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International Olympic Committee publishes Russian athlete kit rules for 2018 Games
The International Olympic Committee publishes a set of rules pertaining to the kits of Olympic athletes from Russia competing at the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang.
Dec 20, 20:14
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New York City FC fail in bid to secure Belmont Park site
New York City FC lose out in their bid to secure a site for a new stadium on the grounds of the Belmont Park racetrack to the NHL's New York Islanders.
Dec 20, 20:00
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
Paul Conway: 'Barnsley one of best-run clubs in country'
Barnsley's new co-chairman Paul Conway believes that the Championship club is "one of the best run" in the country.
Dec 20, 19:48
Richarlison in action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017
Sebastian Prodl: 'Richarlison will return to form for Watford'
Sebastian Prodl is adamant that Richarlison will rediscover his early-season form, labelling the Brazilian one of Watford's "key players".
Dec 20, 19:37
Olivier Giroud on his knees during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Olivier Giroud injury does not look very good'
Arsene Wenger admits that "it doesn't look very good" for Olivier Giroud after suffering a suspected hamstring injury in Arsenal's 1-0 EFL Cup win over West Ham United.
Dec 19, 23:02
David Moyes plays peekaboo during the Premier League game between Watford and West Ham United on November 19, 2017
David Moyes: 'West Ham United did not play well enough against Arsenal'
West Ham United boss David Moyes acknowledges that his side "didn't play well enough" in Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final defeat at Arsenal.
Dec 19, 22:49
Antoine Griezmann in action for Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016
Report: Atletico Madrid ready to sell Antoine Griezmann to Manchester United
Atletico Madrid are reportedly ready to do business with Manchester United over the transfer of Antoine Griezmann following their spat with Barcelona.
Dec 19, 22:37
Olivier Giroud on his knees during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud suffers suspected hamstring injury
Olivier Giroud could be set for a spell on the sidelines after being substituted with a suspected hamstring injury during Arsenal's 1-0 EFL Cup win over West Ham United.
Dec 19, 22:18
Lorenzo Insigne in action during the Serie A game between Napoli and Udinese on April 15, 2017
Lorenzo Insigne helps Napoli beat Udinese to reach Coppa Italia quarter-finals
Lorenzo Insigne's goal helps Napoli to reach the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia in a 1-0 defeat of Udinese at the Stadio San Paolo on Tuesday night.
Dec 19, 21:57
Roma's Kostas Manolas and Lazio's Milinkovic Savic on December 4, 2016
Report: Manchester United in pole position to land Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
Manchester United are believed to be in pole position to sign Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic due to Jose Mourinho's links with Jorge Mendes.
Dec 19, 21:39
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Manu Tuilagi cited for alleged dangerous tackle in defeat by Munster
Manu Tuilagi is cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Munster flanker Chris Cloete during Leicester Tigers' European Champions Cup defeat on Sunday.
Dec 19, 21:29
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017
Roy Keane: 'I liked Cristiano Ronaldo straight away'
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane admits that he took a liking to Cristiano Ronaldo straight away following the Portuguese's Old Trafford move in 2003.
Dec 19, 21:18
John Terry comes on during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
John Terry: 'Chelsea can have no regrets over sold Premier League trio'
John Terry believes that Chelsea should have no regrets about selling Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, all of whom are excelling in the Premier League.
Dec 19, 20:59
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
Antero Henrique: 'Javier Pastore may leave Paris Saint-Germain'
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Antero Henrique hints at long-serving playmaker Javier Pastore being free to leave the club next year.
Dec 19, 20:45
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
Chris Davies: 'Celtic will not overreact to Hearts defeat'
Celtic will not produce a knee-jerk response to their first domestic defeat in 18 months, according to Hoops assistant manager Chris Davies.
Dec 19, 20:31
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
Port Vale respond to Adam Yates departure rumours
Port Vale chief executive Colin Garlick insists that no discussions have taken place over the future of injured defender Adam Yates at the League Two club.
Dec 19, 20:19
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
Rangers star Kenny Miller faces "significant amount of time" on sidelines
Rangers striker Kenny Miller faces a "significant amount of time out" after suffering a ruptured hamstring, interim manager Graeme Murty confirms.
Dec 19, 20:06
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: Crystal Palace table £17m bid for Besiktas star Cenk Tosun
Crystal Palace are reportedly hoping to test Besiktas's resolve with a £17m bid for highly-rated Turkey international forward Cenk Tosun.
Dec 19, 19:57
Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017
Gabriel Jesus: 'Pep Guardiola convinced me to join Manchester City'
Gabriel Jesus reveals that Pep Guardiola was the key reason for the Brazilian's decision to pick Manchester City over several other clubs.
Dec 19, 19:42
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
David Cotterill leaves Birmingham City by mutual consent
Wales international David Cotterill is no longer with Championship side Birmingham City after having his contract cancelled by mutual consent.
Dec 19, 19:32
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Team News: Widescale changes for Leicester City and Manchester City in EFL Cup clash
Pep Guardiola rings the changes as Manchester City travel to the King Power to face Leicester City in Tuesday night's EFL Cup quarter-final clash.
Dec 19, 18:49
West Ham United goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on August 13, 2017
Team News: Joe Hart back in West Ham United starting XI at Arsenal
England goalkeeper Joe Hart returns to West Ham United's starting XI in Tuesday night's EFL Cup quarter-final at Arsenal.
Dec 19, 18:47
Arsenal attacker Alexis Sanchez in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017
Ian Wright: 'Alexis Sanchez looks like he has clocked off'
Arsenal legend Ian Wright claims that Alexis Sanchez is "not putting in a shift" at the Emirates Stadium and looks as though he has "clocked off".
Dec 19, 18:43
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: Marvin Compper in Scotland to complete Celtic move
RB Leipzig defender Marvin Compper is in Scotland ahead of signing for Celtic subject to a successful medical, according to reports.
Dec 19, 18:34
Antonio Valencia celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Manchester United on March 19, 2017
Manchester United full-back Antonio Valencia suffers hamstring injury
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho confirms that Antonio Valencia suffered a hamstring injury in the 2-1 Premier League win over West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
Dec 17, 19:37
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in action for Liverpool on November 1, 2017
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: 'I am trying my best for Liverpool'
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain insists that he is trying his best at Liverpool and is confident that he is making strides following a lukewarm start to his Reds career.
Dec 17, 19:22
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho reacts after scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: 'Philippe Coutinho always gives his all for Liverpool'
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain describes teammate Philippe Coutinho as "the most professional player all season" for Jurgen Klopp's side.
Dec 17, 19:10
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool could have scored more against Bournemouth'
Jurgen Klopp is satisfied with Liverpool performance in Sunday's 4-0 Premier League win at Bournemouth and claimed that his players "could have scored more".
Dec 17, 18:57
Eagles manager Alan Pardew watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016
Alan Pardew: 'I picked the wrong team against Manchester United'
Alan Pardew acknowledges that he picked "the wrong team" as West Bromwich Albion fell to a 2-1 Premier League defeat at the hands of Manchester United on Sunday.
Dec 17, 18:43
Daley Blind in action for Manchester United on October 31, 2017
Report: Inter Milan join Barcelona in race to sign Daley Blind
Inter Milan reportedly join Barcelona in monitoring out-of-favour Manchester United defender Daley Blind with a view to a January move.
Dec 17, 18:23
Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016
Brendan Rodgers: 'Celtic players will go down in history'
Brendan Rodgers reminds his Celtic players that they will "go down in history" after their unbeaten domestic run came to an end at the hands of Hearts on Sunday.
Dec 17, 18:13
Kaka in action for Brazil in 2013
Former Brazil midfielder Kaka announces retirement from football
Former AC Milan, Real Madrid and Brazil midfielder Kaka announces his retirement from professional football at the age of 35.
Dec 17, 17:43
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane watches on on November 1, 2017
Zinedine Zidane: 'Cristiano Ronaldo should be rewarded with new contract'
Zinedine Zidane believes that the prospect of Real Madrid offering Cristiano Ronaldo a new contract is a no-brainer but must be done "at the right moment".
Dec 17, 17:37
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I would really like to see out career at Real Madrid'
Cristiano Ronaldo reiterates his hopes of seeing out his career at Real Madrid after helping the club win a second consecutive Club World Cup trophy.
Dec 17, 17:20
Olivier Giroud on his knees during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Wayne Rooney: 'Olivier Giroud should be starting for Arsenal'
Everton forward Wayne Rooney believes that Olivier Giroud should be a regular starter for Arsenal because the Frenchman would make them "a better team".
Dec 17, 17:08
Romelu Lukaku looks unimpressed while playing for Manchester United in August 2017
Jose Mourinho defends Romelu Lukaku goal reaction at West Bromwich Albion
Jose Mourinho believes that Romelu Lukaku's muted goal celebration against West Bromwich Albion may have been because of the striker's affection for his former loan club.
Dec 17, 16:55
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on the touchline ahead of the Premier League match against Sunderland on April 9, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United deserved to beat West Bromwich Albion'
Jose Mourinho is adamant that Manchester United "were the best team" and "deserved" to win in Sunday's Premier League game at West Bromwich Albion.
Dec 17, 16:36
Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil pictured together on November 27, 2016
Wayne Rooney: 'Arsenal should have sold Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil in summer'
Arsenal should have "taken the money" for Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil in the summer rather than letting their contracts run down, according to Wayne Rooney.
Dec 17, 16:25
New Everton boss Sam Allardyce is presented to the crowd ahead of the match with Huddersfield Town on December 2, 2017
Sam Allardyce urges Everton to be focused against Swansea City
Everton boss Sam Allardyce warns his players not to be complacent in Monday's Premier League meeting with bottom-of-the-table Swansea City.
Dec 17, 16:07
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: Everton step up interest in Lille defender Adama Soumaoro
Everton are reportedly stepping up their interest in Lille defender Adama Soumaoro as Toffees boss Sam Allardyce seeks to strengthen his squad in January.
Dec 17, 12:30
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