• 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

Soccer

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  Derry City captain Ryan McBride to be laid to rest today

  The funeral of Derry City football captain Ryan McBride will be held later. He was found dead at home in his bed on Sunday night aged 27. The cause of death...

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  Keane on Bale: ‘We look forward to the challenge of challenging ourselves against him’

  Roy Keane has admitted working out a plan to stop “brilliant” Wales dangerman Gareth Bale will be easier said than done. The Real Madrid star was the nation’s inspiration as they...

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  Roy Keane’s advice to schoolgirl footballer raises a smile

  Roy Keane raised a smile when he offered a schoolgirl footballer a little advice on her future career. Two youngsters were given the chance to question the Republic of Ireland’s assistant...

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  Premier League rumours: Is Wayne Rooney heading home?

  The latest gossip and rumours from the newspapers and online: The UK Independent reports that Manchester United striker WAYNE ROONEY is likely to make a return to Everton in the summer....

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  Man Utd paired with Anderlecht in Europa League quarter-finals

  Manchester United will play Belgian side Anderlecht in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Manager Jose Mourinho will be relieved that it will be a short trip for United this time...

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  Sean Maguire brace stretches Cork’s lead at the top

  Shamrock Rovers 1 Cork City 2 Hot shot Sean Maguire with his seventh and eighth goals of the season eased Cork City six points clear at the top of the Premier...

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  Footballer Adam Johnson loses child sex conviction appeal

  Former England midfielder Adam Johnson has lost a challenge against his conviction for sexual activity with a besotted 15-year-old fan. His application for permission to appeal was dismissed by three judges...

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  Man Utd struggle past Rostov to progress into quarter-finals

  Manchester United 1 Rostov 0 (Manchester United win 2-1 on aggregate) Manchester United toiled to victory against Rostov as Jose Mourinho’s men reached the Europa League quarter-finals, with Juan Mata’s moment...

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  Jose Mourinho laments United’s fixture list saying: ‘We have lots of enemies’

  Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho aimed an attack on the fixture schedulers after his side progressed to the quarter-finals of the Europa League with a 2-1 aggregate win over Rostov. United,...

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  Jurgen Klopp has no plan B for Burnley

  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists there is no special “plan B” in place to overcome Burnley despite struggling against similar teams this season. The Reds’ five league defeats have all come...