Gossip: Arsenal offer Wilshere improved deal

Arsenal improve Wilshere contract offer, Schalke banish Liverpool target Meyer, Real Madrid president wants Bale to stay, plus more.

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Tottenham 2-0 Watford: Javi Gracia says Hornets need to take their chances

Javi Gracia says his Watford side - beaten 2-0 at Tottenham - must take their chances to end a run of seven Premier League games without a win.

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FA Youth Cup: Chelsea beat Arsenal to secure fifth straight title

Chelsea win the FA Youth Cup for the fifth year in a row, thrashing Arsenal 4-0 to complete a 7-1 aggregate victory in the final.

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Tottenham 2-0 Watford: Mauricio Pochettino pleased with 'massive' three points for Spurs

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino says it was "massive" for his team to get three points as they ended a sequence of three games without a win in all competitions by beating Watford 2-0 at Wembley.

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Wembley sale would 'provide the support' for a World Cup bid, says Khan

Purchasing Wembley takeover will "provide the support" for a World Cup bid, says potential new owner Shahid Khan.

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Steven Gerrard: Liverpool legend could change Rangers' fortunes'- Charlie Adam

Steven Gerrard could be the man to help Rangers challenge Celtic, believes former Liverpool team-mate Charlie Adam.

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Spurs claim scrappy win over Watford

Tottenham move closer to qualifying for next season's Champions League with a routine win over Watford at Wembley Stadium.

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Ellis Short: Outgoing Sunderland owner gives club 'clean sheet' - his tenure in numbers

Has Ellis Short left Sunderland with a "clean sheet" despite his troubled reign as owner of the relegated Black Cats?

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Mayors of Rome and Liverpool call for 'violence-free evening'

The mayors of Liverpool and Rome call for a "violence-free evening" at Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg.

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Liverpool's Mane may be fit for Roma second leg

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Roma and Liverpool.

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England not going to World Cup 'to come back in group stages' - FA's Ashworth

FA technical director Dan Ashworth says England are not going to this year's World Cup to come back after the group stages.

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Wembley: Shahid Khan says 'if you love English football, you want this to go ahead'

Fulham's billionaire owner Shahid Khan says those who love English football will want his proposed £1bn purchase of Wembley Stadium to go through.

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Newcastle's Slimani charged with violent conduct

Newcastle's on-loan forward Islam Slimani is charged with violent conduct after an off-the-ball incident during their defeat by West Brom.

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Some EFL clubs want to stop match programmes for every game

The tradition of a matchday football programmes is under threat in the EFL due to spiralling costs and a reduction in sales.

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FA technical director Dan Ashworth: Can England win the World Cup?

The Football Association's technical director Dan Ashworth outlines England's expectations for the 2018 World Cup.

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Watch: White hits hat-trick against Arsenal & other great WSL goals

Watch the best action from Women's Super League 1, including Ellen White's hat-trick for Birmingham City Ladies' 3-0 win over Arsenal.

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Kevin Davies: Southport sack manager after six months in charge

Southport boss Kevin Davies is sacked six months after taking his first job in management at the non-league club.

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Burnley fans' booing of Bong 'unacceptable' - FA

The Football Association says the Burnley supporters' booing of Brighton defender Gaetan Bong during Saturday's Premier League game was "unacceptable".

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Sean Cox: Medics aim to revive Liverpool fan from coma

Sean Cox has been in an induced coma since being attacked before a match on Tuesday.

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Eredivisie: Player 'books' referee for diving during Vitesse Arnhem v FC Twente

Vitesse Arnhem winger Navarone Foor cheekily shows a yellow card to the referee for 'diving' during his side's 5-0 win over FC Twente in the Dutch Eredivisie.

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The Royal Dyche: Burnley boss has pub named after him

Burnley pub changes name to 'The Royal Dyche' after Clarets all-but secure European football for next season.

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Rangers' Murty 'thrown to the garbage' - Rodgers

Rangers counterpart Graeme Murty has been treated with discourtesy amid speculation over Steven Gerrard, says Celtic's Brendan Rodgers.

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Gareth Bale at Real Madrid: Does Wales star have a future with Spanish giants?

Will Gareth Bale be leaving Real Madrid this summer and if so who could sign him? BBC Sport Wales looks at the statistics and speaks to the experts.

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Injured Bayern winger Robben to miss semi-final at Real Madrid

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

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'I don't think my mum was a tout' - mystery over unused Euro 96 tickets

The tickets for all 31 matches at Euro 96 had a face value of £1,680 - but were never used.

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Highlights: Celtic 5-0 Rangers

Celtic sweep aside Old Firm rivals Rangers to clinch their seventh consecutive title. (UK only)

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Celtic's Mikael Lustig pinches a police officer's hat against Rangers

Watch the moment Celtic's Mikael Lustig pinched a police officer's hat during his side's 5-0 victory over Rangers at Celtic Park.

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'Barnes experience at Celtic a warning for Gerrard'

Former Scotland winger Pat Nevin takes issue with the suggestion that appointing Steven Gerrard as Rangers manager is a "no brainer".

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Arsenal: Why Atletico tie will make or break Gunners' future - Alan Shearer

Arsenal winning their Europa League semi-final with Atletico Madrid is important for more than just Arsene Wenger's farewell, says MOTD pundit Alan Shearer.

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Klopp's assistant Buvac 'spending time away' from Liverpool

Liverpool assistant manager Zeljko Buvac will not be involved with the first team until the end of the season for personal reasons.

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Rangers job a 'no-brainer' for Gerrard - Shearer

Former England captain Alan Shearer says taking over as Rangers boss should be a "no-brainer" for Steven Gerrard.

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Brown voted player of the year, St Mirren's Ross gets manager award

Celtic captain Scott Brown caps an impressive season as he wins the PFA Scotland player of the year award.

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MOTD2: Alan Shearer says West Ham players did not 'graft' against Man City

Match of the Day 2 pundit Alan Shearer says West Ham players showed a "distinct lack of effort" in their 4-1 defeat to Manchester City.

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Barcelona 'dominant in Spain but change needed for European challenge'

Barcelona seal a domestic double, but are changes required if they are to compete in the Champions League?

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Who joins 'electric' Zaha in Garth's Team of the Week - plus pick your own

Who could be prime minister? And who is as dependable as GMT? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week - and pick your own.

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Barca wrap up La Liga title with Messi hat-trick

Lionel Messi's hat-trick helps Barcelona beat Deportivo La Coruna to win La Liga for the 25th time.

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The wins, the goals, the players - Celtic's title triumph in numbers

Celtic sealed their seventh league title in a row with a 5-0 win over Rangers and some impressive stats underline their dominance this season.

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'When the big questions were asked, Celtic usually found the answers'

Celtic under Brendan Rodgers have once again stood tall over the rest of Scottish football, writes Chris McLaughlin

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Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal: Arsene Wenger thankful for 'classy' gesture

Arsene Wenger says he's thankful for the "classy gesture" pre-match from Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and former boss Alex Ferguson.

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Marouane Fellaini: Man Utd midfielder 'almost there' on extension - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini is close to signing a new deal to stay at Old Trafford, says manager Jose Mourinho.

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FA People's Cup 2018: Champions crowned at St George's Parks head to Wembley

From the first ever Futsal champions to penalty shootout drama, the 2018 FA People's Cup came to a thrilling end at St George's Park.

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Man Utd 2-1 Arsenal: I want Fellaini to stay - Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says he wants Marouane Fellaini to stay at the club following his injury-time winner as Manchester Untied beat Arsenal 2-1.

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FA People's Cup: Relive the best bits from Sunday's finals

Catch up on the best of the action from Sunday's FA People's Cup finals at St George's Park, including some cracking goals, skills and celebrations.

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Women's Champions League: Wolfsburg 2-0 Chelsea - highlights

Watch highlights as Chelsea are knocked out of the Women's Champions League by Wolfsburg after a 2-0 (5-1 agg) defeat in the semi-final.

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Wolfsburg beat Chelsea in Champions League semis

Wolfsburg Ladies beat Chelsea Ladies 2-0 in the their Women's Champions League semi-final second leg to win 5-1 on aggregate.

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Incoming Liverpool midfielder Keita sent off for fourth time this season

RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, who is joining Liverpool in July, is sent off for the fourth time this season as his team lose at Mainz.

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Watch: Celtic thrash Rangers to win title

Watch some of the highlights from Celtic's Scottish Premiership season so far following their 5-1 victory over Rangers at Parkhead to clinch the league title.

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Seven-up Celtic celebrate with champagne

Celtic's champagne celebrations after they secure another Scottish title by thrashing Rangers 5-0.

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Celtic will improve - Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers warns that his side will only get better next season after securing a seventh straight title.

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Torres misses a penalty but Atletico win

Fernando Torres has a penalty saved as Atletico Madrid warmed up for their game with Arsenal with victory at Alaves.

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Five-star Celtic celebrate seventh title in a row

Celtic celebrate their seventh Scottish title in a row after hammering Rangers 5-0.

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West Ham 1-4 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola says team are still pushing for more points

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his side are still pushing for more points and record breaking stats even though the Premier League title is secure.

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West Ham 1-4 Manchester City: David Moyes says his side are good enough to get another win

West Ham boss, David Moyes, is confident they can secure another win to avoid relegation battle after their 4-1 defeat by Manchester City.

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Firmino agrees new 'long-term' Liverpool deal

Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino agrees a new "long-term" contract with Liverpool.

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Updates - Fiorentina v Napoli

Updates from Sunday's Italian Serie A game between Fiorentina and Napoli.

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Man Utd v Arsenal - rate the players

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

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Women's Champions League: Lyon 1-0 Man City - highlights

Watch highlights as Lyon advance to the final of the Women's Champions League with a 1-0 win against Manchester City.

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Twente relegated eight years after winning title under McClaren

FC Twente are relegated from the Dutch Eredivisie eight years after winning the title under Steve McClaren.

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Champions League: Lucy Bronze scores for Lyon against Manchester City

Lucy Bronze fires home a brilliant volley to give Lyon the lead against her former club Man City in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.

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Ruben Loftus-Cheek: Palace midfielder tipped for World Cup place

Crystal Palace's on-loan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been tipped to earn a place in England's squad for Russia.

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Rangers job is massive for Steven Gerrard says Andy Cole

Match of the Day 2 Extra pundits Andy Cole, Alex Bruce and Henry Winter discuss why Steven Gerrard could be a good choice as next Rangers boss.

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Coleman released from Sunderland contract after relegation

Sunderland manager Chris Coleman has left the club following their relegation to League One.

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'Get past emotion, look at logic' - proposed Wembley buyer Khan

American billionaire Shahid Khan says people must "get past the emotion" to realise his bid to buy Wembley is a good deal.

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Rangers confident of appointing Gerrard as new boss

Rangers are confident of naming former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard as manager in the coming days.

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Preview & team news - West Ham v Man City

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between West Ham United and Manchester City.

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Preview & team news - Man Utd v Arsenal

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Manchester United and Arsenal.

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Celtic aiming to seal title against Old Firm rivals

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Premiership game between Celtic and Rangers.

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Liverpool legend Gerrard to take Rangers job - Sunday's gossip

Steven Gerrard agrees to become Rangers manager, Liverpool to offer Mohamed Salah a new deal, plus more.

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Sam Allardyce right to be 'miffed' by Everton crowd reaction - Alan Shearer

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer says Everton manager Sam Allardyce has every right to be "miffed" by the negative reaction from a section of the Toffees fans.

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Confident Man City Women looking to finish job against Lyon

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Women's Champions League game between Lyon Feminines and Manchester City Women.

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'We must believe' - Roma prepare for Liverpool return with big win

Edin Dzeko strikes twice as Roma prepare for their Champions League semi-final second leg with a 4-1 win over Chievo.

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Swansea 0-1 Chelsea: We've put some pressure on Spurs - Antonio Conte

Antonio Conte says Chelsea's 1-0 win over Swansea has helped put some pressure on fourth-placed Tottenham, with three games left in the Premier League season.

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Swansea 0-1 Chelsea: Swans commitment can keep us up - Carlos Carvalhal

Carlos Carvalhal praises Swansea's "heart and commitment" following their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea which sees them just one point above the relegation zone.

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Bale scores as Real Madrid edge past Leganes

Gareth Bale finds the net as a Real Madrid side sporting 10 changes edges past Leganes.

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Burnley fans booing Bong was shameful - Hughton

Brighton manager Chris Hughton says the booing of defender Gaetan Bong at Burnley was "shameful".

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Cardiff reclaim automatic promotion spot with win over Hull

Cardiff City secure a vital win at Hull City to ensure their automatic promotion hopes remain in their hands.

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Chelsea boost top-four hopes and leave Swansea in relegation trouble

Cesc Fabregas scores his 50th Premier League goal as Chelsea close in on the top four and leave Swansea in trouble.

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FA People's Cup: Great goals & skills from Saturday's FA People's Cup finals

Watch the best goals, skills, tricks and celebrations from Saturday's FA People's Cup finals at St George's Park.

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Sevilla's Montella sacked for the second time this season

Vincenzo Montella is sacked for the second time this season as Sevilla turn to former coach Joaquin Caparros.

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Sam Allardyce: Everton boss still hopes to win fans over

Everton boss Sam Allardyce still hopes to win fans over, despite suffering more heavy criticism during his side's win at Huddersfield.

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Moore's magic touch & Baines' growing legacy - Saturday's best stats

The best Premier League stats as Darren Moore claims more wins than Alan Pardew and Crystal Palace enjoy biggest win since 1972.

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Crystal Palace 5-0 Leicester: Roy Hodgson says securing survival will be heart-warming

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is delighted with his side's 5-0 win over Leicester and says if they survive relegation it will be a "very heart-warming occasion".

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Southampton 2-1 Bournemouth: Mark Hughes hails 'huge result'

Southampton boss, Mark Hughes, says their 2-1 win against Bournemouth is a "huge result" as they battle for Premier League survival.

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Huddersfield Town 0-2 Everton: David Wagner rues missed chances

Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner says his team were unable to cope with Everton's "quality" during his side's 2-0 home defeat to the Toffees.

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Brechin become first Scottish club in 126 years to go league season winless

Brechin City become the first senior Scottish club in 126 years to endure an entire league season without victory.

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Huddersfield Town 0-2 Everton: Sam Allardyce praises "excellent" Toffees

Everton manager Sam Allardyce says his side were "too good" for Huddersfield Town during their 2-0 Premier League win.

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Newcastle 0-1 West Brom: Rafa Benitez unhappy with dip in form

Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez says his players' performance has dipped since they reached safety from relegation, following a 1-0 defeat by West Bromwich Albion.

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Milton Keynes Dons relegated to League Two

Milton Keynes Dons are relegated to League Two after losing to Scunthorpe, who boost their own play-off bid with victory.

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Bayern thump incoming manager Kovac's Eintracht Frankfurt

Niko Kovac is beaten by the club he will take charge of at the end of the season as Bayern Munich see off Eintracht Frankfurt.

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What happened in the Premier League on Saturday?

Southampton move to within a point of safety and West Brom keep alive their slim survival hopes in the Premier League on Saturday.

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Southampton claim crucial win over Bournemouth

Southampton boost their survival hopes by beating south coast neighbours Bournemouth and earning their first Premier League win under Mark Hughes.

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West Brom fight on after win at Newcastle

West Brom give themselves the faintest of hope in their relegation battle as they record a surprise win at Newcastle.

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Tosun & Gueye strike as Everton win at Huddersfield

Huddersfield are pulled closer to the relegation places as Everton claim a second win of the week.

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Palace up to 11th after hitting five against Leicester

Crystal Palace all but guarantee their Premier League safety after a dominant display against 10-man Leicester City.

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Burnley frustrated after draw with Brighton

Burnley and Brighton edge closer to their respective targets in the Premier League as they drew at Turf Moor.

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Liverpool 0-0 Stoke: Last two games not for faint-hearted - Paul Lambert

Stoke City boss Paul Lambert says the last two games of their season will be "one hell of a fight" after his side's 0-0 draw away at Liverpool, left them three points from safety.

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Liverpool 0-0 Stoke: Jurgen Klopp says draw could be "important point"

Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, says their goalless draw against Stoke at Anfield could turn out to have earned the Reds a "very important point."

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Stoke boost survival hopes after draw at Liverpool

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Liverpool and Stoke City.

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The Premier League to League One drop - how many teams can you name in three minutes?

Sunderland will be the 22nd former Premier League team to play in League One - but can you name the other 21?

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'Mourinho my biggest influence'

Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke hails the impact of Jose Mourinho, who he worked with at Chelsea, on his approach to management.

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BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2018: The nominees

Meet the five contenders for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2018 award.

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Maradona leaves job after missing out on promotion

Diego Maradona leaves his post as coach of United Arab Emirates second division club Al Fujairah after they miss out on promotion.

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Griezmann in talks over Atletico future - Saturday's gossip

Departing Arsenal boss gets lucrative offer, Man Utd goalkeeper to stay, Atletico striker in talks over new deal, plus more.

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Neil Warnock: Can he top seven magnificent promotions with Cardiff City?

Can Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock set a new record of eight promotions as a manager? He hopes to guide them into the Premier League.

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Arsene Wenger: Frenchman wants to avoid 'final confrontations'

Arsene Wenger says he wants his Arsenal exit to 'go peacefully' as he gets set to leave the club after almost 22 years.

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Fulham beat Sunderland to take Championship promotion race into the final weekend

Fulham move back into the Championship automatic promotion places after coming from behind to beat relegated Sunderland.

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Aberdeen go second with comfortable win over Hearts

Aberdeen move into second place in the Premiership after a comfortable win over Hearts

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Juventus must foul more or they won't come out of Inter tie alive - Allegri

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Italian Serie A game between Inter Milan and Juventus.

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Arsenal players want to give Arsene Wenger what he deserves - Aaron Ramsey

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey says "you could hear a pin drop" when manager Arsene Wenger told his players that he would leave at the end of the season.

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Pep Guardiola: Andres Iniesta helped me understand football better

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Andres Iniesta, who is leaving Barcelona at the end of the season, helped him to "understand football better".

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'Iniesta is more than just a player; to millions he simply means football'

Andres Iniesta will leave Barcelona at the end of the season, ending one of football's great unions. BBC Sport looks back at the career of a true legend.

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Brendan Rodgers says his old Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard always wanted to be a manager

Brendan Rodgers admits he was a 'bit surprised" to hear Steven Gerrard linked to the Rangers job but that he always wanted to manage.

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Kane FA Cup tweet embarrassing - Pochettino

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says the tweet sent from the FA Cup account mocking Harry Kane was "embarrassing".

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Jose Mourinho: This season better than last for Manchester United

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says this season is 'better than last'. United are chasing second place in the league and will play Chelsea in the FA Cup final.

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Wembley: What next for England and the Football Association?

With a £900m offer made for Wembley, BBC Sport asks what a sale would mean for the England team and what will the FA will do with the money.

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Jurgen Klopp: 'We will support Steven Gerrard as long as he's not Everton or Man Utd boss'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says they will support youth development coach Steven Gerrard - the frontrunner to take over at Rangers - in his managerial career.

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Australian teenager scores spectacular scorpion goal

Watch 19-year-old Riley McGree score a spectacular "scorpion" goal in Newcastle Jets' 2-1 A-League semi-final victory over Melbourne City at the McDonald Jones Stadium.

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I'm good and cheap - fantasy football star Gross

Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross says he is "good and cheap" which is why he is so popular on fantasy football games.

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Marco Polo del Nero: Fifa ban Brazilian FA president for life over taking bribes

Marco Polo del Nero, the president of the Brazilian Football Association, is banned for life for taking bribes.

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Football Focus: Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke says English football is elitist

Former West Bromwich Albion and Reading manager Steve Clarke says English football is becoming more elitist and moving further away from the fans.

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Lawro's Premier League predictions: Plan B excited by Vieira rumours

Arsenal fan and singer Plan B says the thought of former captain Patrick Vieira taking over the reins when Arsene Wenger departs at the end of the season excites him.

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Newcastle need to give 'unbelievable' Benitez money to spend - Gascoigne

Paul Gascoigne says Newcastle need to give Rafael Benitez money to spend or avoid losing an 'unbelievable manager'.

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Paris St-Germain: Unai Emery to leave French champions at end of season

Paris St-Germain manager Unai Emery announces he is leaving the French champions at the end of the season.

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669 games, 31 trophies - Iniesta to leave Barcelona at end of season

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta says he will leave the club at the end of the season.

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'Deeply inappropriate' for Leeds to play in Myanmar - MPs

A group of five Leeds MPs write to Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani, urging the club to reconsider going to Myanmar.

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Shahid Khan: Fulham owner confident of Wembley purchase

Fulham's billionaire owner Shahid Khan says he hopes a deal to buy Wembley Stadium from the Football Association will be completed in eight to 12 weeks.

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'It is only football' - Klopp 'doesn't understand' violence

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he "doesn't understand" how a football match can lead to people getting hurt.

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I will stay at Everton next season - Allardyce

Everton manager Sam Allardyce says he will remain in charge next season after holding talks with majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri.

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Manager of the year award: Rodgers, Lennon, Clarke & Ross nominated

Brendan Rodgers, Neil Lennon, Steve Clarke and Jack Ross are nominated for the PFA Scotland manager of the year award.

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Manchester City parade: Tens of thousands expected to line city's streets

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says his team are "delighted" to be able to celebrate with fans.

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Rangers job is Gerrard's - if he wants it

Steven Gerrard is now the frontrunner to become the new manager of Rangers and the job is his if he wants it, BBC Scotland has learned.

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Why England keeper Hart must go to the World Cup

Based on form, West Ham goalkeeper Joe Hart would not be near the England squad, but former England women's keeper Rachel Brown-Finnis says he should be on the plane to Russia.

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Food fights, title wins & one-man stands - test your knowledge of Wenger's trips to Old Trafford

Before his final visit as Arsenal manager, take our quiz to find out how much you remember of Arsene Wenger's ups and downs at Old Trafford.

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Not my decision to sell Salah from Chelsea - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says it was not his decision to sell Egypt forward Mohamed Salah when he was Chelsea manager.

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Women's Footballer of the Year contender Lieke Martens

BBC Sport profiles Netherlands forward Lieke Martens, a nominee for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2018 award.

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Fatma Samoura: Fifa executive cleared by ethics team

Fifa secretary general Fatma Samoura is cleared by the governing body's ethics committee of any wrongdoing following an investigation.

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Fans can 'create powerful voice that should be heard' in safe standing bid

Football League chief executive Shaun Harvey says fans can "create a powerful voice that should be heard" in the bid to change legislation around standing at grounds.

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Payet inspires Marseille to first-leg win over Salzburg

Marseille maintained their fine home form in the Europa League with a first leg semi-final victory over RB Salzburg at the Stade Velodrome.

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Appointing Gerrard as Rangers boss would be 'huge gamble', says ex-skipper

Appointing former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard as Rangers manager would be a big gamble, says former captain Lee McCulloch.

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Besiktas refuse Fenerbahce replay after violence

Besiktas say they will not replay their Turkish Cup semi-final against rivals Fenerbahce after the original game was abandoned following crowd violence.

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Southampton's Boufal training with U23s after row with boss Hughes

Moroccan midfielder Sofiane Boufal is ordered to train with Southampton's under-23 side following a row with boss Mark Hughes.

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Writing's on the wall for Wenger at Old Trafford - Lawro's predictions v singer Plan B

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on singer Plan B to predict this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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Wembley deal 'could take eight to 12 weeks', says Fulham owner Khan

Fulham owner Shahid Khan says a deal to buy Wembley from the Football Association could be completed in eight to 12 weeks.

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Football Focus: Swansea players are lacking confidence - Tom Carroll

Swansea City midfielder Tom Carroll tells Football Focus' Eilidh Barbour the side need confidence to lift themselves further away from the relegation places.

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Exiled Berahino & Rodriguez won't be recalled by Stoke

Strikers Saido Berahino and Jese Rodriguez will not be recalled to Stoke's first-team despite a lack of goals, says manager Paul Lambert.

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Arfield and Marney to leave Burnley at end of season

Dean Marney and Scott Arfield will leave Burnley at the end of the season, with Arfield set to join Rangers and Marney interesting Nottingham Forest.

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Roy Hodgson would be disappointed if England stopped playing at Wembley

Former England manager Roy Hodgson says he would be disappointed if the FA's proposed sale of Wembley meant that the national team would be longer play there.

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Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng in "fight" to be fit for World Cup

Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng says he will "fight" to be fit for the World Cup after being ruled out for the rest of the season with a thigh injury

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Keith Curle: Carlisle United boss to leave at end of season

Carlisle United boss Keith Curle is to leave the mid-table League Two club at the end of the season.

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Wigan fined for pitch invasion after beating Man City

The FA fines Wigan £12,500 after fans invaded the pitch following the club's shock 1-0 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round.

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Ibrahimovic will not play for Sweden at World Cup

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be coming out of retirement to play for Sweden at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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Eddie Howe and his love of electric 80's piano

Bournemouth manage Eddie Howe reveals he relieves the stresses of being a Premier League boss by learning piano and his particular fondness for electric eighties and the band A-ha.

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Women’s Super League: FA still hopeful of sponsors for revamped divisions

Lead sponsorship deals for next season's top women's leagues are yet to be agreed but the FA remain hopeful for 2018-19.

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Rangers: Hull's Allan McGregor agrees terms for second spell at Ibrox

Scotland goalkeeper Allan McGregor is poised for a return to Rangers after rejecting the offer of a new deal with Hull City.

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Where is Jack Rodwell? Sunderland boss Chris Coleman 'doesn't know'

Sunderland manager Chris Coleman says he "doesn't know" where want-away midfielder Jack Rodwell is.

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Wembley: Football Association offered £800m to sell national football stadium

The Football Association receives an offer to sell Wembley Stadium, in a deal understood to be worth £800m.

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Lionel Messi wins fight to register himself as trademark

A European court rules after a seven-year legal fight that the football superstar can trademark his name.

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Police warn Liverpool fans not to travel to Rome without tickets

Police warn Liverpool fans without a ticket not to travel to Rome for the Champions League semi-final second leg on Wednesday.

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Leeds to address players' Myanmar tour fears

Leeds boss Paul Heckingbottom says the club will try to alleviate any concerns their players have about touring Myanmar.

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Sunderland boss Coleman 'no idea' of Rodwell's whereabouts

Sunderland boss Chris Coleman admits he has "no idea" of the whereabouts of want-away midfielder Jack Rodwell.

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Former England captain Gerrard on Rangers shortlist

Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard is being considered for the manager's job with Rangers.

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Bayern Munich charged by Uefa after pitch invasion and offensive banner

Bayern Munich are charged by Uefa after fans run onto the pitch at the end of their Champions League semi-final first-leg 2-1 defeat by Real Madrid.

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Liverpool v Roma: Italian men charged over Anfield violence

The men are due in court following violence before Liverpool's Champions League game against Roma.

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FA People's Cup finals: Will the trophy be heading to Bolton Lionesses?

Bolton Lionesses are through to the FA People's Cup finals at St George's Park - will they taste glory and lift the trophy?

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McLeish calls for Old Firm 'decorum' as Celtic go for title against Rangers

Scotland and former Rangers manager Alex McLeish urges Old Firm supporters to 'keep their control' in Sunday's possible title decider.

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Women's Footballer of the Year contender Dzsenifer Marozsan

BBC Sport profiles Germany midfielder Dzsenifer Marozsan, a nominee for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2018 award.

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Bale does not rule out Bayern move - Thursday's gossip column

Liverpool want close to £200m for Mohamed Salah, Gareth Bale does not rule out Bayern Munich move, Anthony Martial leaving Man Utd, plus more.

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Llamas, emojis & marijuana - taking football to Las Vegas

Las Vegas Lights are the first professional 'soccer' team in Sin City since the 1970s. This is their story.

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'There is nothing special out there' - Nevin unimpressed by Real

Real Madrid take their chances to win away to Bayern Munich, but they are far from their previous form says Pat Nevin.

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: Liverpool and England midfielder out of World Cup

Liverpool and England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss the World Cup after suffering a knee injury.

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Safe-standing petition reaches 100,000 signatures

A petition asking for Premier League and Championship clubs to be allowed to have safe-standing at their stadiums is signed by 100,000 people.

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Boyd, Brown, Forrest and McGinn up for PFA Scotland Premiership prize

Kilmarnock's Kris Boyd, Hibernian's John McGinn and Celtic's Scott Brown and James Forrest are up for the PFA Scotland Premiership Player of the Year award.

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss says timing of departure 'not really my decision'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the timing of his departure from the club after nearly 22 years "was not really my decision".

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Jorge Mendes: No Wolves punishment from EFL over link with super agent

The English Football League approve the relationship between super agent Jorge Mendes and Championship winners Wolves.

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Leeds United's Myanmar tour: Andrea Radrizzani defends post-season trip

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani says the decision to go on a post-season tour of Myanmar was "carefully considered".

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'Panini Cheapskates' to draw each World Cup 2018 sticker

Alex and Sian Pratchett's homemade stickers went viral during Euro 2016 and the 2014 World Cup.

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Timing of Arsenal departure 'not really my decision' - Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that the timing of his departure from the club after nearly 22 years "was not really my decision".

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Online firms 'must do more' after Christie abuse - Kick It Out

Campaign group Kick It Out says social media companies must do more to stop racist abuse after Fulham's Cyrus Christie revealed threats against him.

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WSL: Arsenal 3-0 Liverpool - highlights

Arsenal kept pressure on their rivals in the race for a Women's Champions League spot with a big home win over Liverpool in Women's Super League One.

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Blackburn Rovers promoted: How Tony Mowbray turned club and his own career around

Blackburn are back up to the Championship - how manager Tony Mowbray has transformed not only the club, but his career too.

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Roma condemn 'abhorrent' fan behaviour in Liverpool

Roma condemn the "abhorrent behaviour" of some fans after a Liverpool supporter was attacked before the Champions League semi-final.

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We're confident we can score in Rome - Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold says Liverpool are confident they can 'score' in Rome. Liverpool lead 5-2 after the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.

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Liverpool still have work to do in Rome - Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp says there is still work for Liverpool to do in Rome if they are to progress to the Champions League final.

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Phil Neville: England women's manager says job is highlight of his career

Phil Neville says managing the England women's team is the "best thing" he's ever done, and says the Lionesses could win the next World Cup.

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Arsenal v Atletico Madrid: End of an era for Gunners' Europa League opponents

All the talk might be of Arsene Wenger's Arsenal exit - but it could also be the end of an era for their Europa League opponents Atletico Madrid.

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Late Roma goals don't make big difference - Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Roma's two late goals do not make a "big difference" to their Champions League semi-final.

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Women's Footballer of the Year contender Sam Kerr

BBC Sport profiles Australia forward Sam Kerr, a nominee for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2018 award.

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World Cup Golden Boot winners quiz: How many can you name?

With 50 days to go until the 2018 World Cup begins in Russia, take this quickfire quiz against the clock to test your memory of the World Cup's top scorers.

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Leeds' planned Myanmar tour angers shadow sports minister

Shadow sports minister Dr Rosena Allin-Khan says Leeds United must "rethink" a planned post-season tour of Myanmar.

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Oxlade-Chamberlain injury 'really bad' - Klopp

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain appears to have suffered a "really bad" injury during Tuesday's 5-2 win against Roma, says Jurgen Klopp.

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'Give him the Ballon d'Or now' - the night Salah wowed Europe

Mohamed Salah was named England's best player at the weekend. On Tuesday, he established himself as one of Europe's finest. Next step: the world?

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Blackburn promoted back to Championship

Blackburn Rovers are promoted back to the Championship at the first attempt after winning at Doncaster Rovers.

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Chesterfield return to non-league for first time since 1921

Chesterfield are relegated from League Two after Morecambe draw at home against Cambridge on Tuesday.

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Thibaut Courtois: Chelsea goalkeeper launches libel claim against Marc Wilmots

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he has initiated "proceedings for libel and defamation" against ex-Belgium boss Marc Wilmots.

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Police investigate serious assault outside Anfield

Merseyside Police say it happened shortly before Liverpool's semi-final with Roma.

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'His smile was worth it' - 'remote' mascot's moment of history

Jack McLinden's mother hopes her son's 'remote' matchday mascot experience paves the way for others to live their dreams.

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Panathinaikos given three-year ban from European competition

Panathinaikos are banned from European competition for three years by the continent's football governing body after failing to pay their debts.

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'It's amazing' - Robot helps Everton fan live mascot 'dream'

A 14-year-old Everton fan has made history by becoming football's first 'remote' matchday mascot - with the aid of a robot.

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Costa named in Atletico squad for Arsenal tie

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.

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Manchester City's Emslie optimistic about Champions League final

Scotland's Claire Emslie reckons Manchester City are in a strong position going into the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.

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Bayern Munich v Real Madrid - preview

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid

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Football Focus: Edin Dzeko reveals Champions League texts to former team-mate Mo Salah

AS Roma striker Edin Dzeko backs former team-mate Mohammed Salah to be top of the Premier League goalscoring charts at the end of the season, but says he can have a rest in Tuesday's Champions League tie.

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FA Cup final: Chelsea v Man Utd to kick off at 17:15 BST

The 2018 FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley will kick off at 17:15 BST on 19 May.

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Chelsea Ladies striker Kirby wins inaugural footballer of the year award

Chelsea Ladies and England striker Fran Kirby wins the first Football Writers' Association's Women's Footballer of the Year award.

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Three charged with battery after disturbance at Everton v Lyon

The men are charged with battery over the incident as Everton hosted Lyon in the Europa League.

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'No way Rangers can stop Celtic's revenge mission'

Rangers have no chance of stopping Celtic from gaining revenge for 1999 by securing the title in Sunday's derby, insists Vidar Riseth.

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Ex-France midfielder Michel, who coached eight countries, dies aged 70

Former France midfielder Henri Michel, who coached eight countries during a 30-year managerial career, has died aged 70.

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Euro 2024: Germany submits bid to host tournament

The German Football Association (DFB) has submitted its bid to host the 2024 European Championship finals.

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Lewandowski 'showed same reaction to scoring four against Real as to a cake made by his mum'

Five years ago Robert Lewandowski scored four goals against Real Madrid - can he help knock them out of the Champions League again?

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Leeds United to tour Myanmar despite ongoing military offensive

Leeds United are to tour Myanmar in May, despite an ongoing military offensive and travel warnings for certain areas.

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Women's Footballer of the Year contender Pernille Harder

BBC Sport profiles Denmark striker Pernille Harder, a nominee for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2018 award.

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Man City willing to sell Stones - gossip

Manchester City to sell John Stones and lead race to sign Jorginho, Burnley interested in Jay Rodriguez, plus more.

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Walcott winner sends Everton up to eighth

Theo Walcott scores his first goal since January as Everton beat Newcastle to move up to eighth in the Premier League.

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Who are the best players out of contract this summer?

Some big names are out of contract this summer, but which of them could provide the best value?

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Fifa set to meet over $25bn 'offer' for revamped Club World Cup & new 'Nations League'

Two lucrative global football tournaments could get the go-ahead from football's world governing body Fifa next month.

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Robot helps 'inspirational' 14-year-old be Everton mascot

A robot carried on to the pitch feeds panoramic live images and sound back to Jack McLinden's tablet.

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Barrie Williams: Former Sutton United manager dies in Spain

Former Sutton manager Barrie Williams, who was in charge for their FA Cup victory over Coventry in 1989, has died in Spain.

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Former Chelsea player Marko Marin makes comical tumble in Greek Super League

Watch former Chelsea player Marko Marin take an unusual dive in a Greek Super League game between Olympiacos and Apollon Smyrnis.

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Crystal Palace ask fans to sign petition for MPs to debate return of safe standing

Crystal Palace ask fans to sign a petition calling for Parliament to debate the return of safe standing in the Premier League and Championship.

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager wants fans to show Roma some respect

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has asked fans to "show respect" outside Anfield before their side face Roma.

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Wallpaper, late nights and Firmino over Salah: British number one Kyle Edmund's life as a Liverpool fan

British number one tennis player Kyle Edmund tells BBC Sport about growing up as a Liverpool fan ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma.

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'Mo will know pretty soon they are not his team-mates any more' - Liverpool v Roma preview

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Liverpool and Roma.

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FA Cup: How Spurs fans watched semi-final against Manchester United

BBC Sport follows Tottenham fans Anna and Megan to their FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United at Wembley, Spurs' home-from-home this season.

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Barcelona beat Chelsea to win Uefa Youth League

Chelsea are denied a third Uefa Youth League title as they are beaten 3-0 by Barcelona on Monday.

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If Pep asks me to take a penalty, I'm there. I'd like to score' - Man City keeper Ederson

Manchester City's Ederson is hoping to become the first goalkeeper to find the net for a Premier League title-winning side.

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Arsenal: Who in Europe could replace Arsene Wenger?

With Arsenal looking for Arsene Wenger's successor, James Horncastle, Rafael Honigstein and Julien Laurens of the Euro Leagues Football Show analyse the candidates.

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Ahmed Hegazi: West Brom defender will not be charged over Danny Ings clash

West Brom defender Ahmed Hegazi will not be charged after appearing to punch Liverpool's Danny Ings during Saturday's 2-2 draw.

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Girls' Football Week 2018: FA initiative returns to inspire girls to play football

Girls' Football Week is taking place from 23-29 April so find out what it entails, how to get involved and how we will be celebrating.

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FA People's Cup: 'I want to break that stigma and stereotype'

Meet Joseph Chamberlain College girls - the FA People's Cup futsal team inspiring Muslim women to take up football.

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145 years without promotion or relegation, and then...

How Gainsborough Trinity, once a Football League club, spent 145 years without being relegated - until now.

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'We don't need to throw things' - Klopp asks fans to 'show respect' to Roma

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp asks fans to "show respect" outside Anfield before Tuesday's Champions League tie against Roma.

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'A sense of destiny about Roma' - is it dangerous to underestimate them against Liverpool?

Roma pulled off 'The Great Beauty' against Barcelona, so is it dangerous to underestimate them against Liverpool?

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Thousands of fans welcome Napoli home after dramatic win at Juve

Thousands of Napoli fans welcome the team home at Naples airport after the 1-0 win over Juventus that boosted their title hopes.

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'What's in your pocket?' - FA apologises for Kane FA Cup tweet

The FA apologises for a tweet from its FA Cup account which mocked Tottenham striker Harry Kane after the semi-final defeat by Manchester United.

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Former player Maxwell to be new Scottish FA chief executive

Partick Thistle managing director Ian Maxwell will become the Scottish FA's new chief executive at the end of the season.

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League Two Chesterfield part company with boss Lester

Chesterfield part company with manager Jack Lester with the Spireites' relegation from League Two almost confirmed.

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'Fab Four' to 'Red Arrows' - why Liverpool are better balanced without Coutinho

From the 'Fab Four' to the 'Red Arrows' - how Liverpool have adapted since selling Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona.

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Arsene Wenger: Match of the Day 2 pundits discuss 'dig' at Arsenal fans

Kevin Kilbane says he believes Arsene Wenger's comments about "unity" at the club were a "dig" at the Arsenal fans, because of their criticisms and protests against his reign.

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Man Utd: Paul Pogba has 'no problem' with Jose Mourinho

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says he has "no problem" with manager Jose Mourinho and "transfers" are not on his mind.

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Gossip: Hoffenheim boss denies Premier League link

Hoffenheim boss denies Premier League link, Wenger backs Mustafi, Benitez wants Ashley assurance, plus more.

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PFA Player of the Year 2017-18: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah wins

Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah wins the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award for 2017-18.

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Women’s Footballer of the Year contender Lucy Bronze

BBC Sport profiles England defender Lucy Bronze, a nominee for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2018 award.

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PFA Women's Player of the Year 2017-18: Chelsea's Kirby 'humbled' to win award

Chelsea's Fran Kirby says it is "very humbling" to receive the PFA Women's Player of the Year award for 2017-18.

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PFA Player of the Year 2017-18: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah wins top award

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is voted the PFA Player of the Year for 2017-18, with Leroy Sane picking up the young player award

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'The midfield Lennon & McCartney' - who made Garth Crooks' Team of the Week?

Who are the 'Lennon and McCartney' of the Premier League? Who has the bottle for World Cup? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week and pick your own.

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Dramatic Napoli winner puts pressure on Juve

Napoli are right back in Serie A title contention thanks to Kalidou Koulibaly's dramatic late header in their game with Juventus.

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Van Persie scores as Feyenoord win cup - but final interrupted by flares

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie scores as Feyenoord beat AZ Alkmaar to win Dutch Cup final.

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Women's Champions League highlights: Chelsea Ladies 1-3 Wolfsburg Ladies

Chelsea's hopes of reaching the Women's Champions League final diminish after they concede three away goals in their first-leg defeat by Wolfsburg.

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Stones will be fit for World Cup - Guardiola

England defender John Stones will be fit for the World Cup in Russia this summer, says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

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Wilfried Zaha: There is an agenda against me, says Crystal Palace winger

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha says people are trying to get him banned after his booking for diving at Watford.

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Manchester City 5-0 Swansea City: Pep Guardiola calls for sustained Man City focus

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola called for his players to remain focused for the remainder of the season

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Antonio Conte: 'I have respect for Jose Mourinho's story'

Chelsea will be underdogs when they face Manchester United in the FA Cup final on 19 May, says head coach Antonio Conte.

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Manchester City 5-0 Swansea: Blues are from another planet - Carlos Carvalhal

Swansea manager Carlos Carvalhal says Manchester City are a "team from another planet" after the champions thrashed the Swans 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

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FA Cup: Chelsea 2-0 Southampton - Conte says Blues are 'deservedly' into final

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says his team were deserved winners following their 2-0 victory over Southampton in their FA Cup semi-final.

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BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2018: Five nominees up for award

Who do you want to see win BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2018? Vote here now.

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Women's Champions League: Ji So-yun puts Chelsea Ladies ahead against Wolfsburg

Ji So-yun puts Chelsea Ladies 1-0 up against Wolfsburg in their Women's Champions League semi-final first leg at Kingsmeadow.

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Stoke 1-1 Burnley: We need wins - Paul Lambert

Paul Lambert says his Stoke players have "given everything" during his time at the club, but says they "need wins" after they drew 1-1 with Burnley at the Bet365 Stadium.

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Stoke 1-1 Burnley: Sean Dyche pleased with draw

Sean Dyche says Burnley's draw at Stoke gives them "a good point" as they strive to finish as high as possible, but refuses to be drawn on the prospect of European football.

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Champions Man City crush Swansea amid celebrations

Manchester City thrash Swansea after they are given a guard of honour in their first match since being crowned Premier League champions

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FA Cup: Chelsea 2-0 Southampton highlights

Olivier Giroud's brilliant semi-final goal helps Chelsea beat Southampton 2-0 to reach the FA Cup final and set up a meeting with Manchester United.

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Arsenal 4-1 West Ham - David Moyes pleased with Hammers performance

West Ham manager David Moyes credits a "good performance for 80 minutes" from his side despite their 4-1 Premier League defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates.

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Arsenal 4-1 West Ham - Arsene Wenger moved by reaction

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says "thank you" for the response to news that he will leave the Gunners at the end of the season after 22 years in charge speaking following his team's 4-1 Premier League win over West Ham at the Emirates.

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal hurt by lack of unity, says departing manager

Arsene Wenger says the lack of unity among Arsenal fans in recent seasons has been "hurtful" to the club.

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Watch: Morata's header doubles Chelsea's lead

Watch as Alvaro Morata's downward header doubles Chelsea's lead against Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final.

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Chelsea book FA Cup final date with Man Utd

Goals from Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata help Chelsea beat Southampton to reach the FA Cup final against Manchester United.

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FA Cup: Olivier Giroud skilfully puts Chelsea ahead against Southampton in semi-final

Watch as Olivier Giroud dances around Southampton's defence to give Chelsea the lead in the FA Cup semi-final.

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Rangers beat Hearts to move back into second

Jason Cummings and Daniel Candeias are on target as Rangers hold on to beat Hearts and reclaim second place in the Premiership.

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Women's Champions League: Manchester City Women 0-0 Lyon Feminines highlights

Manchester City goalkeeper Karen Bardsley produces a number of crucial saves to help her side draw 0-0 with Lyon Feminines in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

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Barnes earns Burnley a point to deepen Stoke drop fears

Ashley Barnes' sixth goal in eight games for Burnley dents Stoke's hopes of preserving their Premier League status.

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FA Cup: Chelsea v Southampton - rate the players

Rate the players from both teams in the FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Southampton.

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Iniesta to reveal Barca future this week

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta will reveal a decision on his future this week - with a move to China widely expected.

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WSL Highlights: Reading 3-0 Everton

Watch highlights of Reading Women's convincing 3-0 victory over Everton Ladies as they move up to third in Women's Super League One.

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Tottenham need time 'with me or another' - Pochettino

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says the club "need more time with me or another" following their FA Cup exit.

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'Win Europa League for Wenger', says 'emotional' Mertesacker

Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker wants the club to win the Europa League for departing boss Arsene Wenger.

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Sunderland relegated: What awaits Chris Coleman's side in League One?

After back-to-back relegations, what does the future hold for Sunderland as they drop into League One for the first time in 30 years?

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Dan Micciche: MK Dons part company with manager

MK Dons part company with manager Dan Micciche after less than three months in charge of the League One club.

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Man Utd boss Mourinho showed why he is a serial winner - Shearer

Jose Mourinho's ability to win when it matters trumped Tottenham's desire for a trophy, writes Alan Shearer.

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Arsene Wenger's Premier League history - a timeline of Frenchman's reign

BBC Sport's infographic charts Arsene Wenger's Arsenal reign through his trophies, milestones & some key national events.

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Chelsea Ladies v VfL Wolfsburg Ladies (Sun)

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Women's Champions League semi-final first leg between Chelsea and Wolfsburg.

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Bottom side Benevento stun AC Milan to record their first Serie A away win

Benevento pick up their first ever Serie A away win as they stun AC Milan at the San Siro.

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St Mirren receive Championship trophy

St Mirren players celebrate with the Scottish Championship trophy after beating Morton, with manager Jack Ross addressing fans and Lewis Morgan sharing his thoughts.

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Cardiff City step closer to promotion with Forest win

Cardiff City take a big step towards promotion as Aron Gunnarsson's first goal in a year ensured a win over Nottingham Forest.

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Man City have ‘nothing to lose’ against holders Lyon - Cushing

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Women's Champions League semi-final first leg between Manchester City and Lyon.

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Manchester United v Tottenham: How the players rated at Wembley in FA Cup semi-final

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty gives his player ratings for Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final win, plus your ratings.

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Wenger set for first game since confirming he will leave Arsenal

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Arsenal and West Ham United.

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FA Cup: Man Utd 2-1 Tottenham - Pochettino says Spurs 'have a lot of work to do'

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says the club is moving in the right direction but still has a lot of work to do to after their FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester United.

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FA Cup: Man Utd 2-1 Tottenham - Jose Mourinho on critics

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes there are "too many" critics of his side after they beat Tottenham 2-1 at Wembley to qualify for the FA Cup final.

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FA Cup: Man Utd 2-1 Tottenham - Dele Alli on semi-final defeat

Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli says Spurs "can't keep doing this" after losing the FA Cup semi-final 2-1 to Manchester United despite taking an early lead at Wembley.

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FA Cup: Manchester United 2-1 Tottenham highlights

Watch highlights as Manchester United reach a record-equalling 20th FA Cup final with victory over Tottenham at Wembley.

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Arsene Wenger: BBC Sport pundits discuss 'phenomenal' outgoing Arsenal boss

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Phil Neville and Jermaine Jenas discuss the legacy of outgoing Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, with Alan Shearer saying it is "the right time" for his departure.

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England prospect Sancho shines in Dortmund win

Englishman Jadon Sancho scores his first senior goal and gets two assists as Borussia Dortmund thrash Bayer Leverkusen.

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Herrera winner sends Man Utd into FA Cup final

Manchester United reach a record-equalling 20th FA Cup final with victory over Tottenham at Wembley.

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FA Cup: Ander Herrera's low shot puts Man Utd 2-1 up against Tottenham

Ander Herrera arrives late in the box and fires home a low shot to Manchester United 2-1 up against Tottenham in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

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Watford 0-0 Crystal Palace: Premier League survival in our hands - Roy Hodgson

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace's Premier League survival is still in their hands following their goalless draw away to Watford.

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Watford 0-0 Crystal Palace: Javi Gracia praises Hornets' first-half performance

Watford manager Javi Gracia praises his side's first-half performance as "one of the best all season" after their 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace.

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Bristol City and Hull draw in 10-goal thriller

Joe Bryan's late goal sees Bristol City keep alive their slim play-off hopes as they salvage a draw with Hull in a thriller.

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Partick Thistle win to move off the foot of the table

Kris Doolan scores his 100th league goal as Partick Thistle come from behind to beat Hamilton and move off the foot of the Premiership.

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FA Cup: Sanchez levels for Man Utd against Tottenham

Paul Pogba crosses for Alexis Sanchez who guides his header past Tottenham keeper Michel Vorm to level for Manchester United.

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Luton up after decade outside top three tiers

Luton Town are promoted back to League One after a 1-1 draw with Carlisle United.

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Watch: Alli fires Spurs into early lead

Dele Alli fires Spurs into an early lead in their FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United.

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FA Cup: Manchester United v Tottenham - rate the players

Rate the players from both teams in the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester United and Tottenham.

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Wigan promoted back to Championship after thrashing Fleetwood

Wigan are promoted back to the Championship after thumping Fleetwood 4-0.

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Lewandowski scores 39th of season as Bayern beat Hannover

Robert Lewandowski scores his 39th goal of the season as Champions League semi-finalists Bayern Munich beat Hannover.

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Sunderland relegated for second season in row

Sunderland are relegated from the Championship after Burton Albion fight-back to win 2-1 in a game of late drama.

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Wolves win Championship title in style against Bolton

Wolves win the 2017-18 Championship title after they comfortably beat Bolton Wanderers at the Macron Stadium.

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Goaless draw with Watford edges Palace further away from relegation

Wilfried Zaha is booked for diving as Crystal Palace edge further away from relegation after a goalless draw at Watford.

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Roma warm up for Liverpool game with win at SPAL

Roma warm up for their Champions League semi-final first leg with Liverpool with victory at Serie A strugglers SPAL.

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West Brom 2-2 Liverpool: Baggies took the game to Reds - Darren Moore

West Bromwich Albion caretaker manager Darren Moore says the whole club "earned that result" after they came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Liverpool.

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West Brom 2-2 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp criticises West Brom pitch

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp criticises the state of the pitch at The Hawthorns after his side surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with West Bromwich Albion.

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Macclesfield promoted to League Two with win at Eastleigh

Macclesfield Town are promoted to the English Football League after their win at Eastleigh seals the National League title.

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West Brom facing relegation despite fightback against Liverpool

West Brom stage a dramatic comeback to earn a draw against Liverpool, but they could still be relegated from the Premier League on Sunday.

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Arsene Wenger: Big games and great goals from the Arsenal manager's seven FA Cup wins

Big games and great goals from Arsenal's seven FA Cup wins under departing manager Arsene Wenger.

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Patrick Vieira 'flattered' by Arsenal link but happy at New York City

Patrick Vieira says he is "flattered" at being linked with taking over as manager of former club Arsenal but adds he is "happy" as New York City coach.

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FA People's Cup: 'That's the beauty of football - it's an international language'

Meet Alpha United Juniors - The FA People's Cup team bringing together a community.

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Liverpool: Champions League tickets role for Anfield club

Liverpool will play a key role in a new Uefa working group set up in response to concerns over ticket prices for European games.

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Quique Sanchez Flores: Former Waford boss dismissed by Espanyol

Former Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores is sacked by Spanish club Espanyol after a poor run of results.

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Superb Fulham earn big win at Millwall to go second

Fulham produce a devastating second-half display to win at in-form Millwall and move back up to second in the table.

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Celtic go for Premiership title at Hibernian

Celtic can win the Scottish Premiership title with victory over Hibernian in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off.

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Valverde warning for Barcelona before Copa del Rey final

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Spanish Copa del Rey game between Sevilla and Barcelona.

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Uefa Youth League: Chelsea to face Barcelona in final

Chelsea will face Barcelona in Monday's Uefa Youth League final after beating Porto on penalties in the last four.

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Premier League managers pay tribute to Wenger

Premier League managers Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp pay tribute to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

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Arsene Wenger: Robert Pires and Ian Wright pay homage to Arsenal 'teacher'

Former Arsenal players Robert Pires and Ian Wright pay their respects to manager Arsene Wenger after he announced his departure at the end of the season.

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Roy Bentley - last surviving member of 1950 England World Cup squad - dies at 93

Former Chelsea striker Roy Bentley, the last surviving member of England's 1950 World Cup squad, dies at the age of 93.

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Tuchel unlikely? What next for Arsenal after Wenger exit?

From the new boss to the fans' reaction - behind the scenes analysis from BBC Sport's David Ornstein.

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FA Cup semi-final: No home advantage for Tottenham v Manchester United at Wembley

Tottenham's Eric Dier insists his team will not benefit from any kind of home advantage at Wembley when they face Manchester United in their FA cup semi-final on Saturday.

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Juventus v Napoli - can the underdogs pull off a shock and please the purists?

Superstition, exciting football and emotion have defined Napoli's season but can they beat Juventus on Sunday and keep alive the Serie A title race?

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Arsenal in a better place thanks to Arsene Wenger - chief exec Ivan Gazidis

Arsene Wenger will leave Arsenal in a better position than when he found it, according to the club's chief executive Ivan Gazidis.

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Football Focus: Edin Dzeko reveals Champions League texts to former team-mate Mo Salah

AS Roma striker Edin Dzeko backs former team-mate Mohammed Salah to be top of the Premier League goalscoring charts at the end of the season, but says he can have a rest in Tuesday's Champions League tie.

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Arsene Wenger: Pep Guardiola feels football needs departing Arsenal boss

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hopes Arsene Wenger decides to stay in football after deciding to leave Arsenal at the end of this season.

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal must be bold in new manager search - Ivan Gazidis

Arsenal need to be "open-minded, brave and bold" in their search to replace Arsene Wenger as manager, says Ivan Gazidis.

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'One of the three greatest men I've met' - listen to Bob Wilson's emotional tribute

Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson pays an emotional tribute to Arsene Wenger, who will leave the club at the end of the season.

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Manchester City will make changes to step forward - Pep Guardiola

Manchester City will have to "change a few things to take a step forward" next season, says manager Pep Guardiola.

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I hope Wenger doesn't retire from football - Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho hopes Arsene Wenger doesn't retire from football after leaving Arsenal at the end of the season.

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Arsene Wenger: The moment Arsenal completed unbeaten season

BBC Sport looks back at the moment Arsene Wenger's Arsenal team lifted the Premier League title after completing the 2003/04 season without losing a match.

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Celtic 'would let Arsenal speak to Rodgers'

Celtic would allow Arsenal to speak to manager Brendan Rodgers, according to major shareholder Dermot Desmond.

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Tommy Wright 'not welcome' at Dens Park, says Neil McCann before Dundee v St Johnstone

Dundee manager Neil McCann says St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright is "not welcome around here" before the sides meet at Dens Park on Saturday.

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Vote for your player of the year from PFA shortlist

Who should be this season's Premier League player of the year? Vote for your pick.

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Ethan Ampadu: Exeter City 'disappointed' by Chelsea tribunal ruling

Exeter City say they are "disappointed for football" as a tribunal orders Chelsea to pay them up to £2.5m for Ethan Ampadu.

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Arsene Wenger to leave Arsenal: How many Invincibles can you name in three minutes?

Take this quick fire quiz against the clock to test your memory of the 2003-04 Premier League winning Arsenal side - and watch your spelling!

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Arsene Wenger leaving Arsenal: Jurgen Klopp on Frenchman's 'fantastic career'

After Arsene Wenger announces he will leave Arsenal in the summer, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says the Frenchman has had a "fantastic" career.

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Arsene Wenger leaving Arsenal: Pick his greatest Gunners XI

Arsene Wenger will step down as Arsenal boss at the end of the season - but who would you pick in his greatest Gunners XI?

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'He personally changed the face of the English game' - Wenger praised as 'greatest' Gunners boss

Arsene Wenger is described as the "greatest" Arsenal manager as he announces his departure after nearly 22 years at the club.

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Arsene Wenger: How the Arsenal boss changed the club

In a Football Focus special from May 2017, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger recalls his earliest memories of joining the club.

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss to leave club at end of season

Manager Arsene Wenger is to leave Arsenal at the end of the season, bringing to an end a near 22-year reign at the club.

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Premier League club revenues soar to £4.5bn

England's top 20 teams posted record revenues and also bounced back into profit in the 2016-17 season.

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Chelsea must fight in FA Cup semi - Conte

Manager Antonio Conte says he is not "listening to those who say Chelsea are already in the final", before Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton.

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Malaga relegated after late defeat at Levante

Malaga become the first side in Europe's top five leagues to be relegated after the Spanish side are beaten by Levante.

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Leicester 0-0 Southampton: I can't fault the Southampton players - Mark Hughes

Southampton manager Mark Hughes cannot fault his players following a desperate performance against Leicester in a goalless draw.

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Burnley 1-2 Chelsea: Antonio Conte feels playing two strikers is a good option for his side

Antonio Conte says playing two strikers is a good option following an impressive showing by Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Burnley.

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Barcelona one win from title after Atletico defeat

Barcelona are one win away from securing a 25th Spanish league title after second-placed Atletico Madrid lost at Real Sociedad.

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Leicester 0-0 Southampton: Claude Puel a 'little disappointed' with Foxes draw

Claude Puel is a "little disappointed" with Leicester's goalless draw against Southampton as the Foxes remain winless in five games at home.

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Burnley 1-2 Chelsea: Sean Dyche feels top six are a 'different animal'

Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes the top six teams in the Premier League are a "different animal" following their 2-1 defeat by Chelsea.

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Blackburn close in on promotion after win over Peterborough

Blackburn Rovers take a big step towards automatic promotion from League One while denting Peterborough United's play-off hopes.

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PSG interested in Pogba? Friday's gossip column

PSG show interest in Paul Pogba, Man Utd want Watford's Richarlison, West Ham hope to keep Joe Hart, plus more.

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Istanbul derby abandoned after Beskitas boss hit by object from crowd

Fenerbahce and Besiktas' Turkish Cup semi-final second leg is abandoned after Bekistas boss Senol Gunes is hit on the head by an object thrown from the crowd.

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Saints held to goalless draw at Leicester

Southampton remain four points from safety following a desperate performance against Leicester in a goalless draw.

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Moses strikes as Chelsea win at Burnley

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Premier League game between Burnley and Chelsea.

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Sports Minister Tracey Crouch 'declaring war on fans' over safe standing, say FSF

Sports Minister Tracey Crouch is "declaring war on football fans" by turning a blind eye to safe standing, says the Football Supporters' Federation.

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Bradley Wood: Watch the bookings that led to a six-year ban

Defender Bradley Wood is banned for six years after twice intentionally getting booked during Lincoln City's FA Cup run last season.

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Premier League and FA Cup predictions: BBC Asian Network DJ Noreen Khan

BBC Asian Network DJ and Liverpool fan Noreen Khan talks about her pride in owning "the world's first football sari" before taking on Mark Lawrenson in this week's predictions game.

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Referees: 'Groundbreaking' Ryan Hampson case will help amateurs, say campaigners

Campaigners praise a ruling which they say eve will encourage people to come forward with complaints about the abuse of amateur referees.

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Women's Super League round-up: Watch Bethany England's superb volley for Liverpool

Watch the best action from the WSL as Bethany England nets a superb volley in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Bristol and Kim Little stars for Arsenal in their 3-1 win over Reading.

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Joey Barton: Fleetwood chairman Andy Pilley not worried about new head coach's past

Fleetwood chairman Andy Pilley says he is not concerned about new head coach Joey Barton's past and says he can be an asset.

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Accrington given special milk to mark promotion

Accrington Stanley celebrate their promotion to League One by stocking their fridge with commemorative pints of milk.

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Wood banned for six years for match-fixing

Ex-Lincoln defender Bradley Wood is banned from football for six years after being found guilty of two match-fixing offences.

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Mauricio Pochettino: Will winning the FA Cup change Tottenham's lives?

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says they do not "need" to win the FA Cup and it would not move them "to a different level".

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss 'not worried' about future

Arsene Wenger says he is not worried about his future as Arsenal manager, with former Gunners captain Patrick Vieira widely tipped to succeed his former boss.

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FA Cup win 'won't change our life' - Spurs boss Pochettino

Tottenham do not "need" to win the FA Cup and it would not move them "to a different level", says boss Mauricio Pochettino.

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PFA WSL 1 Team of the Year: Five Chelsea Ladies players named

Chelsea Ladies have five players in the PFA Women's Super League One Team of the Year for 2017-18.

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FA Cup: Is Daniel Amokachi's the strangest substitution ever?

Former Everton striker Daniel Amokachi substitutes himself on to the pitch and scores twice in a 4-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Tottenham in 1995.

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Thursday night football & FA Cup weekend - Lawro's predictions v Noreen Khan

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on BBC Asian Network presenter Noreen Khan to predict this weekend's FA Cup semi-finals and Premier League fixtures.

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Sam Allardyce: Everton boss says fan survey was 'a marketing slip-up'

Everton boss Sam Allardyce says a survey sent to fans asking them to rate his performance was "a marketing slip-up".

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka: Crystal Palace hand new contract to full-back

Crystal Palace hand full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka a new contract with the Premier League club until 2022.

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Premier League Show: Michael Carrick 'depressed' on England duty

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick reveals he told the Football Association not to pick him any more after finding England duty "depressing".

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Rhian Brewster: Fifa dismiss racial abuse claim from U17 World Cup final

Fifa dismiss a complaint by England of racial abuse during last year's Under-17 World Cup final due to a "lack of sufficient evidence".

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Unai Emery: PSG boss still focused on club amid Real Sociedad speculation

Paris St-Germain manager Unai Emery says he is "still focused" on the club despite speculation that he will leave this summer.

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Wenger gives '100% backing' to safe standing proposals

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger gives his support to safe standing in English football after rejections from the government.

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Chelsea's Marcos Alonso given three-match ban for tackle on Shane Long

Chelsea's Marcos Alonso is given a three-match ban for violent conduct after a tackle on Shane Long in Saturday's 3-2 win at Southampton.

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Millwall Lionesses set to avoid administration after crowdfunding £10,000

Millwall Lionesses are set to avoid going into administration after raising more than £11,000 via a crowdfunding page.

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The super agent, the Chinese owners & global ambition - inside promoted Wolves

Wolves want to be one of the best club's in the world - but their approach has not been without controversy, write Simon Stone

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World Cup 2018: VAR replays at be shown on big screens in Russia

Replays of incidents reviewed by video assistant referees will be shown on big screens at this summer's World Cup.

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Vieira in contention to replace Wenger - gossip

Tottenham could make another move for Leicester's Demarai Gray, Wolves want Arsenal's Jack Wilshere, plus more.

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Levski Sofia v CSKA Sofia: Police officer injured by explosion during derby match

A policewoman is seriously injured following an explosion at the Vasil Levski stadium during Levski Sofia's Bulgarian league match with city rivals CSKA.

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Ronaldo saves Real with late equaliser

Cristiano Ronaldo's 42nd goal of the season saves Real Madrid from a second successive home defeat as they draw with Athletic Bilbao.

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Mbappe double takes PSG into French Cup final

Paris St-Germain reach the French Cup final for a fourth consecutive year after a comfortable win against Caen.

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Bournemouth 0-2 Man Utd: Jose Mourinho pleased with 'comfortable' win at Bournemouth

Manager Jose Mourinho praises Manchester United's "solid performance" in their 2-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

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Bournemouth 0-2 Man Utd: Moments of quality key to Man Utd win - Eddie Howe

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says a gulf in quality made the difference in the 2-0 home Premier League defeat by Manchester United.

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Serie A leaders Juventus held to surprise draw at Crotone

Juventus' advantage at the top of the Serie A table is cut to four points as they are held to a surprise draw by struggling Crotone.

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Smalling & Lukaku score as Man Utd see off Bournemouth

Goals from Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku help Manchester United beat Bournemouth to strengthen their grip on second place in the Premier League table.

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Man Utd set to appoint club's first female chief operating officer

Manchester United are set to appoint Collette Roche as the club's first female chief operating officer, BBC Sport understands.

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Man City want to be one of Premier League's greatest - Walker

Manchester City want to be regarded as one of the greatest teams in Premier League history, says defender Kyle Walker.

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Premier League clubs want more evidence on safe standing

More evidence is needed before safe standing can be allowed at top-flight stadiums, the Premier League say.

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Brighton's Bong says conscience is clear over making Rodriguez allegation

Brighton defender Gaetan Bong says his conscience is clear after his claim of racial abuse against Jay Rodriguez was found "not proven".

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Champions Man City can dominate - Chelsea boss Conte

Manchester City can dominate English football for the foreseeable future, says Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.

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Premier League winter break set to be announced for 2019-20

Plans for a two-week Premier League winter break in 2019-20 could be announced before the end of this season.

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Antonio Conte's wife disrupts Chelsea news conference

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte's news conference is interrupted when his phone rings.

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Joey Barton: Fleetwood Town announce ex-Burnley midfielder as head coach

Fleetwood Town announce Joey Barton will become their new head coach in June, replacing John Sheridan.

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A memorable night in Accrington - how Stanley sealed promotion

Accrington Stanley gain promotion to League One for the first time in their history with a 2-0 victory over Yeovil Town.

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Apathy or anxiety - why are fewer England fans going to Russia?

The latest ticket sales phase for this summer's World Cup in Russia open on Wednesday and figures so far show the appetite among England fans is not what it was in 2014.

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DR Congo FA boss Constant Omari held over corruption

Fifa Council member and DR Congo Football Association president Constant Omari is being questioned as part of an embezzlement probe.

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England to face Swiss and US in autumn friendlies

England will host Switzerland and the United States in two autumn internationals to complement their Nations League fixtures.

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Who joins Aguero in PFA team of year? Plus Championship, L1 & L2 teams

Champions Manchester City have five players in the the Professional Footballers' Association Players' team of the year.

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Fan arrested after running at referee in Rochdale-Oldham derby

A fan is arrested after coming on to the pitch to remonstrate with the referee in Rochdale's game against neighbours Oldham.

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John Toshack: Carvalhal will be in demand if Swansea survive

John Toshack believes manager Carlos Carvalhal will be in demand if he steers Swansea City to Premier League safety.

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Neymar optimistic about World Cup return

Brazil international Neymar hopes to be fit for this summer's World Cup and says he will return to training from a broken foot on 17 May.

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Man Utd eye Fred as replacement for Pogba - gossip

Mourinho wants Fred as replacement for Pogba, City set sights on Mbappe and Thiago, Borussia Dortmund eye Batshuayi, plus more.

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Fan restrained by players in Rochdale-Oldham derby

A fan is restrained by players after coming on to the pitch to remonstrate with the referee in Rochdale's goalless draw with Oldham.

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'Who are they?' How the 'minnows' of Accrington conquered League Two

As one of the smallest teams in the English Football League, how did Accrington Stanley win a historic promotion to the third tier?

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Inter score four against Cagliari as they bid for Champions League football

Inter Milan beat Cagliari to go third in their bid for Champions League football

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Treble-chasing Bayern hit six to reach German Cup final

Thomas Muller scores a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrash Bayer Leverkusen to book their place in the German Cup final.

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Third division Les Herbiers beat Chambly to reach the French Cup final

Les Herbiers beat fellow third division side Chambly to reach the French Cup final for the first time.

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Ten-man Barcelona held to a draw at Celta Vigo

Barcelona held to a 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo, as they rest players ahead of the Copa del Rey final

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Brighton 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur: We got result we deserved, says Brighton's Hughton

Brighton manager Chris Hughton believes his side deserved their point after a 1-1 draw against Spurs at the Amex Stadium.

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Brighton 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Pochettino 'disappointed' with Brighton draw

Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino says he is disappointed to come away with only a point after Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 at Brighton.

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Accrington Stanley promoted to third tier for first time

Billy Kee's brace clinches Accrington Stanley's promotion to League One with a deserved win at home to Yeovil Town.

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Celtic's win over Rangers made Hampden roar like a lion, say sound experts

Hampden Park's noise levels in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final between Celtic and Rangers was "like a lion's roar from a metre away".

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Marks out of 10: Everton send Allardyce survey to fans

Everton send a survey to a group of supporters asking them to rate manager Sam Allardyce's performance on a scale of zero to 10.

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Alan Mannus: St Johnstone goalkeeper to leave club in the summer

St Johnstone confirm goalkeeper Alan Mannus will leave the club this summer after seven years in Perth.

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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero reveals keyhole surgery on knee

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero reveals he has undergone keyhole surgery on his left knee.

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AFC Wimbledon: EFL drop charges after club refused to use MK Dons' full name

The English Football League drops charges against AFC Wimbledon over their failure to use MK Dons' full name.

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Leicester boss Puel rules out sale of defender Maguire

Leicester City manager Claude Puel says England defender Harry Maguire is not for sale despite reported interest from a number of top clubs.

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Manchester United: Proposed women's team a 'massive opportunity' for managers

Man Utd's possible return to women's football may be "difficult" at first but that should not deter them from hiring the best manager they can, Rachel Yankey says.

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Man City playmaker Silva hails influence of Guardiola

Manchester City's Bernardo Silva says the passion of his manager Pep Guardiola has helped him make a success of his debut season in England.

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VAR 'is not football' says scorer of half-time penalty

Video assistant referee (VAR) "is not football", says the Mainz midfielder who scored a penalty during half-time in his side's Bundesliga win over Freiburg.

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Rangers: Miller & Wallace 'passionate not disruptive' - Lee McCulloch

Ex-Rangers captain Lee McCulloch is "very surprised" to see former team-mates Kenny Miller and Lee Wallace suspended by the club.

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Guardiola's management a fantastic experience - Silva

Manchester City's Premier League-winning midfielder Bernardo Silva tells BBC Sport that being managed by Pep Guardiola is a "fantastic experience".

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Former Swansea defender Austin diagnosed with cancer

Ex-Swansea defender Kevin Austin is diagnosed with cancer - but dismisses social media reports the illness is terminal.

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Dumbarton appeal for help to repair pitch

Tuesday's rearranged game between Dumbarton and Inverness Caledonian Thistle is postponed for a day as fans are urged to help repair the pitch.

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Benjamin Garre: Manchester City cleared by Cas over signing of Argentine teenager

Manchester City are cleared of wrongdoing over the signing of teenager Benjamin Garre from Argentine club Velez Sarsfield in July 2016.

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Ex-coach and scout Carson in court on child sex abuse charges

Michael "Kit" Carson faces charges relating to 11 boys under the age of 16 from 1978 to 2009.

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Marcos Alonso tackle on Shane Long in Southampton v Chelsea reviewed by FA

The FA is looking into Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso's tackle on Shane Long in his side's 3-2 win at Southampton on Saturday.

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Ex-Sunderland midfielder Darron Gibson pleads guilty to drink-driving

Midfielder Darron Gibson's contract with the club was ended after he was charged.

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Fifa looks into racist chanting during Russia v France

Fifa starts "disciplinary proceedings" against the Russian FA for alleged racist chanting aimed at French players when the two countries played in March.

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VAR in Bundesliga: Mainz & Freiburg players called back at half-time for penalty

Referee Guido Winkmann recalls the Mainz and Freiburg players from their dressing rooms at half-time to award a penalty given by VAR.

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Which? warns over buying World Cup tickets online

Fans using secondary ticket sites could end up overpaying for invalid tickets says consumer association Which?.

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Rangers to suspend Miller & Wallace after dressing-room row

Rangers are to suspend Kenny Miller and Lee Wallace pending an investigation into a dressing-room dispute with manager Graeme Murty.

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Man Utd U23s relegated? Not a problem, says academy chief Butt

Relegation for Manchester United's under-23 team might seem like a disaster, but academy director Nicky Butt disagrees.

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England keeper Hart shouldn't go to World Cup - Sutton

Goalkeeper Joe Hart should not go to the World Cup with England, says former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton

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Tuesday's gossip column - Rashford delays new Man Utd contract talks

Liverpool set to miss out on Alisson, Iniesta to move to China, Rashford delays new Manchester United contract talks, plus more.

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Mourinho to drop players for Man Utd's FA Cup semi-final v Spurs

Jose Mourinho say Manchester United players who performed poorly in league defeat by West Brom will be dropped for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham.

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West Ham 1-1 Stoke: Paul Lambert can't ask for any more effort from Potters

Stoke boss Paul Lambert felt his side went "toe-to-toe" with West Ham and says he couldn't ask for any more from them after they drew 1-1 against West Ham at the London Stadium.

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West Ham 1-1 Stoke: Hammers substitutes made the difference - David Moyes

West Ham boss David Moyes feels the three attacking subs he was able to bring on, including goalscorer Andy Carroll, made the difference as his side drew 1-1 at home to Stoke.

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Carroll cancels out Crouch strike to put West Ham closer to safety

Andy Carroll's dramatic late equaliser boosts West Ham's survival hopes - and takes Stoke City closer to the Championship.

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Safe standing: EFL boss Shaun Harvey 'robustly' campaigning for safe standing

English Football League chairman Shaun Harvey says he is "robustly" asking the government to allow safe standing in football grounds.

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Non-league player scores back-to-back penalty hat-tricks

Non-league striker Scott Fenwick scores back-to-back hat-tricks from the penalty spot.

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No limit to our ambition, insist newly promoted Wolves

Newly promoted Wolves are promising there will be no limit to their ambition when they return to the Premier League next season.

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Penalty awarded at half-time by VAR decision - so players have to return to pitch

A penalty was awarded after players had already left the pitch for half-time in a Bundesliga match between relegation rivals Mainz and Freiburg.

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Croatia and Brazil to play World Cup warm-up at Anfield

Croatia and Brazil will play a friendly match at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium on Sunday, 3 June.

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Michael and Lucy Oliver: Uefa 'strongly condemns' abuse after Gianluigi Buffon criticism

Uefa says it "strongly condemns" the abuse received by Premier League referee Michael Oliver and wife Lucy following Real Madrid's win over Juventus.

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English game 'always grateful' for Guardiola influence - Lineker

English football will "always be grateful" for the influence of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, ex-England striker Gary Lineker says.

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Guardiola's 'beautiful football' great for English game - Lineker

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker says Man City manager Pep Guardiola's "beautiful football" is great for the Premier League and the English game in general.

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Arsenal away form 'not good enough' - Martin Keown

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown says the Gunners' are not showing good enough qualities away from home this season.

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Manchester City 'going to next level' - Martin Keown

Manchester City are going to keep getting better, according to Martin Keown.

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Performing bear at Russian match is 'inhumane' - animal welfare groups

Footage of a bear performing in front of fans before a Russian league match is condemned as "shocking and inhumane" by animal welfare groups.

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Injured Batshuayi 'possibly' fit for World Cup

Michy Batshuayi is likely to miss the end of the season with an ankle injury but it is "possible" he will be fit for the World Cup with Belgium.

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'Miraculous' Craig Gordon denies Rangers three times

'Quite simply miraculous' says Willie Miller as Rangers cannot find a way past Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon at Hampden. (UK only)

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Scotland to play Portugal in October friendly after Israel Nations League tie

The Scottish FA confirms Scotland will play European champions Portugal in a friendly at Hampden on 14 October.

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Father finds Nou Camp 'hot dog' Good Samaritan

Dr Smart and his 16-year-old son were looking for a stranger who helped them at a Barcelona match.

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Jay Rodriguez: West Brom striker says 'truth always comes out' after racial abuse charge not proven

West Brom's Jay Rodriguez says the "truth always comes out" after a charge he racially abused Gaetan Bong was not proven.

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Football's Che Guevara? Behind the enigma of Guardiola

Which events shaped him? Why is he such a good coach? What is he like in private? Spanish football expert Guillem Balague explains in a fascinating long read.

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Title focus will drive Celtic for cup final - Rodgers

Celtic's push to retain the Premiership title will ensure they are ready for May's Scottish Cup final, manager Brendan Rodgers says.

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Klopp's Liverpool reach 300-goal mark - the best Premier League stats

The best of this weekend's Premier League stats - including Liverpool's record-breaking goalscoring form and Burnley's European quest.

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How Vincent Kompany celebrated Man City's Premier League title win

Watch how Manchester City celebrated winning the Premier League title on social media as captain Vincent Kompany took centre stage.

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Highlights: Celtic 4-0 Rangers

Celtic take another step towards a 'double-treble' after breezing past Old Firm rivals Rangers at Hampden. (UK only)

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Two title winners make the cut - see Garth's team of the week & pick your own

Who is a future England international? And who should be the PFA Player of the Year? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week and pick your own.

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Ryan Sessegnon: Fulham winger named Championship Player of the Season

Fulham winger Ryan Sessegnon is named Championship Player of the Season and wins two other prizes at the EFL Awards.

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Isco scores fine free-kick as Real Madrid beat Malaga

Real Madrid move up into third place in La Liga with victory at bottom side Malaga.

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Stylish PSG hit seven past Monaco to clinch French title

Paris St-Germain regain the Ligue 1 title after a stylish 7-1 victory over defending champions Monaco at the Parc des Princes.

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Rejecting VAR a very bad decision, says Wenger

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger criticises the Premier League's decision to not implement video assistant referees (VAR) next season.

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Moore helps West Brom players 'show we know what we're doing'

The leadership of caretaker-manager Darren Moore helps West Brom show "we actually know what we're doing", says James McClean.

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Possession, precision, purpose: The anatomy of a Man City goal

What Manchester City's goals tell us about the newly crowned Premier League champions under manager Pep Guardiola.

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Juventus beat Sampdoria to go six points clear at top

Juventus go six points clear at the top of Serie A as they bounce back from their Champions League exit with victory over Sampdoria.

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Man Utd 0-1 West Brom: Darren Moore delighted for Baggies players

West Brom caretaker boss Darren Moore is delighted for his players after they picked up a hard-fought 1-0 win at Man Utd.

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Manchester United 0-1 West Brom: Jose Mourinho criticises 'stylish' football

Jose Mourinho blames "a bad reaction" from his players to their recent win over Manchester City for their 1-0 home defeat to strugglers West Brom, a result which hands the title to City.

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Women's FA Cup: Chelsea Ladies 2-0 Manchester City Women

Two inspired solo goals from Fran Kirby fire Chelsea into the Women's FA Cup final, where they will meet rivals Arsenal on May 5.

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West Brom win at Man Utd to hand title to Man City

Manchester United lose to bottom side West Brom in a result which sees Manchester City crowned as Premier League champions.

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Man City win Premier League as Man Utd lose to West Brom

Manchester City win the Premier League as Manchester United's 1-0 home defeat by West Brom confirms their rivals as champions.

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Manchester City win Premier League title: How is Pep Guardiola feeling?

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has a favourite expression, and we think it probably sums up his mood after they won the Premier League title.

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Manchester City: How Pep Guardiola's team wowed Match of the Day pundits

Match of the Day pundits have been blown away by Manchester City's football under manager Pep Guardiola this season.

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PSV Eindhoven beat Ajax to seal title

PSV Eindhoven win the Dutch Eredivisie title with a comfortable victory over nearest rivals Ajax - who end up with nine men.

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Torres scores 100th La Liga goal in Atletico win

Fernando Torres scores his 100th La Liga goal as Atletico Madrid beat Levante in the week it was announced he will leave in the summer.

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Batshuayi carried off as Dortmund lose to Schalke

Borussia Dortmund striker Michy Batshuayi is carried off on a stretcher as they lose the Ruhr valley derby to Schalke.

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Ruthless Celtic thrash Rangers to reach Scottish Cup final

Celtic romp into the Scottish Cup final, delivering an emphatic defeat of Rangers through Tom Rogic, Callum McGregor, Moussa Dembele and Oliver Ntcham,

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PFA Women's Players' Player of the Year: Five Chelsea players shortlisted

Women's Super League leaders Chelsea provide five players on the six-woman shortlist for the Professional Footballers' Association women's player's player of the year

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Women's FA Cup Highlights: Arsenal beat Everton to book place in FA Cup final

Watch highlights as Arsenal beat Everton to reach their 16th Women's FA Cup final, courtesy of Louise Quinn's stoppage-time winner.

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Newcastle 2-1 Arsenal: Arsene Wenger criticises Gunners' mistakes

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger says "unbelievable mistakes" led to his team conceding twice in their defeat to Newcastle at St James's Park.

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Newcastle 2-1 Arsenal: Rafael Benitez congratulates Magpies after win

Rafael Benitez congratulates "everyone" at Newcastle United, and believes their 2-1 win over Arsenal at St James's Park guarantees their Premier League survival for the season.

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Watch: 'Superb' Kirby goal gives Chelsea Ladies early FA Cup lead

Fran Kirby scores a fantastic solo goal, calmly slotting in past the keeper to give Chelsea an early lead in their Women's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City.

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Newcastle come from behind to inflict more away woe on Arsenal

Newcastle all but secure their Premier League future by beating Arsenal, who remain without an away point in 2018.

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Wolves celebrate promotion with win over Birmingham

Wolves celebrate their promotion to the Premier League with a comfortable win over 10-man Birmingham City at Molineux.

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Gossip: Man City may make move for Mbappe

Manchester City want to sign PSG's Mbappe, Chelsea are interested in Lewandowski, Manchester United keen on Maguire, plus more.

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Guardiola will play golf instead of watching Man Utd

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will play golf rather than watch Manchester United's game on Sunday - despite knowing his side could win the Premier League title.

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Ibrahimovic scores winner against Chicago Fire on first LA Galaxy start

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores the only goal on his first LA Galaxy start as they beat Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.

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Tottenham 1-3 Man City: Pep Guardiola pleased with player reaction after tough week

Man City boss Pep Guardiola is delighted with the reaction of his players to a tough week as they beat a determined Tottenham side 3-1 at Wembley.

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Tottenham 1-3 Man City: City fully deserved to win - Mauricio Pochettino

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is disappointed his side were unable to compete in the first 25 minutes against Man City as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at Wembley.

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Juventus captain Buffon 'stands by' criticism of Oliver

Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon "stands by" the comments he made about referee Michael Oliver after their Champions League exit.

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Man City close in on title after win at Spurs

Manchester City are on the brink of winning the Premier League after victory against Tottenham at Wembley.

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Dejan Lovren: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hopes injury is 'not serious'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hopes the injury that forced Dejan Lovren off during the 3-0 win over Bournemouth is "not too serious".

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Bury players 'need to take responsibility' for relegation - manager Lowe

Bury's players "need to take responsibility" for relegation from League One, says manager Ryan Lowe.

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Police investigate threats to referee Oliver's wife

Police are investigating threatening text messages sent to the wife of referee Michael Oliver following Real Madrid's win over Juventus.

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