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Greg Dyke laments "crisis" in grassroots football
FA chairman Greg Dyke admits that grassroots football in England is in "crisis" and reportedly wants to invest £250m to improve facilities and coaching in the game.Oct 10, 21:58
Performance more pleasing than result for Wales manager Chris Coleman
Wales manager Chris Coleman feels that he can take more from their performance rather than the result of their 0-0 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in Euro 2016 qualifying.Oct 10, 21:34
Israel hold off Cyprus comeback to win first qualifier
Israel begin their delayed Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with victory as they hold off a second-half Cyprus comeback to win 2-1 in Nicosia this evening.Oct 10, 20:43
Championship stars inspire Norway win in Malta
Blackburn Rovers forward Joshua King scores a brace to add to a strike from Cardiff's Mats Moller Daehli as Norway beat Malta 3-0 in their Euro 2016 Group H qualifier.Oct 10, 20:40
Giorgio Chiellini rescues himself and Italy against Azerbaijan
Giorgio Chiellini is the only name on the scoresheet as Italy narrowly beat Azerbaijan 2-1 in their Euro 2016 qualifier, thanks to a late header from the Juventus star.Oct 10, 20:40
Half-Time Report: Giorgio Chiellini header ends Italy frustration against Azerbaijan
Giorgio Chiellini's header on the stroke of half time gives Italy a 1-0 lead at the break of their Euro 2016 Group H qualifier against Azerbaijan this evening.Oct 10, 19:39
Half-Time Report: Israel two up in Cyprus following Omar Damari and Tal Ben Haim goals
Omar Damari and Tal Ben Haim scores late in the first half to earn Israel a 2-0 lead over Cyprus at the break of their Euro 2016 Group B qualifier in Nicosia.Oct 10, 19:36
Half-Time Report: Championship stars put Norway in control against Malta
Goals from English-based players Mats Moller Daehli and Joshua King give Norway a 2-0 half-time lead over Malta in their Euro 2016 qualifier in Valletta. Oct 10, 19:35
England manager Roy Hodgson expecting sterner test in Estonia
England manager Roy Hodgson warns that Estonia will not present the same kind of walkover that San Marino did when they meet in a Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday.Oct 10, 19:11
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Australia clinch series win over Pakistan with five-wicket triumph in Dubai
Glenn Maxwell's 76 leads Australia to a comfortable five-wicket victory over Pakistan in Dubai as the tourists wrap up the one-day series with one match remaining.Oct 10, 18:54
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Shaun Wane and Sean O'Loughlin sign new Wigan Warriors contracts
Wigan Warriors coach Shaun Wane and captain Sean O'Loughlin sign new three-year contracts on the eve of their Super League Grand Final showdown with St Helens.Oct 10, 18:32
Aston Villa's Enda Stevens joins Northampton Town on loan
Aston Villa defender Enda Stevens joins League Two outfit Northampton Town on a one-month loan.Oct 10, 18:15
Tyrone Mings 'wasn't fazed' by Premier League interest
In-form Ipswich Town left-back Tyrone Mings insists that he was unfazed by reports linking him with a move to the Premier League during the summer transfer window.Oct 8, 18:02
Franck Ribery returns to Bayern Munich training
Franck Ribery returns to Bayern Munich training as he continues his recovery from the knee injury that has restricted him to only one Bundesliga appearance this season.Oct 8, 17:40
Roy Hodgson: 'Striking ranks strongest for a while'
England manager Roy Hodgson claims that Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck and Daniel Sturridge represent the best strike force that the Three Lions have had in "a long time".Oct 8, 17:18
Toronto hint that Jermain Defoe could leave in January
A leading figure at Toronto suggests that former England striker Jermain Defoe could leave the MLS outfit in January as QPR plot to bring him back to the Premier League.Oct 8, 16:52
Roy Hodgson: "There won't be wholesale changes"
England manager Roy Hodgson insists that there will not be "wholesale changes" made to the side that beat Switzerland for the Euro 2016 qualifier against San Marino.Oct 8, 16:27
Report: Scott Dann could be back in three weeks
Scott Dann hands Crystal Palace a fitness boost after scans show that the defender's knee injury may only keep him out of action for as little as three weeks.Oct 8, 16:05
'Team player' Matt Prior defended by Michael Yardy amid Kevin Pietersen claims
Michael Yardy defends Sussex colleague and former England teammate Matt Prior amid Kevin Pietersen's controversial bullying claims, describing him as "100% a team man".Oct 8, 15:50
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Rafael Nadal plans to have appendicitis surgery after ATP Tour Finals in London
World number two Rafael Nadal currently plans to delay his appendicitis surgery to allow him to play in the season-ending ATP Tour Finals in London next month.Oct 8, 15:30
Paddy McCourt may get Northern Ireland chance against Faroe Islands
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill hints that Paddy McCourt could be given another chance to trouble the Faroe Islands in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Saturday.Oct 8, 15:10
Koke: 'Time was not right to leave Atletico Madrid'
Koke insists that he does not regret his decision to stay at Atletico Madrid this summer and claims that the La Liga champions can continue to get better.Oct 8, 14:50
Erik Lamela: Tottenham Hotspur are "getting there"
Erik Lamela expects Tottenham to be full of confidence after the international break following their win over Southampton and claims that they are improving "bit by bit".Oct 8, 14:31
Sebastien Pocognoli credits West Bromwich Albion move for Belgium recall
West Bromwich Albion defender Sebastien Pocognoli is enjoying his time in England and credits his move to the Premier League for his recall to the Belgium squad.Oct 8, 14:17
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Jules Bianchi being treated by Michael Schumacher's brain specialist
The same brain specialist who helped care for Michael Schumacher is treating Jules Bianchi following the 25-year-old's serious crash at the Japanese Grand Prix.Oct 8, 11:08
Stanislas Wawrinka suffers early Shanghai Masters exit with Gilles Simon loss
Stanislas Wawrinka suffers an early exit for the second time in as many weeks after losing to Gilles Simon in three sets in the second round of the Shanghai Masters.Oct 8, 10:41
Jack Sock shocks Kei Nishikori at Shanghai Masters
Unseeded American Jack Sock provides the surprise result of the Shanghai Masters thus far as he beats world number six Kei Nishikori in straight sets in China.Oct 8, 10:22
Andy Murray cruises into Shanghai Masters quarter-finals
Andy Murray secures straightforward passage into the Shanghai Masters last 16, where he will face David Ferrer, by impressively beating Jerzy Janowicz 7-5 6-2.Oct 8, 09:41
Roberto Bautista-Agut into Shanghai Masters last 16
Roberto Bautista-Agut sets up a potential last-16 meeting with Roger Federer at the Shanghai Masters after getting the better of Vasek Pospisil over three sets.Oct 8, 09:30
Scunthorpe United announce Russ Wilcox sacking
Scunthorpe United sack manager Russ Wilcox five months after he guided them to promotion to League One, with the club having made a slow start to the season.Oct 8, 09:00
Grigor Dimitrov knocked out by Julien Benneteau
Grigor Dimitrov is knocked out of the Shanghai Masters by experienced Frenchman Julien Benneteau, who recorded a straight-sets victory over the 10th seed in China.Oct 8, 08:54
Mike Ashley motions to remove Rangers chief executive Graham Wallace
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley bids to remove Rangers chief executive Graham Wallace and director Philip Nash days after increasing his stake in the Scottish club.Oct 8, 08:40
Premier League 'reconsidering playing matches abroad'
The Premier League are reportedly revisiting the idea of playing competitive matches abroad during the regular season as an adaptation of the '39th game' concept.Oct 8, 08:20
Willem II beat Heerenveen with late comeback
Stijn Wuytens and Terell Ondaan score in the final 15 minutes as Willem II inflict a first Eredivisie defeat on Heerenveen since the opening day of the season.Oct 4, 19:44
Cambuur put four past lowly Dordrecht to climb joint top
Eredivisie surprise package Cambuur move joint top of the table following a 4-1 hammering of Dordrecht in which Bartholomew Ogbeche scores a second-half brace.Oct 4, 19:39
Alexander Meier inspires Eintracht Frankfurt comeback against FC Koln
Alexander Meier scores twice to inspire an Eintracht Frankfurt fightback which is completed by Kevin Wimmer's late own goal in their 3-2 Bundesliga win over FC Koln.Oct 4, 18:26
Manchester City late show downs spirited Aston Villa
Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero score in the final 10 minutes as Manchester City eventually break Aston Villa's resistance to record a 2-0 win in the West Midlands.Oct 4, 18:24
Heracles thrash NAC Breda for first points of season
Heracles collect their first Eredivisie points of the season by thrashing visiting NAC Breda 6-1 to end a seven-game losing streak since the start of the campaign.Oct 4, 18:23
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes: 'Sunderland were the better of two poor teams'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes admits that his side were deservedly beaten by Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday as they fell to a 3-1 away defeat.Oct 4, 17:42
Half-Time Report: Manchester City struggle for breakthrough at Aston Villa
Dominant Manchester City fail to register a shot on target during a goalless opening 45 minutes of their Premier League match at Aston Villa.Oct 4, 17:18
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