Women’s Footballer of the Year contender Caroline Graham Hansen

BBC Sport profiles Barcelona and Norway midfielder Caroline Graham Hansen, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2021 award.

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Match of the Day 2: How Norwich keep making 'ridiculous' mistakes

Match of the Day 2's Mark Chapman, Dion Dublin and Chris Wilder discuss Norwich City's struggles and the "ridiculous" mistakes they keep making in the Premier League.

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Transfer rumours: Van de Beek, Conte, Pogba, Hernandez, Ceballos, Gouiri

Barcelona considering loan move for Van de Beek, Tottenham want Conte as boss, Real Madrid watching Pogba and Rudiger, plus more.

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Aston Villa 1-4 West Ham United: Dean Smith criticises Ezri Konsa red card and Aston Villa's 'poor start'

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith questions Ezri Konsa's red card and criticises Aston Villa's "poor start" after his side lost 4-1 against West Ham at Villa Park.

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Roma 1-2 AC Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores his 400th league goal to set the visitors on their way to victory

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores his 400th league goal and wins a penalty as AC Milan claim a narrow victory over Roma in Serie A.

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Saturday's Scottish Premiership goals

Watch all the goals from Saturday's Scottish Premiership action as Aberdeen, St Johnstone and Dundee secure vital wins.

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Stryjek 'was pretty confident' - watch Livi keeper's penalty save

Watch Max Stryjek's penalty save to deny Giorgos Giakoumakis in Livingston's 0-0 draw with Celtic and the goalkeeper's post-match reaction.

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Nuno Espirito Santo: Tottenham manager's future in doubt after Manchester United defeat

Nuno Espirito Santo's future as Tottenham manager is in doubt after just 17 games following Saturday's 3-0 home defeat by Manchester United.

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Bundesliga highlights: Bayern Munich put five past Union Berlin

Watch highlights as top-of-the-table Bayern Munich win 5-2 at Union Berlin, featuring two goals from Robert Lewandowski.

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Norwich City 1-2 Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa says his side's win over Norwich was 'very important'

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa says his side's 2-1 win over Norwich in the Premier League was "very important".

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Norwich City 1-2 Leeds United: Daniel Farke says Norwich lacked quality in their 2-1 loss to Leeds

Norwich City head coach Daniel Farke says his side were "unlucky" and that they lacked quality in their 2-1 loss at home to Leeds United in the Premier League.

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Norwich City 1-2 Leeds United: Rodrigo hits winner at Carrow Road

Bottom club Norwich City remain without a Premier League win 10 games into the season after slumping to defeat against fellow strugglers Leeds United at Carrow Road.

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Women's FA Cup: Chelsea put three past Manchester City to reach final

Watch highlights as Erin Cuthbert, Melanie Leupolz and Beth England all score to knock current holders Manchester City out of the Women's FA Cup with a 3-0 defeat in the semi-final.

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Manchester City 0-3 Chelsea: Blues into Women's FA Cup final

Chelsea reach the final of the 2020-21 Women's FA Cup as they are too good for holders Manchester City.

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Transfer rumours: Kroos, Ramsey, Ten Hag, Jovic, Van de Beek, Barnes

Newcastle interested in Real's Kroos, Liverpool considering move for Jovic, Van de Beek takes advice from team-mates, plus more.

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Motherwell 1-6 Rangers: Leaders extend gap to four-points with thumping win

Fashion Sakala scores a hat-trick as Rangers power past 10-man Motherwell to stretch their Scottish Premiership lead to four points.

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FA Cup semi-final - Manchester City v Chelsea: Erin Cuthbert opens the scoring for Chelsea

Watch as Erin Cuthbert finds the net with a powerful shot that beats goalkeeper Karima Taieb to give Chelsea a 1-0 lead in the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City.

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Kieron Dyer: Ipswich Town confirm former England midfielder needs liver transplant

Former Ipswich, Newcastle and England midfielder Kieron Dyer needs a liver transplant.

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Elche 1-2 Real Madrid: Vinicius double takes Real Madrid top of La Liga

Watch highlights as Vinicius Junior scores twice to take Real Madrid to the top of La Liga on goal difference with a 2-1 win at Elche.

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Barcelona 1-1 Alaves: Barcelona held to a draw in first match without Koeman

Watch highlights as Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw by Alaves in their first match since the sacking of Ronald Koeman.

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Women's FA Cup semi-final: Will it be another Man City v Chelsea 'epic' and will Arsenal feel pressure?

BBC Sport takes a look at Sunday's delayed 2020-21 Women's FA Cup semi-finals where Manchester City face Chelsea again and 14-time winners Arsenal face Brighton.

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Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace forward racially abused after win against Manchester City

Wilfried Zaha calls on authorities to take racism seriously after he was sent racist abuse following Crystal Palace's win over Manchester City.

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Lauren Hemp; 'People are going to see a bigger and better Man City'

Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp says that fans can expect a "bigger and better" Manchester City ahead of their FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.

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Tough at the top - mixed fortunes for Premier League's top three

The Premier League's top three all played at 3pm UK time on a Saturday for the first time in over four years - but only Chelsea were celebrating when their matches finished.

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Match of the Day: How 'awful' Spurs were 'perfect' for Man Utd after Liverpool thrashing

Match of the Day pundits Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright discuss Tottenham's "awful" performance in their 3-0 defeat at home to Manchester United in the Premier League.

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Spurs performance against Man Utd unacceptable - Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

Tottenham's performance in their 3-0 home defeat by Manchester United was "unacceptable" says midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

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Barcelona 1-1 Alaves: Sergio Aguero suffers injury as hosts draw first match since Ronald Koeman sacking

Sergio Aguero is forced off with a chest injury as Barcelona draw their first match since the sacking of Ronald Koeman.

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Reading 0-2 Bournemouth: Dominic Solanke and Jamal Lowe goals restore Cherries' five-point lead

Bournemouth restore their five-point lead at the top of the Championship with a hard-fought win at Reading.

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Liverpool 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion: Brighton draw feels like a defeat - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side's 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion feels like a "defeat" after the Seagulls score two second-half goals to deny Liverpool victory at Anfield.

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Liverpool 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion: Brighton showed 'courage' at Anfield - Graham Potter

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Graham Potter praises his side's "courage" after they come from 2-0 down to secure a draw against Liverpool at Anfield.

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Manchester City 0-2 Crystal Palace: Wilfried Zaha & Conor Gallagher spoil Pep Guardiola's 200th Premier League game

Crystal Palace upset 10-man Manchester City to spoil Pep Guardiola's 200th Premier League match as manager at Etihad Stadium.

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Liverpool 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion: Reds held after stirring Brighton fightback

Brighton come from two goals down to secure a deserved point and deny Liverpool a place at the top of the table in an incident-packed game at Anfield.

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Newcastle United 0-3 Chelsea: Reece James scores twice and Jorginho converts a penalty for the visitors

Reece James scores twice to help Premier League leaders Chelsea beat Newcastle United at a packed St James' Park.

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Burnley 3-1 Brentford: Clarets mark Sean Dyche's ninth anniversary with superb win

Burnley mark Sean Dyche's ninth anniversary as manager by claiming a first Premier League victory of the season against Brentford at Turf Moor.

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Watford 0-1 Southampton: Che Adams stunner sinks sorry Hornets

Che Adam's superb strike is the difference as Southampton hold on against Watford for their first away win of the season.

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Union Berlin 2-5 Bayern Munich: Visitors bounce back from heavy German cup defeat

Bayern Munich bounce back from Wednesday's 5-0 German Cup loss to Borussia Monchengladbach with a resounding victory at Union Berlin.

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Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta praises Aaron Ramsdale's 'great quality' in win at Leicester

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praises goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's "great quality" after he made "three big saves" in their 2-0 victory over Leicester City.

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Jeff Stelling to leave Soccer Saturday at the end of the season

Jeff Stelling is to leave Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday at the end of the season after more than 25 years at the helm.

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Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal: Leicester 'did exactly the opposite' to gameplan - Brendan Rodgers

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers says his side "did the exactly the opposite" of their initial gameplan in the first half against Arsenal.

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Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta's side extend unbeaten run with fine victory over Foxes

Arsenal continue their recent resurgence with a comfortable Premier League win over Leicester City at King Power Stadium.

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Elche 1-2 Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior double sends visitors top

Real Madrid move top of La Liga on goal difference with a narrow victory at Elche.

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Fulham 3-0 West Bromwich Albion: Aleksandar Mitrovic hat-trick seals Cottagers victory

Aleksandar Mitrovic scores a hat-trick as second-placed Fulham beat third-placed West Bromwich Albion 3-0 in the Championship.

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Carabao Cup quarter-final draw: Liverpool host Leicester, West Ham at Spurs, Brentford v Chelsea

Liverpool will take on Leicester in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while West Ham face Spurs, Arsenal host Sunderland and Chelsea go to Brentford.

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Ross County v Hibernian game off after two visiting players test positive

Hibernian's Scottish Premiership game at Ross County is postponed because of positive Covid-19 tests within the Edinburgh club's squad.

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Football Focus: An ode to Scottish football's black trailblazers

Musician Bemz pays tribute to the black trailblazers of Scottish football including Gil Heron, Henrik Larsson, Virgil van Dijk and Alfredo Morelos.

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Black History Month: Tony Collins - the first black manager in the English Football League

The undercelebrated story of the first black manager in the English Football League, who took Fourth Division Rochdale all the way to the 1962 League Cup final.

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Manchester City's Steph Houghton, Vicky Losada & Laura Coombs surprise kids with FA Cup tickets

Manchester City players Steph Houghton, Vicky Losada & Laura Coombs surprise kids with tickets to their FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Sunday.

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Transfer rumours: Pogba, Rodgers, Salah, Ronaldo, Hazard, Xavi, Martinez, Saliba

Manchester United man could leave on a free transfer, Liverpool want Salah deal sorted quickly, Arteta rules out Barcelona, plus more.

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Nuno Espirito Santo: 'I wish all the players were equally committed'

Tottenham Hotspur boss Nuno Espirito Santo suggests out-of-favour players need to show more commitment to force their way back into his plans.

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Queens Park Rangers 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Jack Colback salvages point for visitors

Jack Colback grabs an added-time equaliser as Nottingham Forest draw with QPR in the Championship.

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Women's FA Cup semi-final: Will it be another Man City v Chelsea 'epic' and will Arsenal feel pressure?

BBC Sport takes a look at Sunday's delayed 2020-21 Women's FA Cup semi-finals where Manchester City face Chelsea again and 14-time winners Arsenal face Brighton.

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Jean-Luc Vasseur: WSL side Everton name ex-Lyon boss as new manager

Women's Super League side Everton name former Lyon boss Jean-Luc Vasseur as their new manager.

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Christian Eriksen: Inter Milan midfielder unable to play for club after cardiac arrest

Christian Eriksen is not allowed to play in Italy this season after the cardiac arrest he suffered at Euro 2020, say Inter Milan.

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Odion Ighalo: Nigeria striker not rushing talks over Super Eagles return

Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo says he is not rushing to come out of international retirement, but confirms talks are 'ongoing' about his return.

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Newcastle United: Premier League agrees to meet Amnesty International

The Premier League agrees to meet with Amnesty International for talks about a revised owners' and directors' test following Newcastle's Saudi-backed takeover.

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Morten Thorsby: The footballer whose shirt number highlights climate change

Sampdoria and Norway midfielder Morten Thorsby tells the Sports Desk podcast about tackling climate change and what more footballers can do to help.

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Xavi; Barcelona president Joan Laporta admits talks with former midfielder

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he is in contact with Xavi but would not comment on whether he will replace Ronald Koeman as manager.

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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ready to 'fight back' after 'difficult week'

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says "it has been a difficult week" but he is ready to "fight back".

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Sickness bug disrupts Arsenal's preparations for game at Leicester

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirms that a sickness bug in the squad has affected preparations for Saturday's trip to Leicester City.

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Football Focus: Wolves' Raul Jimenez enjoying football more since return from head injury

Wolves striker Raul Jimenez says he is enjoying playing football more now that he is back in action after fracturing his skull against Arsenal in November 2020.

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Graham Potter: Is Brighton boss an England manager in the making?

With Brighton fifth in the Premier League, Graham Potter is cementing his reputation as one of England's most impressive managers.

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Monterrey beat Club America to win fifth Concacaf Champions League title

Monterrey secure a fifth Concacaf Champions League title, and a second in three years, with a 1-0 win over fellow Mexican side Club America.

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Welsh names, penalties and celebrity fans: Wrexham's Hollywood owners visit the Racecourse

Wrexham owners and Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney introduce themselves to the club's fans on their first visit to the Racecourse Ground.

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La Liga: Watch Luis Suarez's terrible penalty attempt for Granada

Is this the worst penalty you have ever seen? Watch as Granada's Luis Suarez blazes his effort over during Thursday's La Liga match against Getafe.

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Women's Euro 2022: What can England & Northern Ireland expect?

Two sides with very different expectations, but what can England and Northern Ireland expect after the Women's Euro 2022 draw?

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MOTDx: Trevoh Chalobah meets Chelsea's first black player, Paul Canoville

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah meets the club's first black player, Paul Canoville, to share their experiences of being British, black and scoring for the Blues.

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Football Focus: Harry Maguire says Liverpool thrashing was 'a horrible experience'

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire tells Football Focus his side's 5-0 defeat to rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford was "a horrible experience" and the club "have got to put something right".

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Transfer rumours: Hazard, Xavi, Dembele, Ward-Prowse, Lukaku, Sterling, Van De Beek

Premier League clubs are alerted to Eden Hazard's situation, Xavi is set to become Barcelona coach, Newcastle target James Ward-Prowse, plus more.

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Kenny Shiels: NI boss claims England 'celebrating' as Euros draw pits hosts against his side

Northern Ireland manager Kenny Shiels claims hosts England were "celebrating" after being drawn against his side in the Euro 2022 Finals.

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Fantasy football tips: Mason Mount for Kai Havertz one of many knee-jerk calls to resist

BBC Radio 5 Live's Alistair Bruce-Ball looks at the key decisions facing fantasy football managers this week.

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney: 'Why not dream big?' Wrexham owners aim for Premier League

Co-chairman Rob McElhenney says Wrexham's "big dream" would be to reach the Premier League.

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Women's sport on track for new audience records in 2021, says report

Women's sport is on track to achieve a new record for British broadcast audiences in 2021, a new report says.

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Women's Euros draw: England face Northern Ireland in group stage

England and Northern Ireland are drawn to face each other in the group stage of next year's Women's Euros finals.

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Premier League: Coronavirus restrictions to be relaxed once 85% of players vaccinated

The Premier League will relax coronavirus restrictions on clubs once 85% of the league's players have been fully vaccinated.

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Why Xavi will be next Barcelona boss - despite president’s uncertainty

Barcelona legend Xavi will be confirmed as the new manager soon, even if club president Joan Laporta does have reservations, writes Guillem Balague

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Barcelona appoint Sergi Barjuan as interim boss after Ronald Koeman sacking

Barcelona appoint Sergi Barjuan as their interim coach following the sacking of Ronald Koeman.

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Newcastle takeover exposes 'massive hypocrisy' on anti-discrimination policies, says Fair Square

Newcastle's takeover by Saudi Arabian owners has exposed the "massive hypocrisy" with regard to its anti-discrimination policies, says human rights organisation Fair Square.

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Joey Barton: Bristol Rovers manager apologises for Holocaust analogy

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton apologises for comparing his side's performance against Newport on Saturday to the Holocaust.

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QPR looking beyond Hammersmith & Fulham for new stadium, says majority shareholder

QPR are looking at potential sites for a new stadium outside Hammersmith & Fulham, says majority shareholder Ruben Gnanalingam.

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Football authorities close to agreeing industry-wide dementia fund

A joint dementia care fund "draft action plan" is close to being agreed by English football's leading authorities.

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Emiliano Sala: Flight organiser convicted over plane deaths

David Henderson found guilty of endangering safety of an aircraft in which footballer and pilot died.

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Norwich City: Sporting director Stuart Webber calls Chelsea defeat 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' for fans

Sporting director Stuart Webber says Norwich's 7-0 Premier League defeat at Chelsea was "disgraceful" and "embarrassing" for the club's fans.

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Hamilton's Sarah Rhind: 'I was a heroin addict at 18, but the one thing I always had was football'

Hamilton Academical's Sarah Rhind was a heroin addict and had been homeless for four years when her dad died in a car crash. That pushed her to get clean. This is her story...

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Highlights: Borussia Monchengladbach 5-0 Bayern Munich

Watch the highlights as Bayern Munich suffer their biggest defeat since 1978 as they are thrashed 5-0 at Borussia Monchengladbach in the German Cup second round.

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La Liga: Radamel Falcao scores and Memphis Depay misses penalty as Barcelona beaten

Watch highlights as Memphis Depay misses a penalty in Barcelona's 1-0 defeat by Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman was sacked shortly after the game.

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Newcastle takeover: Do they need to spend £1bn to reach Champions League?

How much will Newcastle have to spend to reach the Champions League and what can they learn from previous Premier League winners?

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Watch all the Scottish Premiership goals from Wednesday's six matches

Watch all 21 goals from Wednesday's Scottish Premiership matches, including wins for Celtic and Ross County and two dramatic comebacks.

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BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2021 shortlist revealed - vote for your favourite

The shortlist for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2021 is revealed - and you can vote for your favourite.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Are Man Utd being helped or hindered by Portugal legend?

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored important goals already for Manchester United but they are not playing well. Is he helping or hindering them?

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Man Utd 1-6 Tottenham: How Spurs 'embarrassed' United in Old Trafford rout

Watch how Tottenham Hotspur pulled off one of the shock results of the 2020-21 season, with a 6-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

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Ronald Koeman: Barcelona sack head coach after Rayo Vallecano loss

Ronald Koeman is sacked as head coach of Barcelona after 14 months in charge at the Nou Camp following a defeat by Rayo Vallecano.

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Transfer rumours: Phillips, Raphinha, Bellingham, Overmars, Ronaldo, Salah

Liverpool join battle for Phillips, PSG interested in Raphinha, Overmars to take up Newcastle role, plus more.

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Real Madrid 0-0 Osasuna: Carlo Ancelotti's side go top with point

Real Madrid go top of La Liga on goal difference after a goalless draw with Osasuna.

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Stoke City 1-2 Brentford: Bees reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals

Brentford reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals for the second successive season after winning at Championship side Stoke City for the first time.

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Borussia Monchengladbach 5-0 Bayern Munich: Bayern hammered in German Cup

Bayern Munich suffer their biggest defeat since 1978 as they are thrashed at Borussia Monchengladbach in the German Cup.

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Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Barcelona: Ronald Koeman under more pressure after defeat

Memphis Depay misses a penalty as Barcelona lose against Rayo Vallecano to increase the pressure on Ronald Koeman.

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Newcastle fan who collapsed discharged from hospital

The Newcastle fan who was taken ill during the team's Premier League defeat by Tottenham has been discharged from hospital, the club report.

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Juventus 1-2 Sassuolo: Juve fall to surprise injury-time defeat

Juventus fall to their third Serie A defeat of the season as Maxime Lopez's injury-time strike gives Sassuolo a memorable win.

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Ifab: Football law makers recommend five substitutes

Football law makers, the International Football Association Board (Ifab), recommend five substitutions are implemented permanently in the sport.

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La Liga: Granada's Angel Montoro leads top five goals

Watch the top five goals from the latest round of La Liga matches, featuring a brilliant last-minute equaliser from long range from Granada's Angel Montoro.

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Angharad James: Wales ‘in a great position’ after unbeaten start

Angharad James says Wales' players will continue to "keep working hard" to maintain their good start in the 2023 Women's World Cup qualifiers.

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Kieron Dyer: Former England and Ipswich Town midfielder in hospital

Former England midfielder and Ipswich Under-23 manager Kieron Dyer is "undertaking tests" in hospital.

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Barry Bennell: Years of abuse left footballer disenchanted, court told

Abuse by paedophile coach Barry Bennell left a promising player "emotionally stunted", a judge hears.

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Carli Lloyd: Legendary USA midfielder retires from international football

Two-time World Cup winner Carli Lloyd ends her international career helping the United States thrash South Korea 6-0.

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West Ham United: London Stadium capacity to be increased by 2,500

West Ham are granted permission to increase the matchday capacity at London Stadium to 62,500.

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Women's Euros draw: England and Northern Ireland to discover group opponents

All you need to know as England and Northern Ireland prepare to discover their Women's Euros group-stage opponents.

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Manchester City: Finding the next Phil Foden - Micah Richards on getting to the top

BBC pundit Micah Richards recalls coming through the Manchester City ranks and some of his friends and housemates who did not make it.

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Football Focus: Peterhead's 81-year-old fitness coach Stuart Hogg

Football Focus visits Peterhead and the club's 81-year-old fitness coach Stuart Hogg, a remarkable character with an incredible history in Scottish football.

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Josh Cavallo: A-League player becomes only current openly gay male top-flight pro footballer

Adelaide United player Josh Cavallo comes out as gay, making him the world's only current openly gay male top-flight footballer.

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Walter Smith: 'Scale of tributes from around football world show Rangers icon's greatness'

The outpouring of affection for Walter Smith after his death at the age of 73 is a mark of the man, writes Tom English.

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BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2021: Nominees to be revealed

The BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2021 nominees will be revealed on Thursday - you can vote for your favourite on the BBC Sport website.

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AC Milan 1-0 Torino: Olivier Giroud scores only goal to take Milan top of Serie A

Former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud scores the only goal as AC Milan beat Torino to take Milan to the top of Serie A.

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Transfer rumours: Pogba, Rodgers, Ten Hag, Klopp, Saliba, Alvarez, Dembele

Pogba stalls contract talks, Man Utd draw up manager shortlist, Newcastle willing to make Ten Hag offer, plus more.

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Chelsea 1-1 Southampton (4-3 pens): Chelsea edge Southampton to reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals

Chelsea progress to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup as they beat Premier League rivals Southampton on penalties after 1-1 draw.

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Arsenal 2-0 Leeds United: Calum Chambers scores 23 seconds after coming on

Calum Chambers scores 23 seconds after coming on to help Arsenal beat Leeds United and reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

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Queens Park Rangers 0-0 Sunderland (1-3 pens): League One side into quarters

League One Sunderland beat Championship side QPR on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

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2023 Women's World Cup qualifiers: Austria deny NI with injury-time equaliser

Stefanie Enzinger scores an injury-time equaliser to deny Northern Ireland a famous victory over Austria in World Cup qualifying at Seaview.

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Scotland 0-2 Sweden: Scots edged out by Olympic silver medallists

Scotland suffer a first defeat under head coach Pedro Martinez Losa after a narrow reverse against Olympic silver medallists Sweden in Paisley.

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David Raya: Brentford goalkeeper out for 'four to five months'

Brentford say goalkeeper David Raya will be out for "between four and five months" because of a knee injury.

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Walter Smith: Six Alex Ferguson, Graeme Souness & Pep Guardiola lead tributes

Sir Alex Ferguson, Graeme Souness and Pep Guardiola are among those to pay tribute to former Rangers manager Walter Smith, who has died at 73.

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Matty Cash: Aston Villa defender poised to play for Poland

Aston Villa defender Matty Cash could make his international debut for Poland next month after being granted citizenship.

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Ronald Koeman: Barcelona manager wants to enjoy his time at Camp Nou

Ronald Koeman says he wants to "enjoy the time I have left" as Barcelona manager, as he faces mounting pressure after the defeat by Real Madrid.

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Social media pressure on managers 'out of control', says Phil Neville

Social media pressure on football bosses such as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Steve Bruce is "out of control", says Inter Miami coach Phil Neville.

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Joshua Kimmich: German footballer's vaccine hesitancy dismays experts

Joshua Kimmich denied he was an "anti-vaxxer" after expressing unease about long-term side effects.

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Walter Smith: 'No Rangers manager comes close to his achievements'

Walter Smith is synonymous with Rangers and also with success - his journey through coaching and management made him a great of his time.

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Football Black List 2021: Man Utd forward Marcus Rashford and pundit Alex Scott named on list

Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford is named on a list of Britain's most influential black footballers.

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David Beckham urged to speak out on Qatar World Cup 2022

Former England captain David Beckham is urged to speak out about the "deeply concerning" human rights situation in Qatar by Amnesty International.

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Walter Smith: The games that defined his career as manager of Rangers, Everton & Scotland

BBC Scotland looks back at the most memorable matches of Walter Smith's career as manager with Rangers, Everton and Scotland.

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Barry Bennell sex abuse: Victims not found closure, court hears

Eight men say they were abused by football coach Barry Bennell while he was a Manchester City scout.

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Walter Smith: Former Rangers, Everton and Scotland manager dies at age 73

Walter Smith, one of Rangers' most successful managers and who had spells in charge of Everton and Scotland, has died at the age of 73.

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Derby County: US businessman Chris Kirchner declares intention to buy club in open letter

US businessman Chris Kirchner publicly declares his interest in taking over Derby County in an open letter to supporters.

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Rochdale: Why League Two club's future is at a crossroads

Why a dispute over future direction and share ownership at Rochdale is at odds with their image as a stable, lower-league club.

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Barry Bennell sex abuse: Coach integral to Man City set-up, court told

Eight men say they were abused by football coach Bennell while he was a Manchester City scout.

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Radamel Falcao: Why one of La Liga's most prolific goalscorers is a Madrid hero once more

A decade on from becoming one of La Liga's most-feared goalscorers, Radamel Falcao is back in Madrid and becoming a fans' hero once again.

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Noni Madueke: The English teenager who rejected English giants to star for PSV Eindhoven

Noni Madueke has not had as much media attention as some other young English talents but he is attracting interest from Europe's biggest clubs.

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Micah Richards breaks down his career: ‘No-one remembers my bullet header, just what happened after’

To celebrate Black History Month, pundit and ex-professional footballer Micah Richards breaks down a handful of memorable moments from his career.

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Airdrieonians v Dumbarton: Craig Watson says 'I've never seen a game like it'

Two added-time goals, four red cards and a winner against visitors with eight-man with the final action - has there ever been a game like this one in Scottish League One?

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Transfer rumours: Salah, Solskjaer, Nakamba, Gerrard, Chalobah, Koeman, Van de Beek

Salah's new Liverpool deal demands, Zidane not interested in Manchester United job, Newcastle target Nakamba and Van de Beek, plus more.

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Brechin City's Sam Denham scores in Scottish Cup tie hours after car crash

Brechin City's Sam Denham scores in his side's 2-1 Scottish Cup win over Haddington Athletic hours after a serious car crash on his journey to the tie.

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Manchester United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'are a team of individuals', says Micah Richards

Manchester United need to "go back to basics" and decide whether to back or sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, says ex-Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards.

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Manchester United: Is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the brink of the sack?

After a humiliating defeat against fierce rivals Liverpool, is Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the brink of the sack?

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Match of the Day Top 10 podcast: Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer & Micah Richards rank free-kicks

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the greatest Premier League free-kicks in the latest Match of The Day: Top 10 podcast.

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Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton 'should consider future' after Holocaust analogy

Councillor Fabian Breckels said the Bristol Rovers' boss's comments were "appalling".

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Diego Maradona: Saudi Arabia to host Barcelona v Boca Juniors friendly in late Argentine's memory

Barcelona are to play Boca Juniors in a one-off friendly to mark the one-year anniversary of Diego Maradona's death.

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Newcastle takeover: Police say Crystal Palace fans' banner caused no offence

Police say no further action will be taken after a banner displayed by Crystal Palace fans targeted the Saudi Arabian-led takeover of Newcastle United.

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Question of Sport quiz: Test your women's football knowledge

Think you know women's football? Test your knowledge by taking our quiz.

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World Cup qualifiers: Republic of Ireland's Lucy Quinn relishing international life

Before the World Cup qualifier away to Finland, Lucy Quinn says she is loving being part of the Republic of Ireland squad after a five-year wait.

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'Man Utd don't have a style of play' - Will Solskjaer survive Liverpool capitulation?

Match of the Day 2 pundits Ian Wright and Micah Richards question Manchester United's style of play following a 5-0 defeat to rivals Liverpool.

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FA appoints Catherine Gilby as new head of Para-performance

The Football Association names British Para-swimming's Catherine Gilby as its new head of para performance.

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'One of these guys could be your match-winner' - is a substitution coach the future in football?

AFC Wimbledon have employed a substitution coach to help players prepare technically, mentally and physically before entering the field.

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Lee Geum-min: South Korean forward repaying Brighton's faith

South Korea forward Lee Geum-min discusses moving to the UK, her struggles at Manchester City and a second chance at Brighton.

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Latvia v England: Fran Kirby eyes 'special' 50th Lionesses cap

Chelsea forward Fran Kirby says winning her 50th cap for England will be "really, really special".

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Atletico Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad: Basque side go top despite Luis Suarez double

Watch highlights as Real Sociedad go back at the top of La Liga, although Luis Suarez's two goals for defending champions Atletico Madrid denied them victory.

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What a dive from Tait - St Mirren defender in comical tumble

St Mirren defender Richard Tait runs out of pitch and dives head first over an advertising board during his side's home defeat by Rangers.

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Match of the Day Top 10: Gary Lineker claims assist for iconic Paul Gascoigne free-kick

Match of the Day Top 10's Gary Lineker cheekily claims to have assisted Paul Gascoigne's iconic FA Cup semi-final free-kick for Tottenham against Arsenal in 1991.

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Scottish Premiership: All the weekend's goals

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

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MOTD 2: 'Expertly coached' Liverpool 'a million miles away' from Man Utd

Match of the Day 2 pundit Ian Wright says "expertly coached" Liverpool are "a million miles away" from Manchester United after their 5-0 win at Old Trafford.

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Transfer rumours: Perisic, Ten Hag, Fulgini, Marcelo, Rice, Diaz, Ndombele

Perisic attracts Premier League interest, Ten Hag wants big offer to move to Newcastle plus more.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Can Manchester United boss survive Liverpool capitulation?

What next for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after his Manchester United side suffered one of their worst defeats in the Premier League at home to Liverpool on Sunday.

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Inter Milan 1-1 Juventus: Paulo Dybala rescues point from the spot

Substitute Paulo Dybala scores an 89th-minute penalty to earn Juventus a draw at Inter Milan in the Derby d'Italia in Serie A.

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Manchester United 0-5 Liverpool: Salah hat-trick as Solskjaer's side thrashed

Mohamed Salah scores a hat-trick and Paul Pogba is sent off as clinical Liverpool embarrass Manchester United 5-0 at Old Trafford.

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James Maddison: Is the Leicester midfielder back to his best?

James Maddison got his first goal of the season in Leicester's 2-1 win at Brentford, so is the England midfielder getting back to his best form?

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Scottish Premiership: Watch all Saturday's goals

Watch all the goals from Saturday's Scottish Premiership matches.

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West Ham 1-0 Tottenham: 'He's doing a brilliant job of being a striker' - David Moyes praises Michail Antonio

West Ham manger David Moyes praises converted striker Michail Antonio after he scores his sixth Premier League goal of the season in West Ham's 1-0 win against Tottenham.

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Brentford 1-2 Leicester City: Brendan Rodgers pleased by Foxes' resilience

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers was pleased by his side's resilience after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Premier League win over spirited Brentford.

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Brentford 1-2 Leicester: Brentford dominated for the first 45 minutes - Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank said Brentford were impressive in 2-1 loss to Leicester, but 'did not recover quickly enough' when conceding the Foxes' match-winning goal.

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Premier League: Man Utd v Liverpool - rate the players

Rate the players out of 10 for Man Utd v Liverpool in the Premier League.

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Nottingham Forest 0-4 Fulham: Aleksandar Mitrovic scores twice as Cottagers win at City Ground

Nottingham Forest suffer their first setback under Steve Cooper as Aleksandar Mitrovic scores twice in Fulham's handsome away win.

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Arminia Bielefeld 1-3 Borussia Dortmund: Jude Bellingham scores brilliant solo goal in Bundesliga

England international Jude Bellingham scores a brilliant solo goal as Borussia Dortmund beat Arminia Bielefeld 3-1 to remain within a point of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

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Bayern Munich 4-0 Hoffenheim: Robert Lewandowski strike keeps champions top of table

Watch highlights as Robert Lewandowski scores his 10th goal in nine league games to help Bayern Munich secure a 4-0 win over Hoffenheim and remain a point clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

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West Ham 1-0 Tottenham: Spurs 'controlled' game but gave away 'bad' goal - Nuno Espirito Santo

Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo says his side controlled the game but conceded a bad goal as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to West Ham in the Premier League.

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West Ham United 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Michail Antonio grabs winner for Hammers

Michail Antonio grabs West Ham's winner against Tottenham to lift the Hammers into the Champions League places.

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Brentford 1-2 Leicester: James Maddison scores winner for Foxes

James Maddison scores his first goal since February as Leicester continue their recent good form with victory at Brentford.

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Alfredo Morelos: How Rangers striker hit 100 goals for Ibrox club

BBC Scotland takes a look at Alfredo Morelos' Rangers career as he hits 100 goals for the club.

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Barnsley 2-3 Sheffield United: Lys Mousset double leads Blades to win at Oakwell

Lys Mousset scores twice as Sheffield United hold off a Barnsley fightback to win 3-2 at Oakwell in the Championship.

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St Mirren 1-2 Rangers: Alfredo Morelos scored his 100th goal in Scottish football

Alfredo Morelos scores his 100th Rangers goal as the Scottish Premiership champions roar back from behind to beat St Mirren in Paisley.

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England 4-0 Northern Ireland: Beth Mead scores hat-trick as Lionesses seal Wembley win

Watch highlights as substitute Beth Mead scores a 14-minute hat-trick to help England break the deadlock and seal a comfortable victory over Northern Ireland.

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Manchester United v Liverpool: Who makes your combined XI?

Title rivals Manchester United and Liverpool meet in the Premier League on Sunday - but who makes your combined XI?

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Manchester United v Liverpool: What to look out for in meeting of giants

BBC Sport looks at some of the biggest talking points from Sunday's game between Manchester United and Liverpool.

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MOTD: Pundits analyse 'incredible' Phil Foden & Man City's other midfield maestros

Match of the day pundits Jermaine Jenas and Martin Keown praise the "incredible" performance of Phil Foden and the rest of the Man City midfield in their 4-1 win over Brighton.

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Transfer rumours: Coady, Pogba, Overmars, Tielemans, Pepi, Dybala, Kroos, Kounde

Conor Coady linked with Newcastle move, Rodgers denies Tielemans has rejected new deal, Dybala set to remain at Juventus, plus more.

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Newcastle takeover: Police investigate Crystal Palace fans' banner criticising Saudi Arabian deal

Police are investigating a banner by Crystal Palace fans at their match on Saturday criticising the Saudi Arabian-led takeover of Newcastle.

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Bologna 2-4 AC Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores at both ends as Milan go top

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores at both ends as AC Milan beat nine-man Bologna in a thriller to go top of Serie A.

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Leeds United 1-1 Wolves: Rodrigo strikes late to earn point for Whites

Rodrigo keeps his nerve to convert an injury-time penalty as Leeds snatch a draw from their Premier League clash with Wolves at Elland Road.

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Hearts 1-1 Dundee: Hosts go top despite draw

Hearts move top of the Scottish Premiership, despite being held to a draw by Dundee.

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Southampton 2-2 Burnley: Maxwel Cornet scores twice in entertaining draw

Maxwel Cornet scores twice as Burnley claim a point in an entertaining draw with Southampton at St Mary's.

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Chelsea 7-0 Norwich: Thomas Tuchel praises 'very good' Mason Mount after hat-trick

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says Mason Mount was "very good" as he scored a hat-trick in Chelsea's 7-0 win over Norwich City at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 7-0 Norwich: Norwich performance 'wasn't good enough' for Premier League - Farke

Norwich manager Daniel Farke says his side's level of performance wasn't good enough for the Premier league as the Canaries lost 7-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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Mick McCarthy: Manager leaves Cardiff City after eight straight defeats

Cardiff City manager Mick McCarthy leaves the club following Saturday's 2-0 home defeat by Middlesbrough.

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England and Northern Ireland players will link arms to show solidarity at Wembley

England and Northern Ireland players will link arms before their World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Saturday in solidarity of those who have spoken out against harassment in the sport.

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Newcastle United owners change stance on traditional Arabic clothing at games

Newcastle United have now said fans can wear "traditional Arabic clothing or Middle East-inspired head coverings" at matches following a Saudi Arabian-led takeover of the club.

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Cardiff City 0-2 Middlesbrough: Boro heap pressure on McCarthy

Former Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock heaps more pressure on Bluebirds boss Mick McCarthy as the Welsh side are beaten for a record eighth straight game.

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Barcelona v Real Madrid: Ronald Koeman could not 'be under more pressure'

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman says he does not "think it's possible to be under more pressure" before his side host rivals Real Madrid on Sunday.

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Manchester United in discussions over major redevelopment of Old Trafford

Manchester United open discussions on major redevelopment of Old Trafford that could see capacity increase to more than 80,000.

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Chelsea 7-0 Norwich City: Mount scores hat-trick as Blues thrash Canaries

Chelsea make light work of the absence of the injured Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner as the Premier League leaders thrash bottom club Norwich.

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La Liga: Granada's Angel Montoro scores brilliant last-minute equaliser from long range

Granada's Angel Montoro scores a brilliant last-minute equaliser from long range to secure a 1-1 draw with high-flying Osasuna.

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Watch: From A Levels to Wembley - NI striker Beattie's 'unbelievable' year

NI striker Kerry Beattie discusses her path to Saturday's World Cup qualifier with England at Wembley, including finishing her A Levels, her international debut and a treble-winning season.

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Scotland 2-1 Hungary: Scots can be 'best in world' for spirit after late win

Scotland can be the "best in the world" for attitude and commitment, says head coach Pedro Martinez Losa, after a late goal gave his team victory against Hungary.

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Manchester United need time to adapt - Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes the Old Trafford side need time to adapt after an inconsistent start to the season.

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Football Focus: Leah Williamson laughed when told she would be England captain

Arsenal defender Leah Williamson tells Football Focus that she laughed when she was told she would be England captain, and reflects on her career with the Lionesses.

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Football Focus: West Ham's Declan Rice answers kids' questions

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice answers questions put to him by children from the Bobby Moore Academy on goal tallies, pranks and if he has better dance moves than Mason Mount.

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Arsenal 3-1 Aston Villa: Mikel Arteta 'proud' of Gunners performance

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is "proud" of his side after they gained a thoroughly deserved victory over Aston Villa to move into the top half of the Premier League table.

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Arsenal 3-1 Aston Villa: Dean Smith bemoans Villa's first-half display

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says his side's first-half display cost them as they were well beaten by Arsenal in Friday's Premier League fixture.

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Arsenal 3-1 Aston Villa: Gunners hit three past lacklustre Villa

Arsenal cruise to a thoroughly deserved victory over Aston Villa to move into the top half of the Premier League table.

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Scotland 2-1 Hungary: Rachel Corsie winner salvages win for Scotland

Captain Rachel Corsie's last-minute header spared Scotland's blushes against Hungary and maintained their 100% start to World Cup qualifying.

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Transfer rumours: Conte, Sanchez, Van de Beek, Saul, Fofana, Rudiger, Dembele

Manchester United job interests Conte, Everton prepare Sanchez swoop, Van de Beek seeks Old Trafford exit, Chelsea not interested in Saul deal, plus more.

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Women's World Cup qualifying: Slovenia 1-1 Wales

Kayleigh Green rescues a valuable point for Wales in Slovenia before being sent off in a fiery World Cup qualifier.

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England v Northern Ireland: Wembley stage a dress rehearsal before biggest Euros

England's showdown with Northern Ireland at Wembley on Saturday is the perfect stage for a Euro 2022 dress rehearsal.

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Liverpool: Mohamed Salah wants to stay at Anfield for rest of career

Mohamed Salah says he wants to spend the rest of his career with Liverpool.

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Patrice Evra: Ex-Manchester United defender says he was sexually abused as a teenager

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra says he was sexually assaulted by a school teacher as a teenager.

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Football Focus: Emile Smith Rowe & Arsenal film advert for local barbers

Arsenal forward Emile Smith Rowe speaks to Football Focus about the club filming an ad campaign for local businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic, including a local barbers

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England v Northern Ireland: 'We're not afraid of anybody' - Kenny Shiels

Manager Kenny Shiels says Northern Ireland are "not afraid of anybody" as they bid to upset England at Wembley.

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Old Wulfrunians beat Lane Head 19-18 on penalties in English shootout record of 44 spot-kicks

Lane Head have their chips as Old Wulfrunians win 19-18 on penalties in a new English shootout record of 44 spot-kicks.

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Manchester United 'striving' to emulate Liverpool's recent success, says Solskjaer

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his side are "striving" to emulate Liverpool's success over the past four years.

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Jimmy Greaves: Mourners pay tribute at football great's funeral in Essex

Friends, family members and team-mates gather at the funeral of former England striker Jimmy Greaves, who died aged 81 last month.

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Pep Guardiola: Sometimes managers are treated worse than the worst

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says "sometimes managers we are treated worse than the worst" and wishes former Newcastle boss Steve Bruce "all the best".

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Graeme Jones to take charge of Newcastle's next two games after Steve Bruce exit

Newcastle interim boss Graeme Jones says he was "upset" to see Steve Bruce leave, but is focused on preparing the team for the next two games.

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Ange Postecoglou: Celtic manager expects less 'chaotic' January

Ange Postecoglou expects a less "chaotic" January transfer window as Celtic are linked with Japan forward Daizen Maeda.

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Paul Pogba: Manchester United star designs vegan, gender-neutral boot

Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba collaborates with fashion designer Stella McCartney to create a fully vegan football boot.

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Ian Baraclough: Northern Ireland manager to have contract extended

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough will continue in the role after the IFA board unanimously agree to extend his contract.

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Manchester United's Harry Maguire & Tom Heaton help local kids get active again

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire and goalkeeper Tom Heaton visit local children with special education needs and disabilities to help them get active after lockdown.

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England women's manager Sarina Wiegman to wait on choosing permanent captain

England manager Sarina Wiegman says she is not yet ready to choose a permanent Lionesses captain.

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Man City fan attack: Two remain in custody after five men appear in court

Two men remain in custody after appearing in court over an attack on a Manchester City fan in Belgium after a game against Club Bruges.

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Leon Bailey: How Aston Villa forward defied odds to make it from Jamaica to Premier League

Leon Bailey is one of the most exciting young talents playing in Europe but his path from Jamaica to the Premier League was far from straightforward.

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Man Utd 1-6 Man City: Remembering day at Old Trafford that changed face of football in Manchester

Saturday marks exactly 10 years since Manchester's football landscape changed for City and United, when the so-called "noisy neighbours" produced a stunning 6-1 win at Old Trafford.

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MOTDx: Lucy Bronze Bronze talks trainers, team-mates & winning Euro 2022

Manchester City defender Lucy Bronze talks to MOTDx's Liam MacDevitt about trainers, team-mates and her desire to win Euro 2022 with England.

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Abuse putting managers off, says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says managers are being put off taking jobs because of the sort of abuse suffered by Steve Bruce.

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Transfer rumours: Haaland, Lingard, Mbappe, Van de Beek, Wilshere

Race hots up for Erling Braut Haaland, Everton want Jesse Lingard and Barcelona consider Kylian Mbappe move, plus more.

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Rangers 2-0 Brondby: Steven Gerrard's men ease to victory at Ibrox

Alfredo Morelos was kept waiting for his 100th Rangers goal as Steven Gerrard's men revived their Europa League knockout hopes by easing to victory over Brondby.

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Bodo/Glimt 6-1 Roma: Jose Mourinho's side suffers surprise heavy defeat

Jose Mourinho oversees one of the heaviest defeat of his managerial career as Roma lose 6-1 to Norwegians Bodo/Glimt in the Europa Conference League.

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World Cup Qualifiers: Own goal gives Sweden win over Republic of Ireland

An own goal by Louise Quinn sees the Republic of Ireland lose 1-0 to Sweden in Dublin in the first of their World Cup Group A qualifiers.

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Newcastle United: Owners hold talks with former Roma boss Paulo Fonseca

Newcastle United's new owners have held talks with former Roma manager Paulo Fonseca as they continue their search for Steve Bruce's replacement.

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West Ham and Manchester United fined by Uefa for crowd trouble

Uefa fines both West Ham and Manchester United for trouble during their Europa League and Champions League games in September.

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Premier League predictions: Lawro v Jamie Johnson stars Elena Cole and Haydn Craven

Mark Lawrenson takes on Jamie Johnson stars Elena Cole and Haydn Craven to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League games.

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Fantasy football tips: How to deal with Romelu Lukaku's absence for gameweek nine

BBC Radio 5 Live's Alistair Bruce-Ball looks at the key decisions facing fantasy football managers this week.

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Racially-abused footballer dismayed at FA misconduct charge

Eboni McCann walked off the pitch with the rest of his team following racist abuse from a fan.

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Walter Tull: Pioneering black player inducted into National Football Museum Hall of Fame

Walter Tull, one of English football's first black players, is posthumously inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame.

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FA Cup first round 2021-22: Sudbury v Colchester & St Albans v Forest Green to be shown on BBC

AFC Sudbury's FA Cup first-round tie with Colchester United will be shown live on BBC Two - along with St Albans City's match with Forest Green Rovers.

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Nigel Adkins: Charlton Athletic sack manager after poor run

Charlton Athletic sack manager Nigel Adkins after only seven months in charge at The Valley.

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More games, more countries, more travel: Does European football care about its climate impact?

European football is expanding, with more games in more countries than ever before. So how does that tally with the sport reducing its climate impact?

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Harry Kane: Is Tottenham and England striker genuinely struggling this season?

BBC Sport looks at whether Harry Kane is really struggling this season and what could be behind his lack of Premier League goals.

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10 years since Mario Balotelli and 'Why Always Me?' - The day Manchester City beat Manchester Utd 6-1

BBC Sport looks back at the day when Manchester City beat rivals Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford, and Mario Balotelli revealed his now famous 'Why Always Me?' t-shirt.

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Man Utd 3-2 Atalanta: Solskjaer turns it around under pressure - but which Man Utd will face Liverpool?

The reaction to Man Utd's 3-2 win over Atalanta was just about as confused as trying to sum up Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's status as manager, writes Simon Stone.

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Manchester United 3-2 Atalanta: Hosts fight back from two goals down to win Champions League thriller

Cristiano Ronaldo scores a late winner as Manchester United stage a stunning comeback from two goals down to beat Atalanta in the Champions League.

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Chelsea pair Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner out for 'some matches'

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner will both miss a few matches after being injured against Malmo.

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Transfer rumours: Dembele, Haaland, Tielemans, Dybala, Olmo, Onuachu

Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele is open to Newcastle move, Chelsea want Erling Braut Haaland, plus more.

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Chelsea 4-0 Malmo: Blues cruise but lose Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner to injury

Chelsea thrash Malmo in the Champions League but lose strikers Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner to first-half injuries.

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Fulham 2-0 Cardiff City: Cairney and Mitrovic lift Fulham to second in Championship

Fulham climb to second in the Championship with a 2-0 win over Cardiff City to intensify the pressure on Bluebirds manager Mick McCarthy.

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Zenit St Petersburg 0-1 Juventus: Dejan Kulusevski scores late winner

Dejan Kulusevski's late header helps Juventus extend their winning start to this season's Champions League with victory over Zenit St Petersburg.

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Benfica 0-4 Bayern Munich: Leroy Sane scores twice as late goal rush secures win for visitors

Bayern Munich score four goals in the final 20 minutes to beat Benfica and move five points clear at the top of their Champions League group.

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Ansu Fati signs six-year Barcelona deal with a 1bn buyout clause

Barcelona's teenage forward Ansu Fati signs a contract extension which includes a 1bn euro (£846m) buyout clause.

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West Ham United v KRC Genk: Tomas Soucek fit after plastic surgery

West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek is fit for Thursday's Europa League game with Genk after having plastic surgery on his face.

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MOTDx In The Making: Louie Barry's journey to 'boyhood club' Aston Villa via Barcelona

Louie Barry takes MOTDx back to his roots, as the 18-year-old striker talks through his journey from signing for Barcelona at 16 to scoring on his Aston Villa debut.

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Newcastle United owners ask fans not to wear traditional Arabic clothing at games

Newcastle United ask fans not to wear "traditional Arabic clothing or Middle East-inspired head coverings" at matches following a Saudi Arabian-led takeover of the club.

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Newcastle fan who collapsed 'making great progress'

The family of a Newcastle fan who collapsed at the team's Premier League match against Tottenham on Sunday says he is "making great progress".

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Burnley: Two-time Super Bowl champion Malcolm Jenkins invests in Premier League club

NFL player and two-time Super Bowl champion Malcolm Jenkins takes a stake in Premier League club Burnley.

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Manchester City: Five arrested after fan attacked following Club Bruges game

Five people are arrested after a Manchester City fan was attacked following Tuesday's Champions League game at Club Bruges.

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Muslim Athlete Charter: Football Association of Wales signs pledge on equality and diversity

The Football Association of Wales becomes the first footballing body to sign the Muslim Athlete Charter.

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Benzema on trial in French sex tape blackmail case

The Real Madrid footballer is accused of complicity in an attempt to blackmail Mathieu Valbuena.

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Newcastle United: Who are some of the contenders to be Steve Bruce's successor?

After Steve Bruce leaves Newcastle, BBC Sport takes a look at some of the possible contenders to replace him.

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La Liga: Moreno volley and Fati finish among best goals

Villarreal's Gerard Moreno and Barcelona's Ansu Fati feature in La Liga's best goals of the the weekend.

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Steve Bruce leaves Newcastle by mutual consent after Saudi takeover

Manager Steve Bruce leaves Newcastle United by mutual consent just 13 days after the Saudi Arabia-backed £305m takeover of the Premier League side was completed.

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Jesse Lingard: What does future hold for Manchester United forward?

Manchester United super-sub or starter elsewhere - what does the future hold for Jesse Lingard?

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Match of the Day Top 10 podcast: Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer & Micah Richards rank Premier League full-backs

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the greatest Premier League full-backs in the latest Match of The Day: Top 10 podcast.

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Women's Super League: Meet five of the brightest young talents

The Women's Super League is packed full of young talent, so here are five of the best selected by BBC Sport.

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Liverpool and Atletico serve up Champions League classic

The lack of a handshake between the two managers took nothing away from a frantic and ferocious Champions League game between Atletico Madrid and Liverpool.

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Paris St-Germain 3-2 RB Leipzig: Lionel Messi scores twice in comeback win

Lionel Messi scores twice as Paris St-Germain come from behind to beat RB Leipzig in the Champions League.

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Shakhtar Donetsk 0-5 Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior stars as Real win away

Vinicius Junior scores two goals, including a brilliant solo effort, as Real Madrid thrash Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.

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Bristol City 1-2 Nottingham Forest: Lyle Taylor last-gasp double gives Reds win

Lyle Taylor scores twice in injury time as Nottingham Forest stun Bristol City and maintain their upward curve under Steve Cooper.

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Cole Palmer: Man City boss Pep Guardiola calls for patience over midfielder

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola compares player development to cooking a meal as he calls for patience over Cole Palmer.

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Ajax 4-0 Borussia Dortmund: Sebastien Haller scores again in rout

Former West Ham striker Sebastien Haller scores his sixth Champions League goal in three games as Ajax thrash Borussia Dortmund 4-0.

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Ellen White deserves England goalscoring record, says Lionesses team-mate Ella Toone

Ella Toone describes England team-mate Ellen White as a "role model" and says the forward deserves to break the Lionesses' goalscoring record.

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Stoke City 0-1 Bournemouth: Dominic Solanke winner extends Cherries' lead

Dominic Solanke hits a second-half winner at Stoke as Bournemouth extend their Championship lead to six points.

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Transfer rumours: Mount, Fati, Trippier, Adeyemi, De Ligt, Pepi, Bruce

Chelsea to make Mount one of their top earners, Fati close to signing new Barcelona- deal, Trippier keen to return to England, plus more.

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Premier League footballer's bail extended in child sex offences probe

The Premier League star was arrested on suspicion of child sex offences and is suspended by his club.

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James Rowberry: Cardiff City coach is named Newport County manager

Cardiff City coach James Rowberry is named Newport County manager following the departure of Mike Flynn.

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Celtic 2-0 Ferencvárosi TC: Scottish side earn first Europa League group win

Celtic salvaged their Europa League knockout hopes with a hard-fought win over Hungarian champions Ferencvaros.

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Newcastle United: Fans welcoming Saudis 'a sickness' MP says

SNP MP John Nicolson described some fans as "numpties dancing around in cod-Arabic dresses".

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Premier League vaccination rates 'a massive leap forward' - Professor Jonathan Van-Tam

Deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van-Tam talks to BBC Sport about Covid-19 in sport and responds to the latest Premier League vaccination figures.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester United boss on Jamie Carragher criticism

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is not affected by critics who suggest Manchester United need to change their manager to be successful.

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Premier League: 68% of players now double vaccinated

Sixty eight percent of all Premier League players have now had both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, the league announces.

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World Cup bid hopes for 2030 still alive despite Uefa sanctions, MPs told

A UK and Republic of Ireland bid to host the 2030 World Cup bid has not "gone up in smoke" after England's Euro 2020 final trouble, MPs have been told.

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Abdoulaye Doucoure: Everton midfielder suffers foot injury

Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure suffers a foot injury but will not require surgery, the club says.

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Black History Month: Chris Powell, Bukayo Saka and the black England role models inspiring a generation

BBC Sport talks to several black leaders in the England men's football set-up about the importance of role models.

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Newcastle: Premier League clubs vote to block sponsorship deals linked to owners

Premier League clubs vote to temporarily block teams agreeing lucrative sponsorship deals linked to a club's owners after the £305m takeover of Newcastle.

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Match of the Day Top 10: Why isn't Trent Alexander-Arnold a key player for England?

The Match of the Day Top 10 team of Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss why Trent Alexander-Arnold isn't a key player for England like he is for Liverpool.

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Jude Bellingham: The teenager at the forefront of England's future

At 18, Jude Bellingham is a Champions League regular for Borussia Dortmund - and could be at the forefront of England's future.

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Champions League: Paris St-Germain, Mauricio Pochettino, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar

BBC Sport analyses the task facing Mauricio Pochettino at Paris St-Germain, as he attempts to turn a squad of superstars into a team that can win the Champions League.

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Bruges v Man City: Why Charles de Ketelaere looks set to become Belgium's next superstar

Bruges entertain Man City in the Champions League on Tuesday but can Charles de Ketelaere improve his already fast-growing reputation?

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Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace: Patrick Vieira "disappointed" after the Eagles denied win

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira says he "feels sorry" for his players after his former club Arsenal score late in injury time to deny the visitors victory at Emirates Stadium.

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Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace: Mikel Arteta says his side gave away 'cheap goals'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says his team gave away "cheap goals" in their 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace.

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Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace: Alexandre Lacazette rescues Gunners with late goal

Alexandre Lacazette scores deep into injury time to rescue a point for Arsenal as Patrick Vieira is denied a winning return with Crystal Palace.

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Transfer rumours: Sterling, Salah, Icardi, Aguero, Mbappe, Isak, Solskjaer

Manchester City set price for Sterling, Salah wants £400,000 a week, Martinez, Gerrard and Emery emerge as key Newcastle contenders, plus more.

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Atletico Madrid v Liverpool: Mohamed Salah is extraordinary, says Diego Simeone

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

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Stephen Glass: Aberdeen chairman has 'no intention' of sacking manager

Aberdeen have "no intention" of sacking manager Stephen Glass, says chairman Dave Cormack.

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Newcastle United: Police investigate alleged racist gesture at match against Tottenham

Police are investigating an alleged racist gesture made by a person to Tottenham fans during Sunday's Premier League game at Newcastle United.

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Virgil Van Dijk: Liverpool defender not concerned by scrutiny on his recovery from knee surgery

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk accepts he will be under a lot of scrutiny as he looks to get back to his best following a long spell out with a knee injury.

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England given one-match stadium ban following unrest at Euro 2020 final

England are ordered to play one match behind closed doors as a punishment for the unrest at Wembley Stadium during the European Championship final.

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Club Bruges v Manchester City: Ederson and Gabriel Jesus could return for visitors

Manchester City will make a late call on goalkeeper Ederson and striker Gabriel Jesus for Tuesday's Champions League game at Club Bruges.

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Harry Kane: Is the striker getting back to his best for Tottenham Hotspur?

Match of the Day 2 pundit James McFadden feels Harry Kane is getting back to his best after his performance for Tottenham in their 3-2 win over Newcastle.

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Peterborough Rangers win 40-0 in 16th-tier of English football

Peterborough Rangers increase their goal difference with a handsome 40-0 win in the Peterborough and District Football League.

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La Liga: Philippe Coutinho nets first goal in 11 months as Barcelona beat Valencia

Watch highlights as Barcelona recover from conceding an early goal to beat Valencia 3-1 with Ansu Fati, Memphis Depay and Philippe Coutinho all netting for the Catalan side.

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Top Football Tweets: Some things haven't changed at Newcastle

The best tweets from the weekend's football, including changes at Newcastle and another Mohamed Salah wonder goal.

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Newcastle v Tottenham: 'It all happened so quickly' - doctor tells BBC Breakfast about saving fan's life

Dr Tom Prichard tells BBC Breakfast about coming to the aid of an elderly Newcastle fan who collapsed near him during Sunday's game at home to Tottenham.

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World Cup: International managers to discuss plans for biennial tournament

National men's team managers get the chance to tell Arsene Wenger what they think about his World Cup plans.

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Dan Barden: Norwich keeper, 20, diagnosed with testicular cancer

Norwich goalkeeper Dan Barden, who is on loan at Livingston, is diagnosed with testicular cancer, aged 20.

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Newcastle v Tottenham: Doctor describes how he helped save fan's life

A doctor describes the moment he went to the aid of an elderly Newcastle United supporter who collapsed near him.

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Emiliano Sala: David Henderson pleads guilty to flight charge

David Henderson admits a charge relating to the flight in which footballer Emiliano Sala died.

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FA Cup: AFC Sudbury hoping for live TV exposure in derby tie against Colchester

Eighth-tier AFC Sudbury hope for a live television bonus after being drawn at home to Colchester in the FA Cup first round.

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What's next for Everton after manager Willie Kirk's exit?

Everton manager Willie Kirk left the club on Saturday following a poor start to the WSL season so where do they go now?

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What Newcastle need to do to stay in Premier League - Danny Murphy analysis

Danny Murphy says Newcastle's defeat by Tottenham was a reminder of where they need to improve and strengthen if they are going to avoid relegation this season.

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Who is Liverpool's best Premier League forward? Suarez? Fowler? Salah? Owen?

As Luis Suarez faces Liverpool in the Champions League, pick where you think he ranks among the Reds' best Premier League forwards.

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Newcastle owners given stark reminder of task ahead after loss to Tottenham

Newcastle's new owners are welcomed as saviours at St James' Park but the task on the pitch remains a huge one.

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Transfer rumours: Pogba, Barkley, Bale, Lewandowski, Haaland, Mbappe

Barcelona cannot afford Paul Pogba, Ross Barkley is on Burnley's radar, Arsenal to make Bale offer, plus more.

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Garth Crooks' team of the week: Firmino, Salah, Mendy, Ndombele, Soyuncu

Who should be playing Champions League football? Who looks as imperious as ever? Who is unplayable? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.

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Barcelona 3-1 Valencia: Sergio Aguero makes long-awaited debut for hosts

Sergio Aguero makes his long-awaited Barcelona debut as Philippe Coutinho's first goal in almost a year helps secure victory against Valencia.

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Juventus 1-0 Roma: Moise Kean scores winner against Jose Mourinho's side

Moise Kean scores the only goal as Juventus beat Jose Mourinho's Roma to earn a fourth Serie A victory in a row.

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Newcastle United 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur: I'll carry on until I hear otherwise - Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce says he will "carry on" as doubts about his future at the club continue after Newcastle's 3-2 defeat by Tottenham.

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Newcastle United 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur: Nuno Espirito Santo 'proud' after win

Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo says he is "proud" of his team after they beat Newcastle United 3-2 at St James' Park.

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Newcastle 2-3 Tottenham: New era at St James' Park begins with loss

Newcastle's first game since the club's Saudi Arabia-backed takeover ends in a defeat by Tottenham which intensifies the pressure on manager Steve Bruce.

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Stand buckles at NEC Nijmegen's Stadion De Goffert after Vitesse victory

A stand at NEC Nijmegen's Goffertstadion buckles while Vitesse Arnhem fans celebrated their side's 1-0 Eredivisie victory.

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SWPL1: Rangers stay top after being held by Glasgow City while Celtic slip up

Rangers remain two points clear of holders Glasgow City at the top of SWPL1 after the pair draw as Celtic are held by Spartans.

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Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Mainz 05: Erling Haaland scores twice on return

Erling Haaland scores twice on his return from injury during Borussia Dortmund's 3-1 win against Mainz 05.

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Saturday's Scottish Premiership - Watch all 18 goals

Watch all 18 goals from Saturday's Scottish Premiership goals including the draw between Rangers and Hearts and wins for Celtic, Dundee, Dundee United, Livingston and St Mirren.

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Newcastle-Tottenham game halted because of medical emergency in crowd

Newcastle's Premier League game against Tottenham at St James' Park is halted in the 40th minute because of a medical emergency in the crowd.

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Newcastle v Tottenham: How a new era dawned at St James' Park

There are celebrations and reflections at St James' Park as Newcastle play for the first time since the club's takeover went through.

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Everton 0-1 West Ham United: Toffees lacked precision - Rafa Benitez

Everton boss Rafa Benitez says his side lacked "precision" as they lost 1-0 to West Ham United at Goodison Park.

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Bayer Leverkusen 1-5 Bayern Munich: Visitors go top of Bundesliga

Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry both score twice as Bayern Munich score five first-half goals to thrash Bayer Leverkusen and return to the top of the Bundesliga.

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Everton 0-1 West Ham: Angelo Ogbonna heads winner

West Ham United's Angelo Ogbonna heads a second-half winner to give David Moyes' side a hard-fought victory at Everton.

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Swansea City 3-0 Cardiff City: Jamie Paterson inspires Swans to pile pressure on McCarthy

Jamie Paterson inspires Swansea City to a thumping victory in the south Wales derby to pile the pressure on Cardiff City boss Mick McCarthy.

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FA Cup first round: Eighth-tier AFC Sudbury to host League Two Colchester United

Eighth-tier AFC Sudbury will host League Two Colchester United in the FA Cup first round.

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Steve Bruce: Newcastle boss has been the 'fall guy', says son Alex Bruce

Steve Bruce has been the "fall guy" at Newcastle and it has been "really tough to watch" the criticism directed at him, says his son Alex Bruce.

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Manchester United: Must Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bench a star player to succeed? - MOTD analysis

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards question whether Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must drop one of his star players to find success.

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Transfer rumours: Salah, Hazard, Haaland, Jovic, Lacazette, Kounde

Real Madrid offer Eden Hazard to Liverpool for Mohamed Salah, Newcastle join the race for Erling Braut Haaland, plus more.

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Norwich City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion: Canaries earn second point of season

Norwich earn their second point of the season, but fail to take advantage of a host of chances to punish a below-par Brighton at Carrow Road.

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Motherwell 0-2 Celtic: David Turnbull stunner wraps up win in first appearance back at Fir Park

Celtic's David Turnbull nets a stunning long-range goal against former side Motherwell to wrap up back-to-back Scottish Premiership away wins.

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Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward 'the best player' in the world, says Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp calls Mohamed Salah "the best" player in the world after the Egyptian's sublime display in the 5-0 win at Watford.

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Sadio Mane's best goals as Liverpool forward joins Premier League 100 club

As Sadio Mane reaches 100 Premier League goals, BBC Sport looks back at some of his best goals and the key stats of how the Liverpool forward reached the landmark.

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Egyptian Mohamed Salah equals Premier League goals record for Africa

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah becomes the joint top-scoring African in Premier League history, as he equals Didier Drogba's record of 104 goals.

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Watford 0-5 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp hails Mohamed Salah as the world's best player

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah is the 'best player in the world' after helping his team thrash Watford.

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Watford 0-5 Liverpool: Claudio Ranieri says Hornets may have been nervous

Claudio Ranieri says Watford players may have been nervous during their first game under his management as they were beaten 5-0 by Liverpool.

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Watford 0-5 Liverpool: Roberto Firmino hat-trick and Mohamed Salah scores another stunner

Roberto Firmino nets a hat-trick and Mohamed Salah scores another wonderful goal as Liverpool spoil Claudio Ranieri's first game as Watford boss.

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Fulham 4-1 Queens Park Rangers: Aleksandar Mitrovic scores twice in west London derby win

Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic scores twice in west London derby win over QPR at Craven Cottage.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must win trophy with Manchester United this season - Martin Keown

Football Focus pundit Martin Keown believes Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to win a major trophy this season if he is to keep his job at Old Trafford.

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Watch: Aston Villa loanee Sebastian Revan scores stunner for Grimsby in FA Cup

Watch 18-year-old Villa Aston Villa loanee Sebastian Revan score a brilliant goal for Grimsby Town against Bromsgrove Sporting in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round.

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Man Utd defend decision to fly 100 miles to Leicester for Premier League game

Manchester United defend their commitment to clean energy despite deciding to fly to their Premier League game at Leicester.

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Liverpool: Why Trent Alexander matters so much to Liverpool's black community

As part of Football Focus' Black History Month coverage, Ngunan Adamu explores why Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has become so important to the city's black community.

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Everton manager Willie Kirk leaves WSL club after poor season start

Everton manager Willie Kirk has left the club after a disappointing start to the Women's Super League season.

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Why Dundee and Aberdeen are trialling Saturday evening kick-off

Dundee and Aberdeen meet on Saturday, but not until 18:00. This is why the clubs have opted to trial a later kick-off slot.

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Transfer rumours: Mbappe, Pogba, Tchouameni, Sterling, Lewandowski, Rice

Paris St-Germain's Kylian Mbappe wants Real Madrid move, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United eye Monaco's Aurelien Tchouameni, plus more.

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Marcus Rashford: Manchester United forward 'needs to prioritise football' says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Marcus Rashford need to "prioritise his football" if he is to meet the twin challenges of playing for club and country, says Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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Paris Saint Germain 2-1 Angers: Kylian Mbappe scores late penalty to seal comeback win

Kylian Mbappe scores the winner with an 86th-minute penalty as Paris St-Germain come from a goal down to beat Angers at Parc des Princes.

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West Bromwich Albion 1-0 Birmingham City - Karlan Grant hits winner as Baggies go top

Karlan Grant powers home a late winner as West Bromwich Albion scrape to a derby victory over Birmingham City.

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Newcastle United takeover: Fans living in 'dreamland' if they think top players will join, says Jonathan Woodgate

Newcastle fans are living in "dreamland" if they think the club will sign top players like Kylian Mbappe, says former defender Jonathan Woodgate.

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England 'false' racism claims should be punished, says Poland's football chief

The head of Poland's football association wants Fifa to "punish" those behind what he says were false racism allegations against defender Kamil Glik in a match against England.

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Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur: Two unnamed Spurs players test positive for Covid-19

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Football Focus: Tyrone Mings & Conor Coady discuss if progress made in tackling racism

Aston Villa captain Tyrone Mings and Wolves captain Conor Coady join up with Dion Dublin to discuss whether progress has been made in tackling racism in football.

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Crystal Palace: Manager Patrick Vieira relishing 'emotional' return to former employers Arsenal

Patrick Vieira says he will relish an "emotional" return to Arsenal but is focused on Crystal Palace's need for Premier League points.

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Uefa referees boss calls for offside rule clarity after contentious Kylian Mbappe goal

Uefa's chief refereeing officer says he has met with Fifa and the International Football Association Board (Ifab) regarding the offside rule.

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Pedri: Barcelona midfielder's new deal made my happiest day since returning, says Joan Laporta

Joan Laporta says he had his "happiest day" since returning as Barcelona club president when midfielder Pedri signed a new deal.

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka: Manchester United defender's two-match ban cut on appeal

Aaron Wan-Bissaka's two-match ban for his sending off during Manchester United's Champions League defeat to Young Boys is cut to one game on appeal.

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Raheem Sterling: Pep Guardiola says he 'can't assure' England forward of more game time

Pep Guardiola says he cannot guarantee Raheem Sterling a more prominent role at Manchester City and insists the England forward must fight for his place.

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Liverpool send Alisson Becker and Fabinho to Spain to complete Covid-19 quarantine

Liverpool's Brazilian duo Alisson Becker and defender Fabinho will travel directly to Spain from international duty to complete their Covid-19 quarantine.

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Women's Super League: North London derby to be shown live on BBC One

North London derby one of three Women's Super League fixtures to be broadcast on BBC throughout November.

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Women's Euro 2022: BBC to show live coverage of draw to finalise the groups

The draw to finalise the groups for the Women's Euro 2022 tournament is set to be broadcast live on BBC One this month.

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Newcastle: Steve Bruce will stay in charge of team against Tottenham on Sunday

Steve Bruce will stay in charge of Newcastle for their Premier League game against Tottenham on Sunday.

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Newcastle United a new 'super power' after takeover, says Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Newcastle United are a new "super power" in football following the club's £305m takeover.

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How Newcastle can follow Man City to build a super club in six steps

Former Manchester City technical director Mike Rigg explains how Newcastle United can reach the elite following the Saudi takeover.

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Kevin van Veen: From PSV heartbreak and part-time plastering to Motherwell's fan favourite

Motherwell striker Kevin van Veen tells BBC Scotland about a career of heartbreak at PSV Eindhoven, part-time plastering and a failed move to China.

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South American World Cup qualifying: Brazil on brink after Uruguay win, Argentina beat Peru

Leeds United winger Raphinha scores his first goals for Brazil as they edge closer to World Cup qualification with a 4-1 win over Uruguay.

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FA Cup 2021-22: Hastings United chief executive Billy Wood on working with N-Dubz, Run-DMC and Blue

After working with world-renowned bands in the music industry, Hastings United chief Billy Wood is on a mission to make non-league football "cool".

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Mallorca: The island team bringing an international flavour to La Liga

Mallorca are back in La Liga and looking to establish themselves in the top flight through careful planning and international influences.

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MOTDx: Brighton's Rinsola Babajide says women's football is not diverse enough

Brighton's Rinsola Babajide speaks to MOTDx about a lack of diversity in women's football, her black role models and becoming one herself for the next generation of players.

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Football Focus: Brentford's David Raya discusses Jurgen Klopp's praise

Brentford goalkeeper David Raya tells Football Focus about the "remarkable" praise he received from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and the role of a goalkeeper in modern football.

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Transfer rumours: Lewandowski, Sterling, Mazraoui, Fekir, Sanches, Lingard, Sessegnon

Manchester City could be a possible destination for Robert Lewandowski, while Leeds keep tabs on Ajax's Noussair Mazraoui, plus more.

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Afghanistan: Around 100 female footballers evacuated to Doha

Around 100 female footballers are evacuated from Afghanistan to Doha.

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Newcastle takeover: Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani calls for enforcement of Financial Fair Play rules

Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani says Financial Fair Play rules must be enforced to ensure Premier League clubs are "playing the same game".

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Raheem Sterling: Man City forward open to move abroad if he does not get more game time

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling says he would be open to playing abroad if he does not get more game time at Etihad Stadium.

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Durham 2-2 Manchester United (3-5 on pens): Visitors overcome battling hosts in Continental Cup

Manchester United avoid an upset in their opening Women's Continental League Cup match as they beat Durham on penalties after a 2-2 draw.

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Ralph Hasenhuttl: Southampton manager charged by Football Association

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl is charged by the Football Association after his comments about video assistant referee Mike Dean following his side's defeat at Chelsea.

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Football Your Way: Plan launched to increase disability football participation by 50% by 2024

The Football Association is aiming to increase the number of people playing disability football by 50% in three years under a new plan.

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Ferran Torres: Manchester City forward ruled out with foot injury

Manchester City forward Ferran Torres is ruled out for four to six weeks after fracturing his foot on international duty.

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Ryan Porteous: Hibernian defender subject to online abuse after red card, reveals Jack Ross

Ryan Porteous has suffered "sectarian and homophobic" abuse after his red card against Rangers at Ibrox, reveals Hibernian head coach Jack Ross.

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Premier League fantasy football tips for gameweek eight: Salah, Rudiger, Lukaku, Kane, Vardy

BBC Radio 5 Live's Alistair Bruce-Ball looks at the latest fantasy football gameweek and who you can't afford to leave out of your teams.

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Black History Month: Ian Wright - 'three generations of footballers is mind-blowing'

BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor is joined by three generations of professional footballers - Arsenal legend Ian Wright, his son Shaun and grandson D'Margio Wright-Phillips.

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Premier League predictions: Lawro v Shepherd star and Man Utd fan Tom Hughes

Mark Lawrenson takes on Shepherd star and Manchester United fan Tom Hughes to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League games.

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David Brooks: Bournemouth boss Scott Parker on midfielder's cancer diagnosis

Bournemouth boss Scott Parker backs David Brooks to "come out fighting" following his cancer diagnosis.

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Ben Mee: Burnley defender to miss Manchester City game with Covid

Burnley defender Ben Mee tests positive for Covid-19 and will miss Saturday's Premier League game at Manchester City.

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Women's FA Cup semi-finals to be shown live on BBC One and BBC Two

The delayed semi-finals of the 2020-21 Women's FA Cup, featuring Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Brighton, will be live on the BBC.

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Pedri agrees new Barcelona contract with 1bn euro release clause

Barcelona say midfielder Pedri has agreed a contract extension with the club which includes a 1bn euro (£846m) release clause.

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England: Doncaster to host World Cup qualifier against Latvia in November

England will host Latvia at Doncaster Rovers' Keepmoat Stadium on 30 November in a 2023 Women's World Cup qualifier.

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The owners' and directors' test: What can you remember from these high-profile club takeovers

Newcastle are now under new ownership, so what can you remember about these high-profile club takeovers?

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90 people arrested at England Euro 2020 games, new figures reveal

There were 92 football-related arrests at England home matches during the 2020-21 season of which 90 occurred at Euro 2020, say new Home Office figures.

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World Cup qualifiers: Simone Magill returns to Northern Ireland squad for England and Austria games

Everton striker Simone Magill is named in Northern Ireland's squad for October's 2023 Women's World Cup qualifiers with England and Austria.

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Beni Baningime: Hearts midfielder on his childhood, finding faith and thriving in Scottish football

Hearts midfielder Beni Baningime discusses his rise from barefoot football in the Democratic Republic of Congo to the Scottish Premiership with Hearts.

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Roger Hunt funeral: Liverpool fans gather at Anfield

Roger Hunt is the club's record league scorer and was part of England's 1966 World Cup-winning side.

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Jamal Musiala's rise in his own words: 'My mum drops me off at training'

Jamal Musiala talks to the BBC about playing for England and Germany, starring for Bayern Munich and his mother driving him to training.

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MOTDx: Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala explains why he chose Germany over England

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala shows MOTDx around the German giants' training ground and charts his path from being spotted in Southampton, to playing for Germany at Euro 2020.

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Watford v Liverpool: Watch Match of the Day's rewind of Hornets' win in 2020

As Watford prepare to face Liverpool, BBC Sport looks back at the Hornets' 3-0 victory which ended a run of 18 straight Premier League wins for the Reds in 2020.

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Laurie Cunningham: An electric trailblazer, Real Madrid's first British player

Laurie Cunningham was the first Briton to sign for Real Madrid, a pioneer at a time when there were few black players in the English game.

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Women's Continental League Cup: Man City score five as Liverpool beat Villa in group-stage opener

Manchester City score five as Gareth Taylor's side win their opening group-stage game of the Women's Continental League Cup.

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Transfer rumours: Werner, Rudiger, Lang, Coutinho, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Werner, Pedri

Newcastle linked with Timo Werner, Philippe Coutinho and Brendan Rodgers, while Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger is wanted by Real Madrid, plus more.

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Arsenal Women v Hoffenheim Ladies: Jonas Eidevall has not noticed attention from success

Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has not noticed the extra attention brought by his side's perfect Women's Super League start, supposedly because of internet connection issues.

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Claudio Ranieri: Watford manager says he can beat Roy Hodgson's record as Premier League's oldest boss

Watford boss Claudio Ranieri believes he could surpass Roy Hodgson as the Premier League's oldest manager.

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Claudio Ranieri: I am so young and I want to continue, says Watford's 69-year-old manager

Claudio Ranieri talks to BBC Sport about his new job as Watford manager. The 69-year-old took charge after Xisco Munez was dismissed earlier in October.

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David Brooks: Wales and Bournemouth midfielder diagnosed with cancer

Wales and Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks reveals he has been diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma cancer.

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FA Cup: Stacey Freeman on why men talking about their emotions is a strength

Before his side's FA Cup tie at Stockport, Stamford defender and former reality TV contestant Stacey Freeman explains why he says a prayer before each game.

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Anthony Elanga: Sweden Under-21s forward subjected to alleged racist comment by opponent

Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga was subjected to an alleged racist comment by an opponent during Sweden Under-21s' European Championship qualifier against Italy, the Swedish FA has said.

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2022 World Cup: Who needs to do what to reach Africa's play-off places

Two teams - Morocco and Senegal - have reached Africa's play-offs for the 2022 World Cup, but which eight nations will join them?

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Niko Kirwan: All Blacks rugby union legend John Kirwan's son scores winner for NZ football team

Niko Kirwan, son of All Blacks rugby union legend John Kirwan, scores for New Zealand's football team in a 1-0 win over Bahrain.

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Juventus Femminile v Chelsea Women: Emma Hayes happy with packed schedule

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says her side's packed season is "better than being bored" as they prepare to face Women's Champions League opponents Juventus.

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England 1-1 Hungary: Gareth Southgate says his side were "really poor"

England boss Gareth Southgate says his side were "really poor" after their path to the 2022 World Cup hit an unexpected stumbling block with a draw against Hungary.

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Where are Northern Ireland heading? Key questions after Bulgaria collapse

Will the manager get a new contract? Will the captain continue playing? We examine some of the key questions around the current condition of the Northern Ireland team.

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Ada Hegerberg: 'I feel like a kid again' after injury comeback

After returning from a 20-month injury, former Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg tells BBC Sport she "feels like a kid again".

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Match of the Day Top 10 podcast: Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer & Micah Richards rank Premier League 'ballers'

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the best Premier League 'ballers' in the latest Match of The Day: Top 10 podcast.

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Callum Robinson: Republic striker says team-mates were 'there for me' after vaccination comments

Callum Robinson says his Republic of Ireland team-mates have "been there for me" as he capped a "crazy week" with a hat-trick against Qatar.

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Faroe Islands 0-1 Scotland: Steve Clarke praises match-winner Lyndon Dykes

Scotland match-winner Lyndon Dykes "sometimes doesn't get the credit he deserves", says head coach Steve Clarke after a nervous night in the Faroe Islands.

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Tonsser United: How a team that only met 48 hours before took on PSG

How a team brought together by an app took on PSG to prove that scouting young players needs to change.

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Women's Super League: Frida Maanum's 25-yard stunner for Arsenal features in best goals

Watch the best goals from the latest round of the Women's Super League, including Frida Maanum's 25-yard stunner for Arsenal against Everton.

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Newcastle United: Amnesty International calls for Premier League meeting following takeover

Amnesty International urges Premier League to meet to discuss proposed human rights changes to football's owners' and directors' test following Newcastle's recent takeover.

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Albania 0-1 Poland: Home fans halt play after visiting players hit by objects

Poland's World Cup qualifying victory over Albania in Tirana is suspended for over 20 minutes after home fans throw objects at the visiting players.

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Portugal 5-0 Luxembourg: Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick helps hosts to emphatic win

Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick as Portugal record an emphatic World Cup qualifying win over Luxembourg at the Estadio Algarve.

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Transfer rumours: Haaland, Sterling, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Dembele, Foden, Lenglet

Man City to talk with Haaland's agent, Liverpool could sell Oxlade-Chamberlain, Barcelona man could be joining Newcastle, plus more.

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Republic of Ireland 4-0 Qatar: Robinson hat-trick helps Irish beat World Cup hosts

In-form Callum Robinson's hat-trick helps earns the Republic of Ireland a dominant 4-0 win over World Cup hosts Qatar.

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Denmark 1-0 Austria: Danes qualify for Qatar with perfect record so far

Denmark qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as they maintain their 100% record with a narrow win over Austria in Copenhagen.

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Rochdale: Why is League Two club at heart of share ownership wrangle?

BBC Sport examines what's behind an on-going dispute at Rochdale over share ownership and the direction of the League Two club.

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Kazakhstan 0-2 Finland: Norwich forward Teemu Pukki scores twice to break Jari Litmanen's goals record

Teemu Pukki scores twice to break Jari Litmanen's international goals record for Finland in their World Cup qualifying victory over Kazakhstan.

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Derby County: No Mike Ashley approach say club's administrators

Derby County administrators Quantuma say there has been no official approach for the Championship club by Mike Ashley.

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Women's Super League: Marc Skinner says two or three sides could be promoted from Championship

Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner says two or three teams could be promoted to the Women's Super League from the Championship if clubs can sufficiently support players.

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Raphael Varane: Manchester United defender out for 'a few weeks' with groin injury

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane is ruled out for "a few weeks" with a groin injury picked up on international duty with France.

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Georgia Stanway: Man City boss says player 'OK' after social media abuse

Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor says midfielder Georgia Stanway is "OK" after suffering social media abuse.

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Wayne Rooney to discuss mental health in new documentary

Former England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney will open up about his mental health and provide an insight into some big moments in his career during an upcoming documentary.

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England: Hannah Hampton and Alessia Russo recalled for World Cup qualifiers

Aston Villa goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and Manchester United forward Alessia Russo are recalled to the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Northern Ireland and Latvia.

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Women's Champions League: Juventus boss Joe Montemurro on 'surreal' job in Turin'

Juventus boss Joe Montemurro says Wednesday's Women's Champions League game against Chelsea at Allianz Stadium will be "surreal" as a Juve fan.

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Kieffer Moore: Wales striker frustrated by refereeing decisions in World Cup qualification

Wales striker Kieffer Moore says he is "frustrated" by the disciplinary decisions of referees during their World Cup qualification campaign.

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Angels United: Football team helping bereaved dads cope with grief

How football is helping a group of bereaved dads cope with their grief after losing a child.

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Craig Levein: Former Scotland boss on life as a manager, getting sacked & 4-6-0

Former Scotland boss Craig Levein tells BBC Scotland about "intense" life as a manager, "soul-destroying" sackings and playing a 4-6-0.

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Port Vale fan banned for racist abuse of Leyton Orient's Lawrence Vigouroux

Port Vale impose an 'indefinite ban' on a teenage fan for racially abusing Leyton Orient goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux.

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Hannes Thor Halldorsson: Iceland goalkeeping hero - and film-maker

Hannes Thor Halldorsson, Iceland's underdog hero goalkeeper of Euro 2016, has directed an LGBTQ+ action comedy film called Cop Secret.

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Faroe Islands v Scotland: Kevin Nisbet and Grant Hanley backed in public squad selector

Scotland should bring Kevin Nisbet and Grant Hanley into the starting line-up to face the Faroe Islands, the public vote in our squad selector.

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Footballers threaten legal action over 'data misuse'

A group of 850 players has threatened legal action against 17 companies over the use of their data.

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MOTD Top 10: Richards explains what makes a 'baller'

Micah Richards tries to explain to Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer what constitutes a 'baller' as they rank their 10 best Premier League ballers in Match of the Day Top 10.

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Andrew Watson: The 'most influential' black footballer for decades lost to history

Andrew Watson was a trailblazer who helped shape how football is played today. For decades he was lost to history.

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World Cup 2022 qualifying: Wales face 'two cup finals' in November, says boss Page

Wales' last two World Cup qualifiers at home to Belarus and Belgium in November will be like "two cup finals", says manager Robert Page.

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Transfer rumours: Hazard, Dembele, Lacazette, Ramsey, Wijnaldum, Diallo, Lingard

Chelsea consider re-signing Hazard, Liverpool monitor Dembele, Lacazette set for Arsenal exit, Manchester United consider Lingard sale, plus more.

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Trevor Hemmings: Preston North End owner dies aged 86

Trevor Hemmings, the businessman who saved Preston from financial ruin and Grand National-winning racehorse owner, dies aged 86.

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Germany first team to reach World Cup after beating North Macedonia

Germany become the first team to join hosts Qatar at the 2022 World Cup with a thumping victory in North Macedonia.

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Netherlands 6-0 Gibraltar: Memphis Depay scores twice for dominant Dutch

Memphis Depay scores twice as the Netherlands sweep to an easy victory over Gibraltar in their World Cup qualifier in Rotterdam.

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Sol Bamba: Middlesbrough's cancer-beating veteran on overcoming non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Middlesbrough's Sol Bamba plays with a smile on his face after beating cancer with the support of family and football.

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Benjamin Mendy: Man City defender refused bail for third time

The footballer is accused of the rape and sexual assault of three women at his home in Cheshire.

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Arsenal: What has changed for Women's Super League leaders?

A "very boring" manager, but an aggressive and unpredictable gameplan - why Arsenal have made a perfect start to the WSL season.

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'Uefa care about money not players'

Thibaut Courtois accuses football governing bodies of prioritising money over the welfare of players, who he feels are being treated like "robots".

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Faroe Islands v Scotland: Che Adams misses out for visitors through injury

Southampton striker Che Adams will miss Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Faroe Islands on Tuesday, the Scottish FA confirms.

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Derby County appeal against 12-point deduction for going into administration

Championship club Derby County appeal against the 12-point deduction they received for going into administration.

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Marcus Rashford: There's never a time that racism is acceptable - Rashford

England and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford talks to BBC Breakfast about the support he received after being targeted with racist abuse after the Euro 2020 final.

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World Cup 2022: Why Scotland will not underestimate improving Faroe Islands

As Scotland prepare to take on the Faroe Islands in World Cup qualifying, BBC Scotland explains why the 114th best team in the world will not be underestimated.

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WSL: Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall analyses two 'fantastic' strikes against Everton

Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall picks out Katie McCabe and Frida Maanum for praise after they both scored incredible goals in the Gunners 3-0 win over Everton.

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Paul Merson on gambling addiction: 'I wouldn't wish this on anybody'

In a new film coming to BBC One, former England footballer Paul Merson investigates his addiction to gambling.

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Australia women defend culture after abuse allegations

Australia women say they are "hurt by what has occurred" after former players alleged a culture of sexual harassment within the team, but defended the current Matildas set-up.

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Argentina v Uruguay: Lionel Messi makes South American history with 80th international goal

Lionel Messi makes more history as he becomes the first South American player to score 80 international goals.

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Burnley's Josh Brownhill says footballers 'played their part' during pandemic

Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill says a lot of work footballers have done during the Covid-19 pandemic goes "under the radar".

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WSL highlights: Arsenal beat Everton 3-0 to maintain 100% start

Watch highlights as Arsenal beat Everton 3-0 to continue their perfect start to the Women's Super League season.

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Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Seagulls end Spurs' 100% record

Highlights as Tottenham Hotspur suffer their first defeat of the WSL season, losing 2-1 at Brighton.

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Marcus Rashford: Manchester United and England striker says support after racist abuse was a 'special moment'

Marcus Rashford says the support he received after being targeted with racist abuse following the Euro 2020 final was a "special moment" for him.

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Germany: How Hansi Flick has restored optimism to the national team

As Germany prepare to face North Macedonia, a team they lost to just six months ago, BBC Sport looks at how Hansi Flick has given them new reasons for hope.

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James Adcock: Referee shares his story on National Coming Out Day

To mark National Coming Out Day, EFL referee James Adcock speaks publicly for the first time about his sexuality.

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No Premier League B teams in EFL - Rick Parry

Premier League B teams being introduced into the English Football League "is absolutely not something" that will happen, says EFL chairman Rick Parry.

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Colombia v Brazil: Under-par Brazil drop points in scrappy draw

Brazil drop points for the first time in their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 0-0 draw in Colombia.

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Transfer rumours: Haaland, Neymar, Sterling, Gerrard, Verratti, Morata, Traore

Barcelona unlikely to sign Haaland, Newcastle United to target four Manchester United players, Tottenham linked with Juventus duo, plus more.

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World Cup 2022 Qatar: Which European countries can qualify this week?

Which European countries can qualify for the World Cup this week? How are the home nations looking?

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World Cup 2022 qualifying: Wales to attack Estonia 'from first minute'

Wales vow to go all-out in attack in Monday's World Cup qualifier in Estonia to avoid a repeat of last month's goalless draw.

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Frida Maanum: How Arsenal and Norway midfielder stung Everton... twice

Everton boss Willie Kirk reveals how he missed out on the signing of Norway midfielder Frida Maanum, minutes after she'd just scored a 25-yard screamer for Arsenal against him.

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Switzerland 2-0 Northern Ireland: Murat Yakin thought red card was for one of his staff

Switzerland manager Murat Yakin says he feared one of his coaches was getting a red card when Jamal Lewis was sent off in Northern Ireland's defeat in Geneva.

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Arsenal Women 3-0 Everton Women: McCabe, Wubben-Moy & Maanum help hosts maintain 100% start

Arsenal continue their perfect start to the Women's Super League season with a comfortable victory over a disjointed Everton.

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West Ham United 1-1 Birmingham City: Blues pick up first point of season

Birmingham City pick up their first point of the season as Louise Quinn's goal denies West Ham a third successive win.

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Nations League - Italy beat Belgium to claim third

Italy score twice in the second half and withstand a late Belgium fightback to claim third place in the Nations League.

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Brighton 2-1 Tottenham: Seagulls end Spurs 100% start to Women's Super League season

Brighton beat Tottenham's to end their perfect start to the season and deny them the chance to go top of the Women's Super League table .

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Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling changing perceptions of race, says Ian Wright

Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford have changed how black footballers are viewed, says Ian Wright.

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Reading 3-0 Aston Villa: First-half blitz lifts Royals to first win of the season

Three first-half goals lift Reading to their first win of the Women's Super League season after a clinical display against Aston Villa.

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Chelsea 2-0 Leicester City: Pernille Harder and Fran Kirby goals sink Foxes

Late goals from Chelsea's Pernille Harder and Fran Kirby deny Leicester City a first point in the Women's Super League.

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Stan Collymore: Former Southend United striker offers to help club for free

Former Southend United and Liverpool striker Stan Collymore offers to work for free to help the struggling Shrimpers.

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Chelsea link arms to unite with NWSL players over sexual misconduct allegations

Chelsea players and staff join arms before their game on Sunday in a display of solidarity with players in the United States who have made sexual misconduct allegations.

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Switzerland 2-0 Northern Ireland: Ian Baraclough slams 'diabolical' Jamal Lewis red card decision

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough says the decision to send full-back Jamal Lewis off "changed the course of the game" as his side lose 2-0 to Switzerland.

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Ryan Bowman: Shrewsbury Town striker in hospital after heart palpitations

Shrewsbury striker Ryan Bowman is admitted to hospital after experiencing heart palpitations in the defeat against Ipswich.

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Georgia Stanway: Manchester City forward suffers abuse after red card against Manchester United

Manchester City forward Georgia Stanway says she has been abused on social media after being sent off in the WSL clash with rivals Manchester United.

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Helen Nkwocha - the first female coach of a European top-flight men's team

Tvoroyrar Boltfelag boss Helen Nkwocha tells BBC Sport about being the first female coach of a top-flight men's team in Europe.

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Gareth Southgate happy to see Jack Grealish score first England goal

Jack Grealish has taken an important "psychological" step by scoring his first goal for England, says boss Gareth Southgate.

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Scotland 3-2 Israel: John McGinn says side 'puffed chests out' to earn World Cup qualification win

Scotland players "puffed our chests out and showed character" to twice come from behind to beat Israel in a crucial World Cup qualifier, says John McGinn.

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Scotland 3-2 Israel: How the late drama unfolded as Scott McTominay seals dramatic win

How the late drama unfolded at a raucous Hampden as Scott McTominay rescued a vital World Cup qualifying win for Scotland.

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Transfer rumours: Koulibaly, Tarkowski, Icardi, Pogba, Dembele, Phillips, Maguire

Newcastle United plan Koulibaly move, Liverpool line up Dembele signing, Man Utd set for Maguire contract talks, plus more.

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Republic of Ireland: Stephen Kenny admits Baku win 'overdue' after 3-0 success

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny says his young side are "learning all the time" as he earns a first competitive win in the job.

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Andorra 0-5 England: Tammy Abraham & Jack Grealish on target for Three Lions

England take another step towards confirming qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a predictably easy victory in Andorra.

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Poland 5-0 San Marino: Lukasz Fabianski ends Poland career in win

Lukasz Fabianski enjoys an emotional end to his Poland career as he leaves to a standing ovation and a guard of honour against San Marino.

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