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Should hat-trick hero Selby get same tribute as the Foxes?

Leicester's footballers had a mural to mark their Premier League title win - now the city's mayor wants one for world snooker champion Mark Selby.

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Goals from the PFA Scotland nominees

BBC Scotland's Liam McLeod looks at each of the nominees for the PFA Scotland Premiership player of the year award.

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Red Sox apologise for racist abuse of Orioles' Jones

The Boston Red Sox apologise to Adam Jones after the Baltimore Orioles outfielder was racially abused by fans at Fenway Park.

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Millennium Estoril Open: Kyle Edmund loses to qualifier Joao Domingues

British number two Kyle Edmund is out of the Millennium Estoril Open after losing to qualifier Joao Domingues.

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FAI pays respects to Tommy Heffernan RIP

Tommy served football in a number of roles throughout the years and was chairman of the Dublin & District Schoolboys League (DDSL) from 2004 to 2012 and latterly served as Wicklow League Treasurer and Fixtures Secretary.

A native of Sallynoggin, Tommy was involved with St Joseph’s Boys FC in recent times. He also managed Pearse Rovers in the 1970s when one of his players was former international Paul McGrath.

As a manager he led the DDSL to Kennedy Cup success in 1985. He later represented the DDSL on the SFAI executive committee and Leinster Football Association.

“It is with great sadness that I learned of Tommy’s passing last night,” said FAI Chief Executive Officer John Delaney.

“Tommy was a real football man who was involved in the game across so many levels and truly dedicated his life to the game. Our thoughts are with his family at this time and we will honour his contribution to football at the Uruguay international in June.”

Tommy is sadly missed by wife Margaret, children Sharon, Carol, Clare and Stephen, grandchildren Eva, Lea and Sean, sisters Elaine, Brid and May, extended family and friends.

Funeral arrangements:

Reposing at his home on Wednesday evening from 4pm with a gathering of family and friends for 7pm prayer service (all welcome). Removal on Thursday morning to Our Lady of Victories Church, Sallynoggin arriving at 9.50am. Funeral immediately after 10am Requiem Mass to Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Blackrock Hospice (donation box at rear of church).

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REPORT: Ireland 0-5 England - WU17s lose opener

Dave Bell’s side suffered a 5-0 defeat as goals from Poppy Pattinson, Bethany May O’Donnell, Jessica Ngunga, Lauren Hemp and Nicole Douglas sealed a convincing win for a strong England side.

Ireland were made to rue the missed chances they had in the game, none better than 20 seconds into the match when Alannah McEvoy broke free after a defensive error but her shot was well saved by Hannah Hampton.

After Ireland went behind in the ninth minute, they continued to create chances as Isibeal Atkinson hit the cross-bar from 25 yards out, which had Hampton beaten.

Just after the half-hour, Ireland should have drawn level once again as a right-sided corner found Carla McManus free in the area but she could only direct her header a yard wide of the target.

A quick-fire double had England 3-0 up at the break and they pressed home their advantage in the second-half with Hemp’s back-post finish making it 4-0 just after half-time.

Ireland struggled to create chances in the second period as Douglas’ neat finish rounded off the scoring in the 64th minute.

WU17s Head Coach Dave Bell said: “We’re really disappointed. The goals were really poor goals to concede from our perspective and I know we can do better than that.

“We should have gone ahead in the first-half and most definitely should have gone in at half-time level, but we’ve given them to soft goals right at the end of the first-half and the game is out of reach.

“To be fair, England dominated in the second-half but we had plenty of chances in the first-half and matched them up in many areas. We’ve got to look at why we conceded those goals ahead of the Norway game.

“The girls are obviously down at the moment after a defeat like that but they’ve shown an excellent mentality before and they’ve got to pick themselves back up to go again. Just because we lost the first game doesn’t mean we’re out of the competition by any means.”

Republic of Ireland WU17 Squad

Goalkeepers: Erica Turner (UCD Waves), Rachael Kelly (Shelbourne LFC)

Defenders: Isibeal Atkinson (Enniskerry), Doireann Fahey (Peamount United), Sadhbh Doyle (Galway WFC), Eabha O'Mahony (Lakewood), Roisin McGovern (Enniskerry), Lauryn Grier (Kentstown Rovers)

Midfielders: Tyler Toland (Maiden City), Megan Mackey (Chelsea LFC), Tiegan Ruddy (Shelbourne LFC), Aisling Spillane (Peamount United), Orla Casey (Evergreen), Jessica Ziu (Shelbourne LFC), Phoebe Warner (West Bromwich Albion)

Forwards: Alannah McEvoy (Enniskerry), Carla McManus (Peamount United), Heather Payne (Peamount United)

Republic of Ireland WU17s tournament fixture schedule

2 May, 2017: Republic of Ireland 0-5 England, KO 11.00, Na Litavce, Pribram (CZE)

5 May, 2017: Republic of Ireland v Norway, KO 11.00, Doosan Arena, Plzen (CZE)

8 May 2017 - Netherlands v Republic of Ireland, KO 14.00, Domazlice Stadium, Domazlice (CZE)

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Villa's Kodjia could miss start of 2017-18 with broken ankle

Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia could miss the start of next season after breaking his ankle in the loss at Blackburn.

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Celta vs Manchester United

Celta Vigo probably should have had a bit easier quarter-finals stage game against Genk, but the team still managed to progress further after getting a 2:1 victory in front of own fans and a scare in the second game which ended with a 1:1 score.

Second game was much more defensive minded one, with neither of the teams risking a lot and creating a lot of chances, as the Spaniards took the lead in 63rd minute via Sisto, while Trossard leveled up just four minutes later, without further change in the scoreline. Celta has lost last three matches in LaLiga (to Betis and Bilbao at home and away to Sevilla), as the team obviously lost their competitive motive and wanted to stay fresh for this clash.

The Spaniards should be playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, using Guidetti as central striker, but also with Sisto, Wass and Aspas as offensive midfielders. Forward Giuseppe Rossi (18/4) misses this one due knee injury, while questionable with fitness issues remain goalkeeper Ruben Blanco (11/0) and left back Carles Planas (10/0).

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Manchester United, on the other side, also probably expected much easier returning leg in the quarter-finals stage, as the team came from a 1:1 draw in the first match against Anderlecht, but failed to be more productive and effective, also ending the ninety minutes with a 1:1 draw.

Mkhitaryan scored the opening goal in tenth minute, but the team from Belgium leveled up in 32nd via Hanni. Players of United remained a bit better till the end of the ninety minutes in quite an open game, but only managed to convert the domination in 107th minute when Rashford scored the winning goal. As for Premier League, they come from two draws, against Manchester City and Swansea, as the side remains a point below Champions League placed local rivals.

Visitors from England will probably be playing in some version of 4-3-3 formation, using Mata, Martial and Rashford most likely as forwards. Their manager Jose Mourinho may not have any real central defenders for this one, after Eric Bailly limped off in their draw game against Swansea and remains doubtful for this one. Other defenders, Marcos Rojo (21/1), Phil Jones (14/0) and Chris Smalling (15/1) are injured. Same as left back Luke Shaw (11/0), right back Timothy Fosu-Mensah (3/0) and striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic (28/17). Juan Mata remains with less of fitness, but might be used here. Paul Pogba’s performance is questionable,also.

Celta Vigo lost some matches in LaLiga, but all in order to prepare better and be more fresh for this one. Manchester United comes with problems in the defense, but surely with tactics to pull out a positive result. I’m sure that the Spaniards will try to attack here and make an open game, since they know that they have much better chances here with the opponent coming without few important players and in front of own fans. Goals look like granted to me and I won’t be hesitating to take a bit more risky approach here.

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Misfiring Colombia grateful to midfield marksmen

Former Colombia forward Juan Pablo Angel talks FIFA.com through Los Cafeteros' surprising goal-drought during their ongoing Russia 2018 campaign.

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Former Colombia forward Juan Pablo Angel talks FIFA.com through Los Cafeteros' surprising goal-drought during their ongoing Russia 2018 campaign.

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Four Players Who Could Decide Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid

The old foes meet again for the fourth successive season in the Champions League and no doubt that the fondness between them would have grown as high as Steven Gerard’s league title. There have been one winner in this tie, at least in the Champions League, where Real Madrid have been the Adele in Atletico Madrid’s heart break. Diego Simeone and his goons will tell you the “past is past” but it is almost inconceivable that they wouldn’t have revenge on their minds, given the circumstances in which they lost each of their last three Champions League ties against Real Madrid. Revenge or redemption, Atletico Madrid is not escaping the ghost of the past, but this is not to suggest the emotion is not as high in the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid are also presented with an opportunity to win a double, something more rare than Indian films without dance scenes. The match is usually decided by small margins and here are four players who could decide those margins.

Antoine Greizmann

Like the many difficulties plus size people encounter in boarding Danfo buses in Lagos, Real Madrid’s defense experience a lot more in picking up the runs of Antoine Griezmann. Slick like baby’s oil, the Frenchman evades Real Madrid’s defense so well even Kemen would be envious. At the Bernabeu is where Griezmann saves his best, with all of his goals (3) for Atletico in the Madrid derby coming at the home ground of their eternal rivals. Though Griezmann’s goal record against Real Madrid would hardly break a mosquitoes’ leg, Atletico would do well to get the ball to him because in each occasion he has scored against Real, Atletico didn’t end up on the losing side.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Would there even be a list without Cristiano Ronaldo? More often than not he decides this stage of the competition. He has scored more goals (10) in the semi final, quarter final (18) and the entire knockout stage (49) than any other player in the history of the Champions League. His influence on the overall game of Real Madrid has dwindled in the last few years largely due to age and partly to formation and the obvious fact that he would struggle to dribble past a PCHN pole now which makes him deadly inside the box and pedestrian on outside it. But despite this, his significance to the team hasn’t dropped and he is still the man Real Madrid look towards to get those goals that has come as many times as the entire history of Atletico Madrid. Yes!, you heard it right- Cristiano Ronaldo (100 goals) as scored as many goals as the entire history of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

Marcelo

Marcelo is arguably the best left back in the world but his significance to Real Madrid isn’t defending rather it is attacking. In a game against Atletico Madrid where spaces are few and far between, Marcelo five aside skills are relied upon to create openings and gaps for the forwards to exploit. With more assists (11) than any other defender in the top five leagues in Europe, the Brazilian probes the left wing with more conviction than the EFCC.

Oblak

If Atletico Madrid are going to survive tonight, they will need a brilliant game from Jan Oblak. It would be covering a hand with foam and sticking it into the jaw of a lion if Atletico thinks their defense would be enough to stop Real’s attack. Real Madrid have scored in each of their last 57 matches in all competitions and even more astounding is the number of shots goalkeepers face against them. Manuel Neuer made a total of 18 saves in both legs of the quarter final, the highest he has faced in his Bayern career, Ter Stegen made 12 saves in the El Clasico, which was double of what Keylor Navas saved. Jan Oblak rarely makes error in goal and his performance could easily be what will swing this tie.

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D’Banj had not released Tongolo, a Dollar exchanged for N135 and other happenings since the last time Arsenal won the Premier League

We can bet some Arsenal fans have never seen live images of their club celebrate a league title, the only times they have been able to watch Arsenal lift a league title is when Premier League classics is showing on television. Rubbing salt on injury, North London rivals – Tottenham will finish above Arsenal for the first time in 22 years this season, the first time many Arsenal fans will be seeing this happen. Many Arsenal fans have written UME (the one they call UTME now) like five times, went to the university, had extra year, graduated went for NYSC, got married, given birth and are on the verge of having grand-children since the last time Arsenal won the Premier league. We examine some of the things that has happened in that time.

D’Banj started his musical career, sang Run down and then later ‘ran down’

You all remember D’banj tell them the koko, I say make you tell them the koko… The last time Arsenal won the league, we did not even know who D’Banj was, he was still hustling on the streets of London with Don Jazzy. Since then, he has dropped hit-tracks – Tongolo, Why me?, Scapegoat etc., left Mo’Hits and then returned to singing nursery rhymes, who knows ‘ewa na beans o..e…’

Movies like ‘aki na ukwa’ and ‘Usuofia in London’ were in vogue

Nowadays, movies like The Wedding Party, 76, Phone Swap, 30 days in Atlanta etc are enjoying rave review. The last time Arsenal won the league, those sort of movies were the dream. The movies in vogue were ‘Aki na Ukwa’ – that brought Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze to limelight, Usuofia in London was also reigning. Since then, the ‘boys’ – Aki and Pawpaw have grown in status and horizontal ‘stature’.

NFA was still begging Obafemi Martins to play for Nigeria

Obafemi Martins was yet to make his debut for Nigeria when Arsenal last won the Premier league. Since then, Martins has played for the Super Eagles after years of turning down invitations and all but retire. He was at Inter Milan at the time, he has since played for Newcastle, Wolfsburg, Rubin Kazhan, Birmingham City, Levante, Seattle Sounders and presently at Shanghai Shenhua. He has gone from being a youngster to a veteran in that time.

The Dollar still exchanged for between N132 and N136

The Naira still exchanged officially for between 132 and 136 dollars the last time Arsenal fans celebrated a league title, in that time the exchange rate has risen and a dollar now goes for around N305 officially. A liter of fuel was sold for N42 but now goes for N145. Five Naira could still buy some things then but it is now as useless as the ‘P’ in Psychology.

Nokia 3310 was still in vogue

If you had Nokia 3310 or Motorola T10 then, you were a big boy. You were probably the guy all the girls on your street and in your class wanted to mingle with. There was even no Facebook and Twitter that time, meaning there was no social media for Arsenal fans to discuss about winning the league title.

Our thoughts are with Arsenal fans all over the World. Better days ahead.

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Dembele up for PFA Scotland player and young player awards

Striker Moussa Dembele is up for the PFA Scotland player and young player awards as Celtic dominate both shortlists.

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Chris Martin can play in the play-offs

Chris Martin could play in Fulham's play-off campaign

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Paula Radcliffe criticises European Athletics' plans to wipe world and European records

Paula Radcliffe criticises proposals by European Athletics to rewrite world and European records from before 2005.

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Will Your N.F.L. Team Get Better or Worse? You Can Bet on It.

In an example of regression toward the mean, a casino projects that 2016’s top seven N.F.L. teams will all win fewer games next season while the nine worst teams all win more.

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Paralympic swimming champion Rodgers retires

British Paralympic swimming champion Susie Rodgers announces her retirement after a six-year international career.

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Chairman sorry for 'seriously damaging' Port Vale as he resigns

Norman Smurthwaite stands down as chairman of Port Vale with immediate effect, saying he has "seriously damaged" the club.

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Arsenal legend lays into Ozil, says he is trying to sulk his way to a move

Arsenal’s chief-scapegoat, Mesut Ozil has come in for another round of criticisms from the Gunners former defender – Martin Keown. Keown says Ozil is not doing anything to justify his pay. He said the German playmaker was just jogging around the pitch in the team’s defeat against Tottenham Hotspur, implying that Arsenal played with ten footballers and one jogging spectator against their North London rivals.

“Arsenal are simply carrying Mesut Ozil and they cannot afford to do so. It is very clear that he is not giving everything to the cause” Keown said

“It looks as if Ozil has given up on his team-mates. I don’t know whether he is trying to sulk his way to a move.”

“Who does he think he is kidding with his performances? He is supposed to be Arsenal’s most influential player, their playmaker. Against Tottenham he was just jogging around the pitch.’

According to the former Arsenal centre-back, Ozil is not giving his all to Arsenal.

“Arsenal are simply carrying Mesut Ozil and they cannot afford to do so. It is very clear that he is not giving everything to the cause.”
“It looks as if Ozil has given up on his team-mates. I don’t know whether he is trying to sulk his way to a move.
Who does he think he is kidding with his performances? He is supposed to be Arsenal’s most influential player, their playmaker. Against Tottenham he was just jogging around the pitch.”

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Ajax vs Lyon

Ajax had a good advantage from the first leg at home against Schalke celebrating 2:0 victory, however got into problems on the road in Germany two weeks ago, as the team looked well in the first halftime, but paid the price of low determination and concentration at the start of the second.

Players of Schalke took the 2:0 lead quite quickly in repetition, scoring goals via Goretzka in 53rd and Burgstaller three minutes later. Things became even more difficult since 80th minute when defender Veltman got red carded, with the Germans scoring third during extra-time via Caligiuri, however, the Dutch side responded well and had great spirit later on, scoring twice – via Viergever and Younes to progress further. As for Eredivisie, Ajax suffered narrow defeat away to PSV, meaning that their title chances are now almost over and this remains only competition in which they can bring some joy to their fans.

Ajax should be playing in some version of 4-3-3 formation, with Younes, Traore and Dolberg as forwards. Forward Traore had some problems with groin injury, but should be ready for this one. Right back Joel Veltman (29/0) is suspended, same as central defender and sometimes left defender Nick Viergever (28/2).

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Lyon, on the other side, had even more difficult previous stage in Europa League, as the side had to take on penalties away to Besiktas in order to progress from the quarter-finals. First match has ended as a 2:1 victory for Lyon in France, with the home side scoring both goals in last seven minutes of the game, coming from behind.

The Turks responded well in the returning leg and took the 2:1 victory as well, in quite an open game from both sides. French were a bit more lucky and more concentrated during the penalties, as they progressed further while overall impression is that they also deserved the progress a bit more looking at both matches. As for Ligue 1, Lyon remained at fourth position which leads to Europa League again, coming from a 1:2 victory on the road against Angers.

Visitors from French should be playing in some version of 4-2-3-1 formation, using Lacazette as central striker, but also with Ghezzal, Tolisso and Valbuena as offensive midfielders. Offensive midfielder Memphis Depay (13/5) can’t play here since he already played with Manchester United in this competition.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Lyon’s last 6 games (UEFA Europa League).

Ajax will need to attack here, knowing that their strength lies with home ground and that they won’t be having a lot of chances on the road. With Lacazzete back in the visiting starting eleven, I see players of Lyon being very concrete in attack as well.

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Women’s Footballer of the Year contender Ada Hegerberg

BBC Sport profiles Olympique Lyonnais and Norway striker Ada Hegerberg, a nominee for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017 award.

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Luis Suarez, Marcelo, Emre Can and the other players in our Team of the Week

While someone was comparing and contrasting different kinds of Jollof rice, we were busy examining and comparing footballers across major leagues in Europe. Using a 4-3-3 formation, here’s our team of the week.
Goalkeeper – Tom Heaton
Goalies like Claudio Bravo should sit down and watch the highlights of Heaton’s performance against Crystal Palace. Absolutely phenomenal.
Left Back – Marcelo
There’s always an intoxicating joy that comes to the fore each time the Brazilian dazzles with the ball down the left flank for Real Madrid. He dazzled once again for the Madridistas and proved that Sergio ‘Terry G’ Ramos isn’t the only player that can score late goals.
Centre Back – Michael Keane
Christian who? Keane was utterly dominant against the £30 million man – Benteke. He won countless headers in both penalty areas. It’s only a matter of time before Keane leaves the Turf Moor.
Centre Back – Paul Baysse
He frustrated the life out of the Parisien’s attack. And he was one of the reasons why OGC Nice weren’t nice on PSG.
Right Back – Kieran Trippier
He was selected in preference to England international – Kyle Walker, at right back. Trippier appeared to be more than a capable replacement and he put forth a disciplined display against namesake – Kieran Gibbs and Alexis ‘Runaway’ Sanchez.
Midfielder – Emre Can
He scored one of the best Liverpool goals you’re likely to see this season, or any season. How does a player deliver a ‘Man of the match’ performance? It’s simple, with one of the cleanest, well executed, expertly taken overhead kicks you’ll ever see. That’s how.
Midfielder – Gylfi Sigurdsson
Which player deserves a statue of Liberty at the Liberty stadium? It’s the one and only Gylfi Sigurdsson. But for the Icelandic midfielder this season, Swansea would have been playing ‘El Relegation’ with Sunderland. He fought tooth and nail to ensure they snatched a point from ‘Draw United’ at the Old Trafford.
Midfielder – Stewart Downing
His pace and ball carrying ability were key to frustrating City all afternoon. And ultimately piled the pressure on Pep Guardiola.
Forward – Sandro Ramirez
If Jorge Sampaoli is not handed the reins at the Camp Nou next season, it might be because the Barça board watched how their former wonderkid – Sandro Ramirez, tore apart and completely annihilated Sevilla. Malaga even had the luxury of missing a penalty and yet ‘no shaking’ for them.
Forward – Robert Lewandowski
And for the 5th consecutive time, Bayern Munich are crowned Bundesliga Champions while Robert Lewandowski matches on as one of the best strikers in the world. Got a brace against hapless Wolfsburg.
Forward – Luis Suarez
Football fans all over the world anticipated when the Barça forward would end his two droughts – biting opposing defence with both feet and the other one he does with his teeth. Well, he ended one drought over the weekend with two superbly taken goals against fellow Catalans -Espanyol. We still don’t know when he’d end the other drought.

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Scan shows Man Utd defender Shaw has injured ligament in foot

Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw will see a specialist to determine how bad the foot injury he sustained against Swansea is.

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Sorin: We treated Messi like a rare jewel

Former Argentina captain Juan Pablo Sorin reflects on triumphing at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Qatar 1995, recalls watching the rise of Lionel Messi first-hand and casts an eye towards the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.

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Kuranyi: Germany favourites but Russia’s time will come

Former Dynamo Moscow and Germany forward Kevin Kuranyi knows better then most what it takes to succeed at the FIFA Confederations Cup, and he tells FIFA.com his expectations for the fast-looming tournament.

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GB record holders are 'collateral damage' says Euro taskforce chief

European athletics taskforce chief Pierce O'Callaghan apologises to British athletes who may lose their world records under new proposals.

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Who is Britain's greatest heavyweight? You decide

Great Britain has had a handful of elite heavyweight fighters, but who was the greatest? BBC Sport wants your vote.

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Norwich speak to Northern Ireland boss O'Neill

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill holds informal talks with Norwich City, reports BBC Radio Norfolk.

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Buffon: Mbappe probably better than Henry

Veteran goalkeeper, Gianluggi Buffon has lauded teenage sensation – Kylian Mbappe, while also comparing the young forward to Thierry Henry. Buffon is expected to come up against Mbappe as Monaco take on Juventus in the semi-final of the Champions League. He says the Monaco forward already looks like a better goalscorer than Henry at his age. Mbappe, 18, is expected to do the damage against a man who has been a goalkeeper probably before his (Mbappe’s) father met his mother on Wednesday.

‘Mbappe is an incredible talent and I think he seems like a good boy.
‘Of course, the characteristics are similar [between he and Henry] – he plays for Monaco early in his career, the very slender and elegant running style.

‘Probably, at this age, he is even better in front of goal than Henry was.’
The 39-year-old keeper also spoke of his thrill at his own career spanning so long and being able to face future world superstars.

‘This is the beauty of life, the beauty of living, being able to meet guys who were not even born by the time you had a big part of your career behind you.
‘It’s very exciting to know you’re playing against the future Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.’

Maybe in 10 years, when I’m done, these will be the established champions and I will always have the memory of facing them at the dawn of their careers.’

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Australia captain Smith heaps praise on England's Stokes after IPL ton

Australia captain Steve Smith says England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been a "perfect fit" at IPL side Rising Pune Supergiant.

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Owen: Manchester United should not sign Griezmann

According to former Ballon d’Or winner and one-time Manchester United pensioner, Michael Owen says Manchester United should think twice before signing Antoine Griezmann as this will halt the progress of Marcus Rashford. Manchester United should also know that Griezmann is not as talented as Rashford in the Oscar-winning tricks of winning penalties. Recent reports have linked the Red Devils to a move from Griezmann, who has been in brilliant form for Atletico Madrid.

“I think Griezmann is a brilliant player, obviously he is brilliant,” Owen said. “What Manchester United must weigh up is, do you spend that £80 million when you have Rashford?

“All of a sudden, for him, you are not sending a great message to pick someone straight ahead of him. At the moment it is perfect for Rashford, because you know you have got Zlatan ahead of him but you haven’t got Zlatan there forever.

“If Zlatan signs a new contract, take his injury out of the equation, all of a sudden it is heaven for Rashford. Perfect for him. He can naturally become the centre-forward over time and then another year, Zlatan will be thinking of retiring. It is a natural progression.

“Rashford needs Jose to give him the ultimate belief and say ‘right you are going to be my man, you are going to be it’. If he doesn’t think that just yet then the last thing he needs is for Jose to buy someone who will be there for the long term.

“You just need someone there who has done what Zlatan has done this year. It is so hard to balance for Jose to install that belief in Rashford.”

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46 days to go: Brazil host the cleanest Confed Cup

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we reveal the "cleanest" edition of the FIFA Confederations Cup in terms of discipline.

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Eagles crash out of World Cup

Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles have crashed out of the ongoing 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in the Bahamas, the Eagles lost their final group game 2-1 to Iran on penalties after full time ended 4-4. The Eagles thus ended their sojourn in the Bahamas after preparing for the tournament as if they were going to Bahamas to enjoy the luxuries of the beach.

Bartholomew Ibenegbu, Victor Tale, Emmanuel Ohwoferia and Godspower Igudia scored for Nigeria to cancel out a brace from Mohammad Ahmadzadeh and two overhead kicks from Mohammad Mokhtari before the match went into penalties.

After regulation and extra time could not settle matters, it was Iran that held their nerve in the penalty shoot-out to finish second in the group and set up a quarter-final clash with Switzerland while the Super Sand Eagles return to Nigeria to continue playing on artificial turfs for their NPFL sides.

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Football Rumours on Tuesday 2nd May 2017

Transfer rumours, gossip, who is for the chop and other stuff

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FA People's Cup: Watch the best goals compilation from day two of the finals in Birmingham

Watch a compilation of the best goals from day two of the FA People's Cup finals in Birmingham.

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Iran advance on day of mixed emotions

FIFA.com looks back at a fascinating penultimate day of group-stage action at Bahamas 2017 headlined by Iran's tense qualification for the quarter-finals, and an inspirational win for the home side.

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Celtic Boys Club founder accused of abuse tracked to US

Celtic Boys Club founder Jim Torbett faces fresh allegations of abusing young football players.

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FA People's Cup 2017: Winners are Wembley bound

A fantastic weekend in Birmingham produces 16 worthy winners in this year's FA People's Cup, who earn a visit to the FA Cup final to lift their trophies.

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Man Utd striker Ibrahimovic 'will make full recovery' after surgery

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent Mino Raiola says the Manchester United striker's knee surgery was successful and he 'will make a full recovery'.

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This day in history - 02 May 2017

This day in history - 02 May 2017. Stories from this day in the past.

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Bahamas bow out on a high

Bahamas enjoyed a rousing conclusion to their 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup campaign at home, securing a 4-1 win over fellow debutants Ecuador on Monday.

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Matching game's greats is 'unbelievable' - Selby

Mark Selby cannot believe he has joined snooker's greats by claiming back-to-back World Championship titles.

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How Selby roared back to beat Higgins

Watch highlights as Mark Selby beats John Higgins 18-15 to claim his third World Championship title at the Crucible.

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Iran win penalty shoot-out to make last eight

Iran defeated Nigeria 2-1 on penalties after a thrilling 4-4 draw after extra time to claim the runners-up spot in Group B and reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017.

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Watford 0-1 Liverpool: Walter Mazzarri says Hornets deserved a point

Watford boss Walter Mazzarri says his side did not deserve to lose 1-0 at home to Liverpool, after they were beaten by a superb bicycle kick from Emre Can.

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The 'best goal' Can has ever scored, but is it the best of the season?

Emre Can's spectacular overhead kick could prove pivotal in Liverpool's push for a Champions League place, but was it the best of the season?

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Watford 0-1 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp happy with 'fantastic' Can goal

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp describes Emre Can's bicycle kick winner at Watford as "fantastic", but does not care if the strike wins goal of the season.

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Laura Muir to take on Zola Budd's 1985 mile record at Anniversary Games

Laura Muir will attempt to break Zola Budd's 32-year-old British mile record at the London Anniversary Games on 9 July.

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Switzerland sink Senegal on penalties

Switzerland beat Senegal 3-2 on penalties after a thrilling 6-6 draw after extra time to finish top of Group A at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017.

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World Championship: Watch the moment Mark Selby clinched third world title

Watch the moment Mark Selby secures his third World Championship title with an 18-15 victory against John Higgins as the Crucible.

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World Championship: Mark Selby 'blanked out' black ball controversy

Mark Selby says he "blanked out" a contentious refereeing decision in the 31st frame of his World Snooker Championship final to beat John Higgins 18-15 at the Crucible.

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World Championship: Black-ball mystery costs Mark Selby frame v John Higgins

Did Mark Selby hit the black ball? Watch the controversial moment from the World Championship final and judge for yourself.

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One-eyed horse Patch to race at Kentucky Derby

A one-eyed horse called Patch will compete at America's biggest race, the $2m Kentucky Derby, on Saturday.

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Italy breeze past Mexico into quarters

Italy made it three wins from three as they eased past Mexico 8-1 to finish top of Group B at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017.

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Stokes smashes century in Rising Pune's IPL win

England all-rounder Ben Stokes hit his maiden Twenty20 century as Rising Pune Supergiant beat Gujarat Lions by five wickets at the IPL.

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Athletics world records could be rewritten

Most of athletics world records could be rewritten under a "revolutionary" new proposal from European Athletics.

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'Role model Joshua can match Woods effect'

World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua can do for boxing what Tiger Woods has done for golf, says promoter Barry Hearn.

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NI athlete wins Belfast Marathon just eight days after running London Marathon

Kilkeel woman Laura Graham becomes the first Northern Ireland winner at the Belfast Marathon since 1999.

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One-Day Cup: Yorkshire beat Lancashire in Roses match at Headingley

Gary Ballance and Peter Handscomb star as Yorkshire beat Lancashire in the One-Day Cup Roses match at Headingley.

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Juve test for Monaco, Madrid's finest meet again

Opponents in last year’s UEFA Champions League final, Real Madrid and Atletico face off once again, while tournament revelations Monaco take on Juventus and their formidable defence.

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Irish amateur boxer Hynes stabbed in face on night out

A young Irish amateur boxer is in hospital after he was attacked while on a night out with his girlfriend.

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Ruthless Selby seizes lead over Higgins in World Championship final

Mark Selby dominates John Higgins to take a 13-11 lead heading into the last session of the World Championship final.

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Black-ball final in 1985 voted best Crucible moment

The 1985 black-ball final between Dennis Taylor and Steve Davis wins your most memorable Crucible moment vote.

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Classic of New Orleans: Jonas Blixt & Cameron Smith seal play-off

Jonas Blixt and Cameron Smith beat Kevin Kisner and Scott Brown in a sudden-death play-off to win the Classic of New Orleans.

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Stage winner Bouhanni concussed in Yorkshire crash

French cyclist Nacer Bouhanni has headaches and vision problems after crashing on the final stage of the Tour de Yorkshire.

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WU17: Doyle determined ahead of England opener

Dave Bell's squad start their UEFA Women's Under-17s European Championships campaign tomorrow at 11am (10am GMT) against England at Na Litavce Stadium, Pribram.

In a group which consists of Netherlands, Norway, England and Ireland, competition is going to be tough to claim a top-two spot and qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament.

The Galway WFC defender Doyle believes the Irish squad are more than strong enough to challenge the top teams in Europe and are really focused on claiming a vital three points.

Doyle said: "It definitely adds something extra to the occasion when we play England. It's a big game for them and us because it is the first of the tournament.

"I don't think we're underdogs. We came through a tough elite round stage which shows the talent we have in the squad and I'm confident we can do really well here.

"We've done really well to get to this stage of the European Championships but we can definitely keep going and cause any team out here at the tournament problems."

The group flew out to the Czech Republic on Thursday to fit in extra preparation on the training pitch and are based in Plzen, Czech Republic throughout the tournament.

Doyle admitted she and the group are enjoying the UEFA European Championships atmosphere and believes it is a great experience for her and the players.

She continued: "I've really enjoyed it so far. We've already been able to get a number of good training sessions in already which has really helped.

"Dave (Bell) is a really good coach and everyone is looking really sharp ahead of the first game so that can only be a good thing.

"It's important we enjoy the tournament but also learn from it and make sure we develop as players because to be at a European Championships is a great achievement for anyone."

Republic of Ireland WU17 Squad

Goalkeepers: Erica Turner (UCD Waves), Rachael Kelly (Shelbourne LFC)
Defenders: Isibeal Atkinson (Enniskerry), Doireann Fahey (Peamount United), Sadhbh Doyle (Galway WFC), Eabha O'Mahony (Lakewood), Roisin McGovern (Enniskerry), Lauryn Grier (Kentstown Rovers)
Midfielders: Tyler Toland (Maiden City), Megan Mackey (Chelsea LFC), Tiegan Ruddy (Shelbourne LFC), Aisling Spillane (Peamount United), Orla Casey (Evergreen), Jessica Ziu (Shelbourne LFC), Phoebe Warner (West Bromwich Albion)
Forwards: Alannah McEvoy (Enniskerry), Carla McManus (Peamount United), Heather Payne (Peamount United)

Republic of Ireland WU17s tournament fixture schedule
2 May, 2017: Republic of Ireland v England, KO 11.00, Na Litavce, Pribram (CZE)
5 May, 2017: Republic of Ireland v Norway, KO 11.00, Doosan Arena, Plzen (CZE)
8 May 2017 - Netherlands v Republic of Ireland, KO 14.00, Domazlice Stadium, Domazlice (CZE)

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Republic of Ireland Women's Under-17s defender Sadhbh Doyle doesn't want to be called 'underdogs' ahead of their UEFA European Championships opener against England.

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ROUND-UP: Evergreen march on in Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup

The Kilkenny side kept their nerve in a penalty shoot-out with St Mary's, winning 4-3, following a 2-2 draw in what was an entertaining game.

Ahead of their appearance in the upcoming FAI Junior Cup Final, Evergreen made the most of their home advantage in Evergreen Park as they triumphed in the shoot-out.

Penalties were also required at Everton Park and Ballymun United SC, where Everton overcame Liffey Wanderers and Killester United edged past Ballymun United in a Dublin derby.

Bangor Celtic didn't have to go that far but their duel with Cherry Orchard did stretch into extra-time before they did enough to win.

There were also victories for Ballincollig, Cobh Wanderers, Killarney Celtic and Sheriff YC, who join Bluebell United, Crumlin United, Glenville and Portmarnock in the next round.

Irish Daily Mail FAI Senior Cup Qualifying Round
Ballymun United 1-1 Killester United (AET, 3-5 pens)
Bangor Celtic 3-2 Cherry Orchard (AET)
College Corinthians 0-1 Ballincollig
Edenderry Town 0-1 Cobh Wanderers
Evergreen 2-2 St Mary's (AET, 4-3 pens)
Everton 1-1 Liffey Wanderers (AET, 5-3 pens)
Greystones United 0-3 Sheriff YC
Killarney Celtic 1-0 Boyle Celtic

Byes: Bluebell United, Crumlin United, Glenville, Portmarnock

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World Snooker Championship: Watch John Higgins' incredible triple foul

Watch as John Higgins tries to play an escape shot but fails three times in the exact same manner, before succeeding on the fourth attempt.

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FA People's Cup final highlights - brilliant goal!

Watch this brilliant individual goal for Plymouth Argyle in the U16s final at the FA People's Cup.

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Guinea rise beyond Ebola nightmare

The Guinean population lived through a veritable ordeal between 2014 and 2016, with an outbreak of the Ebola virus causing 2,543 deaths, but still managed to reach their first FIFA U-20 World Cup in almost four decades.

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World Snooker: Shot of the Championship

Watch the best shots from the 2017 World Championship and vote for your favourite.

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Watford v Liverpool - team news and preview

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Watford and Liverpool.

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England's Graham expected to return from concussion to face Samoa

England prop James Graham is expected to be fit to face Samoa on Saturday despite suffering concussion in an NRL match.

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Zinedine Zidane: Atletico Madrid have their weapons

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is wary of the threat Atletico Madrid pose as both team clash in the Champions League semi final on Tuesday. In recent seasons, Atletico Madrid know and have stored Real Madrid’s number as regular customer but that hasn’t translated into Europe where they have been beaten by their neighbors in the last three seasons.

Zidane says their past results against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League will be exactly what will make this clash even more difficult rather than intimidate their opponent.

“I do not believe so — just the opposite,”.

“It was positive for us but this is completely different, another semifinal, and they will do everything to try and get through.

“And we will go out tomorrow to win, not thinking that there is a return leg. We must just think about tomorrow’s game.”

Real Madrid hope to become the first side to lift the Champions League since it’s rename but Zidane says the difference between the two sides is slimmer than Peter Crouch.

“We are not favourites. It is 50-50. Each year Atletico improve, and they always make it difficult for us. They always fight, battle and know their weapons.

“We also have our weapons and we will try and think about our own game. We will try and do something new. We know the small details will decide the game and the tie.”

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Leeds to honour ticket refund promise if they miss out on play-offs

Leeds honour a promise to partially refund fans who bought 2016-17 season tickets, if they missed out on the play-offs.

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Jurgen Klopp suggests Manchester United are the only top side who ‘parks the bus’ in England

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has covered a jibe at Manchester United in pant and bra after stating Jose Mourinho’s defending is different from other top sides in the league.

Speaking on why a basket can be trusted to hold water longer than Liverpool keeping a clean sheet- Jurgen Klopp says his team’s defensive problems lies in their ‘gen gen’ pressing.

“If you defend deep then you have a lot of legs and help around, that’s how it is. The first goal last week, this is not an excuse, but it can happen with a misjudgement and a counter-attack. A centre-half for a top team is playing with a lot of space at the back. That’s how Tottenham act, how City act and sometimes how Arsenal act. Manchester United are for sure a bit different.

Liverpool have conceded more goals (42) than the combined fees of their defenders this season but Klopp says if they are to sign a defender, he must understand ‘gen gen’ pressing which also means he must know how to concede goals in style.

“If we go for a centre-half we need to know how he acts in big spaces, but on the other side centre-halves can feel pretty alone in certain moments if we don’t react the right way after losing the ball. That is why counter-pressing is a pretty useful skill.”

Jurgen Klopp is also cutting his coat to his size as they would likely sign another defender who just moved from eastern Europe with an unpronounceable name.

“I saw a lot of centre-halves, that is how it is. We cannot go for a centre-half from Bayern Munich, for example — they have similar problems to us — but you have to imagine how a defender will react in different situations.

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Great Britain Lions tour 'a possibility', says rugby league chief

A first Great Britain Lions tour in more than a decade is edging closer, says Rugby League International Federation chairman Nigel Wood.

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Marler has helped me grow - Lions' Sinckler

Kyle Sinckler says guidance from Joe Marler has been key to his rise from England debutant to the British and Irish Lions in just six months.

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In 13 pictures: All the things that happens when Jose Mourinho is your coach

How Jose Mourinho comes with bags of promises

Your football will look like porn but we will destroy teams like the 300 Spartans

You when you see the kind of players Jose Mourinho is signing for your team

At least we will win the league before December

How you start to see Jose Mourinho

Jose! The Jagaban of Tactics, Wole Soyinka of formation.

How you expect your team to destroy other big teams now that Mourinho is your coach

Mourinho is in town, we are the only big team.

How Mourinho faces his first big rival in his new club

Na die you go die. I won’t even allow you see ball

When Mourinho chops the L

Who send me to come out?

How Jose Mourinho blames the ref, league board, UNICEF, UN, ECOWAS, PDP and APC for the defeat

They are the ones doing us. They are our enemies

How Jose Mourinho tries to force the conspiracy on fans

Open your eyes

How Mourinho sets up against small teams

Go and finish them

How he sets up against big teams

How you hate to see other big teams outplay your team

What kind of useless formation are we playing?

You when they say your team is parking the bus

Please show us where it is a sin in FIFA’s constitution

Mourinho when you ask him about the beautiful football he promised

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Pochettino: I have massive respect for Arsene Wenger

Mauricio Pochettino sounded like a Fuji record as the Tottenham boss showered praise on Arsene Wenger after Sunday’s victory. Pochettino, who has now been added to Arsene Wenger’s beneficiary list, praised the “fantastic” work of his opposite number which has allowed his Tottenham side ensure a finish above Arsenal for the first time under Wenger.

“Always you play a derby like Tottenham versus Arsenal, it is important to win. But I have a massive respect for him [Wenger]. I admire him for what he is doing in a club like Arsenal and it is a fantastic job.

Pochettino, whose mouth has been running lately like the Kanji dam; says Arsenal is not the only team they want to turn to regular customer but the rest of the Premier League as well.

“I am so happy but our challenge is and our aim is not only to beat Arsenal but also the 19 teams in the Premier League.

“Of course, I am very happy but I am very happy. I am so calm as we have four games to play and now is important to be focused and to try to reduce the gap to Chelsea.”

The Argentine coach expressed his disappointment that Everton, who is a rottweiler without teeth, weren’t able to do them a favour by devouring Chelsea.

“Of course, I am disappointed because it was a great opportunity to reduce the gap. It is four, with four to play — all is possible in football and we’ll see what happens next week. But now it’s important to feel proud, happy, because the last game against Arsenal and all that means for our fans and those who love Tottenham, it was a fantastic afternoon.

“And of course I’m disappointed because we have not reduced the gap on Chelsea, but so proud of the performance of the team and our support.

“The players were really focused on the game and I think they didn’t realise what happened at Everton. We knew because we were watching, but they were very focused.

“We will have the chance to play before and if we are able to win at West Ham [on Friday] …it will be a tough game and a difficult game and if we are able to win we will see what happens.”

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Arsene Wenger: We didn’t start the season to finish above Spurs

After 22 years of slavery, Tottenham finally collected their destiny from Arsenal and Arsene Wenger as victory in Sunday’s North London derby ensured Tottenham will finish above the Gunners for the first time since 1995.

The defeat also meant Arsenal will most likely be the new customers of Europa League as the chances of them making the top four is slimmer than Black Face winning a Grammy.

Speaking after the defeat, Arsene Wenger congratulated Tottenham like a child who was asked to apologize to the same kid who just redesigned his face.

“Well done to them. When you start the championship, the target is not to finish above Spurs, it’s to win the championship.

“So the biggest disappointment for us is not to be in the fight, at this period of the season, for the championship.”

Despite hosting a party that lasted longer than Calabar carnival last season after finishing above Tottenham, Arsene Wenger says they are sad but they don’t compare themselves with their neighbors.

“We are not happy with it, but we have as well to accept it’s not [a matter of] comparing us to Spurs. It’s comparing to where we want to be and what we did.

Though Arsenal played like a parody of Wladimir Klitschko against Anthony Joshua, Wenger says his team had more problems than Syria.

“Spurs were sharper than us physically, and we had problems to play.”

He said: “I think as well we were a bit too restricted in our game and we didn’t play with enough freedom.

“At the moment we are not completely back to the level of confidence that you need to play with freedom, and because the players realised it’s a big game the two things together do that.”

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Women’s Footballer of the Year contender Melanie Behringer

BBC Sport profiles German midfielder Melanie Behringer, a nominee for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017 award.

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Trezeguet: Real tie could be revenge for Griezmann

David Trezeguet speaks to FIFA.com about the UEFA Champions League semi-final between his former teams Monaco and Juventus and assesses Antoine Griezmann's contribution for club and country ahead of a key period for Atletico Madrid and France.

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Fulham 1-1 Brentford Cham 45 1617 - GetWestLondon

Fulham took the lead after only eight minutes

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Fulham 1-1 Brentford Cham 45 1617 - Daily Mail

It looked like Fulham would stroll to victory when Tom Cairney opened the scoring at 8 minutes

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Fulham 1-1 Brentford Cham 45 1617 - SkySports

Fulham were left frustrated by west London rivals Brentford on Saturday

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Fulham 1-1 Brentford Cham 45 1617 - BBCSports

Fulham all but secured a play-off place despite heroics from goalkeeper Daniel Bentley

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Moscon faces Team Sky hearing after racist abuse

Gianni Moscon faces a Team Sky disciplinary hearing on Monday after the Italian used racially abusive language towards a fellow rider.

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Confederations Cup Park brings party atmosphere to Moscow

The FIFA Confederations Cup Park set up camp in a popular recreational spot Moscow last weekend, with Marcel Desailly and the trophy itself among the star attractions.

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47 days to go: Record-breaking volunteers head to Russia

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we turn the spotlight on the volunteers who will assist the organisers in the running of the tournament.

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