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Leicester fans furious as club sponsor announces partnership with ‘international porn star’
The Foxes Trust said the majority of fans feel negatively about their partnership with BC Game, who announced adult content creator Eva Elfie as an ‘ambassador’ this week
England squad announcement live: Thomas Tuchel names players for Croatia and Spain in Nations League
England face Croatia at Wembley before travelling to Madrid to take on group leaders Spain, as Thomas Tuchel’s side aim to book their place in the Nations League quarter-finals
When is FA Cup second round draw? Ball numbers, time and how to watch
The draw for the second round of the FA Cup will take place on Monday 9 November after this weekend’s fixtures
Newcastle star ‘at centre of a major police operation’ as bow and arrows seized
Northumbria Police believed the weapon was ‘for recreational use’ and carried no threat to the public
Tottenham chief reveals ultimate aim to win the Premier League as he insists club is on 'right track'
Tottenham have won their last three matches after failing to win any of their previous six
Virgil Van Dijk issues verdict on Liverpool's defensive inconsistency
The Reds have conceded three goals in each of their last three European outings, with their captain admitting the defensive shortcomings must be addressed
What is commotio cordis? The rare condition that may have killed Jesús de Miguel
It can cause sudden cardiac arrest after a blow to the chest
Why Unai Emery is right to stay at Aston Villa – and reject Man United
Emery is on the verge of signing a new contract with Aston Villa beyond 2029, which feels a pointed message ahead of Sunday’s trip to Old Trafford and Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo’s long Portugal goodbye leaves complicated legacy
Ronaldo was talismanically brilliant for Portugal and led them to Euro 2016 glory, but as Richard Jolly explains, he became a burden in his final few years, leaving plenty…
Seamus Coleman takes on new Republic of Ireland role as Everton legend ponders his playing future
Seamus Coleman has not played since leaving Everton at the end of last season
Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football
Ronaldo calls time on his career with Portugal as international football’s all-time top scorer after a dispute with his country’s federation
Enzo Maresca addresses Gianluigi Donnarumma form after latest Man City blunder
Donnarumma was at fault for one of the goals conceded in City’s 3-2 victory at RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday
Japan FA chief announces bid to challenge Gianni Infantino for Fifa presidency
Honorary Japanese football president Kohzo Tashima is set to challenge Gianni Infantino for the Fifa presidency, with growing opposition emerging to the Swiss-Italian ahead of…
Lionel Messi left international football with grace. Cristiano Ronaldo didn't...
Messi retired from international football at the right time, writes Will Castle, while his supposed ‘GOAT debate’ counterpart continued to chip away at his own legacy before eve…
Cristiano Ronaldo's statement in full as he retires from international football
Ronaldo announced his retirement from Portugal duty after scoring 146 goals in 234 games, although his international career ended in acrimony after walking out on the team last…