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The whistleblowers who made allegations about the 2022 World Cup have complained to Fifa saying their anonymity has been compromised
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England manager has said he believes emphasis will be on quality and he hopes to give games to Barkley and Berahino
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Manchester United are worried that Daley Blind’s knee injury could turn out to be torn medial ligaments rather than a tweaked joint
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The PFA of Ireland have launched a defence of the convicted rapist, Ched Evans, likening the 25-year-old to the Guildford Four and the Birmingham Six because ‘they got no sympathy either’
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Podcast: The podders look back on the Euro 2016 qualifiers. Plus, all you need to know about Equatorial Guinea and the Africa Cup of Nations
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Arsène Wenger has said Abou Diaby will be offered a new contract if the 28-year-old can prove his fitness
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The Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is expected to be sidelined for at least three months after picking up a thigh injury in Croatia’s 1-1 draw with Italy on Sunday
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Liverpool’s Mario Balotelli is expected to be fit to play against Crystal Palace on Sunday, while Martin O’Neill has defended his Republic of Ireland assistant Roy Keane
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Wayne Rooney has talked to younger members of the England squad to warn them about the atmosphere at Celtic Park
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England’s 11-match winning streak ended after France came from two goals down to win 3-2 in an Under-21 friendly in Brest
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Bosnia have sacked Safet Susic following a poor start to their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign
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Interview: He’s riding high in Germany, but the forward says the Japan match will be a crucial test for the struggling Socceroos
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The FA chairman has written to every Fifa executive committee member calling for ‘urgent action’
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Sunderland were fined £20,000 after admitting an FA misconduct charge during the draw with Everton in November
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Gerardo Martino, the Argentina manager, said Ángel di María is suffering a dip in form for Manchester United
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Owen Gibson: Uefa is split and history has taught Fifa’s president that, if he rides out the temporary storm, the impetus for change will dwindle
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Mario Balotelli is expected to be available for Liverpool’s trip to Crystal Palace on Sunday when Brendan Rodgers’ striking options should finally include the fit-again Daniel Sturridge
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The disorder was not a random outpouring of violence. It was an attempt to air the Croatian Football Federation’s dirty laundry
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Aaron Ramsey said he will soon rediscover his best form, claiming he is not concerned by recent criticism
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Scotland's national football team train on Monday in preparation for their international friendly against England at Celtic Park
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Today's matches
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England’s 11-match winning streak ended after France came from two goals down to win 3-2 in an Under-21 friendly in Brest
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Uefa is likely to investigate crowd disturbances during Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Croatia, which finished 1-1, after away fans bombarded the pitch with flares
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Czech Republic’s Pavel Kaderabek said he showed ‘courage’ in scoring his first goal for the national team in a close-fought 2-1 victory over Iceland in the Euro 2016 Group A qualifier
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The England manager, Roy Hodgson, has conceded that the Wembley surface was not ideal during his side’s win over Slovenia but admitted there is not much anyone can do about it
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Wales fought out a superb draw in Belgium, the Dutch found their shooting boots, Israel gave Bosnia a hiding, a bizarre own goal ended Iceland’s fine run and there was trouble in the stands in Milan
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England beat Slovenia 3-1 thanks to three goals in a 13-minute spell amid a laboured performance
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Minute-by-minute report: Wayne Rooney scored on his 100th international and Danny Welbeck grabbed two goals as England recovered from a goal down to beat Slovenia
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Michael Smith’s second-half goal gave Swindon a 1-0 win over the league leaders Bristol City, who played almost the entire match with 10 men after Wade Elliott’s early dismissal
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Perth Glory remain on top of the A-League after six rounds following a dominant 2-1 win over an understrength Western Sydney Wanderers
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Adelaide United forward Sergio Cirio scored a last-gasp match-winner in a 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix
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Great goalkeeping and wasteful finishing ensured A-League glamour clubs Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory played out a 0-0 draw
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Poland remained on course for the Euro 2016 finals in France after a 4-0 win away to Georgia in Tbilisi
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World champions Germany beat the minnows Gibraltar only 4-0 in their Euro 2016 Group D qualifier
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Carlos Bacca and Teófilo Guttierez score for world No3 side as Jürgen Klinsmann’s young team is beaten at Craven Cottage
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The defender Paul Papp scored both goals as Romania beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in their Euro 2016 Group F qualifier in Bucharest
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Scotland defeated Republic of Ireland 1-0 in their Euro 2016 qualifier at Celtic Park
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Minute-by-minute report: A moment of magic from Shaun Maloney settled a decidedly agricultural game of blood and thunder at Celtic Park
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The Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is expected to be sidelined for at least three months after picking up a thigh injury in Croatia’s 1-1 draw with Italy on Sunday
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Liverpool’s Mario Balotelli is expected to be fit to play against Crystal Palace on Sunday, while Martin O’Neill has defended his Republic of Ireland assistant Roy Keane
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Wayne Rooney has talked to younger members of the England squad to warn them about the atmosphere at Celtic Park
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Bosnia have sacked Safet Susic following a poor start to their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign
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Interview: He’s riding high in Germany, but the forward says the Japan match will be a crucial test for the struggling Socceroos
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The FA chairman has written to every Fifa executive committee member calling for ‘urgent action’
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Owen Gibson: Uefa is split and history has taught Fifa’s president that, if he rides out the temporary storm, the impetus for change will dwindle
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Mario Balotelli is expected to be available for Liverpool’s trip to Crystal Palace on Sunday when Brendan Rodgers’ striking options should finally include the fit-again Daniel Sturridge
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The disorder was not a random outpouring of violence. It was an attempt to air the Croatian Football Federation’s dirty laundry
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Aaron Ramsey said he will soon rediscover his best form, claiming he is not concerned by recent criticism
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Scotland's national football team train on Monday in preparation for their international friendly against England at Celtic Park
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In today’s Fiver: Roy Keane definitely isn’t a distraction; Niko Kovac takes it outside; more dormant volcano news; and Genclerbirligi declare war on the beard
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The Celtic goalkeeper has made it back to the international scene after overcoming knee injury that threatened to end his career
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Fara Williams, England’s most capped player, is set to play her 136th international against Germany at Wembley and she tells Donald McRae how football gave her the focus and belief to overcome homelessness
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Marco Reus to Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester United? | Teó Gutiérrez to Spurs? | Lucas Podolski to Napoli?
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Fraser Forster is hoping to be given a rare chance to impress when England play Scotland at his previous club, Celtic
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Alex Jackson was perhaps the greatest footballer of his era, a hero for Scotland, Huddersfield and Chelsea – until, aged only 26, it all went wrong
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Barbara Ellen: Whatever some people say, and whatever the worthy tenets of rehabilitation, in the real world, all crimes are not equal
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Incendiary Greeks, south-coast steam rooms and Bristol City’s captain flared up, while Wembley witnessed a damp squib
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Also featuring: Football’s ‘festering boil’; Sepp’s zero tolerance battle horse; and ‘the biggest gangster on earth’
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Danny Welbeck stood out as England’s star man, showing both quality and tenacity along with two goals in their 3-1 home win over Slovenia
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Welsh manager wants his team to prove they are more than Gareth Bale plus guests by gaining at least a point in Brussels to keep their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign on track
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The FA Cup’s first game on the new artificial 3G surface between Maidstone and Stevenage will not only be televised but also under close scrutiny as debate over its use continues
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Daniel Taylor: A contemporary of Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and the Neville brothers, Adrian Doherty had an extraordinary talent, but it was tragically short-lived
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The England captain is proud to reach the milestone but feels, Euro 2004 aside, that the side have underwhelmed in tournaments
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Allegations of corruption have long dogged Fifa even before the row over its own report
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The Championship club hope a pioneering scheme, where ticket sales are split with local teams, will benefit all levels of the game
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Bafana Bafana are trying to focus on the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan despite the brutal murder of their goalkeeper and captain
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Robert Green want to stay in the game after he retires but the goalkeeper tells Stuaert James he is studying hard to do so at boardroom level
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Memphis Depay headed for Old Trafford? | Matija Nestasic to Internazionale? | Sami Khedira to Arsenal, again?
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The midfielder has been compared to Gazza by Roy Hodgson, but he wants to make his own name with the national side, he tells Daniel Taylor
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Owen Gibson: Uefa is split and history has taught Fifa’s president that, if he rides out the temporary storm, the impetus for change will dwindle
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The disorder was not a random outpouring of violence. It was an attempt to air the Croatian Football Federation’s dirty laundry
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Featuring a blaster from Japan, a back-heel from Switzerland and a looping shot from a 15-year-old at Peterborough United
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Nick Miller and Nick Ames: As Scotland prepare to welcome the Auld Enemy on Tuesday, we look at how the game’s fiercest duels have been shaped by history, geography and downright loathing
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Ewan Murray Many believe there has been a change in the Scottish mindset, with less outward hatred of the English, as Glasgow prepares to welcome the Auld Enemy on Tuesday night
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A-League’s global presence; Roar’s champion response; distracted Wanderers; glory for Perth; Mariners spirit.
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John Duerden: The 40-year-old Englishman has lifted Guam 36 places in the world rankings but admits trying to convince players to commit to a national team who used to lose 21-0 has proved a challenge
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Emre Sarigul: Turkey, who play Kazakhstan on Sunday, are bottom of Group A but that is perhaps not a surprise considering the turmoil the squad has found itself in since an extraordinary incident last year
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David Conn: The FA has some uncomfortable to questions to answer about the claims made in the Fifa ethics report
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Paul Wilson: Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne showed promise for England against Slovenia and learned that toughing it out can earn a flattering result
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Barney Ronay: Wayne Rooney, for all his career frustrations, showed again he is the man to deliver for England on the medium-sized occasion
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Owen Gibson: Sepp Blatter has become the master of survival on board Fifa’s bloated, warped and leaky ship
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Daniel Taylor: A contemporary of Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and the Neville brothers, Adrian Doherty had an extraordinary talent, but it was tragically short-lived
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The Celtic legend was back at the home of former glories but his Ireland team were beaten 1-0 after Shaun Maloney’s brilliant winner
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In today’s Fiver: Scotland v The Republic O’Ireland, long-term projects at Inter and the Africa Cup of Nations
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Manchester United are to reveal the first definitive figures on the financial cost of their missing out on the Champions League this season
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Champions League presenter’s £4.6m earnings prompt bemusement – though 2014 pay likely to be considerably less
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The Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger, criticises the role of the fifth official, saying that the Football Association should 'at least buy a seat for them and give them a good book'.
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This week's quiz covers snooker, horse racing, rugby union, football, tennis and Formula One – will you score a perfect 10?
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Barcelona’s Lionel Messi equalled the 71-goal record of Raúl. Here we chart the trajectory of their scoring rates, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo’s as he lurks just a goal behind
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Manchester City’s ambitious owner wants a greater return on his £1bn investment, starting with a quarter-final place in the Champions League
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After CSKA Moscow beats Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad stadium, Manuel Pellegrini and Leonid Slutsky react to the result
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Galatasaray have been charged by Uefa over crowd disturbances during their 4-1 defeat at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday
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Bayern Munich’s smooth passage into the Champions League knockout stage hit a speed bump when it emerged David Alaba could be out for the rest of the year
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Guardian writers: Liverpool might just be sorting themselves out, while one man achieved a remarkable feat only for Lionel Messi to nick the limelight
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Arsenal’s Per Mertesacker admits Arsenal failed to defend properly against Anderlecht and have only themselves to blame for letting 3-0 become 3-3
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Manuel Pellegrini admitted having no answers as to why Manchester City cannot perform in the Champions League following the 2-1 defeat at home to CSKA Moscow
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Islam Slimani scored an own-goal before finding the right net to round off Sporting Lisbon’s 4-2 win over Schalke in Group G
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Edinson Cavani helps PSG through to second round with winning goal against Apoel Nicosia while Porto eased past Athletic Bilbao
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The Manchester United defender stars as Pike and 90s indie songstress Shirley Manson in this week’s Photoshop efforts
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A dozen of our favourite images from around the grounds this weekend as the FA Cup first round proper got underway
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All the best images from the big match at Anfield, where Liverpool and Chelsea are battling it out
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All the best images from the Bernabéu where Real Madrid, who have won their last eleven games, entertain an out-of-form Liverpool
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The West Ham midfielder stars as Sam Allardyce and a man kicking his own head
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We round up our favourite pics from Saturday’s and Sunday’s matches in the top flight
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The best images from the Etihad Stadium as the two halves of Manchester meet for the first time this season
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The last eight Manchester derbies have seen City and United net 34 goals between them
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The QPR defender stars, somewhat inevitably, as an own goal machine and the Honey Monster
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A round-up of the best images from the top flight this weekend
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The best images from Old Trafford as Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United host José Mourinho’s league leaders Chelsea
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The best images from our man at Upton Park as West Ham stun Man City
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All the best images from Anfield where Liverpool entertain the reigning Champions Real Madrid
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The Southampton hot-shot stars as the latest recruit to Melchester Rovers, a hungry striker and a not-so-tiny dancer
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Our pick of the best images from around the top-flight grounds on Saturday and Sunday
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The most dramatic pictures from the abandoned match between Serbia and Albania in Belgrade, where a flag flown into the Partizan Stadium by a drone, sparked a mass brawl
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The Gallery: The former Manchester United midfielder stars as Rocky, Karl Marx, a wizard and various takes on a hard man
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The best pictures from Tallinn as England take on Estonia in Group E of the European Championship qualifiers
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Scotland's national football team train on Monday in preparation for their international friendly against England at Celtic Park
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Croatia manager Niko Kovac apologises for Croatian fans' behaviour during his team's Euro qualifier match against Italy on Sunday at Milan's San Siro stadium
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Chris Coleman says his team played courageously on Sunday at the King Baudouin stadium after Wales drew
with Belgium 0-0
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Jack Butland, Jonathan Bond and Marcus Bettinelli demonstrate their goal-stopping abilities during training
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Wales manager Chis Coleman says facing Belgium in a Euro 2016 qualifier will not be 'a walk in the park' for his team
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England manager Roy Hodgson says he is proud of Wayne Rooney's contribution to the team's 3-1 win against Slovenia in a Euro 2016 qualifier
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David Moyes, the new manager of La Liga team Real Sociedad, says joining the club is the right decision
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Fifa secretary general Jérôme Valcke says the Fifa World Cup bidding processes for Qatar and Russia were valid
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Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg says if it was up to him, convicted rapist Ched Evans would not return to football at Sheffield United
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Barcelona forward Luis Suárez says he is going to take extra care during matches to ensure his desire to win doesn't lead to rash actions
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England captain Wayne Rooney reflects on his life and career as a professional footballer
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TV presenter Charlie Webster explains her decision to quit as patron of Sheffield United following the club's decision to allow convicted rapist Ched Evans return for training
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The Socceroos have arrived in Osaka for next Tuesday's friendly against Japan.
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The German national team and football elite attend the premier of Die Mannschaft (The Team), a documentary about their World Cup victory in Brazil
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Join James Richardson, Barry Glendenning, James Horncastle and John Ashdown for a night of puns and punditry at Football Weekly: Live in London on Wednesday 3 December. Click here for tickets and more information about future Guardian Live events and how to become a member
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Alan Pardew says after Newcastle United's 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthornes that he is aiming for consistency
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Managers Mark Hughes and Mauricio Pochettino give their reactions after Tottenham Hotspur play Stoke City in the Premier League at White Hart Lane
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After Arsenal lose to Swansea City 2-1 at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday, managers Arsène Wenger and Gary Monk react to the result
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Louis van Gaal says he is pleased with Manchester United after they beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday
A-League tactics: Brisbane unlock Broich to leave Stubbins stumped