Bundesliga: Robert Lewandowski stars in Bayern's 5-0 win over Fortuna Dusseldorf

Robert Lewandowski scores twice in Bayern Munich's 5-0 win over Fortuna Dusseldorf to equal his most prolific season

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Transfer rumours: Sane, Havertz, Telles, Osimhen, Werner, Camavinga

Bayern Munich want to sign Leroy Sane and Kai Havertz, Chelsea lead race for Porto's Alex Telles, Tino Werner has decided on his future, plus more.

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La Liga: Barcelona to resume title defence against Real Mallorca on 13 June

Barcelona will resume their La Liga title defence against Real Mallorca following the coronavirus shutdown.

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Championship season set to restart on 20 June as coronavirus lockdown eases

The Championship will restart on 20 June, more than three months after it was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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George Floyd death: Jadon Sancho & Marcus Thuram join protests against racism

Jadon Sancho and Marcus Thuram join Serena Williams and others in protests against racism after the death of George Floyd.

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SC Paderborn 1-6 Borussia Dortmund: England's Jadon Sancho scores hat-trick on return

England's Jadon Sancho scores a hat-trick on his first start since the Bundesliga resumed as Borussia Dortmund thrash bottom club Paderborn.

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Motherwell: Captain Peter Hartley among 10 players leaving club

Motherwell captain Peter Hartley is one of 10 players leaving the Scottish Premiership club.

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Mauro Icardi: Argentine striker secures permanent switch from Inter Milan to PSG

French champions Paris St-Germain sign Argentine striker Mauro Icardi on a permanent deal from Inter Milan.

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Motherwell humble Rangers in Premiership play-off - five years on

Five years to the day, BBC Scotland looks back at the explosive Premiership play-off of 2015 between Motherwell and Rangers.

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Leah Williamson: Arsenal & England defender's five albums for lockdown

Arsenal and England defender Leah Williamson shares five albums to listen to during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Tyrone Mings: Premier League players 'last to be consulted' over 'financially driven' restart

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings says Project Restart is financially driven and players accept they are "commodities".

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Champions League quiz: name all 22 champions of Europe

On what should have been Champions League final weekend, can you name each team to have won the continent's elite club competition?

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#GoalsAtHome: You recreate Angel di Maria's stunning lob

Match of the Day's Steve Wilson commentates on your best attempts at recreating Angel di Maria's stunning lob for Manchester United at Leicester City in 2014.

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Coronavirus: Football Association still aiming to finish Youth Cup

The Football Association are still aiming to complete this season's FA Youth Cup even though the Premier League Under-18 league was called off at the beginning of May.

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MOTDx: Football's coming back - but how do fans feel about it?

MOTDx's Craig Mitch asks Liverpool fan Alex Gildea Trott, West Ham supporter Sam Diss and Leeds fan Emma Jones how they feel about football returning with plenty to play for.

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When watching Brazil at the 2014 World Cup turned weird

On the day we relive Brazil's disastrous 2014 World Cup semi-final, Conor McNamara recalls a painful experience of his own at that tournament.

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Coronavirus: Jayden Stockley among 10 positive tests in Championship; seven in League Two

Preston say striker Jayden Stockley was one of 10 positive Covid-19 tests across eight Championship clubs returned in the latest round of testing.

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Aaron Ramsdale: Bournemouth keeper confirms coronavirus recovery

Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale says he has recovered from coronavirus after self-isolating for 14 days.

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Transfer rumours: Pogba, Rabiot, Ighalo, Coutinho

Manchester United open to Adrien Rabiot swapping places with Paul Pogba, Lucas Torreira 'dreams' of Boca Juniors move, plus more.

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Bayern Munich 5-0 Fortuna Dusseldorf: Robert Lewandowski scores twice in rout

Robert Lewandowski scores twice against Fortuna Dusseldorf to equal his most prolific season as Bayern Munich move 10 points clear at the Bundesliga summit.

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World Cup Rewind - watch Germany 7-1 Brazil from 2014 World Cup

This weekend we are giving you the chance to relive Germany's 7-1 thrashing of Brazil at the 2014 World Cup in full.

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Hearts: Ann Budge frustrated by SPFL's response to cash and league proposals

Hearts chair Ann Budge is exasperated by the slow progress to address the "tsunami" heading Scottish football's way.

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Celtic urge SPFL to release fixture list for new season

Celtic urge the SPFL to release the fixture list "as soon as possible" before the Scottish Premiership's intended return in August.

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From the archive: Scotland's 'kilted warriors' prepare to face Brazil

The Scotland players, resplendent in kilts, take a stroll on the pitch prior to opening the 1998 World Cup in France against Brazil.

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Troy Parrott: Tottenham striker has appendix removed and will miss season restart

Tottenham striker Troy Parrott will miss the restart of the Premier League season while he recovers from appendicitis.

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Scotland win the Under-18 European Championship in 1982

Relive the tale of when a reluctant star thrust the European Championship trophy into the hands of a group of Scottish teenagers.

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Burnley man, 88, receives football medal after 74 years

John Zelly's school team won the first post-war match at Burnley FC's ground in 1946.

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Happy birthday Steven Gerrard: Watch his best FA Cup goals

To celebrate Steven Gerrard's 40th birthday, BBC Sport looks back at the former Liverpool captain's five best FA Cup goals.

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Lionel Messi: Gary Lineker stunned by Barcelona star's 'impossible' stats

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer are stunned by Lionel Messi's career stats during a discussion on Ballon d'Or winners with Ian Wright on the MOTD Top 10 Podcast.

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Shannon Lynn: Scotland goalkeeper on mental health issues & partner's death

Scotland goalkeeper Shannon Lynn tells BBC Scotland how football saved her life as she tried to deal with the death of her partner and her own mental health issues.

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World Cup 2018: Lionel Messi's goal for Argentina against Nigeria, from every angle

Watch Lionel Messi's fantastic strike in Argentina's 2-1 victory over Nigeria, from every angle.

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Lionel Messi's top 5 World Cup goals for Argentina

Watch Lionel Messi's best goals for Argentina at the World Cup, including a 'magnificent' last-minute winner against Iran in 2014.

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The making of Lionel Messi: the streets where Barcelona and Argentina star grew up

BBC Sport visits Rosario in Argentina and the street where a young Lionel Messi first had a football at his feet.

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Lionel Messi quiz: How well do you know Barcelona superstar?

Goalscorer supreme and possibly the greatest of all time - but how well do you know Lionel Messi?

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Take our Champions League Venn diagram quiz

See how much you know about Champions League players, managers and finals in our Venn diagram quiz.

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Fifa: Football 'quite different' until vaccine developed

The football environment will be "quite different" until a vaccine for coronavirus is developed, Fifa tells its member federations.

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Women's Super League: Ending season 'not a missed opportunity' despite Premier League return

Women's football ending its season is not a missed opportunity, despite the Premier League's return, says Man City's Gavin Makel.

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Football Focus: Andros Townsend not sure how he will celebrate goals

Crystal Palace's Andros Townsend tells Football Focus he is unsure how he and his team-mates will celebrate goals with social distancing when the Premier League returns.

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Premier League clubs resume contact training

Premier League clubs are allowed to resume contact training after unanimously voting for it this week.

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EFL: Leagues One and Two play-offs to be before Championship play-offs

The League One and Two play-offs are likely to be held before the Championship play-offs in an effort to help clubs sort out contracts.

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Brendan Rodgers: Leicester City manager says he had coronavirus

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says he "had no strength" after contracting the coronavirus in March.

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Ian Rush surprises Elis James during BBC Radio 5 Live show

To celebrate one year at BBC Radio 5 Live, John Robins surprises his co-hpresenter Elis James with an appearance from one of his all time footballing heroes - Ian Rush.

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Rangers win Scottish trebles on this day in 1993 & 1999

Watch Rangers clinch the fifth and sixth domestic trebles in their history in 1993 and 1999, respectively.

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La Liga to resume on 11 June, says Spanish league's president Javier Tebas

Spain's La Liga will resume on 11 June with next season starting on 12 September, says the league's president Javier Tebas.

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Premier League: Liverpool could seal title at neutral venue with six fixtures set to move

The game in which Liverpool could secure the Premier League title could be held at a neutral venue, says the national lead for football policing.

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Championship, League One & League Two clubs to meet on 8 June

English Football League clubs are set to meet on 8 June in an attempt to rubber-stamp proposals on how to end a season early.

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Bangor schoolboy's skills are Best for Bolasie

Bangor schoolboy Jackson Best says he was "buzzing" to win a 'Take the Stage' skills challenge on Yannick Bolasie's Instagram page.

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FA Cup: New dates announced after Premier League set to return

The FA Cup quarter-finals have been rescheduled for Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June with the final set to take place on Saturday 1 August.

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Premier League returns: Gary Lineker says he has missed football

BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker says "football is important to a lot of people" and "it's OK to say we've missed it" as the Premier League is set to restart on 17 June.

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Archive: Netherlands v Czech Republic - Euro 2004

Relive a classic encounter from Euro 2004 as a Czech side led by European Footballer of the Year Pavel Nedved battle back from 2-0 to win their group stage match against Holland.

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Archive: Wales v Belgium - Euro 2016

Relive when Wales stunned a highly-fancied Belgium side to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016 in France.

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Archive: Portugal v England - Euro 2004

Relive an agonising quarter-final defeat for England in Euro 2004 as they are beaten by the hosts Portugal on penalties in Lisbon.

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Archive: Yugoslavia v Spain - Euro 2000

Relive a classic encounter from Euro 2000 as Spain rescue their campaign with two goals in injury-time at the end of a thrilling match against Yugoslavia.

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Scottish FA & SPFL to ask government for 1 August season start

The Scottish FA and SPFL will ask the Scottish government for permission to start next season on 1 August.

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Eat like De Bruyne: How to cook Kevin’s carbonara

Chef and friend to footballers Jonny Marsh reveals the secrets to making Kevin de Bruyne’s bold and vibrant carbonara with a modern twist.

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Lionel Messi: Barcelona and Argentina star's iconic moments

Rank our 10 choices of Lionel Messi's most iconic moments for Barcelona and Argentina - as BBC Sport prepares for Messi Day.

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Champions League quiz: Name all the players who have scored in the final

Can you name all the players to have scored in a Champions League final? There are 60 names to get.

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Premier League returns: How will you recreate the matchday experience?

With the Premier League set to resume behind closed doors in June, we want to know how you intend to follow your team's matches.

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AGF Aarhus v Randers: Virtual Zoom grandstand allows fans to watch Danish Superliga

A giant virtual grandstand allowed AGF Aarhus to watch their side's Danish Superliga match against Randers through Zoom.

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Transfer rumours: Lallana, Coutinho, Bale, Fraser, Sidibe, Ighalo, Sancho

Leicester make a bid for Liverpool's Adam Lallana, five Premier League clubs want Philippe Coutinho, Gareth Bale will stay at Real Madrid, plus more.

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Jean-Philippe Gbamin: Everton midfielder out for six months after training injury

Everton's Jean-Philippe Gbamin will be out for at least six months after injuring an Achilles tendon in training.

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Serie A to resume on 20 June, Italy's sports minister confirms

Italy's Serie A will return on 20 June, the country's sports minister confirms.

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N'Golo Kante: Chelsea midfielder returns to individual training

N'Golo Kante returns to Chelsea training having been allowed to stay away because of coronavirus fears.

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Premier League: BBC to show live matches when season resumes in June

Four Premier League games will be broadcast, free to air, live on BBC Sport when the season resumes in June.

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Ramos, Alexander-Arnold, Rashford: What we've learned about footballers from lockdown

From dancing to playing the piano, footballers have revealed hidden talents while they have been in lockdown.

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Mario Balotelli: Signing 'a mistake' - Brescia owner Massimo Cellino

Brescia owner Massimo Cellino says he regrets signing former Manchester City and Liverpool forward Mario Balotelli.

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Hearts: Cowdenbeath's Donald Findlay says reconstruction 'self-seeking'

Hearts' league reconstruction proposal is "self seeking" and a "non-starter", says Cowdenbeath chair Donald Findlay.

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Premier League to restart on 17 June with Man City v Arsenal and Villa v Sheff Utd

The Premier League will restart on 17 June - more than three months after it was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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

The Premier League will return on 17 June, so what are the outstanding issues still to be resolved? BBC Sport takes a look.

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Premier League: What can you remember of the 2019-20 season so far?

With the Premier League given the green light to return, how much can you remember about the 2019-20 season so far?

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Arsenal: Sir Chips Keswick retires as club chairman

Sir Chips Keswick has retired as Arsenal chairman after seven years in the role.

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Hearts: Son of former Liverpool owner George Gillett has takeover bid rejected

Hearts reject a formal takeover approach from the son of former Liverpool owner George Gillett, chairman Ann Budge confirms.

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The Last Dance, nasi goreng & missing his son - at home with Richard Foster

Former Aberdeen, Rangers, St Johnstone and Ross County defender Richard Foster on The Last Dance, nasi goreng and missing his son.

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Championship: Two Fulham players among three coronavirus positive tests

Two Fulham players are among three individuals who have tested positive for coronavirus in the latest round of Championship testing.

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Nathan Jones: Luton Town reappoint former Stoke City manager

Nathan Jones returns to Luton Town as manager, six months after being sacked by fellow Championship side Stoke City.

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Manchester City Women: Gareth Taylor appointed manager

Manchester City Women name ex-Wales striker Gareth Taylor as manager on a three-year contract.

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Paul Lambert's Borussia Dortmund dream 23 years on

Paul Lambert recalls the path that led him from Motherwell to Champions League glory with Borussia Dortmund.

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Watford captain Troy Deeney reveals hurtful comments wishing his baby son 'gets coronavirus'

Watford captain Troy Deeney says people told him they wished his baby son would contract coronavirus after he chose not to return to training.

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Liverpool's Marko Grujic scores for Hertha Berlin at RB Leipzig, Schalke lose to Fortuna Dusseldorf

Watch highlights as Hertha Berlin hold RB Leipzig and Schalke lose to Fortuna Dusseldorf in the Bundesliga.

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Euros Game of the Century: Quarter-finals - vote for the greatest match since 2000

Sixteen classic European Championship fixtures facing off in a knockout tournament - you decide the winner.

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Bundesliga: How successful has the league's return been?

Despite some criticism from fans and politicians, the return of the German top flight has been a major success for clubs and broadcasters, writes Constantin Eckner.

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Bundesliga: Joshua Kimmich chip helps Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund

Joshua Kimmich scores a delightful chip as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund to move seven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

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Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller compares Alphonso Davies to Road Runner

Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller compares Alphonso Davies to cartoon character Road Runner after their 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.

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Transfer rumours: Traore, Ighalo, Luiz, Werner, Tagliafico, Manquillo

Liverpool want Wolves winger, David Luiz may leave Arsenal soon, Chelsea interested in Argentina full-back, plus more.

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RB Leipzig 2-2 Hertha Berlin: Krzysztof Piatek's late penalty denies Leipzig

RB Leipzig miss a chance to go second in the Bundesliga as they concede late on to draw at home with Hertha Berlin.

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Livingston: Keeper Gary Maley earns new deal after Twitter poll joke

Livingston third-choice keeper Gary Maley earns a new one-year deal after a Twitter poll stunt by the club which will benefit charity.

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SPFL board to host league revamp discussions on Hearts proposal

The SPFL board will host divisional meetings from next Monday to discuss Hearts' league reconstruction proposal.

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Arsenal Women fined £50,000 for 'act of discrimination' relating to former coach's dismissal

Arsenal Women are fined £50,000 for "an act of discrimination" in dismissing an employee "by reason of disability" in 2014.

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Quiz: Name the UK stadiums to host European finals

Some of European football's most memorable finals have been held in the United Kingdom, but can you remember all 20 stadiums to host one?

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Heurelho Gomes: 'I believe it's safe' for players to be training

Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes says he believes it is "very safe" for players to be training because of the precautions taken by the Premier League and clubs.

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Premier League clubs agree to resume contact training

Premier League clubs agree to resume contact training in the next phase of Project Restart.

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Elliott Whitehouse: Grimsby Town midfielder gets six-game ban for using abusive language

Grimsby Town's Elliott Whitehouse is banned for six games and fined £2,000 for using abusive language towards an opponent.

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David Beckham gives five-year-old fundraiser 'amazing' video message

The football legend tells her she is "so, so amazing" for cycling a mile a day for charity.

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Aaron Ramsdale: Bournemouth 'shook' by positive coronavirus test - Eddie Howe

Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's positive coronavirus test has changed the mindset of staff at the club, according to manager Eddie Howe.

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Jordan Henderson: Lifting trophy without fans would be strange

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson tells BBC Radio 5 Live that playing at Anfield and lifting the Premier League trophy without any fans would be "pretty strange".

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Four ways empty stadiums could affect Premier League's return

Having watched the Bundesliga restart in Germany, here are four things we have noticed that could affect Premier League games behind closed doors.

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League One: University of Reading experts predict 'final table' without coronavirus

How would League One have ended without coronavirus? Experts at University of Reading predict the 'final table'.

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Match of the Day: Top 10 podcast - best Premier League games

Our Match of the Day pundits discuss and debate the best Premier League games of all time.

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Paul Gascoigne scores stunning free-kick in 1991 FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal

To mark Paul Gascoigne's birthday BBC Sports looks back at his spectacular free-kick for Tottenham against Arsenal in the FA Cup.

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Paul Gascoigne: Sleeping pills and fishing - David Seaman's hilarious story

Former England goalkeeper David Seaman tells Alan Shearer how Paul Gascoigne once took a sleeping pill before going fishing with him.

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Christian Mbulu: Morecambe and ex-Motherwell defender dies, aged 23

Morecambe defender Christian Mbulu has died aged 23, with circumstances undisclosed.

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Transfer rumours: Newcastle takeover, Coutinho, Shaqiri, Willian, Palhinha

Newcastle in talks to sign Coutinho, Magpies takeover in doubt, Arsenal and Tottenham compete for Willian, plus more.

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Jordan Henderson: Premier League trophy win without fans would be 'pretty strange'

Playing at Anfield and lifting the Premier League trophy without any fans will be "pretty strange", says Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.

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SPFL: Hearts propose 14-14-14 league revamp for two years

Hearts owner Ann Budge proposes a restructured SPFL of three divisions of 14 teams for the next two seasons.

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Women's football has "massive opportunity" for broadcasting next season - Lewes

Lewes' director Charlie Dobres says women's football without crowds next season offers a "massive financial opportunity".

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AFC Fylde reverse decision to disband women's team

AFC Fylde reverse the decision to disband their women's team, who will continue to play in England's third tier.

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Sam Vokes: Return to training has been ’strange'

Stoke City and Wales striker Sam Vokes tells BBC Radio 5 Live about returning to training – an experience he describes as “strange”.

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Jack Wilshere: West Ham midfielder on Arsenal, Barcelona, Cesc Fabregas and Iceland

Jack Wilshere speaks to Robbie Savage about playing Barcelona, Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie, losing to Iceland and more.

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Reading: Championship club’s first-team players agree wage deferral

Reading's first-team players agree to defer "a substantial percentage" of their wages for three months.

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Man Utd pair Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba available for season restart

Manchester United pair Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba will be available when the Premier League season resumes, says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: AC Milan striker suffers calf injury

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has a calf injury and will be examined again in 10 days, the club have said.

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Glyn Pardoe: Manchester City's youngest debutant dies at age of 73

Former Manchester City defender Glyn Pardoe - the club's youngest ever debutant - has died at the age of 73.

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Manchester United legend Matt Busby - in his own words

BBC Scotland looks back, with the help of his own words, the life and times of Manchester United legend Sir Matt Busby

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Aaron Ramsdale: Bournemouth keeper tested positive for coronavirus

Bournemouth keeper Aaron Ramsdale says he was one of two individuals to test positive for coronavirus in the latest round of Premier League tests.

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Premier League: Players face '25% increased injury risk'

Premier League players could be 25% more susceptible to injury when football resumes because of the intense schedule, research shows.

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Jadon Sancho: Could the England forward be the heir to Lionel Messi's crown?

Jadon Sancho has similarities in his game to Lionel Messi, but can he go on to emulate the Barcelona forward?

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Coronavirus: Sports events in March 'caused increased suffering and death'

A top scientist criticises the staging of the Cheltenham Festival and Liverpool's Champions League tie.

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#GoalsAtHome: Can you recreate this stunning Angel di Maria lob?

For the final #GoalsAtHome challenge of this season, Football Focus wants you to try to recreate Angel di Maria's lob for Manchester United at Leicester City in 2014.

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Transfer rumours: Allan, Todibo, Henderson, Coutinho, Icardi

Everton keen on Napoli and Barca players, Manchester United to allow Henderson to stay at Sheffield United, plus more.

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Ligue 1: Lyon president calls on French PM to reconsider termination of season

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas calls on French authorities to reconsider their decision to end the football season early.

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Championship players return to training more than two months after season suspended

Captain Liam Cooper says Leeds' players were "buzzing" as Championship clubs were allowed to resume training on Monday.

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Odion Ighalo: On loan Man Utd striker set for China return

Striker Odion Ighalo looks set to return to China when his loan deal expires on 31 May after Manchester United were unable to agree an extension with Shanghai Shenhua.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: AC Milan striker suffers calf injury

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic suffered a problem with his calf in training on Monday, the club have said.

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Women's Super League & Women's Championship seasons ended

The Women's Super League and Women's Championship seasons are ended with immediate effect.

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Gordon Strachan: Ex-Scotland boss says too many clubs are not professional enough

Former Scotland boss Gordon Strachan believes too many of the country's senior clubs are not professional enough.

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Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund 'not a title decider', says Hansi Flick

Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick says Tuesday's top-of-the-table clash with second-placed Borussia Dortmund is not a Bundesliga title decider.

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Liverpool and Manchester United among 86 clubs using social media to find missing people

Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City are among 86 European clubs using their social media to help find missing young people on Monday.

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Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace says League Two relegation proposal has 'no integrity'

Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace says there is "no integrity" in plans for a League Two club to go down on a points-per-game ratio.

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Ianis Hagi: Rangers closing in on permanent deal for Romanian winger

Rangers and Genk are closing in on an agreement for the permanent transfer of winger Ianis Hagi, the Belgian club say.

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Euros Game of the Century: Last 16 - vote for the greatest match since 2000

Thirty-two classic European Championship fixtures facing off in a knockout tournament - you decide the winner.

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Liverpool beat AC Milan: Memories of the 'Miracle of Istanbul' by those who were there

Jerzy Dudek, Stephen Warnock, Mark Lawrenson and Colin Murray remember Liverpool’s famous comeback to beat AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final.

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Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Bayern Leverkusen all record wins in the Bundesliga.

Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Bayern Leverkusen all record wins in the Bundesliga, to keep chasing league leaders Bayern Munich in race for the title.

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Bayern Munich keep up their Bundesliga title push with a 5-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Bayern Munich maintain their Bundesliga title push with a 5-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, ahead of Tuesday's meeting with second-placed Borussia Dortmund.

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Scottish football: How might it look when it finally returns?

What might Scottish football look like when it returns next season? BBC Scotland examines the issues facing the game.

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Transfer rumours: Coutinho, Aubameyang, Higuain, Werner, Jimenez, King

Arsenal begin talks with Philippe Coutinho's agent, PSG are negotiating for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, plus more.

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BATE Borisov win Belarus Cup in front of 5,000 fans

BATE Borisov score a winner in the last minute of extra time in the Belarus Cup final.

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Huddersfield owner Phil Hodgkinson warns '50 or 60 clubs' could go bust

The English football pyramid will be destroyed unless the game starts to plan beyond the 2019-20 season, says Huddersfield owner Phil Hodgkinson.

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Bundesliga: Timo Werner scores three as Leipzig thrash Mainz

Timo Werner scores his first goals since the Bundesliga returned from its two-month suspension with a hat-trick as RB Leipzig thump Mainz.

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Roy MacGregor: Ross County chairman 'horrified' by truncated Championship

Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor is "horrified" by the idea of a truncated Scottish Championship season and says all 42 SPFL clubs "need to stick together to survive".

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Ian Maxwell: Scottish FA faces 'challenge' to keep all 42 senior clubs in business

The Scottish FA faces a "challenge" to ensure all 42 senior clubs survive the coronavirus crisis, says chief executive Ian Maxwell.

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Coronavirus: Two Championship players test positive for Covid-19

Two Championship players from the same club test positive for coronavirus after more than 1,000 tests were carried out.

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Scottish Premiership play-offs: five memorable encounters

On what would have been the day of the Scottish Premiership play-off final, BBC Scotland picks out five classics of the genre.

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Match of Their Day: Ashley Cole picks his classic games

In the final Match of Their Day, former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole selects his three favourite games.

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Quiz: Name the UK sides to win a European trophy

From Jock Stein to Jurgen Klopp, lifting European trophies has been a regular occurrence for managers of British sides. Can you name the 16 clubs who have won a European trophy?

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From the archive: Scotland have 'very good chance' at 1986 World Cup

Manager Alex Ferguson says Scotland have a "very good chance" as they prepare to fly out for the 1986 World Cup finals in Mexico.

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Lucy Bronze reacts to her goal for England v Canada at the 2015 World Cup

Lucy Bronze reacts to scoring in England's quarter-final victory over Canada at the 2015 World Cup as part of a BBC Sport Lionesses special.

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Ildefons Lima: Record holder who made his international debut in 1997 - and is still playing

Ildefons Lima has played 128 times for Andorra over 23 years and won just five times - but he is still going strong and extending his own record.

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Match Of Their Day: Ashley Cole explains why he left Arsenal for Chelsea

Ashley Cole tells Gary Lineker that he saw the winning culture Arsenal "falling apart" when key players left and were not replaced, which is why he wanted to join Chelsea in 2006.

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Everton: 'I broke down in tears after hitting my rock bottom' - Keane

Everton defender Michael Keane admits he broke down in tears in front of his family after hitting "rock bottom" during his injury problems.

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Premier League: Two positive at two clubs in latest coronavirus tests

Two people from two separate Premier League clubs have tested positive for coronavirus.

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Transfer rumours: Pogba, Sancho, Aguero, Willian, Koulibaly, Rabiot

Paul Pogba's agent begins talks with Juventus, Bayern Munich enter race with Manchester United for Jadon Sancho, plus more.

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Bundesliga: Bayern stay four points clear with entertaining win

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will take a four-point lead into Tuesday's top-of-the-table clash with Borussia Dortmund following victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

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League One: AFC Wimbledon chief executive believes season is 'moving towards cancellation'

AFC Wimbledon chief executive Joe Palmer thinks League One clubs will vote to end the season early.

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Bundesliga: Dortmund beat Wolfsburg to keep pressure on Bayern

Borussia Dortmund keep up the pressure on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich ahead of Tuesday's clash between the two with a hard-fought victory at Wolfsburg.

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Havertz ruins Monchengladbach's cardboard display

13,000 cardboard cut-outs watch on as Borussia Monchengladbach are beaten by Bayer Leverkusen thanks to Kai Havertz's double.

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Scottish FA's Ian Maxwell: 'Football likely to be played in August'

Football is now "likely" to be played in Scotland in August, says Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell.

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Mario Gotze: World Cup winner to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer

Mario Gotze will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, sporting director Michael Zorc says.

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Shannon Lynn: Scotland goalkeeper on mental health issues & partner's death

Scotland goalkeeper Shannon Lynn tells BBC Scotland how football saved her life as she tried to deal with the death of her partner and her own mental health issues.

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La Liga can resume from 8 June, says Spain's prime minister

La Liga can resume from 8 June, says Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez.

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Football: Fans share 'kind' words for their big rivals

For mental health awareness week, we asked rival football fans to let their guard down and be kind to their rival team - or at least as kind as they could.

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AGF Aarhus: Danish Superliga club create virtual grandstand for fans to watch game on Zoom

Danish Superliga club AGF Aarhus to install 'virtual grandstand' for fans to watch their season opener on Zoom.

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'No regrets' - 18 years since Keane left Saipan

A look back to 2002, when Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane flew home from the World Cup after falling out with manager Mick McCarthy.

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#GoalsAtHome: Your best recreations of Jesse Lingard's 2016 FA Cup final winner

Match of the Day's Steve Wilson commentates on some of your best attempts at recreating Jesse Lingard's powerful winner for Manchester United in the 2016 FA Cup final.

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Mauricio Pochettino is willing to look outside Premier League top six for next job

Mauricio Pochettino is willing to look outside the Premier League's top six for his next managerial job.

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Scotland beat England but Home Championships voided in 1981

Winning at Wembley was Willie Miller's defining moment in a Scotland shirt, but it counted for little for the national team in the 1981 Home Championships.

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FA Cup final Rewind: Liverpool v West Ham from 2006 to be shown again in full

Watch Liverpool's win over West Ham and Arsenal's victory over Manchester United, plus a day full day of FA Cup programmes.

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From the archive: The Krankies' 1982 World Cup song

John Gordon Sinclair’s 'We Have a Dream' is widely considered to be Scotland's 1982 World Cup song. But did you know The Krankies recorded their own track...?

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Frank Lampard: Chelsea boss wants to finish season but 'safety must come first'

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard tells Football Focus he wants to finish the season but says “safety has to come first” after welcoming his players back to training this week.

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Hope Powell: Ex-England manager concerned about effect of coronavirus on women's sport

Ex-England boss Hope Powell is concerned about the negative effect that the coronavirus pandemic is having on women's sport.

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Transfer rumours: Coutinho, Willian, Haaland, Sancho, Pochettino, Kavertz

Chelsea, Manchester United and Leicester contact Philippe Coutinho's agent, Willian could sign new Chelsea deal, plus more.

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Watford boss Nigel Pearson says 'debatable' if Premier League needs to resume in June

Watford boss Nigel Pearson says he would want his players to have six weeks of training before any Premier League resumption.

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Coronavirus: Premier League 'as confident as we can be' about June return

The Premier League is "as confident as we can be" about restarting in June, says chief executive Richard Masters.

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English Football League plans to publish coronavirus test data before training return

The EFL plans to publish the results of its first wave of coronavirus testing among Championship players before Monday.

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Government 'should create bailout fund' for struggling EFL clubs, says Damian Collins MP

The government should offer financial help to struggling EFL clubs in exchange for a minority shareholding, a new report says.

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N'Golo Kante: Chelsea will allow midfielder to stay away from training amid coronavirus fears

Chelsea will allow N'Golo Kante to stay away from training because of coronavirus fears - even if it means missing the rest of the season.

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Virgil van Dijk: Vincent Kompany says Liverpool defender Premier League's best ever

Former Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany tells Football Focus why he thinks Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk is the Premier League's best ever defender and a worthy title winner.

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AC Milan and Inter Milan's San Siro 'can be demolished' for new 60,000 stadium, says Italy's heritage authority

AC Milan and Inter Milan's plans for a new stadium are boosted as no objection is given to the demolition of the 94-year-old San Siro.

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Leeds United: CEO Angus Kinnear says Championship curtailment would be national embarrassment

Leeds United chief executive Angus Kinnear says it would be a "national embarrassment" if the Championship season does not resume.

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Jaap Stam: FC Cincinnati announce new manager with photo of someone else

Jaap Stam is the new FC Cincinnati manager, but the MLS club used a photo of someone else on social media to announce his arrival.

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EFL play-offs: Relive some of the most memorable games

On the weekend this season's EFL play-offs should have been completed, BBC Sport looks back at some of the most dramatic games.

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Irish FA president David Martin hopeful new NI boss will be appointed by mid-August

Irish FA president David Martin says he would prefer to interview candidates for the Northern Ireland manager's job in person rather than by video call.

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Helicopter Sunday: Rangers' last-gasp triumph, 15 years on

Fifteen years on, some of those involved recall an incredible climax to the Scottish Premier League season.

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EFL: How coronavirus is affecting lower-league clubs, players, fans and livelihoods

BBC Sport looks at the impact of coronavirus on lower league football clubs, players and fans, and how the game might recover.

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That Peter Crouch podcast: Tony Pulis on rattling Arsenal, Rory Delap & baseball caps

Podcast favourite Tony Pulis joins Peter Crouch and co this week to talk long throw-ins, Arsene Wenger and his touchline attire.

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England v Canada: Join Lionesses for World Cup rewind

Follow BBC coverage of England's victory over Canada at the 2015 World Cup alongside Lionesses Alex Scott, Karen Carney, Jill Scott and Lucy Bronze.

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Henry? Keane? Aguero? Drogba? Pick your combined title-winning XI

You have spent the last few days selecting your premier League-winning XIs from the clubs who have won it twice, now it's time to pick your ultimate combined XI.

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Big quiz: Can you name every goalscorer from past 40 years of men's FA Cup finals?

It should have been the FA Cup final this weekend - to keep you in the mood can you name the goalscorers since 1980?

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Premier League: Brighton chief tells players to speak out over concerns

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber encourages Premier League players to speak up if worried over coronavirus return-to-training protocols.

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MOTDx: Jesse Lingard on scoring an FA Cup final winner

Manchester United's Jesse Lingard tells MOTDx's Josh Denzel what it's like to score an FA Cup final winning goal - just like he did against Crystal Palace in 2016.

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How to cook John Terry's fiery chilli con carne and nachos

Chef Jonny Marsh delivers a step-by-step guide on how to make a fiery chilli con carne with nachos just the way John Terry likes it.

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Cristiano Ronaldo & Ruud van Nistelrooy win FA Cup for Manchester United against Millwall

A goal from a teenage Cristiano Ronaldo and two more from Ruud van Nistelrooy help Manchester United beat Millwall in the 2004 FA Cup final.

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Transfer rumours: Umtiti, Koulibaly, Pjanic, Haaland, Rabiot

Barcelona lower valuation of Umtiti, Manchester United have clear path to sign Koulibaly, Pjanic to turn down Premier Legue move, plus more.

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Sheffield United: Premier League club say no change of ownership

Sheffield United say Prince Abdullah remains their owner - despite Companies House suggesting otherwise.

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'We now go to...Robbie Savage?' Coronavirus briefing takes unexpected turn

No, your eyes didn't deceive you. That was Robbie Savage asking Matt Hancock a question.

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Robbie Savage asks Matt Hancock about return of grassroots football

The ex-Wales midfielder asks Matt Hancock if a vaccine will be needed for grassroots football to restart.

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Hope Powell: Brighton boss says no Women's Super League team should be relegated

Brighton boss Hope Powell says no club should be relegated from the Women's Super League if it has to be decided on a points-per-game basis.

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Coronavirus: Man Utd say pandemic has cost them £28m so far

Manchester United say the coronavirus pandemic has cost them an initial £28m - and expect the final figure to be far higher.

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SPFL: Can you put these prolific goalscorers in order?

Can you arrange the SPFL's top goalscorers for this season by how many they have netted in their respective divisions?

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Bundesliga: Dynamo Dresden return two more positive coronavirus tests

German second-tier side Dynamo Dresden - whose whole squad went into isolation on 9 May - return two more positive tests for coronavirus.

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English Football League play-offs: Name these unusual final kits

Everyone loves a football kit quiz - but how many of these strips worn in English Football League play-off finals can you name?

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Hertha Berlin v Union Berlin

'A different sort of derby' awaits Hertha and Union Berlin as they go head to head behind closed doors on Friday night.

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Robbie Brady: Burnley winger extends contract to June 2021

Burnley winger Robbie Brady extends his contract at Turf Moor until the end of next season.

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Money, mental health & Messi - what happens when a player retires early?

What happens when you have worked your whole life for something, only to have it cruelly ended through no fault of your own? BBC Scotland speaks to three footballers who retired early.

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English Football League: Promotion and relegation to remain if seasons curtailed

Promotion and relegation will remain in the English Football League if seasons are ended amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Olivier Giroud: Chelsea and France striker to stay at Stamford Bridge next season

Chelsea extend Olivier Giroud's contract by 12 months, which means the France striker will be at Stamford Bridge next season.

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Luis Enrique: Spain boss says football without fans 'sadder than dancing with your sister'

Playing matches behind closed doors is "sadder than dancing with your sister", says Spain manager Luis Enrique.

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Scottish FA launch bespoke mental health course for coaches

The Scottish FA becomes the first home nation to create their own mental health course for coaches, volunteers and staff within the game.

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Nathan Blake: Football's return amid coronavirus 'crazy'

The ex-Wales striker says there is "no way" he would return to train or play unless his safety from Covid-19 was guaranteed.

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Ex-Manchester City captain Andy Morrison faced 'darkness and demons'

Connah's Quay Nomads manager and former Manchester City captain Andy Morrison talks about "wanting to escape" having suffered with depression.

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Celtic: 2003 Uefa Cup final heartbreak against Mourinho's Porto

On this day 17 years ago, Martin O'Neill's Celtic lose to Jose Mourinho's Porto in the Uefa Cup final in Seville.

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Premier League: Sterling? Kompany? Aguero? Pick your ultimate Man City title-winning XI

As part of a week-long series, we want you to pick your ultimate Manchester City Premier League-winning XI.

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Man Utd beat Crystal Palace in 2016 FA Cup final

BBC Sport looks back to the 2016 FA Cup final when Man Utd fought back to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in extra-time.

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MOTDx: Reece Parkinson's Hashtag United trial doesn't go to plan

MOTDx presenter Reece Parkinson goes for a trial at Hashtag United, a club started on YouTube - but it does not go to plan.

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Championship players to conduct coronavirus tests themselves, says EFL's return to training protocol

Championship players will have to conduct coronavirus tests themselves at home after the first batch of testing at club, according to the EFL's return to training protocol.

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Transfer rumours: Sane, Moses, Jorginho, Werner, Ighalo, Lemar

Bayern Munich reserve the number 10 shirt for Leroy Sane, Chelsea struggle to offload Victor Moses, plus more

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Contact training in elite sports could get government approval 'later this week'

The return of contact training in elite sports could get government approval "later this week", says culture secretary Oliver Dowden.

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Coronavirus: Italian federation sets 20 August as season end date

Italy's football federation has set 20 August as the deadline for finishing the season, with the new campaign starting on 1 September.

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Aritz Aduriz: Spain's oldest goalscorer to retire at 39

Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz announces his retirement from professional football, aged 39, to have hip replacement surgery.

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Watford's Adrian Mariappa confirm he has coronavirus

Watford defender Adrian Mariappa says he is one of three people that tested positive for coronavirus at the club.

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K-League: FC Seoul fined 100 million won for sex dolls in stands

A South Korean club is fined 100 million won (£66,500) for filling empty seats with sex dolls at their recent home match.

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Liverpool: Manager Jurgen Klopp says return to training like 'first day at school'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side's return to non-contact training "felt like the first day at school".

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Manuel Neuer: Germany goalkeeper signs new Bayern Munich contract

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer extends his contract with the Bundelisga club until June 2023.

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Serge Aurier: Tottenham investigate after player seems to break social-distancing rules

Tottenham are investigating after right-back Serge Aurier appeared to breach coronavirus social-distancing rules for the third time.

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Salary cap: EFL proposes League One and League Two cap on wages

League One and Two clubs could be placed under salary cap restrictions by new English Football League proposals.

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Women's Super League teams 'assume season is over'

Women's Super League and Championship teams are assuming their season will not resume, sources at several clubs tell BBC Sport.

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Rachel Corsie: Scotland captain on Grey's Anatomy & lockdown woes

Scotland captain Rachel Corsie on self-isolating in Salt Lake City, binging on Grey's Anatomy, and how to make her home-made chilli.

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League One: Clubs resume talks over whether to continue or end season

Portsmouth say the difference in size between League One clubs makes it difficult to agree whether to continue or end their season.

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Scottish Premiership: How might table have looked after full season?

Could Celtic have been caught? Might Hearts have escaped the drop? Predict how the Scottish Premiership table would have looked if the season had been completed.

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Roberto Martinez extends Belgium deal to 2022 World Cup

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez extends his contract to remain in charge until after the 2022 World Cup.

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Premier League: Drama, records and rants that would have been lost in curtailed seasons

With English football yet to resume, BBC Sport looks back at the great moments that would have been lost had seasons ended early.

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Premier League: Terry? Kante? Hazard? Pick your Chelsea title-winning XI

As part of a week-long series, we want you to pick your ultimate Chelsea Premier League-winning XI.

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MOTDx gets to know West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen

MOTDx gets to know West Ham's January signing Jarrod Bowen, including what it's like to score your first Premier League goal.

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Charlie Webster column: How running together virtually can help with mental health

Charlie Webster has been running in groups - virtually of course - as she looks to get to grips with mental health during lockdown.

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Transfer rumours: Haaland, Sane, Traore, Diaby, Vertonghen

Manchester City's Sane not interested in Liverpool move, Manchester United target Traore, Spurs' Vertonghen offered Betis deal, plus more.

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Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea forward back in training after arrest

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi returns to limited training on Tuesday following his arrest in the early hours of Sunday.

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Premier League clubs including Liverpool, Chelsea & Southampton step up training

Premier League squads return to non-contact training on Tuesday as the English top flight takes another step forward in 'Project Restart'.

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Burnley assistant manager Ian Woan tests positive for coronavirus

Burnley confirm their assistant manager Ian Woan was among six positive tests for coronavirus across three Premier League clubs.

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Football and coronavirus: PFA study finds 22% feel depressed or considered self-harm

More than a fifth of current and former players surveyed by the PFA say depression and thoughts of self-harm have affected them during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Project Restart: Some Premier League players return to training

Some Premier League players return to training as coronavirus lockdown restrictions begin to ease.

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Premier League: Six positive coronavirus tests across three clubs

There were six positive tests for coronavirus across three clubs on Sunday and Monday, as the Premier League prepares to resume.

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Hull City 'disappointed' at leaked letter reported to oppose Championship season resumption

Hull City say they are "disappointed" at the leaking of a "private" letter, reported to oppose the resumption of the season.

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Coronavirus: Welsh football season ends with Connah's Quay champions

The Football Association of Wales confirms the end of their domestic leagues because of the coronavirus pandemic with Connah's Quay awarded title.

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Manchester City appeal against Uefa's European ban set for June at Cas

Manchester City's appeal against a two-year ban from European club competition will begin on 8 June at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).

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Willy Caballero: Chelsea goalkeeper extends contract by a year

Chelsea keeper Willy Caballero signs a contract committing him to the Premier League club until the end of next season.

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Marcelo Bielsa: Leeds United fan hopes raffle for statue will raise £20,000 for charity

A Leeds fan hopes to raise £20,000 for charity with a raffle to win a life-size sculpture of boss Marcelo Bielsa.

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Hearts becoming 'laughing stock' says club legend Gary Mackay

Hearts are becoming a "laughing stock" in their bid to overturn relegation, says former captain Gary Mackay.

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Didier Drogba wins 2007 FA Cup for Chelsea against Manchester United

On this day in 2007 Didier Drogba scores the winner for Chelsea against Manchester United in the FA Cup final.

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Troy Deeney: Watford captain says he will not return to training

Watford captain Troy Deeney says he will not return to training with the club because he fears for his family's health amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Scottish Cup: The inside story of Hearts' 2012 win over Hibs

Spewing, spying and a five-day bender - those who were involved remember the last time Hearts won a Scottish Cup final.

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Bundesliga highlights: Werder Bremen 1-4 Bayern Leverkusen - Kai Havertz scores twice

Kai Havertz scores two headers as Bayern Leverkusen hammer hapless Werder Bremen 4-1 in the Bundesliga.

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Phil McNulty's top 10 individual performances

Chief football writer Phil McNulty names the 10 greatest individual performances he has witnessed live for BBC Sport.

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Premier League: Cantona? Keane? Giggs? Pick your Man Utd title-winning XI

As part of a week-long series, we want you to pick your ultimate Man Utd Premier League-winning XI.

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#GoalsAtHome: Can you recreate Jesse Lingard's FA Cup final winner?

Before what would have been FA Cup final weekend, we want you to recreate Jesse Lingard's lightning-quick volley in Manchester United's 2016 triumph over Crystal Palace.

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Ramadan 2020: How Sonny Bill Williams, Adil Rashid, Muhamed Besic are coping

How are sports stars coping with Ramadan in lockdown? BBC Sport speaks to Sonny Bill Williams, Adil Rashid and Muhamed Besic.

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Andrea Pirlo scores for Italy against Ghana at 2006 World Cup

To mark Andrea Pirlo's birthday BBC Sport looks back to the Italy international's brilliant strike against Ghana at the 2006 World Cup.

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Barry Bennell: Ex-football coach accused of nine sex offences

Former football coach Barry Bennell is charged with offences relating to two complainants.

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Transfer rumours: Havertz, Higuain, Pjanic, Koulibaly, Silva, Lazaro

Bayer Leverkusen's Havertz advised against joining Liverpool, Juventus set to offload Pjanic and Higuain, plus more.

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Erling Braut Haaland: Hard to interview or misunderstood?

Erling Braut Haaland's interviews are earning him as many headlines as his goals are for Borussia Dotmund.

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Women's Super League: FA 'continuing to consult' clubs over terminating season

The Football Association says it is "continuing to consult" with clubs on the "possibility of terminating" the WSL season.

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Burton Albion: Nigel Clough to be replaced by Jake Buxton as Brewers boss

Nigel Clough is to step down as Burton Albion manager and will be replaced by current player Jake Buxton.

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Project Restart: Premier League clubs allowed to train in small groups from Tuesday

Premier League clubs agree to stage one of the return to training protocols, which would allow teams to start training in small groups from Tuesday.

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Craig Bellamy: Former Wales and Liverpool forward reveals manic depression diagnosis

Former Liverpool and Wales striker Craig Bellamy says he has been diagnosed with manic depression.

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How does the final Scottish Premiership table look?

Average points per game played has been used to determine the Scottish Premiership's final placings but how does the table look?

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Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea and England winger arrested and bailed

Chelsea and England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is bailed after being arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Celtic: Peter Lawwell says title deserved as fans urged not to come to stadium

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell says "no one can deny how deserved this title is" as the club urged fans not to come to the stadium to celebrate.

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Hearts: Scottish Premiership relegation more costly than legal fight

Hearts say pursuing legal action would be less costly than an "unjust" relegation after their demotion from the Scottish Premiership was confirmed.

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Scottish Premiership: Watch the best goals of the season

Volleys, screamers, diving headers and lobs - watch some of the best goals of the Scottish Premiership season.

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Bundesliga: Players need to respect clear guidelines - Robert Klein

Bundesliga players will be reminded of the return-to-play guidelines ahead of next weekend's matches after Hertha Berlin's players ignored them during Saturday's 3-0 win at Hoffenheim.

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Celtic champions & Hearts relegated after SPFL call season

Celtic are Scottish Premiership champions for the ninth season in a row - and Hearts relegated - after the SPFL end the season.

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Euro 2020: Glasgow's Hampden Park able to host rearranged games

Hampden will be able to host rearranged Euro 2020 matches in Glasgow next summer, the organising committee confirm.

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From the archive: St Mirren's Cooke hits final-day hat-trick

Cody Cooke sends St Mirren into the relegation play-offs on a high a year ago with a second-half hat-trick in a 3-2 comeback win at Dundee.

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On This Day: When Man City hit Watford for six to win FA Cup

BBC Sport looks back to the 2019 FA Cup final when Manchester City scored six goals against Watford to complete a domestic treble.

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1960 European Cup final: Real Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt at Hampden

Tom English tells the story of the night Ferenc Puskas and Alfredo di Stefano blew away Eintracht Frankfurt and a bumper Hampden crowd.

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Luke Chadwick talks about being ridiculed for looks for Mental Health Awareness Week

Former Manchester United midfielder Luke Chadwick talks about being mocked for his looks and how it affected his mental health.

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Coronavirus football: FC Seoul apologises for 'sex dolls' in stands

A company that produces sex toys gave the club 30 mannequins to fill some of their empty seats.

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Premier League: Henry? Bergkamp? Wright? - Pick your ultimate Arsenal title-winning XI

As part of a week-long series, we want you to pick your ultimate Arsenal Premier League-winning XI.

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Playground football: Which rules would make Premier League better?

As the Premier League contemplates a few rule changes on its potential return, BBC Sport looks back on some of the best playground rules.

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MOTDx: Surreal football picture round in Jermaine Jenas' Lockdown Quiz

Jermaine Jenas sets MOTDx's Chelcee Grimes, Reece Parkinson and Craig Mitch a surreal picture round in his Lockdown Quiz.

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Highlights: Bayern Munich re-start their season by beating Union Berlin.

Bayern Munich re-start their Bundesliga season by beating Union Berlin thanks to goals from Robert Lewandowski and Benjamin Pavard.

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Borussia Dortmund beat local rivals Schalke 4-0 as football returned in Germany

Borussia Dortmund beat local rivals Schalke 4-0 in an almost empty stadium, as football returned in Germany with the resumption of the Bundesliga.

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Transfer rumours: Grealish, Dyche, Zaniolo, McNeil, Jimenez

Aston Villa demand £80m for Grealish, Liverpool interested in Roma's Zaniolo, Juventus join the race for Jimenez, plus more.

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Premier League's Project Restart set to move a step closer

Premier League clubs hope to give their players the go-ahead to return to training in small groups this week.

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Union Berlin 0-2 Bayern Munich: Champions beat newcomers in empty ground

Bayern Munich comfortably beat Union Berlin in another strange Bundesliga game which has the atmosphere of a training session.

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La Liga clubs set to start group training on Monday

La Liga clubs are set to start group training on Monday as they step up a return to action behind closed doors in June.

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Arsenal taking Alexandre Lacazette report 'seriously'

Arsenal say they are taking a report striker Alexandre Lacazette inhaled nitrous oxide from a balloon "seriously".

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Argentina 2-2 England: Relive England's 1998 World Cup defeat by Argentina

Relive another England shootout disappointment as Argentina win 4-3 on penalties after a game containing four goals, two penalties, a sending-off and a disallowed goal.

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Uefa has 'concrete plan' to finish European football season

Uefa president Aleksander Cerefin says it has a "concrete plan" for finishing the season this summer.

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Bundesliga: 'Bizarre, sterile and eerie' - what it was really like inside one of Germany's 'Ghost Games'

The Bundesliga returned to action this weekend and German football writer Constantin Eckner tells BBC sport his experience inside one football's 'Ghost Games'.

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What are the unresolved issues in Scottish football?

BBC Scotland examines the unresolved issues facing Scottish football clubs in the wake of a turbulent period for the game.

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League Two: University of Reading experts predict how table would have looked

How would League Two have ended without coronavirus? Experts at the University of Reading predict the 'final table'.

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What's life like as an unemployed manager?

Former Scotland defenders Gary Caldwell and Steven Pressley tell BBC Scotland what life is like when you get sacked as a football manager.

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Steve Bruce urges Premier League rethink over restart date from coronavirus shutdown

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce says players will "fall down like a pack of cards" if they are not given time to get match fit.

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Coronavirus could cost top-flight European clubs £3.5bn

Top-flight European clubs stand to lose more than £3.5bn because of Covid-19 even if all the major domestic leagues and competitions reach their conclusion.

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Match of Their Day: Vincent Kompany says Manchester United 'threw away' title in 2012

Vincent Kompany says Manchester United "threw away" the title in 2012, giving up an eight-point lead, as his Manchester City side team won their first Premier League title.

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Ramsey winner seals Arsenal's FA Cup final comeback win over Hull City

BBC Sport looks back to the 2014 FA Cup final when Aaron Ramsey's extra-time winner completed Arsenal's comeback against Hull to end their nine-year trophy drought.

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Argentina v England, 1998 World Cup: Michael Owen's wonder goal

Relive the moment when Michael Owen scored an individual wonder goal to give England a 2-1 lead over Argentina at the 1998 World Cup.

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Argentina v England, 1998 World Cup: David Beckham's red card

Relive the moment David Beckham was sent off for violent conduct against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup.

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Transfer rumours: Mbappe, Pogba, Rabiot, Sancho, Mane, Dennis, Bogarde

Mbappe to stay at PSG, Juventus close to Pogba deal, Xavi doubts over Mane and Aubameyang for Barca, plus more.

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German Bundesliga returns: What did football's new reality look like?

The German Bundesliga restarts and gives a glimpse into what the Premier League and other top leagues may look like.

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Darren Fletcher: Ex-Scotland captain would be hesitant to return to play given condition

Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher says he would be hesitant about returning to football during the pandemic because of the high-risk nature of his condition.

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Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Schalke: Haaland scores in Dortmund win on Bundesliga return

Erling Braut Haaland scores for Borussia Dortmund as they mark the return of the Bundesliga during the coronavirus outbreak with a convincing derby win over Schalke.

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SPFL reconstruction back on agenda with Ann Budge document

Potential league reconstruction in Scotland is back on the table just a week after original talks broke down.

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Eurovision: Shaqiri's stunner wins European Goal Contest for Switzerland (alongside Celine Dion)!

Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri, along with his running mate Celine Dion, has won BBC Sport's European Goal Contest poll with 36% of the vote for his scissor-kick against Poland at Euro 2016.

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Oldham Athletic: How Joe Royle's 'people's champions' came close to a treble, but ended up with nothing

Thirty years ago Oldham Athletic came so close to a unique treble, but ended up with nothing after a thrilling campaign.

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League Two: How did your club react to the season being cancelled early?

With the League Two season set to end early, BBC Sport charts how each club in the division reacted to the news.

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League One clubs should follow League Two and end season, says Rochdale chief executive

Chief executive David Bottomley wants Rochdale's fellow League One clubs to end their season and not be swayed by "financial greed".

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Son Heung-min: Tottenham forward returns to London

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min travels back to London after completing compulsory national service in South Korea.

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#GoalsAtHome: Your best recreations of Papiss Cisse's stunner

Match of the Day's Steve Wilson commentates on your attempts at recreating Papiss Cisse's wonderful goal for Newcastle against Chelsea in 2012.

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Scottish Cup: Former manager Jim Jefferies on Hearts' 1998 final win

Jim Jefferies recalls his triumphant Hearts class of 1998, who ended the club's 36-year wait for silverware.

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Lift with Lord Sugar and Champions League classics - John Murray's memorable moments

BBC Radio 5 Live's John Murray picks out some of his standout moments from his years commentating for the BBC.

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How Jurgen Klopp changed the fortunes of Mainz

BBC Sport retraces the early steps of Jurgen Klopp's career in football, from a talented young player to a coach who changed the fortunes of Mainz.

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Kenny Sansom: Ex-Arsenal & England defender in hospital

Former England and Arsenal defender Kenny Sansom is "ill" in hospital and "being well cared for".

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League Two: Port Vale chair left 'shaking' after voting to end season

Port Vale chair Carol Shanahan says she "came away shaking" after voting to end the League Two season.

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League One play-offs could be extended to include more clubs

The League One play-offs could be extended after the EFL announces the need to find innovative and creative solutions to decide the season.

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Transfer rumours: Jesus, Sane, Kroos, Weghorst, Vinicius, Torreira

Jesus set for new City deal, Sane tipped to leave, Weghorst keen on Liverpool, Torreira for Italian move, plus more.

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Lyon win French title: Bronze, Parris & Greenwood crowned champions

England internationals Lucy Bronze, Nikita Parris and Alex Greenwood win the French women's title with Lyon.

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Club Bruges declared Belgian champions after clubs confirm season over

Club Bruges, who had an unassailable lead, are declared Belgian champions after the season was ended because of coronavirus.

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Neymar: PSG forward 'training hard' for football return

Paris St-Germain forward Neymar says he is "training hard" to be ready for whenever there is a return to playing.

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World Cup Rewind - watch England v Argentina from 1998 World Cup

On Sunday, we are giving you the chance to relive England's game against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup in full.

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Harry Kane: England captain says Premier League players came under 'unfair criticism' during pandemic

Premier League players have come under "unfair criticism" during the coronavirus pandemic, says England captain Harry Kane.

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League One clubs unable to decide on ending season after meeting with EFL

League One clubs fail to agree whether to end the season early after discussions with the English Football League.

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Premier League 'Project Restart': Troy Deeney and Grant Hanley raise concerns

Watford and Norwich captains Troy Deeney and Grant Hanley have raised concerns about the Premier League's plan to return.

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Zidane at Hampden: Top 10 Champions League final goals

On the 18th anniversary of Zinedine Zidane's volley at Hampden, BBC Scotland looks back on 10 of the greatest Champions League final goals.

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Premier League 'Project Restart' Q&A: We answer some of the key questions

The Premier League hopes for a return to action on 12 June, with matches played behind closed doors. BBC Sport's Simon Stone answers the key questions.

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Championship: The best teams that failed to win promotion to the Premier League

A year since Derby ended Leeds' promotion hopes, a look at some leading second-tier teams that failed to reach the Premier League.

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Darren Pratley: Returning to football as BAME player is 'frightening'

Charlton midfielder Darren Pratley tells BBC Sport that returning to action as a BAME player is "frightening".

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How to cook Troy Deeney's Thai green curry

Chef and friend to footballers, Jonny Marsh, whips up a Thai green curry, cooked just the way Watford's Troy Deeney likes it.

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Harry Redknapp on buying and selling Peter Crouch, joining Tottenham and Tony Pulis

Fancy Harry Redknapp as your new chairman? He tells That Peter Crouch Podcast his plans this week...

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SPFL to host meeting of Scottish Premiership clubs

The SPFL will host a meeting of the Scottish Premiership clubs later on Friday as the top-flight season moves closer to being declared.

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss meets Steven Gerrard for first time during lockdown

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp tells Football Focus about his life in lockdown, meeting Steven Gerrard for the first time and why he misses his players and staff at Melwood the most.

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German Bundesliga is back: Which team should you support?

With the Bundesliga returning this weekend, which team should you choose to support in the final nine games?

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Big quiz: Can you name these multiple Premier League winners?

We should be seeing someone lift the trophy now - but can you name these players who have tasted success more than once?

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Which FA Cup final do you want to relive? - vote

Choose which of nine classic FA Cup finals you want the BBC to show on 23 May.

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Bundesliga coach breaks quarantine rules and will miss restart

Augsburg coach Heiko Herrlich will miss the Bundesliga restart after breaching quarantine rules by leaving his team hotel.

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Transfer rumours: Silva, Matondo, Lewandowski, Coutinho, Mertens, Adams, Foyth

Silva willing to extend Manchester City contract, Manchester United look at Matondo as Sancho alternative, plus more.

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League One: Six clubs 'collective in goal' to finish season

Six League One clubs, including Portsmouth, Sunderland and Ipswich, say they have "no desire for voiding the season".

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Gianluca Vialli: Former Chelsea striker and manager opens up on cancer

Former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli tells BBC Radio 5 Live's Nihal Arthanayake he felt getting cancer was his own fault.

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Football in England: Government 'opens door for safe return in June'

The government says it is "opening the door for competitive football to return safely in June", after a meeting with the FA, Premier League and EFL.

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LASK: Austrian league leaders accused of returning to full training early

Austrian league leaders LASK are accused of returning to full training too early after videos of an apparent full-contact session emerged.

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Serie A resumption on 13 June '99% likely' - Italy Olympic Committee chief

There is a "99%" chance the Italian government will allow Serie A to resume on 13 June, says the head of the country's Olympic committee.

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Fifa World Cup Rewind: Six Scotland games to be shown

Six memorable World Cup matches will be shown in full across BBC Scotland over the remainder of May.

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Newcastle takeover: DCMS committee member calls for government scrutiny

Piracy claims surrounding the proposed takeover of Newcastle should be scrutinised by government, says a member of the DCMS committee

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Harry Kane: England captain donates Leyton Orient shirt sponsorship to good causes

England captain Harry Kane donates sponsorship on Leyton Orient's shirts next season to good causes.

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Coronavirus: Scottish football looks at 'hub' venues for restart

The use of 'hub' stadiums to enable Scottish football to resume in front of fans is being considered by the game's Joint Response Group.

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Quiz: Which football teams do these celebrity fans support?

Do you know who singer Adele, actress Keira Knightley or comedian Frank Skinner support? Have a go at our quiz!

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Bundesliga quiz: Test your knowledge of German football

How much do you know about clubs in Germany's top two divisions?

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Manchester United's Brandon Williams shows MOTDx where he grew up

Filmed before lockdown, Manchester United's Brandon Williams takes MOTDx around the neighbourhood where he grew up.

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European Goal Contest final - pick winner from these 12 stunning strikes

With no Eurovision song contest or Euro 2020 this year we bring together the two for one big celebration - the European Goal Contest.

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Blackburn Rovers: The inside story of a remarkable Premier League triumph

Twenty-five years on from Blackburn's dramatic title win, those involved tell how they conquered the Premier League.

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German Bundesliga is back: What do you need to know?

The German Bundesliga returns on Saturday, the first major football league to come back. What do you need to know about the closing weeks?

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Yaya Toure wins 2011 FA Cup for Man City against Stoke

BBC Sport looks back to the 2011 FA Cup final when Yaya Toure scores against Stoke to secure Manchester City's first trophy in 35 years.

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Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli held at knifepoint during burglary

England and Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli was held at knifepoint after robbers broke into his house in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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Transfer rumours: Werner, Sane, Dembele, Bakayoko, Bellingham, Havertz

Bayern chief upset by Werner transfer remarks as the club targets Sane move, Man Utd secure Dembele signing, plus more.

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EFL: Championship clubs aim for 25 May training date after conference meeting

Championship clubs aim to clear a 25 May return to training date, as part of plans to resume the 2019-20 season.

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Newcastle United fans urged to resist Saudi Arabia fund takeover

Newcastle United fans are urged to "unite to protect" the club from a takeover by a fund controlled by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Serie A aims for 13 June restart subject to government approval

Serie A plans to resume its season on 13 June, subject to government approval, after the break during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Premier League: Police 'fearful' of football crowds outside stadiums if season restarts

The chief of Greater Manchester Police says his force are "fearful" of crowds turning up at football stadiums if the Premier League season restarts.

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Relief for Borussia Dortmund as the Bundesliga gets ready to return

A player testing positive for coronavirus will not be a 'catastrophe' for the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund's managing director says.

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Coronavirus: Insolvency 'inevitable' for some SPFL clubs

Scottish football is not facing a "doomsday scenario" but it is "probably inevitable" that some clubs will face insolvency, according to a new report.

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Kirin Cup: Scotland's players remember forgotten 2006 triumph

Discover the untold stories of Scotland's Kirin Cup win, including spaceships, heated toilet seats and a mad night out.

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Adam Clayton: Middlesbrough midfielder believes players should have say over return

Footballers should be allowed to choose whether it is right for them to return to playing, says Middlesbrough midfielder Adam Clayton.

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Norwich against Premier League relegation if Championship season stops

Norwich say relegation from the Premier League should be scrapped if the top flight completes its season but the Championship does not.

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Jess Fishlock: Wales' most capped player says she considered quitting with knee injury

Jess Fishlock tells how she almost quit football with a knee injury - but now wants a crack at a major tournament with Wales.

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Peter Crouch podcast: Donkeys, stealing goals and football's faceless men

There is the usual excellent, eclectic mix of anecdotes in this week's That Peter Crouch Podcast.

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Eniola Aluko: Former England and Chelsea forward apologises for furlough tweets

Ex-England forward Eniola Aluko apologises after posting a series of tweets appearing to criticise people placed on furlough.

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Why Admiral's 'flashy' England strip now commands respect

First worn 40 years ago, why was England's red, white and blue kit given a kicking by the pundits?

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EFL: 'Leagues One & Two clubs accept season over - so what happens next'

With a decision to end Leagues One and Two moving closer, BBC Sport looks at could happen next in the EFL.

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Rangers say clubs have lost faith in SPFL despite vote

Rangers say many clubs have lost faith in the SPFL leadership despite a vote ruling out an independent inquiry.

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Match of the Day: Top 10 podcast - Shearer and Wright reveal their choice of best goals

There have been some iconic goals scored in recent history - but who did BBC Sport pundits consider the best?

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Football Focus: Vote for which classic Premier League match highlights are shown

Choose which Premier League great escape you want to watch the highlights of on Football Focus.

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FA Cup archive: Liverpool 3-3 West Ham from 2006

Watch highlights from 2006 when Liverpool faced West Ham in the FA Cup final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

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Quarantine & Chill: 10 of the best tricks, flicks and funnies from footballers at home

Quarantine & Chill is back with Kylian Mbappe enjoying desserts, the craziest trick shot in lockdown history and Dani Alves dancing.

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Sergio Aguero goal against QPR gives Manchester City first title in 44 years

Sergio Aguero scores late in injury time against Queens Park Rangers to give Manchester City their first league title in 44 years.

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Premier League clubs confident neutral venues stance to be reversed

Premier League clubs are increasingly optimistic the demand for games to be played at neutral venues if the season resumes will be reversed.

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Transfer rumours: Bale, Ndombele, Sancho, Ighalo, Pogba, Messi

Newcastle to make £53m Gareth Bale move, Odion Ighalo blow for Manchester United, Dejan Lovren to Roma, plus more.

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Charlton Athletic: Lee Bowyer says using points per game to decide season not fair

Charlton manager Lee Bowyer says using a points per game method to decide the final Championship table would be "scandalous".

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Premier League: Restrictions in place for team training under 'Project Restart'

Tackling will be banned, pitches disinfected, and players restricted to groups of five under Premier League guidance for an initial phase of team training.

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Amiens start legal case after French Ligue 1 relegation

Amiens begin legal proceedings for their "unjust" relegation after France's Ligue 1 season was ended early because of coronavirus.

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Celtic 'satisfied' no wrongdoing at SPFL after vote against inquiry

Celtic say they are satisfied there has been no evidence of wrongdoing after a vote against an inquiry into the SPFL.

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Morgan Gibbs-White: Wolves midfielder facing disciplinary action after alleged lockdown breach

Wolves midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White is facing disciplinary action after pictures emerged of him apparently breaking coronavirus lockdown rules.

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SPFL clubs vote against independent investigation into April vote

SPFL clubs vote against an independent investigation into April's vote to end the lower-league season.

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Alex Rodman: League One and Two players 'worried' about football return

Players in Leagues One and Two are wary of returning to football, Bristol Rovers midfielder Alex Rodman says.

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Artem Biesiedin: Ukraine and Dynamo Kiev striker gets one-year doping ban

Ukraine and Dynamo Kiev striker Artem Biesiedin is banned for one year by Uefa after failing a drugs test.

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Danny Rose criticises Premier League restart plans amid coronavirus pandemic

England defender Danny Rose criticise the Premier League's plans to restart the season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Wolves install drive-through coronavirus testing at training ground

Wolves become the first Premier League club to install a drive-through coronavirus testing station for their players at their training ground.

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Michael Owen scores twice as Liverpool beat Arsenal in 2001 FA Cup final

BBC Sport looks back to the 2001 FA Cup final which saw Michael Owen score twice to give Liverpool victory against Arsenal.

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European Goal Contest semi-final: Bale, Ronaldo, Insigne, Lewandowski - pick six from these 12 stunners

With no Eurovision song contest or Euro 2020 to look forward to this year, we're bringing together two of Europe's much loved competitions for one big celebration - the European Goal Contest.

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Fulham reach Europa League final: Ten years on from one of football's unlikeliest odysseys

Fulham beat the holders, the German champions, the final hosts and one of the tournament favourites in an incredible Europa League run in 2010.

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The European Goal Contest semi-final two: Pick your top six goals

Twenty-four nations, each represented by a cracking hit (goal). Who will win? You decide.

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Joy? Drama? Despair? - we want your final-day memories

With the football season still on hold indefinitely, we want to relive your memories of a final day of the football season.

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#GoalsAtHome: Can you recreate Papiss Cisse's stunner against Chelsea?

For this week's #GoalsAtHome challenge, Football Focus wants you to recreate this stunning Papiss Cisse goal for Newcastle at Chelsea.

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Ian Wright reveals racist messages sent to him on social media

Match of the Day's Ian Wright says "these messages still hit me so hard" as he details racist abuse he has suffered on social media.

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Premier League backs clubs who want neutral venues plan to be reconsidered

The Premier League says it has listened to objections to the use of neutral grounds if the season resumes and will support clubs in putting those views to the authorities.

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Denmark's Superliga to resume on 28 May behind closed doors

The top division of Danish football is scheduled to resume on 28 May, with matches played behind closed doors.

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Aberdeen to vote for independent inquiry into SPFL vote - Dave Cormack

Aberdeen will back an independent investigation into the SPFL vote to end the lower-league season, to draw a line under a "highly damaging episode".

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Andrea Rinaldi: Atalanta midfielder dies aged 19 after suffering aneurysm

Atalanta midfielder Andrea Rinaldi dies aged 19 after suffering a brain aneurysm while training at home during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Euro 96: How life has changed in the UK in almost 25 years

As Euro 96 returns to terrestrial TV, BBC Sport looks at how life in the UK was different almost a quarter of a century ago.

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Coronavirus: No professional sport in England until 1 June at earliest

No professional sport, even behind closed doors, will be staged in England until 1 June at the earliest, the UK government announces.

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Dunfermline chairman Ross McArthur denies Inverness 'bullying' claims

Inverness Caledonian Thistle's claims of "bullying and threats" by an SPFL board member are denied by Dunfermline Athletic's Ross McArthur.

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Jill Ellis should be England's main target, says Eniola Aluko

Jill Ellis should be England's prime target to replace Phil Neville but the FA must be prepared to give equal pay, says Eniola Aluko.

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Bradford City fire: Valley Parade memorial held online

There have been social media tributes to the 56 football fans who died at Valley Parade in 1985.

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Partick Thistle will vote for SPFL inquiry after season-ending ballot

Partick Thistle will back an inquiry into the SPFL's vote to call the lower leagues, saying "to do nothing risks leaving our game fatally wounded".

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Jobi McAnuff: Leyton Orient player-coach feels safety cannot be guaranteed

Leyton Orient player-coach Jobi McAnuff is unsure footballers' safety can be guaranteed if the sport is to resume.

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Sportscene Classics: Aberdeen glory & memorable Edinburgh derbies

Aberdeen's 1980s domestic success and memorable Edinburgh derbies will be the focus of this weekend's Sportscene's Scottish Football Classics.

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Lommel SK: City Football Group agrees deal for Belgian club

Manchester City's parent company agrees a deal to buy Belgian second-tier outfit Lommel SK.

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Coronavirus: La Liga president Javier Tebas hopes for 12 June restart

La Liga president Javier Tebas hopes Spain’s top-flight will restart on 12 June and says coronavirus tests will mean “practically zero” risk to players during games.

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Formula 1: Sergio Aguero stars in Virtual F1, but Ian Poulter's motors steal the show

Sergio Aguero is good at something else - shock - but Ian Poulter has more Ferraris... probably.

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Kyle Walker: Man City defender apologises to fans for coronavirus lockdown breach

Manchester City's Kyle Walker writes to some of the club's supporters to apologise for twice breaking coronavirus lockdown guidelines.

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Aberdeen 2-1 Real Madrid: John Hewitt - from ball boy to hero

Thirty seven years on, John Hewitt tells BBC Scotland about his journey from ball boy to Cup Winners' Cup final goal hero with Aberdeen.

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Shay Logan: Aberdeen full-back reveals secret life as a plumber

Aberdeen defender Shay Logan tells BBC Sport's Football Focus about his training to become a plumber.

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The European Goal Contest semi-final one: Pick your top six goals

Twenty-four nations, each represented by a cracking hit (goal). Who will win? You decide.

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FA Cup: The inside story of Wigan’s win over Manchester City in the 2013 final

How Wigan shocked Manchester City to win the 2013 FA Cup final - as told by the players, coaches and backroom staff who were at Wembley - and what happened next.

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European Goal Contest semi-final one - pick your favourites from these 12 stunners

With no Eurovision Song Contest or Euro 2020 to look forward to this year, we're bringing together two of Europe's much-loved competitions for one big celebration - the European Goal Contest.

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MOTDx: Tammy Abraham's quarantine is all about jollof rice and PlayStation

Chelsea's Tammy Abraham tells MOTDx's Reece Parkinson how he's getting through quarantine with PlayStation and his mum's jollof rice.

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Project Restart: Premier League facing decisive week over season resumption

The Premier League is set for a decisive few days in establishing whether it is possible to resume and complete the current season.

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Transfer rumours: Aubameyang, Ighalo, Upamecano, Martinez

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang promised grandfather he would play for Real Madrid, Odion Ighalo's Manchester United future in doubt, plus more.

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Inverness CT: Highland club would testify to 'bullying and threats' in run up to SPFL vote

Inverness Caledonian Thistle say they will tell any independent inquiry about "bullying and threats" made against them before the SPFL vote to end the lower-league season.

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Neil Doncaster: SPFL chief executive says clubs will 'suffer' if legal action taken

Clubs will "suffer" if legal action is taken against the SPFL in the wake of the vote to end the lower leagues, says league chief executive Neil Doncaster

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Coronavirus: Five players test positive across Spain's top two divisions

Five players test positive for coronavirus across Spain's top two divisions and are now in isolation.

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Steve Parish: Crystal Palace chairman says Project Restart may fail

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says that unless Premier League clubs can find a way to stage matches soon, it may be a “very, very extended period” before it returns.

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Coronavirus: Third Brighton player tests positive

A third Brighton player tests positive for coronavirus.

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Rangers chairman Douglas Park says club will pay for independent inquiry

Rangers will pay for an independent investigation in the SPFL's ballot to end the lower league season should clubs vote for one, says chairman Douglas Park.

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Kenny Dalglish's five finest moments in football

Forty-two years on from scoring the winner at Wembley in the European Cup final, BBC Scotland has a look at Kenny Dalglish's five finest moments.

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Newcastle Utd: How Kevin Keegan's 'Entertainers' fell agonisingly short of glory

A classic rant, touchline despair and ultimate failure but mixed in with breathtaking attacking play - Kevin Keegan took Newcastle on a thrilling rollercoaster ride.

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Match of Their Day: Phil Neville picks his classic games

In this week's Match of Their Day, former Manchester United and Everton player Phil Neville selects his three favourite Premier League games.

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Dennis Bergkamp scores wonder goal for Netherlands against Argentina at 1998 World Cup

BBC Sport marks Dennis Bergkamp's birthday by looking back at his brilliant winning goal for the Netherlands against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup.

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Match of Their Day: How Phil Neville knew his time at Manchester United was over

Phil Neville on how Kleberson and Eric Djemba-Djemba's arrivals at Man Utd forced him to visit Sir Alex Ferguson at home and work out his future.

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'Never a more vital penalty for England' - Gary Lineker equalises in 1990 World Cup quarter-final

Gary Lineker keeps his cool to score an equaliser for England in their 1990 World Cup quarter-final against Cameroon to send the game into extra time.

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Newcastle takeover: Moral values should prevail, Khashoggi's fiancee says

The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi says Newcastle United and the Premier League must put moral values ahead of financial gains.

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James Maddison wins ePremier League invitational

James Maddison triumphs at the ePremier League invitational in dramatic final day featuring a last-gasp equaliser against Keinan Davis.

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Transfer rumours: Meunier, De Gea, Martinez, Milinkovic-Savic, Magno, Saka

Tottenham are ahead of Manchester United in the race for Thomas Meunier as the Red Devils consider replacements for David de Gea.

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Bundesliga: Dynamo Dresden's entire squad in isolation just a week before restart

Dynamo Dresden, who play in the second tier of German Football, have put their entire squad and coaching staff into two-week isolation after recording two new coronavirus cases.

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Rangers deputy chair urges clubs to consider if SPFL can be trusted before inquiry vote

Rangers interim deputy chairman John Bennett urges clubs to consider if those in charge of the SPFL can be trusted to lead the game before the vote for an independent inquiry.

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#GoalsAtHome: Your best Dennis Bergkamp recreations

Steve Wilson commentates on your best recreations of Dennis Bergkamp's goal at Newcastle in 2002 in this week's Football Focus #GoalsAtHome challenge.

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On this day: When Celtic stopped Rangers' 10-in-a-row title bid

Former Celtic goalkeeper Jonathan Gould and ex-striker Harald Brattbakk relive the club's memorable 1998 title success.

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Atletico Ottawa: Meet Canada's newest club, who have never played a game

Fan clubs, players from all over the world and a former Spain international in charge, Atletico Madrid's Canadian venture is currently on pause.

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Scottish Cup: Test your knowledge on the day of the final

On what would have been Scottish Cup final day, test your knowledge of the competition's scorers, record and trivia.

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Manchester City to continue NHS support after Premier League games resume

Manchester City will continue to make part of their Etihad Campus available to the NHS, even after the Premier League returns.

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Watford oppose Premier League neutral venue proposals, joining Brighton and Aston Villa

Watford become the third team to publicly oppose the use of neutral venues when Premier League football returns.

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US Women's football team appeal against equal pay bid dismissal

The US women's football team file an appeal against a court's decision to dismiss their bid for equal pay.

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Clubs may have to 'share resources' when game restarts after pandemic

The controversial concept of B teams may be back on the agenda as football tries to navigate a way through Covid-19, Brighton technical director Dan Ashworth says.

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Premier League: What usually changes in final nine games?

How much is likely to change in the Premier League table if the season is played to its conclusion? BBC Sport looks at the past 10 years for some hints.

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Match of the Day: Conor McNamara on most memorable commentary moments

Commentator Conor McNamara picks out some of his standout moments from his years working for Match of the Day.

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World Cup Rewind: Watch England face Cameroon at Italia 90

Lineker, Gazza, Roger Milla - step back in time for another World Cup classic

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Transfer rumours: Chilwell, Ballo-Toure, Chiesa, Henderson, Salisu, Pjanic

Chelsea in talks over Chilwell, Blues and Manchester United interested in Chiesa, Red Devils ask about Salisu, plus more.

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James Maddison, Michael Obafemi, Emerson & Aaron Connolly compete in Fifa invitational

James Maddison backs up his trash-talk while Irish international team-mates John Egan and Aaron Connolly compete against each other in the Premier League Fifa invitational.

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SPFL reconstruction talks break down after Premiership meeting

Scottish football's reconstruction talks end with insufficient support for any plan to reconfigure the leagues.

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La Liga's plan to restart football safely in Spain after coronavirus

BBC Sport looks at the path La Liga is following to allow top-flight football to resume safely in Spain.

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Man Utd: Odion Ighalo wants to extend loan and finish season

Odion Ighalo hopes his loan deal at Manchester United is extended until the Premier League season is completed.

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More substitutes and option to stop VAR when football season resumes

Teams will be allowed to use five substitutes when the season resumes after a Fifa proposal to help with fixture congestion was approved.

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Jeonbuk Motors beat Suwon Bluewings as football returns to South Korea

Jeonbuk Motors beat Suwon Bluewings 1-0 behind closed doors as football makes a tentative return to South Korea.

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SPFL urges clubs to reject Rangers' resolution in dossier response

The SPFL urges clubs to vote against Rangers' resolution for an independent inquiry into the process to end the season.

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Football Focus: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'ramping up' Man Utd training

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is "ramping up" training with tools such as GPS trackers, to make sure his side will be ready for a potential return to action.

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Burnley's Ben Mee says players can deal with neutral venues and quarantine

Burnley defender Ben Mee believes players will deal with neutral venues and quarantine if it means the Premier League can resume.

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Andrew Robertson on Lionel Messi, partying with Kenny Dalglish and M&S lingerie

Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson joins That Peter Crouch Podcast to discuss some of his most memorable moments.

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Celtic v Rangers archive: Mikel Arteta & Henrik Larsson exchange Old Firm goals

Mikel Arteta and Henrik Larsson both score in a gripping Old Firm derby at Celtic Park in October 2002.

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Son Heung-min: Tottenham forward wins award as South Korea military service ends

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min completes his mandatory military service in South Korea - and wins an award for the best performance.

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Sir Alex Ferguson: Manchester United & Aberdeen icon in seven stories

On the seven-year anniversary of his retirement announcement, BBC Scotland delves into the stories behind Sir Alex Ferguson...

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City Football Group: Man City parent company targets Belgian club Lommel SK

Manchester City's parent company is close to making Belgian second-tier outfit Lommel SK the ninth club in its portfolio.

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Rangers: SPFL must be 'democracy not dictatorship' - Stewart Robertson

The SPFL must be run as a "democracy not a dictatorship", says Rangers managing director Stewart Robertson.

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Kyle Walker: Man City defender says he is 'harassed' after admitting breaking lockdown rules

Manchester City and England defender Kyle Walker says he feels he is "being harassed" after it was reported he had broken social distancing rules again.

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Which Premier League squads need work in the transfer window? The bottom 10 clubs

With uncertainty around the next transfer window, what shape are Premier League squads in? We take a look at the clubs in the bottom half.

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Last-gasp heroics, 65-yard screamers & bicycle kicks - some of the great goals from keepers

Goalkeepers scoring goals - is there anything better in football? To mark 21 years since that Jimmy Glass goal, BBC Sport looks at 10 memorable goalkeeper goals.

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Quiz: Can you name every British Premier League manager?

There have been 122 British managers in the Premier League - but can you name them all in 30 minutes?

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VE Day: Southampton goalkeeper Arthur House on fighting in World War II

Southampton academy players visit Arthur House, a former Saints keeper whose playing career ended when he went to fight in World War II.

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Paul Pogba: Manchester United midfielder likes his steak well done, says his chef

Pro chef and friend to footballers Jonny Marsh shares the secrets to one of Paul Pogba’s favourite dishes - steak with polenta fries and a chimichurri sauce.

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Serie A: Three Fiorentina players test positive for coronavirus

Three Fiorentina players and three members of the club's support staff test positive for coronavirus.

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James Maddison, Phil Foden & Joffra Archer take part in Fifa tournament

James Maddison batters former team-mate Callum Wilson while Jofra archer suffers a last gasp winner on day three of the Premier League Fifa invitational.

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Darts: Footballers Maddison, Rice, Austin & Gallagher to play to raise money for NHS

will swap the pitch for the oche when they take part in the "Darts at Home" tournament on Sunday.

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Sheffield United: Chris Wilder will respect any player who chooses not to play

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he will respect any player who chooses not to play when football resumes.

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Coronavirus: Dutch sporting events without fans until there is vaccine

Sporting events in the Netherlands will have to take place without fans until there is a coronavirus vaccine, Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge says.

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Ian Wright: Social media abuse towards women's football is abhorrent

Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright says women's football deserves more support and backing.

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Ronald Koeman: Netherlands manager feels 'fit as a fiddle' after chest complaints

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman says he feels "fit as a fiddle" after being admitted to hospital in Amsterdam last week with "chest complaints".

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Bayern Munich: Miroslav Klose appointed assistant coach

Germany legend Miroslav Klose signs a one-year deal to become Bayern Munich assistant coach next season.

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Yaya Toure backs Didier Drogba's bid for Ivorian FA presidency

Yaya Toure has backed his former teammate Didier Drogba to become the new president of the Ivory Coast Football Association.

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Premier League clubs discuss kick-off times and free-to-air games

Premier League clubs discuss increasing the variety of kick-off times and the option of free-to-air games if the season resumes.

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Gordon Taylor: PFA chief executive's review by early July

An independent review of the Professional Footballers' Association that will lead to the exit of Gordon Taylor could be completed in late June or early July.

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Formiga: Paris St-Germain midfielder signs new deal - aged 42

Brazilian midfielder Formiga signs a one-year contract extension with the Paris St-Germain women's team - at the age of 42.

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Coronavirus: Germany's Bundesliga to resume on 16 May

The Bundesliga will resume on Saturday 16 May - becoming the first European league to restart following the coronavirus shutdown.

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SPFL: Scottish clubs digest Rangers dossier as SPFL responds

The SPFL says Rangers' dossier "fails to find a single shred of evidence" as clubs digest the Ibrox club's conclusions.

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Macclesfield Town: League Two club given seven-point deduction

Macclesfield are given a seven-point deduction for failure to fulfil December's match against Plymouth and for non-payment of player wages.

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Coronavirus: Women's sport should be safeguarded, says Dame Heather Rabbatts

Women's sport must be safeguarded from the economic effects of coronavirus, former Football Association director Dame Heather Rabbatts says.

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English Football League: Can you rank these EFL players by their international caps?

How well do you know your internationals? Can you rank these EFL players by the numbers of caps they have won?

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On this day: Rangers win at Dundee Utd to clinch nine in a row

On May 7 1997, Rangers clinched their ninth league title in a row with a win over Dundee United at Tannadice.

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Which Premier League squads need work in the transfer window? The top 10 clubs

With uncertainty around the next transfer window, what shape are Premier League squads in? We take a look at all 20 clubs, starting with the top 10.

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South Korea's K-League to begin new season with restrictions on talking

A new season of South Korea's K-League will start on Saturday amid a set of rules that includes players being banned from "close conversations".

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Calais Racing Union: The amateur team that went to Coupe de France final

At the turn of the century, a team of shopkeepers, teachers and labourers went on a miracle cup run that upset the football establishment and gripped France.

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Football Focus: Vote for which classic Premier League match highlights are shown

Choose whether you want to watch highlights of Aston Villa's 2-2 draw with Arsenal or Liverpool's painful 2-0 loss to Chelsea on Football Focus.

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Bradley Simmonds' 20 minute workout will maintain your football fitness

Former footballer turned personal trainer Bradley Simmonds has designed 10 exercises that will help players of all levels keep in shape during lockdown.

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Transfer rumours: Ighalo, Gomes, Kurzawa, Rashica, Bakayoko

Man Utd want to make striker Odion Ighalo's loan deal permanent, plus more

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Trash-talking Tony Bellew gets thrashed at Fifa by Michael Obafemi

Trash-talking Tony Bellew gets thrashed by Michael Obafemi in the second day of the Premier League invitational Fifa tournament.

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Colin Grainger: Kirklees carers shocked by England football past

"Singing winger" Colin Grainger scored against Brazil and also once shared a stage with The Beatles.

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Christian Purslow: Aston Villa chief against neutral venues plan

Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow is against playing the remaining Premier League fixtures at neutral grounds to complete the season.

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Leroy Sane: Man City unwilling to let winger leave cheaply for Bayern

Manchester City would prefer to let winger Leroy Sane enter the final year of his contract rather than let him leave cheaply for Bayern Munich.

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Coronavirus: Germany's Bundesliga to resume this month, says Angela Merkel

Chancellor Angela Merkel confirms that the German Bundesliga season can resume this month.

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MOTD podcast: Top 10 Ballon d'Or winners of Premier League era

The latest MOTD podcast sees the guys discuss the top 10 Ballon d'Or winners of the Premier League era.

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England bad at penalties? Think again - say the Germans

New scientific research, from Germany of all places, suggests English footballers are actually good at spot-kicks.

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Seamus Conneely: We've got bills to pay like everybody else

Accrington Stanley captain Seamus Conneely talks to BBC Sport about being furloughed, coping without football and playing games behind closed doors.

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Scottish football must abandon 'self-interest' - Stewart Regan

Losing self-interest and expanding leagues may help Scottish football recover from coronavirus, says ex-SFA chief executive Stewart Regan.

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How the FAW is coaching the coaches of tomorrow in the age of coronavirus

While sport remains in coronavirus limbo, the FAW is forging ahead to produce the football coaches and managers of the future.

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