Nick Pope in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Burnley on December 30, 2017
Nick Pope: 'I did not think England call-up was possible when I was in non-league'
Nick Pope confesses that an England call-up was one of the last things on his mind while attempting to relaunch his career at non-league Bury Town.
Mar 15, 19:40
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Football Association: 'Pep Guardiola ribbon wear was act of defiance'
Pep Guardiola's "defiance" in continually wearing a yellow ribbon is why he was fined £20,000, according to the written reasons published by the Football Association.
Mar 15, 19:20
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'I made mistake for first Lionel Messi goal'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he "did not expect Lionel Messi to shoot from that angle" for Barcelona's first goal in their Champions League last-16 second leg.
Mar 14, 23:00
Mark Hughes 'smiles' before the match between Manchester City and Stoke City on March 8, 2017
Southampton appoint Mark Hughes as manager until end of season
Southampton confirm the appointment of former Stoke City boss Mark Hughes as manager until the end of the season.
Mar 14, 22:38
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea have no regrets over Barcelona defeat'
Antonio Conte insists that he has "no regrets" over Chelsea's Champions League elimination at the hands of Barcelona on Wednesday night.
Mar 14, 22:31
Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Marcos Alonso: 'Barcelona were the better team against Chelsea'
Marcos Alonso acknowledges that Barcelona "were the better team" as they knocked Chelsea out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage thanks to a 3-0 second-leg win.
Mar 14, 22:14
Wigan Athletic manager Paul Cook pictured on January 17, 2018
Wigan Athletic back in top two of League One with late win at Bradford City
A 91st-minute strike from Michael Jacobs gives Wigan Athletic a 1-0 win over Bradford City in Wednesday night's League One clash at the Northern Commercials Stadium.
Mar 14, 21:42
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce waves to the fans during his side's Championship clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 15, 2016
Steve Bruce: 'Aston Villa made a mess of Queens Park Rangers game'
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce acknowledges that his side have "made a mess of it" after suffering a shock 3-1 Championship defeat at home to Queens Park Rangers.
Mar 14, 21:28
Eric Bailly in action for Manchester United on August 15, 2016
Eric Bailly apologises to Manchester United fans after Champions League exit
Eric Bailly apologises to Manchester United's fans for their display in the 2-1 defeat to Sevilla and elimination from the Champions League.
Mar 14, 21:15
David Moyes celebrates during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and West Ham United on January 13, 2018
David Moyes hopeful of Miami warm-weather camp boosting West Ham United squad
David Moyes is hopeful that West Ham United's warm-weather training camp in Miami will help galvanise the squad ahead of their crucial Premier League run-in.
Mar 14, 21:02
Jamie Carragher pictured in December 2017
Jamie Carragher will face no police charges over spitting incident
Jamie Carragher will face no police charges over the spitting incident that saw him suspended from his job as a Sky Sports analyst until the end of the season.
Mar 14, 20:51
Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Gennaro Gattuso: 'Jack Wilshere can play in any league'
Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere has the qualities to play in any league, according to AC Milan head coach Gennaro Gattuso.
Mar 14, 20:37
Neymar in action during the international friendly between Japan and Brazil on November 10, 2017
Neymar criticised for Stephen Hawking wheelchair tribute post
Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil forward Neymar is criticised for sharing a photo of himself in a wheelchair as a tribute to British scientist Stephen Hawking.
Mar 14, 20:27
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Matt Le Tissier: 'Mark Hughes fits in with Southampton vision'
Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier believes that Mark Hughes would be a "good appointment" for the struggling Premier League club.
Mar 14, 20:04
Eddie Jones pictured on June 18, 2016
England coach Eddie Jones apologises for insulting Ireland and Wales
Eddie Jones issues an apology after footage emerged online of the England coach making derogatory comments towards Ireland and Wales during a conference.
Mar 14, 19:56
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FA to work closely with UK authorities regarding Russia World Cup participation
The FA confirms that it will "continue to work closely with the UK government and relevant authorities" on the subject of England's participation in the World Cup in Russia.
Mar 14, 19:44
Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Report: Everton eager to snap up Arsenal star Jack Wilshere on free transfer
Everton are reportedly hoping to recruit Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere on a free transfer in the summer with the offer of a big signing-on fee and high wages.
Mar 13, 23:03
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Carles Puyol: 'Eden Hazard not yet on Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo level'
Former Barcelona and Spain captain Carles Puyol believes that Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is yet to reach the levels attained by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mar 13, 22:53
Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United prepares to take a corner during the Premier League match against Huddersfield Town on February 3, 2018
Rio Ferdinand: Alexis Sanchez "a shadow of his former self"
Rio Ferdinand believes that Alexis Sanchez looks like "a shadow of his former self" at Manchester United since joining from Arsenal.
Mar 13, 22:40
Jose Mourinho waves after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho defends Manchester United players after Champions League exit
Jose Mourinho defends his Manchester United players following their Champions League elimination at the hands of Sevilla on Tuesday night.
Mar 13, 22:23
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo at the EFL cup against Manchester City on October 24, 2017
Championship roundup: Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Reading to remain top
Wolverhampton Wanderers pick up another key victory to remain top of the Championship table, while Aston Villa suffer a huge blow in their automatic promotion ambitions.
Mar 13, 21:45
Edin Dzeko in action during the Coppa Italia game between Lazio and Roma on March 1, 2017
Roma knock Shakhtar Donetsk out of Champions League on away goals
Roma knock Shakhtar Donetsk out of the Champions League on away goals thanks to Tuesday night's 1-0 win at the Stadio Olimpico.
Mar 13, 21:43
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017
Ray Parlour: 'Arsenal sanctioning Hector Bellerin sale would amaze me'
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour stresses that he would "be amazed" if the Gunners were to sanction the sale of Hector Bellerin in the summer.
Mar 13, 21:20
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Portsmouth midfielder Danny Rose signs contract extension
Portsmouth confirm that midfielder Danny Rose has signed a one-year extension to his contract, keeping the 30-year-old at Fratton Park until the summer of 2019.
Mar 13, 21:10
Fernandinho in action for Manchester City on December 13, 2017
Fernandinho delighted to mark Manchester City return with win at Stoke City
Fernandinho admits that he is delighted to have marked his return from injury with a convincing win against Stoke City on Monday night.
Mar 13, 21:03
Napoli head coach Maurizio Sarri at the Serie A match against Roma on March 4, 2017
Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri apologises for "sexist" comments made to female reporter
Italian journalist union chief Ottavio Lucarelli says that Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri apologised for insulting comments made to a female reporter following Sunday's 0-0 draw at Inter Milan.
Mar 13, 20:53
General view inside Wolverhampton Wanderers ground Molineux from 2015
Jeff Shi: 'Investment in Wolverhampton Wanderers is for long-term success'
Wolverhampton Wanderers chairman Jeff Shi insists that all the investment being poured into the Championship club is for long-term success.
Mar 13, 20:42
Jorginho in action during the Serie A game between Napoli and Udinese on April 15, 2017
Report: Italy midfielder Jorginho given green light to leave Napoli
Napoli reportedly give midfielder Jorginho the green light to leave Stadio San Paolo after sourcing a replacement in Sampdoria youngster Lucas Torreira.
Mar 13, 20:32
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Sepp Blatter: "The English don't know how to lose"
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter states that "the English don't know how to lose" when asked about the prospect of England boycotting the World Cup in Russia.
Mar 13, 20:22
Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
Father: 'Neymar has a future at Paris Saint-Germain'
Neymar's father moves to end speculation over his son's future by stating that the 26-year-old "has a future at Paris Saint-Germain".
Mar 13, 20:01
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Newcastle United to reignite interest in Besiktas star Tolgay Arslan
Newcastle United are reportedly set to reignite their interest in Besiktas midfielder Tolgay Arslan this summer.
Mar 13, 19:55
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Manchester United on January 20, 2018
Chris Bryant MP: 'Jose Mourinho will be taking blood money by working for RT'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will be taking "blood money" by working for Russian state-backed channel RT during the World Cup, according to Chris Bryant MP.
Mar 13, 19:44
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Bayern Munich doctor: 'Pep Guardiola has low self-esteem and tries to hide it'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is a man with low self-esteem, according to Bayern Munich doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt.
Mar 13, 19:27
General view inside Ibrox from 2009
Graeme Murty: 'Rangers defender David Bates to have scan on ankle'
Rangers boss Graeme Murty admits that David Bates did not suffer a broken ankle in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Celtic but will still undergo a precautionary scan.
Mar 13, 19:08
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Report: Celtic winger Scott Sinclair verbally assaulted at Glasgow Airport
Celtic winger Scott Sinclair was the subject of a verbal assault at Glasgow Airport in the aftermath of the Old Firm derby, according to reports.
Mar 11, 23:06
Jesse Lingard celebrates pulling one back during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Report: Jesse Lingard in line for Manchester United pay rise
Manchester United are readying a new contract for Jesse Lingard worth £100,000 per week as a reward for his fruitful 2017-18 season, according to a report.
Mar 11, 22:52
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Jamie Carragher apologises for spitting incident involving Manchester United fans
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher apologises for 'losing his head' in a road traffic incident involving a Manchester United fan and his daughter on Saturday.
Mar 11, 22:40
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Michy Batshuayi: 'Borussia Dortmund boss right to drop me'
Michy Batshuayi insists that Borussia Dortmund head coach Peter Stoger was right to drop him despite going on to score a brace in Sunday's 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Mar 11, 22:17
Napoli head coach Maurizio Sarri at the Serie A match against Roma on March 4, 2017
Napoli fail to recapture Serie A top spot in Inter Milan stalemate
Napoli miss out on the chance to return top of Serie A as they were held to a goalless draw at Inter Milan on Sunday night.
Mar 11, 21:48
Petr Cech saves Troy Deeney's penalty during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Watford on March 11, 2018
Arsene Wenger hails Petr Cech after recording 200th Premier League clean sheet
Arsene Wenger is delighted with Petr Cech's "remarkable" achievement of recording his 200th Premier League clean sheet as Arsenal ran out 3-0 winners over Watford.
Mar 11, 21:38
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