December 17, 2016
People of the Year: Carlos Ruiz – from playing field to politics
Guatemala's world-record goalscorer now taking aim at politics.
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December 16, 2016
Mourinho could have injured someone during water bottle outburst, claims FA
In wake of recent misdemeanours, Manchester United manager is working hard to improve his disciplinary record.
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December 16, 2016
Niersbach, Former head of German FA loses appeal against ban from football
Investigation into Niersbach may throw light on to role played by former Concacaf president Jack Warner.
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December 15, 2016
Rehabilitated Mallky Mackay appointed Scotland’s Performance Director
Mackay has undergone diversity training and is deemed fit to take on the development role for the SFA.
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December 15, 2016
American owners of Premier League clubs in it for the money, says Ancelotti
Bayern Munich coach contrasts attitude at Arsenal and Manchester United with more demanding clubs he has coached at.
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December 15, 2016
Opposition to 48-team World Cup grows as European clubs say forget about money, focus on the sport
Leading European clubs have voiced their opposition to Gianni Infantino's proposed 48-team World Cup.
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December 14, 2016
Oscar move to China 90% certain to go through
Chelsea's out-of-favour Brazilian midfielder confirms that a deal is likely.
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December 14, 2016
History made as referee uses video replay system to award penalty
Referee Viktor Kassai becomes the first official to award a penalty based on video replay.
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December 14, 2016
Koeman mocks Wenger after Everton defeat Arsenal
Wenger unhappy with referee for awarding a corner rather than goal kick.
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December 13, 2016
London Met investigating 32 clubs and 106 allegations in child abuse scandal
Four Premier League clubs among those under scrutiny in ongoing scandal.
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December 13, 2016
Pep Guardiola asks for more time as he seeks to end Man City slump
Short-term thinking in football means that Guardiola is already under some pressure at Manchester City.
