James 'one of the very best wingers'

This post was originally published on BBC Football Former Wales international and manager John Toshack says Leighton James was “one of the very best wingers British football has ever seen.”

Man Utd favourites by a million miles – Robins

This post was originally published on BBC Football Coventry City boss Mark Robins says Manchester United are favourites in the their FA Cup semi-final but he wants his side to “play a part in the game in as positive way as we possibly can”.

Keating available as Man City keeper crisis eases

This post was originally published on BBC Football Manchester City’s Khiara Keating is fit to face West Ham United on Sunday, says manager Gareth Taylor, averting a goalkeeping crisis for the Women’s Super League title chasers.

Snooker must 'embrace' new opportunities – Hearn

Eddie Hearn says snooker must “embrace” investment from different parts of the globe as the debate over whether the World Championship should leave its iconic Sheffield home continues.

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FAI apologises after missing head coach deadline

This post was originally published on BBC Football The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) apologises to Republic of Ireland fans after confirming the search for a new men’s head coach could extend as far as September.

Can Klopp inspire Liverpool like Barcelona 2019?

This post was originally published on BBC Football Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp discusses the similarities between Wednesday’s Europa League quarter-final second leg at Atalanta to the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona in 2019.

Ups, downs and the race for Europe

This post was originally published on BBC Football All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland’s top men’s football leagues, and the Women’s Super League.

How Guardiola's Barcelona 'destroyed' Real Madrid 6-2

This post was originally published on BBC Football BBC Sport looks back at how boss Pep Guardiola’s fresh tactics led to Barcelona’s historic 6-2 win over rivals Real Madrid in 2009, during his first season in charge of Barca.

How city of light changed the Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics mark 100 years since the French capital last played host. From art competitions to the Chariots of Fire legend, it was a Games of many firsts and lasts.

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Transfers – February to April 2024

This post was originally published on BBC Football Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women’s Super League.

Two brothers, one club and a 40-year wait

Inaki and Nico Williams’ parents travelled to Bilbao from Ghana hoping the city would change their sons’ lives. Their sons, in turn, have changed the city.

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Manager ins and outs – April 2024

This post was originally published on BBC Football Track the managerial ins and outs and a list of every boss in the main leagues in England and the Scottish Premiership.

The mind behind the 'Doped Games'

The Enhanced Games has been derided as “a clown show” and “borderline criminal”. But their founder and his backers believe in a future few have foreseen.

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