The Players podcast.

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Nicky Hunt: Darlington v Boston United abandoned defender seriously injured

Darlington's match against Boston United is abandoned after a serious injury to former Bolton Wanderers defender Nicky Hunt.

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Scottish League Cup: Hearts through to last 16 as Livingston & Dundee also extend 100% records

Hearts are through to the Scottish League Cup last 16 after capping their perfect group-stage campaign with a 3-2 victory at East Fife.

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Papa John's Trophy: Fabio Silva scores first Wolves goals; Southend lose again

Wolves' record signing Fabio Silva scores twice, Nigel Clough's Mansfield win and Southend lose again - read our Papa John's Trophy round-up.

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Serbia v Scotland: We can't get 'too emotionally involved' - Scott McKenna

Defender Scott McKenna says manager Steve Clarke will ensure Scotland keep cool heads in Thursday's Euro 2020 play-off final in Serbia.

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England v Republic of Ireland: Daryl Horgan has no hard feelings over Declan Rice's defection

Daryl Horgan says he can understand why former Republic of Ireland team-mate Declan Rice opted to change allegiance to England.

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Diversity in football: 'We all want parity across boys' and girls' football academies'

The Football Association's director of women's football, Kelly Simmons, says it is tough for girls' academies to miss out during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Greg Clarke resigns as Football Association chairman after remark about black players

Greg Clarke resigns as FA chairman following the language he used when talking to MPs about diversity.

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Substitutes rule unlikely to change, says Premier League chief Richard Masters

A return to allowing five substitutes per team in matches is unlikely, says Premier League chief Richard Masters.

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Girls' football: Academies unlikely to reopen during lockdown, says FA

Girls' academies can reopen during England's lockdown but it is unlikely many will have the resources to do so, the Football Association says.

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Gunnersaurus: Arsenal mascot returns to club after redundancies

Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus returns to the club for the first time since being made redundant in October.

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Luke Shaw: Man Utd defender out for a month with hamstring injury

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is ruled out for a month with a hamstring injury.

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FA Cup: Who scored the best goal in the first round?

Watch the best goals from the FA Cup first round including John Rooney's incredible goal from his own half and a nicely taken free-kick from Bradford's Billy Clarke.

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Football before lockdown: Your last football match before lockdown

With England in another national lockdown, we asked BBC Sport readers to tell us about the last football match they attended.

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Greg Clarke: Football Association chairman apologises for remark about black players

Football Association chairman Greg Clarke apologises for his language in a reference to black players when talking to MPs about diversity.

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Euro 2020 play-off final: Northern Ireland v Slovakia - five big talking points

BBC Sport NI looks at five big talking points around Northern Ireland's European Championship play-off final against Slovakia on Thursday.

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Ten EFL clubs struggling to pay wage bills, MPs are told

Ten clubs in the English Football League are struggling to pay wages this month, a parliamentary committee has heard.

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Jude Bellingham: England call up Borussia Dortmund teenager to senior squad for first time

Borussia Dortmund's teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham is called up to the senior England squad for the first time.

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Scotland: The day the world champions stood in the way of Hampden glory

Re-live the last time Scotland were a game away from a major finals in 2007, through the eyes of those involved.

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Tony Pulis: Sheffield Wednesday in talks with ex-Stoke boss about vacant manager role

Sheffield Wednesday are in talks with at least three candidates, including former Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis, to replace Garry Monk.

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Why is Hollywood interested in football agencies?

Julia Roberts and James Maddison; Samuel L Jackson and Gareth Bale - why is Hollywood buying into football agencies?

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FA Cup first round: vote for the best goal

Which goal of the FA Cup first round was the best?

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England v Republic of Ireland: Who makes your Three Lions XI?

Who makes your England team to face the Republic of Ireland in Thursday's friendly?

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The 10 players of Premier League season so far - as rated by BBC Sport readers

BBC Sport takes a look back through your players ratings from Premier League matches, with some interesting findings.

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How injury led Lisa Manley from footballer to professional gamer and the abuse she receives

How an injury setback enabled footballer Lisa Manley to pursue a career as a professional gamer and her efforts to get more women involved.

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Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs and the Nations League: What to look out for

Euro 2020 play-off finals, Nations League and friendlies - there's plenty going on in international football this week. Here's what to look out for.

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Garry Monk: Sheffield Wednesday sack ex-Swansea, Leeds and Birmingham boss

Manager Garry Monk leaves Sheffield Wednesday after 14 months in charge.

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Crowds at sporting events: Government will not set roadmap for fans returning to grounds

The government has refused to say when it expects spectators to be allowed back inside sports venues.

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FA Cup second-round draw in full: Chorley draw Peterborough United

Non-league Chorley are drawn at League One leaders Peterborough United in the second round of the FA Cup.

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England v Iceland: Albania could host Nations League tie

Albania emerges as the leading candidate to host England's Nations League game against Iceland next Wednesday if required, BBC Sport has learned.

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Ansu Fati: Barcelona forward faces four months out after knee operation

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati is ruled out for about four months after having an operation on a knee injury.

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Euro 2020 play-off: Qualification for NI would 'probably top' reaching 2016 finals - Stuart Dallas

Stuart Dallas says Northern Ireland must not let Thursday night's Euro 2020 play-off final against Slovakia at Windsor Park pass them by.

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Premier League managers could ask for reintroduction of five substitutes

Disgruntled Premier League managers could ask for the reintroduction of five substitutes this season despite the concept being rejected twice.

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Serbia v Scotland: Ryan Fraser & Grant Hanley to miss Euro 2020 play-off

Winger Ryan Fraser and defender Grant Hanley will miss Scotland's Euro 2020 play-off final in Serbia through injury.

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney want Wrexham to be 'global force'

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds want to turn National League club Wrexham into a "global force".

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Serbia v Scotland: Hosts expect Serie A players to be available amid Covid-19 confusion

Serbia coach Ljubisa Tumbakovic "expects" four of his Serie A-based players to be available to face Scotland on Thursday amid confusion over new lockdown measures in Italy.

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Samuel Eto'o: Ex-footballer unhurt after car crash in Cameroon

Former Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o escapes unscathed from a car crash in his homeland.

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FA Cup second-round draw: 14 non-league teams await fate in Monday's draw

Eighth-tier Marine are one of the 14 non-league teams waiting to see who they might face in Monday's draw for the FA Cup second round.

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Denmark v Sweden: Five British-based players unable to play because of quarantine rules

Five British-based Sweden internationals will not be able to play against Denmark on Wednesday because of new quarantine restrictions.

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Watch: Sunday's Scottish Premiership goals - wins for Celtic and Rangers

Catch up with all 13 goals from Sunday's Scottish Premiership games as Celtic and Rangers record comfortable wins (UK only).

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Bundesliga scorpion kick: Valentino Lazaro scores incredible goal

Borussia Monchengladbach's Valentino Lazaro scores an incredible scorpion kick goal in his side's 4-3 Bundesliga defeat at Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.

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Premier League: Why Leicester & Tottenham deserve to be top but won't win the title - Alan Shearer analysis

Leicester and Tottenham lead the way but Liverpool and Manchester City are still the teams to beat in the Premier League title race, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer.

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Highlights: Bayern Munich edge rivals Borussia Dortmund in Bundesliga

Watch highlights as Bayern Munich return to the top of the Bundesliga with an exciting 3-2 victory over rivals Borussia Dortmund.

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Megan Rapinoe: World Cup winner on taking a knee, white privilege and moving forward

US star Megan Rapinoe tells BBC Sport about how taking a knee jeopardised her international career, and what the future holds for women's football.

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Who needs Soccer Saturday? The fans putting it all out there on YouTube

BBC Sport meets some of the supporters going through the emotional extremes of following their side on YouTube and asks them why they do it?

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Garth Crooks' team of the week: Maguire, Barkley, Kane, Watkins

Who pulled his team out of the fire? Which player has a taste for goals? And who is steadying the ship? Garth Crooks names his team of the week.

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