• 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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  Arsenal show they can still cut it in draw with Manchester City

  Arsenal 2 Manchester City 2 Arsenal proved their season still has signs of life after twice battling back to earn a 2-2 draw with their Premier League top-four rivals Manchester City....

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  Celtic win sixth Scottish Premiership title in a row

  A sensational Scott Sinclair hat-trick helped Celtic secure their sixth successive Premiership title in a commanding 5-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle. The league challenge started in Gorgie last August as...

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  Irish team bidding for a place at Blind Football Euros – here’s what you need to know

  An Irish team are attempting to secure a place at the 2017 IBSA Blind Football European Championships – and the qualifiers are on this week. It will be the first time...

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  O’Neill hits back at ‘master tactician of the blame game’ Koeman

  Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has launched a stinging rebuke to recent criticism from Everton boss Ronald Koeman. The Dutchman rounded on both O’Neill over the selection of Toffees midfielder...

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  Cork City stay six points clear with Munster derby win against Limerick

  Limerick 0 Cork City 3 Cork City romped to a three-goal win over Munster rivals Limerick in this provincial derby at the Market’s Field tonight, writes Noel Spillane. City led 2-0...

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  FIFA reveal proposed breakdown of slots for 48-team World Cup

  FIFA has announced its proposed allocation of places for the 48-team 2026 World Cup and revealed a six-nation play-off could be used to determine the last two spots. Football’s world governing...

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  Liverpool silent on claims club could face youth transfer ban over ‘tapping up’

  Liverpool are not commenting on claims they could face a transfer ban on academy players if they are found guilty of ‘tapping up’ a Stoke youngster. The case, which involves allegations...

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  Berahino: Failed drug test down to spiked drink

  Saido Berahino has claimed he failed a drugs test earlier this season because his drink was spiked in a nightclub. The Stoke striker missed a number of games for his then...

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  Family of deceased footballer call on PFA chief to resign

  Jeff Astle’s daughter and widow have called for Gordon Taylor to quit as chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association after accusing the union of letting down the late West Brom...

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  Magnusson’s first-half effort proves enough as Iceland edge Republic of Ireland

  Hordur Magnusson’s first-half free-kick was enough to hand Iceland a friendly victory over the Republic of Ireland as Martin O’Neill’s under-studies learned just how far they have to go. The Bristol...