• West Ham suspend transfer director after he claims African players ’cause mayhem’
• Theo Walcott sees a great partnership ahead with Seamus Coleman at Everton
• Riyad Mahrez in a ‘very difficult situation’ with Leicester teammates after trying to force transfer
• Leigh Griffiths hits winner for Celtic against Partick Thistle
• Antonio Conte: This is already a good season
• Football rumours: More moves at Arsenal and changes expected in Manchester
• Alexis Sanchez’s move to Man United to be confirmed imminently
• ‘Embarrassment’ in Scotland over failed pursuit of Michael O’Neill
• Bottom-side Swansea stun high-flying Liverpool
• Tottenham lose ground in race for top-four place

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  Parish calls for unity as pressure mounts on Palace boss de Boer

  Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has urged everyone at the club to “stick together” despite the team’s poor start to the Premier League season and increasing speculation about the future of...

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  Fifa open disciplinary proceedings against Alli over England qualifier gesture

  IFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Dele Alli over his gesture during England’s World Cup qualifier against Slovakia. Alli gestured with his middle finger during the 2-1 victory at Wembley on...

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  Premier League clubs agree to change closing date of summer transfer window

  Premier League clubs agreed to close the summer transfer window on the day before the start of the 2018-19 season in a tense meeting yesterday. Needing a two-thirds majority, or 14...

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  Robbie Savage: ‘If you’re relying on Wes Hoolahan in Cardiff, you might go out’

  Robbie Savage is confused. Has been since Monday evening when he heard some bloke on Irish TV going on and on about Wes Hoolahan and how the Republic of Ireland would...

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  FAI prepared to offer Martin O’Neill new Ireland contract – reports

  Martin O’Neill could remain as the Republic of Ireland manager for another two years. The FAI are prepared to offer the Derryman and his assistant Roy Keane a new contract even...

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  Branislav Ivanovic: Shane Long and Jon Walters were a nightmare to mark

  Skipper Branislav Ivanovic saluted Serbia’s bravery after they survived a “nightmare” challenge in Dublin to edge their way to the brink of World Cup qualification. Aleksandar Kolarov’s goal secured a 1-0...

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  Ireland will be unseeded if they qualify for World Cup play-off

  FIFA have confirmed the seedings for the World Cup qualification play-offs will be based on world rankings. The Republic of Ireland are hoping to be among the eight best group runners...

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  Michael O’Neill: Teams will want to avoid Northern Ireland in World Cup play off

  Northern Ireland have all but confirmed they will have a play-off to get to the World Cup next summer and boss Michael O’Neill reckons nobody will want to meet his side...

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  Martin O’Neill will rely on Ciaran Clark to deal with fiery clubmate Mitrovic

  Martin O’Neill has insisted the Republic of Ireland will not attempt to light Aleksandar Mitrovic’s short fuse as they attempt to rekindle their World Cup bid against Serbia. The 22-year-old Newcastle...

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  Jonny Evans not expecting issues on return to West Brom following transfer saga

  Jonny Evans is anticipating no issues when he returns to West Brom next week following a transfer deadline day which left his admirers frustrated. Northern Ireland centre-back Evans, 29, was of...