November 17, 2016
Jurgen Klopp thinks Rooney is being judged too harshly
Klopp offers reminder that footballers are human beings as well as professional athletes.
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November 17, 2016
Gremio punished after coach’s daughter ‘invades’ pitch after semi-final win
Woman was invited on to the pitch by her father.
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November 17, 2016
Wayne Rooney apologises for “inappropriate” behaviour
England skipper, whose position is under scrutiny, admits his behaviour was found wanting.
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November 16, 2016
Fifa ethics committee bans another one for a year
Candidate for election to FIFA's ruling council has been banned from all football-related activities for a year.
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November 16, 2016
Bartomeu confident Messi will stay as Barcelona celebrate new kit deal
Barcelona president confident that Messi will remain at Camp Nou for the rest of his career.
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November 16, 2016
Liverpool fail in bid to avoid playing two matches within space of 48 hours
Traditional festive fixture pile-up hits Liverpool particularly hard this season.
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November 16, 2016
At last! England have some reasons to be cheerful
Brian Glanville, one of England's sternest critics, finally finds something to enthuse about in the 2-2 draw with Spain.
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November 16, 2016
Performances of the week – including Alexis Sanchez on fire, Leo Messi inspired and Gabriel Jesus in form
Looking back at the best international performances of the past week,including some stellar performances from Alexis Sanchez, Lionel Messi and Gabriel Jesus.
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November 16, 2016
Norway coach Per-Mathias Hogmo resigns
Just one win in qualifying campaign and Per-Mathias Hogmo has resigned.
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November 16, 2016
Messi leads Argentina boycott after Levazzi accused of drug taking
Players have had enough of trial by media and Messi says they will no longer talk.
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November 16, 2016
Southgate says he is ready to take on challenge of managing England
Interim England coach says he has shown he can handle "big occasions" as he makes his pitch for the job on a permanent basis.
