Sadio Mane scythes down Eden Hazard during the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea on September 29, 2018
Chelsea seek to educate racist offenders
London club do not feel fans’ behaviour will change if they are simply banned from matches.
Oct 11, 10:58
Shane Duffy celebrates pulling one back during the Premier League game between Southampton and Brighton & Hove Albion on September 17, 2018
Shane Duffy enjoying the fruits of his labour after tough route to the top
The central defender has battled back to the top after setbacks in his career.
Oct 11, 10:18
Papy Djilobodji in action for Sunderland in December 2016
Didier Ndong secures Sunderland exit
The midfielder failed to report back for pre-season training.
Oct 11, 09:55
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
Rose, Welbeck and McCarthy pull out of England squad
All three arrived in the England camp with minor injuries and will miss the matches against Croatia and Spain.
Oct 11, 09:14
Kilmarnock's David Silva in action against Ayr United on January 28, 2012
Kilmarnock winger Jones calls for consistency in punishment
The 23-year-old was given a two-game ban for simulation.
Oct 11, 08:43
Jack Grealish and John Terry share their disappointment after Aston Villa lose the Championship playoff final on May 26, 2018
Dean Smith's Aston Villa in-tray
We take a look at what life-long Villa fan Smith needs to do at Villa Park.
Oct 11, 08:18
Croatia's Luka Modric before the match against Iceland on June 26, 2018
Croatia in focus – World Cup finalists next up for England in Nations League
The Three Lions face Croatia three months on from losing World Cup semi-final.
Oct 11, 08:01
Jordan Pickford warms up for Everton on September 16, 2018
Empty stadium plays into England's hands, says Pickford
Hosts have been sanctioned by UEFA.
Oct 11, 08:01
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during his side's international friendly with Switzerland on September 11, 2018
Umbrellas, own goals and teenage kicks – past England and Croatia clashes
England face Croatia in the Nations League on Friday.
Oct 11, 08:00
Alvaro Morata celebrates with his teammates after scoring Chelsea's winner against Videoton in the Europa League on October 4, 2018
Chelsea want to send racist supporters to Auschwitz
The Blues’ Jewish owner Roman Abramovich is at the forefront of the initiative, designed to combat anti-Semitism at the Stamford Bridge club.
Oct 11, 07:22
Everton's Morgan Schneiderlin warms up on December 30, 2017
Ryazantsev hopes new stadium helps Everton bridge gap to top six
The Toffees have settled on Bramley-Moore Dock as the site of their new home.
Oct 11, 07:00
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Norris yet to speak to Hamilton after promotion to F1
The English teenager has followed a similar path to Lewis Hamilton.
Oct 11, 07:00
Jadon Sancho in action for Borussia Dortmund on October 6, 2018
Football rumours from the media
Raheem Sterling is being eyed up by Real Madrid, according to reports.
Oct 11, 05:20
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
A history of England v Croatia in pictures
The two countries meet in the Nations Cup in Rijeka on Friday night.
Oct 11, 05:01
Forest manager Alex McLeish during the match against Derby on January 19, 2013
McLeish wants players to do his talking on the pitch
Scotland take on Israel in a Nations League game in Haifa.
Oct 11, 03:30
Federico Bernardeschi celebrates scoring during the Europa League game between Fiorentina and Tottenham Hotspur on February 18, 2016
Roberto Mancini calls for Italy to be more clinical following draw with Ukraine
Mancini spent the majority of his playing career at Sampdoria.
Oct 10, 22:49
Rafael Nadal in action at the US Open on September 7, 2018
Rafael Nadal helps with clean-up operation following Majorca flooding
Nadal invited people affected by the severe storms to take shelter at his tennis academy in nearby Manacor.
Oct 10, 22:18
Dean Smith, manager of Walsall looks on prior to the Capital One Cup Second Round match between Walsall and Crystal Palace at Banks' Stadium on August 26, 2014
Aston Villa appoint Dean Smith as head coach with John Terry his number two
Smith leaves Brentford while Terry moves into coaching having just announced his retirement as a player.
Oct 10, 21:53
Frank Lampard celebrates after the Rams win on penalties during the EFL Cup third-round game between Manchester United and Derby County on September 25, 2018
Frank Lampard challenges Mason Mount to eclipse his England career
The 19-year-old received his first senior call-up for the Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain.
Oct 10, 21:45
Jadon Sancho in action for Borussia Dortmund on October 6, 2018
England call-up ‘biggest thing’ to happen to Sancho
The Borussia Dortmund player plans to make the most of his inclusion in the the squad.
Oct 10, 21:30
John Stones in action for Manchester City on August 19, 2018
Wales defender Chris Mepham sleeping soundly ahead of Spain clash
The 20-year-old’s club Brentford have been monitoring their squad’s sleeping patterns.
Oct 10, 21:30
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England should consider replacing Root with Buttler as Test captain, says Warne
The Australian great feels Root could dominate world cricket if freed of the captaincy.
Oct 10, 21:30
Fans of Northern Ireland during the Euro 2016 Group C match against Ukraine on June 16, 2016
Paddy McNair happy to switch to right-back if needed for Northern Ireland
The 23-year-old has had a slow start to the season at club level with Middlesbrough.
Oct 10, 21:30
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on September 29, 2018
Foden believes England’s young guns can be as good as Golden Generation
The Manchester City midfielder will be given his England Under-21 debut in one of the next two games.
Oct 10, 21:30
Crystal Palace's Wayne Hennessey in the match against Leicester City on April 28, 2018
Christian Benteke undergoes minor knee operation
Belgian forward Benteke has not featured for the Eagles since the start of September.
Oct 10, 21:08
Fiorentina's forward Federico Bernardeschi (L) celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Os Belenenses during the UEFA Europa League Group I football match Os Belenenses vs ACF Fiorentina at the Restelo stadium in Lisbon on October 1, 2015
Italy held by Ukraine as tributes are paid to Genoa bridge victims
The game was paused during the 43rd minute.
Oct 10, 21:07
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
Naismith targeting ‘dream’ of reaching 50 caps and Nations League play-offs
The Hearts forward wants to make the Nations League play-offs with Scotland.
Oct 10, 20:46
Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Juventus on September 29, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo lawyer describes rape allegations as ‘complete fabrications’
The 33-year-old has been supported by Juventus and Portugal over the claim, which he denies.
Oct 10, 19:41
Wales forward Gareth Bale celebrates with teammates during his side's UEFA Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland on September 6, 2018
Luis Enrique believes the Nations League is a ‘perfect competition’
Spain sit top of their group after two opening wins and play England on Monday.
Oct 10, 18:53
Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring France's first goal against Netherlands with Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann on September 9, 2018
Hugo Lloris wants to focus on football as he returns to France action
The France skipper has been on something of a rollercoaster since lifting the trophy with Les Bleus.
Oct 10, 17:28
Iraq's Farhan Shakor celebrates moments after scoring the opening goal against Paraguay during the U20 World Cup on July 3, 2013
Argentina prepare to face Iraq without host of first-choice names
Lionel Messi is continuing to consider his international future.
Oct 10, 17:04
Reading manager Steve Clarke looks on ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Reading on October 24, 2015
Kilmarnock’s Jordan Jones accepts ban but insists he didn’t mean to dive
The winger has been handed a two-match ban for simulation.
Oct 10, 16:45
An intense-looking Brendan Rodgers in charge of Celtic on October 4, 2018
Brown surprised Celtic boss Rodgers has not attracted more interest
The Northern Irishman was heavily linked with Aston Villa over the weekend following Steve Bruce’s sacking.
Oct 10, 16:43
Eoin Morgan in action for England against India on July 17, 2018
Morgan hopes for better weather after England’s game washed out
Just 15 overs were bowled before heavy rain in Dambulla forced the opening one-day international with Sri Lanka to be abandoned.
Oct 10, 16:42
Leroy Sane celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Fulham on September 15, 2018
Leroy Sane keen to make his mark for Germany
The 22-year-old winger has been in good form for Manchester City.
Oct 10, 15:59
Italy's Francesco Molinari celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning the 147th Open Championship on July 22, 2018
Molinari ready to battle Fleetwood for European number one title
Molinari and Fleetwood became the first European pair to win all four of their matches together at Le Golf National.
Oct 10, 15:59
Jamie Donaldson (L) and Lee Westwood of Europe celebrate as they leave the 12th green during the Afternoon Foursomes of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles on September 26, 2014
Bjorn plays down need to rush naming next Ryder Cup captain
Lee Westwood ruled himself out for 2020.
Oct 10, 15:20
A general view of inside Pittodrie Stadium before the Scottish Premiere League match between Aberdeen FC and Motherwell FC at Pittodrie Stadium on May 11, 2014
Aberdeen call for greater ‘transparency’ on Hampden ticket allocations
The Dons were initially awarded just 16,800 briefs for the October 28 meeting with Steven Gerrard’s side.
Oct 10, 15:13
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
5 trophy mishaps after Geraint Thomas’ Tour de France trophy is stolen
The trophy was taken from the Cycle Show in Birmingham,
Oct 10, 15:03
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Rain frustrates England as first ODI in Sri Lanka is abandoned after 15 overs
Little more than an hour’s play was possible before the heavens opened in Dambulla.
Oct 10, 14:59
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