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Scotland 3-3 Norway: ‘From purgatory to paradise for national team & Tartan Army’

In Norwegian folklore they stand as the nation's great hoodoos, the unexplained phenomena that put the heart sideways in those who have encountered them. The Bloody Monk of Trondheim. The Bitter Bride of Stavangar. The Hanged Man of Finnskogen. Back

Scotland v Norway: Injured Erling Haaland to miss final Euro 2024 qualifier

Last updated on Less than a minute agoLess than a minute ago.From the section FootballVenue: Hampden Park, Glasgow Date: Sunday, 19 November Kick-off: 19:45 GMTCoverage: Listen on BBC Radio Scotland Extra, live text on the BBC Sport website & app

England 2-0 Malta: Gareth Southgate left frustrated by performance at Wembley in Euro 2024 qualifier

Last updated on 17 November 202317 November 2023.From the section EnglandManager Gareth Southgate said his England side are "not where we need to be" after Friday's 2-0 win over Malta - but refused to criticise the players because of the gruelling sc

Everton receive immediate 10-point Premier League deduction

Everton have received an immediate 10-point deduction after being found to have breached the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules.The punishment is the biggest sporting sanction in the competition's history and leaves Everton 19th in the

Real Madrid 2-2 Chelsea: Emma Hayes says Blues ‘robbed’ of victory in Women’s Champions League draw

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says her side were "robbed" of victory by "embarrassing" refereeing in their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League.The Blues dominated their Group D opener but were undone by two controversial decisions

Man Utd chief executive Richard Arnold to leave club as Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority stake nears completion

Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold is to leave the club after 16 years as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal for a 25% stake in the Old Trafford side nears completion.Arnold replaced Ed Woodward in February 2022 and will provide "transitional sup

Jude Bellingham and Levi Colwill latest players to withdraw from England squad

Jude Bellingham and Levi Colwill have withdrawn from the England squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.Both Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham and Chelsea defender Colwill have shoulder injuries.Five players have now pul

Cole Palmer, Ezri Konsa and Rico Lewis are called up to England squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers

Cole Palmer, Ezri Konsa and Rico Lewis have been called up to the England squad for the first time.The addition of the trio for two Euro 2024 qualifiers follows the withdrawal of James Maddison, Callum Wilson and Lewis Dunk because of injury.Chelsea

Manchester United 1-0 Luton Town: Erik ten Hag says Red Devils ‘could have made life easier’

Given the general narrative around Manchester United and their manager Erik ten Hag, it came as a surprise to discover they are actually in decent form. In addition, they have also kept consecutive top-flight clean sheets for the first time since the

Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Preston North End: Liam Lindsay scores late derby winner

Liam Lindsay headed in a Preston winner in the 90th minute of the Lancashire derby at Blackburn to take them up to fourth in the Championship.The defender popped up in the box to finish Ben Whiteman's cross and end a run of three consecutive away def

Man Utd: Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority stake close to being agreed

Last updated on 3 hours ago3 hours ago.From the section Man UtdSir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to become a minority shareholder in Manchester United is expected to be agreed during this month's international break, possibly as early as next week.It is expec

‘VAR has got out of control’ – Man Utd lose again on chaotic night in Copenhagen

Last updated on 3 hours ago3 hours ago.From the section European FootballOn a chaotic night in Copenhagen there were seven goals, two penalties, a "game-changing" red card, a protester on the pitch and a late winner by a 17-year-old substitute - but

Manchester City 3-0 Young Boys: Erling Haaland scores double as Pep Guardiola’s side take another step towards history

Erling Haaland is so good, he now has players asking for his shirt at half-time.The Norwegian scored twice as Manchester City beat Young Boys 3-0 to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages - along with RB Leipzig - with two games to spare, b

Tottenham 1-4 Chelsea: Chaotic game leaves Spurs with mountain of unexpected problems

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou recently spent a night in London's West End watching King Lear at the invitation of Spurs-supporting actor Sir Kenneth Branagh. It is hard to imagine the action in Theatreland matched the dramatic production

Marcus Rashford: Man Utd forward wants ‘malicious rumours’ about future to stop

Marcus Rashford has called for gossip about his future at Manchester United to stop after he missed Saturday's win at Fulham through injury.Rashford was criticised by boss Erik ten Hag after he went out to celebrate his birthday hours after the 3-0 l

Newcastle United 1-0 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta calls VAR decision to award goal ‘a disgrace’

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called the video assistant referee's decision to allow Newcastle's goal in their 1-0 win "embarrassing" and a "disgrace".Anthony Gordon bundled in the only goal with three VAR checks - to see if the ball went out of play,

Man Utd: Marcus Rashford birthday party ‘unacceptable’ to Erik ten Hag after derby defeat

Last updated on 3 November 20233 November 2023.From the section Man UtdMarcus Rashford's birthday celebrations hours after Manchester United's 3-0 defeat by Manchester City were "unacceptable" and the forward has apologised, says manager Erik ten Hag

Luis Diaz: Jurgen Klopp says he will allow forward to decide availability after father’s kidnapping

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will allow Luis Diaz to decide whether he is able to play this weekend following his father's kidnapping in Colombia.Klopp confirmed Diaz, 26, returned to training on Wednesday as the Reds prepare to face Luton on Sunda

Man Utd 0-3 Newcastle: Erik ten Hag vows to ‘fight on’ but ‘questions’ grow for Reds boss

Last updated on 1 November 20231 November 2023.From the section Man UtdManchester United manager Erik ten Hag says the club is "in a bad place" but that he still believes he is the right man to stop the downward spiral at Old Trafford.Newcastle's 3-0

Belgium 3-2 England: Lionesses dealt ‘hard lesson’ as Olympics qualification in doubt

England's defeat in Belgium leaves qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games on behalf of Team GB in doubt after another frustrating performance - and their weaknesses are now being exposed far too regularly. The Lionesses, who reached the Women's Wo

Chelsea: Samuel Eto’o and Willian transfers under Premier League investigation

Transfers involving Samuel Eto'o and Willian in 2013 are part of a Premier League investigation into potential financial rule breaches by Chelsea.Chelsea's owners say the allegations "pre-date the current ownership" and "do not relate to any individu

Luis Rubiales: Ex-Spanish football federation chief given three-year ban by Fifa

Former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales has been banned from all football-related activities for three years.Rubiales kissed forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain's Women's World Cup final win over England.He was provi

Luis Diaz: Liverpool ‘aware’ of ‘ongoing situation’ involving forward’s family in Colombia

Liverpool say they are "aware of an ongoing situation" involving the family of Luis Diaz after reports his parents had been kidnapped in Colombia.Colombian president Gustavo Petro said on social media that the 26-year-old's mother had been found in B

Fran Kirby: England midfielder on ‘special’ reception from fans

England midfielder Fran Kirby says she "won't forget" the reception she received from fans on her return to international duty after a year out.Kirby, 30, came on as a substitute in the 1-0 win over Belgium in the Women's Nations League on Friday.She

Sandro Tonali has ‘high chance’ of playing against Wolves, says Newcastle boss Eddie Howe

Last updated on 1 hour ago1 hour ago.From the section NewcastleNewcastle boss Eddie Howe says there is a "high chance" Sandro Tonali can play against Wolves on Saturday despite receiving a 10-month ban from football.Howe said the club are in "limbo"