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Growing numbers of former top-flight footballers are prolonging their playing days down the pyramid. Two of them explain why ...

The plan for more games between bigger is dull and loses context while making a few people rich ...

The game either lacks a big drugs problem or isn't catching cheats - and has long struggled to bring prosecutions ...

Australia defeat New Zealand by 65 runs (DLS) to take a 1-0 lead in the series after star all-rounder blasts unbeaten 105 in Wellington ...

The Australian said his accent leads to 'dismissive' coverage, pointing out that Unai Emery and Nuno Espírito Santo have endured similar treatment ...

On his fifth anniversary as Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta said he set out to change the culture when he took over, in order to win trophies ...

Sean Dyche received the Friedkin Group's backing in his first meeting with Everton's new owners but must deliver an improved second half of the season ...

Pep Guardiola has stated he will not consider dropping Erling Haaland and adopting a false No 9 as Manchester City attempt to turn their form around against Aston Villa ...

Two late goals gave Luton a 2-1 win over Derby, lifting them above the visitors to 14th in the Championship ...

Harry Kane returned from injury as Bayern Munich hammered fourth-placed Leipzig 5-1 while Milan won 1-0 at Verona ...