Why do footballers still have testimonials?

As Wayne Rooney prepares for his testimonial, why do modern-day footballers still need these games?

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Wayne Rooney predicts return of 'old Manchester United' under Jose Mourinho

Wayne Rooney expects the "old Manchester United" to be on show again this season under new manager Jose Mourinho.

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Celtic face Motherwell in Scottish League Cup last 16

Celtic host Motherwell as Hearts take on St Johnstone in all-top-flight ties in the last 16 of the Scottish League Cup.

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Reading boss back in dugout a week after giving birth

Live coverage followed by report of Sunday's Women's Super League One game between Reading Women and Notts County Ladies.

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Dundee United through in League Cup

Dundee United seal their place in the last 16 of the League Cup with victory over Dunfermline.

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Birmingham target 'irreplaceable' for Dundee

Birmingham City target Greg Stewart is impossible to replace according to the striker's manager at Dundee, Paul Hartley.

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Torquay United takeover collapses over Plainmoor sale

The proposed takeover of National League side Torquay United has fallen through after bidders Gaming International pulled out.

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Frank Lampard: New York City midfielder scores franchise's first hat-trick

Frank Lampard scores New York City's first ever hat-trick in a 5-1 win over Colorado Rapids at the Yankee Stadium.

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Melbourne Victory v Atletico Madrid: A-League side beat youthful Atletico team

Champions League finalists Atletico Madrid lose 1-0 to A-League side Melbourne Victory during their pre-season tour of Australia.

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Liverpool v AC Milan: Divock Origi and Roberto Firmino goals secure win

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he wants more goals from his side after they beat AC Milan 2-0 in the International Champions Cup.

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Leicester City v Paris St-Germain: Foxes suffer International Champions Cup defeat

Premier League champions Leicester City suffer a heavy International Champions Cup defeat by Paris St-Germain in Los Angeles.

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James Milner: Liverpool midfielder considering England future

Liverpool midfielder James Milner will speak to England boss Sam Allardyce about his international future.

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Real Madrid v Chelsea: Eden Hazard scores twice on Blues return

Eden Hazard impresses on his first pre-season appearance as Chelsea are beaten by Real Madrid in the United States.

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Silvio: Wolves sign Atletico Madrid defender for undisclosed fee

Championship side Wolves sign Atletico Madrid defender Silvio for an undisclosed fee.

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Ibrahimovic scores in Man Utd win over Galatasaray

Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes just four minutes to score on his debut as Manchester United beat Galatasaray 5-2.

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Watch Ibrahimovic's bicycle-kick goal on Man Utd debut

Watch new Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic score a bicycle-kick on his Manchester United debut.

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International Champions Cup: Celtic 1-3 Barcelona

Celtic warm up for Wednesday's crucial Champions League qualifier with a friendly loss to Barcelona in Dublin.

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Inverness CT thrash Arbroath to reach last 16

Scott Boden scores a hat-trick as Inverness Caledonian Thistle thrash Arbroath to advance to the last 16 of the league cup.

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Kilmarnock booed off after League Cup exit

Kilmarnock and Albion Rovers both exit the League Cup as the League One side win the shoot-out after a draw at Rugby Park.

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Uwe Rosler: Fleetwood Town appoint ex-Leeds, Wigan and Brentford boss

Fleetwood Town appoint Uwe Rosler as their new manager on a two-year deal, replacing Steven Pressley.

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Kevin Gameiro: Atletico Madrid sign French forward from Sevilla

Atletico Madrid sign French striker Kevin Gameiro from fellow La Liga side Sevilla for a reported fee of around £28m.

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Hull City: Chris Coleman in frame to succeed Steve Bruce as Tigers boss

Wales boss Chris Coleman is among the candidates Hull City want to take their vacant managerial position.

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Walter Zenga: Wolves name former Italy international as head coach

Wolves name former Italy international Walter Zenga as their new head coach after Kenny Jackett's sacking.

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Women's Beach Soccer: Sun, sea, sand, bicycle kicks and a European Championship

As England's women head to the first ever European Championships, BBC Sport looks at the skilful sport of beach soccer.

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Ex-Guatemala football chief Jimenez pleads guilty to bribes

Brayan Jimenez, a former head of Guatemala's football federation, pleads guilty in a US court to racketeering and wire fraud.

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Kenny Jackett: Wolves sack head coach after three seasons in charge

Championship side Wolves sack head coach Kenny Jackett after three seasons in charge.

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Chelsea's £57m Lukaku bid rejected & Berahino to sit out contract - gossip

Arsenal to make improved Lacazette bid, Eriksen turns down new Spurs deal, Chelsea have Lukaku bid rejected, plus more.

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Scott Sinclair: Celtic confirm interested in Aston Villa winger

Celtic coach John Kennedy admits Aston Villa winger Scott Sinclair is among the Scottish champions' signing targets.

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Loris Karius: Liverpool goalkeeper ruled out with broken hand

New Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius is ruled out for eight to 10 weeks with a broken hand.

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Man Utd: Wayne Rooney says Jose Mourinho is a 'fantastic' manager

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney says he can see why Jose Mourinho has been such a successful manager, describing the new United boss as "fantastic".

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Andy King: Midfielder signs four-year deal with champions Leicester

Leicester City midfielder Andy King signs a new four-year deal with the Premier League champions until 2020.

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Christian Vieri: Striker targets Chinese Super League comeback aged 43

Former Italy striker Christian Vieri plans to come out of retirement aged 43 to play in the Chinese Super League.

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Hamilton secure Greek defender Sarris

Greek centre-half Georgios Sarris signs a two-year contract with Hamilton Accies after leaving Kayseri Erciyesspor.

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Kyle Lafferty: Norwich City striker charged by FA with misconduct in relation to betting

Norwich City striker Kyle Lafferty is charged with misconduct in relation to betting by the Football Association.

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Donald Findlay to defend Craig Whyte in Rangers case

Former Rangers vice-chairman Donald Findlay QC will defend Craig Whyte against charges relating to his time as owner of the Ibrox club.

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Swansea City: Bafetimbi Gomis joins Marseille on season-long loan

Swansea City's French international striker Bafetimbi Gomis agrees a deal to join Marseille on a season-long loan.

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Spennymoor Town refuse to play second half of friendly against Newton Aycliffe

An investigation is launched after Spennymoor Town refuse to play the second half of a friendly against Newton Aycliffe.

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Brad Guzan: Aston Villa goalkeeper signs for Middlesbrough

Premier League newcomers Middlesbrough sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan on a two-year contract.

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Schweinsteiger faces Man Utd exit & quits Germany duty

German World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to become the biggest casualty of Jose Mourinho's appointment as Man Utd boss.

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Man Utd's Schweinsteiger quits international football

Germany and Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger retires from international football.

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1966 World Cup: England's tournament behind the scenes

Fifty years ago the 1966 World Cup was taking place in England and a host of images of the competing teams' off-the-field activities show a football tournament happening in more innocent and relaxed times.

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Swansea City are 'impatient' over signings, says coach Alan Curtis

Swansea City need to sign a striker to improve morale among the players, management and supporters, says coach Alan Curtis.

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Gossip: Schweinsteiger heads Man Utd departures

Nine Man Utd players to leave to make way for Pogba, Arsenal in talks over Mustafi, Milner set for left-back role, plus more.

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World Cup 1966: Geoff Hurst on his historic final hat-trick

As BBC Sport marks the 50th anniversary of England's historic World Cup 1966 win, Sir Geoff Hurst relives his hat-trick for England in the final.

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Aberdeen recovery pleases McInnes

Derek McInnes praises Aberdeen for coming back to draw with Maribor and believes they can reach the Europa League play-off round.

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Gonzalo Higuain: Juventus striker aims to prove value after £75.3m transfer

Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain says he wants to prove his value to the club after his £75.3m transfer from Napoli.

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Goalkeeper Shay Given retires from Republic duty

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given announces his retirement from international football aged 40.

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West Ham lose first leg in Slovenia

Mark Noble scores a penalty but West Ham struggle in a Europa League qualifying defeat in Slovenia.

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Wendell Lira: Fifa award winner retires from football to focus on video game career

2015 Puskas award winner Wendell Lira has retired from football to focus on a career as a video game player.

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Ben Chilwell: Leicester City full-back signs new five-year deal

Leicester City's 19-year-old full-back Ben Chilwell signs a new five-year deal with the Premier League champions.

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Almen Abdi & Daniel Pudil: Sheffield Wednesday sign Watford pair

Sheffield Wednesday sign midfielder Almen Abdi and full-back Daniel Pudil for undisclosed fees from Premier League side Watford.

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Fatma Samoura: Fifa secretary-general says UN work prepared her for role

Fifa secretary-general Fatma Samoura says 20 years working in war zones for the United Nations have prepared her for her new role.

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Samir Nasri absent from Manchester City team because of weight - Guardiola

Samir Nasri has not played in pre-season for Manchester City because he is carrying "a bit of weight", says boss Pep Guardiola.

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Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville reveal Manchester plans

Former Manchester United footballers Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville reveal images of their latest property plans in Manchester.

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Northern Ireland's Hughes joins Indian club Kerala Blasters

Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes signs a one-year deal with Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.

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Man City: Pep Guardiola gains first win as manager in penalty shootout

Pep Guardiola gets his first win as Manchester City manager as they beat Borussia Dortmund 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

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Why Maribor are Scottish clubs' bogey team

Slovenian side Maribor visit Aberdeen on Thursday evening looking to overcome a fourth Scottish team in six years.

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Chelsea v Liverpool: Cesc Fabregas sent off in friendly

Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas is sent off after a dangerous tackle on Liverpool defender Ragnar Klavan in a pre-season friendly at the Pasadena Rose Bowl in California.

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Chelsea's Fabregas sent off in Liverpool friendly

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is shown a straight red card for a foul on new Liverpool signing Ragnar Klaven.

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Celtic Champions League draw 'an outstanding result'

Manager Brendan Rodgers praises Celtic's mental strength following a 1-1 draw in the Champions League qualifier in Astana.

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Fernando Llorente: Swansea City target Sevilla's Spain striker

Sevilla's Spain international Fernando Llorente is among the strikers Swansea are tracking as potential signings.

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Aberdeen v NK Maribor - Europa League preview

Aberdeen host NK Maribor from Slovenia in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie.

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Ciro Immobile: Lazio sign Sevilla striker

Lazio sign Italy striker Ciro Immobile from Sevilla for an undisclosed fee - reported to be around £7m.

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Jez Moxey: Wolves CEO to replace David McNally as Norwich chief executive

Wolves CEO Jez Moxey will become Norwich City's new chief executive when he leaves the role at Molineux.

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Man City approach Everton over £50m Stones

Manchester City are in talks with Everton over the possible signing of John Stones, who it is thought would cost about £50m.

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'EFL Trophy group won't capture imagination' - Jez George

Cambridge United say Premier League under-21 participation should have been confirmed before a vote on EFL Trophy changes.

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Marko Arnautovic: Stoke City forward signs new contract

Stoke City's Austrian forward Marko Arnautovic signs a new four-year contract with the Premier League club.

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Barcelona sign Gomes and extend Mascherano deal

Barcelona sign Andre Gomes from Valencia for an initial 35m euros and give Javier Mascherano a new three-year contract.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Man City target 'staying with Borussia Dortmund'

Manchester City target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is not leaving Borussia Dortmund, according to coach Thomas Tuchel.

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Villarreal sign ex-Chelsea loanee Alexandre Pato from Corinthians

Villarreal sign forward Alexandre Pato from Corinthians following an ineffective loan spell at Chelsea last season.

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Brad Smith: Bournemouth complete move for Liverpool and Australia defender

Bournemouth sign Australia international defender Brad Smith from Liverpool for a reported £3m fee.

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Swansea City enquire about signing Leicester City striker Leonardo Ulloa

Swansea City enquire about signing Leicester City striker and Premier League winner Leonardo Ulloa.

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Consultation over Wimbledon move to Plough Lane

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announces a 14-day consultation over AFC Wimbledon's planning application for a new stadium.

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FA Cup: Fourth substitute to be allowed in latter stages of competition

Clubs will be allowed to use a fourth substitute during extra time in the latter stages of this season's FA Cup.

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Toure eligible for Celtic Champions League home leg

Kolo Toure may feature in next week's return leg against Astana after Celtic registered him for the Champions League qualifier.

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Arsenal can't 'outgun' transfer market rivals - Ivan Gazidis

Arsenal cannot "outgun" their big-spending rivals in the transfer market says the club's chief executive Ivan Gazidis

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Arsenal & Man Utd among six to reject EFL Trophy invite

Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City are among the clubs to reject the chance to enter teams in the EFL Trophy.

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Pep Guardiola: Man City boss bans overweight players from training

New Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola bans junk food and exiles overweight players from first-team training.

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Alloa 3-2 Ross County: Jim McIntyre embarrassed by County loss

Jim McIntyre admits Ross County were "nowhere near good enough" as their hopes of defending the League Cup ended at Alloa.

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Per Mertesacker: Arsenal defender to miss start of Premier League

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker will miss the start of the Premier League season with a knee injury, says Arsene Wenger.

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Forest capacity reduced by 20%

Nottingham Forest have their capacity reduced by 20% by Nottinghamshire County Council to fewer than 25,000.

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Holders Ross County out of Scottish League Cup

Ross County are out of the League Cup just four months on from winning it after defeat to Alloa at the Indodrill Stadium.

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Max Gradel: Winger signs new four-year Bournemouth contract

Ivory Coast international Max Gradel signs a new four-year deal with Bournemouth, 12 months after joining the club.

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Gonzalo Higuain: Argentina striker joins Juventus from Napoli

Gonzalo Higuain joins Juventus from Napoli in a move that could influence Manchester United's bid for Paul Pogba.

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Youngster O'Connell could start for Celtic

Celtic could pitch Irish youngster Eoghan O'Connell into the first leg of their Champions League third-round qualifier in Kazakhstan.

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Premier League winter break talks ongoing, says Richard Scudamore

Discussions are ongoing for the introduction of a winter break to English football, says Premier League chairman Richard Scudamore.

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Blue plaque to be placed on Moore's former home

Bobby Moore, the only England captain to ever win the World Cup, will be honoured with a blue plaque later.

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Alexandre Lacazette: Lyon reject Arsenal offer for France forward

French side Lyon say they have rejected an offer from Premier League runners-up Arsenal for striker Alexandre Lacazette.

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'Johnson Cup bigger than the Johnstone's Paint'

Lee Johnson's Bristol City beat Cheltenham Town, managed by his father Gary, in a friendly to clinch the Johnson Cup.

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Mamadou Sakho: Liverpool defender home early from pre-season USA tour

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho returns early from their USA tour - but the club have not commented on reports he has been sent home by boss Jurgen Klopp.

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Kompany's plane came off runway after it 'lined up with wrong lights'

A plane carrying Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany came off the runway after the pilot lined up with the wrong set of lights, investigators say.

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Motherwell: James McFadden becomes assistant manager

Motherwell appoint former Scotland forward James McFadden as assistant manager and he will also register as a player.

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Joe Allen: Swansea City not signing midfielder 'a disaster' - Dean Saunders

Swansea City failing to re-sign Wales midfielder Joe Allen from Liverpool is a "disaster" for the club, says their former striker Dean Saunders.

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Steve Pressley: Fleetwood Town manager resigns from League One club

Fleetwood Town confirm they have accepted the resignation of manager Steven Pressley after nine months in charge.

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Two more African places for World Cup - Infantino

Africa will get two extra World Cup places should the tournament expand to 40 teams from 2026, says Fifa boss Gianni Infantino.

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Mourinho will have say in Rooney role - Allardyce

England manager Sam Allardyce says Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will determine where Wayne Rooney plays for his country.

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Rangers cruise into Scottish League Cup last 16

Two goals by Martyn Waghorn and Niko Kranjcar's first for the club see Rangers ease into the last 16 of the Scottish League Cup.

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Former England star Ray Wilkins sentenced for drink-driving

Former England footballer Ray Wilkins is given a 10-week suspended prison sentence for drink-driving.

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Liverpool fined for Europa League crowd disturbances

Liverpool are fined 16,000 euros (£13,404) by Uefa following crowd disturbances during the Europa League final.

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Aaron Cresswell: West Ham defender out for four months with knee injury

West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell is ruled out for four months with a knee ligament injury.

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Burnley give fan indefinite ban for racial abuse

Burnley ban a supporter who racially abused a Bradford player during a pre-season friendly from attending matches indefinitely.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers: Kenny Jackett to stay as head coach under new owners

Kenny Jackett will remain as head coach of Wolves and be given significant funding for players by the new owners.

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Sam Allardyce: Best bits from new England manager's unveiling

Watch new England boss Sam Allardyce outline his vision for the England football team, as he gives his thoughts on tactics, players and pressure.

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Fawaz Al Hasawi: Reds chairman hopeful of club being sold within a month

Owner Fawaz Al Hasawi tells the BBC he hopes the takeover of Nottingham Forest will happen within the next month.

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Former German FA president Niersbach banned

Wolfgang Niersbach, the former president of the German FA, is banned from all football activity for one year.

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Celtic: Kolo Toure excited to work with Brendan Rodgers again

New Celtic signing Kolo Toure is looking forward to "something really special" after reuniting with manager Brendan Rodgers.

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Ramadan Sobhi: Stoke sign Egyptian winger from Ah Ahly

Egyptian winger Ramadan Sobhi is Stoke's first summer signing after joining from Al Ahly for a fee that could rise to £5m.

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Four charged after Grimsby Town-Sheffield United 'disorder'

Four people are charged after trouble at a football match left two police officers injured.

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Pregnancy sidelines WSL 2 top scorer Wiltshire

Wales and Yeovil Town Ladies forward Sarah Wiltshire, top scorer in Women's Super League Two, announces she is pregnant.

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England: Sam Allardyce 'tough enough' to manage national team

New England manager, Sam Allardyce insists he is "tough enough" to cope with the pressure of managing his country's national team.

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England job is Allardyce's 'greatest challenge'

New England manager Sam Allardyce says the job will be the "greatest challenge" of his career.

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Steve Bruce: Former Hull City manager thanks fans for 'unwavering' support

Ex-Hull boss Steve Bruce thanks fans for their "unwavering" support but says he left "for the sake of the club".

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Get Inspired: Find out how football has helped Jude deal with cerebral palsy

Jude Liversage has become an ambassador for Together We Will, a new campaign to encourage more people with disabilities to take up sport.

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Ex-Partick Thistle full-back Jordan McMillan's drug ban reduced after appeal

Former Partick Thistle defender Jordan McMillan is free to return to training after his drug ban is reduced following an appeal.

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Manchester derby in China called off because of adverse weather conditions

The pre-season friendly in China between Manchester United and Manchester City has been called off because of adverse weather conditions.

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Gossip: 'Atletico Madrid want to re-sign Costa'

Atletico Madrid still chase Diego Costa, Raphael Varane disappoints Manchester United, David Moyes wants Adnan Januzaj, plus more.

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Aluko double helps Chelsea beat Belles

Eniola Aluko scores twice against WSL 1 bottom side Doncaster to help Chelsea end a thee-game winless run.

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Man City stay top after thrashing Notts County

Jane Ross scored twice as Manchester City inflicted Notts County's heaviest ever WSL defeat to stay top of the table.

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Arsenal extend unbeaten run with comfortable win

Fara Williams scores a penalty and misses another as Arsenal beat Sunderland to extend their unbeaten run to nine games.

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Burnley's Gray denounces 'racist' Clarets fan

Burnley's Andre Gray criticises two fans of his own club for allegedly making racist comments to a Bradford player on Saturday.

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Of course I will shake Mourinho's hand - Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he will have no problem shaking Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's hand on Monday.

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FA must reform or lose funding - Sports Minister

The Football Association could lose millions of pounds in funding if it does not reform, says Sports Minister Tracey Crouch.

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Did the 1966 World Cup change England?

England's victory in the 1966 World Cup is now a part of the national legend but the tournament had a lasting impact on the country itself.

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'Mahrez agrees to join Arsenal'

Leicester's Mahrez agrees to join Arsenal, Swansea set to re-sign Bony, Adams rejects Arsenal role, plus more

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Andre Ayew: Francesco Guidolin wants striker to stay at Swansea City

Swansea boss Francesco Guidolin says he is unsure about Andre Ayew's future, but hopes the forward will stay.

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Leicester beat Celtic on penalties in friendly match

Celtic impress against Leicester in the International Champions Cup - but the Foxes win on penalties.

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Ched Evans: Chesterfield striker scores on return to football

Former Wales striker Ched Evans scores on his Chesterfield debut, his first appearance on a football pitch in four years.

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St Johnstone awarded three penalties in League Cup win

Two Danny Swanson penalties help St Johnstone to a 3-0 victory over Falkirk in the League Cup.

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Sam Allardyce: Man-management key to England manager's job

Sam Allardyce says his man-management attributes will be an important part of his role as England manager.

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Delph praises Guardiola's three-week masterclass

Manchester City's Fabian Delph says he has learned more from boss Pep Guardiola in three weeks than in his entire career before.

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Man City: Fabian Delph 'amazed' by 'unbelievable' Pep Guardiola

Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph says he has learned more in three weeks under new manager Pep Guardiola than he has in his career so far.

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Manchester United's Guillermo Varela joins Eintracht Frankfurt on loan

Manchester United full-back Guillermo Varela joins German club Eintracht Frankfurt on a season-long loan.

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Celtic to complete signing of ex-Liverpool defender Kolo Toure

Celtic should complete the signing of former Liverpool defender Kolo Toure, subject to a medical.

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Sunderland: David Moyes replaces Sam Allardyce as manager

Former Everton and Manchester United boss David Moyes is named as Sam Allardyce's replacement as Sunderland manager.

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Sam Allardyce: England captain Wayne Rooney welcomes new manager

England captain Wayne Rooney believes Sam Allardyce is a "good appointment" as manager of the national side.

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Sam Allardyce: 'I can't stop smiling because I've got this job'

New England manager Sam Allardyce says he "can't stop smiling" after landing the role, which he says he has waited for "for many, many years".

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West Brom's pre-season match against PSV Eindhoven cancelled on police advice

West Brom's pre-season friendly against PSV Eindhoven in Arnhem is called on police advice.

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Saido Berahino: West Brom turn down £20m bids from Crystal Palace and Stoke

West Bromwich Albion turn down £20m bids for striker Saido Berahino from Crystal Palace and Stoke City.

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Rangers continue 100% start to season

Rangers make it three wins out of three in Group F of the Betfred League Cup with a comfortable win over East Stirlingshire.

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Uefa president: European football's governing body name three-man shortlist to succeed Platini

European football's governing body Uefa announces shortlist for next president following the resignation of Michel Platini in May.

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Jose Mourinho: Man Utd boss not fazed by defeat by Borussia Dortmund

Manager Jose Mourinho says he is not concerned after Manchester United are beaten 4-1 by Borussia Dortmund in a friendly.

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Kevin McDonald: Fulham sign Wolves midfielder as Fernando Amorebieta leaves

Fulham sign midfielder Kevin McDonald from Championship rivals Wolves for an undisclosed fee.

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Carles Gil: Aston Villa midfielder signs for Deportivo La Coruna on a year's loan

Aston Villa attacking midfielder Carles Gil signs a year-old loan deal with Spanish top-slight side Deportivo La Coruna

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Sam Allardyce named England manager by the Football Association

Sam Allardyce is appointed England manager, signing an initial two-year contract after leaving Sunderland.

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Hildeberto Pereira: Benfica defender joins Nottingham Forest on loan

Nottingham Forest sign Hildeberto Pereira from Portuguese side Benfica on a season-long loan.

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Steve Bruce: Hull City manager leaves newly promoted club

Manager Steve Bruce leaves newly promoted Premier League club Hull City.

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Greg Clarke nominated to succeed Greg Dyke as FA chairman

Former Football League chairman Greg Clarke is nominated to succeed Greg Dyke as FA chairman.

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Norwich's new kit: Inspired by history... or bus seats?

Norwich City's 2016-17 third kit, a throwback to the "egg and cress" shirt of the early 90s, prompts lots of social media reaction.

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Liverpool sign veteran keeper Manninger on short-term deal

Liverpool sign 39-year-old Alex Manninger on a short term contract, 15 years after his last game in the English top flight.

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Andre Schurrle: Borussia Dortmund sign Wolfsburg winger

Borussia Dortmund sign Germany international winger Andre Schurrle from Bundesliga rivals Wolfsburg.

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Argentina 'to approach Spurs boss Pochettino'

Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino is to be approached about the vacant Argentina coach's position, according to reports in the country.

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Swansea may bid for Liverpool's Allen

Swansea are set to make a bid to re-sign Wales midfielder Joe Allen from Liverpool.

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Brown indicates interest in England role

Southend United boss Phil Brown would be interested in the England assistant manager's job if he was offered the role.

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Europa League: AEK Larnaca 2-0 Cliftonville

Cliftonville have Caoimhin Bonner sent off early in the game as they lose to AEK Larnaca in the Europa League.

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Gap Connah's Quay knocked out by Serbian side

A double from Dejan Meleg helped FK Vojvodina advance in the Europa League at the expense of Gap Connah's Quay.

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Barcelona agree deal to sign Valencia's Gomes

La Liga champions Barcelona agree a deal to sign Portuguese midfielder Andre Gomes from Valencia.

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Paul Pogba: Jose Mourinho hints Man Utd keen to sign Juve star

Jose Mourinho gives his strongest hint that Manchester United want to re-sign Paul Pogba from Juventus.

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Jose Mourinho talks Paul Pogba, Wayne Rooney & Juan Mata

New Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho talks about the ongoing transfer negotiations with Paul Pogba, and the futures of Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata.

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Catalan footballer Puyol in 'Spanish' row

Former Barcelona star Carles Puyol strikes a nerve among Catalans by saying he's Spanish in a TV advert.

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Aberdeen easily through in Europa League

Aberdeen ease past Ventspils and into the third qualifying round of the Europa League for the third year in a row.

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Hibs knocked out of Europe on penalties by Brondby

Hibs' return to European competition ends in heartache as they go out of the Europa League 5-3 on penalties to Brondby after a 1-0 win.

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Maltese side Birkirkara stun Hearts at Tynecastle

Hearts are out of the Europa League after they lose at home to Maltese side Birkirkara at Tynecastle.

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Shane Long: Southampton striker signs new four-year deal

Southampton striker Shane Long signs a new four-year deal with the club until the summer of 2020.

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Swansea City: American takeover of Premier League club is complete

An American consortium has completed its purchase of a 60% controlling stake in Swansea City.

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Swansea City American takeover delayed by shareholder dispute

The deal for Swansea City's American investment has been held up by "a legal dispute between two of the minor shareholders".

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Paul Konchesky: Former Leicester City left-back joins Gillingham

League One side Gillingham sign left-back Paul Konchesky on a one-year deal following his release by Leicester.

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Big Sam Allardyce: His career in pictures - or 'Sam's moustache though the ages'

Sam Allardyce is (almost) the new England boss. Here is his life, and career, in pictures.

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Lazio: Serie A side could be awarded the 1914-15 championship

Lazio could be awarded their third league title as the Italian Football Federation look into the outcome of the 1914-15 season.

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Brice Dja Djedje: Watford sign Marseille defender on four-year deal

Watford sign Marseille wing-back Brice Dja Djedje on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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Georginio Wijnaldum: Liverpool agree £25m deal for midfielder with Newcastle

Liverpool agree a £25m deal for Netherlands international Georginio Wijnaldum with recently relegated Newcastle.

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Brian McClair leaves Scottish FA performance director role

Former Manchester United and Scotland striker Brian McClair leaves his role as SFA performance director after 17 months.

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Sam Allardyce right person for England - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho believes Sam Allardyce is "the right person" to manage England and says he is "more than ready" for the challenge.

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Steve Walsh: Everton name Leicester assistant as director of football

Everton appoint Leicester City assistant manager and head of recruitment Steve Walsh as their new director of football.

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Spurs boss pays tribute to amputee footballer

The manager of Tottenham Hotspur describes a footballer who had to have his legs amputated following a car crash as "an inspiration".

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Leroy Sane: Pep Guardiola confirms Manchester City interest in Schalke winger

Manchester City are interested in signing Schalke winger and Germany international Leroy Sane, manager Pep Guardiola confirms.

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Julen Lopetegui appointed new Spain coach

Former Porto manager Julen Lopetegui succeeds Vincent del Bosque as coach of Spain.

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Grant Hanley: Newcastle United sign Blackburn Rovers captain

Newcastle United sign defender Grant Hanley from Blackburn Rovers on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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Iain Moody: Colchester United appoint new head of player resources

Colchester United appoint former Crystal Palace sporting director Iain Moody as head of player resources.

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Celtic: Kazakhstan trip poses problems - Brendan Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers is preparing Celtic for a difficult trip to Kazakhstan to face Astana in the Champions League.

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Sam Allardyce: Incoming England manager's football philosophy

BBC Sport looks at what fans can expect from Sam Allardyce when he is appointed England manager.

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AFC Bournemouth gifted 'comical' own goal on their pre-season tour of the USA

AFC Bournemouth are gifted a 'comical' own goal on their pre-season tour of the USA against Minnesota United.

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Leeds United: Club scrap controversial 'pie tax' on South Stand tickets

Leeds United scrap a controversial "pie tax" that had been introduced on some match-day tickets at Elland Road.

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Mario Gotze: Borussia Dortmund re-sign forward from Bayern Munich

Borussia Dortmund re-sign forward Mario Gotze from Bayern Munich on a four-year deal, subject to a medical.

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Luke Shaw: Man Utd defender says he feared he would never play again

Man Utd left-back Luke Shaw says "it's the best feeling ever" to be playing again just 10 months after suffering a horrific leg break.

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Celtic 3-0 Lincoln Red Imps (agg 3-1): Brendan Rodgers 'relishes' Astana test

Brendan Rodgers jokes about the six-hour flight and five-hour time difference awaiting Celtic in next week's Champions League qualifier in Kazakhstan.

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Man City lose to Bayern Munich in Pep Guardiola's first game

Pep Guardiola's first game in charge of Manchester City ends in a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich as a goal from Erdal Ozturk gives Carlo Ancelotti's side victory.

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Sam Allardyce: Ex-England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson backs appointment

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson backs Sam Allardyce's appointment as the new England manager.

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Wolves bought by Chinese conglomerate Fosun International for £45m

Wolves become the second Midlands club to be bought by Chinese investors as Fosun International pay £45m for the Championship club.

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Stiliyan Petrov: Aston Villa will not offer former captain a contract

Former Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov is told he will not be offered a playing contract after returning to training.

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Joe Allen: Stoke City make offer to Liverpool for midfielder

Stoke City have made a bid in the region of £13m for Liverpool's Welsh midfielder Joe Allen.

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Sam Allardyce: Sheep testicles and toilet races - the England manager's early years

Sheep testicles and toilet races form part of the rise of Sam Allardyce - who is set to become England's new manager.

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Bayern Munich 1-0 Man City: Pep Guardiola loses first friendly

Pep Guardiola sees a young Manchester City side beaten by old club Bayern Munich in a pre-season friendly at the Allianz Arena.

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Sam Allardyce: Sunderland boss will be named as new England manager

England will appoint Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce as their new manager.

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Hull takeover talks on hold until September

Hull put takeover talks on hold until September to "ensure stability during the transfer window".

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Mario Gomez to leave Besiktas because of Turkey coup attempt

Germany striker Mario Gomez "will not be playing" for Besiktas again because of the "political situation" in Turkey.

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Premier League, EFL & FA rules will benefit game - Mike Riley

Referees' chief Mike Riley explains the Premier League, EFL and FA's new plans to reduce "offensive and aggressive behaviour" by footballers, saying the new rules will "benefit" the game.

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Wales to start 2018 campaign at Cardiff City Stadium

Cardiff City Stadium will host Wales' first three 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Moldova, Georgia and Serbia.

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Tony Watt: Hearts sign former Celtic striker on season-long loan

Hearts complete a deal to sign former Celtic striker Tony Watt on loan from Charlton Athletic for this season.

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Celtic 'must move players out before signing new players' - Pat Bonner

Celtic will have to move players out to make space for more new recruits, believes club legend Pat Bonner.

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Fernando Santos signs new four-year deal as Portugal coach

Portugal's Euro 2016-winning coach Fernando Santos signs a new contract to take him through to the end of the 2020 tournament.

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England manager appointment close - FA chief executive Martin Glenn

Football Association's chief executive, Martin Glenn says the appointment of a new England manager is "getting close" and that the new candidate has to be someone who can "inspire people".

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Alvaro Negredo: Middlesbrough agree deal to sign striker

Middlesbrough agree a deal to sign striker Alvaro Negredo on a season-long loan from Valencia.

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Chesterfield employee leaves after faked raffle winner

The head of Chesterfield's commercial department leaves the club after a winning raffle entry was faked.

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Captain Dawson adds to Hull injury problems

Hull's injury problems worsen as captain Michael Dawson is ruled out for three months with a knee ligament injury.

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Adam Bogdan: Liverpool goalkeeper joins Wigan Athletic on loan

Championship side Wigan Athletic sign goalkeeper Adam Bogdan from Liverpool on a season-long loan deal.

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England manager: FA 'close' to appointing new boss

The appointment of a new England manager is "getting close", says the Football Association's chief executive Martin Glenn.

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Tom Heaton: England keeper agrees new Burnley contract

Burnley goalkeeper and captain Tom Heaton signs a new four-year contract at the newly promoted Premier League club.

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Saido Berahino: Stoke offer West Brom £20m for striker

Stoke make an offer worth £20m to Premier League rivals West Brom for striker Saido Berahino.

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Premier League introduces new player behaviour rules

The Premier League, Football League and FA announce new rules to combat "intolerable behaviour" by players and managers.

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Jake Forster-Caskey: Rotherham United sign Brighton midfielder on loan

Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Jake Forster-Caskey joins Championship rivals Rotherham United on a season-long loan.

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Boaz Myhill: West Brom goalkeeper signs contract extension to 2018

West Brom goalkeeper Boaz Myhill signs a one-year contract extension to keep him at the club until 2018.

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Lincoln Red Imps need 'game of our lives' against Celtic - Roy Chipolina

Lincoln Red Imps will need to play the "game of our lives" to get past Celtic in the Champions League, says captain Roy Chipolina.

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Champions League: Celtic v Lincoln Red Imps - team news & preview

Celtic aim to overturn a 1-0 deficit as Lincoln Red Imps target 'the game of their lives' in their Champions League qualifier.

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Demba Ba: Ex-Chelsea striker will not retire after injury in Chinese Super League

Striker Demba Ba says he will not retire despite suffering a career-threatening leg break during a Chinese Super League match.

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St Mirren find late winner

Jack Baird scores a dramatic last-minute goal to preserve St Mirren's 100% record in this season's Betfred League Cup.

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Barton makes Rangers debut in Annan win

Goals from Barrie McKay and Martyn Waghorn give Rangers a second League Cup win as Joey Barton comes on for his debut.

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Dundee United hit six in cup win

Simon Murray scores a hat-trick as Dundee United emphatically take apart Cowdenbeath at Tannadice in the League Cup.

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Angel Maria Villar: Spanish football chief will run for Uefa presidency

Spanish Football Federation president Angel Maria Villar says he will stand to replace Michel Platini as Uefa president.

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Leicester City: Assistant manager Steve Walsh close to joining Everton

Leicester City assistant manager and head of recruitment Steve Walsh is close to joining Premier League rivals Everton.

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Wes Morgan: Leicester City's title-winning captain signs new deal

Leicester City's title-winning captain Wes Morgan signs a contract extension to keep him at the club until June 2019.

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Chesterfield sorry after 'faked' raffle winner

Chesterfield apologise to fans after the winning entry in a competition to go on their pre-season tour of Hungary was faked.

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'Fantastic' Costa staying at Chelsea - Conte

New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says striker Diego Costa will stay at the club this summer despite transfer speculation.

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Balotelli at 'crossroads' says new Italy boss

The new Italy manager Giampiero Ventura says Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is 'at a crossroads' in his career.

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Man Utd chief Woodward not on tour amid Pogba talk

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward misses the club's official flight for their China tour, amid rumours of a bid for Paul Pogba.

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Champions League: FC Copenhagen v Crusaders - team news & preview

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between FC Copenhagen and Crusaders.

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Champions League: Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers 'happy' with players

Manager Brendan Rodgers says he is "pleased" with his Celtic players despite their shock defeat by Lincoln Red Imps.

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Norwich sign NI goalkeeper McGovern

Norwich City complete the signing of Northern Ireland goalkeeper Michael McGovern on a free transfer.

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Johann Berg Gudmundsson: Burnley sign Iceland winger from Charlton

Burnley sign Iceland winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson from League One side Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

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Cardiff sign Wales defender Richards in swap deal

Wales defender Jazz Richards has joined Cardiff City from Fulham with Bluebirds left-back Scott Malone moving to Craven Cottage.

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Proven track record? Strong communicator? Belgium advertise manager's job online

The vacant Belgium head coach's job is advertised on the Belgian Football Association website, following Marc Wilmot's departure.

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Arsenal make offer for Bolton's player of the year

Arsenal make a bid of about £2m for Bolton Wanderers defender Rob Holding, reports BBC Radio Manchester.

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168,000 miles, 112 games, 14 countries - Premier League on tour

Premier League teams will clock up about 168,333 miles in total during pre-season for friendlies and tours - BBC Sport lists them all.

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Steve Bruce: Hull boss holds England manager talks

Hull manager Steve Bruce is interviewed by the FA about the England manager job, but Sam Allardyce remains favourite for the role.

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Ex-Rangers boss Le Guen named Nigeria technical adviser

The Nigeria Football Federation names Frenchman Paul le Guen as technical adviser to work with chief coach Salisu Yusuf.

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Hamilton sign ex-Celtic player Donati

Hamilton Academical sign former Celtic midfielder Massimo Donati, 35, on a one-year deal.

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Moses Odubajo: Hull City full-back out for six months with knee injury

Hull City full-back Moses Odubajo is ruled out for up to six months with a knee ligament injury.

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Swansea City: Australian international Mark Birighitti moves to Liberty

Swansea sign Australia international goalkeeper Mark Birighitti on a free transfer.

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Joe Dodoo: Rangers boss Mark Warburton remains hopeful of signing striker

Rangers manager Mark Warburton remains hopeful of completing the signing of Leicester City forward Joe Dodoo.

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Champions League: Apoel Nicosia v The New Saints (Tue)

New Saints boss Craig Harrison says the pressure will be on Apoel Nicosia in the Champions League second qualifying round second leg.

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Will Grigg and Paul Pogba receive same number of votes in Uefa poll

Northern Ireland's Will Grigg receives as many votes as France midfielder Paul Pogba in Uefa's search for Europe’s best player.

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Ryan Shawcross: Stoke captain's latest back injury not serious, says Mark Bowen

Ryan Shawcross' latest back injury is unconnected to last season's issues, says Stoke assistant boss Mark Bowen.

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Alex Scott scores own goal for Arsenal Ladies against Chelsea Ladies

Arsenal Ladies defender Alex Scott scores on own goal passed Netherlands keeper Sari van Veenendaa during their 2-1 victory away to Chelsea Ladies.

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Leicester as hungry as ever - Schmeichel

Premier League champions Leicester City remain motivated and hungry for success, says goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.

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Chelsea: Antonio Conte wants to keep Juan Cuadrado

New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado is part of his plans at the club.

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Ragnar Klavan: Liverpool close in on Augsburg defender

Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Augsburg's Estonian central defender Ragnar Klavan for a fee of £4.2m.

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Paul Trollope: Cardiff boss to leave Wales role and be replaced by Kit Symons

Cardiff City boss Paul Trollope is set to leave Wales' coaching set-up and is expected to be replaced by the returning Kit Symons.

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Natasha Dowie joins Boston Breakers after leaving Doncaster Rovers Belles

England forward Natasha Dowie joins Boston Breakers in the US after leaving Doncaster Rovers Belles.

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Jon Parkin: Newport County sign former Cardiff City striker

Newport County sign former Cardiff City striker Jon Parkin on a one-year deal following his departure from Forest Green Rovers.

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Lewis Price: Rotherham sign keeper after Sheffield Wednesday exit

Rotherham sign goalkeeper Lewis Price on a two-year deal after his exit from Championship rivals Sheffield Wednesday.

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Ba suffers potentially career-ending broken leg

Striker Demba Ba suffers a potentially career-ending broken leg while playing in the Chinese Super League.

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Arsenal beat Chelsea in WSL despite 40-yard own goal

Danielle van de Donk's late winner dents Chelsea Ladies' title hopes and keeps Arsenal third in Women's Super League One.

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Birmingham beat Sunderland in WSL

Charlie Wellings' goal three minutes before the end of play helps Birmingham City Ladies beat Sunderland Ladies.

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Celtic v Lincoln Red Imps: 'No pressure' on visitors from Gibraltar

Lincoln Red Imps will not be fazed defending a 1-0 lead at Celtic Park in Champions League qualifying, says captain Roy Chipolina.

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Arjen Robben: Bayern Munich winger out for six weeks

Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben could miss the start of the season after being ruled out for six weeks.

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Director of non-league club found dead at stadium

The managing director of Oxford City Football Club is found dead at the team's ground.

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Celtic: Erik Sviatchenko 'fine' for Champions League qualifier

Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko should recover from a head knock to face Lincoln Red Imps on Wednesday.

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Liverpool and Notts County in WSL stalemate

Mid-table Liverpool Ladies and Notts County Ladies play out a drab Women's Super League One draw.

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Matt Jarvis: Norwich City winger out for up to three months

Championship side Norwich City could be without winger Matt Jarvis until October after he has knee ligament surgery.

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Celtic open new safe standing section in win over Wolfsburg

Celtic opened their new 2,600-capacity safe standing section in their friendly win over Wolfsburg in Glasgow.

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Clarkson scores twice in St Mirren win

David Clarkson scores twice as St Mirren win a five-goal thriller in the Scottish League Cup away at Livingston.

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Rangers open with win at Motherwell

Rangers go top of Scottish League Cup Group F with a victory away to Motherwell as Stranraer defeat Annan Athletic.

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Emanuele Giaccherini: Sunderland winger joins Napoli

Sunderland and Italy winger Emanuele Giaccherini joins Napoli on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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N'Golo Kante moves to Chelsea from champions Leicester

Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kante joins Chelsea for a fee believed to be in the region of £30m.

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Norwich City loan goalkeeper Remi Matthews to Hamilton Academical

Goalkeeper Remi Matthews signs a new Norwich City contract and is sent on a season-long loan to Hamilton Accies.

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Luke Shaw makes comeback in Jose Mourinho's first Manchester United game

Manchester United's Luke Shaw returns after a 10-month injury lay-off in Jose Mourinho's first game in charge of the club.

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Watford sign Colombian full-back Juan Camilo Zuniga on loan from Napoli

Watford sign Colombian full-back Juan Camilo Zuniga on a season-long loan from Napoli.

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Chelsea close to deal for Leicester's Kante - gossip

Pogba to join Man Utd for £105m after holiday, Kante on verge of Chelsea move, Van Gaal could become Belgium boss, plus more.

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Dundee United make history with shootout win

History was made in the Scottish League Cup with the first game being won on penalties after 90 minutes.

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Antonio Barragan: Middlesbrough sign Valencia defender

Middlesbrough make their sixth signing of the summer as Valencia right-back Antonio Barragan joins on a three-year deal.

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Wayne Rooney's agent Paul Stretford has non-league dream

The agent of England captain Wayne Rooney wants to help guide Cheshire League side Rylands into the Football League.

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Robbie Brady: Norwich City boss Alex Neil 'in no rush' to sell wide player

Norwich City boss Alex Neil says the Championship side are "in no rush" to sell winger Robbie Brady.

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Marc Wilmots leaves post as Belgium manager after Euro 2016 defeat

Belgium part company with manager Marc Wilmots, two weeks after his side's 3-1 defeat by Wales in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.

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Andriy Shevchenko: Ukraine appoint former AC Mlian and Chelsea striker as manager

Former AC Milan and Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko becomes the new manager of Ukraine, replacing Mykhaylo Fomenko.

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Neil Lennon: Touchline ban for Hibs boss following dismissal

Neil Lennon is given a one-match touchline suspension by Uefa after being sent to the stand against Brondby.

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Leicester City: Ranieri dreams of another trophy with Foxes

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says the Foxes' priority next season is to stay in the Premier League, but after that the club will "dream" of winning another trophy.

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Europa League: West Ham will make Olympic Stadium debut in Europa League

West Ham will host either Shakhtyor Soligorsk or NK Domzale in the third qualifying round of the Europa League when they play at the Olympic Stadium for the first time.

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Celtic could face Zalgiris or Astana in Champions League qualifier

Celtic will face Zalgiris Vilnius or Astana in the Champions League third qualifying round if they overcome Lincoln Red Imps.

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Stoke City close to signing Egypt winger Ramadan Sobhi

Stoke City's deal to sign teenage Egypt winger Ramadan Sobhi is "99 per cent" agreed, says chief executive Tony Scholes.

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Swansea City: Bafetimbi Gomis could join Marseille 'within days'

Swansea City coach Alan Curtis says striker Bafetimbi Gomis could complete his move to Marseille "within days".

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Tom Bradshaw: Barnsley sign Walsall & Wales striker on a three-year deal

Championship side Barnsley sign Wales striker Tom Bradshaw from Walsall for an undisclosed fee.

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Daughter's emotional Facebook post spares coach jail

Egypt's all-time leading scorer Hossam Hassan is spared a possible prison sentence after his daughter's emotional Facebook message.

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Jordon Ibe: Bournemouth sign Liverpool winger for club record £15m

Bournemouth sign Liverpool and England Under-21 winger Jordon Ibe on a four-year deal for a club record £15m.

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Patrick Kluivert: Paris St-Germain appoint ex-Netherlands striker as director of football

Paris St-Germain appoint former Netherlands striker Patrick Kluivert as their director of football.

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Burnley: Ben Mee signs new three year deal with Premier League side

Burnley defender Ben Mee signs a three-year contract with the newly promoted Premier League side.

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Callum O'Dowda: Bristol City sign Oxford United and Republic of Ireland winger

Bristol City sign Oxford United winger Callum O'Dowda for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.

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Middlesbrough captain Grant Leadbitter to miss start of Premier League season with injury

Middlesbrough captain Grant Leadbitter will miss the start of the Premier League season with a hernia problem, the club announces.

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Chelsea belong in Champions League - Antonio Conte

New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says the club "belong" in the Champions League, and says John Terry is an "important player", and will remain captain.

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino to be interviewed by ethics committee

Fifa president Gianni Infantino could face an investigation by the governing body's ethics committee over an alleged code of conduct breach.

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Chelsea: Antonio Conte wants to tailor Champions League quality side

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he is a "tailor" who will make the "best dress" for Chelsea to get them back into the Champions League.

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Luke Shorthouse: Nuneaton Town's 'Jamie Vardy' joins after fan tips off boss with letter

A non-league footballer has compared his rise up the divisions to Jamie Vardy - after a fan sent newspaper cuttings to his local team Nuneaton Town.

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Aberdeen v Ventspils

Niall McGinn may return to the Aberdeen side for their Europa League second qualifying round first leg against Ventspils.

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Birkirkara v Heart of Midlothian

Don Cowie is back in Hearts' squad for their Europa League second qualifying round first leg away to Birkirkara.

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Hibernian v Brondby

Grant Holt and Otso Virtanen could feature for Hibernian in their Europa League second qualifying round first leg against Brondby.

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Europa League: FK Vojvodina v Gap Connah's Quay

Preview of Thursday's Europa League second qualifying round first leg between FK Vojvodina and Gap Connah's Quay.

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Cliftonville v AEK Larnaka

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Cliftonville and AEK Larnaka.

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N'Golo Kante: Claudio Ranieri says Leicester midfielder has his future 'in his hands'

Claudio Ranieri says N'Golo Kante's future is "in his hands" after Leicester offer the Chelsea target a new deal.

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Bayern's Benatia has Juventus medical

Morocco defender Medhi Benatia is in Italy for a medical before a proposed move to Juventus from German side Bayern Munich.

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FA will get manager decision right - Gerrard

Steven Gerrard thinks the FA will "get it right" as Sam Allardyce returns to Sunderland and Hull say there has been no Steve Bruce contact.

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Andy Watson replaces Stuart McCall in Scotland coaching set-up

Andy Watson is added to the Scotland set-up to replace Stuart McCall as assistant to Gordon Strachan.

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Tim Cahill: Australian close to Melbourne City switch after leaving Hangzhou Greentown

Tim Cahill is reported to be close to a switch to Melbourne City after rejecting a new contract at Chinese club Hangzhou Greentown.

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Fifa rankings: Wales up 15 places to 11th as England drop to 13th

Wales jump 15 places to 11th in the new Fifa world rankings, as England and Northern Ireland drop following Euro 2016.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Manchester United striker could miss club's China tour

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is considering leaving Zlatan Ibrahimovic behind when they go on their trip to China.

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Imps invite namesakes to Lincoln after Celtic win

Lincoln City FC invites their Gibraltarian namesakes over to celebrate their shock victory over Celtic in a Champions League qualifier.

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Ex-Premier League striker to fight for national belt

Former Premier League striker Leon McKenzie is to fight for a national boxing title.

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Dallas Cowboys, Real Madrid and Man Utd in Forbes most valuable list

Premier League side Manchester United slip to fifth in Forbes' list of the world's most valuable sports teams.

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Jordan Cousins: QPR sign Charlton Athletic midfielder on three-year deal

Queens Park Rangers sign midfielder Jordan Cousins on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee from Charlton Athletic.

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Who is in the frame to fill vacant England manager position?

BBC Sport looks at six of the potential candidates to replace Roy Hodgson as the manager of England after a disastrous Euro 2016 campaign.

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Barcelona sign Lucas Digne from Paris St-Germain for £13.9m

Spanish champions Barcelona sign France full-back Lucas Digne from Paris St-Germain for £13.9m.

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Sam Allardyce: What would England look like under him?

Set-piece drills, yoga, long passing - what would England look like under Sam Allardyce?

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Sergi Canos: Liverpool winger joins Norwich City on four-year deal

Norwich City sign Spain Under-19 winger Sergi Canos from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee, believed to be about £2.5m.

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No embarrassment in Lincoln Red Imps loss - Brendan Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says there is 'no embarrassment' at losing to Lincoln Red Imps in Champions League qualifying.

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Liverpool: Martin Skrtel completes medical ahead of Fenerbahce move

Turkish club Fenerbahce announce Liverpool's Martin Skrtel has completed a medical ahead of a move to the club.

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Peter Coates: Stoke City chairman targeting signings now Euro 2016 is over

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates hopes the club can start making signings now Euro 2016 has finished.

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Big Sam? Jurgen? Ron? Who would your next England manager be...

Which of the contenders for the England manager's job would make you happiest...

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Mario Balotelli: Liverpool striker needs new club, says Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp tells striker Mario Balotelli to find a new club, after his loan spell at AC Milan last season.

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Sam Allardyce: Sunderland boss in England talks, says club

Sunderland reveal they have given the FA permission to speak to Black Cats boss Sam Allardyce about the position of England manager.

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Eniola Aluko on why winter move is good for WSL and being a men's football pundit

In her latest column, Chelsea Ladies forward Eniola Aluko welcomes a winter move for the WSL and explains why women can talk men's football.

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Adebayo Akinfenwa: Wycombe Wanderers striker sent off on debut

Adebayo Akinfenwa is sent off on his Wycombe Wanderers debut in a pre-season friendly against Le Havre on Tuesday.

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Premier League's lower-profile signings - who will shine & who will flop?

We know all about Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sadio Mane, but what about the lower-profile signings? Who looks set to shine and who might flop?

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'No embarrassment' for Celtic in Gibraltar defeat - Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says he's not embarrassed despite a 1-0 loss in Gibraltar in the Champions League qualifiers.

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Nick Powell: Wigan sign former Man Utd midfielder on three-year deal

Championship side Wigan Athletic sign midfielder Nick Powell, who left Manchester United in June, on a three-year contract.

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Celtic lose to semi-pro side from Gibraltar in Champions League

Lee Casciaro's goal condemns Celtic to an embarrassing defeat in the Champions League second qualifying round.

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Ashley Fletcher: England Under-20 striker joins West Ham from Man Utd

West Ham have signed England Under-20 international striker Ashley Fletcher from Manchester United.

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Gonzalo Higuain: 'Arsenal target' valued at £80m by Napoli

Arsenal must pay Napoli £80m to sign striker Gonzalo Higuain, says a source close to the Italian club.

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The odd bunch: Meet six candidates for the England job

From Sam Allardyce to Glenn Hoddle and Arsene Wenger to Eddie Howe, we profile six of the men linked with the England job.

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Samuel Umtiti: Barcelona sign France defender from Lyon

Barcelona complete the signing of France centre-back Samuel Umtiti from Lyon for £21m on a five-year deal.

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Willian: Chelsea midfielder signs new four-year contract

Chelsea midfielder Willian signs a new four-year deal with the Premier League side.

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Crusaders face tough Copenhagen test

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Crusaders and FC Copenhagen.

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Ryan Bertrand: Southampton and England defender signs new five-year deal

Southampton and England defender Ryan Bertrand signs a new five-year contract with the Premier League club.

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Women's Super League to switch to winter season in 2017

The Women's Super League is to move from a summer season to a winter season in 2017, the Football Association announces.

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The New Saints expect tough European tie

New Saints boss Craig Harrison is braced for a tough test against Apoel Nicosia in the Champions League second qualifying round.

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Everton: Howard Kendall and Sir Philip Carter have stands named in their honour

Everton are to rename two of Goodison Park's stands in honour of club icons Howard Kendall and Sir Philip Carter.

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Henry leaves Arsenal after rejecting U18 role

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry leaves the club after rejecting the opportunity to coach their under-18 side.

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Footballer Adam Johnson refused bid to appeal against child sex offence conviction

Ex-England footballer Adam Johnson is refused permission to appeal against his conviction for sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.

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Sir Geoff Hurst's 1966 England World Cup final shirt to be auctioned

The shirt worn by Sir Geoff Hurst in England's 1966 World Cup victory is expected to fetch up to £500,000 at auction later.

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Carlos Bacca: West Ham in talks with AC Milan

West Ham are in negotiations with Italian giants AC Milan over the transfer of Colombia striker Carlos Bacca.

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Highlights, goals and fun from the final of the 2016 European Championship in France.

Catch up with all the goals, match highlights and fun moments as Portugal stun hosts France to win Euro 2016.

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Euro 2016: Jubilant fans cheer winning Portuguese team

Thousands of fans line the streets of the Portuguese capital Lisbon to greet their returning football heroes, who beat France one-nil i the Euro 2016 final.

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'Euro 2016 - unspectacular matches but spectacular fans'

Euro 2016 will not be remembered with huge affection by many other than Portugal and Wales, says BBC Sport's Phil McNulty.

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Rangers: Mark Warburton agrees contract extension

Manager Mark Warburton and assistant David Weir agree contract extensions with Rangers until summer 2019.

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Why Africa boycotted the 1966 World Cup

The BBC's Piers Edwards explains the little-known story behind the African boycott to the 1966 World Cup, the only World Cup in history to have been snubbed by an entire continent.

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Vincent Janssen: Tottenham set to sign Netherlands striker

Tottenham are set to complete the £17m signing of Netherlands striker Vincent Janssen from AZ Alkmaar this week.

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Champions League: Celtic losing to Lincoln 'would be biggest-ever shock'

Lincoln Red Imps' Roy Chipolina thinks beating Celtic would be the biggest surprise in European football history.

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Wales boss Chris Coleman could be tempted by top jobs - Iwan Roberts

Wales manager Chris Coleman would find it very difficult to turn down a Premier League job, says his former international team-mate Iwan Roberts.

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Hal Robson-Kanu: Hull City confirm interest in Wales striker

Hull City manager Steve Bruce says he wants to sign Wales' Euro 2016 hero and free agent Hal Robson-Kanu.

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Just 298 tune out during Iceland match - Euro 2016 stats

From the 298 Icelandic TV viewers who tuned out to the 2bn across the world who tuned in, BBC Sport digs out the Euro 2016 facts.

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Aidy Boothroyd: England senior team's future 'not bleak'

It is not all "doom and gloom" for the future of the England senior team, says under-19s coach Aidy Boothroyd.

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Sam Allardyce: No contact over England job from FA

Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce is yet to be contacted by the FA about succeeding Roy Hodgson as England boss.

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West Ham sign Besiktas winger Tore on loan

West Ham sign Besiktas winger Gokhan Tore on a one-year loan deal.

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Paul Pogba: No rush on Juventus and France midfielder's future - agent

Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola says "we have all the time to listen" to offers for the Juventus and France midfielder.

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Man City pass up Football League Trophy invitation

Manchester City are the first Premier League club to turn down an invite to play in the 2016-17 Football League Trophy.

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Pelle leaves Southampton in £12m China move

Southampton's Italy international striker Graziano Pelle joins Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng for £12m.

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Hull's Bruce & McGregor have 'severe injuries'

Hull City pair Alex Bruce and Allan McGregor are ruled out for between four and six months with "severe injuries".

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Jeff Hendrick: Derby County reject Burnley bid for midfielder

Derby County reject a £3m bid for midfielder Jeff Hendrick from Burnley, BBC Radio Derby understands.

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Euro 2016: Your team of the tournament revealed

A French core, a heavy Wales presence and Ronaldo up front - your Euro 2016 team of the tournament.

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Portuguese boy hugs crying French fan

A young Portuguese boy consoles a French fan after Portugal beat France 1-0 in the Euro 2016 final.

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Bayern's Hojbjerg to have Southampton medical

Bayern Munich midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is to have a medical at Southampton on Monday.

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Euro 2016: Who are the top scorers in European Championship history?

BBC Sport looks at the top scorers in the history of the European Championship, with Cristiano Ronaldo level with Michel Platini on 9 goals.

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Which pundit won BBC Predictor league - and where did you finish?

More than 380,000 people took part in our Euro 2016 Predictor game, but who came out on top?

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Euro 2016: Ferdinand, Henry & Shearer on lack of quality at tournament

BBC pundits Rio Ferdinand, Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer all bemoan the lack of quality at Euro 2016.

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Euro 2016: How Portugal & France players rated in final

Who was the "chief reason" for Portugal's victory and who provided an "all-action display" for France? Euro 2016 final player ratings.

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Allardyce to be interviewed for England job - Gossip

Sam Allardyce to be interviewed for England job, Man Utd to step up £100m Paul Pogba chase, Gareth Bale tweets Cristiano Ronaldo support, plus more.

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Euro 2016: Re-live the highs and lows of the European Championship

BBC Sport's Dan Walker takes us through the highs and lows of Euro 2016 in France.

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Euro 2016 final: We've thrown away great chance - Didier Deschamps

France wasted a "great chance" to claim a third European Championship title by losing to Portugal, says boss Didier Deschamps.

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Portugal Euro 2016 win was for Cristiano Ronaldo - Pepe

Portugal won the Euro 2016 final against hosts France for the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, says defender Pepe.

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Euro 2016: Wales' Hal Robson-Kanu wins goal of the tournament

Hal Robson-Kanu's Cruyff turn and cool finish for Wales against Belgium is voted the best goal of Euro 2016.

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Euro 2016 final: Eder scores extra-time winner for Portugal

Portugal striker Eder comes of the bench to score the winning goal against France in the 109th minute of the Euro 2016 final in Paris.

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Euro 2016: Portugal 1-0 France highlights

Portugal win the Euro 2016 after overcoming the loss of captain Cristiano Ronaldo to injury to beat tournament hosts France 1-0 in extra-time.

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Cristiano Ronaldo in tears as Euro 2016 final ended by knee injury

A tearful Cristiano Ronaldo is stretchered off after 24 minutes of the Euro 2016 final after the Portugal captain suffers a knee injury in a tackle by France's Dimitri Payet.

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Euro 2016 final: Moths take over Stade de France

Moths invade the Stade de France ahead of kick-off in the Euro 2016 final between France and Portugal.

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Euro 2016: Vote for your goal of the tournament

Vote for your favourite goal of Euro 2016 as selected by Match of the Day, including Hal Robson-Kanu's Cruyff turn and cool finish for Wales against Belgium.

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Nobbs helps Arsenal beat Notts County

Arsenal Ladies winger Jordan Nobbs scores one and sets up the other to help her side defeat Notts County Ladies.

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Euro 2016: Portugal's route to the final against France

Watch Portugal's run to the final that has seen Cristiano Ronaldo's men win only one game in 90 minutes, but progress unbeaten through their six fixtures.

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Adebayo Akinfenwa: 'The Beast' joins Wycombe Wanderers

Iconic striker Adebayo Akinfenwa - also known as 'The Beast' - joins Wycombe Wanderers on a one-year contract.

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Blackpool's Doyle to join Bradford... for £1

Blackpool club captain Colin Doyle looks set to move to Bradford as his release fee of just £1 is triggered.

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Aaron Tshibola: Aston Villa sign midfielder from Reading in four-year deal

Aston Villa sign 21-year-old Reading midfielder Aaron Tshibola on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

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Fran Carles: Captain of Spanish third division club dies after gym accident

Fran Carles, the captain of Spanish third division club Linares Deportivo, dies after an accident in a hotel gym.

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NWSL sides Western New York Flash & Seattle meet on skinny Frontier Field pitch

A top-tier fixture in the US women's football league is played on a very narrow pitch, prompting a league apology.

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Glasgow prepares for the Homeless World Cup

Glasgow is preparing to host the 2016 Homeless World Cup.

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Video quiz: How closely have you watched Euro 2016?

Watch the clips, answer the questions and find out how much attention you have been paying to Euro 2016.

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Euro 2016: Funniest moments from the fans, the players and Match of the Day

BBC Sport looks back at the funniest moments of Euro 2016, from cheeky ball boys to even cheekier pundits and that penalty from Italy's Simone Zaza.

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Euro 2016: France team have united country - Thierry Henry

The France team has brought the country together at Euro 2016 and made the nation proud, says their former striker Thierry Henry.

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Euro 2016 final: Portugal v France - Lawro's prediction

BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson on who will win Sunday's Euro 2016 final between France and Portugal.

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Wales must take Euro 2016 success into World Cup qualifying, say players

Wales' players want Euro 2016 to be the beginning of their journey at major tournaments, as they target a place at the 2018 World Cup.

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Women's Super League One: Liverpool Ladies ensure Reading remain winless

First-half goals from Natasha Harding and Laura Coombs hand Liverpool a 2-0 victory against winless Reading in WSL 1.

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Women's Super League One: Sunderland rout leaves Doncaster rock bottom

Sunderland complete a comprehensive 4-0 victory against bottom-of-the-table Doncaster Rovers Belles in WSL 1.

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Euro 2016: Thierry Henry praises French unity

World Cup and European Championship winner Thierry Henry praises the unity of the French side as they prepare for Sunday's Euro 2016 final against Portugal in Paris.

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Stiliyan Petrov: Former captain plays first Aston Villa game in four years

Stiliyan Petrov makes his first Aston Villa appearance in more than four years after recovering from cancer.

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Lionel Messi: Barcelona ask fans to support forward after he was found guilty of tax fraud

Barcelona set up a campaign in support of Lionel Messi after the forward was found guilty of tax fraud.

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Blackpool: Owen Oyston confirms club 'not for sale' in rare public appearance

Blackpool owner Owen Oyston says the club is "not for sale" during a rare public meeting with supporters.

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Euro 2016: Fans' versions of Ronaldo tantrum, Ledley dance and more

Fans at Euro 2016 recreate some of the tournament's most memorable moments, including Zaza's penalty-miss, Ronaldo's tantrum and Joe Ledley's infamous dance.

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Euro 2016: FAW warned by Uefa after Wales players celebrate with families on pitch

The Football Association of Wales is warned by Uefa after Wales players celebrated with their children on the pitch at Euro 2016.

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Portugal v France - team news & preview

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's European Championship final between Portugal and France.

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Portugal v France: Euro 2016 has helped French after attacks - Hugo Lloris

Hosts France face Portugal in the Euro 2016 final, with their captain saying the tournament has brought people together after the Paris attacks.

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'Great moments, but not a great tournament'

Euro 2016 will be remembered for late goals, Wales, Iceland and Griezmann, says BBC commentator John Motson.

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Papiss Cisse: Striker leaves Newcastle for Shandong Luneng

Striker Papiss Cisse leaves Newcastle United after signing for Shandong Luneng in the Chinese Super League.

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Stephen Robinson: Oldham appoint Northern Ireland assistant as new manager

Northern Ireland assistant manager Stephen Robinson leaves his position to become manager at Oldham Athletic.

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Man Utd: Paul Pogba move from Juventus 'not out of starting blocks'

Manchester United are interested in signing Paul Pogba but no deal is imminent for the France midfielder.

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Transfer spending tops £300m in first week of window

Premier League clubs have already spent an estimated £300m in the first week of the summer transfer window.

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Euro 2016: Antoine Griezmann's six goals for France

Watch Antoine Griezmann's six goals for France at Euro 2016 after the Atletico Madrid forward's double against Germany fired the hosts into Sunday's final.

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Euro 2016: Ronaldo will relish taking on all of France - Rio Ferdinand

Cristiano Ronaldo has reinvented himself as a player and is ready for his big moment for Portugal in the final of Euro 2016, says Rio Ferdinand.

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Drawing 800 Panini football stickers - badly

Alex and Sian Pratchett want to draw 800 Panini football stickers before Sunday's final but aren't very good at drawing.

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Chris Coleman says 2018 World Cup campaign will be his last as Wales boss

Wales manager Chris Coleman is not expecting to remain in the job after their 2018 World Cup campaign.

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Euro 2016: Welcome home - Wales' Manic day

The Wales football team are home and are given a heroes' welcome by thousands of fans on the streets of the Welsh capital and later at an event at the Cardiff City Stadium with Manic Street Preachers.

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'Man City want to complete Sane deal'

Man City push forward with Leroy Sane signing, Spanish league's worry over Lionel Messi future, plus more.

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Lewis Cook: Bournemouth complete signing of Leeds United midfielder

Bournemouth complete the signing of England Under-19 midfielder Lewis Cook from Leeds United for an undisclosed fee.

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Liverpool's Sakho has doping case dismissed

Uefa dismisses a doping case against Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho.

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Euro 2016: Wales homecoming 'very special', says Gareth Bale

Wales star Gareth Bale describes his side's Euro 2016 homecoming as 'very special' as thousands of Welsh fans welcome their heroes home.

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Neymar transfer fraud case dismissed by Madrid court

A Spanish court dismisses a fraud and corruption case against Brazilian football superstar Neymar and his father, launched following his transfer to Barcelona.

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Nottingham Forest: City Ground capacity reduced to zero by local council

The capacity of Nottingham Forest's City Ground is reduced to zero, 29 days before the new season starts.

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Swansea City: Striker Bafetimbi Gomis in talks over move to Marseille

Swansea City striker Bafetimbi Gomis is in talks over a return to French football with Ligue 1 side Marseille.

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Wales' magical Euro 2016 journey

Wales have returned home after their Euro 2016 adventure came to an end in France . . . but what memories they have given us.

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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss 'here to prove himself' in Premier League

Pep Guardiola says he is "here to prove himself" as he holds his first news conference since becoming Manchester City boss.

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Ahmed Musa: Leicester City sign forward for club-record £16m fee

Leicester City sign Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa from CSKA Moscow on a four-year contract for a club-record fee of around £16m.

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Liverpool City Council to spend £4m on Everton complex

Liverpool City Council agrees to spend £4m on improvements to Everton's Finch Farm training ground.

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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City can play 'beautiful football' in Premier League

New Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he came to England to prove it is possible to play beautiful football in the Premier League.

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Petr Cech: Arsenal goalkeeper retires from Czech Republic duty

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech announces his retirement from international football with the Czech Republic.

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Fifa scandal: Sepp Blatter CAS appeal date set for 25 August

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter's appeal against a six-year ban from football is to be heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport on 25 August.

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Newcastle sign Atletico Madrid full-back Gamez

Championship side Newcastle United sign full-back Jesus Gamez from Atletico Madrid on a two-year deal.

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Lazio: Marcelo Bielsa quits as coach of Serie A side after two days

Former Argentina boss Marcelo Bielsa quits as Lazio coach just two days after taking charge of the Serie A club.

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager signs 'long-term' contract extension

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp signs a "long-term" contract extension to stay at the Merseyside club.

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Yeovil Town's Nathan Smith: The footballer who spent his close season meditating

Yeovil Town left-back Nathan Smith tells BBC Sport why he spent 10 days of his close season meditating in India.

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Highlights, goals and fun from the second semi-final of the European Championship.

Catch up with all the goals, match highlights, fun moments and more from the second semi final of the 2016 Uefa European Championship in France.

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Euro 2016: Mark Clattenburg to referee Portugal-France final

Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg is to take charge of Sunday's Euro 2016 final between France and Portugal.

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Euro 2016: France boss Didier Deschamps says final is lifting nation

Hosts France reaching the Euro 2016 final is helping to bring back a feelgood factor in the country, says boss Didier Deschamps.

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Gossip: Man Utd begin Pogba negotiations

Man Utd begin negotiations for Paul Pogba return, Wenger targets Draxler, Klopp hopes for reunion with Dortmund winger, plus more.

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Glenavon beaten 6-0 in Europa League match

Glenavon lose 6-0 at home to KR Reykjavik in the first qualifying round of the Europa League - 8-1 on aggregate.

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FA wants England manager to build strong identity, not short-term fix

The FA wants England's new manager to build a strong team identity rather than provide a short-term fix.

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Euro 2016: Wales football team have bright future - Saunders

From keeping Chris Coleman to looking for the next generation of stars, ex-Wales striker Dean Saunders explains what comes after Euro 2016.

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Euro 2016: Germany 2-0 France highlights

Watch highlights as hosts France make it through to the final of Euro 2016 after beating Germany 2-0 courtesy of an Antoine Griezmann double.

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Euro 2016: Griezmann puts France 2-0 up after Neuer mistake

Antoine Griezmann pounces on an error by Germany keeper Manuel Neuer to scored his and France's second goal of their Euro 2016 semi-final.

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Aberdeen squeeze through despite defeat

Aberdeen limp into the second qualifying round of the Europa League 3-2 on aggregate after a 1-0 defeat by Fola Esch.

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Euro 2016: Griezmann's penalty for France stuns Germany

Antoine Griezmann's penalty gives France the lead against a dominant Germany in their Euro 2016 semi-final, following a handball by Bastian Schweinsteiger.

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Euro 2016: Wales players perform the haka

Following their Euro 2016 exit to Portugal, Wales players, including goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, perform their version of the haka.

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How the Red Wall raised Wales' history boys to new heights

Wales' approachable players formed a rapport with their adoring support that defined their Euro 2016 adventure - can the combination carry them to more success?

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Euro 2016: Who would you pick in your team of the tournament?

Euro 2016 is almost over - but who have been the best players? Pick your preferred starting XI with our team selector.

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Leeds United sign £3m Roofe and Grimes

Championship side Leeds sign Oxford United forward Kemar Roofe and bring in Swansea midfielder Matt Grimes on loan.

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Clarence Seedorf: Former Milan boss named coach at Chinese side Shenzhen FC

Former AC Milan boss and Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf has been named head coach at Chinese second-tier club Shenzhen FC.

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Martin Skrtel: Fenerbahce in talks with Liverpool over Slovakia defender

Fenerbahce confirm the club are in talks with Liverpool over the transfer of Slovakia defender Martin Skrtel.

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Bournemouth's £15m Ibe bid accepted by Liverpool

Liverpool accept a club record £15m offer from Bournemouth for England Under-21 winger Jordon Ibe.

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Manchester City sign first esports player

Manchester City Football Club sign a new recruit - but one who will never actually set foot on the pitch.

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Highlights, goals and fun from the first semi-final of the European Championship.

Catch up with all the goals, match highlights and fun moments as Portugal end Wales' Euro 2016 hopes by beating them 2-0 in the semi-final.

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Euro 2016: Who are the top scorers in European Championship history?

BBC Sport looks at the top scorers in the history of the European Championship, as Cristiano Ronaldo moves level with Michel Platini after his goal against Wales.

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Euro 2016: Wales lose semi-final but are still winners

Despite their Euro 2016 exit, Wales have a lot of reasons to feel like winners this summer. BBC Sport looks at 10 reasons why.

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Euro 2016: Cheeky mascot gets Ronaldo selfie

A cheeky mascot gets a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo prior to Portugal's Euro 2016 semi-final with Wales.

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Euro 2016: Wales could have won semi-final - Dean Saunders

BBC Sport pundit Dean Saunders says Wales were not "run all over" in their 2-0 Euro 2016 semi-final defeat by Portugal and could have won the game.

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Euro 2016: Gareth Bale & Joe Allen react to Wales's semi-final defeat

Gareth Bale says Wales' Euro 2016 run has been an "amazing journey" after it was ended with a 2-0 semi-final defeat to Portugal.

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Euro 2016: Gareth Bale says Wales have no regrets over elimination

Gareth Bale insists Wales can have no regrets after being defeated 2-0 by Portugal in the Euro 2016 semi final.

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Euro 2016: Wales boss Chris Coleman 'immensely proud' despite exit

Wales manager Chris Coleman says he is "immensely proud" of his team, but admits his side's 2-0 Euro 2016 semi-final defeat to Portugal "hurts".

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Euro 2016: Deschamps' dilemma - go at Germany, or play it safe?

Where Griezmann should play, why Kante must return and the importance of Giroud - MOTD pundit Danny Murphy looks at what France must do against Germany.

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool owners want to offer manager new deal

Liverpool's owners approach manager Jurgen Klopp about extending his contract at the Anfield club.

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Germany v France - preview and team news

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's European Championship game between Germany and France

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Semi-final highlights: Portugal v Wales

Highlights of the first Euro 2016 semi-final between Portugal and Wales in Lyon.

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Euros 2016: Cristiano Ronaldo powerful header against Wales

Cristiano Ronaldo equals Michel Platini's record of nine goals at the European Championship finals with a powerful header against Wales in the Euro 2016 semi-final.

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Wales lose in Euro 2016 semi-final: How their players rated against Portugal

Who buzzed around with intent and whose influence waned in the second half? Wales player ratings from Portugal Euro 2016 defeat.

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Euro 2016: Portugal 2-0 Wales highlights

Watch highlights as Wales are beaten 2-0 by Portugal in their Euro 2016 semi-final in Lyon, courtesy of goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani.

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Rob Green: Leeds United sign former England goalkeeper

Championship side Leeds United sign former England goalkeeper Rob Green on a one-year deal.

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Wales' Euro 2016 dream ended by Portugal

Wales' historic Euro 2016 run comes to an end at the semi-final stage as Cristiano Ronaldo guides Portugal to the final.

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Messi to appeal against tax fraud verdict

Argentina and Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi will appeal against Spain's court decision to sentence him to 21 months in jail for tax fraud.

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France must believe against Germany - Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps says his side "have to believe" they can end their 58-year wait for a competitive win over Germany.

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Victor Valdes: Middlesbrough deal for ex-Man Utd keeper close

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes is due at Middlesbrough on Thursday to have a medical and discuss personal terms.

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Manchester United sign midfielder from Borussia Dortmund

Manchester United confirm the signing of midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Borussia Dortmund.

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Infonet v Heart of Midlothian - Europa League preview

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Europa League game between Infonet and Heart of Midlothian.

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Marcelo Bielsa: Lazio appoint Argentine as new manager

Serie A side Lazio appoint former Argentina, Marseille and Athletic Bilbao boss Marcelo Bielsa as their new manager.

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Relegated York start against Maidstone

Relegated York will face promoted Maidstone United on the opening day of the 2016-17 National League season.

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Top-flight academies confirmed for EFL Trophy

The format of the EFL Trophy, which will include 16 Premier League Category One academy sides, is confirmed.

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Mamadou Sakho: Liverpool defender set for drug ban hearing

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho will plead his case against a ban for a failed drugs test to Uefa on Thursday.

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Russia players Pavel Mamaev and Aleksandr Kokorin punished for Monaco party

Two Russia players are punished by their clubs after video emerges of them at a party in Monaco following the team's Euro 2016 exit.

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Lionel Messi 'given 21-month jail term' in Spain

Argentina and Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi is sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud, Spanish media say.

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West Brom: Matt Phillips joins from QPR on four-year deal

Former Wycombe, Blackpool and Sheffield United midfielder Matt Phillips becomes West Brom's first summer signing.

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Euro 2016: All of Wales' goals from their campaign so far

Watch all of the goals from Wales' Euro 2016 campaign so far as they bid to become the first British team to make a major final since 1966.

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Oldham Athletic: Motherwell and NI assistant Stephen Robinson set for Latics job

Motherwell and Northern Ireland assistant manager Stephen Robinson is in line to be appointed as the new Oldham Athletic boss.

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Fifa World Cup tickets breach $1,000 for first time

Fifa World Cup ticket prices for the 2018 final in Moscow breach the $1,000 mark for the first time.

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Cheryl Foster: Former Wales player turned Fifa referee has lifelong passion for football

Cheryl Foster tells Get Inspired about her journey from being a record-breaking player for Wales to a Fifa-listed referee.

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How Wales can beat Portugal and reach final

Fine margins and a bit of genius - ex-Wales striker Dean Saunders on where Wednesday's Euro 2016 semi-final will be decided.

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Berlusconi: AC Milan sold to Chinese consortium

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi says he has sold football club AC Milan to a Chinese consortium.

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Euro 2016: Wales set for historic semi-final with Portugal

Wales are preparing for the biggest game in their history on Wednesday when they play Portugal for a place in the Euro 2016 final.

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Everton interested in Schmeichel - Gossip

Everton interested in Schmeichel, Sampdoria want Balotelli, Chelsea have £40m bid for Gomes turned down, plus more.

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Euro 2016: Wales boss Chris Coleman 'shaped by tough times'

A playing career ended by a car crash, managerial failure at club level and a poor start with Wales - how tough times shaped Chris Coleman.

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Euro 2016: Portugal's Pepe does not daunt Wales' Hal Robson-Kanu

Wales' Hal Robson-Kanu says playing against Portugal enforcer Pepe in the semi-finals of Euro 2016 does not daunt him.

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Gerardo Martino quits as Argentina head coach amid upheaval at governing body

Gerardo Martino steps down as Argentina head coach after the country's Copa America final penalty shootout defeat by Chile in June.

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Euro 2016: Gareth Bale v Cristiano Ronaldo

BBC Sport compares the form of Wales' Gareth Bale and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo as the Real Madrid team-mates prepare to come face-to-face in Wednesday's Euro 2016 semi-final.

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Euro 2016: New 24-team format 'very positive' - tournament director

Euro 2016 tournament director Martin Kallen believes the decision to expand the competition to 24 teams has been "very positive".

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Euro 2016: Sir Alex Ferguson says Wales' progress is fantastic

Ex-Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson praises Wales' performance at Euro 2016 and says they can beat Portugal on Wednesday.

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Newmarket footballer loses legs in hit-and-run

A footballer who went to help a friend in a broken-down car has both his legs amputated after a hit-and-run driver crashed into their vehicles.

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Euro 2016: More to come from Wales after Portugal game says Chris Coleman

Chris Coleman believes there is more to come from Wales whatever the result of their Euro 2016 semi-final against Portugal.

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Gareth Bale v Cristiano Ronaldo: Which of Euro 2016 rivals has the edge?

As Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo go head to head at Euro 2016, BBC Sport compares their tournament and careers to date.

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Jerome Valcke: Sacked Fifa general-secretary's football ban cut to 10 years

Former Fifa secretary-general Jerome Valcke's ban from all football-related activity is cut from 12 to 10 years by a Fifa appeal panel.

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Euro 2016: Would Wales' Chris Coleman manage Belgium?

The day before his team faces Portugal in the semi-final of Euro 2016, Wales manager Chris Coleman is asked if he would like to manage Belgium.

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James Tomkins: Crystal Palace sign West Ham defender for £10m

Crystal Palace sign 27-year-old defender James Tomkins from West Ham United for £10m on a five-year deal.

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Euro 2016: Lawro's predictions - semi-finals

BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson gives his predictions for the semi-final matches at Euro 2016.

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Nani: Valencia sign former Man Utd winger on three-year deal

Nani, who won four Premier League titles at Manchester United, joins Valencia from Turkish club Fenerbahce on a three-year deal.

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Hadi Sacko: Leeds United sign Sporting Lisbon forward on loan

Championship side Leeds United sign versatile Sporting Lisbon forward Hadi Sacko on a season-long loan deal.

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Aaron Cresswell: West Ham left-back signs one-year contract extension to 2021

West Ham left-back Aaron Cresswell signs a new deal with West Ham, extending his current contract to 2021.

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Former captain Coloccini leaves Newcastle

Former Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini leaves the Magpies after his contract is terminated by mutual consent.

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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho talks transfers, Guardiola, Giggs & Rooney

Watch the best bits from Jose Mourinho's first news conference as Manchester United manager, where he discusses transfer targets, Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and new Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

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'No kids on pitch' Euro 2016 Wales players told

Wales players are asked not to bring their children onto the pitch after Euro 2016 matches finish because it is "not a safe place".

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Remembering Doc: A father's tribute to football's lost genius

Strabane man Jimmy Doherty talks of his pride at the belated recognition for his son, Adrian, a member of Manchester United's class of '92.

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Jose Mourinho: New Man Utd boss ready for challenges ahead

Jose Mourinho says he is ready for the challenge of managing Manchester United, telling reporters: "I am where I want to be,"

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Euro 2016: Iceland heroes clap with thousands of fans in Reykjavik

The Iceland football team are welcomed home by tens of thousands of the country's population in Reykjavik, with their signature hand clap, after their 5-2 quarter-final defeat by hosts France at Euro 2016.

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