Dimitar Berbatov pictured in February 2015
Dimitar Berbatov announces retirement, aged 38
The former Manchester United forward took to social media to announce his retirement a year after finishing playing.
Sep 19, 18:22
Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Chelsea on April 3, 2019
Callum Hudson-Odoi signs new five-year deal with Chelsea
The England forward has committed to his boyhood club until 2024.
Sep 19, 18:14
Brighton boss Graham Potter pictured on September 14, 2019
Graham Potter: 'Brighton won't take Newcastle lightly'
Newcastle have won once in the league so far this season.
Sep 19, 17:58
Angelo Alessio pictured in November 2017
Kilmarnock manager Angelo Alessio: "All the players are confident"
Killie's fortunes have improved drastically in recent games.
Sep 19, 17:51
Robert Kubica pictured on April 27, 2019
Lewis Hamilton: 'Robert Kubica one of the best I have ever faced'
The Polish driver returned to the cockpit with Williams this year but will not drive for them in 2020.
Sep 19, 17:48
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino during the match against Olympiacos on September 18, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino: 'We must all improve to challenge for trophies'
Harry Kane suggested Spurs were making the same mistakes as at the start of Pochettino's tenure.
Sep 19, 17:46
Norwich City sporting director Stuart Webber gestures during an interview at the club's training ground in March 2019
Norwich City sporting director Stuart Webber signs new deal
Webber joined the Canaries from Huddersfield in April 2017.
Sep 19, 17:42
Peter Beardsley pictured in August 2013
Peter Beardsley suspended from football until April for 'racist remarks'
The FA has ordered Beardsley to complete a face-to-face education course
Sep 19, 17:41
Burnley manager Sean Dyche on August 31, 2019
Sean Dyche hoping to capitalise on Canaries' comedown from City win
Norwich were the first team since January to beat Manchester City in the Premier League.
Sep 19, 17:40
Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores reacts on September 15, 2019
Quique Sanchez Flores: 'Watford need to be realistic facing Man City'
The Hornets recovered from 2-0 down to earn a point in their last Premier League match.
Sep 19, 17:32
Peter Beardsley pictured in August 2013
Peter Beardsley plotting football return after serving suspension
The 58-year-old has been handed a 32-week suspension after being found guilty of making racist comments.
Sep 19, 17:29
Leicester City's James Maddison pictured on August 24, 2019
Brendan Rodgers admits James Maddison could be sold
Maddison is under contract with the Foxes until 2023.
Sep 19, 16:47
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
Kick It Out: 'Undeniable rise in hateful behaviour at football matches'
The incidence of reported hate crime at football matches is on the rise, according to new Home Office data.
Sep 19, 14:43
General view of St Mirren Park from 2009
Jim Goodwin taking positives despite St Mirren losing run
The Paisley side welcome Hamilton to the Simple Digital Arena on Saturday.
Sep 19, 14:42
Rory McIlroy looks dejected during the first round at the BMW PGA Championship on September 19, 2019
Rory McIlroy shoots four-over on opening day at Wentworth
The 30-year-old is bidding to equal his career-best season.
Sep 19, 14:41
Robert Kubica pictured on April 27, 2019
Robert Kubica announces he will leave Williams at the end of the year
The 34-year-old has struggled for form on his return to action.
Sep 19, 14:39
Peter Beardsley pictured in August 2013
Peter Beardsley suspended from football until April over racist comments
The 58-year-old has been banned for 32 weeks.
Sep 19, 14:38
Moussa Djenepo scores for Southampton on September 14, 2019
Moussa Djenepo ruled out of Southampton's match against Bournemouth
Winger Nathan Redmond is close to a return from his ankle injury.
Sep 19, 14:37
A general shot of the Rugby World Cup trophy ahead of the 2019 tournament
Rugby World Cup 2019: An armchair guide to the tournament
A look at when, where and how to take in all the action.
Sep 19, 12:21
Napoli's Dries Mertens in action with Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Adrian on September 17, 2019
Champions League: Five things we learned as Liverpool lose and City bounce back
Manchester City were the only English side to secure victory in the opening round of matches.
Sep 19, 12:15
Phil Jagielka in action for Sheffield United on July 27, 2019
Chris Wilder talks up Phil Jagielka importance despite lack of game time
The centre-back rejoined Sheffield United from Everton in the summer.
Sep 19, 12:14
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe pictured on September 15, 2019
Eddie Howe backs Lewis Cook to regain England spot
Cook has made a welcome return from a serious knee injury.
Sep 19, 12:13
Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Spurs on September 18, 2019
Harry Kane: 'I can see why Pochettino is frustrated'
Spurs blew a two-goal lead at Olympiacos in a game that ended 2-2.
Sep 19, 11:35
Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Richie Murphy: 'Sexton and Murray bringing buzz to Ireland squad'
Murray and Sexton ran the show in Ireland's 2018 Six Nations Grand Slam.
Sep 19, 11:07
General view of Stoke City's bet365 Stadium taken March 2018
Hate crime reports at football matches rose 50% last season
Seventy-nine per cent of those incidents related to race, according to data released by the Home Office.
Sep 19, 11:03
Elliot Daly in action for England on February 23, 2019
Elliot Daly targets group-stage redemption at World Cup
England begin their World Cup campaign against Tonga on Sunday.
Sep 19, 11:01
Kelvin Maynard in action for Burton Albion in July 2015
Ex-Burton defender Kelvin Maynard shot dead in Amsterdam
The defender was signed for the Brewers by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
Sep 19, 11:00
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Pep Guardiola praises Shakhtar for "incredible job" against City
Manchester City swept aside the Ukrainians 3-0 in their Champions League opener.
Sep 19, 10:17
Tiger Woods pictured on July 19, 2019
Tiger Woods to face off against Rory McIlroy in Japan skins game
Woods lost to fellow American Phil Mickelson in a high-stakes match in Las Vegas last year.
Sep 19, 10:14
England's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Kosovo on September 10, 2019
Thursday's papers: Jadon Sancho, Paul Pogba, Erling Haaland
Jadon Sancho has been linked again with a move to Manchester United.
Sep 19, 06:48
Sam Johnson in action for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Sam Johnson "confident" Scotland can topple Ireland
The Glasgow midfielder has been bowled over by the hospitality in Nagasaki and Tokyo.
Sep 19, 06:12
Wales backs coach Rob Howley pictured in November 2017
Robin McBryde insists Rob Howley affair has focused Wales even more
Forwards specialist Robin McBryde says the team will not allow anything to affect their training.
Sep 19, 06:10
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen pictured in July 2019
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen accuses South Africa of pressuring referees
Reigning world champions New Zealand launch their World defence against South Africa on Saturday.
Sep 19, 06:09
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard celebrates on August 29, 2019
Steven Gerrard urges Rangers to make most of home games in Europa League
Rangers begin their campaign against Feyenoord on Thursday.
Sep 19, 06:05
Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood pictured in May 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'Mason Greenwood ready for first-team action'
Greenwood will be one of a number of young players taking on Astana at Old Trafford.
Sep 19, 06:05
Ireland's Jean Kleyn in action against Italy on August 10, 2019
Jean Kleyn opens up on abandoning Springboks ambitions to commit to Ireland
The South Africa-born lock has been selected ahead of Devin Toner for the World Cup.
Sep 19, 06:03
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Pep Guardiola admits he needs "solution" for centre-back crisis
Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan and Gabriel Jesus were all on target.
Sep 19, 05:59
Paris Saint-Germain's Angel Di Maria scores against Real Madrid in the Champions League on September 18, 2019
Thomas Tuchel hails "complete" PSG performance in Real Madrid rout
A brace from Angel Di Maria helped them stun Real Madrid 3-0.
Sep 19, 05:56
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri gestures against Atletico Madrid on September 18, 2019
Maurizio Sarri unhappy with "passive" Juventus after Atletico Madrid draw
The Serie A side let a two-goal lead slip and had to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Sep 19, 05:55
Atletico Madrid's Hector Herrera celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates against Juventus on September 18, 2019
Atletico Madrid come from two down to rescue Juventus draw
The Serie A side had led 2-0 with goals from Juan Cuadrado and Blaise Matuidi before being pegged back to 2-2.
Sep 18, 21:31
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