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'Not fair to fans' - how VAR denied Burnley one of greatest comebacks

'Not fair to fans' - how VAR denied Burnley one of greatest comebacks

Burnley were set to complete one of the greatest Premier League comebacks - until VAR intervened. BBC Sport takes a look at whether the decisions were correct.

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Free-scoring Semenyo takes burden off Haaland

Free-scoring Semenyo takes burden off Haaland

Manchester City have often been accused of being too reliant on Erling Haaland this season. There are signs that could be changing.

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Arsenal set to celebrate St Totteringham's Day earlier than ever

Arsenal set to celebrate St Totteringham's Day earlier than ever

The day it becomes impossible for Spurs to finish above Arsenal in the Premier League, St Totteringham's Day is set to arrive earlier than ever.

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Carrick not interested in personal Glasner duel

Carrick not interested in personal Glasner duel

Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick comes up against one of the major contenders for the permanent job when Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace go to Old Trafford on Sunday.

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New set-piece kings Liverpool can still achieve 'something beautiful'

New set-piece kings Liverpool can still achieve 'something beautiful'

Liverpool boosted their Champions League hopes with a 5-2 win against West Ham, helped by three goals from set-pieces in the first half.

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How do Lionesses solve full-back succession problem?

How do Lionesses solve full-back succession problem?

Will the Lionesses find a solution for their full-back problem in time for the 2027 Women's World Cup?

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'Best save I've ever seen' - how good was Pickford's stop?

'Best save I've ever seen' - how good was Pickford's stop?

Where does Jordan Pickford's flying save to deny Sandro Tonali rank among the best-ever stops?

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Kerr scores first international goal in 28 months in Australia win

Kerr scores first international goal in 28 months in Australia win

Sam Kerr scores her first international goal in 28 months as Australia open their Asian Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over the Philippines in Perth.

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'Not the sign of a top team' - Newcastle take huge step backwards

'Not the sign of a top team' - Newcastle take huge step backwards

Newcastle are languishing in 12th place in the Premier League for a reason - they have conceded 23 goals since they last kept a clean sheet in any competition.

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Boos heard during Ramadan pause at Elland Road

Boos heard during Ramadan pause at Elland Road

Boos are heard during a brief break in play to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast during Saturday's match between Leeds United and Manchester City.

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Liverpool score five in dominant win over West Ham

Liverpool score five in dominant win over West Ham

Liverpool put five past West Ham United in a dominant performance that moves them up to fifth in the Premier League table.

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Pickford and Barry heroics earn Everton late win at Newcastle

Pickford and Barry heroics earn Everton late win at Newcastle

Thierno Barry responds to Newcastle's late equaliser with a goal of his own to see Everton beat Newcastle 3-2.

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Semenyo makes the difference as Man City beat Leeds

Semenyo makes the difference as Man City beat Leeds

Antoine Semenyo's goal for Man City moments before half-time is enough to beat Leeds United and close in on leaders Arsenal in the Premier League.

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Burnley fight back from 3-0 down before Brentford winner

Burnley fight back from 3-0 down before Brentford winner

Brentford hold on as Burnley have their three-goal comeback against squashed by Mikel Damsgaard's injury-time winner, with Ashley Barnes' last gasp equaliser ruled out.

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Evanilson goal extends Bournemouth unbeaten run

Evanilson goal extends Bournemouth unbeaten run

Bournemouth's unbeaten run extends to eight Premier League games after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Sunderland.

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Rashford agrees Barcelona deal - Sunday's gossip

Rashford agrees Barcelona deal - Sunday's gossip

Barcelona's on-loan Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford agrees a deal with the Spanish club, Aston Villa are keen on Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, Real Madrid want Manchester City's Rodri, plus more.

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Fishlock ambassadorial role 'important for visibility'

Fishlock ambassadorial role 'important for visibility'

Jess Fishlock, generally regarded as Wales' greatest ever female footballer, says she felt compelled to become an ambassador for the 2027 EuroGames in Cardiff due to the "political climate right now" for LGBTQ+ people.

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Sir Alex, 'unbelievable' Braga & Tynecastle keep Hearts on course

Sir Alex, 'unbelievable' Braga & Tynecastle keep Hearts on course

With Sir Alex Ferguson a VIP guest, a tireless forward and a raucous support, Hearts take another giant stride towards a momentous title.

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'Manager of season contender' Andrews has Brentford dreaming of Europe

'Manager of season contender' Andrews has Brentford dreaming of Europe

That Brentford are seventh in the Premier League is credit to Keith Andrews, who - it is easy to forget - is in his debut season as a manager.

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'Rules are there to be broken': The women's team who defied football ban

'Rules are there to be broken': The women's team who defied football ban

The Manchester-formed team, known as The Corinthians, were determined to play the game they loved.

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'Out of absolutely nothing' - Lamine Yamal's solo stunner

'Out of absolutely nothing' - Lamine Yamal's solo stunner

Lamine Yamal goes on a brilliant solo run before curling an effort into the far corner to score his second goal, en route to his first career hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Villarreal in La Liga.

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'Handball rule is a mess' - Shearer unimpressed by Burnley VAR decision

'Handball rule is a mess' - Shearer unimpressed by Burnley VAR decision

'Handball rule is a mess' - Alan Shearer unimpressed by Burnley VAR decision.

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Kane scores twice as Bayern come from behind to beat Dortmund

Kane scores twice as Bayern come from behind to beat Dortmund

Harry Kane scores two second-half goals as Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling match and move 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

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'World-class save' - how Pickford and Everton thwarted Newcastle

'World-class save' - how Pickford and Everton thwarted Newcastle

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams react to Jordan Pickford's "remarkable" injury-time save against Newcastle.

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Guardiola lauds 'complete' Man City performance at Leeds

Guardiola lauds 'complete' Man City performance at Leeds

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side's win tonight was an important one in closing the gap with Arsenal, and growing the gap for Champions League qualification.

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How one of Europe's best defences has Motherwell in title mix

How one of Europe's best defences has Motherwell in title mix

BBC Scotland examines Motherwell's incredible defensive record as they move into the Scottish Premiership title mix.

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Impossible to ignore Millwall - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways

Impossible to ignore Millwall - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways

Final Score EFL pundit Aaron McLean reflects on the highs and lows after Saturday's action.

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Lamine Yamal's first hat-trick as Barcelona hit four

Lamine Yamal's first hat-trick as Barcelona hit four

Lamine Yamal puts on a show, scoring the first hat-trick of his career, as Barcelona soundly defeat Villarreal 4-1 to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points.

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How Guehi and Dias partnership shone against Leeds

How Guehi and Dias partnership shone against Leeds

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams look at Marc Guehi's impressive partnership with Ruben Dias in Manchester City's 1-0 win at Leeds.

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Pickford save 'out of this world' - Moyes

Pickford save 'out of this world' - Moyes

Everton manager David Moyes praises the late-game heroics of Jordan Pickford, who made a stunning save to deny Sandro Tonali in Everton's 3-2 win over Newcastle United.

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'It's not a good look' - Howe calls for accountability

'It's not a good look' - Howe calls for accountability

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says his side must take collective accountability for their errors against Everton and their defensive track record over the past few weeks.

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'Too much drama for my liking' - Andrews on seven-goal thriller

'Too much drama for my liking' - Andrews on seven-goal thriller

Brentford manager Keith Andrews is pleased with his side's "grit and character" as they hold out against Burnley in a dramatic 4-3 win.

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The moment I told my mum I wanted to stop football - and how life changed

The moment I told my mum I wanted to stop football - and how life changed

England captain Leah Williamson tells presenter Kelly Somers about her journey in football - and life away from the game.

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'Celtic and Rangers face double jeopardy in derby like no other'

'Celtic and Rangers face double jeopardy in derby like no other'

BBC Scotland chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene going into a compelling Old Firm spectacle on Sunday.

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More VAR challenge trials expected during two-year review

More VAR challenge trials expected during two-year review

Pierluigi Collina says there will be further trials of a challenge system as part of a two-year review of VAR.

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Branthwaite to give 'best shot' at making World Cup squad

Branthwaite to give 'best shot' at making World Cup squad

Branthwaite to give 'best shot' at making World Cup squad

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'He cares so much about this team' - Damsgaard on Andrews

'He cares so much about this team' - Damsgaard on Andrews

Brentford midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard praises manager Keith Andrews after the Bees beat Burnley in a thriller at Turf Moor.

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'Everybody knew what they were part of' - Williamson on Euro 2022

'Everybody knew what they were part of' - Williamson on Euro 2022

Leah Williamson speaks to Kelly Somers on The Football Interview.

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Augsburg mark landmark game with win over Cologne

Augsburg mark landmark game with win over Cologne

Watch Bundesliga highlights, as hostAugsburg celebrate their 500th game in the competition with a win over Cologne, thanks to a well-taken goal by Rodrigo Ribeiro.

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Wolves beat Villa to surpass lowest-ever points record

Wolves beat Villa to surpass lowest-ever points record

Watch highlights as Wolves dent Aston Villa's Champions League qualification hopes with a 2-0 home win, ensuring they better the worst Premier League points tally set by Derby County.

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West Ham must sell players in summer after £104m loss

West Ham must sell players in summer after £104m loss

West Ham will need to sell players this summer even if they avoid relegation from the Premier League, after revealing a ?104.2m loss for the last financial year.

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Wider VAR scope and more countdowns to tackle time-wasting at World Cup

Wider VAR scope and more countdowns to tackle time-wasting at World Cup

Corners and second yellow cards are added to the scope of the video assistant referee for this summer's World Cup.

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Derby points record was 'hanging over our heads' - Edwards

Derby points record was 'hanging over our heads' - Edwards

Wolves head coach Rob Edwards says the prospect of ending the season with fewer points than record-holders Derby County was "hanging over their heads", and believes his side will have more confidence going forward after their 2-0 win over local rivals Aston Villa.

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'Laser-focused' - is lack of European football helping Man United?

'Laser-focused' - is lack of European football helping Man United?

Manchester United caretaker head coach Michael Carrick says "it's a relief" his side aren't in any European competitions this season, which has allowed them to focus solely on the Premier League with the club unbeaten in six matches in all competitions.

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Emery preaches positivity after loss to bottom side Wolves

Emery preaches positivity after loss to bottom side Wolves

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reflects on his side's performance against Wolves and says "now is the time to be together" in the Premier League top-four race after their 2-0 defeat at Molineux.

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'He's a tough guy' - Rosenior supports Fofana after online racist abuse

'He's a tough guy' - Rosenior supports Fofana after online racist abuse

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has urged his squad to ignore comments on social media after defender Wesley Fofana was subject to racist abuse following Chelsea's 1-1 draw against Burnley in the Premier League.

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Nuno helps me improve every day - Summerville

Nuno helps me improve every day - Summerville

West Ham's Crysencio Summerville shares how manager Nuno Espirito Santo has been helping him improve this season.

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Newcastle can 'raise game' in Champions League last 16

Newcastle can 'raise game' in Champions League last 16

Eddie Howe says Newcastle can "raise their game" and "compete with anybody" after they swept aside Qarabag in the Champions League knockout play-offs to set up a last-16 tie against Barcelona or Chelsea.

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So much for three-year plan - what is the secret to manager longevity?

So much for three-year plan - what is the secret to manager longevity?

In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why it is so hard for football managers to keep their jobs in the modern game.

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Emery's title 'dream' over - but will Villa salvage top-five hopes?

Emery's title 'dream' over - but will Villa salvage top-five hopes?

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery concedes his Premier League title "dreams" are over, but will the club salvage their Champions League hopes?

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Sutton's predictions v Oli Fox of Good Neighbours

Sutton's predictions v Oli Fox of Good Neighbours

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Oli Fox from indie band Good Neighbours, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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How have Chelsea made biggest loss in English football history?

How have Chelsea made biggest loss in English football history?

Chelsea recorded a pre-tax loss of ?355m for 2024-25 - the highest loss ever made by an English football club - according to financial figures released by Uefa. How did it happen?

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From Hearts failure to Estoril excitement - the 'most Portuguese Scot there is'

From Hearts failure to Estoril excitement - the 'most Portuguese Scot there is'

After a forgettable seven months in charge at Hearts in 2017, Scottish manager Ian Cathro is rebuilding his reputation at Estoril.

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Is England on course for fifth Champions League spot?

Is England on course for fifth Champions League spot?

Could the Premier League get an extra place in the Champions League again? This is how it looks at the end of the league phase.

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All February's done deals, including deadline day, in one place

All February's done deals, including deadline day, in one place

Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

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The making of Charli XCX's fourth album, during the 2020 lockdown

The making of Charli XCX's fourth album, during the 2020 lockdown

Documentary chronicling the making of Charli XCX's fourth album, How I'm Feeling Now.

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What is St Totteringham's Day and when could it happen?

What is St Totteringham's Day and when could it happen?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what St Totteringham's Day is and what its origins are

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VAR vs TMO – what are the key differences?

VAR vs TMO – what are the key differences?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the key differences between football's video assistant referees and rugby union's use of television match officials.

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Who has the most Premier League appearances?

Who has the most Premier League appearances?

Our Ask Me Anything Team look at which players have the highest total Premier League appearances.

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Where do iconic football moves originate from?

Where do iconic football moves originate from?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain where the names of iconic football moves come from.

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Why is there a four-week break in the WSL?

Why is there a four-week break in the WSL?

BBC Sport takes a look at why there is a second hiatus in the Women's Super League so soon after the winter break.

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Why are some football shin pads so small?

Why are some football shin pads so small?

Our Ask Me Anything team explore why some football shin pads are so small, and what the laws are around wearing them.

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How does the Nations League work and when is the draw?

How does the Nations League work and when is the draw?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the Uefa Nations League works ahead of the draw for the 2026-27 competition

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Old Firm build-up dominates Sunday's gossip

Old Firm build-up dominates Sunday's gossip

Old Firm build-up dominates Sunday's Scottish football gossip.

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Statue of Celtic legend Tommy Gemmell unveiled

Statue of Celtic legend Tommy Gemmell unveiled

Gemmell scored in the side's 1967 European Cup win and won 15 major honours with the club.

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Watch: Sportscene - Saturday's Premiership highlights

Watch: Sportscene - Saturday's Premiership highlights

Featuring Falkirk v Kilmarnock, Hearts v Aberdeen and Livingston v St Mirren.

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Watch live Bundesliga games on Friday nights on the BBC

Watch live Bundesliga games on Friday nights on the BBC

BBC Sport has broadcasting rights for Bundesliga matches for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.

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Barcelona sign Norwich prospect Tavares

Barcelona sign Norwich prospect Tavares

Spanish giants Barcelona have signed 16-year-old Norwich City academy prospect Ajay Tavares, who has played for England age-group teams.

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Loftus-Cheek out for around eight weeks with broken jaw

Loftus-Cheek out for around eight weeks with broken jaw

England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be out for around eight weeks after having surgery on a broken jaw, AC Milan say.

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Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse

Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague details how Vincius Jr has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination.

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'Breath of fresh air' Lindsay backed for NI job

'Breath of fresh air' Lindsay backed for NI job

Northern Ireland midfielder Nadene Caldwell backs Kris Lindsay to take the manager's job permanently after impressing players in camp before their opening two World Cup qualifiers

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Wales 'grateful' to have Fishlock on board

Wales 'grateful' to have Fishlock on board

Carrie Jones says Wales' players are grateful to have Jess Fishlock in the dressing room as they head into their Women's World Cup qualifying campaign.

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Frank's downfall: Inside his struggle to get players and fans onboard

Frank's downfall: Inside his struggle to get players and fans onboard

Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure.

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Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse?

Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse?

BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe.

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The great number nine decline - where have England's strikers gone?

The great number nine decline - where have England's strikers gone?

BBC Sport takes an in-depth look at why England lack centre-forward options behind Harry Kane - a far cry from when the likes of Les Ferdinand only won 17 caps.

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Captain, player, manager, Mister, number one - Davids at Barnet

Captain, player, manager, Mister, number one - Davids at Barnet

BBC Sport remembers Edgar Davids' 15 months as Barnet player-manager in League Two and the Conference.

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From farming village to Liverpool icon - the Salah story

From farming village to Liverpool icon - the Salah story

BBC Sport visits Egypt to discover what Mohamed Salah means to the people of the football-mad country, and how a small boy from humble beginnings became a national icon.

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Napoli 'smell blood' & target Premier League's discarded stars

Napoli 'smell blood' & target Premier League's discarded stars

After Scott McTominay was a hit, Napoli went back to the Premier League for Kevin de Bruyne, could more players follow them to Serie A?

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When River Plate icon Diaz took over fourth-tier Oxford

When River Plate icon Diaz took over fourth-tier Oxford

Twenty years on from Ramon Diaz's surprising appointment at Oxford United, BBC Sport looks at what happened and how it went.

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